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Exim India web site
APRIL 1, 2025
  • Lok Sabha passes 'Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024'
  • Logistics to see robust growth in 2025 driven by e-commerce
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (28 March 2025)
  • GDP growth seen at 6.5 pc for FY26
  • India reviews tariffs on farm goods after Trump's demand
  • Top supply chain risks in 2025 that need monitoring: Analysis
  • Exim India invites you to share your knowledge and expertise on technology and innovation in cargo & logistics
  • Deendayal Port Authority sets new record in cargo handling
  • SMILE program to boost India's logistics efficiency, cut costs and strengthen multimodal infrastructure
  • Minister highlights benefits of 'One Nation One Port Process' initiative
  • Arkas Line strengthens its West Africa Service with a new investment
  • A.P. Moller - Maersk and Port of New York and New Jersey reach agreement on 33-year lease extension for APM Terminals Elizabeth
  • RCL's new Far East-Latin America service
  • Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel containerships

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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 1, 2025
  • Dimerco - tariffs, regional shifts, capacities reshaping...
  • HMM trials 3D printing onboard containership
  • Vale modernising fleet
  • Radial fast-track solution
  • Glauco Martinelli - farewell to a pioneer!
  • Turkish Cargo returns to Maastricht
  • New interim director of FOT
  • PIL's new agents from today
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • DB Cargo's new loco prototype
  • KLN annual results
  • Back to Kuala Lumpur and boosting global capacity

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 31, 2025
  • Shippers snap up airfreight capacity to US ahead of tariff deadline
  • Tighter EU import requirements proving 'a challenge' for forwarders
  • OceanX: K+N's Capital Markets Day - say what?; trade troubles; "premiumising" in B2B
  • Maersk not concerned by Trump hostility to green fuels for ships
  • News in Brief Podcast | Week 13 | USTR hearing; WestJet Cargo's future?
  • Yang Ming launches fleet expansion plan after profits soar
  • 'Precision therapy logistics gateway' plan for Brussels Airport
  • Rotterdam/Singapore 'green shipping corridor' collaboration a success

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 31, 2025
  • Virginia Pilots order new Gladding-Hearn harbor launch
    The Virginia Pilot Association has taken delivery of a new high-speed, pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. It's the Virginia pilots' tenth launch built by the Somerset, Mass., shipyard since 1983.
  • World's first commercially-operational ammonia-fueled tugboat completes demo voyage
    ClassNK reports that the world's first commercial-use ammonia-fueled tugboat, Sakigake, has successfully completed a three-month demonstration voyage, during which it engaged in tugboat operations in Tokyo Bay and achieved a GHG-emission reduction
  • TTB 2025 highlights operational excellence
    Last week, Marine Log's TTB 2025 (Tugs, Towboats & Barges) conference in Mobile, Ala., attracted nearly 250 vessel owners, operators, C-suite executives, suppliers, and shipyards. The event, which took place on March
  • Maritime industry associations launch consolidated BMP maritime security publication
    Best Maritime Practices (BMP) for maritime security have been around and evolving since at least the time that Somali pirate hijackings were in the headlines. Now, with new threats continuing to evolve,
  • WCI names Miranda Lang its new operations manager
    Waterways Council Inc. (WCI) has welcomed a new member to its team. She is Miranda Lang, who will serve as operations manager. She will work in concert with Amber McClay, WCI's office
  • ABS Wavesight hosts Vision and Values Summit in Singapore
    ABS Wavesight, the ABS-affiliated software-as-a-service company, hosted a Vision and Value Summit during the recent Singapore Maritime Week. The event served as a platform for users and other industry stakeholders to connect

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Container News web site
MARCH 31, 2025
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces EIS for intra-Asia shipments to Cambodia
    Hapag-Lloyd announces that an Equipment Imbalance Surcharge (EIS) will apply to intra-Asian shipments to Cambodia starting 1 May 2025 and will remain in effect until further notice. The surcharge details will be as follows: 20' Dry Container: US$120 40' Dry Container: US$240 40' High Cube Container: US$240 20' Reefer Container: US$120 40' Reefer Container: US$240 The EIS applies to shipments from
  • Hiab updates name and reporting segments
