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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 31, 2025
  • Almost all plain sailing
  • Ceva: China-Chicago
  • Fading WestJet Cargo to sell Virgin Atlantic capacity
  • Langh Ship welcomes the 'Ingrid'
  • Daimler truck-charging expansion
  • Grose to manage Maersk in Canada
  • Deka enters logistics market
  • Yang Ming adds Haiphong to JKX service rotation
  • Serre to lead ProLogistik in France
  • Pilot error suspected in Vilnius cargo plane crash
  • Thomann Nutzfahrzeuge turns 30
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Fuel storage at Khalifa Port

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 28, 2025
  • New price hikes may slow ocean spot rate slide - but for how long?
  • Airfreight demand expected to weaken through Q2
  • Fleet watching is the key to predicting the future in air
  • Supply chain delays expected after earthquake hits Myanmar
  • Real test of Gemini hub and spoke model yet to come, says Maersk
  • Crowley and CN set to launch North American intermodal service in May
  • HutchWatch: Beijing furious; Panama may have to wait
  • CMA CGM gets closer to rival carriers on Indian trades
  • De Minimis change 'no bad thing' for logistics operators
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Marine Log web site
MARCH 28, 2025
  • VIDEO: MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l'Atlantique celebrate a triple World Class milestone
    In a ceremony in Saint-Nazaire, France, yesterday, MSC Cruises and shipbuilder Chantiers de l'Atlantique celebrated milestones for three World Class ships, with the delivery of the much-anticipated MSC World America, the coin
  • Incat Tasmania's next-gen sustainable ferry will be ready for operation in 2026
    Incat Tasmania says that construction of its newest 78-meter hybrid electric ferry is well progressed. The vessel is on track for operation in the first half of 2026 - perfectly timed, says

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Container News web site
MARCH 28, 2025
  • Ukraine's Black Sea Cargo Volumes on the Rise
    Ukrainian ports increased the volumes of freight by more than 77% in 2024 as the success of the Black Sea operations was translated into real on-the-water freight exports and imports from the southern Ukrainian cluster of terminals
  • CK Hutchison pulls back from Panama ports sale?
    Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison, headed by magnate Li Ka-shing, will not proceed with signing a deal next week to sell its two key ports at the Panama Canal to the MSC/BlackRock consortium, according to recent reports . Although the signing of the agreement was initially scheduled for April 2, following an announcement on March 4, the delay does not imply the deal is off. However, the t
  • Russian reefer ship suffers engine room blast
    Fire broke out on a Russian reefer ship shortly after it departed from South Korea's Busan port on 26 March. Korea Coast Guard's Busan branch said that its patrol vessel detected flames on the 1993-built Crystal Asia around 7 am local time. At the time, the ship was 8km south of Busan's Gamcheon sub-port. All 23 crew members were evacuated, and the fire was extinguished within 50 minutes. However
  • Persistent tensions in Red Sea as US forces pound Houthi targets
    As of March 2025, the situation in the Red Sea remains highly volatile due to ongoing Houthi attacks and continuous US military strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen
  • Yang Ming purchases three 8,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel boxships
    Yang Ming is advancing its fleet optimization strategy with the acquisition of three 8,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel-ready container ships from Shoei Kisen Kaisha. Currently under construction at Japan's Imabari Shipbuilding, the vessels are set for delivery between 2028 and 2029. The Taiwanese ocean carrier plans to add up to 13 container ships with a capacity of 8,000 - 15,000 TEUs, while the purc
  • Smart containers' role in tackling the costly rise in container security risks
    Developments in smart container technology are revolutionising how shipping lines and key stakeholders better detect, deter and respond to threats from drug smuggling and cargo theft, writes Christian Allred, Chief Commercial Officer of ORBCOMM Drug smuggling, cargo contamination, and cargo theft have surged in recent years, creating significant challenges for the shipping industry. These illicit
  • PSA sets new container throughput record despite declining profits
    PSA International handled 100.2 million TEUs in 2024, representing a growth of 5.6% compared to the same period in 2023. PSA Singapore contributed 40.9 million TEUs, and PSA terminals outside Singapore delivered a total throughput of 59.2 million TEUs, both increasing 5.5% and 5.7%, respectively, from the previous year. Additionally, PSA Group boosted revenues by 8.9%, reaching SGD 7.7 billion (U
  • The Fleeting Nature of Tweets Shows Whether Deleted Posts Truly Disappear
    Real-time thoughts and news updates along with fleeting opinions have been the cornerstones of Twitter which later became known as X since its inception as a social media platform. The instant shareability of short concise tweets permits spontaneous message sharing. User doubts lead them to activate the delete button on their content. The digital footprint stays gone completely or can be seen by
  • Port of New York and New Jersey kicks off 2025 with increased box volumes
