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June 3, 2024

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Exim India web site
JUNE 3, 2024
  • PSA India & JNPA ink MoU to collaborate on development of Vadhvan Port & the wider logistics ecosystem
  • Sushil Kumar Singh appointed new Chairperson of Deendayal Port
  • Tiger Logistics launches FreightJar 2.0
  • Container shipping spot rates seeing rapid & dramatic increases
  • GDP growth seen at 8 pc in FY24: SBI
  • India's chemicals market seen soaring
  • Solar module exports up 91 pc in FY24
  • Global schedule reliability drops back to January 2024 levels
  • Adani Ports signs 30-year concession to operate Container Terminal 2 at Dar es Salaam Port
  • Panama Canal maximum authorised draught effective immediately
  • US-India trade boost as new ONE WIN service calls APM Terminals Mumbai & Port Elizabeth
  • India's LNG imports attain a new level in May
  • Kerala mulls reviving short sea shipping
  • Evolution of "Compensation" from "no cure no pay" to "special under Art. 14" to "SCOPIC" in Salvage
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (31 May 2024)

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 3, 2024
  • Work has begun in Venice
  • For the energy turnaround
  • Captrain Netherlands now in Austrian hands
  • A new partner in Nuremberg
  • More belly capacity to North America
  • New CEO for Postnord Sweden
  • Metrans augments capacities in Slovakia
  • KN enlarges hub in El Paso
  • IAPH explores energy needs for ports
  • Silk Way West Airlines picks COO
  • DHL launches facility in Shanghai
  • Logistics - an Olympic sport?
  • Hybrid networks on the rise
  • From Canada to Casablanca
  • A first in South America
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Shaping the next generation
  • Boosting sales network in Western Switzerland
  • Backing BlueRock TMS
  • AD Ports sets its sights on Madagascar

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The Loadstar web site
MAY 31, 2024
  • Customs brokers under scrutiny as US CBP confirms ecommerce crackdown
  • Maersk's new surcharge strategy raises eyebrows
  • Transpac ecommerce freighters on pause as US Customs checks every parcel
  • Analysis: Peak rates
  • Singapore reopens defunct container terminals to tackle vessel bunching
  • Box rates ease, but 'things may get worse for shippers before they get better'
  • China 'buying market share' as it stockpiles EVs at western ports
  • Liners are not hoarding capacity, assures Evergreen, as Q1 profits triple
  • All-electric wing-in-ground cargo-carrying Seaglider prepares for take-off
  • 'Don't leave it too late to start your digital transformation', says GXO's Adrian Stoch

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Container News web site
MAY 31, 2024
  • Ocean freight container shipping market set to surpass Red Sea crisis peak and hit levels not seen since Covid-19 pandemic
    Ocean freight container shipping spot rates are set to exceed the level seen at the height of the Red Sea crisis when the latest round of increases hit the market on 1 June, according to the latest data released by Xeneta. Peter Sand, Xeneta Chief Analyst, said: "The ocean freight container shipping market has seen rapid and dramatic increases during May and that is set to continue with further g
  • Singapore reopens disused container terminals to alleviate bottlenecks
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said on 30 May that operations at shuttered container terminals in the city-state's downtown have been temporarily resumed to ease the backlog of ships queueing to dock in the world's second busiest port. MPA said, "We've seen large increases in container volumes and the 'bunching' of container vessel arrivals over the previous months due to supp
  • Hapag-Lloyd updates Adriatic Sea Express service
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced changes in its Adriatic Sea Express (ADX). The new rotation of the ADX service will be as follows: Piraeus, Greece -> Alexandria, Egypt -> Damietta, Egypt ->Koper, Slovenia -> Rijeka, Croatia -> Ancona, Italy -> Venice, Italy -> Piraeus Hapag-Lloyd has noted below the first vessel call of the new rotation, including vessel voyage, Estimated Time of A
  • India keen to operate Bangladesh's major port
    Neighbouring India now wants to operate Bangladesh's second seaport Mongla, where both New Delhi and Beijing are also keen to invest in new terminal construction. India already has secured transshipment facilities at Bangladesh's two seaports in Chittagong and Mongla for carrying cargoes to its landlocked seven-sister states in the North East to avoid travelling over 1,650 kilometres. Earlier in
  • Port of Halifax monitoring impasse between Canadian railways and union members
    The Port of Halifax in Nova Scotia, Canada, is bracing for operational impacts should the two major freight railways and their union employees fail to reach a labor agreement later this year and go on strike. "Supply chains are interconnected, and what happens to one partner will have a domino effect on another. The Port of Halifax is monitoring for potential impacts," Port of Halifax spokesperso
  • Metrans unveils major terminal area expansion in Slovakia
