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Exim India web site
JANUARY 22, 2025
  • Supply chains being revamped worldwide to adhere to fragmented global environment: Report
  • CONquest 2025 - Business Forum & Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards 2025 to bring the fraternity together for a topical deliberation and deserving recognitions in New Delhi on Feb. 7
  • DPA achieves single-day dry cargo handling record
  • ADB team visits Haldia to explore potential for rail-based cargo movement connecting Bhutan and Nepal
  • Export of 1 MT sugar allowed
  • Aframax tanker freight rates on the Kozmino-China route at a high
  • India prepares trade strategy to meet Trump moves on tariffsa
  • India to launch National Critical Mineral Mission to reduce imports
  • 'Further digitalisation and automation of freight operations could be prioritised to improve efficiency and reduce the cost of logistics'
  • SCMTR being implemented in a phased manner at ports
  • Minister inaugurates key development projects at JNPA
  • Panama rejects Trump's pledge to take back the Panama Canal
  • Blue Dart launches India's largest Integrated Operating Facility in Delhi
  • Asia rates remain high despite seasonal slowdown
  • Air Kerala announces CIAL to be its hub for ops
  • FedEx Surround all set to drive smart logistics in India

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 22, 2025
  • 30 million t logistics package finalised
  • Prepared for the transition to e-mobility
  • Qantas Airways joins Aapa
  • Edray picks COO
  • Savannah speeds Indian cargo by eight days
  • Major order for Rheinmetall Man
  • CN Logistics launches international charter flights
  • Transco founds new customs business
  • Kalmar and MPDC deepen collaboration
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • A second managing director for AeroLogic
  • Deploying the newest ETV in the kingdom
  • Northern route now allows refrigerated rail transport

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 21, 2025
  • Cargo sector concern after shock admin change at the TSA
  • Xeneta appoints Marie-Pierre Rogers as new board of directors chair
  • Returning to Suez and rates: the shipping contract conundrum
  • Expeditors in court - new motion in, new allegations emerge
  • South Korea moves to support export supply chains as tariffs loom
  • Déjà vu: Well, shake it up, baby, now (shake it up, baby)
  • Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd shuffle port calls on transatlantic services
  • More than 220 China-built ships at risk from US trade reprisal
  • US transport chief slams rail carriers for retaliation against critics
  • Service return to using Suez Canal 'just a one-off' says CMA CGM

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 21, 2025
  • Trump executive order pauses offshore wind leasing
    Among the slew of executive orders signed by President Donald J. Trump yesterday was one announcing a "temporary withdrawal of all areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from offshore wind leasing and
  • Flemish Government orders new methanol-ready hybrid pilot boat
    Belgium's Flemish Government has ordered a new 80 meter EUR 54.36 million battery hybrid pilot boat. Its current Pilot Boat 1 and Pilot Boat 7 are due for replacement and the new
  • SEFE and Höegh Evi to develop international clean hydrogen supply chains
    German government-owned energy company SEFE and FSRU-owner Höegh Evi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop international supply chains for clean hydrogen to be delivered to Germany and other

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Container News web site
JANUARY 21, 2025
  • Hiab secures major US orders for MOFFETT forklifts and HIAB cranes
    Hiab, part of Cargotec, has secured substantial orders for MOFFETT truck-mounted forklifts and HIAB loader cranes in the United States. Two major customers in the home improvement sector placed MOFFETT orders valued at US$20.1 million. Separately, a roofing and building materials distributor ordered a combination of MOFFETTs and HIABs totalling US$6.1 million. These orders were recorded in Q4 202
  • EQUANS and INOCEL join forces to revolutionize decarbonized energy solutions
    EQUANS and INOCEL have announced a partnership to develop an energy storage and production solution utilizing decarbonized hydrogen. This collaboration combines the expertise of INOCEL, a leader in high-power hydrogen fuel cells, and EQUANS, a global leader in the energy and services sector, to address the challenges of low-carbon energy production. The goal is to provide a turnkey, high-performa
  • Houthis permit tanker passage through Red Sea, but uncertainty remains
    In a significant development, Yemen's Houthi group has granted passage to US and British ships and tankers through the Red Sea without targeting them. This decision aligns with the broader ceasefire agreement in Gaza, hinting at a potential de-escalation in regional hostilities.
