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October 5, 2022

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International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2022
  • Class I to develop rail facility in California
  • Cargo markets remain weak in Asia Pacific
  • Pallet-Track network is growing in UK
  • Breaking ground in Japan
  • Clarksons sees "solid maritime conditions"
  • A quality stamp for challenging animal transports
  • Crane Worldwide Logistics welcomes Janet Ang
  • Transnatur selects new partner in Germany
  • Iberia and Italy have a new land and sea service
  • JV for new terminal in Abu Dhabi Ports
  • AFS picks Kevin Day
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Sabarot enlarges its central warehouse
  • Containerships greets the Duke
  • IAG Cargo: apply now for apprenticeship scheme
  • Acia Aero and IPRC to convert three ATR 72-600
  • Alpha Trains to acquire 15 more Vectrons
  • Röhlig expands US activities
  • Hapag-Lloyd strengthens presence in Latin America

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The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2022
  • Shippers demand change as battle lines are drawn over EC review of CBER
  • CMA CGM appoints box line veteran, Guillaume Lathelize, to head airline
  • Charterers take back market control as containership hire rates collapse
  • M&A radar: DSV + FedEx - how does 'DSV Express' sound?
  • Hapag-Lloyd in billion-dollar deal to buy Chilean port operator SAAM
  • Tumbling freight rates may delay Korean government sale of shares in HMM
  • Against the odds: Near-shoring - is Mexico the real 'real deal'?
  • 'Parcelisation' the next big thing as B2B e-commerce sparks change in air cargo
  • Earnings season looms, with all eyes on the 'health' of Expeditors
  • Maersk Container Industry CCO Søren Leth Johannsen to be next CEO

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Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2022
  • Canadian Coast Guard makes new moves to reduce fleet emissions
    The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) today announced two significant steps it is taking to reduce its emissions in line with the Government of Canada's 2030 and 2050 commitments on greenhouse gases: the
  • TotalEnergies eyes seagliders for offshore platform crew transfers
    Are all-electric seagliders the future for getting personnel to offshore platforms? French super major TotalEnergies is looking at the idea. It has reached an agreement with Massachusetts-based start-up REGENT (Regional Electric Ground

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Container Newsweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2022
  • Konecranes hybrid RTGs to enhance COSCO Spain box terminals
    Chinese container terminal operator COSCO SHIPPING Ports (Spain) Terminals (CSP) has ordered 11 eco-efficient hybrid Rubber-Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGs), with six machines for their terminal in Bilbao and five for their terminal in Valencia. The order was booked in the third quarter of 2022, while the value of the order is approximately €20 million. Konecranes said that cranes' hybrid drives allow
  • Hapag-Lloyd buys SM SAAM terminal business for US$1 billion
    Hapag-Lloyd will acquire the entire terminal business of the Chile-based company SM SAAM, including SAAM Ports and SAAM Logistics, for approximately US$1 billion. The two parties signed an agreement according to which the German shipping firm will take over 100% of the shares of the two SAAM companies and thereby the entire SM SAAM's terminal business and associated logistics services. SM SAAM is
  • Chittagong port sees significant fall in box handling in September
    Container handling at Bangladesh's prime seaport, Chittagong, fell significantly in September with only 101,493 TEU of import goods laden boxes handled in the month compared to 120,470 TEU in September last year. At the same time, the handling of export goods laden containers also decreased to 63,803 TEU in September from 75,697 TEU in August and 68,891 TEU in September 2021. During the month, th
  • Indian exporters face new tax burden as freight rates moderate
    Indian exporters - now relieved to see some moderation in sky-high freight rate levels amid slowing volumes - have a new cost burden to deal with: a government tax levy. The setback follows the end of previously-granted federal exemptions from the applicability of Goods and Service Tax (GST) on export freight. GST, a unified national tax system, was introduced in 2017, intended to make a one-mark
  • French presidential aide Kohler accused of conflict of interest over MSC relations
    Elysee Palace secretary general Alexis Kohler has been charged with conflict of interest for allegedly failing to disclose his familial ties with MSC. Prosecutor Jean-François Bohnert said today (4 October) that Kohler, whose full name is Arnaud Alexis Michel Kohler, had failed to disclose that his mother is a cousin of MSC founder Gianluigi Aponte's wife Rafaela. In 2018, French investigative ne
  • CMA CGM new panamax vessel breaks Australia's record at Port Botany
    Australia's major container terminal operator, Patrick Terminals has announced that the 10,926 TEU CMA CGM Estelle set a record calling Port Botany, carrying the most containers ever carried by a single ship in Australia. CMA CGM Estelle is deployed on the NEMO Australia Express Service between Europe, the Indian Ocean and Australia, which is a joint service by MSC and CMA CGM. The previous recor
  • Massport completes major improvements at Boston's container terminal
    The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has announced the completion of infrastructure upgrades at the port of Boston's Paul W. Conley Container Terminal. Boston's box terminal will now offer direct connectivity to China, North Europe, Southeast Asia including Vietnam and India, the

