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Exim India web site
JANUARY 10, 2023
  • PSA Mumbai registers record annual throughput in 2022 & also handles more container rakes
  • Most supply chain leaders consider inflation & recession as the biggest factors impacting businesses in 2023
  • PM Gati Shakti Projects
  • Suez Canal streamlined after vessel suffers engine failure in waterway
  • Maersk to build first green & smart flagship logistics centre in Lin-gang, Shanghai
  • ONE acquires container terminals on US West Coast
  • GAC bags 'Gold Award' in Sri Lanka
  • CMA CGM completes Russia withdrawal by divesting terminal stakes
  • Hydrogen import in Rotterdam
  • MOL in agreement for study of marine transportation to develop CCS value chain
  • Certification services for Pashmina exporters
  • India's GDP growth relatively bright spot in world economy: IMF
  • Baltic & North Sea green fleet renewal study launched
  • Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port beautifies port & city to welcome G20 attendees

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 10, 2023
  • Banking on East Africa

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 9, 2023
  • Shipping lines put growth ambitions on hold and look to defer newbuilds
  • Bulker briefly grounds in Suez Canal, prompting Ever Given flashbacks
  • New CO2 rules could cripple feeder and reefer shortsea services
  • EXCLUSIVE: UPS SCS loses its head
  • EVA Air subsidiary staff demand bonuses following Evergreen largesse
  • CH Robinson's latest 'SEC ding' - and another in the frame for the CEO post
  • Warehousing costs to stay aloft as capacity growth and development slumps
  • Amazon Air to use local carrier Quikjet to boost freighter services in India
  • OceanX: Rabbits, old habits, hope, gloom and the clock back to zero

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 9, 2023
  • Frontline pulls out of Euronav acquisition
    The wedding is off. John Fredriksen controlled tanker giant Frontline plc is no longer to pursue the tanker mega merger with Antwerp-headquartered Euronav NV first announced back in April last year. The
  • New propeller blades yield 11% fuel savings on Scandlines hybrid ferries
    Copenhagen-headquartered Scandlines has installed new blades on the center propellers of the two battery-hybrid ferries it operates on the Gedser-Rostock route between Denmark and Germany. This has optimized the vessels for their
  • FMD introduces its first high-speed engine
    Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, is expanding its naval defense capabilities by offering the nForcer FM 175D engine, its first engine designed for high-speed applications. With
  • Sembcorp Marine completes third Norled zero-emission ferry
    The third of three identical battery-powered zero-emission ROpax ferries built by Singapore's Sembcorp Marine has been handed over to Norwegian ferry operator Norled AS. The vessel, the Leikanger, is now headed to
  • ABS and HD Hyundai to continue cooperation on autonomous projects
    ABS and HD Hyundai have signed a comprehensive memorandum of understanding (MoU) to continue working together on industry-leading autonomous projects. The agreement builds on the two organizations' shared efforts to expand the

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Container News web site
JANUARY 9, 2023
  • Evergreen to compensate US$676,000 for oyster damage in Ever Forward grounding
    The US state of Maryland has ordered Taiwanese liner operator Evergreen Marine Corporation to pay US$676,000 to rectify damage to the oyster beds in Chesapeake Bay, following the grounding of the 12,118 TEU Ever Forward in March 2022. In a notice following a meeting on 4 January, Maryland Board of Public Works stated that it had approved an offer from Evergreen to pay US$676,200 to the Department
  • Record tanker derivative volumes in 2022
    Baltic Exchange, source of independent maritime market data, released data about the derivatives market for clean and dirty tankers which showed increased traded volumes for 2022. Specifically, tanker Forward Freight Agreement (FFA) volumes hit 734,972 lots, up 33% in 2021. Baltic Exchange chief executive, Mark Jackson commented, "2022 was another year of growth for the tanker FFA market and a go
  • New member on executive board of Port of Duisburg
    Lars Nennhaus has been a new member of the executive board of Duisburger Hafen AG since 1 January 2023. The qualified industrial engineer will replace Prof. Thomas Schlipköther, who left the German port's executive board at the end of 2022 when he reached retirement age. Nennhaus started his career at the Port of Hamburg, and he has already worked for duisport from 2011 to 2018 as managing direct
  • Greek bulk carrier suffers technical failure in Suez Canal
