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Exim India web site
MARCH 17, 2025
  • Global container volumes remain strong in 2025
  • Vizhinjam International Seaport enters the global shipping trade network
  • Govt to assist exporters overcome global challenges: Goyal
  • Trade policy uncertainty looms: WTO
  • Chennai Port raises the bar in cargo handling
  • CMA CGM PSS from Far East & India East Coast to Zanzibar &Tanga, Tanzania
  • India's solar capacity seen up by 85-90 GW in FY26-27
  • Are Air Freight Stations the need of the hour?
  • Vessel transports edible oil cargo from Haldia to Patna through NW1 under Jalvahak scheme
  • Govt proposes sweeping changes in Indian Ports Act
  • Little impact of US steel duties seen on India
  • DP World registers record revenue and EBITDA in 2024
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (14 March 2025)
  • Excellence Through Sangam: Port of Antwerp-Bruges strengthens ties with India during Belgian Economic Mission
  • CTL BHP International Expo & Conference 2025 concludes as a resounding success

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 17, 2025
  • Historic call at Khalifa Port
  • Strengthening leadership in UK/Ireland and Germany
  • Asians record strong growth in intra-European shipping
  • LX Pantos acquires Georgia hub
  • A net-zero railfreight terminal
  • Developing Vietnam's air cargo potential together
  • SmartSea appoints head of infrastructure
  • Idea designs reusable packaging
  • New ÖBB office in Bucharest
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Global demand remains stable - regional fluctuations
  • First large-scale delivery with zero damage or delay

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 14, 2025
  • Liners plan more rate hikes to halt renewed container spot rates decline
  • China hits out at Hutchison plan to sell Panama port holdings to MSC
  • Take this: AP Møller-Mærsk owners can do without Mærsk Line
  • US CBP sees 90% fall in revenue last month; airfreight sees ecomm slide
  • India could be the new 'superpower of manufacturing', but...
  • Confusion over infrastructure projects as US pauses green agenda
  • Evergreen profits up three-fold after rates hit post-Covid highs
  • 'Supply Chain Wayne' tells the tale of Connor the Container

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 14, 2025
  • Kongsberg wins contract for two new UT7623 SEV design vessels
    Kongsberg Maritime has signed at contract for the design of two UT7623 SEV design multipurpose subsea vessels for Fosnavåg, Norway-headquartered Olympic Group. The "SEV" in the designation stands for "Sustainable Energy Vessel"

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Container News web site
MARCH 14, 2025
  • Container Market Weekly Performance: Trends, Gains, and Losses
    Container market performance this week reflects the ongoing volatility in global trade, with shipping companies experiencing a mix of gains and losses. While some carriers managed to post positive returns, others struggled with sharp declines, impacted by fluctuating demand, geopolitical factors and external economic pressures . The latest data provides a comprehensive view of how major players n
  • Axpo expands into LNG bunkering in Spain with first MSC delivery
    Axpo has completed its first LNG delivery to MSC, one of the global leaders in shipping and logistics, at the port of Málaga. This marks Axpo's first LNG bunkering operation in Spain using its chartered small-scale LNG vessel, reflecting the increasing demand for LNG as a cleaner and more cost-efficient alternative to traditional maritime fuels. In this initial delivery, Axpo supplied approximate
  • CMA CGM Iron: First dual-fuel methanol vessel to visit Khalifa Port
    The CMA CGM Iron made a historic visit to CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, becoming the first dual-fuel methanol container vessel to call at Abu Dhabi. This milestone marks a significant step in the strengthened partnership between AD Ports Group and CMA CGM Group, advancing their shared goal of maritime decarbonization. The CMA CGM Iron, built by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries in Korea, is a dual-fue
  • Global container volumes strong in January 2025
    Global container volumes remained strong in January 2025, reaching 15.4 million TEUs, a 5.8% year-over-year (Y/Y) increase, according to Container Trade Statistics (CTS). Data from CTS shows that global TEU*Miles - adjusted for nautical distance - grew by 8.1% Y/Y in January, indicating higher vessel capacity utilization. Additionally, head-haul container trades showed a robust 12.9% Y/Y growth i
  • Port of Long Beach moves over 760,000 TEUs in February
    Trade through the Port of Long Beach continued its upward trend for the ninth consecutive month in February, driven by retailers accelerating shipments ahead of expected tariffs on certain imported goods and materials. Dockworkers and terminal operators at the Californian port handled 765,385 TEUs during the second month of the year, marking a 13.4% increase compared to February 2024. Imports gre
  • Port of Gdansk handles over 77 million tons, nears US$70 million in profit