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Splashweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2022
  • Petrobras returns to Singapore for more FPSOs
    Brazilan state-controlled oil giant Petrobras has placed an order with Singapore shipbuilder Sembcorp Marine for the construction of floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel P-82 set for its Búzios field in the Santos Basin. The FPSO is scheduled for delivery in 2026 and to become the 29th system to operate in the pre-salt area ...
  • Liners make case for consortia block exemption regulation renewal
    The World Shipping Council (WSC), International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), and Asian Shipowners' Association (ASA) have called for a renewal of the European Commission's Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER), due to expire on April 25, 2024. The CBER allows, under certain conditions, shipping lines with a combined market share of below 30% to enter into ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd swoops for SAAM's terminal business in $1bn deal
    Germany's Hapag-Lloyd has struck a deal with Chilean multinational port services company SAAM to buy its subsidiaries SAAM Ports and SAAM Logistics and thereby the entire company's terminal business and associated logistics services for around $1bn. The deal will see the cash-rich liner take over SAAM's ownership stake in ten port terminals throughout six countries ...
  • DEME converting bulker to fallpipe vessel
    Belgium-based marine contractor DEME has purchased an unnamed bulk carrier for conversion into a new fallpipe vessel. The company has inked an agreement with Pax Ocean Shipyards in Singapore and the vessel will enter the yard in late October. The new fallpipe ship will be fully compliant with the latest emission standards and feature the ...
  • Argeo expands with five-year bareboat charter deal
    Norwegian surveyor Argeo has signed a five-year bareboat contract for the vessel Argeo Searcher, with a purchase option attached. The vessel should be delivered in December this year and operate in the North and South America and West Africa energy markets as well as the Pacific Ocean and North Atlantic for marine minerals markets. The ...
  • Excelerate Energy presses ahead with FSRU newbuild in South Korea
    Texas-headquartered Excelerate Energy is pressing ahead with a newbuild floating regasification and storage unit (FSRU) in South Korea, following a letter of intent announced earlier this year. The New York-listed firm has penned a shipbuilding deal with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for a 170,000 cu m FSRU to be delivered in June 2026. No price ...
  • Maersk eyes methanol bunkering trials in Singapore next year
    Maersk Oil Trading, part of A.P. Moller - Maersk, has joined forces with Japanese trading house Mitsui & Co, Mitsui's energy trading unit and class society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), to jointly conduct a detailed feasibility study of methanol bunkering logistics in Singapore. The partnership will investigate the design of the bunkering vessel, safe ...
  • Transnet faces strike action as pay talks collapse
    Two labor unions at South Africa's logistics group Transnet plan to take strike action in a dispute over pay. The United National Transport Union (UNTU) said it served a 48-hour notice on Transnet of its intention to embark on a protected strike from October 6, while the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) ...
  • Tanker sales proliferate as EU deadline on Russian oil nears
    Vintage tankers, typically ready for the scrapyards, are changing hands for future trading in record numbers and at eye-catching prices as Russia gets its oil export plans in place for further bans. Today, in Brussels, European Union members had until 10:00 a.m. to revert on proposals that would set a price cap on Russian oil ...
  • Shearwater unveils deepwater dual ROV OBN deployment vessel
    Offshore seismic specialist Shearwater GeoServices is set to launch the company's first dual remotely operated vehicle (ROV) vessel designed to deploy ocean bottom nodes (OBN) and also provide source for surveys and conduct towed streamer surveys. The Norwegian owner is converting its 2010-built multipurpose vessel SW Tasman into a deepwater dual ROV OBN deployment vessel ...
  • Volume of blank sailings deemed insufficient to stem box rate decline
    Carriers are taking services out of the transpacific, and this year's first boxship scrap candidates have emerged as container shipping recalibrates to a slowing global economy. On the Asia to the US west coast tradelane, Linerlytica reports three services have been withdrawn with two more suspensions planned (see chart below for details). The services to ...
  • APL presses ahead with lawsuit against Matson
    CMA CGM subsidiary APL has been allowed by a federal judge in Washington DC to move ahead with an antitrust lawsuit it is bringing against rival Matson over services connecting the US with Guam. APL claims Matson has violated US competition law. APL said in its complaint that after it entered the market in 2015 ...
  • Valaris bags $95m in fresh drilling deals
    Offshore driller Valaris has added $95m to its backlog through new contracts and contract extensions, awarded following its most recent fleet status update in September. The New York-listed player said that TotalEnergies had exercised its option for drillship Valaris DS-15 offshore Brazil for approximately 100 days in direct continuation of the existing firm term. Meanwhile, ...
  • Worker dies after Texas rig fall
    A construction worker died after falling from an offshore platform on the Texas Gulf Coast near Corpus Christi. The Coast Guard officials in Corpus Christi received a call around 13.45 hrs local time on October 1 that a scaffolder fell off of a rig at Kiewit Offshore Services yard and into the La Quinta Channel. ...
  • Maritime CEO Forum Singapore: Shipping will face competition for new fuels
    All week Splash is bringing readers key takeaways from last Thursday's Maritime CEO Forum, an exclusive shipowner gathering held at the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore. Today's report focuses on the decarbonisation session, and fears that shipping might lose out to other industries in the scramble for alternative fuels. Caroline Yang, CEO on bunker craft operator ...
  • Macron's right-hand man investigated over his ties to MSC
    In a long running investigation, prosecutors in France have said they will pursue Alexis Kohler, Emmanuel Macron's chief of staff, over a conflict of interest case relating to his alleged links with Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC). Splash first reported on the investigation four years ago. The transparency campaign group Anticor launched a lawsuit in 2018 ...
  • US FMC contracts with National Academies for OSRA-mandated chassis study
    The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has awarded a $500,000 contract to the National Academies of Science (NAS) to conduct a study examining intermodal chassis pools and provide recommendations on best practices for their management. The study was mandated by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA). Under the agreement, a committee of independent ...
  • Terminal upgrade completed at Port of Boston
    The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has announced the completion of nearly $850m in infrastructure projects to modernise the Paul W. Conley Terminal at the Port of Boston. Prior to the port's modernisation, Conley offered two services reaching seven major global ports. With the completion of these infrastructure investments, Conley Terminal now offers direct connectivity to ...

