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November 16, 2022

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Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
  • MSA Global Logistics completes 10 years of successful operations
  • Maritime SheEO Conference 2022 in Mumbai today
  • R. Lakshmanan appointed Joint Secretary, MoPSW
  • Merchandise exports down in Oct. 2022 yoy
  • APSEZ incorporates Joint Venture Company in Israel for acquisition of Haifa Port
  • Demand for air cargo dips
  • DB Schenker launches global CO2-neutral air freight offer
  • Qatar Airways Cargo adds freighters to Riyadh
  • Second airport for Chennai needed for TN to become $1 trillion economy by 2030: Minister
  • Etihad Cargo to launch pharmaceutical cool chain facility at Abu Dhabi Airport
  • Concession agreement signed between JNPA & J M Baxi Ports & Logistics for handing over the Shallow Water Berth (SWB) facility & newly constructed Coastal Berth (CB) terminals
  • Amendment in Policy Condition No. 7(ii) of Chapter 27 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule - I (Import Policy) - Implementation of Coal Import Monitoring System (CIMS)
  • Liberian Registry launches maritime enhancements
  • Warehousing sector requires adequate supply, investment to meet growing demand, says a report
  • MOL conducts sea trials of LNG carrier powered by biofuel
  • Edible oil import bill up
  • Govt panel on export refunds from SEZs/EOUs to submit report next month

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International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
  • "Be different"
  • Regional Rail expands into Canada
  • A promising 9M/2022 for Agility
  • TÜV SÜD to check vehicles in Eastern Europe
  • How to prepare for the Chinese New Year?
  • Aotos awards - three stellar recipients
  • ACN becomes major investor in MAE Aircraft
  • Circle expecting a good year
  • Increased frequency to and from Czechia
  • Georgia Ports keeps the pace
  • Chapman Freeborn picks David Tasker
  • 20th CH-47F Chinook for the Royal Netherlands AF
  • New distribution centre in Groveport
  • From 2003 until 2030 - at least
  • Investment reduces costs
  • Smart Ports get together
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Bill Higginbotham takes the helm

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The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
  • Svitzer's Australian tug crew lockout will bring ports to a grinding halt
  • Analysis: All-round CH Robinson - from chopping board to power struggle
  • NOOs fear looming glut of new tonnage as charter market bull run ends
  • M&A its own way: DSV buys more of... DSV
  • 'Space and pace' pricing may be an LTL game-changer for FedEx
  • CDS outages bring import chaos and fury as forwarders struggle to cope
  • Softer retail market puts pressure on hauliers as clients tighten purse strings
  • Amerijet eyes new horizons, but won't quit its Latin American 'playground'

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Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
  • U.K. MoD awards BAE Systems contract for 5 frigates
    The U.K. Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a GBP 4.2 billion (just under $5 billion) contract to build the next five City Class Type 26 frigates for the Royal Navy
  • Silver Ships names Steven Clarke CEO
    Steven Clarke has been appointed to the role of CEO at Theodore, Ala., headquartered shipbuilder Silver Ships, Inc. . Previously, Clarke, who joined the Silver Ships team in 2015 as co-owner and
  • New offshore wind sector player opts for Kongsberg Maritime CSOV design
    Kongsberg Maritime has won a NOK 300 million (about $30 million) contract with Pelagic Wind Services to supply advanced vessel design and equipment for two new Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) on
  • Conrad reports its highest ever backlog
    Morgan City, La., headquartered shipbuilder Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD) has reported its third quarter and nine months 2022 financial results and backlog at September 30, 2022. For the quarter ended
  • Empire Wind moves another step forward
    Another major U.S. offshore wind project has passed a regulatory milestone. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) yesterday released its Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Empire Wind project

