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November 7, 2023

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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
  • VAISHNAV PURI NO MORE
  • Long-term ocean freight shipping rates seen again in decline
  • APEDA inks MoU with LuLu Hypermarket for export promotion of Indian agri-products
  • Implementation of Export Transhipment (ETP) Module for movement of export cargo from JN Port to gateway port (through vessel) in ICES
  • Credit risk in trade, supply chain and export finance stable: Report
  • Increased orders for methanol-powered ships in Oct.
  • G. R. Seshagiri Rao assumes charge as CEO of Gateway Terminals India
  • DP World's Beyond Boundaries initiative continues in Ahmedabad, paving the way for inclusive cricket
  • IAPH elects Jens Meier as new President; new Regional Vice Presidents also elected
  • Jeddah Islamic Port achieves highest monthly handling in its history
  • ONE boosts its global supply chain with terminal acquisitions in the US West Coast and Rotterdam
  • CMA CGM PCS in Matadi, DRC from all origins
  • Adani Gangavaram Port inducts cargo handling equipment
  • Non-essential imports dip
  • Coal output up
  • India-Middle East corridor seen as a game changer

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
  • Know-how to counter uncertainty
  • More capacity for freight transport in Kazakhstan
  • New COO for APM Terminals
  • An automobile hub on the Elbe River
  • First orders for Man's first e-truck
  • Baltic Air Freight Index rises again
  • Shipping to and from Israel
  • New speed for most urgent shipments
  • From Gefco to AGL
  • Another German project for Panattoni
  • Call for rail infrastructure projects in Europe
  • ONE grows port holdings
  • Mojix adds sales and marketing executives
  • Teleport and Vietjetair Cargo ink MOU
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Mexico's mega ship milestone
  • Railway brings Chinese e-cars to Russia
  • J&T registered at Hong Kong exchange

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
  • Last-ditch GRI bid by carriers as weak spot rates drag down new contract rates
  • Air and sea shippers weigh pros and cons of index-linked agreements
  • The Mærsk results implosion
  • Lufthansa Cargo sees operating profit vanish in Q3 'weak market'
  • Flexport should park its Convoy tech until trucking's road gets smoother
  • OceanX wrap: To make ends meet
  • ONE consolidates its port terminal network, east and west
  • New China-Europe rail links emerge in the shadow of war
  • Wood pellets fuel new South Korea-Russia container service

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
  • Coast Guard removes protesters from RRF ship Cape Orlando
    Coast Guard Sector San Francisco watchstanders received a report of a demonstration happening within the Oakland Harbor near a vessel, the MARAD Ready Reserve Force (RRF) RO/RO ship Cape Orlando, around 8:30
  • OSG's Sam Norton: "Our business plan is working"
    "We made progress on all of our key objectives since our report for the second quarter," said Sam Norton, president and CEO of Overseas Shipholding Group (NYSE: OSG) as the U.S.-flag tanker

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
  • Contecon Manzanillo sets record in single ship call
    Contecon Manzanillo S.A. (CMSA), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s (ICTSI) business unit operating the Specialised Container Terminal 2 in the port of Manzanillo, hit a new milestone with the handling of 14,400 TEUs during the recent call of the CMA CGM vessel APL Vanda. "The operation on the APL Vanda, with more than 14,400 TEUs, is a historic milestone for Contecon Manzanillo an
  • CyberLogitec announces OPUS D&D implementation in Yusen Logistics
    CyberLogitec announced that SaaS-based OPUS D&D (Demurrage & Detention) had been implemented in Yusen Logistics. Yusen Logistics initially launched the OPUS D&D service in the United Kingdom in April 2022 and has since expanded its availability to 19 countries, including the United States, European nations and China. Additionally, there are plans to further extend the service to Southeast Asia. O
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases FAK rates between Far East and Europe
    Hapag Lloyd announced an increase in Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates between the Far East and North Europe, as well as the Mediterranean. For sailings beginning on 1 December 2023, the following updated rates will apply to cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry containers, including high cube equipment, and reefers. Far East Westbound to Destination 20' Dry 40' Dry 40' HC 20' RF 40' RF North Europe U
