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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
  • IMO Secretary-General visits SCI's Maritime Training Institute
  • Sahel Shipping Line opens office in Mumbai
  • 'India is committed to a cleaner, greener and more resilient maritime future': Sonowal
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (21 February 2025)
  • Allcargo Gati unveils revamped website to elevate user experience and digital engagement
  • VOC Port handles 34 pc more windmill blade carrying ships this fiscal
  • US reciprocal tariff seen affecting 3.5 pc of India's exports
  • Jafza, Haldiram's sign agreement to launch one of the region's largest saffron processing facilities
  • Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port enhances rail handling capacity
  • Option to allow amendment during final assessment of bill of entry for bulk cargo
  • DCSA releases final versions of its Booking 2.0 and Bill of Lading 3.0 standards
  • ONE launches new "Store Door" service in India for inland logistics needs

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
  • DPW cranes taller than 'Big Ben'
  • Kombiverkehr restructures rail traffic
  • Van der Ploeg promoted in Rotterdam
  • Royal Jordanian celebrates 35 years at MST
  • Experts address challenges and opportunities
  • Trials for e-truck with fuel-powered range extender
  • ONE names first owned newbuilding
  • TechBase manager elected to EACN board
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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
  • Price war as carriers compete for cargo driving down container spot rates
  • Airfreight rates rising gently as ecommerce giants eye new tradelanes
  • Expeditors CEO out, 'fresh blood in' - and another top exec change expected
  • Indian shippers get better value from converting LCL shipments to full loads
  • Maersk Saltoro delay may mean multi-million dollar claims for cherry shippers
  • How US rule-changes are putting air cargo carriers in a 'tough spot'
  • EU 'frustration over what UK wants' as further trade talks loom
  • UECC shows how 'forward-thinking' can avoid price hikes

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
  • VIDEO: SS United States is on its final voyage
    On Wednesday, the SS United States took to the waves for the first time since 1996 as it departed Philadelphia en route to a new role as the world's largest artificial reef.
  • AAL puts ABB Octopus on board its Super B-Class
    ABB Marine and Ports says that Singapore-based AAL Shipping (AAL) has chosen the ABB Ability Octopus marine advisory system for its advanced fleet of Super B-Class heavy lift vessels. ABB's technology will

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
  • Understanding OSHA Compliance for Construction Workers
    Proper compliance with OSHA standards does not reduce the risk of accidents, but equally protects all employees on the construction site, primarily construction workers who are exposed to the greatest risk. The construction industry faces numerous challenges when it comes to workplace safety. Due to the often unfavorable weather conditions of specific construction standards and ongoing constructi
  • HHLA CTB expands automation and sustainability initiatives
    Hamburger Hafen and Logistik AG (HHLA) Container Terminal Burchardkai (CTB) in Hamburg continues to proceed with its automation and sustainability efforts. Recently, three state-of-the-art storage blocks have become operational, bringing the total number of electric storage blocks at the terminal to 22. This expansion plays a key role in CTB's sustainable development. Since late 2024, the three n
  • Saudi Arabia boosts logistics and energy sectors to become leading shipping hub
    Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones "MODON", in collaboration with the National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP), has announced the launch of the Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Logistics Zone Development in Dammam 2nd Industrial City. This represents a significant stride towards Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030, particularly in transforming the country into a
  • From MAC to FGA: Access Control Evolution
    Learn how integrating MAC, DAC, RBAC, and FGA can strengthen your application's authorization
  • Eudmarco expands fleet at Port of Santos with Konecranes reach stackers
    Eudmarco S/A Serviços e Comércio Internacional has expanded its fleet at the Port of Santos terminal in Brazil with the addition of two customized Konecranes reach stackers. The Konecranes SMV 4638 TC6H and Konecranes Liftace 4532 TC5 were ordered in early 2024 and delivered in November of the same year. Equipped with advanced driveline and transmission technology, both reach stackers offer up to
  • HD KSOE unveils nuclear-powered container ship design
    HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), a company engaged in shipbuilding and offshore engineering businesses in South Korea, has revealed an innovative design for a 15,000 TEU nuclear-powered vessel. HD KSOE has already received in-principle approval from the classification society ABS for its design, with power for the vessel to be supplied by a small modular reactor. For safety
