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Exim India web site
APRIL 18, 2023
  • Minister inaugurates exhibition commemorating 150 years of Mumbai Port
  • Asyad Line doubles frequency of India Express Service to four sailings a month
  • New Mangalore Port's first Direct Mainline Service launched; to call Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Jebel Ali, Khalifa Port
  • SMP Kolkata extension of existing Scale of Rates
  • Vizag Seaport revised rates at East Quay 8 & 9
  • Modification in the procedure of granting manual Out of Charge
  • Minister approves project to develop Oil Jetty No. 09 at Deendayal Port
  • India, Spain to give fillip to partnership in shipping, ports
  • Saudi Ports log 21.14 pc growth in March container numbers
  • Maersk opens new service centres for the Americas
  • Port of Rotterdam Authority offers site for green hydrogen plant
  • CMA CGM Hazardous Surcharge from Asia to North Europe
  • PSA Italy launches Stuttgart Express rail service
  • Adani Logistics inducts first BLCS rake, wagons
  • Export sector showing resilience with new high: FIEO President
  • Railways to improve freight business through HSN Codes
  • India-Central Asia JWG meeting reaffirms importance of Chabahar Port
  • India, China to account for half of global growth in 2023: IMF
  • Operational National Waterways up by 633 pc in 8 years
  • Chittagong port to help cargo movement between NE, B'desh
  • MOL & partners receive in-principle approval for ammonia-fuelled vessel

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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 18, 2023
  • Railvetia launches services within Switzerland
  • Antonov's biggest single piece in 2022
  • First locomotive with ETCS on the Öresund Bridge
  • Another tenant for London Gateway logistics park
  • Aero Africa promotes Absolom Ngari
  • Third time record for the port of Yantian
  • A new solution to simplify air freight shipments
  • Funding for fleet transformation in France
  • ESR to develop logistics park in Gujarat
  • Spotos: Marc Boileau joins advisory board
  • Kiel-Klaipeda route celebrates 30th anniversary
  • AMI expanding operations in Canada
  • Stadler to take over maintenance service for GBRF
  • Yanmu East Logistics Park opens this month
  • Changes at the helm of DHL
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Three gigantic cranes for Port of Antwerp-Bruges
  • FAA certifies Opticooler RKN container

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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 17, 2023
  • Major carriers still on the hunt for tonnage to boost market share
  • FedEx pilots to vote on strike after contract negotiations fail
  • OceanX: Innovation, change & multipolar optimism - live from Shanghai!
  • e-Shipping the latest carrier to launch Russia service
  • US west coast port labour disputes now just 'minor inconveniences'
  • New collapsible ULDs for air and ocean freight get EASA approval
  • Planning around shifting production is company-specific and complex

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 17, 2023
  • Inmarsat doubles network usage, plans to launch new satellites
    Connectivity services provider Inmarsat has honed in its efforts to expand and strengthen its already impressive services. This and more will be explored in an exclusive free webinar airing at 1 p.m.
  • Svitzer and Caterpillar in methanol MOU
    Focusing on solutions that will enable it to utilize dual-fuel methanol engines in its fleet, the Maersk Group's towage operator, Svitzer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Caterpillar Marine, that
  • Hijacked tanker found: Crew safe
    A Singapore-registered tanker boarded by unidentified persons on April 10 and missing since then has been found, with the crew all safe. The hijacked tanker, the 6,135 dwt products tanker Fortune 9,

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Container News web site
APRIL 17, 2023
  • Valenciaport seeks tenders for remodelling of East dock for railway motorway development
    The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) has put out tenders for the remodelling of the Port of Valencia's East dock track yard for the building of a rail motorway. The remodelling's goal is to complete the civil works and installations required for the subsequent installation of a gantry crane, which will allow the operation of a new combined transport terminal capable of loading and unloading lorry
  • Union actions continue to disrupt operations at LA-LB terminals
    Trade concerns over an impasse between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) regarding contract negotiations at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are heightening. PMA represents employers of the shipping community using the US West Coast. "ILWU Local 13, the union's largest local on the West Coast, has continued to disrupt operatio
  • Box lines step up calls to Indian subcontinent and Middle East amid manufacturing shift
    Shipping lines have been creating services in the Indian sub-continent and the Middle East as these regions are now creating hubs for manufacturers, and there is the infrastructure to support ocean transport, according to Container xChange's latest monthly report. Amid rising geopolitical tension

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Splash web site
APRIL 17, 2023
  • Panagiotidis to buy $19.5m worth of shares in Castor tanker spinoff Toro
    Castor Maritime's Nasdaq-listed tanker spinoff Toro is selling 8.5m shares for $19.46m to Pani Corp, a company controlled by its chairman and CEO Petros Panagiotidis. The net proceeds will be used by the owner of eight tankers for vessel acquisitions, including fleet renewal, and for other capital expenditures, working capital, and general corporate purposes, or ...
