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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 4, 2023
  • Crossing the Rhine
  • On the long haul with 100 e-trucks
  • Five more Boeing 787-9s for EVA Air
  • Supporting a skyrocketing travel retail market
  • Two log tech companies to exploit synergies
  • Expansion in South-Eastern Europe
  • Scanlog picks Lars Lerstorp
  • RWI/ISL: a pessimistic outlook
  • Between Southwest Germany and the USA's Southeast
  • Agility grows through acquisitions
  • Expanded container services in Benelux
  • Ambercor Shipping chooses Josh Havelka
  • Accelleron: good FY/2022 and plans for the future
  • Iraq anchors its position as transit hub
  • LeBlanc named general manager of Aeronet SF
  • More capacity between France and Caribbean
  • Airbus expands its 'make-in-India' activities
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Fashion brand moves to fancy Frihamnen port

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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 3, 2023
  • It's a 'crystal ball' outlook for ocean carrier earnings this year
  • Carrier anger as Nhava Sheva terminal operators hike tariffs
  • Looking for cracks with record WiseTech? Think again
  • SF Airlines boosts capacity at ambitious Hubei hub - but is its timing right?
  • Wan Hai ring-fences $1.5bn for fleet expansion and equipment
  • United flies to the rescue of marooned critical Marshall Islands cargo
  • Maasvlakte II expansion will bring in cross-dock and cold store facilities
  • Automation and safety are developing issues for unions
  • OceanX: China's fast tracks; Mærsk grilled (again); MSC rebrands BAL? Never mind
  • Could a new banking crisis send the airfreight market off course?
  • DSV, Mærsk, DP-DHL & Kuehne - 'top-down' fear strikes back

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 3, 2023
  • Three former Austal USA execs face DOJ and SEC charges
    The U.S. Department of Justice reports that a federal grand jury returned an indictment on March 30 charging three men with orchestrating an accounting fraud scheme at Austal USA LLC, a wholly
  • "Human error" seen in $7.7 million Cathlamet ferry strike on piling
    Washington State Ferries (WSF) has released the findings of its investigation into the July 28, 2022, incident in which its 328 foot long ferry M/V Cathlamet struck one of the mooring dolphins
  • New FMD high-speed engine to be tested for Navy's LUSV platform
    Within months of its introduction, Fairbanks Morse Defense's new high speed engine, the nForcer, is to be tested for the Navy's large unmanned surface vessel (LUSV) platform. FMD has been contracted to
  • Prop SF aims to have 50 Beluga24 ferries in U.S. operation
    In partnership with Swedish-based Green City Ferries, San Francisco area ferry operator Prop SF has ambitions to operate the first fast electric ferry in the U.S. by 2024 and a fleet of

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Container News web site
APRIL 3, 2023
  • Wan Hai holds naming ceremony for new 3,000 TEU container ship
    Wan Hai Lines conducted a ship naming ceremony for WAN HAI 331, which is the first vessel in a line of 3,000 TEU container ships constructed by Taiwan's CSBC Corporation. The new vessel has a total length of 209 meters, a width of 33 meters, a draught of 11 meters, and a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots. In addition, WAN HAI 331 will be delivered in April 2023 and deployed in Asia trade service
  • Konecranes' new Zero4 programme to receive over US$75 million
    Konecranes launched its new Zero4 research and innovation programme to improve the industrial productivity and competitiveness of Finnish companies. Business Finland has granted more than US$75 million to Zero4, part of its broader "Veturi" programme that aims to boost research, development and innovation activities in Finland and create new jobs in the coming years. During the past years in Finl
  • Solent Freeport appoints its first chief executive
    Solent Freeport in the United Kingdom has announced that James Hassett will be its first chief executive and will take over its duties from June 2023. "This addition aims to drive forward the Freeport to become an established hotbed for innovation, a national hub for global trade and investment, and a catalyst for regeneration through the creation of high-skilled jobs," said Solent Freeport in a
  • Seven candidates for Secretary-General of International Maritime Organization
    Seven International Maritime Organization (IMO) member states have each nominated a candidate for the post of Secretary-General of IMO to take over duties from Kitack Lim, which will step down on 31 December 2023. The IMO Council at its 128th session, in December 2022, approved the procedures for holding the election of the Secretary-General at the July 2023 session of the Council (C 129). The el
