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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
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  • ...invites bids to lease 2,000 acres of land for shipbuilding cluster
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  • Pulses exports surge
  • US imposes sanctions on firms shipping Iranian oil to China
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  • Restoration work at Chennai Port's Jawahar Dock entrance channel completed

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
  • Mosolf establishes joint venture in Saudi Arabia
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  • ThPA master plan approved
  • Rail transports Swiss steel to Italy
  • ELL and Central Station extend cooperation
  • China pushes rail services to Central Asia
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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
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  • Shopify shuns 'logistics' - Flexport losses narrow in another forgettable year
  • GXO Logistics reports 20% boost in revenue and $1bn in new business last year
  • To reshore or not to reshore the question for shippers as tariffs are 'bandied about'
  • 'Damage, no damage'
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  • Evergreen adds eleven 24,000 teu box ships to its orderbook

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
  • Austal firms up order for hydrogen ready Gotlandsbolaget ferry
    Pulling the trigger on a letter of intent (LOI) signed in April 2023, Swedish ferry operator Gotlandsbolaget has awarded Austal Australasia a contract valued between AUD 265 and AUD 275 million (US$166
  • GAO: MARAD needs to take action on workforce problems
    While efforts to trim the federal workforce make the headlines, some agencies are plainly understaffed. A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) says that while the Department of Transportation's
  • Wiernicki: Shipping can't get to net zero by 2050 without nuclear
    "New nuclear technology is a global decarbonization solution and a commercial shipping disruptor. There is no net zero by 2050 without nuclear." That was the view from ABS chairman and CEO Christopher

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
  • JAXPORT completes vehicle berth expansion; construction of new berth underway
    Contractors for the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) have completed a year-long construction project to expand vehicle Berth 22 at the port's Blount Island Marine Terminal. The berth is the first of two vehicle berth projects in a US$60 million initiative to boost efficiencies and accommodate additional vehicle vessel calls. Now that the project is completed, Berth 22 can accommodate vehicle
  • Straits Bio-LNG becomes member of SEA-LNG coalition
    Straits Bio-LNG, a privately owned supplier of bio-LNG, has joined the SEA-LNG coalition. Headquartered in Singapore, the company is led by CEO SK Tan and is expanding its team to meet the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions. As LNG-fueled vessels continue to increase, LNG bunkering volumes have surged, particularly in key global hubs. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA
  • How to Secure Cargo and Ensure Liability Mitigation
    Whether you're moving bulk goods, containers, or specialized cargo, everything must stay in place until it reaches the unloading destination. Proper cargo securing methods protect shipments, safeguard the lives of people on board, and protect your business reputation. The sea or ocean is not to be trifled with. Improperly secured cargo can become unstable during storms or strong winds, leading to
  • South Africa's approach to leveraging rerouting amid existing challenges
    In a decisive stride toward enhancing maritime environmental safety, South Africa has taken a significant legislative step with President Cyril Ramaphosa's enactment of the Marine Pollution Amendment Bill. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • ODeX expands into Canada
    ODeX, a digital shipping documentation and payment solution provider, announced its expansion into Canada. Building on its success in the United States, this strategic move introduces advanced features such as Bill of Lading (BL), visibility and streamlined payment processing, aimed at improving operational efficiency and transparency across North American logistics. Through key partnerships with
  • Basra Gateway Container Terminal receives new Mobile Harbour Crane
    Iraq's Basra Gateway Container Terminal (BGT), operated by International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) at the Port of Umm Qasr, has been equipped with a new Konecranes Gottwald ESP.8 mobile harbour crane (MHC). With a lifting capacity of 125 tons and a 54-meter boom, the crane is capable of handling vessels up to post-Panamax size, enhancing BGT's operational efficiency. Moreover, thi
  • Brunswick emerges as US leading port for autos and heavy equipment
    At the Brunswick State of the Port event, Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) President and CEO Griff Lynch highlighted that Colonel's Island Terminal has become the US busiest port for automobiles and heavy equipment, processing over 2 million tons of Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) cargo in 2024. Brunswick also claimed the top spot in the nation for RoRo exports last year, handling 600,000 tons, according to
  • Wärtsilä, Elomatic formalize licensing and collaboration agreement on ElogridTM technology
    Technology group Wärtsilä and international consulting and engineering firm Elomatic have entered into a licensing and collaboration agreement for the Elogrid technology. This agreement encompasses the intellectual property rights, technology, and trademark use of Elomatic's innovative Elogrid solution. Elogrid, a transverse thruster grid technology, aims to decrease fuel consumption and boost th
  • China and US remain Valenciaport's top partners amid traffic surge
    China and the United States remained Valenciaport's principal trading partners in 2024, accounting for 34% of its total traffic. China maintained its leading position, with 702,633 containers handled and 7,912,389 tonnes of goods transported. The United States followed with 368,298 TEUs and 4,524,697 tonnes exchanged. These figures were presented to the Board of Directors of the Port Authority of
  • Maritime bodies sign deal to simplify digital seafarer certification processes
    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Lloyd's Register OneOcean (LROO) and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) of the Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation signed a landmark joint Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The agreement outlines the collaboration on a pilot project to explore the integration of seafarer certification systems and to develop a new mobile appl
  • Does the Military Pay for Car Shipping?
