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December 5, 2023

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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 5, 2023
  • AICTPL, Mundra becomes first terminal in India to handle over 3,00,000 containers in a month
  • India re-elected to IMO with highest vote tally
  • Pilot Project on use of videography in cases requiring 100% examination of cargo
  • Global pool of shipping containers to post two consecutive years of decline
  • Difficult year projected for carriers
  • Wilhelmsen Ship Management announces major expansion plans for India
  • CNC & COSCO sign vessel sharing agreement for KCS and China 1 services
  • AD Ports Group & KazMunayGas sign Heads of Terms for ship building and repair facility in Kazakhstan
  • CMA CGM to enhance its FAL1 and FAL3 services connecting Asia with North Europe
  • APM Terminals Gothenburg bucks trend & records highest volumes ever in port's history
  • Multiple commercial ships, US warship attacked in Red Sea; seen as major escalation
  • Bold global action called for to decarbonise shipping
  • Coal despatch up 10 pc in Nov.
  • Gateway Terminals India handles record volume in a single day by road
  • Port of Rotterdam Authority officially commissions Container Exchange Route

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 5, 2023
  • Sixfold on Swiss tracks
  • Long trucks to travel between Germany and Denmark
  • ELL places large locomotive order
  • Excellence in logistics rewarded
  • Enhancing Hong Kong's e-commerce capacity
  • DP World's climate promise
  • A joint venture at Duisburg Port
  • Swissport launches cargo operations in Australia
  • Hydrogen tech at Valencia port
  • CCM expands leadership team
  • Emons and Cargoline on supply chains
  • Rail links Apac countries with Volga region
  • AMS: Menzies awards CEIV Pharma accreditation
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • ASA: Wellington Koo hands over the baton
  • Long Beach's eco milestone
  • Nosta Group now in Romania
  • UK boosts railway in the North

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 4, 2023
  • Carriers likely to follow MSC and hike ancillary charges on Indian exports
  • Niklas Wilmking tipped for DB Schenker new contract logistics chief
  • OOCL box ship in Red Sea hit by rocket fired from a drone
  • Job cuts rumoured to accelerate at Kuehne + Nagel
  • Car-carrier bonanza set to continue as China 'floods' the market
  • Bleak outlook for liner shipping - unless carriers take drastic action
  • Nicobar: India's long-shot transhipment bet
  • UK SME hauliers hit by rising costs going bankrupt every day
  • COP28: EU wants tax on aviation fuel; and is SAF really 'green'?
  • Fast-growing SeaLead launches services to target Red Sea cargo
  • COP28: Phasing out fossil fuels won't achieve 1.5�C target, says COP president
  • OceanX: Deep winter is here

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 4, 2023
  • MAIB reports on a somewhat Jägermeister-assisted grounding
    Over the years, there's been much discussion about ECDIS-assisted groundings. A recently released accident report from the U.K. Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) could just add the term "Jägermeister-assisted grounding" to maritime
  • Looking offshore, Fincantieri buys Remazel
    Looking to strengthen its position in the offshore and subsea sectors, Italian shipbuilding giant Fincantieri is to acquire Chiuduno, Italy, headquartered Remazel Engineering S.p.A. from Advanced Technology Industrial Group S.A. Remazel is

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 4, 2023
  • AD Ports Group and Kazakhstan Railways form new joint venture
    In the presence of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, AD Ports Group has officially inked an agreement with Kazakhstan Temir Zholy JSC (Kazakhstan Railways), a national railway company. This deal establishes a joint venture aimed at bolstering rail connectivity, maritime shipping services, and the overall development of operations within Kazakhstan's ports. The co
  • GoodShipping launches 'Switch to Zero' campaign with Port of Rotterdam
    To expedite the shift to sustainable shipping without complex supply chain changes, GoodShipping, in collaboration with the Port of Rotterdam Authority, initiated the 'Switch to Zero' campaign. Companies could easily grasp the insetting concept, reduce CO2 emissions in their freight at an attractive price, and realize that change is feasible without supply chain adjustments. Robbert Wehrmeijer, M
  • Yara and North Sea Container Line introduce world's first clean ammonia-powered container vessel
    Yara Clean Ammonia, North Sea Container Line and Yara International are cooperating to realize the world's first container ship that will use clean ammonia as fuel. Named Yara Eyde, the vessel will be the first to sail emission-free sea route between Norway and Germany. "Yara Eyde will be the world's first container ship running on clean ammonia and is a cross-sector collaboration enabling large-
  • Carriers set for major blanking programme
