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Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2022
  • Premises for Customs Broker facilitation inaugurated at JNPA's Centralized Parking Plaza
  • Exports up by 4.82 pc to $35.45 bn in Sept.
  • Shipping firms duped of containers
  • National Highways Infra Trust issues attractive Non-Convertible Debentures
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (14 October 2022)
  • P. L. Haranadh takes additional charge as Chairman of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port
  • Despite high reductions, capacity still growing
  • Mumbai Customs Zone I & BCBA conduct seminar on implementation of CBLMS
  • Adani Agri Logistics secures LoA from FCI for silo complexes
  • Thermal coal import to stop by 2024-25: Coal Minister
  • EIC conducts seminar on "HAZMAT Training & Related Port Operations"
  • Infra ministries get ambitious medium-term targets under PM Gati Shakti
  • Soyabean to see higher yield
  • Millet exports set for new highs
  • Ministry of Railways' circular elaborates on land management, new leasing policy

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International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2022
  • Biocair extends network to Cape Town and Durban
  • European transport market beginning to relax
  • Huey, Dewey and Louie in Dubai
  • Large e-truck order from USA
  • Ethiopian Airlines converts first B767 freighter
  • Augmenting inter-American connections
  • Kale Logistics among India's top 1%
  • Sweeping autumn leaves off Scottish tracks
  • Semiconductor network in Japan enhanced
  • Beware of piracy - in retreat
  • Epal Germany appoints new field manager
  • Smartlynx contracts Evionica
  • More ships and charters for Diana
  • Italian pharma specialist renews Iata Ceiv
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Hänsel und Gretel taken over
  • Grants for short line railroads in South Dakota
  • Norfolk Southern combines departments

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The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2022
  • Load factors nosedive, pushing carriers to idle ships in a bid to 'stop the rot'
  • M&A radar: DFDS talks road transport turkey with Ekol
  • DHL to act as a 'mystery shopper' for new e-commerce retailers
  • Evergreen joins compatriot lines in renegotiating shipping contract rates
  • C-suite radar: New MD appointment at Kuehne Benelux rumoured
  • Broken cranes see China-Europe rail schedules hit the buffers, hard
  • EC set to transform green investment as it drives Taxonomy regulation
  • Tide of US shippers fed up with import delays look to near-shoring instead

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Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2022
  • NTSB reports on $1.8 million towboat engineroom fire
    A missing retaining ring and mounting bracket on the port main diesel engine led to an engineroom fire on a towboat near Belleview, Ky., the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says. The
  • Latest round of Equinor PSV contracts puts ammonia fueling in the mix
    Norwegian energy giant Equinor yesterday awarded platform supply vessel (PSV) contracts for six ships to five shipowners. The contracts have a total value estimated at more than NOK 2.5 billion (about $235
  • Keppel O&M legacy jack-ups set to go to work
    Singapore's Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) has completed the modification works for the four legacy jack-up rigs that are be deployed on bareboat charters in Saudi Arabia. The rigs are being
  • Galveston to get the world's first zero-energy cruise terminal
    Royal Caribbean Group's (NYSE: RCL) new Galveston, Texas, terminal, which is opening November 9, will be the first cruise terminal to generate 100% of its needed energy through on-site solar panels. This

