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Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2022
  • Avishkar Srivastava becomes first Indian to win FIATA Young Logistics Professional Award for Asia Pacific Region
  • South East Air Cargo CEO Conclave & Awards 2022 generating soaring response
  • Global trade to see slower growth
  • HTOA holds 15th AGM in Mumbai
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk continues green transformation with six additional large container vessels
  • APSEZ continues volume growth in September & H1
  • Tractor exports up
  • Sugar exports surge 57 pc
  • Fear of recession pulls down merchandise exports in Sept.

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International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2022
  • Port of Vienna's 60th anniversary
  • Honours for the pioneers of the pallet's triumph
  • New shuttle to link Gliwice with Pordenone
  • Agility invests in e-mobility supplier
  • Sustainable fleet growing further
  • Which is the cheapest sustainable marine fuel?
  • Fast diversification
  • Icao awards Ángela Marina Donato
  • Joining forces to augment intermodal services
  • Methanol-Maersk is on
  • Wascosa elects new executive committee
  • An e-parcel boat on the Spree
  • Bengaluru Kempegowda Intl airport flourishes
  • Transit time significantly shortened
  • Shipper adopts Geodis' carbon reduction programme
  • AIT partners with Kalitta Air
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Port of Houston's boom to continue?
  • UPS promotes Engin Kolat
  • Time to follow the migratory birds

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The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2022
  • Rising costs push up breakeven bar for shipping lines as demand slumps
  • US trucker numbers shrink alongside margins, and big players eye takeovers
  • M&A radar: It's overwhelming - FedEx takeover appeal gets thumbs-up
  • Cathay Pacific Cargo rebuilds: 'our culture is strong and we have a can-do spirit'
  • EU states eye UK's troubled transition as Dutch migrate to Union Customs Code
  • M&A radar: SATS + WFS - getting into the nitty-gritty
  • Maersk and Unipart team up for five-year JCB supply chain contract

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Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2022
  • MARAD awards Marine Highways grants to 12 projects
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) today awarded nearly $39 million in grants to 12 marine highway projects across the nation under the America's Marine Highway Program (AMHP). The funding
  • FRS plans to add seagliders to its ferry fleet
    Massachusetts-based start-up REGENT (Regional Electric Ground Effect Nautical Transport) has added worldwide ferry operator FRS to the list of customers planning to add its revolutionary seaglider all-electric wing in ground (WIG) vessels
  • Navy opens Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence
    While the Navy is not about to 3D print out its next generation submarines, additive manufacturing technology has now advanced to a stage where it promises to play a key role in
  • Learn how digitalization can help you increase ship efficiency today and get ready for 2030!
    How Digital Ship Life Cycle Management Pays OffLearn how adopting an integrated approach to ship lifecycle management enables shipbuilders, marine suppliers and ship owners/operators to maximize productivity by bringing together all product
  • All American Marine books tour boat order
    All American Marine (AAM) has been awarded a contract to build a high-speed and long-range 150-passenger eco-tour vessel for Anchorage, Alaska-based Phillips Cruises and Tours. The 84 foot 5 inch long by
  • Volvo Penta, CMB.TECH partner on dual-fuel hydrogen engines
    Volvo Penta is partnering with CMB.TECH, the clean tech division of Compagnie Maritime Belge, to accelerate the development of dual-fuel hydrogen-powered solutions for both on land and at sea applications. The companies
  • Canada's Verreault Shipyard has a new owner
    Québec Clty headquartered Ocean Group Inc. has acquired Verreault Shipyard, located in the municipality of Les Méchins, Québec, in the Gaspé Peninsula. The yard's facilities include a 244 meter long by 26
  • Op-Ed: The importance of data standardization
    By Eric Christofferson, Chief Product Officer at Veson In today's digital-first world, no industry is exempt from the reality of digital transformation. In recent years, the amount of data generated by the
  • Corps awards contracts worth $228 million
    September ended on a good note for dredging and marine construction companies. On the last day of the month, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced the award of contracts in that