    The Port of New York and New Jersey started 2025 with strong growth in total volume and imports. In particular, the US port handled 720,747 TEUs in January, which represents an 8% increase compared to the same month last year. Imports showed a 10.5% growth over last January's numbers, totaling 378,632 TEUs, while exports reached 98,706 TEUs, translating to a 5.7% decrease. Additionally, export em
  • US Policy Shift Fuel Uncertainty: BIMCO Report and Future Scenarios
    Since the start of President Trump's second term, U.S. policies have reshaped geopolitics, trade, and shipping, significantly increasing market uncertainties and impacting future supply and demand dynamics. The latest BIMCO report highlights several developments that need to be taken into consideration and are expected to affect the shipping market
  • Monsoon anomaly holds up ships in Singapore and Port Klang
    An unusual surge in monsoon winds in Southeast Asia resulted in congestion in the region's key container ports, Singapore and Port Klang, as the region experienced nearly a week of heavy rain. Linerlytica's report this week stated that delays of up to three days have been recorded in Singapore and Port Klang. Singapore, the world's second-largest container port and the busiest transshipment port,
  • PSA, DNV and PIL join forces to drive digital innovation
    PSA International, DNV Singapore, and Pacific International Lines (PIL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on carbon emission measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV). This partnership aims to accelerate decarbonization in the maritime and logistics sectors by developing sustainable, data-driven solutions. As sustainability reporting standards evolve, the need fo

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Splash web site
MARCH 28, 2025
  • Aquaterra wins well intervention work in Nigeria
    UK-based Aquaterra Energy has secured a multi-year contract with Intrepid Energy Limited to deliver a bespoke subsea well intervention equipment package for a project in Nigeria. The well access package will enable Intrepid Energy to conduct intervention operations across multiple mature oil wells in the region, supporting enhanced reservoir production. The multi-million-dollar contract includes
  • Island Drilling scores Equinor contract
    Norwegian rig owner and operator Island Drilling has won a long-term contract from Equinor for plug and abandonment work on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The contract, starting in the first quarter of 2026, is for a firm period of three years plus five one-year extension options. The firm deal, involving the Island Innovator semisub rig, ...
  • Bulgaria proposes security centre for Black Sea shipping
    Bulgaria has proposed to establish and host a multinational maritime coordination centre aimed at ensuring the safety of shipping in the western part of the Black Sea. The proposal was made by the country's prime minister, Rossen Zhelyazkov, after the Ukraine security summit in Paris on Thursday. The concept envisions the centre providing continuous ...
  • Depressed bunker sales point toward shakier world trade outlook
    The tide has turned for bunker sales and prices, an indication that global seaborne trade is on shakier ground this year. "Bunker prices tell the tale of a softening market," broker BRS noted in a new report. As of yesterday, 0.5% very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) bunker prices had slid from $667 per ton ...
  • Lawsuit and petitions filed against three US offshore wind projects
    US offshore wind projects are facing even more headwinds as the town of Nantucket and activist groups are challenging three offshore wind projects off the Massachusetts coast. Town officials filed an appeal in the US District Court for the District of Columbia, challenging the decision by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to allow ...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen seals $380m European car shipping deal
    Norwegian car carrier player Wallenius Wilhelmsen has secured a new multi-year shipping contract with a European automaker. The Oslo-listed company said Friday the deal with an unnamed long-term customer would last five years, starting this April. "This demonstrates their commitment to securing long-term ocean capacity," noted Pia Synnerman, chief customer officer at Wallenius Wilhelmsen. Rates ...
  • Repsol and NEO Energy to merge North Sea operations
    Spanish energy giant Repsol and Aberdeen-based NEO Energy have decided to merge their assets in the UK part of the North Sea. Under the terms of the transaction, the combined business will be jointly owned by NEO, which will hold 55% of a newly created joint venture company, while Repsol's UK arm will hold the ...
  • Comité Maritime International: Towards a level playing field
    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the Comité Maritime International (CMI) have recently launched an updated campaign to get governments to ratify urgent maritime treaties. CMI's president, Ann Fenech, argues that today's challenging international scene and geopolitical developments make it all the more important, now more than ever before, that the maritime law and ...
  • Keyfield sells accommodation workboat for $12.5m
    Offshore support and accommodation vessels company Keyfield International has sold one of its workboats to India's Saraf Corporation. Keyfield International's wholly owned subsidiary, Keyfield Offshore, sold the 2014-built Keyfield Lestari for a cash consideration of $12.5m. The company said the sale was expected to be completed in June 2025, coinciding with the completion of the ...
