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May 27, 2024

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Exim India web site
MAY 27, 2024
  • Vanguard Logistics appoints Sachin Vijan as the new Regional Managing Director for the Indian Subcontinent & Middle East region
  • SPJ Cold Storage Pvt. Ltd inaugurated
  • ZIM delivers profitable growth in Q1 2024
  • Karaikal Port's new maximum permissible drafts
  • Road transport fleet revenue seen up by 9-11 pc in FY25
  • Call for tyre imports not to be liberalised through FTAs
  • Operation of Mumbai Port Storm Gate during the monsoon
  • Smartphone exports soar 42 pc
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (24 May 2024)
  • SMP Kolkata facilitates major boost to Kolkata Metro: 16 new coaches unloaded at Netaji Subhash Dock
  • DPA meets with the trade to discuss a range of critical port-related issues
  • Baltimore port access channel expanded to 400 ft
  • Coffee exports up 12.22 pc in FY24

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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 27, 2024
  • A logistics JV in the Balkans
  • Laurels for outstanding supply chain achievements
  • Emanuele Grimaldi receives ESG Shipping Award
  • Cooperation on the Nis - Wels route
  • Rhenus reflects on Swiss operations
  • Thordon Bearings to retrofit Panama tugs
  • Iata Ceiv Pharma accreditation for Nairobi
  • Moving towards more sustainable mobility
  • A partner on the other side of the pond
  • Midlands' new hub to handle 16 trains daily
  • AD Ports Group eyes Chittagong terminal
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Saudia Cargo moves into Jeddah's "MRO village"
  • Under two hours for a 90 t load
  • Onboard in Oman
  • ZM Trucks expands business in North America
  • Hydrogen-powered tugs set for construction
  • ECS Group: mourning Mac

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The Loadstar web site
MAY 24, 2024
  • Shipper fury as spot rates soar - and box lines ignore contracts
  • DB Schenker auction - the long haul to a market listing?
  • Detention and demurrage claims at FMC hit well over $67m
  • SM Line in the red as market regressed in 2023
  • Logistics is the key to growing humanitarian needs, says Airlink
  • Seaspan debuts split-block feeder design, using the bridge crew as a 'breakwater'
  • UK port groups try to deflect from findings on shipping pollution
  • Norfolk Southern reaches $310m settlement
  • Forget Greyhound: a new 'cargo' airline launches
  • Virgin Atlantic appoints VP finance to head cargo team

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Marine Log web site
MAY 24, 2024
  • CMB.TECH and Damen agree to build four hydrogen dual fuel tugs
    CMB.TECH and Damen have signed an agreement that will see Damen build four 80-tonnes bollard pull tugs powered by a CMB.TECH hydrogen dual fuel solution. The agreement was signed May 23 during
  • NTSB reports on $2 million barge breakaway incident
    The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued its report on the March 28, 2023, barge breakaway incident in an 11 barges under tow struck the Vane Dike mooring cell at the
  • Ship Repair USA: Green retrofit design and installation processes
    Ship repair yards worldwide are entering a new era due in large part to sustainability efforts and decarbonization goals. To ease yards into this transition are a variety of technologies and equipment

