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Exim India web site
MARCH 25, 2025
  • Sonowal visiting Singapore to boost maritime cooperation
  • TKM Global skilfully handles challenging project cargo movement for Tata Steel
  • Customs rule changes could raise compliance costs for importers: GTRI
  • US fees on Chinese ships seen causing trade apocalypse
  • India likely to import less LPG in 2025
  • India imposes anti-dumping duties on 5 products from China
  • VOC Port's wind energy generation results in substantial carbon savings
  • BCBA, JNPA and VPPL conduct orientation program on fundamentals of logistics & Customs clearance at Palghar
  • AI in shipping and the vital data foundations
  • MOL to deploy world's first ammonia-fuelled Capesize bulkers and chemical tankers
  • Maintenance dredging at Mumbai Port berths
  • Satish Honnakkatte assumes charge as Deputy Chairperson of Cochin Port Authority
  • India will lower tariffs, but reciprocal duties on: US
  • Suez Canal monthly revenue losses at $800 mn due to Red Sea crisis: Egypt
  • Export duty on onion withdrawn from April
  • Railways exporting coaches to Europe, Australia, Saudi Arabia: Minister

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 25, 2025
  • Grimaldi supports Unicef shipments to Senegal
  • SGV calls for efficient restructuring
  • Mounting pressure on Chinese box market
  • Kinaxia - Cox succeeds Conroy
  • Cargoline partner awards
  • Swiss-Canadian cooperation on medical deliveries
  • Partnering for airport charges data worldwide
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Alstom Traxx for Slovenia
  • UP appoints Christina Conlin as chief legal officer
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen reports record performance
  • Lidl's biggest logistics hub in Portugal

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 24, 2025
  • Semiconductors could compensate for air freight's lost ecommerce traffic
  • Truckers face a serious threat as large shippers develop networks
  • The new Expeditors takes shape - management update
  • News in Brief Podcast | Week 12 | Geopolitics, Gemini and DOGE
  • OceanX: Hapag-Lloyd and 'the cost of quality'; Q4 '24 Ebit slump for carriers; AI agents
  • 'Weakened' Maersk paying a heavy price for its lack of fleet growth
  • Cosco profits surge, but headwinds from the US may slow pace of growth
  • 'Market engagement' is key to reviving South Africa's flagging logistics
  • Lomar Shipping set to trial 'innovative' hydrogen dual-fuel system

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 24, 2025
  • Reederei Norden-Frisia names Germany's first electric cat ferry Frisia E-I
    Germany's Reederei Norden-Frisia has held a naming ceremony for its latest vessel, the Frisia E-I. In a boost for sustainable public transport, the vessel, a Damen Fast Ferry 3209 Electric, is the
  • Tidewater Transportation goes to Gunderson for four new refined products barges
    Vancouver, Wash.-based Tidewater Transportation and Terminals, the largest barge transportation and termina network on the Columbia-Snake River system, reports that it has finalized a contract with Portland, Oregon-based Gunderson Marine & Iron,

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Container News web site
MARCH 24, 2025
  • DP World, Reliance Industries team up on innovative rail solution
    DP World and India's Reliance Industries have partnered to launch an innovative logistics solution for the petrochemicals industry, shifting product transport from road to rail. This initiative is expected to cut carbon emissions significantly while enhancing operational efficiency. The new solution connects Reliance Industries' Jamnagar plant in Gujarat, India, to DP World's inland container dep
  • Maersk and Port of NY&NJ reach lease extension deal for APM Terminals Elizabeth
    Maersk and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) have agreed to extend APM Terminals Elizabeth's lease through December 2062. The deal was originally set to expire in 2029, but the lease extension marks a significant milestone in the company's partnership with the US port, which dates back over a century. The 33-year lease extension paves the way for major infrastructure investme
  • Noatum Maritime receives first LNG-powered vessel for United Global Ro-Ro JV
    Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group's Maritime & Shipping Cluster, has received its first LNG-powered Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) Ro-Ro vessel, which will be utilised by the recently formed joint venture (JV) with Erkport, United Global Ro-Ro. Forming part of Noatum Maritime's Ro-Ro expansion strategy, the newbuild vessel, named UGR Al Samha, a flagship for the Ro-Ro business, boasts 12
  • The Green Gamble: Navigating Risks and Opportunities in Sustainable Ship Financing
    Reed Smith, in partnership with DNV Maritime Advisory, organized "The Green Gamble: Balancing Risks and Opportunities in Shipping Investments" seminar at their London office. This half-day seminar, attended by over 70 specialists, including advisors, investors, representatives from shipping and energy sectors, and legal experts, focused on the current trends in sustainable ship financing. The mar