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Container Newsweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
  • Fitch confirms positive ratings of Port of Oakland
    Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Port of Oakland's outstanding senior bonds at A+ and outstanding Intermediate Lien and underlying bank bonds at A. The rating outlook assigned by Fitch on all bonds is Stable. "These ratings reflect continued commitment to prudent financial management and stability," commented Port of Oakland executive director Danny Wan. According to Fitch, the ratings reflect the
  • Performance Team adds EV charging stations in California
    Maersk's Performance Team has announced the installation and operation of two new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Los Angeles County, California. These stations will serve the current fleet of 24 EV trucks and 36 by the end of year. The Class 8 Volvo Electric trucks will be used in Southern California for short-haul warehouse and distribution center operations, according to a company's
  • Euroseas exceeds US$85 million in profits in 2022 so far
    Greek ship owner Euroseas published its results for the first nine months and third quarter of 2022. The 2022Q3 financial highlights showed that the company's total net revenues reached US$46 million and net income was US$25.2 million. Euroseas reported adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of US$26.2 million, while an average of 18 vessels were owned a
  • PIL enhances its reefer fleet with 1,750 Carrier Transicold units
    The Singaporean container shipping company will expand its reefer capabilities with 1,750 new refrigerated containers by Carrier Transicold. The container refrigeration equipment provider recently manufactured 1,750 PrimeLINE and EverFRESH 12 meters high-cube reefers, which will enable PIL to transport fresh perishable products to newer and further markets. An additional feature that will be prov
  • AD Ports Group's Q3 profit rises 77% to over US$90 million
    UAE-based AD Ports Group has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2022, reporting revenue of US$399.1 million (AED 1,466 million), translating to an increase of 53%. Additionally, the company's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) increased 52% year-on-year to US$161.7 million (AED 594 million) in the third quarter of the year. AD Ports Grou
  • Port of Hamburg sees container volume fall in 2022
    Port of Hamburg has reported lower cargo figures for the first nine months of the year, compared with the same period in 2021. In particular, the German port handled 6.3 million TEUs from January to September 2022, which represents a year-on-year decline of 2.7%. Both imports and exports of the port of Hamburg decreased by 2.7%, falling to 3.2 million TEUs and 3.1 million TEUs, respectively. Addi
  • Hapag-Lloyd to improve berth alignment process through Portchain platform
    Portchain has announced a five-year global partnership with Hapag-Lloyd to deploy Portchain Connect across the German ocean carrier's global operations. Portchain Connect digitises the process of aligning berths between carriers and terminals, enabling them to make earlier and more frequent scheduling decisions. Using Portchain Connect, Hapag-Lloyd's goal is to transform traditional email and pho
  • Georgia Ports report strong container figures
    The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) handled 552,800 TEUs in October, marking an increase of 9.6% compared to the same month last year. "Customers continue to bring new or expanding business to the Port of Savannah, drawn by our global connectivity and the supply chain network that links Savannah to major US markets," commented GPA executive director, Griff Lynch. October was GPA's second busiest mo
  • Packing Cargo for Sea Freight? Here Are Tips to Consider
    When shipping your products by sea, you need to properly pack them so they arrive safely. While cargo is often transported in containers, sometimes it's sent as break bulk cargo. This means that it's loaded aboard a vessel by net, chute, or even a sling conveyor, which, as you can tell, adds strain to your shipment. There is also the risk of overseas handling facilities having fewer quality contr
  • Best Ways to Collaborate with Your Vendor Efficiently
    Vendors are an important part of the supply chain of any business reason being they play an essential role in the failure or success of the business. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to develop collaborative relationships with them. When dealing with major projects, you want to have people who don't just want to see the job done but can also be accountable and take ownership of their work. H
  • Maersk opens specialised warehouse for electric car batteries in Europe
    A.P. Moller - Maersk has established a new warehouse specialised in handling batteries for electric cars in the northern part of the Czech Republic. The Danish company aims to expand its logistics network in the automotive industry and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across Central Europe. Located in Teplice, the new 14,000m² facility is within a short distance of a range of car makers an

