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Exim India web site
JULY 7, 2023
  • TKPL's social initiatives towards a noble cause for Founder's Day
  • South East CEO Conclave & Awards 2023 to see participation from key officials
  • THE Alliance announces Transpacific-West Coast change
  • Paradip Port commences coastal movement of coal to the West Coast
  • Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore inks MoU for zero-emission shipping across the Indian & Pacific Oceans
  • Record 285k TEU new containerships delivered in June
  • Singapore summit in Aug. to deliberate on future of container shipping
  • India's growth of 8-9 pc to be driven by manufacturing, urbanisation: Kant
  • CBIC identifies 17k non-existent GSTINs, cancels 4,900 registrations
  • Global container shipping outlook: Pressure mounts amid flood of new capacity
  • China's metal export curbs aimed at the US may impact India
  • DGTR notifies anti-dumping probe into aluminium frames imports from China
  • Basmati rice exports to Iran dip due to payment issues
  • Tea exports down
  • Major capacity issue is looming
  • Canadian dockworkers' strike continues

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International Transport Journal web site
JULY 7, 2023
  • Shipping line launches express rail shuttle
  • Friderici buys maintenance specialist
  • Iata data show weak market conditions
  • ADPL venturing further into healthcare logistics
  • Planning a CT terminal and empty container depot
  • Digital expert to join Geodis management board
  • Swiss Worldcargo unveils new product structure
  • CMA CGM starts "NC Levant"
  • More capacities for Baltic Rail Gate
  • First fully certified FRCs in service
  • Dimotrans has a new shareholder
  • IAM mourns chairman Sean McCool (1931 - 2023)
  • Konecranes contracted to equip container terminal
  • Handing over the baton at Wedolo
  • Canada investing in rail safety
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New rail hub in Radlett progresses
  • Elcome: a bridgehead in Vancouver
  • More work for Vienna Airport's customs staff
  • Rerouting Transpacific-West Coast service
  • Simplifying border crossings between EU and UK

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The Loadstar web site
JULY 6, 2023
  • OOCL results bode badly for shipping lines as rate-per-teu sinks
  • Two firefighters die in Grimaldi roro blaze in Newark
  • Europeans do it better: the air & ocean mating game
  • August strike looms as UPS and Teamsters talks collapse
  • 'Toxic' air cargo market drives forwarders into Vegas-style risk-taking
  • UPS - the boring side
  • India's air cargo industry slows as sector calls for tax and infrastructure reform
  • ...and Geodis?
  • Ships leave Chittagong half-empty as factories remain closed
  • MEPC 80: China proposes plan to allow emissions data to be altered

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Marine Log web site
JULY 6, 2023
  • VIDEO: Efforts to fight Newark car carrier fire continue
    Two firefighters lost their lives last night battling a car carrier fire that broke out aboard the Grimaldi Deep Sea RO/RO vessel Grande Costa d'Avorio in Port Newark. As of midday today,
  • Thoma-Sea wins $624.6 million NOAA research vessel order
    NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) has awarded Houma, La., shipbuilder Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors LLC a $624.6 million contract to design and build two advanced research vessels. The contract includes an option
  • Damen books contract for advanced ASW frigate quartet
    The Dutch Ministry of Defense, Damen and Thales have signed acontract for the design, construction, and delivery of four Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) frigates; two for the Netherlands and two for Belgium. The
  • BOEM approves first N.J. offshore wind farm, Ocean Wind 1
    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has issued its Record of Decision (ROD) approving the plan for construction and operations of Ørsted's Ocean Wind 1. To be located about 13 nautical miles
  • Seaspan and Hapag-Lloyd ink methanol retrofit agreement with MAN ES
    The move to methanol fueling continues to accelerate. The latest figures from DNV's Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform, showed that the 55 vessels with alternative fuel propulsion ordered in June included 26

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Container News web site
