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International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2022
  • Where have the drivers come from?
  • New logistics hub at Lyon airport
  • Six charging stations for e-trucks
  • Transload rail park opens for business
  • A stable 9M/2022 in Rotterdam
  • Airbaltic carries over 400 t of mail from Ukraine
  • It is Werner & Baylor now
  • MCI: Søren Leth Johannsen to be promoted to CEO
  • Leasing locos for container and car transports
  • Capacity outstrips demand
  • ITA Airways opens Cargo One booking channels
  • Air Caraïbes welcomes Hughes Marchessaux
  • For a big site in Sheffield
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Another player switches to TIR in GCC region
  • More logistics space at Strasbourg airport
  • Stockholm wants more hydrogen
  • First aircraft lands at Nigeria's Ekiti airport
  • Matthias Hohmann leaves Night Star Express

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The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2022
  • Euro ports brace for more throughput declines as carriers blank more sailings
  • China Q3 growth a blip: Covid still a drag on productivity and recession looms
  • Analysis: Hot (basis points) Tuesday - it's the turn of DSV, Keuhne & UPS
  • Import gateway shift pushes Houston to the top of port congestion league
  • War of words over deal or no deal at port of Liverpool heats up
  • UPS's head of Turkey, Burak Kiliç, promoted to GM in France
  • Hawaiian to deliver the goods for Amazon Air with ten A330-300Fs next year
  • M&A radar: Insatiable MSC strikes again - now let's go cruising...
  • OceanX radar: Record-breaker MSC; Alibaba's ocean play; freight rate woes

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Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2022
  • MSC Cruises cuts steel for LNG-fueled American-market ship
    Geneva, Switzerland, headquartered MSC Cruises and French shipbuilder Chantiers de l'Atlantique today marked the official start of construction on MSC's second World Class ship by cutting the vessel's first steel. The cruise
  • Wärtsilä to supply electrical package for new research vessel
    Wärtsilä is to provide and integrate the electrical system package for the new German research vessel Meteor IV. Its scope of supply includes the design integration of all the electrical systems and
  • Mayorkas faces Congressional ire over Jones Act waivers
    The bipartisan leaders of two key House panels have written Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas expressing their concern over his approvals of recent Jones Act waivers. The letter, which concludes with
  • Svitzer adding 3 newbuilds to Americas fleet
    Maersk group towage operator Svitzer is to take delivery of two new ASD tugboats and one workboat, expanding its fleet in the Americas region. With the three newbuilds, the fleet of Panama

