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September 20, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
  • National Logistics Policy will bring new energy to all sectors: PM
  • 'The NLP will act as a guiding & driving force for the new phase of growth'
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (16 September 2022)
  • 'A seminal moment for India's logistics sector'
  • DGFT notifies invoicing, payment, external trade settlement in rupees
  • East Africa displaces Myanmar as top supplier of tur to India
  • Oilmeals export up 71 pc
  • CMA CGM to launch its new MEDGULF service connecting West Med with US Gulf & Mexico
  • HMM partners with PANASIA to study onboard carbon capture system
  • Panama Canal offers additional auction slot for neopanamax vessels
  • "K" LINE & JSW Steel ink MoU for collaborative research on decarbonisation
  • Revised Suez Canal transit tolls from 2023
  • CBDT issues revised guidelines for compounding of offences under Income-tax Act, 1961
  • Volumes handled at Major Ports rose 8 pc YoY in Aug. 2022

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Continuing to catch up
  • For a common language on the Upper Rhine
  • Testing e-vehicles in Hamburg
  • Cosco going the whole hog
  • Partnership to improve supply-chain efficiency
  • Plans for intercontinental capacity clarified
  • Kimberly-Clark appoints Tamera Fenske
  • Moving to a new site in San Diego
  • An energy drink for ID Logistics
  • More capacity for Safran service
  • Large quantities of grain transported from Ukraine
  • Aeronet announces changes at the helm
  • Vallair acquires A321 for part-out in France
  • Faster, safer and closer trailer services
  • US cargo airlines: few job losses in July 2022
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Second ULCV for Evergreen is on
  • Henry Lamotte Food picks Florian Friedemann
  • Cool chain close to Stockholm

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
  • LR grants Brooklyn start-up AiP for maritime ammonia-to-power solution
    Brooklyn, N.Y.,-headquartered start-up Amogy Inc. reports that it has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from Lloyd's Register for its ammonia-to-power system for maritime applications The AiP covers an ammonia power system that
  • Crowley charters in 4 LNG-fueled box ships from EPS
    Crowley has signed long term charter agreements with Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) for four newbuild 1,400 TEU LNG-fueled containerships. They will operate in Crowley's U.S.-Central America trade and will be built
  • Holland America in biofuel test first
    Carnival Corporation's Holland America Line reports that it has completed the cruise industry's first multiweek test of biofuels on board its 1,432-guest cruise ship Volendam. The 20-day test was conducted in partnership

Container Newsweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
  • Crowley, EPS sign long-term charters for four LNG boxships
    US shipping and logistics company Crowley has awarded Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) a contract for the charter of four liquified natural gas (LNG) newbuild container vessels for its US-Central America trade. The vessels will be built by Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard and their delivery is expected in 2025. The boxships will be fitted with high-pressure ME-GI engines from MAN Energ
  • Boxships delay Kyushu calls ahead of Typhoon Nanmadol
    Container ships appear to have delayed their arrival in major ports in Japan's Kyushu island as yet another super typhoon bore down on East Asia on 18 September. Typhoon Nanmadol, the 14 th of the East Asian typhoon season, brought record rainfall of 300 to 400 mm of rain and wind gusts of up to 235 km per hour. SITC Container Lines' 907 TEU SITC Nagoya, which had departed China's Dayaowan port o
  • Suez Canal Authority to apply increased transit tolls next year
    The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) will increase the transit tolls for all types of vessels by 15% during the next year and by 10% for dry bulk ships and cruise ships as of the beginning of January of 2023. Adm. Ossama Rabiee, SCA's chairman and managing director has confirmed the authority's keenness to apply "a balanced and flexible strategy on pricing and marketing that serves the its own interest
  • Maersk enhances Samba service
    Danish box carrier Maersk will add a ninth vessel to the fleet of its weekly North Europe - East Coast of South America "Samba" service in November, while it will also add Tanger Med southbound call to the service's port rotation. As a result, nine vessels of 10,500 TEU capacity will be deployed on the Samba service, which will have the following rotation: London-Gateway, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antw
  • New KDB boss: HMM, DSME must be sold at soonest
    Newly appointed Korea Development Bank (KDB) chairman Kang Seok-hoon said in a press briefing that the bank must divest its holdings in the country's flagship liner operator, HMM, as soon as possible. Kang, who was appointed in June, was speaking at a press conference to mark his first 100 days of office. He opined that HMM's finances and operations have normalised and no longer need state suppor
  • HHLA CTA aims to become import hub for hydrogen
    The first test delivery of hydrogen and its derivatives import has been completed at the climate-neutral HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder in the port of Hamburg. The pilot delivery sets an important milestone for the

Splashweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
  • D'Amico snaps up Japanese MR tanker
    Italy's d'Amico International Shipping (DIS) has declared a purchase option on the 2017-built MR product tanker , chartered in from Japanese owner Doun Kisen. Built by Onomichi Dockyard in Japan, the 50,000 dwt vessel, estimated by VesselsValue as worth $42.6m, will deliver in November this year for a price tag of around $30.4m. "By exercising ...
  • Odfjell Drilling and CIMC secure new semisub deal in Norway
    Oslo-listed semisub player Odfjell Drilling has agreed a one-well contract with OMV Norge for the rig. The 2019-built rig, owned by CIMC Raffles Offshore, will drill the Eirik well in the production license 817 in the North Sea. The scope of work is estimated to take 60 days and will commence in the first quarter ...
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping orders LNG-fuelled containerships for Crowley charter
    Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has sealed a long-term charter deal with US shipping and logistics company Crowley for four LNG-fuelled newbuild containerships. The 1,400 teu vessels will be built by Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard and deliver in 2025, expanding Crowley's fleet and supply chain capabilities connecting US markets to Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala and El ...
  • Helix extends well intervention vessel contract in Brazil
    Houston-based offshore energy services company Helix Energy Solutions has entered into a two-year extension of its well intervention charter and services contracts with Petrobras for the offshore Brazil. The extension is scheduled to conclude in December 2024 and directly follows Helix's current contracts with Petrobras. "Market conditions globally and in Brazil have been improving, and ...
  • AD Ports integrates economic zones under KEZAD brand
    AD Ports has launched Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) Group as part of the plan to consolidate and grow its Economic Cities & Free Zones offering and bolster Abu Dhabi's position as the region's leading industrial and manufacturing destination. The move by the ports and logistics giant, owned by sovereign wealth fund ADQ, follows ...
  • Top dollar for ice class aframaxes as Russian winter approaches
    One of Turkey's fastest growing shipping companies, Beks Shipmanagement and Trading, has sold a popular ice-class aframax in an overheated market. Multiple sources report the owner has sold the 15-year-old scrubber fitted 115,000-dwt Beks Atlantica for around $33m. Sellers paid about $15.5m for the tanker in September last year. Beks has beefed up its tanker ...
  • Wpd Offshore becomes Skyborn Renewables as GIP completes takeover
    Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) has closed the acquisition of Wpd's offshore wind business and rebranded it as Skyborn Renewables. GIP struck a deal with the German developer in May to acquire 100% of the business for an undisclosed sum. The assets of Skyborn include interests in five operating and under-construction projects in Germany, France and ...
  • Swedish e-methanol project presses ahead
    A project to provide sustainable e-methanol for the maritime sector has received the environmental permit for building the first large-scale production facility in the municipality of Örnsköldsvik in northeast Sweden. The project, called FlagshipONE and jointly owned by Swedish power-to-fuel player Liquid Wind and Danish utility Ørsted, is expected to be commissioned in 2024 and ...
  • 'Hard landing' forecast for container freight rates
    Container shipping has been warned to brace for a hard landing rates-wise as multiple indices around the world plunge further. Utilisation rates are sliding despite an increase in blank sailings. Spot rates, as recorded by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI), are on a "fast-declining trend" according to a new report from Jefferies. The overall ...
  • RWE sets sights on Latvian offshore wind
    German utility RWE has teamed up with Latvia's state-owned Latvenergo, one of the largest power suppliers in the Baltic States, to jointly develop, build and operate offshore wind projects off the Latvian coast. An equal partnership has been forged to support the build-out of offshore wind in order to strengthen Latvia's energy independence, which targets ...
  • Stricken bulk carrier off Gibraltar braces for bad weather
    The entire hull of the stricken bulk carrier is now resting on the sea bed off the coast of Gibraltar after a successful operation to lower the stern of the ship ahead of a period of bad weather. The ship came into contact with LNG carrier Adam LNG while manoeuvring to exit the port of ...
  • Ship capsizes at Turkish port
    A small general cargo ship, , lost stability while unloading containers at the Turkish port of Iskenderun over the weekend. The 4,281 dwt vessel initially tilted starboard to rest on the pier, before taking on water and capsizing to port with many containers falling into the water. The Togo-flagged ship is now on its side ...
  • Partners Group sells Dutch offshore wind farm stake
    Swiss-based private equity firm Partners Group has agreed to sell a 20% stake in Dutch offshore wind farm Borssele III & IV to Swiss Life Asset Managers for an undisclosed sum. Borssele is a fully operational offshore wind farm located 55 km from the Port of Vlissingen in the Netherlands. The wind farm is comprised ...
  • Suez Canal Authority to raise tolls again
    Having already raised fees three times in quick succession this year, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has warned shipowners of another increase coming up. The SCA will raise fees for tankers by 15% starting in the new year, while bulk ships and cruise vessels face a 10% increase in fees to transit the waterway linking ...
  • Liverpool strike to start this evening
    The two-week strike at the port of Liverpool on the west coast of Britain will start this evening after unions and Peel Ports failed to reach a pay deal. The strike will coincide with another round of industrial action at Felixstowe, the country's largest container port, where workers will down tools for eight days from ...
  • New $1bn offshore wind farm vessel player launches in Singapore
    Singapore-based infrastructure investment manager Seraya Partners has launched a pure-play offshore wind farm vessel player with the aim of investing $1bn into the business over the next three years. The newly-established company, Cyan, said it would own, operate, and lease vessels across the offshore wind farm value chain, including crew transfer vessels, service operation vessels, ...
  • TECO 2030 displays concept power barge
    Norway's TECO 2030 has launched a new product concept for its containerised fuel cells, the TECO 2030 Power Barge, which will be able to power ships at anchor. The invention comprises TECO 2030 fuel cell modules, batteries, power electronics, safety and automation systems, hydrogen storage, and a refuelling solution forming a scalable multimegawatt solution for ...
  • API and US Offshore Operators Committee to develop standards for offshore wind energy
    The American Petroleum Institute (API) and the Offshore Operators Committee (OOC) - the lease holders who operate offshore energy leases in US federal waters - have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop standards and guidance for offshore wind energy development. "The

