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BRIEFS
September 16, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
  • MALA 2022 to celebrate logistics excellence
  • COSCO SHIPPING launches Electronic Bill of Lading service
  • DHL announces significant investment in India
  • Essar Bulk Terminal Paradip bags multiple accolades
  • Key dignitaries attend CCHAA's 65th AGM in Kolkata
  • NISAA holds 37th AGM in New Delhi
  • Govt likely to permit sugar export of 5 MT in first tranche
  • Hapag-Lloyd acquires minority share in Italy-based Spinelli Group
  • Failed takeover of Maersk's box manufacturing arm offers respite to reefer buyers: Analysis
  • South-East Asian ports record more action ahead of peak season
  • Draft notification issued to promote ease of doing business & transparency in the sale & purchase of registered vehicles through dealers
  • India mulls coal imports to avoid fresh squeeze on power supply
  • Surge in sunflower oil import
  • Withdrawal of oil jetty at Deendayal Port
  • Ports group to cease activities for funeral

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 1.14 million sqm of warehouses change hands
  • 84 million tkm shifted from road to rail
  • Duty-free rail corridor between Trieste and Fürnitz
  • Fresh cash for Xeneta
  • Austria goes USA
  • Morten Svendsen to be COO at Sim Cargo
  • First project in France
  • Barcelona coalition for sustainable shipping
  • Building an H2 alliance
  • 20th A330P2F completes conversion programme
  • XPO Logistics picks Jamie Harris
  • End of a British airship dream - in France
  • A new stakeholder for the Spinelli Group
  • New business in Poland
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • More Mediterranean flair in Stockholm
  • UK airlines welcomes new transport secretary
  • Memphis CBP seizes ancient Egyptian artifact

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
  • Biden hails US rail agreement - but unions are not on board yet
  • US imports set to be bolstered by Pacific rate decline and strong dollar
  • M&A radar: AD Ports embarks on Egyptian odyssey
  • Challenge Group: ambitious, adaptable, and the heir to Volga-Dnepr?
  • EC calls for proposals to help spend €5bn fund for transport projects
  • Asean Seas Line expands down under with China-Australia service
  • M&A radar: PE, UPS, Lineage Logistics - let MCI's game of musical chairs begin
  • APM Terminals promotes Rex Jackson to become head of global operations
  • Deep Dive Podcast: We need to talk about peak season

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
  • NTSB reports on barge collision with a coal train
    A failure by a towing vessel's pilot and captain to correctly identify a caution area on an electronic chart is seen by the National Transportation Safety Board as the probable cause of
  • VIDEO: FMD moves to redefine the limits of maritime technology
    Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management (Arcline), aims to redefine the technological limits of national security with the establishment of its Technology Center of Excellence. The initiative
  • VIDEO: Korea Express Ferry takes delivery of high speed cat
    The latest addition to the fleet of Korea Express Ferry, Korea Pride, is a 72-meter, 556-passenger Incat Crowther design catamaran ferry that is the first vessel of its kind to be built

