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Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2022
  • Mumbai Customs Zone 1 elaborates on CBLMS portal at FFFAI AGM
  • PIL introduces intermodal services to strengthen connectivity; available in India
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (28 October 2022)
  • JNPA undertakes multiple initiatives under 'Special Campaign 2.0' keeping cleanliness at the core
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port handles highest number of import windmill blades in a single consignment
  • Paradip Port inks agreement for transfer of Mobile X-Ray Scanner to Customs
  • Maritime single window opportunities highlighted
  • New e-learning course on WCO Data Model
  • CMA CGM to reshuffle SHAKA 2 service rotation connecting Asia with South Africa
  • PM gives $5 bn defence exports target by 2025
  • NHAI InvIT Non-Convertible Debentures list on the BSE; a new dawn for people's participation in infra funding, says Gadkari

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International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2022
  • Italian-Swiss cooperation to boost rail traffic
  • UPS Healthcare continues to expand
  • Container flows not peaking yet
  • Honours for most sustainable carrier
  • Astrid Janke joins management board
  • Barcelona-Santiago to go to next level today
  • MOL's diversification policy scores
  • Best week ever for grain movement
  • EUR 1 billion for ammonia
  • SC Ports welcomes 2022-2023 Port Ambassadors
  • Airbus tests multi-mission "cargo copter"
  • More containers at Gothenburg
  • Equipping 1,000+ rail cars for coal transports
  • Increasing space for e-commerce handling
  • Airfreight partners to connect in the clouds
  • Uwe Kilian named key account manager
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

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The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2022
  • Ocean rates still collapsing - carriers pin hopes on early Chinese New Year
  • 'Jittery time' for BCOs as prospects of labour contract settlements fades
  • Against the odds: Buy FedEx or not - but forget its fleet size
  • Upbeat LATAM Cargo keeps an eye on shifting transatlantic demand trends
  • 'Record demand' for LCL cargo driving China-Europe rail volumes upwards
  • Passengers are back - but cargo still boosts results at Lufthansa
  • Samskip and GoodFuels sailing close to near zero-carbon ship voyages
  • M&A radar: Make it a (star) Ryder MBO, if anything

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Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2022
  • GC Rieber orders two advanced SWATH-based WindKeeper SOVs
    Norway's GC Rieber Shipping has placed an order with Cemre Shipyard in Turkey for two innovative WindKeeper Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) based on Small Water Area Twin Hull (SWATH) methodology and design.
  • HII books Navy LHA 9 award worth potential $3.2 billion
    Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) reports that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division in Pascagoula, Miss., has been awarded a $2.4 billion U.S. Navy fixed-price-incentive contract for the detail design and construction of amphibious assault
  • MARAD awards $703 million in Port Infrastructure Development grants
    The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced the award of grants totaling more than $703 million to improve port facilities through the Maritime Administration's Port Infrastructure Development Program. In total 41 projects

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Container Newsweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2022
  • APM Terminals Mobile reports record container numbers in September
    APM Terminals Mobile handled 56,545 TEUs the last month, making September the largest throughput month since the Maersk-owned port operating company began operations in Alabama, US in 2008. With 421,232 TEUs, moved year-to-date, 2022 volumes are now 14% higher than 2021 volumes in APM Terminals Mobile. In addition to record-breaking container numbers, intermodal rail moves in September were up 14
  • Limited scrap potential as tonnage overhang imminent
    The container shipping market could face massive overhang with 7.3 million TEU of newbuildings expected to be delivered by 2025. Alphaliner said that this represents 28% of the existing cellular fleet, expected to hit the market by the end of 2025. By comparison, the container ship fleet is expected to see only about 1.1 million TEU of newbuildings hitting the water in 2022, about the same as in
  • DP World boosts London Gateway with Konecranes automated port equipment
    UAE-based port and terminal operator DP World ordered 18 Automated Stacking Cranes (ASCs) from Konecranes for London Gateway Terminal to enhance the equipment of its major box facility in the United Kingdom. The order, which was booked in April, will add 18 units to an existing fleet of 60 ASCs. The integration of London Gateway's existing fleet with the new Konecranes cranes will take place in p
  • PIL introduces intermodal solutions
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) has introduced the PIL Intermodal Services, which offers train, truck and barge services across the company's network in Intra-Asia, Africa, Middle East, Latin America and Oceania. The Singaporean carrier aims to empower its customers by providing them with a larger variety of cargo transportation ways. Lars Kastrup, CEO of PIL, commented, "We have seen growing m
  • Maersk stretches cargo airline wings with inaugural US-Korea flight
    A.P. Moller - Maersk announced the inaugural flight of Maersk Air Cargo's new air freight service with scheduled flights between Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina (GSP) and Incheon, Korea (ICN). The scheduled transpacific operation will commence on 31 October with two weekly flights introducing the first of three newly built Boeing 767-300 freighters that have recently been purchased by Maer

