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February 10, 2025

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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
  • Vishal P. Mehta of Rushabh Sealink and Logistics appointed Advisor to the Prime Minister of Djibouti on Investment Matters
  • GMB welcomes Mr Ashwini Kumar, IAS, in his new role as Principal Secretary, Ports & Transport Department, Government of Gujarat
  • Hazira Empty Container Yard and Port User Association meeting takes key decisions to boost Hazira's logistics infrastructure
  • DPA, Kandla signs MoU with Bapu's Shipping (Jamnagar) Pvt. Ltd. for bio-methanol bunkering at Kandla Port
  • China initiates WTO dispute complaint regarding US tariff measures
  • India concerned as Trump orders to modify Chabahar sanction waivers
  • DBGT expands global reach with the support of VOC Port
  • VOC Port commissions Link Conveyor system for coal movement
  • PM Gati Shakti, NLP seen raising India's World Bank ranking
  • Aqaba Container Terminal joins Gemini Cooperation
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (7 February 2025)
  • DP World's container handling hits record high in 2024, up 8.3%

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
  • Ports and logisticians criticise German plans
  • Helvetia / Breeze partnership for cargo insurance solutions
  • Weekly ro-ro service between Bremerhaven and Norway
  • Shipzero introduces 'Book & Claim' solution
  • Azerbaijan opens rail line to port of Zira
  • Anniversary of efforts for a green shipping corridor
  • 150 Actros units for efficiency and safety
  • Lunar New Year - all eyes on Asia!
  • Bifa promoting 'Apprenticeship Week'
  • African carrier appoints GSAs in three markets
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Chinese vehicles added to terminal fleet
  • South African for Imea at Hellmann

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
  • More blanked sailings: 'Carriers will not sit on their hands while rates collapse'
  • How to process an extra million-plus parcels a day from China into the US
  • Expeditors in court - another disconcerting lawsuit emerges
  • Chinese New Year blurs visibility in an uncertain airfreight market
  • Conf call redux: AP Møller-Maersk's recipe for success? It's Gemini, stupid!
  • India eyes dedicated container line to wean shippers off foreign carriers
  • Sorting the lemons from the lies in airfreight booking
  • Soaring charter rates means more orders for newbuild box ships
  • Slow recovery drives more US trucking firms to dedicated contracts
  • More volatility means forwarders and shippers need to work more closely
  • AD Ports extends CMA CGM collaboration with Congo port project

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
  • LD Tide picked to provide EMYN wind farm CTV
    After an international tender, Siemens Gamesa has selected Louis Dreyfus Armateurs' LD Tide joint venture with Tidal Transit to supply a crew transfer vessel (CTV) for the operation and maintenance services of
  • Shipping Round Table raises concerns on unjust treatment of seafarers
    The Round Table of International Shipping Organizations is increasingly concerned about a rise in the unjust treatment and criminalization of seafarers. The chairpersons of the Round Table's four member organizations - BIMCO,
  • Brazil's Wilson Sons tests drone deliveries in Port of Salvador
    In a first in Brazil, Wilson Sons has started testing drone deliveries and pickups to and from vessels in the Port of Salvador. The drones it is using are owned by Sao