    Greek bulk carrier Glory run aground after a sudden technical failure it faced when it was sailing through the Suez Canal, at the 38th kilometre of the canal. Adm. Ossama Rabiee, chairman and managing director of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), has announced that the SCA salvage unit has dealt with the incident and the vessel, which is among the North convoy on its way from Turkey to China, is no
  • MSC's new service to connect India with West Mediterranean
    The Swiss/Italian container carrier MSC has announced the addition of a new India - West Med shipping service from mid-December, which is expected to open a new trade corridor between the key markets of the Indian Subcontinent and Western Mediterranean. The first sailing was planned for 19 December from Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi with the 4,800 TEU MSC Shanghai. The service rotation includes the p
  • Hapag-Lloyd's boxship marks Chilean cherry container record at Hong Kong terminal
    Hong Kong's port and terminal operator Modern Terminals has announced that Hapag-Lloyd's vessel Manzanillo Express arrived in Hong Kong from Chile with a record number of containers carrying cherries from the Latin American country. Manzanillo Express is deployed on Hapag-Lloyd's seasonal Cherry Express service linking Hong Kong with the port of Valparaiso in Chile. According to Modern Terminals,
  • Ashdod Port invests around US$1 million in five startup firms
    Israel's major container port, Ashdod Port has signed agreements with five startup companies. The investment of approximately US$1 million is part of the technology incubator that was established as part of the port's innovation strategy that was recently announced. Ashdod port chairwoman of the board of directors, Orna Hausman-Bechor commented, "The decision to invest in startups is a significan
  • Increased cargo traffic at Saudi ports
    Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) has seen a yearly increase of 13% in cargo throughput during the previous year. In particular, 237 million tons were handled by the country's ports, compared to 210 million tons in 2021. The year-end statistics for 2022 highlight a 3.2% surge in container volumes at 10.4 million TEUs in contrast to 10.04 million TEUs a year earlier. There is also a 5% boom in import
  • China's Xiaomo Port launches international ro-ro shipping route
    A total of 215 vehicles loaded on a large ro-ro ship departed from the Xiaomo International Logistics Port in south China's Shenzhen Municipality on 4 January, bound for the Middle East. The departure marked the official opening of the logistics port's ro-ro shipping route linking Xiaomo Port and the Persian Gulf. Xiaomo Port's phase-one project has seen the completion of the construction of two
  • Box vessel tilts at India's Mundra Port due to stability problems
    A container vessel lost stability while unloading cargo at India's Mundra Port over the weekend, briefly disrupting normal operations. The Panama-flagged, 1999-built arrived at Mundra International Container Terminal (MICT) from Jebel Ali on 7 January. MICT is operated by DP World under a concession arrangement with the Mundra port owner Adani Group (APSEZ). As a consequence of the tilting, some
  • HHLA, COSCO close to finalising deal on CTT investment
    A spokesperson of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has confirmed that the German port operator and COSCO SHIPPING Ports Ltd (CSPL) are close to finalising the agreement for an investment in Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT). "We can confirm that in objective, constructive talks between HHLA, CSPL and the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, it has been possible to agre
  • ONE changes MIM service's frequency
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced that the Maputo/Mombasa India Middle East service (MIM) will increase its sailing frequency from fortnightly to weekly in January 2023. ONE noted the increased frequency will begin from the Westbound sailing arriving at Jebel Ali on 20 January 2023 and the Eastbound sailing from Mombasa on 31 January 2023. The MIM weekly service rotation remains unchanged as

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Splash web site
JANUARY 9, 2023
  • Diana Shipping starts year with Solebay cape charter
    New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has started the year with a time charter deal with Hong Kong-based Solebay Shipping Cape Company Limied for the 2014-built capesize . The charter is expected to commence on January 10, 2023, fixing the 179,492 dwt vessel through to between June 15, 2023, and August 15, 2023, at ...
  • Wilson moves to delist from Oslo
    Norway's Wilson has launched an offer to buy back its own shares as it sets the stage to be delisted from the Oslo Stock Exchange. The mini-bulker giant, controlled by shipowner Kristian Eidesvik and his family, is looking to buy back close to 4.36m shares at NOK 69 each, for up to NOK300.6m ($30.4m). The ...
