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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
  • Deendayal Port Authority setting benchmarks as India's most cost-effective trade gateway
  • Milaha enhances data & AI solutions with Google Cloud
  • DGFT probes sugar exports to Maldives diverted to Lanka
  • Predicting the movement of ocean container shipping rates calls for a data-driven approach: Report
  • India achieves 200 GW renewable energy capacity
  • CONCOR inaugurates full integration of e-billing system with GeM Portal in real-time
  • Karaikal Port sets operational records in October
  • Govt to present 3 new shipping bills in Parliament
  • Major ports' cargo volume dips by 3.2 pc in Oct.
  • Proposed Bengaluru-Mumbai Industrial Corridor a transformative initiative: NICDC
  • Implementation of Export Transshipments for movement of export cargo from Bangladesh to third Countries from JNPA Port under jurisdiction of JNCH, Nhava Sheva, by Rail or Road vide CBIC Circular No. 29/2020-Customs dated 22.06.2020
  • Chennai Port welcomes the historic arrival of a modern sail ship
  • PIL to implement Congestion Surcharge at Port Louis
  • Panama Canal allows swapping and substitution of booking slots between container vessels for Cooperative Working Agreement members from next year
  • Agreement inked to optimise connectivity between PSA's Deepsea Terminals and Combinant Rail Terminal in the Port of Antwerp
  • AD Ports Group inks agreement with Egyptian govt to explore building first-of-its-kind industrial zone in East Port Said

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
  • Questions after DHL crash in Vilnius
  • Budapest to get an intermodal terminal
  • A promotion for Dave O'Brien
  • UAE: promoting economic competitiveness
  • Kalmar cranes to cut emissions at Tanger Med
  • From Seko to AGS
  • VR sells road logistics business
  • Roadrunner changes hands
  • Egypt and UAE partner for East Port Said zone
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Duvenbeck Group picks COO
  • Approval for first converted e-truck in France
  • DX acquires in Northern Ireland

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
  • Crew member dies as DHL aircraft crashes at Vilnius, raising security fears
  • Indian shippers brace for port strikes over 'promises not kept'
  • The strange tale of risk and reward in global liner trades
  • News in Brief Podcast | Week 48 | Port 'musical chairs', rates and MSC u-turn
  • UPS, the SEC and goodwill treatment - a dangerous precedent is set
  • LTL price hikes by US carriers expected to stick, despite softer market
  • OceanX: Effortless success for liners; M�rsk job ads; zombie start-ups...
  • Near-shoring shippers eye Miami Airport as the gateway to the US consumer
  • Zim steams ahead with LNG newbuilds - 'a commercial differentiator'
  • HMM part of consortium to operate Incheon's first automated terminal
  • Wider responsibility and seat on Davies Turner & Co board for Dave O'Brien

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
  • Ingalls lays keel of future USS Sam Nunn (DDG 133)
    The keel for the future USS Sam Nunn (DDG 133), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, was laid during a ceremony on Nov. 22 at HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division The ship's name honors
  • Insotel Marine Group and MSC have plans for new Spanish high speed ferry services
    The Balearic Islands based Insotel Marine Group says that it has reached an agreement with MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) to develop a new alliance targeting the Spanish ferry market. Ibiza-headquartered Insotel Marine
  • Op-Ed: Maritime insurance adapts to rising cyber threats
    By Ed McNamara, CEO at Armada Risk Partners Increasingly complex and sophisticated cyberattacks on the maritime industry are soaring at unprecedented levels. There have been numerous successful cyberattacks and ransomware incidents targeting ports, airports
  • New agreement paves way for WindWings to expand in Japanese market
    As adoption of wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) ramps up, BAR Technologies' WindWings could be set to get a significant slice of the Japanese market. It has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
  • Op-Ed: Data's growing importance for shipping in 2025
    By Rene B. Christensen, CEO, Green Instruments Every year, shipping is faced with new requirements to protect the climate and the environment, and 2025 is no exception. Increased EU requirements for documentation
  • Pamela Maxwell joins IRPT's We Work The Waterways staff
    Pamela Maxwell has joined the We Work The Waterways (WWW) team at Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals (IRPT) as assistant program director. She brings with her 24 years of education and leadership
  • Five years into IMO 2020, cat fines woes persist
    As the fifth anniversary of the IMO 2020 sulfur cap approaches, fuel compatibility and viscosity problems continue to result in marine engine component damage and high cat fines, says testing and monitoring

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
  • How to Teach Your Kids Internet Safety
    The internet is a powerful resource for learning, creativity, and connection-but it must be navigated thoughtfully. By understanding the risks, staying informed, and providing your kids with essential guidance, you ensure they can make the most of the internet's positive aspects while staying protected. To help parents monitor their child's safety and communications, it's important to understand
