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Exim India web site
JANUARY 17, 2023
  • Asyad Shipping signs deal for two state-of-the-art LNG carriers
  • The changing scenario in container shipping & the impact of global economic trends
  • Girish Aggarwal joins APM Terminals Pipavav as Managing Director
  • Indian exports face regulatory, internal market barriers in China
  • National Green Hydrogen Mission sets consumption target for shipping industry
  • Japan plans to test new supply routes to diversify freight options
  • Major Ports' cargo handling up
  • MOL unveils new series name & hull colour design for its car carriers primarily fuelled by LNG
  • Piracy, armed robbery at three-decade low but no room for complacency, says report
  • CMA CGM deploys two 15,000-TEU vessels, the largest containerships to call Japan on a regular service
  • OOCL introduces simpler & easier OOCL Account
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk announces new executive leadership team
  • Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to deal with the clearance of fresh fruit consignments
  • Indian Register of Shipping undertakes classification services for Floating Dock & New Generation OPVs at Goa Shipyard
  • EoI for Great Nicobar Island terminal project soon
  • Govt probing exporters for misusing duty drawback scheme

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 17, 2023
  • An Albertan alternative
  • Coltrans: Leschaco's second target
  • Faster connections to Greece and Turkey
  • TT Club: e-commerce's biggest threat is fraud
  • A new strategy and planning team for AA Cargo
  • Solar energy for intermodal terminal in Birrfeld
  • Changes in cargo flows
  • Etihad Cargo hosts Cargo iQ meeting
  • PSA keeping the balance in 2022
  • Geodis strengthens executive committee
  • Latvian carrier expands to Estonia
  • Coyne Airways joins Airblox
  • Röhlig launches brand in Brazil
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • MLP Group appoints Martin Birkert
  • Flatbed operator adds zero-emissions equipment
  • TK' Blue redefines its tariffs
  • Astral Aviation switches from NAS to ALG
  • Another way of Californication

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 16, 2023
  • Hapag-CMA deal sees re-emergence of cross-alliance slot chartering
  • Toll Group - all sorts of rumours abound
  • 2022: a poor year for Europe's airports, and there may be worse to come
  • Climate disruption set to cost ports billions, says new study
  • OceanX: The F-word, clean branding & shipping-geo-politics
  • Super-bonuses for TS Lines staff, but more trying times are ahead
  • Governments must act to slow the flow of illegal drugs through supply chains
  • Too few 'supply chain masters' ready for 'tectonic shifts' in strategy
  • Röhlig Logistics appoints Robert Lawry to head UK arm

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 16, 2023
  • 1,000 ships affected by cyberattack on DNV ShipManager
    In an update on its earlier announcement, classification society DNV has revealed that the cyberattack that hit its ShipManager fleet management software on the evening of Saturday, January 7 was a ransomware
  • Buquebús eyes switching Incat newbuild from LNG to electric
    Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania looks set to jump start its electric ambitions. It is in discussions with long time customer Buquebús that could see the 130 meter ferry currently under construction at
  • Fredriksen ups stake in Euronav
    Within days of John Fredriksen's Frontline plc announcing that it was pulling out of its planned tanker mega merger deal with Euronav, Fredriksen-associated Famatown Finance Ltd filed a notice with the SEC