JULY 6, 2023
  • Container vessel sinks in Bangladesh waters
    A boxship carrying 96 TEUs of containers sank during an intra-Bangladesh route from the port of Chittagong to the Pangaon Inland Container Terminal in Dhaka. Officials said the 140 TEU capacity vessel namely Pangaon Express, bareboat chartered to Sea Glory Shipping, was imperilled at the Bhasan Char area. Captain Faridul Alam, deputy conservator of Chittagong Port Authority, said the vessel is pa
  • Transatlantic rates tumble even as transpacific rates rumble with WCI officially below all post-pandemic quotes
    A 25% tumble in the transatlantic rates, Rotterdam to Shanghai at US$2,003, awarded the Drewry World Container Index with its lowest ever level since 15 November 2019 and with that officially at its lowest quote in the post-pandemic era. The transatlantic rates which have shaved off nearly 39% in a mere fortnight, about US$1,223, have now eroded 73% since their peak in November 2022, and are curr
  • CMA CGM revises port congestion surcharges in Turkish port
    As operational challenges continue at the port of Mersin, CMA CGM has decided to revise port congestion surcharges (PCS) at the Turkish port. French ocean carrier will revise the port congestion surcharge from Mersin to South America East & West Coasts, Central America East Coast & Caribbean, Central America West Coast & Mexico West Coast, Windward, Guyanas North Brazil. The updated surcharge for
  • Collision in Ukraine between bulk carrier and general cargo ship
    Bulk carrier Klc Erciyes struck portside of berthed general cargo ship Jasmin Queen while maneuvering to berth at Izmail port in Ukraine on 1 July, according to Maritime Bulletin. Both ships seem to have suffered damage, but the extent of the damage remains unknown at the time of writing. Cameroon-flagged cargo vessel Jasmin Quenn departed the port of Izmail on 4 July, bound for Alexandria, Egypt
  • COSCO financial figures plunge in 2023
    COSCO Shipping Holdings estimates that it suffered significant decreases in profit in the first half of 2023, compared with the same period last year. According to the Japan International Freight Forwarders Association (JIFFA), it is expected that the company's Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) plunged 74.1% year-on-year to US$3.4 billion and net profit declined by 74.4% to US$2.7 billion
  • Maersk vessel omits Auckland due to weather conditions
    Maersk announced that due to adverse weather conditions which are expected to delay Polaris service vessel Nicolai Maersk en route to Melbourne, the vessel will omit the port of Auckland. The Danish carrier said it took this decision to minimise any further Polaris schedule disruption and to allow for schedule recovery. The contingency plan for affected cargo will be as follows: Exports currently
  • MPC Container Ships sells last two joint venture-owned ships
    Norwegian container tonnage provider MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC) announced the sale of two joint venture-owned vessels, Cimbria and Cardonia, for US$42.5 million. The vessels, each with a capacity of 2,800 TEU, were built in 2002 and 2003. Both ships are now on time-charter contracts that will expire at the earliest in July 2025 (Cardonia) and October 2025 (Cimbria). This transaction reflects
  • HHLA TK Estonia and FERNRIDE proceed with autonomous driving project
    HHLA TK Estonia and FERNRIDE have successfully completed the first phase of their joint project at the Estonian terminal. Next, the two companies will continue the project to further develop and promote autonomous driving at the terminal. Also, the innovation unit HHLA Next invested again in FERNRIDE in June. The joint project at the HHLA TK Estonia terminal near Tallinn started in January. More
  • Xiamen follows Yangshan in feeder double-berthing
    China's Xiamen port has begun double-berthing feeder ships to speed up the movement of containers along inland waterways in Fujian province. Double-berthing involves parking one feeder vessel outside another feeder ship that is already berthed, and having the gantry cranes load containers on both ships concurrently. Early this week, the exercise saw the 210 TEU Haibangda 318 parked next to the 21
  • MPA Singapore and Lloyd's Register MDH sign decarbonisation agreement