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Container Newsweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2022
  • APM Terminals Liberia appoints new managing director
    Clay Crain is the new director of APM Terminals Liberia and will take up his duties on 1 November. He will replace Jonathan Graham who will take on a new role within APM Terminals' global operations, moving back to the United States. "As I transition into my new role, I am confident that APM Terminals Liberia will be in safe hands with Clay, who is no stranger to West Africa and who has a deep un
  • Maersk-operated 5,500 TEU vessel suffers power loss in Australia waters
    The 5,500 TEU boxship Rio Madeira suffered an electrical power outage causing loss of propulsion on 20 October, while it was sailing to Sydney, Australia from the port of Singapore. After the incident, the Singapore-flagged container vessel was towed into the port of Sydney and berthed at Sydney Hutchison terminal, where repairs were carried out on 23 October. The ship, which had onboard 3,380 co
  • Maersk, SCZONE and Siemens Energy discuss green hydrogen projects
    Representatives of SCZONE, Maersk Egypt and Siemens discussed the identification of the green hydrogen industry and its complementary industries. During the meeting, the officials discussed the framework of the feasibility studies prepared by the companies in preparation for the signing of the final contracts at the cop27 summit, for the implementation of the pilot phases of the projects. "SCZONE
  • Wan Hai holds naming ceremony for 13,100 TEU newbuildings
    Wan Hai Lines held a ship naming ceremony on 20 October for the first two vessels in the series of 13,100 TEU container vessels built by Samsung Heavy Industries Geoje shipyard. Wan Hai A07 and Wan Hai A08 are designed with a length overall of 335 meters, a breadth of 51 meters, a draft of 16 meters and a maximum cruising speed of 22 knots, which is currently one of the largest ship type in Wan H
  • Public charging and hydrogen filling station opens at Gothenburg
    The port of Gothenburg in Sweden will have the first public charging and hydrogen filling station in Scandinavia, a subregion in Northern Europe. The facility is owned by the American Circle K store chain. The aim of the station is to become a new hub of the port for facilitating the transition from fossil to electricity and alternative fuels for heavy goods traffic. Initially, there will be six
  • Cyclone leads to suspension of container operations at Bangladeshi ports
    With cyclone "Sitrang" approaching Bangladeshi coasts, handling of containers and bulk cargoes at both the Chittagong and the Mongla seaports remained suspended from Monday (24 October) morning amid high wind and heavy rains. The port authorities have sent all vessels to the deep sea from the jetties and the equipment was packed to avoid any incidents. The Chittagong port authority has issued the
  • Berthing, trucking delays continue at Ningbo
    Freight forwarders and liner operators are advising of trucking delays as Ningbo-Zhoushan port continues to operate under closed-loop management, with shippers urged to divert cargoes to Shanghai. The city, home to China's second-busiest container port, and the world's third-busiest box port had a three-day lockdown imposed on 14 October after Covid-19 infections emerged in the Beilun district. T
  • Top 10: The busiest container ports in the United States
    Several important container ports are located in the United States and are key gateways for national and global trade. Below, you can find a list of Container News for the busiest box ports in the US in terms of TEU volumes in 2021. Port of Los Angeles , California - 10.7 million TEUs in 2021 1 of 9 The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) is the busiest port in the United States for the last 21 years, and
  • HHLA handles first ammonia shipment from UAE to Germany
    The first trial shipment of ammonia from the United Arab Emirates to Germany has been successfully completed and arrived at the climate-neutral HHLA-operated Container Terminal Altenwerder in Hamburg for polymer products manufacturer Aurubis. Peter Tschentscher, first mayor of Hamburg, Michael Westhagemann, Hamburg Senator for Economy and Innovation, Roland Harings, CEO of Aurubis and Torben Seeb
  • Peel Ports, Unite unable to find common ground, another strike action begins in Liverpool
    Negotiation discussions between Peel Ports, owner and operator of the Port of Liverpool in the United Kingdom, and the British trade union Unite have ended one more time in chaos and another two-week strike has begun today (24 October). On the one hand, the port owner claims that Unite has rejected an improved pay offer, while on the other hand, the union says that Peel Ports' board continues to
  • "Port of Hamburg will not be sold to China," said HHLA spokesman
    German port and terminal operator Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) is still in the ongoing process of obtaining the necessary investment law approval, while it is not aware of any rejection by six federal ministries, regarding the potential acquisition of shares in HHLA container terminal by COSCO. In particular, COSCO Shipping Port Limited (CSPL) is expected to acquire a maximum of 35% of
  • MSC to acquire global towage operator Rimorchiatori Mediterranei
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, through its subsidiary SAS Shipping Agencies Services Sàrl, has agreed to buy 100% of the share capital of Rimorchiatori Mediterranei S.p.A., an international towage operator active in Italy, Malta, Singapore, Malaysia, Norway, Greece and Colombia, from Rimorchiatori Riuniti and a fund managed by DWS's Infrastructure Investment business. With this transaction,