  • Archer bags plug and abandonment work from Equinor
    Norwegian offshore service provider Archer has won a contract from Equinor for the planning of permanent plug and abandonment of the Snorre UPA and Heidrun B and C templates. Archer, assisted by its well engineering joint venture with Elemental Energies, will provide end-to-end services that encompass planning, well engineering, and the execution of permanent well ...
  • Union Marine Management Services breaks into the tanker sector
    Vinay Gupta-led Union Marine Management Services (UMMS) has broken into the tanker segment in its 13th year of existence. The Singapore shipmanager is taking on two chemical tankers from Flyte Logistics to go alongside the more than 80 bulk carriers on its books. "We are planning to build up and grow this segment for having ...
  • Famous anchor takes centre stage in Hong Kong
    One of the world's most famous skylines has a new nautical look. A giant anchor that belonged to the largest ship ever built has been hauled into place on the waterfront of Central in Hong Kong, as part of plans to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the city's maritime museum. The anchor of the ultra ...
  • One month countdown to Geneva Dry
    There's just one month to go until this year's largest gathering of charterers and shipowners takes place in the Swiss city of Geneva. Geneva Dry, the world's premier commodities shipping conference, is scheduled for April 28 and 29 at the Hotel President Wilson with close to 300 companies already signed up and organisers warning today ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 28, 2025
  • Fears of impending EU backdown on IMO carbon levy
    IMO insiders pushing for a carbon levy on global shipping fear the European Union will accept a compromise plan based...
  • TEN won milestone shuttle tanker on experience and ship quality claims Tsakos
    One of company's two LNG carriers seals massive rate for up to 15 years
  • Transpacific spot rates rise by double digits after three-month slide
    The bounce in transpacific rates is good news for carriers, but it could be a one-off and there are still...
  • War risk offering is logical move for Ambrey, AGS insists
    One-stop shop approach will see digital support embedded in cover
  • China fortifies anti-sanctions defences as global trade clash fears grow
    China's new 'implementing regulations' for its anti-foreign sanctions law add enforcement muscle and legal clarity to a previously symbolic framework...
  • What shipping can learn from Kipling
    Lee Hsien Loong's speech to Singapore Shipping Week warned the industry of a return to the law of the jungle...
  • Bulgaria offers to host Black Sea security centre
    The country's Prime Minister made the offer after a summit held in Paris between European nations on Ukraine's security
  • Maersk calls for $600 per tonne carbon price
    Member states should be careful not to over-reward fossil LNG -fuelled vessels, Sanne Frias Henriksen said in Rotterdam
  • Shipbuilding options increasingly limited for ageing ro-ro fleet replacement
    Contracting new ro-ro cargoships is becoming more challenging every year, says shipbroker BRS
  • CMB.Tech buys more Golden Ocean shares
    The move means CMB.Tech controls 44.5% of the bulk carrier owner, which recorded a net income of $39m in the...
  • Cosco Shipping Energy posts record profit
    Chinese energy shipping giant reported increase in both revenue and profit in 2024, driven by strong tanker and LNG transport...
  • Solong arrives in Aberdeen after tanker collision
    UK Coastguard said on March 25 that the salvage operation of the containership had progressed enough to allow safe towage
  • The Daily View: The revolution will not be televised
    DecarbonisationSustainabilityIMO
  • Daily Briefing
    US port fees could 'cripple' Caribbean, force islands to buy more from China | Trump's car import tariffs add to...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 28, 2025
  • Plan to tax Chinese ships turned maritime malaise into 'brainstorming session'
    In creating the threat of a clearly significant penalty, the US Trade Representative essentially forced observers to not merely give a thumbs up or down to the proposal, but to offer alternative solutions.
  • Hutchison to delay Panama ports deal signing amid growing Beijing pressure
    The move comes as Hutchison is facing increasing pressure from the Chinese government over the $22.8 billion sale of its ports business outside China to BlackRock and TiL, especially the Panama ports.
  • Access control for AI Identity
    Enforce Fine-Grained Authorization Across AI Prompts, Responses, Actions, and Data Access. Start for Free!
  • MSC subsidiary acquiring US intermodal provider COFC Logistics
    The deal comes as the world's largest container shipping company looks to establish a bigger foothold in surface transportation.
  • US ports anxious that new tariffs will drag down auto shipments
    Donald Trump's latest tariffs targeting the auto sector have put key ro/ro ports on alert as they face a "chilling effect" on volumes.
