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December 23, 2022

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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 23, 2022
  • BCBA celebrates 85th Founders' Day
  • ECU360 adds trucking services to its digital suite of offerings in the US
  • MSC boosts connections between Angola, Namibia and their key trade markets
  • Maersk extends acceptance of shipping instructions & amendments via email until January 31, 2023
  • India-GCC trade surging
  • Bunker measuring system to be mandatory in Antwerp, Zeebrugge & Rotterdam
  • UK likely to revoke restrictions on imports of Indian steel
  • Long-term container ocean freight rates steady for now, but 2023 could be different
  • Govt devises new valuation metrics for imports to prevent under-invoicing
  • Defence, aerospace exports see surge
  • Railways plans to initiate GPS tracking of wagons
  • Coal output seen touching one billion tonnes next fiscal: Minister

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 23, 2022
  • A big eye and boxes

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 22, 2022
  • New China Covid outbreaks wreak havoc on supply chains
  • Idle tonnage fleet set to soar next year as charter rates tumble
  • A DB Schenker trade buyer for $20bn cash? You must be joking
  • FedEx looks to use more third-party airlift as it bids to slash costs
  • Canada's Cargojet 'controlling' US carrier via legal loophole, claim pilots
  • Cooperation the key to keeping containers clean and free of pests
  • Rising energy prices threaten French rail freight and intermodal sector
  • FedEx, Polar & UPS win $2.2bn Transcom contract for package deliveries
  • Tracking trucking trends stateside - context is everything

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 22, 2022
  • Livestock carrier to be auctioned, but stranded crew have yet to receive wages
    The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) reports that a Liberian-flagged livestock carrier, the Yangtze Fortune, has been arrested in Portland, Victoria, Australia, by the Australian Federal Court. In the meantime, the Australian
  • Algoma Central acquires 2007-built products tanker pair
    St. Catharines, Ontario, based Algoma Central Corporation (TSX: ALC), today announced that it has acquired two 18,894 dwt product tankers to join the Algoma Product Tankers fleet. Built in 2007, the sister
  • Galveston set to add a fourth cruise terminal
    MSC Cruises has plans for a new homeport at the Port of Galveston, Texas. The cruise line is in negotiations with Galveston Wharves and both entities have signed a non-binding memorandum of

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 22, 2022
  • COSCO to receive two electric feeder boxships in 2023
    COSCO has announced that it held a ceremony for the launch of the construction of two electric container ships with a capacity of 700 TEUs. The opening ceremony of the project for the two electric vessels managed by COSCO SHIPPING Development was successfully held at COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industry in Yangzhou, China. The project was designed to serve the main line of the Yangtze River, according t
  • UWL expands presence in Dallas with new office
    UWL, a top-10 American-owned NVOCC, is expanding its presence in Dallas, US with a new office of over 300 m² to meet the needs of the market and prepare for growth in 2023. According to UWL, Dallas' office has experienced significant growth due to customers looking for an experienced partner to facilitate moving freight through Dallas and around the globe. With its easy access to three major rail
  • European port giants make bunker measuring system mandatory
    The port authorities of Antwerp-Bruges and Rotterdam will make it mandatory to use a bunker measuring system on board bunker vessels to measure the exact amount of fuel delivered to sea-going vessels. According to the Dutch port, this follows an independent study in both Antwerp and Zeebrugge and Rotterdam, which showed regular quantity issues in the bunker market. With the measure, during the fi
  • Several years of poor maintenance led to APL England container loss accident
    A final report into the loss of containers from the 5,780 TEU vessel APL England off Sydney in 2020 notes the importance of vessel fixtures being regularly maintained to ensure they are secure and stable, according to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). APL England was making its way down the east coast of Australia on 24 May 2020 when, in adverse weather, it underwent a series of heav
  • Chittagong port set to slip from three million TEU ports' club
    With a significant fall of mainly the import cargo and also the outbound one, the Chittagong port is set to slip down from three million TEU club this year due to global trade disruptions linked to the war in Ukraine. This year, the prime seaport of Bangladesh will face a significant fall in its productivity, as the government curbed imports in the face of a severe foreign currency shortage. Even
  • MSC strengthens NWC to South Africa service
    MSC has announced the update of its NWC to South Africa service, revising the port rotation in Northern Europe and call at Cape Town on the Northbound leg. With this change, the largest container line in the world aims to improve transit times and schedule reliability. MSC noted it will continue to serve its customers in the Mediterranean via Sines and Las Palmas, "ensuring quick and reliable con
  • BIMCO continues to seek feedback on CII clause
    BIMCO published the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) Operations Clause for Time Charter Parties on 16 November 2022, after the clause was adopted by the Documentary Committee. BIMCO has since initiated a process of gathering feedback on its application from members and industry stakeholders. BIMCO said the CII clause has been developed to help address the commercial complexities of the CII regula
  • GEODIS launches sixth strategic control tower in India
    Global logistics provider GEODIS has established its sixth strategic control tower in Bangalore, India for its Supply Chain Optimization Line of Business which specializes in supply chain management and advisory. Bangalore Center of Excellence (CoE) is going to provide customers with end-to-end visibility, performance monitoring and continuous improvement to supply chain processes on a 365/7/24 m
  • Bunker indices show upward correction
    According to the weekly outlook of Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) for fuel prices, global bunker indices stopped declining and switched to moderate upward correction. The 380 HSFO index rose slightly to US$463.06/MT, the VLSFO index increased to US$663.08/MT, while the MGO index climbed to US$996.60/MT. "However, the emerging growth of the indices has not yet transformed into a firm uptrend," poi
  • Rail operations at APM Terminals Gothenburg in continuing progress
    The volume of containers transported by rail via APM Terminals Gothenburg in Sweden increased by 13% this year compared to 2021. "More than 55% of all goods now reach us by rail and I don't envision a slowdown," highlighted Svante Altås, senior sales executive at APM Terminals Gothenburg and added, "During the year, we introduced a round-the-clock service to meet demand and create the capacity to
  • PIL announces port call addition to Gulf China Service
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) announced the further enhancement of its Gulf China Service (GCS) with the addition of Hamad Port in Qatar to the existing calls to Jebel Ali in Dubai and Dammam in Saudi Arabia. The updated service will call Singapore on the westbound route from China to the Middle East. Currently, GCS calls Singapore on the Eastbound route from the Middle East to China and then
  • Sea-Intelligence sees deployed capacity remain high during CNY 2023
    Chinese New Year (CNY) sees a production slowdown in Asia while the major shipping lines announce blank sailings in order to bring supply in line with demand. According to Sea-Intelligence, in 2020, the CNY extended due to the Covid outbreak, while in both 2021 and 2022 the shipping lines kept capacity high in order to cater to the high demand levels. Moreover, given that demand growth has now st
  • Port Authority of Gijón and Prodevelop to digitalise rail-port system
    The Port Authority of Gijón (PAG) is digitalising the rail-port system with a new module for railways. The award to Prodevelop follows the Port Authority of Gijón (PAG) decision to improve the management of rail traffic within the port area, in what is a clear commitment to digitalisation and sustainability within the transport and logistics chain. PAG mentions that the main objective is the impl