    For military personnel, moving can be a frequent and challenging task, especially when it involves transporting a vehicle to a new location. Understanding if and how the military provides assistance for car shipping can make a significant difference in planning a successful relocation. The military may cover car shipping costs, particularly when a service member receives a Permanent Change of Sta
  • Global bunker indices experience moderate growth
    During the seventh week of the year, the Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) indices have shown moderate increases. The 380 HSFO index saw a rise of US$1.73 to US$530.68/MT, the VLSFO index gained US$3.26, reaching US$621.61/MT, while the most notable increase was seen in the MGO index, which surged by US$25.83, surpassing the US$800 mark, and rising from US$783.83/MT to US$809.66/MT. "As of this writ
  • Overcoming Import Challenges in Egypt
    AdobeStock_560376488.jpeg Egypt plays a vital role in international trade. Its strategic location, large population, and diverse economy make it a key market. However, importing products to Egypt presents several difficulties, including complex regulations, bureaucratic procedures, and customs rules. One of the biggest challenges has been obtaining foreign currency. This article outlines the main
  • ONE to launch new service between China and Vietnam
    Singapore-based box carrier Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced a new service, Vietnam China Express (VCX), which is expected to launch in mid-April. The port rotation of the VCX service will be Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) - Hai Phong (Vietnam) - Nansha (China) - Hong Kong - Hai Phong - Ho Chi Minh. The service will be operated on a weekly basis and will have a 14-day round voyage. "VCX has been thou
  • Arkas Line expands its service network to India
    Arkas Line is expanding its global service network and entering new markets as part of its ambitious 2025 growth strategy. Following the addition of routes to the Americas and the Red Sea, the company is further enhancing its international reach by extending its service to India. Ranked 32nd on the World Shipowners List, Arkas Line has successfully established operations in the Mediterranean, Bla
  • X-Press Feeders ship in fender-bender with ONE-operated vessel in Germany
    An X-Press Feeders vessel sustained some damage after coming into contact with an Ocean Network Express (ONE)-operated container ship during foggy conditions in Kiel Canal in Germany. A spokesperson for Eastaway Ship Management, part of the X-Press Feeders group, confirmed the accident occurrence in a statement to Container News . He said: "Eastaway Ship Management confirms that their managed con
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    The new agreement between the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports in Syria and French shipping giant CMA CGM for the Latakia port's container terminal operation highlights a significant strategic action in the region. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container Ne
  • Thessaloniki Port's Master Plan gets green light
    Thessaloniki Port Authority (ThPA) has announced the official approval of the Port of Thessaloniki's Master Plan. This significant milestone allows the authority of the Greek port to move forward with its development strategy, which includes key projects and investments aimed at upgrading and modernizing the port. With the updated Master Plan and the Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment now
  • HHIT launches new port operation systems
    Vietnam's Hateco Haiphong International Container Terminal (HHIT) has officially launched the Navis N4 Terminal Operating System and Eport software. HHIT thanked its partners, including FPT Telecom, Kaleris/Navis, CEH, and APMT, as well as its own team, for their support and collaboration in the implementation of the IT systems for Berth No. 5 and No. 6 at Lach Huyen Port, Hai Phong City. Attende
  • AD Ports to operate Al Madouneh Customs Centre in Jordan
    AD Ports Group has secured a major contract to manage and operate the advanced Al Madouneh Customs Centre in Amman, Jordan. This 1.3 million square meter, state-of-the-art facility, inaugurated in June, is designed to boost Jordan's trade competitiveness. It features AI-powered customs processes, blockchain-driven transparency, and IoT-enabled logistics optimization to streamline cross-border tra
  • Port of Oakland unveils 2025-2030 Strategic Plan
    The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has approved the Port's Strategic Plan for 2025-2030, outlining a comprehensive blueprint for the next five years. The plan prioritizes market growth, job creation, and the modernization of the facilities and operations, reflecting the Californian port's commitment to progress and innovation. "The Port is a growing, vibrant center for regional and internati
