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August 7, 2023

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Exim India web site
AUGUST 7, 2023
  • Gati's Express business profitability bounces back sequentially; volumes up in Q1
  • Track linking on EDFC's last leg completed; a new era in freight movement on the anvil
  • GTI joins exclusive 200 PMPH club
  • DGTR imposes anti-dumping duty on optical fibres from China, Korea, Indonesia
  • Agri exports dip
  • IWAI mulls transporting Meghalaya cargo via National Waterways
  • A.P. Moller - Maersk's Q2 financial results ahead of expectations
  • New office bearers of Ahmedabad Steamer Agents Association elected
  • Clear ramp-up in Transpacific blank sailings
  • Multitudinous genre of ADRs
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (4 August 2023)
  • Curbs on import of laptops, computers aimed at boosting local manufacturing
  • Attack on Danube drives grain prices north
  • Edible oil imports increase in July
  • Adani likely to expand Sanghipuram port capacity following deal

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International Transport Journal web site
AUGUST 7, 2023

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The Loadstar web site
AUGUST 4, 2023
  • Sinking rates and new capacity create crashing waves in box line financials
  • 'Robust Q2', says Maersk, but battens down the hatches for second half
  • Mærsk: from black to red (soon) - once a carrier, always a carrier
  • Air rates merry-go-round looking intense - 'how low will it go?'
  • Further contraction expected in global freight forwarding
  • US trucking still in low gear, as volume and rate decline continues

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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 4, 2023
  • Höegh Autoliners books 5-year U.S. auto export order
    Although this may come as a surprise to Americans accustomed to seeing supermarket parking lots stuffed with things like Toyotas, some U.S.-built autos are hot exports items and Höegh Autoliners ASA reports
  • Golden Energy Offshore will buy Vroon OSV quintet for $94 million
    Ålesund, Norway, headquartered Golden Energy Offshore Services AS (GEOS) reports that it has entered into a binding Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to acquire four PSVs and one SSV (safety standby vessel) from
  • VIDEO: Ukrainian drone inflicts heavy damage on Russian warship
    Video imagery appearing across multiple channels shows that the Russian Ropucha class landing craft Olenegorsky Gornyak has sustained substantial damage following an attack by a Ukrainian drone. One of the most dramatic
  • USMMA Advisory Council set for first public meeting
    MARAD has announced that the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Advisory Council will conduct its first public meeting on Monday, August 7 at the USMMA campus in Kings Point N.Y. MARAD announced the
  • Coast Guard cracks down on illegal charter boat activity
    It's that time of year again and, as well as dealing with multiple cases of recreational boaters getting into dangerous situations, the Coast Guard is stepping up its efforts to crack down

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Container News web site
AUGUST 4, 2023
  • Carriers attempt PSS for India-US cargo after modest GRI success
    Container lines appear to have regained some bargaining power to lift freight rates on the India-US trade lane after managing partial recovery from recent general rate increase (GRI) attempts. Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) and CMA CGM have lined up a new round of peak season surcharges (PSS) for India-US shipments. MSC will apply a PSS of US$500 per container for all cargo from India to the US
  • CJ Logistics signs up ONE as strategic partner
    CJ Logistics, South Korea's largest third-party logistics provider, signed a collaboration agreement with Ocean Network Express (ONE) on 3 August, a month after sealing similar pacts with other carriers such as Evergreen Marine Corporation and SM Line. The liner operators hope to increase cargo volumes through CJ Logistics' network, while the latter aims to secure competitive freight rates. CJ Lo
  • Maersk sees lower financial figures in second quarter
    A.P. Moller - Maersk reports a second quarter of 2023 ahead of expectations with revenue standing at US$13 billion, compared to US$21.7 billion in the same quarter last year. Ocean revenue decreased to US$8.7 billion, driven by a decrease in freight rates and loaded volumes. The company noted that while the volume and rate environment stabilised at a lower level during the second quarter, Ocean s
  • Port of Oakland appoints two acting directors
    The Port of Oakland appointed two acting directors to replace retired Port officials. Colleen Liang has been named acting director of the Environmental Programmes and Planning (EP&P) division, while Dorin Tiutin has been named acting director of the commercial real estate division. Both have been with the Californian port for a long period. Colleen Liang takes over as acting director of EP&P foll
  • WFW advises MPC Container Ships on US$200 million vessel sales and acquisitions
    Watson Farley Williams (WFW) has advised Norway-based shipping company MPC Container Ships (MPCC) on strategic vessel acquisitions and sales worth around US$200 million. These transactions include disposing of the 2,800 TEU container ships Cimbria and Cardonia for US$42.5 million and the 4,200 TEU AS Emma (2010) for US$22 million. In return, MPCC acquired the 2,200 TEU Queen Esther and four 1,750