  • Changing Transpacific dynamics to shape vessel demand and contract discussions
    Taiwanese shipping veteran Bronson Hsieh said at a seminar this week that US President Donald Trump's trade war against China will increase demand for small and mid-sized container ships as manufacturers shift supply chains to Southeast Asia and South America to circumvent tariffs
  • FESCO introduces Kwangyang port call on KSDL service
    Russian shipping company FESCO has added South Korea's port of Kwangyang as a monthly destination on its KSDL Korea Soviet Direct Line service. FESCO deploys a solitary 1,500 TEU vessel on the service, which hitherto called Vladivostok and Busan on a weekly basis. In 2024, the service carried 49,000 TEUs, according to FESCO, which would suggest an occupancy (after adjustments) of around 40% per s
  • DCSA finalizes Booking 2.0 and Bill of Lading 3.0 standards
    Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA), a neutral, non-profit organization dedicated to driving standardization and digital innovation in container shipping, has announced the release of the final versions of its Booking 2.0 and Bill of Lading 3.0 standards. These landmark updates are expected to enhance data exchange between shippers and carriers, reduce administrative complexities, minim
  • Mitsubishi and Yourstand partner on EV truck initiative
    Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, and Yourstand will introduce a medium-sized electric vehicle (EV) truck in March 2025 to reduce CO2 emissions in pharmaceutical transportation and delivery operations carried out by DP Network, a group company of Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation. This initiative aims to achieve fully CO2-free logistics electrification. An EV charger has be
  • CMA CGM and Maersk US flag carriers enter into slot exchange deals
    CMA CGM's shipping specialist serving the US Government, APL, and Maersk's counterpart, Maersk Line Limited, have entered into a new slot exchange partnership across several trade routes. In particular, Maersk will take 80 eastbound TEUs and 130 westbound TEUs on APL's Transpacific and fully US-flagged EX1 service, while APL will secure 80 eastbound and 20 westbound slots on Maersk's Indian Subco
  • Major and minor adjustments to Far East trade routes
    Danish ocean carrier Maersk has added the port of Guangzhou (Nansha) to the schedule of its SH2 between China and Bangladesh, while it has also removed the Taiwanese ports of Kaohsiung and Keelung. The revised port rotation of the service will now be Ningbo (China), Shanghai (China), Tanjung Pelepas (Malaysia), Chittagong (Bangladesh), Mongla (Bangladesh), Tanjung Pelepas, Singapore, Guangzhou, N
  • COSCO, OOCL add Guinean port to MWAX service rotation
    COSCO and its subsidiary OOCL have enhanced their joint MWAX service by adding the port of Conakry to the rotation, according to Alphaliner. Therefore, the MWAX service, which is operated by two 1,700 TEU container vessels, will now have the following itinerary: Valencia (Spain) - Algeciras (Spain) - Dakar (Senegal) - Tema (Ghana) - Takoradi (Ghana) - Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire) - Conakry (Guinea) -
  • Port of Helsinki reaches key climate goal
    At the start of 2025, the Port of Helsinki achieved its goal of carbon-neutral operations, initially set in 2019. This milestone was reached by reducing energy consumption, transitioning to carbon-free electricity (since 2020) and renewable district heating, improving energy efficiency, and using LED lighting and solar power. "We have managed to minimise our carbon dioxide emissions as a result o
  • CMA CGM applies PSS from Portugal to North Europe, Scandinavia and Baltic
    French box line CMA CGM is implementing a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from Portugal to North Europe, Scandinavia and the Baltic region. Effective from 3 March and until further notice, the surcharge will apply to both dry and reefer containers. The PSS rates are set at US$105 per 20' container and US$209 per 40'/45' container. If you liked this post, please consider donating The
  • Noatum Maritime forms JV with ASRY to enhance marine services in Bahrain
    Noatum Maritime, a division of AD Ports Group's Maritime & Shipping Cluster, has entered into a joint venture (JV) with Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard Company (ASRY), a maritime repair and fabrication facility in the Arabian Gulf, to provide marine services in Bahrain. This partnership aims to exclusively enhance ASRY Shipyard's current marine service offerings, combining Noatum Maritime's opera

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
  • SeaKapital signs for LNG bunker newbuilds
    Hong Kong shipowner and leasing specialist SeaKapital Holdings has embarked on a newbuilding project in the LNG bunkering sector. The company, set up by two of Hong Kong's well-known shipping names, Sabrina Chao (pictured) and Kenneth Lam, has contracted up to six vessels at Ningbo Xinle Shipbuilding in China. The order covers two firm 20,000 ...
