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Exim India web site
JANUARY 17, 2025
  • Shipping adopts wait n watch policy on Gaza ceasefire deal and potential end to Red Sea crisis
  • DP World Cochin registers record throughput in 2024
  • Notification of Schedule-ll (Export Policy) of ITC (HS) 2022, in sync with Finance Act 2024 dated 16.08.2024
  • US FMC adjusts maximum penalty fees
  • World economic growth seen at 2.8 pc in 2025, says UN report
  • Adani Foundation powers Dhrab and Bhopavandh as Kutch's first fully solar villages
  • Capt. B. K. Tyagi to hold additional charge as Director (P&A), SCI
  • Allcargo Gati strengthens Sivakasi printing cluster with seamless logistics solutions
  • PSA terminals handle over 100 m TEUs a year for the first time
  • ISKCON Temple inaugurated in Navi Mumbai; a testament to spiritual and cultural heritage
  • Merchandise exports contract by 1 pc to $38.01 bn in Dec.
  • Global maritime incidents and piracy down in 2024 but caution urged
  • Edible oil imports soar by 13 pc
  • India's textile clusters getting enquiries from global brands amid B'desh crisis

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 17, 2025
  • Naval piracy on the rise in Asia
  • Shifting steel transports to the railways in Switzerland
  • Not yet automatic
  • From Gefco to Geopost
  • Bi-weekly service to Port Gentil
  • A second base in Houston
  • New network partner for SAE in Greece
  • Higher freight volumes in Brazil and Spain
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Stricter safety measures for charcoal shipments
  • From FAI to ANC and Aias
  • Green fuels improve Gruber's carbon footprint
  • Building a Bangkok cold chain

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 16, 2025
  • Déjà vu: Tariffs to Trump Trade?
  • Loadstar Podcast | January 2025 | Container shipping 2025: Hapag-Lloyd outlook, Swire's transpacific strategy and Scan Global's insights
  • Red Sea attacks on ships could continue, despite Gaza ceasefire
  • Expeditors in court - spotlight on 'no layoffs' policy
  • Vancouver races to clear logjam as Trump tariff threat hangs over ports
  • Yards 'choked with boxes' as congestion returns to Colombo
  • South Korean low-cost carriers target growing air e-commerce traffic
  • War, weather and global tension the chief threats to 2025 supply chains
  • Hapag-Lloyd bullish on bookings and reliability as Gemini launch nears
  • HMM doubles down on Asia-South America EC trade
  • Stefan Behrendt steps up to head Dachser Food Logistics division
  • Guillaume Bouyer new regional trade head at Davies Turner
  • AeroLogic appoints Marcus Niedermeyer as joint MD and FCO

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 16, 2025
  • USTR: China's dominance of global shipbuilding warrants U.S. action
    This won't come as a surprise to anyone who actually read the full petition filed by U.S. unions back in March 2024, (see our earlier report) but U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador
  • Kongsberg Maritime delivers Reach Remote 1 USV
    Haugesund, Norway-based Reach Subsea ASA has taken delivery of the Reach Remote 1 USV. The cutting edge uncrewed 24-meter surface vessel is equipped with hull-mounted survey sensors and a Work Class electric
  • American Maritime Partnership endorses Transportation Secretary nominee Sean Duffy
    At a Senate Commerce Committee hearing Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Rep. Sean Duffy, earned praise from senators on both sides of the dais, citing his

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Container News web site
JANUARY 16, 2025
  • Lynxis acquires TEDIVO to expand maritime digital solutions
    Lynxis, a provider of optimization solutions for landside logistics, announced the acquisition of TEDIVO, a company recognized for its innovative suite of software to visualize and streamline vessel operations at marine terminals. This acquisition aims to strengthen Lynxis' digitalization offerings for the global maritime industry, empowering shipping lines and terminal operators to reduce vessel
  • Connectivity increases benefit major ports: Sea-Intelligence's report
    United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) releases a quarterly Port Liner Shipping Connectivity Index (PLSCI), giving ports an index-based liner connectivity score. The following Figure 1 shows a tiered list of ports that are in the top-100 most-connected ports, while the Figure 2 shows a tiered list of ports that are in the bottom-100 for each quarter across 2006-2024. Source:
  • Does Indonesia's Entry into BRICS Bloc Reshape Shipping in Southeast Asia?
