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October 10, 2022

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Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 10, 2022
  • Congestion issues getting resolved as schedule reliability improves
  • "National Association of Container Freight Stations (NACFS) is confident that the National Logistics Policy will reduce logistics cost"
  • Standard operating procedure consequent to commencement of "Document Processing Area" in the Central Parking Plaza and gate automation for export-creation of Buffer Yard in CPP
  • PSA Mumbai flags off first ever rake to Cochin
  • P. L. Haranadh given additional charge as Chairperson of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority
  • India's membership of Quad seen raising trade, investment flows
  • SCI & MoPSW ink MoU for 2022-23
  • DPA creates new record by berthing maximum draught vessel
  • Europa Terminal renewal at Antwerp
  • Phoenix Shipping & CONCOR flag off direct container train service from Kandla to Goa
  • APM Terminals Pipavav follows transparent vendor on-boarding process
  • Rates falling as market turning much quicker than anticipated
  • AMNS Shipping & Logistics acquires two Kamsarmax bulk carriers
  • Palm oil imports up
  • Trial run of freight train on Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor
  • Export slowdown seen as reflection of toughening global trade conditions

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International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 10, 2022
  • Europe's network of the future
  • Swiss Worldcargo promotes Gieri Hinnen
  • Locomotive prototype to be trialled in late 2023
  • Rail link Sohar - Abu Dhabi getting closer
  • Two for a special site in the Netherlands
  • Situation on US inland waterways critical
  • Lower Austria launches fixed-wing drone
  • Europa Road adds new role to its team
  • Two more hubs to expand operation
  • MSC extends service in Southern Pacific
  • New logistics fund in the making
  • IAG Cargo flies emergency aid to Pakistan
  • HFW continues growth trajectory in Australia
  • Panattoni's biggest site so far
  • Testing a new rail route for containers
  • Poseidon, ONE et alia going for Atlas
  • Cargo.one finds new partner
  • Eichholtz celebrates 90th anniversary
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

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The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2022
  • Spot rate carnage could result in more ships laid up, 'with worse to come'
  • SGL launches 'unique' sea-air service via 'secret' Pacific gateway
  • FedEx and its pilots agree to mediation over dispute on pay and pensions
  • Maersk calls on global governments to drive production of more green fuels
  • Cosco bid for stake in Hamburg box terminal still hangs in the balance
  • Against the odds: One unusual week in logistics with Kuehne on my mind
  • N American governors in ambitious cooperation bid for zero-emission ports
  • Ports can be a catalyst in shipping's decarbonisation drive
  • Supply chain radar: What M'rsk's JCB win means for contract logistics

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Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2022
  • Birdon America wins Waterways Commerce Cutters contract
    The Coast Guard has awarded Denver-based Birdon America, Inc. a subsidiary of Australia's Birdon Pty Ltd, a contract for the detail design and construction of its Waterways Commerce Cutters (WCC) program's river
  • Sweden orders 4 autonomous hybrid-electric ferries
    Making what it says is its ferry operation's biggest investment ever, the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket Sweden) has awarded Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Netherlands, based Holland Shipyards a contract for up to four hybrid-electric car/passenger
  • Bid protest withdrawn, Austal USA gets go ahead for OPC stage 2
    The Coast Guard yesterday issued a notice to Austal USA, the offshore patrol cutter (OPC) Stage 2 contractor, to proceed on detail design work to support future production of OPCs. The Coast