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen secures US$2 billion transport deal extension
    Scandinavian RoRo shipping and vehicle logistics company Wallenius Wilhelmsen strengthens its partnership with an established auto original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and enters a 10-year contract extension. The contract has an overall estimated gross revenue of US$2 billion, effective from April 2027. Both parties aim to grow the partnership and develop new, efficient solutions that will optim
  • Shippers turning to futures and longer-term contracts to manage risks
    Daily turnover of Asia-North Europe (EC) container freight futures traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange has reached US$1.5 billion. Speakers at the "Navigating the Volatility of Container Freight Rates" conference in Singapore today (24 March), said that years ago, interest in such futures wasn't high, but disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the blockage of the Suez Canal with Ever Gi
  • Somaliland's Growing Influence in Global Shipping
    As the Red Sea crisis continues, Somaliland is about to emerge as a pivotal spot for Western interests, especially for maritime shipping, as long as the region becomes more and more a field of geopolitical competition. China has become increasingly proactive in Africa, working to broaden its sphere of influence through substantial investments under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), particularly
  • Seaspan to equip its entire fleet with Orca AI's SeaPod digital watchkeeper
    Israeli maritime technology provider Orca AI announced that Hong Kong-based container vessel owner Seaspan Corporation will integrate its cutting-edge SeaPod digital watchkeeper across its entire fleet. Seaspan aims to support safety improvements and operational cost savings through Orca AI's solution. Seaspan began using Orca AI's SeaPod digital watchkeeper on select vessels to enhance situation
  • COSCO doubles profits in 2024
    COSCO SHIPPING Holdings reported a doubling of annual profits, achieving an operating revenue of RMB 233.86 billion (US$32.3 billion) in 2024, representing a 33.3% year-on-year increase. Additionally, the company's Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) reached RMB 69.95 billion (US$9.65 billion), representing an increase of 90.8% year-on-year, the net profit was approximately RMB55.40 billion
  • Hapag-Lloyd extends Le Havre omission from SWX service
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced an extension of its decision to omit the port of Le Havre from its South America Westcoast (SWX) service. The SWX service connects Northern Europe with the West Coast of Latin America and the Caribbean. The German carrier initially announced the omission of the French port in October 2024 and has now decided to extend this measure until further notice to enhance service
  • ClassNK announces leadership restructuring
    ClassNK's current Senior Vice President, Hayato Suga, has been appointed as President and CEO as well as Representative Director of the ship classification society. Additionally, current Corporate Officer Fumihiko Higashi has been appointed as Executive Vice President of the organization. The leadership changes took effect on 21 March. Former President & CEO Hiroaki Sakashita has been appointed a
  • Nhava Sheva Port launches US$500M road project to ease congestion
    Indian shippers and supply chain stakeholders at Nhava Sheva Port (JNPA) could see significant relief from landside congestion as the port has won government approval for a new access road system. The project plan calls for a 29-kilometre link from the harbour to the nearest state highway intersection point. To be built on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) model, it is estimated to cost about US$525

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Splash web site
MARCH 24, 2025
  • Performance Shipping flips aframax for $21.5m profit
    Nasdaq-listed Greek tanker owner and operator Performance Shipping has nearly doubled its money by selling one of its aframaxes. The Andreas Michalopoulos company has offloaded the 2011-built P Yanbu for $39m after picking up the 105,400 dwt vessel in late 2020 for $22m. The Japanese-built unit has been delivered to its new undisclosed owner, delivering ...
  • Icon Energy bolsters fleet with modern ultramax
    Nasdaq-listed Greek bulker outfit Icon Energy is expanding its fleet by bringing in a 2020-built ultramax on a bareboat charter. The Ismini Panagiotidi-led company said the 63,668 dwt scrubber-fitted vessel, to be named Charlie, should join the fleet between May and August 2025. The deal includes an advance payment of $2.75m, the same amount upon ...
  • Maersk seals 33-year lease extension at port of NY and NJ
    AP Moller-Maersk has reached an agreement with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to extend APM Terminals Elizabeth's lease through December 2062. Originally set to expire in 2029, the 33-year lease extension "paves the way for major infrastructure investments which will enhance capacity and transport velocity, create jobs and strengthen the US ...