  • High fuel levy would avoid 'pay-to-pollute' scenario: Maersk
    The carrier wants the tax imposed on CO2 emissions to raise the price of conventional bunkers high enough to force increased demand for low- and zero-emission fuels and narrow the yawning price gap between green and fossil energy.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 28, 2025
  • Wavelength podcast: Trump policies spark concern and criticism in Washington and Singapore
    Plus: Can you fuel a ship with booze?
  • Container spot market stages recovery after 10-week slump
    Shanghai Containerized Freight Index increased by 5% week-over-week
  • Turkish owner Ditas builds fleet with newbuildings and Union Maritime deal
    Low-profile firm reveals steel cutting of chemical tankers and is linked to $40m buy of secondhand product carrier
  • Canadian exports keep aframaxes hot as charterers search for tonnage
    Netherlands and UK imports surge with aframaxes the main beneficiary, Signal Ocean says
  • Four charged in Norway over 'scam' insurance company
    Norwegian financial supervisory body warned customers off unlicensed Ro Marine
  • BW LPG's Kristian Sorensen takes home $1.1m in first full year as CEO
    Company's shares fell 24% in 2024, a year in which it pulled off a major M&A deal with John Fredriksen
  • Shipowner John Dragnis expands investment horizon in world gripped by aggressive and erratic protectionism
    Goldenport's diversification strategy pays amid global upheaval
  • Yang Ming swoops on methanol newbuild boxship trio from Japanese owner
    Liner operator kicks-off fleet renewal plan for up to 13 neo-panamax container ship in deal with Shoei Kisen
  • 'Adapt to survive': Shipowners chart a path through Trump's short-term turbulence
    Delegates stress that agility and adaptability are key to navigating through the current turbulent climate
  • Climate finance: Putting levies on shipping isn't just equitable - it makes economic sense
    With April's IMO negotiations offering the chance for ambitious climate levies, it's time developed countries recognise that climate finance is in their interest too
  • Greek owner Adam Polemis tied to asset play for veteran VLCC
    New Shipping is reportedly selling its first vessel in 18 months
  • Scorpio tanker ships in first Libyan cargo to Norway in more than two years
    The LR2 STI Spiga was loaded with Sharara crude for oil major Equinor
  • CMB.Tech raises stake in Golden Ocean as $59m stock raid marks next step towards merger
    Fearnleys sees CMB.Tech increasing to 50% holding as it moves towards merger
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen adds to backlog with $380m European deal
    Oslo-listed owner says five-year contract begins on 1 April
  • Kpler springs new AI shipbroking tools to change 'how chartering is done'
    Trade analytics outfit's chartering director Shruti Bansal says existing tools are antiquated
  • Methanol first-mover warns dual-fuel vessels may switch to conventional fuel if price gap persists
    X-Press Feeders CEO calls for government intervention in the form of methanol incentives and fuel oil disincentives
  • Seacon Shipping profit soars as it registers highest earnings ever
    Chinese company saw net profit increase by 230% to $70.3m
  • Third-generation mariner steers NJ Goulandris tanker arm towards a greener future
    Panagiota Chrysanthi, third-generation descendant of seafaring family, heads traditional shipping firm
  • Vessel sales boost Exmar's profit by 151.4% to $181m
    However, revenue dropped nearly 40% due to the completion of LNG projects
  • Methanol first-mover warns dual fuel vessels may switch to conventional fuel unless price gap narrows
    X-Press Feeders CEOS calls for government intervention in the form of methanol incentives and fuel oil disincentives
  • Seacon Shipping profit soar as it registers highest earnings ever
    Chinese company saw net profit increased by 230% to $70.3m
  • Trump official discusses port fee proposal with worried Caribbean leaders
    Marco Rubio says Chinese shipbuilding dominance is 'dangerous'

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 28, 2025
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen secures ro-ro contract extension, renewal worth more than $2B
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen announced a contract renewal and extension that combined are worth more than $2 billion.
  • New UPS tool helps online shoppers calculate import fees before buying
    A new tool for calculating import fees for international online orders aims to differentiate UPS from other parcel carriers.
  • China to review sale of Panama Canal shipping terminals to US investor: Report
    In an unusual move, China regulators will review the sale of port operations linked to the Panama Canal to a consortium led by a U.S investor. China's State Administration for Market Regulation posted comments on its website that it planned to review the $23 billion sale by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison to BlackRock and ocean [...]
  • WestJet transitions out of freighter operations, cargo VP resigns
    Canada's WestJet is backing out of the cargo business after two years because of a difficult competitive environment.

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Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
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Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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