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June 12, 2023

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Exim India web site
JUNE 12, 2023
  • Allcargo Logistics completes acquisition of 30 pc stake from KWE in Gati subsidiary
  • Teamglobal's philanthropic vision facilitates sustainability in action
  • 'Sagar Samriddhi' online dredging monitoring system launched to facilitate transparency & efficiency, reduce costs
  • PSA Chennai celebrates 10 million TEU milestone
  • Major ports handle 3.2 pc more cargo in May
  • Rail freight up again in May
  • ONE celebrates 5th anniversary
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (9 June 2023)
  • DPA prepared for cyclone 'Biporjoy'
  • Govt mulls extending port lease beyond 30 years
  • Wheat imports ruled out for now
  • DNV releases new Steel Load Planner app for safer & more efficient transport of steel coils
  • Carriers' 2023-Q1 EBIT drops 81% Y/Y to $7 bn
  • Inland waterways for coal movement
  • MOL makes strategic investment for clean, low-cost LNG exports from North America

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 12, 2023
  • Spain to test bio-fuel trains
  • Naming ceremony for Wan Hai Lines' vessels
  • DSV launches internal carbon fee
  • CMA CGM Group buys stakes in Spain
  • Leonardo takes stakes in Italian cargo drone start-up
  • First electric Scania truck for Singapore
  • Bolloré Logistics appoints Jérôme Petit
  • EV Cargo: new tractors to help reach green goals
  • Contract logistics specialist expanding in Germany
  • Sascha Nauck to head new NEO division
  • EFW redelivers 50th Airbus P2F freighter
  • A big investment in Liverpool
  • Eco-friendly railcars for coal transports
  • STG augments services in USA
  • Icao to open liaison office in Nadi, Fiji
  • Iata Ceiv Li-Batt certification for Korean Air
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Anker opens a new office building in Emden

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 9, 2023
  • North Europe rates still falling, while the transpacific spikes
  • Dirt cheap target: ATSG - bring the popcorn
  • Air cargo still weak, but with some 'bright spots for airlines to focus on'
  • Hamburg Süd must pay $9.8m after 'retaliation' against US shipper
  • Yellow Corp: $5bn sales, $81m market value - says it all...or does it?
  • CPKC woos Asian shippers with USMCA rail freight coverage
  • Carriers hold off on surcharges as Indian market stays soft
  • US unveils new shipping bills to clean up pollution and emissions
  • Where were the women at CNS Partnership? Not playing golf - or talking cargo

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 9, 2023
  • VIDEO: Odfjell to retrofit tanker with innovative OceanGlide air lubrication system
    Alfa Laval has signed an agreement that will see leading chemical tanker operator Odfjell install the innovative OceanGlide hull air lubrication system on one of its vessels later this year. OceanGlide is
  • Vineyard Wind installation work kicks off
    "We can finally say it - as of today, there is 'steel in the water,'" said Vineyard Wind CEO Klaus S. Moeller yesterday, as work got underway on installing the first monopiles