    Following the decision made at the Annual General Meeting on 26 March 2025, the company name will change from Cargotec Corporation to Hiab Corporation, effective 1 April 2025. An IFRS 8 assessment was conducted for the newly independent Hiab Corporation. Based on this evaluation, and as previously announced on 7 January 2025, Hiab has established two reporting segments-Equipment and Services-effe
  • Port of Helsinki enhances operations and sustainability efforts
    In 2024, the Port of Helsinki continued to serve shipping companies, passengers, and cargo operators while maintaining and investing in port infrastructure. The Finnish port actively worked to reduce emissions in its operational areas, contributed to the country's security of supply, and prioritized the well-being of its employees. Passenger traffic saw a 5% annual increase, with full ferry capac
  • ICTSI-operated MICT welcomes Hapag-Lloyd's inaugural CPF service call
    International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s (ICTSI's) flagship terminal, the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), marked a milestone with the arrival of Hapag-Lloyd's newly launched China-Philippines Feeder (CPF) service at the Port of Manila. The German carrier's first-ever call to the Philippines was highlighted by the arrival of Tokyo Express on 17 March. The CPF service estab
  • Forwarders require rapid response in fast moving market
    Large US forwarders fared better in 2024 than their European counterparts in what remains a fast-moving and unpredictable market with unresolved major conflicts and new trading obstacles posing fresh challenges
  • UAE Eyes South America for Expansion of Shipping Operations
    Gulf States have increasingly focused on South America as part of their broader strategy to diversify their economies. The establishment of the joint venture Noatum - CSM , a collaboration between Abu Dhabi-based AD Ports Group and Columbia, highlights their growing interest in expanding maritime influence, particularly in regions like South America
  • Trump strikes on Chinese yards won't halt Yang Ming shipbuilding plans
    US President Donald Trump's attacks on China's shipbuilding dominance will not prevent Yang Ming Marine Transport from considering Chinese shipyards for its future newbuildings, according to the company's leadership
  • CN analysis: Container freight rates ex-India continue to cool amid demand woes and overcapacity
    Container freight rates on major export trades out of India have continued to drop in March amid demand growth challenges and high overcapacity, according to an analysis of market data by Container News
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases rates from Indian Sub and Middle East to US East Coast
    German container line Hapag-Lloyd has announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) / General Rate Adjustment (GRA) for shipments from the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to the United States East Coast. Hapag-Lloyd will apply a rate increase of US$500 per container for cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry, reefer and special containers, including high cube equipment. This GRI/GRA adjustment will b
  • Kerry Logistics skyrockets in revenue and profits
    Kerry Logistics Network Limited (KLN) reported a 23% increase in revenue, reaching US$7.5 billion (HK$58,274 million) in 2024 compared to US$6 billion (HK$47,408 million) in 2023. Furthermore, the company's core operating profit rose by 23% to US$350 million (HK$2,725 million) from US$284 million (HK$2,207 million) in the previous year. Additionally, the core net profit experienced a 12% growth,
  • Top 10 Ocean Carriers by Revenue in 2024
    The global shipping industry continues to be dominated by key players, with Maersk and CMA CGM leading the pack in 2024, each generating an impressive US$55.5 billion in revenue. Following behind is COSCO with US$32.3 billion, solidifying its position as a major force in maritime logistics. Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express (ONE) secured the fourth and fifth spots with US$20.7 billion and US$
  • IMO Discussions Begin: Clean Shipping Coalition Pushes for Bold Climate Action
    As the International Maritime Organization (IMO) begins two weeks of crucial negotiations, the Clean Shipping Coalition is calling on governments to take bold action to reduce the shipping industry's climate impact. Discussions will focus on key measures, including a global fuel standard, a greenhouse gas levy, and reforms to the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII). These talks will take place acros
  • Panama Canal introduces NetZero Slot to promote low-carbon shipping
    The Panama Canal reported the launch of the NetZero Slot, a transit slot reserved only for vessels with low carbon emissions, as a strategy to incentivize customers on their path to decarbonization. Beginning October 5, 2025, the Panama Canal will implement the first phase of a weekly NetZero Slot for Neopanamax vessels that meet specific low-carbon emission requirements. This slot will not be of