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Splashweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
  • Seafarer evaluation app launches
    Cyprus-headquartered digital eLearning provider OneLearn Global (OLG) has rolled out an all-in-one digital evaluation solution enabling organisations to gather information and evaluate the competencies of seafarers in a single location. The Seafarer Evaluation App (SEA) comprises two tools: CompetenSEA, designed to evaluate the knowledge and competencies of seafarers and define their suitability
  • Prysmian firms up $62.5m UAE cable laying deal
    Italian cabling firm Prysmian has won a €60m ($62.5m) contract for laying submarine cables as part of the strategic HVDC transmission system for the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) Lightning Project in the UAE. Prysmian secured a deal for the supply of power cables worth around ...
  • Valmont offloads offshore wind unit
    US infrastructure services provider Valmont Industries has struck a deal with Denmark's Euro Steel to sell its offshore wind business for an undisclosed sum. The Denmark-based offshore wind business, known as Valmont SM, was acquired in 2014 and is expected to generate approximately $100m of revenue in fiscal 2022. The New York-listed Valmont said it ...
  • Pavilion Energy, Gasum and CNOOC in LNG bunkering tie-up
    Singapore-based Pavilion Energy, Finland's Gasum and CNOOC Gas and Power Group have teamed up to bolster the liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker supply network in Singapore, northwest Europe and China's coastal areas - the top three bunkering regions. A strategic collaboration agreement will see the three companies work to establish central links across the West ...
  • Saipem lands $800m in offshore drilling contracts
    Italy's Saipem has won new offshore drilling contracts in the Middle East and West Africa with a combined total value of approximately $800m. In the Middle East, two new contracts have been awarded for two jackup rigs, the Perro Negro 12 and Perro Negro 13, chartered by third parties for drilling and workover activities. The ...
  • Al Seer Marine orders four MR tankers in South Korea
    Al Seer Marine, part of Abu Dhabi's International Holding Company (IHC), has booked four MR tankers for construction at South Korea's K Shipbuilding. The ships will be built at Jinhae Shipyard and delivered before the end of the fourth quarter of 2024. They will be LNG-ready and are being designed to be potentially ready to ...
  • Maersk faces high-profile shipper complaint
    Maersk is the latest carrier to face the ire of American shippers in a high-profile case that will spark greater debate about global carrier dominance in international trade. OJ Commerce (OJC), a Florida-based furniture importer, has filed a case with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in Washington DC against the Danish carrier and its subsidiary ...
  • Australia braces for chaos as Friday ports shutdown looms
    Australia faces its own 'Ever Given' moment with shipping - or the potential lack of it - making national headlines this week. The decision by towage giant Svitzer, a Maersk subsidiary, to lock out staff from Friday over a bitter three-year pay dispute, has alarmed many, with the government weighing in on the issue and ...
  • SAIC Anji Logistics sets sights on more car carrier newbuilds
    SAIC Anji Logistics is in the market for more car carrier newbuilds as Chinese carmakers step up efforts to explore overseas markets. The shipping subsidiary of automaker SAIC Motor is looking to build seven 8,900 ceu dual-fuel ships, with the first delivery expected by October 2025. The move follows the order for the 7,800 ceu ...
  • Europe, China and US could decarbonise 84% of shipping emissions without 'ineffective' IMO
    With the next meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) just a few weeks away pressure is growing once again on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to deliver stricter green targets. A new study from Brussels-based NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) suggests Europe, China and the US could decarbonise 84% of all global shipping ...
  • Singapore shipyard eyes 2024 IPO
    Singapore shipbuilder Strategic Marine has announced plans to list in 2024. Speaking with The Straits Times, chief executive Chan Eng Yew said proceeds would go to expand production capacity at its local yard as well as expanding overseas to places such as Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. This February Strategic Marine completed the acquisition of ...
  • Mozambique dispatches first LNG export cargo
    Mozambique has finally started exporting LNG. Energy major bp reports a first cargo has been exported from the offshore Coral Sul FLNG facility, the country's first LNG project and first floating LNG facility ever deployed in the deep waters of the African continent. Under its long-term contract, bp will purchase 100% of LNG output from ...
  • Uncovering the vintage appeal of ships
    Older vessels are an integral part of maritime's journey towards holistic sustainability and decarbonisation, writes Laxman Kumar head of technical for GMS' shipowning arm Lila Global. The CII and EEXI will come into force in January and are intended to accelerate greening of the world fleet. It is likely that many ships will not meet ...
  • Sea/: The intelligent marketplace for fixing freight
    Clarksons-backed Sea/ platform is rapidly scaling up to offer something unique in the fragmented shipping digital universe. The Sea/ platform focuses on delivering an intelligent marketplace for fixing freight. The SaaS platform develops software and digital applications for the maritime industry pre-fixture and at-fixture to enhance the way shipping professionals work. Over the past two ...