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Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2022
  • Daily Briefing
    Renewable energy investment crisis blocking shipping zero-emission goals | Baltic Exchange suspends Russia-linked tanker indices amid sanctions | Carriers and...
  • Cold ironing dispute has chilling effect on US labour talks
    Recent dispute between competing labour unions and an employer see localised issues adding uncertainty to the west coast negotiations, at...
  • Ports group seeks to close gap in investment
    After the shockwaves of the pandemic, ports were found wanting. A new report seeks to find solutions to prevent a...
  • Global grain trades forecast for slight drop
    Current marketing season is forecast to see declines in corn and wheat trades, while soyabeans are expected to surge, according...
  • Hapag-Lloyd boosts terminal ownership with $1bn SAAM acquisition
    German carrier Hapag-Lloyd has been moving to increase its terminal ownership to boost network efficiency. Its latest deal will see...
  • Renewable energy investment crisis blocking shipping zero-emission goals
    'Biggest challenge is not the money nor the technology, but the lack of existing renewable energy' - Intertanko technical director...
  • Britannia takes bottom line hit after investment returns tank
    Small craft specialist Shipowners' Club announces better-than-break-even combined ratio for first half of the fiscal year
  • Bureau Veritas lays out well-to-wake approach to alternative fuels
    Environmental impact of alternative fuels can only be evaluated through a complete life-cycle analysis, says BV. Decarbonisation will require unprecedented...
  • Bureau Veritas lays out well-to-wake approach to alternative fuels
    Environmental impact of alternative fuels can only be evaluated through a complete life-cycle analysis, says BV. Decarbonisation will require unprecedented...
  • Baltic Exchange suspends Russia-linked tanker indices amid sanctions
    The dirty tanker indices TD17 and TD24 will cease to be published later this month, while the clean tanker index...
  • Carriers and owners submit case for extending consortia block exemption
    Joint submission to European Commission says consortia benefit customers and the environment, and calls for predictable regulation as supply chains...
  • Singapore developing standards for alternative bunkering fuels
    Singapore will be the first in the world to set standards for bunkering alternative fuels
  • MPA plans route for digital bunkering push in Singapore
    MPA is expected to co-fund the adoption of digital bunkering that could save Singapore's bunker industry 39,000 man-days a year

