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June 9, 2023

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Exim India web site
JUNE 9, 2023
  • Commerce Minister to address FFFAI Diamond Jubilee event as Chief Guest in New Delhi today
  • COSCO SHIPPING Lines appoints BSV Shipping Agencies as sub-agent in Hyderabad
  • Major players bid to operate new liquid cargo berths at JN Port
  • GDP to grow by 6.5 pc in FY24: RBI
  • PCN marks a significant milestone by covering 130 countries
  • Mandatory additional qualifiers in import/export declarations in respect of certain products wef 1.7.2023
  • Maersk expands relationship with Microsoft to further digitise & decarbonise logistics
  • Supply chains threatened by stalled talks with US West Coast port workers
  • Foodgrain output at new record
  • India's internet economy seen growing six-fold by 2030
  • Finished steel exports dip

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 9, 2023
  • Navigating with "Windwings"
  • SBB sets a new course for freight traffic
  • Yang Ming orders five LNG 15,000 teu vessels
  • 30th road haulage branch on Iberian Peninsula
  • Logtainer and Hupac bolster cooperation
  • Port of New Orleans welcomes Matthew Wypyski
  • Another weekly flight between Beijing and Geneva
  • Electric charging depot in California in operation
  • ALS expands to Poland
  • C.H. Robinson picks Dave Bozeman
  • Quay and road access improvements in Matadi
  • Ameriflight gets FFA approval to operate drones
  • RCG handling new timber transports
  • Europa Group: UK best Option for Ireland-EU goods
  • Latam Cargo implements Iata's ONE Record
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • CTP Germany strengthens team
  • A partnership to build ammonia-fuelled engines
  • Time to vote for wind - until 18 June!

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 8, 2023
  • Transpac rates head north as carriers face Panama Canal restrictions
  • CMA CGM Logistics - about $30bn of hidden value
  • Crew member injured as fire hits MSC containership
  • Lies, leaks and lethality: is ammonia a safe fuel for ships?
  • PAC files complaint against port operator over 'unjust' charges
  • Good boy - K9's Rodney can sniff-out lithium batteries
  • Strike vote at Pacific ports in Canada sparks fresh worries for BCOs

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 8, 2023
  • VIDEO: Hurtigruten unveils plans for zero-emission cruise ship
    Hurtigruten Norway used this week's Nor Shipping event to unveiled early concept plans for its first zero-emission cruise ship. Initially announced in March 2022, under the project name Sea Zero, Hurtigruten has
  • Clean Shipping Act of 2023 introduced
    Today is World Ocean Day and, perhaps sending a signal that legislators in many parts of the world can't wait for IMO to act, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42), and Senator Alex Padilla
  • State-of-the-art containership delivered to ABS class
    Recently delivered to Singapore-based Asiatic Lloyd Maritime LLP (part of the AL Group), the ALS Ceres is the first in a series of six 7,100 TEU containerships and is the first Asiatic

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Container News web site
JUNE 8, 2023
  • Container lines see important decline in revenues and earnings in 2023 first quarter
    Sea-Intelligence said there were indications of a weakness in the market in the second half of 2022, which has manifested fully in the first quarter of 2023. Revenues declined quite sharply, in the range of 35%-70% year on year, while in terms of earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), there was a stark difference for the first quarter of 2023 versus the previous two years. Overall, the first
  • Kalmar and Access World continue collaboration with new terminal equipment order
    Access World ordered four Kalmar Eco reachstackers and two Kalmar Essential empty container handlers for deployment at their new Durban container terminal in South Africa. Access World is a service provider for major commodity markets including ferrous and non-ferrous metals, forestry and agricultural products, project cargo, chemical polymers and oil and gas. The order was booked in Kalmar's mot
  • HHLA, ABB join forces to develop automatic stacking crane systems
    Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) and ABB have agreed on a partnership in order to improve efficiency in long-term operation of large automatic stacking crane (ASC) systems. The aim of the partnership between the two companies, which will be ongoing until the end of 2025, is to unlock potential for the further development of systems for automatic stacking cranes as well as their use, mainten
  • ZIM enhances LBX service with Greek port call