  • GSBN and ZAN launch eBL collaboration
    Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN), a consortium enabling efficient, paperless and sustainable growth in global trade with its data infrastructure and ecosystem of partners, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ZAN to explore technical innovations for tokenising the electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) with the support of Hong Kong's Web3 environment. As a technology division under
  • Patrick Terminals to introduce container management solution
    Patrick Terminals and OneStop announced the introduction of OptiBook, a container management solution integrated with the OneStop Vehicle Booking System. OptiBook is going to provide Patrick Terminals' customers with enhanced visibility of container status, expedited access to available containers, and an improved slot booking process. Additionally, the new system will facilitate more efficient t
  • CBER removal adds to market uncertainty
    The removal of the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER), while providing a threshold of 30% to continue operating alliances, leaves liner operators vulnerable to gaps in the interpretation of the rules. Lars Jensen, founding CEO of liner shipping consultancy Vespucci Maritime, made this opinion in his latest commentary for the Baltic Exchange. He said, "The abolition of CBER will not prohi
  • Port of Long Beach receives federal grant for infrastructure upgrade
    The US Department of Transportation announced a US$52.6 million grant for the modernisation of on-dock rail capabilities and repairment of numerous major highways targeted at increasing cargo movement through the Port of Long Beach. The grant will cover the addition of a track along the Dominguez Channel Railroad Bridge, easing a rail bottleneck, as part of the Maritime Administration's Port Infr
  • Port of New York and New Jersey handles over 660,500 TEUs in September
    The Port of New York and New Jersey handled 660,553 TEUs in September, a 21.6% decrease from the same month last year. This takes the total volume for the year through September at the US port to 5,789,116 TEUs. "The numbers reflect a resetting of cargo volumes following record setting years in 2021 and 2022," said the port in a statement. In addition, imports fell 19.9% in September compared to
  • CMA CGM applies new FAK rates from Asia to Med and North Africa
    Marseille-based container line CMA CGM has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from all Asian main ports to all Mediterranean base ports (areas mentioned below). The following rates will apply to dry, out of gauge (OOG), paying empties and reefer cargo beginning on 1 December: Destinations 20' 40'/40'HC/40' reefer West Med US$1,400 US$2,000 Adriatic US$1,550 US$2,100 East Med US$1,600 US$
  • New managing director for PIL China
    PIL announced the retirement of Klaus Ku, managing director of PIL China, who has served the company for around 30 years. Anderson Luo, who previously worked for Maersk, will succeed Klaus Ku as managing director of PIL China. "With 20 years of track record in senior management responsibilities, Anderson brings with him a wealth of experience and a solid understanding of China's shipping market,

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
  • HHLA backs MSC deal
    Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has secured further blessings for its entry into Hamburg port. The Aponte family-controlled world's largest containerline and the city of Hamburg recently reached an agreement to run Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA) as a joint venture, in which MSC will own 49.9% by buying all of HHLA's free-floating stock at €16.75 ...
  • New Fortress Energy charters FSRU for Brazilian LNG import terminal
    US-based LNG player New Fortress Energy has executed a definitive agreement to charter the floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) from Petrobras starting in December 2023. The FSRU will immediately be deployed to Terminal Gas Sul (TGS), NFE's newest LNG import terminal in Santa Catarina, Brazil, which will start commercial operations ahead of schedule in ...
  • Carlo Luzzatto to take over from Ugo Salerno as CEO of RINA
    Italian classification society has appointed Carlo Luzzatto as its next chief executive officer and general director, taking over from Ugo Salerno after more than 20 years at the helm of the Genoa-headquartered multinational. The appointment is set to be formalised by the end of 2023, coinciding with Fondo Italiano d'Investimento's acquisition of a minority stake ...