    Port of Gdansk, Poland's largest seaport, has experienced steady growth in recent years and reported a strong performance in 2024. The port handled 3,559 commercial seagoing vessels and processed 77.4 million tons of cargo, achieving a record estimated net profit of approximately US$68.6 million. Significant growth was recorded across multiple cargo categories. Liquid fuel handling increased by o
  • Kalmar unveils third-gen electric terminal tractor in North America
    Kalmar officially launched the Kalmar Ottawa Electric Terminal Tractor (OT2 EV) sales at the Technology & Maintenance Council's 2025 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition in Nashville, Tennessee, US. As Kalmar Ottawa's third-generation electric terminal tractor, the OT2 EV is fully designed and manufactured in-house at Kalmar's Ottawa, Kansas facility. The lineup includes four mod
  • Triton acquires GCI in a deal exceeding US$1 billion
    US container leasing company Triton International will buy its compatriot competitor Global Container International (GCI), according to a report by DynaLiners. The transaction, including outstanding debt, is expected to exceed US$1 billion. GCI, founded by container leasing veterans and an investment vehicle managed by Wafra, operates a fleet of approximately 500,000 TEUs, which will be added to
  • Best Ways to Clean and Refresh Your Outdoor Cushions
    Ever unbox brand-new outdoor furniture only to find the cushions have light mildew or a musty odor? It didn't start that way, but the journey from factory to backyard tells the story. Before reaching a retailer or customer, the manufacturer packages outdoor furniture pieces and accessories at their facility before loading them onto the trucks and transporting them to a warehouse for storage. From
  • New Chinese-built cranes to enhance operations at Nhava Sheva Freeport Container Terminal
    India's Nhava Sheva Freeport Container Terminal, a joint venture of CMA Terminals and J.M. Baxi, in which Hapag-Lloyd is a 40% shareholder, has received two new ship-to-shore gantry cranes from Chinese port equipment manufacturer HHMC. The new cranes have an outreach of 62 metres (22 containers), while three additional machines are already in the pipeline. The new equipment is part of an upgrade
  • Geopolitics, tariffs and war result in rates bloodbath
    A rates bloodbath is shaping up as fundamentals in supply and demand finally overwhelm the black swan events that have seen shipping lines bank hundreds of billions in profits since 2020. According to Xeneta chief analyst Peter Sand, freight rates have declined by 50-70% since last July and the rate of decline has significantly accelerated in February
  • Global container trade grows in January
    In January, seaborne container trade saw a 5.8% year-on-year increase, according to Container Trades Statistics. Overall, trade lane performance was positive, with 32 routes recording growth and 17 experiencing declines. The only major trade lanes that saw a downturn were exports to North America (-7.6%) and sub-Saharan Africa (-1.1%). Source: DynaLiners On the other hand, the strongest growth wa
  • Evergreen's financial figures skyrocket in 2024
    Taiwan's major shipping company Evergreen Marine Corporation announced improved financial results during 2024. In particular, the ocean carrier reported revenue of TWD 463.6 billion (US$16.2 billion), translating to an 80% increase compared to the previous year, according to the latest DynaLiners report. Additionally, Evergreen recorded operating profit of KRW 125.5 billion (US$5.6 billion), tran
  • SITC revamps intra-Far East coverage
    Hong Kong-based shipping line SITC has announced the revision of its Japan/China-Philippines network. SITC decided to add the new CPX4 service and change the existing CPX1, CPX6 and CPX7 services, according to Alphaliner report. The new and revised rotations will be as follows: CPX1: Dalian, Tianjin, Qingdao, Shanghai, Wenzhou, Manila, Batangas, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Shanghai and back to Dalian
  • MSC shortens intra-Far East service
    Swiss/Italian ocean carrier MSC has decided to drop Tanjung Pelepas, Subic Bay, Manila and Shanghai from its intra-Far East Origami service, according to DynaLiners. Additionally, MSC has removed a container vessel from the fleet deployed on the service port rotation, which is now operated by five boxships of approximately 4,000 TEUs. The updated port rotation is Tokyo (Japan), Yokohama (Japan),
  • Australian competition body raises concerns over DP World's Silk Logistics acquisition
    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has outlined preliminary concerns about DP World Australia's proposed acquisition of Silk Logistics. DP World Australia operates container stevedores at the Ports of Botany (Sydney), Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle and, on average, handles approximately a third of the containers processed at these ports. Silk Logistics is one of the onl

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Splash web site
MARCH 14, 2025
  • Chinese owners and yards come out fighting in US trade dispute
    Both the China Shipowners' Association (CSA) and the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI) have left public comments criticising the US Trade Representative's proposals to charge extra for fleets with Chinese-built tonnage calling at American ports, arguably the biggest shock policy to potentially hit shipping in the opening months of the return of ...
