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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 1, 2023
  • India's merchandise exports recover ahead of rest of Asia
  • ZIM announces measures in response to threats in the Arabian & Red Seas
  • CCI approves acquisition of shareholding in Delanord Investments by Abu Dhabi Ports Company
  • Milaha granted recognition by BSC for commitment to health, safety & environmental risk management
  • New Customs office opens at Adani ICD, Borkhedi
  • Maritime SheEO hosts its 4th annual international conference for maritime diversity in Mumbai
  • Global growth projected to remain modest in the coming period
  • Thailand's Kra Isthmus land bridge could reduce shipping time

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 1, 2023
  • A bombshell in Hamburg
  • Duisport strengthens its hub function via tariffs
  • US short line railroad in Virginia changes hands
  • Chinese cars travel multimodally to the Urals
  • Professional qualities and personal characteristics

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
  • Box lines plot a course for Indian trades as the economy grows
  • Vertical integration - where mentality and numbers clash
  • Cyber Week e-commerce frenzy unexpected, but US fulfilment centres cope
  • Maersk sails into the charter market as it prepares for independence
  • Campaign to raise reefer temperature gets a warm reception
  • Shippers beware: new rules on lithium ion battery air shipments coming
  • OOCL and HMM the final top carriers to unveil EU ETS surcharge estimates
  • COP28 opens with aggressive anti-methane stance, and will the tide turn on LNG?
  • Ellerman City Liners and MSC agree transatlantic capacity deal
  • Deep Dive Podcast: The battle for control of Germany's container ports
  • Bifa completes regional team with appointment of Chris Curtin

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
  • Julie Gascon named new Port of Montreal president and CEO
    The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has named Julie Gascon as its next president and CEO. A master mariner, she is currently president and CEO of the Vancouver, B.C., based Pacific Pilotage Authority
  • Azane and Amogy in ammonia bunkering vessel MOU
    Azane Fuel Solutions, the Norwegian company aiming to develop the world's first ammonia bunkering terminal, and Amogy Inc., the ammonia-to-power tech developer launched by four MIT Ph.D alumni, have signed an MoU
  • Lawsuit alleges MSC civilian mariner was raped by captain
    A complaint filed yesterday in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey alleges that an MSC civilian mariner was raped by the captain when working as the 1st assistant

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
  • Jacksonville attorney Tom Slater appointed to JAXPORT's Board of Directors
    Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan has appointed attorney Tom Slater to JAXPORT's Board of Directors. The Jacksonville City Council unanimously approved Slater's appointment on November 28. Tom Slater is an attorney with the law firm of Pajcic & Pajcic, with practice areas that include maritime, trucking and aviation law. He is a board-certified trial attorney licensed in Florida, Georgia, and Virgi
  • SeaLead commences new service between Mediterranean and Brazil
    SeaLead has announced the launch of its new Mediterranean - Brazil shipping route, the MEDSA Service. "This new direct liner shipping service will enhance trade connectivity and expedite cargo transportation between ports in the Mediterranean and Brazil," said the company in a statement. The MEDSA Service includes important ports such as Itapoa, Paranagua and Santos in Brazil, and Casablanca in M
  • Port Authority of NY & NJ breaks ground on US$220 million street corridor project
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced the beginning of major construction work on the US$220 million Port Street Corridor Improvement project to redesign and rebuild Port Newark's northern entrance at Port and Corbin streets. The interchange serves as an important link to the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 78 and provides access to one of the port's marine facilities that ma
  • Montreal Port Authority announces new president and CEO
    The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) appointed Julie Gascon as the new president and CEO of the organisation. She will take up her new position on 12 February 2024. Julie Gascon has held a number of strategic positions with Transport Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard, while she is currently president and CEO of the Pacific Pilotage Authority. "On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to w
  • PIL hopes to entice LNG-capable seafarers