  • Uni-Tankers brings in fresh tonnage
    Denmark's Uni-Tankers is renewing its fleet with two modern stainless steel vessels. The Per Ekmann-led outfit is adding the Selandia Swan to its owned fleet this spring. The ship is said to represent the company's ongoing commitment to renewing its fleet with new, energy-efficient tonnage. Uni-Tankers is also bringing in the 2024-built 6,000 dwt Tina ...
  • Diana Shipping bags Cargill panamax fixture
    Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has landed another charter deal with Cargill, the New York-listed company's fourth fixture with the commodities trading giant in just over a month. The Semiramis Paliou-led company has secured employment for the 2010-built panamax Leto from end-March through to July 16, 2026, and extension options for up to two more ...
  • Drydocks World scores FPSO refurbishment deal from Modec
    Dubai-based Drydocks World has been awarded a contract to refurbish and extend the operational life of the Baobab Ivoirian FPSO by floater expert Modec. The project is scheduled to begin in May 2025 and last for eight months. It will include extensive structural improvements to the vessel, including the renewal of 1,000 tons of steel, ...
  • Wood extends deadline for Sidara takeover talks
    UK consulting and engineering firm Wood has extended the deadline for discussions over a possible takeover by Dubai-based company Sidara. Last month, Wood confirmed reports that Dar Al-Handasah Consultants Shair and Partners, also known as Sidara, has made an approach for a possible offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of ...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen bags transport deal extension worth $2bn
    Norwegian car carrier operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen has been awarded a 10-year contract extension with an undisclosed automotive equipment manufacturer. According to an Oslo Bors filing, the long-term deal has an overall estimated gross revenue of $2bn and is set to start in April 2027. The car carrier operator will deliver a broad scope of services ...
  • MOL and CMB.TECH join forces for world's first ammonia dual-fuel newcastlemaxes and chemical tankers
    Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Belgium's CMB.TECH have partnered up to jointly own and charter nine landmark newbuildings that can run on ammonia fuel. The Tokyo-based shipping giant said the deal with its Antwerp-headquartered peer covers three ammonia dual-fuel newcastlemax bulkers, and six chemical tankers, two of which will be ammonia dual-fuel, while the ...
  • Shell green lights Gato do Mato project off Brazil
    UK-based energy supermajor Shell has taken the final investment decision for Gato do Mato, a deep-water project in the pre-salt area of the Santos Basin offshore Brazil. The Gato do Mato consortium includes operator Shell with a 50% stake and its partners Ecopetrol and TotalEnergies which hold 30% and 20% stakes respectively. Pré-Sal Petróleo is ...
  • Fugro vessel runs aground off Italy
    Dutch surveyor Fugro has reported that one of its survey vessels has run aground off the Italian island of Elba. Fugro's 2003-built geophysical survey vessel Fugro Mercator ran aground on Saturday, March 22. The authorities were immediately notified and the Italian coastguard arrived on site to provide support and monitor the situation. The 11-strong crew ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 24, 2025
  • Trump vows to tariff countries importing Venezuelan oil
    Trump plans to levy a 25% tariff on countries importing oil and gas from Venezuela starting April 2, which will...
  • Crunch time for US port fee threat as final Washington hearings begin
    Business leaders have descended on Washington, DC, to fight the plan to tax US port calls. Will the US bow...
  • APMT to invest $500m in port of NY and NJ
    Maersk's terminal unit APM Terminals has reached an agreement with the Port of New York and New Jersey to extend...
  • Can green ship finance deliver in 2025?
    Lloyd's List senior reporter Declan Bush asks what's next for green ship finance amid an ESG backlash, a second Trump...
  • Fincantieri back in black with 2024 results
    Revenue increased 6% in 2024 as the Trieste-based company acquired a record level of orders, more than doubling its 2023...
  • Baltic and Arctic are newest AIS interference hotspots
    The disruption largely impacts vessels trading out of Russian ports but is also hitting ships sailing into and out of...
  • Former Singapore PM warns of geopolitical choppy waters for shipping
    The political veteran's remarks on the first day of the Singapore Maritime Week echoed mounting concerns about the global order...
  • Shadow fleet tankers remain in recycling limbo as sanctions prevent sales
    Ageing VLCCs Artemis III and Itaugua are stranded off the coast of Bangladesh as local letter of credit transacting banks...