  • CIMC achieves record profit in 2024
    China International Marine Containers (CIMC) announced a record profit of around US$410 million in 2024, translating to an astonishing increase of over 600% compared to the previous year. Additionally, the Chinese box manufacturer increased its revenue by 40% to US$24.5 billion According to the company's statement, there were no significant changes in the Group's principal operating model, and th
  • Middle East Shipping: Geopolitical and Economic Impacts
    Shipping operations across the Middle East have been significantly influenced by ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Red Sea, and global economic shifts in recent years. Geography plays a crucial role in shaping the operational landscape of each major port in the region, contributing to the volatility they face. Ports such as Jebel Ali in the UAE have thrived due to their distance
  • DP World fully acquires European logistics player Swissterminal
    Swissterminal AG has announced its full integration into DP World, following a successful five-year partnership. Swissterminal has been a major traditional player in the Swiss and French logistics markets. With its terminals in the Basel region (Switzerland) and in Alsace (France), the company acts as a key hub connecting Switzerland, southern Germany, and France with major European seaports. Swi
  • SMDG adds Hoopo to its membership
    SMDG, a non-profit, international user group that develops, maintains, and promotes standardized Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) messages and protocols for the maritime container industry, has announced the addition of Hoopo, a provider of dry container tracking and fleet intelligence solutions, to its community of members. Hoopo contributes a distinctive and crucial perspective to the group's

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Splash web site
MARCH 31, 2025
  • Norway's sovereign wealth fund buys stake in two RWE offshore wind farms
    Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), the manager of the world's largest sovereign wealth fund - often referred to as the Oil Fund - worth over $1.75trn, has bought a 49% stake in two offshore wind projects from German utility RWE. The fund bought stakes in the Nordseecluster and Thor offshore wind projects currently under construction. ...
  • Subsea7 awarded Northern Lights contract
    Oslo-listed Subsea7 has won a contract from Equinor worth between $50m and $150m for the second phase of the Northern Lights CO2 transport and storage project offshore Norway. Subsea7's scope includes engineering, procurement, construction and installation of a five-kilometre CO2 pipeline, as well as installation of integrated satellite structures, umbilicals, tie-in and pre-commissioning activit
  • US federal judge blocks offshore lease sale over impact on Rice's whales
    A federal judge has blocked an oil and gas lease sale in Gulf waters off the coast of Louisiana after finding that authorities did not take into account the impact of new offshore drilling on the highly endangered Rice's whale. The ruling from a judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ...
  • Fugro survey vessel arrives safely to port following grounding
    Fugro's survey vessel, Fugro Mercator, has been towed to a shipyard for inspection following a grounding incident on March 22. After the incident occurred, the 11-strong crew were evacuated and taken ashore. Fugro said at the time that a salvage operation was being prepared together with international experts and local officials. The research vessel was ...
  • Panama deregisters 107 ships from its fleet due to sanctions
    The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has officially deregistered 107 Panamanian-flagged vessels listed under international sanctions, with an additional 18 currently undergoing the deregistration process. This action is in accordance with Executive Decree No. 512 of October 18, 2024, which grants the PMA the authority to unilaterally cancel the registration of vessels, as well as registered indivi
  • Flex LNG CEO Øystein Kalleklev resigns
    The chief executive officer of Flex LNG, Øystein Kalleklev, has resigned from his position to pursue other opportunities. Flex LNG said that its board of directors accepted Kalleklev's resignation from the CEO role after a stint of seven and a half years. Kalleklev joined Flex LNG in October 2017 and was appointed CEO in August ...
  • How the liner lineup has changed this century
    Of the 50 largest container shipping lines in the world in the year 2000, only 24 are still in existence, according to new research from Denmark's Sea-Intelligence. The capacity operated by these surviving carriers has grown dramatically. Overall, they have grown their collective capacity from 2.5m teu in 2000 to 26.7m teu in 2025, 983% ...