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Splash web site
AUGUST 4, 2023
  • Concordia Maritime left with one ship following latest sales
    Concordia Maritime's fleet sellout continues, leaving the Stena-backed Swedish tanker player with one ship remaining. The Erik Lewenhaupt-led company has offloaded the 2011-built product tanker Stena Premium and the 2009-built Stena Progress to undisclosed buyers. No price has been revealed but the Gothenburg-based owner said the deal would generate a liquidity supplement of around SEK100m ...
  • Höegh Autoliners inks five-year US-Middle East car transport deal
    Norwegian car carrier player Höegh Autoliners has signed a five-year contract for the transport of cars from the US to the Middle East. The Oslo-based company did not reveal the name of the client but described it as a "major international car producer." The financial details of the deal were not disclosed either. "Serving our ...
  • GasLog fixes out two LNG carriers
    Peter Livanos-controlled GasLog has locked away two of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers on time charter agreements. In its second-quarter results statement, the Greek gas ship owner and operator said it had agreed a multi-year charter deal with Kansai Electric-affiliated KE Fuel International for the 2014-built 155,000 cu m tri-fuel diesel electric (TFDE) carrier ...
  • MOL tipped for LNG order at Hanwha Ocean
    Japanese shipowner Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has been tipped by brokers to be behind an order for an LNG carrier newbuild at South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean earlier this week. A deal worth nearly $260m is the first LNG carrier order for the shipyard since rebranding from Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) and the ...
  • Euronav adds $190.5m to sustainability-linked financing
    Belgian tanker owner Euronav has clinched a new sustainability-linked loan to finance four newbuilds entering service this year. The $190.5m facility is intended for VLCC Clovis, and a trio of suezmaxes the Brugge, Brest and Bristol. The 299,158 dwt Clovis was delivered end-May and 156,851 dwt Brugge joined the fleet In July. Since 2020, Euronav ...
  • Maxed out: VLCC and suezmax utilisation forecast to hit close to 100% by 2025
    The VLCC bulls are on parade with a host of data points pointing towards an extended boom period. A new report from Kepler Cheuvreux forecasts VLCC utilisation will hit an unprecedented 99% by 2025 thanks in large part to a very low orderbook. The Kepler Cheuvreux forecast sees annual average VLCC rates hitting $54,650 this ...
  • Volatile conditions see Maersk raise profit expectations while warning of weaker H2
    Maersk became the latest carrier to post solid Q2 results today with an EBITA of close to $3bn with plenty of data suggesting liner fortunes are temporarily back on an upward trend. Maersk's $2.9bn EBITA for Q2 saw the Danish carrier raise its full-year forecasts, while warning of a "weakened" second half market outlook. Commenting ...
  • Advantage Tankers books suezmax newbuilds in Japan
    Advantage Tankers has bolstered its suezmax orderbook with a deal for two newbuilds at Japan's Nihon Shipyard. The Geneva-based company is paying around $85m per each 157,000 dwt tanker set to deliver from Imabari Shipbuilding and Japan Marine United joint venture shipyard in the second half of 2025. Advantage also has three 157,000 dwt units ...
  • UK increases renewables backing to over $288m
    The UK Energy Security Secretary has made a £22m ($28m) increase in government backing for renewables - taking the total budget for the Contracts for Difference scheme to £227m. The scheme - launched in 2014 - is the government's main system for supporting low-carbon electricity generation. Today's new funding for the current round will mean ...
  • Water everywhere, not a drop to drink
    Steven Jones, the founder of the Seafarers Happiness Index, on the horrendous news that many at sea are struggling to get access to clean drinking water. Harkening to the voices from webinars and conference panels, you'd be forgiven for seeing the maritime industry awash with bon homme, and which only ever does the right things ...