  • Floatel International firms up vessel deal in Australia
    Offshore accommodation vessel specialist Floatel International has secured work for one of its units. The Oslo-based owner and operator of semisub flotels has fixed the 2016-built Floatel Triumph to a client in Western Australia, following a letter of intent announced earlier. The contract will start in the fourth quarter of this year and last between ...
  • Gulf Navigation set to close Brooge Energy deal
    Dubai shipping firm Gulf Navigation (GulfNav) has been given the go-ahead by its shareholders to acquire the assets held by crude storage provider Brooge Energy. The takeover plan, announced in October 2023, covers $125m in cash payment, the issuance of about 359m new shares to Brooge worth $122m, and $626m in mandatory convertible bonds (MCBs). ...
  • Capesize tonne-mile uptick seen as Africa outmuscles Australia for iron ore
    Iron ore exports out of Africa are set to be one of the great growth drivers of global seaborne trades for the rest of the 2020s, new research from broker SSY shows. Guinea's Simandou mine alone is set to deliver 60m tonnes of iron ore in its first full year, with production, due to start ...
  • Major stakeholders propose new Dolphin Drilling chairman
    Dolphin Drilling shareholders, Svelland Capital and B.O. Steen Shipping, have proposed a new chairman of the board following the two increasing their stakes in the company. Svelland Capital and B.O. Steen Shipping increased their respective shareholdings in Dolphin Drilling to 34% and 10% last week. On Thursday, the two proposed Ronny Bjørnådal as the new ...
  • SBM Offshore and Microsoft developing AI-driven floating power solutions
    Dutch floater expert SBM Offshore has entered into a global collaboration agreement with US technology conglomerate Microsoft to develop standardized, AI-powered carbon-free floating power solutions. The collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of floating power generation units to meet the growing demand for clean, reliable, and dispatchable electricity for electrification and regional grid
  • US sanctions tanker headed for demolition
    Donald Trump's so-called 'maximum pressure' campaign against Iran has stepped up a gear with the latest targeted sanctions announced in Washington DC yesterday including a ship waiting to be scrapped off Bangladesh as well as tug boats that have serviced Iranian-linked vessels in the past. The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control ...
  • Maritime CEO Annual Outlook 2025
    What will the shipping markets look like in the coming 12 months? Maritime CEO's global network of correspondents delve into the individual sectors to bring readers a unique outlook covering everything you will need to know to make informed decisions. As well as markets coverage, this title also covers pressing regulatory issues and likely tech ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 14, 2025
  • Geopolitical tensions at Panama Canal still very high despite sale of ports
    Shipping could face a major disruption if Trump is not bluffing about taking back the Panama Canal. Hopes that the...
  • IMO green rules possible without Trump's America
    What happens if Trump turns his anti-green wrecking ball on the global shipping regulator?
  • IMO risks falling into same trap as EU on green policy, Vitol exec says
    Vitol head of shipping energy transition Ian Butler said incoming IMO rules must avoid falling into the same policy trap...
  • Kikilias takes over Greek shipping brief
    New minister takes the place of Christos Stylianides
  • Australian competition watchdog raises concerns over DP World Silk Logistics' takeover
    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission outlined "preliminary competition concerns" with the deal and is now inviting submissions from interested...
  • Salvors board stricken vessels involved in UK collision
    Stena Immaculate remains at anchor, while containership Solong is being held in a safe position by a tug, UK Coastguard...
  • The Art of the Deal is striving for win-win. Extortionate port fees would be lose-lose
    The industry is utterly dependent on China-built tonnage and nothing is going to change that overnight
  • Chinese iron ore demand to prop up bulk market in 2025
    With seaborne coal trade expected to decline in 2025 and grain's performance very much in the balance, iron ore's status...