  • Dockworkers union warns of possible US East and Gulf Coast strikes next year
    The president of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) which represents over 70,000 dockworkers on the east coast of the US and Canada, the Gulf Coast, the Great Lakes, Puerto Rico and inland waterways, has warned of a possible strike next year if the union doesn't reach a deal with employers. Earlier this year, the union's ...
  • Densay takes second cape
    Kassian Maritime has sold a 2007-built capesize named Satori. The 177,000 dwt, Mitsui-built vessel fetched $18.5m with brokers linking Turkish outfit Densay Shipping to the deal. If confirmed, this will be Densay's second cape. The price is firm as the ship is sold on the basis of a drydock due in January. The deal is ...
  • Antonio Cosulich's funeral takes place in Genoa today
    The funeral of one of the most famous names in bunkering takes place this morning in Genoa. Captain Antonio Cosulich, the former chairman of the Fratelli Cosulich Group, passed away last week. He joined the Italian group in the late 1960s. At the time, the group solely served as an agency, catering, and manning provider ...
  • Biden administration earmarks $653m for port development across the US
    The US Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced over $653m to fund 41 port improvement projects across the nation under the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). These investments are part of the largest dedicated funding for ports and waterways in American history - nearly $17bn through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. It comes after ...
  • Davie completes acquisition of Helsinki Shipyard
    Quebec-based Group Davie has finalised the acquisition of the assets of Finland's Helsinki Shipyard. Group Davie is part of the Inocea Group. It owns Davie Shipbuilding, Canada's largest shipbuilder. While the details of the business purchase agreement are confidential, the transaction was made possible by a combination of Davie's own funds and by €77m ($82.7m) ...
  • ONE seals terminal acquisitions in California and Rotterdam
    Japanese liner Ocean Network Express (ONE) has obtained all necessary regulatory approvals and completed its acquisition of a 51% stake in each of TraPac and Yusen Terminals on the US west coast, and a 20% stake in Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG). TraPac and Yusen Terminals are container terminal operators and vessel stevedores that provide container ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
  • OSG interested in CO2 carrier trade
    US-listed OSG reports its strongest earnings per share in more than three years amid strong refining margins and robust international...
  • Wärtsilä to divest gas processing business in restructuring
    Finnish engine maker Wärtsilä is selling off its gas solutions business and will slim down its reporting segments to simplify...
  • Arkas sells 27-year-old boxship for Turkish recycling
    Two containerships, including the Arkas-controlled small feeder Casablanca A, and a pair of panamax bulkers have been sold for scrap...
  • Shipowners shift antitrust campaign to UK after EU loss
    Having lost the fight in Europe to retain the shipping industry's long-running block exemption regulation, shipowners are focusing their efforts...
  • Iskenderun port recovers from earthquake
    The containership terminal at Iskenderun sustained signifcant damage in February following two earthquakes and a subsequent fire
  • The week in charts: Dark fleet consolidates Russian oil shipments dominance | Reward outweighs risk for Ukraine's Danube traders | Box spot rates hold
    Non-domestic arrivals to Israel slow as security risks rise, fewer tankers are shipping under the G7 cap, and boxship charter...
  • New EU sanctions expected to tighten price cap and target vessels
    EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirms that oil price cap measures will be tightened and circumvention tactics targeted...
  • ShipIn keeps AI on performance tracking at sea
    Osher Perry, ShipIn founder and chief executive, argues the benefits of using artificial intelligence to analyse CCTV footage from cameras...
  • The week in newbuildings: Multi-purpose vessel orderbook gets a boost
    The orderbook for multi-purpose vessels of below 12,500 dwt is starting to grow as shipowners face an ageing fleet and...
  • Container trade points away from nearshoring
    There is evidence to suggest that rather relocating entire supply chains, companies are only selectively nearshoring certain items or components...
