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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
  • Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways extends its support to CTL-BHP 2023
  • Sumita Dawra is the new Special Secretary (Logistics)
  • Duties on all tariff lines to be eliminated by Australia under the landmark India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement: Goyal
  • KEZAD Group breaks ground on UAE's largest e-commerce fulfilment centre for noon.com
  • Shipping seen playing key role in green fuel transition
  • PM Gati Shakti Multimodal Maritime Summit 2022 in Kolkata deliberates on connectivity to the North-East & eastern neighbours
  • Extremely challenging scenario seen for ocean freight market
  • Bleak prospects seen for cotton exports
  • Mongla allows port entry for 7.50 m draught vessels
  • India seen among fastest growing economies in Asia: OECD
  • Fertiliser import from Russia surges 371 pc

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
  • Unctad: e-commerce driving maritime
  • UK rail operator to launch new depot next summer
  • The reasons for damage - and its cost
  • For Vietnam's e-vehicle manufacturer
  • Toll collector expands in Bulgaria
  • JAL and Yamato: cargo service from April 2024
  • Cheng Lu returns to Tusimple
  • Warehouse space for mountain men
  • Rail bridge open for traffic
  • Market for PCTC in motion
  • Camion Transport best employer of the year
  • Planning more sustainability initiatives
  • A double award in Auckland
  • 400,000 sqm in preparation
  • Södra banking on electricity
  • DVF hires new expert
  • ITA recognised by Iata
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
  • Truckers blockade S Korean container ports in new strike over wages
  • Will looming rates war lead to forwarder smash & grab?
  • Apple supply chain disrupted by Foxconn protests and more Covid lockdowns
  • Boxship charter market could see a deluge of sub-let surplus tonnage
  • A squeeze of sweet orange: more flexibility granted to CH Robinson
  • There may be light at the end of the supply chain tunnel of gloom
  • WiseTech still adamant it will benefit from 'continued consolidation' in logistics
  • EU grant means Dronamics' green air cargo flights may take off in Q2
  • 'War Dog' Diveroli takes PayCargo to court over 'lost $100m'

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
  • Seapeak places $1.1 billion order for 5 LNG carriers at SHI
    Seapeak LLC reports that it has entered into shipbuilding contracts for the construction of five 174,000-cubic meter M-type (ME-GA propulsion) LNG carrier newbuildings. They are to be constructed by Samsung Heavy Industries

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
  • KEZAD Group launches e-commerce fulfillment centre for Middle East's online marketplace
    Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi - KEZAD Group, the integrated trade, logistics, and industrial hub of Abu Dhabi and a fully-owned subsidiary of AD Ports Group, and noon.com, one of Middle East's online shopping websites, broke ground on the UAE's largest fulfillment centre in Abu Dhabi, which will form part of an anchor investment by noon into the emirate's fast-growing e-commerce space. The 252
  • Fuel prices on downward trend
    According to the weekly outlook of Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) for bunker prices, fuel indexes demonstrate a firm downward trend. The 380 HSFO index fell to US4,504.59/MT, the VLSFO index decreased to US$722.45/MT and the MGO index dropped to US$1,088.38/MT. In the meantime, the Global Scrubber Spread (SS) - the price differential between 380 HSFO and VLSFO - continued its firm decline over we
  • Sea-Intelligence reports strong volume growth on North America East Coast
    While North America West Coast port volumes have started to contract sharply in the third quarter of 2022 (both Y/Y and on an annualised basis compared to 2019), the same is not the case for the North America East Coast ports, according to Sea-Intelligence. The Danish shipping data analysis company said that the year-on-year (Y/Y) laden inbound growth in 2022-Q3 was between 4%-11%, and the annual
  • KDB sounds out potential buyers for HMM shares
    Korea Development Bank (KDB) has identified Hyundai Motor, steel mill POSCO, logistics group LX Pantos and SM Line as potential buyers for its 20.69% stake in South Korean flagship carrier HMM. KDB said on 23 November that it has met with representatives of the aforementioned companies to see how its stake in the company can be sold. Meanwhile, Korea Ocean Business Corporation, which owns 19.96%
  • Drewry's WCI retraces 90% of pre-pandemic gains as China-Europe spot prices tumble
    The Drewry's World Container Index (WCI) saw yet another week of fall, by 7% to US$2,404, primarily on the back of tumbling rates in the China-Europe trade lanes. The Drewry's World Container Index has now seen 90% of its gains, from its quote at the onset of the pandemic to its peak level in 2021, erode in just 14 months, even as it took 22 months to scale up to its highest level. The descent ha
  • Tonnage providers' fleet shrinks as market turns