    Hong Kong consultancy Linerlytica suggests that the carriers are struggling to achieve the General Rate Increases (GRIs) that they have supposedly imposed amongst the increase in capacity and persistent low demand, which will lead to greater capacity management according to one expert. Long term shipping commentator and industry insider John McCown in his latest report suggests that the impact on
  • AD Ports and Vietnam Maritime Administration ink cooperation agreement
    AD Ports Group and Vietnam Maritime Administration (VINAMARINE) have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration, endorsed by Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi establishes a partnership spanning ports, logistics, digital solutions, economic cities, free zones, and maritime and shipping. The agree
  • Thordon Bearings and Wärtsilä team up to launch Blue Ocean Alliance
    Thordon Bearings and Wärtsilä have joined forces to launch the Blue Ocean Alliance, aiming to revolutionize ship design and environmental protection by developing a sterntube-less ship concept. "The Blue Ocean Alliance brings together a formidable partnership to develop and further promote the concept. The fact that several ship owners have already shown interest in this solution is extremely enc
  • Maersk settles Ever Given case out of court
    Maersk Line has reached an out-of-court settlement with the parties it sued for damages resulting from the grounding of Ever Given in the Suez Canal two years ago. The 20,124 TEU Ever Given, owned by Japanese tonnage provider Shoei Kisen Kaisha and on long-term charter to Taiwanese mainline operator Evergreen Marine Corporation, became grounded on 23 March 2021, soon after crossing the southern e
  • Chennai ports shut as Cyclone Michaung approaches Indian coast
    All ports in India's Chennai region have closed operations until further notice on Monday (4 December), as a precautionary measure to deal with the Cyclone 'Michaung' threat. The cyclone is expected to make landfall in the Chennai coastline tomorrow (Tuesday), according to weather updates. "The cyclone is likely to move north-northwestwards, intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm before M
  • Konecranes enhances Santos terminal handling capabilities
    Konecranes' material handling equipment and services support the growth of Eldorado Brasil Celulose Logistica in the port of Santos, Latin America's largest port. Konecranes delivered seven forklifts and two gantry cranes to Eldorado Brasil's new cellulose terminal in the Brazilian port in the third quarter of 2023. Eldorado Brasil's new terminal in Port of Santos is designed to process 3 million
  • Maersk to invest over US$500 million in Southeast Asia
    Maersk will invest more than US$500 million in expanding its supply chain infrastructure to support Southeast Asia's emergence as a global production hub and a consumption powerhouse. Maersk's planned three-year investment will target its Logistics & Services arm, but at the same time, a significant amount of investment will also be channeled into its Ocean and Terminals infrastructure. Maersk be
  • MPA Singapore, IACS sign deal to drive collaboration in digitalization and decarbonization projects
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) have inked a Letter of Intent (LoI) during the 33rd session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Assembly in London. "As we advance and accelerate the development of new technologies and solutions which benefit the global maritime community, it is important for harmo
  • Cepsa and C2X partner for Europe's largest green methanol plant project
    Cepsa, owned by Mubadala and Carlyle, and C2X, an independent company majority owned by A.P. Moller Holding with A.P. Moller - Maersk as minority owner, announced their collaborative venture to establish a green methanol plant in the port of Huelva, southern Spain. This innovative project involves creating green methanol using green hydrogen and carbon from non-fossil sources like atmospheric cap
  • OOCL introduces new Japan Philippines service
    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) aims to expand its service network for Japan and the Philippines by introducing the new KTX4 Service, which is expected to launch on 8 January 2024 from Manila. The KTX4 Service will enhance the network coverage between Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South China and the Philippines. KTX4 will directly connect multiple ports in Japan with the Philippines to cater t
  • Maersk tops schedule reliability rankings, MSC and CMA CGM follow
    In October, the global schedule reliability of ocean carriers remained steady at 64.4%, showing no month-on-month change, according to Sea-Intelligence report. Except for the May increase, reliability has maintained a consistent range within 2% points since March 2023. Meanwhile, schedule reliability has seen a significant uptick of 12.6% points year-on-year. Concurrently, the average delay for l

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 4, 2023
  • CBED expands fleet with Vroon SOV pair
    Danish offshore accommodation specialist CBED, part of Maonjasa Holding, has bolstered its fleet with the acquisition of two service operational vessels from Dutch shipowner Vroon. The 2017-built and UK-flagged SOVs Vos Start and Vos Stone have been picked up for an undisclosed sum and will be renamed Wind Evolution and Wind Creation, respectively. The ships ...