    Indonesia's entry into BRICS as a full member, alongside Thailand and Malaysia as partner countries, introduces several geopolitical shifts that could influence the shipping sector in Southeast Asia. With Indonesia, Southeast Asia now has a significant voice within BRICS. This could lead to more tailored policies that consider the specific maritime and shipping needs of the region, potentially in
  • Maersk revises Gambia peak season surcharge
    Danish ocean carrier Maersk is revising the peak season surcharge from several countries around the world to Gambia. Effective from 24 January, the tariff amounts are detailed as follows: Origin Destination ALL 20 ALL 40 ALL 45 Argentina/ Bahrain/ Bangladesh/ Belgium/ Brazil/ Bulgaria/ Canada/ Chile/ Colombia/ Croatia/ Czech Republic/ Denmark/ Egypt/ Estonia/ France/ Germany/ Greece/ Honduras/ Hu
  • ICTSI Croatia welcomes CMA CGM's recently launched service
    Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s (ICTSI) business unit at the Port of Rijeka in Croatia, has been added to the port rotation of the recently launched Bora Med service (BMS) by CMA CGM Short Sea Lines. The new service, which commenced on 23 December in Antalya, establishes a link between Türkiye, the Adriatic region and the Eastern Mediterr
  • ONE, HMM introduce new service to connect Far East with South America
    Singapore-headquartered box carrier Ocean Network Express (ONE) and South Korea's flagship container line HMM will launch a new service connecting key ports in the Far East with major hubs on the East Coast of South America. ONE refers to the service as the East Coast South America Express 2 (SX2), while HMM has branded it as the Far East Asia-East Latin America (FL2) service. The new service is
  • CMA CGM launches new feeder service linking Bulgarian ports with Turkey
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM will launch its new feeder service, dedicated to the Bulgarian market, on 22 January. The new weekly service, operated by a 700 TEU boxship, will connect Bulgarian ports with Turkish hubs. The rotation of the IAX1 service will be Izmit (Turkey) - Ambarli (Turkey) - Burgas (Bulgaria) - Varna (Bulgaria) - Izmit. If you liked this post, please consider donating The post
  • HMM ship recharging CO2 supply after fire incident
    One of HMM's container ships, HMM Tacoma, has been anchored in South African waters for the last two weeks after a fire broke out in one of the container holds off Mozambique. Vessel-tracking data from S&P Global shows that the 2009-built, 6,350 TEU HMM Tacoma has been anchored around Ngqura in South Africa since 5 January. Container News was informed by HMM's spokesperson that smoke was detected
  • AM Green, DP World to jointly establish India as green molecules global hub
    AM Green, a green hydrogen and ammonia production company, has partnered with DP World to create a sustainable supply chain for green fuels and chemicals. This collaboration aims to enhance global decarbonisation efforts by enabling seamless exports to key consumption markets. Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in December, DP World and AM Green will jointly develop logistics and
  • FERNRIDE names new chief revenue officer
    FERNRIDE, a European autonomous trucking solution provider for port and yard logistics, announces the appointment of Guenter Schmidmeir as chief revenue officer (CRO), effective January 2025. Guenter Schmidmeir initially joined FERNRIDE as a Board Member in June 2024, providing industry advisory and strategic guidance. Now, as CRO, he will be responsible for guiding the company's commercial succe
  • Unifeeder triples intra-Med market share
    DP World's subsidiary Unifeeder achieved significant growth in the intra-Mediterranean trade sector in 2024, tripling its market share to 4.3%. According to global shipping industry analysts, Alphaliner, Unifeeder recorded the highest capacity growth of all carriers in the region, positioning it among the top six operators in the Mediterranean by deployed capacity. Unifeeder's fleet in the Medite
  • New CFO takes the helm at Port of Los Angeles amid leadership restructure