  • PSA Cargo Solutions and BDP International form new brand
    PSA International's business unit, PSA Cargo Solutions (Cargo Solutions) will combine with PSA's subsidiary BDP International to form a new brand, named PSA BDP. The new company will be led by Mike Andaloro who will serve as PSA BDP's CEO. At the same time, he will lead the new company's Sales and Operations. Earlier in April 2022, PSA International bought BDP and the new PSA BDP brand aims to bl
  • Rijeka Gateway becomes Adriatic's first box terminal with remote-controlled cranes
    Rijeka Gateway, the largest private infrastructure project in Croatia over the last decade, will be the Adriatic region's first port to use remote-controlled cranes and electric cargo handling equipment administered from a central control centre. Machine operators will control and monitor the equipment from a central room via large screens and instrument panels. In addition to comfort and continu
  • Boxship demolition slows to crawl
    The expected tsunami of container vessels sold for demolition is evaporating. Liner operators are intent on chasing market share despite the correction in freight rates, continuing to charter boxships. This has pushed up charter rates and dissuaded owners from scrapping more ships. Clarksons' Shipping Intelligence Weekly indicates that for all of March, just two container ships, MSC's 1989-built
  • Hapag-Lloyd implements new rate increase from East Asia to North America
    Hapag-Lloyd announced a general rate increase (GRI) from East Asia to North America for cargo transported in dry, reefer and special containers, including high cube equipment. More specifically, there will be a rate increase of US$800 per all 20' container types and a US$1,000 increase per all 40' container types. The German ocean carrier said the general rate increase will be applicable to all c
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges opens new truck parking
    The new free parking facility with 280 parking spaces in Antwerp-Zeebrugge port opened on 31 March and in the near future, the parking area will also host fast chargers for electric trucks. After the truck parking Goordijk (210 spaces) on the Scheldt's right bank, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges is now launching the free parking Ketenis on Scheldt's left bank with 280 parking spaces. Port of Antwerp-B
  • Port of Haifa partners with Ravin AI to improve vehicle inspection process
    Ravin AI, an Israeli company that provides AI-powered visual inspection tools across fleet, rental, used car, and insurance industries, has announced its partnership with the Port of Haifa. More than 40,000 new vehicles enter the port each year, and Ravin will verify the physical integrity of each vehicle. In particular, with the partnership, Ravin's Inspect, Autoscan, and Eye platform will be im
  • COSCO, Hutchison Ports and PSA in eBL agreement
    Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN), Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), COSCO SHIPPING Lines, Hutchison Ports and PSA International have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enable paperless trade. The agreement will see all signatories leveraging the electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) for export shipments by the shipper SABIC via COSCO SHIPPING's vessels to ports i
  • Crew members kidnapped from oil tanker
    Crew members of the seized Danish oil tanker Monjasa Reformer have been kidnapped, its owner Monjasa said in a statement after locating the ship in the Gulf of Guinea. However, the owner did not give details about the number and the nationalities of the crew members who are still with the pirates. The French Navy found the ship on 30 March after a frantic search off the coast of Sao Tome and Prin
  • Metrans acquires 51% stake in Croatian Adria Rail
    Metrans, a rail subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), is expanding its network, especially to South-Eastern Europe. Metrans purchased a 51% stake in Croatian Adria Rail, which is a rail transport business that offers train transportation solutions from the Adriatic region to Central and South-Eastern Europe. Adria Rail also operates an inland terminal in the Serbian settlement of

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Splash web site
APRIL 3, 2023
  • Stolt Tankers and Junzheng Logistics JV taps Wuchang Shipbuilding for pair of chemical tankers
    Stolt Tankers' joint venture in China, Shanghai SC-Stolt Shipping has placed an order at Wuchang Shipbuilding for the construction of two chemical tankers. The first of the 9,200 dwt newbuilds is scheduled to be delivered at the end of 2024 and the second in early 2025. No price has been revealed for the duo which ...
