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Exim India web site
OCTOBER 18, 2023
  • Systematic steps undertaken to strengthen the maritime sector: PM at GMIS 2023
  • Ryder Shipping Lines inaugurates new branch office in Delhi
  • BOFBA holds 68th Annual General Meeting
  • JNPA celebrates historic milestone at GMIS 2023; unveils four key projects at the hands of the Prime Minister
  • Golden Week pushes down early October tonnages
  • DP World signs MoU with Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority for Vadhvan Porta
  • Indian Railways' PSUs RITES Ltd & IRCON granted 'Navratna' status
  • Middle East conflict raises concerns about increased costs for Indian exporters
  • Digital economy seen pushing India's GDP to 8 pc

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International Transport Journal web site
OCTOBER 18, 2023
  • Volta Trucks to file for bankruptcy
  • Port of Guadeloupe opts for continuity
  • K&N and Sats announce air freight collaboration
  • Stricter CO2 targets for road haulage
  • Transforming AWB data capture and comparison
  • Fast Lines Belgium orders two green freighters
  • DB Schenker promotes John McDonald
  • DHL Supply Chain: EUR 350 million for SE Asia
  • CSX investing in digital solution
  • Ammonia-fuelled engines by WinGD
  • TT Club appoints new regional GM for Asia-Pacific
  • Elroy Air demonstrates eVTOL cargo system for AMC
  • Oman: growing potential for an e-commerce hub
  • 12,000 km through six countries
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Eroad: technology veteran as sales EVP
  • BBAM's first 737-800 BCF for Alaska Air Cargo
  • Circle Group wins MNSW contract

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The Loadstar web site
OCTOBER 17, 2023
  • Volta Trucks goes bankrupt after battery supplier files for chapter 11
  • Drought and low Amazon water levels prevent liner access to Manaus
  • Unlucky 17: DSV dives to six-month low - who'd have thunk it?
  • South African airfreight sees 23% rise in exports - and 147% rise in rates
  • Asian carriers will be hit harder by CBER demise than European peers
  • Alibaba's Cainiao - the classic 'canary in the coalmine'. Or?
  • Shipyards won't be able to meet future demand for greener vessels
  • ETS will see 'a fist fight between carriers and shippers', says Lars Jensen
  • The 'double-edged sword' that makes shipping an 'easy target' for cyber crime
  • The end of the CBER may restore trust between shippers and carriers
  • Etihad Cargo appoints Soufyan Mouaniss as director west cargo commercial
  • DP World Australia's terminals face more industrial action
  • Bull corner: Fishing for T&L value... in China
  • ICAO: why a focus on air cargo is crucial
  • Trucker dies as train derailment collapses Colorado bridge

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Marine Log web site
OCTOBER 17, 2023
  • VIDEO: All-electric workboat cleans up plastics and debris
    Hull, U.K., based MMS Workboats, a division of MMS Ship Repair & Dry Dock Co Ltd. (MMS), has launched a cutting-edge all-electric workboat designed for plastic and debris collection. Called the Envirocat
  • Berge Olympus becomes world's most powerful sail-assisted ship
    Singapore-headquartered Berge Bulk has retrofitted its 211,153 dwt, 2018-built Newcastlemax bulker Berge Olympus, with four BARTech WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies. The installation takes Berge Bulk another step closer to its goal
  • FERRIES 2023: The first P3 on San Francisco Bay
    With less than a month to go until Marine Log's FERRIES 2023 conference in Jersey City, N.J., just across the ferry speckled harbor from Manhattan in New York City, the agenda is
  • White Paper: Where do ports land on the Industry 4.0 Maturity Index?
    Port terminal operators are using digitalization to become more flexible and resilient so they can respond to volatile market demands, shifting transport routes and growing vessel sizes with greater speed, agility, coordination

