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Exim India web site
MARCH 18, 2025
  • Modernising the colonial-era Bills of Lading Act to support India's growing role in global trade: Sonowal
  • BCBA reinforces importance of gender inclusivity during Women's Day celebration
  • CMA CGM takes second spot in global liner rankings
  • Global tank container fleet growing
  • Tariff hike at Nigerian ports
  • Recent ocean container shipping market update
  • Global trade at a new high in 2024, driven by developing economies
  • Exporters airlifting cargo to US to avoid reciprocal tariffs
  • Reciprocity called for from EU in medical devices sector under FTA
  • Mobile phone exports cross $21 bn in the first 11 months of FY25
  • PIL Logistics progresses on transformation with new logo and brand identity
  • MOL acquires LBC Tank Terminals to further boost its presence in chemical logistics
  • Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires majority stake in CNMP LH terminal in Le Havre
  • AD Ports Group and Pakistan Single Window in strategic partnership

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 18, 2025
  • Grimaldi Group completes GG5G fleet
  • ShipTracks rebranded 'Carga' today
  • Luhta returns to law in new role
  • Serving a Caribbean air cargo community for 20 years
  • Electric cooling for Logista fleet
  • Singapore G expands cold storage
  • CenterPoint announces change of CEO
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New Swiss freight rules
  • Konecranes supplies hybrid RTGs to Valencia
  • Rotterdam logistics hub growing
  • Challenge Group joins Fiata

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 17, 2025
  • TPM: Forwarders need 'clout' to survive as the ocean carriers move in
  • Gemini carriers cut back port calls on challenging southern India trade
  • DP World - taking a peek at logistics losses
  • News in Brief Podcast | Week 11 | Ocean rates down, uncertainty up
  • Resumption of Suez transits in doubt after return of Red Sea hostilities
  • OceanX: Winners count the billions as carrier earnings season closes
  • Russian railfreight services lose as shipment seizures drive traffic away
  • SF Airlines expands, while sister Kerry Logistics is set to lose its name
  • Regional carriers dip their toes in growing Mexican box trade

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 17, 2025
  • Ulstein Verft starts work on next BS Offshore Twin-X
    Norway's Ulstein Verft has marked a key stage in the construction of the second CSOV it is building for Bernard Schulte Offshore (Yard No.321). On March 11, 2025, the hull of the
  • Praise for heroic action of Stena Immaculate crew
    Salvage experts with SMIT Salvage are continuing onboard assessments of Stena Immaculate, say statements from the vessel operator Crowley and owner Stena Bulk. Yesterday, Sunday, March 16, the third-party salvage team confirmed

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Container News web site
MARCH 17, 2025
  • PIL Logistics unveils new logo and brand identity
    PIL Logistics is strengthening its commitment to transformation and growth as a comprehensive end-to-end logistics service provider with the unveiling of its new logo and refreshed brand identity. This marks a significant step toward deeper collaboration with its parent company, Pacific International Lines (PIL), to better serve its expanding customer base. Under the tagline "Driving Connectivity
  • Chile's first electric tugboat nears completion
    Latin America's first electric tugboat, set to operate in Chile through a partnership between Enap and SAAM Towage, is progressing with final sea trials and bollard pull testing near the shipyard in Tuzla Bay, Istanbul. These tests ensure the vessel meets all technical specifications while assessing its static behaviour and system performance to guarantee safe operations. Pablo Cáceres, SAAM Towa
  • Grimaldi Group completes GG5G fleet with delivery of Eco Napoli
    The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Eco Napoli, the final vessel in its Grimaldi Green 5th Generation (GG5G) class. Built at the Jinling shipyard in Nanjing, China, this marks the completion of the world's largest and most eco-friendly ro-ro fleet for short-sea shipping. The Italian-flagged Eco Napoli measures 238 meters in length, with a 34-meter beam, a gross tonnage of 67,311 tonnes,
  • CMA CGM announces PSS for West Africa, Med & Black Sea
    In its ongoing commitment to providing reliable and efficient services, CMA CGM has announced a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) effective 1 from April 2025, until further notice. This surcharge will apply to dry cargo shipped from the Far East to the West Africa North Range, covering destinations such as Liberia, Senegal, Mauritania, Gambia, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, and São To