    Metrans, a subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) specializing in rail transport, has recently completed a significant expansion of its hub terminal located in Dunajská Streda, Slovakia, adding approximately 50,000 m² to its operational area. This expansion marks a strategic move by Metrans to enhance its service offerings, providing customers with increased storage capacity and imp
  • DP World introduces new rail transport solution for finished vehicles
    DP World has introduced an industry-first solution using 53-foot intermodal containers with racking systems to transport finished vehicles by rail from Mexico to the United States and Canada. Starting 1 June 2024, DP World will offer this innovative 53-foot intermodal container service, enabling the transport of cars via rail from Mexico to the US and Canada. Vehicles will be loaded into containe
  • Brexit opens EU ETS savings window
    The European Union (EU) carbon taxation scheme (ETS) came into effect in January 2024, imposing a tax on CO2 emissions for ships calling at EU ports. Under this scheme, ships sailing between two EU ports must pay a carbon tax for the entire duration of the journey. In contrast, ships travelling between a non-EU port and an EU port are required to pay a carbon tax for 50% of the journey. It's impo
  • Maersk applies peak season surcharge from South China to Bangladesh
    Danish box carrier Maersk is implementing a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for both dry and reefer containers originating from South China ports and destined for Bangladesh. The surcharge will be effective from 15 June, as follows: Origin Destination Effective Dates Container Type Currency New tariff levels South China (including Hong Kong) Bangladesh 15 June All Dry and Reefer containers US$ US$700
  • CN analysis: Freight rate erosion on Indian trades continues as exporters bet on trade growth
    Container freight rates on trades out of India have been unable to hold the rate gains they made from the Red Sea crisis, according to an analysis of market data for May by Container News . On the westbound India-Europe trade, while average short-term contract rates for 20-foot container bookings from West India [Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT)/Nhava Sheva or Mundra Port] to Felixstowe/London Gatewa
  • Port of Oakland seeks federal grant for zero-emissions transformation
    The Port of Oakland, in collaboration with a coalition of 20 partners, has submitted an application for a federal grant aimed at expediting the Oakland Seaport's transition to 100% zero-emissions cargo handling operations. They are seeking a US$417 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Ports Program under the Zero-Emission Technology Deployment Competition. Their grou

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Splash web site
MAY 31, 2024
  • German Tanker Shipping bumps up orderbook in China
    German Tanker Shipping has boosted its orderbook of product carriers in China to six. The Bremen-based outfit has lifted options for two additional 41,000 dwt units at Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding and Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry as construction started on a series of four tankers booked late last year at an undisclosed price. Founded in 1998, GTS ...
  • Oceanteam to merge with industrial waste management firm
    A former offshore shipping player Oceanteam is merging with Norwegian industrial waste management firm Soiltech. The merger will be completed by Oceanteam transferring all its assets, including about NOK21m ($2m) in cash, rights and obligations to Soiltech, as the acquiring company. Oceanteam shareholders will get 6.65% of the combined company. The deal is subject to ...
  • Study suggests global sulphur cap has contributed to climate crisis
    Several US scientists have claimed in a paper published this week that a rule imposed by the International Maritime Organization in 2020 could have increased global temperatures, explaining last year's high temperatures. The IMO 2020 fuel regulations, also known as the global sulphur cap, abruptly reduced the emission of sulfur dioxide from international shipping from ...
  • Framar seals Trident PSV deal
    Framar Shipping has secured a contract with Trident Energy for its platform supply vessel, Fram Princess. The 2013 Havyard designed and Tersan-built vessel has been booked for around 120 days to support a three-well drilling campaign offshore Equatorial Guinea carried out by the drillship Noble Venturer. The deal, which should keep the unit fixed until ...
  • Singapore brings shuttered terminals back online to battle severe box congestion
    To staunch the severe congestion building up at the world's largest container transhipment hub, PSA Singapore has reactivated older berths and yards that have previously been decanted at Keppel Terminal, while also adding significant manpower to battle the box build-up. "Port congestion has returned to haunt the container markets, with Singapore becoming the latest chokepoint," ...
  • Greece's Veritas books kamsarmax brace at Hengli Heavy
    Greek owner Veritas Shipmanagement has ordered two kamsarmax bulk carriers at Chinese shipyard Hengli Heavy Industries in Dalian. The outfit, based in the seaside Athens suburb of Vouliagmeni, is paying $38m to see the 82,000 dwt duo delivered in 2026, according to one Greek broker. Veritas is listed on VesselsValue with five bulkers and one ...