  • Choosing the right forestry mulcher: factors to consider for optimal results
    Forestry mulchers play a crucial role in land management and vegetation control, serving as versatile tools for various applications ranging from agricultural projects to environmental restoration. These machines are engineered to handle a diverse array of tasks , efficiently transforming dense vegetation into manageable mulch. As the demand for effective land clearing solutions continues to rise
  • Peel Ports to invest US$38 million in new RoRo berth at Sheerness port
    Peel Ports Group is committing US$38 million to the development of a new Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) berth at the Port of Sheerness to meet increasing demand from both new and existing customers. This project will introduce an in-river vessel berth and a floating pontoon, enhancing the port's capacity to handle RoRo cargo and accommodate larger vessels over 230 meters in length. The upgraded faciliti
  • Port of Oakland reports container volume growth
    The Port of Oakland continues to experience growth in container volumes. "Overall, the Port's loaded import cargo is trending towards its pre-pandemic level," stated Bryan Brandes, Maritime Director at Port of Oakland. He added, "This steady increase in import volume in 2024 is an encouraging trend. We are also seeing a rise in US agricultural exports through Oakland. Thanks to refrigerated wareh
  • Stainless Steel Screws for Containers: The Best Solution for Strength and Longevity
    Stainless steel screws form an indispensable part of containers used in several fields like shipping, food storage, and industrial applications. Right from environmental stresses to prevention of corrosion and reliability, containers demand their fasteners to be highly robust. Stainless steel screws for containers are, therefore, specially designed to provide efficient advantages over all other t
  • The Role of Direct-to-Consumer Models in the eBike Industry
    Source The eBike industry has grown rapidly in recent years, driven by consumer demand for sustainable and efficient transportation options. One of the most significant shifts within this space is the adoption of direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales models. These models allow brands to connect directly with customers, eliminating traditional retail middlemen. This approach streamlines the purchasing pr
  • Port of Barcelona unveils first OPS system for ferries at Grimaldi Terminal
    The Port of Barcelona has installed its first Onshore Power Supply (OPS) system for ferries at the Grimaldi terminal on Sant Bertran Wharf. This milestone sets the stage for the system to become operational by January, enabling ferries docked at the city's closest commercial wharf to switch off their engines and run entirely on renewable electricity supplied by the OPS. This transition will signi
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    Hapag Lloyd has announced a change in its weekly service rotation starting January 2025, introducing expanded port coverage across Asia and Europe. The new rotation will include calls at Yangshan (China), Ningbo (China), Yantian (China), Singapore, Tema (Ghana), Southampton (United Kingdom), Rotterdam (Netherlands), and Wilhelmshaven (Germany). The first vessel to operate on this revised rotation
  • Tips for Financing a Shipping Container
    Buying a shipping container can bring new opportunities for the freight business. Shipping containers are highly versatile. They can be used for moving goods, storage, mobile offices, shops, or even temporary housing. There are many ways to make money with them. Of course, any worthwhile opportunity requires funding. How can you best finance a shipping container? Read on to find out. Assess Your
  • What Are the Features of Rough Terrain Forklifts?
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  • The competitive dynamics of Port Klang and Laem Chabang in regional trade
    Both Thailand and Malaysia boast dynamic economies fuelled by their common commitment to the shipping sector. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News.
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    Obtaining a green card in the United States is a significant milestone, granting individuals lawful permanent resident (LPR) status. While the biometrics to green card process time can vary depending on the case and location, it typically takes several months to a year. Once obtained, a green card opens the door to a wealth of opportunities and rights, along with specific responsibilities. Unders
  • Weekly Stock Performance of Global Container Shipping Companies
    The container shipping industry faced another week of mixed performances, as global trade challenges and economic uncertainties continued to influence investor sentiment. Volatility in freight rates, coupled with evolving geopolitical dynamics, played a key role in shaping stock movements. While some companies managed to build on positive momentum, others struggled with declining valuations as ma

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
  • MOL contracts very large gas carriers in South Korea
    Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has been linked to a double order for very large gas carriers (VLGCs) in South Korea. The Tokyo-headquartered shipping giant has contracted both Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to each build two 88,000 cu m units for delivery in the second half of 2027, according to brokers. The ...