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Container Newsweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2022
  • MABUX reports upward trend in bunker indices
    Over Week 40, Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global bunker indices turned to upward evolution with the 380 HSFO index increasing last week to US$502.55/mt, the VLSFO index rising to US$786.38/mt and the MGO index growing to US$1,144.10/mt. Meanwhile, the Global Scrubber Spread (SS) weekly average, the price differential between 380 HSFO and VLSFO, increased over the last week by US$6.98 to US$265
  • Maersk's Performance Team deploys first Volvo electric trucks in Southern California
    Maersk-owned Performance Team has deployed its first Class 8 battery-electric trucks from Volvo Trucks North America in Southern California in response to customer demand for sustainable short-haul warehouse and distribution center operations. The Volvo VNR Electric trucks are designed to handle local and regional distribution with a range of up to 275 miles on a single charge. Performance Team e
  • Drewry's WCI loses three-fourth of pandemic gains despite record high US-Europe rates
    The losses for the Drewry's World Container Index (WCI) keep stretching. The Index lost 8% to end at US$3,688.75 for the week, extending its weekly-loss streak to 32 weeks. The Index has now lost 76% of its gains since the pre-pandemic levels. Source: Drewry Supply Chain Advisors An often oversighted trade lane, the Rotterdam-Shanghai saw its spot prices dip to three digits for the first time sin
  • Port Houston orders 26 hybrid Konecranes RTGs
    Port Houston has ordered 14 hybrid Konecranes rubber tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) for its Barbours Cut Container Terminal and 12 hybrid Konecranes RTGs for its Bayport Container Terminal. The order, which is expected to support the port's expansion, was booked in the third quarter of 2022, while the crane deliveries will start in the second half of 2023 and continue to mid-2024. Port Houston aims t
  • Indian container trade flows begin to moderate amid export growth pressure
    According to the latest port data secured by Container News , the pace of Indian containerised trade flows has begun to slow down after recording strong growth last fiscal year. Nhava Sheva/JNPT, India's largest public handler, saw volumes drop sequentially over the July-September quarter. The port handled 481,595 TEUs last month, decreasing from 497,568 TEUs in August and 503,442 TEUs in July, a
  • MSC extends Noumea express service
    MSC has announced the upgrade and extension of its Noumea Express service to include Fiji. The carrier said this service will connect MSC's global network to and from Lautoka and Suva on a fortnightly basis via Sydney/Brisbane, enhancing the company's presence in the pacific market. From 10 November, the service rotation ex Australia to Fiji will be Sydney - Brisbane - Noumea - Lautoka - Suva - S
  • Oil leaks from Sinokor boxship in South Korea
    One of Sinokor Merchant Marine's container ships, the 1,050 TEU Niigata Trader, apparently leaked 1.6 kilolitres of marine fuel into the waters around South Korea's Yeosu port yesterday, after its fuel tank was damaged while it underwent repairs. The ship, which plied the South Korea-China-Hong Kong-Vietnam route, arrived at repair yard Yosu Ocean on 19 September. The Korea Coast Guard issued a s
  • CMA CGM announces new PSS from North Europe to Central America & Caribbean
    CMA CGM has announced new peak season surcharges (PSS) from North Europe to Central America and the Caribbean that will be effective in November. The French carrier will apply a US$150 surcharge from North Europe, Scandinavia and Poland to Windward, Guyana North Brazil, Trinidad & Tobago for dry and reefer cargo. This PSS will be effective for the whole of November. In addition, from 6 November u