  • CMA CGM applies new FAK rates for Asia-Med & North Europe-Indian Sub routes
    CMA CGM has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates, which will take effect from 1 April 2025 until further notice. These rates will apply to cargo shipped from all major ports in Asia to destinations across the Mediterranean and North Africa. The applicable cargo types include dry shipments, out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo, and paying empties. The new rates will be enforced based on the loading dat
  • Buy Instagram Accounts: Best sites to buy Instagram accounts
    If you want to grow fast, the best way is to buy Instagram accounts with an already established audience. Starting from scratch takes time, effort, and patience, while buying an Instagram account gives you an instant follower count and a competitive edge. Businesses, influencers, and brands use this strategy to skip the slow grind and start with real followers and genuine engagement. However, not
  • Luxury Car Features to Look for When Buying a Pre-Owned Vehicle
    Buying a pre-owned luxury car is often a dream come true, as the excitement of owning a high-end vehicle supersedes concerns about price and condition. However, there's much more to consider beyond the brand and model. Luxury cars usually come equipped with state-of-the-art features for increased comfort and higher performance. Naturally, nobody will settle for anything less while buying second h

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Splash web site
MARCH 17, 2025
  • Cyber security and the five key elements in UR E26 regulatory compliance
    IT safety is evolving from a box-ticking exercise to an essential business tool, required by regulators and stakeholders, writes Nicolas Furge, president, Marlink Cyber. Cyber risk is a growing concern across the shipping industry, from vessel operators and charterers to ports and the broader supply chain. While the number of technology solutions are proliferating, the ...
  • Jan De Nul and Hellenic Cables ink framework deal with National Grid
    Belgium's Jan De Nul and its Greek consortium partner Hellenic Cables, have signed a framework agreement with British utility National Grid for future HVDC cable projects across the UK and Europe. The deal will entitle the consortium to participate in upcoming tenders for call-off projects for the design, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of ...
  • Navigator wraps up ethylene carrier trio buy
    New York-listed Navigator Holdings has completed the final acquisition of three handysize ethylene carriers set to complement the recently expanded export terminal at Morgan's Point in Texas. The company owns the Morgan's Point ethylene export terminal in a 50-50 joint venture with Enterprise Products Partners. The operation was expanded in late December, with export capacity ...
  • Teekay Tankers reveals LR2 play
    Teekay Tankers is renewing its LR2 tonnage through deals that will see one of the ageing vessels replaced by a 12 years younger unit. The New York-listed firm has agreed to offload the 2007-built Galway Spirit to an unnamed buyer for delivery in the first quarter of 2025. No price was revealed for the Hyundai ...
  • Oskar Wehr seals newbuild quartet in China
    Germany's Oskar Wehr is expanding its fleet with four general cargo newbuilds in China. Newbuilding sources report the Hamburg-based outfit has contracted 5,900 dwt units at Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industry. No price has been divulged for the order. The yard, which has several German owners on its newbuilding project list, is expected to deliver Oskar ...
  • CNOOC orders liftboat from compatriot WMMP
    China's Wuhan Marine Machinery Plant (WMMP) has signed a contract with CNOOC Energy Technology & Services Limited for the construction of a liftboat. The liftboat, classified by the China Classification Society, is four-legged and self-elevating using cylindrical legs. The lifting device uses four 2,500-tonne hydraulic pin lifting systems. The liftboat will be fitted with a ...
  • Campaign to get maritime treaties ratified launches
    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the Comité Maritime International (CMI), a body responsible for drafting many maritime law conventions, have launched an updated campaign to get governments to ratify urgent maritime treaties. "For a global industry, comprehensively regulated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other United Nations bodies, it is critical that ...
  • Canada identifies five offshore wind areas in Nova Scotia
    Canada has identified five suitable areas for the development of offshore wind farms in Nova Scotia. A regional assessment initially recommended eight potential wind energy areas, but that was cut down to five. Four of the five areas are south of Nova Scotia's eastern shore - French Bank, Middle Bank, Sable Island Bank, and Emerald ...