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Splashweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2022
  • Performance Shipping eyes younger tankers as it ships out 15-year-old aframax
    Greek tanker owner Performance Shipping has sold an ageing aframax as it scouts for younger ships on the market. The Nasdaq-listed firm has offloaded the 2007-built to an undisclosed buyer for $34m, nearly three years after purchasing the vessel from Zodiac Maritime for $26m. The Japanese-built ship is estimated at $32.4m by VesselsValue. "Aframax tanker ...
  • Jinhui offloads ageing supramax
    Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has offloaded its third vessel this month. The Oslo-listed Chinese bulker owner is selling its eighteen-year-old supramax to Kong-incorporated Xinfeng Shipping for $13.3m. The Japanese-built 52,100 dwt ship will deliver between November 25 and December 19 this year. Jinhui, which has owned the vessel since 2006, said it would realise a ...
  • China Merchants preps car carrier for international market
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) is getting ready to enter the international vehicle carrier sector backed by the continuous export growth of domestic carmakers. The Shanghai-listed energy transport unit of China Merchants Group has completed modifications to its 2009-built 4,900 ceu vessel, . The process was approved by the China Classification Society and the company ...
  • Oilfield services giant Schlumberger rebrands
    Houston-based oilfield services giant Schlumberger is rebranding to highlight its capability to develop lower-carbon businesses, Reuters reported Monday. The move will see the company move forward as SLB with a new color scheme and logo. The company's chief executive Olivier Le Peuch noted that the rebranding to SLB does not mean that the company would ...
  • Russia rushes to fix tanker fleet with six weeks to go until EU crude ban starts
    With six weeks to go until Europe's ban on Russian crude kicks in, the scale of the global tanker fleet rejig Moscow is attempting is coming into focus. By December 5, tanker owners that fly any European Union flag or carry P&I insurance from an EU club can no longer have crude oil onboard that ...
  • Euronav confirms double suezmax order
    Euronav has confirmed a tanker order first covered by Splash a fortnight ago. The Belgian tanker giant has booked a pair of scrubber-fitted suezmaxes at Daehan Shipbuilding in South Korea for delivery in Q3 of 2024. The vessels will have the structural notation to be LNG ready, and will likely also be deemed ammonia and ...
  • Pacific Basin raids the secondhand market
    Hong Kong's Pacific Basin has raided the secondhand bulker market, showing its dedication to Japanese-built ships. Sales registers show that the Martin Fruergaard-led handymax and supermax specialist has grabbed an 11-year-old scrubber-fitted ultramax, the 62,000 dwt, Oshima Shipbuilding-built . The Hong Kong-listed owner paid $22.2m for the ship. The owner is also linked to the ...
  • PGS books seismic survey in Namibia
    Norwegian offshore seismic acquisition specialist PGS has won a contract from an undisclosed energy major for a 3D exploration project in Namibia. The Oslo-listed company will mobilise the 2013-built to carry out the survey. The contract value has not been disclosed, but PGS boss Rune Olav Pedersen said the deal secures visibility for the vessel ...
  • NYK developing onboard waste-to-energy solution
    Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) will work with LPG distributor Astomos Energy on a project to convert organic material onboard ships into fuel. The two Japanese companies are working with Sustainable Energy Development, a company NYK invested in two months ago, on the study which will aim to have installed an organic waste treatment system that ...
  • MSC buys Italian towage operator
    Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has agreed to acquire 100% of the share capital of Rimorchiatori Mediterranei, a towage operator active in Italy, Malta, Singapore, Malaysia, Norway, Greece and Colombia, from Genoa-based Rimorchiatori Riuniti and a fund managed by DWS's Infrastructure Investment business. No price for the transaction has been revealed. Diego Aponte, MSC president, commented:
  • Another two-week strike starts at Liverpool port
    Liverpool dockworkers are downing tools for another two weeks from today as a bitter pay dispute between Peel Ports and trade union Unite shows no sign of resolution. Peel Ports chief operating officer David Huck commented: "It's hugely disappointing that Unite has staged yet another outdated show-of-hands mass meeting which has, very predictably, failed to ...
  • Politicians demand answers on 'novel and problematic' Jones Act waiver
    Bipartisan leaders of the US House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure wrote last week to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Transportation to express their concern related to a Jones Act waiver issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the delivery of fuel to Puerto Rico by a foreign vessel. "We write ...
  • US moves forward with offshore lease sales in Gulf of Mexico and offshore Alaska
    The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced the next steps for oil and gas leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). These steps include a proposed sale for the Gulf of Mexico region and completion of an environmental review for Cook Inlet, offshore Alaska. BOEM has today announced in the Federal Register ...