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Splashweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2022
  • Transnet workers down tools
    Workers at South Africa's logistics group Transnet have launched an industrial strike over a wage dispute that could paralyse services and disrupt exports. Transnet, which has already been operating below capacity, failed to come to a wage agreement with the United National Transport Union (Untu) and the South African Transport Allied Workers Union (Satawu), which ...
  • Scorpio Tankers charters out trio on long-term contracts
    Monaco-headquartered Scorpio Tankers has sealed three new long-term charter out deals worth a total of $101.6m. The New York-listed company has fixed an unnamed scrubbed-fitted LR2 to an undisclosed oil major for three years for $35.9m, while another LR2 has been chartered to a major refiner, fetching $38.3m over the same period. The charters commence ...
  • Charges continue stacking up over stolen Shell marine gasoil in Singapore
    Three bunker clerks were charged in Singapore court for receiving a total of over S$43m ($30m) worth of marine gasoil stolen from Shell's facility in Pulau Bukom. The authorities slapped 31, 28 and seven charges on Wong Wai Meng, Wong Kuin Wah and Boo Pu Wen respectively under the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious ...
  • Multi-fuel station for ships project gets UK backing
    The UK government has backed plans to develop a zero-emission multi-fuel station that would power hydrogen and electric ships. The novel design concept has been drawn up by a group of companies led by clean energy solutions provider Unitrove, the company that built the world's first liquid hydrogen bunkering facility (pictured) for zero-emission ships in ...
  • RWE enters race for 1.5 GW Polish offshore wind site
    RWE has joined the race for an offshore wind seabed permit within the 53.E1 area in the Polish Baltic Sea. The German utility has submitted a bid for the up to 1.5 GW site, located around 75 km off the coast of Ustka. The wind farm project has been named Freeboard I and is part ...
  • Seacor Marine offloads Mexican JV interests as it seals fresh refinancing
    Houston-based OSV owner Seacor Marine Holdings has agreed a sale of its unconsolidated joint ventures in Mexico and a series of related asset swaps for $66m in cash. The New York-listed firm struck a deal with Proyectos Globales de Energía affiliates, Operadora de Transportes Maritimos (OTM) and CME Ireland to sell 49% of its holdings ...
  • Seoul non-committal on privatisation of HMM
    The long-discussed privatisation of South Korea's flagship line, HMM, has been making plenty of headlines out of Seoul in recent weeks. Today, the country's ocean minister laid out the conditions under which he would be happy to sell off the carrier, the world's eighth largest containerline. HMM has been under a creditor-led debt restructuring scheme ...
  • Maritime CEO Forum Singapore: Shipmanagement in the 2020s
    How should shipmanagers position themselves as service providers in the 2020s? Last week's Maritime CEO Forum in Singapore served as an ideal sounding board to assess how managers must transform to stay relevant, carrying on a conversation that had been started earlier in the year with the publication of Splash's wide-ranging shipmanagement annual report. The ...
  • CMB and Volvo team up on dual-fuel hydrogen engines
    Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB)'s clean technology division, CMB.Tech, has joined forces with Volvo's engine maker, Volvo Penta, to speed up the development of dual-fuel hydrogen-powered solutions for both on-land and at-sea applications. The companies have worked together in pilot projects since 2017, adapting Volvo Penta engines to run as a dual-fuel hydrogen and diesel solution ...
  • Nexans wins contract for BP and Equinor US offshore wind project
    French cabling firm Nexans has landed a significant contract for phase one of the Empire Wind project developed by a 50/50 partnership between BP and Equinor. This deal follows the preferred supplier agreement signed in March 2021 and covers the design and manufacturing, as well as the laying and protection of export cables for the ...
  • Shelf Drilling seals two-year extension for newly acquired jackup
    Dubai-headquartered jackup rig operator Shelf Drilling has secured a two-year contract extension for the recently acquired rig . The new deal is a direct continuation of its current contract with TotalEnergies in Denmark, which started in the first quarter of 2021. The Oslo-listed driller said the contract extension is worth around $68m, and should keep ...
  • New report highlights the millions of dollars in damages shipping faces every year from off-spec bunkers
    A new 35-page report on bunker testing compiled by consultancy Thetius for class society Lloyd's Register highlights the multi-million dollar losses shipping endures every year from off-spec fuel deliveries. According to Thetius research, every year fuel suppliers globally deliver between 1m and 1.5m tonnes of off-spec fuel to vessels over 5,000 gt engaged in foreign ...
  • Crowley moves forward on Salem wind terminal with land closing
    Crowley has completed the purchase of 42 acres in Salem, Massachusetts, the latest milestone toward the development of the state's second major offshore wind port terminal. The Salem Harbor Wind Terminal is a public-private partnership between Crowley and the City of Salem, with AVANGRID serving as the port's anchor tenant through its Commonwealth Wind and ...
  • Amplify Energy approved to repair San Pedro Bay pipeline after 2021 oil spill
    Amplify Energy Corp. has received a permit from the US Army Corps of Engineers to proceed with repair plans that were reviewed and approved by federal pipeline safety regulators earlier this year. The damaged pipeline caused a 25,000-gallon spill of crude oil into the waters off Huntington Beach, California in October last year. The repair will involve ...
  • Cuts by OPEC+ seen putting the brakes on VLCCs
    OPEC+ countries yesterday agreed on their deepest cuts to oil production since the onset of the covid pandemic with oil prices showing significant gains in the ensuing 24 hours. Cuts of 2m barrels per day or 2% of global demand will kick in from next month. "The cut is negative for tankers, though, based on ...
  • Mediterranean markets face 'potential feeder containership shortage'
    The impact of environmental regulations on an older fleet could tighten available tonnage in southern Europe, according to Daniel Richards from Maritime Strategies International. Dedicated newbuild contracting by regional Mediterranean owners will have to increase in the coming years to replace ageing vessels removed from the fleet as progressively tighter environmental regulations come into forc

