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September 18, 2023

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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
  • RCL President Twinchok Tanthuwanit emphasises on key topics in MALA 2023 address
  • Gati Appoints Palani B. as Head Digital Marketing to boost strategic digital marketing initiatives
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (15 September 2023)
  • Merchandise exports in August steady despite sluggish global growth
  • B. Kasiviswanathan appointed Chairperson of Cochin Port Authority
  • World's first methanol-enabled container vessel named
  • Many countries mulling rupee trade with India, says FM
  • Sharp Golden Week capacity reductions
  • India monitoring import of apples, walnuts from the US
  • Shutdown of Berth-17(O) at Haldia being mulled
  • India, Russia discuss the Northern Sea Route for trade
  • India can be an export hub due to Global Biofuel Alliance: Minister

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
  • The 'Uberisation' of shipping?
  • The Dart - from Blue to Bharat
  • Green light for the Gotthard Tunnel
  • Fully digital is the Korean style
  • 50% more capacity for non-food products
  • King Abdulaziz Port is 'linked in'
  • Daily freight trains to Apapa port terminal
  • MxV Rail welcomes MW
  • C.H. Robinson opens facility in Laredo, TX
  • Arctic hub for Eurasia
  • Yamato invests in 900 all-electric Fuso trucks
  • KPI appoints head of alternative fuels
  • Network Airline Management adds another 747
  • Viking Drone Packaging passes crash test
  • Collapsible AAX containers now unfolded
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Higher tolls to increase costs by 12%
  • Netherlands and Rhine: low-water plans
  • Changes at the port of Trois-Rivières

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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
  • Carriers struggle as they pull capacity to boost floundering spot rates
  • EXCLUSIVE: Ceva shake-up comes with high-profile casualties
  • DSV bucks forwarder trend by increasing charter flights
  • Cargolux unions stand firm, as striking workers reject claims by CEO
  • The wind of (leadership) change blows at Expeditors
  • Interview: Daniel Maffei, chairman of the FMC - new power, new responsibilities
  • New end-to-end supply chain package a likely home-run for Amazon
  • Snapshot: GXO and its latest opportunistic luxury e-commerce play...
  • Logistics chiefs injured as aircraft crashes at Mumbai Airport
  • AMI appoints Carlos Font as EVP, while Jonathan Clark goes to Network Aviation Group

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
  • Grounded expedition ship pulled free
    Passengers and crew aboard the grounded expedition ship Ocean Explorer did not, after all, have to wait for the Danish inspection ship Knud Rasmussen to arrive to free the vessel from the

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
  • APM Terminals enhances truck drivers safety in Mumbai
    APM Terminals aims to enhance safeguarding for truck drivers in Mumbai developing "lock arrester" to keep truck drivers safe. APM Terminals said that around 3,500 trucks enter AT Gateway Terminals India (GTI), APM Terminals operation in Mumbai, India every day. Some had become accustomed to getting down from their trailer cabin to check if the trailer was unlocked from the container it carried. T
  • OCI Global inks green hydrogen supply deal with New Fortress Energy's ZeroParks
    Following a competitive bidding procedure, OCI Global, a producer of ammonia and methanol, announced a deal to offtake green hydrogen from New Fortress Energy Inc.'s (NFE) ZeroParks commencing in 2025. The agreement will allow OCI Global to increase its green ammonia production capacity in Beaumont, Texas, to about 160,000 tons per year. The deal follows New Fortress Energy's announcement of a 10
  • Mawani achieves container increase in August
    The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) announced that its ports achieved an increase in the number of handling containers during August by 4.79% year-on-year, moving 721,629 TEUs. In particular, the number of export containers witnessed an increase of 5.98% to reach 218,051 TEUs, while import boxes increased by 1.91% to 226,738 TEUs. At the same time, transshipment containers recorded an increase of
  • Port of Rotterdam and PortLiner to build electrolyte bunkering station
    The Port of Rotterdam Authority and Dutch inland shipping operator PortLiner inked a contract for the building of a flow battery charging and storage pontoon in the Hartelkanaal. PortLiner will deliver flow batteries to electrically powered inland vessels from this bunkering station. Construction is anticipated to begin in the fourth quarter of this year, with the first electrolyte bunkering stat
  • Waiting times not exceed two hours at Tokyo Port Terminals
    Average waiting times at Tokyo Port Terminals were more than one hour at seven terminals and less than one hour at five terminals on 8-29 May, according to a survey conducted by the Tokyo Trucking Association (TTA) on the 12 container terminals at the Port of Tokyo's Aomi, Central Breakwater Outer, Oi and Shinagawa wharves. "Waiting times, however, did not exceed two hours at any of the 12 termin