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Container Newsweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2022
  • Suspected short circuit behind fire on cargo ship in Surabaya
    A general cargo ship caught fire just as it was pulling into Tanjung Perak port in Surabaya, Indonesia, on 13 October. The 2002-built 4,525 dwt LIT Enterprise, which has 274 TEU of container capacity, is engaged in coastal transportation around Indonesia. Owned by PT Samudera Lintas Indonesia Timur, the ship was acquired second-hand in late 2015. LIT Enterprise was carrying 220 empty containers a
  • Savannah port surpasses 1.5 million TEUs in three-month period
    Port of Savannah handled 1.5 million TEUs in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2023 (July-September 2022), which is an increase of 9.6% over the same period last year. Griff Lynch, Georgia Port Authority (GPA) executive director, said that the high number of ad hoc vessel calls, the addition of three new Mediterranean services, and one new service to Asia were key factors for that growth. Howe
  • Titan to build world's largest biomethane liquefaction plant at port of Amsterdam
    uel supplier Titan has announced plans to build and operate the Liquified Biomethane (LBM, also known as bio-LNG) plant at the Port of Amsterdam, which is expected to produce liquid biomethane from organic waste and residual streams. The waste will be converted by biogas supplier BioValue after which Titan will turn it into liquid biomethane with its new plant, according to a statement, while Li
  • Box rates slip further on indices for 33rd consecutive week
    The streak of red for ocean freight continues, with both the Drewry's World Container Index (WCI) and the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) , losing about 5.7-6% this week. While the WCI shaved off 6% to end at US$3,483, the SCFI which didn't register a quote, the previous week, over the Chinese Golden Week, lost about 5.7% to end at US$1,814. As rates fall for the 33rd consecutive week
  • Panstar to help Pyeongtaek's container push
    South Korean ro-ro ferry operator PanstarLine.com on 12 October signed an agreement with Pyeongtaek municipal authorities to maintain a regular container shipping route linking Pyeongtaek port with Japan. Since 16 September, Panstarline.com has been operating a container and passenger shipping service between Pyeongtaek and Osaka and Nagoya, using the ro-ro ferry Panstar Genie, which has 103 TEU
  • GSBN and project44 join forces
    Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN), an independent, non-profit technology consortium developing a blockchain-enabled operating system, is partnering with project44, a supply chain visibility platform. The shared goal of the two partners is to enhance supply chain visibility and address the global trade finance gap, according to a statement. Both project44 and GSBN will also join forces with
  • Wilhelmsen to acquire Rotterdam-based port services provider
    Wilhelmsen Port Services has entered into an agreement with Vopak to fully acquire Vopak Agencies and 50% of Diize. Vopak Agencies has a track record in hub services and port agency services in Europe, while Diize is a digital software company, developed by Vopak, aimed at the future of port orchestration. The completion of the transaction is subject to predetermined conditions and works council
  • BIMCO confirms need for non-European Union ship recycling yards on EU list
    Although more and more yards are being added to the European Union (EU) list of approved ship recycling facilities, the demands of the global shipping industry need additional capacity, according to a recent report by the international shipping association BIMCO. The association believes the focus must shift towards adding facilities outside of the EU, while its report also shows that the EU audi
  • Maersk opens new consolidation centre in Ethiopia
    A.P Moller - Maersk and its Ethiopian partner, Freights International (PABOMI), announced the opening of a consolidation centre at Modjo Dry Port in Ethiopia. According to the Danish carrier, t he new multi-purpose facility is expected to help to simplify and optimise apparel and lifestyle customers' supply chains - saving cost, significantly reducing their speed to market and making them more co
  • Boxship sinks in Red Sea after major fire
    Following a major fire incident, the 1,853 TEU vessel TSS Pearl reportedly sunk approximately 300 kilometres southeast of Port Sudan, a port city in eastern Sudan and the capital of the state of the Red Sea. According to cargo insurer WK Webster, several containers are reported to be floating at the site of the sinking, but it is currently unconfirmed if any of the vessel superstructures remain v
  • Canadian government implements over US$12 million to ease supply chain regulations
    Canada's government will invest CA$17 million (US$12.3 million) over five years to streamline regulations and reduce bureaucracy across the country's supply chains. Canada's Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra announced how the government will implement these funds through several new initiatives. This commitment was made in Budget 2022, and the government will implement its commitment by: Amend