Container Newsweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
  • DHL to invest US$500 million in expansion of operations in India
    DHL Supply Chain has announced an investment of €500 million (US$500 million) in India over the next five years aiming to grow its warehousing capacity, workforce and sustainability initiatives in the country. With this investment, DHL will own and operate wholly-owned large multi-client sites in India, adding 12 million square feet (1.11 million square metres) of warehousing space to the company
  • Market report: "Container shipping market turns a corner ... in lockstep?"
    Global container shipping turned a corner in the second quarter of 2022 according to the findings of the latest Quarterly Review of the market produced by MDS Transmodal and Global Shippers Forum (GSF). Covid lockdowns in China, suppressing supply of manufactured goods and demand for raw materials, and plummeting sentiment in consuming countries, due to rising interest rates and energy prices, co
  • COSCO introduces new eBL service
    COSCO SHIPPING announced the launch of the new electronic bill of lading service, named "IQAX eBL", jointly with Bank of China, on 1 September at the Achievement Release Event of the 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS). "This new service of 'paperless' trade settlement for customers combines traditional business advantages and cutting-edge technology innovations of both o
  • Transatlantic lane displaces Asia-US West Coast as most profitable route
    The Asia-US West Coast route is no longer the most lucrative, according to Alphaliner, as rates have fallen below US$3,500/FEU. The Transatlantic has become the most lucrative one, with rates from Rotterdam to New York hovering between US$6,700 and US$8,350 per FEU. In view of the relatively short sailing distance, an average Transatlantic rate of US$7,525/FEU would result in average revenue of U
  • UK ports brace for upcoming strike actions
    Workers' strikes at the United Kingdom's ports in Felixstowe and Liverpool are expected to cause operational delays in the country's supply chain network, as well as potential ripple effects on other ports in Europe. The British trade union Unite has announced the following strike actions at the ports in the United Kingdom: Strike at the Port of Felixstowe commences at 7 am (local time) on Tuesda
  • CMA CGM, Plastic Flamingo renew partnership to mitigate plastic pollution in the Philippines
    CMA CGM Group and Plastic Flamingo (PLAF) have announced the renewal of their partnership to mitigate plastic pollution in the Philippines. The two sides renewed a three-year partnership to collect and upcycle 600 metric tons of plastic waste from the streets, coastlines and the heavily plastic polluted River Pasig in Metro Manila. This marks an annual plastic collection of 200 metric tons, up fr
  • Port of Los Angeles releases US$5 million for zero-emission trucks programme
    The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) has announced the release of US$5 million in voucher incentives for zero-emission trucks, which are expected to begin operating at the Californian port next year. This marks the first in a series of incentive programmes that will be funded by the POLA's recently enacted Clean Truck Fund (CTF). "As we continue to move record cargo, the need for zero-emission solution
  • HMM and PANASIA partner on onboard carbon capture system
    South Korean container line HMM has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global eco-friendly and energy system company PANASIA to collaborate on onboard carbon capture system for vessel application. HMM said in a statement that onboard carbon capture system is an advanced technology to capture CO2 from greenhouse gas emissions generated during vessel operation, ensuring it is not emitt
  • Hapag-Lloyd buys 49% stake in Italian logistics group
    The German container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has agreed with Spinelli Group to acquire a 49% stake in the Italian logistics firm. The Hamburg-based box carrier has announced this new investment after a

Splashweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
  • Seaspan's deal for containership quartet falls through
    Seaspan Corporation has not closed its order for four 7,700 teu dual-fuel liquefied natural gas (LNG) containership newbuilds after the shipyard allegedly failed to meet certain conditions of the deal. A subsidiary of the New York-listed Atlas Corporation said the contracts announced in May this year became null and void and that it has reserved ...
  • Provaris and Total Eren collaborate to ship compressed hydrogen to Europe and Asia
    Australian hydrogen shipping start-up Provaris Energy, formerly Global Energy Ventures (GEV), has teamed up with French renewable energy developer Total Eren to transport green hydrogen to Asia and Europe. The ASX-listed Provaris is developing a 26,000 cu m compressed hydrogen carrier dubbed H2Neo, which is targeting approval for construction in mid-2023. The company also operates ...
  • Maersk Tankers bolsters executive team
    Denmark's Maersk Tankers is adding two new leaders to its executive team as it moves to reorganise the business that manages chartering, partner and operations activities. The move comes at a time when the company is looking to boost its partner services and accelerate growth. The change will see the commercial business divided into three ...
  • Partners accelerate studies on ammonia supply chain from Australia to Japan
    Australia's Woodside Energy, together with Japan's energy players JOGMEC, Marubeni Corporation, Hokuriku Electric, Kansai Electric, Tohoku Electric and Hokkaido Electric, have signed a joint research agreement to jointly carry out a feasibility study on the establishment of a lower-emissions fuel ammonia supply chain from Australia to Japan. The study builds on last year's work, when ...
  • Prysmian wins $800m cabling deal in Germany
    Italian cabling giant Prysmian has secured two contracts worth more than €800m ($798.3m), including options by Amprion Offshore, a subsidiary of German transmission system operator Amprion, for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of land and submarine cables for the DolWin4 and BorWin4 offshore wind farm grid connection systems in Germany's North Sea. Prysmian said ...
  • Petrofac seals North Sea contract extension
    UK energy services company Petrofac has secured a three-year contract extension for maintenance services from Serica Energy. The deal will see Petrofac continue with the provision of maintenance execution, maintenance consultancy and metering services to Serica Energy's Northern North Sea asset, the Bruce platform complex, which processes production from its Bruce, Keith and Rhum fields. ...
  • Shell CEO Ben van Beurden to step down at year-end
    Ben van Beurden will step down as a chief executive officer of London-based energy supermajor Shell at the end of 2022, the company said on Thursday. Wael Sawan, currently Shell's director of integrated gas, renewables and energy solutions, will take over the helm on January 1, 2023, and also join Shell's board of directors. A ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd takes 49% stake in Italy's Spinelli Group
    Cash-rich German global carrier Hapag-Lloyd is buying a 49% stake in Italian logistics group Spinelli Group. The Spinelli family will continue to hold a 51% majority stake when the transaction closes, expected within the next few months. No financial details have been revealed. Since 1963 Spinelli has been offering a wide range of logistics services ...
  • ESL Shipping seals $32m funding for hybrid electric bulkers
    Finland's ESL Shipping, part of the Aspo Group, has secured fresh funds that will be directed to partly finance its hybrid electric bulkers under construction in India. The company's Swedish subsidiary, AtoB@C Shipping, has signed a €32.2m loan agreement with Svenska Skeppshypotek. AtoB@C Shipping has ordered twelve 5,350 dwt battery hybrid vessels for delivery from ...
  • Maersk Drilling jackup awarded more work with Petrogas
    Maersk Drilling has struck a deal with Petrogas E&P Netherlands to amend the previously entered contract for the provisioning of the 2008-built harsh environment jackup rig . The new five-well deal will employ the rig to drill three wells at the A15 field and two wells at the B10 field offshore the Netherlands, with an ...
  • NYSHEX raises a further $25m in funding
    The New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX), a container contract platform, has announced a $25m Series B funding round led by Collate Capital. In addition, Blumberg Capital, Goldman Sachs and New Road Capital participated, bringing the company's total funding to $69m. Gordon Downes, CEO of NYSHEX, said that the additional capital would help accelerate the development ...
  • TechnipFMC scores Brazil subsea contract with TotalEnergies
    TechnipFMC has won a contract from TotalEnergies for engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) at its Lapa North East field in the pre-salt Santos Basin offshore Brazil. Under the deal, worth between $75m and $250m, TechnipFMC will reconfigure and install umbilicals and flexible pipe in a new configuration that will further secure the production of ...
  • HMM to work with Panasia developing onboard carbon capture tech
    Scrubber manufacturers are increasingly adapting their inventions to move into the broader carbon capture domain. In South Korea, flagship carrier HMM has just signed a memorandum of understanding with compatriot Panasia to collaborate on developing onboard carbon capture systems. The two will start by carrying out a feasibility study before likely testing a prototype on ...
  • Singapore Market Report 2022
    The two leading maritime hub reports - one compiled by DNV and Menon Economics, and the other by the Baltic Exchange and Xinhua - both crowned Singapore again as the world's top shipping city this year, an annual event that is becoming a ritual, so secure and far ahead is this Southeast Asian enclave when ...
  • Congestion alert as US railroads brace for strikes
    To add to the myriad supply chain woes across the US, a potential national work stoppage of the nation's railroads starting tomorrow is causing widespread alarm. The six Class I freight railroads in the US started early this week to prepare for the possibility of a system shutdown starting on Friday, when the 30-day cooling-down ...
  • Port of Long Beach set to improve efficiency with $170m dredging project
    A channel deepening project that will help move cargo more efficiently to and from the US advanced this week after the Long Beach Harbor Commission concluded an extensive environmental review process and greenlit the