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Container Newsweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2022
  • Port of Liverpool warn of job losses
    The Port of Liverpool has announced its plans to restructure its containers division and will next week start a redundancy consultation process. The major container port in the United Kingdom said the decision was "extremely regrettable but now unavoidable, given the economic backdrop". "The unitised cargo market is experiencing a significant decline in volume due to several factors which underpi
  • South Korea's Minister: HMM divestment depends on market conditions
    South Korea's Minister for Oceans and Fisheries Cho Seung-hwan said on 6 October that stock market conditions and the shipping cycles would determine when the state should dispose of its interest in the country's flagship carrier HMM. The last two years brought record profits for HMM as container freight rates rocketed to all-time highs, resulting in calls for the company to come off government s
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges, PSA Antwerp give green light for box terminal renewal
    Port of Antwerp-Bruges and PSA Antwerp approved the renewal of the quayside and terminal at Europa Terminal. The works, which will take about nine years and be carried out in three phases, will ensure that the latest generation of container ships can continue to call at Antwerp, Belgium, according to a statement. Port of Antwerp-Bruges and PSA Antwerp are expected to invest in the renewal of the
  • CMA CGM to launch new service linking Morocco, France and Spain
    CMA CGM - Short Sea Lines Division has announced its new butterfly MOROCCO SHUTTLE service launching from the 45th week of the year between Morocco, France and Spain. This new weekly service will start ex Agadir on 10 November and will assist in the implementation of a sustainable maritime bridge between Agadir & Port Vendres for the upcoming fruit & vegetable campaign. The French carrier said th
  • CMA CGM: No single fuel can achieve carbon zero
    French shipping giant CMA CGM believes that there is no one fuel that can achieve the industry's move towards decarbonization in 2050, and that all eligible fuels should be explored. Speaking at the Singapore International Bunkering Conference today (7 October), CMA CGM's Vice-President for Bunkering and Energy Transition, Farid Trad said, "We're investing in assets, ships, in efficient vessels t
  • Port of Long Beach joins hydrogen fuelling alliance
    To advance its zero-emissions goals, the Port of Long Beach (POLB) has joined the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES), a public-private partnership formed to help capture newly available federal funding to assist in developing a robust renewable hydrogen market in California, United States. ARCHES will serve as an applicant for California's bid to win funding for a hydro
  • ONE along with partners continue discussions for Atlas Corp. acquisition
    Poseidon Acquisition Corp., a consortium composed of Ocean Network Express (ONE), Atlas' board chairman David Sokol, affiliates of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited and the Washington Family, believes it has made "significant progress" in its discussions with the special committee of the board of directors of Atlas to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Atlas , that the Consortium do
  • Maersk and JCB ink multi-year partnership deal
    Maersk has announced a new multi-year partnership with JCB, one of the world's largest manufacturers of construction and agricultural equipment and related services. Under the agreement, Maersk will become the new global Lead Logistics Provider (LLP) for JCB, one of the largest privately-owned companies in the United Kingdom. Maersk will offer end-to-end supply chain management services and manag
  • Hapag-Lloyd revises CGX service port rotation
    German carrier Hapag-Lloyd has upgraded its China-German Express (CGX) service with the expansion of the port coverage, which will now include the ports of Shanghai and Antwerp with the latest one replacing Le Havre port. The new CGX port rotation will be effective in November. Hapag-Lloyd's China-German Express (CGX) service port rotation Hapag-Lloyd has published the following transit times of