  • Panama Canal in the Spotlight of Geopolitical Developments After Trump's Inauguration
    In his first hours as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump initiated significant changes impacting the maritime sector, including efforts to regain control of the Panama Canal, proposing a new name for the Gulf of Mexico, and withdrawing from the Paris Agreement. In the wake of Trump's speech yesterday, Panamanian authorities said they have initiated an audit of Hutchison Ports.
  • Common Mistakes to Avoid When Filing a Personal Injury Claim
    When filing a personal injury claim, avoiding common mistakes can greatly strengthen your case. Seek immediate medical attention, as untreated injuries can worsen and complicate your claim. Document evidence thoroughly, including photos, witness statements, and medical records. Stay mindful of deadlines, as missing them can result in forfeiting your right to compensation. Exercise caution when sp
  • The Benefits of Hiring a Car Accident Lawyer vs. Going It Alone
    Hiring a car accident lawyer offers you significant advantages over trying to handle your auto accident case alone. They understand the complex legal jargon and can navigate the intricacies of your case, ensuring you don't overlook essential details. A lawyer maximizes your compensation by expertly calculating damages and using effective negotiation strategies against insurance companies that oft
  • Houthis will probably reduce attacks on Red Sea, Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds, but resumption very likely
    The Houthis will likely reduce the frequency of attacks on shipping in the Red Sea while the ceasefire remains in place, but the ceasefire is very likely to collapse beyond its initial phase. The Houthis claimed in their statement on 19 January that attacks on Israeli-owned vessels would also cease if all three proposed phases of the ceasefire were implemented, which currently include the Israel
  • PSA Ventures to accelerate sustainable innovation in global supply chains
    PSA International has announced the evolution of its innovation and startup accelerator platform, PSA unboXed, into PSA Ventures-a venture capital arm and venture builder. Building on the solid foundation of PSA unboXed, PSA Ventures will expand its scope beyond supporting startups. It will focus on commercializing intellectual property developed through partnerships with research institutions an
  • Wan Hai leases containers from SeaCube
    Wan Hai has agreed to lease over 5,000 containers from SeaCube Leasing for more than US$30 million. In particular, the Taiwanese liner operator said in a Taiwan Stock Exchange filing that it will rent 5,350 boxes for US$34.95 million. Like several liner operators, Wan Hai has been procuring more containers in line with a growing fleet, after soaring profits in 2024 in the wake of the Red Sea cris
  • Sallaum Lines partners with Wärtsilä to accelerate decarbonization efforts
    Technology group Wärtsilä has secured an order to supply its EnergoFlow solution and Fixed Pitch Propellers (FPP) for three Pure Car/Truck Carrier (PCTC) vessels owned by Sallaum Lines, a global RoRo cargo operator. These upgrades will significantly enhance the propulsion efficiency of the vessels, leading to reduced fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions. Wärtsilä booked the order in the fourt
  • Best Practices for Managing Employee Benefits in the Logistics Sector to Boost Retention & Efficiency
    Photo by Tiger Lily on Pexels Managing employee benefits in the logistics sector can feel like navigating a complex supply chain. With a workforce that often operates around the clock, ensuring competitive and well-structured benefits is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent. It's not just about offering perks-it's about tailoring solutions that meet the unique needs of an industry driv
  • Personal Care and Long-Distance Travel: Tips for Comfort and Well-Being
    Photo by Vladimir Srajber on Pexels Long-distance travel can be thrilling, but it often takes a toll on our bodies and minds. From jet lag to dry skin, the challenges of staying fresh and healthy while on the move are real. As we navigate time zones and cramped spaces, personal care becomes more than just a routine-it's essential for maintaining our well-being. But how do we strike the right bala
  • Aureabase Review: Learn Online Trading Today! [aureabase.com]
    The emergence of various trading platforms is motivating the young generations continuously to be involved with online trading. However, there are

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Splash web site
JANUARY 21, 2025
  • Mercurius back at New Jiangzhou Shipyard for more chemical tankers
    Dutch owner Mercurius Shipping has returned to China's Jiangxi New Jiangzhou Shipbuilding Heavy Industry for more stainless steel chemical tankers. The inland waterway shipping player has signed up for a pair of 6,000 newbuilds, with delivery likely by June and September 2026. No price has been given for the 135-m-long vessels, the same as with ...
