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October 13, 2022

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Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2022
  • MALA 2022 basks in the ambience of excellence amid record participation
  • HAROPA PORT taking steps to accelerate modal transfer
  • Cabinet approves development of multipurpose cargo berth off Tuna Tekra, Kandla on BOT basis
  • NPG clears 229 critical infra projects under PM Gati Shakti
  • Revised floating cranes deployment policy at Sandheads, Sagar
  • YOU ASK.. WE ANSWER...
  • India's GDP growth lowered; but fastest among major economies: IMF
  • Spice exports seen growing at 6.5 pc annually
  • S. Railways' freight revenue up 17 pc
  • BSE SME Platform lists 400th company
  • Ports seen facing more disruption from strike action
  • MoU inked to finance rail infra projects
  • Leading educationists Prof. Ralph Thomas & Prof. Dr Satish Visavadia visit JBS Academy to explore mutual cooperation avenues in knowledge sharing & skill development

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International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2022
  • A land bridge through the sand
  • Teaming up for the long haul
  • Five weekly night runs to Scotland
  • The quartet is full
  • Bringing European e-mobility to North America
  • Mission accomplished
  • Iata Ceiv li-batt makes it four for Hactl
  • Forward Solutions picks Dan Clarke
  • Cargolux inks B777-8 Freighter order
  • More capacity for chemistry and pharma clients
  • Capacities flowing back
  • General cargo network gains two more partners
  • US class I railway to expand business
  • Milan Bergamo nearly doubles capacity for UPS
  • Bolloré welcomes Loig Pavard back to Asia
  • More LNG infrastructure projects
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Swiss Post: from a letter to a parcel centre
  • Two on one day
  • Aiko Hollander to manage Emden Port

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The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2022
  • South African shippers eye air cargo as Transnet strike wreaks havoc
  • 'Significant risk' to 2023/24 liner profits as box rate spiral gathers speed
  • An opportunity for shippers to create stronger partnerships with shipping lines
  • Against the odds: Enchanted by Amazon's (transpac ocean) deluxe growth pattern
  • Maersk and MSC look to US skies as they push into integrated logistics
  • M&A radar: Unloved SATS + WFS - hard to handle, hits another low
  • Sharing space can save LTL shippers costs and time, and they're Flocking to it
  • India's air cargo market takes a hit as forwarders face 18% tax on exports
  • Cargolux reveals it will buy 10 777-8Fs, with options for six more
  • The Big Interview: The world according to shippers
  • Supply chain radar: Huge layoffs delivery for integrated logistics?

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Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2022
  • Continental Maritime books Navy contract with a $38.2 million potential
    Continental Maritime San Diego, San Diego, Calif,, has been awarded a $14,963,483 firm-fixed-price undefinitized contract action (UCA) for the amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD-27) fiscal 2023 selected restricted availability. The
  • Romania orders two Stan Patrol emergency response vessels
    The Romanian Government's General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations has ordered two Damen Stan Patrol 5009 emergency response vessels. The order follows an extensive tender process under Romania's Vision 2020 project that aims
  • Cadeler books 4-year contract for new hybrid installation vessel
    Copenhagen, Denmark, headquartered offshore wind farm installation specialist Cadeler (OSE: CADLR) reports that it has reached an agreement with an undisclosed customer that secures significant utilization of its new hybrid F-class vessel