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Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2022
  • ICS outlines levy on shipping carbon emissions to reward alternative fuels 'first movers'
    Sustainability fund aims to reduce complexity and find compromise as IMO works to finalise its revised greenhouse gas reduction strategy...
  • Survey reveals extent of female seafarer discrimination
    About 60% of female seafarers report being subjected to overwhelming discrimination on board ships, coupled with harassment and bullying, new...
  • ABB ordered to pay $159m over misrepresentation of Azipods' safety
    NCL's lawsuit alleges ABB purposefully misrepresented reliability and safety of propulsion system
  • Black Sea grain corridor facing delayed journey times of over 27 days
    Delays in inspection have increased voyage times for the grain corridor, with more than 40 vessels taking at least 27...
  • Russia needs giant tanker fleet to continue oil exports amid sanctions
    Despite increasing opaque secondhand deals for older tonnage, Russia will face a capacity shortfall to move all its oil once...
  • MS Amlin hires Paul Evans
    Mr Evans is a former deputy chair of the Lloyd's Market Association Property Reinsurance Panel
  • S&P downgrades Swedish and West
    'We are expecting more clubs to follow, particularly London Club and American Club. We think there's a small possibility for...
  • Euronav orders pair of suezmaxes that could be ammonia- and methanol-ready
    While the ships will be LNG-ready, Euronav is working with the yard to get them ammonia- and methanol-ready, giving the...
  • MSC to acquire towing business in latest expansion
    Mediterranean Shipping Co has been growing its terminal interests. It has now added towage to its portfolio
  • CIMC pays Maersk $85m to settle failed reefer business acquisition
    Chinese state conglomerate is required to pay a settlement fee, which accounts for about 8% of the total value of...
  • The week in charts: Longer berthing time at Ningbo | US west coast imports slide | LNG rates hit record
    Vessels are spending more time at berths in China's Ningbo port, collisions occur in Sea of Marmara as congestion intensifies...
  • Third strike starts at Liverpool as talks collapse
    Dock workers at Liverpool have stopped work for a third time in an ongoing pay dispute. Peel Ports says action...
  • Boxship bottlenecks on US east coast begin to unwind
    Backlogs on the east and Gulf coasts are easing during what is normally the traditional peak season, but inland congestion...
  • China Merchants poised to enter international car shipping
    CMES has signed long-term contracts with leading automobile manufacturers to develop a line of business related to long-haul trades. It...
  • Okeanis VLCC undamaged after Yemen drone attack
    The vessel immediately abandoned loading operations and left the port for international waters
  • Daily Briefing
    What can shipping expect from China? | The Lloyd's List Podcast: Does decarbonised shipping feel safe to you?

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The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2022
  • US LTL group launches standard digital BOL
    More than two years in development, a standard electronic bill of lading for less-than-truckload shipments promises to streamline the flow of data, providing greater visibility to shippers.
  • Bangladesh boosts share of US imports from Asia
    US ports saw a jump in shipments from Bangladesh this year through August, mostly from apparel and clothing accessories, as importers support a "China-plus-one" sourcing strategy.
  • Intra-Asia carriers see revenues fall as rates slide
    The rate declines seen in major ocean trades this year have begun to seep into intra-Asia markets, with regional carriers now reporting lower revenues and volumes.
  • US LTL market softening, but not by much: 3PLs
    US shippers will find LTL savings in 2023, but the biggest savings will go to those who can accurately forecast demand and fit freight to carrier networks, according to BlueGrace Logistics.
  • Liverpool dockers in new two-week strike as pay dispute escalates
    The increasingly bitter dispute between the union and Liverpool's terminal operator is over pay increases labor is seeking to compensate workers for the UK's runaway inflation rate.

