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October 28, 2024

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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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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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