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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
  • Commissioner of Customs T. V. Ravi among many eminent personalities set to grace Gujarat Junction - CEO Roundtable & Exim Star Awards 2022 in Gandhidham on Nov. 25
  • WISTA International & Maritime SheEO officially announce MoU in India
  • FFFAI extends application date for nomination to YLP Award 2023 till November 30
  • Backhaul spot rates too showing significant drops, as per latest data
  • Dighi Port revises pilotage fuel surcharge rate
  • India's first Centre of Excellence for Green Port & Shipping launched
  • Sarbananda Sonowal reviews developmental works on Assam's Barak river (NW 16); asks experts to ensure seamless movement of cargo
  • Export duty on steel, some other commodities withdrawn
  • Oilmeal exports up 38 pc
  • EPTL & EPL conclude transaction of port & power infra assets to Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel India
  • Suez Canal Container Terminal signs expansion agreement with Suez Canal Economic Zone Authority
  • New shipping services to connect King Abdulaziz Port with 6 regional & international ports
  • AD Ports Group & Transmar launch new Pakistan service
  • UP eyes Varanasi-Haldia inland waterway to boost agri, dairy products exports
  • Coffee exports surge
  • India to be among top three economic powers in 10-15 years: Sitharaman
  • Less soyabean import seen

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
  • 'Tween Elbe and Bosphorus
  • RCG widens its scope
  • Flying carpets en route to Malta
  • 2,440 m of new rail tracks open for traffic
  • AD Ports on the offensive
  • Onmove acquires Transin Logistics
  • XPO picks Remy Guyot
  • Up to 42% less emissions by 2030
  • Repeated warnings for overland transport
  • ID Logistics chooses William Parramore
  • For hydrogen produced on board
  • Indigo Cargo's first A321 from Delhi to Mumbai
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • UK haulier rejuvenates fleet
  • 1,000 robots announced
  • India and Middle East ever more popular
  • Craiss wins award for digital transformation
  • CBP seizes ten shipments of narcotics

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
  • Forwarder frustration as ro-ro bookings look to be impossible until Q2 23
  • AirBridgeCargo lessors sue insurers over aircraft 'seized' and stuck in Russia
  • CH Robinson Global Forwarding - it's a question of leadership
  • Zim faces redeploying nine box ships as it axes transpacific loop
  • New Delhi pushes for rapid sale of 30% of its shares in Concor
  • MSC Air Cargo exec team take their seats
  • Zhonggu to target containerised dry bulk to fill fleet of new box ships
  • OceanX goes to Mexico! The rates debate has yet to abate

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
  • Navy takes delivery of LCAC 106
    The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the next-generation landing craft, Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 106 on November 17. LCAC 106's delivery follows the completion of acceptance
  • Community Offshore wind awards site appraisal survey contract
    Community Offshore Wind, a joint venture between RWE Renewables and National Grid, has awarded Leidschendam, Netherlands, headquartered geo-data specialist Fugro an offshore survey contract to support site appraisal and concept design activities
  • Damen set to deliver big dredge in short order
    Ten years ago, Indonesia's Pelayaran Fortuna Nusantara Megajaya (PFNM) took delivery of the 2,500 cubic meter trailing suction hopper dredge (TSHD) Barito Equator. Built to a Damen design, it remains the largest
  • Shipping to EU: Brown fuels aren't green
    The European Commission's proposals to include shipping in the EU's emissions trading system (ETS) as from 2023 are now at the stage where the details of the regulation are being negotiated. Maritime
  • Why you should use synthetic lubricants for inland and coastal vessel operations
    SPONSORED CONTENT: Synthetic lubricants offer vessel operators a number of benefits, including enhanced equipment cleanliness, reduced component wear, extended oil drain intervals and a wide temperature operating range. Together, they can improve

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
  • RoadOne opens new transload facility in Houston
    RoadOne IntermodaLogistics announced the establishment of a highly secure 44,590 m² transload facility and a dedicated executive team, both located in Houston, Texas. RoadOne is a single-source intermodal, warehouse, and logistics services company. Its new facility is expected to provide a unique advantage to all of its clients who utilise overweight import and export services for their products.