    Tonnage providers have lost 2 million TEU of ships to liner operators as vessel sales shot up from mid-2020 to mid-2022, even though ship sales have tapered off recently with the correction in the freight market. Alphaliner's latest report, released on 23 November, noted that since August 2020, tonnage providers have sold more than 600 boxships, amounting to 2 million TEU, to liner operators whic
  • Zergratran seeks funding to build green shipping corridor as an alternative to the Panama Canal
    Zergratran, a sustainable transportation company, is announcing its Reg A+ offering to raise US$75 million in funding as its initial step to build the first Green Shipping Corridor. An alternative to the Panama Canal for shipping containers - Puerto Internacional Las Americas (PILA) is planned to be an underground green tunnel that uses Maglev technology system to transfer containers in less than
  • Cypriot shipping company enters container sector with boxship pair acquisition
    Cyprus-based shipping company Castor Maritime has announced the acquisition of two container vessels aiming to enter the container sector. Two of Castor Maritime's wholly-owned subsidiaries each entered into two separate agreements to acquire a 2005 German-built 2,700 TEU container ship from two separate entities beneficially owned by family members of Petros Panagiotidis, the company's chairman,
  • APM Terminals confirms management changes in India
    APM Terminals has announced several changes in management roles in India. Following three years as chief operating officer (COO) of Gateway Terminals India Pvt. Ltd. (APM Terminals Mumbai), Girish Aggarwal will become managing director (MD) for Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd. (APM Terminals Pipavav) from 1 January 2023. "Girish Aggarwal has led Gateway Terminals India Pvt. Ltd as COO since 2019, initia

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
  • Reach Subsea turns owner with Østensjø MPSV buy
    Norwegian offshore services player Reach Subsea is building up its operations with the acquisition of multipurpose ROV support vessel from compatriot owner Østensjø Rederi. The Haugesund-based company, which has thus far focused on chartered-in vessels, is paying $29m for the 2009-built MPSV, a price it noted was below the charter rates being offered on its ...
  • Golden Energy Offshore offloads PSV
    Norway's Golden Energy Offshore Services (GEOS) has struck a deal to sell its 2005-built platform supply vessel for $6.45m. The buyer for the Norwegian-flagged PSV VesselsValue estimates as worth $5.78m has not been identified. The ship should deliver in the first quarter of 2023, and the sale is expected to boost GEOS' liquidity, which the ...
  • Floatel International wins accommodation vessel contract with Vår Energi
    Oslo-based offshore accommodation platform operator Floatel International has landed a contract with pure-play Norwegian operator Vår Energi for the . The 2010-built semisubmersible vessel will provide accommodation services for the Balder HAP project in Norway. The unit is currently working for Equinor at the Grane field in the Norwegian North Sea. The new contract should ...
  • CSSC Shipping teams with CGN for $98m WTIV deal
    CSSC Shipping has teamed up with CGN International Financial Leasing to acquire a newbuild wind turbine installation vessel. The Hong Kong-listed leasing arm of state-owned China State Shipbuilding Corporation said in a filing that the vessel would be picked up from Guangzhou Shipyard International for $98m. The deal will see CGN own 70% of the ...
  • KNOT books shuttle tanker newbuild for Petrobras charter
    Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers (KNOT) has inked a contract with Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry (Zhoushan) for a newbuild suezmax shuttle tanker. The 154,000 dwt ship will deliver in 2025 and go on a 15-year-long charter with Brazilian oil giant Petrobras. KNOT has another unit set to deliver in 2024 backed by a 10-year Petrobras charter. ...
  • Global supply chains at risk again as truckers stage another nationwide strike in South Korea
    Truck drivers in South Korea have gone on a second mass strike in less than six months. At least 25,000 truckers are expected to join an indefinite strike that could paralyse critical supply chains, including those in the car, steel and refinery industries. The organisers have warned the strike could stop oil supplies and transport ...
  • Cold lay-ups in the frame as liners look at all options in their toolbox
    Liners will idle as much as 1.5m teu of tonnage next year as the container market eases with analysts warning images of boxships in lay-up could become commonplace once again. British consultants Drewry are forecasting idling will reach approximately 1.5m teu next year, or roughly 6% of the end-2022 cellular fleet. "Carriers are going to ...
  • Google signs up for Moray West wind farm power
    Google has signed up to offtake 100 MW of Moray West offshore wind farm in Scotland's outer Moray Firth region. Moray West is part of the portfolio being developed by Ocean Winds, a 50/50 joint venture owned by EDP Renewables and Engie. Under a 12-year corporate power purchase agreement, the French utility will provide Google ...