  • Beks seals another tanker deal
    Turkish tycoon Ali Bekmezci, and his Beks Ship Management, continue to emerge as the buyer of older tanker units. So far this year, the outfit has had seven ships coming in while one ship has been shipped out. The active Turk is now identified as the taker of the STX-built, 74,000 dwt Energy Champion for ...
  • Castor Maritime flips another vintage bulker
    Cyprus-based bulker and boxship owner Castor Maritime has offloaded another ageing unit for a profit in a very short period of time. The Nasdaq-listed firm has sold its 2005-built panamax bulker to an unrelated third party. The 76,600 dwt vessel was bought from Pavimar in 2019 for around $10m and is now being sold for $13.95m. ...
  • Seven states enter race for IMO secretary general spot
    Seven people from four continents have thrown their hats in the ring to become the next International Maritime Organization secretary general. Since launching the process to elect a successor to Kitack Lim last December, Panama's Arsenio Dominguez, Nancy Karigithu from Kenya, Turkey's Suat Hayri Aka, Dominica's Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry and Moin Uddin Ahmed from Bangladesh have ...
  • Klaveness Marine exits car carrier segment
    Klaveness Marine has exited the vehicle shipping segment through the sale of its stake in Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC). The private company, controlled by Tom Erik Klaveness and his family, has sold 50% of NOCC to US banking giant JP Morgan for a reported price in excess of NOK1bn ($96.3m). "Our investment goes back more ...
  • Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers eyes nearly $510m raise for fleet growth
    Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers is looking to raise up to RMB3.5bn ($509m) to fund fleet expansion. A unit of Cosco Shipping Group said it plans to use the proceeds for the leasing of 29 multipurpose pulp carriers between 62,000 dwt and 70,000 dwt. The funds would also be directed towards a 65,000 dwt semi-submersible heavy ...
  • Saipem reveals $650m worth of new offshore contracts
    Italian energy services contractor Saipem has sealed five new deals worth a total of around $650m. The Milan-headquartered firm has confirmed the award by Azule Energy for the Agogo full-field development project offshore Angola. The contract covers the engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) of rigid pipe-in-pipe flowlines with associated subsea structures. Saipem will mob
  • J. Lauritzen signs for methanol-powered bulkers in Japan
    Denmark's J. Lauritzen has signed a letter of intent with Tsuneishi Shipbuilding for the construction of at least two methanol dual-fuel kamsarmax bulk carriers. The 81,200 dwt vessels, capable of running on green methanol and biodiesel, will be among the very first zero-emission capable bulkers in the world, J. Lauritzen said. The units will be ...
  • Tanker tonne-mile picture shifts again with OPEC's surprise cut
    The ever shifting seaborne oil map has received another jolt with OPEC+'s surprise 1m barrels per day output cut. The news comes as analysts had been talking up prospects for tanker tonne-mile growth. Analysts at Jefferies described the decision by the oil producing cartel to cut output from May as a negative development for VLCCs, ...
  • Box scrap candidates find new trading owners
    The predicted wave of boxships heading for demolition is proving to be a trickle. Ships are still making money, whatever their age, and demo candidates are finding new owners rather than the blow torch. Around the start of the year many of container shipping's top analysts were predicting hundreds of thousands of teu worth of ...
  • Nicolas Saverys plotting to take Exmar private
    Nicolas Saverys is planning to launch a voluntary and conditional public takeover bid for all shares in Belgian gas shipowner and infrastructure provider Exmar. Saverys' investment vehicle Saverex would offer €12.10 in cash for each share it does not already own, a premium of 24.74% over Exmar stock's closing price on March 31 and some ...