  • DEME to roll out new wind turbine installation method by 2027
    Belgian marine contractor DEME has teamed up with Denmark-headquartered wind turbine lifting and transportation specialist Liftra to develop a new way to install the next generation of offshore wind turbine generators. The deal will see Liftra LT1500 crane technology with two cranes working in parallel fully integrated on board DEME's vessels such as Orion or ...
  • Splash launches in-depth shipmanagement magazine
    Today sees the launch of the first of four planned Splash special reports for 2023. The brand new 68-page Splash Shipmanagement Market Report takes the pulse of the sector ahead of what will unquestionably prove to be a tumultuous few years ahead. Shipmanagement has been though its own period of consolidation over the past decade, ...
  • Rotterdam floats site for 1 GW green hydrogen plant
    The Port of Rotterdam Authority is developing a site on the Maasvlakte suitable for the construction of a very large green hydrogen plant as part of the tender for the IJmuiden Ver wind farm later this year. In late March, Dutch Minister for Climate and Energy Rob Jetten announced the draft ministerial regulations for IJmuiden ...
  • Norden looks to drive down emissions using carbon insetting
    Norden will begin to issue carbon inset tokens with the aim of supporting the decarbonisation of customer supply chains. Carbon insetting is the transfer of environmental benefits derived from initiating low-carbon transport activities to other players in the supply chain, regardless of physical operations (Scope 3). The Danish owner and operator has teamed up with ...
  • Wisdom Marine readies $96m for Japanese handysize newbuilds
    Taiwanese shipowner and operator Wisdom Marine is adding more Japanese handysize bulkers to its orderbook. In a regulatory filing, the Taipei-based company said it would pay $96m for a trio of 40,000 dwt units to be built at Saiki Heavy Industries of the Onomichi Dockyard. The country's largest dry bulk shipowner has over 130 vessels ...
  • Bourbon forms Guyanese offshore vessel venture with local company
    French offshore vessel player Bourbon has formed a joint venture in Guyana in which the local company Tethys Marine & Logistics will be a majority shareholder. Bourbon Guyana, which has operated in the country since 2019 and supported ExxonMobil and Saipem in the development of the Stabroek field, will be 51% owned by Tethys going ...
  • G7 pushes for intermediate GHG targets for shipping
    The ongoing decarbonisation of international shipping formed a plank of an extensive 36-page communiqué issued yesterday from Sapporo in Japan where G7 climate, energy and environment ministers had been meeting. The group reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen global efforts to achieve greenhouse gas (GHG) lifecycle zero emissions from international shipping by 2050 at the latest. ...
  • Significant fleet expansion at Uni-Tankers
    Denmark's Uni-Tankers is pressing ahead with significant expansion of its stainless steel fleet, announcing four new time charter ships and the purchase of the Marex Now, which had been on charter, and will be renamed next month. Uni-Tankers signed a new deal with the previous owners of Marex Noa to build two new sister vessels ...
  • Cadeler scores Siemens Gamesa contract for wind turbine installation off Denmark
    BW Group-backed offshore wind construction player Cadeler has signed a contract with Siemens Gamesa for the transportation and installation of turbines at the Aflandshage offshore wind farm in Denmark. The contract covers 26 turbines of 11 MW capacity and comes at a day rate above €375,000 ($411,645). The installation will begin in 2026 utilising one ...