  • CMA CGM settles with US EPA over Clean Water Act violations
    The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has settled with French liner CMA CGM over claims of violations by four of the company's ships involving ballast water discharge. The EPA said that CMA CGM will pay a total fine of $165,000 in penalties for claims of violations by the CMA CGM A. Lincoln, CMA CGM T. ...
  • Saipem lands $1.75bn contract in the Romanian Black Sea
    Saipem has been awarded a contract worth €1.6bn ($1.75bn) by OMV Petrom for Neptun Deep infrastructure development offshore Romania. Neptun Deep is the largest natural gas project in the Romanian Black Sea which will generate production of around 100bn cm. OMV Petrom and Romgaz plan to invest up to €4bn in the development phase of ...
  • US ready to deploy military personnel to safeguard Hormuz transits
    US navy sailors and marines are training for a possible mission to board commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz to counter Iranian aggression, according to multiple news agencies. Armed 20-member teams of sailors and marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the region would board vessels if requested and remain during the transit ...
  • Report card published on carrier and retailer shipping emissions
    A report card released by the Ship It Zero campaign suggests carriers are better than retailers when it comes to tracking their shipping emissions. The detailed report will make bad reading however for Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Pacific International Lines and Yang Ming who all scored the rock bottom grade of F. Ship It Zero's Shipping Decarbonization ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 4, 2023
  • Eagle Bulk solidly profitable in second quarter but points to weakness in the third
    Eagle chief Gary Vogel says weak demand from China and an easing of congestion put pressure on rates, however he...
  • Genco posts better than expected second quarter profit as voyage expenses fall
    Genco benefitted from cheaper voyage expenses in the second quarter. Much of this is attributed to a reduction in bunker...
  • Government inertia continues to hold back casualty investigation reform
    Previous attempts to overhaul the failing system of flag state casualty investigations have not gained traction within the IMO. The...
  • All flag states are equal, but some flag states are more equal than others
    Sanctions on Russia - and port state control demands to eliminate substandard shipping altogether - means unseen costs in using...
  • Baltic Capesize Index up by 26%, although dry cargo sector remains volatile
    Increased activity in the Atlantic basin and port disruptions caused by typhoons in Asia have driven up capesize rates by...
  • Maersk outlook points to slow recovery
    Maersk says rates could continue to decline as volumes shrink and capacity rises. Its logistics division has proven to be...
  • More governments are failing to provide port waste facilities
    Despite repeated calls for governments to provide adequate port reception facilities to offload ship waste and deter dumping at sea...
  • Ukraine attacks Russian port of Novorossiysk
    Russian officials said Ukraine struck Russia's largest port of Novorossiysk, halting movement of ships temporarily
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: How the future of globalisation plays out for shipping
    The renowned economist, author and historian Marc Levinson is back on the podcast this week talking about the next phase...
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding posts first half profit increase driven by record high orderbook
    Clean energy vessels account for half of the new contract value, expected to be in sustained demand
  • Daily Briefing
    Deep cuts to Greek tankers' market share in Russian oil trades | US insists Russian price cap is working |...
  • Maersk raises guidance after 'strong' first half
    Despite a 'subdued' market following the pandemic years, Maersk has raised the lower end of its guidance. Volumes likely to...
  • Star Bulk upbeat about market outlook, despite earnings slump
    Greece-based owner expects China's stimulus package and focus on energy and food security to support cargo demand