  • Elbdeich lifts Wenchong boxship series
    German owner Elbdeich Reederei has firmed up orders for two more containerships at Huangpu Wenchong in China. Brokers report the Drochtersen-based company has lifted options for a pair of 1,900 teu newbuilds it held at the CSSC-affiliated yard, following a deal for two firm units earlier this year. The ships cost about $32.3m each with ...
  • Odfjell Technology bags another deal with ConocoPhillips
    Odfjell Technology, a spinoff of Odfjell Drilling that specialises in offshore operations, well-service technology, and engineering solutions, has won a three-year deal with ConocoPhillips for work on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The new contract for tubular running services comes less than a month after the two companies agreed to extend a contract for platform drilling ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: BPG Shipping
    Having attended over 200 shipping events since 2009, Gennadiy Ivanov found last year's inaugural Geneva Dry gathering to be one of the most "efficient, proactive and practical" conferences he's ever attended. "As proof of its value, we registered for the second Geneva Dry the very next day after the first one concluded," Ivanov, a director ...
  • Nordic American Tankers bags another suezmax
    New York-listed suezmax specialist Nordic American Tankers (NAT) has confirmed the addition of another 2016 South Korean-built vessel. The Herbjorn Hansson-led owner and operator has picked up the unnamed tanker in a deal struck in the mid-to-high $60m range, shortly after agreeing to buy a sister vessel from the same owner. Both ships were built ...
  • DOF secures FPSO installation gig in Africa
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has won a contract for an FPSO installation project from an undisclosed client in the Atlantic region. According to an Oslo Bors filing, DOF shall deliver project management, engineering, logistical services, and offshore execution. DOF will use two anchor-handling tug supply vessels to perform the installation duties. The project is ...
  • Prices for vintage capes rise
    Prices for vintage capesize bulkers are rising again, as spot rates are up around 300% in a month driven in part by an armada of ships waiting to load bauxite at West African ports. Lila Global is widely reported to have bought a pair of 2006-built capes, the 172,000 dwt Maran Sailor and Maran Odyssey, for $19m ...
  • Houthis vow to go after American ships
    Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi said on Sunday that his militants would target US ships in the Red Sea in the wake of massive American strikes on Yemen over the weekend. "If they continue their aggression, we will continue the escalation," he said in a televised speech. Despite there being no attacks on merchant shipping ...
  • Liner shipping profits forecast to slide by more than 80% this year
    Liner shipping profits are forecast to slide by more than 80% this year. Analysts at Sea-Intelligence have calculated that the container shipping industry made a combined EBIT last year of $60bn, the third-highest figure recorded in the history of the business, and the highest outside the covid era. One leading container markets analyst, John McCown, ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 17, 2025
  • Suezmax and LR rates rise amid the ongoing geopolitical 'noise'
    Midsize tanker demand is on the upswing, buoying rates for suezmax crude tankers and LR1 and LR2 product tankers. The...
  • The week in charts: Trump homing in on fake flags? | Ofac targets 'shadow fleet' tankers and Iranian oil minister | Gas tanker visits Hindu temple
    Trump's 'maximum pressure' campaign on Iran could see fraudulent flags in the US' crosshairs, as its 'shadow fleet' tankers, STS...
  • Escalation in Red Sea threat expected after US air strikes
    Traffic trends unlikely to change if target criteria is expanded
  • Europe is hydrogen's next best hope if the IMO fails, says analyst
    MEPC83 could give green hydrogen and ammonia makers the kick start they need, but this faces big political challenges. But...
  • Sanctioned Indonesian tug operator says it will fight designation
    The US sanctioned three Indonesian tug operators last week for assisting in STS transfers of Iranian petroleum. One of the...
  • Handysize bulker and gas carrier sold for scrap during lull in recycling market
    Former MISC LNG tanker has gone to Bangladesh shipbreakers for $496 per light displacement tonne
  • Keelung port oil spill contaminates multiple ships
    Port clean-up efforts underway after a containership spills 100 litres of heavy fuel oil
  • US port fees: A shipbuilding game changer or a shot in the foot?
    Proposed US port fees targeting China-built ships could significantly reshape the global shipbuilding landscape. But if history is any guide...
  • Beijing ups political rhetoric over CK Hutchison port sale
    Key Chinese government bodies today shared another article criticising CK Hutchison's port asset sale, stating that 'great entrepreneurs are all...
