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Exim India web site
MARCH 1, 2023
  • Global Logistics Solutions launches feeder service linking Chennai & Pondicherry ports
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges strengthens relations with India
  • Long-term ocean container freight rates stable in Feb.
  • Adani Agri Logistics incorporates wholly owned subsidiary PU Agri Logistics
  • ACAAI SRC hosts 'Airlines Night'
  • Cathay Cargo rebrands
  • SMP Kolkata adjudged Major Port of the Year (Containerised Cargo)
  • IMU & IIT-M ink MoU
  • Utilisation drives rates down - except Atlantic
  • AD Ports Group showcases future-proof innovation that reimagines trade
  • Digital FBL, the new generation FIATA Bill of Lading, to be launched in South Africa
  • Prof. Max Mejia to take over as new President of World Maritime University in June
  • Methanex & MOL complete first-ever net-zero voyage fuelled by bio-methanol
  • Non-petroleum exports to UAE up

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 1, 2023
  • A titan in the air
  • TFR and CFM to launch borderless train service
  • Boosting business in Barcelona
  • Office in Kazakhstan opened
  • MGI's new challenge for ports of the future
  • Sasha Goodman wins AfA award
  • Cathay Pacific Cargo rebrands as Cathay Cargo
  • New keel-laying ceremony at FSG
  • European network grows by 60%
  • Investing in core business and global operations
  • Champ Cargosystems now EU-ICS2 compliant
  • Ports of Indiana promotes Jody Peacock
  • 460 hp more for truck fleet
  • Regional warehouse added to logistics network
  • Port of Bilbao grows above the Spanish average
  • Thomas Reutter joins VNL's advisory board
  • Third month of the year, three old "Combi" jumbos
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
  • TPM23: it's 12 months on, and the tables have turned
  • Great Scott! A cold wind blows through Australia's logistics industry
  • Fiata urges carriers to lower D&D charges as lobbying begins at TPM23
  • Slower air cargo market reflected in demand for freighter conversions
  • Rumours mount over Rhenus takeover of Logwin 'network' business
  • Safetrans latest to join booming China-Russia box tradelane
  • Globalisation is over - 'slowbalisation' is the new reality
  • Straight from the horse's mouth - how to trade excess capacity
  • Capacity crunch mark two a possibility, says MSC chief Toft

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
  • Vigor completes USS Chosin modernization
    Vigor has successfully completed a three-year modernization project on USS Chosin (CG 65) at its Harbor Island, Seattle, shipyard, sending the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser back to its homeport of Naval Station Everett.
  • VIDEO: Methanex and MOL complete bio-methanol fueled net-zero transatlantic voyage
    Vancouver, B.C., based Methanex Corporation and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) report that the dual-fuel vessel Cajun Sun has successfully completed the first-ever net-zero voyage fueled by bio-methanol. The Cajun Sun, operated
  • Australia slaps 90-day port entry ban on MSC box ship
    In its most recent port entry ban, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) yesterday issued a refusal of access direction notice banning the Liberian-flagged containership MSC Kymea II from Australian ports for
  • Tidewater CEO: Offshore services recovery is here
    "As we look forward into 2023, we are confident that not only is the recovery here, but that the demand for offshore vessels will continue to strengthen throughout this year," said Quintin
  • HyZet tug design team hosts TTB panel next week
    Wrapping up Day 1 of Tugs, Towboats & Barges (TTB) 2023 on March 7 is a panel discussion with the members of the HyZet tug design team. Panelists include experts from Crowley

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
  • CMA CGM announces updated rates from Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea and Egypt to USEC and US Gulf
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced updated freight rates from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Middle East Gulf, the Red Sea and Egypt to the United States East Coast and the United States Gulf. According to the "rate restoration initiative", as CMA CGM has described it, from 24 March 2023, there will be the following update for all types of cargo: Quantum per 20': US$500 Quantum per 40': US$6
  • Maersk Supply Service extends long-term contract in Taiwan with Seaway7
    The cable lay vessel (CLV) Maersk Connector has been engaged to continue operations on behalf of Seaway7 until 31 December 2025. This comes after a successful first year of working on Seaway7 projects in Taiwan and the United Kingdom. According to Maersk Supply Service, in October 2021, the vessel began cable-laying supply for Seaway7, starting operating in the North Sea at the Seagreen Offshore
  • Argentinean taxation on waterways increases demand by port of Paranaguá
    The Argentinean waterway toll for ships on the Paraguay-Paraná Waterway between Confluencia Santa Fe and Paso Queso became effective in January 2023. The Argentine Ministry of Transportation authorised the US$1.47 charge per ton carried on the 1,180-km length of the canal in Resolution No. 1023/2022. The charge is intended to be used for dredging and signalling projects. According to the statemen
