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September 13, 2023

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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
  • NTC Group expands global presence with launch of operations in Jakarta, Indonesia
  • AMTOI seminar in Kolkata deliberates on key issues
  • Pre-shipment and Post-shipment Export Credit and Packing Credit in Foreign Currency (PCFC) for E-Commerce Exports
  • MOL Chemical Tankers to acquire Fairfield Chemical Carriers
  • Anti-dumping duty imposed on Chinese steel
  • First container ship to dock at Vizhinjam Port in early Oct.: Minister
  • India seen well-placed to benefit from geopolitical, economic trends
  • Cochin Port's berth hire charges
  • Lentils imports seen over a million tonnes in FY24
  • Defence exports soar

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
  • A real backbone
  • Eco-friendly trains: from passengers to freight
  • Damaged intermediate ceiling already removed
  • Logistics milestone in Basel
  • Rieck acquires holding firm in Hong Kong
  • 11,400 truck journeys shifted to rail
  • A promotion for Xavier Avrard
  • Representing Royal Brunei also in China
  • MOL expands chemical tanker business
  • Neomatch optimises matching process
  • First BYD electric truck trialled
  • AIT welcomes sustainability expert
  • Inaugural commercial flight for USC
  • A new Dutch marine duo
  • 'Captain of Industry' award for Robert P. Connor
  • Four Parx: a new facility in Lower Saxony
  • Kalitta Air selects Trustflight's log solution
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
  • Schiphol closer to slot reduction as Dutch government 'gambles' with economy
  • Major air cargo players spot the potential in a 'stable' Mexican market
  • Flexport debacle - 'it's fascinating' but is it 'fixable'?
  • Less demand for traditional containers this year, says CSD as profits tumble
  • LISW: 'Slow' shipping decarbonisation needs a stick, not a carrot
  • Dead wood - or gold
  • 'Steady as she goes', despite need for speedy adoption of eB/Ls
  • Kale gets $30m funding to boost expansion in Europe and North America

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
  • VIDEO: MOL invests in next-gen offshore wind start-up TouchWind
    As we've seen from recent disappointing offshore wind sales in the U.S. Gulf and then in the U.K., energy companies are becoming wary of the investment involved in getting into floating offshore
  • Hawaii Dolphin takes delivery of new tour boat from All American Marine
    Hawaii Dolphin Tours' newest snorkel and tour boat, Poseidon, has started operations in Oahu, following delivery by Bellingham, Wash., based All American Marine (AAM). The highly customized 50 x 17 foot vessel
  • Concordia Damen to build 5,400 bhp Paraguay River push boat
    Damen Shipyards Group's specialist inland waterways yard, Concordia Damen in Werkendam, Netherlands, has won a contract to build a 5,400 bhp CDS4115 shallow draft river push boat for Paraguayan shipowner and operator

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
  • ONE launches direct corridor from East Asia to Indonesia
    Singaporean container line Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced a new weekly service, Korea China Indonesia Service (KCI). ONE said KCI will have a 28-day round voyage and is expected to offer new direct connections from East Asia to Indonesia, while providing a reliable and quality assured transport service as well as schedule integrity. The port rotation of the new service will be Busan (S
  • Port of Long Beach achieves clean air goals ahead of schedule
    According to recent research, air pollution emissions at the Port of Long Beach reduced in 2022 in all categories, confirming that the Californian port had accomplished all of the targets of the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan a year ahead of schedule. According to the Port's annual emissions inventory report, which was given to the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners, diesel parti
  • DHL opens new distribution center in US
    DHL eCommerce, a division of DHL Group, opened a fully-owned 28,520 m² distribution center in Hebron, Kentucky, 10 minutes from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). The company decided to combine three properties it leased in a business park in the CVG area into this larger, US$74 million distribution center that will employ approximately 400 full and part-time employees.