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA Singapore) and Lloyd's Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub (LR MDH) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aiming to collaborate on a fleet-specific decarbonisation strategy. The agreement includes an implementation plan for 'The Silk Alliance' cross-industry initiative to enable zero-emission shipping across the Indian and Pacific Ocea
  • THE Alliance changes Asia to Transpacific-West Coast network
    Container shipping alliance of Hapag-Lloyd, Yang Ming, Ocean Network Express (ONE) and HMM, THE Alliance has announced changes to the Asia to Transpacific-West Coast network. THE Alliance will temporarily suspend the PS5 service and will update the existing PS3, PS6 and PS7 services, effective from August until further notice. The PS3 service will be enhanced with port of Tokyo call and the port
  • AD Ports Logistics and Acino sign freight forwarding deal
    AD Ports Logistics (ADPL), a subsidiary of AD Ports Group, and Acino, a Swiss pharmaceutical company that develops and manufactures medicines, have signed an agreement, according to which ADPL will provide Acino with global freight forwarding services. The services include sea and air transport in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Through this agreement, ADPL intends to leverage its
  • CMA CGM sets increased FAK rates from Asia to North Africa and Med
    CMA CGM has announced several rate increases from Asia to North Africa and the Mediterranean that will be effective from 1 August 2023. The French carrier's updated Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates will be applicable from all Asian main ports to all Mediterranean & North African base ports on dry, out of gauge (OOG), reefer & paying empties containers. FROM ASIA TO 20' 40' / 40'HC / 40'RF WEST MED U
  • Unleashing the Digital Revolution: Navigating the Future of Maritime Trade
    The maritime trade industry is on the verge of a technological revolution that is fundamentally reshaping its operations. As digitalization takes hold, a new wave of disruption is poised to transform the industry. To thrive in this evolving landscape, it is crucial for industry leaders to be aware of and embrace the following four trends: The Rise of Digital Platforms in Maritime Trade One of the
  • Growing capacity combined with "invisible" peak season weakens container market
    The peak season in the container shipping market should already be getting underway under normal circumstances, but, according to Danish maritime data analysis firm Sea-Intelligence, it has not started yet. The following figure shows the four-week average capacity deployment (future based on currently scheduled capacity by the carriers) for Asia-North America, combined Asia-North America West and

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Splash web site
JULY 6, 2023
  • Noble wins semisub contract with Petronas for work offshore Suriname
    Offshore rig owner Noble Corporation has won a contract with Petronas for the 2009-built semisub offshore Suriname. The New York and Copenhagen-listed firm has fixed ex-Maersk Discoverer for 90 days from August this year in a deal worth $43m, including additional services provided, mobilization and demobilisation fees. The rig is currently operating offshore Guyana for ...
  • McDermott wins Shell contract in Malaysia
    US subsea and deepwater engineering and construction player McDermott has secured a contract from Sarawak Shell Berhad for pipelay and heavy lift project off the coast of Sarawak in East Malaysia. Under the scope of the contract, McDermott will perform transportation and installation services for two pipeline segments and one section of flexible pipelay at ...
  • Revoked wind farm license leaves Cadeler, Siemens Gamesea deals in the air
    The Danish Energy Board of Appeal has revoked the establishment permit for HOFOR's Aflandshage offshore wind farm awarded by the country's energy agency last year. HOFOR, the developer of the Aflandshage offshore wind project, said that a changed practice by the authorities regarding the counting of bats, among other things, was what triggered the rejection ...
  • Seanergy steps up buybacks as it expands with first newcastlemax addition
    Greek capesize owner Seanergy Maritime has spent around $1.6m repurchasing its own shares as part of a buyback scheme and brought in its first newcastlemax bulker on bareboat charter with purchase option attached. The Stamatis Tsantanis-led company has picked up 362,161 common shares, or about 2% of its issued and outstanding shares, at an average ...
