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May 15, 2023

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Exim India web site
MAY 15, 2023
  • Ministry recognises Mumbai Port with second prize for overall performance among Major Ports
  • Double-stack reefer container train flagged off for the first time
  • MoPSW ranked 2nd amongst Ministries/ Departments in survey report on Data Governance Quality Index
  • Containers with HMS reportedly held at ports
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (12 May 2023)
  • Gordon Woodroffe Logistics recognised as 'Best Customs Broker in India' by World Freight Group
  • Kamarajar Port shines with 3 performance awards
  • 2023-Q1 reliability rises close to pre-pandemic levels
  • Germany approves COSCO stake in Hamburg Port terminal
  • Call for balanced global approach to manage digital data
  • Dr M. Angamuthu takes charge as Chairman of Visakhapatnam Port
  • Singapore's Tuas Terminal Phase 2 work period extended
  • Jafza facilitating growing India-UAE trade following CEPA
  • India's exposure to global shocks seen reducing in FY24
  • FinMin extends deadline to May 31 for GTAs to opt for GST payment on forward charge basis
  • Ministry notifies zero duty on crude soyabean, sunflower oil imports till June 30
  • Walmart to export $10 bn worth Indian goods by 2027

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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 15, 2023
  • Now transporting wood
  • Beyond (east of) Munich: Japanese buy Cargo-Partner
  • Booking a shipment in six steps
  • 2,300 trucks to shift from road to rail
  • VR launches first Dr19 locomotive in Finland
  • Pharma expert Mark Maurer joins Loxxess
  • Historic moment for Jaxport
  • First USA-Faroe service bookable from today
  • Three new logistics estates in Asia
  • German logistics network partners with ABC
  • Harren & Partner rebrands to Harren Group
  • Pelican ready for take-off
  • Anglo-Eastern uses Wärtsilä's FOS
  • US class I railway CSX to deliver renewable fuels
  • UECC introduces Autostar
  • Ecovium appoints Jörg Jung
  • Haulier expands LTL business in North America
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • UPS A300-600F retrofit completed

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The Loadstar web site
MAY 12, 2023
  • 2M 'go-slow' and massive capacity injection lights Asia-Europe touchpaper
  • Bullish Emirates bets on growth and the need for speed
  • Signs of Chinese vertical M&A in logistics? Enter the Sinotrans rollercoaster
  • EXCLUSIVE: Ceva names new ocean freight captain
  • No signs of an uptick for a US trucking sector stuck in low gear
  • Halved Hapag-Lloyd - chase the income beneficiaries
  • Singapore and Changi Airport eyeing a busier - and greener - future
  • Photo blog: Munich's Transport Logistic and Air Cargo Europe

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Marine Log web site
MAY 12, 2023
  • Enova provides funding for three ammonia-fueled short-sea bulkers
    The Norwegian government's Enova innovation agency is providing NOK 130 million (about $12 million) in funding to Skarv Shipping Solutions AS to acquire three cargo ships that will operate, emissions-free along the
  • Rick Iuliucci elected as new AWO chairman
    The members of the American Waterways Operators (AWO) elected a new slate of leaders this week during the association's Spring Convention and Annual Membership Meeting. Rick Iuliucci, vice president, The Vane Brothers
  • U.S. maritime borders remain firmly closed
    The termination of the Title 42 public health order does not alter U.S. maritime migration policies, and U.S. maritime borders remain closed. That was the message from the U.S. Coast Guard as
  • NASSCO wins LHD 8 contract worth a potential $75 million
    General Dynamics NASSCO, San Diego, Calif., has been awarded a $66,854,586 firm-fixed-price contract action for maintenance, modernization and repair of USS Makin Island (LHD 8) fiscal 2023 selected restricted availability. The contract

