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Exim India web site
OCTOBER 28, 2024
  • JNPA issues Standard Operating Procedure for payment at empty container depot
  • Bombay Overseas Freight Brokers Association holds 69th AGM
  • Digitization of Customs Bonded Warehouse procedures relating to obtaining Warehouse Licenses, Bond to Bond Movement of warehoused goods and uploading of Monthly returns
  • APSEZ completes acquisition of 80% stake in marine service provider Astro Offshore Group
  • Mukesh Mangal appointed Joint Secretary in MoPSW; Premjit Lal the new Executive Director of ITPO
  • CWC Regional Manager and DPA Chairman hold discussions on enhancing synergy
  • CONCOR's Varnama terminal to be connected to the DFC soon
  • DGFT lifts curb on non-basmati white rice exports
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (25 October 2024)
  • JNCH advisory calls for refraining from penalising Customs Brokers in a routine manner in matters involving interpretation of statute
  • Govt notifies policy conditions for sesame seeds export to US
  • Fragmentation of dry bulk freight market seen
  • TRADE NOTICE

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International Transport Journal web site
OCTOBER 28, 2024
  • Well-connected
  • Green light for class I-to-class I interchange
  • Vice-chair steps into the shoes of Peter Mollema
  • Five-in-one foldable container launched
  • Yusen's new Charleston hub
  • Two conferences in Vienna
  • Woodside joins pallet network
  • 512,000 t of airfreight
  • Raja picks sales director for France
  • Rotterdam adopts 'Secure Chain' for imports
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Stepping into South Africa
  • High payloads, reduced diesel consumption

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The Loadstar web site
OCTOBER 25, 2024
  • Carriers may have 'overshot' on capacity and will need to blank more sailings
  • $102m settlement agreed in first case after MV Dali's Baltimore bridge crash
  • The absurdly simple freight rate shipping cycle - except when it's not
  • Surprise meets Virgin Atlantic Cargo's 'bizarre' daily cargo flight to Brussels
  • Starlux Airlines raises $293m in IPO and aims to build freighter fleet
  • Coyote out, USPS in, and yet another dispiriting UPS SCS update
  • Could this five-in-one collapsible container finally be the game-changer?

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Marine Log web site
OCTOBER 25, 2024
  • Bollinger Shipyards lays keel for ULA's new SpaceShip
    Bollinger Shipyards yesterday held a ceremony at its Bollinger Marine Fabricators shipyard in Amelia, La., to lay the keel for the future R/S SpaceShip. SpaceShip is being built for ULA (United Launch