  • Global Ports invests in new container handling equipment
    Global Ports will equip its Far Eastern terminal Vostochnaya Stevedoring Company (VSC) with two new ship-to-shore cranes. On 12 September, Global Ports signed a memorandum of intent with Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industry Company (ZPMC) to buy portside container handling equipment. The cranes, which are expected to arrive by the end of 2024, will enhance the Far Eastern terminal's equipment fleet an
  • Vessel queues in storm-hit areas fail to stem freight slide
    Extreme weather, particularly typhoons and hurricanes in North Asia and the United States, resulted in congestion building up in major ports. Linerlytica's report today stated that vessel queues went up in the week that ended on 10 September. North Asia, particularly, had been battered by heavy rain amid the typhoon season, with Super Typhoon Saola, Typhoon Khanun and Typhoon Haikui hitting China
  • Global Transport Solutions acquires Ship Spares Logistics
    Global Transport Solutions (GTS), a logistics service provider focusing on supply chain solutions for the maritime industry (via the brand Marinetrans), has acquired Ship Spares Logistics (SSL), a marine logistics specialist offering barge deliveries, warehouse consolidation, and freight forwarding services. The merging of the two companies will improve service offerings in maritime spare parts l
  • Nokia establishes private wireless network at Tacoma's Husky Terminal
    Nokia has deployed a private wireless network for Husky Terminal and Stevedoring, which is a terminal operator and stevedoring company based at the Port of Tacoma in the United States. In particular, Nokia deployed the private 4.9G/LTE wireless network to support Husky Terminal's upgrade to a cloud-based terminal operating system (TOS). Through this system, the company can manage and coordinate t
  • AD Ports signs agreement to enhance safety of Abu Dhabi's waterways
    Abu Dhabi Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, has announced a 62% reduction in marine incidents in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period in 2021. More specifically, following an agreement between AD Ports Group and the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) in 2020, Abu Dhabi Maritime was established to govern the development of Abu Dhabi's maritime sector. One of Abu Dhabi M
  • Record year for APM Terminals' Crane Engineering Services
    The first batch of new ZPMC Super-Post Panamax ship-to-shore (STS) cranes arrived at APM Terminals Elizabeth earlier in September. Handled by APM Terminals' Crane Engineering Service, they have a 23-container outreach and can efficiently work multiple ultra large container vessels (ULCVs) and Neo-Panamax Vessels simultaneously. According to APM Terminals, two of eventual sextuplets (the other fou
  • Hapag Lloyd upgrades West Africa service
    In May, Hapag-Loyd established West Africa Service 1 (WA1) with new port calls in Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia. From 4 September, the German carrier has announced the change of its service frequency to weekly calls. Additionally, Hapag-Lloyd will introduce two more ports of call, while it will deploy two additional vessels on the rotation. "We are excited to introduce Banjul, Gambia and San
  • Port of Rotterdam launches remote-controlled drone project
    The Harbour Master Division of the Port of Rotterdam Authority has been experimenting with a fast long-distance drone, which may help with a variety of activities, including inspections and supervision. The Dutch port has now gained authorisation for the first time to test the drone, which is managed from the Command & Control Centre in the Harbour Coordination Centre of the Harbour Master Divisi
  • Maersk and Fabric open AI-driven automated fulfillment center in Dallas
    Maersk and Fabric have joined forces for a new 3,500m² automated-fulfillment center in Dallas, Texas, powered by Fabric's advanced robotic and software technology. The two companies expect the final preparations to be completed soon, as the site is scheduled to be fully operational this fall in support of an online B2C retailer. According to the announcement, the new facility features an artifici
  • Fire not the only danger with lithium-ion batteries: TT Club
    TT Club, the specialist international freight insurance provider, is seeking greater emphasis on the critical dangers of toxic gas emissions associated with lithium-ion battery fires. The failure of such batteries has the potential to occur with no prior warning, or with such speed that there is typically no time to react to any warning signs. Devastating consequences of rapidly spreading, and of
  • Metrans expands climate-friendly product HHLA Pure
    The rail subsidiary of HHLA, Metrans is extending the HHLA Pure network across Europe, providing additional certified climate-neutral connections to its clients. HHLA and Metrans offer the product HHLA Pure both climate-neutral processing and transport of their products and goods from the terminal facilities in the Port of Hamburg to the European hinterland. Metrans will incorporate the seaports
  • CMA CGM applies new PSS from Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea, Egypt to US East Coast and US Gulf
    CMA CGM has announced new peak season surcharge (PSS) from the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea and Egypt to the US East Coast & US Gulf that will be effective on 7 October 2023 (gate-in date). The French carrier will apply a US$350 per 20', US$350 per 40', US$550 per 45' container surcharge for all container types. The post appeared first on Container News .

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
  • Chinese liner adding up to 10 boxships on Northern Sea Route next year
    Chinese shipping company NewNew Shipping Line will add an additional eight to ten containerships on the Northern Sea Route (NSR) line in 2024. According to Russian media, NewNew Shipping Line's representative Ke Jin revealed this at the Eastern Economic Forum being held in Vladivostok, Russia. Jin also stated that ten more voyages would be made ...
