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March 26, 2024

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Exim India web site
MARCH 26, 2024
  • International trade seen rebounding in 2024
  • Red Sea crisis could increase emissions, end 'slow steaming': Report
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (22 March 2024)
  • AD Ports Group acquires majority stake in Georgia's Tbilisi Dry Port
  • Speed trial at 110 kmph permitted on section of EDFC after inspection
  • CONCOR CMD assures efficient, reliable & quality services at ICD Sanathnagar
  • Line 2023 profitability close to pre-pandemic levels
  • 'Compilation of Frequently Asked Questions - Your Quick Guide' presented to Additional Director General of Foreign Trade
  • Saudi Ports Authority announces King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam becoming part of UIG service
  • Examination Procedure of LCL cargo marked suspicious by CSD
  • Mahindra signs MoU with Adani Total Energies, broadening EV charging infrastructure access
  • Govt urged to lift onion exports ban
  • Tractor exports up
  • Pirate ship capture shows India's world class special forces: Analysts
  • Support for 2-wheelers & 3-wheelers under e-mobility scheme
  • CMA CGM announces upgrade to service between Jeddah and North Red Sea in partnership with Folk Maritime
  • MOL Coastal Shipping to start concept study on large coastal ammonia carrier
  • DNV establishes Tanker and Bulker Expert Team in China
  • India, US announce mutually agreed solution in dispute over agricultural import measures
  • Maersk says too early to resume Red Sea sailings
  • DGFT notifies continuation of capping of interest subsidy for exporters in Q1FY25
  • Sabroom ICP launch seen opening new era in India, B'desh relations

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 26, 2024
  • Teamwork gets goods on track
  • Solent rail terminal opened
  • Making "mini freighters" play the biggest role
  • A VP for sales in the Americas
  • Rail sector needs planning security
  • Tightening ties between the UAE and Africa
  • Strengthening a site in Shenzhen
  • Pursuing sustainability and growth
  • UPS continues investments in Asia Pacific
  • Princeton TMX appoints CCO
  • Status reports with GPS
  • A stylish New Jersey hub
  • Oceanis analyses impact of rising rates
  • First Ceiv Pharma certification in Puerto Rico
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Vacad re-elects chairman of the board
  • Expanding pallet network in East Anglia
  • Easter week to pack a punch
  • Digital advances to improve port efficiency

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 25, 2024
  • Diversions from Red Sea proving a real 'silver lining' for carriers
  • OceanX: 'Untransformed Schenker' stands out
  • Yang Ming unveils fleet renewal plan, but is cautious long-term
  • Indian Customs to auction uncleared export boxes at Nhava Sheva
  • UK cars reaching Russia - exports from ex-Soviet countries bypass sanctions
  • If the culture of a company is defined by its leaders, Hactl is flying
  • Shock for CMA CGM as a deputy CEO decides to quit
  • IMO-watchers praise tentative progress on GHGs and new Arctic ECAs

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 25, 2024
  • Funding for Chouest icebreaker Aiviq included in FY2024 Homeland Security Appropriations Act
    Alaska U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski (both R.-Alaska) and Representative Mary Peltola (D.-Alaska) today announced that they have successfully secured federal funding for the purchase of a commercially available Icebreaker
  • MEPC 81: A global carbon tax on shipping is getting closer
    As IMO's MEPC 81 was going on in London last week, ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki was telling a session of the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston that a universal,
  • Strategic inks agreement to develop novel CTV using SES technology
    Singapore shipbuilder Strategic Marine has signed an agreement with Norwegian ship designer ESNA (Espeland and Skomedal Naval Architects) to develop an offshore wind crew transfer vessel using an SES (surface effect ship)
  • Houthi missile hits Chinese owned tanker Huang Pu
    Casting more doubts on reports that the Houthis have done sort of a deal to not target Chinese (or Russian) ships, the Iranian-backed terrorist group on March 23 launched four anti-ship ballistic
  • Ingram Marine christens three new towboats
    Earlier this month, Ingram Marine Group, Nashville, Tenn., held a christening ceremony for three new vessels: the M/V Patrick L. Morton, M/V Teresa Sprouse and M/V Gary L. Holman. The towboats, built by Houma, La.-based Main Iron
  • Svitzer plans to field test methanol-fueled MAN 175D in new tug
    MAN Energy Solutions and Svitzer have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on developing a methanol-fueled version of the MAN 175D engine, designated the175DF-M (Dual Fuel-Methanol). The MoU targets finalization of
  • WIMOs hosts biggest event to date
    The Women in Maritime Operations (WIMOs) third annual clay shoot event saw 50% more teams participate on March 21 at Providence Plantation in Rosharon, Texas, than last year. In total, 56 companies
  • Op-Ed: How OSV shortages are driving digitalization
    By Damien Bertin, Business Director, Opsealog Amid the escalating demand, the industry faces offshore support vessel (OSV) shortages, many of which were scrapped or withdrawn from the market during the pandemic. The