  • Velesto wraps up removal of wrecked jackup rig
    Offshore drilling unit of Malaysia's Velesto Energy has completed the wreck removal of its Naga 7 jackup rig, which sank off the coast of Sarawak in Malaysia in 2021. The incident occurred at the worksite while operating for a client due to rapid penetration into the formation in May 2021, when the rig tilted and ...
  • EMGS wins survey contract off India
    Norwegian seismic service provider Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) has won a contract from an undisclosed client for a survey in India. The Oslo-listed company said in a filing it would utilise the 2001-built Atlantic Guardian for the project. The vessel is expected to start transit from Norway in the fourth quarter of 2024. The so-called controlled ...
  • Seatrium and Cochin Shipyard form jackup rigs tie-up
    Singapore shipyard group Seatrium has joined forces with Indian builder Cochin Shipyard in the offshore sector. The two yards have entered into a memorandum of understanding on the supply and design of equipment for jackup drilling rigs. The tie-up aims to capitalise on opportunities for mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs) specifically designed to meet the ...
  • Amoysailing Maritime seals winning bid for another ultramax
    Amoysailing Maritime has nailed its third top bid at a Chinese online auction this year. Broking sources tell Splash that the Chinese owner has taken advantage of softening prices, adding its fifth purchase this year and its third seven-year-old ultramax bulker in a row, the Great Century, built at one of China's most reputable years, ...
  • Hayfin moves for two Norden capes
    UK-based Hayfin Capital Management has been linked to the acquisition of two capesize bulk carriers owned by Danish shipping giant Norden. According to brokers, Nord Energy and Nord Power, built in 2012 at Hanjin Subic, have been sold for $32m each. The two vessels are scheduled for their next drydockings in early 2028. This follows ...
  • Havila Shipping scores Equinor extension hat-trick
    Norwegian OSV owner and operator Havila Shipping has secured contract extensions with Equinor for three ships. The Fosnavåg-based firm said Monday that the energy major had exercised one-year options for the 2003-build RRV Havila Troll, and two platform supply vessels; the 2012-built Havila Charisma and the 2008-built Havila Foresight. The new contracts will start in ...
  • Idan Ofer cashes out of ZIM
    Israeli billionaire Idan Ofer is cashing out of ZIM after 25 years. Ofer's Kenon Holdings has announced it will sell 14.8m shares in the Israeli carrier for $360m, having sold another 5m shares in July this year. Ofer will be left with 5m shares, which are in a collar transaction due to expire in July ...
  • Swedish and German vessels join Danish frigate monitoring Chinese bulker linked to cable ruptures
    Swedish and German vessels have joined a Danish frigate in keeping an eye on the Yi Peng 3, a 23-year-old panamax bulk carrier owned by Ningbo Yipeng Shipping, linked to the severing of two data cables in the Baltic Sea earlier this month. The ship departed from the Russian port of Ust-Luga heading to Port ...
  • Alex Saverys hails results from latest CMB.TECH share tender as a vote of confidence
    Compagnie Maritime Belge has managed to win just over 92% of the shares of CMB.TECH in a second tender to take control of the company formerly called Euronav. Alexander Saverys, CEO of CMB.TECH, said: "We can finally turn the page on the tender offer for the shares of our company. The fact that very few ...
  • Tim Wilkins takes the reins at INTERTANKO
    Tim Wilkins has been promoted to become the managing director of the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO) having been with the organisation since 1999. There's also been a change in chairman. Wilkins will take over from Katharina Stanzel on January 1. Stanzel, who has headed up INTERTANKO since 2012, has decided to step ...
  • Shipping toasts best year for tonne-mile growth since 2010
    The Red Sea shipping crisis - and to a smaller extent, the drought in Panama - have led to the strongest growth in tonne-miles registered this year since 2010, helping prop up rates to highly profitable levels for most shipping sectors. According to data from Clarksons Research, seaborne trade remains on track to record a ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
  • Shipping M&A 2025: Not as strong as 2024 but deal flow may surprise to upside
    Lower share prices could spur more private takeovers of public companies in 2025. M&A transactions could also be driven by...
