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Exim India web site
JANUARY 27, 2025
  • Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways extends official support to CTL BHP International Expo & Conference 2025 in Mumbai
  • HMM inks MoU with JNPA to collaborate in Vadhvan Port development
  • WCO dedicates 2025 to Customs delivering on its commitment to Efficiency, Security and Prosperity
  • Govt's infra investments seen driving growth in FY 26
  • Donald Trump, tariffs and the strategy for shippers
  • Karaikal Port draft update
  • Rupee depreciation a complex issue, not just a simple export boost: FIEO President
  • Adani Hazira Port takes steps to improve vessel turnaround time
  • Govt may announce fin support, credit to exporters in the Budget
  • IWAI boosts waterways development in Uttar Pradesh by setting up new Regional Office in Varanasi
  • Smartphones become India's second-largest export category
  • Coffee exports double to $1.3 bn in 4 years
  • Manufacture in the US and avail of low taxes or face higher tariffs, says Trump
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (24 January 2025)
  • CONCOR's commitment to sustainable logistics reaffirmed
  • MOL inks long-term charter contract for three newbuilding VLECs
  • US retail inventories continue sharp growth; could be a hedge against coming tariffs

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 27, 2025
  • Chilean rail logistician modernising loco fleet
  • Integrated logistics in Brunswick GA
  • A pioneer, despite the challenges
  • Segro setting up in Paris 13
  • Europa boosts customer services team
  • NAV Aero and Oman Air Cargo join forces
  • Improved cargo flow in Onne
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • With a focus on Norway
  • Access to UTA petrol station network
  • Asia-Pacific to Europe tonnage fails to rebound
  • Cyprus Shipping Chamber elects DG

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 24, 2025
  • Spot rates still tumbling, with worse to come if carriers return to Suez
  • Ecommerce 'a double-edged sword' as airfreight fears a soft year
  • Prologis talks data centres - you'd better listen (Part One)
  • Container lines still ordering more ships, despite falling spot rates
  • Trump threatens shippers: manufacture in 'the good old USA' or pay the price
  • Big three US airlines given a lift from gains in cargo business
  • Victoria: queue and jam - and now call your advisor (Part Two)
  • Compliance fears as Indian Customs introduces revised manifest rules
  • Unions renew call for industrial action at France's biggest box port
  • New Moerdijk-Duisburg barge service 'an important alternative to trucking'
  • Airbus u-turns on its Beluga fleet goal

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 24, 2025
  • VIDEO: Baleària to operate two new all-electric fast ferries between Spain and Morocco
    Spanish ferry operator Baleària has unveiled the details of two all-electric fast ferries that it will operate on the first green corridor between Spain and Morocco. The zero-emission ships will operate on
  • WinGD records successful early running on X-DF-A ammonia-fueled test engine
    CSSC Group's Swiss-headquartered WinGD subsidiary reports encouraging results from early testing of its new X-DF-A ammonia-fueled engine design. "The single-cylinder X-DF-A concept is running well, with combustion efficiency, emissions and pilot consumption
  • Prometeo project gets EUR 1.5M in regional funding
    France's Brittany Region has granted a subsidy of EUR 1.5 million (about $1.6 million) to Green Navy for its Prometeo hydrogen-powered passenger vessel project (see earlier story). Green Navy, a member of

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Container News web site
JANUARY 24, 2025
  • Japan-US container trade grows in 2024
    Container movements from Japan to the United States reached a total of 643,433 TEUs in 2024, marking a 5.7% increase compared to the previous year. In addition, direct shipments accounted for 445,147 TEUs, reflecting a significant 13.8% growth, while transshipped containers totalled 198,286 TEUs, translating to a 9% decline. Focusing on direct shipments, Tokyo contributed 182,538 TEUs, up 8.9%; N
  • Strategic and Geopolitical Implications of Taiwan Strait: Comparative Analysis of G7 and BRICS Dependencies
    The Taiwan Strait serves as a crucial maritime corridor, linking major East Asian economies with the global market. This route's strategic value is highlighted by its substantial trade volume, particularly for nations in the G7 and BRICS groups. Recent reports from Ambrey indicate that the Singapore Strait is experiencing a resurgence as a piracy hotspot, particularly for vessels with freeboards
  • Container Shipping Stocks: Weekly Performance Overview
    Container shipping has long been a critical pillar of global trade, facilitating the transport of goods across continents and powering economies. In the past week, the stock prices of major container shipping companies have been influenced by a variety of factors, including geopolitical tensions, trade dynamics, economic trends, fuel costs, and regulatory changes. This article delves into the sto
