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October 4, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2021
  • Höegh Autoliners signs Letter of Intent with China Merchants Heavy Industry to build its Aurora Class vessels
  • Rates ease ahead of China's Golden Week holiday
  • SCMTR effective date extended further
  • DGTR recommends extension of anti-dumping duty on imports of trailer axles from China
  • ECGC assures exporters cost-effective credit insurance cover
  • Focus on value-added fish exports stressed
  • Merchandise exports jump 21 pc in Sept.
  • APSEZ seals deal with SLPA to develop & run Colombo Port's West Container Terminal
  • Govt committed to shift public transport & logistics to green & clean sources of energy: Nitin Gadkari
  • IMO-Norway GreenVoyage2050 Project launches work on low & zero carbon demonstration projects in India
  • Maersk completes acquisition to strengthen E-commerce logistics
  • Seafrigo standardises all global operational processes with implementation of CargoWise platform
  • Validity of transport documents extended again
  • CEOs call on world leaders to re-engage on trade reform
  • Ease of doing business gets a boost
  • Economy likely to grow in double digits till 2022-23: Principal Economic Advisor
  • Proposed FTA with the UAE seen enhancing engineering, leather, chemicals exports
  • Exim Club Vadodara elects new office-bearers for 2021-22
  • Hermeneutic Breadth of "Letter of Indemnity" for "Release of Cargo" without OBL
  • Xerrxes Master elected President of AMTOI

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Intermodal network grows in the east
  • Seafrigo revamps global organisation
  • Upswing for Vancouver
  • Sensors for 1,000 freight wagons
  • Aglow Aviation joins Cargo iQ
  • 30 years of joint humanitarian missions
  • Quicker and safer without laths
  • Josef Lex & Co replaces managing director
  • Scan Global chooses next victim
  • Flying invitation to first Expo in Middle East
  • More equipment for Indonesian shipper
  • Double decker inside the container
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Quantron adds fuel cell transporter
  • Telesis picks Naji Majdalani
  • Seychelles: a hub for sea-air transhipments
  • To the unknown Covid-19 victims

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2021
  • Agreements 'being ripped up' by lines as shippers are left in the dark on rates
  • 'It's a crazy market out there' - shipping contract rates jump by 90%
  • EU and US TTC the 'start of a special relationship that will be envied'
  • South Korea launches multimodal solution for exports to key US cities
  • Scan Global strikes again, scooping up Horizon to gain a footprint in the UK
  • Air cargo carriers: this is your moment - enjoy your profits, but play nicely
  • Leman Group appoints DP World's Bo Lindberg Andersen as chief executive
  • AB InBev veteran Ingrid De Ryck appointed VP of European logistics
  • FreightTech radar: FourKites CEO - 'acquisitions can get out of control very quickly'
  • Kalitta Air freighter suffers slight engine fire on landing at East Midlands Airport
  • M&A radar: CMA CGM - 'it's your turn to deal now, darling'

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2021
  • Great Lakes Shipyard books $1.9 million in government contracts
    Great Lakes Shipyard, a division of the Great Lakes Towing Company, Cleveland, Ohio, reports that it has recently been awarded government contracts amounting to more than $1.9 million and that could be
  • Van Oord orders mega WTIV
    Gearing up for ever larger wind turbines and with global offshore wind farm development plans surging, Rotterdam-headquartered Van Oord has placed an order with the Yantai CIMC Raffles Shipyard in China for
  • Singapore bunker scammers get prison terms
    Back in 2017, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) made it mandatory that MPA-approved Coriolis-principle mass flow meter (MFM) systems be used for all Marine Fuel Oil (MFO) bunker deliveries
  • Höegh signs LOI for two giant ammonia-ready car carriers
    Moving ahead on a plan announced back in April, Oslo-headquartered Höegh Autoliners has entered into a Letter of Intent (LoI) with shipbuilder China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. (CMHI) to build
  • Centerline Logistics acquires former Bouchard ATBs
    Seattle, Wash., based Centerline Logistics, one of the largest marine petroleum transportation companies in the U.S., has acquired "several" former Bouchard Transportation articulated tug and barge (ATB) units. It says the acquisition
  • GLDD makes leadership appointment
    Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. (NASDAQ:GLDD), has appointed Scott Kornblau as its senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective immediately. In this role, Kornblau will be responsible for overseeing the
  • Trust and Wellness: The Connection
    By Emily Reiblein Trust is critical in any relationship. It provides a measure of psychological safety that creates a difference in how we feel about colleagues, friends and family. Research now shows