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Splashweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2022
  • Searchlight Capital buys into Synergy
    New York-based private equity firm Searchlight Capital Partners has bought into Singapore shipmanager Synergy Marine Group. Searchlight did not disclose the terms of the deal, except that it involved a minority ownership stake in the Rajesh Unni-led group. Founded in 2006, Synergy has grown to become the world's fourth-largest shipmanager, with a global network of ...
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding bags 22 newbuild orders
    Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has sealed new shipbuilding contracts for 22 vessels worth around $2.5bn, taking its total orderbook over the $10bn mark. The orders are made up of twelve LNG dual-fuel 16,000 teu containerships, linked to Soren Toft-led Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and ten bulk carriers, consisting of four 32,000 dwt and six 66,000 ...
  • Himalaya Shipping fixes newbuilding pair on long-term charters
    Tor Olav Troim-backed Himalaya Shipping has sealed time charter deals with one of the major commodity companies for two newcastlemax dry bulk carriers currently under construction in China. The Oslo-listed company has 12 LNG dual-fuel ships set to deliver from New Times Shipyard between the second quarter of 2023 and the fourth quarter of 2024. ...
  • Kim Heng clinches $35m in Taiwanese vessel contracts
    Singapore offshore vessel operator and marine engineering services provider Kim Heng is looking at $35m in new contracts secured by its subsidiaries in Taiwan. The company's units Kim Heng Marine & Oilfield, Khan Hin Engineering and Bridgewater Marine, in which it holds a 49% stake, have been awarded $17.3m, $14.6m and $3.1m worth of contracts ...
  • Yinson secures $720m deal to finance Petrobras FPSO project
    Malaysian FPSO operator Yinson has secured a $720m syndicated loan facility ("Facility") for a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) Maria Quitéria project in Brazil. The six-year limited recourse loan will be used to support the ongoing construction of the FPSO, which was awarded by Petrobras in November 2021. The group's Netherlands-based subsidiary, Yinson Bergenia ...
  • Maritime CEO Forum Singapore: China the big known unknown when it comes to dry bulk
    Shipping must prepare itself for market conditions in which Chinese dry bulk imports will peak very shortly, delegates attending last week's Maritime CEO Forum in Singapore were told. Concluding the half-day event, a high-level panel representing different strands of the segment took the stage for the forum's wide-ranging dry bulk debate, moderated by Punit Oza, ...
  • California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia vow to tackle shipping's carbon footprint
    The governors of the American west coast states of California, Oregon, Washington along with the premier of British Columbia are joining forces to promote a low-carbon society, with shipping and ports very much part of the planning. "Rapidly accelerating climate change threatens our communities along the Pacific Coast of North America with cascading impacts to ...
  • Floatel International seals Equinor contract extension
    Offshore accommodation vessel owner Floatel International has secured another contract extension from Equinor for the . The 2010-built semisubmersible unit will continue to provide offshore accommodation services at the Grane field in the Norwegian North Sea until the end of this year. The vessel was last month extended until November 15, together with the 2015-built ...
  • Russian exports show no sign of slowing despite new EU sanctions
    Yesterday saw the European Union adopt an eighth package of sanctions against Russia for its aggression against Ukraine, including targeting the nation's class society. However, trading volumes in dry bulk and oil show the Russian export machine is working around the clock to deliver ever more cargoes of energy. According to Banchero Costa, Russia is ...
  • Police take down criminal network moving tonnes of cocaine through the port of Gioia Tauro
    With the support of Europol and Eurojust, the Italian Financial Corps has dismantled a criminal network which relied on corrupt workers in the port of Gioia Tauro to smuggle hundreds of millions of euros' worth of cocaine into Europe. Yesterday, saw some 300 police officers carry out coordinated raids against the members of a criminal ...
  • Sokol's consortium making 'significant progress' towards acquiring Seaspan's parent
    The consortium aiming to purchase Atlas Corporation has said in an update today it is making "significant progress" in the buyout of the group, which includes Seaspan, the world's largest boxship tonnage provider. In August Japan's Ocean Network Express (ONE) joined a coalition of controlling shareholders in New York-listed Atlas Corporation to make a buyout ...
  • Car carriers race to new rate highs
    This year has seen record rates for many ship types with containers and LNG grabbing most headlines. Also cruising to new highs are car carriers, with analysis suggesting this niche trade is set for a very solid 2023 too. The car carrier market went into overdrive in mid-August, after Nissan extended its $100,000 a day ...
  • Green shipping: Regulation, enforcement, and leadership
    Claas Ringleben from the Liberian Registry writes for Splash today. Last week's World Maritime Day saw the International Maritime Organization celebrate new technologies for greener shipping. The green tech ambition is, of course, part of a much wider effort to reduce emissions and promote sustainability initiatives across the shipping industry. However, while there is increasing ...
  • Canada's Ocean Group acquires Verreault shipyard
    Quebec-based Ocean Group has acquired one of Canada's largest shipyards from Groupe Maritime Verreault. The Verreault shipyard, located close to the mouth of the St. Lawrence River, specialises in ship repair and modifications. With this transaction, Ocean Group also acquires the two Verreault shipyard tugs that currently provide services at the Les Méchins and Matane ...
  • BOEM environmental review gives wind leasing offshore California the green light
    The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has completed its environmental review of potential impacts from offshore wind energy leasing activities in the Morro Bay wind energy area (WEA), located 20 miles offshore central California. The environmental assessment (EA) was undertaken with close coordination and engagement with the State of California, the Department of ...