  • The UK's offshore wind vessel industry: lots of talent, not enough skill
    The idea of a UK-designed, -built, -owned, -flagged, -managed, and -crewed offshore wind vessel fleet is being pushed further and further out of reach, writes Ian Baylis, founder of UK wind farm vessel support operator Seacat Services. Because while there is an abundance of talent in the UK, for several reasons, there is not an ...
  • Vopak pulls out of Hong Kong FSRU investment deal
    Dutch tank storage specialist Vopak has abandoned plans to invest in a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) in Hong Kong. Under a deal from December 2021, Vopak had the option to take a stake in the vessel-owning company of the 2017-built MOL FSRU Challenger, to be renamed Bauhinia Spirit. However, in its latest LNG ...
  • TotalEnergies faces UK North Sea workers' strike
    Around 70 offshore workers employed by TotalEnergies are being balloted on strike action, Unite the union has confirmed. Unite members based on the Elgin Franklin and North Alwyn platforms, along with the Shetland Gas Plant, are being balloted on strike action as part of what is being described as a 'tsunami' of industrial unrest in ...
  • Adani adds port in Puducherry
    Adani Ports and SEZ (APSEZ) has acquired Karaikal port in Puducherry bringing its portfolio to 14 ports across India. It is the only major port between Chennai and Tuticorin, and its strategic location allows the port easy access to the industrial-rich hinterland of central Tamil Nadu. The port has a 14 m water draft and ...
  • Oceanica adds another Chevalier vessel
    Brazil's Oceanica has picked up an accommodation vessel CF Aurora from Chevalier Floatels. The 2009-built vessel adds to the previously acquired sister vessel CF Fortune. The Dutch-based Chevalier purchased both laid-up PSVs from Havila Shipping last year for conversion into walk-to-work units. However, multiple brokers reported the units have now been picked up by Oceanica ...
  • Missing tanker found off Ivory Coast, all crew safe
    The , a Singapore-flagged bunker tanker boarded by pirates off Ivory Coast on April 10, was found over the weekend with all crew reported safe. Another tanker in the area was able to pick up the Success 9's distress call, at which point an Ivory Coast navy patrol ship was deployed to the scene. Security ...
  • SEA-LNG defends shipping's methane emissions
    SEA-LNG, the lobby group promoting LNG as an alternative shipping fuel, has hit out at a new NGO, Say No to LNG, which launched to plenty of headlines at the start of this month. SEA-LNG argued that the new NGO has based its campaign on a false contention, suggesting the industry is hiding the issue ...
  • Emarat Maritime pounces for four ultramaxes
    In the bulker sector, Emarat Maritime has placed an order for four 63,000 dwt ultramaxes at New Dayang Shipbuilding, due for delivery in Q2 and Q3 2025. Banchero Costa reports that the Dubai owner stepped in to take the four newbuild slots at the Chinese yard after Marine Capital failed to conclude a letter of ...
  • Evalend in for suezmax pair
    In the tanker sector, Clarksons Research is reporting South Korea's Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries has won an order for two 158,000 dwt suezmaxes, placed Evalend Shipping and due for delivery in the first half of 2025, comparatively early delivery slots. The British broking giant reports Evalend is paying $86.26m per ship, which will come with ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 17, 2023
  • Russian crude mark-ups may reduce availability of price-cap compliant tankers
    Tanker owners engaged in shipping Russian oil that is compliant with the price cap could be squeezed out of the...
  • US warns about oil export sanction evasion from Russian eastern ports
    Shipowners, insurers and registries warned on due diligence, signalling possible compliance crackdown for maritime industry
  • Nakilat first quarter underpinned by robust demand for LNG shipping
    An increase of 5.3% in revenues was offset by higher finance charges, Doha-listed company says
  • Gard warns of dark fleet danger as number of uninsured ships rises
    More than two thirds of tankers deployed in oil trading for Venezuela, Iran and Russia are not covered by the...
  • Black Sea Grain Initiative facing ongoing disruption
    The UN has confirmed that issues regarding the vessels that are to be registered and inspected are disrupting the Joint...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Is it a good time for a dry bulk shipping merger?