  • Østensjø Rederi rakes in over $260m in vessel contracts and extensions
    Norwegian offshore shipowner and operator Østensjø Rederi has revealed several new contracts and extensions for its fleet worth approximately NOK 3bn ($263m). The company agreed to extend existing contracts with DeepOcean for the 2016-built Edda Freya and the 2008-built Edda Flora through 2026 and the 2008-built Edda Fauna through 2027. The start of the contracts ...
  • Global Energy and Towngas team up for methanol bunker supply
    Singapore's Global Energy Trading, part of Global Energy Group, and The Hong Kong and China Gas Company (Towngas) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop green methanol supply solutions for the shipping industry across Asia. Towngas has a methanol production plant in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, employing proprietary technology to convert biomass and municipal ...
  • Höegh Evi and SEFE partner on hydrogen supply chain development
    Norwegian marine infrastructure provider Höegh Evi has teamed up with Berlin-based Securing Energy for Europe (SEFE) to develop clean hydrogen supply chains for Germany and Europe. The company formerly known as Höegh LNG has signed a memorandum of understanding that will see the duo jointly analyse the technical and commercial feasibility of various corridors for ...
  • Next Geosolutions wins pair of deals worth $42m from Prysmian
    Italian cabling giant Prysmian has awarded two contracts worth €41m ($42.5m) for work on UK subsea power systems in the North Sea to compatriot Next Geosolutions. The deal is for detailed survey services that will provide data for the design and engineering of the Eastern Green Link 1 and 2 submarine power cable systems. NextGeo ...
  • Pleiades swells LR1 orders at New Times
    Greek tanker owner Pleiades Shipping is pressing ahead with its fleet rejuvenation programme with three additional LR1 newbuilds in China. The Kifissia-based company has revealed a 73,000 dwt trio booked at New Times Shipbuilding for delivery in 2028. Last October, brokers reported a deal for two firm and two optional units costing around $55m each, ...
  • Gulf Marine Services secures vessel contract extension
    London-listed liftboat operator Gulf Marine Services (GMS) has won a contract extension for one of its vessels operating in the Gulf Cooperation Council region. According to the company, the extension is for one of its large-class vessels and will last a total of 171 days. Financial details of the deal and the customer were not ...
  • Trump makes good on promise to halt offfshore wind
    The freshly inaugurated 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump, signed many executive orders during his first evening in office, one of which directed the Treasury Department to freeze new offshore wind leases on the country's outer continental shelf. This particular move has been in the headlines for some time, ever since Republican representative ...
  • Fratelli Cosulich adds to methanol-ready bunker tankers orderbook
    Italian owner Fratelli Cosulich has firmed up one more methanol-ready chemical bunkering tanker newbuild at Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipbuilding in China. The deal covers a 7,999 dwt IMO type 2 bunker vessel, designed to carry a variety of cargoes, including fuel oil, biofuels, and methanol. Last July, the Genoa-based company booked up to four newbuilds ...
  • Panama Canal, Paris Agreement and Gulf of Mexico: the three shipping takeaways from Trump's first hours back
    Wresting back control of the Panama Canal, renaming the Gulf of Mexico and exiting from the Paris Agreement were three of the shipping takeaways in the first hours following the inauguration of Donald Trump yesterday as the 47th president of the United States. Trump wasted little time getting down to his agenda, signing many executive ...
