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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 5, 2023
  • Hupac: standing up for combined transport
  • BGL: CO2 toll drives inflation
  • More growth - despite market challenges
  • Qatar Airways Cargo partners with Rwandair
  • Volta Shipping picks Debjit Sengupta
  • "OOCL Spain" makes its first visit to Hamburg
  • Grain shipments to China have quintupled
  • Ceva Logistics to operate ro-ro vessels
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo hires Mark Faulkner
  • Dupuy Group in USA changes hands
  • Eight new Dreamliners for Azerbaijan Airlines
  • Maersk investing in Doncaster
  • Delivering drinks with 520 horse power
  • Lutz Ehrhardt celebrates his 80th birthday today
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Emirates to launch services to Montréal
  • ONE's AIM Service now to sail once a week

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The Loadstar web site
MAY 4, 2023
  • After 'strongest quarter of the year', Maersk will batten down the hatches
  • Eastern Airlines to buy charter operator Hillwood Airways
  • Michael Steen to become CEO at Atlas Air
  • Glut of new China-Europe capacity will depress airfreight rates
  • European hauliers stay positive, despite post-holiday rates fall
  • Yang Ming sails round the Cape, and still beats rivals on emissions
  • Analysis: Forwarders beware!? Peak-cash Mærsk leads despite stumbling logistics
  • US chemical sector adds to calls for improved rail freight performance
  • Flexport buys Shopify's logistics business to compete with Amazon
  • Container trade will suffer if war breaks out in Asia, says defence minister
  • Collaboration is key to step-by-step decarbonisation of transport
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Marine Log web site
MAY 4, 2023
  • VIDEO: Fincantieri floats out Cunard's Queen Anne
    Carnival Corporation's tradition-steeped U.K. luxury cruise brand Cunard celebrated a major milestone yesterday with the float out of its newest ship, Queen Anne, at the Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in Venice, Italy. The
  • Guilty pleas in tanker illegal discharge and hazardous condition case
    Glyfada, Greece, headquartered Zeus Lines Management S.A. pleaded guilty on Monday in Providence, Rhode Island, to maintaining false and incomplete records relating to the illegal discharge of oily bilge and for failing
  • Weeks takes delivery of new push tug
    Recently delivered by Rodriguez Shipbuilding to Cranford, N.J.-headquartered Weeks Marine, the Boyce B is a 72- foot long by 30-foot beam push tug with an eye-level height of 31 feet. Designed by

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Container News web site
MAY 4, 2023
  • Volume contraction slowing in North America West Coast ports, reports Sea-Intelligence
    In March 2023, the rate of contraction for laden imports across the major North American West Coast (NAWC) ports decreased on an annualised basis compared to 2019. "While this could very well be a temporary easing up, it could also be an indication of normalising market conditions," stated Alan Murphy, CEO of Sea-Intelligence. The following figure depicts the increase in laden incoming volume fro
  • Downward trend for bunker indices continues
    The global MABUX bunker indices demonstrated a sustainable downward trend. The 380 HSFO index experienced a further decrease of US$15.29, falling to US$481.70 /MT. The VLSFO index, in turn, also dropped by US$18.21, reaching US$604.61/MT and the MGO index declined to US$801.58/MT. "At the time of writing, the market continued to experience downward dynamics," commented a MABUX official. In Week 1
  • Megamax container ship OOCL Spain makes first call in Hamburg
    On 1 May 2023, one of the world's largest container ships, OOCL Spain, arrived at Hamburg's Container Terminal Tollerort. The vessel is owned by COSCO-owned ocean carrier Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) and has a capacity of 24,188 TEUs. OOCL Spain has a length of 399.9 metres and a width of 61.3 metres. The vessel's owners see the boxship as notable for the amount of cutting-edge "intellig
  • Container charges face new regulations in UAE amid transparency concerns
    Local container charges levied by ocean carriers and freight forwarders are poised to face scrutiny from the trade regulators in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA), which oversees operations of ports, customs and free trade zones in UAE, has issued a decree calling on all transport service providers to upload their container charges on its single-window digital pla
  • DHL Global Forwarding expands its Container Freight Station in Bangladesh