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Container News web site
MAY 12, 2023
  • Ports of Klaipeda and Hamburg strengthen cooperation
    At the transport logistic trade fair in Munich, Algis Latakas, general director of the Klaipeda State Seaport Authority signed the declaration of accession to Hafen Hamburg Marketing e.V (HHM). Latakas commented that joining Hafen Hamburg Marketing e.V. is a continuation of the cooperation agreement signed between the ports of Klaipeda and Hamburg during the visit of the Minister of Transport and
  • Ernst Russ Group acquires feedermax boxship
    The Ernst Russ Group, an internationally operating ship owner and maritime investment manager based in Hamburg, recently bought a container ship with a capacity of 2,194 TEUs. The 2017-built vessel will sail under the name Frida Russ, was built in Guangzhou, China, and is still chartered out for a remaining period of up to 20 months with an option right for a further three months at market levels
  • Canadian ports team up on shipping decarbonisation
    In 2022, the ports of Montreal, Québec City, and Trois-Rivières agreed to collaborate on a variety of issues, including communication, innovation, the environment, maritime operations, and asset management. The Canadian ports are now joining forces to speed up the decarbonisation of marine transport along the St. Lawrence River corridor by announcing their combined participation in the Net-Zero C
  • New cranes to enhance APM Terminals Mumbai operations
    The Zhen Hua 15 vessel travelled 5,300 nautical miles over a period of 20 days, reaching APM Terminals Mumbai in India on 28 April. The vessel was carrying two ship-to-shore cranes and three rail-mounted gantry cranes. The new cranes, with a 23-row outreach, will help load and discharge larger vessels in a shorter time, thereby increasing operational efficiencies at the Indian terminal, according
  • Georgia Ports receives green light for new rail hub in Gainesville
    Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) executive director Griff Lynch confirmed that GPA's Network Georgia plans to develop rail hubs around the state is gaining momentum, with federal environmental approval for an inland terminal near Gainesville. GPA will now finalise a grant agreement with United States Maritime Administration (MARAD), an agency of the US Department of Transportation, before beginning
  • Partnership between ports of Rotterdam and Pecém to strengthen Brazilian-Dutch relations
    A new partnership was formed by 27 parties operating in the ports of Rotterdam and Pecém, which are located in the Netherlands and Brazil respectively. The aim of this agreement is to strengthen bilateral cooperation and knowledge and promote public and private initiatives between the two countries in port development, port logistics, hinterland connection and port-related energy projects, such a
  • First fully electric straddle carrier starts operations at Port of Antwerp
    MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET) launched a new fully electric straddle carrier (e-straddle carrier) at its terminal in the Port of Antwerp. That was part of the joint Green Straddle Carrier Program initiated by Antwerp Terminal Services (ATS), MPET and PSA Antwerp (PSAA). This is an important milestone for the Belgian port as the straddle carrier is the first-of-its-kind in mainland Europe. Kone

