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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 1, 2022
  • MSA Global forays into auto logistics
  • Reach stacker manufacturing sector needs subsidised policy
  • PSA India launches new direct southern rail connection to Cochin
  • CONCOR's revised additional discount scheme on rail freight of empty containers' repositioning based on incremental imports
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk & IBM to discontinue TradeLens, a blockchain-enabled global trade platform
  • Gateway Distriparks to commence container train services at ICD Kashipur
  • India calls for time-bound action plans for digitisation at IMO Council Session
  • Ammonia-fuel ready LNG-fuelled vessel proceeds to actual design
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  • DGFT notifies lifting of ban on export of organic broken non-basmati rice
  • Bumper wheat production seen in 2023
  • Railways aims at over 100 coal connectivity projects
  • Seafood exports likely to miss target for FY23
  • ONE's new weekly IGS service to connect Jebel Ali with Mundra, Hazira & Nhava Sheva
  • Permissible draught at New Mangalore Port berth up

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 1, 2022
  • Europe to Central Asia rail service launched
  • GoA4 passes the test
  • Negative impact on world trade
  • Allcargo makes big purchase
  • K+N: Marc Pfeffer to join management board
  • Masterplan for King Salman International Airport
  • Low waters leaving their mark on the Rhine
  • A new project team is on
  • Forwarder reactivates industrial rail track
  • Switzerland adopts European drone regulations
  • Deutsche Aircraft promotes Maximilian Fahr
  • Ammonia import terminal rises from the waters
  • Air & logistics united for net zero
  • Financial support for booking platform
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Mileway picks Aymeric Canivenc
  • Iata renews Ceiv Pharma for Portground
  • Avianca: three new speed service levels

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
  • Fears that transatlantic rates may sink under the weight of extra tonnage
  • Decaying demand sees China's ports building empty container mountains
  • Fate of TradeLens data in the ether as Maersk ditches blockchain platform
  • Zergratran's new Panama Canal 'alternative' - pull the other one
  • Atlas Air shareholders vote for merger, despite alleged violations of Securities Act
  • EU gets updated shipping ETS and now the focus switches to aviation
  • Government must stand firm, say shippers after latest Korean strike talks fail
  • Après moi, le déluge
  • US 'annual shopping orgy' sees record sales as retailers heavily discount
  • US trucking industry on the verge of freight-tech revolution

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
  • Maritime Partners orders key technology for Hydrogen One
    Plans to make the world's first methanol/hydrogen fuel cell-powered towboat - Hydrogen One -a reality are moving forward. The vessel will be powered by hydrogen generated from methanol and Maritime Partners, which

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
  • SC Ports contributes US$50,000 to urban trail system in the City of Greer
    South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) is contributing US$50,000 to the City of Greer to help create an urban trail system in the Sunnyside community. The proposed trail system, called the Wards Creek Trail, will provide a new recreational amenity for Sunnyside residents, according to South Carolina ports and it is designed to create more pedestrian access and connectivity to the City of Greer's downtow
  • Tips for Buying a Classic Car Online
    When it comes to classic cars, nothing beats the experience of buying one. You can inspect every inch, chat with the seller, and get a feel for the car's history. But what if you don't live near any classic car dealerships? What if the vehicle you want is out of your price range? In those cases, buying a classic car online may be your best option. Here are some tips to ensure the process goes as
  • ICTSI announces start of first Rijeka - Austria direct cargo rail service
    International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has announced that a new first regular train connection has been launched between the Croatian port of Rijeka and Enns in Austria. The first train for Container Terminal Enns (CTE) in Austria departed from ICTSI's Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT) on 11 November. The block train is operated by Maersk Line with CD Cargo Adria providing r
  • UTURN introduces container price calculator tool
    UTURN has announced the launch of the first container price calculator on 1 December 2022, which is expected to provide a benchmark and insights into the duration of the transportation, the number of kilometres and the Co2 emissions. According to UTURN, a logistics tech scale-up that optimises and matches container transports in Europe, its new tool calculates today's price for container transpor
  • Port Houston adds container yard space and approves next year's budget