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Container News web site
JANUARY 16, 2023
  • Ningbo Zhoushan hits 1 million TEU milestone in the first 10 days of the year
    The Ningbo Zhoushan Port has already surpassed 1 million TEUs from the beginning of the year. The major Chinese container hub handled 1.05 million TEUs from 1 to 10 January, translating to a 10.75% year-on-year increase. Meanwhile, on 10 January, the Ningbo Zhousan Port received two giant container vessels, MSC Zoe and Merry Maersk each with over 18,000 TEU capacity. The following day, a total of
  • UK's Portsmouth and Canada's Halifax ink "sister city" deal to progress trade opportunities
    The cities of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom and Halifax in Canada will formalise their "sister city" agreement in order to develop business opportunities in shipbuilding, oceanology and satellite applications. The agreement will be signed on 19 January by the mayor of Halifax, Mike Savage, and the lord mayor of Portsmouth, councillor Hugh Mason and aims to progress trade opportunities between
  • Deploy & Interconnect Globally in 23+ Metros
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  • Asia container exports to US plunge in December
    Japan International Freight Forwarders Association (JIFFA) reported that container exports from 10 major Asian countries and regions to the United States fell by 23.2% to 1.31 million TEUs in December. This is the fifth consecutive decrease on a year-on-year basis, according to Miami-headquartered trade firm Descartes Datamyne. US imports, meanwhile, totaled over 1.94 million TEUs, which plummete
  • World's largest cargo ships in 2023
    Container ships is an important part of commercial freight transport and thus of the shipping industry, as they now carry the vast majority of seaborne non-bulk cargo. However, there are different types of cargo ships that are used to transport different types of cargo. Container News compiled the following list showing the largest vessels by category based on the type of cargo they carry. 1. Con
  • 5 Things to Check Before Establishing A 3PL Partnership
    Partnering with a 3PL can make it easier for businesses to operate and grow by outsourcing the headaches that can come with fulfillment and order management. A good 3PL relationship is one that does the heavy lifting for you, allowing your team to focus on their product and sales expertise. However, getting that right can be tricky, so there are a few important things to check before establishing
  • Wan Hai launches new service to help Ulsan's ambitions
    In collaboration with Ulsan Port Authority (UPA), Taiwanese liner operator Wan Hai Lines has started a new container service connecting the South Korean port with Malaysia. Ulsan is South Korea's main oil port, owing to its status as the home to the country's oil refining cluster. Wan Hai will deploy five 3,000 TEU ships to the weekly KSS service, which will call at the Malaysian ports of Penang,
  • CMA CGM deploys 15,000 TEU boxships on Asia-Latin America service
    CMA CGM Group announced that its 15,000 TEU ship CMA CGM Argentina called the Honmoku D4 terminal in Yokohama on 15 January becoming the largest container vessel that has ever called Japan on a regular service. The boxship is one of two 15,000-TEU series that the group has deployed on the weekly Asia Central South America 1 (ACSA1) service. Hideki Uchida, president of CMA CGM Japan, commented, "T
  • PSA exceeds 90 million TEUs in 2022
    PSA International has announced it handled 90.9 million TEUs at its port projects worldwide in 2022, which represents a 0.7% decline compared with 2021 box volumes. The company's flagship PSA Singapore reported 37 million TEUs with the remaining terminals of PSA outside Singapore reaching 53.9 million TEUs. "The world experienced another challenging year in 2022 and although most countries were e
  • Leschaco expands in Colombia with logistics provider acquisition
    Leschaco has confirmed it has acquired the activities of the Colombian logistics service provider Coltrans S.A.S. as of 28 December 2022. Coltrans has been part of the Leschaco Group's agent network, for more than 30 years. With the acquisition, the 500 employees of Coltrans will move under the Leschaco umbrella. This was the second acquisition in 2022 for Leschaco Group, which in February 2022,
  • Sri Lanka box terminal introduces new trucks for inter-terminal transfers
    South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT), Sri Lanka's first Public Private Partnership Container Terminal, has announced new port equipment, including 30 new prime movers and terminal trailers, to assist the Port of Colombo operations. SAGT aims to enhance the service integrity of its Inter-Terminal Transfers (ITT) in support of the port's hub aspirations. "The introduction of a fleet of ITT trucks is
  • Nine in 10 major ports exposed to climatic and geophysical risks: University of Oxford research
    New study from the University of Oxford's Environmental Change Institute (ECI) shows that 86% of all ports worldwide are exposed to more than three types of climatic and geophysical hazards, resulting in escalating economic impacts on global trade. Ports are usually located in hazard-prone areas along the coast and close to rivers - exposed to storms and floods - and will have to cope with sea le
  • ONE opens new office in Hong Kong
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) East Asia has opened its new office in Tsim Sha Tsui, a commercial and tourist area in Hong Kong. The ceremony took place on 11 January 2023. The new office makes provisions for the hybrid work arrangement with meeting pods around the office to facilitate communication for teams who might have people working from the office and at home. Takafumi Kido, managing director