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Splash web site
MAY 12, 2023
  • Noble scores $500m drillship contract with Petrobras
    New York and Copenhagen-listed offshore driller Noble has won a $500m contract from Brazil's Petrobras for the ultra-deepwater drillship . The 2013-built rig, formerly Pacific Khamsin, has been fixed for two-and-a-half years for drilling operations at the BM-S-11 and Tupi fields offshore Brazil starting in the fourth quarter of 2023. The unit is currently under ...
  • GasLog clinches long-term employment for LNG trio
    US-listed Greek liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping player GasLog has secured multi-year employment for three of its ships. In its first-quarter results statement, the Peter Livanos-controlled company said it had chartered out the 2010-built 155,000 cu m GasLog Singapore to New Fortress Energy Transport Partners for two years and an option for additional 90 days. ...
  • Solstad lines up new CSV deal
    Norway's Solstad Offshore is lining up more work for its 2016-built construction support vessel, . The Oslo-listed OSV owner and operator has received a letter of intent from an unnamed subsea player to take the vessel on a contract for at least 490 days, starting in the first quarter of 2024. The Normand Maximus is ...
  • ADNOC Logistics & Services launches unmanned offshore supply vessel scheme
    ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S), the shipping and maritime logistics arm of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), has signed an agreement with French maritime automation and digitalisation specialist SeaOwl for the design of unmanned remotely operated vessels. The vessel, intended to carry vehicles, equipment and supplies to and from offshore sites, will be ...
  • Norwegians press ahead with pioneering ammonia-fuelled dry bulk project
    Skarv Shipping Solutions, a joint venture between Peak Group and Grieg looking to pioneer green short-sea dry bulk trades, has received NOK130m from the Norwegian government fund, Enova, to help it acquire three ships for use along the Norwegian coast. The 4,000 dwt vessels will potentially reduce emissions by up to 90% compared to traditional ...
  • Subsea 7 lands new contract worth more than $750m
    Subsea 7 has won a major contract for a two-phase subsea development worth more than $750m. The client and the project have not been disclosed, but the Oslo-listed company said its initial work scope will cover engineering, procurement, construction, and installation of around 37 km of infield flowlines, 47 km of control umbilicals and associated ...
  • Uncertainty still reigns as Greek ship lending portfolio shifts to UBS
    Switzerland's largest bank UBS told the market earlier this week about its way forward, including the appointment of a new finance head, Todd Tuckner, and the retention of Credit Suisse CEO Ulrich Koerner as part of a new leadership team after the takeover. Once the transaction is completed in the coming weeks, a new operating ...
  • Minna Kivimäki: What I would do as the next IMO secretary-general
    In less than 10 weeks shipping will find out who its next chief regulator will be with voting for the next secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) scheduled for July 18, and the winner set to take the reins from incumbent Kitack Lim from January 1 next year. Seven people from four continents have ...
  • Seoul unveils new package of shipbuilding support measures
    The Korean government is readying another package of measures to support the nation's shipbuilding industry, one of the key pillars of the economy. Seoul has allocated KRW180bn ($135m) to help with shipbuilding R&D, as well as expanding refund guarantees and easing immigration rules to allow more foreign workers to come and help complete the busy ...
  • Don't feed the trolls
    Steven Jones, the founder of the Seafarers Happiness Index, with some useful advice on how to nurture ideas in your organisation. One of the best things about working in the maritime industry is the fact that it is so ripe for new ideas and thinking. The worst bit is the tendency for entrenched ideas to ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 12, 2023
  • 'Zero evidence' to support US lawmakers' targeting of port cranes, says US port association
    A bipartisan bill introduced in the US House of Representative seeks to limit the use of foreign cranes because of...
  • Ship seized in Mariupol is being used in 'spoofed' international trade
    The bulk carrier began sending unusual AIS transmissions at the end of March 2022. A journey to the Gulf of...
  • Return of 'high-risk' mid-Atlantic ship-to-ship transfers of China-bound Russia oil
    Practice first seen during several months last May, amid concern that scant technical and operational oversight amplifies safety and environment...
  • Scorpio exercises options on five product tankers and repurchases more shares
    Emanuele Lauro-led tanker giant continues its debt reduction efforts, while also announcing a share repurchase of more than 2m of...
  • Cyber attacks: downside of the digital revolution
    Existing IMO guidelines are good. A robust internationally agreed legal cybersecurity framework with mandatory standards would be better, while marine...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Why shipping is about to be a sanctions crackdown target
    A sanctions crackdown targeting shipping looms large in both the US and European Union this week as regulators prepare to...
  • HMM eyes Hyundai LNG Shipping acquisition as opposition to foreign buyers grows
    HMM says 'nothing has been decided yet specifically'. But at least financially it has the strength to pursue the deal...
  • Stena orders first methanol-capable ro-ro cargo ships
    Stena says it is working to develop an e-methanol supply chain for newbuildings that will operate in the Irish Sea between...
  • Container spot rates continue slide from recent highs
    Despite the downturn, most rates still remain higher than in 2019. And rises since the beginning of this year indicate...
  • Maersk's first methanol vessel to secure green fuel in early 2024
    Maersk made a supply agreement with European Energy for up to 300,000 tonnes of green methanol from 2025/2026 as part...
  • Yang Ming approves newbuild order amid earnings slump
    Yang Ming saw net profits in January-March plunge to TW$3.4bn from the year-ago level of TW$60.6bn, blaming reduced demand from...
  • Grain deal talks end without clarity on initiative's continuation
    Registrations have stopped, inspections are down, and overall operations have slowed during the initiative's third term. Representatives from the United...
  • Toyota Tsusho launches Japan's first biofuel supply to ships
    The biodiesel-blended fuel complies with Japan's emissions cuts initiative in the shipping sector
  • CSSC Shipping in leaseback deal with Onorato for ropax duo
    Vessels are understood to be two ropax newbuildings ordered by the Onorato Group from Guangzhou Shipyard International in 2017. They...
  • Daily Briefing
    Freight rates need to rise by a third, Hapag-Lloyd says | Torm profits soar as high fleet utilisation boosts freight...
  • MISC vice-president appointed chief executive at subsidiary AET
    Malaysia's tanker specialist MISC has announced leadership changes at its petroleum shipping subsidiary AET. The company is prioritising leadership continuity...
  • GSL remains unfazed by container market uncertainty
    Agreement to acquire four ageing Maersk boxships hailed as example of GSL's deal-making abilities