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
  • Seaspan annuls dual-fuel boxship quartet order with K Shipbuilding
    Seaspan said the cancellation is due to certain contract conditions not being fulfilled by the counterparty, against which it has...
  • EU ban will see Russia in short-term struggle to export diesel
    Finding a home for Russia's diesel supplies outside Europe is forecast to be a challenge, with or without any proposed...
  • Ukraine grain exports reliant on small old blacklisted ships
    Most major shipowners are still unwilling to run the risk of engaging in Ukraine grain trades, despite declining war risk...
  • Grounded bulker in Gibraltar considered total loss
    The bulker OS 35, which collided with an LNG carrier at the end of August, is considered to be...
  • TEN says majority of fleet can benefit from tanker rebound
    Chief executive Nikolas Tsakos says orderbook is lowest at any time in his career
  • AD Ports acquires majority stake in Egyptian carrier and terminal operator
    Acquisition provides Abu Dhabi Ports with a controlling position in two regional market leaders and enhances its presence along key trade...
  • Europe unlikely to reverse consortia block exemption regulation
    Shipper groups believe unwinding competition protection for consortia would solve a myriad of problems. But the consortia block exemption has...
  • ABS brings Silicon Valley to maritime technology
    Much of the maritime tech sector is hoping to survive to the end of the year rather than identifying a...
  • Atlantic grains lend support to bulker rates
    Analysts say that frenzied grain activity in the Atlantic and Pacific markets has boosted panamaxes the most, with spot freight...
  • Hyundai Samho gas-fuelled PCTC newbuilding order confirmed
    New order brings Hyundai Samho's backlog of pure car and truck carrier newbuildings up to four units and follows on...
  • Hapag-Lloyd buys stake in Italian terminal operator
    Hapag-Lloyd has been increasing its terminal exposure in selected markets. Its latest acquisition will see it gain access to terminals...
  • KDB to be more flexible as it prioritises DSME privatisation
    After the stalled attempt to merge it with Hyundai Heavy Industries, Korea Development Bank has now made it a priority...
  • Wan Hai renegotiates contract rates amid transpacific markdowns
    Market could turn the corner next year, with smaller ships forced out of the field of competition. Scrapping and low...
  • Daily Briefing
    Doubts cast over LNG's role as future fuel | US set to overtake Russia as Europe's largest crude supplier |...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
  • Lower costs for US shippers seen in trucking PPIs
    The US producer price indexes (PPIs) for trucking dropped in August as contract pricing cooled and fuel prices and surcharges came down.
  • US August imports from Asia defy weakening fundamentals
    US imports from Asia remained strong through August despite container shipping indicators normally associated with a drop in cargo volumes.
  • Typhoon closes Qingdao and Dalian ports, adding to shipper woes
    Freight forwarders warned that shippers could face weeks of delays due to back-to-back typhoons that have battered China, while blank sailings are rising ahead of the Golden Week holiday.
  • CSX taps former Ford executive as new CEO
    CSX said its future CEO brings a deep understanding of the manufacturing and energy sectors, both critical customer bases for the eastern railroad.
  • Equipment influx coming for stressed US chassis market: executive
    A veteran of the US chassis market says "a lot more capacity" will be arriving into the sector to help relieve the shortages that have contributed to delays throughout the country's supply chain.
  • Ownership stake in Italian logistics provider no change in strategy: Hapag-Lloyd
    Hapag-Lloyd insists that its core ocean container focus remains in place despite acquiring a significant stake in an Italian logistics company.
  • Tentative deal reached to avert US rail strike: White House
    News of the tentative deal comes after a marathon negotiating session was held all Wednesday and into Thursday at the Department of Labor, with Labor Secretary Marty Walsh hosting leadership from railroads and the unions.

