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Exim India web site
MARCH 21, 2023
  • HAROPA PORT presents its Green Corridor & infrastructure investment opportunities during India visit
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk launches Europe-China air freight service to add further agility to customer supply chains
  • DP World to launch new air cargo logistics hub in Dominican Republic's Punta Cana
  • IMU, NIAS discuss 'One World, One Ocean' under G20 University Connect in Chennai
  • Renault Nissan Alliance signs agreement with Kamarajar Port to enhance car exports
  • A. P. Moller-Maersk to divest Maersk Supply Service
  • Withdrawal of oil jetty at DPA
  • Initiative launched to boost use of electronic bills of lading in bulk sector
  • COSCO SHIPPING Ports takes 25 pc equity in Sokhna New Container Terminal
  • APM Terminals Gothenburg to double reefer container capacity & streamline PTI service
  • ONE's revamped service network from Singapore to South Philippines
  • MOL PLUS opens 'MOL PLUS Singapore Desk'
  • Imports of non-essential goods to be cut
  • Revised fuel surcharge at Gangavaram Port
  • IRS to provide Quality Assurance services for refit of Indian Navy submarine
  • Dighi Port revised berthing policy & tariff structure
  • DBGT, Tuticorin handles first direct call from West Africa as raw cashew import season begins

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 21, 2023
  • Three for Logport III
  • Albatros-Express network grows
  • PSA Group - "commendable performance"
  • From C.H. Robinson to Girteka
  • Ho Chi Minh office to support energy projects
  • EU's flagship hydrogen truck project kicks off
  • Latam Cargo: one more Boeing 767BCF
  • Big investments for Hutchison Ports
  • First e-trains for India's Northeast
  • Expanded booking platform for quick decisions
  • Apollo-led investors complete Atlas transaction
  • ITIC picks Jeff Woyda as new chairman
  • Feasibility study at Stockholm Norvik Port
  • Port Vell's transformation plans until 2024
  • A cross-industry project to measure emissions
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Chapman Freeborn: 45% of the staff now women
  • Globalisation continues undeterred
  • DP World to launch new air cargo logistics hub

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 20, 2023
  • Billund sees launch of Maersk Air China link - 'a start-up on steroids'
  • New Delhi launches massive multi-textile park project to boost exports
  • Post-Credit Suisse: supply chain health check
  • West coast ports suffering as US container imports plunge by 37%
  • Chassis problems likely to flare up again when volumes rise, warns ITS
  • Cost-cutting FedEx Express to retire MD-11s for B767s and 777s
  • Walloon government backs Liege Airport permit expansion plan
  • OceanX: All (crisis) dots now connected

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 20, 2023
  • Viridis on track to place orders for first ammonia-fueled bulkers
    Ammonia-fueled shipping startup Viridis Bulk Carriers AS - a joint venture between two Norwegian shipowners, Navigare Logistics and Mosvolds Rederi, and zero emission ship project specialists Amon Maritime - is a step
  • BV to class double-ended ferry duo
    Bureau Veritas is to class two 64.8 meter long, 1,000-passenger capacity, double-ended ferries ordered by Hong Kong's Sun Ferries. Designed by Netherlands-based CoCo Yachts and built by YaGuang Technology Co. Ltd in
  • Maersk Supply Service to get a new parent
    In a "keep it in the family" deal, publicly-listed A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has reached an agreement that will see privately-held A.P. Moller Holding, the parent company of the A.P. Moller
  • Port of Los Angeles sees 43% drop in February container volumes
    Plunging February container volumes at the Port of Los Angeles underscore the point that container shipping giants such as Maersk made in making their forecasts for 2023: booms don't go on forever.

