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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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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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