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Container News web site
OCTOBER 25, 2024
  • Container Shipping Weekly Stock Highlights: Market Trends
    The container shipping industry has been experiencing a dynamic shift in market conditions, significantly impacting the stock performance of various key players. Recent stock price movements reveal a mixed landscape, characterized by fluctuations that reflect underlying trends in global trade, operational challenges, and shifting investor sentiment. As companies navigate supply chain disruptions,
  • Hapag-Lloyd applies new surcharge in Gambia
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced a new peak season surcharge (PSS) from Europe, Middle East & Indian Subcontinent, and North & Latin America to Gambia's port of Banjul. A surcharge of US$825/€750 per container will be implemented for all equipment types. This surcharge will take effect on November 15 for ports in Northern Europe, Southern Europe, the Middle East, and the Indian Subc
  • Imminent new strike in Montreal port
    CUPE 375, the union representing longshore workers in Montreal, eastern Canada's largest port, has issued a 24-hour strike notice, running from 7 am local time on 27 October, to 6.59 am (local time) on 28 October. The strike comes amid an ongoing industrial action that started on 10 October. An earlier three-day strike, which disrupted operations at the Viau and Maisonneuve (Termont) terminals, e
  • Vessel orders cause market paradox of falling demand and rates
    Market analytics platform Xeneta has analysed the apparent contradiction in container shipping which has seen rising demand met with falling freight rates. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Mary Anne Evans Correspondent at Large If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Tighter margins for DSV and K+N in 2024 to date
    DSV and Kuehne + Nagel, the world's two largest freight forwarding groups, saw their profit margins squeezed for the first nine months of 2024. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Martina Li Asia Correspondent If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Maritime Trade Dynamics: Evaluating resilience and risk across key global routes
    The 2024 Maritime Trade Review by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) indicates that trade routes linked to emerging markets are anticipated to be the most dynamic in 2024, influenced by trends towards securing dependable supply chains and shaped by trade and industrial policies. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please co
  • Toll invests over US$130 million to upgrade its fleet
    Australian logistics company Toll Group plans to invest A$200 million (US$132.6 million) in new vehicles aiming to refresh its fleet. The investment will see 25% of the company's Australian fleet renewed, with the introduction of nearly 400 Euro 6 standard prime movers and 20 rigid vehicles. The fleet renewal investment is in partnership with Penske, Volvo Group Australia, and Isuzu, while the ve
  • Porto Itapoá hits 1 million TEU milestone faster than ever
    Brazil's Porto Itapoá has achieved another container milestone, handling 1 million TEUs in the first 10 months of 2024. This performance is translated to a new box volume record driven mainly by the completion of Phase III of the port's expansion in the first half of the year. The Latin American port has increased the size of its yard to a capacity of 455,000 m², which is the largest in Santa Cat
  • Port of Montreal signs decarbonization agreement with SOFIAC
    In a bid to enhance energy efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has entered into a partnership with SOFIAC, an investment fund specializing in decarbonization. SOFIAC will support the Canadian port in a comprehensive energy efficiency project that can potentially reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its operational buildings by over 60%. With a multi-milli
  • Konecranes records improved financial results
    Finnish port equipment manufacturer Konecranes has reported strong results with operating profit of €365 million, order intake of €2.8 billion and sales of €3 billion for the first three quarters of the year. Additionally, the company's comparable EBITA margin reached 13% and comparable EBITA climbed to €392.2 million. Konecranes CEO Anders Svensson commented, "Konecranes delivered another strong
  • Grace Ocean and Synergy to pay over US$100 million for Baltimore bridge collapse
    Grace Ocean, the owner, and Synergy Marine, the operator of the container ship Dali, which destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in April, have agreed to pay US$101,980,000 to resolve a civil claim brought by the United States for costs borne from the bridge collapse. The settlement resolves the United States' claims for civil damages for US$103,078,056 under the Rivers and Harbors
  • Miros assumes full ownership of Miros Mocean
    Norway-based maritime technology company Miros AS has acquired full ownership of Miros Mocean AS, enhancing its ability to provide cutting-edge real-time ocean insights, benefiting all relevant market segments, including commercial shipping. As of September 2024, Miros acquired all remaining shares in Miros Mocean from its joint venture partners, BW Group and Copenhagen Commercial Platform (CCP).
  • MSC announces rotation change in US-SAEC service
    To maintain schedule reliability, the world's largest container line MSC has decided to adjust the rotation of its service connecting the United States with the East Coast of South America. Consequently, Florida's Port Everglades will be reintroduced Brazil's port of Itajai will replace the port of Navegantes into the service rotation. The first vessel, which will run on the following updated por
  • DACHSER enhances innovative rolling container for store deliveries
    DACHSER has enhanced its innovative rolling container, the Retail Box, originally designed for transporting both hanging and flat garments to retailers. This container ensures that clothing arrives at retail stores without wrinkles or creases, marking a significant achievement in fashion logistics. Initially launched about five years ago, the Retail Box has now been improved and is available in t