  • MAN to retrofit up to 60 Seaspan and Hapag-Lloyd ships to green methanol
    MAN Energy Solutions has signed a conversion commitment agreement with containership owner Seaspan and containerline Hapag-Lloyd. Under the terms of the agreement, MAN PrimeServ, MAN Energy Solutions' after-sales division, will deliver 15 engine retrofit solutions for the conversion of vessels powered by individual MAN B&W S90-type fuel-oil-powered engines from the Seaspan and Hapag-Lloyd fleets
  • SSY buys German shipbroker F3 Offshore
    UK shipbroker Simpson Spence Young (SSY) is expanding its offshore operation with a second acquisition in the sector this year. The London-headquartered firm has sealed a deal to buy German specialist shipbroker, F3 Offshore for an undisclosed sum. The Hamburg-based outfit, founded in 2009, is the first brokerage to specialise in North Sea renewables and ...
  • Bernhard Schulte returns to Ulstein for pair of CSOV newbuilds
    Bernhard Schulte Offshore, a Hamburg-based unit of Schulte Group, has returned to Ulstein Verft in Norway for the design and construction of two commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs). The contract, with an undisclosed value, includes options for four additional ships of Ulstein SX222 design. The firm two newbuilds will add to Bernhard Schulte Offshore's current ...
  • BP and WasteFuel to explore bio-methanol use in shipping
    Energy supermajor BP has invested $10m in WasteFuel, a California-based biofuels company, to research the potential of bio-methanol in hard-to-abate sectors like shipping. BP said that solid waste production totals about 2bn metric tons annually and would increase to 3.4bn metric tons by 2050. According to the company, WasteFuel's deployment of anaerobic digestion and methanol ...
  • MPC Container Ships scores profitable asset play as it offloads last joint venture ships
    MPC Container Ships (MPCC) has achieved a lucrative asset play with the disposal of the final two Bluewater joint venture vessels. The Oslo-listed tonnage provider has offloaded the 2002-built 2,800 teu Cimbria and 2003-built Cardonia for $42.5m. Both vessels, VesselsValue estimates as worth around $24.5m in total, are currently on charter contracts, expiring at the ...
  • Anders Onarheim stepping down from BW LPG CEO role
    The chief executive officer of VLGC owner BW LPG Anders Onarheim has decided to step down from the role. BW LPG said Onarheim would leave the company on September 30 this year. No reason was given for his departure. The company's board of directors has already appointed Kristian Sørensen, the deputy CEO and head of ...
  • Harsh environment semisubs approaching half-million per day as market sells out
    The global market for sixth-generation harsh environment semisub rigs stands at 100% utilisation for the first time in nearly a decade, with dayrates approaching the $500,000 mark. Data from Westwood Global Energy's RigLogix platform shows committed utilisation of these units has risen 14% in the last six months, and is now sold out - a ...
  • Avance Gas continues fleet renewal plans with sale of 2008-built VLGC
    Avance Gas has sold the 2008-built very large gas carrier (VLGC), , for a cash consideration of $60m. The vessel is currently employed on a two-year time charter party and will be delivered to the new owner following the completion of the current charter. According to Avance Gas, delivery to the new owners is expected ...
  • Victor Restis embroiled in UK legal case
    Greek shipping tycoon Victor Restis is embroiled in a legal battle in the UK, demanding £37m ($47m) be repaid from a British financier, Amanda Staveley, over a loan issued 15 years ago. Restis, who controls Enterprises Shipping & Trading, is battling Staveley, a famous name in British sports finance, over the size of the money ...
  • Costamare boss takes stake in Seanergy Maritime
    Another dry bulk firm has piqued the interest of other shipowners in the public market. Konstantinos Konstantakopoulos, chairman and CEO of Greek boxship and bulker owner Costamare, has picked up a major stake in compatriot Nasdaq-listed capesize specialist Seanergy Maritime. According to a filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Konstantakopoulos-controlled Longshaw Maritime ...
  • Pressure grows on Ottawa to act on day six of the Canada port strikes
    Day six of the west coast Canadian port strikes and the pressure is growing on the federal government to intervene to resolve a contract dispute between employers and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada. Railway giant Canadian Pacific Kansas City has put a temporary hold on export traffic heading to the port of ...