    Amid severe warehouse scarcity in Bangladesh, DHL Global Forwarding, the freight specialist arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has invested over US$2.2 million to expand its dedicated Container Freight Station (CFS) space in the country. The newly built facility in Chittagong, the top seaport city, mainly aims to cater to the country's ever-growing readymade garments (RMG) industry. Bangladesh has 1
  • Crowley to commence multimodal service between Mexico, US Midwest and Canada
    Crowley, a worldwide supply chain provider, will begin an end-to-end integrated maritime and train service between Mexico and the Midwest area of the United States, as well as into Canada. The service, which will use Crowley's new Mexico-U.S. ocean route in the Gulf, will take advantage of the Canadian National Railway Company's highly efficient inland rail network and its US rail subsidiary Cana
  • AD Ports expands Khalifa Port operations to include drydock services
    AD Ports Group has unveiled plans to expand its Khalifa Port operations to include drydock services. With this development, Khalifa Port is expected to broaden its offering of port and marine logistics services, ranging from container and cargo handling to vessel repairs and maintenance. "The addition of drydock services will enable Khalifa Port to meet the growing demand for these services from
  • Hapag-Lloyd to pay dividend of €63 per share
    Hapag-Lloyd AG shareholders approved with the required majority all items on the agenda put to the vote at the Annual General Meeting of the German company. This included the appropriation of the net profit and thereby the payment of a dividend of €63 (around US$70) per share. "I am very delighted that Hapag-Lloyd AG is distributing a dividend commensurate with the result so that shareholders can
  • CEVA leases dual-fuel hybrid RORO vessels from its parent company CMA CGM
    CEVA Logistics, global supply chain solutions provider, adds more roll-on roll-off (RORO) vessel capacity thanks to a new 10-year lease the logistics firm has signed with its parent company, CMA CGM. The agreement for four of Eastern Pacific Shipping's LNG dual-fuel hybrid deep-sea vessels will allow CEVA to transport approximately 140,000 vehicles annually between global markets, especially Chin
  • NYK to invest in climate-tech companies
    NYK has agreed to invest in the Marunouchi Climate Tech Growth Fund, a new investment fund dedicated to financing and growing climate-tech firms that contribute to decarbonisation. Marunouchi Innovation Partners (MIP), which is controlled by Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), MUFG Bank (MUBK), and Pavilion Private Equity (PPE), will provide financing. NYK has set a long-term goal of achieving net-zero

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Splash web site
MAY 4, 2023
  • Nor-Shipping: 'Collaboration is the true fuel of the future'
    After the upheaval of the last few years, Norway's largest maritime event, Nor-Shipping, is back to its regular schedule. Running from June 6, a four-day exhibition and conference in Oslo will once again host leading maritime players, technology innovators, investors, and all the stakeholders interested in realising ocean opportunities. Although last year's event was a ...
  • Nissen Kaiun books eight tankers at Hyundai Mipo
    Japanese shipping mammoth Nissen Kaiun has signed up for more MR2 tanker newbuilds in South Korea. Multiple brokers reported Nissen Kaiun had returned to Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for eight 50,000 dwt product carriers, paying just over $370m. The ships, expected to hit the water in 2024 and 2025 will be Tier III and EEDI Phase ...
  • Castor tanker spinoff Toro flips veteran aframax for $19.6m profit
    Nasdaq-listed tanker and LPG owner Toro has offloaded its nineteen-year-old aframax LR2 for $30.1m, nearly tripling its money from the deal. The spinoff of Cyprus-based Castor Maritime expects to score a net gain of approximately $19.6m, excluding any transaction-related costs. Castor bought the vessel formerly known as Megalonissos from Eletson Corp for $11.35m in April ...
  • Flexport snaps up Shopify's logistics business
    San Francisco-based digital freight forwarder Flexport is buying the logistics business of Canada's online retail services platform Shopify, including its logistics startup Deliverr. Financial details have not been disclosed, but the sale comes less than a year after Shopify paid $2.1bn to acquire Deliverr. Flexport said the move will strengthen its advanced AI-driven optimisation to ...
  • Noble adds to rig fleet backlog with fresh deals and extensions
    Noble Corporation has further bolstered its contract backlog with additional work for its floaters and two deals for a jackup in Malaysia. The New York and Copenhagen-listed offshore driller revealed in its quarterly results that ExxonMobil Guyana added 6.3 years of backlog to four Noble drillships operating under a commercial enabling agreement. Noble Sam Croft, ...