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Splashweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2022
  • Furetank sells tanker pair to Neste
    Swedish shipowner Furetank has agreed to sell two of its dual-fuel product tankers to Finnish oil refiner Neste. No price has been revealed for the 2018-built Fure Valo and 2019-built Fure Ven, VesselsValue estimates as worth $60.3m combined. The Vinga-class vessels will be delivered in October and December 2023, when the first of the seven ...
  • Solstad Offshore bags close to $10m in vessel contracts
    Norwegian OSV owner and operator Solstad Offshore has won new contracts and extensions worth combined around NOK105m ($9.9m) for four of its platform supply vessels. The contracts and extensions have a total duration of 850 days and involve the 2003-built Far Symphony, 2009-built Normand Serenade and 2013-built Far Spica and Normand Tantalus. The vessels will ...
  • Equinor fixes Eidesvik Offshore PSV for three years
    Norway's Eidesvik Offshore has been awarded a three-year time charter contract with Equinor for its large platform supply vessel (PSV) . The contract for the 5,700 dwt ship is awarded in direct continuation of the current charter and will start in December. The 2004-built Viking Avant has been on contract with Equinor since its delivery. ...
  • Reach Subsea seals multiple fresh deals
    Oslo-listed Reach Subsea has penned one larger contract and has recently also been awarded several contract extensions. The Norwegian subsea services player said the contracts encompass projects in Trinidad and Tobago, and Northern Europe, securing utilisation for Q4 2022 and into Q1 2023. The Wilhelmsen-backed company last month also signed contracts worth over NOK200m ($20m), ...
  • Vintage tankers and car carriers have doubled in price this year
    Ageing car carriers, aframax and MR tankers are the ship types which have appreciated the most in price in the year to date according to exclusive data compiled for Splash by Arrow and VesselsValue. In a year where ship valuations for most ship types have shown strong upticks thanks to buoyant markets and the skewed ...
  • Navig8 joins Ofer and Fredriksen buying into International Seaways
    Navig8 has become the latest big name in shipping to buy into New York-listed tanker owner International Seaways. Within hours of it being revealed that Idan Ofer had bought a 5.05% stake in the Lois Zabrocky-led tanker outfit, it emerged that Navig8 had done similar, buying up 2.51m shares giving it a 5.12% stake. Ofer ...
  • Kongsberg establishes renewables tech business
    Norwegian technology group Kongsberg has set up a new company as it looks to strengthen its presence in the offshore wind and other renewable energy sectors. The group said the establishment of the company called Kongsberg Renewables Technologies will further strengthen its technology development and domain expertise, while also adding new strategic opportunities for future ...
  • Borr Drilling offloads jackup rig in $120m deal
    Tor Olav Trøim-backed jackup rig owner Borr Drilling has struck a deal with an unrelated third party to sell one of its Singapore-built units for $120m. The Oslo-listed company is offloading the Pacific Class 400 Gyme. The Panama-flagged rig is currently in Singapore and has not been activated or contracted since its delivery. Borr Drilling ...
  • Simon Møkster Shipping bags Equinor vessel extension
    Norwegian shipowner Simon Møkster Shipping has secured more work with Equinor for the multipurpose support vessel. The Norwegian energy major has exercised all options for the 2014-built ship providing walk-to-work services and related service operation vessel (SOV) commissioning work on the Hywind Tampen floating offshore wind farm project in Norway. Hywind Tampen is an ...
  • Prosafe firms up US Gulf flotel deal
    Oslo-listed semisub accommodation vessel owner Prosafe has confirmed a contract with a US Gulf of Mexico major for its flotel . The 2005-built unit has been booked to provide accommodation and construction support services for 330 days with up to six months of options. The contract, worth approximately $33m is expected to start within a ...
  • New CEO for Ocean Technologies Group
    Seafarer training and fleet management giant Ocean Technologies Group, (OTG) has appointed Thomas Zanzinger to replace Manish Singh as CEO. Zanzinger brings over 30 years of leadership experience working at global SaaS and software vendors. Peter Ryan, chairman of OTG, commented: "We are delighted to have Thomas join our team to help maximise the growth ...
  • US industry-led guidance document covers all stages of offshore wind farm development
    The US Offshore Wind Standards Initiative, a collaborative that brings together federal government departments and agencies, national industry associations, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and industry representatives, has issued a best-practices guidebook for the offshore wind sector. The document is the culmination of a five-year effort by the collaborative and more than 100 in