  • US green lights Ørsted's Ocean Wind project off New Jersey
    US authorities have approved the plan for the construction and operations of Ørsted's Ocean Wind 1 project offshore New Jersey. Located about 24 kilometres southeast of Atlantic City, the project will have an estimated capacity of 1.1 GW, capable of powering over 380,000 homes. The project is supposed to create around 3,000 jobs through its ...
  • Shots fired in latest Iranian tanker skirmish
    A US destroyer has prevented attempts by the Iranian Navy to seize two commercial tankers in international waters in the Gulf of Oman with even shots being fired at one of the tankers. According to an account of the events by the US Navy, an Iranian naval vessel approached the Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker TRF ...
  • The case for offshore container ports
    Rafael Zarama argues box ports should be established further out to sea. Container ports have evolved significantly since their inception in the 1950s. These ports, where ships dock in protected coastal waters and cargo is unloaded using cantilever cranes on skids, have undergone changes in size, technology, and optimisation. However, despite these adaptations, the traditional ...
  • ARI: Singapore to spearhead the adoption of digital solutions
    New Delhi-based global developer of simulation training systems for the maritime sector, ARI Simulation, has expanded its international footprint, launching operations in Singapore with Bhupesh Gandhi at the helm. A well-known name in maritime technologies and simulation circles, Gandhi joined Applied Research International (ARI) as Singapore CEO based on the company's proven track record and ...
  • Autonomous navigation voyage between Korea and Taiwan completed
    South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries has successfully demonstrated autonomous vessel navigation from South Korea to Taiwan, marking an industry first. The demonstration involved the installation of Samsung's self-developed remote autonomous navigation technology, known as Samsung Autonomous Ship (SAS), and the smart ship system SVESSEL on a 15,000 teu containership. The vessel sailed

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 6, 2023
  • Iran seizes vessel a day after foiled hijackings of two US-affiliated tankers
    Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has seized an unidentified vessel in the Middle East Gulf, a day after the US...
  • Impasse continues in Canada port talks as business groups urge government intervention
    Canada's west coast dockworkers have been striking since Saturday and talks recently broke down over the issue of maintenance work...
  • IMO inches closer to agreement on GHG strategy revision
    While the most ambitious targets being pushed by US, UK and Canada have not been met, the current text suggests...
  • IMO defers guidelines for 'too early' shipboard carbon capture and storage technology
    Guidelines for onboard C02 carbon capture and storage will be incorporated into lifecyle analysis of greenhouse gas intensity of fuels...
  • Buyers backed by US-investors purchase MPC Container Ships feedermax pair
    Sale of 20-year-old and 21-year-old containership pair by MPC Container Ships and its joint venture partner includes their remaining two-year...
  • Hydrogen wars intensify with US' new $1bn initiative
    The Biden-Harris administration's new initiative could offer up to $1bn to help link producers and buyers in the nascent clean...
  • Ofac fine over Swedbank Latvia shipping client highlights need for strict sanctions compliance
    US sanction enforcer moderates penalty after violations deemed non-egregious
  • MAN ties up second big boxship methanol-fuel conversion project
    MAN Energy Solutions is now set to convert 15 boxships owned by tonnage provider Seaspan, in collaboration with container line...
  • Capesizes trend lower as forward curve weakens
    Weaker steel and coal trades have also weighed on dry bulk rates, pulling the Baltic Dry Index below 1,000 points...
  • SSY acquires offshore specialist shipbroker
    The deal to acquire F3 Offshore is the second this year as SSY accelerates its ambition to grow its offshore...
  • Greeks buy bulkers and shed tankers in first half
    Proceeds raised by Greek owners from selling ships were double the amount splashed on acquisitions
  • Grimaldi ro-ro vessel fire in New Jersey claims lives of two firefighters
    The 47,000-gross tonne Costa d'Avoria was completing loading operations when a fire started on deck number 10. The vessel's owner...
