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July 17, 2023

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Exim India web site
JULY 17, 2023
  • Transworld Group & Fleet Management announce new ship management joint venture
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  • CMA CGM dry cargo PSS from India West Coast to East Coast South America
  • DB Schenker launches Bangalore-Pithampur linehaul service
  • Rail connectivity to JNPA's Jalna Dry Port completed
  • Winwin Foundation distributes school kits to underprivileged children
  • Exports, imports down in June & Q1
  • ZIM updates its outlook for 2023
  • COSCO SHIPPING vessel breaks iron ore discharge record, setting new world benchmark at Qingdao Port
  • Canada dockworkers' strike ends with tentative agreement
  • Calling priority extension at Haldia Dock Complex
  • Dhamra Port declared immigration check post
  • India mulls banning non-Basmati rice exports
  • China's exports dip the most in three years

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International Transport Journal web site
JULY 17, 2023
  • Not in cloud cuckoo land

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The Loadstar web site
JULY 14, 2023
  • Carriers doing more for less, as lower freight rates take their toll
  • Wearing multiple hats in transport and logistics
  • Canadian strike ends as ILWU, BCMEA accept mediator's terms
  • Air cargo market still weakening while players search for optimism
  • SMEs must strike early for carrier space or risk being priced out
  • Steep rate hikes on the way for Indian shippers to Europe
  • Share deals indicate separation of Evergreen and EVA Air looming

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Marine Log web site
JULY 14, 2023
  • MSC rescue and salvage vessel at India's L&T Shipyard for repairs
    The Military Sealift Command's rescue and salvage ship USNS Salvor (T-ARS 52) arrived at Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T Shipyard), in Kattupalli near Chennai, India, for repairs on Sunday, July 9, 2023.
  • New Incat 24 commuter ferry goes to work for SeaLink Queensland
    Now in operation for Australia's SeaLink South-East Queensland, the Talwurrapin, is a 24 meter, 200 passenger Incat Crowther 24 commuter ferry that incorporates a number of design elements tailored specifically to SeaLink's
  • B.C. port strike: Tentative settlement agreed
    A tentative agreement has been reached in the labor dispute between the ILWU Canada and the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA). The B.C. port strike has caused an estimated CAD 9.7
  • Philly Shipyard wins contract for hospital ship replacement study
    Philly Shipyard Inc. reports that it has been awarded a contract by Gibbs & Cox to conduct the T-AH(X) Hospital Ship Feasibility Study. The six-month hospital ship replacement study will cover a
  • NYK orders its sixth LPG/ammonia VLGC
    Japan's NYK Line has placed an order with Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. (KHI) for its sixth LPG / liquefied ammonia very large gas carrier (VLGC). To be built at the KHI Sakaide
  • Op-Ed: A closer look at MLC 2006
    By Philip Schifflin, Jr., Esq., Director, Center for Mariner Advocacy, The Seamen's Church Institute NOTE: While the amendments outlined in this op-ed have not yet entered into force. The period for member states

