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June 28, 2024

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Exim India web site
JUNE 28, 2024
  • JNPA, MbPA & upcoming Vadhvan projected to become world's largest port cluster
  • Significant improvement in operational efficiency & service delivery of ports: Sonowal
  • Top 10 Emerging Technologies to address global challenges
  • Online Shopper Trends Report 2024 provides valuable e-commerce insights
  • DPA holds interaction on enhancing movement of coal and coke through rail
  • Soaring asset prices in Capesize second-hand market make investments unattractive: Analysis
  • 'The logistics sector must be empowered to innovate & thrive'
  • MOL acquires stake in Tanzania-based Alistair Group
  • Key players in the global cold chain join the Move to -15°C, committing to its mission to slash carbon emissions for frozen food
  • FTA upgrade talks between India, S. Korea
  • Exporters want a govt-backed shipping line of global standing
  • US inventories data gave no warning of rate spike

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 28, 2024
  • XPO to help cut emissions for Tour de France
  • Gotthard tunnel fully operational from 2 September
  • MOL takes one more step in Southern Africa
  • Container shipping outlook for 2024
  • Doppstadt to Duisport
  • China Cargo Airlines with Air France to Brazil
  • Geodis launches train service to Spain
  • Leschaco rebrands Colombian aquisitions
  • Cargospot suite to support growth strategy
  • Another mandate for Armin Bohnhoff
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  • 10,000th railcar rolls off the assembly line
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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 27, 2024
  • Forwarders 'being squeezed' as spot and contract rates move further apart
  • MSC to launch Europe-Asia-North America service
  • Sacked staff file WARN Act class action against bankrupt US Logistics Solutions
  • TT Club announces incoming non-executive Board Member appointments
  • Flexport looks to sub-let Atlanta offices
  • Airlines add transpac capacity as flood of ecommerce traffic continues
  • Wanna fight? Go ahead, make my pay
  • EU ecommerce traders demand 'level playing field', as Liege rebuilds its image
  • Liners nudged aside as Marsa Maroc signs Nador West Med concession
  • China shuns meat from two US locations after banned feed additive found
  • Takeover of Croatian haulier gives Taewoong entry to European trucking market
  • Campaign to raise reefer temperatures 3�C gaining global support
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Marine Log web site
JUNE 27, 2024
  • John Rothwell to be succeeded as Austal chairman by former SECNAV Richard Spencer
    Australian shipbuilding legend John Rothwell is to step down as as chairman of Austal Limited (ASX: ASB). He will be succeeded by former U.S. Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer. Rothwell, the
  • Fincantieri signs agreement to build two new Crystal Cruises ships
    In another sign that the cruise industry is bouncing back, Fincantieri and Crystal Cruises have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) covering the construction of two new 690-passenger cruise ships with an

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Container News web site
JUNE 27, 2024
  • Pilbara Ports handle nearly 70 million tonnes in May
    In May 2024, Pilbara Ports recorded a total monthly throughput of 68.8 million tonnes (Mt), marking a 10% increase compared to the same month last year. The Port of Port Hedland handled 52.7Mt in May 2024, with 51.9Mt attributed to iron ore exports, showing an 8% rise in total throughput from May 2023. Imports at Port Hedland totalled 192,000 tonnes, a decrease of 2% from May 2023. Additionally,
  • INTERGIS orders Konecranes harbor crane for Port of Busan
    INTERGIS has placed an order for a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.5 Mobile Harbor Crane to enhance cargo handling capabilities and reduce emissions at the Port of Busan in South Korea. This Generation 6 machine will augment INTERGIS' current fleet amid significant port redevelopment efforts. Scheduled for delivery in early 2025, the crane aims to support increased bulk and general cargo traffic while pr
  • DCSA targets 100% digital eBLs by 2030
    The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) is aiming to transition the entire container shipping industry to digital bills of lading by the end of the decade, potentially saving US$6.5 billion in costs and boosting trade by up to US$40 billion. The DCSA, which now has 10 carrier members and is a member of the Future of International Trade Alliance (FIT Alliance) aiming to standardise and d
  • ONE announces updates on Thailand Indonesia Service
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has decided to enhance its Thailand Indonesia Service (TID1) from 10 July. The updated port rotation of the service will be Laem Chabang, Thailand - Port Klang North Port, Malaysia - Jakarta, Indonesia - Port Klang West Port, Malaysia - Laem Chabang. "This adjustment is aimed at preserving service reliability, which remains our top priority. We believe this change will
  • Houthi fires new "long-range" missile at another MSC boxship