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
  • Storage facilities near Ukraine ports damaged as war with Russia rages on
    'At least' 60 of the 75 crop storage facilities identified by Conflict Observatory have been near ports or railroads
  • Vessel sales lift GoodBulk profit as dividend machine keeps on whirring
    Capesize owner has distributed $165m to shareholders over the past year and brings sales tally to eight vessels
  • 'Barn burner': Shipping chaos averted as Biden trumpets agreement to prevent rail strike
    Tentative agreement comes at the last minute to spare US from supply chain woes that were expected to have been felt in container shipping
  • Seaspan Corp tears up $520m newbuilding contracts with warning of legal claim
    Deal for quartet of LNG-fuelled container ships 'null and void' after shipyard allegedly fails to fulfil conditions
  • Irish High Court clears way to sell GTLK ships out of sanctions
    Judgment has saved four Russian-linked fleets, including a Rusal-linked transshipment operation, from the sting of US sanctions
  • Maersk Tankers' pool cut as owners make most of spiking asset values
    Pool has lost about 20 ships as company reshapes chartering and operations business
  • Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific sells midsize car carrier in $50m deal
    XT Group, a rare buyer of car carriers, is believed to have lined up long-term employment for the vessel
  • Italy's Grimaldi Group lines up $1bn ammonia-ready car carrier order
    Owner to build 10 vessels in China
  • Havila Kystruten fixes $370m of new finance after sanctions battle
    Cruise ferry owner is allowed to redeem loan financing provided by blacklisted Russian lessor
  • Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific Shipping sells mid-sized car carrier in $50m deal
    XT Group, a rare buyer of car carriers, is believed to have lined up long-term employment for the vessel
  • Streetwise: Tanker investors have cleaned up in 2022, but is the game over or just in early innings?
    Our weekly finance newsletter asks whether tanker shares are fully valued or have more room to run past the end of this year
  • Jan Dieleman of trading giant Cargill sets out Global Maritime Forum wishlist
    Chairman would like to see steps towards action and ambition on carbon as summit rolls into New York
  • Saudi owner torches its oldest and biggest tanker
    After quite some time, the Pakistani demolition market is said to be producing a notable scrapping deal again
  • Sovcomflot tanker fleet decamps to Dubai amid Ukraine invasion backlash
    Formerly SCF Management Services (Dubai), Sun Ship Management has taken on 87 Sovcomflot ships
  • Newbuilding spend hits $75bn in 2022 as prices soar, says Clarksons
    But broker notes falling order numbers with owners focusing on higher-value vessels
  • HMM teams with Panasia to develop carbon capture on its ships
    South Korean companies joining forces and hoping to move from feasibility to operational tests
  • Top marks for Kumiai VLGC in sustainable finance scheme
    New green finance package is being offered by the Development Bank of Japan
  • LNG carrier rates surge amid talk of 'record breaking' winter levels ahead
    All eyes on any open tonnage and levels it will command as charterers turn their attention to steam and diesel-electric vessels
  • Tanker newcomer United Maritime joins Signal Maritime pool
    US-listed spinoff entrusts half its tanker fleet to Ioannis Martinos-founded ship manager
  • Shipping warms to the nuclear option: 'It needs to be in the mix'
    The possibility remains more than a decade away, but an increasing number of industry stakeholders are warming to the possibility that it may be part of the resolution of its GHG problem
  • SSY says surging values of veteran VLCCs pricing out scrap buyers
    Prices for recycling and continued trading are diverging for the first time in two years
  • Hunter keeps remaining VLCC for one final hurrah as rates rise
    Owner 'pleased' that buyer is letting Hunter Freya carry one last cargo before its handover
  • Bertel Steen family builds stake in American Shipping after $40m share sale
    Aker group and CEO Pal Magnussen also take stock as owner moves to fund $157m OCV purchase
  • Hyundai Samho nets two PCTC newbuilds worth $239m
    Ray Car Carriers is being linked to the order of the LNG dual-fuel 7,500-ceu vessels
  • ESL Shipping seals $32m loan for expanded hybrid electric bulker series
    Finnish owner taps Swedish lender after adding five more newbuildings in India
  • Nigerian stowaways claim bulker crew killed two and abandoned the rest
    Liberian authorities report alleged incident involving China's Ophelia
  • High Court clears way to sell GTLK ships out of sanctions
    London's High Court has saved four Russian-linked fleets including a Rusal-linked transshipment operation from the sting of US sanctions
  • Winners and losers as China reverts to traditional iron ore suppliers, says SSY
    Wars and taxes result in changing trade patterns for the various ship types involved in shipping steel making material
  • ZeroNorth plots to 'make Asia green' with new office in Singapore
    Maersk, Cargill and PSG Equity's fuel optimisation platform targeting eastwards expansion
  • China LNG carrier shipbuilding capacity set to rise to 30 vessels a year
    Shipowners are quietly flocking to Chinese yards as their South Korean rivals refuse to release their 2027 delivery berths until 2023
  • Celsius Tankers scouts China yards for up to 12 LNG carrier newbuilding slots
    Singapore-listed Yangzijiang Shipbuilding and China Merchants Heavy Industry are in discussions on berths with the Danish owner
  • Cosco Shipping mulling mega-boxship deal worth $2.9bn
    The Chinese liner carrier is set to order its first dual-fuel propulsion vessels

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
  • Imports to Los Angeles, America's largest port, plunged 17% in August
    U.S. containerized imports are still near record highs, but not in Los Angeles, where they've fallen sharply.
  • Hapag-Lloyd acquiring stake in Italian logistics company
    Senior executive says "strategic assets along the supply chain are a key part of Hapag-Lloyd's Strategy 2023."
  • G7's grand plan to squeeze Russia oil windfall hinges on tanker shipping
    "Right now, shipping companies around the world are looking at this and scratching their heads," says sanctions expert Bruce Paulsen.

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