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February 4, 2025

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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
  • Maritime Development Fund a transformative step in the Budget: Shashi Kiran Shetty
  • CONquest 2025 - Business Forum & Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards to see distinguished participation Exim News Service
  • CONCOR boosts container fleet
  • Red Sea showing signs of stability: Suez Canal Authority
  • MSC launches iReefer, the most advanced container monitoring system for reefer cargo
  • Shipbuilding, inland waterways get fillip in Budget
  • JNPA inks MoU with Engineers India Limited for infrastructure development projects
  • Gemini Cooperation launches operations; key focus on schedule reliability
  • VOC Port handles nearly 8 pc more containers up to January
  • February seen crucial to how ocean container freight rates will develop in 2025: Analysis
  • EU's scrap exports ban seen as challenge to India's steel sector
  • Sugar production to dip
  • Will take Panama Canal back as China controlling it, warns Trump

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
  • Gabrielle Macy joins Trinity Logistics
  • Tarros returns to Spain
  • Pro Train investing in eco-locos
  • Funds to focus on drone logistics
  • Oman Air Cargo extends ULD partnership
  • Deme to ship 112 foundations for Nordlicht
  • G&W line now has a car inspector
  • Restructuring its European cargo team
  • Turkish takeover of Italian aerospace company
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • First near-zero-emissions RTGs in the Philippines
  • Trans-Pennine upgrade enters next phase

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
  • US delays tariffs on Mexico for one month as it starts negotiations
  • Airfreight expected to take a hit from de minimis exemption suspension
  • UPS reorg - 'the largest network reconfiguration in history'
  • Changes on key transpacific trades as alliance services are reshuffled
  • Trend for vertical integration may not be right for multimodal transport
  • The Trump tariffs pounding - 'the vanity of appearances'
  • 'Tired' US drayage operators looking for a better market this year
  • India unveils ambitions to become 'a global leader in shipbuilding'
  • Innovative Neoliner cargo vessel hoists its sails for sea trials
  • OceanX: Tradewar 2.0 begins; ONE beats Hapag in Q4; earnings season pain
  • Neil Dursley takes CCO role at Global Critical Logistics

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
  • Offshore wind: World's largest HLV will feature Ulstein U-stern
    Japan's Penta-Ocean Construction has signed a shipbuilding contract with Seatrium covering the construction of what it says will be the world's largest heavy lift vessel. To be used for the installation of
  • VIDEO: RMK Marine launches Neoline Origin wind powered RO/RO
    Turkish shipbuilder RMK Marine has now launched Neoline Origin, the primarily-wind powered RO/RO ordered at the shipyard by Nantes, France, based Neoline in January 2023 (see earlier story). The 136 meter long
  • AWO to Newsom: Pull plug on "dangerous and draconian" CARB harbor craft rule amendment
    In the latest round of a long running battle, the American Waterways Operators (AWO) has written California Gov. Gavin Newsom asking him to withdraw the 2022 amendments to the California Air Resources