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Container News web site
OCTOBER 17, 2023
  • Fast Lines Belgium signs deal with Damen Shipyards
    Fast Lines Belgium, an Antwerp family-owned transport company, has signed a deal with Damen Shipyards for the delivery of two Combi Freighters 3850 vessels flying the Belgian flag. Prior to placing its order with Damen, Fast's ship management investigated all possible opportunities for achieving low emissions in an inexpensive manner. This involved investigating alternate biofuels as well as the
  • Port of Tanjung Pelepas achieves new shift volume records
    Port of Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP), a joint venture between MMC Group and APM Terminals, sets a new shift volume record with 13,700 quayside moves in a single 12 hours shift, breaking its own previous shift record of 12,557 moves set in 2020. This result also set a new hourly movement record of 1,308 quayside moves in a single hour. Marco Neelsen, PTP's CEO said this latest milestone further u
  • Kuehne+Nagel and SATS join forces to drive value chain improvements
    Kuehne+Nagel and SATS signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enter into a strategic collaboration to drive value chain improvements and sustainability efforts within the air logistics industry. In particular, the two companies have initially collaborated on several successful Proofs of Concept to optimise ground handling for e-commerce shipments, air charter hub and spoke operations, as we
  • Peel Ports Group expands Liverpool's steel terminal
    UK port and terminal operator Peel Ports Group is expanding its steel and metals terminal at the Port of Liverpool in response to increased client demand. Peel Ports began construction of the 1,858 m² extended warehouse at its North 3 Canada Dock in the current year. The investment comes as the Port of Liverpool saw one of its busiest months for steel volumes in September, with over 75,000 tonnes
  • Alba Tankers and Seaber to reduce emissions
    Seaber.io, the Finnish maritime technology company, cooperates with Alba Tankers, who commercially operate chemical and oil tankers in the area of North Europe-West Mediterranean. Alba Tankers is headquartered in Denmark, while their chartering and commercial team is based in Gothenburg, Sweden. More specifically, the company together with Seaber.io aims to optimise chartering and scheduling proc
  • SSY unveils new global brand
    The global shipbroking firm, which has been known as Simpson Spence Young for over 140 years, will now officially be known as SSY. The company has also unveiled a new global corporate identity which includes a new logo, a new website (www.ssyglobal.com), a new corporate value system (Trust, Independence, Expertise) and a dedicated online portal (SSY Navigator) for its Research division. As part o
  • ZIM strengthens Latin America network with new services
    Israeli box carrier ZIM has announced the launch of two new services, ZIM Albatross (ZAT) and ZIM Gulf Toucan (ZGT), aiming to enhance its Latin America network. Both services will be fully operated by the Haifa-based container shipping company. The new ZIM Albatross service will provide a direct connection from and to North China, Korea, Mexico, and the West Coast of South America. The company w
  • Port of Barcelona deepens ties with India
    From 16 to 18 October, the Port of Barcelona, one of the key drivers of development in Spain and a reference port in the Euro-Mediterranean region, will hold a Trade Mission in Mumbai, India. The delegation, led by a representative of the Catalan government and comprised of companies and institutions from the port and logistics sectors, is travelling with the goal of promoting trade between India
  • Port of Oakland receives US$1.2 billion funding for hydrogen projects
    Federal and state funding is on the way for hydrogen projects at the Port of Oakland. This is because the Biden administration announced on 13 October that California will receive up to US$1.2 billion as a designated hydrogen centre. "We are grateful to have outstanding federal, state, and local support for our vision to become a zero-emissions seaport," stated Danny Wan, executive director of th
  • VSAs encourage more container flows to Australia
    Shipping Australia has said that vessel-sharing agreements (VSAs) benefit Australia, which is a small but high-cost market. The association said that VSAs encourage smaller box lines to call at Australia by pooling ships with other players, thus helping to reduce their costs while facilitating trade flows to the country. VSAs have been in the spotlight since the European Commission decided not to
  • Greek police seizes over 60kg of cocaine from container at Piraeus port
    More than 60 kilogrammes of cocaine were found in a container at the port of Piraeus and were confiscated by the Greek police. According to local media, three Greek citizens have been arrested. The cocaine was hidden in parcels in the container, which was unloaded from a boxship that had departed from South America. A press conference has been scheduled for 3 p.m. (Greece time), in which the Dire
  • MSC announces new direct call at Pisco Port
    Swiss/Italian box carrier MSC announced a new direct port call at Pisco Port (PEPIO) in Peru on its NWC-US-SAWC service. Pisco Port is located in the Ica region, Peru's grape capital. MSC Romane is the first MSC vessel scheduled to arrive in Pisco Port on 9 November. For the whole season, MSC will operate a weekly service linking Pisco with the United States via transshipment in Panama and Northe
  • Port of Riga reports higher cargo volumes in September
    Port of Riga has announced an increase in its September cargo turnover compared with the previous month. "The increase might be mostly attributed to the cereal products segment, but at the same time larger volumes of ore, coal, salt, general timber cargo, as well as oil products were transshipped in September," said the Latvian port in a statement. Reaching a monthly turnover of 432,500 tons, agr
  • Maritime Cyber Risk report: Shipping industry remains "easy target", pays average US$3.2m in cyberattacks
    New research has found that the maritime industry remains an "easy target" for cybercriminals and that the cost of attacks and demand for ransom payments across the sector have skyrocketed over the past 12 months. The report, which was produced by global, sector-focused law firm HFW and maritime cyber security company CyberOwl, reveals that the average cyberattack in the maritime industry now end
  • GEODIS and Sephora inaugurate new distribution center in Shanghai
    GEODIS and Sephora, one of the world's largest omnichannel prestige beauty retailers, have announced the opening of a distribution centre (DC) in Shanghai's Minhang District, China. The 20,000 m² facility's ceremonial opening was held on 11 October. The centre, which will be managed by GEODIS, will be important in improving Sephora's customer experience as well as supporting the company's fast-gr
  • Uthalden Maritime sells two boxships, Foroohari gets one
    German shipping company Reederei Foroohari has bought a 6,500 TEU container ship from Uthalden Maritime Management, the maritime subsidiary of Harald Moraeus-Hanssen-led private investment firm. The 2009-built vessel MH Hamburg was purchased in July 2018 by Uthalden Maritime Management and today (17 October 2023) delivered to its new owners. This is the second boxship sale in less than two months
  • Analysis: Direct shipping services from Bangladesh
    With freight rates falling drastically worldwide compared to the Covid-19 pandemic period, most of the direct voyages from Chittagong port to the ports in Europe, China, and Middle East are now halted. Moreover, the severe fall in imports and less-than-expected growth of export cargo contributed to the shutdown of operations of the direct shipping services to and from the major port in Bangladesh
  • Cargo ship catches fire in Denmark
    While the general cargo ship Ann Rousing was loading scrap on 13 October in Amager, Copenhagen, Denmark, a severe fire broke out in the cargo hold. According to Maritime Bulletin, firefighters managed to control the fire, but they had to be careful not to dump too much water into the ship, fearing stability loss. The ship was surrounded by floating booms, and no leaks had been detected at the tim
  • Canadian government invests US$110 million in new Montréal container terminal
    Pablo Rodriguez, Canada's Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, announced a US$110 million (CA$150 million) investment under the National Trade Corridors Fund to construct a new box terminal in the port of Montréal. The new terminal is expected to boost the port's container capacity to accommodate the growing demand for cargo transportation while also assisting in the smooth running of the