  • More work for Dolphin Drilling semisub in Nigeria
    Øystein Stray Spetalen-backed semisub rig owner Dolphin Drilling has secured a new letter of award for the for additional work in Nigeria. The new deal gives the Euronext Growth-listed owner of three rigs the potential to extend the backlog for the 1974-built unit by a minimum of 120 days and up to 485 days in ...
  • Asso seals German cable laying deal
    Greece-based offshore contractor Asso has sealed a deal to transport, install and protect the 220 kV export subsea cable system that will connect the 300 MW Windanker offshore wind farm with the German transmission grid. Under the contract awarded by Cenergy Holdings' cable manufacturers, Hellenic Cables, Asso.subsea will install more than 100 km of cable, ...
  • DNV's fleet management system hit by cyber attack
    DNV has reported a cyber attack on its ShipManager software that forced the company to take its dedicated ShipManager servers offline. The incident was detected on Saturday, January 7, and DNV said its experts are working with IT security partners to put in place a technical recovery plan and ensure operations are online as soon ...
  • Hitachi Energy secures Polish offshore wind orders
    Switzerland-headquartered Hitachi Energy, formerly Hitachi ABB Power Grids has won two major orders from Equinor and Polenergia to provide an AC grid connection and power quality solution for their jointly owned MFW Baltyk II and MFW Baltyk III offshore wind farms, with a combined generating capacity of 1,440 MW in the Polish sector of the ...
  • DHT Holdings reveals fresh $305m financing
    DHT Holdings has revealed a new $305m secured credit facility. The proceeds will be used to refinance the outstanding amount on the company's current ABN Amro credit facility and be secured by 10 ships. The New York-listed owner of 23 VLCCs said the facility includes a six-year tenor and a 20-year repayment profile. It will ...
  • ABS and HD Hyundai seek to further advance autonomous vessel tech
    US class society ABS and South Korea's HD Hyundai, formerly known as Hyundai Heavy Industries, have penned a comprehensive memorandum of understanding to continue working together on autonomous navigation technologies for shipping. The scope of the deal builds on the previous strategic framework agreement that the companies signed in 2022 under which ABS worked with ...
  • Splash print line-up and dates for Maritime CEO Forums revealed
    The dates for this year's Maritime CEO Forums have been revealed, as well as the print publishing line-up for Splash in a busy year for our editorial and commercial teams. The Singapore Maritime CEO Forum will take place at the start of Singapore Maritime Week at the iconic Fullerton Hotel on April 24, while the ...
  • M3 Marine taps Mark Colbridge to head up brokerage division
    Singapore-based offshore shipbroking and marine consultancy M3 Marine has brought in Mark Colbridge from compatriot consultancy C4Energy to head up the company's brokerage division. Colbridge joins M3 with over 20 years of experience in the subsea sector having previously held management positions with Acteon, TS Marine, DOF and more recently headed up Swire Seabed prior ...
  • China's reopening seen as a positive for shipping
    China's reopening to the world over the weekend is seeing considerably more jet fuel about to be consumed in the world's most populous nation, while for crew managers there's relief that the country has made crew changes far easier for the first time in nearly three years. As part of its dismantling of its zero-covid ...
  • Aker Solutions and Drydocks World score Rosebank FPSO contract
    Aker Solutions and Drydocks World-Dubai joint venture has won a contract worth up to NOK4bn ($401bn) from Altera Infrastructure for the complete upgrade of the Petrojarl Knarr floating production storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) to be redeployed at Equinor's Rosebank field development, offshore UK. The upgrade will take place at the company's yard in Dubai, ...
  • Shelf Drilling clinches another three-year jackup deal with ONGC
    Oslo-listed jackup rig operator Shelf Drilling has secured a three-year contract from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) for the . The 1976-built rig will be operating in the Mumbai High, offshore India. The contract will start in direct continuation of its current employment with ONGC following an out-of-service period in preparation for the new ...
  • Greek bulker runs aground in the Suez Canal
    Three tugs managed to refloat a dry cargo ship that had run aground briefly this morning in the Suez Canal, setting social media alight with conjecture about another blockage of the key trading artery between Europe and Asia. 2015-built panamax bulker Glory ran aground earlier this morning according to Norwegian ship agency Leth. AIS data ...
  • Altera Infrastructure emerges from chapter 11
    UK-based Altera Infrastructure, formerly Teekay Offshore, has emerged from the chapter 11 process in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas after consummating its plan of reorganisation. The restructuring addressed more than $1bn of secured and unsecured holding company debt, $400m of preferred equity, and $550m of secured asset-level bank debt. ...