    ZIM decided to add a weekly call at the port of Thessaloniki in Greece to the rotation of its Levant - Black Sea Express (LBX) service in June. "Adding Thessaloniki will complement the existing calls of other ZIM services at Piraeus, providing full coverage of Greece," noted the Israeli container carrier. ZIM's LBX new rotation will be Haifa (Israel) - Alexandria (Egypt) - Constanta (Romania) - V
  • Construction works begin on new port experience center in Rotterdam
    The Port of Rotterdam Authority announced on 5 June that its new port experience centre has been named Portlantis. On the same date, the authority celebrated the official launch of the centre's construction. More specifically, this took place on the construction site near the Maasvlakte 2 bathing beach at the end of Prinses Amaliahaven. The centre is expected to be ready at the end of the next ye
  • Port of Los Angeles approves US$2 billion budget for next fiscal year
    The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has announced a US$2 billion fiscal year 2023/24 (July 2023- June 2024) annual budget for the port of Los Angeles. The budget includes total operating revenues of US$652.9 million, an 8.6% increase over the fiscal year 2022/23 forecast. Also, shipping services are expected to make up the bulk of operating revenues at 73.3%, followed by rentals at 15.1
  • NRF urges Biden Administration to intervene with West Coast port labour negotiations
    The National Retail Federation (NRF) has called on the US President Biden Administration to intervene with West Coast port labour negotiations after reports of disruptions at Californian terminals. The new disruptions come as the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) have failed to reach and ratify a new labour agreement following more than
  • Seafarer labour market tightest on record
    The 2023 officer availability gap has widened to a deficit equating to about 9% of the global pool, which represents a marked rise from last year's 5% shortfall and the highest level since Drewry first started analysing the seafarer market 17 years ago. Similar deficit levels are forecast for 2023-2028 based on the limits of new seafarer supply becoming available in the period. While these defici

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Splash web site
JUNE 8, 2023
  • CMA CGM takes stakes in Spanish terminals
    French carrier CMA CGM is strengthening its foothold in Spain with stakes in two COSCO-operated terminals. The Marseille-based shipping giant has sealed a deal to acquire 49% of Cosco Shipping Ports (CSP) Valencia and 38% of CSP Bilbao from TPIH Iberia for an undisclosed sum. CSP Bilbao links Spain with the main ports of northern ...
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping taps GSI for more LNG dual-fuel tankers
    Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has signed up for more tanker newbuilds at CSSC Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI). Idan Ofer's diversified owner has booked up to four LNG dual-fuel aframax/LR2 product carriers. The two firm 115,000 dwt units each costing around $70m will deliver in March and December of 2026. The deal also includes options ...
  • Titan adds to LNG bunkering fleet with Fratelli Cosulich newbuild charter
    Dutch fuel supplier Titan has chartered in the first of the two LNG bunkering vessels Italy's Fratelli Cosulich booked for construction in China. The 8,200 cu m Alice Cosulich, built by Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore and Engineering was recently delivered to Titan and will start operating in Europe in the fourth quarter of this year. ...
  • Island Offshore secures more contract work for MPSV
    Norway's Island Offshore has secured employment for its multipurpose vessel to support two offshore projects. The 2020-built vessel will be responsible for the installation of a complete mooring spread for a floating storage regasification unit this autumn in a campaign expected to last between 90 and 120 days. The contract for an undisclosed client is ...
  • Equinor and Nexsphere press ahead with offshore wind in Tasmania
    The Tasmanian government has committed to working together with the owners of the multi-gigawatt Bass Offshore Wind Energy (BOWE) project to secure green power supply for northern Tasmania. Energy minister Guy Barnett has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with representatives of Norway's Equinor and Australian firm Nexsphere, which are partners in the multi-billion-dollar project in ...
  • Landmark lifecycle assessment set to be carried out on Knutsen LNG carrier
    An important study, long called for by environmentalists, will get underway shortly - shipping's first-ever full cradle-to-grave lifecycle assessment of a vessel from the raw materials dug from a mine needed to manufacture a hull block to the welder's torch at its life-end. Lloyd's Register, Knutsen, HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering and HD Hyundai ...