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Container News web site
JULY 14, 2023
  • CMA CGM revises peak season surcharge from India West Coast to East Coast South America
    CMA CGM has decided to revise the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) from India West Coast to East Coast South America. The updated surcharge will be US$150 per container, will be applied only for dry cargo and will be effective from 13 August to 15 September. The post appeared first on Container News .
  • APM Terminals increases Costa Rica terminal security with new container scanners
    The government of Costa Rica and APM Terminals Moin inaugurated two new container scanners to increase security for boxes leaving the terminal. The new equipment will join an existing scanner that has been in operation since 2020 aiming to provide better tools to the Government of Costa Rica in order to prevent illegal cargo and container contamination. This important investment, made by APM Term
  • Senior vice president Tiitola steps down from Konecranes
    Topi Tiitola, senior vice president of Integration and Project Management at Konecranes, has decided to leave the company. He will leave the Konecranes leadership team today (14 July) but will remain at the company until 14 January 2024. "I want to thank Topi Tiitola for his contribution to Konecranes' leadership team and the company overall over the past years. I warmly wish Topi all the best in
  • Canada port strike ends with tentative agreement
    The strike of the port workers at Canada's west coast ports has come to an end after International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada and BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) accepted the Terms of Settlement from federal mediators and reached a tentative agreement. The parties are now finalising details for the resumption of work at the ports, according to a joint statement by Canad
  • Fake designer goods, e-cigarettes seized from container in Hong Kong
    Hong Kong customs officials have seized a substantial quantity of counterfeit designer apparel and e-cigarettes from a container that was about to be transhipped. Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department announced on 12 July that its personnel from the harbour and river trade division intercepted a 40-foot container on 27 June. The box had arrived from Nansha, a sub-port of China's Guangzhou port,
  • Wan Hai newbuilding involved in collision outside Cai Mep
    Another of Wan Hai Lines' ships has become embroiled in a collision. On 13 July, Wan Hai A02, which the Taiwanese liner operator took delivery from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in April, is believed to have collided with Vassos 2, a 2019-built 81,600 dwt bulk carrier owned by Greece's Safe Bulkers, while on its way to Shekou, China. The 13,200 TEU Wan Hai A02 is deployed on an Asia-US West Coast s
  • Container spot indices stem weekly falls momentarility-but too early to say the bottom is found
    The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) put a strong weekly reversal to end at 979 points, an appreciation of 5.1% on a weekly basis. Incidentally, this is only the second occasion where the index has registered a 5% weekly increase in rates over the past 26 months. Its Shanghai Shipping Exchange counterpart the Chinese Containerized Freight Index (CCFI) had no such touchwood moment thoug
  • XPO launches new multimodal route in Europe
    Global transportation company XPO has expanded its multimodal services with the opening of a new route between Santander in Spain and Liverpool in the United Kingdom. According to the company, the combination of road and sea transport in this new corridor provides a 25% increase in freight capacity for customers. At this moment, XPO operates two weekly departures from the port of Santander to the
  • Transworld Group and Fleet Management form new ship management firm
    Transworld Fleet Management is a new ship management joint venture created by Transworld Group, a global shipping and logistics solution conglomerate and Fleet Management (FLEET), a ship management company. Transworld Group's diverse fleet, which comprises container vessels, bulk carriers, and tankers, as well as Transworld-related and connected vessels, will benefit from specialised technical ma
  • Jeddah Port sets new container record with over 470,000 TEUs in June
    Jeddah Islamic Port achieved its largest container throughput in a single month in June, handling 473,676 TEUs, which is a 16% increase over the same month in 2022. Major shipping lines added Jeddah to eight cargo services in the first six months of the year, offering maritime connections to 260 ports across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, the Americas, and the Indian Subcontinent, as well as co
  • Box volumes plummet in Long Beach
    During the first half of 2023, the Port of Long Beach handled 3,732,676 TEUs, translating to a 25.5% decrease over the same time the previous year. Last month, dockworkers and terminal operators moved 597,076 TEUs, a 28.5% decline from June 2022, which is the port's busiest June on record. Imports were 34% lower at 274,325 TEUs, while exports fell by 18% to 94,508 TEUs. At the dame time, the numb