  • DACHSER strengthens its logistics centre in Bremen
    DACHSER has spent over US$8.5 million to expand the handling area of its logistics centre in Bremen, Germany to prepare the facility for potential growth in the future. The floor space is now around 3,300 m² and the extension building for the European Logistics business line now offers more space for handling industrial and consumer goods, according to the company. The additional floor space on Se
  • Thailand plans multi-billion-dollar infrastructure investment to boost economy
    Thailand is to invest around US$15 billion in transport infrastructure, including upgrades to its key container port, Laem Chabang, in order to boost economic growth. The Prime Minister's office said, "The Thai government is currently promoting several large-scale water transport projects, including an industrial port development project in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) district." It is hop
  • ONE adds new service connecting UAE with Bahrain and Kuwait
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced the launch of a new service, connecting the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with Bahrain and Kuwait. With this new Upper Gulf Service (UGS), ONE aims to provide a faster, more efficient, and more stable connection from the transshipment hub of Jebel Ali in UAE to the two aforementioned countries. The port rotation of the new service will be as follows: Loop-A: Jeb
  • Asian liner SeaLead opens more India-centric connections amid growth expectations
    Niche Asian carrier SeaLead Shipping is consolidating its Indian network, driven by sustained trade growth expectations. The Singapore-based liner is set to commence an independent direct container service between Australia and India. The routing, known as ASIA, will have stops at Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Port Kelang (West Port), Karachi, Mundra, Nhava Sheva, and Port Kelang (West Port). The
  • Seastock24 review: The Importance of Security in Trading Platforms
    As a way to invest in the stock market and other financial needs, internet trading has grown more prevalent in today's hyper-digital environment. The simplicity of use and accessibility offered by internet trading has enticed many traders, both novices and seasoned professionals. The online trading platform Seastock24 is a market leader and provides customers access to a comprehensive selection o
  • FCFmarkets.com review: FCFmarkets Trading Platforms and How It Work
    Regarding online trading platforms, FCFmarkets is at the top of the heap, giving investors access to the global financial markets. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting your feet wet, FCFmarkets has the trading tools and features you need to thrive in today's fast-paced online trading environment. This piece will explain what FCFmarkets is and how it works. Internet-Based Exchanges - FCFm
  • Economypair.com review: 5 Tips For Choosing a Trading Platform in 2023
    Users of a trustworthy trading platform, such as EconomyPair , should have access to timely and friendly assistance by email, phone, or live chat. When searching for a platform to use for trading online, it is a good idea to seek one that offers educational resources, such as tutorials and webinars, to assist you in gaining a better understanding of the trading process. Investing and building mon
  • WEC Lines upgrades Liverpool services
    Dutch shipping firm WEC Lines has expanded its existing service into the Port of Liverpool with a new series of weekly calls into the port from Northern Spain, Portugal, North Africa and the Canary Islands. The weekly services are in addition to the existing Portuguese and Spanish routes operating at the British port since 2019. The new direct weekly services began this month from Bilbao, Vigo, a
  • Health and safety in the workplace as the world warms up
    In the height of summer, unforeseen issues can crop up in the workplace. From feeling hot and bothered in the office to more severe issues like dehydration or heat exhaustion, it's important to make sure that your employees have all the facilities they need to work comfortably during the summer. It's just as important for workers to take the initiative to look after themselves too. Here are a few
  • Safety considerations when working on remote construction sites
    Remote work is something the world has grown more accustomed to in the wake of the pandemic but for construction workers, remote construction sites (sometimes in the middle of nowhere) have always been a part of the job. On these sites, where workers might not be familiar with their surroundings, safety is vital. The construction sector is one of the most dangerous in the world so all considerati
  • Maersk relaunches Oceania service
    Maersk announced the restart of its Polaris service to assist to minimise customer impact from the current operational disruption in New Zealand. Starting with the 1,762 TEU boxship Trieste Trader, which is expected to call Port Nelson in New Zealand on 19 March, the dedicated service between Australia and New Zealand will be reintroduced aiming to improve cargo connections within Oceania. The po
  • Australia bans fifth MSC vessel in 2023