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
  • CORE POWER, Glosten introduce floating nuclear power plant to US ports
    CORE POWER (US) has partnered with naval architecture and marine engineering firm Glosten to design a floating nuclear power plant (FNPP) aimed at supplying clean energy to ports across the United States. Developed by CORE POWER, the FNPP is a nearshore infrastructure system featuring a barge-based nuclear power plant, support services, electrical grid integration, and operational teams. Designed
  • Svitzer to switch to biofuels in Danish port
    Supporting the shipping sector's decarbonization efforts and the Port of Esbjerg's goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, Svitzer transitions its tugs operating in the Port of Esbjerg to biofuel starting on 1 February 2025. Mathias Jonasson, Managing Director of Svitzer Scandinavia, stated: "At Svitzer, we are committed to decarbonising our operations which must be carbon neutral by 2040. We
  • India fuels maritime ambitions with shipbuilding drive
    As the shipping industry increasingly becomes a tool of geopolitical influence, India is seeking to capitalize on the evolving global landscape by strengthening its shipbuilding sector.
  • X-Press Pearl disaster: Capped liabilities for MSC, Maersk and Bengal Tiger Line
    MSC, Maersk, and feeder operator Bengal Tiger Line have successfully applied to limit the blame apportioned to them for the inferno that destroyed X-Press Pearl.
  • Trump imposes tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China
    US President Donald J. Trump is implementing a 25% additional tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% additional tariff on imports from China, while energy resources from Canada will have a lower 10% tariff. The newly elected U.S. President has vowed to intensify pressure on imports from specific countries, citing national security concerns. "The extraordinary threat posed by illegal a
  • LPC new pilot boat passes halfway mark
    The construction of Lyttelton Port Company's (LPC's) new pilot boat has reached a major milestone, surpassing the halfway mark. Built by Hart Marine on the Mornington Peninsula-the same site where the LPC pilot boat Awaroa was constructed-the new vessel is progressing rapidly. According to LPC Marine Fleet Manager Henry Bastion, all necessary components are now on-site, allowing the assembly proc
  • Port of Oakland surpasses 2 million TEUs in 2024
    Port of Oakland experienced a strong performance in 2024, handling 2.26 million TEUs, marking a 9.5% increase compared to the previous year. This growth reflects a sustained upward trend in consumer spending across the San Francisco Bay Area and the broader US market. "Consumer demand has remained resilient, driving higher import volumes through the Port," pointed out Bryan Brandes, Maritime Dire
  • India in the spotlight as Russia seeks to evade sanctions
    The surge in ship-to-ship transfers of Russian-linked oil in areas like the Sea of Crete and off Singapore, along with direct shipments of sanctioned oil to India, marks a pivotal shift in maritime geopolitics, especially in the Indian Ocean region.
  • Malta Freeport pioneers Digital Twin for enhanced efficiency
    Malta Freeport has reached a significant milestone in its journey towards innovation and operational excellence by becoming the first terminal in its group to harness data for enhanced efficiency through the Digital Twin developed by Next Port.AI. This transformation began two years ago, drawing inspiration from a European project won by the French carrier CMA CGM in 2018. That initiative, focuse
  • Container News Magazine: February 2025 Issue
    We are excited to announce the release of the February 2025 issue of Container News Magazine, where we delve into the most pressing developments in the container shipping industry. This edition offers in-depth analyses and reports on several key topics shaping global trade. Key Highlights in This Issue: The State of Global Container Shipping Trump's Trade Policies & Their Impact on Shipping Spotl
  • PRPA, Metlakatla partner on new logistics park project
    Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) and Metlakatla Development Corporation (MDC) have partnered to develop the South Kaien Import Logistics Park (SKILP), a US$70 million Indigenous-led joint venture aimed at driving long-term economic benefits for Metlakatla and creating new job opportunities for local Indigenous workers. This initiative is expected to enhance intermodal trade through the Prince
  • How to Document the Scene of a Car Accident for Your Case
    If you've been in a car accident, documenting the scene thoroughly can significantly impact your claim. Start by checking for injuries and ensuring safety. Take detailed photographs from multiple angles, capturing vehicle positions, damage, and road conditions. Gather essential information such as the accident's date, time, weather conditions, and witness statements. Finally, report the incident
  • Leveraging AI in the Shipping Sector: The Role of Deepseek in Sino-American Trade Dynamics
    In the high-stakes arena of international trade, where the United States and China vie for dominance, artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a game-changer, particularly in the shipping industry.
  • MSC unveils new reefer container monitoring system
    Swiss-Italian ocean carrier MSC has introduced iReefer, a real-time container monitoring system designed for temperature-controlled shipments, enabling seamless tracking and management of reefer cargo. With iReefer, which is available via myMSC, the company's e-business platform or an Application Programming Interface (API), customers can receive real-time insights into their reefer shipments, in
  • Marsa Zayed project launched in Aqaba
    MAG Group Holding, an international real estate developer based in Dubai, UAE, has been appointed as the lead developer for the first phase of Marsa Zayed, a beachfront resort and residential community on the Red Sea in Aqaba, Jordan. Marsa Zayed is an ambitious project set to transform 3.2 million m² of the Red Sea coastline into a vibrant tourism and business hub, serving as a key southern gate
  • Greek shipping magnates top tanker newbuild order rankings
    A record number of new tankers were ordered in 2024 with 435 orders placed across the year, an increase of around 31% year-on-year, according to Veson