  • BIMCO raises awareness for removal of single-use plastic bottles from ships
    Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) has launched a campaign to raise awareness and support the removal of single-use plastic bottles from ships. The company has partnered with Ocean Bottle on co-branded reusable bottles which symbolise the change needed within the shipping industry. Ocean Bottle creates products made partly from stainless steel and partly from recycled plastic found
  • AD Ports, Transmar announce new Pakistan service
    AD Ports Group and Transmar International Shipping Company have launched a new container shipping service that will link the port of Karachi in Pakistan with major maritime economies of the Middle East and East Africa. The new service will provide weekly connections for cargo linking Karachi with the region's major ports in UAE (Khalifa), Saudi Arabia (Dammam and Jeddah), Egypt (Sokhna and Adabiy
  • Second terminal planned in Port Said
    General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) and Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) have unveiled their plans to design and operate a second terminal at Port Said East Port. The terminal will be installed between SCZONE and the existing SCCT area. The targeted additional volume after the expansion will reach 2 million TEUs, according to Steven Yoogalingam, CEO and managing direct
  • Japanese yard orders fall to six-year low as container freight slumps
    The weakening container freight market has affected the fortunes of Japanese shipbuilders, which saw orders fall to a six-year low in October. Figures released by Japan Ship Exporters Association show that in October, newbuilding orders plunged by 80% from September to 217,740 gt. Newbuilding orders have not reached such low levels since January 2017, when 168,100 gt was recorded. Poor weather an
  • Port of Long Beach opens first public charging stations for heavy-duty trucks in US
    Port of Long Beach (POLB) has opened the first public charging stations for heavy-duty trucks in the United States. Heavy-duty electric trucks servicing San Pedro Bay port terminals can now charge for free at the Californian port. The port has partnered with EV Connect to provide the stations at the Clean Truck Program Terminal Access Center, 1265 Harbor Ave., Long Beach 90813. "Southern Californ
  • Stonepeak and Spirit Super acquire Australian port
    US-based investing firm Stonepeak and Australian fund Spirit Super announced the signing of a definitive agreement to buy 100% of Australia's GeelongPort Pty Limited. GeelongPort is Victoria's second largest port located approximately 75 kilometers southwest of Melbourne within Victoria's largest regional city, Geelong. Under the terms of the agreement, Stonepeak, on behalf of its managed funds a
  • Maersk and Hope Hicks resolve sexual assault case
    Hope Hicks, a former midshipman on the Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) ship Alliance Fairfax, and MLL have resolved Hicks' litigation against the company filed in New York Supreme Court in June for sexual assault and harassment during her cadet Sea Year in 2019. MLL is a US vessel operator and a wholly-owned subsidiary of A.P. Moller - Maersk. Attorneys for Hicks and MLL have mutually agreed that neit

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
  • Hong Kong: How to build back trust
    The city has slipped down the maritime hub rankings. There's plenty of advice on offer to climb back in the second instalment of our brand new Hong Kong magazine. This is likely the most challenging time Hong Kong has faced in the last several decades, concedes Matthew McAfee, who heads up local shipowner Fairmont Shipping. ...
  • Environmental study calls for ammonia bunker fuel regulatory framework
    Ammonia spills while used as a shipping fuel could negatively impact certain habitats and species more than others, a new study calling for a regulatory framework for suitable mitigation measures has found. Ammonia produced with renewable energy is already projected as one of the possible main future fuels for shipping. However, its introduction creates new ...
  • Maersk scouts gaming society for fresh talent
    A.P. Moller - Maersk is looking to diversify its talent pool by hiring more gamers to help the company accelerate its digital transformation efforts. Angel Donchev, tech lead at the world's second-largest liner, recently attended an esports event in Copenhagen to promote Maersk's job openings to gaming enthusiasts. Donchev, who started his career in gaming, ...
  • Prysmian wins $153m cabling contract in Greece
    Italian cabling firm Prysmian has won a €150m ($153.5m) contract from Greek electricity grid operator IPTO to link the islands of Milos, Folegandros and Santorini. The contract should be finalised this year, following the customary approvals from the authorities involved. The deal is part of Phase D of the Cyclades' electrical interconnection that completes a ...