  • Chinese selling capes
    Chinese owners are selling capes. March was an active month for Chinese accounts, with a string of prominent players tapping into the ongoing upturn for cape prices. Owners deciding to let go include Hong Kong cape specialist Peter Mok, and his Vision Ship Management, who has let go of one of his three remaining Chinese-built ...
  • Liner shipping forecast to make $43.2bn profit in 2023
    A usually reliable source of container financial forecasts has made a call on 2023 fortunes for the liner industry, suggesting this year could be the third-best combined annual results in the history of the sector. John McCown, whose Blue Alpha Capital quarterly liner profit reports have become essential reading during box shipping's record earnings run ...
  • COSCO orders four 16,000 teu ships
    COSCO has placed orders for four 16,000 teu ships at its affiliated yard in Yangzhou for an undisclosed price basis delivery in the second half of 2025. According to Maersk Broker, the last vessel in the series will have methanol dual fuel propulsion, while the first three will have engines ready for methanol conversion. Last ...
  • BW Offshore stretches deals for ageing FPSOs in Africa with one being explored for sale
    BW Offshore has agreed two short-term extensions for the lease and operation of its floating production, storage and offloading units operating in Africa while it explores the potential sale of one of them. BW Group's Oslo-listed floater specialist has stretched its deal with Eni's subsidiary Nigerian Agip Exploration, to keep the 1976-built FPSO unit Abo ...
  • Lotus rolls out 53 ft container offering across North America
    German container leasing firm Lotus Containers has extended its product line with 53 ft intermodal containers aimed at the North American market. It follows on from the group's launch last summer of CARRIER53, a shipping line focused on the carriage of these oversized boxes. Among the advantages of 53 ft containers, according to Lotus, are ...
  • APM Terminals gears up for significant expansion at Rotterdam
    APM Terminals has announced a massive EUR1bn ($1.08bn) expansion of its Maasvlakte II terminal in Rotterdam. The project involves a site of approximately 47.5 ha with 1 km of deepsea quay. The Port of Rotterdam Authority is now constructing the new quay walls, which will be completed by mid-2024. The expansion will increase the terminal's ...
  • Sembcorp Marine rebrands as Seatrium
    Fresh from its combination with Keppel Offshore & Marine, Sembcorp Marine will rebrand to Seatrium, pursuant to shareholder approval. The new name is a "reflection of the business and its aspiration to be a premier global player providing innovative engineering solutions for the offshore, marine and energy industries", the company said in a release. Singapore's ...
  • ADS takes option on VLCC stake
    Terje Bodin Larsen-led ADS Maritime has declared an option to keep its stake in VLCC for another year on the back of a positive market tanker market outlook. The Oslo-listed company bought into the Taiwanese-owned vessel in May 2022 and holds a 20% stake. "We think this is an attractive opportunity to continue our exposure ...
  • SBM Offshore fixes $1.63bn financing for Brazil-bound FPSO
    Dutch floater specialist SBM Offshore has secured $1.63bn project financing for the floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel Almirante Tamandaré set for Pertobras' Búzios field in the Santos Basin. The financing is provided by a consortium of 13 banks, composed of five separate facilities with around 6.3% weighted average cost of debt and a ...
  • War in Yemen and risks to shipping
    Shaun Robertson, an intelligence analyst at Palaemon Maritime, on the ongoing threats to commercial shipping brought about by instability in Yemen. Despite the removal of the Indian Ocean high-risk piracy area at the beginning of 2023, security in the area is at risk from other threats. Notably, the civil war in Yemen is a primary ...
  • NKT wins $543m UK wind farm cabling contract
    Danish offshore cabling specialist NKT has been awarded a €500m ($543.5m) supply contract for the delivery of an export cable system to the Ørsted-developed Hornsea 3 project in the UK. The contract covers the design, manufacturing, jointing and termination of the system, which will include two circuits with a route length of around 170 km ...