  • Global trade faces 25% tariff surge by 2026, warns Nobel-prize winning economist
    Nobel laureate and US economist Paul Krugman predicts tariffs on nearly all global trade could rise to 25% by this...
  • The week in charts: Gambia's detention surge | Box rates still sinking but disruptions | Syria's online seaborne trade reaches new highs
    Gambia went from having no tankers flying its flag in 2023 to 35 oil and gas tankers by mid-March 2025;...
  • The week in newbuildings: Japanese yards pick up ro-ro ships and bulker orders
    Orders for two bulk carriers, a pair of gas carriers, three ro-ro cargo vessels, eight tankers and eight general cargoships...
  • London Gateway expansion work to start in May
    DP World has sought the necessary regulatory approval and will begin constructing two new berths and a new rail terminal
  • The Daily View: Urgent inaction
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  • Cosco Shipping doubles profit
    The company reported a 6.1% rise in total container throughput for its port operations in 2024, reaching 144m teu, while...
  • MOL and CMB.Tech partner on world's first ammonia-fuelled capesizes
    The two companies will jointly own and charter two dual-fuel ammonia chemical tankers and two dual-fuel ammonia capesize bulk carriers
  • Daily Briefing
    China-Taiwan conflict fears could spark war risk insurer exodus | Gambia's dark fleet gambit sees detentions and sanctions surge |...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 24, 2025
  • APM to spend $500 million to enhance cargo handling at Elizabeth terminal
    Capacity improvements at the New Jersey facility will include optimization of the terminal layout, rebuilding berths at a higher level to allow for anticipated increases in the sea level and replacing existing cargo-handling equipment with zero-emission, electric machines.
  • Maersk holds top spot for US Gulf import carriers in 2024; MSC best for exports
    The top 10 carriers for imports collectively hauled 2.43 million TEUs into the Gulf Coast last year and had a market share of almost 94%, according to the latest Journal of Commerce rankings.
  • US LTL getting in position for higher freight demand - when it comes
    While there's no strong demand trigger for LTL freight on the horizon, providers continue to add terminals and lanes to growing networks.
  • Likelihood of IMO fuel standard set to reshape container shipping market
    Why the impact is so potentially profound is the way carriers would likely respond to a scenario where a fuel standard is imposed on them, but no automatically higher cost is imposed on shippers to pay, writes Peter Tirschwell.
  • Heathrow shutdown plunges air cargo supply chain into chaos
    Air cargo operators out of Europe's busiest airport will face at least a week of turmoil as airlines, forwarders and terminals start clearing the rapidly building backlog of freight when flight operations restart at midnight Friday.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 24, 2025
  • SPM plots expansion after selling anchor-handlers and tanker to Japanese lessors
    UAE-based owner continues to refinance through sale-and-leaseback deals
  • Unions calls for wider port fee and yard support, as Chinese groups voice opposition
    ILWU official proposing extending charge to land borders
  • VLCC crew left adrift without fuel after sanctioned tanker abandoned for third time in two years
    Seafarers managed to reach port in Venezuela using emergency fuel supply in symbol of growing scandal
  • Fincantieri hails 'remarkable year' as newbuilding orders double to record levels
    Pierroberto Folgiero-led shipbuilder boosted by strong growth in offshore sector
  • ClassNK appoints new head amid fresh management reshuffle
    Hayato Suga says mission is to deliver services like 'top sushi chef'
  • US-listed tanker owner DHT Holdings linked to sale of its Chinese-built VLCCs
    Chief executive Svein Moxnes Harfjeld says vessels are not sold
  • Performance Shipping sheds aframax for firm price and big profit
    P Yanbu sold in opportunistic deal due to favourable market conditions, company says
  • Solong owner Ernst Russ hives off feeder vessel in $9m deal
    Tonnage provider is getting rid of a feedermax container vessel
  • Japanese shipyard giants pool design resources for new style bulker
    The 42,200-dwt Bingo 42 features an extended hull
  • Container shipping giant Evergreen spends $1bn plus to take control of chartered tonnage
    Taiwanese liner heavyweight spends big to take control of long-term chartered Japanese vessels
  • Scorpio Tankers pares down DHT Holdings stake, confirming financial investment
    New York-listed product tanker owner's president Robert Bugbee said DHT is 'best in class' in VLCC space
  • Trump crackdown on Chinese ships fuels questions over flotilla flying US flag in national security programmes
    More than 25 US-flag ships are built in China