  • Diana trims dividend as bulk market softens
    Fleet is slightly reduced from last year but Diana has invested in methanol newbuildings and offshore support vessel newbuildings
  • StealthGas sails towards record year as LPG rates hit high note
    Rates for pressurised vessels at historical highs, 'particularly in Europe' where most of owner's ships are deployed
  • Containership charter frenzy shows no signs of abating
    The forward fixture of post-panamax containerships is being stretched out to 2026 as liner operators seek to secure the limited...
  • BIMCO releases FuelEU clause for time charterparties
    BIMCO has released its clause to help owners, charterers and others align their time charterparty contracts to prepare for FuelEU...
  • The week in charts: A year of Houthi terror in numbers | Container spot rates to US west coast keep falling | Ukraine's maritime trade forced offline
    Lloyd's List highlights the numbers behind a year of Houthi attacks on shipping, spot freight rates for container shipments from...
  • More consolidation coming for shipmanagers
    Big third-party shipmanagers are getting bigger and smaller ones are getting together in search of economies of scale
  • UK sanctions 30 ships and two Russian insurers in biggest dark fleet crackdown yet
    Among those sanctioned is one tanker that refused to provide its marine insurance details when sailing through the English Channel...
  • Idan Ofer buys Oaktree's $3bn Fleetscape portfolio
    Oaktree's continued exit from its shipping portfolio has seen the once dominant private equity player sell its ship leasing arm...
  • MSC and ENI sign sustainability MOU
    Included in the agreement is the potential use of LNG as a fuel, as well as hydrotreated vegetable oil and...
  • Tim Wilkins to take over at Intertanko
    Stanzel has led the association of tanker owners since 2012, but will step down at the end of 2024 after...
  • The week in newbuildings: MPV orders on the rise
    Vertom Group has boosted its orderbook for multipurpose cargo vessels at Indian shipyard Chowgule, while Navigare Shipping has contracted four...
  • Chinese steel output strengthens in October
    India and Brazil continue to demonstrate strong growth in steel production, data from the World Steel Association shows, while production...
  • London Club is insurer of suspected cable-cutting Chinese bulker at centre of sabotage investigation
    Bulk carrier was confirmed as entered with the London Club, which is operated via A Bilbrough & Co and a...
  • Jiangnan delivers first large LNG carrier to Adnoc, eyeing expansion in the Middle East market
    Lin believes that Chinese shipyards are capable of competing for a larger market share in LNG carrier construction
  • American Club targets 7% premium increase
    The smallest P&I club in the International Group cited the increased value of claims and continued geopolitical conflict as reasons...
  • The Daily View: A welcome step
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Daily Briefing 25 November 2024
    Panama flag begins registry clean-up to kick out substandard, sanctions-circumventing ships | Hong Kong urged to accelerate, yet tread carefully...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
  • Montreal port employers, union agree to mediation in talks for new contract
    The move effectively allows both sides to avoid having to agree to a deal brokered by Ottawa, as had been ordered by the country's labor minister.
  • Smart container vendors create alliance to tackle drug smuggling threat
    The use cases for sensor-enabled container fleets could expand if shipping lines see such hardware as a legitimate tool to combat the threat of illicit goods movement.
  • Schneider bolsters US East Coast business by acquiring Cowan Systems
    The $390 million deal for Cowan will boost Schneider's dedicated trucking segment to 8,400 tractors, representing 70% of its total fleet.
