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Exim India web site
MARCH 15, 2023
  • Allcargo Group ramping up ESG initiatives to create positive impact for stakeholders
  • Deendayal Port's Berth No. 13 to be developed for handling multipurpose clean cargo
  • RECORD NUMBER OF DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITORS PUT UP A SPLENDOROUS DISPLAY AT THE EXPOSITION
  • Logistics activity picks up in Feb.
  • Manufacturing growth continues in Q4 supported by better capacity utilisation & investment outlook: Survey
  • PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan being implemented: Sonowal
  • SCI recommencing India-Maldives service
  • India to send delegations to boost onion exportsa
  • IndiGo further strengthens its cargo organisation, appoints Mark Sutch as Chief Commercial Officer of CarGo International
  • Etihad Cargo grows online booking portal capabilities
  • Qatar Airways Cargo celebrates International Women's Day with all-female freighter flight
  • Air NZ Cargo chooses CargoAi as first strategic partner to commence its digital offering
  • GMR Aero Technic wins Boeing's contract to convert 737 passenger aircraft into freighters
  • Real GDP projected to grow by 9.1 pc in 2021-22 & 7 pc in 2022-23
  • New berthing policy & tariffs at Kattupalli
  • Instructions for coal vessels at Krishnapatnam Port to improve turnaround times
  • Banana exports dip

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 15, 2023
  • GW continues upward trend
  • More and longer trains in Port of Valencia
  • Dachser expands in Australia and New Zealand
  • Humanitarian cargo from Middle East and elsewhere
  • Euro 6000 to operate along the rail highway
  • "Boxbay" to be implemented in Busan
  • Zeronorth picks Mike Konstantinidis
  • Keflavik Int airport updates masterplan
  • C02 emission calculator for all transport modes
  • Girteka banking on Chereau technology
  • SSY hires Roar Adland
  • Wilson and Seaber ink partnership
  • Investing billions of francs in road network
  • Robots handle 55,000 units
  • ZIM happy with "exceptional year"
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • L.I.T. renews contracts ahead of schedule
  • Qatar Airways Cargo: an all-women crew

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 14, 2023
  • Flexport: 'We have no active accounts with SVB, Signature Bank or Silvergate Bank'
  • B767 freighter deliveries could be delayed by fuel tank problem
  • More bad news for carriers hoping rates decline has bottomed-out
  • Drop 'DB' and 'DP'. Call it 'DHL Schenker'. Sounds cool, huh?
  • Airfreight rate relief for shippers, or are things going to 'turn nasty'?
  • Shippers cry foul as Sri Lanka government reneges on all-in rate rule
  • Rivals set out to woo UPS customers as fears of a strike grow
  • Tighter PCTC supply restricts China's car-building boom
  • Zim expects customers to pay a premium for greener fuel

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 14, 2023
  • AUKUS submarine project: What's next?
    The AUKUS plan to provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines took a significant step forward yesterday. The initiative, first publicly announced last September, will see the U.S. and U.K. share knowhow and technology
  • ACBL orders new 11,000 hp towboat at C&C Marine and Repair
    Jeffersonville, Ind.-based American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL), has awarded C&C Marine and Repair of Belle Chasse, La., a contract to build an 11,000 horsepower class towboat. "We are investing in our future
  • Sea Change ferry arrives in San Francisco
    The highly anticipated zero-emissions ferry, the M/V Sea Change, powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology arrived in San Francisco over the weekend, where it will prepare to carry passengers later this year.
