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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
  • PSA Mumbai welcomes vessel to mark the launch of HMM's FIM service
  • Gati partners with Tech Mahindra to build future-ready software application Gati Enterprise Management System (GEMS) 2.0
  • Carriers facing challenging times in contract market due to weak demand & increasing ship capacity
  • Leading industry voices to gather at Indian Register of Shipping Round Table during London International Shipping Week 2023
  • States/UTs advised to utilise PM Gati Shakti NMP/SMP portal for 'whole of government' approach to infrastructure & social sector planning
  • Can investing in a state-of-the art, Grade A warehouse actually be cost-effective?
  • Key commodities help Railways load more during April-Aug.
  • APSEZ's Aug. cargo volume up 17 pc
  • CMA CGM to enhance its AZTECA services with a direct call in Oakland on AZTECA Loop 1
  • COSCO SHIPPING Ports registers increased throughput, decreased revenue in H1
  • NYK receives contract to conduct study on marine transportation of liquefied CO2
  • APM Terminals Tangier sets gold standard for efficiency
  • Finished steel imports from China at five-year high
  • GAIL to invest in expansion
  • GDP growth seen at 6.7 pc for 2023: Moody's
  • US West Coast dockworkers ratify June agreement

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
  • Eyeing the European market
  • More potential for intermodal services in Basel
  • Financial incentive for shifting cargo to rail
  • Gdynia port: Svan provides direct link
  • China's first 100% green powered logistics centre
  • SAF programme for Korean Air's customers
  • Albatros Express now also goes to Denmark
  • Palletways picks new MD for Germany
  • ONE's med port service
  • Trucking goods to Macau
  • Girteka extends telematics in its fleet
  • Fiege Group strengthens board
  • Two more pharma centres for Swissport
  • Closing the gap
  • Lower Saxony Ports: shaping tomorrow
  • Avianca Cargo: all four Iata certifications
  • India's automobile transport booming
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Lüthi to be head of Foca

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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
  • Bleak outlook for box trades as demand weakens prior to Golden Week
  • OceanX: The big data conundrum returns with a vengeance
  • Jobs safe in CMA CGM takeover, says Bolloré, but we may lose our brand
  • Air freight peak season bounce an encouraging sign amid flat markets
  • ILWU ratifies new US west coast labour contract - now eyes turn east
  • US shipper accuses DSV of $900,000 'overbilling' amid contracts row
  • Jack Riddick joins Premium as research analyst

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
  • MTU picked to power two new Abu Dhabi Ports fast ferries
    Two Incat Crowther designed car/passenger ferries being built for Abu Dhabi Ports Group will each be powered by four Rolls-Royce MTU Series 4000 diesels. The order for the engines was placed with
  • Equinor takes a stake in Texas offshore carbon storage project
    Given the way its electricity market works, Texas may not be the friendliest place for offshore wind development. But wind farms are not the only kind of green development going on offshore

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
  • Asian waters see 32% rise in incidents in 2023 so far
    The number of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asian waters increased by 32% until August this year compared to same period last year, data reported to a regional centre shows. Until August 2023 some 78 incidents were reported to the information sharing centre of the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP). On the other hand, du
  • DP World to invest US$510 million to develop new mega box terminal in India
    DP World signed a concession agreement with the Deendayal Port Authority to develop, operate and maintain a new 2.19 million TEU per annum mega-container terminal at Kandla in Gujarat on India's western coast. The Deendayal Port Authority awarded the concession in January to develop the mega-container terminal to Hindustan Infralog Private Limited -- a joint venture between DP World and National
  • Maersk boxship tanks green methanol in Rotterdam
    A new Maersk vessel, built at Hyundai Mipo in Ulsan, South Korea, arrived at Rotterdam port's APMT 2 on 28 August to bunker green methanol. During its maiden voyage, the vessel sailed on green methanol, which it also bunkered in Egypt. Maersk will be deploying the vessel between Northern Europe and the Baltic Sea. It will run on methanol, but it will also be able to switch to low-sulphur fuel oil
  • Port of Los Angeles releases draft design for waterfront connection in San Pedro
    The Port of Los Angeles has released a draft Waterfront Connectivity Plan for San Pedro, a long-term planning and visioning document outlining strategies to better connect Downtown San Pedro, surrounding neighbourhoods, and the larger region to the LA Waterfront and its many attractions, following extensive community and local stakeholder input. SWA Group, a major landscape construction, planning
  • DP World promotes rail transport through incentive scheme