    Singapore-based liner operator Pacific International Lines (PIL) will need to headhunt seafarers who are experienced with manning LNG dual-fuelled ships or LNG carriers. PIL has eight LNG dual-fuelled newbuildings on order, comprising 14,000 TEU vessels and 8,000 TEU ships that are being constructed at Jiangnan Shipyard and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding in China. The newbuildings will be delivered fro
  • ABB to deliver automation and digital solutions for Rio Grande LNG project
    ABB has been awarded an order by Bechtel Energy Inc. to deliver integrated automation, electrical and digital solutions for Phase 1 of the Rio Grande LNG facility (RGLNG Phase 1) in Brownsville, Texas, US, a project developed by NextDecade Corporation. Bechtel Energy Inc. is undertaking construction of RGLNG Phase 1 under an engineering, procurement, and construction contract. RGLNG Phase 1 inclu
  • CN analysis: Container carriers see no respite from rate declines on Indian trades
    Container freight rates across trades out of India have continued to slide in November, while ocean carriers await some pricing gains from improving export trends, according to the latest market analysis by Container News . On the westbound India-Europe trade, average short-term contract rates from West India [Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT)/Nhava Sheva or Mundra Port] to Felixstowe/London Gateway (
  • SeaLead announces new service connecting major Red Sea ports
    SeaLead has announced a new direct shipping service along the Red Sea, connecting major ports in Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Djibouti. This new service aims to establish uninterrupted trade links and accelerate cargo transit, thereby enhancing supply chain efficiency in the region, according to the company, The service route will cover Jeddah (SAJED), Djibouti (DJJIB), Hodeidah (YEHOD), and return t
  • ONE launches new Egypt Lebanon Turkey service
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of the new Egypt Lebanon Turkey (ELT) service, which will have a weekly frequency. "This new service will offer customers enhanced coverage in the European region and offers a direct connection between Damietta to Beirut, Lebanon and Iskenderun, Turkey," said the company in a statement. The first sailing of the new ELT service will start from D

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
  • Hunter Group returns to the tanker sector with VLCC charter deal
    Norway's Hunter Group has announced its return to the tanker business following the sale of its entire VLCC fleet last year. The Oslo-listed investment firm, which has been placing its next bets on the carbon shipping segment, has struck a deal "with an internationally renowned counterparty" to charter in a 2016-built eco-design and scrubber-fitted VLCC. ...
  • Eneti agrees $436m loan to finance WTIV newbuild duo
    Emanuele Lauro-led offshore wind vessels player Eneti has executed a senior secured green term loan facility of up to $436m with a group of international banks and export credit agencies. The credit facility finances around 65% of the purchase cost of the company's two newbuild NG-16000X series wind turbine installation vessels (WTIV) named Nessie and ...
  • Gunvor Ulstein returns to CEO role at Ulstein Group
    Gunvor Ulstein has returned to her previous post as chief executive of Ulstein Group after Cathrine Marti stepped down from the role she held for three years. Marti (pictured left) has decided to take on a new opportunity outside the group, the company said. Marti joined Ulstein some nine years ago as chief financial officer, ...
  • 2020 Bulkers converts another index-linked contract to fixed rates
    Tor Olav Trøim-backed 2020 Bulkers has switched another one of its newcastlemaxes from index-linked to a fixed-rate charter. The Oslo-listed owner of eight scrubber-fitted newcastlemax bulk carriers has fixed the 2019-built Bulk Santiago to Koch Shipping at $25,024 per day, plus scrubber benefit. Earlier this week, the company converted to fixed rates on the 2019-built ...
  • Latsis and Costamare-backed Neptune Leasing backs Lomar dry bulk play
    UK-based diversified shipowner of the Libra Group, Lomar Shipping, has raised capital with Neptune Maritime Leasing for its growing fleet of bulk carriers. The cooperation with Jersey-based Neptune Leasing involves five ships, although financial details have not been disclosed. The Nicholas Georgiou-led Lomar has been expanding its footprint in the dry bulk and chemical tanker ...
  • Ulstein reveals heavy transport vessel design for offshore wind sector
    Norwegian shipbuilder and designer Ulstein has expanded its design portfolio with a new heavy transport vessel to meet the increasing logistic requirements of the ever-growing offshore wind sector. The current fleet of heavy transport vessels doesn't meet the future demand of the offshore wind segment, Ulstein said. With over 380 GW of offshore wind capacity ...