    The Port of Los Angeles has announced leadership changes aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and overall performance. The Californian port has appointed Jeffrey Strafford as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Strafford is a highly regarded, respected financial manager and long-time City of Los Angeles employee, and will oversee a wide range of the Port's financial affairs, including the
  • PSA achieves historic milestone, surpassing 100 million TEUs in a year
    PSA International has achieved a new annual container handling record of 100.2 million TEUs across its global terminals. This Group achievement includes a historic milestone as PSA surpassed 100 million TEUs handled in a single year for the first time. PSA's flagship terminal in Singapore reported a record throughput of 40.9 million TEUs, representing a 5.5% growth, while PSA terminals outside Si
  • Best Online Class Help Services in 2025 - Genuine Reviews and Ratings
    Online Classes may seem to be a blessing for students with a full-time job or acquiring international qualifications, but still, it is as challenging as any traditional classroom but with different aspects. Navigating the journey of pursuing online academics is like an uphill battle when you have to face multiple deadlines and other life responsibilities altogether. If you are in the same positio
  • Brazil pioneers technology integration in maritime operations
    South America is about to play an important role in global maritime trade, with regional players starting to emerge as the trade routes via the Pacific Ocean gain more traffic. In this context, pivotal countries, such as Brazil, Chile and Panama, are going to play a crucial role, with supra-system players, such as China, trying to penetrate these markets through critical infrastructure investment

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Splash web site
JANUARY 16, 2025
  • Building a fair and resilient maritime industry
    Susanne Justesen, director of human sustainability at the Global Maritime Forum, writes for Splash today, delving into seafarer wellbeing. The global shipping industry faces a paradox: while it is the backbone of international trade, it lags in transparency and human sustainability standards. Amid growing environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns, geopolitical uncertainty that directly
  • AD Ports readies boxship investments in Caspian region
    AD Ports Group has moved to expand its operations in the Caspian Sea region with two containership newbuilds. Noatum, the maritime and shipping arm of the Abu Dhabi-based ports and logistics giant, has signed a deal with Kazmortransflot, a subsidiary of Kazakh national oil company KazMunayGas, to build a pair of 500+ teu boxships specifically ...
  • Shuaa Capital lines up $300m for OSV business
    UAE-based asset management and investment banking firm Shuaa Capital has secured a financial boost for its marine offshore support vessel (OSV) segment. The Shuaa-managed fund has clinched a seven-year finance facility of up to $300m from National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) and The Arab Energy Fund (TAEF), formerly known as Apicorp, to support the growth ...
  • TFG Marine forms bunkering joint venture in Oman
    TFG Marine, Trafigura's bunker fuel supply business with John Fredriksen's Frontline and Golden Ocean Group has established a joint venture with Oman Oil Marketing Company (OOMCO). The TFG-OOMCO jv will supply bunkers to vessels visiting Oman's ports of Duqm, Muscat and Sohar. The deal follows the signing of an MOU agreement between Sohar Port and ...
  • Product tanker segment to see highest number of newbuild deliveries since 2009
    Deliveries of newbuild product tankers will reach their highest level since 2009 this year, according to international shipping organisation BIMCO. The 2025 will see about 12m dwt delivered, up 256% compared to last year's deliveries, and the second highest on record, chief shipping analyst at BIMCO Niels Rasmussen noted. The increase follows a surge in ...
  • Integrated Wind Solutions moves for Oslo uplisting
    Commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) owner Integrated Wind Solutions (IWS) has moved for an uplisting on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The Awilco-backed outfit trades its shares on Euronext Growth Oslo and expects the switch to occur on or about February 3. In connection with the uplisting, IWS also plans to raise about NOK30m ($2.6m) through ...