  • VLGC rates hit all-time highs
    Very large gas carriers (VLGC) market circumstances remain outstanding, with spot rates claiming new records on two key trade routes. Price differences between US propane and its Asian and European counterparts reached a six-month high earlier this month, with Jefferies analysts noting spot rates for VLGCs at levels not seen this year. The trend continued ...
  • EuroDry adds Marine Capital's bulker trio to its fleet
    Greek dry bulk owner EuroDry has agreed to acquire three ultramax bulkers from UK-based marine asset manager firm Marine Capital. EuroDry said that it bought the 63,197 dwt Giants Causeway and the 63,153 dwt Sadlers Wells, both built in 2015, as well as the 63,177 dwt, 2014-built Gallileo for a total price of about $65m. ...
  • India lifting cabotage laws to help coastal shipping
    India is planning to completely remove its cabotage laws which will allow foreign registered and flagged ships to work along its coast without obtaining a permit from the country's Directorate General of Shipping. This is seen as a massive move by the Narendra Modi-led government as the only ships currently allowed to work on local ...
  • SeaBird wins more survey work
    Marine seismic specialist SeaBird Exploration has penned a letter of award with an unnamed repeat client for a 2D survey in the Eastern Hemisphere and secured a contract extension for one of its vessels. The Oslo-listed company said the new contract will kick off in the fourth quarter of 2024 pending customary permitting and prefunding ...
  • Trajectory of soaring newbuild prices divides opinion
    The trajectory of newbuild prices which have soared up by as much as 50% in less than three years is dividing experts with owners facing tricky decisions on when to kickstart fleet renewal programmes ahead of stricter 2030 green targets for shipping agreed at the International Maritime Organization this July. ABS has this week joined ...
  • VLCC sales proliferate
    Demand for VLCCs in Asia has surged with sales talk surrounding a string of tankers between 10 and 15 years of age. The increased activity is good news for VLCC owners, who can finally see the light as rates appear to have flattened out with news this week of punchy three- and five-year tanker charters ...
  • Greek minister resigns over ferry death
    Greece's shipping minister resigned yesterday over the death of a man who was pushed off a ferry ramp by a crewmember after arriving late, in an incident captured on video that has made headlines around the world. "No one can imagine that Greek sailors, violating the age-old rules for the protection of human life at ...
  • UK intelligence claims Russia is actively targeting international merchant ships
    Insurers baulking at covering ships heading near Ukraine will have been given further pause for thought yesterday with UK intelligence claiming the Russian military targeted a cargo ship berthed at Odesa port. Multiple missiles fired at the unnamed Liberian-flagged vessel were successfully shot down by Ukraine's forces on August 24, according to the UK foreign ...
  • Enlarged VentoFoils primed for deepsea operations
    The year 2023 is shaping up as the year wind propulsion manufacturers go global with their ambitions. The latest expansion news within the wind-assist ship propulsion sector comes from the Netherlands where two regional government bodies have provided financial support to Econowind so that it can upscale the size of its VentoFoils (pictured). VentoFoils to ...
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers agrees $84m debt refinancing loan
    Greek owner Okeanis Eco Tankers has secured a new $84m senior secured credit facility from Crédit Agricole to refinance existing debt at improved terms. The facility is expected to be drawn in two tranches within September 2023. The proceeds will be used to refinance existing debt under the suezmax vessels Nissos Sikinos and Nissos Sifnos. ...
  • MOL to spend $400m buying Fairfield Chemical Carriers
    Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is spending $400m in an all-cash transaction to acquire the 36-strong fleet of New York-headquartered Fairfield Chemical Carriers (FCC), a subsidiary of Fairfield-Maxwell Ltd. MOL, Japan's largest shipowner by dwt, said today it sees the chemical tanker business as a sector with strong growth prospects with plans to proactively invest ...
  • Golden Energy Offshore raising $30m to fund Vroon quintet buy
    Norway's Golden Energy Offshore Services (GEOS) is looking to raise up to $30m of new capital to fully fund the acquisition of five vessels it bought from Vroon. In early August, GEOS struck a deal to buy five ships from Vroon for $94m. The deal includes four unnamed PSVs and one the VOS Sugar SSV, ...
  • Seacor Marine loans $122m to refinance existing debt
    US offshore vessel operator Seacor Marine has entered into a new $122m senior secured term loan with affiliates of EnTrust Global. Seacor Marine said that the new loan provided the company with a more efficient and consolidated capital structure. The proceeds from the credit facility will be used, among other things, to refinance $104.6m of ...