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Splash web site
JANUARY 16, 2023
  • Shipping launches advisory body to tackle Filipino seafarer issues
    Global organisations representing seafarers, shipowners and other maritime employers have signed a memorandum of understanding with the Philippines' Department of Migrant Workers to form the International Advisory Committee on Global Maritime Affairs (IACGMA) aimed at finding solutions facing Filipino seafarers. The formation of the IACGMA follows a meeting that took place in December last year,
  • Island Drilling semisub secures more work for Petrofac off Mauritania
    Norwegian rig owner Island Drilling has secured more work for its 2012-built semisub off the coast of Mauritania. UK offshore engineering specialist Petrofac, as a well management contractor on Tullow Oil's Banda and Tiof fields, has exercised its rig hire option on one additional well bringing the total rig's work to five well re-entries. The ...
  • Stena Drilling scores new drillship contract in Egypt
    Stena Drilling, a subsidiary of Sweden's Stena, has been awarded a new contract by Shell subsidiaries BG Delta Limited & BG International for a three-well project offshore Egypt. The drilling campaign will be undertaken using the 2009-built sixth-generation dual-activity harsh environment drillship . The operations are set to start most likely in May 2023 upon ...
  • Anthony Veder joins Germany's Lubmin LNG terminal as minority shareholder
    Dutch gas shipping company Anthony Veder has joined the recently-commissioned Deutsche Ostsee LNG import terminal for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Germany as a minority shareholder. Operated by Deutsche ReGas and located in the industrial port of Lubmin on the German Baltic Sea coast, the terminal sports one of TotalEnergies' two floating storage and regasification ...
  • Wilhelmsen takes over tank and cargo hold cleaning specialist Navadan
    Norwegian maritime group Wilhelmsen is taking over Danish tank and cargo hold cleaning specialist Navadan. Navadan was established in 1995. Peter Krogh, who joined in 2006, bought the company in 2011 with a strategy to grow the business by entering the dry bulk market. "I have this last period considered options on how to build ...
  • Pelagic Partners expands tanker presence with LR1 buy
    Pelagic Partners continues to bolster its tanker fleet. The Cyprus-based alternative investment fund said its Pelagic Yield Fund had purchased the 2009-built, LR1 tanker . Multiple brokers reported the Chinese-built 73,500 dwt vessel, which is currently trading in the Hafnia Pool, came from Hartmann Group for around $24.8m. Pelagic Partners was founded by the Hartmann ...
  • Boskalis lands landmark 100th offshore wind project
    Dutch offshore contractor Boskalis has marked a special milestone by securing its 100th offshore wind farm project over the past decade. The Papendrecht-based company has won a contract to transport and install wind turbine foundations and power cables for an undisclosed large offshore wind farm in the US. The project will see the deployment of ...
  • Fredriksen spends another $70m beefing up his position at Euronav
    John Fredriksen continues to toy with Euronav. The Norwegian shipping magnate has been pursuing the Belgian tanker giant for more than a year before pulling the plug on a proposed combination with his firm Frontline earlier this month, a decision that sent the Euronav stock price plunging. This morning, Euronav revealed Fredriksen remains in the ...
  • Beks scores first newcastlemax
    Istanbul-based Beks Ship Management and Trading, one of the most active Turkish owners in the secondhand market over the past 12 months, has secured its first deal of the year. This time sources tell Splash it has added its first newcastlemax, the 206,000 dwt . The 2005-built bulker was sold for around $15m by Japanese ...
  • Offshore in 2023: Reasons for optimism
    An increase in capex spending in oil and gas as well as renewables, combined with a tighter supply of active tonnage, continues to point towards greater optimism for the offshore vessel market over the course of the year. The offshore sector maintained its path to recovery in 2022, with the Clarksons cross-segment rate index, which ...
  • Brokers report Tsakos has sold entire MR fleet
    Multiple broking reports list Tsakos selling its entire ice-class MR fleet. The Greek owner is reported selling six ageing ships to Middle Eastern interests for $21m each, although the ships in question remain on Tsakos's fleet list on its website. The reported sold tankers are the 18-year-old, 53,100 dwt sister ships Afrodite, Ajax, Apollon, Ariadne, ...
  • Quinto switches from boxes to tankers
    Dutch inland shipping yard Concordia Damen has been commissioned to build a tanker for Quinto Scheepvaart from Zwijndrecht. This also marks the switch, after 25 years, that family business Quinto has decided to make from container shipping to tanker shipping. Quinto has opted for a 2,875 dwt, 110 m long chemical tanker. Luit Nanninga, who ...
  • Nine in 10 major ports are exposed to climate hazards: University of Oxford study
    New research from the University of Oxford's Environmental Change Institute (ECI) indicates that nearly nine in 10 major ports globally are exposed to damaging climate hazards, resulting in escalating economic impacts on global trade. Because of their locations in hazard-prone areas along coasts and close to rivers, ports will have to cope with sea-level rise ...
  • US Interior Department to streamline processes for offshore wind energy development
    The US Department of the Interior last week announced that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will publish a proposed rule to update regulations for clean energy development on the US Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The proposed regulations would modernize regulations, streamline processes, clarify ambiguous provisions and enhance compliance provisions to decrease the costs ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 16, 2023
  • Bosporus traffic flow halved following vessel grounding
    It is the first instance of a ship grounding in the Bosporus Strait this year, following two accidents in 2022.
  • Dutch LNG terminal forced to halt on heat compressor outage
    The terminal, in Eemshaven, is expected to be fully operational by the end of February
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen progresses sail-powered PCTC project
    EU grant will be provided to Wallenius Wilhelmsen and its project partners to bring Orcelle Wind vehicle carrier project to...
  • Container volume downturn hits lucrative head-haul hardest
    CTS volumes from November showed an annual decline to below pre-pandemic levels. The biggest hit has been to the most...
  • European ports add hydrogen projects
    Amsterdam is the latest European port to partner with energy and storage companies to explore the viability of hydrogen supply...
  • The week in charts: Ship recycling recovers | Piracy levels near 30-year low | Leading dry bulk charterers revealed
    Ship recycling looks set for higher levels of demolition, three containerships have run aground so far this year, 115 incidents...
  • The week in newbuildings: Bulk carriers drive ordering activity
    Orders for eight bulk carriers, five pure car and truck carriers and two product tankers placed
  • Trade dislocations expected to continue underpinning tanker markets
    The 'shadow fleet' of vessels that are often used to ply trade carrying Russian oils may become almost solely devoted...
  • PSA volumes dip back from record highs
    Throughput at PSA International's terminal portfolio fell back last year, but performance reflects only a minor fall from a record-breaking...
  • Daily Briefing
    Cargill deserves first-mover advantage from methanol-fuelled bulker gambit | Green methanol start-up secures capital from Maersk | The Lloyd's List...
  • Shanghai Waigaoqiao wins $630m PCTC order from Grimaldi
    The Grimaldi Group has placed its second order relating to pure car and truck carriers with Chinese shipbuilders within the...
  • Fredriksen raises Euronav stake as board showdown looms
    John Fredriksen takes advantage of cheaper Euronav stock, buying up 5m shares in the wake of his decision to scuttle...