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Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
  • Minerva Gas emerges as owner behind two Samsung LNG carrier orders
    South Korean yard Samsung Heavy Industries said the LNG carrier pair will be delivered in 2026 and are priced at...
  • Russian oil price cap: Sanctions focus switches to enforcement as UK sets $1.2m fines
    UK guidance on how it intends to enforce the Russian oil price cap is finally out, but it has offered...
  • Pool reinsurance premiums not yet decided, says IG
    Scheme takes in up to 90% of the world fleet, providing port operators and national governments with reassurance that bills...
  • US Merchant Marine Academy appoints first female superintendent
    Nunan takes over at the academy after a 2021 report found it suffers from ineffective governance and systemic health and...
  • Moving away from coal is not easy but it must be done, says IEA
    Energy agency lays out a roadmap for 2050 together with real-world solutions to meet the significant challenges
  • Russia remains quiet on Kerch Strait closure
    Despite press reports citing Turkish ministerial officials, no official notification of Russian's closure of the Kerch Strait has yet been...
  • Shipping must adapt to new era, says China Merchants Group chairman
    Managing risks and seizing opportunities in an extremely complex market environment is 'a matter of life and death'
  • Flex LNG upbeat about market prospects as rates break records
    Spot LNG carrier rates skyrocketed past $500,000 per day on the US to Europe route, while longer-term charters are quoted...
  • Braemar trading 'exceeds expectations' as it focuses on shipbroking and corporate finance
    Braemar's numbers were heavily flattered by the recent surge in the value of the dollar, with currency effects accounting for...
  • Shippers could face bill of up to $14bn for carrier decarbonisation
    Box lines have already said they will pass on the cost of environmental regulation to their customers. Now the extent...
  • Anglo-Eastern chief calls for new approach to safety
    There must be a change from a culture of mere compliance to a culture of commitment, where the core values...
  • Labour costs push Sembmarine to second-half loss
    Sembmarine said it had completed several key projects and secured significant new orders in recent months with overall business volumes...
  • Grounding offers lesson on need for proper insurance, says IG chief
    Indonesian authorities last week successfully refloated very large crude carrier Young Yong. Some 44,000 tonnes of oil needed to be...
  • MOL starts biofuel sea trials on LNG carrier
    The marine biofuel comprised very low sulphur fuel oil mixed with up to 25% waste-based fatty acid methyl esters and...
  • Shipowners must speak up about seafarer welfare
    Seafarer welfare and health risk management have to be provided at both employment and pre-deployment stages, says International SOS
  • Svitzer Australia to lock out striking workers 'indefinitely'
    Unions condemn move to prevent crew from boarding their tugs and say action will throw Australia's supply chain 'into disarray'
  • Crew safe after drifting cargo vessel located off Indonesia
    Ship was found on November 14 drifting between Dobo and Timika in the eastern part of Indonesia
  • Daily Briefing
    Why shipping is reinforcing hydrogen demand signals at COP27 | Nigeria holds Heroic Idun crew on piracy charges | Palau...