  • Semisub drilling rig runs aground off Tunisia
    The 1988-built semisubmersible offshore drilling rig Ocean Valiant has run aground some 20 km west of Bizerte in Tunisia. The rig was being towed by the offshore supply vessel Maersk Tracer to Turkey where it is supposed to be scrapped, when the towline was broken due to severe weather. The towline couldn't be reattached and ...
  • Trump's offshore wind moratorium details revealed
    Details of the six-month moratorium on offshore wind being prepared by the transition team of president-elect Trump have come to light with some extremely damaging for the industry if they come to pass. Trump, whose inauguration is set for Monday, January 20, already stated that the US will have a policy "where no windmills are ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Range Shipping
    The impending Trump 2.0 era is something being discussed at shipping boardrooms across the world, and is set to be a theme on stage at April's Geneva Dry, the world's premier commodities shipping event. In attendance, along with more than 100 other shipowners, will be Burak Akdemir, managing director of Range Shipping, a privately owned shipping ...
  • Chinese anchor-like device to cut cables makes headlines
    China has been pushed even more into the centre of cable-cutting incidents around the world after it emerged that a team of engineers at Lishui University developed a "dragging type submarine cable-cutting device" back in 2020. According to Newsweek's review of Chinese-language patent applications, engineers in China invented devices to sever such cables using anchor-like ...
  • Ocean Alliance set to be largest grouping in 2025's new container line-up
    In a fortnight, liner shipping will go through its largest reshuffle in a decade as companies jump ship from existing alliances on the main east-west trades. The only grouping remaining intact come February 1, the Ocean Alliance, made up of COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM and Evergreen, will also be the one with the largest market ...
  • Shipper complaints stack up at the Federal Maritime Commission
    Shipper complaints continue to stack up at the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) with liners potentially on the hook for more than $75m from the latest two cases filed. Nielsen & Bainbridge, a home décor supplier from Texas, has filed a complaint against Ocean Network Express (ONE), OOCL, Evergreen and Yang Ming accusing them of systematically ...
  • Shipping waits to see Houthi response to Gaza ceasefire deal
    Israel and Hamas have agreed on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal following 15 months of war with the shipping industry now looking towards the Houthis of Yemen to see if they will stop targeting merchant ships and bring an end to the Red Sea shipping crisis. The six-week phase one of the ceasefire ...
  • Venezuela detains US-sanctioned chemical tanker
    Venezuelan authorities have detained a US-sanctioned chemical tanker called Four Plus that has been falsely flying the flag of Guyana. The ship was detained as

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 16, 2025
  • Tanker stocks sink as sanctions-fuelled rally loses steam
    Middle East Gulf-China forward freight agreements for VLCCs declined by 6% on Thursday, and tanker stock investors are becoming less...
  • Trafigura carries first co-load of ammonia and LPG from US to Europe
    Trafigura and ammonia maker CF Industries said they can lower costs and reduce emissions by co-loading ammonia and LPG on...
  • No imminent return to Red Sea for shipping despite Gaza ceasefire
    A ceasefire deal in Gaza has not altered the current threat assessment for shipping in the Red Sea and shipping...
  • BDI down for third day running after mini-recovery
    The panamax and supramax segments continue their poor runs, but a recent drop in the capesize index has dragged the...
  • Bollinger Shipyards agrees $1m settlement to resolve alleged violations of False Claims Act
    Bollinger Shipyards has agreed to pay $1m to resolve allegations that it billed the US Coast Guard for labour done...
  • Shipowners need to prove causal link before invoking force majeure, WFW warns
    Future cases could hinge on whether courts deem consequence of climate change or tariffs imposed by politicians elected on pro-tariff...
  • Alexandratos succeeds Pateras as Hellenic Chamber of Shipping president
    George Pateras abruptly resigned from the shipping chamber after nine years as president
  • War risk underwriters awaiting definitive Houthi stance on Gaza ceasefire
    Brokers confirm pricing is shading down, but matters could take 'weeks and months' to pan out
  • Biofuels gaining ground but price and scarcity a risk
    Biofuels are expected to gain in popularity driven by emissions regulations, but shipping will struggle to find enough of them...