  • Ports and Cargo Handling Services now member of Portchain Connect network
    Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited has joined the Portchain Connect network. Through digital handshakes and secure data sharing, Ports & Cargo Handling Services will improve the quality and speed of their berth alignment with clients. Portchain said it is thrilled to collaborate with Ports & Cargo Handling Services to enhance overall berth alignment and simplify communication channels. Portc
  • HMM proceeds with green sailing service using marine biofuel
    HMM conducted a trial use of a sustainable marine biofuel on its 6,400 TEU container ship HMM Tacoma calling in Busan, South Korea. In particular, HMM Tacoma, operated in FIL service connecting Far East, India and Latin America, was refuelled with the biofuel blend during its bunkering at the Port of Busan. According to the company, this marine biofuel, supplied by GS Caltex, consists of 30% biod
  • Cargo volume at Port of Los Angeles increase in August
    In August, the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) handled 828,016 TEUs, a 3% increase over the same month the previous year. That was the port's first year-on-year monthly increase in the last 13 months. Loaded imports totalled 433,224 TEUs in August 2023, a 7% increase over the previous year, loaded exports reached 124,988 TEUs, a 22% increase over August 2022 and empty containers reached 269,804 TEUs,
  • MABUX global prices continue to grow
    The Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global indices continued to rise in Week 37. The 380 HSFO index increased by US$8.95. In turn, the VLSFO index rose by US$9.12, while the MGO index increased by US$21.67. "Bunker indices were still rising at the time of publication," commented a MABUX official. The Global Scrubber Spread (SS) - the price difference between 380 HSFO and VLSFO - remained relativel
  • Scan Global Logistics enters Swiss market with new acquisition
    Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has completed its third acquisition this year by adding Switzerland-based transportation and logistics provider Belglobe to its growing global portfolio across 48 countries. With the acquisition of Belglobe, SGL is expected to gain immediate proximity to multinational companies' central procurement and supply chain management. Additionally, another advantage is Switzer

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
  • Iran seizes two vessels in oil smuggling probe
    Iranian forces have detained two ships in the Persian Gulf and arrested their crew for allegedly carrying smuggled oil. The Iranian state news agency Irna said that the Revolutionary Guards Navy seized two vessels flying the flags of Panama and Tanzania, accusing them of smuggling over 1.5m litres of fuel. Local media reported, citing deputy ...
  • Bunker platform ENGINE launches fuel trading service
    Five years after launching a bunker information and news platform, ENGINE has diversified into bunker trading and launched a new worldwide marine fuel trading service. ENGINE said that the decision to expand into trading and the creation of the fuel trading platform, named ENGINE X, came after witnessing the difficulties clients frequently face when executing ...
  • BW Offshore completes sale of Nigerian floater
    Oslo-listed BW Offshore has completed its non-core fleet divestment programme with the sale of the floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit Abo, operating offshore Nigeria. STAC Marine Offshore, a member of the Nigerian Transport Group (STAC) has purchased the vessel converted from the 1976-built aframax tanker for $20m. The FPSO has been operating for ...
  • CIP and Andel team up for Danish offshore wind bid
    Danish fund manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and compatriot energy and fiber network group Andel have joined forces to bid on two offshore wind projects in Denmark. Earlier this year, a political agreement laid the foundation for the largest Danish build-out of offshore wind historically at 9 GW. The Danish authorities have designated areas for ...
  • Maersk investing in Rijeka terminal
    A joint venture between Maersk's terminals unit and Croatia's ENNA Group has marked the beginning of the construction of the future €380m ($405m) Rijeka Gateway terminal - the largest investment in the history of the Croatian port of Rijeka. The container terminal, which will start operating in 2025, will be developed in two phases, with ...
  • Private debt market data highlights the sliding fortunes of various shipping sectors
    Oceanis, a German online ship finance platform, has released data highlighting the changing fortunes of the various shipping sectors, numbers that make for good reading for those involved in the offshore support vessel (OSV) sector and less so for anyone involved in container shipping. Over the last three years oceanis has been tracking published shipping ...