  • VLCCs changing hands for very firm prices
    The tanker secondhand market segment is boiling despite spot rates dropping in the opening days of 2023. Rusty and semi-modern VLCC tonnage is preferred, promising short-term gain to Chinese and Middle Eastern buyers battling for available capacity. Among the most interesting deals is the sale by Greek owner, Chandris who is cutting its VLCC arm ...
  • Pertamina International Shipping forges overseas pacts
    Indonesia's Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) is spreading its wings. The shipping subsidiary of the nation's top energy producer has recently two collaboration agreements, while opening a new branch office in Dubai. PIS signed a heads of agreement with Dubai-headquartered LPG trader BGN International to work together acquiring and operating very large gas carriers (VLGCs) and ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 9, 2023
  • Frontline abandons plan to merge with Euronav
    Frontline says it will not make the formal tender offer and will no longer seek a listing on Euronext Brussels
  • Israel to introduce low-sulphur areas in berths and anchorages
    The regulation, which starts on February 23, aligns Israel with a similar EU directive for vessels at berth
  • Greeks rank top for buying secondhand ships in 2022
    Balance between purchasing and selling suggests owners responded to relatively high prices as well as fleet renewal imperatives
  • Russia tanker chartering premium holds - for now
    Premiums see aframax tankers that ship crude to Türkiye from Primorsk earn about $3.5m, about one-ninth of what the vessel is...
  • Crew of Heroic Idun to appear before Nigerian court
    Nigeria is using the case to further its domestic political agenda by holding up the Heroic Idun as one of...
  • Owner of US cruise firm accused of fraud detained by coast guard
    Curtiss Jackson was arrested at sea having been previously arrested for allegedly siphoning millions of dollars from investors in a...
  • The week in charts: MSC adds more tonnage | Grain corridor logs 16m tonnes of exports | Container markets bearish
    Iran's oil exports increase despite US sanctions, no guarantee of a strong lift in demand for panamax bulk carrier even...
  • The week in newbuildings: Samudera confirms feeder boxship order
    Order for 1,900 teu capacity pair represents the first boxship newbuilding contract since early November
  • Inflation and recession fears affect outlook for container shipping
    A worsening economic picture will hold back consumer spending. Inflationary pressures could also lead to more labour unrest and supply...
  • Latest container liftings data show extent of demand retreat
    Box volumes have been on a downward trajectory for several months. Carriers now face tough decisions over capacity if they...
  • Bulk carrier values continue decline
    Volatile dry cargo freight markets are continuing to push asset values of all bulk carrier classes downwards, with older tonnage...
  • Suez Canal traffic normal after stranded bulker is refloated
    The 75,500 dwt bulk carrier Glory has now been refloated by Suez Canal Authority tugs, with 21 following ships now...
  • Daily Briefing
    China lifting Australian coal ban offers little relief to panamax fleet | Time to make seafarer abandonment a thing of...
  • KSOE expands autonomous vessel projects with ABS
    Project involves first unmanned large merchant vessel ship capable of operating for long periods without the assistance of a navigator...
  • South Korea relaxes visa rules to address shipbuilding staffing
    Korea Offshore & Shipbuilding Association forecasts a shortage of 14,000 production workers in the shipbuilding sector by the end of...