  • SFL offloads chemical tankers as latest suezmax sale fetches higher price
    John Fredriksen-controlled diversified owner SFL Corporation has agreed to sell two of its ageing chemical tankers and landed a stronger price on its previously reported suezmax disposal. The New York-listed company has offloaded the 2008-built 17,000 dwt units SFL Elbe and SFL Weser, former Maria Victoria V (pictured) for $19.5m on a debt-free basis. The ...
  • Ports of Indiana seeking new operator of international agricultural shipping terminal
    Ports of Indiana has issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) to identify potential operators of the international agricultural shipping terminal at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor, located at the south end of Lake Michigan, close to Chicago. The 7m-bushel terminal has transload capabilities for ocean ships, lake vessels, river barges, unit trains and trucks. This is ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 3, 2023
  • Former executives at US navy shipbuilder indicted for fraud
    Defendants accused of falsely inflating reported earnings of shipbuilder that constructs naval and coast guard vessels, federal prosecutors said
  • Port of New York and New Jersey moves most cargo in February
    Despite a sharp year-on-year decline, the port moved just 2.4% less cargo than in February 2019 last month
  • Shipping more attractive to bankers despite Credit Suisse collapse
    Rare conjunction of high interest rates and simultaneously strong markets in all three key industry segments making lending to shipping...
  • Cosco unit aims to raise $500m to fund fleet growth
    Company controls a fleet of 18 pulp carriers in service, with 19 on order. It is said to be ordering...
  • Vessel cascading returns to boxship market
    Boxship deployment is reverting to previous historical trends. Newer, larger tonnage is again pushing older vessels on to lower volume...
  • Saverys plan to take Exmar private
    Exmar board has 'unanimously resolved to support and recommend the bid'
  • Oil production cut not expected to derail tanker boom
    Long-term fundamentals remain firm given the absence of a severe global recession. Current VLCC time charter rates are said to...
  • Greeks stress shipping's need to play key role in EU green plan
    Decarbonisation of sector must be ambitious but also realistic, says union head Melina Travlos
  • Euronav says large tanker market positioned for long upcycle
    War in Ukraine, the US reserve build-up, new emissions rules and a possible return of Chinese demand all look good...
  • Turkish hopeful to lead IMO pledges to work for seafarers
    Türkiye has secured Greek support in the upcoming elections for IMO secretary general following high-level discussions in exchange for support...
  • IMO leadership race wide open as China and Finland vie for power
    China and Finland have entered the leadership battle at the IMO, skewing previous odds that suggested Panama was the country...
  • J. Lauritzen orders methanol dual-fuelled kamsarmaxes backed by Cargill
    Cargill will operate the vessels, which are being built at the Tsuneishi yard in Japan
  • APM Terminals to expand Rotterdam's Maasvlakte II
    Maersk's flagship European terminal is expanding capacity with another 1,000 m of quay space
  • MOL expects record-high profit for second consecutive year
    'Thanks to a strong shipping market and the effects of a depreciating yen, our financial results for the past fiscal...
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding to acquire a Singapore office for $399m
    Unit of shipbuilder buying 39 Robinson Road, a 21-storey freehold commercial building in Singapore's Central Business District
  • China's coal and steel demand expected to remain stable
    Risks include a weak property market and a possible steel production cap by the government. Long-term prospects seem bleak
  • The week in newbuildings: Vehicle carrier orderbook hits 138 ships
    China Merchants Energy Shipping firms up a shipbuilding contract for two methanol-fuel large car and truck carriers, while HMM has...