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Container News web site
MARCH 20, 2023
  • Valencia reaches 600,000 vehicles in last year, leading Spanish ports in vehicle traffic
    Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) saw 600,000 vehicles in 2022, translating to an important 22% growth compared with the figures in the previous year. That means that Valenciaport handled one out of every five new unregistered vehicles in the Spanish port system, being at the head of this type of traffic among the ports of interest in Spain, ahead of Barcelona, Vigo and Santander. Barcelona operat
  • PMA-ILWU negotiations derail NWSA container volumes
    Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), a marine cargo operating partnership of the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, reported lower total container volumes in February, compared with the same month last year. In particular, NWSA noted a 24.3% decline in February box volumes, reaching 225,747 TEUs with full imports decreasing by 34% as imports continue to struggle due to ongoing soft demand and uncertainty
  • The Benefits of Having a Regular MERV Filter Replacement Schedule for Your Home
    Are you someone who regularly changes your home's air filters? If not, you might want to consider doing so! There are actually quite a few benefits to having a regular MERV filter replacement schedule for your home. For one, it can help improve the quality of your indoor air. But that's not all - changing your filters on a regular basis can also help lengthen the lifespan of your HVAC system and
  • Piraeus Port Authority reports record revenue and profits in 2022
    Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) has achieved a consecutive year of growth with a turnover of approximately US$208 million compared to around US$165 million in 2021, while its profits before taxes amounted to approximately US$80 million compared to around US$52 million in the fiscal year 2021. Additionally, PPA's profits after taxes exceeded US$55 million, indicating an increase of 43.9% compared to
  • Hutchison Ports to spend US$700 million to develop container terminals in Egypt
    Hutchison Ports will invest around US$700 million in Egypt's major port, Ain Sokhna Port, and in a new container terminal in the Port of Alexandria, B100. After the completion of the two recent projects, the total investment of the global port operator in Egypt will exceed US$1.5 billion. The investment includes the development of a new container terminal in Ain Sokhna Port with a capacity of 1.7
  • Torgmoll operates new direct container service from China to Russia
    Torgmoll, a Chinese transport and logistics company, will operate a new regular direct box service from China to the First Container Terminal (FCT) based in Russia's Big Port of St. Petersburg. Five specialised container vessels with an average capacity of 2,500 TEUs will be deployed on the service, which will be made twice a month. The port rotation of the service is Qingdao (China) - Shanghai (
  • Peel Ports acquires HES Humber Bulk Terminal
    United Kingdom's port operator Peel Ports Group has completed the acquisition of HES Humber Bulk Terminal for an undisclosed amount of money. Peel Ports has acquired the business from specialist bulk terminals operator, HES International, headquartered in Rotterdam, to expand its presence to the UK's East Coast. The acquisition also means that Peel Ports will now operate across eight key location
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases freight rates from Asia to Latin America
    Hapag-Lloyd announced a new General Rate Increase (GRI) from Asia to the West Coast of Latin America, Mexico, Caribbean and Central America. The German carrier said that for cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry containers, including high cube equipment and 40' non-operative reefers, the following rate increase will take effect from 1 April and will be valid until further notice. 20' Dry Container
  • Chittagong port to receive larger vessels
    The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) officially invited larger ships to take a berth in its jetties, to enhance productivity, leading to low import costs of cargo benefiting the consumers. By issuing a circular on 19 March, the CPA said, from now on, ships of 200-meter long and 10-meter draft will be able to take berth at the jetties. "...vessels having LOA (length overall) up to maximum 200-meter l
  • A. P. Moller - Maersk to divest Maersk Supply Service
    A.P. Moller - Maersk has agreed to divest Maersk Supply Service (MSS), a supplier of worldwide offshore maritime services and project solutions for the energy industry, to A.P. Moller Holding, the parent company of the A.P. Moller Group. Maersk launched a new combined transportation strategy in 2016, as well as a split of the current energy-related operations. Maersk Tankers, Maersk Oil & Gas, an
  • DP World launches new air cargo logistics hub in Dominican Republic
    DP World and Grupo Puntacana joined forces to develop a new air cargo logistics hub in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The new facility is being created through an agreement between DP World and the Punta Cana Free Trade Zone (PCFTZ), a company of Grupo Puntacana. The new facility will include a new logistics centre and infrastructure platforms capable of supporting multimodal air, land and sea c
  • UK Major Ports Group appoints new CEO
    The UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG), the trade association for the UK's major port operators, has appointed former UK government special adviser Geraint Evans as the new chief executive officer. Evans will join the UKMPG in May 2023, from the global consulting firm, Stonehaven where he was a Partner. Prior to Stonehaven, Evans served as a special adviser under three UK's prime ministers, David Camer
  • Maersk upgrades Oceania service
    Maersk has announced that its Polaris service will be upgraded to a weekly service, effective from April. The Danish ocean carrier said the Polaris service connects New Zealand with Australia and the service upgrade will provide an improved Trans-Tasman connection and increased product flexibility by enabling New Zealand cargo routings over Australia, as well as Lyttelton on our extensive Oceania
  • How to Win at E-Commerce Delivery: 9 Fascinating Insights into Consumer Preferences and Expectations
    E-commerce delivery is a hot topic in marketing, and it's not hard to see why. Customers will leave you behind if you must deliver your products on time. But what's even more important than just getting orders delivered is ensuring they arrive safely and in perfect condition! In this post, we'll look at nine fascinating insights into consumer preferences and expectations regarding e-commerce deli
  • How Do You Factor Freight?