  • Cape rates crack $40,000 a day, doubling in the space of one week
    Capesize rates have been on charge since last Friday, notching up daily raises not seen in years. Average cape spot rates leaped by another $7,410 yesterday according to the Baltic Exchange, and have now more than doubled in the space of one week to $41,796. "Consistently strong volumes over the past three weeks in the ...
  • PV Drilling awarded long-term jackup contract in Indonesia
    Petrovietnam Drilling and Well Service Corporation (PV Drilling) and its local partner PT Jimmulya have secured a long-term contract for a jackup drilling rig in Indonesia. The contract, secured from Pertamina, will see the 2009-built PV Drilling III committed for a firm period of three years to serve a drilling campaign offshore North West Java ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: DNV
    In the coming months ahead of the inaugural Geneva Dry event organised by Splash, we will be sitting down with key names attending the dry bulk mega summit. In the hot seat today: Morten Løvstad, DNV's point man for all things dry bulk. Morten Løvstad, the business director for bulk carriers at class society DNV, ...
  • Ørsted secures license for South Korean offshore wind project
    Danish renewable energy developer Ørsted has been granted a 1.6GW electricity business license by the South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy for an offshore wind project located 70 km off the coast of Incheon City. The license grants Ørsted exclusive development rights for its gigawatt-scale Incheon offshore wind project, which is set to ...
  • BW LPG invests $40m in India's LPG infrastructure
    VLGC owner BW LPG has created a joint venture with Confidence Petroleum India and made an investment to develop and operate an LPG onshore import terminal in India. BW LPG and Confidence agreed to establish a 50/50 JV named BW Confidence Enterprise Private Limited in India, to explore investment opportunities in onshore LPG import infrastructures. ...
  • Hong Kong company takes over running of Dubai tanker fleet
    At the beginning of October, shipping and steel magnate Theodore Angelopoulos sold two five-year-old aframaxes for an eye-catching $70m each, the 116,000 dwt Daehan Shipbuilding-built tankers, Crudemed for and Crudesun. The ships, now on charter to Unipec, have been renamed Venture and Valour, having resurfaced with Prominent Shipmanagement, an outfit set up in 2022 in Hong Kong, ...
  • Six in 10 investors considering divestment from maritime sector amid ESG concerns
    Sustainability and communications consultancy Woodrow has published a report showing that 64% of senior finance professionals in the UK are contemplating reducing their investment in the maritime sector due to ESG risks. The report sheds light on key areas of ESG risk perceived by lenders and investors, including labour rights, climate change, and regulatory compliance. ...
  • Hoanh Son adds sixth panamax
    Privately owned Vietnamese infrastructure conglomerate Hoanh Son, a joint stock company, has added six similar-sized Bulkers since it entered ship owing in 2020. Sources say it tabled around $10m for its latest ship, the 2005-built, 76,000 dwt Omicron Light which has been sold by Athens-based Omicron Ship Management. The panamax vessel has been renamed Hoanh ...
  • All that liner shipping should be worried about going into 2024
    In an exclusive extract from the November issue of Splash Extra, readers today can get an insight into the unique sectoral analysis carried in our sister title. As the US economy continues to defy the doomsayers, teu throughput at US ports finally broke above the 2022 level for October, rising 4.7% month-on-month and 11.4% year-on-year ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
  • ETS cargo diversion risk not being addressed
    The arrival of the ETS tax could see sharp players in the shipping world divert their cargo to non-EU ports...
  • Onboard carbon capture just a temporary measure, MAN says
    MAN Energy Solutions expects e-ammonia to be the most cost effective solution for shipping to cut emissions, with the company...
  • BIMCO cautions on slower bulk volumes, with Chinese demand forecast looking gloomy
    China's failure to overcome its economic headwinds will cost one percentage point of demand growth for dry bulk shipping, according to BIMCO's...