  • Beijing casts shadow over CK Hutchison's blockbuster port sale as national interest concerns raised
    Beijing's representative office in Hong Kong has amplified criticism of CK Hutchison's $22.8bn port asset sale to a BlackRock-led consortium...
  • Boxship orderbook keeps growing but US-China trade tensions provide cancellations risk
    Containership newbuilding orderbook has reached some 30% of existing fleet service capacity
  • The Daily View: Maximum pressure is just getting started
    ContainersDry BulkPorts and Logistics
  • Daily Briefing
    Ofac targets 'shadow fleet' tankers, STS operators, and Iran's oil minister in latest sanctions | Over half of LPG cargoes...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 14, 2025
  • FMC probes ocean chokepoints as Trump looks to rule the waves
    The Federal Maritime Commission is looking at areas where ships are having transit troubles with an eye on how US maritime influence can fix those problems.
  • Beijing issues warning over Hutchison's proposed sale of Panama Ports Company
    A commentary published in a Hong Kong state-backed newspaper said the acquisition of Hutchison's Panama assets by BlackRock and TiL would "Americanize" the canal and cause Washington to restrict Chinese access to the waterway.
  • EPCs paint bleak picture for MPV sector under US port fee plan
    Engineering, procurement and construction companies are in a tailspin about the possible withdrawal of suitable ships for project cargoes if the US government's port call proposal linked to Chinese tonnage is implemented.
  • Fine-Grained Permissions for AI Applications
    Introducing a new Four-Perimeter Framework for AI Access Control. Read the announcement.
  • Tariffs, falling spot market weaken contract resolve of trans-Pac carriers
    Fresh questions about the direction of the US economy after the tariff chaos unleashed by the Trump administration in recent weeks has container lines resetting their rate expectations for the 2025-26 service year.
  • Escalating tariff costs are 'massive' financial shift for US importers: experts
    The dizzying pace of the Trump administration's moves against longtime US trading partners is putting shippers at risk of facing hefty new costs as a result of tariff "stacking."

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 14, 2025
  • Indian tanker trips on the rise to Europe via Suez as insurance costs halve
    Tentative return to Red Sea noted by UK shipbroker Braemar
  • Salvage experts board fire-hit Stena tanker at centre of North Sea disaster
    Flames have been put out on the Stena Immaculate that was carrying jet fuel for the US military
  • Seaborne coal imports from Asia drop to three-year low on weaker steel output
    Capesize and panamax demand may benefit from Indian steel production rebound
  • Trump's Chinese ship charges will slap $5.7bn bill on container feeder operators
    Top 20 regional and feeder operators would be hit by increased cost and disrupted charter market
  • Wavelength podcast: What really happened on board the ships that collided in the North Sea?
    Plus, the liability behind the disaster, US plans to put fees on Chinese ships, and changing the guard at CTM
  • Hutchison shares dive after claims Panama Canal sale 'betrays all Chinese people'
    Conglomerate urged to 'think twice' about $22.8bn divestment
  • To sell or not to sell: DIS boss awaits US clarity on his Chinese newbuildings
    Carlos Balestra di Mottola explains how four LR1s ordered in China could prove costly for owner's South Korean and Japanese ships
  • Nordic American Tankers snaps up suezmax and strikes double leaseback deal with Ocean Yield
    Herbjorn Hansson says further S&P dealings are likely for New York-listed tanker owner
  • 2020 Bulkers strikes rare freight hedging deal for newcastlemax bulker as market rises
    Analysts praised the transaction at a tasty premium to prevailing futures market
  • Chaos for shipping in Washington after Trump hit the ground with a vengeance
    Lawyers and lobbyists who help shipping navigate Washington are busier than ever
  • Italian FSRU set to operate through into end-2044 following life extension work
    Shipyard spell in 2024 added 20 years to floating regas facility off Livorno
  • Chandris VLCC sold as it departs UK storage role
    Veteran Greek tanker filmed leaving Loch Long in Scotland
  • Crude cannibals quit product tanker trades, offering relief for owners and investors
    Second-half trend shows VLCCs and suezmaxes can clean up if market conditions make sense
  • Chandris VLCC sold as it departs UK storage role after six year wait
    Veteran Greek tanker filmed leaving Loch Long in Scotland
  • Greek shipowners Eastmed and Tsakos hiving off smaller container vessels