  • Taiwan Strait developments and their impact on global trade
    Amid geopolitical tensions in the Taiwan Strait, the recent navigation of two US Navy ships through this crucial waterway has once again spotlighted the area's significance to global shipping. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • National container line to save US$50 billion for Indian exporters
    Delhi plans to transform its supply chains with the launch of a national carrier - Bharat Container Line (BCL) - which is expected to lower export costs by US$50 billion, according to the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO). This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first
  • MSC boosts Transatlantic network with nine-day Italy-US transit time
    As part of MSC's newly launched standalone East/West Network, the ocean carrier has announced key enhancements to two major Transatlantic services. The MEDUSEC service will now offer a nine-day transit time between Genoa, Italy and New York, US. To achieve this, calls in Barcelona, Spain and Sines, Portugal have been removed from the service. Barcelona will now be included in the EMUSA service, w

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FEBRUARY 13, 2025
  • Golar sells last remaining LNG carrier
    Floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) specialist Golar LNG has marked its exit from the LNG shipping business with the sale of its last remaining gas carrier. The Nasdaq-listed company is shipping out the 2003-built steam turbine LNG carrier, Golar Arctic, for $24m. The Tor Olav Trøim-backed company said the 140,000 cu m vessel should change ...
  • FSL ships out another product tanker
    Singapore-listed product tanker owner First Ship Leasing Trust (FSL) has sold a second vessel coming off a long-term bareboat charter. The company has agreed to offload the 2005-built 12,984 dwt Clyde Fisher for an undisclosed sum. The oldest and the largest vessel in FSL's fleet is estimated by VesselsValue at about $8.3m. The 20-year-old unit ...
  • India readies home-grown container shipping giant
    The Indian government has laid out plans to develop a brand new containerline. To be called Bharat Container Line, the new entity will have around 100 ships in its fleet, including ships on charter. Details as to when the liner will launch have yet to be revealed with officials saying it will be a public/private ...
  • Evergreen firms up orders for 11 megamaxes
    Taiwanese liner Evergreen has firmed up long-expected orders for ultra-large containerships, splashing out between $2.91bn and $3.25bn on a series of eleven 24,000 teu newbuildings at two shipyards. The new order has been spread between Hanwha Ocean and CSSC Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI). The South Korean shipbuilder has won six newbuilding projects worth between $265m ...
  • Tanjung Offshore nets services deal with EnQuest
    Malaysian offshore services player Tanjung Offshore, part of T7 Global, has won a services contract with oil and gas company EnQuest. The contract is for pan-Malaysia maintenance, construction, modification, hook-up, and commissioning services for the B3 package. According to a Bursa Malaysia filing, it began on December 4, 2024, and will run for five years ...
  • BP picks Seatrium for another Gulf of Mexico production unit
    Singapore shipyard group Seatrium has signed a memorandum of understanding with energy giant BP for a second floating production unit project in the US Gulf of Mexico. Under the agreement, Seatrium would carry out the engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of an FPU for the Tiber project, located some 480 km southwest of New Orleans ...
  • Transocean boosts backlog with new rig deals
    Swiss-based offshore driller Transocean has won one new contract and one extension for two of its rigs. The first of those deals was awarded to the 2016-built Transocean Enabler semisub by Norwegian energy major Equinor. According to the company's fleet status report, Equinor exercised a three-well option in Norway for the rig at a dayrate ...
  • 'We are not a shelter for sanction evasion': Panama flag
    Facing pressure from Washington, the Panama Maritime Authority, which looks after the world's second largest ship registry, has defended its position, insisting it is deflagging many sanctioned vessels. US officials have accused Panama of not taking action to help enforce sanctions on vessels and shipowners from countries including Russia, Iran and Venezuela. US president Donald ...
  • Countries registering 70% of global tonnage support a carbon levy
    Two new reports led by UCL Energy Institute and Oceans Research Group show what's at stake at the upcoming International Maritime Organization (IMO) meetings and in the crucial period in the run-up to the Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting set for April. The IMO is expected to agree on policies, called mid-term measures, that will ...