  • Ocean Winds forms Irish offshore wind venture
    Ocean Winds, a joint venture between Engie and EDP Renewables (EDPR) has partnered up with the Irish semi-state energy group Bord na Móna to identify, plan and build offshore wind farms in Ireland. The joint venture will initially focus on delivering two potential projects by 2030, which together could generate up to 2.3GW of energy, ...
  • West Arctic Ocean emerges as major source of crude for India
    A new source of Russian crude has emerged for India - the West Arctic Ocean. This new activity which has only been seen this year, started around March on aframax and suezmax tankers, as data from energy analytics firm Vortexa shows (see chart below). Aframax tonne-miles out of the West Arctic Ocean were typically directed ...
  • CIMC scores three-year extension for jackup pair in Mexico
    Chinese yard Cimc Raffles has secured a long-term contract extension for two of its jackup drilling rigs working for Pemex in Mexico, the company's asset manager, Ocean Challenger said. The Gulf Driller VI and Gulf Driller VIII, which have been operating in Mexico since delivery in 2019, have been extended for an additional period of ...
  • Besiktas scores another tanker win
    Turkey's Besiktas Group has sealed its fifth tanker purchase since June. Sources report that the outfit snapped up a ship locally, adding the 12-year-old, 50,000 dwt Bismark Bernas, a Korean built chemical tanker. The ship has already been delivered and renamed . No price has been attached, but online portal VesselsValue indicates that the ship ...
  • PGS awarded Mediterranean survey
    Norwegian seismic player PGS has won a contract from an unnamed independent energy firm for a 3D exploration acquisition in the Mediterranean region. The 2017-built Titan-class vessel will begin the survey in late November, which is expected to last through to mid-January 2023. The 24-streamer ship is currently working in the southeast part of the ...
  • Italians join forces for new Monegasque dry bulk venture
    Two Italian-backed shipowners are joining forces to create a new dry bulk venture in Monaco. Malta-based Navigazione Montanari has partnered with Swiss-based Nova Marine Carriers to create Novamont Dry, which will focus on creating a fleet of chartered-in panamaxes and capesizes when operations start in the new year, adding to a growing cluster of Italian ...
  • Looking to the cloud: connectivity and data as key ingredients for CII compliance
    Simon Gatty Saunt from SES with helpful advice ahead of the impending Carbon Intensity Indicator. The IMO's Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) regulations will put a letter grade next to a ship, based on its carbon efficiency in operation. This will immediately provide environmentally conscious charterers with a simple and publicly available rating system, on which ...
  • Colombian alternative to the Panama Canal seeks funding
    Florida-based Zergratran, a sustainability driven transportation infrastructure company, is seeking to raise $75m in funding as its initial step to build an alternative to the Panama Canal for shipping containers. Puerto Internacional Las Americas (PILA) is planned to be an underground tunnel that would use Maglev (derived from magnetic levitation) technology to transfer containers in ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
  • Castor acquires first two boxships amid record profits
    Owner cites improved tanker earnings as contributor to upturn in results
  • LNG spot rates take a dive
    After two months of rapid rate rises, the market is starting to cool off amid an unwinding of vessels waiting...
  • Aframax tanker freight rates hit 17-year high ahead of Russian oil bans
    Freight costs for shipping crude to Europe from the US comprise 11% of the delivered crude price. This is up...
  • Gallagher predicts rates for hull and machinery to harden
    Many shipowners are well placed to pay in the light of the current upturns in many segments. Upfront payment is...
  • Top 10 box port operators 2022
    As the build-up continues to the publication on December 1 of Lloyd's List One Hundred People 2022, ranking the most...
  • UN co-ordinator of Black Sea grain initiative steps down
    The first term of the grain corridor was overseen by Amir Abdulla. His deputy is acting as officer in charge...
  • Maritime centre partners Gard on green project safety
    Gard will assess risks inherent in the centre's pilot projects and provide insurance coverage for the schemes
  • CSSC Shipping agrees deal for wind turbine installation vessel
    Installation vessel will be leased to Summer Bihai
  • Maersk Line settles second sexual misconduct lawsuit
    Lawsuit said female named only as Midshipman Y was forced to sleep in her bathroom - the only room she...
  • Crew retention essential to address seafarer shortage issue
    Seafarer shortage is a real issue that needs to be addressed by the industry, says the Singapore Shipping Association
  • Navigation incidents are 'preventable', says Standard Club
    Tight ship schedules result in commercial pressure on both ship and pilot
  • Daily Briefing
    Why waiting for progress at IMO is a very risky strategy | US updates oil price cap guidance for shipping...
  • OOCL says using greener fuels requires significant crew training
    International Chamber of Shipping is proposing the IMO should itself set a target that all the new regulations for handling...

