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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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Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
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Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
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MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
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PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
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FORUM of Shipping
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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