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Splash web site
JULY 14, 2023
  • Former ABN Amro shipping head Joep Gorgels joins Greenstar Capital
    Veteran financier Joep Gorgels has emerged as senior advisor for shipping at Greenstar Capital, an Amsterdam-based fund offering investment opportunities in carbon allowances. Gorgels spent more than two decades with Dutch lender ABN Amro Bank before stepping down as head of shipping last year. After leaving ABN Amro last April, Gorgels took on leadership roles ...
  • Prompt delivery slots disappear
    Prompt newbuild delivery slots are becoming rarer than on the record comments from Gianluigi Aponte, the founder of Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), the company with more tonnage on order than anyone else. Latest data from brokers BRS shows owners have next to no chance of getting a ship delivered next year, barring concluding resale deals, ...
  • Shearwater awarded OBN and streamer hybrid survey off Norway
    Norwegian offshore seismic specialist Shearwater GeoServices has been awarded a hybrid ocean bottom node and towed streamer seismic survey by OMV over the Berling gas and condensate discovery off Norway. Spanning 1,040 sq km, the survey will commence in July and last for three months. Shearwater's vessels SW Tasman and Oceanic Vega will lead the ...
  • Canada port strike ends
    Quay cranes whirred back into action at ports across British Columbia late yesterday afternoon as a tentative deal between unions and employers was reached to end a 13-day strike. The four-year deal, hammered out with help from federal mediators, is subject to ratification by both sides. British Columbia premier David Eby applauded the thaw in ...
  • Transworld and Fleet form shipmanagement joint venture
    Transworld Group and Fleet Management have established a new shipmanagement joint venture, Transworld Fleet Management, the latest in a series of shipowner/manager tie-ups around the world. Transworld's diversified fleet includes container vessels, bulk carriers, and tankers. Transworld chairman Ramesh Ramakrishnan said the joint venture would enable the company to focus on the shipownership aspe
  • NYK orders another LPG/ammonia carrier
    Japan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has ordered a sixth liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) dual-fuel very large LPG / liquefied ammonia gas carrier (VLGC) from Kawasaki Heavy Industries(KHI). The ship will be built at the KHI Sakaide Works shipyard and is set for delivery in 2026. No price has been revealed for this latest order. This ...
  • Nicolas Saverys fails in first bid to take Exmar private
    Nicolas Saverys has not been successful in his initial bid to take over Belgian gas shipowner and infrastructure provider Exmar. Saverys' investment vehicle Saverex will have to do it a second time after 29.14% of the outstanding shares of Exmar were tendered to the offer during the first acceptance period. As a result, after accounting ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 14, 2023
  • The top 10 dark fleet shipping companies in Russian oil trades
    Some, but not all, of the leading 10 shipmanagers and commercial operators in Russia trades have insurance from Western providers...
  • The next IMO secretary-general: Moin Ahmed
    Moin Ahmed is now the special envoy to the minister for shipping for the government of Bangladesh after ending an...
  • Owners should consider kidnap insurance in piracy risk areas, argues Reed Smith
    Outlays such as use of crisis consultants not always covered by standard P&I policies
  • To err is human. But that's no excuse for shutting down the Suez Canal
    If the industry is to have confidence in the Suez Canal Authority's pilotage service, extensive retraining and assessment of English...
  • MEPC80 explained: What the IMO's revised climate strategy means for shipping
    The IMO's newly revised strategy will have serious implications for the shipping industry in the coming years, affecting thousands of...
  • Transworld and Fleet establish shipmanagement joint venture
    New venture targets markets in India, Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai
  • The next IMO secretary-general: Dr Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry
    After a long and distinguished international legal career, Doumbia-Henry was appointed as president of the World Maritime University in 2015
  • Salvors report further slump in revenues
    ISU member companies had a poor year in 2022. Both the number of cases and earnings from that work fell...
  • The next IMO secretary-general: Suat Hayri Aka
    Montreal-based Aka, a former seafarer who also served as undersecretary of his country's Ministry of Transport is currently representing Türkiye...
  • Wan Hai boxship and Safe Bulkers kamsarmax collide in Vietnam
    Wan Hai Lines-owned containerships have been involved in a spate of collision incidents this year, all within confined waters and...
  • NYK orders sixth dual-fuel LPG and ammonia carrier at KHI
    The dual-fuel VLGC can potentially reduce 95% sulphur oxide and 20% carbon dioxide, compared with NYK's conventional VLGCs using heavy...
  • Daily Briefing
    Sanctions test looms for shipowners as Urals crude price exceeds G7 cap | Iran's oil exports have hit a five-year...
  • Port of Long Beach chief Cordero not worried about soft June figures
    Strong June figures in the port of Los Angeles came at the expense of the adjacent port of Long Beach...
  • CSSC-listed arm targeted by regulators over breaching disclosure laws
    Move follows a letter issued by the Shanghai Stock Exchange in mid-June, raising numerous questions about CSIC's reported asset impairment...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 14, 2023
  • Post-strike recovery for western Canadian ports measured in weeks, not days: sources
