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January 13, 2025

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Exim India web site
JANUARY 13, 2025
  • East Coast Maritime Forum & Eastern Star Awards 2025 sees leading stakeholders discuss key issues, share insights and celebrate excellence
  • Allcargo Terminals renews partnership with CWC Mundra
  • Proposed Krishnapatnam Industrial Area to become a hub of excellence and innovation
  • India-UAE CEPA boosting trade and opening up other opportunities
  • Safeguard duty on steel imports seen leading to steep price hike in 2025, says CRISIL
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (10 January 2025)
  • Highest exchange record set at Kandla International Container Terminal
  • Deendayal Port Authority handles record cargo at Kandla and Vadinar
  • APSEZ ranked among the Top 10 in its category in the 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment rankings
  • Growth and transformation the future of international freight forwarding and logistics in 2025, says BIFA
  • Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port approves supply of mooring ropes to vessels berthing at oil jetties

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 13, 2025
  • Join the Breakbulk Middle East 'Business Run' in Dubai!
  • GTS launches two trains in Italy
  • Sweden's heaviest freight train tests DAC
  • Geodis promotes Marc Vollet
  • New investors join Hycamite
  • Antonov selects GFS as GSA in the USA
  • G+D launches smart tracking tool
  • Austrian Post welcomes CFO
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • 14 cargo and ground-handling contracts
  • Terminal operator orders electric automated trucks
  • New milestone for imports into the USA
  • Ramping up reverse logistics

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 10, 2025
  • USEC dispute end comes too late to stop transpacific spot rate climb
  • Global revenues soar, but loss of steam for OOCL's Asia-Europe trade
  • Geopolitical tension tempers airfreight optimism as spot rates fall
  • Tariffs will spark retaliation that will hit US competitiveness, warn forwarders
  • Inmar deal sees DHL take top slot in N American reverse logistics
  • A new year resolution: give us a better class of silly idea
  • Are UK businesses ready for safety and security declarations for EU imports?

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 10, 2025
  • Ambrey: Sounion salvage successfully completed
    U.K.-based maritime risk consultancy Ambrey has confirmed that the salvage of the MT Sounion has been successfully completed. As we reported at the time, the 163,000 dwt Greek-flagged Sounion was set ablaze
  • USNS Harvey Milk arrives at Alabama Shipyard for PSA
    Alabama Shipyard reports that the USNS Harvey Milk (T-AO 206) arrived at its Mobile, Ala, shipyard on Thursday, Jan 9. The vessel is at the yard for its post-shakedown availability (PSA) and

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Container News web site
JANUARY 10, 2025
  • WiseTech Global expands portfolio with ImpexDocs takeover
    WiseTech Global, the developer of the logistics execution software CargoWise, has announced an agreement to acquire ImpexDocs, a provider of Global Trade Management (GTM) solutions designed to centralize, digitize, and streamline international trade workflows. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, ImpexDocs is being acquired from Acme Trade Group, with the transaction subject to regulatory approval
  • The Growing Role of Marine Insurance Amid Geopolitical Tensions
    As the global maritime trade slips into a turbulent environment, marine insurance companies play a pivotal role in the shipping industry, and their role is expected to become even more crucial.
  • Port of Vancouver installs new navigation aids to boost safety and fluidity in eastern Burrard Inlet
    The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is set to install new navigation aids in eastern Burrard Inlet to improve safety and efficiency for ship movements through the busy Second Narrows waterway. The project includes the installation of two solar-powered range lights, a sector light off Berry Point, and illumination of the Second Narrows Rail Bridge pillars. Work will begin in mid-January and is exp
  • DHL Supply Chain acquires Inmar Solutions
    DHL Supply Chain has announced the acquisition of Inmar Supply Chain Solutions, a division of Inmar Intelligence specializing in reverse logistics for the retail e-commerce industry. This strategic move positions DHL Supply Chain as the largest reverse logistics provider in North America. The acquisition includes 14 return centres and approximately 800 employees, bolstering DHL's North American o
  • We Asked AI: Container Ships Carrying Missiles
    As we transition into a hybrid era, the boundaries between commercial operations and warfare are set to become increasingly indistinct. In this evolving landscape, commercial endeavors like shipping may merge seamlessly with military functions. This opens the door for the use of container vessels as covert means for state actors to transport missiles and other armaments undetected, leveraging the
  • Weekly Market Review: Container Shipping Stocks
    The container shipping sector faced a turbulent week, with most major players witnessing a decline in their stock prices. This downturn could be indicative of broader economic concerns, shifts in global trade patterns, or specific challenges within the shipping industry itself. Let's delve into the performance of each company: SITC International Holdings Co Ltd (1308) SITC International Holdings
  • Turkish lines target booming Indian market
    Turkish operators Arkas and Turkon Line have identified the booming Indian market as a key source of trade between the two countries and extended its Jeddah service to Nhava Sheva and Mundra.