  • Global bunker tracking tool launches
    The world's first global bunker tracking tool has been launched in Rotterdam. Spotbarge's Bunker Insights offers real-time bunker tracking and detailed analytics of every vessel bunker operation in major global hubs. Spotbarge monitors and logs essential bunker data, including loading location, fuel type, bunker quantities, and more. Currently, Bunker Insights is operational in key strategic ...
  • Yang Ming signs for three Japanese newbuilds
    Taiwanese shipping line Yang Ming Marine Transport has struck a deal with Japanese owner Shoei Kisen for three 8,000 teu methanol dual-fuel-ready containership newbuilds. The world's 10th and Taiwan's second-largest liner operator is buying the trio currently under construction at Imabari Shipbuilding, with delivery set in 2028 and 2029. The transaction is valued between $339m ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 31, 2025
  • Explainer: The options on the table at MEPC83
    Next week's MEPC83 is due to approve mid-term measures to decarbonise shipping. Here are the policy outlines on the table...
  • The week in charts: Trump's tariffs add to vehicle carrier woes | Baltic and Arctic are newest AIS interference hotspots | Just 15 LOFs signed last year
    Plans to introduce a 25% tariff on all US car imports will have major ramifications for global vehicle carrier operators;...
  • Zikos to lead Costamare bulker spin-off
    New York-based owner eyes splitting of containership and dry bulk businesses 'as soon as practicable' to unlock value for investors
  • Panama deregisters 107 sanctioned vessels
    The country's director general of merchant marine, Ramon Franco, said his flag was 'not a refuge for sanctions evasion' following...
  • The Lloyd's List Outlook Forum: Live from Singapore
    Lloyd's List's editor-in-chief Richard Meade leads a star-studded line-up at Singapore Maritime Week and asks how the industry can invest...
  • BIMCO and ECSA leaders dismiss benefits of US port levies
    Shipowner groups warn that US port fees will likely hurt trade more than help its own shipbuilding - yet some...
  • Turbine-powered LNG tanker and panamax bulker sold for scrap
    The 2004-built steam-powered LNG carrier Dukhan and a 30-year-old panamax bulker engaged in the coal trades have both been sold...
  • Iranian LPG continues to dominate Houthis' imports as Ofac deadline looms
    Indications that the Houthis may be attempting to restore some diversity to their LPG suppliers late last year were a...
  • Yang Ming orders 8,000 teu boxship trio with Imabari
    The deal marks the first order announced since the company received board approval for its fleet renewal project, which includes...
  • The week in newbuildings: Fincantieri wins cruiseship pair for UK market
    Orders for one heavylift vessel, offshore support vessel pair, two cruiseships and four containerships agreed in the past week
  • Bridge or break: IMO must deliver on decisive climate regulations
    Shipowner associations have issued a last-minute rally cry to the UN's regulatory body, calling for an agreement on new climate...
  • Discounts out there on 1/4 hull renewals, insurance sources confirm
    'The reality is this: if you're an incumbent market, you want to maintain your book. You're probably under pressure from...
  • Kalleklev resigns as Flex LNG chief executive
    After exactly seven and a half years in the role, Oystein Kalleklev said now was the time to 'move on...
  • The Daily View: Roll on 'liberation day'
    Tankers and GasContainersDry Bulk
  • Daily Briefing
    Fears of impending EU backdown on IMO carbon levy | Maersk calls for $600 per tonne carbon price | Shipping...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 31, 2025
  • Pre-tariff imports seen driving US flatbed spot demand higher
    Both volumes and rates in the flatbed sector of the truckload spot market are rising as importers rush industrial products through US ports and across the border.
  • Key Mexican container ports facing delays amid calls by larger vessels
    Forwarders say they are seeing utilization only around 50% on the Asia-Mexico lane amid seasonally low demand and tariff uncertainties.