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Container News web site
MAY 24, 2024
  • Global spot rates soar on Major Asia-Europe and Asia-US trades
    A combination of factors have combined to send global spot rates reaching for the skies on the major trades out of Asia to Europe and the US according to Drewry Shipping Consultants' latest WCI index. The composite index increased 16% over the past week to US$4,072/feu, a massive 142% higher than in the same week last year. Drewry analyst Simon Heaney told Container News that there were a number
  • International box lines fix Chinese domestic vessels as charter market soars
    Boxship charter rates have reached a two-year high and in a replay of the Covid-19 pandemic, Chinese coastal container operators are seeing demand from international liner operators to charter their ships. CMA CGM chartered Shishi Hengtong's 2004-built 5,060 TEU ship Heng Hui 6 for 18 to 20 months, for US$28,000/day. Safetrans Line, a China-based operator focusing on Russian routes, chartered Fuj
  • Port of Koper handles 256,240 TEUs in Q1
    The Luka Koper Group's performance in the first quarter of this year was primarily impacted by weak economic activity in the euro area and sluggish growth in the global economy. Slower-than-expected economic growth and the uncertain situation in the Middle East have resulted in slightly lower maritime throughput. The first quarter saw throughput reach 5.3 million tonnes, a 7% decline from the sam
  • Green methanol-powered feeder service launches at Port of Gothenburg
    On Saturday 18 May, a new feeder service began regular calls at the Port of Gothenburg. This service is operated by Laura Maersk, the world's first container ship powered by green methanol. Laura Maersk is part of Maersk's significant initiative to utilize renewable methanol as a ship fuel, marking the beginning of a fleet expansion with over 20 methanol-powered ships scheduled for delivery betwe
  • Port of Rotterdam appoints new representative for Southwest Germany
    As of 1 April, Friedrich-Wilhelm Meyer has been appointed to represent the Port of Rotterdam in Germany's southwestern states. Alongside Wolfgang Schlegel, who was appointed last year, Meyer will oversee the southwestern region of Germany. Together, they succeed Roland Klein, who held the position for the past nine years. Meyer brings a wealth of experience from the German automotive sector, havi
  • NatPower Marine and Peel Ports Group to launch first UK-Ireland green shipping corridors
    Peel Ports Group, the UK's second-largest port operator, has unveiled plans to create the nation's first green shipping corridors to Ireland. The inaugural routes will connect Belfast to Heysham in Lancashire and Dublin to Birkenhead in Cheshire, with the ambition of making Heysham the UK's first net-zero port. To support this initiative, NatPower Marine, a renewables group, will invest approxima
  • PTP inks agreement with ZPMC for five ULCV quay cranes
    Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between the MMC Group and APM Terminals in Malaysia, has signed an agreement with Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) to purchase five ultra-large container vessel (ULCV) quay cranes. This follows a similar agreement made in February with Sany Marine Heavy Industry for the procurement of six ULCV quay cranes. In addition, PTP Chief Executive Off
  • HPH Trust and Beibu Gulf Port Group sign landmark cooperation agreement
    Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HPH Trust) and Guangxi Beibu Gulf International Port Group Company Limited (Beibu Gulf Port Group) have signed a memorandum of cooperation, marking a significant step towards enhancing collaboration in the ports and logistics sectors, while promoting economic and trade exchanges between Guangxi and Hong Kong. This pivotal partnership aims to accelerate the growth of