  • New alliance structure launch may reduce usual CNY blanking
    Chinese New Year (CNY) in 2025 will fall on 29 January 2025, coinciding with the launch of new carrier alliance networks. While CNY typically causes disruptions to the supply chain due to blank sailings stemming from reduced demand, the transition from existing alliance services to new ones may exacerbate this impact. For the Asia-North America West Coast route, there is a notable surge in capaci
  • Maersk revises reefer surcharge from India to Iraq
    Maersk is revising the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from India's ports of Jawaharlal Nehru, Mundra and Pipavav to Iraq. The following updated surcharge will be effective from 16 January for all reefer containers for the commodity group CHILLED - MEAT and FROZEN - MEAT only for non-shipper owned containers. Origin Port of Load Destination New Tariff Aligarh, India Gautam Budhh Nagar,
  • Middle East Maritime Security Risks Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Iran's Strategic Maritime Investments
    An assessment by global maritime risk management expert Ambrey Analytics suggests that the reelection of President Donald Trump could increase maritime security challenges in the Middle East, with possible vessel harassment and seizures by Iran as a response to escalated pressure.
  • Ocean container shipping rates may fall after USEC deal
    Strikes at ports on the US East Coast and Gulf Coast, which would have caused an economic and supply chain crisis, have been called off - with ocean container freight rate growth now expected to slow or fall. The strikes were set to begin on 15 January and would have forced the closure of ports from Maine to Texas. This has now been averted after a tentative agreement over a new six-year master c
  • MSC builds Africa service network with Walvis Bay as strategic hub
    After taking control of the container terminal at Walvis Bay in Namibia in November, MSC has decided to use this port as its local hub for Southern Africa. Following the extension of its Europe-West Africa NWC-Morocco-WAF service to Walvis Bay, MSC will now incorporate its new hub into the NWC to South Africa service, replacing South Africa's port of Ngqura. Additionally, Walvis Bay will receive
  • Port of Açu and Yamna sign agreement for green ammonia project in Brazil
    Port of Açu Operações and YamnaCo Ltd (Yamna) have entered into a land reservation agreement to establish a green ammonia project within the new low-carbon hydrogen hub at the Port of Açu industrial complex in northeast Rio de Janeiro State. The agreement secures two million square meters for green hydrogen initiatives, supplementing the one million square meters already licensed at the Brazilian
  • First CN Magazine Issue of 2025 Is Here
    Welcome to a new year of innovation, insights, and leadership in the container shipping industry! The January 2025 issue of Container News Magazine is now available, offering exclusive content for our CN Premium Members . This month's issue dives into the trends and challenges shaping the industry in 2025. From sustainability innovations to market predictions, we're equipping you with the knowled
  • Gemini unveils intra-Far East feeder service network
    Gemini Cooperation of Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd has announced a set of joint intra-Far East feeder services centered on Maersk's hub of Tanjung Pelepas and Singapore. The rotations of the announced services will be as follows: China Philippines Feeder (CPF) - Tanjung Pelepas (Malaysia), Singapore, Batangas (Philippines), Manila (Philippines), Subic Bay (Philippines), Guangzhou (Nansha, China), Tanju
  • Maersk changes MECL service rotation
    Danish ocean carrier Maersk has announced that it will introduce a stop at the Indian port of Mundra on the MECL service aiming to enhance product delivery from India to North America. Simultaneously, the service will discontinue its westbound call at the port of Algeciras in Spain. This adjustment will result in an average reduction of five days in transit times from India, Pakistan, and the Mid

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Splash web site
JANUARY 10, 2025
  • Mainport Shipping secures funding for N-Sea bound OSV newbuild
    Mainport Shipping has secured funding from the Eurazeo Sustainable Maritime Infrastructure (ESMI) Fund for the construction of its Geo Master hybrid survey and ROV support vessel. The vessel is being built by the Neptune Construction yard in the Netherlands. It is set to be delivered in the first quarter of 2026 and is expected to ...