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
  • Resurrected Davie Shipbuilding aims to become North America's most modern shipyard
    Alex Vicefield and James Davies, co-founders of parent company Inocea Group, plan to build expedition cruise ships at the yard some day
  • Special report: Shipbuilding faces choppier 2023
    In our latest Business Focus, TradeWinds' reporters Irene Ang, Lucy Hine and Jonathan Boonzaier explore how 2023 threatens to be far choppier for shipyards, how newbuilding demand is expected to remain strong, and how Hyundai Heavy is driving transformation. Read all the stories below
  • Hyundai Heavy invests in digital drive to stay ahead of the curve
    Upgrade of its Ulsan-based shipyard will allow Hyundai Heavy Industries to stay ahead of its rivals and improve production efficiency
  • Shipbuilding boom and oil prices keep Dubai's Drydocks World busy
    Repair yards are seeing a boom in conversion and eco-refit projects as Chinese builders focus on constructing ships
  • China's shipyards turn LNG newcomers with record order haul
    More Chinese yards advance capabilities to move into high-tech vessel building
  • Japanese shipyards feel the pain as bulk carrier orders slump
    But consolidation moves by country's leading yards are starting to pay off
  • Best year for Hyundai yards since 2007 despite a slowdown in global newbuilding orders
    The shipbuilding group is not in a hurry to contract new orders and will not expand its current shipbuilding capacity
  • Buyers ease back on newbuilding volume but not on value in 2022
    LNG carriers overtake container ships in tonnage terms as shipbuilding market hits record order spree
  • Shipyards face 'bumpy' ride in 2023 as economic, capacity and labour issues loom
    Market players are mystified by the lack of tanker orders but demand from LNG, container ship and offshore energy sectors is expected to keep yards busy
  • Masters alerted after contact lost with SK Shipping tanker off West Africa
    UK and French navies ask for help in tracing the B Ocean off Ivory Coast
  • New York braces for the bull: wild ride could await, but mind the horns
    This week's edition of Streetwise takes a look at Castor Maritime's tankers spin-off Toro Corp, and how the offspring resembles the parent - for better or worse
  • 'Lawyer up' now for years of decarbonisation charter wars
    The new CII regulations create a whole class of damage claims to ships that cannot entirely be claused away. Call your lawyer now
  • Zergratran plots $15bn Colombian box tunnel to rival Panama Canal
    Plan to transship containers between Atlantic and Pacific with maglev technology in less than 30 minutes
  • Color Group exits ro-ro sector with sale of veteran ship
    Norwegian owner finds buyer for 1998-built Color Carrier
  • Lawyer up now for years of decarbonisation charter wars
    The new CII regulations create a whole class of damage claims to ships that cannot entirely be claused away. Call your lawyer now
  • Ferries and container ships best suited to green corridors but complexities need more analysis
    Report analyses potential of setting up green corridors for two shorthaul routes and one long range route
  • Ocean Yield extends CMB container ship charters as it adds $90m in liquidity
    Norwegian sale-and-leaseback company also set to bank $67m from ship sales
  • Chandris and Westport take big profits by flipping tankers new and old
    Cumulative profit on two deals amounts to nearly $40m
  • Owners await long-overdue scrapping of elderly rogue VLGC fleet
    Avance Gas believes recycling will pick up pace after just one vessel was demolished in past four years
  • Castor expands into container ships amid high profit, spin-off plan
    Owner reveals its second transformational move in two weeks
  • Avance Gas banks more cash in strongest LPG carrier market since 2015
    And Fredriksen-backed VLGC owner sees more room for improvement in tonne-miles
  • Methanol engines make up a quarter of planned projects, MAN says
    Engine designer reports that many major container ship operators are looking at this fuel alternative
  • Nikolas Tsakos sets out $1bn market cap ambition in TEN's 30th year
    Greek shipowner also wants to see debt fall below $1bn
  • 'Shipless in Oslo': Hunter plots next move with calculator, not gut feelings
    Three projects come under scrutiny at Norwegian company after VLCC fleet sale
  • China's STX Dalian Shipbuilding set to return to newbuilding arena
    New owners to get the ball rolling with orders for handysize bulkers
  • China's STX Dalian Shipbuilding is set to return to newbuilding arena
    New owners to get the ball rolling with orders for handysize bulkers
  • EU still heavily dependent on Russian LNG, says Bancosta
    Russia recorded the highest growth in volumes of any exporter, second only to the US
  • Eastern Pacific grows fleet with more MR tanker newbuildings
    The diversified shipping company has ordered two vessels at Hyundai Vietnam
  • Container ship newbuilding enquiries roll on despite end of bull run
    Fuelling choices on newbuildings are diversifying as more companies take a look at methanol

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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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