    Feeder boxships still command strong prices in niche markets
  • Shell and Brevik win DNV approval in principle for large liquefied CO2 carrier
    Major describes new low-pressure design targeted at Asia-Pacific region as 'tender-ready'
  • Container ship owner MTT Shipping plots $200m IPO in Malaysia
    Plan is said to have been resurrected after pandemic ended previous $56m scheme
  • John Michael Radziwill is looking at new investments for C Transport Maritime
    Former CEO will remain as chairman to focus on the private side of the company and its overall strategy
  • Greece appoints former basketball professional and pandemic health minister as its new shipping czar
    Career politician Vassilis Kikilias replaces Cypriot-born outsider who may launch presidential bid at home
  • Al Seer fixes final MR tanker newbuildings to HMM and Global Horizon
    Abu Dhabi owner finances ships five and six in series through Chinese leasing
  • US approves huge loan for frozen TotalEnergies Mozambique LNG project
    But security issues still threaten long-delayed project for which 17 newbuilding berths hang in balance
  • Dutch seafarers admit role in Singapore's worst oil spill for a decade
    Four crew members from dredger are on trial over collision with bunker tanker last year
  • VLGC spot rates jump nearly 20% as tonnage list thins out in the Atlantic
    Analysts note arbitrage window open from West to East
  • How predictive AI is reshaping ship management and crew oversight
    Predictive intelligence to enhance safety and trim costs, say experts
  • Ransomware payments plunge after cyber attacks on shipping
    New report welcomes promising trend but highlights key vulnerabilities in the sector
  • Golden Ocean 'less appealing' after CMB.Tech deal as DNB sees dividend disappearing
    Analyst Jorgen Lian says strategic uncertainty will weigh on stock valuation
  • Gulf Navigation gains shareholder approval to buy Brooge Energy in $900m deal
    GulfNav will pay up to $126m in cash, issue new shares and mandatory convertible bonds worth up to AED 3.3bn
  • Shipowner petitions Indian court to arrest five anchor-handlers after a fleet takeover deal falls apart
    Offshore operator suing an Indian sector compatriot for $49.3m
  • Ship buys 'on the horizon' for Pyxis Tankers after fall in values, CEO says
    Valentios Valentis foresees compelling opportunities to expand the tanker and bulker fleet
  • Global crises behind two biggest hull claims in record year for Norwegian insurer
    Norwegian Hull Club reports best-ever results despite impact of US-Iran tensions and Houthi attacks
  • MPC Container Ships targets $75m tap bond issue for buying vessels and refinancing of debt
    Fixed-income investor meetings start on Monday
  • Greek shipbroker Cass Technava holds glamorous party to celebrate 'exceptional milestones' and deal flow
    Past two years proved remarkably successful for Greek-Asian newbuilding and S&P shop
  • US sanctions giant tanker heading for recycling beach, sending shockwaves through sector
    Market players say VLCC's sudden sanctioning is scaring off recyclers eyeing up dark fleet scrap candidates
  • Gulf Navigation gains shareholder approval to buy Brooge Energy in deal worth more than $1bn
    GulfNav will pay up to $126m in cash, issue new shares and mandatory convertible bonds worth up to AED 3.3bn
  • Alphard Maritime arrests anchor handler over alleged multi-ship sales deal gone wrong
    Offshore operator suing an Indian sector compatriot for $49.3m
  • Unfashionable epoxy chemical tanker fleet ageing fast, broker SSY says
    Sector looks set for shortfall, with few newbuildings on order

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 14, 2025
  • DP World sees record revenue, but profit slips
    Container terminal operator DP World reported record revenue in 2024 but weaker overall profit.
  • Amid ocean container liner gains, Zim earnings shine
    Operational expansions and a strategic move to leverage earnings against the trans-Pacific spot market helped Zim to massive profits in 2024.
  • OOCL sees strong 2024 results despite ocean shipping challenges
    The parent of Orient Overseas Container Line said 2024 earnings grew on higher revenue from supply chain disruptions that pushed up ocean rates.
  • Arrival of world's largest car carrier marks Texas port's gateway strategy
    The arrival of the Höegh Aurora, the world's largest car carrier, marked a new era for Port Freeport, Texas.

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Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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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