  • Russia 'aims' overnight attack at Odesa port
    Warehouses, equipment and trucks loaded with grain were damaged in the Odesa area while five people were injured
  • Gard members to get cashback exceeding premium hike twice over
    Going rate seems to be established for impending renewal round
  • NYK Line quarterly profits plummet, following Japanese shipping rivals
    Full fiscal year net profits until March 2024 are projected to be ¥220bn, a 78.2% decline from the actual gains...
  • Daily Briefing
    Maersk battens down the hatches in expectation of long slump | Maersk cuts workforce by 10,000 as earnings turn negative...
  • ONE completes buy-out of stakes in US and Rotterdam terminals
    With the three acquisitions, ONE has established a presence at key strategic locations - the US west coast, Northern Europe...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
  • Carrier consolidation, NVO competition weigh on shipper association growth
    Shipper associations that struggled to grow during the COVID-19 pandemic because there was no extra capacity to sell are now trying to convince shippers of the benefits of rate stability.
  • Global ro/ro carriers take steps to boost fire safety
    Although there is little evidence that EVs are a greater fire hazard aboard ro/ro ships than traditional internal combustion vehicles, carriers are ramping up their safety measures.
  • Hamburg terminal operator HHLA accepts MSC's offer for ownership stake
    While the carrier will not hold the controlling share, expanding its presence in Hamburg will cement MSC's terminal operating position in Europe's third-largest container shipping port.
  • ONE finalizes terminal deals in Los Angeles, Oakland, Rotterdam
    The Singapore-based carrier has now expanded its access to capacity in the strategic locations of the US West Coast, North Europe and Southeast Asia.
  • ILA's Daggett raises possibility of 2024 strike at US East, Gulf coast ports
    Ahead of an International Longshoremen's Association conference, president Harold Daggett has warned union rank-and-file to be prepared for the "possibility of a coast-wide strike."

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
  • DHT Holdings' year-end fixtures keep rising after in-line third quarter
    VLCC spot numbers up robustly in less than a month and ahead of peers
  • Podcast: The two Os that can help shipping cut greenhouse gas emissions now
    Audio edition of Green Seas talks to Cargill's Eman Abdalla and Alpha Ori's Rajesh Unni about operational efficiency and optimisation
  • Ugo Salerno stepping down as RINA's boss after two decades in the hot seat
    Carlo Luzzatto to assume role of CEO as Italian classification society steers towards stock exchange listing
  • OSG improves earnings as it fixes fewer vessels but trims costs
    Lower expenses help usher in higher third-quarter profit
  • US lawmakers back tougher sanctions on Iranian shipping
    Questions remain over effectiveness of legislation which still needs Senate and presidential backing
  • New Fortress inks FSRU charter for delayed Brazilian terminal
    Company's shipping arm Energos Infrastructure to sub-charter Brazil's regas stalwart from Petrobras
  • Footage shows Russian cargo ship severely damaged after rocky grounding
    Inspection off Murmansk shows mangled hull bottom of the Aleksander Gusev
  • Spot rates for modern LNG carriers shift into $200,000 per day gear, again
    World worries heat up charter market across all types of vessels but winter has yet to make presence felt
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen on the hunt for biofuels in Asia with South Korea trial run
    World's largest car carrier owner said it would begin using the fuels this year
  • Winter is coming: German ice-class tanker trio finds eager buyers
    Hamburg-based CST is linked to a $54m deal for three MR product tankers built in 2006
  • Wartsila selling shipping gas solutions unit as part of latest restructuring
    Finnish engine and systems giant wants to further simplify its organisation and reporting set-up
  • Big-name offshore shipbrokers hunt for new talent as activity spikes
    Brokers are returning to an improved market after a wave of consolidation among shops
  • Special report: Greece defiant amid adversity
    Our latest business focus delves into the world of Greek shipping, featuring a series of articles by Harry Papachristou. You can access these articles through the links provided below