    The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) issued a refusal of access direction notice the Liberian-flagged container ship MSC Kymea II from Australian ports for 90 days. In particular, AMSA issued the notice following months of sub-standard performance from the ship's operator, MSC Shipmanagement Ltd, including critical maintenance issues. Moreover, AMSA has detained nine MSC ships over the
  • APM Terminals Algeciras sets new productivity record
    APM Terminals Algeciras completed operations on the vessel Mayview Maersk with a Productive Moves Per Hour (PMPH) of 201.63, breaking the terminal's previous record of 200 PMPH. This record was achieved by eight operating ship-to-shore (STS) cranes and during a port stay of 14.51 hours, compared to the target of 18.52. "We are extremely proud to be joining the «200 PMPH club» and by doing so, wri
  • Mawani and Jeddah Chamber sign US$270 million deal for new logistics park
    The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed an agreement to set up an integrated logistics park at Al Khumrah in the south of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The park is expected to create over 10,000 direct and indirect job opportunities in the logistics sector while strengthening Jeddah Islamic Port's pivotal position as a major maritime hub delivering top-tier s
  • CMA CGM revises West Africa network
    CMA CGM announced a reshuffle of its West Africa services, according to which EURAF 3 service will be discontinued, WAZZAN will deploy a full fleet of 1,700 TEU nominal capacity, and a dedicated Central Range Feeder will serve Monrovia (Liberia), San Pedro (Ivory Coast), and Takoradi (Ghana) through Abidjan (Ivory Coast) on a weekly basis. Meanwhile, the new weekly North Range Feeder will offer B

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
  • Golar LNG sells out of CoolCo
    Tor Olav Trøim's Golar LNG has sold just under 4.5m shares in spin-off Cool Company (CoolCo) for around $56m and now has only one share left in the LNG shipowner. Golar LNG started its exit from CoolCo last year by selling 8m shares in November, raising net proceeds of $98m. In a filing to the ...
  • Maersk Supply Service seals cable layer contract extension with Seaway 7
    Danish offshore contractor and shipowner Maersk Supply Service has secured a long-term charter extension with Subsea 7's Oslo-listed offshore wind specialist Seaway 7 for the cable laying vessel . The 2016-built vessel has been engaged to continue operations on behalf of Seaway 7 until the end of December 2025, following successful campaigns in Taiwan and ...
  • AET teams with Petronas trading arm for green ammonia-fuelled aframax tanker
    AET, the tanker arm of Malaysia's top shipping line MISC, has hooked up with Petronas' Petco Trading Labuan Company Ltd (PTLCL) to explore the potential deployment of a zero-emission aframax tanker that will be capable of running on green ammonia. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding, which is said to represent another ...
  • Boskalis clinches Moray West contract
    Dutch marine services provider Boskalis has secured an up to €150m ($159m) contract for Scotland's 882 MW Moray West offshore wind farm. The deal covers "a large number of the activities" in the coming 12 months. The company has already carried out an offshore geophysical site survey that also included a survey for the identification ...
  • Imabari debuts low-carbon steel plate
    Shipbuilding is entering a new green phase with Japan's top yard debuting a low-carbon steel plate it will use in the construction of a 180,000 dwt capesize. Imabari Shipbuilding announced yesterday that Kobe Steel has started selling a low-carbon steel which it will use for a cape due for delivery next year to an unspecified ...
  • Yinson Production lands $5.3bn FPSO deal in Angola
    Singapore-based Yinson Production, part of the Malaysian Yinson Group, has sealed a $5.3bn contract with Azule Energy for the provision, operation and maintenance of a floating, production, storage and offloading asset for the Agogo Integrated West Hub development offshore Angola. The contract with the BP and Eni joint venture has a firm period of 15 ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd taps Shell for LNG supplies
    Shell and German carrier Hapag-Lloyd have signed a multi-year agreement for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to a series of 23,500 teu container vessels under construction. Bunkering for these 12 new vessels is expected to commence during the second half of 2023 and LNG will be supplied in the Port of Rotterdam. The ...
  • New capacity enters 'thriving' Russian container sector
    While much has been written about how oil, gas, coal and grain trades have changed in the year since Russia invaded Ukraine, there has been little spotlight on the container sector. Within weeks of the first shots being fired in eastern Europe most global liners announced they were pulling out of the Russian market, with ...
  • Five MSC ships detained in Australia in first two months of 2023
    The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a refusal of access direction notice the Liberian-flagged 1,732 teu containership from Australian ports for 90 days. AMSA issued the notice following months of "sub-standard performance" from the ship's operator, MSC Shipmanagement (MSC), including critical maintenance issues. AMSA has detained nine MSC ships over the past two ...