  • Eastern Shipbuilding authenticates keel of new auto and passenger ferry
    Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc.'s Allanton Shipyard in Panama City, Fla., last week hosted the keel authentication ceremony for a new 302-foot auto and passenger ferry (ESG Hull 228) it is building for
  • Sister shipyards fix WSF ferry damaged in "hard landing"
    When the 328 foot long Washington State Ferry M/V Cathlamet struck one of the mooring dolphins at the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal near Seattle, on July 28, 2022, two sister shipyards - Everett

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Container News web site
MARCH 14, 2023
  • APM Terminals invests in Port Poti equipment
    APM Terminals Poti's investment strategy will continue in 2023, proceeding with the modernisation of existing infrastructure and machinery at Georgia's biggest harbour, growing capacity, improving safety and efficiency, and lowering environmental effects. The recent acquisition of two 40 m³ Hydraulic Bulk Discharge Hoppers by the APM Terminal Poti will enable bulk cargo to be discharged more effe
  • APM Terminals Gothenburg doubles reefer capacity and streamlines PTI service
    APM Terminals Gothenburg will double its reefer connections to more than 200 in the first half of this year, while at the same time, improvements to the pre-trip inspection (PTI) process are expected to increase efficiency. APM Terminals said that all reefer plugs of the Swedish terminal will be fed with electricity from renewable sources, in line with the entire terminal. "Using renewable energy
  • ECSA supports updated EU Maritime Security Strategy
    The European shipping industry has welcomed the updated European Union (EU) Maritime Security Strategy and its Action Plan on "An enhanced EU Maritime Security Strategy for evolving maritime threats". The updated Strategy solidifies the commitment of the EU to enhance its role as a global maritime security provider in a rapidly evolving geopolitical context, according to a statement. The European
  • CMA CGM joins race to operate Bangladeshi port terminals
    French shipping company CMA CGM has joined the race to operate Bangladeshi port terminals like many of its global peers. Three top regional bosses of CMA CGM met the Chittagong Port Authority chairman and other top officials on 13 March and proposed to operate the Bay Terminal and Matarbari deep-sea port, when they are ready. Laurent Olmeta, the Asia Pacific CEO for CMA CGM Group, Amish Shah, Hea
  • Shipping lines refusing to cut capacity in price war
    Container freight rates are still falling, while charter rates are holding up, suggesting that liner operators are chasing market share, even if it means a price war. Linerlytica's latest report, issued on 13 March, stated that around 738,014 TEU of capacity, or 2.8% of the fleet, is now idled, down from a peak of 3.8% in February, as shipping lines are reactivating inactive vessels after the Chi
  • PSA Jurong Island Terminal and JTC handle 130,000 TEUs in 2022
    In the year ending 31 December 2022, PSA Jurong Island Terminal in Singapore accomplished a record-breaking cargo throughput of more than 130,000 TEUs. This is the terminal's greatest volume since it opened in 2012 and a 30% increase from 2021 volumes. Another important achievement of PSA Singapore (PSA) and JTC cooperation - a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry in Singapore
  • CMC, ITI Intermodal and Columbia Container combine businesses
    Marine Repair Service - Container Maintenance Corporation (CMC), ITI Intermodal, Inc. (ITI) and Columbia Container Services have completed their agreement in order to combine their businesses. The closing date is targeted for mid-April following the regulatory review. Through this deal, the companies will collectively provide a full range of dry and reefer equipment maintenance & repair (M&R), st
  • CLdN enhances service network between European mainland and UK
    CLdN, a multimodal logistics service provider, announced the launch of new services from European regions to Teesport in the North East of England, as well as the expansion of its current service to London (Purfleet). The Teesside service will begin on 18 March 2023, with four round-trip sailings per week, three from Zeebrugge in Belgium and one from Rotterdam in the Netherlands. Furthermore, CLd
  • PSA Sines orders six Konecranes automated container cranes
    PSA Sines, the Portuguese subsidiary of PSA International, will enter the Automated Rubber-Tired Gantry (aRTG) market for the first time with the acquisition of six electric-powered aRTGs from Konecranes. The new cranes will be delivered in the first quarter of 2024. The completely automated cranes are expected to increase PSA Sines' efficiency while also supporting the terminal's growth plans. A
  • Congestion reported at India's Nhava Sheva Port after APMT berth closure
    Containerised trade flowing through India's Nhava Sheva Port (JNPT) is facing bottlenecks due to significant capacity reduction fuelled by the closure of a berth operated by APM Terminals Mumbai, also known as Gateway Terminals India (GTI). Because of the extra pressure on available capacity, all terminals in the harbour are facing congestion problems, according to local trade sources. In additio
  • Global tank container fleet surpasses 800,000 units
    According to this year's International Tank Container Organisation (ITCO) survey, the global tank container fleet hit 801,800 units on 1 January 2023, up from 737,935 on 1 January 2022, representing an 8.6% increase year on year. In order to meet the ongoing high demand for new equipment, a total of 67,865 new tank containers were constructed, up from 53,285 new units the prior year - a 14,580 un
  • Interview with Asparuh Koev, CEO of Transmetrics: "Still, we can't conceive an airplane without a pilot in the cockpit"
    New digital systems and technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), are becoming more and more important in the shipping sector, transforming slowly but significantly one of the most conservative industries. Asparuh Koev, CEO of Transmetrics, a Bulgarian tech company aiming to optimise logistics planning and asset management using the power of predictive analytic
  • 9 Key Strategies for Small Businesses to Boost Their E-Commerce Sales this year
    E-commerce is the new frontier for small businesses. With so many options and prices, getting lost in the vast sea of online shopping is easy. This can be a huge problem if your business needs to prepare for this brave new world. But even if you are still getting ready to sell goods online, plenty of benefits still come with being an e-commerce business owner--and they all start with strategy! He
  • Box volumes increase in Saudi ports
    The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) reported a 7.76% increase in cargo traffic in February 2023, with 622,837 TEUs handled compared to 577,993 TEUs in 2021. The monthly container statistics show a 12.7% rise in exported containers - from 172,208 TEUs in February 2022 to 194,157 TEUs this year - with imported containers increasing 5.9% year-on-year to 193,937 TEUs. Additionally, the transshipment s

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Splash web site
MARCH 14, 2023
  • Safe Bulkers sells panamax
    New York-listed Greek dry bulk owner Safe Bulkers is selling its 2012-built panamax for $22.5m. The Japanese-built ship will be delivered to an undisclosed owner in June and chartered back for ten to fourteen months at $16,050 per day. The Monaco-headquartered firm also recently signed up for a Japanese kamsarmax newbuild for delivery in the ...