    Forwarders, shipping lines and trucking interests are advising their customers it will take weeks - possibly into September - for operations at Prince Rupert and Vancouver to return to normal.
  • Anxious US shippers prepare for possible UPS strike, tighter LTL market
    A Teamsters strike against UPS Aug. 1 and a shutdown of Yellow are not inevitable, but shippers are bracing for disruption and higher costs.
  • New Jersey union claims ILA blocked it from terminal construction project
    A union of construction equipment operators in New Jersey alleges the International Longshoremen's Association sought to take away marine terminal work it was hired to perform.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 14, 2023
  • Podcast: Where is shipping's decarbonisation drive headed after historic IMO decision?
    Audio edition of Green Seas maps out the debates to come as carbon targets are converted into policy action
  • Container freight market takes biggest leap since April as Asia-to-America rates pick up
    Spot rates for shipping boxes to Europe 'remain on softening trend', analyst says
  • Analyst cuts Eagle Bulk estimates on market weakness but keeps positive view
    Alliance Global Partners expects Connecticut dry bulk owner's TCE earnings to drop from previous guidance
  • Jumbo and two directors fined over deals to recycle ships in Turkey
    Netherlands court rules demolition sale was in breach of hazardous waste shipment regulations
  • Russian navy issues mine warning for parts of the Black Sea
    Announcement coincides with last-ditch bargaining to extend grain initiative
  • Editor's selection: Gatik steps into the shadows, shipping's price cap headache and Webber's ESG scorecard previewed
    TradeWinds takes a look back at some of the big stories of the week
  • CTM supramax pool 'going strong in a bad market' with $120,000 premium to Baltic
    Monaco-based operator says second quarter was the stronger period in the first six months
  • Clarksons spies signs of interest in offshore ship orders after lost decade
    Steve Gordon says owners' return to yards could be gradual, however
  • Peter Livanos-backed GasLog Ltd gobbles up affiliate after completing merger
    Taken private, US-listed GasLog Partners will quit the New York Stock Exchange by the end of July
  • Former ABN Amro shipping boss Joep Gorgels adds fifth job since leaving Dutch bank
    Dutch executive focusing on decarbonisation through new role at carbon hedge fund Greenstar Capital
  • CSSC faces China state regulatory probe over disclosure violations
    Investigation relates to questions raised over 2022 earnings statement
  • Himalaya claims emissions cut of 43% for new bulker chartered by Koch
    But dual-fuel newcastlemax unlikely to be running on LNG just yet
  • VLCC fortunes decline as US-China route cools
    Analysts report lowest volumes of US crude carried by the largest tankers for more than a year
  • Wan Hai newbuilding destroys Vietnamese wharf and bashes Greek bulker
    Accident happened on Thursday at port of Cai Mep
  • ISU warns salvage companies are 'under financial pressure'
    Revenue slumps as Lloyd's Open Form and wreck removal contracts hit new low
  • First Citizens' CIT strikes $33m MR tanker refinancing deal with MSea Capital
    US lender says it will help Cyprus-based owner expand its fleet
  • Transworld and Fleet Management form new venture as they eye regional growth
    Dubai shipowner and Hong Kong manager team up for technical management operations
  • Indonesian shipowner Meratus explores $2bn sale as investor interest grows
    Container ship, bulker and offshore player working with financial advisor, report claims
  • NYK lifts dual-fuelled LPG/ammonia VLGC newbuilding tally at KHI
    The Japanese shipping giant has a total of six gas carriers that can carry both LPG and ammonia booked at Kawasaki Heavy Industries
  • Dynacom stacks orderbook with two more VLCC newbuildings
    Greek shipowner has inked 26 bulker and tanker newbuildings worth more than $1.5bn since April
  • Viewpoint: Derisk investment and move full steam ahead on IMO targets, says Emanuele Grimaldi
    International Chamber of Shipping chairman argues that carbon goals can only be achieved through collaboration
  • Elite US coast guard officer honoured for rescue of stranded seafarers
    Caleb Halle was thrown into the sea during the operation in punishing seas off the US East coast
  • Singapore's Seatrium secures $800m green trade facility from OCBC
    Facility will support company's offshore renewable projects and decarbonisation efforts
  • Putin says he may put Black Sea grain deal on hold until demands are met
    Russian leader thinks he can turn the tables on his Ukrainian and Western opponents in debate to extend the UN-led grain corridor

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American Shipper web site
JULY 14, 2023
  • House passes defense bill with ban on Chinese shipping platform
    The National Defense Authorization Act amendment is aimed at blocking China's ability to monitor U.S. container flows.
  • Russian crude prices have breached the G-7 price cap. Now what?
    Tanker shipping sanctions compliance is getting a lot more complicated as the price of Russian crude oil rises.
  • Viewpoint: Impact of Canada ports strike to be felt for weeks
    Now that the labor strike at Canada's ports is over, it's time to take a look at the delays it created.
  • Amazon partner airline ASL cuts 28 European contract pilots
    Amazon is dialing back flights for its European cargo airline. The third party operating those flights has let go nearly 30 pilots.

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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
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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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