  • Awilco LNG refinances both ships in new leasback deal
    Norwegian gas carrier operator Awilco LNG has secured refinancing for the company's two LNG carriers WilForce and WilPride. The Jon Skule Storheill-led company has sealed a deal with an unnamed Asian financial leasor which will allow it to buy the 2013-built 156,000 cu m vessels out of their current deal with China's CCB Financial Leasing. ...
  • Gram Car Carriers buys back panamax as it fixes new finance
    Norway's Gram Car Carriers (GCC) has secured a $35m loan to buy back the 6,700 ceu panamax vessel Viking Bravery currently under sale and leaseback deal with CSSC Shipping. The Oslo and OTC-listed tonnage provider has taken out the loan priced at SOFR +1.65% from DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale with a maturity that matches the duration ...
  • PXGEO awarded 4D survey by Petrobras
    Peter Zickerman's marine seismic player PXGEO has secured a new contract with Brazil's Petrobras for a 4D ocean bottom node (OBN) survey. The survey in the Santos Basin will be carried out in water depths up to 2,200 m and last for approximately seven months. PXGEO has executed several OBN projects for Petrobras, which presented ...
  • Red Sea security situation worsens
    Rockets and drones rained down on international merchant shipping in the Red Sea on Sunday with war risk surcharges now becoming more common and naval coalitions struggling to keep up with the volume of attacks in the Middle East. This de facto pulls China closer into the conflict In recent weeks, the Houthis from Yemen, ...
  • 95% of shipping's zero emission fuel projects still on the drawing board
    New research published today shows that more than 95% of supply side projects to produce zero emission fuels in maritime shipping are in the pre-final investment decision (FID) phase, meaning that the decision to invest capital and start construction has not been made. Maritime shipping requires an approximate 15% reduction in emissions by 2030 versus ...
  • Car carrier trades smash multiple records
    Record car trade volumes by sea are on track to stand 12% above pre-covid levels this year, and 19% above in car-miles, according to the latest projections from Clarksons Research, with car carriers being one of the best performing shipping sectors this year. Global deepsea seaborne car trades will grow by 17% to 23.7m cars, ...
  • Greener ship recycling options emerge
    Greener ship recycling options are emerging in South Asia. The European Union is close to adding more yards in Alang, India to its list of approved recycling facilities with discussions ongoing. Moreover, a newly-minted EU agreement on waste shipments is set to remove a legal roadblock to make it possible for a raft of non-OECD ...
  • Russia fails to win re-election to IMO Council
    Russia lost its re-election bid to the ruling council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on Friday. Other member states encouraged Liberia, the world's largest shipping flag, to launch a rival bid to win a seat in the top category A part of the council with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky also exhorting members via video ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 4, 2023
  • Larger carbon capture role will cost $30trn more in energy transition, new paper says
    New paper argues there is no evidence to prove costs related to carbon capture and storage fell in the last...