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Container News web site
MARCH 25, 2024
  • Advanced Tactics for Protecting Your Brand's Online Reputation
    Your brand's reputation needs to be protected, as a person is likely to use an Internet search to get to know your company. The results that appear on the first page are of the greatest importance; using links, a person gets a first impression of the organization. A good reputation is important when your new partners, sponsors, and clients are trying to get information about you. The larger the c
  • Bolloré Logistics Italy partners with Alha Group on LNG biofuel trucks
    Bolloré Logistics Italy is intensifying its dedication to sustainable practices by securing the exclusive utilization of two biofuel trucks through its partnership with Alha Group, a major player in Italy's air cargo sector. These trucks, provided by Alha Group, offer a significant reduction in carbon dioxide emissions while maintaining equivalent load capacity, mileage, and load safety compared

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Splash web site
MARCH 25, 2024
  • Victor Restis wins ruling in UK debt court battle with Newcastle United co-owner
    Greek shipowner Victor Restis has triumphed over Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley in a London High Court dispute involving a historic debt of £3.4m ($4.3m). The UK sports financier's attempt to set aside a bankruptcy petition filed by Restis last year over allegations that she didn't pay back a multimillion-pound debt was dismissed by the ...
  • ESNA, Strategic Marine developing surface effect CTV for offshore wind market
    Norwegian ship design company ESNA and Singapore-based shipbuilder Strategic Marine have signed an agreement to develop a surface effect ship crew transfer vessel (SES CTV) for offshore wind applications. The agreement is based on the two working together on three SES crew boats for oil and gas, set for completion this year. This new deal ...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen adds four more options to car carrier series in China
    Norwegian car carrier operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen has added four more optional vessels to its series of methanol dual-fuel and ammonia-ready newbuildings in China. The Oslo-listed company has secured options for four more 9,300 ceu vessels at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, adding to the existing four optional and eight firm newbuilds booked at the yard. Wallenius ...
  • Rumours of Houthi truce with China and Russia fall flat with latest tanker attack
    Putting paid to reports last week that Chinese and Russian ships were to be given safe passage through the Red Sea by the Houthis, a Chinese tanker was attacked by missiles fired from Yemen on Saturday. A total of five missiles were aimed at the Huang Pu, a 2009-built aframax. The Chinese manned vessel, carrying ...
  • Navios boosts LR2 orderbook in China
    Angeliki Frangou's Navios Maritime Partners has returned to China's Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard for two additional aframax/LR2/ newbuilds. The deal signed at the delivery of one of the 5,300 teu containership newbuilds the New York-listed company has at Zhoushan Changhong, will now lift its LR2 orderbook at the yard to six vessels. Although brokers are ...
  • World's first ammonia bunkering terminal to be built in Norway
    The Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection has given its approval to the construction of the planned ammonia bunkering facility at the Fjord Base in Florø, Norway. The planned terminal is part of Yara Clean Ammonia and Azane's efforts to make low-emission ammonia a common fuel for shipping. Back in 2022, Yara International and Azane struck ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Marfin Management
    Wind propulsion adoption will gain greater traction this year as data from trials make a convincing investment argument. That's the point of view of Alex Albertini, CEO of Monaco-based Marfin Management, an operator in the handy and supramax space, and panellist in the upcoming dry decarbonisation session on day two at May's Geneva Dry conference. ...
  • Cyan Renewables makes takeover offer for MMA Offshore
    Singapore-based offshore wind vessel pure-play Cyan Renewables has made an offer to buy 100% of shares in Perth-based OSV operator MMA Offshore. Cyan, a subsidiary of Cyan Renewables, offered to buy stakes in the Australian company for AUD 2.60 ($1.7) per share. The takeover scheme values MMA's equity at approximately AUD 1.03bn ($671.4m), on a ...
  • Sinokor takes huge profit from newcastlemax sales
    Sinokor Merchant Marine of South Korea has sold three newcastlemaxes to compatriot Pan Ocean. Sinokor has pocketed $213m from the sale of three 2020-delivered sister ships, the 208,000 dwt Atlantic Dragon, Atlantic Lion and Atlantic Tiger. Sinokor ordered the ships back in 2018 for $51m each and has managed to sell them on for $71m ...
  • Global greenhouse gas levy likely in 2027