  • Galaxy Leader crew's 14-month incarceration by the Houthis nears its end
    It has now been 429 days that the crew of the Galaxy Leader car carrier have been held hostage by the Houthis in Yemen. However, for the first time during this 14-month incarceration there is hope that the 25 crewmembers could be freed imminently in connection with the phase one ceasefire agreed between Israel and ...
  • Huge slice of the global dry bulk and tanker fleets approaches retirement age
    A year is a long time in shipping as new data on global fleet ages clearly shows. Greek broker Xclusiv Shipbrokers has some sobering statistics on the growing vintage state of the global dry bulk and tanker fleets. "Turning into 2025, vessels have added one year to their age, significantly altering the current discussion around ...
  • Shipping coalition deploys novel tech in bid to slash methane slip
    Safetytech Accelerator, in collaboration with Chevron, Carnival Corporation, Shell and Seapeak, has completed three technology feasibility studies as part of its flagship Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative (MAMII). The results of these feasibility studies showed potential to cut fugitive methane emissions in the maritime industry. MAMII is exploring options to advance these resea
  • Mitsui OSK Lines debuts MOL CART
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has launched a new business-to-consumer (B2C) called MOL CART providing an international delivery and forwarding service for overseas residents, as well as serving as

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 21, 2025
  • VLCC spot rates sink 11% despite US sanctions on Russian cargoes
    US sanctions are pushing down the pricing of Russian Urals and EPSO crude, and pushing up freight rates for shadow...
  • Tanker and bulker fleets look older a year on, says Xclusiv
    Trump administration's action against Chinese builders, if it comes, is 'problematic' in view of industry's need for yard capacity
  • Capital partners Force Technology for 'first' XR bridge simulator in Europe
    System seen not only as empowering seafarers to meet industry requirements but reducing environmental impact of training activities
  • CMA CGM first to buy Wartsila methane-cutting tech
    French container line CMA CGM has ordered Wartsila's new EnviroPac add-on to cut methane slip from eight 9,200 boxships it...
  • Baltic Dry Index sinks to its lowest point in 19 months
    Both the panamax and supramax segments continue to struggle but the foundation stone of capesizes has also began to fall...
  • BHP announces strong copper and iron ore production in half-year results
    Australia-based BHP's iron ore production could once again break records in 2024/25, with guidance set at 255-265.5m tonnes
  • Big questions remain on IMO carbon price and fuel standard
    The IMO has heard 'serious concerns' about the lack of in-depth discussions on how its carbon pricing tool will work...
  • Containership charter rates stay firm as potential Red Sea return looms
    Charter rates remain firm but a reversal could be looming should vessels return to the Suez Canal. Up to 2m...
  • Contships aims to issue $100m Nordic bond
    Arctic Securities and Fearnleys appointed joint bookrunners
  • Adnoc L&S switches management of 20 tankers to Navig8 in integration push
    Switch in commercial management follows the completion of 80% acquisition of Navig8 by ADNOC L&S earlier this month
  • Galaxy Leader crew to be released soon, says Houthi leader
    After 429 days in captivity, the crew of car carrier Galaxy Leader could be nearing the end of their ordeal...
  • China's shipbuilders ride order boom to new heights but geopolitical headwinds loom
    Chinese shipbuilders scored significant gains in orders and market share in 2024, but rising geopolitical tension, particularly with the US...
  • West of England to expand war risk offering in wake of Gaza ceasefire
    Richard Turner anticipates slow resumption of Red Sea and Israel trade as networks and schedules are rearranged
  • The Daily View: Slow returns
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • South Korea's 'Big 3' builders poised to post first collective annual profit since 2011
    HD KOSE, Hanwha Ocean and Samsung Heavy are expected to report full-year operating profits collectively for the first time in...