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Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2022
  • US blacklists sanction-busting shipowner supplying fuel to North Korea
    US seeks to apply pressure on North Korea's military after its recent launches of long-range ballistic missiles, targeting a network...
  • Shipping has its part to play in putting pressure on Putin
    Sanctions are always a blunt instrument. But even blunt instruments are better than doing a job with no tools at...
  • Container demand figures show downward trend
    Container volumes have come off their all-time highs from 2021 but remain strong. Nevertheless, the pressure is now being seen...
  • Himalaya Shipping seals long-term charters for newbuildings
    The Tor Olav Trøim-controlled company has secured index-linked charters at 'a significant premium' to the spot capesize Baltic 5TC index rate for...
  • Equity investor acquires minority stake in Synergy Marine Group
    Synergy wants to explore an operating model driven by value for clients rather than the current vendor mindset. Searchlight says...
  • Russia's boxship trade shifts east
    The downward trend in containership arrivals in Russia, which was caused by the withdrawal of services by major container lines...
  • Owners switch cargoes to grains to exit Ukraine ports
    Two Greek companies and a Japanese owner have managed or are in the process of switching cargoes after their ships...
  • Carbon capture seen as a crucial mid-term solution
    The maritime sector will not be able to meet the IMO's 2030 and 2050 targets if there is zero support...
  • Intertanko calls for urgent IMO intervention to keep steam-driven LNG carrier fleet trading
    Demand for steam-driven fleet that comprise 35% of LNG carriers on the water already poor despite positive trading conditions
  • Calls for regulators to set clear long-term targets for shipping safety
    Representatives from shipmanagement, class, technology providers and maritime law share opinions and suggestions
  • First vessel powered by hard sail wind propulsion enters operation
    The construction of the vessel was financed by a sustainability-linked loan from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp
  • UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency appoints interim chief executive
    Interim chief executive Damien Oliver joined the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency in 2001. He has held several high-profile roles in the...
  • Liverpool warns of jobs cuts on volume downturn
    With UK demand set to fall as inflation bites, Liverpool is already seeing a 'marked deterioration' in volumes. It is...
  • LNG carrier orders expected to slow from this year's peak
    An overdraft of orders this year could add pressure to the newbuilding markets in the immediate future. As shipowners await...
  • Yangzijiang order for 22 newbuilds pushes orderbook to record $10.3bn
    China-based shipbuilder Yangzijiang has moved into the liquefied natural gas segment. Fresh from its recent tie-up with gas containment systems...
  • Progress made in talks to take Seaspan private
    Chairman and owners of Atlas want to take the company private. While progress has been made, it still faces 'significant...
  • Ammonia's potential as a future fuel hindered by economics
    To enable ammonia to realise its potential as future fuel, there needs to be investment to make production scalable. For...
  • Malta hosts meeting of minds between industry and regulators
    Shipping decarbonisation needs global approach 'otherwise you are just pushing emissions to a different part of the planet', says transport...