  • COSCO seals China's first ESG-linked shipping loan
    COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation (CSET), the oil and gas shipping unit of COSCO Shipping Group, has signed up for the first syndicated shipping loan in China linked to environmental, social, and corporate governance performance. The CNY1.5bn ($206m) three-year loan was agreed with the Bank of China's Shanghai Branch and COSCO Shipping Financial Co. The deal ...
  • HMM aims to have up to 10% of its fuel mix coming from biofuels by 2026
    HMM, South Korea's flagship line, intends to have as much as 10% of its fuel mix coming from biofuels by 2026. HMM announced today that it conducted another trial use of a sustainable marine biofuel on its 6,400 teu containership HMM Tacoma calling in Busan. This marine biofuel consists of 30% biodiesel derived from used ...
  • MSC faces growing opposition to Hamburg port deal
    Some of the wealthiest citizens of the Hanseatic port of Hamburg are huddling, working out strategies to fend off the arrival of the Apontes from their city. This week's biggest shipping news story - the decision by Gianluigi Aponte-founded Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) to bid $1.4bn for a 49.9% stake in port operator Hamburger Hafen ...
  • New hydrogen system for liquified hydrogen carriers gets stamp of approval
    HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), along with its subsidiaries HD Hyundai Heavy Industry and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, have received approval in principle from class society DNV for their new hydrogen system for a liquified hydrogen carrier. This new system utilises boil-off gas from hydrogen transport for a hybrid propulsion system, integrating hydrogen ...
  • Norway assessing three new areas for offshore wind farms
    The Norwegian Government has instructed the country's Directorate of Water Resources and Energy (NVE) to start assessing three new offshore wind areas so that they can be open for tendering in 2025. For the tendering round in 2025, NVE has recommended that the government consider the possibility of the already open areas Sørlige Nordsjø II ...
  • Vattenfall set to develop 630 MW offshore wind farm in Germany
    Sweden's Vattenfall has obtained the right to develop the N-6.6 offshore wind power project off the German North Sea coast. The German Federal Network Agency provisionally awarded N-6.6 to RWE, but Vattenfall took over the project after exercising its right of entry. The company did so with the N-7.2 project - otherwise known as Nordlicht ...
  • Shipyard surprises in latest rankings: Samsung on top, Oshima above Imabari
    The Geoje shipyard of Samsung Heavy Industries in the far southeast of South Korea has the largest orderbook backlog of all individual yards globally today at 11m cgt - about 9% of the global orderbook - and 17.9m dwt, according to the latest statistics from Clarksons Research. In terms of individual yards - as opposed ...
  • SBM Offshore, Mitsubishi Heavy team up for FPSO CO2 capture solution
    Dutch floater expert SBM Offshore and Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) have signed a partnership agreement that will offer a CO2 capture solution for FPSOs during oil and gas production from offshore reservoirs. The agreement follows an engineering and design study between the companies demonstrating the technical feasibility and commercial readiness of CO2 capture ...
  • How I learned to stop worrying and love the green transition
    The way we pay for our bunkers will change this decade. Carl Martin Faannessen, CEO of Manila-based Noatun Maritime, explains why. The energy landscape is shifting beneath our feet and keels. As in any tectonic shift, there is no shortage of headlines ridden with exclamation marks and visions of endless problems. But they are mostly ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
  • What is green about methanol?
    Maersk is to be applauded for its ambition. But for mass adoption of methanol fuel to make environmental sense, the...
  • Crude tanker demand to rise on oil shortage, says Jefferies
    Crude tanker demand is likely to increase until 2024 driven by rising oil demand and low inventories, according to Jefferies
  • Greek courts can overturn English law clause in Alexandros T case, CJEU rules
    Insurers may be among last to be hit by old 'Italian torpedo problem'
  • UK launches green corridor fund
    The UK is involved in at least two important green corridor projects that are still in their development phase, however...
  • Dynagas Partners sees positive outlook for LNG carriers
    Six-ship fleet is fully employed to end of 2027 after recent deals with Rio Grande LNG
  • Arkas seeks fleet renewal to comply with IMO carbon intensity rules
    Arkas aims to set a net zero target in 2024, while acknowledging that there may be a lag in alternative...
  • 'Influencer' Maersk isn't just betting on methanol
    'If we had waited for the perfect solution we'd not have enough time to reach our commitment to reach net...
