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Exim India web site
JANUARY 9, 2023
  • COSCO SHIPPING will contribute to safeguarding an unimpeded global industrial & supply chain in 2023: Chairman
  • Sharp contrast between spot & long-term rate developments through 2022
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (6 January 2023)
  • Maputo/Mombasa India Middle East (MIM) service upgrades to weekly frequency
  • Indian economy seen on firm ground in 2023
  • Steel exports dip 54 pc during April-Dec.
  • Weak lead-up to Chinese New Year
  • Call for reduced import duty on polymer & increased Customs duty on finished plastic products in FY24 Budget
  • Kerala exporters oppose ban extension on palm oil import through state ports
  • Sugar production up
  • Call for liberalisation in Sri Lankan shipping for export competitiveness
  • Mobile phone export target for 2023 at Rs 1 lakh cr.

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 9, 2023
  • Banking on East Africa

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 5, 2023
  • 'Doomsday clock' ticking down as shipping lines lose control of the market
  • Flexport poaches more tech talent appointing Teresa Carlson as president and CCO
  • Airfreight rates in the doldrums as carriers look to set their BSA tariffs
  • All eyes on DSV - the year to deal
  • Rail freight gets a boost in Europe but is stalled by strikes in UK
  • Maersk defence against Florida shipper complaint is 'smoke and mirrors'
  • Amazon, Salesforce wield the big axe - tech jobs bloodbath accelerates
  • Ambitious Namsung launches services between Busan and Indonesia
  • UN/CEFACT aims to bring some light into 'black box' supply chains

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 5, 2023
  • ClassNK issues AiP for ammonia floating storage and regasification barge (A-FSRB)
    It is not only ships that are potential users of ammonia as a fuel. In Japan, technological development is underway on ammonia fuel mixed combustion power generation at coal-fired power plants as
  • C&C Marine and Repair to build 4 Damen Multi Cats
    C&C Marine and Repair Belle, Chasse, La., has awarded Netherlands based Damen Marine Components (DMC) its first multi-vessel order in the U.S. DMC will supply C&C Marine with equipment packages for four

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Container News web site
JANUARY 5, 2023
  • Global fuel indices on downward trend again
    According to the weekly outlook of Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) for fuel prices, global bunker indices after taking a short pause began to decline again. The 380 HSFO index fell to US$478.76/MT, the VLSFO index lost US$15.60 to reach US$669.58/MT and the MGO index also decreased to US$1,021.02/MT. "At the moment, the downward trend in the global bunker market continues," said a MABUX official.
  • Container spot rates end 43-week falling streak
    The Drewry's World Container Index finally shot green in its first-ever quote for 2023, ending at US$2,135, recording an appreciation of 0.7%, after having trodden the red territory since February 2022. The index was primarily fuelled by the China-Rotterdam trade lane rates which appreciated by 10%, after having breached the pre-pandemic levels on the downside. The Shanghai-Genoa rates are suppor
  • Evergreen's generous bonuses causes strike at airline affiliate
    Taiwanese mainline operator Evergreen Marine Corporation has paid its employees generous bonuses of up to 52 months of their salaries, prompting a strike by staff at its affiliated airline EVA Airways. Despite the correction in freight rates since mid-2022, Evergreen is set to report higher earnings for that year. Taiwanese media reported that many of Evergreen's lowest-earning staff, who earn ar
  • Port of Valencia to carry out first hydrogen test for its refuelling station
    Hydrogen loading tests will begin this month to be carried out at the Port of Valencia's Hydrogen Generator, which is a supply station located on the Xità quay. This initiative is part of H2Ports -Implementing Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Technologies in Ports- and it is coordinated by the Valenciaport Foundation in close collaboration with the Port Authority of Valencia, while the project is also fin
  • Ship robbery in Asia rises, Singapore Strait remains major concern
    Ship robbery at Asian water increased by nearly 4% in 2022 compared to the previous year. In the just concluded year some 80 incidents took place, compared to 77 in 2021, according to ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre, an inter-governmental agency that works on combating piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia. Data shows that a number of incidents occurred at the Straits of Malakka and Si
  • AD Ports, KMTF ink collaboration agreement
    AD Ports and Kazakhstan National Oil Company's subsidiary KMTF (Kazmortransflot) have formed a new joint venture to provide offshore and shipping services for energy companies operating in the Caspian and Black Seas. According to KMFT, additional services, such as integrated offshore logistics and subsea solutions, as well as container feeder, ro-ro and crude oil transportation are expected at a