  • Adnoc Drilling expands further with $320m jackup trio
    UAE-based Adnoc Drilling, the largest national drilling company in the Middle East by rig fleet size, has further expanded its portfolio of offshore jackup rigs, having snapped up three brand new premium units for $320m. The acquisition is the fifth confirmed by the company in recent months, following deals for a total of six rigs ...
  • Qatar and China sign 27-year LNG deal
    One of the top liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporters QatarEnergy has penned a long-term agreement with China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) for the supply of 4m tons of liquefied gas annually over 27 years. The deal, estimated to be worth around over $60bn, will see first deliveries start in 2026 and is China's longest ...
  • Stonepeak teams with Spirit Super to take over Australia's GeelongPort
    New York-headquartered alternative investment firm Stonepeak and Australian industry super fund Spirit Super have struck a deal to acquire Victoria's second-largest port, GeelongPort, in a deal estimated to be worth around A$1.1bn ($732m). Under the terms of the deal, Stonepeak will hold 70% of GeelongPort while Spirit Super, which has A$25bn worth of funds under ...
  • Tankers in six-digit territory ahead of EU's Russian crude ban
    Tanker rates are surging into six-digit territory. How the sector's fortunes fare once new European Union bans kick in on Russian crude from December 5 has analysts divided. The many hurdles Russia will face to get its top export to market from next month face a new layer of inspection. Concerned at the potential for ...
  • Panamax prices under pressure
    Sales in the bulker segment are still pushing through, with many segments still performing well despite the slump in freight rates experienced in Q4. One segment appears to have hit a wall, however. Prices for traditional-sized panamax bulkers continue to fall, with the 14-year-old, Imbaribi-built, reportedly sold for $14m, some $5m less than a sister ...
  • KBR and Socar joint venture to work on BP's unmanned platform project off Azerbaijan
    A joint venture between US services giant KBR and Azerbaijan's state oil company Socar has been awarded an optimisation stage engineering services contract by BP for the delivery of an unmanned compression platform in Azerbaijan. The deal is for the Shah Deniz compression project in the Azerbaijan sector of the Caspian Sea, which is in ...
  • Shelf Drilling seals Angola jackup extension with Chevron
    Dubai-headquartered jackup rig operator Shelf Drilling has secured an extension on the 2007-built in direct continuation of its current contract offshore Angola. The rig is currently working for Chevron and the new deal will keep the Singapore-built unit busy at least until November 2023 as it includes an additional one-year option. Financial details have not ...
  • Aker Solutions and Aibel secure more work on Equinor's Johan Sverdrup
    Norwegian offshore energy service companies Aker Solutions and Aibel have secured maintenance and modification contract extensions from Equinor for the Johan Sverdrup field in the North Sea. The extension of the call-off is in accordance with an existing frame agreement that lasts until February 2026. Both companies estimated the new deals to be worth between ...
  • Drone sightings in Middle Eastern waters spark concern
    Britain's maritime agency said a drone circled a ship in the Gulf of Oman on Friday, three days after an Iranian-made drone attacked a tanker in the region. The Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), which is part of the Royal Navy, said the incident took place about 50 miles southwest of Muscat. The vessel and crew ...
  • Maersk settles sexual assault case with Hope Hicks
    Hope Hicks, a former midshipman on the Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) ship Alliance Fairfax, and MLL have resolved litigation against the company filed in New York Supreme Court in June for sexual assault and harassment during her cadet Sea Year in 2019, a high profile case that made headlines around the world. MLL is a ...
  • Bocimar orders 10 newcastlemaxes at Beihai
    Clarksons Research is reporting Belgian owner Bocimar has ordered ten 210,000 dwt newcastlemaxes at CSSC yard Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding. The units are set to have ammonia ready notation. Delivery of the vessels is due across 2025 and 2026. VesselsValue lists the price of each unit at $64m. Beihai in northeast China has cornered the market ...