  • China blasts US over port fee plan ahead of vital Washington public hearing
    IMO delegate says unilateral policy will push up the cost of shipping and damage the system of global maritime rules
  • Thailand moves forward with $29bn rail link to bypass Malacca Strait
    Ruling party wants to create special economic zone to pave the way for project to connect Indian and Pacific oceans
  • Higher charter rates boost Wintermar profit by over 100%
    Offshore company says average charter rates were up 26%
  • Bulker owner Precious targets tankers and gas carriers with new venture
    Thai company teams up with Malaysian pair
  • MOL and CMB. Tech team up to own and operate 'world's first' ammonia-powered capesizes and chemical tankers
    Japanese giant taking stake in Belgian owner's bulker newbuildings, as new tanker orders are revealed
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen signs $2bn vehicle contract extension over 10 years
    Norwegian car carrier giant wants to grow partnership with manufacturer
  • Castor Maritime reveals fresh bulker sales as Panagiotidis family member snaps up panamaxes
    Disposals will reduce Cypriot owner's fleet to nine vessels
  • Tufton Assets profit drops as product tankers switch to lower rates
    Shipping fund says time charter earnings have now stabilised
  • High stakes for shipping: Xi has his own Trump cards as US prepares to show its hand on port fees
    Asia's shipping names defiant as Washington poised to wrestle Beijing's grip on maritime
  • NYK throws weight behind ammonia as next-generation fuel choice
    Boss says future fuel has the strongest potential for mass production
  • Braemar riding out rates drop with strong S&P performance
    Broker forecasts earnings decline amid weaker tanker and bulker rates
  • Former Gatik-controlled tanker arrested as repair company chases unpaid bill
    Suppliers facing difficulties obtaining payments from vessels continuously changing owners and managers
  • Delfin says US Maritime Administration licence 'paves the way' for its FLNG units
    First offshore LNG export project for US greenlighted
  • CMB.Tech moves in directors as Golden Ocean board seeks talks on future
    Saverys family company appoints Patrick Molis and Patrick de Brabandere following takeover
  • High-profile Asian shipping executives Simon Liang and Nobu Su make a comeback
    Liang holds stakes in eight OSVs, while Su gets into maritime decarbonisation
  • Fasten your seatbelts, says Singapore senior minister Lee Hsien Loong on impending US-China trade war
    Singapore's elder statesman says both countries will amass a lot of damage if they don't have a 'working arrangement'
  • "Fasten our seatbelts," says Singapore's senior minister on impending US-China trade war
    SM Lee says both countries will amass alot of damage if they don't have a "working arrangement"
  • Are we killing seafarers with fatigue?
    Experts agree that more needs to be done to tackle seafarer welfare
  • High-profile Asian shipping executives Simon Liang and Nobu Su are back in the shipping game
    Liang holds stakes in eight OSVs while Su gets into maritime decarbonisation
  • Former Gatik-controlled tanker under arrest after repair company struggles to find someone to pay its bill
    Suppliers facing difficulties obtaining payments from vessels continuously changing owners and managers
  • Delfin says US Maritime Administration license 'paves the way' for its FLNG units
    First offshore LNG export project for US greenlighted
  • Singapore's maritime leadership at a crossroads: A true bridge-builder must back a strong fuel levy
    Viewpoint: At the start of Singapore Maritime Week, Eldine Glees calls on Singapore to show leadership in backing a strong global fuel levy at the IMO

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 24, 2025
  • Port Authority of New York and New Jersey signs 33-year lease with APM Terminals
    Maersk subsidiary APM Terminals has signed a 33-year lease with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the longest in port history.
  • Proposed US port fees on Chinese vessels may alter intermodal shipping patterns
    Port fees on Chinese ships are aimed at boosting U.S. shipbuilding but could have follow-on effects for intermodal traffic, too.
  • Report: Top-secret US plans to attack Houthis accidentally shared with journalist
    A top-secret group chat of U.S. officials discussing details of attacks aimed at reopening Red Sea shipping inadvertently included a journalist.
  • NTSB faults Maryland in Key Bridge collapse, warns dozens of other bridges at risk
    The National Transportation Safety Board said proper risk assessment by the state of Maryland could have averted the collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge that killed six road workers in 2024.

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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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