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 4, 2023
  • Maersk's lagging 'integrator' plan now needs to winnow costs: Clerc
    Maersk has invested $10.5 billion in its logistics and services business to date, but results are falling behind plan after last year's volumes evaporated.
  • XPO plans to add capacity as LTL freight volumes surge
    Shipment volume at the third-largest LTL carrier in the US jumped nearly 9% in July from a year ago and 3.2% from June as shippers moved freight away from rival carrier Yellow.
  • Shippers in control as summer slump, surplus space cuts air cargo rates
    Air cargo capacity continues to grow through the summer, outpacing weak demand from major destination markets with no sign yet of any turnaround.
  • Truckload carriers driving through lengthy freight market 'bottom'
    US truckload carrier executives say they don't see any signs that freight demand will pick back up until the end of 2023.
  • Maersk's contract business cushions impact of 'normalizing' market
    The carrier has more than two-thirds of its volume under long-term agreements, which provided some insulation from the tumbling second-quarter spot market.
  • Cosco to control largest semi-submersible fleet after deal with Guangzhou Salvage
    The joint venture will increase Cosco's fleet to 18 heavy-lift semi-submersible vessels by the end of 2023.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 4, 2023
  • Star Bulk's Petros Pappas sees 'more positives' in future dry bulk market
    Vessel supply will not be very strong for remainder of year and into 2024, chief executive says
  • Algoma's global short sea segment benefits from robust mini-dry bulk market
    Overall profit for the quarter fell as a result of 'economic challenges,' according to chief executive Gregg Ruhl
  • Genco: 'no floor' in place on dividend payouts, but they'll remain priority
    Owner of dry bulk tonnage had for the second consecutive quarter tapped into a cash reserve to produce a quarterly dividend
  • Concordia down to just one vessel after shipping out product tanker duo
    Gothenburg-based owner exploring its options as it holds onto its last ship
  • Shuttle tanker operator KNOT Offshore hires new CEO
    Aberdeen-based shipowner has 18-strong fleet moving oil from oilfields in the North Sea and Brazil
  • Eagle Bulk remains confident in liquidity after drain of Oaktree shares buy
    Gary Vogel says the unwinding of congestion, China weakness and a continued lack of scrapping are all retarding a dry bulk rebound
  • Why EU shipping emissions are unlikely to return to pre-pandemic levels
    EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime regulations will likely drive both shipping costs and the trend for green shipping for those vessels calling at countries within the bloc
  • GasLog locks away three LNG carriers on new time-charters or extension deals
    Four on-order ME-GI vessels fixed on deals through into early 2030s
  • Maersk's Vincent Clerc 'on the lookout for supply-side risk'
    The orderbook is clearly a problem - but how big remains to be seen.
  • Genco Shipping tops off dividend through reserve fund for second time
    New York-listed owner narrowly tops analyst estimates but guides to lower rates in current quarter
  • Hoegh Autoliners reports another strong month while locking in cargoes
    Car carrier owner reports second-best month this year, the same month it announced four newbuilding options
  • Buyers shift to mainstream fleet after Russia production cuts
    Euronav says crackdown on shadow fleet operations in China has also contributed to a shift back to mainstream commercial operators
  • Editor's selection: Maersk's bleak outlook, Black Sea port attack and box and retail giants falling short
    A look back at some of the stories that hit the headlines this past week
  • Evalend Shipping inks first LNG carrier orders at HHI
    Shipbuilder's latest announcement adds a new name to LNG shipowning sector
  • Hoegh Autoliners shares rise on reports of another strong month
    Car carrier owner reports second-best month this year, the same month it announced four newbuilding options
  • Ship movements halted as key Russian Black Sea port attacked by sea drones
    The port of Novorossiysk is a key export terminal for Russian crude in the Black Sea
  • Maersk hikes guidance despite bleak outlook for container shipping
    Profits sharply down as liner giant warns of 'subdued market outlook'
  • Yangzijiang profit jumps 47% as focus turns to increased 'green' orders
    Shipbuilder now focused on improving operational efficiency and overall project management on back of large orderbook
  • St Kitts strips flag from floating armouries after suspected sanctions breach
    Three vessels are storing weapons used by private security companies to protect commercial shipping from piracy in the Indian Ocean
  • Star Bulk's earnings fall significantly in a weaker market
    New York-listed shipowner still provides shareholder dividend of $0.40 per share
  • Tankers, gas and offshore boost Adnoc L&S first half profit by hefty 327%
    Abu Dhabi-listed shipping giant delivers the dollars to shareholders in first post-IPO earnings report
  • Platts launches new Red Sea-Europe LR2 clean tanker assessments
    Move prompted by Saudi Arabia's increase in exports of clean petroleum products to Europe
  • Star Bulk's earnings fall significantly due to weaker market
    New York-listed owner still provides shareholder dividend of $0.40 per share

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American Shipper web site
AUGUST 4, 2023
  • Asia-US spot rates top contract rates for first time since 2022
    After double-digit gains since June, trans-Pacific spot rates have just surpassed contract rates, according to Xeneta data.
  • Sun Country cargo revenue rises on higher Amazon flying
    Sun Country Airlines had a strong quarter for cargo thanks to growth in its Amazon business.
  • Ocean carrier MSC strikes deal for Italian cargo airline
    Mediterranean Shipping Co., the largest ocean carrier in the world, is expanding its fledgling air cargo airline with an acquisition.
  • Maersk hikes 2023 guidance but warns of 'years' of challenges
    Despite upgrading its full-year outlook, container shipping giant Maersk no longer sees a second-half demand rebound.

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In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
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ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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