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Container News web site
JUNE 9, 2023
  • Scan Global Logistics expands into Kenya
    Scan Global Logistics (SGL) opened its first office in Nairobi, Kenya with Duncan Wagura taking over the role of the managing director of the new office. SGL said that the country's logistics potential is increasingly growing due to improved infrastructure. The global logistics and supply chain solutions provider foresees great potential by investing in the region, due to the commencement of the
  • Maersk, Renfe and Cepsa announce first 2G bio-fuel test in Spanish rail transport
    Maersk and its partners Renfe and Cepsa will conduct the first test in Spain with second-generation bio-fuels in the railway sector, making the Algeciras-Madrid corridor a decarbonised route. On the non-electrified part between Algeciras and Cordoba, the partners will use renewable diesel fuel, and on the route from there to the capital, they will utilise renewable power. The project will start i
  • Hapag Lloyd adds Manzanillo port to West Coast South America Express service
    Hapag Lloyd has announced the addition of the port of Manzanillo in Panama to the port rotation of the West Coast South America Express (MSW) service. The first vessel which will call the port of Manzanillo under the MSW service rotation will be Izmit Express with an estimated time of arrival at the Panama port on 11 June. The MSW service's new rotation will cover the following ports: Tangier (Mo
  • Contecon Manzanillo handles first carbon-neutral box in North America
    Contecon Manzanillo, International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s (ICTSI) Mexican business unit operating the Specialised Container Terminal 2 at the Mexican port, recently handled the first carbon-neutral container in North America, as well as CMA CGM Liberty, the first LNG-powered container vessel to arrive in Mexico. The event was marked by a ceremony attended by representatives from the
  • Range-bound composite indices, US-China rates spike as transatlantic rates drop
    A string of General Rate Increases (GRI) starting in March-April hasn't helped the container spot rates. The Shanghai Composite Index which had a momentary upside to US$1,028 slipped back to,979 even as its longer-term counterpart in the Chinese Containerized Freight Index (CCFI) fell further to 921, lurking at a three-year low, equivalent to June 2020 levels. The Contract Market rates indicated
  • Tideworks Technology introduces simulated training tool for tractor drivers at Panama's terminal
    Tideworks Technology, a full-service provider of terminal operating system (TOS) solutions, announced the successful installation of its newest product DriverSIM at Manzanillo International Terminal (MIT) in Panama. DriverSIM by Tideworks is a simulated additional training tool for terminal yard tractor (UTR) drivers, which uses virtual reality technology to enable terminals to transition part of
  • Asyad Line expands REX service to Saudi Arabia
    The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) confirmed the addition of Jeddah Islamic Port in Saudi Arabia to Asyad Line's REX service port rotation. The new cargo route, launched in May, connects Jeddah to the Indian ports of Nhava Sheva and Mundra, port of Salalah in Oman, and Egypt's port of Sokhna via two vessels with a container capacity of 2,800 TEUs. Mawani believes the new call at Jeddah Islamic Po
  • Maersk's subsidiary Hamburg Süd hit by largest FMC fine
    Hamburg Süd, owned by Danish giant ocean carrier Maersk, received the largest penalty from the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) for the OJ Commerce (OJC) case. Florida-based e-commerce firm OJC filed a case with the FMC in December 2021, seeking US$100 million in damages accusing Hamburg Süd of contract breaches and unreasonably high prices. FMC said in its statement "This case raises novel lega
  • Port of New Orleans appoints new COO
    Matthew Wypyski is the new chief operating officer (COO) of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) in the United States. Wypyski succeeds Mike Stolzman who made significant contributions to the Port of New Orleans and the New Orleans Public Belt (NOPB) during his tenure first as NOPB general manager and then as Port NOLA COO. Furthermore, Wypyski's leadership experience includes 32 years as a senior
  • Port of Barcelona launches tender for connection between Energy and Adossat wharves
    The Board of Directors of the Port of Barcelona approved the beginning of the procedure for constructing a battery of seven underground conduits connecting the Energy and Adossat wharves. The accepted project has a baseline tender budget of approximately US$16 million and a 28-month execution timeframe. The conduits will span the 700-metre-long navigation canal at a depth of 32 metres below sea l

