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October 9, 2023

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Exim India web site
OCTOBER 9, 2023
  • ACE Northern India Air Cargo Conclave & Awards 2023 takes flight in New Delhi with captivating programme & record participation
  • Historic call of first highly fuel efficient vessel ZIM Danube on maiden voyage at Hazira & Nhava Sheva
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (6 October 2023)
  • India looking at expanding rupee-dirham trade: Goyal
  • 'Swachchta Abhiyan' carried out at MbPA
  • RBI retains GDP growth at 6.5 pc for FY 24
  • DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty on wheel loader from China
  • Indian economy poised to achieve 9-10 pc growth: U. Kotak
  • Genesis of Wreck Removal
  • Railways to ramp up freight capacity
  • Revised Scale of Rates at Haldia & Kolkata
  • Hindustan Zinc partners with GreenLine for logistics operations
  • Maximum permissible draught at Dighi Port
  • VOC Port now has wider reach to FE destinations with newly introduced China-India Service VII at DBGT

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International Transport Journal web site
OCTOBER 9, 2023
  • Freight remains a friend
  • Gerber and Erkeskin: the latest winners in Brussels
  • Up to twelve days faster Spain-France rail link
  • Marshall Islands Registry mourns Captain Bruce
  • A joint venture into Guyanese oil and gas
  • Global liner performance report
  • Cargo handling in Chicago, New York and Washington
  • From Europe to Middle East in just nine days
  • DSV Logistics expands to Mozambique
  • Rhenus presents future of vessel control
  • Public charging stations for HEVs in Sweden
  • From Total Energies to KPI Ocean Connect
  • Wiremind brings next-level AI to its cargo products
  • Fnac and Ceva: tackling Europe's e-commerce together
  • Crowley promotes Dennis White
  • Timber hub rebranded
  • Alternative to single-use wooden crates
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Emirates: ten years of direct Milan-NY service

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The Loadstar web site
OCTOBER 6, 2023
  • More ocean rate gloom as analyst warns of further 'severe downturn'
  • CMA CGM - the lurking predator
  • Red tape sees smaller US shippers lose out on D&D disputes
  • Parcel carriers act firm, but succumb to pressure for discounts
  • EU ETS surcharge could be €37 for each container, says CMA CGM
  • Andre Hein Gerber named Young Logistics Professional of the Year
  • How a lung transplant led to the take-off of an electric cargo aircraft

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Marine Log web site
OCTOBER 6, 2023
  • Response to grounded cargo vessel Bonnie G continues
    The Coast Guard today established a safety zone around the Bonnie G, the cargo vessel that grounded Wednesday just south of the airport in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. All 12 persons
  • VIDEO: Ingalls launches LHA 8
    Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) reports that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division successfully launched of the Navy's third America-class amphibious assault ship Bougainville (LHA 8) from its floating dock into the Pascagoula River
  • Seaspan in MoU on Panama Canal LNG bunkering
    Canada's Seaspan ULC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Arlington, Va., headquartered AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) that centers on providing liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering services to ships transiting the