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 22, 2022
  • 2020 Bulkers switches newcastlemax pair to fixed deals and seals charter extensions
    Norway's 2020 Bulkers has switched a pair of its newcastlemax bulk carriers from index-linked charter to Koch Shipping into a fixed-rate hire and sealed charter extensions for up to 13 months. The Oslo-listed owner's 2019-built Bulk Santiago and 2020-built Bulk Shenzhen have been fixed for Q1 2023 at $16,500 per day, including scrubber benefits. Bulk ...
  • Vestas taps NOS methanol-powered CTVs
    Danish wind turbine maker Vestas has joined forces with crew transfer vessel (CTV) operator Northern Offshore Services (NOS) to explore how the world's first methanol-powered CTV can help reduce carbon emissions from offshore service operations. The CTV, provided and developed by N-O-S, will be powered by a dual-fuel solution, capable of being powered by methanol, ...
  • PGS awared 4D survey by Petrobras
    Norwegian seismic player PGS has won a 'significant' 4D survey contract from Petrobras over the Barracuda-Caratinga field in the Campos basin offshore Brazil. The Ramform Victory will most likely be rigged to carry out the project, supported by the 2010-built PGS Apollo as a source vessel. PGS said the cost of mobilising the 1999-built vessel ...
  • Allseas secures Aker BP installation contract
    Swiss-based marine construction specialist Allseas has been selected to provide offshore transport and installation services for a new processing platform topsides facility with well bay area and living quarters (NOA PdQ) in the NOAKA area development operated by Aker BP in the Norwegian North Sea. The contract award follows the successful completion of front-end engineering ...
  • BIMCO responds to criticism of its CII charter clause
    Following widespread criticism from a host of shipping heavyweights this week over its Carbon Intensity Indicator operations clause for time charter parties, international shipping organisation BIMCO has said it will take the advice onboard. The BIMCO CII clause has been developed to help address the commercial complexities of the CII regulation entering into force on ...
  • Tech predictions for 2023
    Angus Whiston from DeepSea on what to watch out for next year. This year has proven to be a turning point for the use of technology in shipping. From the influx of new data driven by external factors, such as sanctions, to incoming regulation from within maritime - the CII - and landmark adoption of ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 22, 2022
  • US lawmakers pass seafarer safety protections to combat sexual violence at sea
    New legislation includes provisions from a bill that was drafted in the wake of the Midshipman-X controversy and enacts important...
  • Latsco moves into containerships with two feeder newbuildings
    Marla Tiger and Marla Bull are equipped with the latest electronic engines as well as scrubbers
  • Capesize market ends 2022 on strong footing
    In a surprise move, spot prices moved up over $20,000 per day, with the front months edging higher. But how...
  • Greece-based companies hailed as Amver mainstay
    The Angelicoussis Group, which enrolled 110 vessels, topped participation by Greek companies in the voluntary vessel rescue system
  • Lars Rhodin steps down at Swedish Club
    'The shipping industry is unique and it's an exciting business, but also very much a people business. So, when you...
  • New EU gas price cap could open up West-East arbitrage
    The price cap, which runs for a year, could boost tonne-miles as Asian buyers secure cargoes from the Atlantic, but...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Top 10 for 2022
    It was a record-breaking year for the Lloyd's List Podcast with more people around the world than ever before listening...
  • MSC-operated boxship in bomb threat on passage to Antwerp
    Master ordered by Belgian police to turn ship around in River Scheldt and to anchor at Vlissingen as a precaution
  • Capesize bulker and boxship on the block
    Greek shipowner sends 20-year-old bulk carrier for recycling in $12m deal, while Chinese owner sells its only containership for scrap
  • Infamous tanker Young Yong transfers cargo to Iranian VLCC
    The very large crude carrier made headlines when it ran aground in late October off the Singapore Strait. It was...
  • NYK appoints new president and chief executive
    Soga also currently oversees NYK's automotive transport and corporate communications divisions
  • Daily Briefing
    The Lloyd's List Podcast: Here's what 2023 is going to look like | Big names slam BIMCO's CII clause as...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 22, 2022
