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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
  • India to review import tariffs on 30 items before PM's US visit
  • Maersk reports growth across all segments in strong financial results
  • International Group's new electronic bill of lading approval process gets support
  • Impact of severe climatic events on inland waterway operations seen getting worse
  • Rates likely to remain volatile in the short term: Analysis
  • US Postal Service backtracks on not accepting parcels from China, Hong Kong
  • Maritime fund to spur Rs 1.5 trn investment by 2030
  • Inland waterways gets financial boost for key infra development
  • Truck rentals on major trunk routes rebound in Jan.
  • Contact details of the Members of the Working Group of the National Assessment Centres (NAC)-Chemical
  • Blue Energy Motors secures second tender from CONCOR for LNG trucks
  • Palm oil imports plunge in Jan.
  • Saudi Ports Authority announces new services; selected as the hub for Gemini Cooperation
  • MOL signs first Book and Claim service contract for used car transport

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
  • Work on the water
  • Scan Global opens office in Dar Es Salaam
  • Alonso Group growing in Iberia
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  • 'Chipolbrok Atlantic' calls at Hamburg
  • Atlas Air Worldwide drives Aston Martin Aramco logistics
  • Transport solution for high-cube containers launched
  • Air cargo provider names operations director
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Maharaj creates new leadership constellation
  • Another 747F joins Nam fleet
  • Global CFS plants its flag on the west coast
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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
  • Gemini and logistics growth now the focus as APMM posts healthy profits
  • De minimis cut won't hurt demand for Chinese ecommerce, but for air cargo?
  • AP Møller-Maersk - fully equipped to burn $250m monthly
  • Surging China-Europe railfreight could hit the buffers if Red Sea crisis ends
  • US warehouse space will be at a premium this year, cargo owners warned
  • Hapag-Lloyd secures $3.4bn of 'green finance' towards latest newbuilds
  • Five keys to 'successful freight forwarding in an uncertain world'
  • Podcast special: Tom Bradley, director and general manager of Amazon Air Cargo

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
  • VIDEO: New Ulstein SX250 is an offshore wind cost cutter
    Offshore wind farms are currently serviced using crew transfer vessels (CTVs) or helicopters for day operations, and service operation vessels (SOVs) for extended periods. Aiming to reduce costs, Ulstein has developed the
  • Jones Act and Fagan firing in the spotlight at maritime infrastructure hearing
    The House Coast Guard and Maritime Infrastructure Subcommittee held its first hearing under the chairmanship of Subcommittee Chairman Mike Ezell (R.-Miss) on Feb. 5. Entitled "America Builds: Maritime Infrastructure," the hearing covered
  • Red Sea woes help Maersk achieve third-best financial year
    Red Sea woes have had the effect of blotting up container capacity and one of the largest containership operators of all, A.P. Moller - Maersk, reports strong financial results for 2024 with

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
  • Global bunker indices show moderate decline
    During the sixth week of the year, Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) indices experienced a moderate decline. The 380 HSFO index dropped by US$4.26 to US$529.35/MT, the VLSFO index fell by US$2.79 to US$619.14/MT, edging closer to the US$600 threshold, while the MGO index declined by US$3.81 to US$783.26/MT. "At the time of writing, the moderate decline in indices in the global bunker market continue
  • Yokohama Port to trial advanced CONPAS system
    The Port of Yokohama is set to trial a new feature of the Container Fast Pass (CONPAS) system from 17-21 February 2025, at its Minami Honmoku Pier. This new function is aimed at improving container transport efficiency by enabling advanced checks of incoming containers' information. The feature links CyberPort (a trade platform) with CONPAS and terminal operating systems (TOSs) to compare electro
  • We Asked AI: Container Ships Navigating Icy Waters
    The sight of massive container ships cutting through frozen seas is both awe-inspiring and a testament to human resilience in global trade. The following gallery showcases a stunning collection of AI-generated images depicting these giants of maritime commerce navigating icy waters. From towering ice formations to vast, frozen expanses stretching to the horizon, these visuals capture the harsh ye
  • LR joins LOWNOISER to combat underwater noise
    Lloyd's Register (LR) has become a partner in the LOWNOISER project, an initiative aimed at addressing the issue of underwater noise pollution caused by maritime traffic. The European Union (EU) is funding the project with US$6.5 million, bringing together 15 partners to create innovative noise reduction technologies, set regulatory standards, and improve industry practices to protect marine envi
  • Intra-UK rail freight service launches operations
    A new intra-UK rail freight link operating between Teesport and Manchester's Trafford Park has completed its inaugural service. This service could eliminate up to 40 heavy vehicle movements from the congested Trans Pennine road network for each one-way trip, aiming to help businesses in both the North East and North West reduce carbon emissions and avoid delays. Running five days a week as part o
  • Recent Iranian military moves could reactivate Houthis?