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Splash web site
OCTOBER 25, 2024
  • F. Laeisz buys into Diana Shipping
    German-based Reederei F. Laeisz has placed its bets on the dry bulk sector with an investment in Greek owner Diana Shipping. The Nikolaus Schües-led shipping group has snapped up about 6.3m shares in New York-listed Diana, equal to a 5% stake. The move on the Athens-based Diana, revealed in a filing to the US Securities ...
  • West Africa cape volumes spike
    Guinea's emergence as a source of great cargoes for the cape trades and China's booming electric vehicle manufacturers is increasingly being joined by other West African nations. Led by Guinean stems, capesize and above parcels ex-West Africa have increased by a per annum growth rate of 19.6% since 2018, according to analysts at broker BRS ...
  • Shearwater wins more work with TotalEnergies in Angola
    Norwegian offshore seismic contractor Shearwater GeoServices has secured more work for TotalEnergies in Angola. The Bergen-based company has won a second ocean bottom node (OBN) survey contract in the country on the southwestern coast of Africa this month following the award for a project at block B32. The new project involves a three-month deepwater OBN ...
  • Globus Maritime brings in two bulkers from chairman Feidakis
    Greek dry bulk owner Globus Maritime has picked up a pair of kamsarmaxes in a deal with its chairman Georgios Feidakis. The Nasdaq-listed company is paying $54m for the two unnamed scrubber-fitted ships built in 2014 and 2016. The 2016-built 81,119 dwt unit came at $27.5m, while its two years older 81,817 dwt counterpart cost ...
  • SBM Offshore sells minority stake in FPSO Sepetiba to Chinese firm
    Dutch floater expert SBM Offshore has divested a 13.5% ownership interest in the special purpose companies related to the lease and operation of the FPSO Sepetiba to China Merchants Financial Leasing (CMFL). The two companies agreed back in February 2022 that CMFL would acquire its ownership interest after the FPSO had started operations. The FPSO ...
  • DEME bags cable installation work on Dutch offshore wind farm
    Belgian marine contractor DEME has won a contract to carry out transport and installation works for the inter-array cables and secondary steel for the OranjeWind offshore wind farm in the Netherlands. The wind farm is being developed by a joint venture of leading energy companies RWE and TotalEnergies and will have an installed capacity of ...
  • Indian steel giant JSW eyes container manufacturing
    One of India's largest conglomerates, JSW Group, is looking to enter the container manufacturing space. The Sajjan Jindal-led company, which is involved in steel, ports, energy, infrastructure, cement, automotive and paints, has hired consultants to identify the market potential to enter a sector that is currently heavily dominated by the Chinese. The move is also ...
  • Montreal port braces for another strike
    The union representing Port of Montreal longshore workers has issued a 24-hour strike notice, running from 7 am on Sunday in the latest industrial action to hit the North American east coast. The union already carried out a three-day strike in September and continues their strike action refusing to work overtime. Longshore workers at the Canadian port ...
  • Edwin Lampert: Mealtimes With My Maritime Friends
    Nauryz kozhe is a broth that tends to be consumed in new year celebrations in Kazakhstan, the world's largest landlocked country. Made with meat, kefir, rice, barley and noodles, the soup is meant to usher in good luck because it is considered a symbol of wealth and richness in the coming year. The recipe is ...