    Cash flow is everything when you are in the trucking business. After all, you must keep your truck on the road, so your business keeps moving, which takes money. According to Simplex Group , cash flow issues are relatively common in this industry as freight shippers might take 30, 60, or 90 days to be paid after delivering a load. When you're running a business, this can be rather inconvenient in
  • Maersk's new air freight service to connect Denmark with China
    A.P. Moller - Maersk announced the inaugural flight of its new air freight service with scheduled flights between Billund, Denmark (BLL) and Hangzhou, China (HGH). The scheduled Eurasia operation is scheduled to commence today (20 March) with three weekly flights introducing the first of three newly converted Boeing 767-300 freighters that have recently been purchased for Maersk Air Cargo. All Eu
  • Los Angeles sees container downturn in first months of 2023
    The Port of Los Angeles handled 487,846 TEUs in February, translating to a 43% drop from the all-time high in the same month last year. The Californian port's loaded imports totalled 249,407 TEUs, a 41% decrease from the previous year, and loaded exports reached 82,404 TEUs, a 14% decline from the last year. Meanwhile, empty containers totalled 156,035 TEUs, which represents a 54% year-on-year fa

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Splash web site
MARCH 20, 2023
  • Castor Maritime nets $4.4m on sale of elderly panamax bulker
    Cyprus-based Castor Maritime has sold its 2007-built panamax bulk carrier to an unrelated third party for $12.6m. The Nasdaq-listed bulker and boxship owner said it plans to deliver the 73,600 dwt vessel during the second quarter of 2023 and record a net gain of $4.4m. Castor owns a fleet of 22 vessels, the majority of ...
  • Samsung Heavy and Kongsberg Maritime move to develop autonomous LNG ships
    South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Norwegian marine technology firm Kongsberg Maritime have penned an agreement to jointly develop a design for an autonomous 174,000 cu m LNG carrier. The two parties will leverage the latest remote autonomous and low-emission technology, with SHI acting as a system integrator with overall design responsibility, while ...
  • Pankaj Khanna's Heidmar to go public in merger with blank check company Home Plate
    Heidmar has decided to go public via a merger with a blank check company. The Athens-based tanker pool specialist said it plans to merge with Home Plate Acquisition Corporation, a US-based special purpose acquisition company led by Dan Ciporin and Jonathan Rosenzweig, and have the combined business listed on Nasdaq. The pro forma equity value ...
  • Maersk sells Maersk Supply Service to A.P. Moller Holding for $685m
    Danish shipping giant Maersk has reached an agreement to divest its offshore energy contractor Maersk Supply Service to A.P. Moller Holding, the parent company of its owner A.P. Moller Group. The transaction has an enterprise value of $685m and includes a wind installation vessel under construction in Singapore by SembCorp Marine. Founded in 1967, Maersk ...
  • Jiangsu Steamship focused on building cape arm
    This week brokers have reported a string of cape sales with Jiangsu Steamship one of the most active buyers of vintage capes in China, adding its fourth big bulker. The Chinese outfit has for the second time in two months laid down the winning bid for a vintage cape up for sale. Sources tell Splash ...
  • AMPTC returns to South Korean yard for VLGC duo
    Arab Maritime Petroleum Transport Company (AMPTC) has returned to its shipbuilder of choice, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), with an order for a pair of very large gas carriers. Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE), the shipbuilding holding company of Hyundai Heavy, revealed the order in a regulatory filing on Monday. The ships will be delivered ...
  • Cameroon's role in the fast-growing dark fleet exposed
    S&P Global Market Intelligence has become the latest firm to put a figure on the scale of the so-called dark fleet, the growing list of ships operating in contravention of sanctions in place against countries such as Iran, Venezuela and Russia. The New York-based company, one of the largest shipping data providers in the world, ...