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Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2022
  • Daily Briefing
    EU sanctions target Russian class society and outline oil price cap | Opec cuts cast cloud over VLCCs rates recovery...
  • Norden raises full-year guidance for a fifth time
    Revision reflects a 'strong performance' in the assets and logistics unit, as well as the freight services and trading business
  • Safety evolves gradually, collaboratively and across sectors
    The growth and development of safety technology is happening under the radar. Far from being a threat to vessel operations...
  • UK risks breaching climate obligation with focus on domestic shipping in ETS
    While some see not including international shipping in the UK's Emissions Trading Scheme as sensible, others say the UK will...
  • Bulker values begin to stabilise
    The recent correction in values of bulk carriers looks to have bottomed out on the back of a shortage of...
  • NorthStandard tipped to emerge as biggest P&I club
    Further consolidation expected, although 'pride and the conservatism' of club boards and managers has proved a serious stumbling block in...
  • Opec cuts cast cloud over VLCCs rates recovery
    The largest tankers ship about 40% of the world's seaborne crude, but 70% of all exports from the Middle East...
  • Shell expects traditional fuels production to drop 55% by 2030
    'We are transforming our refinery footprint globally, reducing to not more than five or six energy and chemical parks,' said...
  • EU sanctions target Russian class society and outline oil price cap
    'The package agreed today introduces into the EU legislation the basis to put in place a price cap related to...
  • Cosco agrees installation deal for wind propulsion technology
    Shipowning clients of the Cosco unit can now choose to install the rotor sails system on fresh tonnage or retrofit...
  • CSSC Shipping signs leaseback deal for kamsarmax pair
    Vessels will be bareboat chartered back to the sellers for 10 years upon delivery with a buyback option
  • Daily Briefing
    Russian oil price cap deal nears as focus widens to non-EU flags | Sanctions fail to stem Russia's outbound seaborne...

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The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2022
  • USDOT grants $39 million to fund port projects
    Of the 12 projects the US Department of Transportation is funding, 11 will receive support for developing container-on-barge services.
  • Altana lands big investment to map global supplier networks
    Supplier risk is becoming a bigger hurdle for shippers, notably around forced labor regulations, prompting venture capital firms to plunge $100 million into technology provider Altana.
  • US railroads need to overcome fear of 'adverse publicity'
    The railroad industry's previously inexhaustible supply of goodwill is rapidly dwindling as a recent avalanche of adverse publicity brings to the surface a long-standing undercurrent of discontent with the rail industry.
  • Houston eyes long-dwell fee for imports as shippers shun Saturday gates
    The Port of Houston is weighing whether to hit shippers with an additional fee if they let their import containers dwell for excessively long periods as terminal space remains tight.
  • Softer truck rates, spotty rail service give intermodal providers tough sell
    Intermodal providers will have difficulty selling the rail product in early 2023 bids because truck rates continue to drop while intermodal service has been lackluster.
  • Ian recovery will exacerbate Florida truckload rate imbalance: analyst
    The long recovery from Hurricane Ian will drive up the ratio of Florida inbound and outbound loads, pushing up southbound truckload spot rates while relief supplies flood the state, writes JOC analyst Jason Miller.
  • California trucking interests have high hopes for new D&D law
    New detention and demurrage legislation in California will protect cargo interests, truckers, and freight intermediaries from some charges they say are unjust.