  • Net-zero voyage across the Atlantic completed using bio-methanol
    Methanex Corporation and Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) have completed the first-ever net-zero voyage fuelled by bio-methanol. The Cajun Sun, operated by Methanex's subsidiary Waterfront Shipping and chartered from MOL, departed from Geismar in the US on January 17 and arrived in Antwerp, Belgium on February 4. By blending ISCC-certified bio-methanol that has negative carbon intensity ...
  • Belships moves for Japanese ultramax resales
    Oslo-listed Belships has pounced for three ultramax resales lined up at Japanese yards, which will take its fleet to 34 ships. The 64,000 dwt trio are scheduled for delivery in Q4 2024, Q4 2025 and Q1 2026. The vessels are fully financed through time charter lease agreements, each for a period of seven up to ...
  • Hornbeck Offshore to acquire six OSVs from Edison Chouest
    Louisiana-based Hornbeck Offshore Services has entered into a definitive vessel purchase agreement with Nautical Solutions, an affiliate of Edison Chouest Offshore, to acquire six high-spec new-generation offshore supply vessels for an undisclosed amount of cash. Each of the vessels will be US-flagged, Jones Act-qualified, 280 class DP-2 OSVs with capacities of approximately 4,750 DWT. Based ...
  • Industrial improvement in China amid global recession
    Jeffrey Landsberg from Commodore Research has good news from China for dry bulk owners. As we have been stressing in our weekly dry bulk reports, China has finally seen its steel output and thermal coal burn revert back to experiencing year-on-year growth. Previously, steel output and thermal coal burn had each not experienced year-on-year growth ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
  • CMA CGM seeks to repair customer relationships
    Container lines bore the brunt of complaints during the pandemic. While much of that was unjustified, they now need to...
  • Hapag-Lloyd agrees LNG supply deal with Shell for 12 new vessels
    Multi-year agreement signed with Shell Western LNG for supply of liquefied natural gas to Hapag-Lloyd's new series of 23,500 teu...
  • Frontline chief says Euronav deal 'firmly off the table' - for now
    'There could be a scenario in the future when discussions come up again,' says chief executive Lars Barstad, but for...
  • VLCC market softens as China's demand for US crude stays flat
    Static demand has driven down time charter equivalent rates on the US Gulf to China trades to $45,000 per day...
  • Cyprus president names new shipping deputy minister
    Ms Hadjimanolis will be one of six women in new cabinet sworn in on March 1
  • Hafnia expects a very strong product tanker market
    Company says the addition of 36 secondhand tankers during the past year helped it to take full advantage of the...
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding outlook seen as 'positive', backed up by order wins
    The Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilder is considered by observers to be able to achieve a $3bn order-winning target set for this...
  • Russian diesel trading $25 below price cap
    European buyers will have to pay a wide premium for non-Russian diesel on the back of longer voyages and changing...
  • Frontline's best quarter since 2008 hints at 'things to come'
    Fourth quarter 'may have given us a preview of the years to come in the tanker market', says chief executive...
  • Boxship charter rates flatline
    A South Korean liner operator has concluded the first charter deal for a post-panamax boxship in four months
  • Regulatory delay is holding back vital seafarer training
    New training courses are expensive to develop and take many years to introduce, a factor to be considered given the...
  • Global trade impacted by slowing growth, but 'deep' downturn not likely
    Global trade is being helped by decongestion of supply chains but impaired by slowing growth, according to Dr Nariman Behravesh
  • Lines urged to do more to remove capacity
    Capacity is far outstripping demand and is set to become worse. Carriers need to take more effective steps to reduce...
  • MSC chief targets redelivery of up to 60 chartered ships
    While capacity will increase by about 7%-10% in the next few years, CII will absorb about the same amount, says...
  • Daily Briefing
    Insurance details on sanctioned Russian tankers remain unclear | Euronav campaign urges shareholders to vote against CMB | Bangladeshi ship...
  • Australia bans poorly maintained MSC boxship for 90 days
    Out of the nine MSC ships detained by AMSA over the past two years, five were seized in 2023, with...
  • MOL completes first net zero voyage fuelled by bio-methanol
    Methanex, Waterfront Shipping and MOL, together with other key partners, jointly built the world's first ocean-going methanol dual-fuel tanker Taranaki...