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 16, 2023
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen wins €9m in EU funding for wind-powered ro-ro
    Horizon Europe backs the 11-partner consortium aiming to get wind-powered car carrier capable of carrying 7,000 vehicles operating by late 2026
  • Norwegian naval officer denies charge over tanker collision
    The Norwegian frigate Helge Ingstad sank and was scrapped after the accident off the island of Fedje
  • En-bloc deal rumours swirl in product tanker markets
    Glencore's shipping arm, Tsakos Energy Navigation and Navios Maritime Partners are said to be offloading middle-aged tankers
  • International Group's reinsurance cover impacted by Russian exclusion clauses
    Reinsurers have introduced exclusion clauses for the Ukraine, Russia and Belarus
  • Cocaine found on MSC container ship after it suffered hoax bomb threat
    Bizarre combination of incidents involving the MSC Lorena took place off the Netherlands and Belgium
  • Shipping prepares for 'complex' trades with new oil price caps
    Officials are discussing price cap levels for a second-wave of economic sanctions to be introduced on 5 February
  • Angelicoussis and CMES seal 'smart' VLCC charters as spot rates plummet
    Big-name owners find three-month deals to insulate earnings from falling spot levels
  • QatarEnergy embarks on round two of huge LNG carrier newbuilding plan
    Producer could move on up to 40 vessels within 2023 leaving other buyers with slim pickings on berths
  • Short-haul shock: product tanker rates chopped as Europe rushes to beat Russian ban
    Atlantic basin earnings down 23% in a week ahead of 5 February cut-off
  • Inui Global Logistics orders two more bulk carrier newbuildings
    Japanese handysize specialist's newbuilding programme valued at around $170m
  • Charting the $63bn-per-year cost to trade from climate change
    New online platform will attempt to assess the spill over effect from damage to ports
  • Poten tips VLCCs to return to the top of crude tanker heap
    Broker says increased oil demand from China should banish the woes of 2022 for the largest carriers
  • Buquebus asks Incat to switch ferry order from LNG power to battery
    The 13,000-gt aluminium-built ropax will be world's largest, lightweight, zero emissions ferry operating on any route when delivered
  • Pelagic bets on negative fleet growth as it buys LR tanker from Hartmann
    Cyprus owner seals purchase from German owner run by one of its co-founders
  • China's SAIC Anji orders seven large car carriers for record price apiece
    The company is said to have paid more than $100m each for the 8,900-ceu carriers - a record high level
  • Bosphorus blocked as bulker goes aground with Ukrainian cargo
    Tugs called in to help refloat the MKK 1 on Monday
  • Vitol completes exit from giant Russian project Vostok Oil
    Commodities group reveals it had agreed a deal to sell out in July
  • Staying put? Fredriksen buys $74m of Euronav stock after dumping merger deal
    Shipping tycoon surprises the market by increasing not cutting his stake in Belgian tanker company
  • Death of UK marine pilot prompts fresh calls for action on safety
    Latest incident occurred during transfer to Finnlines ro-ro in Humber Estaury, says trade body
  • Anthony Veder takes stake in Germany's new Lubmin LNG terminal
    Third small-scale vessel from Dutch owner to join cargo shuttling action between FSU and FSRU
  • Resorts World Cruises acquires cruise ship from Genting Hong Kong
    Lim-family controlled cruise company boosts fledgling fleet to two ships
  • Australian Independent Shipbrokers to auction abandoned livestock carrier
    Federal Court of Australia sets February auction date for the arrested Yangtze Fortune.
  • Malaysia says it may stop palm oil exports to EU over deforestation rule
    Southeast Asia nation says it will discuss the matter with fellow producer Indonesia before coming to a decision

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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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