  • UK oil and gas operators face a 'tsunami' of industrial unrest as 1,400 offshore workers ready to down tools
    Dozens of UK North Sea oil and gas platforms could be brought to a standstill as hundreds of offshore workers prepare to take strike action. Unite the union announced that major oil and gas operators in the UK Continental Shelf face a 'tsunami' of industrial unrest within weeks as around 1,400 offshore workers across five ...
  • GoodBulk offloads cape pair as dry bulk S&P overtakes tanker sector
    GoodBulk is taking advantage of the revived dry bulk S&P scene with this week's broking reports reporting more bulker sales than tanker sales for the first time in 11 weeks. Eight capes have been reported sold over the weekend with John Michael Radziwill's GoodBulk listed selling two ships. Monaco-based GoodBulk is widely reported cashing in ...
  • Philippine oil spill spreads to one of the nation's richest marine biodiversity areas
    The oil spilled by the sunken Princess Empress product tanker has reached the shores of Isla Verde along the marine biodiversity-rich Verde Island Passage (VIP), the Philippine Coast Guard said today. The marine corridor is home to 1,700 fish species, 300 coral species and 36 marine protected areas. The ship sank on February 28 in ...
  • Newbuild prices picking up
    Newbuild prices are on the way back up. Prices for new ships plateaued briefly for a couple of months towards the end of last year, but have been pushing back up since December. According to data from Clarksons Research, newbuild prices have increased by 2% in the year to date following rises of 5% in ...
  • Centrica teams with France's Lhyfe for UK offshore green hydrogen pilot
    UK energy supplier Centrica has joined forces with French renewable hydrogen producer Lhyfe to develop offshore renewable green hydrogen in the UK. Under a memorandum of understanding, Lhyfe and Centrica will explore combining their expertise to collaborate on a pilot green hydrogen production site in the Southern North Sea. The pilot will aim to ensure ...
  • Akastor sells engineering consultancy and software unit AGR to ABL Group
    Norwegian oil-services investment company Akastor has sold its engineering consultancy and software firm AGR to energy and marine consultancy ABL Group in a cash-and-stock deal. The deal will see Akastor become a shareholder in ABL. The transaction values AGR at NOK262.5m on a cash and debt-free basis. The equity purchase price of NOK 352.9m will ...
  • Argeo awarded Scottish floating wind site survey contract
    Norway's Argeo has won a contract from Stromar, a consortium made up of Ørsted, Renantis and BlueFloat Energy, to carry out geophysical survey in the project's development area, located in the Moray Firth off the coast of Scotland. The Stromar offshore floating wind farm covers an area of 256 sq km and the project aims ...
  • UBS assumes leading Greek ship finance position with Credit Suisse takeover
    UBS has taken on a very significant shipping portfolio following yesterday's emergency takeover of compatriot bank Credit Suisse. UBS came to the rescue of troubled Credit Suisse yesterday in a $3.15bn government-backed deal to avert financial disaster. UBS has not had a strong shipping focus previously, something that has changed overnight with the Credit Suisse ...
  • Black Sea Grain Initiative renewed
    The United Nations said on Saturday that the Black Sea Grain Initiative has been renewed, allowing for grain exports from three Ukrainian ports. The length of the extension remains unclear. "The Black Sea Grain Initiative, signed in Istanbul on 22 July 2022, has been extended," the UN said. Ukrainian officials suggested that the shipping deal ...
  • AD Ports signs multiple agreements in Egypt
    Abu Dhabi's AD Ports Group has signed a concession agreement to develop and operate a multi-purpose port in Safaga in Egypt, in addition to signing of two 15-year agreements, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and three head of terms (HoT) concerning ports located in Egypt's Red Sea region and the Mediterranean Sea. These agreements allow ...
  • Energy market disruption sees coal cargoes fire up capesize demand
    Europe's ban on Russian coal is seeing cargo travel much longer distances, nearly doubling shipping demand and boosting vessel sizes, writes Plamen Natzkoff from Maritime Strategies International. Capesize freight rates are set for a period of upside volatility as the fallout from the war in Ukraine continues to spread across the energy markets. In its ...
  • NTSB completes investigation of 2022 collision in Mississippi
    In March 2022, the mobile offshore drilling unit VALARIS DS-16 broke away from the dock at the ST Engineering Halter Marine and Offshore Shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi, then drifted across the Bayou Casotte channel, and collided with the bulk cargo vessel Akti moored at the Chevron Refinery dock no.6. There were no injuries or pollution ...
