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BRIEFS
September 7, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk opens new warehouse in Bhiwandi
  • Alisped India launches Direct LCL Consol Box service to Italy
  • Etihad Cargo enhances customer service capabilities with contact centre system upgrade
  • AAI signs MoU with Sweden to facilitate smart & sustainable aviation technology collaboration
  • Hong Kong International Airport & Cathay Pacific's extensive cargo efforts applauded
  • Commissioner of Customs, Nhava Sheva flags off first Intermodal Digital TIR Pilot Transport from India to Iran through INSTC
  • Appointment of Central Public information officer (CPIO) within the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of Customs NS-I, III & V, JNCH
  • Notification issued for Motor Vehicles Non Transport Vehicles Visiting India Rules, 2022
  • Tea exports up in H1 2022
  • Online slot booking facilitates zero detention of trucks at Indo-Bangla border
  • Minister lays foundation stone for CONCOR's Chunar Logistics Park in Mirzapur
  • APSEZ handles 18 pc more cargo in August 2022

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Expanded online booking service
  • Renault builds new trucks recycling facility
  • Cargo still saving overall performance
  • Drewry on the flow of new containers
  • JD Logistics grows global foot print
  • Ten more tippers for Cemex
  • Dual leadership for Allgaier
  • First megaship docks in Algeciras
  • Boughty and Windfall join forces
  • Coastair Group starts new chapter
  • Afcom bets big on ASEAN region
  • Green refrigeration technology for Azerbaijan
  • Electric deliveries in Munich
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • The world's first airborne IoT network
  • U-Freight Group promotes two executives
  • A carrier for carbon
  • New brain for workforce scheduling

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
  • Carriers profiteering from container chaos in flood-wracked Pakistan
  • Philadelphia Airport set to poach New York traffic as it signs up cargo partners
  • India tests the water on new route from Bangladesh to save truck miles
  • Zero-emission trucks can be cost-competitive without regulatory intervention
  • M&A radar: CH Robinson's choicest morsel - waiting for Godot
  • M&A radar: D-Day fast approaching for DB Schenker + USA Truck deal
  • Ningbo Ocean Shipping eyes $261m for new ships from IPO in Shanghai
  • Angry Liege Airport cargo chiefs appeal over forced reduction in flights
  • Carbon-free fuels will push up the price of transporting freight, says DNV
  • Technology may be the key to reducing methane slip in maritime LNG
  • Atlanta's Elliott Paige leaves airport to join SASI consultancy

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
  • VIDEO: "Fat Leonard" is on the run
    When we last reported on the "Fat Leonard" case, the man at the center of the biggest bribery scandal to hit the U.S. Navy, Leonard Glenn Francis, had been under house arrest
  • SMM: Wärtsilä Voyage unveils new demonstrator vessel
    Wärtsilä Voyage today took the SMM event in Hamburg as the occasion to unveil its new demonstrator and innovation vessel, Ahti. The former German Government fishery patrol vessel was chosen as a
  • Steamship Authority buying two OSVs for conversion to freight ferries
    The Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority has announced its intention to purchase two Offshore Supply Vessels (OSVs) from Hornbeck Offshore Services (HOS) of Covington, La., for conversion to freight