    Port of Houston Authority has unveiled its plans to add container yard space aiming to improve the efficient movement of goods in order to reduce ongoing disruptions to the supply chain. More specifically, Port Houston plans to use approximately 405,000 m² at the developed Bayport East End (East End) of the Bayport Container Terminal (BPT) in Harris County, Texas as an additional container yard (
  • Maersk opens new storage facility in Pakistan
    A.P. Moller - Maersk inaugurated its new Integrated Logistics Park at Port Qasim in Pakistan. This facility will cater to storage requirements of cargo from retail & lifestyle, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), automotive and technology sectors, according to the company. With its six purpose-built sheds, the new facility makes Maersk the country's largest logistics and warehousing provider, with
  • CMA CGM starts new link between Morocco, Canada and US East Coast
    CMA CGM has announced the launch of a new seasonal offering connecting Tanger, Morocco with the United States East Coast & Canada during fruit and vegetable season. The rotation of the new service, MOCANA, will be Tanger Med (Morocco) - Halifax (Canada) - New York (US)- Norfolk (US)- Savannah (US) - Charleston (US)- Tanger Med. The 9,661 TEU boxship CMA CGM Pelleas will be used on the next voyage
  • Port of Salalah and Maersk to launch new multimodal transport solution
    Port of Salalah, partnered with Danish container carrier Maersk, will launch a new multimodal transport solution to Al-Mazyunah free zone in Oman. Designed to facilitate inland services, the new offering extends beyond the port and includes securing customs clearances and bonded trucking services to Salalah and Al-Mazyunah free zones hubs under carrier haulage. According to Salah port, the new se
  • OCEAN Alliance to upsize Transatlantic lane again
    The OCEAN Alliance is upsizing its transatlantic service again by replacing four 8,500-10,000 TEU ships with four 11,000 to 14,000 TEU vessels. COSCO Shipping Lines, CMA CGM and Evergreen Marine Corporation form the alliance. On 9 December, the 14,000 TEU Tampa Triumph will become the largest vessel ever deployed in the North Europe - US East Coast trade when it replaces the 9,466 TEU Ever Lucky.
  • ONE introduces new service to connect India and UAE
    Singaporean container line Ocean Network Express (ONE) will launch a new weekly service, connecting India with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The new India Gulf Service (IGS) has been developed, according to ONE, in order to provide a stable and quick connection to its customers and to cover the rising trade demand between the two countries which has been boosted by the Comprehensive Economic Pa
  • Maersk and IBM shutdown TradeLens
    AP Moller - Maersk and IBM have decided to withdraw the TradeLens offerings and discontinue the platform. "TradeLens was founded on the bold vision to make a leap in global supply chain digitisation as an open and neutral industry platform. Unfortunately, while we successfully developed a viable platform, the need for full global industry collaboration has not been achieved. As a result, TradeLen
  • ONE Trust, equipped with wind deflector, arrives in France
    The 20,170 TEU container vessel ONE Trust is the first ship in the world to be equipped with a wind deflector on the bow. The vessel of Ocean Network Express (ONE) arrived in Le Havre, France in the previous week, making its first port of call after the installation of the new device. ONE Trust is the only, of a series of six 20,170 TEU container ships, to be equipped with this device. The instal

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
  • New report puts a $90bn price tag on UK's shipping net zero target
    UK maritime sector will need around £75bn ($90bn) of investment over the coming three decades to transition to net zero, a new report released by London-based shipping asset manager Marine Capital estimates. In 2019, the UK became the first major economy in the world to legislate to reach net zero by 2050 including the domestic ...
  • EU agrees preliminary ETS deal for shipping
    EU institutions have hammered out a preliminary agreement to include shipping within the scope of the emissions trading system (ETS). Under the deal struck late Tuesday evening, all ships of 5,000 gt and over within the EU will be required to pay for 100% of their emissions, while 50% of the emissions on voyages between ...
  • Terntank orders up to four methanol-ready and wind-assisted battery hybrid tankers
    Tanker operator Terntank has placed an order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Yangzhou for the construction of up to four battery hybrid 15,000 dwt ships that will be methanol-ready and sport wind-assisted propulsion. The firm two newbuilds, also powered by gasoil and biofuels, have been designed by Kongsberg and are set to deliver in ...
  • Ineos bolsters ethane carrier fleet with Iino's VLECs debut
    London-headquartered chemicals firm Ineos has sealed a long-term charter deal with Japanese shipping line Iino Kaiun Kaisha (Iino Lines) for two newbuild very large ethane carriers (VLECs). The 99,000 cu m newbuilds will deliver in 2025 and 2026 bringing Ineos' ethane fleet to a total of 18 vessels, including ten VLECs and eight Dragon class ...