  • MOL and NYK move ahead with ammonia carrier plans
    Japan, Inc is pressing ahead with fixing its future ammonia supply chain. JERA, a joint venture between utilities TEPCO and Chubu Electric Power Company, has signed memorandums of understanding today with the nation's two largest shipping lines, Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), to cooperate in transporting ammonia for the Hekinan Thermal ...
  • Crew extinguish two fires on product tanker at Port of Alaska
    Crew on the , a Hong Kong-flagged MR2 product tanker, put out two fires, one on Friday evening, the other on Saturday morning, while the vessel was docked at the Port of Alaska in Anchorage. No injuries were reported, and the port was undamaged. The tanker, owned by US firm International Seaways, was delivering jet ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
  • Caution urged as shipping prepares for ammonia era
    Amid the increasingly bullish projections of increased use of ammonia as a marine fuel and cargo, there are those sounding...
  • Boxship sales plummet on limited liquidity
    Priced out of buying tonnage during the boom of 2021 and 2022, smaller owners of containerships are returning to the...
  • The week in newbuildings: Dry cargo orders increasing
    CMB confirms that it has doubled an existing order for ammonia-fuelled newcastlemax bulk carriers, while a Japanese owner has contracted...
  • Shipowners intensify lobbying as EU closes in on deal on emissions trading
    The European Commission is said to support the earmarking of the shipping revenues raised from the emissions trading scheme. European...
  • Top 10 shipmanagers 2022
    Ahead of Lloyd's List's much anticipated 'One Hundred People 2022' - our annual ranking of the industry's most influential players to...
  • Container spot rates close in on 2019 levels
    The normalisation of freight rates is happening faster than most expected. A return to pre-pandemic rate levels is almost complete...
  • Hafnia expects product tanker outlook to remain strong
    Company says dislocation of trade will help with tonne miles. It is already witnessing increased flows from the Middle East...
  • The week in charts: IMO deceived | Ukraine's departures down over 60% | West coast ports imports at 10-year low
    Outbound sailings from Ukraine to international markets is 70% lower than last year, containership charter rates settle, and Russia appears...
  • Tanker rates move into overdrive as Russia looks to Asia
    Western sanctions on Russian crude oil exports are scheduled to take effect in December, with the sanction start date for...
  • Former FMC chairman Richard Lidinsky dies
    Wary of the anti-competitive nature of alliance, Mr Lidinsky voted against the formation of the P3. His legacy includes closer...
  • West coast dock talks resume as volumes shift eastwards
    Talks between the body that represents employers of the shipping industry on the Pacific coast, the Pacific Maritime Association, and...
  • Start-up platform ties up with shipping association in Singapore
    This support channel will broaden the engagement efforts of the PIER71 maritime innovation initiative by connecting start-ups with industry partners...
  • JERA teams with MOL and NYK to develop ammonia supply chain for power plant
    The study will include consider the construction of ammonia fuel carriers suitable for domestic thermal power plants and receiving stations
  • Daily Briefing
    IMO tricked into assigning numbers for fake shipowners | COP27 offered dialogue and promises but progress remains to be seen...
  • Cosco launches trailer platform to enhance logistics service
    Platform will manage the operations of trailers linking 87 major Chinese ports, covering almost all domestic markets and inland box...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
  • South Korea plans $2 billion shipping fund to weather container market downturn
    The fund is one of several measures taken by South Korea's government to help the country's shipping sector weather the downturn in container trade.
  • Top unions split on tentative agreement with US rails
    Lawmakers in Washington will face pressure to bridge the divide between rail labor and management because any job action could snarl supply chains in the weeks leading up to end-of-year holidays.
  • Mobile's breakbulk dockworkers to strike Tuesday after talks halted
    The Port of Mobile's breakbulk dockworkers will go ahead with a strike against stevedoring firm CSA Equipment after a month-long cooling period failed to produce a new contract.
  • UP to lift demurrage caps at seven inland terminals
    Union Pacific Railroad will no longer cap storage fees at seven inland ramps beginning next week, citing declining import volumes on the West Coast that has restored more typical cargo flow.