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
  • Port of Halifax receives Transport Canada grant
    The Halifax Port Authority was awarded funding up to CA$22.5 million (US$15.7 million) from Transport Canada through the Green Shipping Corridor Program to prepare the port for the fuels and energy sources of the future. Major funded project activities for the port of Halifax include completing a risk assessment for hosting alternative-fuelled vessels, working with partners to support electrifica
  • Port of Gothenburg surpasses 900,000 TEU mark in 2024
    In 2024, the Port of Gothenburg handled 909,000 TEUs of containerized cargo, translating to a slight decrease of 1% compared to the previous year's levels. In 2024, the Swedish port said that more containerized cargo was handled than in the record year of 2023 - despite the number of containers decreasing. "It may seem like a contradiction, but it makes sense because more loaded containers were h
  • VTT leads US$13.2 million project to boost Oulu Port's security and resilience
    VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, in collaboration with Oulu Port and 20 other partners, has launched a three-year international project aimed at strengthening security and situational awareness in critical cyber-physical systems. Given the complex structure of ports, with multiple operators and security challenges, the initiative plays a crucial role in ensuring resilience. Ports serve a
  • Understanding and Addressing Challenging Behaviors in Children With Autism: Tips for Parents
    For parents navigating the behavior complexities associated with autism, understanding the nuances of their child's actions can be a continuous challenge. Children on the autism spectrum often have unique ways of interpreting the world, which can transcend into behavior that's difficult to comprehend and manage. Addressing such behaviors requires patience, education, and compassion. Below, we del
  • North Sea Port inks partnership deals with Canadian ports
    North Sea Port is set to intensify its collaboration with the Canadian ports of Montréal, Québec, Saguenay, Sept-Îles, and Trois-Rivières. This partnership aims to strengthen trade links between the Saguenay-Saint Laurent Sea corridor and North Sea Port, with Canada ranking as the port's fourth-largest trading partner. "Canada is North Sea Port's fourth most important trading partner in terms of
  • Paranaguá Container Terminal breaks annual TEU record
    TCP, the company responsible for managing the Paranaguá Container Terminal, closed 2024 with a record-breaking volume of 1,558,453 TEUs. This marks a 24% increase compared to 2023, translating to 10.8 million tons of cargo. With this milestone, the Port of Paranaguá has become the second port in Brazil to exceed 1.5 million TEUs. The terminal facilitated this substantial container movement throug
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases rates from Far East to Europe
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced increased tariff rates for Freight of All Kinds (FAK) between the Far East and Europe. This increase will apply to cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry and reefer containers, including high cube equipment, and will be valid for sailings commencing on the tariffing date of 1 March. Dry - US$ 20' 40' 40'HC North Europe 2,500 4,100 4,100 West Mediterran
  • Turkish ports record 13.5 million TEUs in 2024
    Turkish ports handled 13.5 million TEUs in 2024, representing an 8% increase over 2023 volumes. Dynamar reports major differences between the ports, with the MSC hub at Tekirdag growing by 20% to 2 million TEUs, while nearby Ambarli lost 5% to dip to 3 million TEUs. On the Mediterranean side, Aliaga port achieved a significant 34% growth, attracting a substantial amount of cargo from Izmir, which
  • Oman's recent actions suggest major developments in shipping sector
    Oman is strategically advancing its maritime sector through significant investments and international cooperation, positioning itself as a burgeoning maritime hub in the region.
  • The Role of Logistics in Global Food Supply Chains: Ensuring Freshness from Farm to Fork
    Photo by Eimi Vergara on Pexels When it comes to feeding a growing global population, logistics plays a crucial role in ensuring that fresh, high-quality food moves seamlessly from farms to our tables. The journey of food isn't just about transportation-it's about timing, precision, and maintaining the delicate balance of freshness and safety. Without efficient logistics, the global food supply c
  • The Smart Business Guide to Cutting Logistics Costs Without Sacrificing Speed
    Efficient logistics are the backbone of any successful business. Whether managing supply chains, shipping products, or coordinating deliveries, companies must balance cost savings with fast and reliable service. However, rising fuel prices, supply chain disruptions, and increased customer expectations make thi
  • JAXPORT expands global reach with major investments and record growth
    Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) leaders outlined the port's continued growth and strategic advancements during the State of the Port address. In 2024, cargo activity at JAXPORT contributed to over 228,100 jobs in Florida and generated US$44 billion in annual economic impact, according to the announcement. "From the addition of new trade lanes to the completion of major growth projects, 2025
  • Tariffs to affect peak season Transpacific shipments
    Peak Transpacific box traffic could be hit by US tariffs, as China-US container shipments account for 50% of Transpacific volumes in the July-September period, according to a report released by Clarksons.
  • Spanish ports see container growth as transshipment shifts from Suez
    Spanish ports handled an aggregated 18.1 million TEUs in the first nine months of 2024, translating to a growth rate of 11% year-on-year. There were significant increases in the hubs of Barcelona and Valencia, according to the latest DynaLiners report, which is presumably caused by box lines using them for transshipment volumes that would otherwise have gone through the Suez Canal. It is notewort
  • Philippines breaks ground on new container port project
    The construction works have begun on the 375,900 TEU New Cebu International Container Port in the Philippines. According to Dynamar, the new facility will be built on a 250,000m² reclaimed area in Tayud and will be equipped with a 500-metre berth line at a water depth of 12 metres. The New Cebu International Container Port is expected to be capable of handling two 2,000 TEU vessels simultaneously
  • AD Ports, CMA CGM establish partnership for Pointe Noire Terminal operation
    AD Ports Group has signed a shareholders' agreement with the CMA CGM Group through its subsidiary CMA Terminals. This agreement establishes a joint venture to develop, manage, and operate the New East Mole multipurpose terminal in Pointe Noire, Congo-Brazzaville. AD Ports Group had secured a 30-year extendable concession for the terminal in June 2023. Under the joint venture, which will be majori
  • SeaLead starts new service linking India to Red Sea
    UAE-based box line SeaLead has launched the new Red Sea-India (RESIN) service, which connects the Indian market with the Red Sea coasts of Egypt and Saudi Arabia. According to shipping consultancy Dynamar, the company will deploy three container ships on the service, each with a capacity of around 2,000 TEUs. The service port rotation is Nhava Sheva (India) - Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) - Sokhna (Egypt
  • DP World hits record volumes in 2024
    Global port and terminal operator DP World reported a record 88.3 million TEUs in 2024, representing an 8.3% year-on-year growth. While the Red Sea crisis posed severe challenges to the global shipping sector in the previous year, causing delays and rerouting across major trade corridors, DP World said its record performance underscores the strength of its diversified global portfolio and its abi
  • FMC approves Premier Alliance agreement
    The United States Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has finally approved the Premier Alliance Agreement, which will take effect on 9 February. The Premier