  • Ciner Shipping decamps from Istanbul to Athens
    One of Turkey's largest shipowners is decamping to Greece. Istanbul-based news outlet Türkiye Today is reporting Ciner Shipping is shifting its operations to Athens with staff in Turkey informed today that their current work contracts would be terminated with full legal compensation. Ciner Shipping owns and operates a fleet of 24 ships made up of ...
  • BP puts brakes on New York offshore wind project
    Energy supermajor BP has formally withdrawn its application for the 320-kilometre-long cable and interconnection plan for its Beacon Wind project located in US federal waters between Cape Cod and Long Island. This follows Beacon Wind's decision in January 2024 to terminate a previously awarded state contract for energy from the array. The cancellation of the ...
  • Smarter Database Permissions at Scale
    Discover how filtering methods and partial evaluations cut overhead and enhance database security
  • MSC books up to eight megamaxes at Changhong International
    Gianluigi Aponte's Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has returned to Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard in China for a new series of LNG dual-fuel megamax containerships. The Swiss-based liner giant has signed up for four firm 21,700 teu newbuilds with options for up to four additional vessels. Deliveries are set for 2027 and 2028. The yard confirmed ...
  • George Procopiou buys the Astir Palace
    A shipowner will host one of the top spots at next year's Posidonia show in Greece. Greek shipping tycoon George Procopiou has acquired the entire share capital of the Astir Palace hotel group from Middle East interests, having bought a 30% stake last October. The portfolio includes four hotels, the centrepiece being the Four Seasons ...
  • Constellation Oil Services eyes Oslo listing
    Brazilian offshore driller Constellation Oil Services has announced its intention to list the company's shares on Euronext Growth Oslo. The company currently has 1,519,918,308 outstanding shares and has stated that it would not be looking to raise capital as part of the listing. A portion of Constellation's shares are already registered in Euronext Securities Oslo ...
  • TGS scores more 4D streamer work in the Barents Sea
    Oslo-listed surveyor and seismic data specialist TGS has won another 4D streamer contract acquisition project in the Barents Sea. The company said in an Oslo Bors filing that the acquisition project will cover the Vår Energi-operated Goliat field. According to Tgs, the Goliat 4D project is scheduled to start in July and will last approximately ...
  • Captain of aircraft carrier involved in collision off Egypt dismissed
    The US Navy has decided to relieve the commanding officer of the USS Truman - the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier that had a collision with a bulk carrier off Egypt last week. Captain Dave Snowden was relieved Thursday for "loss of confidence in his ability to command", the navy said. The accident with the 2003-built supramax ...
  • Russian ship in trouble with hull breach
    A Russian Panama-flagged cargo ship carrying 3,000 tons of corn is in trouble the Sea of Azov after suffering a hull breach near the port of Azov in Russia's Rostov region, according to local media. The 46-year-old vessel, Pavlo Grabovskiy, departed from Rostov en route to Samsun in Turkey, when it sustained serious hull damage ...
  • Vortexa debuts port-to-port tanker freight pricing platform
    Analytics firm Vortexa has launched Anywhere Freight Pricing-the world's first port-to-port freight pricing platform for energy trading. The solution provides instant pricing for over 50,000 active and 70m possible clean petroleum product (CPP) freight routes. "Since the beginning of global energy markets, traders have strived for instant, unlimited access to sharp freight prices to evaluate ...