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Container Newsweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2022
  • SC Ports reports record box volumes in September
    South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) maintained fluidity for vessels calling the East Coast while handling a record number of containers in September. According to the port data, SC Ports handled 226,807 TEUs at Wando Welch Terminal, North Charleston Terminal and Leatherman Terminal in September, up nearly 11% year-over-year, translating to 124,963 pier containers, up 10% year-over-year. SC Ports has
  • Maersk opens new air freight station in Chicago
    Maersk has inaugurated a new Chicago Air Freight Gateway near O'Hare Airport that is planned to offer direct planeside recovery with immediate transfers to the new facility. The Danish company noted that 70% of the United States is within an overnight truck drive enabling important shipments from Asia and Europe to speed to their destination when the timing is essential. Maersk said the new facil
  • CMA CGM to start new winter version of Euromar service
    CMA CGM - Short Sea Lines Division has announced the new winter setup of its Euromar service that links Morocco with European countries. The new version of the service will launch on 5 November from the port of Agadir in Morocco and will be operated by four 1,300 TEU container vessels, each having 280 reefer plugs with 45'RFH intake. The French carrier's weekly service will have the following rot
  • JAXPORT announces new leadership roles
    Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) board of directors unanimously elected businessman J. Palmer Clarkson as chairman and elected additional officer positions effective from 1 October 2022. Clarkson founded Bridgestone HosePower, LLC, and is currently a member of the board of directors of the company, while he retired as president and CEO in June. According to JAXPORT, Clarkson and the followin
  • Sea-Intelligence sees high container capacity reductions
    In the weeks following Golden Week (weeks 41-43), carriers are taking out significant levels of capacity per week, as shown in the following figure of Sea-Intelligence for Asia-North America West Coast. "This level of blanked capacity is not only higher than in 2019 but has also increased from what was scheduled three weeks ago in the outlook from week 37," commented Sea-Intelligence's analysts.
  • Congested European ports not enough to cushion falling volumes
    While unrelenting port congestion in Europe has made liner operators skip some calls, it has been insufficient to prop up the freefall in freight rates. Alphaliner, in its latest report today, stated that Shanghai - North Europe spot freight rates have fallen by 48.5% in Q3. Its count of vessel arrivals for the 18 mega-alliance services between the Far East and North Europe (six for 2M, seven for
  • Cepsa, Port of Rotterdam to connect north and south of Europe with green hydrogen corridor
    Cepsa and the Port of Rotterdam signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create the first green hydrogen corridor between northern and southern Europe. According to Port of Rotterdam Authority, Cepsa plans to export hydrogen produced at its San Roque Energy Park near the Bay of Algeciras, through hydrogen carriers. With the Dutch Government's support, and as part of Rotterdam's Energy Transi
  • MSC enhances African Express service with new call
    MSC announces a new direct call to the port of Abidjan on its African Express service aiming to offer better transit times in the market between Asia and Ivory Coast. It is expected that this new call will allow direct and fast connections between China, South Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia and t