Container Newsweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
  • Maersk opens new warehouses in India and Brazil
    Maersk India has inaugurated its brand-new warehouse in Bhiwandi, on the outskirts of Mumbai. With the expansion of warehousing & distribution (W&D) facilities, Maersk aims to strengthen its position by providing a wider range of services through a single window to its customers. "We are delighted to open the doors to our fourth warehousing facility in India this year, with JK Tyre & Industries a
  • RUSCON and Inteco to develop box shipments between Russia and East Asia
    Logistics operator RUSCON, part of the Delo Group, signed a cooperation agreement with the freight forwarding company Inteco at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. The companies decided to jointly develop container shipments between Russia and East Asia via Russian Far Eastern ports. The agreement was signed by the first vice president of RUSCON, Andrey Chernyshev, and the general manager
  • APM Terminals achieves zero box tipping incidents at Tangier terminal via AI weather prediction tool
    Due to climate change, the frequency and severity of wind gusts hitting APM Terminals facilities around the world have increased significantly, according to Maersk-owned container terminal operator, which has developed advanced software that uses Artificial Intelligence to accurately predict weather and help terminals prepare as efficiently as possible. APM Terminals reported that in 2021, the so
  • Ships clear Busan ahead of super typhoon Hinnamnor
    Almost all container vessels had evacuated themselves from Busan, South Korea ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Hinnamnor this morning (6 September). Port operations in Busan began winding down on 2 September in preparation for the typhoon, the strongest so far in 2022. Even before the typhoon made landfall at 6 am local time today, Busan began experiencing strong winds between 6 pm and midnight on
  • SEKO Logistics enhances presence in US East Coast
    SEKO Logistics has opened new regional distribution hubs on the United States East Coast to manage growth in Baltimore and Charlotte. "Our need for warehouse space is growing rapidly in the United States and our new facilities in Baltimore and Charlotte are the first of many we will be opening over the next 12 months to stay one step ahead of our clients' growth. This latest expansion follows the
  • King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam breaks monthly container volume record
    King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, Saudi Arabia handled 199,609 TEU in August 2022, marking the highest monthly container volume in the port's history. The previous record was set in June 2022 and was 11,031 TEU less than the new record. The continuous development achievements that enhance both the port's productivity and its operational and logistical capabilities are the main reasons for the record
  • New empty container transportation center commences operations at Shanghai port
    Shanghai Port Northeast Asia Empty Container Transportation Center has officially started operations at the port of Shanghai, the busiest container port in the world. The new container facility covers an area of 450,000m² and has an annual handling box capacity of 3 million TEU. "The new center will help us to apply digitalised and intelligent management to promote communications between ports an
  • Georgia Ports Authority orders 12 RTGs for the Port of Savannah
    Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has ordered 12 Konecranes rubber tyred gantry (RTG) cranes for the Port of Savannah, which will now have a fleet of 234 Konecranes RTGs in operation. The order was placed in the third quarter of 2022 and the cranes will be delivered by the end of 2024. GPA has seen

Splashweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
  • Baker Hughes to restructure into two units
    Houston-based oilfield services major Baker Hughes is simplifying its organizational structure and accelerating its strategic transformation by restructuring its four product companies to focus on two reporting business segments. Effective October 1, the company will be formally restructured into Oilfield Services & Equipment (OFSE) and Industrial & Energy Technology (IET). The move is expected t
  • Study launched to link offshore wind farms with ammonia production vessels
    Norwegian renewables giant Statkraft has entered into a memorandum of understanding with compatriot firm H2Carrier to study the possible use of green ammonia floating production vessels at certain offshore wind locations. Based on proven floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) technologies, H2Carrier's concept, called P2XFloater, uses renewable wind, solar or hydro energy to produce gre
  • Odfjell Drilling and CIMC Raffles score DNO semisub deal
    Norwegian energy services player Odfjell Drilling has agreed a contract with fellow oil and gas operator DNO Norge for the semisub drilling rig. The 2019-built rig, owned by Chinese yard CIMC Raffles, has been booked for one firm well in the production licese 984. The scope of work is estimated to take 50 days and ...
  • Viking Supply Ships fixes PSV to V'r Energy
    Sweden's Viking Supply Ships has secured a time charter deal from Norwegian operator V'r Energy for the 2021-built platform supply vessel . The 5,500 dwt LNG-powered ship, which also sports a battery pack solution, will join its sister vessel, Cooper Viking, currently fixed to Vår until January 23, 2023, to support projects in the Barents ...
  • Wärtsilä showcases its new technology demonstrator vessel
    Wärtsilä Voyage, part of the technology group Wärtsilä, has today unveiled its new demonstrator and innovation vessel, AHTI, at the SMM shipping exhibition in Hamburg. The new vessel is said to offer customers the chance to experience Wärtsilä Voyage and partner technology in real-life sea conditions, which can be difficult and costly to recreate in ...
  • Inmarsat Maritime: Responding to new challenges
    In the job for the past 10 months, Ben Palmer is well aware of the challenges he faces heading up Inmarsat's maritime division. Greater numbers of new entrants are aiming to take a slice of Inmarsat's shipping satellite business, while customers have ever more demands. In Hamburg this week for SMM, the world's largest shipping ...
  • South Korean shipbuilders reveal more LNG carrier orders
    South Korean shipbuilders Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have landed orders for the construction of seven and four liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, respectively. DSME said in a regulatory filing with the Korea Exchange it would build the 174,000 cu m units for an undisclosed Africa-based shipowner, who is ...
  • Island Drilling wins semisub contract in Equatorial Guinea
    Norwegian rig owner Island Drilling has clinched a new contract for its 2012-built semisub . The rig will be utilised by Trident Energy for two firm and five optional wells offshore Equatorial Guinea. The campaign is planned to start in September or October of 2023 and last for 250 days if all the options are ...
  • SMM, the world's largest shipping exhibition, throws open its doors for the first time since 2018
    The doors were thrown open today to welcome thousands of visitors to the world's largest shipping exhibition - a sold-out SMM in Hamburg meeting up physically for the first time in four years. With the motto 'Driving the maritime transition', the 30th anniversary of the show features around 2,000 exhibitors and more than 40,000 visitors ...
  • DNV highlights the multi-billion dollar costs shipping faces en route to decarbonisation
    As a curtain-raiser to the opening today of SMM, the world's largest shipping exhibition, class society DNV has unveiled the sixth edition of its Maritime Forecast to 2050 report with a new focus on how to overcome the "ultimate hurdle" of fuel availability. "No industry can decarbonise in isolation so global industries need to make ...
  • Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative launches
    A coalition of top shipping names has launched a project to identify, accelerate and advocate technology solutions for the maritime industry to measure and manage methane emissions activity. Maran Gas Maritime, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), Carnival Corporation, Seaspan, Shell, Lloyd's Register and Knutsen have come onboard the Methane Abatement in Maritime (MAM) Innovation Initiative, wh
  • Shanghai port opens giant empty container transportation centre
    An empty container transportation centre has opened in Shanghai, the world's largest container port. The giant new facility located in the Yangshan Special Comprehensive Bonded Zone can handle 3m teu per year. "The new centre will help us to apply digitalised and intelligent management to promote communications between ports and shipping enterprises, so as to ...
  • Brazilian state moves to develop offshore wind energy and green hydrogen projects
    The government of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul signed a three-year memorandum of understanding last week with Neoenergia, a subsidiary of Iberdrola, to pursue the development of offshore wind power and a project for the production of green hydrogen. The MOU calls for cooperation in other opportunities related to energy or the ...
  • Charges laid against Transocean Canada in relation to injury on semi-submersible rig
    The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (C-NLOPB) has laid two charges against Transocean Canada Drilling Services for alleged offences related to an injury onboard the semi-submersible rig , in