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
  • UN reviews regulation as seafarers revealed to work 74% above global average
    Following exhaustive research showing how jobs onboard are still too 24/7, the United Nations' International Labour Organization (ILO) will look to tighten up the language surrounding work/rest regulations at sea at a Special Tripartite Committee of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), scheduled to be held in Geneva in April. The ILO's focus on work/rest hours ...
  • Odfjell beefs up chemical tanker orderbook
    Norwegian chemical tanker owner and operator Odfjell has penned contracts to add three more vessels to its orderbook. The Oslo-listed company revealed in its fourth-quarter earnings results it had signed up for one 25,000 dwt stainless steel newbuilding for delivery in 2026 and a pair of 49,000 dwt coated chemical tankers set to join the ...
  • Cadeler pens vessel reservation deal worth up to $56m
    Copenhagen-headquartered offshore wind installation player Cadeler has signed a vessel reservation agreement with the developer of the BC-Wind project Ocean Winds. The contract is for installing and transporting around 30 wind turbine generators at the BC-Wind offshore wind farm in the Polish Baltic Sea. The potential value of the contract to be negotiated during the ...
  • AI freight agents are coming sooner than you think
    Mads Frank Markussen, head of freight research and FFA at CM Navigator, part of Copenhagen Merchants, returns to the increasingly discussed issue of artificial intelligence and the future of chartering. Consolidation and financialization are reshaping global markets, particularly in the freight and commodity sectors. As a handful of larger players gain disproportionate control over freight ...
  • Viet My Petrol Transportation quits VLCC trades
    Hanoi-based owner Viet My Petrol Transportation has exited the VLCC trades three years after entering the segment. In recent years, Viet My Petrol Transportation, also known as Vietmy Trans, snapped up two VLCCs built in 2005 and owned by two Greek owners, Eastmed and Thenamaris. In 2023, two years after the company was set up, ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Manta Marine Technologies
    Ina Reksten, who runs Norwegian vessel optimisation specialist Manta Marine Technologies, acknowledges many of her clients are struggling to meaningfully translate all the data heading their way. "It sounds straight forward, but a good outcome requires not only strong programming skills and setting data parameters, but also understanding of how a vessel operates, knowledge on ...
  • Trump administration ups sanctions against Iranian shipping
    Donald Trump has wasted little time in carrying out his vow to up pressure against Iran with the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) yesterday slapping sanctions on more than a dozen people and firms that are accused of facilitating the shipment of millions of barrels of Iranian oil to China. The 20-year-old, Comoros-flagged Siri ...
  • Federal Maritime Commission okays Premier Alliance agreement
    The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in the US has given its blessing to the formation of the Asian liner grouping, the Premier Alliance. Alliance partners HMM, Ocean Network Express (ONE), and Yang