  • UK court hands jail term to Syrian shipowner
    A UK court has issued an arrest warrant for a Syrian shipowner, handing down an 18-month sentence for lying to a court. Abdul Jalil Mallah is sanctioned for his ties to Iran and the Houthis in Yemen. Oaktree Capital Management took Mallah, 49, to court in London in a bid to recover two bulk carriers ...
  • Goan miner sells newcastlemax
    Goa-based Fomento Group, which entered shipowning eight years ago, has sold one of its four ships, offloading the 2016-built Fomento One newcastlemax to Greek interests for $55.9m, a ship that the Indian miner had ordered at Daehan Shipbuilding in South Korea a decade ago. The company is left with three newcastlemaxes. Run by the Timblos ...
  • MPC Capital merges broking units
    Effective July 1, Hamburg's MPC Capital will merge the shipbroking activities of Harper Peterson and Albis Shipping & Transport. Operating under the joint brands of Harper Petersen, covering containers and S&P, and Harper Petersen Albis, covering tankers and bulkers, MPC Capital said the merger will enhance its service offerings and global presence. "With offices in ...
  • Panama Canal increases vessel draft ahead of schedule
    The Panama Canal has issued an advisory to shipping lines stating that, effective yesterday, it has increased the maximum authorised draft to 13.7 m. This adjustment, originally scheduled to take effect on June 15, is being implemented earlier due to the expected onset of the rainy season in the Panama Canal watershed and the current ...
  • How to keep crew content
    Staff retention rates are an important metric for all managers. Here's some advice contained in our brand new shipmanagement magazine on how to ensure employees stay put. Attracting and retaining qualified employees is undoubtedly challenging during times of skills shortage. Officer supply shortage has hit an all-time high and is unlikely to improve, resulting in ...
  • Your Posidonia hierarchy of needs
    Steven Jones has some practical advice for the thousands of people descending on Athens airport in the coming days. Posidonia is running up the flags of many nations, readying for the biennial bash where the shipping industry gets to properly shed the winter blues, shimmying back into lighter-than-sensible outfits, as we hit the trail from ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 31, 2024
  • Booming LPG shipping stocks now hitting new all-time highs
    LPG shipping stocks may not be as 'mainstream' as crude tanker, product tanker, dry bulk, and container shipping equities. But...
  • LOF on life-support: salvors - and owners - need more than this
    It is long past time for salvors and underwriters to grasp the truth that they serve the same client, not...
  • European Commission mulls Ingosstrakh sanctions
    Russian insurer providing cover for crude exports insists it is fully compliant with sanctions
  • Desperate shippers push box rates higher
    Carriers are struggling to provide capacity as networks snarl up with congestion; but shippers are desperately trying to beat delays...
  • Chinese consortium will win bid for Georgia's Black Sea container port Anaklia
    Georgia will invest $600m in the initial phase of the revived port project, with an anticipated annual capacity of 600,000...
  • Tramp sector fears exclusion from EU Innovation Fund
    'Unfair' regulation could have unintended consequences detrimental to European shipping and is part of a pattern of Brussels ignoring the...
  • Eastern Pacific to install AI monitoring across its fleet
    The operator is partnering with DeepSea Technologies to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions through real-time monitoring
  • Can bygone shipping prominence be Hong Kong's future?
    HKSOA chairman Angad Banga tells Lloyd's List he remains confident of Hong Kong's prospects but reminds the government of the...
  • MPC Capital merges Harper Petersen and Albis shipbrokers
    MPC said the merger will enable it to provide better research and operations across three offices in Europe and Asia
  • Panama Canal increases maximum draught ahead of schedule
    More transit slots have been available since May 16 as the start of the rainy season eases water shortage fears
  • Daily Briefing
    Exclusive: Countries plan informal MEPC talks in Bonn | Tanker giant Frontline: 'We're in for a long one' in current...
  • Soaring newbuilding prices are outpacing the dry bulk freight market
    Newbuilding prices for bulkers have continued to escalate and have reached a 15-year high, yet spot rates are roughly in...
  • Singapore battles port congestion as Red Sea crisis snarls container traffic
    Congestion is unlikely to ease any time soon, amid the rising demand from the US and Europe, coupled with an...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 31, 2024
  • Vessel congestion building outside Charleston, Savannah
    Container ships are anchoring outside both southeast US ports due in part to a project in Charleston that will shut one berth at the Wando Welch Terminal until the fall.