    The Houthis targeted another container vessel of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) on 24 June. Houthi spokesperson Saree Yahya said on the Iran-backed rebel group's television channel that a "new missile" was fired at the 2000-built Liberia-flagged 4,657 TEU MSC Sarah V in the Arabian Sea, on 24 June. UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) stated that MSC Sarah V's master reported an explosion c
  • US inventory data gave no sign of rate spike
    New data from the US Census Bureau, covering sales and inventory changes in the United States up until the end of April 2024, indicates no signs of a sudden surge in container demand before the sharp increase in container spot rates in early May 2024. For instance, Figure 1 demonstrates that the overall trend for all three categories of US sales remained flat from the end of the pandemic through
  • Port of Kapellskär installs new RoRo ramp
    To streamline and upgrade the Port of Kapellskär, a new ramp for RoRo traffic has been installed. Sweden's Port of Kapellskär, which provides the shortest route between Sweden and Finland, is a vital link for trade and travel between the neighbouring countries. To enhance its operations, a new ramp has been added. The ramp is 25 meters wide, 16 meters long, and weighs approximately 135 metric ton
  • Inchcape Shipping Services expands in Trinidad and Tobago
    Inchcape Shipping Services, a provider of comprehensive port agency and maritime solutions, announced the opening of a new office in Chaguaramas and a bonded warehouse in Point Lisas. "With a clear vision for the future, our new facilities in Chaguaramas and Point Lisas are strategically positioned to serve the demand in the bustling hub. The Chaguaramas Bay area, known for its comprehensive repa
  • ORBCOMM unveils new reefer container monitoring device
    ORBCOMM has announced the launch of the CT 3600, the latest generation of its reefer container monitoring solution. CT 3600 is a device, designed to simplify the installation, deployment and management of reefer container monitoring for shipping lines and container leasing companies, limiting downtime and enhancing efficiency. "Maritime Internet of Things (IoT) deployments can be a challenging ex
  • Prince Rupert Port Authority announces new Board appointment
    The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) has announced changes to its Board of Directors. Pablo Rodriguez, minister of Transport for the Government of Canada, confirmed the appointment of Rod Graham. Rod Graham, president of Velocity Truck Centres in Canada, brings extensive experience as a senior corporate executive across various sectors, including financial/investment, transportation, alternati
  • Port Houston unveils six new hybrid-electric cranes
    Port Houston announced the arrival of six hybrid-electric rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency. With this latest delivery, the US port has acquired a total of 26 new RTGs since December 2023, which have been deployed across its Barbours Cut and Bayport Container Terminals. This delivery is the fourth of fi
  • ZIM updates Asia-US service network
    ZIM announced the launch of a new premium service, ZIM Central China Xpress (ZX2), connecting Central China to the US West Coast. The ZX2 service will begin operations on 3 July 2024, with ZIM claiming the service will offer the industry's fastest transit time of 13 days from Ningbo to Los Angeles. The Israeli ocean carrier has noted the following major features of the service: Dedicated berths a
  • Container Prices Double, Leasing Rates Triple in China
    The average container prices in China have reached their highest in two years, at US$3,600 this week for 40 ft high cube cargo-worthy containers in China. These prices were somewhere around US$1,700 in March - April 2024. This is a 112% increase in a span of two months. Note: The average container prices as recorded from customer interactions are yet to be reflected in the chart above. According

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Splash web site
JUNE 27, 2024
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen inks $195m transport deal
    Norwegian car carrier operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen has signed a multi-year deal with an undisclosed client, described only as a 'leading industrial equipment manufacturer'. The new multi-year contract has a duration of three years, plus a mutual two-year extension option. The contract is valued at approximately $195m in total. The price tag of the deal is ...
  • SLB-led joint venture wins Equinor contract for all-electric subsea production systems
    A joint venture backed by SLB, Aker Solutions, and Subsea7 has won a contract from Equinor for an all-electric subsea production systems (SPS) project in the Fram Sør field, offshore Norway, which aims to accelerate the adoption of electric subsea technology and set new standards for increased operator control, subsea operational efficiency, and reduced offshore ...
  • d'Amico exercises option to buy MR tanker
    Italian product tanker owner and operator d'Amico International Shipping has exercised a purchase option for a 50,000 dwt medium-range product tanker. The company's operating subsidiary d'Amico Tankers used the purchase option on the 2017-built Crimson Jade built in Japan by Minaminippon Shipbuilding. The vessel was bought for a consideration of approximately $31m with delivery expected ...