  • The week in charts: Türkiye's bulk exports decline | Broker warns of 'Mexican standoff' | Containership demolition sales on rise
    Türkiye's bulk exports drop after last month's earthquakes, secondhand tanker values could see movement, and boxships head for recycling
  • Adani's east India terminal receives first LNG cargo
    Terminal's operations forecast to boost India's regasification capacity to 47m tonnes per annum
  • Daily Briefing
    Majority of tankers shipping Russian oil comply with price cap | The Ukraine effect: Black Sea trade one year on...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 3, 2023
  • NY-NJ gets rail grant as port seeks to grow intermodal franchise
    The Port of New York and New Jersey aims to complete a project in the next two years designed to speed the movement of intermodal trains as other ports along the East Coast jockey for discretionary cargo.
  • Cosco reports $19 billion profit for 2022, but outlook comes with 'challenges'
    A series of challenges lies ahead for the container shipping industry, but the effects of slowing demand and a surplus of capacity will be softened by a record financial performance in 2022.
  • Carriers implement sailing cuts amid berth work at India's JNPT
    On top of erratic berth availability at JNPT, ocean carriers have received a cost escalation blow with India's national port regulator approving significant tariff hikes at two key terminals.
  • CMA CGM air cargo deal with Air France-KLM takes off
    The 10-year partnership between Air France-KLM and CMA CGM will dramatically expand the available air cargo capacity and global network of the France-based fleet.
  • Shipper savings to rocket in 2023 at expense of carrier profits: analysts
    The normalization of container shipping markets on the major trade lanes out of Asia will slash carrier profits this year, but falling rate levels will also yield significant savings for shippers.
  • Shipping reform would not have prevented pandemic-era disruption: analyst
    While it may be easy to understand the desire to fix container shipping's perceived problems with government intervention, no amount of reform would have prevented the shortage of capacity or record freight rates during the pandemic disruption, writes analyst Lars Jensen.
  • APM plans to double container capacity at Rotterdam terminal
    APM said the new section of the terminal will operate with net-zero emissions and be fully automated and prepared for shore power installation.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 3, 2023
  • Finland emerges as surprise European candidate as China joins election race for IMO head
    Cyprus drops out of election to be next IMO secretary general as seven candidates confirmed for July election
  • Goran Gogic in plea negotiations in MSC drug smuggling case
    Former boxer's lawyer requests to push back a hearing because negotiations over a plea were 'early stages'
  • Finland the surprise European candidate as China joins election race for IMO head
    Cyprus drops out of election to be next IMO secretary general as seven candidates confirmed for July election
  • Big commodity traders withdraw from Russian grain business
    Louis Dreyfus Co, Viterra and Cargill seek to disentangle themselves from direct dealings with Russia
  • Three Austal USA executives indicted for allegedly cooking books to meet analyst consensus
    Executives accused of artificially lowering shipbuilder's construction costs by $438m over 3.5 years, SEC says
  • Independent Freight Forward Agreement Association committee launches with an all-star cast
    Baltic Exchange appears to have given its blessing to the breakaway organisation
  • Imperial Petroleum cuts debt by a third after repaying DNB loan
    US-listed bulker and tanker owner says it is now net-debt free
  • Giants MSC and CMA CGM keep container ship markets bubbling
    Secondhand ships purchased by MSC amount to the world's seventh largest carrier
  • High court rules in favour of Smit in legal row over Ever Given salvage
    Court rules Japanese shipowner had not agreed to contractual salvage terms with Smit
  • Brave steps up buying spree with capesize pair from Goodbulk
    The Vafias group skillfully combines dry bulk expansion with tanker asset play moves
  • 'Sharp correction' slashes VLGC rates by 41%
    Narrowing price gap between US and Asia sees heat taken out of the market, Clarksons Research says
  • EU backs Hanwha Group takeover of shipyard DSME
    The bloc's competition authorities had previously blocked a deal by HD Hyundai for the South Korean shipyard