  • Marfret receives 300 new reefer containers
    Marfret has recently purchased 300 new refrigerated containers, which will primarily support exporters from Latin America in shipping tropical fruits, particularly those harvested in Ecuador and shipped from the port of Guayaquil. These new containers will enhance export capacities and align with Marfret's strategy to strengthen trade ties with Latin America. The company plans to use the new reef
  • Vietnam approves Can Gio transshipment port project
    The Vietnamese government has given the green light to the "investment policy" for the Can Gio International Transshipment Port Project in Cai Mep. This is a project proposed by Saigon Port JSC and MSC's port operating arm Terminal Investment Limited. According to the latest DynaLiners report, the facility is expected to offer a container capacity of 16.9 million TEUs at full capacity, operating
  • Kalmar delivers electric reachstackers to Westport's Norwegian terminal
    Finnish port equipment manufacturer Kalmar has supplied four electric reachstackers to the Norwegian port operator Westport AS, further strengthening their partnership to promote sustainable operations. This repeat order was included in Kalmar's Q2 2024 order intake and the machines were delivered in the fourth quarter of the last year to Westport's newly established terminal at the Port of Moss
  • SITC to report significant financial growth amid higher box volumes
    Hong Kong-based box line SITC has issued a positive profit alert for 2024, according to preliminary figures. The unaudited profit attributable to the company's shareholders is expected to be between US$1 and US$1.03 billion. This is translating to a growth of between 87-92% compared to the previous year. At the same time, the annual container volume of the ocean carrier is expected to be approxim
  • Panama in the crosshairs as Repurchase bill launched
    As President Trump's inauguration drew closer the noise around his presidency grew louder, drowning out some of the key policies being mooted, taking back control of the Panama Canal did not get missed, but the legislation to activate it may have been.
  • Hapag-Lloyd implements reefer surcharge for Chile-Asia shipments
    Hamburg-based container line Hapag-Lloyd has announced a new peak season surcharge (PSS) from Chile to Asia, including China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines, Indonesia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Laos and Brunei. The new surcharge will be effective from 1 February and will apply to reefer containers. The German carrier set the surcharge at US$600 per refri
  • Maersk implements PSS from Indian Sub and Middle East to North America
    Maersk is revising the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from the United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Bhutan, India, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen to the United States and Canada East Coast & Gulf. The updated surcharge will take effect starting 1 February 2025 and will apply to the container types listed below. Con
  • US retailers keep building up inventories
    According to the US Census Bureau's most recent inventory data, US retailers are keeping their inventory levels higher than what sales can support. Retail inventory growth is depicted in the following figure, along with a trend line that tracks changes from 2009 to 2019. "Source: Sea-Intelligence.com, Sunday Spotlight, issue 698" "It is clear here that the orange line depicting the inventories is
  • WinGD tests ammonia-fueled X-DF-A engine
    Swiss marine power company WinGD has reported promising results during early testing of its new X-DF-A ammonia-fueled engine design. A 52-bore single-cylinder version of the engine is currently undergoing trials at the company's Engine Research and Innovation Centre (ERIC) in Winterthur, with final validation expected ahead of initial engine deliveries scheduled for June 2025. The single-cylinder
  • CMA CGM applies congestion surcharge in Peru and Chile
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM announces the implementation of a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) in Peru and Chile. Effective 1 February 2025, a surcharge of US$300 per container will apply to dry cargo originating from Callao, Peru, and San Antonio, Chile, destined for South America East Coast, Central America East Coast, the Caribbean, Leeward, Windward, Mexico East Coast, Guyana North Brazil, Oc
  • COSCO Shipping Ports records industry-leading container throughput growth
    As the container throughput at ports worldwide continues to escalate, major port operators are strategically enhancing their capabilities to capitalize on this growth, ensuring their competitive stance in the bustling international trade environment.