  • Crew of Houthi-hijacked Galaxy Leader allowed 'modest contact' with families says vessel's registered owner
    Public relations company issues second statement on behalf of registered owner and shipmanger since car carrier was hijacked on November...
  • The week in charts: Greek shipowners in exodus from Russian oil trades | Panama Canal delays push up MR freight rates | Ammonia carrier orders grow
    Top 10 class societies revealed, Greek shipowners turning away from lucrative Russian market and more ships tracked sailing to Ukraine's...
  • Carriers box themselves in with lower charter ratios
    Container lines bought up swathes of tonnage during the boom years. Now the market has turned, lower charter capacity will...
  • Adnoc returns to Jiangnan Shipyard to order carbon capture storage system-fitted LNG carrier
    Adnoc has ordered six 175,000 cu m LNG carriers from the Shanghai-based shipyard in the past year
  • Shipping showcases its decarbonisation progress at COP28
    COP28 could be decisive for shipping's efforts to decarbonise. High-level pledges and agreements around CO2 pricing and a fair energy...
  • The week in newbuildings: Low crude oil tanker orderbook gets lift
    NYK is said to have ordered two very large crude carriers while Greek shipowner Atlas Maritime has declared options for...
  • Maersk to invest $500m in Asia logistics business
    Maersk already has a major presence in Asia following its acquisition of LF Logistics last year. Now it is seeking...
  • Seacon sets sights on climbing leading shipmanager ranks
    The ultimate goal is to evolve into a 'modern integrated marine services provider' combining shipping with commercial and investment activities
  • Top 10 maritime lawyers 2023
    The ubiquity of English law and London arbitration makes the UK a natural centre for barristers and solicitors specialising in...
  • Port of NY & NJ banks busiest month of 2023 so far
    The strong cargo volumes seen at the largest Atlantic gateway in October meant this was its busiest month of the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Greek shipowners in exodus from Russian oil trades in November | Russia ousted from IMO Council | Shipping chief executives call...
  • Houthis escalate Red Sea attacks on commercial shipping with strikes against three vessels
    The Houthis have escalated their Red Sea threat with four attacks on three commercial ships in a span of just...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 4, 2023
  • Southern California agency to unilaterally develop emissions cut rules at rail yards
    The South Coast Air Quality Management District says it will create rules to reduce emissions at Southern California rail yards because Union Pacific insists on including public financing as a precondition for participating in the more collaborative MOU process.
  • Maersk to invest $500 million in Southeast Asia logistics even as integrator model struggles
    The spending program will target the company's logistics and services arm with a "substantial amount of investment" earmarked for its ocean and terminals infrastructure in the region.
  • Europe's ocean trades may see overlapping CO2 charges: DNV
    The IMO's global market-based emissions-cutting measure will be introduced in 2027 when it will clash with Europe's ETS and could force shippers to comply - and pay for - two CO2-reducing systems at the same time, classification societies believe.
  • Carriers weigh options after Red Sea route threatened by missile attacks
    Three commercial ships were hit by rockets fired from Yemen over the weekend in a deteriorating security situation that has seen at least two ocean carriers introduce war risk surcharges on routes to and from Israel.
  • Fast-approaching green goals pose uncomfortable question for shipping: analyst
    Given shipping's relatively poor track record on implementing anything not rigorously enforced, and a preference to delay action to the last possible minute, there seems to be a high risk that decarbonization milestones will not be met, writes analyst Lars Jensen.