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Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2022
  • Time running out to avoid Russian price cap chaos, says legal expert
    As a price cap on Russian oil looms, US officials have said they will not play a game of 'gotcha'...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: The minister and the master
    The Lloyd's List Podcast has been in Cyprus talking to shipping deputy minister Vassilios Demetriades about sanctions, diplomacy and how...
  • International Seaways reveals Navig8 stake of 5.12%
    Company shares have gained 191% so far this year on the back of a recovery in the tanker market
  • Smart sanctions must heed the law of unintended consequences
    If the G7 wants to introduce a cap on the price paid for Russian crude, it should make haste slowly...
  • Russia-China seaborne coal imports surge 19% this year as Europe bans redirect trades
    Indian imports of Russian coal total 12.7m tonnes in the first nine months of the year, up from 5.9m tonnes...
  • Call to add non-EU ship recyclers to approved list
    Calls are being made for ship breakers in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan to be included in the EU list of...
  • Spot rates resume slide after Golden Week break
    Significant east-west trades are down by more than 10% again this week. Capacity reductions have yet to have a material...
  • Russian fleet doubles down on trade with friendly countries
    Activity is down about 10%, but Russia's merchant fleet has adapted to cater to those who are still happy to...
  • Neste buys eco product tankers from Furetank
    Finland's Neste has previously chartered Fure Valö and Fure Ven for transporting its cargoes of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable...
  • Third strike planned at port of Liverpool
    Liverpool workers are still in the midst of a second industrial action. A third strike is planned for later this...
  • Ningbo port facing another lockdown
    Shipping and logistics companies are scrambling to offer alternatives to customers as the heavy-handed surveillance associated with the so-called 'zero-Covid'...
  • Bulk loadings feel impact of South Africa strikes
    Minerals Council of South Africa says that the equivalent of $45m of bulk mineral exports is being lost per day...
  • Borr Drilling dumps jack-up rig in refinancing deal with Sembcorp Marine
    Sale is part of refinancing arrangements agreed with Sembcorp Marine unit PPL Shipyard
  • HMM shareholders back privatisation
    HMM's first half of the year net profit increased almost 16 times on strong container freight rates
  • Shipping needs digitalisation to decarbonise
    Decarbonisation challenges seen as not fundamentally unique to the maritime industry, and lessons from outside it may be useful in...
  • Cosco car shipping unit receives first long-term contract
    More open-hatch pulp carriers will be deployed to ship cars for the Chinese automaker on routes to South America and...
  • Daily Briefing
    EU's Russia sanctions could see owners seek insurance workarounds | UK maritime races to capitalise on short window of political...
  • Infrastructure needs and low orderbook fuel dry bulk optimism
    Whether people like it or not, coal is still viewed as a mainstay of European bulk trades for years to come

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The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2022
  • In tight tonnage market, AAL adds three secondhand ships
    Multipurpose and heavy-lift carrier AAL is aiming to increase tonnage despite market volatility as it pursues "long-term sustainable expansion."
  • Imports surge on East, Gulf coasts as ILWU contract talks drag
    While retailers normally divert some discretionary cargo to ports on the East and Gulf coasts in years when the ILWU and PMA negotiate a new contract, the shift away from the West Coast has been particularly dramatic this year.
  • SE ports volume to lag in Q4, but fluidity could improve
    The anticipated Q4 slowdown in Savannah and Charleston follows a busy summer for the two ports, with combined laden imports rising 9 percent year over year in the third quarter.
  • Norfolk Southern aims to boost grain shipments through NY-NJ
    Norfolk Southern is adding a containerized grain export service from Ohio to the Port of New York and New Jersey as the Midwest harvest season looms and shippers seek alternative routings.
  • 'Normal' container shipping market not on horizon for European importers
    Market conditions may be normalizing for carriers as rates and demand drop closer to 2019 levels, but shippers in Europe continue to battle disruption in their import cargo flows.
  • Standardization eroding long-term value for standalone visibility providers
    Visibility aggregators face obsolescence as data standards increase the availability and usefulness of visibility data - unless they work now to deliver standalone functional value before the enterprise resource planning (ERP) and freight management systems in the operating layer co-opt their capabilities and value.
  • US truck demand rises, but so does capacity
    A series of freight activity indexes, including the Cass Freight Shipments Index and a for-hire trucking ton-mile index, show shipments are still higher than a year ago, despite recession fears.
  • Geopolitical disruption a rising threat to freight shippers
    Rising tensions between China and the United States underscore how even as supply chain congestion is easing, geopolitical threats pose disruption on an entirely different scale.