  • Yang Ming to buy three 8,000-TEU ships in first stage of fleet expansion
    The carrier is deriving an increasing share of its revenue from long-haul trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe services while the contribution from the intra-Asia trade declined last year.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 31, 2025
  • Avenir set to run bunker vessel continuously on bio-LNG in 2025
    Company claims a world first for rapidly growing LNG bunker vessel sector and says move will cut 3,500 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year
  • Shell wraps up its buyout of Singapore's Pavilion Energy
    Energy major taking over time-charters of five LNG carriers with acquisition
  • Evangelos Marinakis to steer fleet away from US trading if port-fee scheme ensues
    Greek shipping tycoon describes recession in Europe as 'inevitable'
  • Dry bulk orphans: Public shipowners lament flight of long-term investors
    Bulker executives make their case, but is anyone in investment community listening?
  • Delta Corp's Singapore unit hit with winding-up petition by Omani shipowner
    Bulker operator and logistics group is meanwhile negotiating a forbearance agreement with US bank
  • US 'thermonuclear' port fee measures could kill agricultural trades
    Once in the drivers' seat on shipping-adjacent policies, farmers could lose out, liner trade group head says
  • Trafigura's ammonia dual-fuel system on newbuilds gets LR green light
    Approval shows how low-carbon fuels use can be viable on diverse ships
  • Sanctioned tanker laden with Russian oil rejected by India 'over class certificate'
    IOC refuses entry to the Andaman Skies, which is laden with Varandey crude
  • Greek owner Cosmoship bags container ships worth $100m in deal with Seaspan
    Nick Savvas homes in on South Korean-built brace with charters to Zim
  • Safbulk makes rare capesize deal to renew fleet
    Oldest bulker in the company's fleet is going to Hong Kong-based interests
  • Costamare unveils top team of bulker spin-off with Gregory Zikos as CEO
    New operation's management will host investor and analyst day next month
  • LNG's 'long-term decarbonisation potential' comes with challenges, LR says
    Report takes a dive into four areas where more work is needed
  • AP Moller Group logs profit of $7bn as it diversifies investments
    Group ended year on a positive note despite headwinds in major markets
  • Oystein Kalleklev: Resignations, Flex LNG and that famous 'Fredriksen freezer'
    Oslo set to be buzzing tonight as outgoing CEO prepares to sign off and celebrate with close colleagues
  • 'Heightened threat' in Middle East Gulf as Iran oil seizure puts US shipping in Iran's crosshairs
    Security company Ambrey warns that US-affiliated shipping is at greater risk after court move
  • Navigator Holdings sees 'strong demand' for $40m bond tap issue in Oslo market
    Gas carrier owner gets narrower credit spread than in October issue
  • Shipping stocks on the rocks with clean tankers hardest hit
    Clarksons analysts see market risks priced in after tough week for listed owners
  • Chartworld Shipping plots swoop for container ship octet in China
    Owner poised to split order between yards
  • How sanctions hit Russian shipowner Sovcomflot's profit and tanker sailings in 2024
    Russia state owner's CEO hoping volumes stay at same levels in 2025
  • 'Aggressive campaign': Nigeria fights to cut war risk premiums two weeks after gunmen abducted crew
    Oil producer says country's security profile does not justify the higher costs
  • Clarksons sees discount valuation gap stretching to as much as 15% for Chinese-built VLCCs
    US port fee proposals will make South Korea and Japanese-built vessels even more valuable, analysts say
  • Navios offloads bulker and container ship as it fixes new financing
    Greek owner set to book a gain from divesting older vessels
  • Good medicine, bad medicine? Lobbyists jostle over maritime fuels ahead of IMO meet
    LNG's popularity is growing, but Maersk and MAN Energy Solutions feel the goalposts need to be moved
  • British cruise line inks first newbuildings with $2bn worth of orders at Fincantieri
    Marella Cruises' vessels slated for delivery in 2030 and 2032
  • 'Pissed off' Donald Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Russian oil buyers
    Comments express frustration at slow progress on Ukraine peace talks
  • Panama purge: World's largest flag state kicking out 125 sanctioned ships
    Registry says vessels have been blacklisted by the US or have compliance concerns
  • Cosco Specialized orders semi-submersible heavylift at state-owned GSI
    Chinese giant reportedly paying slightly more than $141m for the 70,000-dwt newbuilding
  • DOF hires banks for new dollar bond issue in Oslo market
    Proceeds to be used for refinancing existing debt and general corporate purposes
  • Trading house Orix Corp breaks into shipbroking with takeover
    Orix will control 70% of Sojitz Senpaku, as it eyes chartering and sale-and-purchase activity
  • Torvald Klaveness profit falls in weaker bulker markets as fleet shrinks
    Norwegian group expects bulkers to strengthen in South American grain season