  • Sembcorp Marine narrows net loss by 78%
    Renewable wind energy and other cleaner and greener solutions account for 37% of the group's net orderbook
  • Great power rivalries threaten to slow globalisation
    After a long period of 'benign globalisation', the world is trending towards 'slowbalisation'. A total decoupling from China is impossible...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
  • TPM23: Post-COVID China sourcing shift 'definitely on': CMA CGM
    While the supply chain has mostly healed from COVID-19, the pandemic revealed the risk of relying too much on China for product sourcing, CMA CGM's new US president told TPM23.
  • TPM23: Sustainability should be collective, not competitive: ONE's Nixon
    The container shipping industry needs to collaborate in finding alternatives to fossil fuels rather than each player following their own path, ONE CEO Jeremy Nixon told TPM23.
  • TPM23: Flexport's new CEO puts focus on building 'next-generation' tech
    Flexport, the polarizing digital forwarder, will double down on technology development during a lull in global trade, new CEO Dave Clark said at TPM23.
  • SC Ports turns to TRAC, Flexi-Van to help launch chassis pool
    The South Carolina Ports Authority will be able to launch its proprietary chassis pool as scheduled in March thanks to a last-minute agreement to secure 5,000 chassis from two major equipment providers.
  • TPM23: MSC putting ocean shipping first after ending 2M Alliance: Toft
    MSC's chief executive told TPM23 that the company's hefty orderbook signals to customers that the carrier remains chiefly committed to ocean shipping, rather than selling an integrated supply chain service.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
  • How will Tidewater spend $900m? 'I'm not interested in adding vessels'
    Consolidation may not be on the table, but dividends and buybacks likely are off the table as offshore vessel owner decides what to do with its
  • Dry futures market comes back from the abyss for 'monster' rally
    But the spot market still needs to catch up and there has been little news to bolster sentiment, market watchers say
  • Tidewater expects revenue to skyrocket in 2023 as fundamentals improve
    Offshore vessel giant expects to bring in $900m come year's end
  • New Fortress Energy targeting first FLNG production in July
    Company hints at move into modular power units
  • Norwegian Cruise Line expects full occupancy in 2023 while losses continue
    New York-listed cruise ship owner plans to offer trips on three new ships this year
  • Offshore acquisition financing costs drag American Shipping Co profits
    Oslo-listed company's bottom line falls slightly after taking on offshore construction vessel
  • Never say never: Frontline's Barstad not ruling out Euronav deal in future
    But CEO says combination is firmly off the table for now amid arbitration
  • Golar LNG bags 2025-delivery yard slot for next-up FLNG conversion job
    Market rife with speculation as to which secondhand Moss LNG carrier company is buying
  • Colleagues 'shattered' as well-loved broker and family man Chris Vasilas dies at 63
    Representing European Product Carriers in the US for more than three decades, shipping professional is remembered as a friend to colleagues and for business acumen
  • New VLCCs a nuisance for clean tankers but small orderbook limits impact, BRS says
    Big tankers lifting product cargoes is now back in vogue, according to broker
  • Spend your billions wisely - AlixPartners warns liner sector
    Operators are sitting on $42bn in cash and enjoy a wide range of strategic options
  • Hapag-Lloyd signs up with Shell to fuel giant newbuilds with LNG
    Energy major will supply 23,500-teu container ships in Rotterdam
  • International Seaways reports best-ever earnings as rates climb
    Tanker owner says China and Russia impacts set to continue earnings momentum
  • Probe begins as two seafarers found dead on Greek bulker
    Discovery was made on kamsarmax Caravos Harmony off Brazil
  • Excelerate Energy buys first LNG volumes in deal with US producer
    Regasification specialist unveils sales and purchase agreement with fast-growing Venture Global LNG
  • Golar LNG raises $572m by cashing in CoolCo and New Fortress stocks
    Company poised to pay $78m to buy Moss-type LNG carrier for conversion into FLNG unit
  • Golar raises $572m by cashing in CoolCo and New Fortress stocks
    Company poised to pay $78m to buy Moss-type LNG carrier for conversion into FLNG unit
  • Japan's NS United and Iino Lines appoint new presidents
    Changing of the guard at Japanese giants
  • Regional Container Lines boosts bottom line with five vessel sales
    Thai operators warns of higher costs as rates return to pre-Covid levels
  • 'Massive' uptick in VLCC trade from US to China in March, say Kpler
    Fixtures indicate opportunistic trades by China buyers as world's largest importer emerges from Covid shadow
  • Euronav's De Stoop says Saverys family may regret its decision to take CMB private