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Container News web site
OCTOBER 6, 2023
  • CMA CGM announces new PSS to US East Coast and US Gulf
    CMA CGM has announced a new peak season surcharge (PSS) from the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea and Egypt to the US East Coast & US Gulf. The French ocean carrier will apply a US$200 surcharge for all container types, which will be effective from 1 November 2023 (gate-in date). The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Consolidated Chassis Management rolls out SACP 3.0
    Consolidated Chassis Management (CCM) has announced that the next generation of the South Atlantic Chassis Pool, SACP 3.0, is available. The new SACP 3.0 introduces a first-of-its-kind single utility provider chassis pool to the South Atlantic area, adding 45,000 new or refurbished chassis and delivering capacity, scalability, cost savings, and efficiency. "SACP represents the next generation of
  • WinGD issues NOL for Chevron's Taro Ultra Advanced 40 for both VLSFO and LNG general use
    Chevron Marine Products' Taro Ultra Advanced 40 oil has successfully passed NOL (No Objection Letter) requirements by engine manufacturer WinGD. Moreover, this follows the earlier NOL award for Taro Ultra Advanced 40 from MAN Energy Solutions. This latest test validates the suitability of the oil for use in WinGD engines operating with liquid fuels containing sulphur in the range 0.00 The test al
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges orders new tugs
    The Port of Antwerp-Bruges will be equipped with six new tugs, one of which is an electric tug, a European first. This expansion is part of the port fleet renewal and greening, with a focus on sustainable and energy-efficient boats. The order includes five diesel-powered RSD tugs that will replace existing tugs and one electric tug, the RSD-E, which the Belgian port describes as a "game-changer".
  • OOCL commences new intra-Asia service
    Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) has introduced the new China Cambodia Thailand Service (CCT1 & CCT2) that is expected to strengthen its intra-Asia network. The two loops, CCT1 and CCT2, aim to enhance OOCL's coverage in the region and provide customers with competitive and reliable shipment options. CCT1 and CCT2 will connect several ports in Thailand, China, Vietnam and Cambodia. The
  • Total volume at Port of New York and New Jersey drops in August
    After a busy July that saw the Port of New York and New Jersey achieve its highest total container volume since October 2022, August saw the port's activity fall to pre-pandemic levels. The port handled 662,740 TEUs (366,339 containers) in August compared to 843,191 TEUs (466,640 containers) in August 2022, a 21.4% decline, bringing its total volumes during 2023 to 5,128,563 TEUs (2,847,453 conta
  • Maersk spots growth opportunities from India-Middle East-Europe corridor development
    Maersk is looking to add a new layer to its trade reach out of India as the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), given shape at the G20 summit held in New Delhi last month, presents greater growth potential. The participants in the multimodal corridor - involving sea and rail networks - include Saudi Arabia, the European Union, India, the UAE, France, Italy, Germany and the United S
  • Hapag-Lloyd applies new GRI from Asia
    Hapag-Lloyd announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) from Asia, excluding Japan, to the West Coast of Latin America, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. The new GRI will apply to cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry containers, including high cube equipment and 40' non-operative reefers and will be effective from 16 October until further notice. The German ocean carrier said it will increas
  • Maersk and Kodiak Robotics launch commercial autonomous trucking lane in US
    Maersk and Kodiak Robotics have launched the first commercial autonomous trucking lane between Houston and Oklahoma City. The collaboration between the two companies began in November 2022 as part of Maersk's Global Innovation Center Program. Kodiak has been delivering eight loads per week, with a safety driver behind the wheel, for Maersk customers since August. Additionally, Kodiak and Maersk a
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges announces new intra-Belgium intermodal link
    Port of Antwerp-Bruges is now rail-connected to the La Louviere area in Belgium. From September, Duferco Logistique is operating a weekly rail link from its terminal Garocentre in Houdeng Goegies to MPET's maritime terminal in Antwerp. This trimodal terminal was additionally linked by a waterway. The new intermodal link began on 15 September, with a weekly frequency at first, gradually increasing
  • Port of Rotterdam supports ZEMBA with financial incentives for greener fuels
    The Port of Rotterdam will give significant port fee reductions to ships that bunker sustainable fuels in Rotterdam, supporting the recently launched Zero Emissions Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) and rewarding leaders on the road to marine decarbonisation. "It is vital that the shipping industry makes the switch to zero-emission fuels. The ZEMBA consortium has launched a fantastic initiative wi
  • ShibataFenderTeam supports Dundee Port expansion project
    Forth Ports Dundee has undergone substantial renovations in recent times with the construction of a new quayside being the most significant. To support this expansion project, the ShibataFenderTeam's Dutch office worked in collaboration with Graham Construction to design and supply a customised solution. The solution involves 11 double Cone Fender Systems each consisting of two Cone Fenders (SPC
  • Port Houston appoints new commissioner
    On 19 September, the Pasadena City Council chose Alan A. Robb as Port Commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority to serve on behalf of the city starting October 2023. Roy D. Mease, the current commissioner, will step down at the end of the month. Robb is currently the President of the AFL-CIO's ILA South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District. The district serves ILA members from North Carolina to F