  • MOL completes Gearbulk acquisition to expand open hatch fleet
    Japanese shipping giant has consolidated Gearbulk into its balance sheet with a 72% stake, expanding the group's dry bulker fleet...
  • Daily Briefing
    Houthis announce partial stop to Red Sea attacks | Red Sea shipping return inches closer but freight rate plunge feared...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 21, 2025
  • Prologis sees post-election rush for logistics real estate in US
    Increased demand and diminishing new capacity will lead to an inflection point for logistics rents in a stronger second half of 2025, executives at the real estate developer say.
  • Trump appoints Louis Sola to chairman's slot at FMC
    Just ahead of November's election, then-Commissioner Sola laid out "America First" initiatives during an October speech, highlighting the further development of LNG export facilities and the fuel's impact on ship bunkering.
  • Flexport alums arm 3PLs with tools to refine shipper outreach
    A startup founded and backed by ex-Flexport sales executives is aiming to help shippers manage the flood of outbound sales efforts they receive from logistics providers.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 21, 2025
  • US-listed tanker stocks continue three-day nosedive after gains
    Equities struggle on a big day for stock market on first Trump trading
  • Bulker owners sweat on US tariffs with big ships facing largest hurdles in 'challenging year'
    Bulker market facing demand drop with two largest commodities on the slide in 2025
  • Trump orders Howard Lutnick to carry out sweeping tariff review
    But first-day orders stops short of immediate tariffs
  • Trump's orders deliver blow to US clean fuel funding
    Future funding for green fuels in limbo as Trump pauses Inflation Reduction Act disbursements
  • MSC swerves Red Sea return as CMA CGM dips a toe back in troubled waters
    The worlds' largest container liner operator says the security situation remains unclear
  • Hopes rise for release of Galaxy Leader crew
    Houthi spokesman says release expected in days but shipowner remains in the dark
  • 'Infinitely complex situation': Ardmore Shipping still steering clear of Red Sea despite Houthis ceasefire
    Irish product tanker company mulls whether returning to shorter voyages is worth the risk
  • Donald Trump promotes ex-shipbroker to lead Federal Maritime Commission
    Biden-appointed chairman Daniel Maffei to continue as commissioner
  • Shipowners face huge settlement claims from new fuels liability blind spot
    These hazardous and noxious substances not covered by various liability limitation regimes, leaving owners vulnerable
  • Greece's Perogiannakis family snaps up capesize as it returns to bulker business after over a decade away
    Expanding tanker player Perosea Shipping has made a dash for bulker tonnage
  • Semiramis Paliou-backed OceanPal exits capesize bulkers with latest sale
    Deal for vintage vessel comes with asset values on the slide
  • Shipowners face huge settlement claims from new fuels liability blindspot
    New fuels are currently not covered by various liability limitation regimes, leaving owners vulnerable
  • Oslo-listed heavyweights cash in as Chinese buyers go head to head with MSC in S&P market
    Boxship S&P and charter markets keep humming despite falling freight rates
  • Golar FLNG unit takes on first feed gas from BP project
    First export cargo from Greater Tortue Ahmeyim due this quarter
  • Oil Brokerage hires former oil major man to head freight derivatives in US
    OB name moves on after parent's November acquisition by Poten owner
  • Solvang unveils 'world-first' large-scale carbon capture and storage system retrofit
    New technology has been installed on Norwegian owner's gas carrier Clipper Eris
  • Oil Brokerage hires former oil major man to head freight forwarding agreements in US
    OB name moves on after parent's November acquisition by Poten owner
  • Big oil-backed methane abatement group targets three technologies with potential to cut maritime emissions
    Feasibility studies completed, with onboard trials next on agenda
  • Ostensjo Rederi reveals offshore contracts worth $263m for six vessels
    Owner strikes deals with DeepOcean and other charterers
  • Contships launches $100m bond run as first private Greek shipowner to raid Nordic market
    Nikolas Pateras-led firm set to break new ground by tapping investors for cash
  • Pacific Basin beefs up board with hires from Macquarie and General Electric