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
  • Why China presents a bigger risk to freedom of navigation than the Houthis
    Geopolitical tensions are deepening and global maritime trade is being caught in the crossfire, both literally and figuratively. Freedom of...
  • Spot rates still falling but Maersk touts 'benign' box shipping outlook
    There are a lot of negatives for container shipping: falling spot rates, looming overcapacity from the Red Sea reopening, a...
  • Container volumes rally in 2024
    Transpacifc turnaround and sustained Asia-Europe growth help full-year figures climb 6.2% in 2024
  • Yes, a tariff war would matter for shipping
    Clerc and Habben Jansen are right to warn against an immediate Chicken Licken response. But just because the sky isn't...
  • Baltimore bridge litigation could reach Supreme Court, US insurance lawyer says
    Decision on liability expected next year, with appeal looking certain either way
  • New LNG supply to help uptake as ship fuel
    New LNG exports from the US and Middle East are expected to help the case for LNG as ship fuel...
  • CMA CGM still in discussion with Syrian government on Latakia deal
    Despite media reports of an agreement between the line and the transitional government, CMA CMA said discussions were ongoing
  • Boxship orderbook set to pass 9m teu with more newbuildings in the pipeline
    Taiwan's Evergreen, Wan Hai Lines and Yang Ming are all understood to be discussing new vessels with shipbuilders. French container...
  • Shipping must shine the spotlight on seafarer safety, say major associations
    BIMCO, the International Chamber of Shipping and other shipping organisations have called for greater awareness of seafarer security outside of...
  • Melina Travlos re-elected as Greek shipowners' leader
    The Greek flag needs to be made more attractive, says Travlos
  • Tender called for salvage of Chinese heavylift vessels wrecked off Taiwan
    After the successful removal of 280 tonnes of remaining oil, Yu Zhou Qi Hang, which has been stranded since October...
  • Alternative fuels challenge existing limitation framework for owners
    Situation probably requires new rulebook. But that will take time
  • India's latest attempt to become a shipbuilding powerhouse appears more convincing
    Shipowners of lower-value vessel types need more shipbuilding capacity, as Chinese shipyards focus on more complicated tonnage. India should be...
  • FMC approves Premier Alliance
    The commission had previously asked for more information on the vessel sharing agreement to assess the impact it would have...
  • AD Ports, CMA Terminals tie up in Congolese multipurpose port joint venture
    AD Ports Group and CMA CGM Group are also partnering on an $845m terminal expansion project at Khalifa port
  • DP World handles record 88.3m teu in 2024
    Growth was spread across many regions, with the Latin America, Europe, Africa, Australia and India all posting strong increases. DP...
  • The Daily View: Complex equations
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Daily Briefing
    Maersk chief doubles down on integrator strategy | Shipowners face unlimited liability for alternative fuel spills, lawyers warn | Vehicle...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
  • Import upgrade from US retailers comes despite Trump tariff uncertainty
    Still, Hackett Associates founder Ben Hackett said US port cargo "could be badly hit" if tariffs on Asian and European countries increase prices and prompt US consumers to buy less.
  • Premier Alliance cleared for launch after FMC review period ends
    Three carriers who were part of the now-disbanded THE Alliance can start offering service to and from the US by Sunday after the Federal Maritime Commission studied the new partnership's market impact.
  • Softer MPV market conditions reflect shaky near-term expectations
    The threat of US tariffs, inflation, rising government borrowing and slower interest rate cuts are undermining cargo confidence in the US and beyond, according to benchmark indicators.
  • North American intermodal would escape tariffs largely unscathed: analyst
    While tariffs and the trade wars that could result are indeed a serious matter, the direct effects of potential US tariffs on Canada and Mexico on the North American intermodal market would be "relatively minor," writes Larry Gross.
  • Maersk CEO defends carrier's slow progress hitting end-to-end strategy targets
    Vincent Clerc says one reason for the delay is the liner's extreme profitability since the pandemic, a reality he said was "taking a lot of the light" from its integrated logistics plans.
  • 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