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Splash web site
MAY 24, 2024
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen places four more orders for methanol-fuelled, ammonia-ready newbuilds
    Norwegian car carrier operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen has declared options to build four more methanol dual-fuel and ammonia-ready newbuildings in China. The Oslo-listed company ordered four more 9,300 ceu so-called Shaper Class vessels at China Merchants Jingling Shipyard. The options for the ordered vessels are the new options Wallenius Wilhelmsen secured in March which have earlier ...
  • Damen tug quartet to run on CMB.TECH hydrogen power
    CMB.TECH and Dutch shipbuilder Damen have signed an agreement to collaborate on hydrogen-powered ASD Tugs. These tugs will use CMB.TECH's dual-fuel hydrogen technology and be built by Damen. The collaboration entails work on four initial vessels. Classification society Lloyd's Register has already awarded CMB.TECH and Damen with approval in principle for the hydrogen solution ...
  • Equinor to boost Troll gas production with $1.1bn investment
    Norwegian energy major Equinor has decided to invest over NOK 12bn ($1.12bn) to further develop the gas infrastructure in the Troll West gas field. Stage 2 of the Troll Phase 3 project includes eight new wells from two new templates with subsea controls extended from existing templates. A new gas flowline will be laid as ...
  • Box spot rates 'entering pandemic-level territory'
    Drewry's composite World Container Index increased 16% to $4,072 per feu this week, sustaining remarkable increases recorded throughout May and pushing box shipping back towards the all-time highs of the covid era earlier this decade. A constrained supply picture due to Red Sea rerouting and healthy demand trends in several geographies have prompted an early ...
  • Kalleklev warns of likely emergence of dark LNG fleet
    The liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector is facing the potential emergence of its own shadow or dark fleet of ships, which could facilitate Russia's growing exports of the super-chilled fuel. Russia has established a so-called "dark fleet" of tankers with obscure ownership and jurisdiction to circumvent sanctions on its crude and petroleum products, and a ...
  • Wood rejects improved takeover offer from Sidara
    UK consulting and engineering firm Wood has rejected a third bid from Dubai-based company Sidara due to the offer 'significantly' undervaluing the company. Wood said it received a third unsolicited, preliminary, and conditional proposal from Dar Al-Handasah Consultants Shair and Partners, also known as Sidara, for a cash offer of 220 pence ($2.79) per share ...
  • Guinea replaces Brazil on the cape podium
    The extraordinary growth of the bauxite capesize trades out of Guinea has seen the route replace Brazil in terms of ton-days in the opening four months of the year, new data from broker BRS shows. The Guinea to China bauxite trade route has now firmly entrenched itself as a "pivotal pillar" of capesize prospects, analysts ...
  • Seafarer health survey launches
    Cardiff University is researching the important area of seafarers' health and access to health care. All active seafarers working onboard cruise or cargo-related ships have been invited to take part in either a confidential online questionnaire or an interview. The research findings will result in recommendations relating to the provision of healthcare for seafarers working ...
  • Interim solution gets goods flowing through Brazil's second-largest container port
    Local authorities in Brazil have found an interim measure to run one of the nation's top ports nearly 18 months after a terminal operator left. JBS, a Brazilian food manufacturer, will take over the running of Itajaí port in Santa Catarina state for two years while a tender is prepped for a longer contract. The ...
  • Expansion moves ahead at Canada's Prince Rupert
    The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has reached financial close on a C$150m ($109.2m) loan to the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) for the first phase of a project to build CANXPORT. The new export logistics hub will expand capacity and capabilities for rail-to-container transloading of multiple export products at the Port of Prince Rupert. Work ...
  • HD Hyundai and Shell partner to develop large liquified hydrogen carriers
    HD Hyundai, South Korea's top shipbuilder, is partnering with Shell to commercialise large liquified hydrogen carriers by 2030. Both companies have been working hard to develop the necessary technology for this emerging seaborne trade. Currently the only trading liquid hydrogen carrier in the world, the Suiso Frontier, has just one 1,250 cu m vacuum-insulated, Type ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 24, 2024
  • Lagging transatlantic left out of spot rate rally - at least so far
    Spot rates for US containerised imports from Europe are falling far behind rates from Asia. It could be just a...
  • Shipping should not have to fix climate finance, but it has no choice
    The world's first global carbon tax will have to find a way through thorny politics far outside of shipping's remit
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: What does the SHIP act mean for shipping?
    Lloyd's List senior maritime reporter Tomer Raanan walks you through the latest raft of US sanctions authorities with the help...
  • Prokopiou appoints Varvitsiotis chief executive at resurgent Greek shipyard
    Since commercial activities restarted in February, the former Niarchos-controlled facility has repaired 11 vessels
  • T&E hits back at emissions report's critics
    Transport and Environment called BPA's rebuttal to its report a distraction and warned that it could stop development of policy...
  • China military drills around Taiwan test shipping's nerves
    Seaborne traders with a stake in this vast market must note the renewed tension in the Taiwan Strait as a...
  • CMB.Tech signs for four hydrogen-powered tugs
    The vessels will be able to run on traditional fuel as well as hydrogen when it is not available, and...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen boosts newbuilding orderbook to a dozen as it declares options
    World's largest operator of pure car and truck carriers has confirmed it has added four 9,300 car capacity newbuildings to...
  • Container spot rates continue to surge
    Carriers are struggling to move ships and equipment back to Asia. Shortages of space are pushing pricing to a premium
  • Reduction in feeder boxship supply 'not unlikely', says Pittas
    Greece-based feeder and intermediate containership owner posts $20m first-quarter profit
  • Seafarer dies after 30 ft fall
    An investigation by the ship's operator and flag state is underway and efforts are being made to repatriate the seafarer...
  • CSSC Shipping appoints new chairman Li Hongtao
    Li Hongtao has managed several CSSC subsidiaries
  • Basilisk crew freed after pirate boarding
    A EU Navy Forces helicopter and frigate secured the vessel and its crew after the unauthorised boarding yesterday
  • Daily Briefing
    'Dead' dark fleet tanker Pablo seen resurrected in Russia as AIS manipulation tactics escalate | Panama Canal auction fees surge...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 24, 2024
  • Union Pacific steps up security as container thefts spread from LA-LB port
    Intermodal executives are trying to address container thefts through more security measures as shippers become increasingly frustrated with the problem.
  • Port of Oakland approves Everport lease change to spur terminal modernization
    The move by the port's Board of Commissioners opens the door to the modernization of the Everport-operated Ben E. Nutter Terminal so the 90-acre facility can accommodate post-Panamax ships and potentially expand.
  • Rate volatility clouds carrier contract negotiations on Indian trades
    One reason for the hesitation of shippers to sign deals is believed to be the decline of spot rates amid the demand downturn on the trade, and there is an expectation that dynamic will continue to hold.
  • North American Port Rankings: Mexico volume growth highlights nearshoring momentum
    Three Mexican ports rose in the Journal of Commerce's 2023 rankings, with the moves driven by volume growth coming from Asia inputs amid a nearshoring push in the US.
  • Port Rankings: Mexico port growth highlights nearshoring momentum
    Manzanillo and Lazaro Cardenas rose in the rankings of the busiest North American ports as measured laden volumes, as carrier