  • BP joins Maersk in backing biofuel start-up
    WasteFuel, a start-up planning to develop a global network of plants to convert municipal and agricultural waste into bio-methanol, had...
  • OOCL liftings up but revenue down by 9% compared with first quarter
    Liftings have increased across all of OOCL's route networks, with transpacific volumes up by 8.7%. Elsewhere, Asia-Europe liftings increased by...
  • Japan's largest port Nagoya gradually resumes operation after hacker attack
    A two-day operational halt as a result of the attack has caused significant congestion at the port
  • Human rights groups condemn Portland asylum accommodation plan
    The vessel Bibby Stockholm is being prepared to house asylum seekers at the UK port of Portland. But detractors say...
  • PSA buys into Duisburg Container Gateway project
    Duisburg Gateway Terminal is due to finish its first stage of construction next year. But low-water levels on the Rhine...
  • Daily Briefing
    No shortage of purge-worthy vessels in Panama detention list, but is it willing to pay the price? | Marine insurers...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 6, 2023
  • Trans-Pacific services get reworked as freight downturn continues
    Ocean carriers are pulling a variety of levers such as cancelled services, new port calls and slow steaming to keep ships on the water in the face of weak demand.
  • Impact of BC port strike could deepen without Ottawa's intervention
    The strike by ILWU Canada, which entered its sixth day Thursday, is expected to have an increasing impact on Canada's trans-Pacific trades if it drags into next week and beyond.
  • Japan's Nagoya port resumes cargo handling operations after ransomware attack
    Ocean Network Express said container operations on three vessels were affected by the disruption, but that loading and unloading had now been completed.
  • Ocean carriers in Europe facing multi-billion-dollar emissions price tag
    While the International Maritime Organization battles to reach agreement on a global carbon levy, the huge cost of compliance with Europe's market-based carbon levies is becoming clearer.
  • 'Nasty' air cargo market puts forwarders under pressure: Xeneta
    Weak demand from key regions in an air freight industry awash with excess capacity is forcing forwarders with block space agreements to fend off aggressive pricing policies by rivals.
  • Carriers in Europe facing multi-billion-dollar emissions price tag
    While the International Maritime Organization battles to reach agreement on a global carbon levy, the huge cost of compliance with Europe's market-based carbon levies is becoming clearer.
  • New capacity wave heading for trans-Pac trade: Sea-Intelligence
    The long-anticipated wave of container ship newbuildings will hit the water by the end of August, despite a weak cargo market that threatens to keep the new ships underutilized.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 6, 2023
  • Iran seizes vessel in Gulf, a day after two failed attempts
    US Navy decides not to intervene as vessel seized on suspicion of smuggling activities
  • IMO forges 'wish and a prayer' carbon deal as greens bemoan checkpoint targets
    China, Brazil and Argentina push back against targets in line with Paris Agreement
  • Seanergy charters newcastlemax bulker while banking on China and global infrastructure projects
    Capesize market has fallen since late June, but chief executive sees 'very robust' dry bulk demand
  • Methanol newbuilding binge spills over to big tugboats
    Turkish shipyard Sanmar is scheduled to deliver the vessels in 2025
  • Grimaldi ro-ro catches fire off New Jersey, resulting in death of two firefighters
    Fire is still active aboard Italian operator's car carrier Grande Costa d'Avorio after fatal incident
  • Stolt-Nielsen investors not put off by legal battle loss as shipowner stays confident
    Shipping company sees shares jump over 3%, despite tax benefits keeping bottom line above water
  • Singapore's PSA International takes minority stake in German container terminal
    Company says Duisburg Gateway is key to providing green logistics services to Germany's dense industrial hinterland
  • Hapag-Lloyd and Seaspan Corp move on up to 60 methanol engine retrofits
    Container ship owners follow AP Moller-Maersk lead in deal with MAN Energy Solutions
  • Why burnishing shipping's brand has never been so important
    As BLUE celebrates its 15th anniversary, co-founder Alisdair Pettigrew shares his thoughts on shipping's evolving relationship with brand and reputation
  • Schulte Group back at Ulstein for up to six hybrid methanol wind farm ships