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 12, 2023
  • CEVA Logistics shifts into vessel operations with ro-ro newbuildings
    Traditional 3PL provider CEVA plans to lease four new hybrid ro-ro vessels chartered by parent company CMA CGM.
  • NY-NJ port stakeholders improve trucker experience as downturn cuts work
    The influx of new drivers to the New York-New Jersey port helped it handle record volumes in 2022, but the downturn means less work and possibly more turnover.
  • Capacity oversupply keeps US truckload rates in decline
    Excess capacity is lingering in US freight markets because fewer carriers than expected have gone bankrupt so far this year, analysts say.
  • Yang Ming's Q1 revenue, profit plunge as global container market stalls
    The Taiwan-based carrier is the latest container shipping line to have its extreme profitability of recent years slashed by a slowdown in demand and excess capacity.
  • Asia-Med container volumes hit four-year high in March: CTS
    A surge in volume from Asia to the Mediterranean in March has carriers injecting capacity into the trade to capture growing demand from southern Europe.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 12, 2023
  • Santos Brasil's profit falls by half as container terminals handle less volume
    First-quarter revenue for containers and general cargo business drops 9.3% from a year earlier
  • Aristidis Alafouzos sees tighter EU sanctions boost for 'white' tankers
    Adding teeth to Russian oil price cap raises environmental risks but rewards legitimate operators, argues Okeanis Eco Tankers CEO
  • Heroic Idun owner to pay Nigeria $15m to end nine-month detention
    Public apology to navy to secure release of VLCC
  • Aristidis Alafouzos sees tighter EU sanctions boost 'white' tankers
    Adding teeth to Russian oil price cap raises environmental risks but rewards legitimate operators, argues CEO of Okeanis Eco Tankers
  • Special report: Education and training in focus
    In our latest Business Focus, Holly Birkett pinpoints the skills gap that owners and operators must learn to bridge; Adam Corbett reports on unlikely partners uniting to upskill crew on future fuels; Jonathan Boonzaier and Ian Lewis ask managers how they are tackling the challenges posed by training the next generation of seafarers. Read the full stories below.
  • Carbon reduction looms large in Pangaea Logistics' strategy
    Fresh off securing younger and larger bulker, managers say 'there's a scramble for good ships out there'
  • Editor's Selection: Clarksons' pay problem, passing the buck on Pabo and Japan mourns titan's death
    TradeWinds brings you a snapshot of some of the biggest and best stories of the week
  • Euronav on Safer salvage operation: 'We were the only ones willing to do it'
    Hugo De Stoop surprised that no other owners were prepared to step in to avert FSO disaster in Yemen
  • Question time: Ship managers have their say over the great training debate
    Leading players set out how they are tackling the challenges posed by training the next generation of seafarers
  • Levelling up: Unlikely partners unite to upskill seafarers on green transition
    Just Transition partnership focuses on how to train seafarers to handle decarbonisation technology
  • Sexual harassment and bullying prevention high on the agenda in STCW review
    US leads a number of countries and associations calling for mandatory training for seafarers to prevent sexual harassment at sea
  • Three big conros to disappear from trading in sale to US military
    Eager buyer Liberty is losing out to MarAd as three commercially hot vessels go into military standby role
  • FLNG unit sale and FSRU charter turn a first quarter profit for Exmar
    Take private offer to shareholders on agenda for Tuesday's extraordinary general shareholders meeting next week
  • Belgian police arrest 30 linked to Antwerp drugs operations
    Spanish group had connections with corrupt employees involved in retrieving cocaine from shipments to the city's port
  • Navios Partners lays ground for $500m fundraiser as it sells LR1 tanker
    Greek owner files to sell shares and securities as another tanker offloaded
  • Opaque project in line to drive $750m into Subsea 7 coffers
    Norwegian company's contract backlog jumps over $10bn with low-profile project set to start in 2025