    Hong Kong bulker owner appoints Kalpana Desai and Heather Wang Xiaojun
  • Lucrative VLCC term deals fail as charterers nervous over 'toppy' spot rates
    Shipbroker Braemar reveals second thoughts on period charters as paper market weakens
  • Peter Livanos-backed DryLog sells supramax bulker amid an 'abundance' of sale candidates
    Monaco-based operator obtains robust price for mid-aged bulker built in Japan
  • 'Strong cash generation': Clarksons sees improved credit scores for shipping firms despite 'signs of soft patch'
    Shipping sector 'well-equipped to navigate potential challenges'
  • India's largest shipyard Swan Defence & Heavy Industries relists on national bourses
    New owner aims to turn facility into one of the world's top shipbuilders
  • New Asian operator revives long laid-up cruise veteran for luxury venture
    Malaysia's Berlin Capital Group is giving former German cruise ship a top-to-bottom makeover in China
  • Shell closes in on owners and investors for LNG bunker vessel newbuilding orders
    Three names left on shortlist for multi-vessel tender
  • Replacing taxes with tariffs: Donald Trump reimagines trade policy by making America the 1790s again
    New US president wants to shift government's revenue burden from income to imports
  • Tufton Assets likes the look of tankers as sanctions drain tonnage pool
    UK investment fund also says new US administration's policies could have a big impact
  • Donald Trump inks executive order overturning Joe Biden's freeze on new US LNG export permits
    US Natural Resources Defense Council calls out decision as 'misguided'
  • Greece's Peroyannakis family snaps up capesize as it returns to bulker business after over a decade away
    Expanding tanker player Perosea Shipping has made a dash for bulker tonnage
  • John Fredriksen emerges behind $360m offshore ship order at Kuok Maritime yard
    Tycoon said to have expanded oil and gas support vessel operations with deal at PaxOcean
  • N2 Tankers beefs up aframax tanker fleet with addition of Japanese-owned newbuilding
    Arrival of Southern Respect sees Singapore-based operator boost number of tankers under its control to 11 vessels
  • Putin feels sting of US sanctions as traders point to dwindling dark fleet tanker supply
    New US blacklist causing problems for Russian oil exports
  • Houthi 'horror story': Owner of hijacked car carrier hopes seafarer suffering nearing end
    Rami Ungar's Ray Car Carriers says seafarers have been treated as pawns by Houthis
  • Navig8 takes over management of 20 Adnoc L&S tankers after $1.1bn acquisition
    London pools operator says move cements alliance of the two companies
  • Northern Lights hunts next LCO2 carriers as first ships home in on new plant
    Pioneering vessels are due to go into operation in Norway this quarter as liquefied CO2 shipping gets real
  • MOL completes acquisition of Norwegian open-hatch bulker operator Gearbulk
    Japanese shipowner has 338 bulkers in its fleet now that takeover has gone through
  • India's largest shipyard Swan Defence and Heavy Industries relists on national bourses
    New owners Swan Defence and Heavy Industries plan to turn yard into one of the world's top shipbuilders
  • New Asian operator revives long laid up cruise veteran for luxury cruise venture
    Malaysia's Berlin Capital Group is giving former German cruise ship a top-to-bottom makeover in China
  • Attica Group giving two veterans of the Greek ferry industry the heave-ho onto recyclers
    Long-serving sisters sailed with Anek Lines for nearly three decades

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 21, 2025
  • Asia-US container rates decline in slack season
    Weaker container rates for Asia-U.S. volumes could give way to increases, but that depends on carriers' plans in the coming weeks, said analyst Freightos.
  • Israel's Challenge Group prepares to fly all-new 777 converted freighter
    Challenge Group is beefing up its order for 777-300 converted freighters. It is an early adopter of the aftermarket freighter and will likely be the first operator in Europe.

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ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
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
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
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
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
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