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
  • Cadeler bags first deals for newbuild wind installation vessel
    Copenhagen-headquartered offshore wind installation player Cadeler has signed two contracts with undisclosed clients for its newbuild wind installation vessel Wind Mover starting immediately upon delivery. The vessel, currently under construction at Hanwha Ocean Shipyard in Korea, will support operations, maintenance activities, and potential installation work in Europe. The contracts, which are
  • Shipping set to be reshaped by Trump tariffs
    Global seaborne trade flows are set for choppy conditions in the wake of President Donald Trump's decision on Saturday to levy 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% on goods from China starting tomorrow. For energy imports from Mexico and Canada, the tariff level has been set at 10%. Canada and Mexico have ordered retaliatory ...
  • Bengal Tiger Line boss Bill Smart retires
    Singapore's Bengal Tiger Line (BTL) has announced that industry veteran Bill Smart is retiring as the container feeder operator's chief executive. Smart will step back at the end of March after 35 years with the company but continue on BTL's board of directors. "On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Bill for ...
  • Glosten to design CORE POWER's floating nuclear power plant
    Shipping nuclear propulsion start-up CORE POWER has reached out to naval architecture firm Glosten for the design of a floating nuclear power plant (FNPP) to power ports in the United States. CORE POWER's FNPP concept is a nearshore infrastructure system that includes a barge-based nuclear power plant, barge support services, electrical grid integration, and operational ...
  • Aframaxes dominate tanker sales
    Aframaxes sales are filling up broking reports at an increasing rate as sanctions rain in. So far this year, about 10 ships have been reported sold in the aframax segment, tankers that reportedly are being sold charter-free, based on prompt delivery. One of the latest sales involves Greek account IMS, which is reportedly more than ...
  • LNG spot rates enter negative territory in the Atlantic
    The dire start to the year for LNG carriers has hit new low benchmarks with some ship types now in negative territory in the Atlantic basin. Spark Commodities, which tracks LNG rates, is reporting 160,000 cu m TFDE vessels were assessed at minus $2,250 per day at the end of last week, a negative round ...
  • India sets aside billions to develop shipyards
    India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Saturday the creation of a $2.9bn maritime development