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Splashweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2022
  • Cosco orders twelve methanol-fuelled 24,000 teu ships
    Chinese boxship giant Cosco Shipping Holdings has ordered twelve methanol dual-fuel 24,000 teu containerships worth nearly $2.9bn. The order has been spread between its container shipping units, Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) and Cosco Shipping Lines, for seven and five ships at $239.85m each. Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering and Dalian Cosco KHI Ship Engineering, ...
  • MOL fixes another LNG newbuild
    Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has inked a new multi-year contract to charter an LNG carrier newbuild to an unnamed energy major. The 174,000 cu m vessel, booked for construction at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) in South Korea is expected to deliver in 2026. The ship will feature the latest ME-GA ...
  • GC Rieber Shipping orders service operation vessels in Turkey
    Norway's GC Rieber Shipping has booked two service operation vessels (SOVs) at Cemre shipyard in Turkey with the first delivery expected in the first quarter of 2025. The Oslo-listed shipowner and project house has established a stand-alone company for the vessels called WindKeeper with a total investment of about €110m ($109.6m). The WindKeeper SOVs are ...
  • Green Energy Group to change name back to SeaBird
    Oslo-listed Green Energy Group is separating its minerals and seismic businesses and changing its name back to SeaBird Exploration. SeaBird rebranded and reorganised into Green Energy Group last May, forming Green Minerals and Seabird Exploration as two subsidiaries of the group and releasing SeaBird from the holding company status. The company was planning to sell ...
  • MOL taps water as new business stream
    Shipping's thirst for alphabet soup shows no sign of relenting with another ship acronym unveiled today.Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), Japan's largest shipping company in dwt terms, is keen to develop floating desalination vessels (FDVs) to help solve the world's water scarcity challenge. To this end, MOL has signed a memorandum of understanding with Norway's EnviroNor ...
  • IEA sees ammonia winning shipping's future fuel race
    Ammonia will be shipping's dominant fuel by 2050, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has predicted. In the World Energy Outlook 2022, published by the IEA yesterday, the Paris-based agency sees ammonia meeting around 45% of demand for shipping fuel by 2050. Bioenergy and hydrogen each meet a further 20% of demand the IEA is projecting, ...
  • PIL debuts intermodal offerings
    Singapore's largest containerline is moving beyond its port-to-port roots. Pacific International Lines (PIL) today debuted PIL Intermodal Services, offering train, truck and barge services across its existing network in intra-Asia, Africa, Middle East, Latin America and Oceania. Lars Kastrup, CEO of PIL, said, "We have seen growing market demand for intermodal services in recent years. ...
  • Hyundai Heavy's Gunsan yard reopens
    A ceremony to partially reopen Hyundai Heavy Industries' shipyard in Gunsan, 179 km southwest of Seoul, took place today, with prime minister Han Duck-soo in attendance. Some 750 workers have been hired and the yard will focus on block building. HHI began to build its Gusan yard in May 2008 at the peak of the ...
  • Splash seeks writers in Singapore
    Splash is seeking journalists in Singapore. Splash is in the market for shipping writers who have a strong understanding of the markets and are digital savvy. Writing daily news stories, attending industry events, and helping with the digital roll-out of the news agenda are the three main aspects of the job position. "Singapore, where we ...
  • Crowley to develop and operate California wind terminal at Port of Humboldt Bay
    US company Crowley has signed an agreement with the Port of Humboldt Bay to exclusively negotiate to be the developer and operator of a terminal to serve as California's first hub to serve offshore wind energy installations. The privately held company, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, will negotiate with the port to lease and serve as ...