  • Capesize spot rates surge to two-year high as Atlantic trade booms
    A tighter-than-expected supply and demand balance points to higher average rate levels for the coming year, Jefferies says
  • London cargo market in best shape for more than decade, says Gallagher
    Some markets looking for war coverage as result of fighting in Gaza
  • Stena Bulk foresees buoyant crude and product tanker markets, but stays cool on new ship orders
    Stena Bulk has no plans to order new tonnage until at least 2026, but it will consider buying modern secondhand...
  • Climate risk is changing shipping bankers' behaviour but spooking investors
    While shipping lenders have taken early steps through their Poseidon Principles, aligning portfolios to decreasing CO2 trajectories in line with...
  • Carriers consider rerouting as Panama Canal restrictions bite
    The Panama Canal is set to become a major logistics chokepoint. But the alternatives have their own problems too
  • Seafarer decarbonisation training framework launched
    The fuels needed to meet to net zero will mean seafarers having new skills. A taskforce to ensure that happens...
  • Frontline takes hit as Russian crude tops price cap but says it is time for VLCCs to shine
    Frontline says future tanker capacity is not reflecting projected trade but the addition of 24 Euronav crude carriers will double...
  • Top 10 shipbrokers 2023
    Shipbroking majors have been faced with considerable challenges brought about by the Ukraine war, having to avoid transactions that could...
  • Daily Briefing
    Carriers have opportunities to ease supply imbalance | Ghost of bankrupt US retailer comes to haunt MSC in gargantuan FMC...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
  • US warehouse fluidity returning to normal amid import drop, inventory discipline
    US importers have finally cleared out most of the inventory overhang that kept their warehouses at capacity and created bottlenecks in their supply chains.
  • Order book more 'manageable' if measured in ship numbers, not TEUs: analyst
    Although the incoming capacity will outstrip demand on the major trades over the next two years, the capacity overhang that has been touted in many corners of the shipping sector is being overstated, says an industry analyst.
  • Shippers eye varied 'training wheel' approach to origin management technology
    Getting the most out of global logistics software sometimes involves using a forwarder as a co-pilot until a shipper is ready to run processes similarly to procurement and order management internally.
  • Orderbook more 'manageable' if measured in ship numbers, not TEUs: analyst
    Although the incoming capacity will outstrip demand on the major trades over the next two years, the capacity overhang that has been touted in many corners of the shipping sector is being overstated, says an industry analyst.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
  • Green Power: Drawing a blueprint for greener shipping
    Shipping's green transition is moving forward, but there is much more work to be done
  • Oldies but goodies? Senior tonnage coming and the green movement is partly to blame
    Tanker executives kick around the dynamics of insufficient vessel supply in the US-flag trade
  • Study finds most banks are 'loyal enablers' in making shipping greener. Here's the downside
    Paper by UCL Energy Institute warns that continued commitment to fossil fuels could delay shipping decarbonisation
  • Vale works with Oldendorff for its first iron ore voyage with biofuel blend
    Brazilian mining giant fuels bulker with mix of cooking oil and conventional bunkers
  • The good news: Seanergy has a new investor. The bad news? His name is George
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at why George Economou has filed as a 5% holder in the Greek capesize specialist
  • Navy ship shoots down Iranian-made drone while escorting US-flag merchant ship
    Intentions of aircraft are unclear amid tensions in Red Sea and beyond
  • Breakthrough as Pakistan ratifies the Hong Kong recycling convention
    The international convention is set to enter into force in June 2025
  • Alarm bells ring for European ports as emissions trading deadline nears
    European ports fear shipping lines will divert to non-EU ports to avoid carbon emission costs
  • Supramaxes in the Atlantic earning highest premium since 2017 - but get ready for the January blues
    A number of different factors have come together to make the Atlantic market go 'absolutely mental'
  • MSC hit with multimillion-dollar claim from bankrupt US retailer
    DK-Butterfly-1 - formerly known as Bed Bath & Beyond - wants around $90m in damages
  • TMI's Grindrod Shipping pays off more debt as bulker rates climb
    Boss Ed Buttery maintains a favourable view of the geared vessel sector
  • Pakistan ratifies the Hong Kong recycling convention
    The international convention is set to enter into force in June 2025
  • Karpowership set to greenlight its first powership-FSRU for South Africa
    Turkish company also eyeing a move into FLNG
  • Future fuels: Hydrogen cells' potential 'increases exponentially'
    Proponents of the technology say it is the only zero-emissions option as the industry keeps eyes on internal combustion engines
  • MSC hit with multi-million dollar claim from bankrupt US retailer
    DK-Butterfly - formerly known as Bed Bath & Beyond - wants around $90m in damages
  • Global clean fuel network set to cost $2.1trn
    World Economic Forum warns of weak business case for investing in shipping decarbonisation with high costs and uncertainty
  • Snoring drunk watch officer slept as Briese ship grounded off Scotland
    UK accident investigators critical of drinking culture on BBC Marmara
  • Costamare leasing arm emerges behind Lomar bulker buying spree
    Neptune Maritime Leasing has helped fund the acquisition of four supramaxes and a kamsarmax
  • Is Andreas Sohmen-Pao about to delist another BW group company in Oslo?