    Norwegian shipyard clinches major new deal to help shipowner expand CSOV fleet
  • Hapag-Lloyd and Seaspan move on up to 60 methanol engine retrofits
    Container ship owners follow AP Moller-Maersk lead in deal with MAN Energy Solutions
  • Iran crude exports fall from record post-sanction highs amid China checks
    Increased competition from Venezuela with cut-price crude also linked to cut in demand, says Vortexa
  • Investor in Maxim shipping deals faces fraud charges from SEC for earlier trades
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at allegations of illegal short-selling practices by Sabby Management and principal Hal Mintz
  • Car carrier bull run at risk from encroaching container ships, analyst warns
    VesselsValue's Daniel Nash says box vessels are muscling in as vehicle ships remain sold out
  • Shipowner Victor Restis moves against Newcastle Utd owner over 'unpaid loan'
    Victor Restis is reportedly seeking $47m from Amanda Staveley over a 2008 payment that he claims has not been paid back
  • Pen Underwriting drives marine growth with Norwegian acquisition
    UK-based insurer is aiming to become a £1bn premium company
  • MAN Energy Solutions reveals ammonia engine breakthrough in '911 call' to IMO
    Engine designer puts through emergency call to the IMO that technologies needed for decarbonisation are moving
  • Price rises for Russia's super-size FSU duo as second unit heads for Northern Sea Route
    Two Arctic behemoths being put on location as Russia forges ahead with plans to boost its LNG exports
  • Clarksons expands offshore renewables operation with new Edinburgh office
    UK shipbroking giant bolsters Scottish presence with hub for offshore wind work
  • Iran claims it had court order to seize the Chevron VLCC it fired on
    Gulf state says tanker had been involved in a collision
  • Price rises for Russia's supersize FSU duo as second unit heads for NSR
    Two Arctic behemoths being put on location as Russia forges ahead with its plans to boost its LNG exports
  • BW LPG helm: Anders Onarheim out and Kristian Sorensen in
    The chief executive will vacate his position later this year and be replaced by his deputy
  • US courtroom defeat torpedoes what would have been a record quarter for Stolt-Nielsen
    Without a legal judgment against it, the shipowner would have had a $113m profit instead of the $8.3m it finished with
  • SSY offshore operation grows again with deal to buy German shipbroker F3O
    UK-headquartered shop follows up February takeover of Westshore with another bolt-on acquisition
  • BP invests in Maersk-backed US bio-methanol start-up
    Oil major leads latest fundraising round for LA-based firm
  • Storm grounds pioneering LNG bunker vessel off Amsterdam
    Damage to Gasum-operated gas supply ship being assessed SSY builds offshore operation again with deal to buy German broker F3O
    UK-headquartered shop follows up February takeover of Westshore with another bolt-on acquisition
  • Anders Onarheim out and Kristian Sorensen in at helm of BW LPG
    The chief executive will vacate his position later this year and be replaced by his deputy
  • MPCC offloads final joint venture ships for massive profit, despite rate slump
    German owner makes $29.7m from sale of elderly container vessels acquired in a bank deal six years ago
  • Courtroom defeat torpedoes what would have been a record quarter for Stolt-Nielsen
    Without a legal judgment against it, the shipowner would have had a $113m profit instead of the $8.3m it finished with
  • Gram cashes in on record values in rare sale of car carrier duo
    Norwegian owner offloads smaller distribution vessels built in 2010 and 1996
  • Avance Gas sells penultimate older VLGC for eye-catching profit
    Owner planning to recycle cash into new ships to meet decarbonisation goals
  • Comment: Ghost ship saga reveals challenge of ageing ships and a flawed system
    The system of state port control is fundamentally unsound, but it is doing a job that some flag states are not
  • Cosco Shipping expects 74% plunge in earnings as container rates slide
    Giant Chinese owner says balance between supply and demand has shifted in the sector
  • Singapore's PSA takes minority stake in German container terminal
    Company says DGT is a key gateway to providing green logistics services to Germany's dense industrial hinterland

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American Shipper web site
JULY 6, 2023
  • Amazon Air cuts ties with Silver Airways
    Amazon's private airline that outsources cargo flying to third parties has ended its partnership with Silver Airways, a small regional carrier that operated five small ATR72-500 turboprop planes on small [...]