  • Celsius adds to Samsung Heavy LNG carrier orderbook
    Celsius Tankers, a unit of Danish owner Celsius Shipping, has ordered an additional 180,000 cu m LNG carrier at Samsung Heavy Industries, taking its orderbook of ultra-eco ships at the yard to 10 and adding to the fleet of four units already delivered in 2020 and 2021. The vessel will be built to Lloyds' Register ...
  • Secondhand bubble has 'burst'
    Even though tanker assets have shot up in recent months, overall secondhand ship prices are in free-fall. The newbuilding index managed by Clarksons Research has this month gone back above the company's secondhand index (see inset chart), a return after 19 months to more normal shipping patterns. While the two indexes are not indexed relative ...
  • Splash Extra: Muted maritime trade growth forecast through to 2027
    Yesterday the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) published its keenly read Review of Maritime Transport 2022. The 190-page report covers seaborne trade, the world fleet, freight rates and port traffic among a host of other data points. For the period 2023-2027 UNCTAD is predicting maritime trade growth to expand at an annual ...
  • DEME and Jan De Nul lining up French wind farm deals
    Belgian marine contractors DEME and Jan De Nul are lining up work on the Dieppe-Le Tréport offshore wind farm in France. Les Éoliennes en Mer Services, a consortium of Engie, EDP Renewables, Sumitomo Corporation and Caisse des Dépôts said it had inked a vessel reservation deal with Jan De Nul for the transport and installation ...
  • Maersk and IBM fold TradeLens
    Maersk and IBM have announced they will discontinue their work on their TradeLens blockchain platform, citing a lack of industry willingness to participate. The platform, under development since 2018, will go offline by the end of Q1 next year. "TradeLens was founded on the bold vision to make a leap in global supply chain digitisation ...
  • Wintermar bolsters fleet with AHTS pair
    Indonesia's Wintermar is expanding its offshore support fleet with the acquisition of two anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels. The transaction details have not been disclosed, except that the AHTS pair will be known as SMS Sonnet and SMS Stanza after delivery and will be used beginning in the first quarter of 2023. Wintermar has ...
  • Carrier results could fall up to 70% in the fourth quarter: Alphaliner
    With the container shipping industry widely accepting that the peak of an epic cycle was passed by the middle of this year, attention is turning to how severe the drop in profits could be in the coming quarters. Alphaliner is warning carrier results could fall up to 70% in the fourth quarter, with Israel's ZIM ...
  • Tsakos urges Rishi Sunak to make London a more attractive place for shipowners
    One of Greece's most famous shipowners has called on the new Rishi Sunak administration in the UK to make London a more attractive place for shipowners. Nikolas Tsakos, the head of tanker giant Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN), has decided to come onboard as a sponsor of next year's London International Shipping Week (LISW). In doing ...
  • Costamare details new dry bulk platform
    Costamare has given details of its new dry bulk operating platform. The new venture, which the Greek owner has pumped $200m into, has a global footprint through offices in Athens and Monaco and through agencies in Copenhagen, Hamburg and Singapore. Costamare said the new venture will charter in and out dry bulk vessels, enter into ...
  • Aristidis Alafouzos takes over as CEO at Okeanis Eco Tankers
    Aristidis Alafouzos is stepping up from COO to replace his father, Ioannis Alafouzos, as CEO at Okeanis Eco Tankers. Alafouzos senior will become chairman of the Oslo-listed firm. In further management changes, Iraklis Sbarounis, former CFO at TMS Shipping, is joining the company as CFO, serving alongside Konstantinos Oikonomopoulos, who will take over the role ...
  • Nuclear power pursued by Canadian port
    The Belledune Port Authority (BPA), which manages the Port of Belledune in northern New Brunswick, Canada, is working with Cross River Infrastructure Partners to pursue the use of advanced small modular reactor (aSMR) technology as part of a future expansion at the port. The development proposes to use aSMR from ARC Clean Technology Canada (ARC) ...
  • UN warns of muted maritime trade growth through to 2027
    The United Nations has warned shipowners to prepare for years of slower maritime trade growth coming up through the middle of this decade. Yesterday the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) published its keenly read Review of Maritime Transport 2022. The 190-page report covers seaborne trade, the world fleet, freight rates and port ...
  • Stop talking, start doing
    I'm detecting a step change in owners' attitude to decarbonisation. Pacific Basin from Hong Kong has broken ranks in the dry bulk segment, startling this laggard sector into action. For too long now, shipping has been talking a great deal of green hot air with very little to show in terms of progress. Sure, there ...