  • Richard Lidinsky, ex-FMC chair and champion of shippers, dead at 76
    Richard Lidinsky, a former chairman for the US Federal Maritime Commission, leaves a legacy of agency reform whose work echoes through the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
  • BRS: 'Shadow fleet' large enough to accommodate Russian oil exports
    Moscow's main issue in exporting its oil will be finding buyers, French broker says
  • StealthGas cuts 11 charter deals as market picks up
    Charterers have begun looking for forward coverage
  • Stealthgas cuts several charter deals as market picks up
    Greek owner disclosed 11 charters as charterers began looking for forward coverage
  • Nigeria urged not to rush to judgement over Heroic Idun crew
    Bodies representing Indian crew members say their mental health is getting worse after months in detention
  • Bahri strikes tanker and MPP shipping deal with Saudi Aramco's Luberef
    Companies aim to boost shipments and storage operations worldwide
  • Transworld enters tanker arena with double LR1 buy for Navig8 pool
    Dubai owner better known for boxships and bulkers diversifies further
  • OS 35: Gibraltar bulk carrier wreck removal hinges on finding a recycling site
    Successful contractor will be required to handle both the dismantling and recycling of the grounded ship
  • Unctad's five actions for resilient, efficient and green supply chains
    Jan Hoffmann and Shamika Sirimanne reflect on the next steps as the Unctad Trade and Development Commission holds its 13th session in Geneva this week
  • Liner operators prepare blank sailing 'blitz' in run-up to Christmas
    MSC, Maersk and Zim void more services as lines schedule record numbers of cancellations
  • Aframaxes lead charge as rates soar before EU's Russian crude ban
    Potential for limited improvement after 5 December, with owners already adjusting to a new reality
  • Newbuild spend stable at $101bn but order numbers fall, Clarksons says
    Rising costs and preference for high-value vessels explains why owners' outlay has not dropped in 2022
  • Fish in warm waters most at risk from ammonia fuel spills, says report
    Ammonia spills have a smaller dispersion distance and lower persistence within the environment compared to heavy fuel oil and marine gas oil, joint study claims
  • Two seafarers injured in blast on Greek offshore support vessel
    Accident occurred on Asso Marine ship during equipment tests off France
  • Viking Line becomes biggest shareholder in compatriot owner Eckero for €10m
    Ropax group wanted to keep control of loss-making company in Finnish hands
  • American Club makes supplementary call on members
    Insurer tells members it wants to provide a firm financial footing for the years ahead
  • Hafnia hands out $140m to investors as it breaks profit record - again
    Product tanker owner could boost dividends further as profit soars
  • New Kuwait refinery to spur product tanker demand, SSY says
    UK shipbroker charts how increasing output will support earnings
  • Double fire extinguished on International Seaways tanker in Alaska
    Exhaust stack suffered blazes on Friday and Saturday, but no injuries reported
  • Peter G's return to shipping: 'I'm happy ... and I can't even tell you why'
    Georgiopoulos tells how his quest for the next big thing led him back to mainstream shipping
  • Jera teams with MOL and NYK Line to co-operate on large ammonia carrier design
    Larger ships are needed to enable the low-cost procurement of ammonia in the large volumes required for power generation
  • Sanctioned Russian shipbuilder USC reveals order for Caspian container ships
    Four feeder vessels will operate on the North-South corridor from Iran to St Petersburg
  • Maersk Tankers shrinks former Brostrom fleet with sales
    Stenersen and Oktan Energy linked to deals for handysize pair
  • Peter' Gs return to shipping: 'I'm happy...and I can't even tell you why'
  • Inchcape Shipping Services CEO Olsen makes sudden exit
    Move comes less than a year after company was acquired by London-based private equity firm
  • Green technologies clean up at Singapore's Smart Port Challenge
    GotSurge, GreenCOP and Seadronix emerge the winners in sixth round of maritime start-up initiative

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
  • Amazon air hub workers launch campaign to form union
    Amazon is expected to fight a new effort by workers at its air cargo hub in Northern Kentucky to form a union.
  • What do crazy $500,000-per-day rates say about shipping demand?
    Stratospheric LNG shipping rates offer a lesson on the do's and don'ts of measuring earnings momentum.

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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.
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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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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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