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2021
  • Greek shipowner funds coronavirus medicine research
    Results from the trial were so promising that they were extended to a larger number of patients, with Mr Youroukos...
  • The BDI: Back to 2008, but in a good way
    Rollercoasters can be a lot of fun. But grown-ups tire of them eventually
  • Venezuela expands deceptive shipping practices to bolster Asian crude exports
    Tankers purchased this year linked together by a complicated web of cargo transfers and managing companies, with many formerly owned...
  • UK driver shortage adds to ocean freight perfect storm
    Ocean freight costs have been a significant headache for forwarders and their customers. But now the container haulage situation is of...
  • Safe Bulkers obtains first sustainability-linked loans
    US-listed dry bulk owner says a new $60m facility, which refinances previous facilities, includes an interest rate incentive linked to...
  • Abandoned cargo risks on the rise
    There are many reasons for cargoes to be left with forwarders or at terminals. But with box shipping in disarray...
  • Capesizes break $75,000 ceiling after small blip
    Tonnage tightness adds to freight rate gain after nervousness briefly took hold following a fatality at an Australian mine
  • Habben Jansen acts to simplify surcharges and limit any extra fees levied on shippers
    Surcharges set by Hapag-Lloyd are likely to be more focused in future, and applied to those customers that consistently breach...
  • Hapag-Lloyd eyes further terminal investments
    Hapag-Lloyd has had little interest in owning terminal stakes in the past. Now, however, it sees them as crucial to...
  • Why ships waiting at anchor could be a health hazard
    There has been a substantial increase in the number of idling vessels over the past 10 years for reasons including...
  • Do the economics of carrying boxes on bulkers stack up?
    Moving boxes on bulkers is a side-business perk under the current climate, but is it worth the effort given all...
  • BHP positive about LNG and biodiesel
    Rashpal Bhatti said he is sanguine about biodiesel as it can be used with engines already and along with very low...
  • Daily Briefing
    Supply chain congestion will hold back volume growth | Can China do without coal imports from Australia? | Seafarers: At...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2021
  • NY-NJ terminal fee targets truckers who miss appointments
  • Weaker-than-expected US consumer spending raises hope for port flow
  • Trucking woes emerge in Vancouver amid import surge
  • OSRA 2021 could strengthen contracting without reverting to 'common carriage'
  • Norfolk Southern to reopen Louisville depot for ocean freight

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2021
  • Crude tankers see 'glacial' improvement as Opec weighs production bumps
  • Safe Bulkers secures $60m 'green' refinancing linked to emissions targets
  • Capesize bulkers rates continue to soar amid supply-chain 'mess'
  • MOL teams up with Kokusai Cable Ship for wind farm work
  • Paying dividends? Coast is now clear for Eagle Bulk in wake of refinancing
  • The leader working to right the Flopec ship amid probe into predecessor
  • Alleged 'patent troll' cuts deal with OOCL, scoring second settlement
  • Sharp falls in container spot freight rates point to end of peak season
  • Meadway Bulkers buys more ships as confidence soars
  • Eagle Bulk reveals $400m deal to refinance loans and $176m bond maturity
  • Aker BP takes platform supply vessels for three years as Solstad sells again
  • Vision Ridge intends to widen horizons of Saevik family's Fjord1
  • Vision Ridge's Reuben Munger has $1.25bn on tap for energy transition 'fun'
  • Top Ships tanker rescues yacht skipper and his pet in the Atlantic
  • KiwiRail clinches shipping's first $242m Climate Bond Initiative loan
  • Don't use 'inefficient' bulkers to carry containers, says Habben Jansen
  • Tanker owner Sea World launches carbon credit platform for charterers
  • NS United claims LNG and battery first for new limestone carrier
  • Braemar Naves bosses take shares as parent pays takeover bill
  • Hoegh Autoliners heads to China for series of ammonia-ready car carriers
  • Nordic American Tankers confirms suezmax tanker disposal
  • Stig Remoy's Olympic Subsea sells MSV as refinancing talks continue
  • Containership owners may finance newbuildings with cash as markets boom
  • TradeWinds articles help build dry bulk sentiment gauge
  • Turkey's Beks emerges with M Sea and Xihe Holdings tankers
  • Ho Ching steps down as CEO of Temasek Holdings as Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara takes over
  • CDB Leasing swoops on nine ultramax newbuildings at New Dayang
  • Seaspan Corp transformation 'no accident', says Bing Chen
  • Seaspan Corp bets big time on 7,000-teu containerships