  • Shipowners' Club sees half-year combined ratio drift out slightly
    International Group affiliate proves ability to provide P&I cover at cost, says chief executive Peacock
  • Doubts over G20 economic corridor's ports and logistics promise
    Jayendu Krishna believes the G20's answer to China's Belt and Road initiative offers little additional momentum for ports and logistics...
  • Los Angeles and Long Beach edge near 2019 levels in August
    Last August was the beginning of the end for the LA port's pandemic-induced shipping boom, with volumes falling 6.4% below...
  • Multiple pathways, not a silver bullet is solution to decarbonisation
    Gas advocates urged the industry not to dismiss LNG fuel as an interim solution to decarbonisation. Meanwhile, participants at Gastech...
  • Third of policy makers unaware of wind propulsion - survey
    Wind propulsion technologies can cut emissions by 5% to 20% depending on routes and could prove significant when more expensive...
  • US targets Turkish shipping support and Arctic ambitions in latest Russian sanctions
    Latest round of US sanctions has sent a warning to Türkiye over support for Russia's maritime circumvention of sanctions while also...
  • Daily Briefing
    FMC chairman sees improvements in carrier conduct | Shell Marine head affirms focus on slashing emissions, not offsets | Ground-breaking boxship...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
  • J.B. Hunt brokerage acquisition deepens partnership with BNSF
    The division of BNSF Logistics between BNSF Railway and J.B. Hunt is aimed at helping to improve service to joint customers at a time when freight demand is weak.
  • Logistics provider GXO buys PFSweb amid end-to-end fulfillment rush
    The deal comes on the heels of other acquisitions and new services launched this week at several logistics and transportation providers, all aimed at expanding their ability to deliver end-to-end global fulfillment services.
  • Possible MSC deal brings 'respite' for competition-hit HHLA: Drewry
    The carrier's commitment to bring an additional 1 million TEUs per year across HHLA's wharves in Hamburg if it wins a bid for almost half the company will come as an attractive sweetener for the terminal operator.
  • Low rates, poor service to mark trans-Pacific trade amid capacity boom
    Although importers can look forward to paying low freight rates at least into 2024 due to weak volumes and significant overcapacity in the trans-Pacific, aggressive capacity reductions through blank sailings will disrupt service levels, this week's IANA conference was told.
  • Ocean carriers on India-US trade cut sailings to keep rates afloat
    The Indamex 2, the weekly loop touted as the fastest connection between western India and the US East Coast, is set to see a 50% capacity reduction for loads out of India this month.
  • Estes expands international forwarding, raises bid for Yellow terminals
    Estes Forwarding Worldwide, a subsidiary of the LTL trucking provider, is buying Superior Brokerage Services, a step that increases Estes' ability to offer end-to-end logistics services as other providers look to do the same.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
  • Container spot market sinks under weight of growing supply and Golden Week
    Liner operators may hold blank sailings to reduce supply and raise rates, Clarksons Securities' Frode Morkedal says
  • Dry bulk spot market mounts week of broad gains as bauxite and South American grain trades surge
    Positive sentiment from China's pending economic stimulus money also lifts spot rates, expert says
  • Melissanidis and Aegean Marine finance chief strike deal to end securities litigation
    Both men deny claims in case over allegations of fraud and insider trading
  • Economou turns up the heat on Performance Shipping board with proxy fight
    Greek tycoon nominates his own director candidate and seeks resignations from existing board members
  • OSG buys back $11.4m in warrants from Cyrus Capital
    Chief executive Sam Norton says US-flag tanker owner views the repurchase price as 'attractive'
  • Dynagas LNG Partners is sold out on its ships until 2028
    Company flags up 'unscheduled' dry-docking for its vessel Ob River
  • Midsize bulker market reaches four-month high as peak US Gulf export season gets underway
    Capesize bulker sector has not done as well as its average spot rates fall 51% in same period
  • Rapidly filling orderbook will not end the advance of LR2 tankers, says shipbroker Steem1960
    Norwegian broker says tanker owners are opting for the flexibility of the product carrier on their return to the shipyards
  • Editor's selection: CII gets another kicking, Stopford's gathering storm and 'Aren't you the LinkedIn guy?'