  • Eni makes new oil discovery in Gulf of Mexico
    Italian energy company Eni has discovered oil in the Yatzil exploration prospect in Block 7, located in the mid-deep water of the Cuenca Salina in the Sureste Basin in the Gulf of Mexico offshore Mexico. According to preliminary estimates, the new finding may contain around 200m barrels of oil (MBoe) in place. Yatzil-1 EXP is ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 20, 2023
  • Sustainable biofuels and hydrogen can help shipping cut emissions, says IPCC
    UN climate body suggested clear goals, coordination across multiple policy domains and inclusive governance processes facilitated effective climate action
  • The week in charts: Russia's bulk exports to Europe drop 60% | Boxship recycling dominated by feeder ships | US-sanctioned ships don't lose flag for long
    Over 100 falsely flagged ships are trading in plain sight, prices of over $600 per light displacement tonne are now...
  • Flags refute claims as ITF vows crackdown on 'substandard shipping'
    Vessels flying Togo, Sierra Leone, Palau and Cook Islands flags will undergo increased inspections in the Mediterranean during the coming...
  • Safe Bulkers doubles down on share buybacks
    Move comes after sale of kamsarmax as part of fleet renewal strategy
  • UK lawmakers call for greater clarity on maritime strategy
    UK politicians call for investment in new technology, cleaner fuels and workforce training
  • Heidmar eyes Nasdaq listing after merger deal
    Pankaj Khanna-helmed operator is looking to expand in dry bulk, technical management, and sales and purchase brokering
  • China doesn't matter for dry bulk, says Clarksons
    Demand growth for grain and coal seaborne trade 'more than enough' to support industry, shipbroker tells New York's Capital Link...
  • One person still missing after fatal crane collapse in Israel
    A crane collapsed and damaged a section of the jetty after high winds and hailstorm hit the Ashkelon coal terminal
  • Maersk sells offshore service unit to parent company
    Maersk Supply Service to continue trading as a subsidiary of AP Moller Holding
  • The week in newbuildings: Suezmax tankers in vogue
    Crude oil tankers are making a comeback with two shipowners each having signed up for suezmax units
  • Ukraine grain deal extended for second time
    There is agreement that the grain deal will continue in the short term, but Ukrainian and Russian government officials are...
  • Gard pushes down combined ratio to 81%
    Norway-based IG affiliate reports best technical performance in well over a decade
  • MOL start-up fund opens Singapore desk to accelerate tech investment
    The fund opened its first overseas desk in London last year
  • Shell to explore LNG shipping for regasification in deal with GAIL
    Indian state-owned integrated oil and gas company has been looking to expand its LNG and ethane portfolio
  • Thailand mounts operation to contain oil spill from storage tanker
    To date, no impacts to the environment or sea life have been reported from this incident, according to vessel owner...
  • Samsung Heavy teams with Kongsberg Maritime to develop automatous LNG carriers
    Builder expects the next-generation ship will reduce operational risk and cost for its customers' fleets
  • CDB Leasing ship assets grow despite regulatory headwinds
    Ship leasing remains a major profit contributor with the highest return on assets ratio among other segments of the Chinese...
  • Daily Briefing
    US-sanctioned ships don't lose flag for long | Compliance with the law is not optional. Even for P&O Ferries |...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 20, 2023
  • FedEx Freight cuts costs but improves profit as US LTL volumes shrink
    With 'every dollar under scrutiny,' FedEx Freight is squeezing its trucking division, gaining financial improvements that better position the carrier for the next economic rebound.
  • ILWU job action causing terminal gate delays in Los Angeles-Long Beach: PMA
    Longshore workers represented by ILWU Local 13 are refusing to stagger their meal breaks at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, resulting in periods when no work is being done on the docks, says the Pacific Maritime Association.
  • Air cargo market weakens as capacity floods into service on major trades
    In addition to long-haul passenger aircraft with significant belly freight capacity coming back into service to capture growing travel business, several airlines are adding freighters to the major trade lanes.
  • Heavy-deck demand faltering, but long-term outlook remains strong
    Despite a temporary lull, heavy-deck carriers and industry analysts see a "mind-boggling" outlook for global offshore wind demand.