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2021
  • Air Canada expanding refrigeration capability at Toronto cargo hub
    Air Canada will be able to handle more COVID vaccines, lobsters and other perishable products after it builds out a refrigerated airport warehouse.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2021
  • STB maintains voting trust approval for Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern deal
    US regulators said they will maintain the previous approval of a critical voting trust for Canadian Pacific Railway's $27.2 billion acquisition of Kansas City Southern in the biggest North American railroad merger in more than two decades.
  • North American oil, gas drillers see more investor interest; pipelines out of favor
    The North American oil and gas exploration and production sector is gaining more investment dollars at the expense of pipeline operators as drillers substantially improve free cash flow and debt reduction, according to industry experts.
  • Denmark says to accelerate climate efforts with 2025 decision deadline
    Denmark's government has set a 2025 deadline for decisions to be in place to deliver a 70% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030, the Climate and Energy Ministry said Sept. 29.
  • China power shortages provide lessons for sector reforms in climate push
    The ongoing power crisis in China provides key lessons for sector reforms to overhaul the electricity system, build a new grid based on renewables and decarbonization, and ensure stable energy transition amid shifting priorities, Chinese experts said at the launch event of International Energy Agency's report on a carbon neutrality roadmap for the country's energy sector.
  • Lundin announces first oil from Solveig field, adding to Edvard Grieg lifespan
    Norway-focused Lundin Energy has announced first oil from its Solveig field, which the company expects will provide a significant boost to the longevity of its flagship Edvard Grieg hub in the North Sea.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude stable as market awaits fresh pricing cues, OPEC+ meet
    0606 GMT: Crude oil futures were stable to slightly higher in mid-afternoon trade in Asia Oct. 1 as investors waited for fresh market cues to emerge ahead of the OPEC+ meeting Oct. 4.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude climbs as market looks to OPEC+ meeting, dollar slide extends
    Crude futures pushed higher Oct. 1 as the market looked toward an Oct. 4 OPEC+ group meeting and the dollar extended its slide.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude treads water as market looks to OPEC+ meeting
    Crude oil futures were holding around even midmorning Oct. 1 as the market looked to an Oct. 4 OPEC+ meeting for next direction.
  • BUNKERWORLD INDEX: Prices climb amid rising fuel oil and instances of tight supply
    **Tight HSFO at Singapore in October **Bunker fuels at Rotterdam hit multimonth highs **Weak demand, congestion at Los Angeles, Houston
  • QUARTERLY: West of Suez - Freight rates seen strengthening in fourth quarter
    Although dirty tanker freight rates were steady through most of the third quarter, towards the end of September they started to increase.
  • RUSSIA DATA: Transneft expects to ship 8.93 mil b/d of Russian oil in October, up 0.9% on month
    This would represent an increase of 0.9% on daily average deliveries of around 8.85 million b/d in September.
  • European September fuel oil swaps volume traded in Platts MOC rises to 115,000 mt
    The most commonly traded derivative was the 1% sulfur FOB Northwest Europe barges versus 3.5% sulfur FOB Rotterdam barges derivatives, accounting for 65,000 mt.
  • QUARTERLY: Clean Tanker markets have muted expectations for traditionally strong fourth quarter
    Continued firm bunker prices were compounded by a consistently replenishing tonnage list in both the Atlantic and Mediterranean basins.
  • Operations at Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk affected by storm: sources
    Loadings of crude oil and product tankers are halted, although some loading could take place Oct. 2 if the weather improves, a spokesperson for Russian crude oil pipeline operator Transneft said.
  • Gasoil futures surge on reports that China orders energy buy-up
    **ICE LS gasoil used to hedge middle distillates such as heating oil **Continued energy buying supporting energy markets
  • REFINERY NEWS: Poland's Plock to build HVO unit for biofuels
    The unit will process used rapeseed oil to produce an additive to diesel or aviation fuel. The annual production of the unit will be 300,000 mt of biodiesel or aviation biofuel.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks drop 4.9% on week to 1.1163 million mt: Insights Global
    Arbitrage opportunities to Asia were said to have increased on the back of tight supply in the Singapore area.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude weakens amid expectations of OPEC+ production rise
    Reports suggested that the current trajectory of OPEC+ production -- bolstering output by 400,000 b/d in November -- would be maintained.
  • Fuel oil flat prices hit multi-year highs as natural gas prices soar
    The strength in fuel oil prices comes amid surging natural gas prices, with the benchmark Dutch TTF day-ahead contract hitting a record high of Eur80.825/MWh on Sept. 29.
  • FEATURE: Cautious OPEC+ deliberates output levels, as US, China seek more oil on the market
    The JTC also discussed how skyrocketing global natural gas prices are spilling over into the oil market, with some power plants switching feedstock to fuel oil, according to delegates.
  • Oct premiums for Singapore ex-wharf 380 CST HSFO rally amid limited availability
    Suppliers reap better margins by blending down the viscosity of the 380 CST HSFO grade to sell as 180 CST HSFO cargoes rather than in the delivered bunker market, industry sources said.
  • Bangladesh's Oct HSFO imports to decline as temperatures fall, LNG spot imports rise
    Cargoes are usually purchased from suppliers through bilateral negotiations with international traders, with most cargoes originating from Singapore and Malaysia.
  • Singapore low sulfur marine gasoil differential to gasoil 10 ppm narrows on demand uptick
    Contractual volumes for the supply of marine gasoil 0.1%S for loading in October has also been higher than usual, traders have said.
  • Hong Kong Oct ex-wharf 0.5%S bunker premiums at lower levels on month
    The bunker suppliers attributed the lower levels to ample supplies of marine fuel 0.5%S bunker fuel in Hong Kong, and that there was no significant pick up in demand during September.
  • Singapore fuel oil MOC trades rise 35% in Sep on 180 CST HSFO, 0.5%S marine fuel sales
    Trades for 180 CST HSFO doubled to 240,000 mt, the data showed, on stronger demand from Pakistan and Bangladesh as both countries increased utilization of the fuel for power generation after a strong upswing in LNG prices.
  • SINGAPORE DATA: Residual stocks fall 12.71% to over two-year low of 18.73 million barrels
    The inventories declined as fuel oil exports gained 2.53% on the week to 300,920 mt as of Sept. 29, with volumes to Malaysia surging 72.70% during the same period to 156,380 mt.

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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
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%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
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Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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