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The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2022
  • STB extends public hearings on CP-KCS merger
    The Surface Transportation Board opened public sessions last Wednesday for three days of testimony, but scheduled three additional days of mostly virtual sessions this week to accommodate all interested parties seeking to participate.
  • NY-NJ readies revised fee plan for long-dwelling empties
    The Port of New York and New Jersey is close to releasing a revamped tariff that recalculates how it will levy a $100-per-container fee on ocean carriers who let empty boxes linger.
  • Spotty service, container shortages put US reefer trade on ice
    US cold-chain cargoes fell more than 20 percent through May as the combination of high freight rates, poor reliability of ocean carrier service, and lack of equipment took a toll on foodstuff freight.
  • FMC launches study to improve US chassis pools
    The FMC-sponsored study comes as the ultra-tight supply of chassis in the US has been a contributing factor in port and rail congestion for well over a year.
  • Hapag-Lloyd makes $1 billion Latin American terminal takeover
    While rivals make huge investments in end-to-end logistics, Hapag-Lloyd's strategy is to retain a core focus on container transport and the expansion of its global terminal footprint.
  • Carriers call on European regulator to extend block exemption rule
    Claims by shippers that the European block exemption was dampening market competition are "at odds with reality," ocean carriers have told European regulators.
  • BNSF's proposed inland rail hub aims to speed LA-LB cargo flow
    BNSF's proposed inland hub 130 miles from Los Angeles-Long Beach will reduce port congestion and eliminate thousands of truck moves by shuttling marine containers by rail to transloading warehouses.