  • CMA CGM settles US sexual harassment case
    APL Maritime, a US subsidiary of French containership major CMA CGM, has settled a sexual harassment lawsuit which was led in front of the United States District Court of the Northern District of California. In the lawsuit, a married couple sought compensation for the husband suffering sexual harassment in the workplace. The man, identified as ...
  • RFOcean adds to chemical tanker newbuild series in China
    RFOcean has added to its series of 6,600 dwt methanol dual-fuel stainless steel chemical tanker newbuilds at Wuhu Shipyard in China. The Frederik Rye-Florentz-led alternative investment and commercial management firm has teamed up with Yingxing Financial Leasing for its latest newbuilding project after working on the first two vessels of the same type. RFOcean booked ...
  • Terrifying record number of seafarers left to rot at sea
    Cases of crew abandonment more than doubled last year from 2023's record levels to set an alarming new high with experts linking the rise to the ongoing growth of the so-called shadow fleet. According to data from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) there were 310 cases of crew abandonment registered last year, up 118% over ...
  • Pacific Radiance founder takes up CEO role
    The chief executive officer of Singapore-based offshore vessel operator Pacific Radiance, James Pang Wei Kuan, has been replaced by the founder and executive chairman of the company Pang Yoke Min. The decision came into effect on January 9. Pang Wei Kuan will now take up the role of chief strategy and business development officer of ...
  • Tanjung Offshore wins services contract from Hibiscus Petroleum
    Malaysian offshore services player Tanjung Offshore, part of T7 Global, has won a contract for maintenance, construction and modification services on the PM3-CAA oilfield. The company said in a Bursa Malaysia filing that the contract was awarded by an affiliate of compatriot Hibiscus Petroleum. The deal's start date is December 19, 2024, and it is ...
  • Josephides to take over from Kazakos at the Cyprus Shipping Chamber
    The Cyprus Shipping Chamber has decided to promote deputy director-general Alexandros Josephides as the body's next director-general, taking over from Thomas Kazakos, who will move to London in April to become secretary-general of the International Chamber of Shipping. "I look forward to working closely with our board of directors, members and associates to build on ...
  • Epic salvage of Sounion tanker complete
    Salvage of last year's most high profile Houthi vessel attack has been completed with sources telling Splash the tanker will now likely head for scrap. Greek owned, laden oil tanker Sounion was targeted by Houthi militants in the southern Red Sealast August with the crew evacuating the following day and then the Houthis boarded the ...
  • Number of falsely flagged ships doubles in the space of 22 months
    The UK is leading a bid to stamp out falsely flagged ships at the International Maritime Organization (IMO). In a submission to the IMO's legal committee, backed by 21 other countries, the UK has counted that the number of falsely flagged vessels has more than doubled to 223 ships in the space of just 22 ...
  • West P&I acquires Nordic Marine Insurance
    West P&I Club has bought Nordic Marine Insurance, a specialist in delay insurance, primary loss of earnings, hull and machinery, loss of hire, and maritime lien solutions. West P&I initially acquired a significant stake in Nordic in 2020. The two organisations have worked closely together since then, with Nordic's specialist products expanding the services West ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 10, 2025
  • Tanker stocks soar as US hammers Russia with new sanctions
    New US sanctions targeting Russian oil exports were not a well-kept secret. Investors and freight futures traders have been placing...
  • Israel launches more airstrikes on Houthi ports
    The Israeli military said it struck targets in the Houthi ports of Ras Isa and Hodeidah on Friday, the third...
  • Panama Canal, now a geopolitical hotspot, sees rising ship traffic
    It has been a rough few years for the Panama Canal. First, a historic drought. Now, threats of a military...
  • German tug secures laden dark fleet tanker drifting after mechanical failure
    Aframax tanker is laden with 500,000 barrels of oil loaded four days earlier at the Russian Baltic port of Ust...
  • Dark fleet tactics evolve as tankers take on multiple interchangeable digital identities
    A Lloyd's List investigation shows how vessels move seamlessly between identities using only digital information
  • US Russia shipping crackdown brings 35% of dark fleet under sanctions
    Of the 155 tankers today listed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, 68 are part of the so-called dark...
  • Container spot rates fall across the board, led by Asia-Europe declines
    Container spot rates are still very strong but they've lost their upward momentum. Rates are falling back from recent highs...