  • Höegh Autoliners nets five-year deal to bring cars from North America to the Middle East
    Norwegian car carrier player Höegh Autoliners has signed a new shipping contract with a major international carmaker. The five-year deal will see the Oslo-based company transport mainly electric vehicles from the US and Mexico to the Middle East. Höegh Autoliners, which operates about 40 vessels in global trade and loads at six ports as part ...
  • Houthis claim to have developed long-range hypersonic missile
    Adding to the growing panic for seafarers transiting the Middle East, the Houthis have claimed this week to have launched a homemade long-range hypersonic missile called the Hadim-2. This solid-fuel missile (pictured) was reportedly used to target a Liberian-flagged ship, the MSC Sarah V, in the Arabian Sea. The authenticity remains unverified, and questions persist ...
  • Fugro awarded offshore wind site characterisation deal in Japan
    Dutch surveyor Fugro has been awarded a site characterisation contract for a wind farm development off the coast of the Japanese cities of Murakami and Tainai, Japan. The offshore wind farm off the country's west coast will be developed and realised by a consortium of RWE, Mitsui, and Osaka Gas. Fugro's geo-data will contribute to ...
  • Port efficiency gains can save 10,000 premature deaths annually
    Comparing the centuries-old tradition of sailing fast and then waiting to the now-banned practice of smoking onboard planes, Haris Zografakis, a lawyer at Stephenson Harwood and one of the architects of the Blue Visby Consortium, has hailed research carried out by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) showing the potential lives saved ...
  • Centrica awards FEED contract for Rough field hydrogen shift to Wood
    UK consulting and engineering firm Wood has been awarded a contract by Centrica Energy Storage (CES) for the redevelopment of the UK's Rough field in readiness for future hydrogen storage. The Rough reservoir, located in the Southern North Sea, has been used to store natural gas for over thirty years and has the potential to provide ...
  • Mermaid scores North Sea decommissioning deal with Shell
    Mermaid Subsea Services has landed a multi-year engineering, preparation, removal and disposal (EPRD) wellhead severance contract with Shell in the UK North Sea. The decommissioning project will be carried out in three annual batches with the first one scheduled to begin later this year. The initial campaign includes removing wellhead protection covers from the sea ...
  • Northern Ocean semisub awarded contract in Namibia
    Offshore drilling rig owner Northern Ocean has won a contract for its 2019-built semisub Deepsea Bollsta in Namibia. The spin-off of John Fredriksen-controlled Northern Drilling said the contract, with a major operator, is for one well expected to last about 63 days. The rig, managed by Odfjell Drilling, has been operating within the Orange Basin ...
  • MOL invests in African logistics company
    Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is buying a 25% stake in Tanzania-based Alistair Group, a cross-border logistics company serving Sub-Saharan Africa. No price has been revealed. Alistair Group has offices in eight countries in Southeast Africa. Its business centres on cross-border logistics services for truck transport of copper, cobalt, and other critical mineral resources produced ...
  • Tonnage tax in the spotlight in French elections
    French shipowners have been forced to defend the country's tonnage tax system as it has become a talking point in the upcoming parliamentary elections with a number of parties including the frontrunner suggesting they will scrap the shipping measure. National Rally's Jordan Bardella, who is leading the polls to become the next prime minister, is ...
  • Further draft and transit improvements at the Panama Canal
    The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced another increase in draft and daily transits. The maximum authorised draft was raised by another 30 cm yesterday to 14.3 m, and will increase to 14.63 m on July 11. Additionally, a new booking slot for the neopanamax locks will be added beginning on August 5, bringing the ...
  • Shipping must look to the skies for solutions
    Julian Panter, CEO of SmartSea, on how aviation technology will disrupt the maritime sector. For far too long, the maritime industry has dragged its feet, falling behind in the race for technological advancement. While other sectors surge ahead, maritime remains anchored in outdated practices. But change is on the horizon, and it's coming from aviation ...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 27, 2024
  • Analysts divided over pace of US truckload recovery, while LTL gains speed
    Speakers at the SMC3 Connections Conference this week warned that US truckload pricing will rise slowly heading toward 2025, though others expect a faster move.
  • Ro/ro surges at Brunswick amid investment, Baltimore diversions: GPA
    Brunswick could overtake Baltimore as the busiest ro/ro port in the US, at least in the short-term, partly because operations at the Maryland port were severely restricted following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March.
  • HMM digitizes bills of lading with software provider CargoX
    Progress on the industry's goal of fully moving to electronic bills of lading by 2030 has been slow, but more carriers are signing with vendors to enable the migration.