  • Ship Spares Logistics and Global Transport Solutions join forces
    Global Transport Solutions (GTS), a logistics service provider specialised in supply chain solutions for the maritime industry through the brand Marinetrans, has acquired Ship Spares Logistics (SSL) from Burando Maritime Services creating a Dutch marine logistics powerhouse. "With a shared vision and complementing strengths, this collaboration with SSL is a natural progression. Together, we are ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
  • EuroDry buys three out of four Marine Capital ultramaxes
    Among reasons given for the acquisitions, Greek owner cites low bulker orderbook and that vessels are sisters of an existing...
  • Exploring oceans more important than space research, National Oceanography Centre argues
    'Most people see the ocean as this big thing that nothing happens underneath,' laments NOC director Gullick
  • Wind tech developer prepares for higher demand after EU investment
    Bound4blue will install a pioneering suction sail on a chemical tanker for Norwegian owner Odfjell
  • 'Ridiculous amount' of US ETF money increases dual listings' appeal
    Deep-pocketed US capital markets and 'ridiculous' amount of money in US ETFs over the last year supports the case for...
  • No sign of boxship charter market crash as rates remain stable
    Feeder tonnage in Asia continues to be over-supplied due to deliveries of newbuildings from Chinese shipyards
  • Dry bulk owners look to better days ahead, but will not order new ships
    Bulk carrier owners are willing to look past short-term pain from slumping Chinese demand, Capital Link was told, but are...
  • Cexim underlines 'reliability' as it targets increased lending to Greeks
    World's second-largest ship finance lender brings message of steadfastness that appeals to owners who have fresh memories of abrupt withdrawals...
  • Dark fleet shipping sanctioned oil expands to 530 tankers after oil price cap breach
    Global oil price gains have pushed prices for all Russian crude grades and diesel over thresholds of $60 per barrel...
  • Emerging bipolar political order will not lead to bipolar trade
    The market the operates against EU and G7 policy has grown, and it will continue to be served by those...
  • Silverstream upbeat on product rollout for both newbuildings and retrofits
    Chief executive Noah Silberschmidt sees potential in the retrofit segment, while also actively pursuing orders on LNG carrier newbuildings
  • Grieg Maritime doubles order for advanced forest products carrier newbuildings
    Newbuilding contract for new generation of ammonia-ready forest products carriers has been increased to four firm vessels. At the same...
  • IMO 2030 targets 'very unrealistic' says DNV Maritime boss
    DNV Maritime chief executive says it is 'very unrealistic' that shipping will meet the IMO's green targets for 2030 despite...
  • Yilport eyes more ports in push to become top 10 terminal operator
    Robert Yüksel Yildirim eyes further expansion into Africa and the Americas, as Yilport tries to become one of the world's...
  • Shanghai ready to offer green methanol bunkering service in 2024
    LNG bunkering operations have been carried out in Shanghai port since 2022
  • MOL Chemical Tankers to acquire Fairfield Chemical Carriers
    MOL unit will obtain 100% of the shares in Fairfield and its subsidiaries in Japan, the Netherlands, South Africa and...
  • Daily Briefing
    Sanctions are 'designed' to complicate, says geopolitical risk adviser | Varvitsiotis stands down in wake of ferry passenger death |...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
  • Bed Bath & Beyond files FMC complaint against Yang Ming in capacity dispute
    The new allegation against Yang Ming comes less than a week after the carrier settled a dispute with another US importer, also over allegations it failed to honor vessel capacity commitments.
  • Greek operator Neptune orders two 4,200-unit car carriers in fleet expansion move
    The Greek carrier's dual-fuel newbuildings will be the first in a series of vessels to be delivered over the next decade.
  • Yang Ming settles with importer in dispute over capacity commitments
    The carrier has settled a second case with the Federal Maritime Commission involving contracted vessel space, this time over allegations it refused an importer's cargo in the second half of 2021.
  • Rapid rail transit via sanctions-hit Russia has limited appeal for European shippers
    Sanctions imposed on Moscow following its invasion of Ukraine continue to limit the attractiveness of transport times as low as 12 days offered by forwarders on the China-North Europe rail network.
  • Flexport lost touch with customers under brief Clark reign: Petersen
    Flexport founder and CEO Ryan Petersen refused to pin the blame for the company's abrupt change in leadership on waning freight demand, saying the forwarder "has been through worse macro environments."