  • Solstad Offshore offloads laid-up AHTS
    Oslo-listed OSV owner and operator Solstad Offshore continues to further trim its fleet with the disposal of the fifteen-year-old anchor handling tug supply ship . Delivery of the 2008-built AHTS to an undisclosed buyer has already been completed, with a minor positive accounting effect for the first quarter of 2023. The Norwegian-flagged 2,350 dwt vessel ...
  • Ernst Russ and Eimskip JV snaps up feeder boxship
    A joint venture between Germany's Ernst Russ and Icelandic liner Eimskip has purchased a secondhand feeder container vessel for an undisclosed sum. The 2009-built 1,025 teu ship to be named Bakkafoss matched the description of Elbdeich Reederei's Elbsummer, estimated to be worth around $8.2m. The vessel will deliver in the second quarter and expand the ...
  • Rem Offshore reveals multiple PSV contracts
    Norway's Rem Offshore has announced multiple contracts for its platform supply vessels. In the UK sector, Apache North Sea has extended contracts for Rem Cetus, Rem Insula and Rem Server for one year. The 2015-built Rem Arctic has been awarded contracts with compatriot well management player, Well Expertise for 2 wells supporting Deepsea Yantai, and ...
  • Ocean Winds signs Portuguese wind port pact
    Ocean Winds, a joint venture between Engie and EDP Renewables (EDPR), has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Port of Setubal in Portugal to work together on preliminary steps in getting the port infrastructure ready for the upcoming offshore wind development in the country. Portugal's offshore wind has drawn interest from several European utilities ...
  • Maran Gas back at DMSE with $520m deal for two LNG newbuilds
    Maria Angelicoussis-led Maran Gas Maritime has signed up for two LNG carrier newbuilds at South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) at most likely the highest price recorded to date. The gas shipping unit of Greece's Angelicoussis Shipping Group is paying KRW679.4bn ($519m at today's exchange rate) to have the 174,000 cu m pair ...
  • Ocean Installer secures work on Equinor floating wind project
    Marine construction player Ocean Installer, formerly Havfram Subsea, has won a contract from Equinor for the installation of dynamic inter-array cables on the Hywind Tampen offshore floating wind farm in Norway. Hywind Tampen is currently the world's largest floating wind farm and the first related to the electrification of oil and gas assets. The wind ...
  • Korean shipowning universe in for a shake-up as private equity looks for an exit
    The Korean shipowning universe is in for a shake-up with private equity keen to cash out of the sector. Hahn & Company, the biggest private equity player in Korean shipping, is seeking a buyer for both the tanker division of SK Shipping as well as H-Line Shipping, one of the country's largest shipowning entities. Likewise, ...
  • Beijing drops Australian coal ban
    Beijing has scrapped its ban on Australian coal, with a growing armada of bulk carriers leaving terminals Down Under bound for the People's Republic. The ban, in place since late 2020 over arguments about the origins of covid, was partially lifted in January when the Chinese government allowed four large importers to restart buying Australian ...