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Splash web site
JANUARY 5, 2023
  • Eagle Bulk Shipping takes fleet to 54 with $24.3m ultramax buy
    US-based Eagle Bulk Shipping has expanded its fleet with the purchase of a 2015-built ultramax bulker for $24.3m. The Chengxi Shipyard-built ship will deliver in the first quarter and be renamed Gibraltar Eagle. Following this transaction, the Gary Vogel-led New York-listed bulker owner will have a fleet of 54 ships of which nearly 90% are ...
  • Oceania and Pilbara Clean Fuels unveil LNG bunkering scheme for Port Hedland
    Australia's Pilbara Clean Fuels (PCF) and Oceania Marine Energy have agreed to work together to develop an 'end-to-end' low-carbon profile eLNG production and ship bunkering capability concept for the port of Port Hedland, the world's top iron ore export facility. PCF is pursuing the development of an electrified liquefied natural gas (eLNG) plant in Port ...
  • Dana Petroleum takes option on Island Drilling semisub
    Island Drilling has secured more work with Dana Petroleum for its 2012-built semisub . The Norwegian rig owner said Dana had exercised its option to add the drilling of one additional well in UK waters. The overall four-well campaign is planned to start in April and last for about 110 days. Dayrates have not been ...
  • Norvic Shipping adds new funds to support growth plans
    Canadian dry bulk operator Norvic Shipping has secured a $42.5m loan with a syndicate of major US lenders. The Toronto-based firm said the working capital revolving credit facility would be used to expand the company's core business as well as pursue new opportunities. London-headquartered shipping financial advisors RMK Maritime helped facilitate the five-year deal. Established ...
  • Year of two halves for dry bulk
    Like yesterday's tanker outlook, analysts reckon 2023 will be better for dry bulk in the second half of the year once the sector's most important player, China, has got its economy on a more solid footing. Fearnleys had this to say on capes this week: "We are looking forward to a new year, where expectations ...
  • Swedish charterers map out green fleet renewal
    DNV and the Responsible Shipping Initiative (RSI), an alliance of Swedish dry bulk charterers, have launched a feasibility study to develop a commercial framework for orders of green-fuelled newbuilds to decarbonise the sea transport supply chain in the Baltic and North Sea areas and beyond. With this project, the RSI members aim to reduce their ...
  • Scorpio Tankers lines up $225m financing for 13 ships
    Monaco-headquartered Scorpio Tankers is lining up a new $225m loan which will be used to finance 13 vessels. The Emanuele Lauro-led owner which currently owns, lease finances or bareboat charters in 113 product tankers, said it would use the proceeds to repay more expensive lease financing on 11 MRs and two LR2s. The loan, secured ...
  • Transocean adds to rig fleet backlog with nearly $500m worth of new deals
    New York-listed offshore drilling contractor Transocean has firmed up new awards or extensions for five of its rigs adding around $488m to firm backlog. The 2014-built drillship Deepwater Invictus has been booked by an undisclosed independent operator for three wells in the US Gulf of Mexico. The 100-day contract worth about $43m is expected to ...
  • Japan makes progress with ammonia barge
    Three Japanese parties have obtained the world's first approval in principle (AiP) for an ammonia floating storage and regasification barge. NYK Line, Nihon Shipyard, and IHI Corporation secured the AiP from ClassNK. In Japan, technological development is underway for ammonia mixed combustion power generation at coal-fired power plants. The new barge concept is an offshore ...
  • Keppel scores $97m wind farm substation contract
    Singapore's Keppel Offshore & Marine has secured a contract worth around $97m from an undisclosed renewable energy company to build an offshore wind substation. The contract includes engineering, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning for the complete substation with a capacity of 600 MW. The substation, which will be Keppel's sixth, will be delivered in 2025 ...
  • Odfjell Drilling and CIMC awarded semisub contract with PGNiG
    Oslo-listed semisub rig operator Odfjell Drilling has secured a contract from PGNiG Upstream Norway for the rig. The 2019-built semisub, owned by CIMC Raffles Offshore, has been fixed for one well in production license 1055 in the Norwegian Sea, with an option for two further wells in 2024. Odfjell said the campaign should start in ...
  • Evergreen to pay further fines over Chesapeake Bay grounding