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Lloyd's List web site
OCTOBER 25, 2024
  • Daily Briefing
    Are shipping's progressives pushing forward or paused in political purgatory? | Grace Ocean and Synergy settle civil suit with US...
  • Container shipping rates show signs of life after multi-month slide
    The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index increased 6% versus the prior week, its largest weekly gain since late June. However, 'gravity...
  • What electric vehicles mean for oil demand and tanker markets
    The International Energy Agency's recent world energy outlook provided the first detailed forecasts to indicate the impact that electric cars...
  • Marine insurance is there for when the ship hits the span
    Accountants book prepaid premiums as an asset. And there's a reason for that
  • Maritime data specialist CargoMetrics collapses
    US data intelligence provider CargoMetrics had attracted a strong group of high-profile investors, including Google's Eric Schmidt and shipowner Idan...
  • Tug responsible for Trinidad and Tobago oil spill arrested in Angola
    The tug was towing the barge Gulfstream, which leaked 50,000 barrels of oil on to Tobago's coastline, and even spread...
  • Armed pirates sail from Somali port, Eunavfor warns
    Pirates have returned to the Indian Ocean after the monsoon season caused a lull in activity, EOS Risk Group head...
  • Climate change increasingly challenging European ports
    The European Sea Ports Organisation said 64% of ports it surveyed reported climate-related operational challenges in 2024, up from 47%...
  • LNG carriers and offshore projects keep Samsung Heavy profitable
    In the fourth quarter, the company aims to secure orders for environmentally friendly containerships and other projects to meet its...
  • Are shipping's progressives pushing forward or paused in political purgatory?
    Even shipping's green first movers are in wait-and-see mode right now as everyone awaits regulatory clarity. But no decision from...
  • Fortescue posts record first-quarter iron ore shipments
    The results represent a 4% increase on the same period last year and are a welcome good start to the...
  • Chinaland Shipping enters capesize sector with secondhand pair
    The company said the two newly added capesize dry bulkers will serve its efforts to expand its international tramping business
  • Dali's $100m-plus settlement with Department of Justice is fully insured, owners confirm
    No word on whether 'pay to be paid' rule invoked
  • Globus buys two kamsarmaxes from chairman
    Secondhand deal comes amid ongoing fleet expansion with ultramax newbuilds
  • Shipping corporate governance: the good, the bad and the ugly
    Lloyd's List senior US reporter Greg Miller speaks with equity analyst Michael Webber about his newly released ranking of public...
  • Port of Montreal braces for 24-hour strike
    The strike will last from 0700 hrs on Sunday October 27 to 0659 hrs on Monday October 28, affecting Montreal's...
  • Ruby to transfer ammonium nitrate in UK port after diplomatic limbo
    A ship caught in a media scare over fears about the safety of its cargo will transfer its load to...
  • Alternative fuel bunker fleet sees newbuildings and retrofits boost
    Almost half of all bunkering vessels ordered in 2024 have been contracted to serve the burgeoning LNG dual-fuel ship fleet...
  • TS Lines to raise up to $145m for fleet upgrade from Hong Kong IPO
    With a two-decade presence in China, the Taipei-based company acknowledges the risks posed by tensions across the Taiwan Strait
  • Grace Ocean and Synergy settle civil suit with US Justice Department for $102m
    The owners and managers of the containership Dali have settled with the US Department of Justice for $102m, a little...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
OCTOBER 25, 2024
  • ILA, USMX said to resume talks on new master contract in November
    Maritime employers and the longshore union representing dockworkers along the US East and Gulf coasts will restart negotiations in New Jersey next month, with automation the main issue at hand.
  • NY-NJ port veterans recall Maher executive Don McBeth
    McBeth, who passed away last week at age 83, was remembered as instrumental in the development of the Prince Rupert container terminal.
  • US export market navigating 'disruptive' peak season amid ag shipment growth
    Shippers and forwarders are reporting slowdowns at several inland gateways that are linked to seasonality, equipment placement, labor disruption and carrier behavior
  • Asia-Europe air cargo demand jumps while 'de minimis' scrutiny hampers trans-Pac
    The recent rise in volume to Europe contrasts sharply with China-to-US tonnage that in the second half has fallen far below year-over-year levels following greater scrutiny by US authorities on e-commerce imports.
  • Value of Schenker takeover will manifest in expanding services: DSV CEO
    Jens Lund this week emphasized the earnings potential of the takeover, pointing to greater scale and a wider portfolio of services that would increase the combined entity's reach.
  • FMC continues clawing back per diem charges for shippers
    The agency said it has secured more refunds and waivers for shippers in disputes with ocean carriers over detention and demurrage charges, with more investigations pending.
  • Ex-Mobile executive Branch named CEO of Port of New Orleans
    Beth Ann Branch is taking the reins as New Orleans develops the $1.8 billion Louisiana International Terminal, which will allow the port to service ultra-large container ships.