    The Houthis in Yemen have temporarily ceased their actions against commercial shipping, with no incidents recorded in 2025 so far. The pause in hostilities aligns with progress toward peace between Israel and Hamas. However, tensions remain high, and only a few shipping lines have resumed using the Suez Canal route connecting Asia and Europe.
  • Transits through Panama Canal down 10%: BIMCO
    In this week's "Shipping Number of the Week" from BIMCO, Shipping Analysis Manager, Filipe Gouveia, examines Panama Canal transits which have declined in recent months despite the fact that transit restrictions have been lifted. "Between September 2024 and January 2025, ship capacity in deadweight tonnes transiting through the Panama Canal was 10% lower than the 2019-22 average. Although there we
  • CMA CGM purchases new second-hand boxships
    French shipping company CMA CGM was particularly active in sales and purchases in late January, buying four 1,900 TEU ice-class ships from Belgian owner Delphis, and a 2015-built sub-Panamax boxship from Greek owner Cape Shipping. According to Alphaliner, the Delphis ships are the Delphis Bothnia, Delphis Finland, Delphis Gdansk and Delphis Riga. The sales prices were not disclosed, but according
  • Klaipeda Port kicks off infrastructure development for offshore wind energy
    The Klaipeda Port Authority has commenced the construction of infrastructure to support offshore wind energy projects, signing a contract for the building of quays on the Smelte peninsula. This development will facilitate the smooth assembly, handling, and transportation of wind turbines. "The signing of the quays reconstruction contract signals the readiness of Klaipeda Port to take an active pa
  • ASEAN nations at the forefront of shaping global shipping landscape
    The emerging economies of Southeast Asia-Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Cambodia-are poised to capitalize on the evolving dynamics of global maritime trade.
  • Maersk bolsters global connectivity expanding its deal with Inmarsat
    Maersk and Inmarsat Maritime have signed an agreement to upgrade Inmarsat satellite communications services across the Danish ocean carrier's global fleet of approximately 340 container vessels. The agreement will see bandwidth enhancements rolled out across Maersk's entire fleet of owned container ships between 2025 and 2026. These upgrades are part of Maersk's strategic roadmap to facilitate un
  • StormGeo boosts G2 Ocean's fleet with voyage optimization solution
    StormGeo, a weather intelligence and voyage optimization solution provider, has expanded its partnership with Norway-based G2 Ocean, as its voyage optimization solution will be deployed across the company's fleet of 120 vessels. G2 Ocean has selected StormGeo's Voyage Optimization solution, which empowers both shoreside and onboard teams to plan and execute optimized, safe voyages. By integrating
  • Ship It Zero applauds IKEA's green shipping commitment
    Pacific Environment's Ship It Zero coalition applauds IKEA for its continued commitment to maritime shipping decarbonization, as highlighted in the company's FY24 Climate and Sustainability reports released this week. As a leader in green shipping, Pacific Environment urges IKEA to encourage other retailers to transition to zero-emission vessels and adopt truly sustainable fuels. The following re
  • Maersk delivers third-strongest financial performance in its history
    A.P. Moller-Maersk delivered strong financial results in 2024, achieving growth across all segments and significantly improving profitability. The company's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) surged by 65% to US$6.5 billion, driven by higher container demand, elevated freight rates in the ocean sector, top-line and volume growth in the terminals segment, and solid performance in most logis
  • Hapag-Lloyd applies new rates from North Europe to America
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) from North Europe to the United States, Canada and Mexico. The new surcharge will be effective from 2 March and will be valid until further notice. The PSS will apply to dry and reefer boxes, as well as high cube and special containers. Hapag-Lloyd said the PSS will be US$600 per TEU and US$800 per FEU. If you liked
  • US tariff wars are "all about China"
    Donald Trump's instigation of a second trade war with America's key trading partners is all about stopping China,

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
  • CMA CGM and AD Ports establish Congo terminal venture
    French liner giant CMA CGM has reached an agreement with AD Ports Group to jointly develop, manage and operate the new multipurpose terminal at the Port of Pointe Noire in the Republic of the Congo. The deal will see the formation of a joint venture majority-owned by the Abu Dhabi-based ports and logistics giant, which ...