    Evergreen, the Taiwanese owner of the 11,850 teu , has been told to pay Maryland more than $676,000 to enhance state oyster bars as a penalty for the boxship running aground in Chesapeake Bay last March. The Ever Forward ran aground 24 feet deep into the mud on March 13. The Ever Forward was refloated ...
  • Port Houston import dwell fee to take effect February 1
    Port Houston will implement its Sustained Import Dwell Fee on February 1 to help maintain fluidity at the Bayport and Barbours Cut Container Terminals and address long-term dwell. The $45 fee will be charged per unit per day starting on the eighth day after the expiration of free time. This fee is in addition to ...
  • State of Massachusetts denies offshore wind developers' requests to renegotiate contracts
    Two major planned wind projects offshore Massachusetts are being pushed forward by the state after the developers sought to delay because of increased costs due to inflation. Last month, Avangrid announced that its attempts to renegotiate contracts with the electric distribution companies (EDCs) involved in its Commonwealth Wind project were unsuccessful. It said that, without concessions ...
  • Petrobras appoints interim head until incoming CEO is approved
    After the early departure of Caio Paes de Andrade from the position of CEO at Brazil's Petrobras, the company has named production head Joao Henrique Rittershaussen as interim CEO. Andrade, appointed CEO by previous Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, stepped down before the end of his term in April, making way for President Luiz Inacio Lula ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 5, 2023
  • Gibraltar and Kalamata emerge as post-sanctions transfer hubs for Russian crude
    As many as 20 tankers have been tracked to regions that are linked to Russia-Asia crude trade flows
  • Eagle Bulk acquires 'modern' ultramax
    The acquisition brings Eagle's fleet to a total of 54 ships with an average age of nine and a half...
  • Scorpio Tankers continues debt reduction and share buybacks
    Chief executive Robert Bugbee capitalises on his view that the 'white hot' product market will continue to propel Scorpio Tankers'...
  • P&I clubs prepare for renewal round
    After a year in which North agreed to merge with Standard and some clubs found themselves inadvertently covering sanctioned Russia...
  • Iran's oil exports increase despite US sanctions
    Despite increased US pressure on Iran, the number of barrels exported by the Islamic Republic and the shadow fleet carrying...
  • Liner sector continues to lead on alternative fuel-capable ships
    High pricing for natural gas in most regions is continuing to delay the widespread adoption of LNG fuel in the...
  • Nordic American Tankers chief 'highly optimistic' about outlook
    Company stands to profit from low orderbook and geopolitical uncertainties and is 'highly optimistic' about the future, according to chief...
  • Tanker sector 'warming up' to methanol as alternative fuel, says Proman
    There are 21 dual-fuelled methanol tankers operating with four on order
  • Pilbara Clean Fuels to develop eLNG bunkering facility with Oceania Marine
    Collaboration will provide a low-carbon footprint LNG supply for Australia-Asia iron ore shipping
  • Daily Briefing
    Container markets bearish despite spot-rate rebound | Recalibrating global diesel trades keeps clean tanker rates near 20-month highs | Oil...
  • MOL to continue shipping LNG from Russia
    Following insurance companies' move to withdraw coverage from Russian war risks, Japan has urged insurers to continue to providing marine...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 5, 2023
  • Shrinking US manufacturing cuts into truck demand
    The contraction in US manufacturing that began in late 2022 will help pull down truck tonnage - and perhaps pricing - in the first half of 2023.
  • New container ship deliveries to exacerbate existing overcapacity
    Uncertainties around demand and supply are making it hard to gauge both the potential depth of the expected shipping downturn and its duration.
  • Modest predictions for freight transportation as the winds of 2023 begin to blow
    Some factors, such as the sharper attention both multinationals and smaller mom-and-pop sellers are paying to their supply chains, seem to be charting a new trajectory and are poised to help shape the freight sector this year.
  • FMC's Bentzel eyes broad changes to 'free time' in ocean service contracts
    An FMC commissioner is targeting free time granted within service contracts, terms that are privately negotiated between carriers and shippers, but which contributed to the lengthy dwelling of containers on US marine terminals over the past two years.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 5, 2023