  • Digital Container Shipping Association unveils latest upgrades
    The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has released the final versions of its Booking 2.0 and Bill of Lading 3.0 standards. The enhanced standards ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
  • 'Optimistic' but cautious StealthGas reports record year
    'We are optimistic for the future albeit evermore cautiously, not least because the current global geopolitics that can have a...
  • Profile of Red Sea sailing fleet unchanged since ceasefire
    Traffic volumes remain at 'new normal' levels despite the Houthis announcing a near-total stop to Red Sea attacks
  • Normal seasonal lull for box shipping or has cyclical downturn begun?
    The Red Sea crisis saved container lines from overcapacity in 2024, but relentless newbuilding deliveries may overtake demand in 2025...
  • NorthStandard and Gard unveil 10m gt gains in entries
    Clubs doing well, brokers contend
  • Tanker attacks may be more than a series of unfortunate events
    We are faced with the unhappy prospect of an organised campaign against the shipping industry, mounted by persons unknown for...
  • Levy support grows but no climate breakthrough at IMO
    Support for a greenhouse gas emissions levy continued to grow at the ISW-GHG 18 intersessional this week, but the meeting...
  • Chinese buyers stabilise sanctioned oil flows through rapid supply chain revamps
    A combination of strategic port shifts, alternative tanker deployments, and supplier adjustments has helped Chinese buyers mitigate the sanction impact...
  • More undersea cable damage reported
    The incident occurred off the coast of Sweden, where police have begun a preliminary investigation into sabotage
  • The Daily View: Mutual strength
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Seatrium returns to profit on better operations management and more business
    Seatrium has a decade-high orderbook of SGD23.2bn, of which renewables and green projects comprise SGD7.9bn
  • China Merchants confirms multipurpose newbuild order
    The four newbuildings had the state-owned conglomerate's subsidiaries involved through the entire process - from financing to construction and operations
  • Zhoushan Changhong wins $3.5bn order bonanza from MSC and TMS
    Up to 18 LNG dual-fuel large containerships were ordered as LNG regains its dominance as the preferred alternative fuel
  • Daily Briefing
    Sanctioned tankers increasingly go dark when calling at China's Dongying | West of England wins Vafias vessels and DP World...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
  • 'Hungry' carriers slicing surcharges in eastbound trans-Pacific as bookings slow
    Forwarders say demand expectations for trans-Pacific imports to North America are softening for the second quarter, forcing liners to reduce peak season surcharges that have been in place for almost a year.
  • Panama Canal transit data belies Trump's claims of China's control: project44
    Cargo tracking shows no clear advantage for Chinese-based ocean carriers transiting the critical waterway, throwing doubt on the US president's claims of China's influence, according to a report from the visibility data provider.
  • 'Solidarity strike' call by Dutch port union gets industry attention
    A dispute over severance pay compensation has resulted in a series of walkouts by dockworkers at Rotterdam's ECT Delta terminal over the past month, severely disrupting the handling of deep-sea vessels, regional feeder ship calls and inland-bound cargo.
  • Supercharge Security with Policy as Code
    See how code-driven policies unify validation & access control, streamlining compliance at scale

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
  • US-listed tanker stocks continue slump despite rising rates
    Frontline heads for the sector's biggest loss for the week
  • Wavelength podcast: The case of the ammonia-less ammonia carriers
    Plus the latest climate talks at the IMO, and is shipping being sabotaged?