  • November 2022 Review
    Tanker rates spiked into six-digit territory as Russia rushed to export as much oil as possible ahead of strict new shipping sanctions next month. Details of a Russian oil price cap and penalties and bans against shipping companies who infringe sanctions due to come in place on December 5 have begun to emerge. LNG rates, ...
  • The double-decker tanker freight market
    Oil prices have been drifting downwards. They fell 2% on November 25 as Brent closed at $83.63 a barrel and WTI sat at $76.28 a barrel, both near or at 10-month lows. The two-month ahead price dipped into contango, indicating current oversupply with near term delivery prices lower than the two-month out price. Falling oil ...
  • Dry bulk owners will be satisfied with 2022
    After the biggest annual increase on record, 176% in 2021, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) is set for one of its biggest annual falls on record this year, being down 33% already, the biggest drop since the end of the previous cycle in 2015 when it fell 35%. Only a strong December can prevent this, ...
  • Thanks for the container party, time to go home
    AP Moller-Maersk released its Q3 report on November 2, in which it said that revenues were up 37.1% at $22.8bn and EBITDA was up 56.4% at $10.9bn. Maersk reported that its average container shipping contract rate would be around $1,700 per feu higher in 2022 than in 2021, and that contracts would cover 71% of ...
  • Analyst Abstract
    Tankers Tanker rates exploded this month, heading deep into six-digit dollars a day territory, leading experts at BRS to describe the numbers as "completely bonkers". BRS, and others, believe the rally is sustainable as the northern hemisphere enters winter with much of the West avoiding Russian energy supplies. Yesterday saw Jefferies raise its estimates and ...
  • Secondhand prices in retreat
    The chart to note on this page is the one from Clarksons where the red line of newbuild prices has returned to its normal place above the dark blue line representing secondhand prices. Only during a very hot market does this blue line surpass the red one, as owners rush to grab any available, immediate ...
  • Are surging borrowing costs affecting ship prices?
    Analysts at Compass Maritime recently noted that despite higher interest rates and reports of fewer buyers offering on sales candidates, a large number of tanker and bulker sales of all sizes and ages have been completed in the last month or so. The US shipbroker stated that on the other hand rising interest rates this ...
  • Developers of Connecticut's first offshore wind farm to fund marine life study
    Ørsted and Eversource, developers of Connecticut's first offshore wind farm, Revolution Wind, have established a multi-year research partnership with non-profit Mystic Aquarium to conduct one of America's first comprehensive studies of the effects of offshore wind turbines on marine mammals and sea turtles. The research partnership is part of a $1.25m grant Ørsted and Eversource ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
  • Greek tanker calls expose Russia's looming post-sanctions tonnage shortfall
    Russian tankers and dark-fleet vessels accounted for 44 out of 172 voyages monitored, revealing a serious shortfall of available tonnage...
  • Nordic American Tankers returns to profitability
    Tanker group says combination of tonne-mile expansion and low supply growth 'is bullish news for our vessels for 2023 and...
  • Kiel Canal closed to shipping after vessel hits bridges
    Thirty casualty incidents this year have resulted in the complete blocking or disruption of maritime traffic
  • BIMCO sees 2024 as more favourable year for dry bulk
    Against the backdrop of a weakening economy and uncertainties around Chinese demand, average dry bulk rates are expected to be...
  • London Club outlook rating revised down by S&P
    Financial strength rating held at BBB, among lowest in the International Group
  • UK shipping needs $90bn to meet net-zero goal
    New sources of capital will be required to fund the industry's decarbonisation transition, with institutional investors a possible viable source...
  • Why the pandemic was a watershed for shipping
    In the same way that the switch from 'relationship banking' to 'digital banking' has taken 10-15 years to get right...
  • Iino Lines orders VLECs for charter to UK's Ineos
    British chemical group Ineos has agreed long-term time charter of 99,000 cu m capacity pair via its Trading & Shipping...
  • Terntank orders advanced products tanker newbuildings
    Newbuildings will be built to methanol-ready specification with the design optimised for the retrofitting of sail assistance equipment in the...
  • EU reaches preliminary agreement to include shipping in ETS from 2024
    Ringfencing of revenue from carbon market is a huge deal, says European Community Shipowners Association
  • Boxship supply growth must be curtailed to improve outlook
    Capacity growth will outpace demand growth for the next two years at least. Economic headwinds will continue to put pressure...