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Splashweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2022
  • Marubeni claims world's first biofuel trial on ethylene carrier
    Japanese trading house Marubeni Corporation said it has carried out a trial voyage on one of its chartered vessels using a marine biofuel blend, which to the best of the company's knowledge was the world's first biofuel supply to an ethylene carrier. The 2020-built , operated by GasChem Services, was bunkered with B25 marine biofuel, ...
  • Nautilus Labs and OrbitMI team up
    US maritime tech companies Nautilus Labs and OrbitMI have formed a strategic partnership aimed at managing data integrations, operational processes, and optimisation. The partnership announced at this week's SHIPPINGInsight conference, will allow joint clients to access Orbit Reporter, a browser-based tool that provides standardised reporting structures and templates. "The partnership between Orb
  • Havila Shipping fixes PSV pair
    Norway's Havila Shipping has secured new contracts from energy industry logistics provider Peterson Den Helder, an affiliate of Peterson Offshore, for two platform supply vessels. The 2009-built Havila Borg has been fixed for a period of 6 months with one optional period of 12 months. The contract has already commenced. Meanwhile, the Havila Herøy, also ...
  • Cadeler secures more work for foundation installation newbuild three years before delivery
    Oslo-listed Offshore wind contractor Cadeler has sealed a deal with an unnamed client for its wind turbine foundation installation newbuilding set to deliver in the fourth quarter of 2025. The Copenhagen-based company said it has secured utilisation of the so-called F-class vessel to be built by Cosco Heavy Industries for a period of up to ...
  • Floating offshore wind pipeline hits 185 GW mark
    Floating offshore wind project pipeline has more than doubled in the past 12 months in terms of capacity worldwide, from 91 GW a year ago to 185 GW, new research published by RenewableUK shows. According to the report, the number of projects has increased globally during that time from 130 to 230. The pipeline includes ...
  • Seadrill makes NYSE comeback
    Offshore driller Seadrill has received approval to relist its common shares on the New York Stock Exchange. The company, which emerged from bankruptcy protection this year, said it expects the trading to commence on or about October 14. Seadrill was delisted from NYSE in June 2020 after its shares closed below the minimum threshold of ...
  • Taylor Maritime Investments set to complete Grindrod Shipping takeover
    London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) has struck a takeover deal with Singapore-based Grindrod Shipping that values the bulker owner at around $506m. The Ed Buttery-led TMI will, through its subsidiary Good Falkirk, offer $26 per share in the Nasdaq and Johannesburg-listed rival - a move that would create a significant market player in the mid-sized ...
  • UN seeks ways to extend and improve the Black Sea Grain Initiative
    The United Nations will attempt to get warring foes Ukraine and Russia to extend the Black Sea Grain Initiative for a year, while also looking at ways to streamline the way ships are inspected amid a growing congestion problem at the three ports designated in the transport pact . The grain agreement, brokered by the ...
  • US FMC proposes new demurrage and detention billing requirements
    The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is proposing a new rule that seeks to bring more clarity, structure and punctuality to the demurrage and detention billing practices of vessel operating common carriers (VOCCs), non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) and marine terminal operators (MTOs). If the proposed rule is adopted, VOCCs, NVOCCs and MTOs will be permitted ...
  • Green hydrogen corridor to launch between Algeciras and Rotterdam
    Cepsa and the Port of Rotterdam are to work together to establish the first green hydrogen corridor between southern and northern Europe, ensuring a green hydrogen supply chain between two of Europe's main ports, Rotterdam and Algeciras. The co-operation is part of Rotterdam's ambition to supply Northwest Europe with 4.6m tonnes of green hydrogen by ...
  • COSCO deepens ties with China's largest car manufacturer
    China's largest shipping line is deepening ties with the country's top automotive brand. SAIC Motor will transfer a 5.8% stake in SAIC to COSCO, while COSCO will offer 5% of its listed company COSCO Shipping Holdings

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Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2022
  • FMC proposes new detention and demurrage rule
    New proposal seeks to impose stricter requirements on the billing practices of ocean carriers and terminal operators
  • Wrongly jailed master gets warm welcome at industry event in Cyprus
    Cyprus shipping deputy ministry invited Andrzej Lasota to tell his story and highlight the injustices of seafarer criminalisation
  • Greek shipowner reveals methanol-fuelled bulk carrier orders
    Decision-making behind methanol choice revealed as Maritime Cyprus event discusses gap between decarbonisation targets and progress to date
  • Few steam-driven LNG carriers will comply with new rules
    Since the majority of the fleet will not comply with EEXI and CII, which come into force on January 1...
  • Grain corridor requires 25 daily inspections to solve ship backlog
    Inspection delays and longer journey times are reducing export capacity under the grain initiative
  • Containership values drop 35% following record highs
    Despite a recent decline in prices, owners can still earn good money from selling their boxships
  • Piracy falls to lowest levels since 1992
    IMB urges masters to report incidents in Singapore Straits, to assist authorities track down assailants
  • Shipping rates yet to find floor as container throughput in China dips
    Slack demand has been reported on both transpacific and China-Europe trades, where rates are expected to continue lurching lower amid...
  • Nautilus Labs partners with OrbitMI to manage maritime data
    Intelligent seamless workflows are essential for driving profitability and cutting emissions, says OrbitMI chief
  • South Africa ports strike adds to container line disruption
    Box lines are implementing contingency plans as ports in South Africa close due to strikes. Rising cost of living means...
  • Taylor Maritime sets out financing for $506m takeover of Grindrod
    Taylor Maritime will use debt to fund the Grindrod takeover, which will create a fleet of 58 geared vessels
  • Hyundai Samho wins $243m LNG carrier order
    The latest contract brings KSOE's new orders to $22.1bn for the year, exceeding its target by nearly 30%
  • Vale scraps investment project at Chinese terminal
    The land, where the new berths and storage facility were planned to be built, is said to have been reserved...
  • Zodiac Maritime funds education programme at DSME
    Zodiac gives $2m towards the establishment of a scholarship scheme for all DSME employees' children
  • Yinson secures $720m financing for FPSO in Brazil
    FPSO Maria Quitéria is Yinson's second project award from Petrobras and its third project award in Brazil
  • Daily Briefing
    P&I hasn't turned corner yet, West warns | Sovcomflot swaps to Russian bonds as sanctions force long-term strategy shift |...