    DP World has launched a new programme in the United Kingdom to incentivise cargo owners in order to reduce their carbon emissions by shifting from road to rail. More specifically, the Modal Shift Programme, which is being trialled at DP World's Southampton Logistics Hub, offers customers a financial incentive to move their imported goods off the road and onto rail, cutting carbon emissions and ai
  • HMM suitor Dongwon receives KDB funding to run Busan terminal
    South Korean logistics and deep-sea fishing conglomerate Dongwon Group, which is one of the bidders for HMM, has secured approximately US$280 million in financing from KDB Smart Ocean Infrastructure Fund, a scheme led by state-controlled policy lender Korea Development Bank (KDB). The funds will be used to operate a new container terminal under Phases 2-5 and 2-6 of Busan New Port's West Containe
  • New commissioners at Port of Oakland Board
    The Oakland City Council approved the appointments of Jahmese Myres and Stephanie Dominguez Walton to the Port Board at a July Oakland City Council meeting. The new commissioners are filling open positions due to Commissioners Cestra "Ces" Butner and Joan Story completing their years of dedicated volunteer service as Port Board members. More specifically, Commissioner Myres was sworn in on 24 Jul
  • CMA CGM equips newbuild container ships with Wärtsilä FGSS systems
    Technology group Wärtsilä will supply LNG Fuel Gas Supply (FGSS) systems for four new 23,000 TEU container vessels being built for French shipping giant CMA CGM at the Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding yard in China. This latest order represents a continuation of Wärtsilä's supply of fuel gas supply systems to CMA CGM vessels. During the past six years, Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply 30 of the
  • ICTSI secures US$750 million loan to expand port operations
    Global port operator International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has secured a US$750 million loan from the fourth largest bank in the Philippines, Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank). To date, this is the biggest credit facility secured by ICTSI and the largest bilateral facility extended by Metrobank. ICTSI aims to further expand its port operations worldwide through this fina

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
  • IUMI publishes guidelines for safe sea transport of electric vehicles
    In the wake of the car carrier fire, growing concerns within the shipping community arose regarding the possibility that this and other fires could be attributable to electric vehicles. It must be said that the source of the blaze onboard the Fremantle Highway is still unknown and will remain such until an investigation is concluded. ...
  • CO2 transport fleet to ship over 90m tonnes annually by 2030: Rystad
    The transportation of carbon dioxide is taking to the seas as emitters look for flexible ways to move captured carbon to offshore storage projects, with a fleet of 55 carriers required by 2030. Rystad Energy predicts that, based on planned carbon capture projects, more than 90m tonnes per annum (tpa) of CO2 will be shipped ...
  • Vietnamese in for panamaxes
    ITC Transport And Trading Joint Stock Company and Viet Thuan Transport have both tapped the market for vintage panamaxes. Few Vietnamese owners have added bulkers this year, according to the online portal VesselsValue. ITC has added a 21-year-old, Hitachi-built panamax, renamed Dolphin 75, from Greek owner Adelfia Navigation for around $10m, while Viet Thuan Transport, has added a same ...
  • Höegh LNG and Aker BP link up on carbon capture and storage
    Norway's Höegh LNG and Kjell Inge Rokke's oil and gas producer Aker BP have entered into a strategic partnership to develop shipping and storage solutions within the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS), for carbon dioxide (CO2) captured from industrial emitters in North-West Europe. Aker BP has been evaluating CO2 storage opportunities on the NCS as a ...
  • Island Drilling stretches semisub deal in Equatorial Guinea
    Norwegian rig owner Island Drilling has seen another option exercised on semisub rig offshore Equatorial Guinea. Trident Energy has booked the 2012-built rig for an additional 40 days on behalf of another operator in the central African country. This is the third option being exercised to keep the rig engaged in Equatorial Guinea for around ...
  • 100-year-old ship grounds off Finland as master takes 40 winks
    A 100-year-old cargo ship ran aground in the Åland archipelago off the southwest coast of Finland early on Friday morning after its captain fell asleep. The 50-meter-long, 1923-built cargo vessel ran aground while on its way from Godby to Naantal loaded with grain. The cargo on the ship consists of 800 cu mof oats and ...
  • Oceaneering bags $100m in contracts
    Houston-based Oceaneering has secured two contracts with a combined total value in excess of $100m. The New York-listed company's Offshore Projects Group (OPG) has been named a consortium partner to support transportation and installation work on the Girassol life extension project offshore Angola. The work scope includes air and saturation diving services, project management, engineering, ...