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
  • Middle East oil squeeze tightens high-sulphur fuel oil and fuel price spread, analyst says
    Average global price per tonne for very low-sulphur fuel oil has fallen 40% since June 2022, according to market data
  • Upcoming Golden Week weakens transpacific container rates, analyst says
    Panama Canal delays are not having much impact on them, Jefferies analyst Omar Nokta notes
  • Women seafarers battle male-dominated culture onboard vessels
    All female panel line-up talks future fuels, ports, digital skills and how they came into shipping at Lloyd's Register report launch
  • EuroDry acquires three out of Marine Capital's four ultramaxes
    Aristides Pittas-led firm makes good on recent expansion promises
  • Lender BPS refinances Fratelli Cosulich loan after Japanese bulker buy
    Italian bank was advised by law firm WFW on latest transaction
  • Swedish Club looks to London as it eyes growth
    Mutual insurer wants to take advantage of capital's talent pool
  • Himalaya burning cash on bulker rates despite beating the Baltic
    Fleet average for August comes in below break-even
  • ESG and T? WFW's Richard Stephens warns the tax net is closing on shipping
    London legal expert wonders how long the sector can go under the radar
  • Seatrade adding to container ship tally in China with Bangkokmax brace
    Reefer specialist exercises options to take orders to six ships
  • Maersk linked to second green bond for $750m in US dollar first
    Danish shipping giant can spend the cash on clean shipping projects
  • Eimskip denies oil leak from feeder ship off Iceland
    Pollution was suspected after thin slick found off the coast
  • George Economou accuses Performance Shipping of 'governance violations' as blistering war of words breaks out
    New York-listed Performance denies wrongdoing and says Greek magnate took 9.5% stake last month in 'attempt to buy a claim'
  • EuroDry linked to purchase of Marine Capital's ultramax quartet
    Aristides Pittas-led firm has recently given strong signals that it was about to expand
  • Tsakos Shipping's Andreas Bisbas claims Lloyd's of London insurance is 'no longer sacrosanct'
    Insurance head reveals hull cover was pulled at the outbreak of war in breach of contract
  • MOL snaps up Fairfield Chemical Carriers for $400m
    The deal will create a combined fleet of 121 chemical tankers
  • Bibby Marine clinches UK cash for world's first electric SOV
    UK shipowner working with Shell and Kongsberg on trailblazing wind farm ship
  • Methanol retrofits will cause paradigm shift from spot to term charters, broker says
    Investment in green fuel means owners need security of period deals, Hanse's Alex Karydis argues
  • Landkreditt's Lars Kirkeby leads record field in shipping's latest fantasy league
    New season kicks off with Nordea's Erik Havnvik and Okeanis' Irakilis Sbarounis in hot pursuit
  • Greeks in the frame as Uni-Tankers sells product carrier after renewing fleet
    CEO Per Ekmann confirms deal to offload a 2005-built clean carrier
  • Poseidon Principles banks set to agree tougher lending targets this month
    Shipping finance will reduce in next five years, Societe Generale maritime chief says
  • Iceland investigates alleged oil leak from Eimskip feeder ship
    Pollution suspected after thin slick found off the coast
  • Seacor stretches debt runway by tapping EnTrust Global
    US offshore vessel owner says financial structure will now be more efficient
  • Call for shipping to hone its forecasting skills to cut through uncertainty
    Lloyd's Register and Lloyd's Register Foundation unveil findings of commissioned report Global Maritime Trends 2050
  • Private equity firm leads $550m fundraiser at Virgin Voyages
    Cruise line has also delayed delivery of its fourth ship due to construction and supply chain challenges
  • Grieg Maritime Group exercises options for open-hatch bulker newbuildings
    Norwegian shipowner takes order at China's CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Longxue to four worth $200m
  • Russian missiles targeted cargo ship last month, UK claims
    Government reinterprets thwarted port strikes that took place on 24 August to say they were meant to hit a vessel
  • Vladimir Putin visits Zvezda for naming of Sovcomflot's first Russian-built LNG carrier
    Ice-breaking aframax was also named in joint ceremony for ships destined to ply waters of Northern Sea Route

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American Shipper web site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
  • Panama Canal Authority: Vessel transits may be reduced if drought persists
    The Panama Canal Authority on Tuesday suspended bookings for super vessels through Sept. 30 in its latest measure to remove a backlog waiting to traverse the canal.
  • Flexport founder says ousted CEO lost customer focus, spending discipline
    Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen says he has returned to rescue the company after Dave Clark wore out his welcome.

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