  • Wakeo lands fresh investment in far less heated freight visibility market
    The company, which caters to shippers like Uniqlo and Michelin, will use the new round of funding to spur a global expansion of its multimodal freight visibility product.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 4, 2023
  • Okeanis asks SEC to step on the gas to allow shares to trade in New York on 11 December
    Oslo listing to become secondary as regulatory hurdles cleared
  • EU Commission and Nordics pour cold water on Med nations' pleas to defer ETS
    Transport commissioner Adina Valean, however, placates critics by hinting at extending the measure's reach outside the EU
  • 'Hazing' or sexual abuse? US Coast Guard court still grappling with case dating back nine years
    December's Safer Seas Act also raises questions about next steps for case over former Maersk captain
  • Editor's selection: Frontline's lenders cough up for VLCCs, Braemar's testing time over ... and loud snoring
    TradeWinds' global team of reporters bring you some of the biggest and best stories of the week
  • Vroon continues offshore sales by offloading wind farm ships to Monjasa's CBED
    Dutch owner exits service operation vessel sector in latest disposal
  • Shake-up of EU maritime safety and pollution laws clear first hurdles
    European governments give their blessing to a string of updates to maritime regulation
  • Galaxy Leader owner says nothing more can be achieved by holding crew hostage
    Seafarers being treated 'as well as can be expected' by Houthis in Yemen
  • Pertamina International Shipping ties up with Karpowership at COP28
    Partners plan to work together on power generation, FLNG, FSRUs, small-scale shipping and fuel supply
  • Panama Canal disruption could linger into 2025, warns Clarksons' Steve Gordon
    No significant easing of transit restrictions any time soon, with LPG ships bearing the brunt of disruption
  • Euronav lifts VLCC newbuilding tally in China after Frontline deal
    Owner has three large crude carriers on order at Qingdao Beihai
  • Gram buys car carrier out of lease with $35m DekaBank loan
    Norwegian owner lowers finance cost in deal to repurchase ship from CSSC Leasing
  • Abandoned tanker grounds after drifting from Philippines to Vietnam
    King Rich found off Quang Nam after crew evacuated a week ago due to water ingress
  • Methanol trumps LNG as newbuilding fuel of choice to date in 2023
    But at least one shipowner has switched away from it for one order
  • OOCL-chartered boxship safe after Red Sea drone strike, says UK owner
    No injuries or pollution, says boss
  • 'Disbelief' in bulker earnings surge holds back S&P market, for now
    Maran and Herun offload capesizes and Egypt's NNC is linked to the purchase of another modern kamsarmax
  • Houthis may be using old data as bombed boxship's past links to Zim emerge
    Israeli line operated OOCL's Number 9 until November 2021, sources say
  • UK completes 'groundbreaking review' of cadet training
    Proud MCA hopes IMO will adopt syllabus changes at international level
  • Awilco LNG wastes no time buying back $314m duo from Chinese lease
    Norwegian operator declaring purchase options for 2013-built ships at earliest opportunity
  • Investor Spetalen sells last PSVs for massive profit as offshore bet pays off
    Tycoon's Standard Supply offloads four mid-sized ships for $34m in total
  • Comment: Should shipping be front of the queue for green fuels?
    Indecision over fuel choices as other industries snap up new green production could hamper shipping's transition
  • Norwegian Hull Club calls time on the marine insurance 'super cycle'
    Time for disciplined underwriting, says chief executive Hans Christian Seim
  • US blames Iran for Houthi attacks and vows 'all appropriate responses'
    Military's Central Command says bulker was attacked twice
  • Australia Pacific LNG prepares to resume exports after gas ship moved
    Three cargoes are reported to have been delayed while vessel was stuck at terminal
  • US blames Iran for Houthi attacks and vows to mull 'all appropriate responses'
    American military's Central Command says Unity Explorer was attacked twice

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 4, 2023
  • DHL Express rotates Americas CEO to Europe
    DHL Express announced high-level personnel changes in its global organization.
  • 'Astronomical' gains for dry bulk shipping but rally looks fleeting
    Commodity shipping has a well-deserved reputation for extreme volatility. The rise and expected fall in dry bulk is a case in point.
  • UPS to quadruple size of Hong Kong airport express facility
    UPS will invest an undisclosed amount of money to build an ultra-modern air package hub at Hong Kong International Airport.
  • Maersk Air Cargo explores China-UK route
    Maersk, the giant ocean shipping carrier, is testing a U.K. airport as a possible import base for its cargo airline.
  • Amerijet feels financial pinch as cargo business deteriorates
    Cargo airline Amerijet is operating fewer aircraft to conserve money as shipping demand from major customers shrinks.

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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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