  • Olympic contracts offshore newbuild brace at China Merchants shipyard
    Norway's Olympic is expanding its fleet with a pair of offshore construction vessel newbuilds contracted at China Merchants Heavy Industry shipyard in Shenzhen. The Stig Remøy-led offshore vessel owner said the vessel will be the most energy-efficient in their category and delivered in the summer of 2027 for operations in both renewable energy and oil ...
  • Helix secures Hornsea 3 contract
    Helix Energy's marine contracting business unit, Helix Robotics Solutions has been hired by Seaway7 the renewables unit of Oslo-listed Subsea7 for the burial of inter-array cables at Ørsted's Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm in the UK. The project scope, which will be managed from Helix's offices in Aberdeen, includes the burial of all 192 inter-array ...
  • Fugro buys German satellite earth observation firm
    Dutch surveyor Fugro has acquired German firm EOMAP, a company which uses satellite earth observation for mapping and monitoring marine and freshwater environments. EOMAP has been pioneering this technology since 2006. The company has recorded a revenue of around €5m ($5.2m) for 2024. According to Fugro, the market for earth observation solutions is growing due ...
  • New LPG export terminal teed up in Texas
    Midstream players ONEOK and MPLX will build a new 400,000 barrel per day liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) export terminal in Texas City, on the Gulf Coast which will also feature a pipeline connecting to ONEOK's storage facility in Mont Belvieu, Texas. The $1.4bn export terminal will be known as Texas City Logistics and ONEOK and ...
  • Denmark takes next step in shadow fleet crackdown
    Denmark has taken its next step in cracking down on Russian-linked shadow tankers passing through its waters The Danish Maritime Authority will carry out port state controls on tankers it deems high risk who anchor off Skagen in the far north of the country, a popular anchorage. Ships found with safety defects or not having ...
  • Fredriksen's SFL wins $48m in Seadrill rig dispute case
    John Fredriksen's SFL Corporation won a legal challenge against offshore driller Seadrill over rig redelivery in 2022. In March 2023, SFL filed a case in the Oslo District Court in Norway, claiming Seadrill had not redelivered the bareboat-chartered semisubmersible Hercules in the condition required under our contract. SFL sought damages of about NOK300m ($28m at the time). ...
  • Noble semisub wins $70m deal from Shell
    Offshore drilling giant Noble Corporation has won a new contract for one of its semisubmersible rigs in the Americas. Energy giant Shell awarded a contract to the 2009-built Noble Developer semisub. The deal is for a fixed duration of 180 days and is expected to commence in the third quarter of 2026. According to the ...
  • Russia's Panda Express Line expands paw print to South China
    Russian liner Panda Express Line is expanding its scope of services to cover South China. According to Alphaliner, the Panda Express Line-3 will deploy two sub-2,000 teu ships to connect Vladivostok with the southern Chinese ports of Nansha, Shenzhen, and Xiamen. Panda Express Line kicked off operations in late 2022, one of a host of ...
  • Shanghai handles more than 5m teu in just one month
    Evidence of just how busy China has been pumping products to consumers ahead of Donald Trump's tariffs comes from Shanghai, the world's busiest container port, with news the financial metropolis handled more than 5m teu in January, a record amount that puts it on track for another landmark year. Putting the monthly record in perspective, ...
  • Houthis seen by Maersk as the dividing line between profit and loss this year
    Last year has proven to be the third most profitable year in the history of container shipping, and likewise it proved to be the third best year in the 121-year history of Denmark's largest shipping concern, Maersk. Top management in Copenhagen today laid out how the Houthis from Yemen could dictate the line between black ...
  • Baltic Exchange enters the chemical tanker market
    The Baltic Exchange has launched a new series of chemical and agricultural oil assessments. The Baltic Chemical and Agricultural Oil Assessments (BCAA) will

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
  • VLCC sanctions upside has begun but is 'just in the early innings'
    If the Trump administration wants to sanction more VLCCs, there are plenty of targets to choose from. According to DHT...
  • Ofac sanctions tankers over Iran trades
    US Treasury announced sanctions on two tankers and their owners and managers, alleging they shipped oil worth hundreds of millions...