  • San Francisco Bay Blues: Oakland suffering the most from dockworker dispute
    Ships backing up at Californian anchorages are now becoming clear for all supply chain specialists to see as reports grow of boxships suffering delays entering and leaving the ports of Oakland, Long Beach and Los Angeles on the back of industrial action taken by dockworkers over the past week. The situation is most acute in ...
  • Petrofac secures more decommissioning work in Gulf of Mexico
    Energy industry contractor Petrofac has added a third field and extended the scope of its existing contract to decommission two fields, offshore Gulf of Mexico. A significant contract expansion lifts the legacy offshore fields and assets to 12 platforms, 211 wells and 32 pipeline segments, as well as operations and logistics services. The scope includes ...
  • Toyota-backed marine fuel cell launches
    One of the most high-profile launches at this year's Nor-Shipping trade fair just outside Oslo has come from battery manufacturer Corvus Energy, debuting a new fuel cell, which it claims can transform the maritime industry. The Corvus Pelican Fuel Cell system is the result of the H2NOR research project that started in 2021. H2NOR was ...
  • ADNOC Logistics & Services lands $975m deal for offshore artificial island
    ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) has won a $975m contract from ADNOC Offshore for the engineering, procurement and construction of an artificial island for the Lower Zakum offshore field. The first major deal for ADNOC L&S after it was listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange this month, includes dredging, land reclamation and marine ...
  • Denmark scraps open door wind scheme
    Denmark's new marine plan has excluded the allocation of space for future offshore wind farms under the country's open door scheme, resulting in the suspension of the majority of projects. A new plan proposed in the Danish Parliament expands the area of Denmark's sea available for renewable energy projects and energy islands from approximately 15% ...
  • Futuristic looking ammonia gas carrier project moves ahead at Nor-Shipping
    Delegates attending Nor-Shipping are getting plenty of glimpses of what ships of the future will look like with design approval announcements coming out thick and fast. Among the more headline-grabbing announcements is the NoGAPS, an ammonia-powered gas carrier (pictured). Yesterday classification society DNV awarded the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping in collaboration ...
  • Shipping and climate: all hands on deck
    Dr Simon Bullock writes for Splash today, with analysis from researchers at the Tyndall Centre, University of Manchester, on shipping climate targets ahead of the upcoming MEPC80 at the IMO. When sailing directly into a dangerous storm, timely decision-making and decisive action is understandably essential. Delaying a change in direction risks taking longer to reach ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 8, 2023
  • China moves to tighten control over old tankers amid Western efforts to combat shadow fleet
    A local maritime authority at a major Chinese tanker port is imposing restrictions on the chartering and arrivals of elderly...
  • Ukraine grain deal in jeopardy following Russia ammonia pipeline blast
    Russia had been calling for the ammonia pipeline, which runs from the city of Togliatti to the Odesa port in...
  • One seafarer evacuated after fire breaks out on MSC boxship off UAE
    A fire broke on an MSC boxship en route from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, with one crew member airlifted to...
  • Looming EU shipping sanctions raise enforcement concerns
    Shipping sanctions lawyers have already received several concerned calls from industry officials grappling with the prospect of an EU port...
  • Capesize rates recover on talk of China policy props
    The forward curve has responded to the flicker of hope that the Chinese government is looking to shore up the...
  • Jinhai Intelligent Manufacturing's chief engineer Ki-hee Kim dies, aged 70
    He was honoured with the West Lake Friendship Award in 2015, which is bestowed by the Zhejiang Province government to recognise foreign professionals who have...
  • Ammonia supply chain getting ready for shipping, despite delays
    Stakeholders in the ammonia supply chain have been rushing to help the clean fuel play a significant role in shipping's...
  • Panama Canal draught restrictions could cut boxship loads by 40%
    Ships planning to transit at or near maximum authorised draught should factor in possibility of further reductions during the waiting...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: What we learned from Nor-Shipping
    Decarbonisation dominated the debate at this year's Nor-Shipping, but in between hot air and emissions there was time to take...
  • US imports continue mirroring pre-pandemic levels
    Cargo volumes are expected to continue rising sequentially, but the west coast labour situation is creating much uncertainty as peak...