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The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2022
  • Ocean freight rates may slide to pre-pandemic levels by end of year: HSBC
    Tumbling rates and an injection of capacity as congestion clears has become a price-destroying tool on the major export trades out of Asia.
  • Maersk expands air cargo offerings with new Chicago facility
    Maersk's new air freight facility in Chicago is building on its fast-growing air cargo offering following the November 2021 acquisition of Senator International and purchase of new freighters for its Maersk Air Cargo division.
  • September plunge in US imports from Asia signals more declines ahead
    The effects of an earlier-than-normal peak season and canceled retail orders have begun to show in US import data, with volumes from Asia in September falling to their lowest level of the year.
  • Ocean rate levels may slide to pre-pandemic levels by end of year: HSBC
    Tumbling rates and an injection of capacity as congestion clears has become a price-destroying tool on the major export trades out of Asia.
  • Prepare for pre-pandemic rate levels by year-end: HSBC
    Tumbling rates and an injection of capacity as congestion clears has become a price-destroying tool on the major export trades out of Asia.
  • MPV/HL charter rates falling faster than expected: analysts
    Despite softening daily charter rates, the multipurpose and heavy-lift (MPV/HL) sector remains optimistic thanks to a growing renewable energy market and near-static fleet capacity.
  • Lineage Logistics expands with new business line, storage facility in Savannah
    Lineage Logistics' new business line and planned facility in Savannah builds on recent acquisitions the company has made amid an uptick in reefer storage demand.
  • Carriers moved too slowly at outset to stem trans-Pac spot rate collapse
    As carriers get even more aggressive in pulling trans-Pacific capacity, they are setting up the market for a spot rate rebound at the first sign of a pick-up in volumes.
  • US LTL costs rose in September after summer decline
    LTL costs to shippers rose 0.3 percent in September and were up 15 percent year over year while truckload costs declined more slowly, according to the latest US producer price index.
  • Cosco expects nine-month net profit to surge 44 percent to record $13.6 billion
    Highlighting the buoyant market conditions for the first nine months of 2022, Cosco Shipping said export freight rates on the main trade routes "were maintained at a high level."
  • Port software provider grows European terminal footprint with Antwerp deal
    Software vendor Portchain will help a DP World-operated terminal in the Port of Antwerp to automate communication from shipping lines to better coordinate berth plans, the companies said Wednesday.