  • Capital Clean Energy Carriers posts increased earnings as reboot gathers pace
    Greece-based CCEC has six further LNG carriers on order, representing one-third of the current newbuildings as yet uncommitted to long-term...
  • Top EU official outlines green shipping priorities post-MEPC
    Fotini Ioannidou, the European Commission's director of waterborne transport, said the regulator will review its existing rules while making them...
  • Shipowners face unlimited liability for alternative fuel spills, lawyers warn
    Current array of conventions expressly designed for hydrocarbon bunkers
  • Panamax sector shows signs of recovery
    Increased activity after the Chinese Lunar New Year has been welcomed in the panamax sector, while the presence of big...
  • Maersk chief doubles down on integrator strategy
    Vincent Clerc reaffirms the company's integrated logistics blueprint, noting how developing end-to-end capabilities is more critical now than when the...
  • Norden takes long-term view as it navigates market's downturn and profit slump
    By combining its shipowning asset division with its asset-light chartering business, Norden chief executive Jan Rindbo says the company can...
  • 'No pressure' on boxship rates so far, says Costamare
    Dry bulk operating subsidiary expected to take 'balanced' approach to positions going forward
  • Denmark steps up pressure on dark fleet tankers
    The Baltic country will begin carrying out port state control inspections of vessels that anchor within its waters off Skagen
  • NYK builds on bulker and container business momentum to triple third-quarter profits
    The positive results were mainly driven by NYK's gains from the liner business and the capesize segment of its dry...
  • Vehicle carrier sector on road to normalisation following four-year bull run
    Strong investment in alternative-fuel vehicle carrier newbuildings since 2022 will see a record number of new ships delivered in 2025...
  • Panama Canal denies special treatment of US Government vessels
    The canal authority refuted claims by the US State Department that it would not longer charge US Government vessels to...
  • Samsung Heavy more than doubles operating profit to $347m
    SHI, along with other domestic players, is expected to benefit from Donald Trump's second term, but will be the only...
  • Trump threats put Hutchison's Panama ports business at risk
    The port business of conglomerate CK Hutchison is caught in the crossfire as Chinese influence over the Panama Canal is...
  • The Daily View: Dark fleet pressure
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Maersk posts third-most profitable year on record
    Danish giant saw profits rebound strongly in 2024, but fortunes for the coming year hinge on Red Sea reopening
  • Daily Briefing
    US reimposes 'maximum pressure' sanctions on Iran | What a second round of 'maximum pressure' Iran sanctions means for shipping...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
  • Delaware port still backing Edgemoor plans even after lawsuit cancels permit
    The proposed Edgemoor container terminal was slated for groundbreaking in January, but the project timeline is now uncertain after a federal judge ruled its permit was unlawful in a case brought by the nearby Port of Philadelphia.
  • MPVs turn to unconventional propulsion to beat European fuel regulations
    Investment in wind power and air lubrication give multipurpose vessel operators an extra shot at compliance with the FuelEU emissions rules.
  • Maersk's profitability in 2025 hinges on return to Red Sea: Clerc
    The third-most profitable year in the carrier's history could be followed by a breakeven result if voyages through the Red Sea resume before the end of the year, the CEO told analysts Thursday.
  • Opportunistic Brazilian exporters move product to US amid spot rate retreat
    Forwarders say shippers are booking space to the US for low-value commodities like plywood, tile and paper, which prior to the rate drop had been limited to less-expensive routes.
  • Bangladesh shippers find no place in Gemini's integrated shuttle plan
    Sources at Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd in India have confirmed that feeder services for the Bangladesh trade have not been included in the new network structure.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
  • Capital Clean Energy reports surging profits and looks to Trump-driven LNG boost
    Chief executive highlights potential for scrapping and pro-LNG policies in Washington
  • VLCC market has gone from 'full' to 'overflowing', DHT head says as rates double
    Svein Moxnes Harfjeld has a hard time picking just one factor as market firms further
  • Shipping stalwart at 70: How Morten Arntzen earned his tanker stripes
    This week's Streetwise reflects on the 45-year career of a shipping fixture
  • DHT mulling fleet moves as VLCC time charter market heats up
    New York-listed owner getting plenty of interest for under-construction quartet while pondering older ships
  • Andreas Martinos-backed Minerva tempts Winning back into newcastlemax S&P market
    Major Singapore owner makes its first acquisition on secondhand market in several months
  • New AI platform seeks to track rogue cable-cutting ships and prevent sabotage
    Intelligence company using AI to alert stakeholders to potential problems with infrastructure
  • Norden executive bonuses take a big hit as some staff get nothing at all
    Staff remuneration is tied to performance, but 2024 was a disappointing year for Norden's asset-light business
  • Norden CEO and CFO bonuses take a big hit as some staff get nothing at all
    Staff remuneration is tied to performance, but 2024 was a disappointing year for Norden's asset-light business
  • Hapag-Lloyd turns to Hanwha Ocean for next batch of container ship newbuildings
    Liner company homes in on 2027-delivery positions but will it hang onto Chinese optional slots?