  • Trump administration poised to let shippers file class action complaints against container lines
    Commission chairman voted in favour of taking on complaints against carriers
  • Tanker fleet growth slows but lagging demand poses headwinds, Veson Nautical says
    Analyst Thomas Zwick tells Dubai forum shadow fleet scrapping could be key to mainstream tanker prospects
  • Diplomacy to ramp up after IMO finds agreement on fuel standard but not carbon pricing
    ICS secretary general says 'wise heads and cool minds' are needed for final seven weeks of climate talks
  • Oily water found in engine room of 'deformed' MSC boxship
    Divers confirm 75% of the container vessel is lodged on the seabed
  • Oaktree out as investors linked to JP Morgan buy into ship manager OSM Thome to boost growth plans
    Norwegian group describes new ownership 'constellation' to drive expansion
  • 'Step by step': Medkon Lines builds momentum in Mediterranean market
    Entrepreneur Mahmut Isik exemplifies the dynamism of Istanbul's shipping scene
  • Tanker owners eye reopening of Iraq's Kurdish crude pipeline
    Broker Braemar says resumption of oil flows to Ceyhan will lift aframax and suezmax demand
  • Sweden probes fresh Baltic cable break for sabotage
    Police investigating to determine if damage is new, or an unsuccessful repair
  • US Navy fires master of aircraft carrier that collided with bulker
    Military lost confidence in commanding officer's ability to lead the war ship
  • Vale earnings sink on lower iron ore prices and sales
    Ore shipments down quarter on quarter, miner says
  • Big P&I players grow as clubs feel the heat from claims spike
    Brokers report limited moves across clubs during renewal season but market leaders have added tonnage
  • Okeanis cleaning up as suezmax enters product spot trade
    Voyage into the West is likely to be a one-off, boss Aristidis Alafouzos says
  • Bruton bullish on VLCCs as newbuilding slots for 2027 all but gone
    Norwegian start-up says long-term supply-demand dynamics remain favourable for big tankers
  • GTT sees demand for up to 75 LNG newbuildings
    Chairman and interim chief executive sidesteps questions on replacement CEO
  • New Taylor Maritime directors build shareholdings as options vest
    Deputy chief executive Alexander Slee and chief strategy officer Camilla Pierrepont pocket stock at no cost
  • MISC eyes sluggish LNG rates in year ahead
    Gas markets dragged down Malaysian gas shipping giant's financial performance in 2024
  • Performance Shipping sees aframax rates fall back to earth after 'exceptional years'
    Palios family-controlled owner posts resilient fourth-quarter revenue but profit drops
  • Russia denies 46-year-old cargo ship in distress after hull breach in ice
    Pavel Grabovskiy reportedly damaged in Sea of Azov, but state news agency says vessel is now safe in port
  • Gianluigi Aponte's MSC splashes $1.76bn on ultra-large container ships
    Latest order at Zhoushan Changhong pushes MSC's total newbuild spend to $6.5bn
  • Okeanis' Aristidis Alafouzos says Red Sea return 'positive' for suezmax tankers
    Greek boss says safe passage through Suez will allow million-barrel ships to recapture cargoes lost to VLCCs
  • Top pick or sell? Himalaya Shipping splits dry bulk stock analysts
    Share target price ranges from $4.60 to $9
  • Belships takeover set for completion after shareholders sign up to sell
    Deal will take Norwegian ultramax owner private
  • Sabrina Chao and Kenneth Lam's SeaKapital orders up to six LNG bunker ships
    The 20,000-cbm LNG bunker newbuilds in China are priced at $86m
  • Chao and Lam's SeaKapital orders up to six LNG bunker ships
    The 20,000-cbm LNG bunker newbuilds in China are priced at $86m
  • Seatrium reverses losses buoyed by strong orderbook
    But analysts question the impact of a reversal of an Operation Car Wash provision on financials
  • Russia denies 46-year-old cargoship in distress after hull breach in ice
    Pavel Grabovskiy reportedly damaged in Sea of Azov, but state news agency says vessel is now safe in port
  • Tor Olav Troim's Bruton weighs financing as new VLCCs to arrive early
    Oslo-listed start-up has two big tankers coming in 2026
  • Adhart Shipping tied to newbuilding debut with product tanker series in China
    Adhart, the commercial arm of Executive Group, is growing its tanker fleet in a new way
  • IMO and Saudi Arabia's attempt to address seafarer shortage welcomed by welfare community
    Bahri to offer cadets one year of onboard training

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
  • NTSB: Wrong valve led to fatal container ship fire
    An incorrect check valve led to the shipboard fire that killed two and injured one at Port Houston in 2024, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
  • Tariff fears help Port of Long Beach containers to best start on record
    Frontloading of consumer goods through the Port of Long Beach ran volume to a record in January.

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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
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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