  • Global port congestion taking out capacity, creating more delays
    Ports not designed for transshipment are being inundated with boxes, one of the knock-on effects of Suez Canal diversions that is contributing to a global capacity crunch, experts say.
  • Carriers omit Singapore calls amid growing delays as Asia port congestion spreads
    Carriers and forwarders said the average berthing delay is three to five days at Southeast Asia's leading container gateway, but HMM and ONE said they are experiencing more than that.
  • Seattle-Tacoma seeking more direct vessel-to-rail container moves
    After a successful one-off exercise involving 300 containers moving through Terminal 18 in Seattle, the Northwest Seaport Alliance will seek to convince ocean carriers to implement greater use of block stowage of rail cargo on vessels leaving Asia.
  • US rail cargo crime on the rise as thieves, methods gain sophistication
    Cargo theft on the rails is becoming highly organized, with criminals targeting specific pallets inside containers being carried on a train rather than ransacking boxes at random.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 31, 2024
  • Seanergy alleges George Economou 'has not engaged' or brought new ideas to proxy fight
    Stamatis Tsantanis-led shipowner fires back at Greek rival's effort to appoint his own board members.
  • Seven seafarers dead after explosion rocks Greek-managed bulker
    Fire reportedly ignited in engine room after blast
  • Oaktree seeks to shed majority control of Torm in $275m share sale
    US private equity giant announces latest stock disposal after cutting stake last year
  • Canada has been 'smart' with new tanker pipeline bypassing Panama Canal, consultant says
    Maritime NXT's Punit Oza argues that west coast loadings are 'critical' for the country
  • Podcast: Marine insurance braces for challenges of decarbonising shipping
    Allianz highlights how attacks on shipping make the job a hard sell to would-be seafarers
  • Make the Carbon Intensity Indicator 'fair' or put shipping economics at risk, Intercargo says
    Controversy over the IMO greenhouse gas regulation rages on
  • Editor's selection: Evangelos Marinakis celebrates, Forrest in action and Greeks spend big at shipyards
    These were some of the big stories making headlines this week in the buildup to Posidonia.
  • Goldman Sachs: Global LNG supply to increase by 80% in 2030
    Research arm brands US LNG expansion as 'extraordinary'
  • Pelagic Partners celebrates new finance deal at NIBC shipping dinner
    Cypriot owner and Dutch lender get together in Amsterdam after signing 'competitive' transaction
  • Economou turns up the heat on Seanergy, seeking changes to the board
    Minority shareholder proposes confidantes Liveris and Kokkodis to the board of US-listed capesize owner
  • Greek champagne, Houthis renew attacks and a broken port pier stops aid to Gaza
    Greek shipowners are beyond bullish, but are they green?
  • Trading giant Vitol extends South Korea deal to supply LNG cargoes to 2028
    Trading giant stretches agreement originally signed in 2011
  • Opec production decision not expected to be tanker rate driver once expected
    Bloc is likely to maintain cuts at its meeting on Sunday
  • Container spot rates hit highest level this year - and the rally is not over yet
    More rate hikes beckon in the Red Sea-disrupted container shipping market
  • BW LPG says Panama Canal congestion to increase despite transits rising
    CEO Kristian Sorensen believes sheer weight of ship numbers will outstrip increase in daily slots
  • Hafnia eyes clutch of VLAC newbuildings as it builds out ammonia interests
    BW unveils emission cuts for its LNG and bulkers in 2023 Sustainability Report
  • Frontline holds firm with 'big boys' pushing for seven-year tanker deals
    Chief executive Lars Barstad says market is emerging for longer-term charters
  • Clarksons launches new metals derivatives desk under Philip Lye in Geneva
    Operation will focus on base and battery metals
  • The big, fat, Greek tanker sale: Hellenic shipowners see receipts from disposals race past $9bn
    Owners have made a killing selling older ships over the past two years
  • Chinese giant CMES selling $1bn container ship and car carrier fleet in 36-vessel deal
    Owner working on transaction with compatriot Antong Holdings as it seeks to focus on tankers, bulkers and gas
  • Global 'war for talent' puts P&I clubs in crosshairs, says Steamship Mutual boss
    CEO Jonathan Andrews says clubs are not only competing with rivals but other industries
  • Can new Greek shipping minister Christos Stylianidis raise the flag?