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The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
  • ILWU halts vessel operations at Oakland's largest terminal
    Sources with knowledge of the Port of Oakland's operations called Monday's action by the ILWU an obvious attempt to exert pressure on stalled contract negotiations with the Pacific Maritime Association.
  • Third US rail union rejects tentative labor agreement
    The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers has become the third union to reject a collective bargaining agreement with US railroads reached in September, but no strike or lockout can take place until December.
  • US freight volumes still higher than 2021: Cass
    Freight volumes are dropping month to month but remain higher than a year ago, buoyed by inventory repositioning and easing supply constraints for manufacturers, according to the latest Cass Freight Index.
  • Booming heavy transport demand driving new project partnerships
    Engineered transport providers are gearing up for heavy demand as an energy buildout in both renewable and oil and gas sectors gains strength.
  • Port Performance North America: The State of Flow as a New Year Approaches
    Moderator: Bill Mongelluzzo, Senior Editor, West Coast, Journal of Commerce, S&P Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Global Shipping Report: Analyzing the 2024 Outlook
    Moderator: Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Cool Cargoes: 2023 Review and Outlook
    Moderator: TBC Speaker(s): TBC
  • Fourth-Quarter Trucking Report: Analyzing the Drayage Hot Spots
    Moderator: Bill Mongelluzzo, Senior Editor, West Coast, Journal of Commerce, S&P Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Supply Chain Optimization and the Role of AI
    Moderator: Eric Johnson, Senior Editor, Logistics Technology, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Port Performance Metrics: Analyzing the Global Regions
    Moderator: Greg Knowler, Europe Editor, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Middle East Trade and Logistics
    Moderator: TBC Speaker(s): TBC
  • European Shipping and Trade Outlook
    Moderator: Greg Knowler, Europe Editor, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Midyear Trucking Report: The Second-Half Outlook
    Moderator: William Cassidy, Senior Editor, Trucking and Domestic Transportation, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Midyear Container Shipping Report: How the Economy, Consumer Trends, and Logistics Shifts Are Impacting the 2023 Peak Season
    Moderator: Bill Mongelluzzo, Senior Editor, West Coast, Journal of Commerce, S&P Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • The Journal of Commerce Top 100 Exporters: Analyzing the Rankings and Trade Dynamics
    Moderator: Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Midyear Port Performance Report: What Needs to Be Done to Improve Flow
    Moderator: Bill Mongelluzzo, Senior Editor, West Coast, Journal of Commerce, S&P Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Canada Trade and Shipping: The Path Forward
    Moderator: Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Container Shipping Outlook: The Asia-Europe Trade
    Moderator: Greg Knowler, Europe Editor, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Geopolitics and the Impact on Sourcing: How the Map Is Changing
    Moderator: Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Trucking Market Report: First Quarter Review and Outlook
    Moderator: William Cassidy, Senior Editor, Trucking and Domestic Transportation, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Logistics Technology: The Future of Digital Procurement
    Moderator: Eric Johnson, Senior Editor, Logistics Technology, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Geopolitics and the New Energy Crisis: The Impact on Project Shipping
    Moderator: Janet Nodar, Senior Editor, Breakbulk, Project, and Heavy-Lift Shipping, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Container Shipping Outlook: The Trans-Pacific
    Moderator: Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Breakbulk and Project Shipping: What the Turmoil of 2022 Means for the Year Ahead
    Moderator: Janet Nodar, Senior Editor, Breakbulk, Project, and Heavy-Lift Shipping, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Logistics Technology: What Logistics Companies Want - and Need - Most in '23
    Moderator: Eric Johnson, Senior Editor, Logistics Technology, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • OSRA-22 not designed to control freight rates: NITL
    The objective of OSRA-22 was never to address freight rates, but rather to provide the FMC with additional tools to better identify, prevent, and hold ocean carriers accountable for unfair or deceptive practices and behaviors, writes the executive director of the National Industrial Transportation League.
  • Pent-up demand to fuel project logistics volumes into 2024
    Two years of pandemic-related oil and gas project delays and cutbacks in global supply due to the Russia-Ukraine war are driving demand for project logistics services in the short and long term.