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TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2022
  • Idan Ofer joins John Fedriksen as major holder in International Seaways
    Two 'big dogs' of shipping are now significant shareholders in New York-listed tanker owner
  • Matson and APL trade more legal blows in battle for Guam
    APL will be allowed to pursue its anti-trust claims against the Hawaiian shipowner, while Matson continues its broadsides
  • DNV sees huge LNG carrier demand despite massive fall in European gas use
    Remi Eriksen explains why shipping will remain vital in 'two-speed' energy transition
  • Dry bulk shipping shows little faith in IMF's improved GDP outlook for China and India
    China would have to abandon zero-Covid policy to realise expected economic growth, one shipowner says
  • DNV: Not sharing on cyber attacks is 'making the hackers more powerful'
    Learning from cyber incidents alone is not the way to go, says classification society executive
  • Global piracy hits three-decade low, International Maritime Bureau says
    But the threat 'remains real' despite the number of incidents in first three quarters of 2022 falling to 90
  • US official: IMO needs to move faster on safety of alternative fuels
    US Coast Guard's director of commercial regulations expresses confidence that UN body will adopt zero-emissions goal
  • Green Seas: Are battles ahead for shipping when competition law and green drive collide?
    Liner exemption debate provides a window into the way regulators will have to weigh carbon claims and protections against anti-competitive practices. Our environment newsletter explores
  • Cadeler's new wind ship fixed until 2030 in €330m deal
    Cosco newbuilding is due in 2025 at a cost of $345m
  • VLCC recovery has been built on 'shaky foundations', warns BRS
    Short-term turbulence forecast for big tankers after Opec+ cut
  • Clarksons says record number of new orders are alternative-fuel capable
    Nearly 60% of vessels contracted this year will be able to run on new methods propulsion
  • Would a hotline help? Shipping seeks answers to seafarer criminalisation
    Wrongful arrest of Polish master in Mexican drugs case sparks ideas about how to protect seafarers
  • Russian owner picks up tanker 'sanctioned' by Norway
    In a challenging market for Russian buyers, Murmansk bunkerer Scadar has picked up a tanker that Norway turned away this summer
  • The bridges are burning down but tankers are back from the dead
    Crude carriers are enjoying a fresh lease of life despite the war in Ukraine and the decoupling of Opec alliances
  • Daewoo Shipbuilding gets a $2m donation from Eyal Ofer's Zodiac Scholarship Fund
    The education fund is for children of DSME's employees
  • TMI relaxing investment rules to get big Grindrod deal done
    UK bulker owner clears the path to takeover as offer launched for Nasdaq-listed owner.
  • Potential shortage of feeder container ships threatens intra-Med trades
    Newbuildings are needed to mitigate the impact of environmental legislation on older boxship fleet
  • US digital firms Nautilus Labs and OrbitMI partner up
    Joint clients will be able to access OrbitMI tools and use Nautilus Labs' machine learning
  • Success and high rates spark gridlock on Black Sea grain route
    Dozens of vessels are gridlocked in the safe corridor. Is this a sign of the scheme's success, bureaucratic inertia or owner sloppiness?
  • Bangladesh's PHP Ship Breaking to recycle Chartworld capesize bulk carrier
    The Star Tianjin's arrival off Chattogram is one of the very few demolitions due to local currency and credit problems
  • Scorpio Tankers bullish on product market as buyback total hits $120m
    Emanuele Lauro-led owner currently prefers acquiring stock to paying out dividends as rates keep rising
  • Petrobras seeks 20 PSVs as it looks to secure 2023 capacity
    Brazilian energy giant's tender is part of strategy to contract 50 offshore ships for next year
  • TMI relaxing investment rules to pursue more big takeover targets
    UK bulker owner clears the path to more potential transactions as it launches Grindrod offer
  • Vitaly Arkhangelsky loses again over 'corrupt' Russian port asset sale
    Exiled Russian founder of Oslo Marine Group fails to prove fire sale was a state-backed grab of his assets
  • Black Sea safe corridor for Ukrainian grain hits capacity strains
    Sign of success, bureaucratic inertia or owner sloppiness? Dozens of vessels are gridlocked in UN safe corridor
  • Norway's Equinor set to claw in bids for LNG carrier newbuilding duo
    Energy company goes to market for ships during an exceptionally tight period for tonnage
  • Net-zero loggers aim for Nasdaq listing with Spac cash
    A transaction with a US blank-cheque company has lifted the lid on an inventive decarbonisation project by Chinese owner Topsheen
  • Stanford Marine sells AHTS for bunkering operations in UAE
    Dubai owner one of a number to offload oil and gas vessels for new uses

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American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2022
  • FreightTech firm PayCargo awarded $11.6M in trademark case
    PayCargo won its trademark case against CargoSprint, which was hit with $11.6 million in damages.
  • Cargolux orders 10 Boeing 777-8 freighters to replace older jumbos
    Cargolux is sticking with Boeing over Airbus for replenishing its 747 freighter fleet. On Wednesday, it ordered 10 modern 777-8s.
  • Shipping lines still raking in billions despite sinking cargo demand
    New disclosures by Asian ocean carriers confirm that container shipping lines remain extraordinarily profitable.

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