  • All noise aside, Frontline-Euronav combination set to get done this quarter
    Deutsche Bank says investors would be smart to start buying Euronav stock in anticipation of the inevitable
  • Cruise giants on the hook for $450m following Cuba port calls
    Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian and MSC Cruises are plotting an appeal in the case
  • AIDA Cruises culls fourth small passenger ship in a year
    Carnival Corp did not return calls enquiring about the passenger vessel's fate
  • No scrubber, no problem: Eagle Bulk confirms latest ultramax buy
  • Clarksons tips tanker surge if China contains Covid outbreak
    Analysts believe virus is putting a dampener on demand and pushing rates down
  • Baltic Exchange logs record tanker derivatives volumes in volatile 2022
    Unique year continues to see new benchmarks set following Russian invasion
  • Clarksons hails 'remarkable' year as rate index surges 30% to new record
    Review highlights an industry managing wide-ranging disruption in turbulent times
  • Owners with deep pockets tend to order, warns Concordia's Erik Lewenhaupt
    Tanker executive advises the market to 'watch this space' on newbuildings
  • LNG carrier spot rates ease into 2023 but term business active
    Levels for modern vessels were up almost 30% in 2022 on preceding year, Affinity says
  • Single LNG carrier scrapped in 2022 with slim pickings forecast ahead
    But older ships will come under increasing scrutiny as regulations toughen
  • Henrik Sleimann Petersen to leave Ultrabulk amid reshuffle
    Head office will take over activities covered by Dubai-based veteran
  • Tankers International banks on market complexity as VLCC pool hits 66 ships
    London-based operation added 15 scrubber-fitted vessels last year
  • Merger row: 'Eliminating' Euronav will not do the world any good, Hugo De Stoop says
    CEO argues that if his company is not transporting oil, someone else will be
  • Insurer Charterama targets further growth with two senior hires
    Company wants to nearly double premium income by 2026
  • Swedish bulker charterers team with DNV on green fuel newbuildings
    The Responsible Shipping Initiative (RSI) group wants to decarbonise the supply chain in the Baltic and North Sea
  • How shipping leaders would tackle real problems with a pile of fake money
    A range of creative answers to TradeWinds' fantasy shipping fund suggest the industry is in safe hands - but hurdles remain on how best to decarbonise and attract new talent
  • Indian police begin probe after death of master on VLCC
    Illness blamed for death of 43-year-old Indian captain on UAE-controlled tanker
  • Ambitious Al Seer Marine adds Antipodean MR tanker to its growing fleet
    Purchase gives Emirati shipowner a product tanker on the water as it awaits delivery of newbuildings
  • Bahri and Saudi Aramco boost clean and chemical tanker capacity with term deals
    Saudi Arabian shipping and oil companies tap owners in Japan, the US and Greece for chemical and product tonnage
  • Norvic Shipping takes out loan with US lenders to fuel expansion
    Financial advisers RMK Maritime helped arrange the five-year, revolving credit facility
  • Scorpio Tankers seals $225m MR financing as Bugbee splashes $4.4m on shares
    Product tanker specialist repaying more expensive lease deals on 13 vessels
  • Tankers struggle with New Year's hangover as market flounders
    In some regions, tonnage lists shortened to start the year but many parts of the market continue to languish
  • MOL to keep back cash to ride out economic downturn
    CEO says company will also continue to ship Russian LNG due to concerns over energy security
  • Renewable construction contract adds nearly $100m to Keppel backlog
    Singapore yard group continues to strengthen its foothold across the value chain of offshore renewables
  • PNSC confirms aframax sale as asset prices continue to hit post-2008 highs
    Value of veteran vessel Karachi gained $6m in the time it took the state owner to complete the deal

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 5, 2023
  • Top 10 container lines: How did rankings change during boom?
    The top 10 liner operators hiked aggregate capacity by 13% in 2000-22 and continue to control 85% of the global fleet.
  • Flexport names former Microsoft, Amazon exec as chief commercial officer
    Flexport is hiring top tech talent to scale up its digital logistics platform.

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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
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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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