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TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
  • Nations should have the wisdom to avert conflict over Taiwan
    Taipei-based shipowner Hsu Chih-Chien argues objectivity is being lost amid simmering tensions between the US and China
  • Navigator Holdings falls short of expectations in third quarter
    LPG carrier owner posts lower-than-expected profit, announces a ship sale and a terminal expansion
  • Carnival board appoints former US executive to replace UK business leader
    Sara Matthew, former chief executive of Dun & Bradstreet, joins board as former shipyard executive Sir John Parker steps down
  • Overseas Shipholding Group rewards largest shareholder with buyback
    Tampa tanker owner spends $14.3m to repurchase 5m shares from Cyrus Capital
  • Excelerate Energy brings in experts for advisory council
    Six experts from across academia, government and the military will advise the company on policy issues
  • Chartering talk already in play on Flex LNG vessels set for 2026 redelivery
    Prize offers pull in raft of questions from company followers on lively third quarter webcast but who won the stash?
  • Cargo owners form freight buyers alliance for zero emission shipping
    Competition law-compliant lobby to take shape in 2023
  • Fight for scarce diesel set to boost tanker rates
    EU must replace 1m barrels a day of refined oil products after a 5 February ban on Russian seaborne imports
  • Future forecasts: Clarksons' clients too pessimistic in 2022 rate guesses
    Annual challenge to predict following year's ClarkSea Index shows an underestimation of market strength
  • Future forecasts: Clarksons' clients too pessimistic in 2022 rate guesses
    Annual challenge to predict ClarkSea Index shows an underestimation of market strength
  • UN demands extension to Black Sea grain shipping deal
    Secretary general Antonio Guterres is 'working non-stop' to renew 120-day programme
  • Vitol-backed Elandra tied to new price high as it cashes in VLCCs
    Two tankers reportedly go to Saudi shipping giant Bahri as price assessments reach levels not seen since 2009
  • Idle bulker bashes into bridge in Rio de Janeiro
    Traffic closed after handysize drifts in strong winds
  • AP Moller Holding and CMA CGM invest in supply chain platform
    Project44 raises $80m in new funding to help it measure supply chain emissions
  • Braemar's James Gundy: 'I'm a believer in consolidation'
    Fresh from acquiring Arraco's natural gas team, CEO says more news is on the cards
  • Regional green rules would be more effective than 'miserable' IMO, says lobby group
    Lobby group analysis shows 84% of ship calls made in European Union, US and China and linking their decarbonisation efforts would have greater effect than IMO rules
  • Japan lifts Covid-19 ban on international cruise business
    Around 166 international cruise trips being lined up for early next year
  • UK unit to levy £1m+ fines for Russian oil price cap breaches
    Guidance focused on London's key finance, legal and insurance service sectors
  • MOL and ExxonMobil trial biofuel on LNG carrier to cut emissions
    Companies team up to use US energy major's long-term chartered vessel for Papua New Guinea LNG fleet
  • Enquiries circulating for big CO2 carrier orders, Clarksons says
    But broker believes many of these cannot yet be viewed as firm interest
  • Greece's Vafias group boosts capesize bulk carrier presence as Seanergy tied to buy
    Companies take advantage of a slump in dry bulk asset values as JP Morgan, H-Line and Nissen Kaiun sell
  • International Group reinsurance rates tipped to rise
    Pundits say a modest increase seems likely after a year of zero claims on the $3.1bn arrangement
  • Marine procurement may not be sexy but it can make ships greener, says Inchcape exec
    Simon Potter says marine procurement is increasingly important in cleaning up supply chains
  • Al Seer Marine splashes out $175m on product tankers at K Shipbuilding
    Tanker quartet will by LNG ready, and potentially ready for other types of alternative fuels
  • Pavilion Energy, Gasum and CNOOC team up to grow LNG bunkering network
    Companies will focus on ports in northwest Europe, Singapore and along Chinese coast
  • Nigeria accuses tanker of trying to ram navy vessel
    Lawyers for Ray Car Carriers-owned VLCC Heroic Idun deny claims that escalates three-month dispute
  • Germany's Ernst Russ targets younger tonnage after profits treble
    Tonnage provider plans fleet renewal after paying off banks
  • China's BYD makes car carrier debut with double PCTC newbuilding order
    Chinese automaker is seeking to build up to eight vessels
  • Twenty new ammonia carriers a year needed to meet 2030 hydrogen demand, says report
    Many more of the ships need to be ordered to meet potential demand for transporting green fuels that can meet 2030 climate goals
  • Greece's Minerva Gas scoops two LNG newbuildings from ExxonMobil
    Energy major's slot position at South Korean yard blurred by berth gifting from QatarEnergy's project
  • S&P deal flow stays strong as Braemar profit doubles in first six months
    London-listed broker says asset plays keeping brokers busy and tanker fixtures increasing
  • Sri Lanka tanker arrest case drags on long after ship was scrapped
    Court of Appeal turns down charterer's bid to get security deposit back in row over MR employment
  • John Fredriksen-controlled Flex LNG's 13-ship fleet booked up until mid-2026
    Company expects fourth quarter revenue increase from lone vessel exposed to booming spot market rates
  • Istanbul traffic jam ties up 60 empty bulkers waiting for clearance to Ukraine
    More laden ships are also awaiting clearance as Ukraine accuses Russia of playing "hunger games"
  • Svitzer to lockout Australian harbour towage crews in escalation of dispute
    AP Moller-Maersk towage company said it has no other option but to respond to the action underway by the unions
  • Singapore shipping veteran Vijay Kamath dies from heart attack
    Experienced executive had lengthy career spanning BW LPG, Cleaves Securities, FSL Trust and Transport Capital
  • Singapore shipping veteran Vijay Kamath dead from heart attack
    Experienced executive had lengthy carrier spanning BW Group, FSL Trust and Transport Capital
  • Greece's Minerva Marine scoops two LNG newbuildings from ExxonMobil
    Energy major's slot position at South Korean yard blurred by berth gifting from QatarEnergy's project

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American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
  • Los Angeles imports keep sinking as East Coast gains more ground
    The head of Los Angeles' port is on a worldwide sales blitz, trying to convince shippers and carriers to come back.
  • Colorado Springs Airport gives investors foothold for cargo development
    Burrell Aviation has made a speculative investment at Colorado Springs Airport aimed at attracting air cargo companies.
  • Air cargo execs more nervous over consumer pullback
    Airlines and logistics companies realize air cargo business will be lower this year. Talk of a 2023 upturn is more based on hope than economic signals.

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In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs
Genoa
Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.
Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.
Busan
Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)
Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Panama
Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation
In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%
Cagliari
Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia
Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025
Barcelona
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
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 conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
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