  • What to look out for in 2025 in risk and compliance
    Lloyd's List's editorial team gives you a head start for 2025 by discussing the most important things to look out...
  • Going out with a bang: US sanctions over 180 vessels and dozens of entities in unprecedented Russia crackdown
    The US has unveiled the largest round of shipping sanctions in years, targeting more than 180 tankers and dozens of...
  • Cosco Shipping Energy expects robust profit growth for 2024
    In 2024, the expected 17.2% profit growth for Cosco Shipping Energy is driven by a strong international oil shipping market...
  • Josephides elected to succeed Kazakos at Cyprus chamber
    New director general has been with the CSC for three decades and also serves as IMO goodwill ambassador
  • Norway and Iceland see temporary exemptions from FuelEU
    European Economic Area fails to get its act together in time
  • Why the maritime sector has a responsibility to decarbonise
    The time for incremental change has passed, argues Cargill's president of Ocean Transportation, Jan Dieleman. The maritime industry must scale...
  • The Daily View: Into the grey zone
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • The IMO should adopt a carbon levy
    The IMO is building towards majority support for a flat carbon levy on shipping's greenhouse gas emissions. Countries should follow...
  • Record number of LNG-fuelled vessels delivered in 2024
    A total of 515 alternatively fuelled vessels were ordered in 2024, which represents a 38% year-on-year increase on 2023's orders
  • West of England set to take full control of Nordic Marine Insurance
    Deal will enhance marine mutual's offer on specialist covers
  • South Korea courts US shipbuilding partnership in preparation for Trump second term
    Move comes as domestic shipbuilders secure the largest order backlog in 15 years, with a four-year workload worth $110bn in...
  • Slot charterers count as 'shipowners' for liability limitation, Admiralty Court rules
    Outcome reinforces MSC Napoli precedent
  • Former Guangzhou port chairman removed following corruption investigation
    Li allegedly accepted nearly $180,000 in cash gifts from subordinates and individuals under his management. His deputy Huang Bo has...
  • Ship recycling volumes in 2024 drop to lowest levels since 2005
    Last year, 324 merchant ships were recycled with a combined dwt of 4.6m gross tonnes, the lowest level seen in...
  • Daily Briefing
    How the Sounion salvage exposed a fundamental gap in shipping's crisis response capabilities | Renewed US port strike averted as...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 10, 2025
  • Taiwan's Big Three carriers see 30% slide in H2 monthly revenues after rate slump
    The decline reflects the wider slide in container freight rates from August, which accelerated in October and November as cargo demand eased.
  • Cosco forecasts 95% jump in 2024 net profit on robust volumes, freight rates
    The carrier's top-line financials are a clear signal that container shipping is firmly back in profitable territory following a poor end to 2023 that left several carriers nursing losses.
  • FedEx, UPS to continue discounting parcel rates amid increased competition
    The US last-mile market has become fragmented, benefiting shippers from both a cost and capacity perspective.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 10, 2025
  • Will Biden's parting Russia sanctions stick as Trump aims to end war in Ukraine?
    Even if incoming president wants to roll back Russia sanctions, they will take time to unwind
  • Viewpoint: There's a simple fix for the Arctic's climate crisis - use cleaner shipping fuels
    Arctic policy director at green group Pacific Environment urges IMO to reduce black carbon emissions
  • Louis-Dreyfus family members launch bid to join northern Greek port
    Margarita Louis-Dreyfus and her three sons are seeking a stake in terminal controlled by a Russian businessman
  • Tanker stocks soar again on Biden's anti-Russia sanctions package
    Friday's rally caps a strong week fuelled by regulatory disruption
  • German rescue services haul in suezmax drifting in the Baltic Sea
    No evacuation required from ship managed out of Dubai and carrying Russian cargo
  • US and UK asset managers bank $50m on sale of container ship trio
    Asset managers are making hay with the sale of three 2,500-teu vessels
  • US sanctions squeeze on Russian giant Sovcomflot goes far beyond newly-blacklisted vessels
    In addition to naming host of vessels, Treasury Department pulls back license that allowed some transactions
  • MT Maritime vehicle pushes top stake in Pangaea Logistics past 28% after merger
  • Wavelength podcast: 'Sabotage' ship highlights Baltic risks with old, poor quality tonnage
    Plus: The impact of the US blacklisting Cosco as a Chinese military company
  • Biden swings sanctions sledgehammer in 180-ship crackdown on shadow fleet