    The 81st meeting of the Maritime Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) wrapped up at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) last week with a greenhouse gas (GHG) levy now likely to be introduced by 2027. According to a read-out from UMAS, London-based watchers of green shipping regulation, there was positive momentum built at the meeting, with an ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 25, 2024
  • Shipping welcomes 'genuine' MEPC progress
    Industry groups hailed the IMO's work laying the foundations of a carbon price and green fuel standard, as well as...
  • Somali piracy is back and a show of force from India may not be enough to stop it
    There are four known pirate groups stalking the Indian Ocean for ships to hijack and 22 Indian naval assets trying...
  • Dark fleet suezmax and fire-damaged boxship sold for recycling
    A 24-year-old suezmax tanker, which changed name and flag multiple times, has been sold to Indian recyclers. Meanwhile, a Danaos-owned...
  • The week in charts: Red Sea rerouting hits Med hubs | Novorossiysk-bound ships detour | Fresh flag of choice for Russia-calling dark fleet | ONE outlines growth plan
    Red Sea crisis causes drop in eastern Mediterranean vessel calls heightened drone threat prompts Black Sea diversions, while Antigua and...
  • 'OSRA 2.0' passes US House as lawmakers seek more checks on China
    The US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in favour of a bill dubbed 'OSRA 2.0' that, among others, gives the...
  • Australia's ports face more protests
    Pro-Palestine protestors have caused further road closures at terminals in Melbourne and Sydney. But Zim-operated vessel is serving Asia-Australia trade...
  • Wah Kwong takes stake in CSSC's maritime tech unit
    Shenzhen-based tech company Zhendui Industry Artificial Intelligence provides intelligent systems and data service for maritime enterprises
  • Swedish Club combined ratio steady on last time round
    Strong focus on compliance and regulatory requirements, says Nordberg
  • Yang Ming cautious on market outlook amid newbuild inflow and geopolitical uncertainty
    Taiwanese carrier says The Alliance has begun sending ships back through the Panama Canal as drought conditions there improve. However...
  • The week in newbuildings: Greek and UK shipowners pen LR2 orders in China
    Orders for four bulkers, two gas carriers, three offshore vessels and 13 tankers recorded in past week
  • Marine insurers told 'standing still is not an option' in face of industry disruption
    Changing supply chain practices hold 'significant implications' for seaborne transportation, London conference hears
  • MSC to acquire French logistics operator
    The latest stage of logistics consolidation sees MSC subsidiary SAS acquire French outfit. Deal is expected to close this year
  • Daily Briefing
    High spirits and hard questions in the looming IMO green levy debate | Misdeclaration of containers undermines IMO efforts to...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 25, 2024
  • Vancouver hit by new round of rail congestion amid early year import surge
    The port is struggling to relieve excessive rail container dwells on its docks caused by an unexpected jump in imports and what some stakeholders say is an inadequate supply of railcars.
  • New Maersk facility in Tijuana taps into growing low-value Mexico-US trade
    Maersk is the first container line to publicly promote a direct pipeline of ocean freight to what's known as Section 321 shipments, though the model has been used for years by freight forwarders.
  • Red Sea diversions keep shipping emissions at 'dangerously high' levels: report
    Meeting interim emissions benchmarks will be increasingly difficult unless decisive policy action is taken, according to a new report from consultancy AlixPartners.
  • MSC unit secures takeover of French forwarder Clasquin
    The acquisition will add significant volume of air and ocean cargo to the MSC subsidiary and extend its reach into European markets.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 25, 2024
  • Sinokor sets new benchmark price with sale of newcastlemax trio
    The vessels - all named after wild beasts - are said to have achieved a ferocious price
  • Shipowner Victor Restis triumphs in court debt battle with Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley
    London High Court rules Greek shipowner is owed $4.4m in row over loan arranged in 2008
  • Soaring capesize prices add shine to Star Bulk deal for Eagle investors
    Clarksons says acquisition now valued at $836m should prove extra appealing to Eagle Bulk voters
  • Fincantieri, RINA and Eni forge alliance to help maritime sector hit net-zero goals
    Partners pledge to work together on medium to long-term decarbonisation projects
  • Victor Restis triumphs in court debt battle with Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley
    London High Court rules Greek shipowner is owed $4.4m in row over loan arranged in 2008
  • Can the US economy rescue container shipping in 2024?
    Strong container growth is anticipated as consumer spending on goods remains robust