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Splash web site
JUNE 9, 2023
  • Tankers face 'stuffy' situation outside LA as US port woes continue
    With vessel tracking teams working overtime this week to provide clients with information about ships bound for the North American west coast amid a period of labour strife, the fluid situation along the coastline is changing by the hour. According to Adil Ashiq, who heads up operations for MarineTraffic in North America, Friday will see ...
  • MOL and Toyo team up to form offshore wind joint venture
    Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has formed an offshore wind joint venture with compatriot marine contractor Toyo Construction. The 50/50 JV is expected to create "a powerful yet agile business" targeting a wide range of offshore wind services, including survey planning, procurement of work vessels, and offshore construction. Since the establishment of a ...
  • Oil shipments out of Peru's Amazon region attacked
    PetroTal, a Canadian oil firm heavily invested in Peru, has run into difficulty with locals in the Amazon region. The Indigenous Association for Development and Conservation of Bajo Puinahua (AIDECOBAP) has seized and are holding two oil transport convoys. The first is an empty Brazilian convoy, with a crew of six and a total capacity ...
  • Sapura Energy reels in 10 new contracts
    Malaysian offshore services provider Sapura Energy has landed 10 new contracts worth a total of RM1.4bn ($304.5m) for projects in the Asia Pacific and Atlantic regions. More than 70% of the value of the combined contracts is from projects outside of Malaysia. The E&C business segment secured RM979m in contract wins from Eni in the ...
  • Shipping will have to contend with the onset of El Niño weather phenomenon
    As widely expected the onset of the El Niño weather phenomenon was officially confirmed yesterday, news that will have significant ramifications for the global shipping industry over the following 12 months. "El Niño conditions are present and are expected to gradually strengthen into the Northern Hemisphere winter," the Climate Prediction Center at the National Oceanic ...
  • Swedish 1.5 GW wind project moves ahead
    Stockholm-based developer OX2 and Ikea owner Ingka Investments are pressing ahead with their Triton offshore wind farm in Sweden after the County Administrative Board of Skåne said the project can get permission to be built according to the Act on Sweden's exclusive economic zone. Last year, OX2 applied for a concession to connect Triton to ...
  • Hundreds of Bilfinger offshore workers accept new pay deal, averting strikes
    A pay dispute involving hundreds of offshore workers at Bilfinger UK has ended. The Unite union said more than 700 of its members agreed to 'vastly' improved wage offer. The deal included a further 6% increase on basic pay in addition to the 4% increase in January 2023. With other uplifts made by Bilfinger in ...
  • MOL buys into American FLNG specialist
    Japanese shipowning giant Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is bolstering its position in the floating LNG sector, buying into America's Delfin Midstream. As part of the agreement, MOL will make an unspecified investment in Delfin and a MOL representative will join Delfin's board. "We are excited to enter into this strategic agreement with MOL, representing another ...
  • The full potential of AI for ports is yet to come
    An era where artificial intelligence will help ports manage berth allocation and tackle congestion may not be far off - but to make the most of algorithms in such safety-critical settings as ports and shipping operations, we must ensure that they are trained judiciously, writes Grant Ingram, CEO of Innovez One for the UK and ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 9, 2023
  • Decarbonisation is shipping's D-Day
    Former US presidential contender John Kerry used a speech at Nor-Shipping to compare the industry's fuel transition to the Allied...
  • Industry decarbonisation in danger of stalling unless smaller shipowners invest in latest efficiency measures
    Shipowners on a slower pace towards decarbonisation need to catch up with the rest of the industry if shipping is...
  • US lawmakers propose carbon tax on shipping
    Citing the International Maritime Organization's lack of progress on decarbonisation, some US lawmakers are floating about the idea of emission-reduction...
  • Dark tankers await clearance into China's oil hub Shandong as authorities target old and unsafe tonnage
    Vessels being targeted include those more than 15 years old, frequent flag hoppers and ships changing ownership and classification societies
  • Bank lending to Greek shipping falls in 2022
    Greek banks again expand their portfolio while other European institutions continue to lose market share
  • International Seaways anti-takeover rule was almost overturned
    John Fredriksen's move to thwart the ratification of International Seaways' shareholder rights agreement, which effectively prevents a takeover of the...
  • MOL and Toyo Construction launch offshore wind joint venture
    MOL has been expanding its tie-ups and investments in wind power energy businesses since 2021
  • Wista International evolves past networking roots
    Shipping has a long way to go when it comes to diversity, but it can only stand to benefit from...
  • Seafarers are not convinced new fuels are safe
    A new DNV survey of seafarers reveals concerns about career progression, fuel safety, and training for digital shipping. MEPC 80...
  • Precious Shipping's Hashim calls for universal carbon tax by 2024
    The calls were made at various recent shipping events and highlighted again by Precious Shipping with just weeks to go...
  • MOL invests in Delfin Midstream to accelerate FLNG vessels' development
    The two sides reaffirm commitment to the success of Delfin LNG project
  • Increase in incidents of deaths at sea
    Standardised data collection and greater access to this information are needed to develop effective safety policies