  • DEME taps Hellenic Cables for French wind work
    Belgian shipowner and marine services contractor DEME has selected Hellenic Cables, the cables segment of Cenergy Holdings, to supply inter-array cables for the Eoliennes en mer Dieppe Le Tréport (EMDT) offshore wind farm in France. The project, located off the coast in the English Channel and expected to be commissioned in 2026, is being developed ...
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping orders landmark ammonia-powered newcastlemaxes in China
    One of shipping's first movers when it comes to alternative fuels is being linked to another industry first in the dry sector. Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has ordered up to six ammonia-fuelled newcastlemaxes in China, according to brokers. The order for three plus three optional ships at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry comes widely ...
  • Singfar signs for MR quartet at Chengxi
    Singaporean owner Singfar International has placed an order for the construction of four MR tankers at China's Chengxi Shipyard. The signing is the first cooperation between Singfar and the CSSC-affiliated yard which has been very active with multiple newbuildings booked in the past couple of months. Chengxi has so far sealed more than 30 shipbuilding ...
  • Beks takes Japanese-built capesize bulker
    Turkey's Beks Ship Management & Trading is pressing ahead with its fleet expansion by adding a 17-year-old Japanese-built capesize bulk carrier. Multiple brokers reported the Ali Bekmezci-led firm had picked up the 2005 Namura-built 176,800 dwt Santa Lucia from Mitsubishi Ore Transport in a deal worth in excess of $16m. The fast-expanding outfit has been ...
  • ICTSI seals $750m loan for further growth
    Manila-headquartered International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) has secured a six-year $750m loan from Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co (Metrobank) to boost its global port operations. The largest credit facility secured by ICTSI to date and the largest bilateral facility extended by Metrobank will be utilised to repay the terminal operator's short-term commitments as well ...
  • Fred Olsen Windcarrier wins Taiwanese wind farm contract
    Norwegian offshore wind installation company Fred Olsen Windcarrier (FOWIC) has been awarded a contract working with Shimizu for the transportation and installation of monopile foundations for the 640 MW Yunlin offshore wind farm in Taiwan. The work on the project, which will see 80 wind turbines of 8 MW installed off the west side of ...
  • Coup leaders reopen Gabon's transport links
    Gabon reopened its borders on Saturday, three days after closing them during a military coup in which president Ali Bongo was ousted. Vessel tracking platforms showed on Monday morning ships heading in and out of the oil-rich West African nation. According to the International Energy Agency, Gabon currently produces around 210,000 barrels per day. By ...
  • Black Sea shipping set to dominate headlines this week
    Black Sea shipping is set to dominate maritime headlines this week with the heads of littoral states discussing how to navigate the war-torn waters with international leaders, while Russia continues to pummel Ukrainian port infrastructure. Over the weekend Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the president of Ukraine, revealed two more ships had managed to break free from local ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
  • Greek ferry worries linger despite record summer traffic
    Funding for renewal and fuel costs top owners' anxieties at recent meeting
  • Gabon coup's market impact too soon to tell
    Gabon's ports have reopened and Owendo is preparing to receive its first port call since a military takeover shut operations...
  • The week in newbuildings: Hyundai Heavy Industries wins VLGC pair
    Order for 88,000 cu m capacity very large gas carriers is said by brokers to have been placed by Norway's...
  • Costs will constrain carrier capacity deployments, Habben Jansen says
    As he confirms Hapag-Lloyd is out of the running for HMM, Rolf Habben Jansen says rising costs will drive carriers...
  • Gard reports 99% combined ratio in first half as hull claims increased
    Norwegian insurer reports non-technical profit of $54m, as gross premiums rose to $559m from $407m a year earlier
  • The week in charts: Majority of tankers calling at Russia breach G7 sanctions | Box rates tread water | Gabon coup's impact on shipping
    Carriers urged to cut more capacity ahead of China's October Golden Week, containership charter rates continue to decline, US east...
  • Dalian unveils incentives to boost shipping and logistics
    Wide-ranging financial subsidies and rewards are being offered at the northern Chinese port city to develop new international routes and...
  • Transatlantic box rates set for further falls
    Container lines pumped in capacity as freight rates defied gravity. But a failure to match supply with demand has seen...
  • Public opinion will drive green impetus, says wingsails investor
    Sail designer says making performance data visible in real time could give the public confidence in green claims
  • Danube port infrastructure damaged in latest attacks
    The offensive comes ahead of talks between Russian and Turkish leaders on the grain deal
  • Northern Lights orders third CO2 carrier at Dalian
    Northern Lights expects to start the CO2 transport and storage service in 2024
  • Cautious optimism tempers shipbuilding rebound
    If orders do reflect owners' finances rather than just their intentions, the question is when will tankers and bulkers have...