  • Hafnia finance chief Van Echtelt pays $3,600 for shares worth $1.6m in option play
    Steep share price since 2021 puts tanker executive firmly in the money
  • 'Money is out there': How shipowners can play their cards right in market awash with cash
    German firm says banks have decreased pricing to maintain and grow portfolio size
  • Castor Maritime aims to keep Nasdaq happy with reverse stock split as clock ticks
    Cyprus-based owner running out of time to regain compliance with minimum share price
  • Product tanker rates some of the highest in three decades
    LR2s stay hot while MRs make gains despite diverging geographic fortunes
  • Turkish carrier bags feeders from Greek and German owners
    Medkon continues fleet expansion with acquisition of feeder brace
  • Robert Uggla warns 'massive orderbooks' will weigh heavily on container freight rates
    Results slump after record 2022 for Demark's AP Moller Group
  • Euronav defends 'substantial' trading volumes as buybacks shrink free float
    Belgian tanker owner admits number of shares still beyond the Saverys family's control is 'limited' in percentage terms
  • CMA CGM partners with Saudi newcomer for Red Sea service
    Liner start-up charters boxship after agreeing expanded service with French carrier
  • Seapeak reviews its options for three redelivering steam turbine LNG carriers
    Trio of older vessels coming off charters catches the eye among a larger group of six ships running off term business
  • WFW builds shipping team with partners from Stephenson Harwood and Ince
    UK-headquartered law firm adds to expertise in London and Dubai
  • Shipowner George Procopiou inks eight suezmax tankers amid $3.8bn newbuilding spree
    Greek player has 66 tanker and bulk carrier newbuildings on order
  • German export bank KfW IPEX-Bank boosts shipping lending to €14.7bn
    Frankfurt bank hikes maritime activity in year containing multiple crises
  • Marinakis welcomes Sunak to City Ground to kick off sports health initiative
    UK prime minister visits shipping tycoon's Nottingham Forest to launch 'Vision for Sport'
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen newbuilding coup secures earlier delivery for latest dual-fuel quartet
    Norwegian owner cautious on committing to more firm vessels, but order spree could hit 16 ships
  • Wavelength podcast: Norwegian shipowners feel heat from the taxman
    This week's Wavelength Podcast from the TradeWinds editorial team
  • Clarksons reaches out to young carers and patients through Renaissance charity
    Head of human resources Harriet Oliver visited female-focused event to help inspire 'journey of renewal'
  • Saverys family tightens grip on Euronav as it buys up $73m in stock
    Shipowner has board authorisation to acquire 10m shares until the end of June
  • All Indian refineries stop taking oil on Sovcomflot tankers
    Move follows decision by Reliance to halt deliveries last week
  • Navios lifts LR2 tanker newbuilding tally at Chinese shipbuilder Zhoushan Changhong
    Greek company has 12 aframax product carriers on order
  • PSA International sees profit fall amid 'challenging market conditions'
    Company says it will continue to focus on expanding its core port business despite uncertainty in global trade
  • First suezmax demo deal for 2024 done as tanker with chequered past heads for the beach
    Jal Gamini appears to have spent final years of its life shuttling between Malaysian anchorages and ports in China
  • Cyan Renewables launches $680m takeover bid for MMA Offshore
    Australian offshore player's board claims takeover deal is in the best interests of its shareholders
  • PSA International sees profit fall amid 'challenging market conditions'
    Company says it will continue to focus on expanding its core port business despite uncertainty in global trade
  • Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion to boost Pacific aframax demand, says Poten
    Increased Canadian barrels will face a range of competitors for market share in Asia and the US

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 25, 2024
  • Uzbekistan-based cargo airline My Freighter adds third Boeing 767
    My Freighter, a fledgling carrier based in Uzbekistan, began leasing a third widebody freighter from Ohio-based Air Transport Services Group.
  • Port of Virginia expansion boosts ultralarge container vessel capacity
    The Port of Virginia recently completed a project to widen its ship channel for ultralarge container vessel traffic.
  • FedEx deactivates 17 more aircraft as cost controls pay off
    FedEx Express has parked more freighters, reduced aircraft capex and is integrating its daytime freighter network with the Freight segment's less-than-truckload operation to provide linehaul connecting the U.S. and Europe to boost efficiency.
  • Port Houston shows import strength in February
    Port Houston reported strong imports after a soft January as general cargo tonnage represented nearly 40% of total import tonnage in the month.

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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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