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
  • First traceable LPG cargo arrives in Syria since partial sanctions relief
    A Palau-flagged liquefied petroleum gas carrier became the first LPG tanker to discharge in Syria with its AIS switched on...
  • Is freedom of navigation under threat?
    From the Red and Black Seas to the Baltic and the Taiwan Strait: shipping's access to trade lanes is coming...
  • The week in charts: Why would US invade Panama? | Over 25 ships using scrapped IMO numbers | Tit-for-tat tariffs threat looms over VLGC market
    US Senate hearing speakers theorised that Chinese workers could collapse under-construction bridge over Panama Canal; Lloyd's List analysis reveals security...
  • Red Sea traffic holds steady
    Transit volumes are in line with 'new normal' levels
  • Wallenius SOL snaps up UK-Baltic ro-ro operator Mann Lines
    Mann Lines chief executive Bill Binks, who becomes a vice-president at Wallenius SOL, said: 'We are thrilled to embark on...
  • MSC rolls out remote monitoring to reefer fleet
    MSC unveils 'most advanced' remote monitoring system for refrigerated cargoes, as it finally joins the list of carriers to offer...
  • Abu Dhabi Ports commences Angolan multipurpose port operations
    UAE operator starts business at new Luanda port facility as part of a 20-year concession at the container, general cargo...
  • CLdN seeks FuelEU pool partners
    European shortsea ro-ro carrier CLdN is offering to pool FuelEU Maritime compliance with partner companies, spotting an opportunity in uneven...
  • The week in newbuildings: Ordering activity drops during Chinese New Year lull
    Newbuilding contracts slowed in the past week with just four orders placed, all with Chinese shipyards
  • Bahri posts record-breaking profit in 2024
    Increased volumes and heightened freight rates were behind Bahri's record-breaking 2024, the company said, supported by a busy year of...
  • Trafigura fined $3m in landmark bribery ruling
    It is the first time an entire company has been convicted by Switzerland's federal court, which also convicted former chief...
  • Hanwha partners Baker Hughes to develop ammonia gas turbines
    The latest partnership follows on from Hanwha Power Systems and Hanwha Ocean obtaining approval in principle in September 2023 from...
  • Norway releases ship detained in cable-cutting probe
    Vessel was detained after a legal request by Latvia following damage to a fibre optic cable between Latvia and Sweden
  • South Korea to pump $151m into green shipbuilding
    The country also plans to launch the world's first green shipping corridor across the Pacific for carbon-free ships in 2027
  • The Daily View: Attack of the clones
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Daily Briefing
    Dead identities: over 25 ships using scrapped IMO numbers | Seizing the Panama Canal again would be Operation Bad Idea...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
  • Truckload visibility vendor gets funding to expand sensor network
    GenLogs uses a network of highway sensors to help freight brokers manage freight fraud and also identify sales and capacity opportunities.
  • Journal of Commerce 'Newsmakers': Kuehne +Nagel's Michael Aldwell
    In the "Newsmakers" Q&A, K+N's head of ocean logistics touches upon US tariffs, sourcing shifts away from China, Red Sea transits and the benefits of AI.
  • MSC launches new visibility technology for refrigerated cargo
    The Geneva-based carrier said a network of 210,000 reefer containers and more than 500 vessels are already equipped with its new iReefer monitoring system.
  • Spot rates falling as new ocean networks roll out: Sea-Intelligence
    There has been a steady decline in average rate levels on the major trade lanes since December, and as the new alliances and MSC's standalone network are launched, there is no sign of an end to the slide.
  • MPV operators largely dismissive of US shipbuilding act
    Ship owners in the sector view the ambitious SHIPS for America legislation as unrealistic, with the domestic shipbuilding industry under-skilled and lacking the capacity needed to meaningfully contribute to the specialized MPV fleet.
  • Large US truckload carriers shifting assets to expand dedicated services
    A slow shift away from one-way truckload toward dedicated is reshaping the top tier of truckload carriers, a transformation that may accelerate in a freight recovery.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
  • Trump gives tariff reprieves to Mexico and Canada - keeping oil volumes to US flowing
    America's refineries rely on crude from Canada
  • Trump team wins another Panama concession as US warships score free passage
    Move follows Panama's vow to pull out of Belt and Road agreement
  • Trump's Mexico reprieve keeps oil volumes to US flowing. Will largest supplier Canada be so lucky?
    America's refineries will still need volumes from Canada
  • EU pumps $6.5m into noise reduction project
    15 project partners working on reduction of underwater radiated noise from ships which impacts marine life
  • Legacy Eletson insiders lose another round with order to hand keys to Murchinson
    Court rejects arguments that Greek and Liberian proceedings stand in way of ownership change
  • New Syrian regime gets cargo of gas from Indonesian LPG carrier