    Tanker executive says major shareholder's diversification strategy is not suitable for a listed company
  • CoolCo eyes 10-year-plus deals on its LNG newbuilding options
    Company talks charter opportunities for next open tri-fuel diesel-electric LNG carriers
  • Continental disputes claims made by Euroseas over cancelled charter
    Singapore liner company says it was compelled to cancel after container ship went into dry dock and never came out
  • Frontline says asset values stronger than earnings as it confirms tanker sales
    Oslo-listed shipowner using disposal cash to pay off debt
  • Petrovietnam gives its only VLGC the heave-ho onto ship recyclers
    The Viet Gas 68 along with a bulker and three old reefers were the only vessels reported sold for scrap over the past week
  • VLCC shock: rates heading for boom-and-bust cycle - and it's bust first
    Boom could be some way off as tonnage imbalance threatens recovery, BRS says
  • BW LPG sells veteran as it adds nine ships to pool in deals with Exmar and Vitol
    Singapore owner also declares purchase options for two more modern leased vessels
  • Atlas cashes in on yet another pair of aframax newbuildings
    Greek company is believed to be repeating juicy asset play, in a second deal with Libya's GNMTC
  • Bimco: Tanker market set for 15-year high with China rebound
    Environmental changes, Russia-related trade reshuffle and the return of China are seen as factors in the revival
  • Continental disputes claims made by Euroseas over cancelled container ship charter
    Singapore-based liner company says it was compelled to cancel after vessel went into drydock and never came out
  • Australia bans 'substandard' MSC container ship for 90 days
    Inspectors identified critical maintenance issues
  • Singapore's High Court to auction disabled Chinese livestock carrier
    Both of Soar Harmony Shipping's cattle transporters are now in the process of judicial sales
  • Belships back in Japan for more ultramax bulker tonnage
    Norwegian shipowner says it has been able to increase its fleet without investing any cash
  • MPC Container Ships waves goodbye to record returns
    Oslo-listed company expects earnings to dip this year by nearly 20%
  • Fleet acquisitions paying off for tanker giant Hafnia in record year
    Vessels added from Chemical Tankers Inc and Scorpio Tankers boosted earnings by more than $190m in 2022
  • CoolCo expects to bag long-term charters for two planned LNG newbuilding buys
    CEO says the recent sale of a 10-year-old ship from the company's fleet highlights repricing of the LNG carrier market
  • Avance Gas 'optimistic' as VLGCs enjoy best markets for seven years
    Potential oversupply of ships due to newbuildings may only be temporary, Norwegian owner believes
  • New Cyprus president entrusts shipping to close aide Glykis-Hadjimanolis
    Limassol lawyer will have a delicate task in steering Cyprus shipping in rough international waters
  • Imabari Shipbuilding to use low-carbon steel to build capesize bulker
    Steel will be supplied by Kobelco in first for shipping
  • Frontline says assets values stronger than earnings as it confirms tanker sales
    Oslo-listed owner using disposal cash to pay off debt
  • 'A taste of things to come': Frontline posts strongest profit since 2008
    Boss Lars Barstad bullish as aframax/LR ships climb further from all-time highs and suezmax rates soar
  • European LNG rise will not cover Russian pipeline gas cuts in 2023
    Data analyst Kpler says 2023 could prove to be a 'year of two halves' as competition hots up for Asia cargoes
  • Samudera Shipping to pay out bumper dividend as profit soars
    Indonesian shipowner makes the most of demand for shipping services outpacing supply, but warns of softer markets ahead
  • Petrovietnam gives its only VLGC the heave-ho onto recyclers
    Viet Gas 68, along with a bulker and three old reefers were the only ships reported sold for scrap over the past week
  • Belships back in Japan for more ultramax tonnage
    Norwegian shipowner says it has been able to increase its fleet without investing any cash
  • Inside Chellaram Shipping's 45th anniversary party in Singapore
    Bulk carrier owner tells TradeWinds decarbonisation is its main priority as it actively examines all options under development
  • Ridgebury tied to tanker sale at nearly double the price paid in 2020
    Chief executive says tanker 'not sold' despite reports and secondhand suezmaxes continue to fly off the shelves

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
  • Exporters raise concerns about ocean carrier market power
    Despite lower demand for transportation, repealing the ocean carriers' antitrust immunity is still in play on Capitol Hill.
  • Cargo airline Amerijet pulls plug on freight forwarding unit
    Freighter operator Amerijet is rationalizing its business by terminating a south Florida air and ocean logistics business it owns.

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