  • Heavy equipment production slowdown to hit ro/ro trade as demand softens
    A decline in sales of high-and-heavy equipment for the bellwether roll-on/roll-off cargo providers will reduce demand for breakbulk carriers.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
  • Shareholders throw in the towel in lawsuit over Kalani's backing of Diana Containerships
    After judge issues order asking why he should not throw out the case, plaintiffs' withdraw
  • Idan Ofer plots takeover of Oaktree-backed ship leasing specialist
    Deal would take the shipowner into new territory and continue the private equity firm's shipping selldown
  • Trading kicks off on EEX launch day of new LNG freight futures contract
    Clarksons becomes first to broker latest addition to LNG offering
  • Longtime International Seaways chairman Douglas Wheat steps aside
    Leader steps into emeritus role as company veteran Ian Blackley assumes the chair
  • Semiramis Paliou-led Diana cuts dividend as profits inch up in third quarter
    Bulker owner's profitability remains fragile in 2024
  • Perenco advances new barge-based FLNG project for Cap Lopez in Gabon
    Conversion work set to kick off in Sharjah with arrival of hull
  • StealthGas on course for new profit record as charter income comes in strong
    Harry Vafias-led outfit increases profitability, despite increased dry dockings and absence of one-off gains
  • Boost for suezmaxes as tankers fixed to ship new Nigerian crude
    Spain and the US busy taking fresh Utapate barrels
  • Ravi Mehrotra tipped for $81m VLGC buy from Petredec Global
    Large gas carriers still finding buyers in the secondhand market as freight rates slump
  • Cash-rich Hoegh Autoliners snaps up its own shares to reward bosses
    Car carrier owner spent $3.9m on stock in Oslo in past few days
  • Gianluigi Aponte turns MSC's firepower towards the charter market
    Having bought up more than 400 boxships, container shipping supremo Gianluigi Aponte shifts strategy
  • Capesize spot rates sink further as cheaper panamaxes threaten to poach cargo
    Things are a little better in the Pacific for capesizes
  • UK's biggest shipping sanctions package targets tankers and Russian insurance companies
    British government names 30 ships and two insurance firms in latest measures targeting Russia's oil trade
  • LNG membrane tank designer GTT breaks into Middle East with new Qatar office
    QatarEnergy's 128 LNG carrier newbuildings order pushes French tech firm to move closer to clients
  • Investors pricing in 26% plunge in MR tanker values in weaker secondhand market
    Clarksons Securities notes prices falling by $1m last week on average across crude and product carriers
  • Heavyweight clash: Japanese giant, private equity player and trader battle for $1.6bn terminal deal
    Big names linked to takeover of global bulk liquid storage operation
  • Lay-up 'a consideration' for LNG carriers as spot rates crash to fresh lows
    Levels for modern vessels plummet up to 40% in a week to below $20,000 per day
  • Dali P&I provider reports big premium rise for 2025
    Britannia's plan for 7.5% targeted increase is the largest so far
  • Flag-hopping VLCC sold again as vintage tanker values take a tumble
    Tricia II began life in the NYK stable, but ownership has been murkier in the past few years
  • 'Persistent' tanker weakness causing concern as aframaxes suffer most, says Gibsons
    Rates coming under heavy pressure in fourth quarter
  • All change at Intertanko as Paolo d'Amico and Katharina Stanzel step back
    Chairman and managing director handing over the reins to Rolf Westfal-Larsen and Tim Wilkins
  • 'Significant milestone': Eni Congo FLNG newbuilding named and floated out in China
    New floater to be in place by end-2025 boosting on site production to 3 mtpa
  • Tankers transferring 1m barrels per month of Russian oil off Greece
    Data from Vortexa shows how cargo switching has grown in the Aegean Sea
  • 'Inappropriate or insufficient information': IMO highlights flaws in ship casualty reports
    Key data is missing from more than one-third of reports assessed by experts
  • 'Amazing investment': Idan Ofer sets up bumper Zim exit with $720m share sale in Wall Street cash machine
    Shipowner set for huge payday after hiring two major banks to sell holding in New York-listed container ship company
  • Smallest P&I club seeks biggest premium rise as The American Club plans 7% hike
    Club's premium rise is so far the largest announced by international group members
  • Fearnley lowers Frontline profit forecast as VLCCs face 'changing seasonality'
    Analysts believe greater importance of Atlantic market means peak earnings now come in first quarter for owners
  • 'Mind-boggling' tonne-miles growing at fastest rate for 14 years, Clarksons says
    Researcher Trevor Crowe explains why vessel demand is growing significantly

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
  • Mediation for Montreal port labor talks
    Terminal operators and ocean carriers at the Port of Montreal have agreed to mediation in bargaining on a new longshore contract.
  • Red Sea attacks turn green for Zim investor
    Israel's richest man exits Zim shipping as Red Sea attacks send ocean lines' profits soaring.
  • DHL cargo plane crashes trying to land near Lithuania airport
    A DHL cargo plane crashed Monday morning in Lithuania, killing one and leaving three others injured.
  • 'No big bang' for peak season air cargo business
    The air cargo market has enjoyed a banner year, but the peak shipping season is less pronounced.

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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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