  • FMC orders Hamburg Süd to pay $9.8m reparation payment
    FMC judge says Hamburg Süd retaliated against Florida-based OJ Commerce after it filed a complaint with the commission protesting detention and...
  • Daily Briefing
    Shipping skips over short-term struggles in favour of long-term aspirations | Hedge fund KKR provided lease financing for Russia-spoofing tanker...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 9, 2023
  • US LTL trucking companies improving yield, profitability despite headwinds
    Data from analysts and carriers shows less-than-truckload providers are staying disciplined when it comes to pricing despite a freight recession and softer US economy.
  • US House bill aims to cap further growth in ship emissions
    Legislation now in Congress would put commercial shipping under the oversight of the US Clean Air Act and set increasing targets for cutting carbon dioxide emissions.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 9, 2023
  • Capesize bulker market gains 36% as iron ore demand rises, owner says
    Higher exports of bauxite from Guinea also boost rates, according to an analyst
  • Gard boosts its legal team by hiring former Thomas Miller executive
    Alexandra Couvadelli joins Norwegian insurance giant after 29 years at rival insurer
  • 'Plenty of work for all of us' as offshore wind shifts to long-term charters
    Offshore wind is turning the corner from a project-by-project to a long-term charter business. But technical bottlenecks could stymie the urgent demand for the still-developing fleet
  • Nor-Shipping shows power of bringing women together
    Veer Group chief executive and Captains Without Borders Alex Hagerty named finalists for Nor-Shipping's Young Entrepreneur of the Year award
  • Editor's selection: Big names weigh in on shipping's challenges in Oslo; Fredriksen fails to stop poison pill
    Top picks from this week's stories brought to you by TradeWinds' international team of journalists
  • Surge in Russian diesel exports to Brazil reshapes MR trade
    Vortexa says Latin American import activity is impacting clean tanker trade for Russian and mainstream fleet
  • MOL inks joint venture with Toyo Construction to source and operate wind ships
    Japanese companies moving forward with partnership to capture growing market
  • UN plan 'progressing well' to remove oil from decaying tanker
    Boskalis says VLCC Nautica is likely to arrive alongside in the next couple of weeks to begin transfer operation
  • Powerful Greek shipowners echo John Fredriksen's bet on bright future for tanker market
    Evangelos Marinakis and Sveinung Stohle take the stage at Nor-Shipping and show their conviction in strong tanker markets
  • Nine things we learned under the blazing sun at Nor-Shipping 2023
    It's all about tankers, investment cash hunting the right deal and how to take the opportunity of decarbonisation
  • German bank posts chunky $37m loss but shipping book remains on track
    Shipping emerges as star performer as private Hamburg bank hit by restructuring and write downs
  • AIS data spoofed to move 60 ships to Iran's Bandar Abbas airport
    Intelligence company Geollect tracks wide-scale manipulation over the last three months
  • Comment: Sanctioned 'dark fleet' starts to figure in Allianz casualty count
    All indications point to shipping building up to a major incident in the shadow fleet
  • John Fredriksen sells privately owned bulkers after taking newbuilding plunge
    Brokers report three older kamsarmaxes on the way out after Seatankers pulled the trigger on up to eight new ships in China
  • Gram Car Carriers closes in on share buyback target
    Company has been repurchasing stock to pursue acquisitions or reward bosses
  • Greece's Atlantic Bulk places rare newbuilding order in China
    Traditional player signs for trio of ultramaxes
  • Bimco's Russian oil price cap clause puts compliance onus on charterers
    Draft contract developed to govern relations between shipowners and charterers
  • 'Unprecedented' term deals as Standard Supply, JJ Ugland fix PSVs in hot market
    Norwegian owners taking advantage of rising rates in North Sea, with Brazil and West Africa almost sold out of ships
  • Heroic Idun crew set for family reunions after 10-month ordeal
    The 26-strong crew are expected to fly home on Friday after arriving in Cape Town with VLCC
  • Oldendorff's M&M Bank eyes AI for ship finance with partners in tech and law
    Pilot scheme aims to accelerate and simplify vessel lending
  • Training separates the true shipbroker from the wannabe
    Experienced brokers focus on a particular set of skills to stand out from the crowd, says ICS chair Glenn Murphy
  • John Kerry likens climate fight to D-Day invasion as he urges zero emissions by 2050
    US climate envoy says this is a 'decisive decade' and that global warming will not be stopped without shipping's help
  • MPA recruits more venture capitalist firms for Singapore accelerator
    Increased financial partners announced at maritime regulator's latest smart port challenge
  • MOL dives into Delfin Midstream as it branches out into FLNG
    Investment will accelerate final investment decision on first two US-based floaters this year
  • Al Seer goes for growth as cornerstone investor in Adnoc L&S after $600m IPO
    Expanding UAE shipowner pumped $97m into giant compatriot's float in Abu Dhabi
  • Unpopular poison: insurgent shareholders nearly defeated Seaways' anti-takeover plan
    We find out just how close Fredriksen came to scuppering the 'poison pill' move

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 9, 2023
  • Bullwhip effect cracking US imports' peak season (again)
    An unprecedented level of caution among importers likely to cause further declines in import volumes.
  • Netherlands airports join forces to synchronize cargo flow
    Busy Amsterdam airport in the Netherlands is taking a large stake in Maastricht airport, which could become a feeder port as Amsterdam deals with overcrowding.

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