  • DHL Express christens Atlanta regional hub
    DHL Express cut the ribbon Thursday on the first hub ever opened in Atlanta by an air express carrier.
  • 2 firefighters killed in car carrier blaze at Port Newark
    Two New Jersey firefighters died fighting a blaze aboard the Grimaldi car carrier Grande Costa d'Avorio at Port Newark on Wednesday night.
  • Western Global Airlines sued for nonpayment of logistics services
    Western Global Airlines has hit hard times, losing Amazon as a primary customer, piling up debt and facing at least two lawsuits.
  • Uprooted cargo airlines relocate to secondary airport near Mexico City
    Mexico is kicking out freighter aircraft from the country's busy international airport to address overcrowding. The move to another airport is creating headaches for airlines.
  • Survey: More than two-thirds of CEOs call human rights a supply chain concern
    A new survey from Proxima says human rights within the supply chain are a growing concern for leaders of companies across the U.S. and the U.K. Here's what you need to know.

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Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Maritime ETS: SMAP under scrutiny by those who produce the fuels of the future
Brussels
A joint letter from producers, utilities, shipowners and NGOs calls for the reservation of quotas for e-fuels and the introduction of advance booking
The Port of Los Angeles sets new all-time monthly and quarterly container throughput records.
Los Angeles
New peaks in full containers upon disembarkation and empty boxes
Rheinmetall acquires Mangalia shipyard for €138 million
Bucharest
The project is linked to the relaunch of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and the construction of four units for the Navy
United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
European ports: sustainability enters the implementation phase
Brussels
From policies to results: the ESPO report photographs the sector's progress, declines, and priorities.
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
German Federal Government Bans Sale of Zippel to Chinese Group COSCO
Berlin
In February the antitrust authority had approved it
Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian
Milan
Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO
Rome
Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.
DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda
Dubai
Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it
Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait
Naples
Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona
Noise
The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Rome
The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.
Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector
Dhaka
A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned
Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria
Bucharest/Sofia
The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
Seoul
A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue
Southampton/London
Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.
Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises
Graz
Investment in Austrian MarineXchange
Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.
Naha
Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.
Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.
Genoa
Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.
LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits
The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.
Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.
Brussels
France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.
Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.
European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge
Brussels
National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain
Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck
Brussels
Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.
Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.
Genoa
PwC's assessment presented
FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe
Brussels
The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.
New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran/Tampa
Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Hamburg
Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.
Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.
Genoa
The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected
The Regional Administrative Court of Liguria has ruled that...
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Miami
Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
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Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF
Zebbug
The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10
Athens
Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.
DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.
Dubai
The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks
New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.
Civitavecchia
The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.
Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore
Rotterdam
The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.
Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports
Madrid
Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros
Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.
Kallithea
The ferry was built in 1987
DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October
Copenhagen
Inserting a second vessel into the route
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.
Genoa
A memorandum of understanding has been signed
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
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.
Livorno
A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.
Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier
Madrid
A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027
Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further
Hamburg
Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.
UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.
Rome
Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector
Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service
La Spezia/Helsinki
The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia
Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona
Savona
Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.
The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.
Ravenna
The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long
Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel
Trieste
This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")
In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.
Rome
SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show
Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2
Kallithea
The 29 people on board were evacuated
Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.
Washington
If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.
Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.
Chaff
At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers
Trieste
The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.
Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.
Rome
The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.
The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.
River
With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs
Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.
Taranto
The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.
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