    Scale via a merger is a useful way to tackle new emission rules and increasing sanction risks, which are among...
  • Chevron and Angelicoussis partner to examine ammonia transport
    Study to evaluate ammonia transport market, existing infrastructure, safety aspects, potential next-generation vessel requirements and a preliminary system to ship...
  • Chevron and Angelicoussis partner to examine ammonia transport
    Study to evaluate ammonia transport market, existing infrastructure, safety aspects, potential next-generation vessel requirements and a preliminary system to ship...
  • Hull claims data proves reassuring, but boxships buck trend
    Fires remain serious issue in terms of risks to crew and cargo, but less so from the point of view...
  • Rotterdam offers site for green hydrogen plant
    Dutch port aiming to become a hydrogen hub with local production as well as imports, in line with EU plans...
  • Box terminal operators look to recovery after weak 2022
    Rising costs and falling revenues do not make for a healthy business. But tariff increases and falling fuel costs should...
  • Vintage chemical tanker and 25-year-old boxship sold for recycling
    Prices being offered by vessel recyclers remain firm with Bangladesh continuing to lead the market
  • Pacific Basin says minor bulk demand could be hit by weakening economies
    While the minor bulks market has been robust so far this year, weaker economic activity in the US and Europe...
  • Türkiye cancels Bureau Veritas accreditation after court order
    The classification society has lost its accreditation in Türkiye after a court case involving a local shipowner
  • Rising spot rates a sign of container market normalisation
    After the boom came the bust. Now carriers and shippers are working toward finding a new normal in the wake...
  • The week in newbuildings: Market takes a temporary pause
    Just three contracts recorded in the past week following a pause in activity owing to the Easter break
  • Watson Farley & Williams opens Tokyo office
    Partner Simon Collins relocates from Hong Kong to head expansion of WFW's global network
  • The week in charts: Premiums paid for eco-boxships | LA port has 'soft' first quarter | Europe's ro-ro sector ready for decarbonisation
    Container freight demand continues to retreat, Australia could resume barley trade to China, and Singapore bunker sales rebound in March
  • CIMC expects impact of decline in demand
    The fall in profit caused by sluggish global trade growth and weak container demand
  • South Korea's Supreme Court rejects GTT appeal on licensing practices
    Supreme Court rejects French company's appeal filed against an earlier decision confirming its obligation to separate the technology licence agreement...
  • Daily Briefing
    The Wimbledon effect should see London still dominate maritime legal market | PMA says 'illegal actions' continue to disrupt operations...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 17, 2023
  • Container glut hurt J.B. Hunt, other intermodal providers in Q1
    Intermodal providers began idling thousands of domestic containers when demand fell sharply in the first quarter, causing an equipment glut across the US.
  • MPV sentiment improves even as short-term demand softens
    Multipurpose carrier analysts report short-term rate softening and a looser spot market, but there is confidence in longer-term energy and renewables demand.
  • Ocean carriers showing signs of resilience despite freight rate plunge: analyst
    Despite the sharp decline in ocean freight rates, current market fundamentals point to carriers, to some degree, becoming better at pricing and yield management than they were prior to the pandemic, writes analyst Lars Jensen.