  • The week in newbuildings: Boxship and bulker orders signed as activity slows
    Newbuilding contracts for two bulk carriers, a pair of boxships, two chemical tankers and nine shuttle tankers recorded in past...
  • Hanwha Ocean secures six-ship ULC order from Evergreen
    Hanwha expects to win more deals from Evergreen after its first order with the Taiwanese carrier amid potential US crackdown...
  • TEN orders nine shuttle tankers for Petrobras charter
    Nikolas Tsakos-led owner said to have beaten strong competition for contract
  • The Daily View: What's going on?
    DecarbonisationRisk and CompliancePolitical Risk and Trade
  • Gard posts standout full-year results
    Roppestad attributes outcome to combination of getting the basics right and good luck on major claims
  • Daily Briefing
    Geopolitical tensions at Panama Canal still very high despite sale of ports | IMO green rules possible without Trump's America...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 17, 2025
  • FMC stalls proposed carrier changes to NYSHEX board
    The maritime regulator said it needs additional information because the proposal "lacks sufficient detail to allow for a complete analysis of potential competitive impacts."
  • Savannah's 'parking spot' targets idle time for ships, main terminal
    The port will berth vessels at its smaller Ocean Terminal two miles downriver from the main Garden City terminal in order to cut waiting times outside the port and reduce ship backlogs.
  • New alliance vessel plans add to ongoing port congestion in Europe
    Ports across the continent are struggling to clear bottlenecks as containers stack up in terminals and delay inland and feeder connections.
  • We Let AI Handle Permissions (And it Worked)
    Learn how to use OpenAI to classify documents by sensitivity and enforce dynamic permissions with Permit.io
  • CMA CGM, ONE in India VSA talks as standalone capacity pressures rise
    Multiple sources who spoke with the Journal of Commerce have confirmed ongoing negotiations between the two liners covering India's larger westbound trades to the US East Coast and North Europe.
  • Geopolitical uncertainty, tariffs start to weigh on MPV market
    Freight rate declines coupled with ship supply and cargo demand worries are rippling through the MPV sector.
  • CMA CGM, ONE in India VSA talks as standalone capacity pressures heighten
    Multiple sources who spoke with the Journal of Commerce have confirmed ongoing negotiations between the two liners covering India's larger westbound trades to the US East Coast and North Europe.
  • Oversupplied ocean carriers sailing into new downcycle: analysts
    Despite banking a collective operating profit of around $60 billion in 2024, a worsening supply-demand imbalance could make the next three years difficult for the container shipping industry.
  • Australian shippers back competition probe into DP World's deal for Silk Logistics
    The country's competition watchdog is reviewing whether DP World's acquisition of the logistics provider could lead to higher costs for shippers.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 17, 2025
  • 'Dire consequences': Trump and Iran trade threats after US strikes on Houthis
    Defense Department officials say action will continue until Houthis pledge to stop attacking US ships
  • Stena Bulk tanker's jet fuel spill limited to one tank after collision
    Crew took action to prevent spread of fire before evacuating
  • Don't bank on US oil sanctions to ignite tanker markets, warns Gibson
    India has picked up Russian oil imports, as has China, broker says
  • Cruise giant Norwegian upgraded as demand holds up and potential for Russia 'gold mine' looms
    Analysts at JP Morgan retain price target after shares plunge 27% in a month
  • Blystad Group boss Fredrik Platou adds to holding in Christen Sveaas-backed shipowner
    Sea1 Offshore director takes a further bet on solid offshore market
  • Trump officials could ban and detain ships from 'maritime chokepoint' countries
    Federal Maritime Commission says measures would hit Panama flag the most
  • Offshore vessel rates still riding high as subsea tonnage proves scarce, brokers say
    Clarksons and Hagland believe markets are broadly positive, but offshore wind has to watch the orderbook
  • Tankers could make more money running on VLSFO as scrubber premium shrinks
    Clarksons Securities says gain from using exhaust cleaners is at lowest ebb in five years
  • Tanker buyers waiting for prices to come down further before splashing cash, brokers say
    Clarksons and Fearnleys describe a softening S&P market - but still not as soft as buyers would like