  • AI tool designed to mitigate whale collisions at sea
    Researchers at Rutgers University-New Brunswick have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that will help predict endangered whale habitats, guiding ships along the Atlantic coast to avoid them. The tool is designed to prevent deadly accidents and inform conservation strategies and responsible ocean development. Using an AI-powered computer program that learns from patterns detected betw
  • New Nuclear for Maritime Houston Summit makes headlines
    The New Nuclear for Maritime Houston Summit has been making headlines this week for bullish comments on how atomic propulsion will have a place in the future merchant fleet. HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), an intermediary holding company for HD Hyundai's shipbuilding sector, unveiled a nuclear-powered 15,000 teu containership model (pictured) at ...
  • The future of PEMEs
    Ronald Spithout from OneHealth by VIKAND gives his impression on how PEMEs should become a more valuable "health pulse" for crew and industry.

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
  • Russia-Ukraine peace prospects put pressure on product tanker sentiment
    Product tanker tonne-miles have benefitted from both rerouting of cargoes due to the Russia-Ukraine war and diversions around the Red...
  • Ukraine's Black Sea traffic stabilises in 2024 as Danube calls tumble
    Repeated attacks by Russian forces on port infrastructure and a period of intense strikes on the Odesa ports has not...
  • Scenarios are 'infinite' as geopolitical turbulence drags on, says Frangou
    US-listed owner posts reduced profit but has $3.6bn in secured contracts
  • World oil supply decreased by nearly 1m barrels per day in January
    Global oil demand is expected to average 1.1m barrels per day in 2025, up from 870,000 bpd in 2024
  • 'We are not a refuge for sanctions evasion,' says Panama flag
    The registry has come under fire from US lawmakers, who claim the flag 'has enabled' Iran to evade US sanctions
  • Carbon tax revenue needed to offset food price hikes in poorest states
    Keeping IMO carbon tax revenue within shipping could mean price inflation and lower exports from some countries, UCL's Shipping and...
  • Fredriksen hit for costs after losing Arcadia action
    Trial for losses suffered by Bosworth and Hurley scheduled for next year
  • Austal confirms $170m newbuild contract for hydrogen-ready ropax for Gotlandsbolaget
    Order follows 2023's Memorandum of Understanding between the two parties to develop a high-speed vessel able to operate on several...
  • Regional container trade imbalances increase 33% from 2019 to 2024
    BIMCO chief shipping analyst says the increase in trade imbalances has been driven by faster export growth from East and...
  • The Daily View: Trade osmosis
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Shipbuilding budget soars 40% as South Korea commits to industry growth
    Initiative aligns with the 'K-Shipbuilding Super Gap Vision 2040', which aims to solidify the country's position as a global leader...
  • MOL decarbonisation unit boosts investment in e-fuels producer Twelve Benefit
    The company's two products are drop-in fuels for the marine and aviation markets that can be used in existing infrastructure...
  • Evergreen confirms $3bn orders for 11 LNG-fuel ultra-large boxships
    Latest deal will boost Evergreen's orderbook to 59 ships totalling over 820,000 teu, accounting for 46% of its existing fleet
  • Cosco to order six more tankers in newbuilding spree
    Six medium-sized tankers will all be built by affiliated Cosco yards and cost around $480m in total
  • Daily Briefing
    Tankers with unknown flags help Russia navigate post-sanctions shipments to China and India | Covert Russian oil discharge in China's...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
  • Small trans-Pac forwarders, feeling ignored by carriers, stay agile to secure capacity
    Smaller forwarders on the trade lane are pooling their cargo volumes in formal and informal arrangements to get vessel space at favorable fixed rates as some carriers focus primarily on larger customers.
  • Evergreen makes $3.2 billion order for LNG-capable megaships
    The Taiwanese carrier is joining an industrywide shift away from methanol that accelerated last year amid growing supply concerns.
  • India-USEC spot bookings slow amid capacity crunch from fewer sailings: forwarders
    Adding to the space pressure, forwarders reported three West India-USEC vessel blankings for February, including one on CMA CGM's Indamex service and two on Ocean Network Express' WIN loop.