  • Greek owner Marios Gialozoglou more than doubles money on rare older eco tanker
    Ship said to have commanded a premium in the slow S&P market due to fuel-efficient engine
  • Transpetro bumps up suezmax shuttle tanker newbuildings to nine vessels worth over $1.3bn
    New DP2 specialised vessels set to work for parent Petrobras
  • Pankaj Khanna's Heidmar faces key vote to seal reverse Nasdaq listing
    Tanker and bulker manager hoping to close merger with MGO Global at special shareholders meeting
  • Crude tankers set to switch from Russia as more Kazakh oil flows through Turkey
    Kashagan barrels move through Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline for first time
  • Stig Remoy's Olympic expands fleet with order for eco construction vessels in China
    Norwegian owner says new ships will be most energy-efficient in their sector
  • EuroDry confirms scrap sale of panamax bulker ahead of 'costly' survey
    Greek owner says its oldest such ship has fetched $5m
  • George Economou extends Performance Shipping takeover offer as momentum slows
    Greek tycoon stretches deadline to 31 July but no one is selling
  • Maersk shares surge after 'strong' fourth quarter and 'confident 2025 guidance'
    A $2.4bn dividend and $2bn share buyback have also caught the eye of investors
  • Norden profit hit by four successive quarterly losses from 'asset-light' business
    Still no profit for the asset-light Freight Services & Trading division in the final quarter of 2024
  • More than 150 VLCCs could be needed to meet sanctions and demand growth, says Hunter
    Norwegian charterer examines the factors making ship supply look 'increasingly tight'
  • Hengli Heavy Industries shipowner tour of the 'big cheeses' ignites VLCC order talk
    Shipyard group owner's son rumoured to have called in on John Fredriksen
  • Herbjorn Hansson signals big fleet-renewal drive for Nordic American Tankers
    US-listed owner's CEO says it is working with Beal Bank and Ocean Yield on deals for up to six suezmaxes
  • Red Sea return could wipe out massive profits after strong 2024, Maersk warns
    Danish carrier says it might only break even, assuming vessels head back to Red Sea by middle of this year
  • Houthis pull plug on Red Sea security webinar as Middle East ceasefire holds
    Delayed event is indefinitely postponed as shipowners mull return to the Red Sea
  • Shipping bond returns beat Oslo Stock Exchange after high-yield market comeback
    Outstanding volume in shipping sector is NOK 41bn
  • NYK lifts net profit forecast for 2024 to nearly $3bn on healthy container demand
    Strong cargo movements and the Red Sea crisis effect on supply-demand conditions supported container earnings
  • Norway's ECOnnect Energy beefs up board with big names as it scales up
    Kristin Holth weighs in with experience from finance and energy sectors
  • Al Seer Marine reveals long-term charters for product tanker newbuildings
    Company attributes rise in revenues o the arrival of new ships
  • Wison New Energies breaks ground on upcoming Qidong yard as it targets FLNG projects
    Operations due to start at facility this year
  • One of world's oldest product tankers heads for the scrapyard
    Sales leave oil trader-linked shipowner with one product tanker

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
  • Sun Country expects to double cargo revenue with Amazon fleet additions
    Sun Country Airlines expects robust growth in cargo revenue as it begins to receive eight more 737 freighter aircraft for its Amazon flying business.
  • Tariffs could push trans-Pacific container rates to 2024 highs: Freightos
    Trans-Pacific container rates will likely remain elevated as importers look to avoid more U.S. import tariffs.
  • Maersk says Red Sea key to profit in 2025
    Maersk, the world's second-largest container line, reported solid gains in 2024 in its ocean, logistics and terminals businesses.
  • Weekly US rail traffic back ahead of 2024 levels
    US weekly rail traffic rebounds after a slight downturn.

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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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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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