  • Six Turkish ships trapped in Ukraine to return home, minister says
    Turkish defence minister also makes upbeat tones about a renewal of the Black Sea Grain Initiative beyond 18 May
  • Quick decisions: Fredriksen and Saverys 'entrepreneurs at heart', De Stoop says
    Euronav boss believes company will be backed by big shareholders if it has to move quickly on new opportunities
  • GasLog locks in term charter deals on three LNG carriers
    Greek owner ties up fresh deal with New Fortress Energy and two charter extensions for long-term customer Shell
  • Euronav court victory could propel Unicredit and others out of trade finance business
    Italian bank had feared loss of legal protection before verdict in tanker fraud case
  • Bright dawn beckons for shipyards as they enter a brave green world
    Newbuilding deliveries are tipped to rise in coming years and shipbuilders are positioning themselves to reap the rewards
  • Insurer Skuld in profit after P&I underwriting result improves
    Premium income also increased, reflecting growth and higher rates
  • Low fleet growth 'virtually ensured': Teekay Tankers' Mackay unworried about tanker orders
    Chief executive of midsize tanker giant says newbuilding uptick will not make a dent in 'excellent' supply picture
  • Volatile tanker rates set to continue in 2023, says Torm CEO Jacob Meldgaard
    Torm boss says a range of factors are behind widely-swinging rates from longer voyages to changes in refinery capacity
  • Shiling adrift off New Zealand again a month after first losing power
    Troublesome container ship relying on tugs once more in rough seas
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers boosts dividend on soaring first-quarter profit
    Alafouzos family company benefits big from putting most of its VLCCs in the spot market
  • Shipowners and operators will need to step in to fulfil their own training needs
    More complex technology and the changing role of seafarers will mean shipping companies will need to step in to plug skills gaps
  • Scorpio buys back another five MR tankers to cut debt by $119m
    US-listed owner continues repurchase spree, while also scooping up more of its own shares
  • If you want to build safer ships - ask a seafarer, says InterManager
    Head of crew and ship management association warns industry not to skimp on training for seafarers crewing new generation of ships
  • Clarksons pay rebellion swells again as 44% of shareholders vote against
    Revolt against remuneration package for top execs also hits approval for directors
  • Podcast: Why Australia is making such a stink about stink bugs on ships
    Green Seas audio edition explores why biosecurity measures in Australia are gumming up imports of cars
  • Japanese shipping legend Masashi Taga of Santoku Senpaku dies age 80
    Son-in-law Junichi Taga will take over as president of Japanese shipping giant
  • Stalled Wan Hai ship breaking job returns to life after three months
    Dutch cash buyer Elegant Exit points to bureaucracy and contract terms after waiting three months to start a demolition job at Bahrain's ASRY
  • Kamco linked to sale of VLCC for 77% of newbuilding cost back in 2003
    Latest deal for ageing tanker shows elevated asset values remain in place
  • Former Shell executive Zahid Osman takes over at VLCC owner AET
    Change of leadership made to ensure continuity at MISC subsidiary

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American Shipper web site
MAY 12, 2023
  • Nippon Express buys European logistics firm Cargo-Partner
    Nippon Express has signed a deal with Austria's Cargo-Partner that expands its geographic reach and logistics service capabilities.
  • DHL Global Forwarding opens pharma logistics hub in Indianapolis
    DHL Global Forwarding will offer its first temperature-controlled service between Indianapolis and Europe.
  • Air Canada's cargo sales sink 40% in first quarter
    All airlines are experiencing lower cargo revenue, but Air Canada lagged most competitors during the first quarter for reasons both unique to the airline and common for the industry.

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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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