  • Moderate upward trend observed in global bunker indices
    During the fourth week of the year, Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global indices experienced a moderate upward trend. The 380 HSFO index rose by US$1.92 to US$539.71/MT, the VLSFO index increased by US$4.51 to US$626.15/MT and the MGO index also saw a gain of US$2.77, reaching US$806.73/MT. "However, as of this writing, early indications of a downward trend in the global bunker market have been
  • RSGT Bangladesh invests US$25 million in hybrid port equipment
    RSGT Bangladesh, the first privately-owned container terminal in the country, is substantially upgrading its operational capabilities at Chittagong Port with an investment exceeding US$25 million in 14 advanced hybrid Rubber-Tyred Gantry cranes (RTGs). These cranes, manufactured by GENMA-KALMAR in Taicang, China, feature cutting-edge battery-hybrid power technology, significantly reducing fuel co
  • We Asked AI: Party on Container Ship
    Imagine a vibrant party on a container ship, where the vast, open deck transforms into a festive dance floor. Under the starlit sky, colorful lights string from the towering

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Splash web site
JANUARY 24, 2025
  • Laden Russian tanker loses power in stormy Bay of Biscay
    A laden Russian-flagged tanker has broken down in the stormy Bay of Biscay off France. The Unity, a 16-year-old aframax, departed Primorsk on January 16 with Russian oil bound for Mangalore in India. The ship ran into difficulties overnight off the west coast of France. It has lost propulsion during extremely stormy conditions in the ...
  • South Korean offshore wind farm secures offtake deal
    Taean Wind Power, a joint venture between Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and Vena Energy, has secured a fixed-price offtake contract in South Korea. The 500MW project is targeting the start of construction in the second half of 2026, with commercial operations expected by late 2029. The project will generate enough clean energy to power approximately ...
  • MOL fixes VLEC newbuilds
    Japanese shipowner Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has revealed the charterer behind its recent shipbuilding deal for very large ethane carriers (VLECs) in South Korea. The Tokyo-based company ordered three 100,000 cu m vessels at Samsung Heavy Industries in late December at around $168m each for delivery by December 2027. The 230-m-long newbuilds have been fixed ...
  • Great Eastern linked to another supramax bulker sale
    Indian owner Great Eastern Shipping is offloading another of its ageing vessels as part of the company's fleet renewal initiative. The Mumbai-listed diversified owner has reportedly struck a deal with an undisclosed Chinese buyer for its 2011-built supramax bulk carrier Jag Rishi. The deal for the 56,700 dwt ship, widely reported by S&P sources, came ...
  • Fastest growing flag data brings shadow fleet into light
    San Marino, Guyana, Sierra Leone, Comoro Islands, Guinea Bissau and most notably Guinea are the flag states that stand out for their extraordinary fleet growth in the latest data compiled in Clarksons Research's World Fleet Monitor, statistics that highlight the whack-a-mole game authorities in the West are having to fight in their bid to crack ...
  • Oxan Energy wins Estonia's latest offshore wind round
    French-based offshore wind developer Oxan Energy has been revealed as the winner of the first Estonian floating offshore wind tender. The company and its partner SNOW, a financial advisor specialising in renewable power generation, will develop the Saare 1 project with a potential capacity of 900MW and up to 60 turbines. The two companies will ...
  • Capes carrying more bauxite than coal for the first time
    China's remarkable thirst for bauxite to manufacture aluminium has helped prop up cape rates considerably in recent years. Now for the first time, the capesize fleet is carrying more bauxite than coal, according to broker Arrow. "Volumes from Guinea have surged at the start of the year, whilst panamaxes have been cannibalising capesize coal cargoes. ...
  • OSM Thome recruits Pia Meling to head new green division
    Shipmanager OSM Thome has launched EVIGO, a green services division which will be headed by Pia Meling, who currently works with Grieg Green. EVIGO offers end-to-end solutions designed to help customers achieve compliance with evolving environmental regulations while advancing their sustainability goals and staying competitive. "I am thrilled to lead the EVIGO team as we ...