  • Daily Briefing
    Two out of three tankers calling at Russia during August breached G7 sanctions | Electric vehicle fires 'not more frequent...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
  • Hapag-Lloyd CEO says exclusion from HMM bid was expected
    The Hamburg-based carrier has confirmed that HMM's South Korean state owners have removed it from the bidding process.
  • MPV/HL orders scarce despite need for sustainable fleet
    Newbuilding investments in the multipurpose and heavy-lift fleet will be crucial to the global push to decarbonize energy.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
  • Dry freight derivatives lead the charge into the third quarter as physical market lags
    Broad yet vague optimism seems to have stimulated buying in the dry freight derivatives market on Monday
  • Oslo bond market hot as Ocean Yield, Kistefos and KCC seeking $234m combined
    Shipping companies trying to refinance earlier more expensive debt, with investors keen
  • Donso shipping meet is neither London nor Oslo. It has a magnetic charm of its own
    TradeWinds visits the biggest shipping event at the tiny Swedish island, which is one of a kind
  • 'Compelling regional proposition': Columbia strikes strategic partnership with Seacon
    Cooperation will see Chinese-owned and operated vessels run out of CSM's Greek office in bid to bring manager's digital optimisation to China
  • Petrobras scraps product carriers that never launched but tanker demolitions are still down
    Shipbroker BRS says Brazilian oil major's recycling deal skews total of ships scrapped so far in 2023
  • Panama Canal slot auction record of $2.6m 'likely to be broken soon'
    Continuing pressure on transits will force shipowners to hit new highs in bidding
  • New Chinese shipping player emerges with former Maran capesize
    Iron ore trader Macrock acquires its first vessel as China bolsters its supply chains
  • Kongsberg Digital's Shane McArdle tells sceptical shipowners to find their 'north star'
    Software chief executive says technology is ready, but digitalisation push needs willing owners
  • Lomar Shipping makes Peter Cotopoulis operating chief and replaces finance boss Dennis Psachos
    London-Greek group promotes former intern Mark Kethisouaran
  • Baltic's VLCC measure goes negative as Saudi exports plunge
    Shipbroker Gibson says pessimism in the sector is also affecting rates from the US Gulf
  • Mining giant Vale picks four Asian shipping companies for its new generation of Guaibamax bulk carriers
    Vale tender seeks up to 12 newbuildings, including option vessels
  • Kongsberg Maritime's Shane McArdle tells sceptical shipowners to find their 'north star'
    Software chief executive says technology is ready, but that digitalisation push needs willing owners
  • The Donso shipping meet is neither London nor Oslo. It has a magnetic charm of its own
    TradeWinds visits the biggest shipping event at the tiny Swedish island, which is one of a kind
  • UK honours pilot for safety campaign after life-changing injury
    Ewan Rattray prompted IMO review of boarding rules after serious accident
  • Gard reports profits in P&I ahead of renewal rate decision
    P&I insurers are considering the level of premium increases for next year
  • Shipbroker returns to Ukraine with life-saving medical kit
    Sale-and-purchase broker Henry Keighley raised money from the shipping industry to finance the mission
  • Ardmore Shipping stacks shelf for $50m share offering in US
    Evercore, DNB Markets and UBS brought in to handle deals 'from time to time'
  • Pakistan jumps back into the scrap game after being missing since January
    Ship recyclers are reported to have bought two bulkers, with three more deals under negotiation
  • Hoegh LNG and Aker BP team up on carbon transport
    Companies will develop floating storage and shipping solutions to put into operation before 2030
  • Fred Olsen latest shipowner to test hot Oslo bond market
    Cruise ship and offshore wind farm shipping group meeting investors to gauge interest in five-year deal
  • Why shipping must now take nuclear energy seriously
    The IMO has changed the calculus over how maritime views nuclear energy despite the significant hurdles
  • 100-year-old cargo ship grounds after master admits falling asleep
    The Leonie got stuck with a cargo of grain east of Vardo
  • More women on maritime postgraduate courses, but they remain a minority says World Maritime University
    Increased number of women attending World Maritime University, new data shows
  • Bunker trader Singfar International jumps into MR tankers
    Singapore company has ordered four newbuildings at China's Chengxi Shipyard
  • Sinking feeling for container charter markets as sublet jitters grow
    The container shipping market was always likely to correct, but some players still seem surprised
  • Uncertainty surrounds Gabon crude exports in wake of coup, says Poten
    Shipbroker says African nation's small exports can make a difference in a tight oil market

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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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