  • Fugro and Ocean Infinity secure Scottish floating wind site survey work
    The consortium behind Ossian floating offshore wind farm has awarded the contract for geotechnical investigations to Fugro and Ocean Infinity. The Ossian project is being delivered by a partnership of Scottish renewable energy developer SSE Renewables, Japanese conglomerate Marubeni Corporation and Danish fund management company Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP). Set to be located across 8
  • Viking Supply Ships to take over Ocean Yield's AHTS pair from Solstad
    Sweden's Viking Supply Ships (VSS) has struck a deal with Norwegian owner and sale and leaseback player Ocean Yield to bareboat charter in two anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels currently on contract with Solstad Offshore. The Christen Sveaas-controlled Viking Supply will take the 2013-built Far Senator and Normand Statesman for a period of five ...
  • Blue Water Shipping inks five-year contract with Vestas
    Denmark's logistics provider Blue Water Shipping and wind turbine maker Vestas have signed a five-year deal for the handling of wind components in the ports of Esbjerg and Cuxhaven. Blue Water said the contract is "by far the most comprehensive that has been concluded between the two companies". The agreement covers terminal handling of the ...
  • Ace Tankers takes four chemical carriers from Utkilen
    Ace Tankers, a fast growing Amsterdam company backed by Idan Ofer, has swooped for the fleet of Stream Tankers, a chemical carrier subsidiary of Bergen-based Utkilen. Brokers tell Splash Ace Tankers has paid $34m per ship for the 19,998 dwt sister ships, Stream Atlantic, Stream Arctic, Stream Baltic and Stream Pacific, all ships built in ...
  • Russia allows 60-day extension to the Black Sea Grain Initiative
    With just days to go until the latest period of the Black Sea Grain Initiative was due to expire, Russia has agreed to a 60-day extension, which is half the number of days agreed when it first expired in November. The shipping pact between warring neighbours Ukraine and Russia was brokered last summer by the ...
  • Philippine tanker responsible for dire oil spill did not have the correct paperwork
    As the Philippines grapples with its worst oil spill since 2006, it has emerged that the sunken tanker at the centre of the disaster did not have a permit to sail. The locally flagged Princess Empress product tanker sank off the island of Mindoro on February 28, having lost power during rough weather. The ship ...
  • COSCO and China Merchants tipped to bid for stake in Hutchison Ports
    The mix of the global container terminal operators is ready for a shake-up with multiple sources, including Reuters and Bloomberg, reporting PSA International is looking to sell its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports. PSA bought the stake in 2006 and is understood to be looking for around $4bn to offload it this year, with Bloomberg ...
  • Seafarers as collateral strike damage
    Steven Jones, the founder of the Seafarers Happiness Index, on how the wave of industrial action at quaysides around the world is keeping seafarers at sea. Well done everyone, we survived covid. We faced down the challenges, threats, coughs and came out stronger. Yes, seafarers were locked down, they were forced to remain onboard for ...
  • US federal government puts US Arctic Ocean off limits for future oil and gas leasing
    The US Department of the Interior announced this week that the entire US Arctic Ocean is off limits for oil and gas leasing. Using his authority under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, President Biden is withdrawing approximately 2.8m acres of the Beaufort Sea in the Arctic Ocean nearshore in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) ...
  • Gulf Wind Technology and Shell to collaborate on offshore wind technology in the Gulf of Mexico
    Louisiana-based wind turbine rotor technology specialist Gulf Wind Technology (GWT) and Shell New Energies US LLC have partnered to address challenging wind conditions in the Gulf of Mexico in advance of offshore wind energy development in the region. Through the Shell Gulf Wind Technology Accelerator program, funded by a $10m investment by Shell, the companies ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 14, 2023
  • No evidence of price cap violations, says US official
    Price cap on Russian energy exports said to be fulfilling its dual goals of hurting Moscow's revenues while keeping global...
  • Greeks lag Asian owners in new orders
    By contrast to dry bulk and product tanker sectors, Greeks remain leading investors in LNG carrier and crude oil tanker...
  • CLdN adds new routes to Teesport while expanding London service
    World's third-largest operator of shortsea ro-ro cargoships will serve Teesport for the first time. Its new services will fill a...
  • Singapore bunker sales fell to eight-month low in February
    Marine fuel sales in Singapore dipped in February, likely signalling weaker demand on the back of lower freight rates for...
  • US liquefied natural gas exports to grow by double digits in 2023, according to EIA
    Demand for liquefied natural gas is expected to rise as it will continue to replace pipeline natural gas exports from...
  • Seanergy confident about dry cargo prospects
    Sustainability-linked loan to finance repurchase of 2011-built capesize leased back from Cargill
  • Is PSA's stake in Hutchison Ports a fit for Chinese giants?
    To spend billions of dollars on a minority equity stake in Hutchison global port portfolio seems to contradict what Cosco...