  • Frontline expects 'prolonged' strong cycle for tanker sector
    'The market is virtually firing on all cylinders,' says chief executive
  • Top 10 in ship finance 2022
    BNP Paribas signed a deal with Japan's SBI Leasing for financing under newly embraced Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option...
  • Costamare expands its dry bulk presence
    The company, which broke into dry bulk last year, will charter vessels both in and out, enter into contracts of...
  • Russia increases wheat shipments
    Black Sea Grains Initiative, which was designed to allow safe navigation from three Ukrainian ports, has so far achieved its...
  • Shipping industry needs more support to become greener
    Regulation must be consistent across geographical borders and industrial sectors
  • Taylor Maritime offer for Grindrod declared unconditional
    Taylor Maritime has offered $21 for each share tendered. In addition, each Grindrod shareholder will receive a $5 special cash...
  • Samsung seals $251m LNG carrier newbuilding order
    SHI has won orders for 36 LNG carriers in 2022, comprising 73% of its total orderbook
  • Daily Briefing
    Togo turmoil over flag registry status after 'embarrassing' violations | CULines faces charterparty default as rate collapse leaves emerging lines...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
  • Software woes force Houston to delay start date of long-dwell import fee
    The Port of Houston, citing technology problems, is postponing the start date of a new fee that would penalize shippers who don't retrieve import containers after the allowable free time.
  • House takes action to avert crippling US rail strike
    The US House of Representatives has waded into ongoing rail negotiations, passing a bill to prevent a potential strike and a second resolution that would give workers seven paid sick days.
  • Pandemic offers opportunity to improve US port flow
    All supply chains converge at the marine terminal, so facilitating and protecting fluidity through the terminal is the key to unlocking broader supply chain effectiveness, writes JOC's Peter Tirschwell.
  • Heightened final-mile expectations drive investment into OneRail
    OneRail has channeled the need for shippers to access final-mile capacity and service level consistency into a large venture capital funding round.
  • Ocean carrier profits to tumble in Q4 slowdown: analyst
    Sharply falling rates and demand signal an end to the extreme profitability enjoyed by carriers over the last two years, according to analysts.
  • Ocean carrier profits to tumble in fourth quarter slowdown: analyst
    Sharply falling rates and demand signal an end to the extreme profitability enjoyed by carriers over the last two years, according to analysts.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
  • Seanergy Maritime beats estimates profit slumps in weaker market
    New York-listed capesize owner stays confident as time-charter equivalent revenue slumps
  • KNOT Offshore Partners shares battered as the New Year looms with charters expiring
    Shuttle tanker owner is 'expending a great deal of energy' to find charter coverage in 2023
  • The $200m MR tanker? Jones Act expert says that number could be next
    The cost of a future newbuilding will require a hefty charter rate to justify the investment, expert says
  • S&P Global Ratings revises London P&I Club outlook to negative
    Agency says adjustment was made because of a change in the insurer's capital adequacy
  • 'Complicated': Euronav offer delay is purely regulatory, insists Frontline's Barstad
    Tanker boss admits process of moving domicile from Bermuda to Cyprus has proved time-consuming
  • Container sector braces for era of lower profits as spectacular rate slide continues
    A year during which container profits exceeded those of FANG tech giants draws to a close
  • Green Seas: What will EU methane emissions trading mean for LNG-fuelled ships?