  • GSB Tankers and Asahi Tanker form chemical tanker JV
    GSB Tankers and Asahi Tanker have jointly established the Asia Chemical Tanker Alliance (ACTA) to manage the operation and commercial management of chemical tankers ranging from 10,000 to 15,000 dwt. ACTA is headquartered in Singapore, with an additional office in Tokyo. Initially, the joint venture will manage four chemical tankers with the aim of expanding ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 24, 2025
  • Frosty temperatures send chill down VLGC freight market
    The Baltic Exchange BLPG Index is down 12.1% this week, in line with seasonal patterns amid frosty temperatures along the...
  • Slithering through uncertainty: Shipping in the Year of the Snake
    While some companies are scratching their heads over looming risks, others are gearing up to seize a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to...
  • Shipping must be predictable if it wants to borrow
    Leasing mechanisms are little different to mortgages at the end of the day, but owners must clear the psychological hurdle...
  • Box rates still sinking as sentiment worsens after Houthi pledge
    Rates are following a normal seasonal downward pattern, but weaker sentiment could also be in play. Container lines could return...
  • Greens take aim at fuel standard fudge factors
    The Clean Shipping Coalition has taken aim at emissions correction factors proposed by Angola, Brazil and Norway for an IMO...
  • The trouble with volatility is it often proves volatile
    Get ready to rock with Donald Trump, but shipping remains largely the sensible business of moving cargoes from port A...
  • Volume of cocaine seized in Belgium and Netherlands plummets
    While the volume of cocaine seized has almost halved, the number of shipments seized actually increased last year
  • WinGD on track to deliver first ammonia dual-fuel engines in late 2025
    WinGD's first ammonia dual-fuel engines will be supplied to Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for Exmar-owned LPG/ammonia carrier and China's Qindao Beihai...
  • Russian 'spy ship' fraudulently using IMO of laid up vessel
    The IMO transmitted by the research vessel erroneously suggests the ship is owned by a sanctioned Russian company that conducts...
  • MOL confirms VLEC newbuilds backed by Thai charter
    New tonnage was recently ordered from South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries for long-term charter to SCG Chemicals, a subsidiary of...
  • Iranian military exercise behind 'suspicious approach' of vessel
    The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy is conducting an exercise in central and northern parts of the Gulf, Iranian state...
  • Fidelis syndicate confirms International Group private placement
    International Group inks first private placement in Lloyd's market for its huge reinsurance programme through newly established Fidelis syndicate
  • The Daily View: Snakes and ladders
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • CSSC-listed unit projects sixfold profit surge for 2024 amid shipbuilding boom
    CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering Co attributes the profit surge to increased orderbook value and improved productivity in its shipbuilding...
  • Daily Briefing
    Trump tariffs could see 70% drop in Chinese exports to US | No short-term Suez return expected for vehicle carrier...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 24, 2025
  • US LTL providers seeking bigger share of Mexico cross-border trucking
    Changes in supply chains, rising manufacturing demand and even the collapse of Yellow have more LTL trucking firms looking for business on the US-Mexico border.
  • CU Lines claims Amazon backed out of service contract as ocean rates fell
    The FMC complaint is a rare instance of a container line accusing a shipper of not living up to the terms of a service contract.
  • Air cargo rates fall out of Asia despite rising volume on US, Europe trades
    Average rates hit a 2024 high in early December but have declined steadily since, with not even an early Lunar New Year able to prevent the slide.
  • Closure of heavy-lift airline heightens concerns over aging global fleet
    Airbus' sudden shutdown of its heavy-lift subsidiary is pushing aviation experts to investigate alternative options to ensure lifts for outsized and project cargo loads are maintained.