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TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2022
  • Limited ice class tonnage tipped to hobble Russian exports
    Even if steps are taken to maximise the fleet it has, BRS Groups says it will not be enough to maintain current export levels
  • Imperial Petroleum profits shows equity raise strategy worked
    Vafias-backed owner boosts revenue and profits following acquisitions backed by share sales
  • Wista releases 'shocking' survey on onboard gender discrimination
    Two-thirds of female seafarers report having encountered this while at sea, according to Wista International survey
  • Plunging charter market provides opening for container shipping newbies
    Plummeting rates and shorter periods enable entry of second and third-tier liner players
  • Kirby's inland barge business drives swing to profitability
    Houston barge owner expects further improvement in the inland business. Coastal transportation will see more 'modest' gains
  • Cruise companies promise to behave at France's Cote d'Azur
    Best-practices charter for French Mediterranean waters pushes for quick emission cuts and slow steaming when whales are around
  • Navios Holdings buys back less than half of shares sought in $20m tender offer
    New York-listed owner of Navios South American Logistics snaps up $9.24m of preferred shares
  • Ex-Oldendorff staff set up Costamare-backed bulker platform in Copenhagen, Hamburg and Singapore
    Former employees of the German operator are setting up a commercial platform that will operate capesize and panamax bulkers
  • The $200,000 loan that began Aponte's $100bn MSC empire
    Unhappy former client says he helped founder to start the company with cash for first vessel purchase
  • 'Tactically advantageous': Performance Shipping gets strong price for older aframax
    Athens-based shipowner sells a 2007-built tanker for more than its purchase price
  • Oldendorff defectors flock to Copenhagen and Hamburg to set up Costamare Bulkers
    Greek shipowner Costamare has plans for the 45 bulkers it bought last year and has poached staff from German operator to run them
  • Focused MSC owner Gianluigi Aponte is not slowing down yet
    Hands-on founder is still imposing his values on giant Swiss shipping group
  • S&P downgrades two P&I clubs as investment income slumps
    West of England and the Swedish Club's capital strength has been impacted
  • UN says Black Sea deal renewal is 'critical' as Kyiv blames Moscow for Bosphorus delays
    Istanbul gridlock reaches 150 ships after almost 8m tonnes of grain manage to get shipped out of war-torn Ukraine
  • War has propped up tankers amid economic 'dark clouds'. A Russian exports slump could change that
    Shipbrokers Poten & Partners and Gibson raise questions over how long geopolitics can support tanker rates
  • Clarksons tips VLCC rates 'significantly' higher than $100,000 per day
    Investment banking arm of UK shipbroker says next few weeks and months will see big gains for owners
  • Fujian Guohang scores approval for listing on Beijing Stock Exchange
    The cash raise from the IPO will be used to buy bulk carriers and supplement working capital
  • Cypriot owner SMT expands bulker fleet with Chinese supramax
    Low-profile Limassol company has added five vessels so far this year
  • Comment: Carbon rules not fit for purpose won't get the job done
  • Russia faces 'yawning' shortfall of tankers before price cap turmoil
    Capability remains to build up fleet of ageing tankers to service trade in sanctioned Russian crude
  • Shipping Corp of India transferring $121m to spin-off as privatisation moves forward
    Indian state shipowner also trying to sort out issues arising from defunct Iranian joint venture
  • Insurance broker Marsh expects P&I clubs to push for 'unjustified' rate rise
    But premium hike at next February's renewal should be less than 2022 after massive fall in claims
  • EU policy seen as blocking scale up of cross-border liquefied CO2 exports by ship
    Peter Livanos' new LCO2 shipping venture EcoLog makes plea for urgent action to speed decarbonisation
  • Fujian Guohang gets approval to list on Beijing Stock Exchange
    The cash raise from the IPO will be used to buy bulk carriers and supplement working capital
  • Norway's NRP sells investment management arm Procurator to View
    Shipping asset manager transferring 41 staff members to new Oslo-based partner
  • MSC snaps up world's third largest tug firm Rimorchiatori Mediterranei
    Swiss containership giant buys Italian harbour towage operator with 170-vessel fleet from Italian owner and asset manager
  • American Shipping beats OSG rate by 19% with new Jones Act tanker deal
    The third of three tankers set to be redelivered at the end of the year will have a new operator following its break with OSG
  • Greek master killed while towing Azamara Cruises vessel in Aegean
    45-year-old man trapped in his cabin under unexplained conditions
  • New tankers needed: Euronav confirms deal for ammonia and methanol-ready suezmaxes
    Two more million-barrel ships added to orderbook at DH Shipbuilding
  • Safeen reveals offshore expansion with Singapore-owned dive support vessel acquisition
    AD Ports Group subsidiary says it sees significant potential for growth in the Middle East's subsea support sector
  • Royal Caribbean gives sneak peek of what will be world's biggest cruise ship
    Fuelled by LNG and featuring the Miami giant's first fuel cell, vessel also has the largest waterpark on a vessel and the first family raft slides at sea
  • MSC acquires Italian tug firm Rimorchiatori Mediterranei
    Swiss containership giant buys world's third-largest harbour towage operator from Italian owner and asset manager
  • War has propped up tankers amid economic 'dark clouds'. A Russian exports slump could change that
    Shipbrokers Poten and Gibson raise questions over how long geopolitics can support tanker rates

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American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 24, 2022
  • Did US slash imports too much, setting stage for shipping rebound?
    Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd, gives his take on the "bullwhip effect," rates and global trade.
  • MSC acquiring international harbor towage provider
    "At MSC, we want to continue to improve towage service efficiency and expand Rimorchiatori Mediterranei, building on the impressive work of the Genoese families that have developed the company the past 100 years," MSC CEO Soren Toft said.

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