  • Odfjell Drilling semisubs get more work with Equinor
    Equinor has added additional firm work scope for a pair of Odfjell Drilling's semisub rigs. The 2014-built Deepsea Aberdeen has been earmarked to drill wells on the Svalin field starting in Q4 2023. The campaign has an estimated duration of 174 days, extending the rig's firm backlog into Q2 2025. The added firm scope is ...
  • Aker Solutions wins Congolese subsea contract
    Norway's Aker Solutions has won a new contract ranging in value between $46m and $140m from TotalEnergies to provide subsea production systems for three additional infill wells tied back to the Moho Nord field in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Under the contract, Aker Solutions will deliver its standard and configurable deepwater subsea production ...
  • AD Ports to expand Khalifa Port with ship repair offering
    AD Ports Group has moved to further expand Khalifa Port, Abu Dhabi's flagship deepwater port, from container and cargo handling to include drydock services. The addition of vessel repairs and maintenance will enable Khalifa Port to meet the growing demand for these services from regional and international clients, AD Ports said. Captain Mohamed Juma Al ...
  • East and West, but always just in time
    Twenty-five years ago, people remarked that about 40% of the world merchant fleet was owned in Asia. No-one finds anything remarkable in most of the world's merchant ships being owned, financed, manned, managed, designed, and built in East Asia, today. People are starting to remark on the number of ships still owned and managed in ...
  • EMS-Fehn-Group CEO passes away
    Manfred Müller, the CEO of Germany's EMS-Fehn-Group, passed away on Tuesday, aged 56. He had joined the organisation in 2008 as partner and managing director. Headquartered in Leer, Germany, EMS-Fehn Group consists of 19 companies in 11 countries. The roots of the group lie in shipping. Today, EMS-Fehn-Group is active in a vast variety of ...
  • World's first oil tanker shipping ETF starts trading in New York
    John Kartsonas-led Breakwave Advisors yesterday debuted the world's first tanker shipping exchange traded fund (ETF) on the New York Stock Exchange. The Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF (BWET) provides long exposure to the crude oil tanker shipping market through a portfolio of near-dated futures contracts on indices that measure the cost of shipping crude oil. BWET ...
  • CEVA Logistics enters the car carrier trades
    CEVA Logistics, a subsidiary of French liner CMA CGM, has entered the car carrier trades, taking four dual-fuel Eastern Pacific ships on 10-year charters. The 7,000 ceu ships are currently under construction at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai), with the first vessel expected to be delivered in December and the three subsequent ships coming in ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 4, 2023
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen expects strong vehicle carrier market to continue
    Company could have added '20% to our vessel fleet capacity and still not met customers demand,' says chief executive
  • DHT expects solid tanker rates
    Company says 65% of available VLCC spot days have been booked at an average of $70,300 per day
  • Odfjell to further cut carbon intensity after hitting 2030 target
    The 50% reduction in carbon intensity comes after implementing energy efficiency measures including weather routing and an overconsumption warning system...
  • Bankrupt US home goods giant files FMC complaint against OOCL
    Bed Bath & Beyond alleges it suffered damages worth at least $31.7m, in addition to other injuries
  • Höegh Autoliners posts record quarter as ro-ro terminal delays continue
    'Our ships are waiting for a week for a port call in Australia and that is a big challenge, which...
  • CMA CGM unit launches vehicle carrier service
    Four dual-fuel LNG large car and truck carrier newbuildings will be bareboat chartered from vehicle carrier tonnage provider Eastern Pacific...
  • Shipping needs 'joined-up thinking' to get close to net zero, says DNV chief
    DNV energy transition report makes clear that electrification is 'impossible' for deepsea shipping
  • Genco sees market improvement after profit plunge
    Freight earnings are up 20% when looking at the second-quarter fixtures to date, US-based company says
  • NorthStandard pledges to support shipowners through fuel transition
    'Premiums are fairly static; yet the costs are going up, so how are you going to square that up?'
  • China's unexpected PMI drop underlines uncertainties for dry bulk
    Construction activity was supported by infrastructure spending
  • Norden chief eyes capesize expansion
    Several factors have prompted the Danish shipping company to move back into the largest size of bulkers, including offering more...