  • Not all recent import share loss on West Coast is permanent: analyst
    As the US West Coast's share of import TEU has fallen in recent years, analyst Larry Gross notes there is an important difference between declines due to sourcing location changes and declines due to loss of share by region.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 20, 2023
  • Tanker owners see older ships trading in absence of charter-backed newbuildings
    With a low orderbook, charterers may have to get used to using older ships to move oil and oil products
  • Feet to the flame: how five analysts break down their favourite 2023 stock bet
    Most stockpickers agree on one sector, but some favour a gassy twist
  • Seanergy's chief executive bullish on capesize bulkers for 'a number of reasons'
    The United Arab Emirates' $1.5trn investment in infrastructure to 2030 is 'underplayed and underexplained' in shipping, Stamatis Tsantanis says
  • LNG carrier supply side depends on where cargoes are going and where production starts up
    There are plenty of LNG carriers set to hit the water in the coming years, but can the market absorb them all?
  • US regulators not thinking about what happens if Russia ends Ukraine invasion
    Sanctions official says US would be open to rolling back sanctions, but not considering it right now
  • Bank woes not likely to menace ship lending, but roiling capital markets
    'Shipping is a relatively small part of most banks' portfolios,' says Citi's Michael Parker
  • Greece 'to support' Turkey's candidate for IMO leadership in blow to Cyprus
    'Earthquake diplomacy' and UN voting deal sees traditional rivals aligning over maritime regulator
  • 'Misleading and false': furious flag states hit back at ITF over crackdown
    Togo, Palau and Sierra Leone mount passionate defence of their records after being branded among 'worst' registers operating in the Mediterranean
  • Banking turmoil will not affect tanker fortunes, says NAT's Herbjorn Hansson
    Nordic American Tankers CEO says tanker orderbook was much larger during the last banking crisis
  • Piraeus office helps Britannia P&I get close to Greek shipowners
    The conservative UK insurer has made great gains in Athens since it reached out with a local outpost
  • Castor sells first bulker for a profit after huge acquisition spree
    Serial buyer has turned seller with the disposal of panamax
  • Navigator reveals $200m loan as it remains stuck with Russian charters
    US-listed LPG carrier owner refinances 2023 maturities but cannot extricate itself from deals with producer Sibur
  • Norwegian Cruise Line's Frank Del Rio retiring after eight years as chief exec
    Harry Sommer, president of Norwegian Cruise Line, will become Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' chief executive
  • Heidmar plots Nasdaq listing and $55m raise to expand into technical management and S&P
    Athens tanker and bulker pool player combining with listed Spac outfit Home Plate to expand its business
  • MSC launches fresh raid on German secondhand market as vessel prices tumble
    Classic post-panamax boxships remain in demand but asking prices are down by $80m
  • AMPTC splashes $207m on VLGC newbuildings at Hyundai yard
    The newbuildings are believed to be replacement vessels for the Middle East company
  • European shipowners 'breach oil cap' in Russia's Far East
    Global Witness says half of oil cargoes hauled from Pacific Ocean ports had European involvement
  • 'It has been quite a stressful two years', says Takeshi Hashimoto after taking MOL hot seat
    CEO reflects on two years in hot seat at Japan's largest shipowner and how he formulated his company shake-up plans
  • Gard achieves best underwriting performance in 15 years
    But bottom line is hit by poor investment returns in 'short' accounting year
  • Seismic power shift: MOL goes global with biggest shake-up in its history
    President and chief executive Takeshi Hashimoto tells TradeWinds he is nervous as shake-up could deliver fantastic rewards or complete disorder
  • Cochin Shipyard wins order for up to four zero-emission hydrogen feeder ships
    Indian yard to construct pioneering vessels for Dutch operator Samskip
  • North Africa casts 'lifeline' to Russia for refined oil exports
    Russia has diverted oil product exports from Europe to North Africa and the Middle East under sanctions regime
  • George Economou's Cardiff Marine orders more product tankers from China's New Times Shipbuilding
    The company is due to take delivery of the aframax product tankers in early 2026
  • Maersk spins off Maersk Supply Service for $685m as it completes strategic shift
    Parent AP Moller Holding is taking the $1bn offshore support fleet private
  • US fund Alterna Capital linked to lucrative Torm MR tanker deal
    Owner of 13 product carriers identified by brokers as offloading 2013-built trio
  • Dynagas LNG Partners has no plans to 'go private'
    Shipowner said US and EU sanctions against Russia not affecting its business, operations or financial condition
  • International Group to work with London marine insurers on major claims
    Two insurance groups have agreed to communicate when there is a common interest
  • Russian exports to Asia could ease Australia's struggle for MR tankers, Gibsons says
    UK shipbroker believes a greater number of mainstream cargoes could head down under if the Putin regime succeeds in shipping more oil to Asia
  • Greek shipowners dominate Russian port calls in 2023
    S&P Global analysis identifies a 443-strong shadow fleet and nearly 2,000 at risk of sanctions breaches
  • 'Tsunami' of UK strikes to bring BP, Shell and Total operations to 'standstill'
    Unite union says workers demanding better pay and conditions as oil majors rake in record profits
  • Viridis closes in on order for ammonia-fuelled bulk carriers as BV approves design
    Zero-carbon fleet could be operational by 2025, says start-up backed by Mosvolds Rederi, Amon Maritime and Navigare Logistics
  • Vitol brings in BlackRock's Eduard Ruijs to drive energy transition