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
  • Wavelength podcast: Can a tariff war disrupt global trade and shipping?
    Plus, Europe pushes on with green rules as US dithers and dry bulk operators get an appetite for project cargo
  • Trump official walks back claim of free Panama Canal tolls
    But secretary of state Marco Rubio says it would be absurd to charge the US warships that would defend waterway
  • 'A nice, polite letter from the Houthis': Thanassis Martinos looks back at years of turmoil
    Houthis and sanctions are making the rich richer and the poor poorer, major Greek owner argues
  • Norwegian shipowner Champion Tankers braving Red Sea return as others steer clear
    Private owner appears to pick up Russian cargo en route to Singapore
  • This technology sucks ships' emissions. Its creator wants to bring it from California to Europe
    Technology offers an alternative where rules mean many vessels need shore power instead of engines
  • Iranian oil won't be missed as Trump reapplies maximum pressure, says Greek owner
    Stamatis Tsantanis says demand for crude is declining and Iranian supplies can easily be made up for from elsewhere
  • More AHTS orders on the cards as Fujian Southeast yard inks new deal
    Breeze Ship Design seeing more projects passing across its desk
  • Flag-state misuse hampering seafarer abandonment cases, warns ITF
    Several cases of flag being withdrawn in live abandonment cases, trade body tells IMO
  • 'Have patience', Odfjell boss Harald Fotland urges as swing tonnage looks to quit chemical trades
    Odfjell head says crude tanker rates need to improve to pull up whole segment
  • Tanker rates crash from eastern Russia as new 'clean' vessels enter trade
    Pressure on freight costs has eased following last month's sanctions, traders say
  • Sale of veteran VLCC helps Japan's Kyoei Tanker log huge profit jump
    NYK-linked company said nine-month earnings were 300 times higher than in 2023
  • Aframaxes to be loaded overnight in Canada to boost crude shipments, Suncor says
    Exporter wants to move more cargoes out of Vancouver's TMX pipeline terminal
  • Energy traders seek waivers on China tariffs as 12 VLCCs fixed to carry US cargoes
    Charterers look to avoid extra levies of up to 15% on cargoes
  • Christen Sveaas' Kistefos completes $45m tap issues two days after Sea1 bond bid scrapped
    Norwegian shipping investor says tap issues were sold within four hours
  • Fuels, rules and sanctions: Why legal disputes are set to soar for shipowners
    Lawyers costs are on the rise for shipowners amid uncertainty
  • How some shipowners are dipping into EU emissions pools
    Mechanism allows users of biofuels, liquefied biomethane and methanol to monetise their over-compliance with new carbon rule
  • Christen Sveaas' Kistefos tries for $45m tap issues two days after Sea1 bond bid scrapped
    Norwegian shipping investor asks DNB Markets to gauge investor interest
  • Louis Dreyfus Armateurs wins second crew transfer vessel contract for French wind project
    'Long-term' Siemens Gamesa deal begins in mid-year
  • BW-backed Cadeler signs $58m Baltic offshore wind farm deal
    Owner says new agreement strengthens its 'Polish pipeline'
  • 'Just too many ships': Maersk shares downgraded with 'painfully prolonged downturn' ahead
    Analyst Jorgen Lian sees a difficult market ahead if Red Sea normalises
  • DHT VLCC orders 'perfectly timed' as stage set for rate rises, analysts say
    Fearnley Securities says earnings days set to rise next year during a time of few other deliveries
  • Odfjell logs record chemical tanker profit as 'fairy tale' comes to an end
    Norwegian group's fourth-quarter result came in below market expectations
  • Iran slams 'bullying' US after first Trump sanctions targeting ships
    Initial step in new president's renewed 'maximum pressure' campaign
  • Shipping mourns Ivar Gram: Ex-Stolt and Fredriksen man knew entertaining was part of the job
    Oslo native grew roots in Connecticut maritime scene and led others in song
  • Danske Bank shipping credit book grows in fourth quarter
    Bank said progress of emission reduction for shipping 'remains slower than anticipated'

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
  • ILA sends longshore contract to rank-and-file for approval
    International Longshoremen's Association members will vote Feb. 25 on a new six-year master contract with East and Gulf coast port employers.
  • White House pauses de minimis ban on Chinese e-commerce
    President Donald Trump has delayed his ban on duty-free treatment of low-value shipments from China until border agencies can figure out how to collect and process single parcels without backing up the import clearance system. The White House on Wednesday amended its recent executive order closing the duty exemption for de minimis shipments valued at [...]
  • Stolen chassis ring busted at Port of LA
    A suspect has been arrested after Los Angeles port and city police broke up a crime ring that had stolen $600,000 worth of container chassis.
  • Savannah containers up 11.4% in first-half FY2025
    Container throughput at Georgia's Port of Savannah was 11.4% higher y/y through the first six months of fiscal year 2025.

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Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
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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