    National pride alone will not lift Greece's ailing registry out of the doldrums
  • Break point: Pelagus says 3D printing is a licence to save money and cut emissions
    Wilhelmsen and Thyssenkrupp-backed company has signed up 25 owners and managers
  • Cash mountain: BW LPG struggling to find profitable ways to invest, chief executive says
    VLGC owner's chief executive admits balance sheet is 'too robust'
  • Why the risk of a Baltimore bridge-style disaster happening again is 'higher than you think'
    Catastrophe highlights the dangers posed by ever-larger ships, say researchers
  • Oaktree seeks to shed majority control of Torm in $303m share sale
    US private equity giant announces latest stock disposal after cutting stake last year
  • Greek shipowner Thanassis Martinos reflects on 'efficient and sophisticated' Houthi threat
    Eastern Mediterranean owner reacts to latest attacks on his vessels
  • Frontline is 'go-to' shipping stock with high pricing here to stay, analyst says
    Fearnley Securities' Fredrik Dybwad argues 'superior' company's shares are still a buy despite trading above net asset value
  • Performance Shipping boss believes 'solid' tanker market is sustainable
    Andreas Michalopoulos says balanced chartering policy leaves Greek company well positioned
  • 'Impressive' first-quarter performer BW LPG upgraded by Fearnleys
    Gas carrier owner sees share target price raised to NOK 280
  • Can new shipping minister Christos Stylianidis raise the Greek flag?
    National pride alone will not lift Greece's ailing registry out of the doldrums
  • Jinhui back in black as geopolitical events drive tonne-mile demand growth
    Shipowner said any fleet growth will come from secondhand acquisitions or charters rather than newbuildings
  • Singapore's PSA reactivating boxship terminals to relieve congestion crush
    Container volumes this year are up 8.8%
  • Panama Canal eases draught restrictions early as water levels rise
    Transits to rise to 32 per day as impacts of El Nino weather system fades

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American Shipper web site
MAY 31, 2024
  • Former Polar Air Cargo COO sentenced to 4 years in prison
    Lars Winkelbauer, a former high-level executive at Polar Air Cargo, received a four-year prison sentence for defrauding the company.
  • Atlas Air to end Amazon flights, focus on international customers
    Atlas Air will phase out flight operations for Amazon but continue to lease aircraft to the retailer while targeting more cross-border shipping.

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FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal
Genoa
We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June
António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security
New York
Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies
Bern
The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
Los Angeles
The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars
Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito
Rome
Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025
Hamburg
In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%
Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled
Brussels
Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Haifa
Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Paris
They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
Washington
The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry
Szczecin/Brussels
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
Genoa
In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%
Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President
Copenhagen
He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav
The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start
Joy Taurus
It is not subject to the VIA procedure
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
Seoul
The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
Hamburg
The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)
In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%
Istanbul
In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases
Keelung/Taipei
The second company recorded a decline in profits
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
Cairo
Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected
Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding
Fly
Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036
US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points
Beijing/Washington
They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%
The Goulette
-16.9% drop in unloading loads and +6.8% increase in loading loads
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%
Ravenna
Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo
The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)
Ancona
At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%
In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%
Monk
Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed
The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational
Joy Taurus
Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
Copenhagen
Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals
European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry
Brussels
It will be in force until the end of 2033
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase
Trieste
In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%
In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%
Venice
Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%
GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International
Genoa
Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028
The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Florence
Giani: work can finally start
Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition
Genoa
Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections
Zurich
DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition
Copenhagen
The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%
At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara
Olten
The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network
Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter
Manila
Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled
Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company
Genoa
It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
Panama
Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
Ankara
A total of 9,351 ships passed through
Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste
Trieste
It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project
Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow
Brussels
Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Miami
In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%
DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker
Hedehouse
In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance
Hamburg
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
Singapore
In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
After the meeting between AdSP and the Municipality, several associations reiterate their no to the cruise terminal
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April
Long Beach/Hong Kong
Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues
Lysaker
The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)
Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment
The Spice
For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen
MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment
Westerville/Indianapolis
Strengthening the e-commerce segment
V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts
London
It will be based in Monaco
Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy
Milan
Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter
Helsinki
The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars
NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port
Barcelona
Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal
The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group
Paris
Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport
Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda
Jerusalem
IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships
Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel
Trieste
It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028
Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense
Rome
Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved
Trieste
It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros
Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy
Baden
The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.
UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said
The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved
Ancona
Green light from the Management Committee
RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works
Rome
Program worth approximately 180 million euros
Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia
Damascus
Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years
Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority
Messina
DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025
Bonn
Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)
Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed
Venice
It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.
CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium
Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert
Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect
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 fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)
Vienna
31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved
Cagliari
Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers
Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved
Padua
Revenues up +7.3%
Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Works worth six million euros
Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina
Messina
It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people
Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea
Taranto
424.8 million port works completed in the last decade
Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders
Helsinki
In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
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