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
  • Eastern Pacific seals LNG-powered boxship quartet deal with Crowley
    The four 1,400 teu containerships are being built at Hyundai Mipo and will be delivered in 2025
  • General cargo ship sinks during cargo operations at Turkey port
    Authorities have opened an incident investigation while the vessel remains capsized and the site of the incident is a restricted...
  • New offshore wind farm vessel firm eyes $1bn investment in next five years
    The company claims to be the first pure play offshore wind operator, serving the fast-growing offshore wind farm industry in...
  • Singapore's bunker sales stable in August
    There were 9,129 vessels making calls at Singapore's ports in August, 35% of which called in just for bunkering
  • Coal stockpiles filter out at main European ports
    This is the first decline in stock levels at the terminals since July. Traffic on the Rhine is now returning...
  • Daily Briefing
    Clean tanker rates soaring on global refineries upheaval as Russia sanctions loom | Container spot rates continue headlong plunge |...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
  • Demurrage pains show spirit of OSRA-22 not matching intent
    A new data element mandated by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 in June hasn't changed the score for importers that struggle with the pressure of retrieving containers while disputing demurrage charges.
  • India to allow transshipment cargo from Bangladesh via ocean
    The move to allow for transshipment cargo from Bangladesh via barge and short-sea container ships builds on a previous carve-out for cross-border trucking and rail services.
  • Hapag-Lloyd settles detention complaint from US trucker
    In the third detention and demurrage complaint against Hapag-Lloyd in the past year, Orange Avenue Express alleged the ocean carrier charged $258,000 in detention for containers that could not be returned due to port congestion.
  • Egypt ports to nearly double container capacity by 2024
    Port terminals in Alexandria, Sokhna, Port Said, and Damietta are edging closer to full utilization, prompting operators to expand existing facilities and build new ones.
  • Convoy wades into visibility market with new tools
    Convoy is attempting to differentiate itself within the competitive freight broker landscape by using data gathered from its driver-mandated app to provide more execution-focused visibility insights.