  • Clarksons tips Norden for 'strategic acquisitions' with $700m war chest
    Analysts believe owner-operator is showing a 'pronounced' interest in expansion
  • Newbuilding prices diverge from earnings as they approach 2008 record, Clarksons says
    Analyst Trevor Crowe crunches the numbers as shipyards demand more and more money for new ships
  • IMO's Kitack Lim urges shipping stakeholders to strive for seafarer safety
    Decarbonisation and the adoption of new technologies could not happen without the contributions made by seafarers, says IMO boss
  • DNB raises VLGC demand forecast but owners 'not out of the woods' on deliveries
    Norwegian analysts believe pace of new additions to fleet is about to pick up
  • Tight tanker market holds firm amid continued Saudi and Russia supply cuts
    Saudi Arabia said the continued cuts were aimed at supporting the stability and balance of oil markets
  • Gard raises its cash back deal for renewing members
    Largest P&I club also says it needs to increase rates because of inflation
  • Gasum supplies LNG cargo to Finland's FSRU amid 'challenging situation'
    Inkoo terminal to be kitted out to offload into LNG bunker vessels
  • JP Morgan kicks off fleet renewal for subsidiary NOCC with car carrier orders
    US bank took full control of Norwegian operator earlier this year
  • 'Who knows?': Dorian LPG's Hadjipateras says future of VLGC Panama Canal transits uncertain
    US owner looking at sending ships via other routes as waterway continues to reduce crossing slots
  • Gard raises annual refund for renewing P&I policy members
    Largest club also says it needs to increase rates because of inflation
  • Oil Brokerage makes a bold move into US market with strategic raid
    James McNicol-led firm makes good on promise by striking prominent American shop
  • Davie acquires Helsinki Shipyard from Russia's Algador with help from Canadian government
    Canadian firm signs 50-year lease with city of Helsinki
  • Thenamaris raises $55.7m from first-ever gas carrier sale
    Soaring market for LPG carriers encourages Greek owner to dispose of a six-year-old vessel
  • Oil Brokerage takes big step in securing US brokerage presence
    James McNicol-led firm makes good on promise by raiding prominent American shop
  • Chinese panamaxes help revive struggling Indian subcontinent ship recycling sector
    Smaller ships get the heave-ho while shipowners hold on to bigger tonnage as they wait for scrap prices to rise
  • Ratified: Labour deal between St Lawrence Seaway union workers and employers
    Unifor members get annual pay hikes and $2,000 signing bonus
  • 'Extraordinary' Italian shipowner Antonio Cosulich dies aged 84
    Funeral of former Fratelli Cosulich chairman being held on Monday
  • George Economou raises newcastlemax bulk carrier wager to eight newbuildings
    Major Greek owner is listed with a diversified newbuilding fleet of more than 30 ships worth over $3bn
  • NYK Line's first half profit slashed by over 80% on liner weakness
    Japanese liner giant says it has been hit by weaker liner demand and an increase in the size of the fleet
  • Chinese panamaxes help revive struggling Subcontinent ship recycling sector
    Smaller ships get the heave-ho while shipowners still hold on to bigger ships as they wait for scrap prices to rise
  • Biden administration pumps $650m into US port upgrades
    Awards include funding for 26 small ports to improve and expand their capacity

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
  • Air Transport Services Group dumps Corrado, names Hete CEO
    Air Transport Services Group's underperformance cost CEO Rich Corrado his job on Monday.
  • UPS reduces pilot head count by nearly 200 with buyouts
    UPS has bought out a small contingent of senior pilots. An American Airlines regional partner is trying to attract them to fly small jets.
  • Crippling port strike could hit 1 month before presidential election
    The union representing East and Gulf Coast dockworkers warned members to prepare for a possible strike starting Oct. 1, 2024.
  • FedEx tells pilots to switch to American Airlines feeder operator
    FedEx pilots are experiencing significant pay decreases because there isn't enough flying to go around. The company is pushing cockpit crews to take jobs at a regional passenger airline.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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