  • Daily Briefing
    Greek shipping on high alert after Iran hijacks second tanker in a week | Iranian oil keeps flowing despite sanctions...
  • Maersk maintains full-year guidance amid lower demand
    Ebitda was nearly $4bn for the three months ending March 31, compared with the year-ago level of $9bn
  • Pacific Basin names former Maersk veteran as finance chief
    Michael Tonnes Jorgensen started his career in shipping in 1988 with AP Moller-Maersk, where he held senior roles for 20...
  • Seized tanker Niovi was part of legal dispute with sanctioned entities over suspected Iranian cargo
    Leaked emails show that Niovi, the VLCC seized by Iran, delivered a cargo owned by Nimr International in November 2020...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 4, 2023
  • DOJ indicts ex-Slync CEO over alleged misappropriation of company cash
    The indictment also alleges Chris Kirchner attempted to cover up his financial activities and fired employees who raised questions about them.
  • US warehouse vacancy rose in first quarter as demand waned
    CBRE's latest figures on industrial real estate demand show the supply of new and existing warehouses grew faster than tenant demand, with vacancy spikes expected through 2023.
  • project44 inks new partnership with container tracking vendor
    A container tracking hardware vendor behind Hapag-Lloyd's deployment of dry box sensors is linking with supply chain visibility provider project44.
  • Weak Southern California port volumes hurting domestic intermodal
    Activity at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach has a direct impact on the domestic intermodal market, large intermodal providers say, which is why rail volumes were so poor in the first quarter.
  • Maersk says plunging, although profitable, Q1 will be its best for 2023
    The rapid normalization of global cargo markets continues to drag down the financial results of carriers from the record highs of the past three years, with Maersk the latest line to report a sharp decline in first-quarter earnings and an uncertain outlook for the balance of 2023.
  • Flexport moves into fulfillment realm with Shopify Logistics acquisition
    Flexport expects both enterprise customers and small merchants to tap into the last-mile and fulfillment network it acquired with Shopify Logistic

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 4, 2023
  • The carbon question clouds shipping's crystal ball
    Anyone can predict the future - just put 'carbon' in front of it. It takes a real quiz to predict the past. Gary Dixon's Quiz is that quiz
  • At a loss? Not Eagle Bulk as Connecticut shipowner surprises Wall Street analysts
    Stamford outfit turns a profit and pays a dividend as it guides to stronger rates in the current quarter
  • Carnival taps TUI's Katie McAlister to lead Cunard cruise line
    Executive has spent last two decades in various roles with German travel company TUI
  • Greek manager says it has 'done nothing' to justify Iran seizure of VLCC
    Smart Tankers denies any wrongdoing in connection with Tehran's move to seize the vessel
  • SAAM Towage Brazil buys 21 tugboats for $198m from Starnav
    Acquisition expands tug operator's fleet by 44% to 69 tugs
  • Royal Caribbean raises 2023 guidance on robust revenue outlook
    New York-listed owner has been 'pleasantly surprised' by growing demand for cruising, chief executive Jason Liberty says
  • How Genco Shipping sees dry bulk's 'quiet' rally off seasonal lows
    CEO John Wobensmith says capesize rates effectively over $20,000 per day are nothing to be 'complacent' about
  • New Fortress plans to flip Mexican LNG terminal to export plant with FLNG modules
    Company wants to use its liquefaction units for second and third floaters as onshore units that could be in operation by 2024
  • Maersk's Vincent Clerc: container sector needs discipline to avoid another downturn
    Maersk boss sees blanked sailings, slow steaming and lower charter the way forward.