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TradeWinds web site
OCTOBER 25, 2024
  • World Kinect reports bunker profit growth despite volume slip
    Stock sinks after Stifel downgrade despite in-line results
  • Vessel linked to $244m Caribbean oil spill arrested by Trinidad & Tobago
    Tug Solo Creed had already been detained by authorities in Angola
  • Ports have organised crime and human trafficking in their sights
    Port association chair says guide will 'undoubtedly save lives'
  • d'Amico International scores long-term charter to extend deal hot-streak
    Italian owner announces second two-year deal in two months
  • South Korea's state-owned shareholders raise stake in flag-carrier HMM
    Big two investors hold 67% of liner operator after converting $474m of bonds
  • Solstad companies stay active in Brazil with trio of new deals
    Norwegian offshore player grabbing $53m on new contracts
  • Carriers plot rate hikes in anticipation of early Chinese New Year demand
    Longer transits as Houthi attacks continue could mean another early peak season
  • Bullying and sexual harassment at Lloyd's market firms surge after Covid return to work
    Financial regulator urges companies to reflect on how they are tackling workplace misconduct
  • VLCC owners crossing fingers for rate boost as Saudi port stays stretched, Signal says
    Big jump in time spent at key Ras Tanura terminal could mean more congestion lies ahead
  • Hoegh Autoliners share price drop sparks questions about car carrier market confidence
    DNB touts open contracts while Fearnley warns of lagging car sales
  • Green fuel challenges make first movers critical to maritime decarbonisation
    First movers face risks in the energy transition, but they can create significant opportunities, write Peter Jameson and Mette Asmussen
  • Taylor Maritime Investments bullish on bulkers as commodity demand strengthens
    Red Sea disruption will boost traditionally strong winter market, London-listed owner says
  • Olsen family's Bonheur doubles earnings in positive wind shipping market
    Cruise ship earnings also rising for Norwegian owner
  • Expanded Wagenborg fleet logs $91m profit drop as dry cargo rates weaken
    Dutch cargo ship group notes gradual decline from high level in 2022
  • After 36 years at Viking Line, 'true stalwart' Jan Hanses quits as CEO
    Tribute to man who led cruise operator through the pandemic
  • Costamare Bulkers sees two senior staff exit Hamburg office
    Greek owner remains committed to dry bulk following the departure of Kishore Anchan and Tom Hagen
  • Taylor Maritime seizes on 'historically high' prices to offload bulker quartet
    Ed Buttery-led owner says sales are cutting debt fast
  • Owner and manager of Baltimore bridge crash ship agree to pay $102m for clean-up costs
    Settlement is not related to liability in legal battle over bridge disaster, parties say
  • Chinaland Shipping scores capesize bulker debut with two secondhand vessels
    Company is stepping up its presence in the international market
  • NRP fund pays first $6.2m dividend after betting on bulkers, tankers and boxships
    Portfolio consists of holdings in 32 vessels with net asset value of $115m
  • SSY hires Braemar brokers and researcher in Athens
    Dimitris Kyrtsos will head S&P division alongside Toby English
  • Crude exports rise at Saudi VLCC port on Red Sea as pipeline volumes dodge Houthi threat
    Hormuz alternative provides a way to avoid Bab el-Mandeb Strait
  • How big brands can help stamp out the scourge of seafarer recruitment fees
    Shippers that care about their image can lead the fight against illegal practice
  • Samsung Heavy Industries cashes in on LNG carrier and production unit orders
    Shipbuilder is at 57% of its orderbook target as of end-September
  • Globus Maritime buys bulker duo from chairman George Feidakis
    Related-party deal allows New York-listed shipowner to use cash to purchase kamsarmaxes
  • Crude tanker newbuilding deliveries stretch out beyond three years as owners turn to China
    Tight yard space is making companies wait ever longer for new ships just as newbuilding appetite returns

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American Shipper web site
OCTOBER 25, 2024
  • Report says Russia aided Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping
    Russia conveyed Iranian data to help Houthi rebels in Yemen attack commercial shipping in the Red Sea.
  • Container ship companies to pay $102M in bridge collapse costs
    Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine have settled with the U.S. government but still face civil lawsuits resulting from a deadly container ship accident that brought down Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.
  • East Coast port employers, longshore union to resume contract negotiations
    East Coast ocean carriers and terminal operators will resume bargaining with the International Longshoremen's Association on a new contract in November.
  • Hapag-Lloyd revises earnings forecast on Red Sea disruptions
    German transportation provider Hapag-Lloyd reported preliminary nine-month profits and raised its full-year forecast as vessel diversions pushed up shipping rates.
  • FEMA awards $2.6M security grant to Port of Long Beach
    Funding from FEMA will help protect operations and infrastructure at the second-busiest U.S. container hub.

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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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