  • New warehouse tenants boost NY-NJ's streak as busiest US port
    New Jersey's warehousing growth of just 1 percent is butting up against the 8 percent volume growth at the Port of New York and New Jersey, with ever more shippers looking to tap the port's capacity.
  • HMM's new inland access in India refuels single port call strategy
    HMM's north-south inland solution in India ties in with an evolving industry strategy to aggregate cargo with a single port call, allowing carriers to maximize capacity utilization and save on port charges.
  • Contract rates on trans-Pacific, Asia-Europe set to tumble: analyst
    Long-term rates on major trade lanes out of Asia have fallen steadily through Q4 as shippers sign fewer contracts and instead ride the collapsing spot markets.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 22, 2022
  • Scrubber premium falls below 2022 average as fuel price spread dwindles, analyst says
    Bunker prices in the Atlantic basin are driving the lower price differences, Jefferies' Omar Nokta says
  • Quiet week before Christmas could set tankers up to end 2022 with a bang
    Activity has dropped off, potentially setting up the last week of 2022 for a flurry of fixtures
  • Algoma Central buys two secondhand product tankers from Valloeby Shipping
    Vessels will replace two 1998-built tankers in Algoma Central's fleet
  • Torm gets bumped into Nasdaq Nordic's large-cap index
    Product tanker owner saw its share price rally this year as rates skyrocketed following the war in Ukraine
  • Eni orders Congo FLNG unit newbuilding from Wison Heavy Industries
    Barge-based unit expected to be brought onstream in 2026 to beef up production from the mini Tango FLNG
  • Latsco reveals container ship play with feeder newbuildings in Japan
    The Latsis family enters the container ship business and marks a return to Japanese shipyards after nearly 60 years
  • Tankers in 'mad dash' for Russian diesel as ban looms
    Europe is looking further afield for diesel supplies in boon for the product tanker market
  • NYK Line boss Hitoshi Nagasawa to step down as container ship business enters 'new phase'
    Successor pledges to focus on stable profits and ESG in fresh business plan to be launched next year
  • Cartel car carriers fail to get $150m class action thrown out in UK
    England's appeal court says case should go ahead over six-year price fixing operation
  • Oman swoops on LNG carrier duo at Hyundai Samho yard at strong price
    Another pair of vessels will boost 2022's already stellar record tally on LNG orders to at least 167 vessels
  • Capacity interest at Greece's Argo FSRU terminal over-subscribed
    Mediterranean Gas is set to move onto a binding phase for companies showing interest in the new facility
  • Toyofuji Shipping lines up order for two LNG dual-fuel PCTCs in Japan
    Ships have been contracted as part of the the company's decarbonisation programme
  • MR Pivot : Greece's Chemnav pounces on Navios and UPT product carriers
    Coronis family outfit continues to be a busy player in the secondhand market
  • Soren Skou is the Alex Ferguson of shipping. Here's why
    The timing of the AP Moller-Maersk chief's exit puts him in an elite group of executives that have got out at the top of their game
  • Safeen doubles offshore fleet through organic growth
    Growing workload sees Abu Dhabi-based company scouring the secondhand market for good assets

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 22, 2022
  • FedEx to outsource more cargo flying in cost-cutting effort
    FedEx Express is looking to trim fat at the largest cargo airline in the world and lean on rental fleets to fill in needs.
  • 1974: They may be the last hurdles in the way of renewed trade between the
    United States and Cuba. An embargo failed to work and indirect business has begun.

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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
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ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri
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
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.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
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
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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.
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
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.
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
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
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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