    In case you missed out on our news coverage this week, here's a helpful recap of some of the biggest stories from TradeWinds
  • Genting Oil & Gas signs up with Wison for FLNG unit in Indonesia
    Region becomes latest focus for floating LNG as Bumi Armada and Pertamina also home in on project
  • Eastern Pacific partners Hyundai Global on AI fleet optimisation
    Idan Ofer company will use OceanWise software to monitor carbon emissions
  • Product tanker rates creep up as Northern Hemisphere winter approaches
    Fearnleys Securities says strengthening rates are here to stay
  • BW Offshore continues whittling down fleet with latest FPSO sale
    Oslo-listed owner still marketing one more FPSO and will send another to the breakers
  • MOL commits to five more car carrier newbuildings
    Latest contracts will take the Japanese company's car carrier fleet to more than 100 ships
  • Wind power numbers growing despite regulatory issues
    Vessels ranging from general cargo ships to VLCCs are sporting wind technology
  • Saudi owner Bahri's venture with SABIC said to be selling elderly MR tankers
    Bahri Chemicals linked to sales of 2005-built product pair
  • Greek operators 'lifting Russian oil despite price cap breach'
    More than a quarter of Russian crude exports in August were loaded onto vessels operated by Greece-domiciled firms, says report
  • Insurance underwriters gather as marine market hangs in the balance
    International Union of Marine Insurance is meeting in Edinburgh for its annual conference as rates are in limbo
  • Iranian forces detain tanker and anchor handler in oil smuggling probe
    Seizures took place on same day that general cargo ship reported attack in the Gulf
  • New Fortress' second jack-up rig-to-FLNG unit conversion moves off to Mexico
    As company's embryonic green hydrogen arm ZeroParks strikes deal to supply OCI Global
  • Fifth trapped vessel leaves Ukraine in treacherous Black Sea waters
    Ukraine will try to build on its success of getting out a handysize carrying foodstuffs and metal products
  • 'Hey! Are you that LNG LinkedIn guy?' Meet the man passionate about LNG
    Who is Mehdy Touil and how did he rack 50,000 followers on the social media business platform? Read and learn from the master
  • Iranian forces detain anchor handler in oil smuggling probe
    Seizure took place on same day that general cargo ship reported attack in the Gulf
  • Italian shipowner Morfini vows to fight planned Malta auction of its arrested MR tanker
    Would-be buyers of product tanker will face compensation claims, company warns
  • France's first FSRU inbound as Le Havre set to take in LNG after 24-year gap
    Another floating regas terminal for Europe moves into place ahead of the winter season
  • Seatrade eyes alliances and more vessel buys after confirming container ship orders
    Dutch group expands series of sub-panamaxes contracted in China
  • Insurer Skuld doubles its profits as underwriting and investments improve
    Norwegian mutual wary of impact of inflation on future claims costs
  • Seafarer dies in 'tragic' accident at Italian port
    Two men from Caronte & Tourist ropax hit by truck at the port of Salerno
  • Frontline books $22m profits over sale of tanker trio
    Tanker giant has an empty orderbook as the global tanker fleet continues to age
  • Union Maritime profit up 5,900% after 'key decision' to sell 24 older ships
    UK tanker and bulker group reinvested vessel sales cash in newbuildings as tanker rates rose
  • In pictures: 'When the wind dies' at Peter Gast Schiffahrtsregatta 2023 it brings on 'racing drama'
    The 40th edition of traditional sailing race offered participants plenty of excitement
  • Frontline and Asyad linked to VLCC sales as values tick up again
    Vessels built 10 or more years ago still proving lucrative for owners
  • Norden's warning to shipping: Don't ignore what can be done to decarbonise today
    CEO Jan Rindbo claims that by operating vessels smartly it can achieve the same carbon savings as 23 zero-emission ships
  • Survey: We need your help for the TW+ Green Power edition
    Contribute to the next edition of the TW+ magazine
  • Podcast: A 'loud call' for taxing shipping's carbon and a new look at IMO targets
    The audio edition of Green Seas looks at new angles of maritime's decarbonisation debate that emerged at events in Nairobi and London
  • Saudi-backed driller ADES set to price $1.2bn IPO at the top of the range
    Proceeds to go towards paying down debt, fund growth strategy as well as for general corporate purposes
  • Hydrogen carrier set to resume Japan-Australia trading after going on tour
    But future business plan for pioneering vessel's deployment and modification is under discussion
  • Dynagas reaps higher profit thanks to leap in revenue
    New York-listed shipowner maintains positive outlook on LNG carrier sector

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ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
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
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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