    Government steps up efforts to target Putin regime's primary revenue source as Ukraine war grinds on
  • Staggered Diana charter reflects hopes and struggles of rebounding capesize market
    First period capesize deal of the year is below last-done but includes bet that sector will overcome dire straits
  • Win-win: Gary Brocklesby adds fantasy football prize to Deal of the Year award
    It's fair to say Navig8 principal has had a pretty good few months in business and leisure
  • Subsea7 gets inside track on Norwegian oil field work for Equinor
    Oslo-listed outfit could add $300m to its contract backlog if option exercised
  • Geopolitical strife laying foundations for permanent dark fleet, says SSY
    Below-board fleet possibly 'the start of a massive transfer of ownership', analyst says
  • George Economou tanker in dispute with sanctioned ship after collision in Russia
    TMS aframax and 'dark fleet' tanker are immobilised at Ust-Luga in the Baltic
  • Why shipping and trade have placed Panama and Greenland in Donald Trump's sights
    Interest in Danish-controlled Arctic island may be a play for resources and shipping routes
  • Jinhui Shipping's Ng family ups stake in bulker owner
    Family controls the entity that owns around 56% of Oslo-listed owner's stock
  • UK owner RFOcean signs Chinese financing deal after more than doubling orderbook
    Chemical carrier series has grown after initial contract in 2023
  • Clarksons market cap surges by $120m after positive profit forecast and share upgrade
    Analysts like the look of broker's stronger performance across the board
  • New shadow fleet crisis sees shipping turn up the heat on its top regulator
    Coalition looks to bulk up existing maritime rules to target elderly and lightly-regulated tankers
  • LNG streaks past methanol as shipping's alternative fuel of choice, says DNV
    Class society outlines 'unprecedented year' for ordering
  • Russia slowly empties long-idling shadow LNG fleet ships as others head south
    Mystery surrounds sudden new movements of other western-based sanctioned vessels
  • Greek owner Target Marine linked to fifth bulker sale in 12 months
    Anthony Comninos extends divestment campaign as South East Asian players keep snapping up ageing Greek panamaxes
  • Ukraine fears oil spilt by Russian tankers could hit its shores
    Navy says pollution in Kerch Strait may reach Mykolaiv and Odesa
  • Steem1960 adds four brokers after training programme success
    Oslo shipbroker beefing up team after six months teaching trainees the ropes
  • Dry cargo chartering broker leaves Hartland Shipping to join SSY
    New hire joins broking group after almost 15 years at Hartland
  • Stena tanker carries out first French naval vessel refuelling under US contract
    Stena Polaris' operation took place at sea in the Indian Ocean
  • Gersemi fund keeps faith with tankers and spots 'myriad of opportunities' in shipping
    Joakim Hannisdahl-led venture took a hit on tanker equities during December drops
  • Sinokor Maritime floats two elderly LNG steamships for scrap or trading
    Will these be first demolition buys of 2025?
  • Alexandros Josephides named next director general at Cyprus Shipping Chamber
    Organisation's deputy and marine manager replacing Thomas Kazakos from April
  • Clarksons springs positive profit surprise for investors as it ratchets up forecast
    UK shipbroking giant gives brief trading update ahead of annual results in March
  • Chinese chemical tanker owner Xingtong Shipping splashes out with four-ship deal
    Shanghai-listed firm has inked newbuildings worth up to $172m
  • Morten Astrup's Storm bond fund raises bets on John Fredriksen firm and offshore giant
    Fund sees 'continued high primary activity' in Nordic market
  • MOL joins Portugal-Netherlands-Germany green fuels corridor
    Japanese giant will focus on transporting green fuels and CO2, and use zero-emission vessels
  • Ship robberies in Asia getting more violent as ReCAAP sees incidents spike
    Two of the most serious types of attacks seen last year

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 10, 2025
  • Retailers expect January US container volumes to stay elevated
    Container volumes through U.S. gateway are forecast to stay ahead of year-ago levels, according to the National Retail Federation's Global Port Tracker.
  • CMA CGM postpones some US peak season surcharges
    French carrier CMA CGM rolled out three peak season surcharges for U.S.-bound containers.
  • Container shipping from Asia to the US just got more expensive
    Trans-Pacific container rates increased sharply to start 2025, according to analyst Freightos, as importers brought shipments forward ahead of Lunar New Year.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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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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