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The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2022
  • US for-hire trucking employment takes a plunge
    Real, unadjusted jobs in trucking dropped by 21,200 in September, an unusually high number, as contract and spot truckload rates declined.
  • US retailers downgrade import forecast for balance of 2022
    US retailers are forecasting declining imports through the end of the year even though holiday merchandise sales are expected to be strong.
  • US imports will drop sharply through end of year: retailers
    US retailers are forecasting declining imports through the end of the year even though holiday merchandise sales are expected to be strong.
  • GT USA faces board shake-up amid planning for new Wilmington box terminal
    Port of Wilmington operator GT USA saw a major shake-up of its board as insider directors were ousted amid rising operating costs and loss of a major lawsuit.
  • OOCL posts strong Q3 revenue growth despite volume, rate declines
    Rates and volume on the major trade lanes out of Asia fell during the third quarter, but not enough to slow OOCL's revenue growth.
  • Strike-hit Port of Liverpool to cut jobs amid volume drop
    Container throughput at Liverpool has fallen, and with the decline in volume expected to continue through the year the port is planning to cut its headcount.
  • Strike-hit Port of Liverpool to cut jobs
    Container throughput at Liverpool has fallen, and with the decline in volume expected to continue through the year the port is planning to cut its headcount.
  • Peak season hopes fade for 'jumpy' air cargo market
    Demand for air cargo declined through September, and analysts say there is nothing in their data to indicate a pickup in volume out of Asia through the balance of the year.
  • Glut of new ocean tonnage inbound as global demand weakens
    More than 5 million TEU of ordered container shipping capacity will be delivered over the next two years, outstripping demand as the global economic outlook darkens.
  • Farrow Announces Acquisition of USA-Based DJ Powers Customs Brokerage and Freight Forwarding Company
    October 6, 2022 Russell A. Farrow (U.S.) Inc. (Farrow) is pleased to announce the acquisition of DJ Powers Co. Inc. (DJ Powers), effective August 31, 2022. DJ Powers - based in Savannah, Georgia - is a long time, reputable customs brokerage and freight forwarder company that has been an eastern U.S. leader in international trade since 1930.