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
  • DNV forecast targets diversity of energy source and availability
    Report is part of a suite of transition forecasts released by DNV, and comes as Hamburg-based trade fair SMM opens...
  • Methane abatement group launched to tackle maritime emissions
    Setting methane reduction targets and developing abatement technology for commercial scale a priority for shipowner-led coalition
  • Greeks shipping half of Russian crude
    Rising market share of Greek-owned tankers in trade underscores difficulties G7 leaders face as they seek wider agreement in Europe...
  • Evalend orders up to five VLGCs in Korea
    Move brings Evalend orderbook to eight firm VLGCs with an additional four mid-size LPG carriers under construction
  • Signs of life for moribund ship recycling market
    Upturn follows decade-low ship recycling levels in July, as more dry bulk vessels are sold for scrap. With sliding freight...
  • Shipowners to get duty to provide free drinking water for crews
    Briefing note from UK P&I Club outlines latest amendments to MLC, reflecting industry experience of the pandemic
  • Box lines continue to drive equipment investment
    New container production dropped significantly in the first six months of the year, but demand is higher than expected as...
  • Who is liable for pollution caused by remotely controlled vessels?
    'If I am in Cape Town in South Africa operating a ship, and I popped out for a cup of...
  • Designs for liquefied carbon dioxide carriers get approvals
    South Korean yards Hyundai Heavy Industries and Samsung Heavy Industries and Japan's Mitsubishi group have come up with designs that...
  • Daehan Shipbuilding gets $150m investment boost from new owner
    KH Investment, which also acquired Daehan's domestic peer K-Shipbuilding, plans to create synergy between the two builders in sales, technology...
  • Autonomous ship navigation takes next step towards commercialisation
    System uses AI to examine the surrounding environment, including weather and wave heights, to control the vessel's steering commands and...
  • DSME delivers second shuttle tanker to Knutsen NYK
    The vessel will transport oil in the North Sea and Barents Sea
  • Daily Briefing
    Shenzhen lockdown raises concerns over wider logistics disruptions | Ukraine's Danube ports export over 4m tonnes of grain | Major...
  • Shanghai launches empty container dispatching centre
    Maersk, Mediterranean Shipping Co, CMA CGM and Evergreen all have a stake in the project aimed to increase the equipment...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
  • Drewry projects adequate ocean container availability through mid-2023
  • Typhoon delays liner services from key Asian ports
  • NS opening lots in Memphis to address terminal gridlock
  • Fuel availability the 'ultimate hurdle' in shipping decarbonization: DNV
  • ILWU security guard local authorizes LA-LB strike

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
  • 'Mind altering' sum: Container shipping earnings more than double to $63.7bn, expert says
  • Eagle Bulk ultramax bulker buy set to confirm weakened secondhand values
  • Maersk looks to courts to settle dispute with military contractors, US government
  • Shipowners Forum: Achieving zero-carbon targets in 2050 is worthy but ambitious
  • Philly Shipyard takes steps to move plate facility as shipbuilding work picks up
  • Panamax bulker rates gain 6.5% in a day as rest of dry bulk shipping falls back
  • Analyst: Fredriksen interest is 'only upside' for International Seaways shareholders
  • Iran's shadow fleet could 'shift to Russia if sanctions ease'
  • Korean Register approves Samsung's ammonia fuel VLGC design
  • Eastern Pacific partly vindicated after 'surprising' slow-steaming bulker trial
  • DSME and SHI ink swathe of LNG orders for Qatar and ExxonMobil
  • BRS sceptical as Chevron pushes for greater freedom in Venezuela
  • Viewpoint: Tackling future fuel availability will be a massive joint task
  • Greek owner linked to five LPG dual-fuelled VLGC newbuildings
  • Europe takes a third of extra VLCC liftings in 2022
  • BW LPG ploughs on with buybacks as analysts tip VLGC strength
  • Sovcomflot tanker switches to Cuban port with Russian diesel cargo
  • Maersk moves deeper on methanol with up to 20 container ship newbuilds
  • Shipping's 'inevitable' carbon tax likely to bag $65bn annually
  • Pioneering, inclusive and focused Karrie Trauth on the 'power of visibility'
  • Eidesvik sees SOV rates at record levels as demand beats supply
  • Stronger Ardmore ready for acquisitions and methanol tanker orders
  • Stars align for Shell's shipping chief Karrie Trauth a year into top job
  • Who are the winners and losers from Opec+ cut?
  • MPCC fixes feeder ship for two years but charter and freight rates are cooling

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
  • Australian airports face more cargo delays as dnata strike looms
    Airport services provider dnata is making contingency plans for a potential strike by staff at facilities in Australia that could disrupt cargo shipments as dnata...
  • IMC selling SmartStacks as smart approach to container piles
    IMC Companies says its SmartStacks app increases driver productivity and eliminates unnecessary container lifts.
  • Port of Savannah launches Navis terminal operating system
    The Georgia Ports Authority says the Navis system "eliminates data silos, improves velocity across our terminals and enables us to more easily integrate with our...

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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
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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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