    Our weekly environment newsletter looks at the potential impacts of adding shipping's methane pollution to EU emissions trading
  • Gasunie plans new FSRU-based LNG import project for Netherlands
    Athens meeting hears pleas for more LNG import infrastructure in Europe, increased LNG supply and regulatory certainty
  • Donald's Carnival cruise legacy: A boom bookended by crises
    As former CEO steps back from cruise giant, he leaves the sector's dominant company facing a long voyage back to financial health
  • AP Moller-Maersk pulls the plug on TradeLens blockchain venture
    Digital platform deemed 'commercially unviable' will be taken down next year
  • EU includes methane and nitrous oxide in shipping emissions trading scheme
    Observers hail 'huge' breakthrough as European policymakers iron out details over how shipping emissions will be traded
  • Harvey Gulf reveals how pig manure fuelled its pursuit of net-zero goals
    Offshore vessel owner finds that blending only a small portion of bio-LNG into the fuel mix allows for net-zero operations
  • UK needs $90bn to decarbonise domestic shipping but funds hard to obtain, says report
    Marine Capital report argues green fuels for ferries and ro-ros can cut emissions quickest but government will need to support new financial products for investors
  • Bimco: Price cap impact 'impossible' to gauge in tanker markets
    Shipowners remain in the dark about the scheme as the European Union has yet to set a price level
  • Schuyler Line sues construction giant over repeated holdups at remote British military outpost
    US shipowner alleges Fluor Corp subsidiary owes it $2.2m in detention and demurrage charges related to a military construction project
  • West will 'struggle to enforce oil price cap breaches'
    Sanctions expert says measures to limit Vladimir Putin's profits from energy sales have not been thought through
  • Ineos builds world's biggest ethane carrier fleet with new Iino VLECs
    British chemicals producer adds two 99,000-cbm ships in deal with Japanese owner
  • Boost for CO2 carriers as E.ON reveals 'industrial-scale' storage project
    Energy company commits more than 1m tonnes to Norwegian scheme
  • ABS launches digital start-up with eyes on shipping's decarbonisation challenge
    Led by tech veteran Paul Sells, stand-alone company ABS Wavesight aims to focus on digital products while leveraging class society's maritime experience
  • Terntank orders up to four tankers ready for wind and methanol propulsion
    Owner continues decarbonisation journey with deal in China for innovative ships
  • Why shipping must act now to beat inertia on global emissions goal
    Efforts to persuade the IMO to strengthen targets will continue, but a climate expert says it is just too late
  • Ineos builds world's biggest ethane carrier fleet with new Iino VLECs
    British chemicals producer adds two 99,000-cbm ships in deal with Japanese owner
  • EU includes methane and NOX in shipping emissions trading scheme
    Observers hail 'huge' breakthrough as European policymakers iron out details over how shipping emissions will be traded
  • Russia working on boosting recognition of domestic tanker insurance, minister says
    Moscow is seeking agreements to help oil shipments move out
  • Greek PM says country could host up to four new LNG terminals
    Minister says a final investment decision on a new FSRU-based facility near Corinth will be taken soon
  • Grieg Green's Pia Meling steps in as Star Capital directors quit MPCC
    German tonnage provider calls shareholder meeting to add experienced executive to board
  • Celsius Tankers boosts LNG carrier fleet with SHI newbuilding
    Company moves into double figures with latest order which it said is fixed to major charterer
  • Frontline stretches Fredriksen loan and clears away early 2023 debt maturities
    New finance deals cut interest costs as owner seeks to boost earnings
  • Costamare confirms setting up new dry bulk operating platform
    US-listed company commits up to $200m in new venture, which plans to engage in long-term trading activities
  • Frontline goes for more VLCC scrubber retrofits as profit soars
    John Fredriksen-backed owner has trebled VLCC earnings so far in the fourth quarter
  • Piraeus Marine Club prepped for the great P&I debate
    Insurers to argue it out face to face with owners ahead of next February's renewal
  • Wintermar snaps up more anchor handlers as fleet renewal continues
    Company also celebrating 12 years since it went public with listing on Indonesia's stock exchange
  • Frontline sweetens Euronav takeover offer with delayed $66m dividend
    Fredriksen-controlled owner wants to ensure new shareholders see the benefit of tanker boom
  • Markets upbeat on potential easing of China Covid-19 restrictions
    The country is now pushing greater vaccination of the elderly, driving speculation that it may ease some of the rules even further
  • Fred Olsen to give smallest cruise ship the heave-ho
    Cruise operator to sell Braemar as UK cruise market remains 'uncertain'
  • KNOP may switch shuttle tankers to conventional tanker market
    But it says that despite strong headline rates, all-in returns may be insufficient once utilisation and fuel costs are considered
  • Shanghai Junzheng orders chemical tanker newbuildings worth up to $270m
    Owner signs for two firm vessels with four options
  • Cash buyer sells capesizes on for Pakistan scrapping but prices still falling
    Brokers report no new major deals in struggling recycling sector
  • Middle East offshore poised for supercycle after near decade-long lack of investment
    Oil demand has returned to pre-Covid levels, matching the level of supply once more

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
  • New de-icing facility speeds up FedEx cargo flights at Memphis hub
    FedEx cargo jets will waste less time de-icing during the winter at the Memphis, Tennessee, airport thanks to a new consolidated treatment facility.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
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
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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