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 24, 2024
  • Editor's selection: Erling Haaland, George Economou and a $4.5bn newbuilding plan
    These were some of the big stories making headlines this week
  • Connecticut tanker brokerage Dietze reaches settlement with former partner in $1.4m legal battle
    Partners had been accused of failing to pay out retirement package for 23-year veteran
  • Houthis set sights on MSC and Zodiac ships in Arabian Sea and Mediterranean
    Action part of new phase of operations by Yemen-based militant group
  • Houthis claim to reach Mediterranean with attack on Zodiac-managed LPG carrier
    Action part of new phase of operations by Yemen-based militant group
  • United Maritime maintains dividend despite first-quarter loss
    Dry-docking costs and hedging against a seasonal slowdown that never came weighed on results of US-listed spin-off
  • Marine insurance giants embrace tougher carbon targets
    Signatories to the Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance align goals with new IMO targets
  • Steamship Mutual banks best results in over two decades with investment rebound
    Underwriting returns also strong as focused protection and indemnity provider builds tonnage
  • Cash-hoarding shipping companies to see credit scores rise, says Clarksons
    Star Bulk Carriers, Nordic American Tankers and Global Ship Lease are tipped to improve scores most
  • Shell partners shipbuilding giant HD Hyundai to develop liquefied hydrogen carriers
    The partners hope to lead the future green energy market
  • North Star returns to India for extra wind farm vessel backed by Siemens Gamesa charter
    Scottish owner brings fleet to eight wind farm newbuildings with latest deal
  • MOL to put wind propulsion system on second coal carrier
    Bulk carrier to have huge telescopic Wind Challenger system installed
  • The 'matrix': How Braemar brokers 'navigate' sanctions minefield
    A dedicated team at UK broker scours new business for potential problems
  • Greek shipowner M/Maritime buys last chartered-in vessel
    John Mytilineos-backed firm now fully owns all the bulkers it is trading
  • Wavelength podcast: Flag states v port states and brokers v regulators
    Flag states accused of trying to game the safety regime. Shipping is safer, but at risk. Brokers and NFA
  • Sparebank 1 boss Benedicte Fasmer jumps ship for Telenor
    CEO departs after three years at Norwegian shipping lender
  • US VLCC loadings head for record levels as fixtures boom
    Favourable pricing encouraging at least 30 tankers to load, Kpler says
  • European Maritime Finance hires new executives as it strikes out into Stockholm
    Danish shipping investor opened a Swiss branch earlier this year
  • Saverys' CMB.Tech strikes deal for four hydrogen-powered tugs
    Belgian shipowner and Dutch shipyard team up on dual-fuel ASD tugs
  • Union Maritime newbuilding push hits $1.4bn with dual-fuel tanker order
    Owner says delivery is due in first half of 2027
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen orderbook hits $1bn with latest newbuildings
    Shipowner adds four more vessels in China
  • Saverys' CMB.Tech and Damen strike deal for four hydrogen-powered tugs
    Belgian shipowner and Dutch shipyard team up on dual-fuel ASD tugs
  • Filipino seafarer dies in fall from crane on bulker
    Accident involving the Yuka D happened at Paradip in north-east India
  • Greek family Vernicos enter bulker market with new shipowning vehicle
    Athens-based company makes its first move with the acquisition of Clipper Group handysize ship
  • Shell partners with shipbuilding giant HD Hyundai to develop liquified hydrogen carriers
    The partners hope to lead the future green energy market
  • Veteran tanker breaks down after loading in Russia, halts shipping traffic
    Aframax suffered engine failure off Turkey, shipping agents said
  • Cargo ship in race with pirate dhows to fight off a suspected pirate attack
    Second incident in 24 hours shows increased threat to vessels
  • Okeanis tanker delivers first Djeno crude to Israel's Ashkelon in eight years
    Kpler data shows Folegandros made rare voyage this month
  • Cargo ship in race with pirate dhows off Somalia
    Second incident in 24 hours shows increased threat to vessels
  • Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Skipsrederi hires Petter Mowinckel as new head of dry bulk to accelerate expansion
    Mowinckel previously worked for G2 Ocean and Grieg Star Bulk
  • Naval forces foil piracy attempt against German-managed ship off Somalia
    Pirates abort raid against the 17,800-dwt Basilisk (built 2013), leaving all its seafarers safe and accounted for
  • Chinese iron ore imports continue to set records, says Clarksons
    Weaker domestic steel production and increased port stocks have led to more uncertainty about future demand
  • Playing by different rules: New generation of female seafarers is finding fresh opportunity
    Positive changes on board and on shore encourage more women to seek careers at sea
  • Genco Shipping shareholders overwhelmingly back board, management
    Outcome was assured after withdrawal of proxy fight by shipowner George Economou
  • Court sets claim limits over deadly ship sinking after collision with Polsteam vessel
    Owners of both vessels win legal shield in Isle of Man court
  • Star Bulk scouts for deals after Eagle takeover. 'The next merger may be a cape fleet'
    Petros Pappas and Hamish Norton discuss M&A opportunities

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American Shipper web site
MAY 24, 2024
  • FreightTech Friday: Collaboration is the answer to supply-chain woes, says Beacon
    This week, collaboration becomes key, TruckParkingClub.com hits a milestone, and ex-Convoy engineers raise money for the spot market.

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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
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
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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