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Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2022
  • Biden-Harris administration announces more than $703m for US ports
    US administration announces more than $703m dollars to optimise and improve port infrastructure in an effort to bolster supply chain...
  • The good times are still rolling. But for how long?
    Shipping has so far done well from the literally killer combination of the most devastating pandemic to hit the world...
  • Coal use to peak in five years, says IEA
    The International Energy Agency argues that the second-largest bulk commodity to be moved by sea is facing a decline over the...
  • Cosco orders $3bn methanol-fuelled ultra-large boxships
    Seven ships were ordered by Cosco's Hong Kong-listed subsidiary OOIL, which says the choice of methanol as marine fuel demonstrates...
  • Master charged with drunk sailing after boxship runs aground in Denmark
    This is the third incident involving drunken sailing in 2022 alone. The Germany-flagged ship was travelling to Bremerhaven, Germany from Fredericia...
  • West looks to diversify into H&M cover
    British P&I club looks set to follow lead of Gard, American Club and North
  • Box freight rate decline picks up pace again
    The Shanghai Containerised Freight Index is now down more than 90% from its peak. But spot rates are still more...
  • Means, ambition and incentives divide shipping's innovation evolution
    Lloyd's List webinar hears how the industry is still some way off the long-predicted innovation tipping point that will overcome...
  • MOL to work with Norwegian firm on floating desalination vessels
    An FDV would function as an offshore plant that could help bring water infrastructure online quickly and more affordably than...
  • Steamship kicks off renewal round with 7.5% rate hike
    Other clubs are set to reveal their 2023 pricing decisions in the weeks ahead. All this is taking place against...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: How to de-risk the future of shipping
    Shipping is not quite at the tipping point where innovation will accelerate across the industry, but the digital revolution is...
  • KSOE returns to profit in third quarter with $223m net gain
    KSOE has turned around from three quarters of losses since the fourth quarter of 2021. The steady stream of LNG...
  • Keppel and Sembcorp Marine streamline deal to join forces
    'This simplifies implementation, provides greater deal certainty and accelerates the transaction, as there will no longer be a need to...
  • Daily Briefing
    Testing of world's first ammonia marine engine paused as Copenhagen centre upgrades safety | Russia-classed fleet to lose 9% of...

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The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2022
  • 'Too early' to discuss 2023 rail contracts: Hub, Schneider
    Hub Group and Schneider National sidestepped questions about intermodal contracts for 2023, a far different approach than the two companies took a year ago when the pricing power was on their side.
  • NY-NJ port, terminals take next step in rail track project
    The Port of New York and New Jersey and two of its marine terminals are funding further planning on a track project that would mean fewer delays out of the port.
  • DOT awards $703 million for US port upgrades
    The US Department of Transportation will provide record funding for 41 port projects, including infrastructure upgrades and emissions improvements.
  • US trailer demand defies economic downturn
    Growing use of equipment pools and power-only trucking support long-term demand for 53-foot trailers that transcends short-term economic trends, manufacturer Wabash says.
  • Grimaldi Group orders up to 10 vessels to carry electric vehicles
    The new ships ordered by the Grimaldi Group, designed for carrying electric vehicles, will burn 50 percent less fuel than earlier car carriers.