    Parent company launches mandatory offer for oil subsidiary BW Energy after hitting 40% threshold
  • 'Ill-advised': Armed guards urged not to defend ships from Houthi seizures
    Africa Risk Compliance warns that resistance could be severely counter-productive
  • Greece and Italy reveal timelines for incoming clutch of FSRUs
    Bulgaria is also looking to invest in a regasification unit
  • Greece's Minerva Marine mulls order for aframax product tankers
    Greek owner signs letter of intent for dual-fuel LR2s
  • Azane Fuel Solutions plots ammonia bunkering vessel move with new design
    Norwegian start-up complements bunkering terminal plan with move into shipowning
  • US ramps up Iran oil sanctions as it cracks down on proxy group funding
    Move targets the sale of oil to foreign buyers using middlemen in the UAE and Hong Kong
  • Future fuels: New era of marine fuels: For a smooth transition, we need to talk about lubricants
    Engines powered by some alternative fuels are more straightforward to lubricate than others
  • Future fuels: Reaping the benefits of green fuels without bunkering them on ships?
    Book and claim and mass balance systems could help gain the benefits of future fuels and still use existing infrastructure
  • Major investors mull maritime exit over environmental risks
    Nearly two-thirds of senior finance players in the UK were considering cutting maritime investments over ESG concerns, report finds
  • Banks knocking on our door to finance new LPG carriers, says Avance Gas boss Kalleklev
    But Fredriksen company's CEO is in no rush to finalise funding just yet
  • Frontline earnings slashed as mainstream tanker fleet swells
    CEO Lars Barstad says streak of four strong quarters came has ended
  • Oil Brokerage swoops again, poaching three Fearnleys brokers in Geneva
    Just weeks after planting its flag firmly in the US, the James McNicol-led outfit keeps growing
  • John Fredriksen and banks come up with $2bn to finance Frontline swoop for 24 Euronav VLCCs
    First new tankers will load oil in January, Oslo-listed company says
  • GMS container ship scrap sale hits snags with arrest in Singapore
    Cash buyer says it is working with the previous owner SITC to get the arrest order lifted
  • Angelicoussis unveils size of planned ultra large ammonia carriers
    Joint development project with US major Chevron could result in a new breed of vessel
  • Modern LNG carriers merit charter rates of over $100,000 a day, Greek owner says
    Maria Angelicoussis and Evangelos Marinakis talk shipowning at annual LNG meet
  • Capital Maritime eyeing up a move into VLCC dual-fuelled newbuildings
    Greek owner has more tonnage on its menu
  • BW LPG expands India footprint with $40m infrastructure investment
    Singapore shipowner boosts downstream investments in the world's second largest LPG consumer
  • Jinhui Shipping continues clearout of older supramaxes
    Oslo-listed shipowner continues to improve fleet as weak markets take toll on its bottom line in third quarter

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
  • Pipes of trade tell the tale of manufacturing growth
    With China knocked off its pedestal of reliable, cheap products, other countries have jumped in and seized on the weakness.

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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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