  • Scotland's Prestwick airport tested by China's e-commerce giants
    The first in a series of "development flights" loaded with packages from Hong Kong landed at the Scottish west coast airport

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
  • US Navy aircraft carrier involved in collision with Turkish-linked bulker
    Supramax was carrying cargo from Jordan to Romania when collision took place
  • Ardmore joins ranks of US-listed shipowners taking back their shares
    Stock takes a hit in Thursday trading as company observes annual investor day in New York
  • 'The big one': Trump signs order imposing sweeping reciprocal tariffs across trade relationships
    Trade officials to calculate new duties over the next weeks and months
  • Scorpio Tankers reveals what it has in mind for DHT Holdings
    Product tanker giant has raised eyebrows with $133m stake in fellow owner
  • Now Russia reports case of anchor drag damage to Baltic cable
    Russia adds its own incident to wave of damages reported in Baltic Sea lately
  • Golar LNG confirms sale of its steamship, marking its exit from LNG shipping
    Meanwhile, fleet mate finishes life as trading vessel and lines up for conversion in China
  • GasLog quarterly profit halves as company logs $8.7m value decrease on LNG trio
    LNG carrier market is oversupplied, but growing gas demand should support newbuilding demand, owner says
  • VLCCs lift record amount of West African crude as suezmaxes suffer
    Brokers note change in focus for oil exports in region
  • No quick end to sanctions, says Angeliki Frangou as Navios boss weighs in on tariffs and conflict disruption
    Major Greek owner, however, has more questions than answers about the geopolitical outlook
  • Gunvor fixes Libyan-owned LR2 tankers in quiet clean period charter market
    Trader also takes MR ship on short-term deal as charterers put pressure on rates
  • Greenpeace sends message to Putin on newly sanctioned Sovcomflot-linked tanker
    Activists reach MR ship Prosperity off Denmark
  • CMA CGM tops up orderbook with 12 LNG dual-fuel neo-panamax container ships
    Liner giant picks China's Jiangnan Shipyard for next 18,000-teu newbuilds but remains hungry
  • Newly sanctioned Russian tanker 'heading to Cuba' in rare trade
    Shipment of Urals oil on Rosnefteflot ship shows Putin regime seeking wider range of buyers
  • US pressure could stem rise of Iran dark VLGC fleet, says Oystein Kalleklev
    Avance Gas boss tallies big chunk of gas carrier fleet involved in Iranian trade
  • FSL Trust sells oldest and biggest tanker after reversing impairment
    Singapore owner cuts fleet to six ships with disposal of James Fisher-operated vessel
  • Tanker tonne-mile gains could prove resistant to Russia-Ukraine peace deal, analysts say
    Fearnley Securities paints a mixed picture should Russian exports return to normal
  • India signals plan to keep avoiding US-sanctioned tankers
    Direct US designations of ships have proved more effective than EU and UK regimes in halting shadow trading
  • Hamburg Commercial Bank's transport loans hit $3.9bn after shipping portfolio acquisition
    Shipping earnings saw decline in net interest income due to margin compression
  • CMA CGM alters steering guidance after 'ambiguous' procedures caused beacon smash
    Australian accident report finds seafarer error contributed to accident in Yarra River
  • Nicolas Saverys launches formal $82.8m bid to take Exmar private
    Offer period to shareholders opens today and closes on 13 March
  • Hamburg Commercial Bank transportation loans grow to $3.9bn after acquisition of shipping portfolio
    Shipping earnings saw decline in net interest income due to margin compression
  • Will EU dark fleet crackdown be scuppered by legal loopholes?
    Seizing ships is no simple matter under international law
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen boosts profit with ship management and car carrier investments
    Oslo-listed group continues to benefit from big holdings in companies like Wallenius Wilhelmsen
  • Big-name Greek owners shipping Russian crude while freshly sold tankers enter trade
    Dynacom and Metrostar tankers have loaded Urals crude as former Neda Marine and Premuda vessels debut in Russia
  • Ship management and car carrier investments boost profit at Wilh Wilhelmsen
    Oslo-listed group continues to benefit from big holdings in companies like Wallenius Wilhelmsen
  • Iranian and Russian oil that would fill over 70 suezmax tankers may be stranded by sanctions
    Estimates vary, but blacklisting of vessels is slowing crude flows
  • Gotland splashes up to $173m for world's first large hydrogen catamaran from Austal
    Austal's Philippines yard to build 130-metre-long catamaran
  • Seatrium bags rights to second deepwater production newbuild contract from BP
    Singapore yard gets fifth floating production unit project in the Gulf of Mexico

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
  • India plans new container line, sees maritime path to global goals
    India plans a wide-ranging maritime initiative that includes the launch of a new container line.
  • US aircraft carrier, merchant ship collide in Mediterranean
    The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman and a Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier collided late Wednesday in the Mediterranean Sea.

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Geneva
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Rome
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Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
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Bucharest
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London
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Hanover/Trieste
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Brussels
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Singapore
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Cagliari
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Beijing
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Hong Kong
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Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
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Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
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Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
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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%)
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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
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Hanover
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Madrid
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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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