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TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2022
  • Dry bulk shipping 'in need of large cargo injection' as spot rates end week with a tumble
    China offers little guidance on demand for capesize bulkers, Baltic Exchange analysts say
  • Key Genco Shipping shareholder takes stake below 5% for first time
    Centerbridge Partners has been an important private equity supporter of the owner and once owned 25% of shares
  • Suezmax rates jumped this week, but how long will the upturn continue?
    Rates are firming in West Africa, but ballasters plus ships dropping out of Russian trades threaten rates, Howe Robinson says
  • More than 200 ships set to drop from Russia trades once EU embargo kicks in
    Gibson Shipbrokers says even more will be necessary to fill the void as Russian oil will be going further and require transhipment
  • $3bn 'endorsement': China's Cosco takes leap into methanol fuelling with order for giant container ships
    After previously considering a mix of newbuildings that included 15,000 teu vessels, OOCL and Cosco Shipping Lines are going big with 12 megamax boxships
  • US Offshore Marine Service Association hits out at Vineyard Wind over Dutch tug
    Industry group accuses Massachusetts offshore wind project of exploiting a 'loophole' to employ lower-cost foreign workers
  • Editor's selection: Unknown buyers swoop on older VLCCs, Costamare creates bulker unit and big names line up LNG orders
    TradeWinds' news editor brings the highlights of the week
  • New Fortress Energy firms up plans for Gulf of Mexico floating LNG hub
    US-listed energy company lines up series of agreements that will give it feedgas for #multiple' LNG floaters with first unit to arrive in 2023
  • Silent Syrian ordered to pay $1m after terrorism claim ends charter deal
    Abdul Jalil Mallah has ignored a judge's demand for him to hand over details of his property portfolio
  • Capital Gas locks in charter on 2023-delivering LNG newbuilding in sizzling market
    Qatari Interests snap up one of Greek owner's open vessels while MOL firms up a charter on a vessel for 2026 handover
  • Russia needs $16bn to modernise tanker fleet, says senior banker
    Head of state-owned VTB Bank signals trading pivot to India and China amid scramble for new markets and allies
  • SITC logs 60% jump in revenues, but volume growth slows
    Expansion of fleet continues for intra-Asian specialist with delivery of two more feeder vessels
  • Exmar reveals it is 'net debt free' after wrapping up asset deals
    Shipowner is bullish on LPG carrier demand despite high orderbooks
  • Belships coverage 'solid' after ultramax trio fixed on term deals
    Norwegian owner charters out bulkers for up to 13 months
  • MOL to convert tankers into desalination ships to help solve water scarcity
    Japanese owner teaming with Norway's EnviroNor for global project
  • Charterer linked to Russian oligarch wins $2m appeal over sanctions dispute
    English court rules that Dutch bulker specialist MUR Shipping declared force majeure for financial reasons
  • Cosco makes VLGC debut as it snaps up secondhand ship
    Chinese shipping giant's subsidiary in Dalian bought Jiangnan-built VLGC Gas Aries
  • Odfjell says shipping could lose out in industrial scramble for clean energy
    Executive argues there are more efficient uses for renewable electricity
  • Siem Offshore has vessels free to hoover up emerging multi-year deals
    Norwegian owner positive on offshore construction vessel sector as third quarter profit jumps
  • FSL Trust names buyer as it reveals $5m profit from MR tanker sale
    Singapore owner down to eight ships after latest disposal
  • 'Massive market': Norway's Stodig gears up to capitalise on domestic wind ambitions
    Columbia and Seatrans venture is watching closely as huge offshore energy plans come into focus
  • Ultra-stable wind farm transfer vessel aims to cut fuel use
    Foils and outrigger help minimise vessel motion and fuel burn to give a claimed up to 70% increase in stability and cut total emissions by 30%
  • Meeting offshore wind goals requires longer lucrative contracts, says P&O Maritime
    Martin Helweg says low investment has cut the supply of vessels for renewables projects
  • Japan's maritime cluster gathers around wind farm projects
    Diverse local partnerships vie for a slice of offshore renewable energy markets
  • There's still time to order WTIV newbuildings as potential vessel crunch looms
    Bottlenecks are possible as projects ramp up starting in 2025, but will shipowners invest in more tonnage?
  • Wind goes into battle with oil and gas for offshore vessels
    Decline in oil profits had cleared way for offshore wind industry to buy vessels - but new competition looms
  • US shipowners, other than Edison Chouest, await big term deals before ordering SOVs
    Although there are 40 GW of offshore wind vessel projects in the pipeline, they are not advanced enough to fuel orders for service operation vessels
  • Special report: Wind goes head-to-head with oil & gas in vessel market
    Business focus explores how renewables investment and immediate need for energy supply has brought on fierce competition for ships, how Japan's shipping sector is growing its renewables capabilities and how one ship manager has its sights on opportunities in Norway
  • Sembcorp Marine and Keppel aim to speed up offshore merger with deal rejig
    Simplified structure set to reduce time to completion by up to two months, say companies

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American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2022
  • Shipping rates are no longer plunging. Is 'new normal' near?
    Spot rate indexes look like they're stabilizing - at least temporarily - after double-digit plunges in August and September.
  • FreightWaves Classics: The 1976 crisis on the Mississippi River
    A massive eight-day backup of barge traffic at Locks and Dam 26 on the Mississippi River in 1976 resulted in shipping losses estimated as high as $500,000 a day.

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