  • Maersk Tankers sells legacy Brostrom vessel at second attempt
    Prices holding up as Danish owner finds new buyer for small tanker six months after previous sale was reported
  • Mixed-fleet public shipowners: with eyes on the marathon, they're losing the sprint
    The Streetwise newsletter takes a look at the performance of public shipowners that flout the 'pure-play' fleet concept
  • Spare-parts fiasco and port strikes dent ESL's bulker earnings
    Inferior quality of replacement equipment blamed for unexpected dry-dockings of two vessels
  • Odfjell hits fuel-saving targets seven years early as results impress
    New propellers, less time in port and fleet renewals all contribute to chemical tanker owner's efficiency drive
  • Insurer MS Amlin automates marine claims process
    Latest digital leap forward in marine insurance involves technology company omni:us
  • Odfjell hits fuel-saving targets seven years early
    New propellers, less time in port and fleet renewals have all contributed to the chemical tanker owner's efficiency drive
  • Clarksons doubles down on green transition with recruitment of DNV's Tutturen
    UK shipbroker says industry heavyweight will focus on CO2 transport issues
  • Double the cost: Stena's Dan Olsson cautious on quick switch to new fuels
    Swedish owner says oil and gas will be shipping's main fuels for many years yet
  • Brave Maritime bulker freed after three-month drug probe in Mexico
    Handysize had a long time out after master reported that divers had found 90 kg of cocaine in the sea chest
  • Hoegh Autoliners sees contract duration soar as profitability continues
    Oslo car carrier owner reports slightly softer volumes and profit sequentially as contract duration nears five years
  • Tripling of 2022 European port calls knocks Flex LNG's CII rating
    Europe's dash for gas last year bumped up harbour and manoeuvring time pushing up CO2 emissions
  • Invasive stink bugs hit Wallenius Wilhelmsen's first-quarter results
    Car carrier giant trumpets strong results, even as Australian decontamination issues prove double-edged sword
  • Fleet of three ships 'obviously not the aim' for Concordia, Lewenhaupt says
    Swedish CEO hints at potential move into bulkers or wind shipping
  • Maersk earnings slump in 'radically changed business environment'
    Lower volumes and freight rates lead to 65% drop in profits
  • DNV urges governments to drive shipping's green fuel mission
    Remi Eriksen said the high cost of zero-emission fuels and infrastructure demanded governments intervene to promote a cleaner industry
  • LNG: The cargo that launched a thousand ships
    The large LNG carrier fleet is on target to outnumber VLCCs. But for how long will gas be part of the world energy mix?
  • Iran and Venezuela set up direct shipping services to evade US sanctions
    Three ships have been operating between the two countries moving "Iranian products"
  • Japanese giant MOL linked to VLGC newbuilding duo at Hyundai yard
    MOL's VLGCs are traded by its subsidiaries Phoenix Tankers and Sakura Energy Transport
  • CMA CGM's Ceva makes car carrier debut with Eastern Pacific charter
    Logistics company moves into ship operating with four vessels being built in China
  • The fuel that launched a thousand ships
    The large LNG carrier fleet is on target to outnumber VLCCs. But for how long will gas be part of the world energy mix?
  • TRF makes its debut in LR2 tankers with newbuild trio
    Transportation Recovery Fund last ordered newbuildings in 2014
  • Greek shipowner to buy most of Brightoil product tanker fleet
    Coral Shipping linked to a group of 7,000-dwt ships sold by restructured Chinese energy group
  • Pacific Basin recruits ex-Maersk veteran as new CFO
    Hong Kong-listed bulker owner's new finance guy has also worked for Norden and ASYAD Shipping
  • Strategic Marine seeks to add value in Singapore growth drive
    The shipbuilding market is going through a 'perfect storm' as supply chains struggle to match demand
  • Seacor Marine ditches bond offering as it reports first operating profit in seven quarters
    Offshore vessel owner reports rise in direct vessel profit thanks to best rates since 2015 and best first-quarter utilisation since 2014
  • DHT locks VLCC into three-year deal amid profitable first quarter
    VLCC specialist reports earnings per share a touch below average analyst expectations
  • Odfjell reports new ship orders as strong rates set for 2023
    Chemical tanker owner says outlook remains favourable despite global economic concerns

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American Shipper web site
MAY 4, 2023
  • Airbus adjusts entry of 1st A350 freighter to 2026
    Airbus has delayed the entry into service of the firstA350 freighter until 2026.
  • Atlas Air promotes Michael Steen to CEO
    Two top executives at Altas Air are retiring in their 50s. The cargo airline named Michael Steen as its CEO.
  • Maersk: Downturn on predicted course, liners acting 'rationally'
    Inventory destocking is the biggest container shipping headwind, says Maersk. Its data shows no evidence of inventory pressures alleviating yet.
  • Shopify sells fulfillment business to Flexport, slashes 20% of staff
    Privately held logistics provider Flexport is acquiring the logistics assets of Shopify to provide complete order management and final-mile delivery services for customers.

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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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