  • Progress on carbon pricing on track despite US stance on green initiatives: IMO
    Donald Trump, just hours after returning to the White House Monday, signed an executive order to begin the process of

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 24, 2025
  • Wavelength podcast: Trump's orders and busting carbon budgets
    Plus, geopolitical influences on shipping and why a green fuel spill may cost owners the earth in liabilities
  • Container shipping shakes off eco-lobby protest as its love of scrubbers grows
    Use of controversial technology is 'shockingly' more widespread than ever in liner shipping
  • ITF says more needed to safeguard seafarers as it welcomes release of Galaxy Leader crew
    Federation calls Houthis to end all attacks on commercial vessels
  • Why tanker investors got Donald Trump wrong on sanctions and Russia
    Bets on a quick resolution of the Ukraine conflict may underlie recent stock price weakness
  • Chevron achieves first oil at expansion project that will boost Black Sea tanker loadings
    At full capacity, Kazakhstan project's output could fill 158 aframaxes in a year
  • Donald Trump sanctions policy to take centre stage at Piraeus debate
    Senior figures from world of maritime mutuals gather next week to debate key topics
  • Green groups push for unified North European scrubber discharge ban
    Campaigners argue wastewater contains high concentrations of toxic and harmful chemicals
  • VLGC spot rates drop by up to one-third as oversupply pressures owners
    Brokers and analysts say February market is looking quiet so far
  • Egypt 'cautiously optimistic' on Suez Canal traffic as shipping mulls Red Sea return
    Receipts from the waterway are down by as much as 70%, the country's trade minister said
  • Owners on alert as armed gang boards two more bulkers in key waterway
    Security company Ambrey reports raids on vessels in the Phillip Channel off Indonesia
  • Trafigura back in China for $205m 'panda' bond after three-year wait
    Trader and shipowner tops up financing for corporate use with yuan-denominated debt
  • Dorian LPG lowers dividend on expected revenue drop in third quarter
    US-listed owner feels the pain from slumping VLGC rates
  • US producer Venture Global LNG raises $1.75bn from IPO
    Expansion plans could make company second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases from LNG export terminals by 2030, report claims
  • DHT Holdings inks VLCC time-charter deal with trader Trafigura, brokers say
    Tanker giant fixes ship for a year amid a flurry of business
  • Ship told to turn towards Iran in suspicious approach
    Authorities are investigating incident reported off Ras Tanura, UKMTO reports
  • Ukraine demands probe into Russia spill response in Kerch Strait
    Two tankers designed for river transport broke up during a major storm in December
  • Greek owner Pioneer Marine Inc to be dissolved
    Athens-based former shipowning company has been delisted in Oslo
  • SITC pens $58m order with Huanghai Shipbuilding for newbuilding brace
    China's second-largest liner operator takes on-order Bangkokmax tally to eight vessels
  • Hanwha Ocean turns in first profitable year since 2020
    Shipbuilder targeting LNG carriers, naval work and US repair business growth in coming 12 months
  • TMI expects modest bulker demand growth as Red Sea return adds to ship supply
    Owner says gradual normalisation of trades is likely after Gaza ceasefire
  • MOL confirms order for trio of VLECs at Samsung Heavy Industries
    Ships will be chartered to Thailand's SCG Chemicals
  • Burning methanol 'does not make sense', says LNG fuelling pioneer Shell
    Toxicity risks of ammonia would need to be 'completely solved' before the major would look at it
  • West to offer war risk cover for high-risk areas
    New product adds to annual war risks policies set up in 2023 to cover most dangerous regions
  • TMI lines up more bulker sales after shedding 28 ships in two years
    UK-listed owner has cut debt by $208m by offloading older vessels
  • Major flag states to boot out 114 shadow fleet tankers as sanctions widen
    Flag states taking action, but blacklisted vessels quickly heading to African registries
  • Russian tanker rates to China jump fivefold to hit $7.5m on sanctions
    Traders say lack of vessels could lead to loading disruption in Russia's east
  • 'Subdued demand' and steep repayments weigh on Pareto Bank's shipping loan book
    Appetite from other banks reduces growth outlook
  • US demands release of stolen property after Houthis release car carrier crew
    Seafarers arrive home after 14-month ordeal that sparked the start of Red Sea crisis
  • Pareto Bank sees increasing activity within asset play as shipping loan volume stays flat
    'Subdued demand' and steep repayments weigh on loan book
  • Clarksons project finance secures deals worth $445m as Norwegian market expands with international shipowners
    Team bought seven vessels and sold nine in 2024

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 26, 2025
  • Red Sea now a 'case-by-case basis' for CMA CGM
    CMA CGM, the French container line that has continued to transit the Red Sea despite attacks on shipping, said it will continue to route most of its affected services away from the region.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
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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