  • Bottlenecks build as China-Europe rail network battles rising demand
    Ongoing demand from cargo owners unable to find space with ocean carriers is placing the rail network from China to Europe under increasing pressure with congestion building at key points.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 27, 2024
  • Russia's LNG ambitions driving Arctic pollution threat, warn campaigners
    Clean Arctic Alliance says heavy fuel oil ban on 1 July needs tightening
  • Wait for autumn, Fearnleys tells struggling VLCC owners
    Few fixtures hold down rates, as owners struggle to get out of the doldrums
  • Francois Cadiou steps down as chairman of shipbroker BRS
    The long-time broker will continue as managing director of BRS' Paris operations
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen announces new deal as busy six months loom
    Car carrier giant total renewals near $3bn with new $195m contract
  • Crystal inks $2bn deal for up to three cruise ships with Fincantieri
    Italian shipbuilder says order signals 'robust recovery' of sector
  • Rates gain stability as 20 VLGCs take the long route back to US Gulf
    Brokers say large gas carriers were deterred from Panama Canal transits by $1.9m slot auction price
  • d'Amico International takes advantage of lease option to buy MR tanker for big discount
    Italian owner continues to mop up its bareboat-chartered fleet at bargain prices
  • Francois Cadiou leaves shipbroker BRS as new president steps up
    Outgoing president is retiring after 34 years at the group
  • D Oltmann shifts management to Offen Group after expanding container ship fleet
    Bremen-based owner to shift management of eight large container ships to compatriot company
  • Panama Canal pushes up transits as it marks eight years since expansion project
    Waterway also increases maximum draughts of ships passing through
  • Profits driving newbuilding orders despite price rises, broker Xclusiv says
    Need for fleet renewal also forcing owners to the negotiating table, according to Athens shop
  • Cost and infrastructure biggest barriers to future fuels, Reed Smith says
    Law firm asked clients to share their concerns over shipping's energy transition
  • Pioneer Marine expands fleet with deal for Chinese supramax
    Greek owner and manager says 2014-built ship was delivered last week
  • Hoegh Autoliners inks new contract for North America to Middle East trades
    Key customer and major auto producer signs on for another five years with Oslo ro-ro giant
  • Cyprus flag reverses two years of decline with tonnage increase
    Number of companies registered under the island's tonnage tax system also grew
  • Egypt plots $1.2bn fuel oil and gas shipments in July to combat power cuts
    The government has started buying low-quality mazut oil to boost strategic reserves
  • Cargo ship 'hit' by sea drones in southern Red Sea
    Houthis have been stepping up attacks in the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea
  • Ship target by 'unmanned surface vehicles' in southern Red Sea
    Houthis have been stepping up attacks in the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea
  • Fire breaks out at Nigeria's 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Refinery
    Nigerian company insists there is no cause for alarm after flames and black smoke were filmed billowing from effluent plant
  • Greek owner Aerio emerges with Scorpio MRs amid whirlwind of tanker S&P deals
    After a successful round of product tanker buys, Athanassios Kossidas reinvests asset play profits in new tonnage
  • Crew rescued from sinking cargo ship after fire off Indonesia
    One seafarer suffered minor burns in the incident in the Java Sea
  • John T Essberger plots order for up 10 chemical tankers
    In the quest for dual-fuel methanol-ready vessels, the challenge for the niche tanker owner is finding shipyard slots
  • MSC's $700m Gram Car Carrier offer reaches 90% acceptance threshold
    Offer gets regulatory approval in Ukraine and Portugal
  • Chinese lessor auctions panamax bulker ahead of its first special survey
    BG Shipping confirms BG Qinzhou is leaving its fleet but denies reports that it has sold one of its own panamaxes
  • Brazil's 'Operation Car Wash' scandal continues to haunt Seatrium, says analyst
    Good news about contract wins has been overshadowed by latest investigation
  • NYK Line and Pertamina plan liquid CO2 transportation tie-up
    Shipowners also eye further partnerships in LNG transportation and ship management
  • Shipowners join newbuilding dash as costly cyber rules loom
    Cyber resilient regulation drives up newbuilding price

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 27, 2024
  • Buttigieg: Rescheduling pot will not affect trucker drug testing
    The U.S. transportation secretary took on drugs and port labor at a hearing on Capitol Hill.
  • Freightmate Ai exits stealth mode with pre-seed funding and new tech
    After raising funds with Wischoff Ventures, Freightmate Ai launches its first automated tool for freight forwarders.
  • Opinion: CSCMP annual logistics report loses relevance
    The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals publishes an annual report on the state of the logistics industry, but people are paying less attention to it.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
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
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
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Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
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 public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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