  • Delfin Midstream poised to give go-ahead to first FLNG unit for US Gulf
    The company is already in talks with offtakers on floater number two as it basks in fresh investor interest in LNG
  • Podcast: Cruise sector says 'we need new fuels' as carbon takes centre stage
    Green Seas audio edition visits the Seatrade Cruise Global conference in Fort Lauderdale, where greenhouse gas emissions were prominent on the agenda
  • Ports and contracts among new frontiers for digital transformation at Cargill Ocean
    Optimising port time requires not just data but ensuring all vessels at a terminal are on board
  • Global fleet will need 200 wind vessels at a cost of $20bn, say Clarksons
    UK shipbroker says newbuilding costs may have gone up, but rates are also soaring
  • Chevron and NewMed select yards for Leviathan FLNG dual FEED contracts
    Long-planned floating LNG plant off Israel moves forward again, almost nine years after shipbuilders bid for earlier floater
  • Tomini bulk carrier rescues Malaysian families from capsized boat
    UAE owner praises selfless actions of crew in Philippines waters
  • Salvors seek to plug leaks from sunken tanker off the Philippines
    The wreck is at a depth of 400 metres with more fuel and oil cargo still onboard
  • Opec+ production cuts to hit tanker trades
    Analysts predict less oil on the water as a result of Saudi-led cut
  • Euronav plots $242m catch-up dividend after bumper profit
    Belgian tanker owner releasing cash withheld while work was being carried out on Frontline merger
  • Cargill moves for more methanol-fuelled bulk carriers by backing Lauritzen order
    Order is a vote of confidence for methanol as a zero-carbon marine fuel
  • Transport Capital hires HBC Hamburg bulk's former CFO Tom Zachariassen
    The fresh role in Singapore sees Zachariassen return his focus to the South and South East Asian markets
  • 'Pure value investment': J Lauritzen takes stake in Scorpio's Eneti
    Danish investment company widens wind shipping reach following Cadeler deal last year
  • 'I thrive on challenges': How Cargill's Eman Abdalla stumbled into shipping and couldn't turn back
    Operations director for a fleet of 700 ships sees different perspectives as priceless assets
  • Saverys to take Exmar private in $397m shareholder buyout bid
    Directors of the debt-free Belgian gas players are backing the offer
  • Klaveness Marine frees $96m by selling 50% stake in NOCC to JP Morgan
    Tom Erik Klaveness company has owned half of car carrier company since 2014
  • Goodbye Sembcorp Marine, hello Seatrium Limited
    Singapore's largest shipyard group is proposing a name change as part of its post-merger rebranding
  • SFL Corp exits product tankers - and ups suezmax price
    John Fredriksen-controlled tonnage provider says it will take an impairment of $7m on the deal to offload clean ships
  • Niels Stolt-Nielsen would rather pay top dollar for newbuildings than secondhand tankers
    Norwegian group's CEO says the cost of existing vessels is now too high for more acquisitions
  • Monjasa Reformer kidnapping toll rises to six after tanker found by French navy
    Vessel located six days after it was boarded off the Republic of Congo
  • ABS-led consortium aims to bring ammonia bunkering to US east coast
    Initial focus of study will be on containership market but with potential to expand to vehicle carriers
  • Last of the Doxford diesels gets the chop as recycling volumes hit three-year low
    An Indian drillship with a now unique engine was one of only three ships sold for recycling last week
  • VLCCs set to benefit from latest Saudi refinery investments in China, says Poten
    Deal cements Middle East producer's position as one of the key suppliers of crude oil to China for decades to come

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 3, 2023
  • Mighty fall: Container line profits plummet from historic peak
    The trend in container shipping is summed up by the adage, "The higher you climb, the further you have to fall."
  • Air France-KLM and CMA CGM activate cargo partnership
    Air France-KLM and French all-cargo carrier CMA CGM Air Cargo are combining forces to attract customers and better utilize their assets.
  • Port of Oakland terminal's prospect as A's stadium site advances
    A plan to convert the Howard Terminal at the Port of Oakland to a baseball stadium has moved forward, but the project's fate is far from certain.

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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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