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TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2022
  • High US gasoline prices raising hopes for further reserve releases
    With Opec scaling back supply, Lorentzen & Co said owners are looking toward Washington and its strategic petroleum reserves
  • Green Seas: the newsletter on the environment and the business of the ocean
    Each week, TradeWinds reporter Eric Priante Martin and others how shipping and ocean industries are addressing (or not addressing) the environment, and how they are facing pressure to change. Find each edition below.
  • Flag-swapping on rise as EU owners snub bloc's recycling yards
    Shipowner group says more yards from India, Bangladesh and Pakistan should be included on an approved EU list
  • Pacific Basin Shipping 'surprised' by strength of bulker markets amid turmoil
    Bulker firm has been able to benefit from continued strong demand for minor bulks and is not reliant on China
  • Editor's selection: Riding the shipping rollercoaster, Russia sanction pleas and the wacky world of Ned Sherwood
    We pick out some of the highlights (and lowlights) of the week
  • DOF warns of shareholder wipe-out and bankruptcy if $1.9bn restructuring vote is lost
    Norwegian offshore shipping group has outlined the dire alternatives to its refinancing deal
  • Chinese liner newcomer Transfar draws up blueprint for dual-fuel newbuildings
    Chinese newcomer confirms plan for neo-panamaxes with methanol propulsion
  • Greek shipbroker Intermodal reveals 'remarkable' S&P figures as tanker deals spike
    Shop details why a strong year for secondhand transactions is not over yet
  • Well-to-wake strategy is vital to stemming emissions - even from carbon-free fuels, says BV
    Alternative fuels may have a carbon-intensive supply chain or emit other greenhouse gases, report argues
  • Veteran VLCC scrap candidate set to keep trading under Chinese ownership
    The Rowan was reported sold for recycling in July, only for financing problems in Bangladesh to scupper the deal
  • Pacific Basin Shipping 'surprised' by strength of bulker markets during macro turmoil
    Bulker firm has been able to benefit from continued strong demand for minor bulks and is not reliant on China
  • US condemns Houthi threats to tankers off Yemen's coast
    United Nations is scrabbling for a new ceasefire deal after a six-month agreement ran out
  • Tor Olav Troim's Himalaya could sell 'one or two' newbuildings if bulker markets miss forecasts
    Clarksons Securities says cash is a little tight but owner has some wriggle room through untouched revolving facility
  • Furetank sells two biogas tankers to Neste ahead of newbuilding arrivals
    Swedish owner finds buyer for two Vinga-type ships in Finland
  • Burned-out container ship TSS Pearl reported to have sunk in Red Sea
    Containers seen floating at the site of Dubai-controlled ship's serious fire earlier in October
  • South African port and rail strike costs country's miners $44m per day
    Unions say industrial action may continue for months as ships linger in limbo off loading ports
  • DOF warns of shareholder wipe-out and bankruptcy if $1.9bn restructuring vote is lost
    Norwegian offshore shipping group has outlined the dire alternatives to its refinancing deal
  • Titan aims to bump up bio-LNG supply to 1 million tonnes a year by 2030
    Low-carbon fuel supplier aims to be one of first to market with e-methanol or synthetic LNG
  • Cadeler in 'advanced discussions' over second $345m WTIV at Cosco
    Oslo-listed owner also raises $95m towards first vessel
  • Iran storing around 60 million barrels of oil at sea as it awaits the easing of sanctions
    Contango play is keeping NITC's tankers gainfully employed, but not necessarily on the move
  • Component crunch puts offshore service vessel newbuilding delivery dates in peril
    But brokers say owners might be in luck as wind farm projects also running behind time
  • Polaris Shipping moves to get back on track after a torrid time
    Ore carrier owner fends off takeover bid with share buyback
  • Shipowners face zero-emissions bill of up to $450bn, warns DNV
    DNV's Remi Eriksen explains why the next eight years are crucial in the decarbonisation battle
  • Iran storing around 60 million barrels of oil at sea as it waits the easing of sanctions
    Contango play is keeping NITC's tankers gainfully employed, but not necessarily on the move
  • Navig8 Group becomes latest to take major stake in International Seaways
    Pool giant follows in path of John Fredriksen and Idan Ofer as holder of tanker owner

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American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2022
  • Container-ship logjams off US ports finally easing as imports fall
    Declining imports have led to fewer container ships waiting off ports, injecting more capacity into the market, a negative for spot rates.
  • Delta cargo revenues maintain altitude despite economic headwinds
    Delta Air Lines' cargo division had a Goldilocks third quarter: not too cold and not too warm.
  • Leasing companies secure slots to convert aircraft for cargo
    Thursday was a busy day for aircraft conversion deals, with leasing companies placing deposits to get passenger aircraft changed into freighters.

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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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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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