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Splash web site
OCTOBER 6, 2023
  • Russia lifts seaborne diesel export ban
    Russia's government said on Friday that it had allowed a return of seaborne diesel exports delivered to seaports via pipelines after a ban was put in place on September 21. Russia had temporarily banned exports of gasoil and diesel as domestic prices had been spiralling because refiners have been exporting to more profitable export markets, ...
  • CMA CGM joins forces with Renault and Volvo to develop electric vans
    French liner CMA CGM will work with automotive firms Renault and Volvo to develop electric vans. Renault and Volvo have signed a binding agreement to launch a new company where they will initially hold respective 50:50 equity stakes, planning to invest EUR300m ($316.6m) each over the course of the next three years with CMA CGM ...
  • Stolt Tankers IPO shelved
    In one of his first big moves since taking the reins at Stolt-Nielsen, CEO Udo Lange has decided to put a planned IPO of Stolt Tankers on hold. Lange, who took over from Niels Stolt-Nielsen last month, revealed the decision to shelve the listing of the world's largest operator of chemical tankers during an earnings ...
  • Iberdrola terminates power purchase agreements for Park City Wind
    Iberdrola's US subsidiary, Avangrid, has terminated the power purchase agreements (PPA) that it signed for its Park City Wind offshore wind project. According to Avangrid, the conditions agreed to in the PPAs for the 1.2bn, 804 MW offshore wind farm planned off the coast of Connecticut do not guarantee economic viability. "After exploring all potential ...
  • COSCO joins exclusive 3m teu club
    With its next boxship delivery, COSCO, the world's largest shipowner by dwt, will enter an elite club, becoming just the fourth liner in the world to operate a fleet of more than 3m slots. The state-run Chinese behemoth is less than 2,000 slots away from entering the 3m teu club according to data from Alphaliner. ...
  • US sets date for Gulf of Mexico lease sale following court ruling
    The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced on Thursday that it would hold an auction of oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico on November 8 following a court order to expand the sale. In response to a ruling from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, BOEM ...
  • Frontline 'raising the stakes sharply' with move for 24 Euronav VLCCs
    This week's biggest shipping news - a deal to end the battle for tanker giant Euronav - has received favourable reviews from analysts. Yesterday, the Saverys family and John Fredriksen came clean with how they intend to end the two-year battle for control of Euronav whereby John Fredriksen-controlled Frontline could walk away - pursuant to ...
  • Further strikes on the cards at Chevron's Australian LNG plants
    Workers at Chevron's two Australian LNG plants at Gorgon and Wheatstone have voted to go back on strike in a long-running battle for better pay. The two sites account for around 5% of all global LNG supply. The unions accused the US energy major of reneging on commitments made last month to bring a previous ...
  • Turkish-flagged ship hits mine in Black Sea
    A small Turkish-flagged general cargo ship struck a mine yesterday in the Black Sea off the coast of Romania near the entrance to the Sulina Canal. The 31-year-old, 3,134 dwt sustained minor damage but the crew was safe. The ship was able to resume sailing after three hours. Security consultants Ambrey said the incident occurred ...

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Lloyd's List web site
OCTOBER 6, 2023
  • 'No evidence' Black Sea explosion caused by mine, Turkish maritime authority insists
    Tweet from Denizcilik Genel Müdürlügü contradicts assumption in most initial media reports
  • Mariupol joins Russia's grain export supply chain
    New evidence shows the Russian occupied port is starting to be used for international trade
  • Finland optimistic for IMO compromise on economic measure
    Debate around IMO's economic measure to complement new climate targets continues, as talks begin between member states to determine potential...
  • August sees slight uptick in box volumes
    Figures show a recovery in container liftings during August. But the traditional peak season has quickly withered, and volumes failed...
  • This is about more than the future of Euronav
    Alexander Saverys' perspective for tanker shipping is built around a business model that is radically different to the one Fredriksen...
  • Safe Bulkers inks contract for methanol dual-fuel kamsarmaxes
    First alternative fuel-burning ships bring US-listed owner's fleet renewal programme to 14 newbuilds
  • Vintage containerships persevere despite market downturn
    Liner operators are continuing to trade ageing boxships long past their originally designed lifespan. While many will be consigned for...
  • Russia resumes diesel exports after partial lifting of ban
    Ban has driven up global diesel prices and forced some buyers to seek alternatives
  • South Korea's shipbuilding industry under renewed threat from North Korean cyber attacks
    Latest attack comes after North Korea revealed intentions to enhance its naval power and revitalise its shipbuilding capabilities
  • CMA CGM releases ETS surcharge estimate
    Carriers are slowly informing customers of the charges they will face for shipments that call at European ports. CMA CGM's...
  • Swiss Re to start-up: Kern defends cargo insurance career move
    Owners of small cargoes offered chance to buy cover online, with underwriting by artificial intelligence able to generate quotes within...
  • 'Massive' overnight drone strike hits Ukraine's Danube ports
    Russia has relentlessly targeted Ukraine's Danube river ports since its withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative
  • Ince Piraeus to sever all ties with Axiom Ince
    'We still co-operate with the Dubai and Cyprus offices... but as far as London is concerned, nothing,' says partner Khan
  • Daily Briefing
    Euronav suspends shares as Fredriksen eyes $2.35bn tanker carve out | UK exposes Russian Black Sea mining plans to block...
  • JP Morgan orders methanol-powered tankers for TotalEnergies charter
    JP Morgan joins the ranks of several shipowners, including Hafnia, Stena Group, Clean Sea Transport and Westfal Larsen, by ordering...
  • Signal Ocean launches data warehouse 'game changer'
    Solution addresses overwhelming volume of data now available to brokers and analysts

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The Journal of Commerce web site
OCTOBER 6, 2023
  • US surface transport navigates challenges of greener supply chain
    While no one knows the best solution to reduce greenhouse gases emitted by trucks and trains, several technologies are being tested to find the right answers.
  • US warehouse boom continues with new Chicago, Dallas facilities
    Expansion moves by Lineage Logistics and Ryder System underscore continuing demand for warehousing and distribution space even in a period of low freight demand and slow economic growth.
  • Solution to US rail demurrage question remains elusive
    The chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission wants to thread the needle to find a way to address rail demurrage within the confines of the US Shipping Act, but it's not an easy proposition.
  • CMA CGM makes big investment in electric van JV with vehicle makers
    While light commercial vehicles are not typically used on a large scale by the ocean carrier, it has a significant landside presence where the electric vehicles could be used to lower emissions.
  • IANA expo shone harsh light on recent rail failures: analyst
    The tone of the recent event was "very dark," writes analyst Ted Prince, who says the combination of a good economy but low volumes has created widespread confusion in the intermodal sector.