  • China to allow foreign crew changeover
    Impact of policy change will depend on how fast ports and terminals follow the government's instructions, said one management company

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 9, 2023
  • Asia-Europe capacity cuts lag market slowdown: analysts
    With little sign of booking increases on the Asia-Europe trade ahead of Chinese New Year, analysts believe carriers will be oversupplied with capacity unless further cuts are made.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 9, 2023
  • Frontline scuttles Euronav merger efforts, dashing hopes to create tanker behemoth
    John Fredriksen-backed tanker owner began its merger push last summer in an effort to build the world's largest tanker owner
  • Robert Bugbee: Investors 'wrong' to correlate VLCC weakness with product tanker outlook
    Rates strength has continued, Scorpio president stresses, with some proof coming later this week
  • VLCCs need help from Opec+ as 'golden age' looms for tankers, broker says
    BRS Group says the struggling ships will need the bloc to boost production later in the year to pull up rates
  • Klaveness and Athena forge one-year deals as panamax period rates dip
    Norwegian operator takes Fortune Ocean kamsarmax while Maritime Enterprises Management ship goes to Singapore player
  • Diana Shipping locks up capesize bulker for a year as period rates inch higher
    Vessel is coming off more lucrative year-long charter with Cargill at higher rate, but term rates are moving higher
  • Kirby distribution and services exit held up thanks to 'macroeconomic headwinds'
    Houston barge operator began exploring spinning off or selling its distribution and services business last year
  • Ardmore appoints new director with finance experience in Asian markets
    Fok will replace former board member Brian Dunne, who stepped down in November
  • Kristian Eidesvik plotting to take bulker group Wilson private in Oslo
    Low trading liquidity means shipping company offering to repurchase up to 4.4m shares before delisting
  • Braemar: VLCC gains could be limited from China reopening
    Broker says pandemic risks, global economic woes and refinery uncertainty could temper owner optimism
  • Greek-managed bulk carrier suffers engine failure in Suez Canal
    Technical malfunction causes panamax carrying Ukrainian grain to get stuck in waterway
  • Chinese VLCC heads for Asia after STS transfers of Russian crude
    The Lauren II is one of four large tankers with links to the port city of Dalian that had travelled towards Ceuta
  • DHT clinches cheaper $305m finance deal secured by 10 VLCCs
    Owner says multi-lender facility will reduce borrowing costs
  • London pair orders ultramaxes at New Dayang Shipbuilding
    Bulkers expected to cost between $31m and $32m each
  • 'Stellar' year ahead for shipping stocks after 29% gain in 2022, Clarksons says
    Tight supply picture should support share prices as savvy owners keep buying relatively cheap secondhand vessels
  • London shipping pair pen ultramax bulk carrier orders at New Dayang Shipbuilding
    Marine Capital and Ocean Agencies have each ordered bulkers at between $31m and $32m per ship
  • Dorian LPG becomes 'mission ambassador' to Zero Carbon Center
    VLGC player wants to share expertise with Danish decarbonisation operation
  • Mining company to build new $130m port in Yemen
    Bulk and container cargoes targeted by government
  • SSY names six new partners in London and Singapore
    Average age of partnership has been reduced by four years to 38
  • Evangelos Marinakis' Capital Gas poised to fix LNG carrier newbuilding duo to Nigeria LNG
    Rumoured deal has yet to be finalised but would leave company with three open under-construction vessels
  • Greek-managed bulk carrier briefly runs aground in Suez Canal
    Technical malfunction caused panamax carrying Ukrainian grain to get stuck
  • Hamburg Sud container ship refloated after grounding off Colombia
    Pilot blames master for incident, according to port of Cartagena
  • Pertamina invites demo offers on 40-year old MR1 product tanker
    Interest in old tanker is likely to be high as lack of ships drive up prices from hungry recyclers in India
  • Braemar: VLCC gains could be limited from China re-opening
    Shipbroker says pandemic risks, global economic woes and refinery uncertainty could temper owner optimism
  • Tanker owner Altera eyes growth after clinching $2bn bankruptcy restructuring
    Aberdeen-based group emerges from Chapter 11 after converting $1bn debt to equity
  • Greek-managed bulk carrier briefly runs aground in Suez Canal
    Technical malfunction caused panamax carrying Ukrainian grain to get stuck just south of Port Said
  • Greek-managed bulk carrier runs aground in Suez Canal
    Panamax carrying Ukrainian grain stuck just south of Port Said, Leth Agencies reports
  • Rise of the new tanker operators revealed in Russian oil trades
    Indian, UAE and Chinese-controlled tankers have taken a bigger share of Russian crude exports
  • Pertamina partners with BGN on new VLGC shipowning joint venture
    New joint venture will initially focus on VLGCs, but could branch out into ammonia shipping
  • Cosco tanker arm achieves firm rate for VLCC sale
    Hong Kong and Shanghai-listed owner offloads an elderly Chinese-built vessel for further trading
  • ITF alleges Indian pay-to-work scam on arrested Vietnamese handysize
    Union investigators believe crewing provider has been making cadets pay for jobs to earn seafaring papers

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 9, 2023
  • Will sanctions on Russian diesel pay off for product tankers?
    Sanctions on Russian crude exports have yet to boost tanker rates. Some question whether sanctions on Russian diesel will either.

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