  • Singapore breaks bunker sales record
    Singapore registered a good year all around in 2024, breaking the 40m teu mark for the first time, as well...
  • Australia reclaims share of record Chinese coal imports
    The world's biggest coal importer broke its own record in 2024, with 542.7m tonnes of coal flowing into China
  • South Korea labour ministry holds emergency talks with shipbuilding executives following another fatality
    With a total of 20 deaths recorded at South Korean shipyards in 2024, the government is now urging major builders...
  • First sanctioned Russia-trading tanker enters Shandong port during exemption window
    Panama-flagged Mermar is the first Ofac-designated tanker to have been allowed to dock at a port in Shandong since the...
  • The Daily View: Sovereign failings
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • US beefs up Russia bans with 'mandatory' secondary sanctions
    The US is ramping up the pressure on Russia with secondary sanctions on almost 100 previously sanctioned entities, increasing the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Eagle S owners could abandon tanker, lawyer says | What Pentagon's new Chinese military designations mean for Cosco | Russian...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 16, 2025
  • China's 'predatory' maritime policies threaten global trade: White House
    A new report from the Biden administration alleges that Beijing has a poor compliance record with the WTO, practices duplicitous trade policies that give the country unfair advantages, and operates with an overall lack of transparency.
  • Global reefer market set to soar amid disruption, strong demand
    The question is not whether the market will be strong in the first quarter, but rather how high rates will climb, writes analyst Richard Bright.
  • Carriers bolster intra-Asia networks amid uncertain rate, demand outlook
    The moves by Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM come amid uncertainty about the outlook for the intra-Asia trade, with one analyst suggesting a possible rate war could see prices in the region tumble if there is no summer peak season.
  • Return to Suez not a certainty even after Israel-Hamas ceasefire: analysts
    The peace deal in Gaza is highlighting the capacity overhang facing container shipping once vessels absorbed by the longer voyages around southern Africa

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 16, 2025
  • Sinokor linked to five-year Greek VLCC charters as Trafigura tie-up chat emerges
    South Korean owner taking term cover as spot rates spike
  • Houston bunker fuel costs surge to six-month high amid oil price gains
    US crude inventories rise to highest level since 2022 and fuel av
  • 'Hunter not the hunted': Scorpio reflects on strategy behind record-setting Oslo bond raise
    Product tanker giant scored lowest interest spread in history of Nordic US dollar bonds
  • Shipper DHL braces for disruption from liner alliance shakeout
    Spread the risk through long and spot contracts with different carriers and alliances, forwarder says
  • Tor Olav Troim-backed Macaw Energies produces first flare gas in US pilot
    Business fires up in Texas 'to turn wasted gas into energy'
  • Scorpio Tankers scores low interest margin on $200m bond issue
    Products giant is replacing existing bond maturing in June and funding general corporate purposes
  • Rio Tinto iron ore volumes dip on lower Chinese demand in final quarter
    Fewer shipments are hindering capesize bulker market recovery
  • Israel-Hamas ceasefire 'a first step' toward Red Sea reopening. 'What the Houthis do is another thing'
    Shipping not rushing back to Red Sea even as impetus for attacks vanishes
  • NYK and MOL in the dock as £100m UK car carrier trial begins
    Class action over price-fixing starts with two defendants after earlier settlements
  • Sanctions, conflicts and sweet spots: How the 'Trump effect' could shape shipping stocks
    Leading shipping analysts assess the impact of the incoming US president
  • Tanker rates more than triple from Russia to China as US sanctions hike profit
    US sanctions on tankers importing Espo crude are hitting buyers in the pocket
  • US and China on brink of trade war, World Economic Forum fears
    Top economists predict tariffs and tensions will define global trade over the next 12 months
  • John Fredriksen and Trafigura fuel company targets Oman with new joint venture