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping returns to China for LNG dual-fuel LR2 tankers
    The freight market boom has fuelled ordering activities in the sector, with 46 LR2 tankers ordered so far this year...
  • Shipping skips over short-term struggles in favour of long-term aspirations
    Nor-Shipping has exposed the gap between what the industry is saying and what it is doing about decarbonisation in the...
  • MSC sells seventh containership for scrap
    Sale of 3,500 teu containership adds to six vessels that MSC has sold for demolition since February. Meanwhile, Chinese owners...
  • Hedge fund KKR provided lease financing for Russia-spoofing tanker
    KKR has provided lease financing for seven tankers bought and operated by shipowners in Greece to serve Russian oil trades...
  • CMA CGM acquires stakes in Spanish terminals
    Former Noatum terminals now owned by CSP and CMA CGM. Carrier says deal will boost its shortsea services and Mediterranean...
  • Seafarers want training on digitalisation and new fuels, study finds
    Training to handle the new technologies related to decarbonisation and digitalisation ranked highest among the concerns of the seafarers surveyed...
  • Port of New York and New Jersey terminals shut early as smoke engulfs US northeast
    Smoke emanating from wildfires in Canada has severely impacted air quality and visibility in the US northeast and has forced...
  • AMSA bans second vessel in a week
    Taiwan-owned vessel Babuza Wisdom was given a 90-day ban in the past week. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority says it has...
  • Daily Briefing
    Greece seen stalling on new EU sanctions package on Russia that targets dark fleet ships | Shadow fleet 'immoral', 'disgraceful'...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 8, 2023
  • Southern California ports navigate vessel backlog after ILWU job actions
    Cargo handling was back to normal Thursday in Los Angeles and Long Beach for the first time in a week, but the ports are now struggling with a large vessel backlog after not having sufficient longshore labor.
  • Standoff between Yellow, Teamsters puts LTL shippers on alert
    Yellow claims its ability to "continue as a going concern" is being impaired by Teamster opposition to its restructuring.
  • Wilmington port gets new operator after GT USA's unsettled tenure
    The Delaware port will be turned over to terminal operator Enstructure, which has committed to advancing the proposed Edgemoor container terminal project.
  • CSX looks to dismiss Hapag-Lloyd complaint amid FMC oversight question
    While the FMC has jurisdiction over ocean carriers, it cannot regulate railroads simply because of their association with container lines, CSX said in a motion to disentangle itself from a demurrage complaint.
  • IMO must set zero-emission target for 2050: Norwegian shipowners
    The shift to green fuels needs to be "supercharged" by establishing a clear zero-emissions target at the IMO's July meeting, according to an Oslo-based shipowner group.
  • Second month of big Asia-Med volume growth drives market optimism
    There are growing expectations in the container shipping market that the Asia-Europe trade will see a peak season this year as European import volume growth continued in April.
  • CMA CGM to acquire share of Cosco's Spanish terminal unit
    The Marseille-based carrier continues to grow its terminal portfolio in strategic areas as part of a broad move to control the end-to-end logistics of customer shipments.