    The trading and shipowning group wants the experienced energy executive to identify new decarbonisation technologies
  • Taiwan's Wisdom Marine breaks ordering hiatus to ink handysize bulker newbuild deal
    The Taiwanese bulker owner splashed out $66m for two handysize bulk carriers
  • Angelicoussis VLCC sets new Humber River record once held by Onassis Group
    Ex-Ocean Tankers crude carrier the largest vessel to visit northeast England port in nearly 20 years
  • Winning Shipping capesize bulker heads for recycling in Bangladesh
    Winning, World Tankers and Vasi Shipping sell ships to Chattogram as India and Pakistan sit on the sidelines
  • Angelicoussis VLCC sets new record for River Humber once held by Onassis Group
    Ex-Ocean Tankers crude carrier the largest vessel to visit northeast England port in nearly 20 years
  • Carnival waves goodbye to Aidavita as its sails across to Beta Marine
    The identity of who is behind the new Marshall Islands-registered cruise company remains a mystery
  • PSA restructures into core businesses of ports and mid-mile logistics
    Group says it has been transforming its business to better serve global supply chain stakeholders
  • Big shipping portfolio shifts as UBS gobbles up Credit Suisse
    Shotgun marriage between Swiss lenders brings major Greek shipping portfolio under new, bigger roof

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 20, 2023
  • Cathay Pacific Cargo unleashed
    Cathay Pacific has been tied down by COVID health restrictions much longer than most airlines. The cargo network is getting a big boost as long-haul passenger aircraft rejoin the fleet.
  • Maersk Air Cargo unveils Denmark-to-China freighter service
    Shipping line Maersk has unveiled the latest expansion of its cargo airline with a new Eurasia route.
  • Crunch time for trans-Pacific container shipping contract talks
    Flexport projects trans-Pacific contract rates will decline around 70% from 2022 levels but still be around 30% above current spot rates.

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The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.
The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.
Brussels
A high-level council will be established
Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya
Moscow/Tripoli
In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue
Southampton/Battaramulla
Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.
Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels
Trieste
The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros
Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025
Kalafrana/Hong Kong
China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
Brussels
Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
London
The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.
Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers
London/Brussels
The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties
Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.
Muscat
Twenty-one crew members were evacuated
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.
Miami
The war crisis in the Middle East also affects ports
Dubai/Muscat/Washington
Kramek (WSC): Liner shipping has demonstrated its ability to react to emergency situations, such as the one in the Red Sea
ICS, ECSA and ASA concerned about seafarers' safety in the Middle East
London/Brussels/Singapore
This is - they underlined - a rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation.
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the first to sense trouble in the Middle East. A tanker sanctioned by the US was hit.
Hamburg/Copenhagen/Southampton/
Washington/Muscat
On Friday, the two companies notified customers of changes to their services in the region. Four Skylight crew members were injured.
Due to the national journalists' strike proclaimed by the National Federation of the Italian Press, which our editorial staff is adhering to, no news will be published by our newspaper today.
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.
Pozzallo
Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros
Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro
Genoa
Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa
Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari
Bari
They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine
The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law
Genoa
Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR
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Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
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Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
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MEETINGS
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
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PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs
Berlin
Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon
In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%
Bangkok
Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%
Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.
Palermo
Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals
Hamburg
Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)
Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.
New York
Significant increase in full containers for export
Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January
Hong Kong
1.13 million TEUs were handled
Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships
Monk
CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.
Marseille
By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.
Singapore
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.
Noise
He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.
Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million
Milan
Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller
The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.
Genoa
The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci
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