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
  • Chinese pandemic restrictions help product tankers, but how long will it last?
    National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party could see pandemic restrictions ease, BRS Group said
  • Senior US Coast Guard official pledges to tackle sexual harassment
    Comments come after a number of high-profile incidents involving female cadets
  • Nuclear power may 'play key role' in shipping but challenges lie ahead, ABS says
    Idea has widespread owner interest, but industry is concerned about what to do with waste
  • IUMI president Turner urges underwriters to evolve or face an uncertain future
    Pandemic, climate change and war indicate the challenges facing the marine insurance industry
  • Americas grain trade may be 'saving grace' for panamax bulkers
    Downward trajectory may continue if this market weakens in the coming week, BRS Brokers says
  • Performance Shipping takes out loan ahead of product tanker delivery
    The Andreas Michalopoulos-led owner will use the $18.3m raised in the loan to pay for an LR2 taker
  • Dividends and debt cuts: product tanker boom 'transformative' for shipowners
    Clarksons Securities says companies will use enhanced profits to reduce leverage and return cash to shareholders
  • Power of patience: Thenamaris accelerates tanker sales with disposals of long-held vessels
    Major Greek shipowner demonstrates the virtues of holding vessels through the business cycles
  • Munich Re teams up with USCG to combat cargo fires
    US partners to use data and predictive analysis to spot potentially hazardous cargoes.
  • D'Amico makes another killing as it declares option to buy MR tanker
    Italian owner gets its hands on modern vessel for $13m below market price
  • Green corridor blueprint put together by Maersk zero carbon centre
    Document developed with McKinsey provides a step-by step guide to demonstrating the feasibility and designing green shipping corridors
  • Joint venture gone bad: Patriot Offshore founder takes one-time Danish ally to court
    World Marine Offshore allegedly dropped out of a US offshore wind joint venture with Patriot Offshore to pursue deals with other partners
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping seals long-term container ship charter deals with Crowley
    Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has been contracted to build four 1,400-teu newbuildings for delivery in 2025
  • LPG deals steal the limelight in shifting gas carrier market
    Solvang, BW LPG and Italy's Gas and Heat are offloading older vessels to willing buyers
  • Hot second-hand market drives up tanker prices
    Baltic index shows prices have risen 25% across the board in the last year
  • Dark fleets go hi-tech to avoid detection
    Researchers warn of rapid growth in sophisticated new generation of vessel camouflage techniques
  • Reclusive investor Edvin Austbo reveals stake in shipowner Green Energy
    Norwegian tycoon builds stake following failed takeover of seismic survey player in July
  • Second strike at Felixstowe to worsen congestion as peak season develops
    UK biggest container port to be stopped for eight days again at end of September while strike also set to get underway at Liverpool
  • Containers lost as Egyptian multipurpose capsizes in Turkey
    Reason for Sea Eagle suffering water ingress not known
  • Heerema steps down as head of Allseas Group
    Eldest son Pieter takes over as president of the offshore pipe-laying and heavy-lift specialist
  • World's biggest jack-up WTIV damaged in Chinese typhoon
    Belgian owner Jan De Nul assessing condition of newbuilding Voltaire at Cosco yard in Nantong
  • Cost of shipping: Egypt plots Suez Canal rate hike next year
    Bulkers and cruise ships will get away with a smaller rise, however
  • China switching from Russian oil as VLCC fixing rush pushes rates up 27%
    Brokers believe refineries stepping up crude imports as China seeks to supply vital oil products for export
  • People said nuclear plan was 'mad' - now they 'think it's clever', says Core Power's Mikal Boe
    Core Power's plans to bring molten salt nuclear reactors to shipping are gaining support and they can also help deliver low-cost green fuels
  • Could nuclear Thor save the Arctic?
    Vessel using reactor technology could also serve as floating power in disaster zones
  • Venezuelan terminal engulfed by fireball after tanker hose breaks
    Product carrier Larko also said to be 'affected' after incident at Guaraguao
  • Eyal Ofer's Zodiac Maritime ups PCTC newbuild tally at CIMC Raffles
    The company has fixed out two 7,000-ceu newbuildings to China's SAIC Anji for a long-term period
  • New Singapore offshore wind farm vessel firm plans $1bn spending spree
    Seraya Partners-backed company makes third green investment in Asia
  • Yangzijiang best performing stock on Singapore's STI on talk of LNG orders
    Analysts say Chinese shipbuilder is poised to secure its maiden LNG newbuilding contract

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
  • Fall in container spot rates 'much steeper,' 'less orderly' than expected
    Container shipping rates - particularly from Asia to the U.S. - are still falling hard and show no sign of finding a floor.
  • Crowley resumes San Juan operations following Hurricane Fiona
    Crowley Maritime's Isla Grande Terminal suffered no significant damage when Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico on Sunday.
  • Port Houston sets container record in August
    The ports at Houston and Corpus Christi, Texas, continue to see monthly cargo growth from oil and steel shipments.
  • American Airlines rotates cargo chief again
    An executive who ran finance for a health care company has been named to lead American Airlines Cargo.
  • Brazilian airline Gol to pay $41M to resolve bribery investigation
    Gol was caught bribing government officials in Brazil in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, according to investigators.

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