  • Court of Appeal ruling to clarify cargo policy wording
    Outcome at first instance already provides precedent interpreting section 13a of the 2015 Insurance Act, setting out right to be...
  • Capesizes return to profit-making territory
    Capesize rates are up 679% since mid-February to their highest level this year, as optimism about China's prospects amid low...
  • China accelerates coal-buying from Australia
    Volumes are picking up with some 24 ships and a total of 1.8m tonnes so far being booked for coal...
  • Russia proposes extending Black Sea grain deal for shorter period
    Russia is proposing that the grain deal be extended for 60 days, which is half the period of the initial...
  • Angelicoussis Group orders two LNG carriers from DSME
    Vessels scheduled for delivery in first half of 2027
  • Chinese ports group rebrands amid consolidation drive
    Local ports integration has been a part of China's industrial consolidation wave
  • Charter rate premiums for eco boxships increasing
    A two-tier containership charter market is gaining traction as modern ships capable of variable service speeds are able to obtain...
  • Türkiye ramps up Russian oil imports post EU ban
    Turkish buyers have been taking advantage of discounted Russian oil prices by increasing imports to record high levels, as the...
  • Supply chain diversification proves positive for 'hotspot' ports
    Global port throughput has stagnated since the second half of last year. But countries such as Vietnam and Mexico are...
  • PSA Jurong Island Terminal achieves record-breaking throughput
    PSA facility reports highest annual liftings since opening in 2012, as volumes jump 30% year on year
  • Daily Briefing
    Container demand fall will spark service modifications | Zim expects second-half rebound as rates 'near bottom' | Container lines 'likely...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 14, 2023
  • Freightos' 2022 financials reveal losses amid improving operating margins
    Freight rate booking marketplace Freightos said its unprofitable business is seeing improving margins and that scale will help it past the breakeven point.
  • Wan Hai faces $950,000 fine under revised FMC settlement over detention charges
    Wan Hai is now looking at a larger civil penalty than it faced nearly a year ago following an investigation into detention charges the carrier assessed in the spring of 2021.
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  • Wan Hai faces $950,000 fine under revised FMC settlement
    Wan Hai is now looking at a larger civil penalty than it faced nearly a year ago following an investigation into detention charges the carrier assessed in the spring of 2021.
  • US trucking, warehousing firms shed jobs, but still have more than a year ago
    Most of the transportation job losses reported for February were due to seasonal cuts rather than economic contraction, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • MSC drops India calls on intra-Asia string amid network realignment
    MSC and other leading carriers serving Indian trades have been reorganizing their service networks and vessel deployments in a bid to match excess capacity with weakening demand conditions.
  • Global supply chains not quite back to pre-pandemic norms: analyst
    A variety of data sources suggest it is premature to conclude that supply chain bottlenecks have reverted to their pre-COVID levels, as issues continue to be more pervasive than before the pandemic, writes analyst Jason Miller.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 14, 2023
  • KNOT Offshore ships end up as conventional tankers amid search for new charters
    Two of the Scottish owner's shuttle tankers shifted from the shuttle tanker market amid sluggishness in the North Sea
  • UN shows openness to shorter renewal of Black Sea grain deal
    In a carefully crafted statement, UN spokesman puts emphasis on the scheme being continued - not for how long
  • US issues citations and fine against stevedore after worker killed in cargo hold
    Premier Bulk Stevedoring allegedly failed to follow required safety standards after worker killed aboard a Wagenborg general cargo ship
  • China reportedly ends Australian coal ban begun in 2020
    Beijing tells ports and customs offices to allow cargoes from Australia, after green-lighting just four major importers in January
  • Slideshow: A-listers turn out for Green Seas debut fuels forum in New York
    First live event by Green Seas talks to the shipping companies that are investing today in a greener tomorrow
  • Seanergy Maritime ekes out profit as China's woes weigh on capesize bulker market
    New York-listed shipowner beats analyst estimates and Baltic Exchange TCE assessments
  • Solstad follows $577m PSV fleet sale with disposal of laid-up AHTS
    Norwegian owner continues to shed ships as it refocuses on wind and subsea
  • Two-tier charter market emerges for feeder container tonnage
    Charterers cough up for modern vessels likely to provide a better CII rating
  • Ammonia-fuelled bulker trial yields 'surprising' results
    Study is being shared in the hope that others can help tackle hurdles in adopting the zero-carbon fuel
  • A-listers turn out for Green Seas debut fuels forum in New York