  • Rising capacity prompts 'tough freight war' on Japan-US trade
    Forwarders said the capacity increase is due to carriers no longer skipping or blanking calls at Japanese ports following the normalization of demand and the easing of port congestion in the US.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 17, 2023
  • China's coal imports double as country's manufacturing returns to life
    China brings in 102m in coal during first quarter, aiding bulker market
  • Nigeria force majeure declarations latest setback for suezmax market
    Strikes at oil terminals in the West African country pushes ExxonMobil to declare force majeure at four oil terminals
  • Pacific Basin Shipping will keep selling as asset prices keep rising
    Owner-operator has cash to invest in vessels, but sees better opportunities as a seller
  • US fires warning shot over Russia price cap breaches
    Office of Foreign Assets Control highlights tactics of AIS spoofing and false documents to disguise trades
  • Ridgebury Tankers down to three vessels after turning $19m profit on suezmax
    Bob Burke-led outfit continues to monetise investments amid strong sentiment for secondhand tonnage
  • 'Rehashing existing flawed analysis': SEA-LNG slams new anti-LNG group
    New body 'Say No to LNG' accused of cherry-picking data and falsely claiming that industry is hiding its methane emissions
  • Eagle Bulk heading for huge profit from sale of supramaxes bought in 2021
    Two-year bulker investment pays off for US-listed shipowner
  • Cruise giants line up for appeals court help in $451m Cuba battle
    World's four largest cruise groups lodge challenges to judgment holding them liable for using docks nationalised in the Cuban Revolution
  • Bourbon joint venture becomes first domestic OSV operator in Guyana
    French giant teams up with local operator to capitalise on growing oil and gas market
  • Bulker outlook may be clouded by droughts as El Nino looms
    World weather pattern swinging towards warmer temperatures, experts believe
  • MSC resumes buying spree as container ship charter markets thin out
    Tonnage providers push for better terms as box markets recover
  • LNG shipping market to 'tighten quite sharply' from 2026, Fearnleys says
    Brokerage describes securing a 2027 newbuilding slot as "difficult"
  • UK warns of oil cargo seizures over Russian oil mixing
    Government urges industry to carry out proper due diligence to ensure a ban on Russian oil imports to the UK is not breached
  • Germany has second thoughts on Hamburg port sale to Cosco
    Government to review 2022 decision to allow Chinese group to buy into one of HHLA's three terminals
  • Period rates prosper as Gunvor and Saudi Aramco move for product tankers
    Navios and Chinese lessors among the names fixing out vessels in strong clean markets
  • WFW continues Asian expansion with Tokyo opening and new hires
    London-based law firm moving Simon Collins across from Hong Kong and has added Keisuke Imon
  • Dubai's Emarat Maritime breaks 15-year order drought with up to eight bulker newbuildings in China
    Dry bulk shipowner orders four firm vessels plus options for additional four ships at New Dayang Shipbuilding
  • One-year car carrier charters double previous record at $110,000, Clarksons says
    But UK shipbroker warns ordering is now at all-time high as well
  • Shell and Singapore's MPA team up together on electric dreams
    Energy major participates in the electrification city-state's maritime sector as first electric ferry is unveiled
  • Fearnley Securities raises product tanker estimates ahead of 'superb' second half
    Analysts say earnings are holding at much stronger levels than expected
  • Shipowner Norden teams up with climate tech firm to offer carbon inset tokens
    Danish shipowner and operator signs up with 123Carbon to monetise emissions reductions from biofuels voyages
  • Nakilat inches up profit in 'challenging economic environment'
    Qatari shipowning giant said there has been 'robust demand' for its LNG shipping services
  • IMO under pressure as G7 commits to zero shipping emissions by 2050
    Member countries aim to establish 14 green shipping corridors by middle of this decade
  • New Zealand raises 'concerns' after Singaporean container ship breaks down
    Inspection taking place on the Shiling after it lost power at the entrance to Wellington
  • Western shipping increasingly 'confident' in lifting Russian oil, despite price hike
    Shipbroker Gibson warns owners are entering 'grey zone' of compliance as prices rise
  • BW's Cadeler charters out wind farm ship at more than $410,000 per day
    Oslo-listed owner using WTIV to transport and install 26 turbines for Hofor off Denmark
  • Uni-Tankers expands stainless-steel fleet with ship purchase and charter deals
    Deals comprise purchase of chartered-in ship long-term charters for newbuilds and existing tonnage
  • Seacon Shipping orders two multi-purpose vessels for around $83m
    The newbuildings form part of the company's fleet renewal and expansion effort
  • Auditor questions Sealink's ability to 'continue as a going concern'
    But OSV shipbuilder disputes findings and said 2022 had been year of 'commendable growth'

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 17, 2023
  • Container shipping sees signs of a bottom (at least, for now)
    Jefferies' Omar Nokta believes container shipping investors are starting to look toward "the end of the destock and beginning of the restock."
  • Israeli firm to convert Boeing 777s for cargo in South Korea
    Israel Aerospace Industries has added a second overseas facility to carry out passenger-to-freighter conversions of the Boeing 777-300.

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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
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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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