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TradeWinds web site
OCTOBER 6, 2023
  • Dry bulk whips out the rocket emojis as capesize rates soar 11% in a day
    Atlantic and Pacific basis stay active throughout what was expected to be a quiet week
  • Turkey disputes account of mine hitting ship in the Black Sea
    An explosion that rocked a general cargoship off the Danube was not caused by a mine, Ankara says
  • JP Morgan's new LNG shipowning arm registers first duo under French flag
    Orion Global Transport France steps out of shadows as it celebrates first birthday
  • Editor's selection: Euronav carve-up, Poseidon Principles gets tough and what do Michael Parker and Greta Thunberg have in common?
    Which individuals and companies have made our headlines this week?
  • Could Frontline grab Euronav's youngest VLCCs in multibillion-dollar swoop?
    DNB analyst Jorgen Lian says price suggests Frontline will nab the youngest of the fleet
  • Safe Bulkers breaks into dual-fuel methanol with firm kamsarmax orders
    US-listed owner steps up its bulker newbuilding campaign by booking its first dual-fuel vessels
  • Torm sends LR2 tanker pair on Brazilian mission at firm term rates
    Danish owner arranges charters with Petrobras, while Advantage Tankers finds work with Shell
  • Clarksons holds on to hopes for Stolt Tankers IPO after new management squashes efforts
    Analyst Frode Morkedal believes a spin-off could still happen next year
  • Fractal crew in SOS migrant rescue as crossings surge
    Geneva-headquartered company said the product tanker Ellora was alerted by Greek authorities
  • Crew and cattle safe after Vroon livestock carrier hit by fire
    Engine room blaze caused the Brahman Express to turn back to Australian port
  • Could Frontline grab Euronav's youngest VLCCs in multi-billion dollar ship swoop?
    DNB analyst Jorgen Lian said price suggests Frontline will nab the youngest of the fleet
  • Hanwha unveils its Q-Max-style LNG carrier as it wins DNV AiP
    First of South Korean shipbuilders breaks cover with a 270,000-cbm design
  • Tankerska Plovidba ups stake in expanding bulker compatriot Atlantska
    Tanker and bulker company now has 7.89% stake
  • MPC Containers reportedly selling feeder vessel as fleet renewal continues
    Greece's Contships Management linked to acquisition of 14-year-old vessel
  • Clarksons downs Euronav as Frontline set to rocket up VLCC charts
    John Fredriksen may not get to create world's biggest crude tanker company, but would control second-largest VLCC fleet if deal goes through
  • Italy seeks trial over Eni fraud allegations involving rejected Iraqi suezmax cargo
    Former employees and others accused of trying to defraud oil company over origins of barrels
  • Russia's diesel exports back on after temporary ban
    Exports set to resume after restrictions imposed for more than two weeks to limit domestic price hikes
  • Vitol raises $2.15bn by selling US oil producer Vencer
    Trader and shipowner sells upstream outfit to Civitas Resources
  • Ship waiting to enter Danube damaged after hitting old mine
    Incident is unrelated to Ukraine's revived grain corridor or to claims about Russian threats to disrupt it
  • Probe into client fund misuse is final nail in coffin for 'scandal hit' Axiom Ince
    Firm reportedly ready to file for administration amid findings into misuse of $77m
  • Core Power and partners reach key milestone in test for new nuclear reactor
    UK start-up says US partners begin pumped-salt operations for revolutionary new design
  • Small clean tankers in demand as solid earnings and brisk sales keep values high
    Good rates and low orderbook bode well for the smallest ships in the tanker sector
  • MOL teams up with EDF in offshore wind and green hydrogen
    Japanese shipowner continues to gain expertise by teaming up with sector experts
  • Onboard CCTV: Big Brother or state-of-the-art safety in ship management?
    Latest system lets everyone keep a close eye on onboard operations

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American Shipper web site
OCTOBER 6, 2023
  • Another maritime strike brewing
    On Friday, Unite the Union announced it registered a dispute over the increased medical standards on maritime pilots in the U.K.
  • Flexport cutting workforce by about 950 employees
    International freight forwarder Flexport is undertaking a second round of mass layoffs this year.
  • Qantas says freight backlog in Australia could last 2 more weeks
    Qantas Freight is still scrambling to recover from an IT meltdown that has gummed up its air cargo network.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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