    First live event by Green Seas talks to the shipping companies that are investing today in a greener tomorrow
  • Hahn & Co eyes $1.5bn profit from sale of SK Shipping tanker fleet
    Private equity player could also offload bulker and LNG carrier owner H-Line Shipping
  • Eagle Bulk 'ready for take-off' as bulker market takes flight
    US owner is now a compelling investment after recent share price falls
  • Zim expects to earn a cool $2bn this year. Here's why
    Things will get better as newbuildings are deployed, supply tightens and demand recovers
  • 'Fierce competition' for bulkers as Norwegian investors return to S&P fray
    'Savvy' Greek buyers facing renewed interest from Nordic rivals
  • K Line seeks to boost cash pot for directors
    New director pay structure seeks to reward emission cuts in the fleet
  • Hong Kong's first FSRU sets course for new home via South Korea
    Much delayed new import facility finally ready to receive world's largest floating storage and regasification unit next month
  • 'More MR sales than we care to count,' says broker Cleaves
    Owners continue to take advantage of high demand and prices as sellers clamour for clean tankers
  • Fifteen-year-old LNG steamship floated for sale as S&P action rolls on
    One of the more modern Moss-type vessels is expected to find a new home offering storage or for short-haul trades
  • Oil slick tanker had 'no permit to sail' before sinking
    Philippines senate hearing is told that vessel sailed nine times without the correct documentation
  • Maran Gas Maritime inks pricey LNG newbuilding pair at DSME
    Orders continue to trickle in despite 2022's record haul
  • 'Another fantastic flip' for Lila Global as it makes $9m on veteran suezmax
    Tanker Lila Hong Kong was acquired from Cosco in October
  • 'Wreaking havoc': Turkish demand boosts the market for Russian crude
    French shop BRS says strong demand from Turkish refinery could hit Western efforts to limit Russian profits from oil sales
  • Ernst Russ and Eimskip team up to buy feeder container ship
    German tonnage provider and Icelandic line expand their portfolio
  • Danish ferry boss removed as master takes over to save money
    Boye Kromann will remain a board member at Aeroxpressen but will no longer run the company
  • 'Wreaking havoc': Turkish demand boosts market for Russian crude
    French shop BRS says strong demand from Turkish refinery could hit western efforts to limit Russian profits from oil sales
  • Exmar LPG linked to top-dollar deal for Hyundai Mipo gas carrier orders
    Midsize carriers to cost $74m each - just shy of the price paid for the world's first LPG dual-fuelled VLGC
  • Brazilian navy reports Tsakos bulk carrier grounding
    Incident took place in Babitonga Bay on Saturday
  • Viking Supply brings in super-large Ocean Yield anchor-handlers for five years
    Pair of offshore ships were previously operated by Solstad
  • Gabon FLNG project plans to deploy FSU and multi-purpose vessel conversion
    Details on infrastructure make-up of Perenco's newly unveiled development start to emerge
  • Leon Patitsas: Energy security trumps energy transition
    Greek shipowner argues that it is conventional ships, attractive entry points and low break-evens that matter as green euphoria subsides
  • Greece's Atlas Maritime reveals strategy in savvy $1bn push for steel
    Macquarie and Fortress Investment emerge as partners of Greek shipowner Leon Patitsas
  • Windward says exposure to collapsed Silicon Valley Bank is 'minimal'
    London-listed company says it has over $20m in cash and remains 'well capitalised'
  • Singapore's PSA said to be eyeing CK Hutchison Port stake sale
    Singapore Inc looks to cut one set of Hutchison Port ties as it continues to build up another
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding inks product tankers worth up to $700m in flash sale
    Container ship slots freed up by Singapore-listed shipyard were 'snapped up overnight' by European companies

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 14, 2023
  • DOT approves private equity buy of Atlas Air, company says
    Atlas Air has apparently cleared the final hurdle for its sale to Wall Street hedge funds.
  • Viewpoint: Tug of war between higher wages and inflation
    More than 130,000 civil and public servants who are part of the Public and Commercial Services Union will walk out in what it is calling the largest strike in civil service in decades.
  • February still busy for Georgia Ports despite year-over-year, sequential dips
    The Georgia Ports Authority reported its second-busiest February ever.
  • Cash burn saddles digital market Freightos as shipping market sinks
    Freight reservation aggregator Freightos issued its first earnings report as a public company. Reducing losses continues to be a challenge in a difficult economy.
  • Cargo influences British Airways to use big jets on European hops
    IAG's cargo division has convinced management to use larger passenger jets on some short-hop routes to capture more cargo business.

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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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