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TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2022
  • Liner contract rates expected to 'reset' lower in 2023 on back of falling spot market
    Lower port congestion and consumer demand for boxed goods are hurting spot freight rates, market analyst says
  • US appeals court 'breaks new ground' as it sides with charterer in six-year-long bulker battle
    Ferrominera Orinoco will have to pay more than $12m in a dispute stretching back to 2016
  • Maersk joins LEGO, Carlsberg and Orsted in calling for Denmark to keep leading on green transition
    Ahead of election, twelve of the country's major companies call on government to accelerate investments, boost access to green finance and lead regulatory efforts
  • EU adopts guarded language on Russian oil price cap
    Legislation unveiled on Thursday attaches several strings to measure
  • Tanker shares take a ride after Opec's production cuts
    After selling off ahead of Wednesday's Opec meeting, investors come rushing back to tanker stocks
  • Scorpio Tankers ups time charter coverage at premium rates
    The New York-listed product tanker owner said over the summer that taking some period coverage made sense
  • Smart sales and tanker exposure prompt Norden to raise profit forecast yet again
    Danish bulker and tanker group makes fifth positive revision to annual earnings estimate this year
  • Braemar standing firm on pay policy despite drop in shareholder support
    UK shipbroker reiterates its belief in current reward structure following reconvened annual general meeting
  • Streetwise: What a cloudy forecast at a Miami shipping event says about recession risk
    ASBA cargo specialists see economic challenges in 2023, but Marsoft's Arlie Sterling says the worst of it could be brief. Our shipping finance newsletter explores
  • 'Spectre of overcapacity' returns to haunt container markets as orders mount
    Orderbook peaks as haemorrhaging demand hits freight and charter markets
  • Maersk among biggest polluters that 'fail basic disclosure tests' on climate risk
    Liner shipping giant one of 134 major companies that are falling down on disclosure of climate-related risks as scrutiny increases
  • Who will act when seafarers find their ship is their prison?
    The system to protect seafarers from their owners is still failing when going to sea on the wrong ship can still mean effective enslavement
  • Euronav poised to resume ship sales amid soaring values
    Another day, another remarkable transaction is brewing in the dizzying tanker market
  • Why Opec cut is not all doom and gloom for VLCCs
    Distance and inefficiency factors can support sector into the winter
  • Maersk Tankers' new chartering boss 'doesn't do things half-heartedly'
    There will be no half-measures for Danish operator's latest recruit as he heads up chartering unit
  • Bulker buyers betting rates will rise to support prices being paid
    But US-based consultant says the opposite could also be true in uncertain times
  • Odesa-trapped bulker finds way out of Ukraine with new cargo
    Owners and charterers settle dispute just before it reaches arbitration
  • Hoegh Autoliners achieves highest car carrier rates so far this year
    Chief executive Andreas Enger says demand remains strong in soaring sector
  • Stars align for floating LNG but projects face tough challenges
    Developers do battle for shipyard time as they race to get their projects over the line to cash in on heightened gas demand and record prices
  • Oslo-listed Stolt-Nielsen wary of splashing cash on expansion as chemical tankers prosper
    The priority remains debt reduction and improving breakeven costs as the owner reports increasing profit
  • Singapore's MPA sets out quality standards for biofuel bunkering
    City state sets out guidelines ahead of those from the International Organisation for Standardisation
  • 'Magic pipe' probe leaves V.Ships in US Coast Guard standoff with client Tiptree Marine
    The case in Texas has pitted ship manager V.Ships Norway against New York owner Tiptree Marine and pool operator Maersk Tankers
  • Security tensions near boiling point as gas lights up shipping
    The red-hot LNG shipping market can only get hotter as suspected sabotage of Nord Stream pipelines rattles the West
  • Lawyers warn EU sanctions flip-flops could strand tankers at sea
    Uninsured bulkers were stranded after an EU sanctions flip-flop, says law firm, and the problems could reoccur as the bloc agrees Russia oil price cap plan
  • Bangladesh's PHP Shipbreaking to recycle Chartworld capesize bulk carrier
    Star Tianjin's arrival off Chattogram is one of the very few demolition arrivals due to currency and credit problems
  • Singapore's MPA sets out quality standards for biofuel bunkering
    City state sets out guidelines ahead of those from the International Organisation for Standardization
  • Singapore's MPA sets out standards for biofuel bunkering
    City state sets out guidelines ahead of those from the International Organisation for Standardization
  • Hyundai Heavy relocates sales and marketing teams to South Korea's Silicon Valley as it seeks fresh blood
    The shipyard group is anchoring in Pangyo in the hope of luring more young people to join the shipbuilding industry

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American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2022
  • LAX solicits proposals for massive cargo redevelopment
    Los Angeles airport is finally moving forward on an ambitious project to overhaul its sprawling cargo terminals.

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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
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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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