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TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2022
  • Wanted Singaporean shipowner added to US blacklist for North Korea dealings
    The FBI is already looking for Kwek Kee Seng, who ended up sanctioned by the US on Friday
  • Tanker activity slows, though brokers see a reversal in the works
    Fixing activity should pick up next week, helping both crude and product tankers, Gibson Shipbrokers says
  • OOCL's quarterly revenue surges by $730m even as cargo volume dips
    Top-line result for liner operator defies drop in volume and declining spot freight rates
  • Supramax bulker spot rates on US Gulf Coast set to plateau as grain orders slow, broker says
    All four bulker sizes saw average spot rates rise throughout past week, according to Baltic Exchange data
  • MOL nets second transition-linked loan as first wind-powered bulker delivers
    World's first telescopic sail to be see action on maiden voyage to Australia
  • Private equity player Searchlight takes stake in Synergy Marine
    Synergy Marine has handed round shares to employees at the same time as private equity fund Searchlight takes a minority stake
  • Jefferies slashes Zim's price target in half over impending rates weakness
    But 'hold' rating maintained as Israeli liner company should have plenty of cash to see it through market correction
  • Excelerate Energy selects FSRU schemes with care amid demand surge
    US-listed regasification specialist is finally galvanised into fleet renewal and expansion as it responds to Europe's energy crisis
  • Unipec loses fight with terminal over contamination 'near misses'
    China's Unipec, the world's largest crude tanker charterer, has lost a $20m battle with the tank farm where it hoards US crude during 'super contango'
  • Editor's selection: Overcapacity haunts container ships, Euronav sells oldies and Cargill criticises carbon rules
    A selection of some of the stories that caught our eye this week
  • Trafigura wins damages for lost earnings after VLCC arrest
    Miracle Hope was held for two months in Singapore in 2020 after ownership dispute over 1m barrel cargo
  • Meteoric LNG carrier rate rise powers on upwards to hit new record highs
    Trader pays $200,000 per day to take a 20-year-old steam turbine vessel on spot charter
  • Turkish owners regain their appetite for bulk carriers in S&P spurt
    Players on the Bosphorus have been particularly active in the recent revival of dry bulk S&P
  • Seacor Marine banks $66m from selling out of Mexican owner Mexmar
    US group also refinances its main 2023 debt maturities in 'improving cycle'
  • Grimaldi enters Greek port business with state terminal buy
    Italian-led shipping major to spend €84.7m on western Greek ferry terminal
  • Vortexa says EU ban could boost MR demand by more than 1,000 tankers
    But analyst Ioannis Papadimitriou warns a halving of Russian exports could shrink vessel requirements instead
  • CJC welcomes back Harry Savva from Union Maritime as part of UK strengthening
    Law firm also boosts maritime team with North of England solicitor Neil Jackson
  • Concordia says MR tanker term market dips but asset prices double 2017 level
    Swedish owner sees strong volatility ahead in uncertain times
  • 'Ready to go': shipping market now right for Stolt Tankers IPO
    But boss Niels Stolt-Nielsen says debt levels in remaining group have to be adjusted before spin-off goes ahead
  • Daewoo Shipbuilding ends LNG carrier newbuildings contract
    The company that ordered the two 174,000-cbm LNG carrier newbuildings failed to issue corporate guarantees for the ships
  • Rising star consultants get 24 hours to tell Odfjell's Harald Fotland how to run his business
    Tanker and terminal owner Odfjell is getting competitive advice on its corporate strategy for digitalisation and decarbonisation
  • Clarksons warns high gas prices could lead to some ammonia production shut-down
    Delivered price being outstripped by production costs, UK shipbroker says
  • Maersk and Viking laying up ships again in 'fickle' North Sea AHTS market
    Brokers report two vessels added to stacked list as rates fall from record summer peak
  • Himalaya Shipping fixes out first newbuildings over three years at 'record rate'
    Oslo-listed owner says newcastlemaxes will earn a significant premium to Baltic Exchange index
  • Kim Heng scores $35m vessel supply contract from Taiwanese offshore wind project
    Company to build vessels required for offshore renewables project at its yards in Singapore
  • Rising star consultants get 24 hours to tell tanker owner Odfjell how to run its business
    Tanker and terminal owner Odfjell is getting competitive advice on its corporate strategy for digitalisation and decarbonisation
  • Consortium holds firm on offer price for Seaspan parent Atlas Corp
    Meaningful progress in quest to buy over major tonnage provider, consortium says in latest update
  • Three more charged over Shell marine gasoil theft in Singapore
    Singaporeans charged over corruption and bribes to stay out of country during police investigation
  • BHP looks to solar to help decarbonise world's largest iron ore export facility
    Mining giant to make use of Pilbara's record as one of the sunniest regions in Australia
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding secures 22 newbuildings worth around $2.5bn
    The Singapore-listed shipbuilding company has crashed its annual target, netting 180% or $3.6bn worth of orders so far this year
  • Tonne mileage boost for product tankers after China eases quotas
    Shipowner group Bimco says increased Chinese diesel production could replace lost Russian barrels in Europe
  • South Korea's oceans minister consulting over HMM sell-off, but no green light yet
    Cho Seung-hwan says privatisation of boxship and VLCC owner will depend on shipping and stock markets
  • 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

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American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2022
  • FMC proposes tighter container billing standards
    Ocean carriers will be subject to stricter requirements when they charge shippers fees on late containers if a proposed rule is adopted.
  • Air Canada Cargo adds Boeing freighter, expands to more US markets
    Air Canada is giving shippers more airfreight options in the Americas, thanks to a new converted freighter.
  • Truck transportation jobs walloped in September: BLS data
    Truck transportation jobs in September dropped by an amount exceeded in the last 10 years only by the start of the pandemic.
  • Air cargo peak season evaporates on low demand, high capacity
    Air cargo professionals figured business would take off after the summer lull. Turbulent economic conditions and pre-buying have prevented that so far.

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ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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