    Gas Catalina becomes second 'tanker' to dock following the fall of al-Assad government
  • LNG dual-fuel container ships dominate January newbuildings as orders slow
    DNV says shipowners are diversifying their fuel options and exploring alternatives like ammonia
  • Former TradeWinds man to replace veteran CEO Bill Smart at Bengal Tiger Line
    X-Press Feeders executive stepping into hot seat at sister Singapore owner
  • Asian shipping stocks give muted response to Trump tariffs
    Markets in the region appeared to be taking a 'wait and see' approach
  • VLCCs in vogue after false dawns, says shipbroker Gibson
    Is it the turn of the biggest tankers to shine?
  • Abu Dhabi doubles down on dry bulk investment strategy with ex-Western Bulk hire
    Sovereign wealth fund wants to invest in shipping outside of tankers
  • Ship suspected of sabotaging Baltic Sea cable freed by Sweden
    Prosecutors blame equipment deficiencies and poor seamanship
  • Trader Mercuria moves into bulker owning with capesize deal
    Swiss group adds to time-chartered fleet with purchase of 2010-built vessel
  • Hanwha Ocean and power associate team with Baker Hughes on ammonia gas turbine technology
    Group advances its quest to build world's first fossil fuel-free ship
  • Future of insolvent FSG shipyard group takes shape as buyers secured
    Rival shipbuilders split Flensburg and Nobiskrug plants between them
  • Executive leading Lloyd's Register's strategic digital maritime acquisitions quits
    Thomas Zanzinger's exit will focus attention on the integration of class society's biggest-ever acquisitions
  • Swedish owner Wallenius SOL snaps up British Mann Lines
    Gothenburg-based owner expands with new offices in Estonia, Latvia, and UK
  • Ultranav targets fuel savings by changing crew routines in new trial
    Chilean shipowning group invested in the behavioural science platform last year
  • Norwegian bulker boarded by armed raiders in Singapore Strait
    Two ships targeted off Indonesia within minutes of each other as maritime gangs continue attacks in the region, Ambrey says
  • Chris Hartnoll's HICO funds six-ship order for Tidal Transit
    Singapore investment company providing cash for UK owner's offshore fleet expansion
  • Arctic Securities downgrades CoolCo and Flex as LNG markets tipped to go 'from bad to ugly'
    Bank sees 'tsunami of newbuilds' pulling down rates
  • Panama loosens ties with China to appease US over canal
    Central American country announces it will leave Beijing's Belt and Road infrastructure programme
  • 'Knocking on your door': Donald Trump and sanctions dominate P&I debate in Greece
    Annual P&I debate considers the risks to shipping in a new era of America-first politics
  • CMA CGM and OOCL boxship breakaways showed pilots were ill-prepared for flood
    Maritime body also criticised in Australian report into 2022 incidents
  • Shipping stocks sucked into volatility storm as markets digest Trump tariffs
    Container line stocks drop while tankers largely unchanged
  • Tankers await Trump tariff fallout as oil markets face reshuffle
    Canada and Mexico could find new buyers for formerly US-destined crude and Opec+ could bump up production
  • RS Platou founding family offloads $15m slice of shipbroker Clarksons
    Heirs of Norwegian shipbroker's original owners sell again
  • 'Ongoing threat': Armed gang board cargo ship off West Africa
    Security companies report incident off Equatorial Guinea
  • Cadeler wins offshore contracts worth $77m for wind installation newbuilding
    Vessel is scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter
  • Asyad Shipping targets additional 33 ships in $2.7bn expansion drive
    IPO and bank funds will go on tankers, gas carriers and other vessels
  • Thoresen Thai raises $23.74m in oversubscribed bond issue
    Funds raised will be used to redeem existing bonds maturing in February
  • Eurobulk fined in US after admitting pollution offences on ultramax
    Greek owner pleads guilty to breaching environmental rules in Texas in 2023
  • Thoresen Thai raises $23.74m through bond issue
    Funds raised will be used to redeem existing bonds maturing in February
  • Bahri profit soars to record high after growing VLCC fleet
    Saudi shipping giant is set to expand its VLCC fleet with 10 modern vessels in the first half of 2025
  • CDB Financial Leasing breaks into offshore with $240m OSV order
    Eight newbuildings will be split equally between two domestic shipyards

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
  • ILA sets wage review as longshore contract nears ratification vote
    The International Longshoremen's Association's wage scale committees this week will review the tentative contract with port employers ahead of a vote by union members.
  • Port of Baltimore claims a first with battery-electric railcar mover
    The Port of Baltimore has deployed an electric railcar mover it says is a first for the U.S. maritime industry.
  • Accelerated Global Solutions buys share of Malaysian logistics firm KGW
    U.S.-based Accelerated Global Solutions, a sister company of parcel courier SpeedX, is beefing up its trans-Pacific ocean logistics capability by investing in Malaysia's KGW Logistics.

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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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