  • Blystad Group boss Fredrik Platou adds to holding in Christen Sveaas-backed owner
    Sea1 Offshore director takes a further bet on solid offshore market
  • 'Back to the Dark Ages' or not tough enough? US port-fee proposals spark fierce debate
    Brokers and operators complain smaller vessels face more pain, while union sees a loophole
  • Trump's strike on Houthis adds fresh wave of uncertainty for shipping investors
    Clarksons says intervention could mark beginning of end for Red Sea disruptions
  • Scottish ferry owner switches to electric as it lines up seven-vessel splash
    Caledonian Maritime Assets names Polish yard as chosen bidder for first batch of vessels
  • 2020 Bulkers sells more freight derivatives to cover the second quarter
    Newcastlemax owner made its first foray into FFAs last week
  • ArcelorMittal pushes fleet shakeout with $60m en-bloc sale
    Indian steel and mining giant has divested up to 10 bulkers over the past year
  • Seaspan closely watching US port fee push as finance chief quits
    Tonnage provider says 88 ships it charters out were built in China, and it has 36 more on order
  • DIS' di Mottola explains why two bargain tanker purchase options may not be used
    Italian tanker boss says it's all a matter of financing costs
  • G7 pushes for crackdown on shadow fleet with 'satellite-based vessel tracking'
    Foreign ministers demand expansion of satellite system to crack down on unsafe practices
  • Genco benefiting from spot focus after 'meaningful' rise for capesize bulkers
    US-listed owner says chartering strategy is working out well
  • Gard warns of global 'Clash of the Titans' as it unveils bumper results
    World's largest marine insurer reports fourth-consecutive annual underwriting profit as it corners 20% of P&I market
  • Trump's Chinese ship charges will slap $5.8bn bill on container feeder operators
    Top 20 regional and feeder operators would be hit by increased cost and disrupted charter market
  • Seapeak lays up three unemployed steam turbine LNG carriers
    Company takes writedown hit on older vessels and may sell trio this year
  • Clarksons sees upside for Golden Ocean shares in likely $3.5bn CMB.Tech merger
    Combined fleet of Saverys-controlled companies will be worth more than $10bn
  • Teekay Tankers sells pair of older ships as fleet renewal ploughs ahead
    Filing reveals deals for vessels built in 2007 and 2009
  • Drifting Petrobras tanker damages three naval ships as it bashes into dock
    Aframax Olavo Bilac suffered rudder failure, operator Transpetro says
  • Axpo charters in Avenir ship in advance of its first LNG bunker vessel newbuilding
    Company completes its first ship-to-ship delivery of LNG with new vessel Green Pearl due this summer
  • Western Bulk transformation will take time after 'another disappointing year', Kistefos says
    Christen Sveaas' holding company sees 'some effects' for bulker operator in 2025
  • Houthis threaten US commercial ships after Trump's deadly airstrikes kill 53 people
    US says its military campaign against the rebel group will be 'unrelenting' until threats against shipping end
  • Trump could ban and detain ships from 'maritime chokepoint' countries
    Federal Maritime Commission says measures would hit Panama flag the most
  • Leif Hoegh & Co snaps up $7.5m more shares in Hoegh Autoliners after stock rout
    Holding company controls 36% of car carrier owner
  • Excelerate Energy cosies up further to Petrovietnam with LNG supply deal
    Company was already in discussions on providing an FSRU for Vietnam
  • Chinaland Shipping on hunt for big bulkers 'at the right price' after newbuilding drive
    Handymax breakbulk specialist entered the capesize segment last summer

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 17, 2025
  • Longer voyages, higher container rates power Evergreen Marine earnings
    Evergreen Marine Corp., the world's seventh-largest box carrier, saw revenue and profits climb in 2024.
  • Yang Ming profit soars on Red Sea diversions, emerging Asia markets
    Yang Ming Transport Corp. said the Red Sea crisis and emerging Asian markets helped profit soar by nearly $2 billion in 2024.
  • US Postal Service invites DOGE to fix structural problems
    Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is welcoming assistance from Elon Musk's DOGE team to help address perceived mismanagement by partner agencies and the Postal Service Commission.

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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
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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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