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TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2022
  • Burke spills the reasons why Ridgebury Tankers has sold more than half of its fleet
    Two more MRs now gone for substantial profit as Connecticut shipowner takes year's tally to 15
  • Tanker owners may have seen peak VLCC volumes on eve of Opec meeting
    Oil producing bloc is largely expected to announce a production cut at its meeting on Wednesday, potentially hitting crude volumes
  • Dry bulk market remains high due to low supply, analyst says
    Global dry bulk fleet is expected to grow 0.8% next year, according to Clarksons data
  • Dry bulk S&P running at speed again after late summer dip
    The market has found a new sweet spot between buyers and seller but it is a fragile one, analysts warn
  • San Francisco chases Princess Cruise Lines, tug provider after pier damage
    The then-Star Princess slammed into a pier, damaging pilings and sending another chunk drifting
  • Maersk, Mitsui join to push for methanol bunkering hub in Singapore
    The two companies, plus ABS, intend to conduct a bunkering operation in the first half of next year
  • Hadjiyiannis ship linked to second shock VLCC sale in a week
    For some tanker owners, doubling your money has never seemed easier
  • Hapag-Lloyd agrees $1bn deal to buy SAAM's South American ports
    German container line also grabs Chilean group's associated logistics operations
  • Pavilion Energy, TotalEnergies and MOL name Singapore's largest LNGBV
    But delayed LNG bunker vessel newbuilding will not start operations until first quarter 2023
  • Poten says Ukraine war is not the only reason suezmax rates will rise
    US shipbroker believes million-barrel ships will now benefit from low deliveries after bigger fleet growth this year
  • Excelerate Energy firms up its first FSRU newbuilding in 17 years
    Newly listed regasification specialist gives world orderbook its first FSRU contract in several years. But at what price?
  • Controversial Greek-owned ropax heads for the auction block
    Sea Speed Lines' Olympus raised a ruckus when deemed unseaworthy after being awarded lucrative government contract
  • Seafarers warned over food safety after fish blamed for bulker deaths
    Catering management company MCTC urges shipping not to cut corners after tragedy on Wu Zhou 8
  • Looming Russia sanctions splinter tanker markets
    Vintage tankers selling for prices once considered inconceivable as rates decline from two-year highs
  • Trond Mohn's Nyhill Shipping dismisses ship sale report as 'premature'
    Reports of a lucrative product tanker sale to Middle East-based owners are premature, says company controlled by Norwegian tycoon
  • PSA joins Silk Alliance to develop green fuels for intra-Asian box trades
    Singapore port operator subsidiary is 12th member of the intra-Asian green corridor group backed by the Lloyd's Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub
  • Macron's chief of staff Kohler indicted over alleged links to MSC
    France's financial crimes prosecutor confirms formal conflict of interest investigation
  • HMM could go from record profits to losing money by 2024, says Nomura
    Seoul-based carrier expected to feel the effects of falling SCFI as early as next year
  • Frontline beefs up board with former Cypriot transport minister Marios Demetriades
    Politician and banker adds more experience to tanker owner as it pushes through Euronav tie-up
  • Cosco Shipping's Bernard Foo makes broking switch after 20-year shipowner career
    Industry veteran joins Singapore's TCT Shipbrokers having previously worked as a chartering manager
  • 'You're hired!' Hamburg Commercial Bank promotes ex-CFO to replace departing Stefan Ermisch
    Former CFO appointed chief executive of German shipping lender at the start of October
  • Trond Mohn's Nyhill Shipping slams 'premature' sale broker report
    Reports of a lucrative product tanker sale to Middle East-based owners are premature, says company controlled by Norwegian tycoon
  • Hamburg and Halifax ports unveil green corridor initiative
    Port authorities look to decarbonise the shipping corridor between Canada and Germany
  • Shipowners finalised for QatarEnergy's LNG newbuildings at DSME
    Contracts inked on all 58 newbuilds at South Korea's big three shipbuilders and China in phase one of huge vessel acquisition plan

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American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2022
  • Lessor Jackson Square Aviation enters freighter segment
    Boeing 737-800 passenger-to-freighter conversions are selling like hotcakes. A Japanese-owned leasing company snapped up six more slots.
  • Hapag-Lloyd acquiring SAAM terminal operations in $1B deal
    CEO Rolf Habben Jansen said the SM SAAM S.A. acquisition is part of Hapag-Lloyd's strategy to build "a robust and attractive terminal portfolio."

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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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