  • BW LPG sells two VLGCs to Indian business as it sees 'tremendous potential' in market
    BW LPG India expands fleet amid rising domestic LPG demand
  • John Fredriksen executive James Ayers and banker Carl Erik Steen join Golden Ocean board
    Number of directors expands again following Saverys family takeover of bulker company
  • Flex LNG CEO Oystein Kalleklev resigns after seven years
    Board appointed commercial chief Marius Foss as interim CEO
  • Odfjell poised to invest in more fuel-efficient newbuilds, says chairman
    Investing in energy-efficient vessels was 'best business' as returns were made in less than two years
  • Cosco Shipping orders semi-submersible carrier at GSI
    Chinese giant reportedly paying slightly more than $141m for the 70,000-dwt newbuilding
  • MOL joins LNG steam ship march to breakers with lone scrap sale
    Laid up 21-year-old vessel becomes third LNG carrier of 2025 to head for demolition

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 31, 2025
  • UPS to temporarily close Portland package facility for major retrofit
    A UPS modernization project will require its Portland, Oregon, package hub to temporarily close for more than a year, putting some jobs at risk.
  • China port fees need more nuanced strategy, shipping industry tells hearing
    Representatives of ocean carriers and shipbuilding interests testified at a hearing on proposed port fees on Chinese ships.
  • February freight volumes mixed at Gulf Coast ports
    Gulf Coast ports' February cargo volumes declined in Houston but rose in New Orleans and Corpus Christi, Texas.
  • DHL to buy US pharma logistics specialist CryoPDP for $195M
    Germany's DHL Group is acquiring U.S.-based CryoPDP to boost its health care logistics business.

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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
Leghorn
The documentation requested by the company has been sent to Terminal Investment Limited
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
The purpose is to detect, avoid, deter, delay and report attacks and incidents on ships.
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
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
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
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
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, Hapag-Lloyd revenues increased by +6.5%. Net profit decreased by -18.9%
In 2024, Hapag-Lloyd revenues increased by +6.5%. Net profit decreased by -18.9%
Hamburg
New historical record of containers transported by the fleet
The OPS also serves to charge the batteries of ships while they are in port
The OPS also serves to charge the batteries of ships while they are in port
Brussels
The ferry companies remind us of this by highlighting the need to have an adequate supply of electricity.
The extension of the EU ETS to the maritime transport sector has not brought about significant changes in the shipping market
Brussels
This is stated in a report adopted by the European Commission, which found no evidence of tendencies towards evasion or avoidance of the law
In February, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -4.2%
Barcelona
Containers down -4.2% due to -18.8% reduction in transhipped boxes
Complaint filed for fraud and corruption against Bolloré Group
Paris
Allegations relating to activities carried out in the context of logistics and port operations in Africa sold in 2022
US FMC surveys seven major global maritime corridors
Washington
Federal agency threatens to ban Panamanian-flagged ships from US ports
Last year, freight traffic in German ports began to grow again (+2.3%)
Wiesbaden
It is still lower than the pre-Covid level, as is container traffic alone which amounted to 13.3 million TEU (+4.9%)
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
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
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
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
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
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
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in 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
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%)
Accelleron revenue surpassed $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Baden
Net profit up +63.1%
Fincantieri has delivered the new ship Norwegian Aqua to Norwegian Cruise Line
Trieste
It has a gross tonnage of 156,300 tons.
The tender for the first lot of the new electricity distribution network in the port of La Spezia has started
The Spice
Intervention worth 36.9 million euros
In 2024 d'Amico International Shipping recorded a decline in time charter revenues
Luxembourg
-7.6% decline on the previous record year
Global Ports Holding's port terminals handled record cruise traffic in 2024
Istanbul
The company's revenue increased by +21%
In the first two months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.7%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
The latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer shows a variable trend towards good
Geneva
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