  • Rate of US import declines to slow into third quarter: Retailers
    The year-on-year gap in monthly import volumes will only narrow as shippers start to ramp up back-to-school and seasonal product ordering, says the National Retail Federation.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 8, 2023
  • Viridis gets second class nod for ammonia-fuelled bulker design
    Norwegian owner now has approvals in principle from DNV and Bureau Veritas
  • MOL orders dual-fuel coal carrier against charter from Kepco
    Oshima Shipbuilding will construct bulker
  • Protesters target oil carriers with homemade bombs in Peru
    Country's largest crude producer says two vessels are being held by indigenous rights group in northwest Peru
  • UK underwriter 'kept North Korea's foreign trade fleet afloat'
    Danish investigation claims David Skinner's DGS Marine was involved in insuring sanctioned vessels
  • Quarter of owners lead carbon cut plans, while long tail is slower to move, survey finds
    Study by Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation and Boston Consulting Group identifies important trends in the race to cut carbon
  • Oman's Asyad grows chartered fleet by 32 ships as profit rises
    Owner is also betting on LNG market after order for two more carriers
  • A ho-hum shareholder meeting is music to the ears of Seaways management
    This week's Streetwise takes you to International Seaways' annual shareholders meeting, where the potential for open conflict yielded to the status quo - for now
  • Protestors target oil carriers with homemade bombs in Peru
    Country's largest crude producer says two vessels are being held by indigenous rights group in northwest Peru
  • CMA CGM expands terminal reach by buying into Cosco's Spanish ports
    French giant continues in expansion mode with deals involving Bilbao and Valencia
  • Oshima Shipbuilding wins bulker order from Meadway Shipping
    Japanese shipbuilder is increasingly doing business with Greek owners after ignoring the market
  • One-fifth of world fleet lead carbon cut plans, while long tail is slow to move, survey finds
    Study by Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation and Boston Consulting identifies important trends
  • Bertram Rickmers remembered at Hamburg funeral service
    Large attendance expected today as shipping community pays its last respects to late shipowner
  • Stakeholders shun shipping like 'tobacco', complains Seatankers
    'Just say no' approach is hobbling efforts to finance the energy transition, leading investors and financiers tell Oslo panel
  • Nine seafarer hostages freed four months after product tanker broke down off Libya
    Indian crew of the Maya 1 is heading home following February capture by militia
  • Capesize spot rates 'hesitant' despite 5% rise in demand, Bimco's Filipe Gouveia says
    Analyst believes uncertainty over Chinese recovery and panamax competition are holding big bulkers back
  • Singapore study says upskilling 'essential' for decabonisation and digitalisation
    Survey finds seafarers need additional training to handle new fuels and technology
  • Knutsen teams with LR, HHI and KSOE to assess lifecycle carbon emissions on LNG carrier
    Joint Development Project will make first-of-a-kind study and help shipowners with decision on whether to upgrade vessels or build new
  • Singapore study says upskilling 'essential' for decarbonisation and digitalisation
    Survey finds seafarers need additional training to handle new fuels and technology
  • OSG tankers in double sea rescue within 18 hours
    Vessels pick up six people from two sailing boats in distress
  • 'Internationally-minded' Nisshin Shipping legend Yayoi Fujii dies aged 91
    Giant of Japanese shipping liked to keep a low profile
  • Golden Energy Offshore boss Fagervoll builds stake to 10% with share deals
    Chief executive adds 1.4m shares in PSV owner
  • 2020 Bulkers ups dividend as index-linked charter rates rise
    Switch to variable deals paying off for Tor Olav Troim-backed newcastlemax owner
  • John Kerry likens climate fight to D-Day invasion as he urges net zero goal by 2050
    US climate envoy says this is a 'decisive decade' and that global warming will not be stopped without shipping's help
  • NorthStandard's top brass make Singapore pitstop to celebrate 'marriage'
    Singapore shipping names help managing directors Jeremy Grose and Paul Jennings toast P&I mega-merger
  • Report claims seafarer has died in fire on MSC container ship
    Crew member was evacuated after a blaze broke out off the UAE
  • Broker Marsh puts FD&D cover under the microscope
    New report examines how shipowners can find value in legal services cover
  • Comment: Ukraine crisis triggers new Cold War for shipping in the Arctic
    Sanctions and ever-warmer summers are super-charging interest in Arctic shipping and fears of a free-for-all
  • Mitsui OSK Lines orders LNG dual-fuel coal carrier against charter contract from Kansai Electric
    Oshima Shipbuilding will be constructing the LNG dual-fuel 95,000-dwt newbuilding
  • Improving offshore markets help OSV player Sealink slash red ink
    Malaysian charterer and shipbuilder says recovery is being helped by increased demand and shrinking supply of ships

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 8, 2023
  • Labor unrest, canal woes could complicate 'normal' peak season
    This year's peak season could see West Coast labor disruptions coincide with Panama Canal water levels impeding cargo flows to the East Coast.
  • Alaska Airlines trades water ballast for e-waste on Nome cargo flights
    Instead of carrying dead weight to help balance its empty freighters, Alaska Air Cargo is taking waste that will go to a recycling center.
  • Labor slowdowns hinder container processing at Pacific Northwest ports
    Labor disruptions are slowing down ports in the Pacific Northwest as labor negotiations continue.

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