    TFG Marine enters tie-up with Oman Oil Marketing Co for operations in three ports
  • A shipping czar, China and maritime powerplays: Mapping Donald Trump's first 100 days
    Key appointments and an avalanche of executive orders are expected in the early days of the new US government
  • Hapag-Lloyd takes $1bn hit as European shares hammered by Gaza ceasefire news
    Most shipping companies lose value as investors take stock of situation in Middle East
  • Pacific Carriers, ABS and PaxOcean to work on EET retrofits
    Kuok-controlled shipowner looks set to upgrade existing fleet through retrofits
  • Tankers International expects significant VLCC recovery this year as fundamentals align
    China remains the key in terms of crude demand and sourcing, research head Mette Frederiksen says
  • Greek shipowner hangs for sale sign over bulker fleet
    Chronos Shipping began circulating the vessels before Christmas
  • Big boost for crude tankers as Kazakh exports set to rise from Russian terminal
    Aframaxes and suezmaxes stand to benefit as maintenance is completed at Tengiz field
  • Hapag-Lloyd takes $1bn hit as European stocks hammered by Gaza ceasefire news
    Most shipping companies lose value as investors take stock of situation in Middle East
  • 'Risk is growing': Shipping's top regulator warns of rising shadow fleet safety threat
    Arsenio Dominguez reminds flag states of their responsibilities as dark fleet operators look to light-touch registries
  • 'Naive' to make quick Red Sea return after Gaza ceasefire, Frontline chief executive warns
    Comments by Lars Barstad reflect scepticism in shipping circles about improved safety conditions off Yemen
  • Product tanker deliveries set to hit 16-year high as demand wanes
    Handovers will reach second-highest level on record this year, Bimco says
  • Shipowners 'naive' to make quick Red Sea return after Gaza ceasefire, Frontline chief executive warns
    Comments by Lars Barstad reflect scepticism in shipping circles about improved safety conditions off Yemen
  • Why big buys, not a merger, make 'perfect sense' for Lloyd's Register CEO Nick Brown
    Class society has refocused on maritime but is only half the size of a decade ago. Will its renewed specialism pay off?
  • Awilco-backed IWS moving to main Oslo board as it launches share offer
    Offshore owner aiming to broaden its investor base as it takes delivery of new CSOVs
  • SpaceX launch gives Norway a new tool to track shipping in the Arctic
    Part of SpaceX payload carrying satellites designed to monitor the Arctic even during periods of darkness
  • Disputed zone: Shipping tensions set to rise in the South China Sea hot spot
    Security firm Dryad Global says cyber attacks and naval harassment set to increase
  • Tanker buyers still bidding low as HMM linked to sale of product pair
    South Korean owner said to have offloaded two older product carriers in weaker secondhand market
  • Hapag-Lloyd fleet reaches record 300-ship milestone
    German liner company reveals it has taken two container ship newbuilds on charter from Reederei Nord
  • Pacific Carriers, ABS and PaxOcean to together work on EETs retrofits
    Kuok-controlled shipowner looks set to upgrade existing fleet through retrofits
  • Zhejiang Zheshang Financial orders ultramax bulkers at Jiangsu Soho Chuangke
    Chinese leasing company has ordered two newbuildings against charter contracts from Zhejiang Shipping
  • £30m up for grabs as UK government urges maritime tech firms to innovate
    Funding is the sixth round of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition and brings total support to nearly £160m
  • CMA CGM floats fresh enquiry with Chinese yards for series of LNG dual-fuelled container ships
    Liner giant's newbuilding spend at HD Hyundai yards set to hit $5.5bn as it doubles up order

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 16, 2025
  • Emirates leases additional Boeing 747 freighters to meet shipper demand
    Emirates SkyCargo has hired startup Compass Cargo Airlines to operate two Boeing 747-400 freighters in its global freight network.

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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
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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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