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Splash web site
OCTOBER 17, 2023
  • Wan Hai Lines seals funding deal for Japanese newbuilds
    Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines, the world's 11th largest containerline, has secured financing for eight boxships it has under construction in Japan. The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) will provide buyer's credit to Wan Hai Lines's unit in Singapore for the 3,055 teu ships ordered at Nihon Shipyard the joint venture between Imabari and Japan ...
  • Ocean Installer wins Equinor subsea contract
    Marine construction player Ocean Installer has won a new contract from Norway's Equinor. The company, formerly known as Havfram Subsea, has this time secured an engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) contract for the Eirin subsea tie-back development, with an option for a new gas solution from Troll B via the existing Kvitebjørn export pipeline. ...
  • Sinwa Group acquires compatriot Francois Marine & Offshore
    Sinwa Group has acquired offshore marine supplies, logistics and supply chain management specialist Francois Marine & Offshore from Northern Marine Group. The merger between the two major marine, offshore supply, and logistics businesses will see Sinwa Group expand its operations and capabilities to support a growing global client base. Sinwa bought Francois Marine & Offshore's ...
  • Excelerate locks away FSRU to Petrobras on 10-year deal
    New York-listed floating regasification specialist Excelerate Energy has secured a 10-year charter deal from Brazil's Petrobras for the FSRU Sequoia. The agreement, effective January 1, 2024, will see the Texas-headquartered Excelerate continue to deploy the 2020-built unit to provide regasification services in Brazil at the Bahia regasification terminal in Salvador. Excelerate has provided regas
  • All Aboard Alliance announces maritime inclusivity initiative
    The All Aboard Alliance, an initiative of the Global Maritime Forum, has announced the Diversity@Sea initiative that will see 11 companies pilot a series of test measures to make life at sea more inclusive and attractive to all seafarers. The participating companies are Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement, BP, Cargill, Chevron Shipping, Diana Shipping, Dorian LPG, Gaslog, ...
  • Fast Lines Belgium orders first newbuilds
    Fast Lines Belgium has contracted its first newbuilds. An Antwerp Scheers family-owned shipping company has ordered a pair of combi freighter vessels at Dutch shipbuilder Damen. The 3,850 dwt ships, which will fly the Belgian flag, will, alongside the new hull design and an efficient and economic main engine, be fitted with Daman's remote monitoring ...
  • Cyber ransom payments have 'skyrocketed' over the past 12 months
    New research has found that the maritime industry remains an "easy target" for cybercriminals, and that the cost of attacks and demand for ransom payments across the sector have skyrocketed over the past 12 months. The report, which was produced by law firm HFW and maritime cyber security company CyberOwl, reveals that the average cyberattack ...
  • Volvo signs up for offshore wind power
    Sweden-based automaker Volvo Cars has partnered up with compatriot renewables developer Eolus to collaborate on the Västvind offshore wind power project off the coast of Gothenburg. The partnership involves the 1 GW offshore wind power project supplying significant amounts of electricity to Volvo Cars' operations at Hisingen in Gothenburg, including the new battery factory being ...
  • Naftomar paying hefty $83m for LR duo
    The deal of the week has been sealed between Greek Nicholas Inglessis and his family-oriented Alberta Shipmanagement and compatriot owner Naftomar. They are two owners who have been in the headlines for their deal-making in the last four weeks. Broking sources tell Splash that Naftomar is tempting Alberta Shipmanagement with $83m, buying two Hyundai Mipo-built, 75,000 dwt long-range ...
  • Samsung Heavy debuts tech to counter overboard containers
    South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries has revealed its latest invention called Special Structure Anti-Container Loss (SSA-CL), using homegrown technology to minimise container loss incidents for ships during adverse weather conditions. SSA-CL, which can be attached to the ship's lashing bridge, is designed to limit the lateral movement of containers by more tightly restraining the ...
  • Famous British broker rebrands
    After 143 years London-headquartered shipbroker Simpson Spence Young is going in for a rebrand and will be known henceforth simply as SSY. In addition to the official name change, SSY has also unveiled a new global corporate identity, a new website, and a dedicated online portal for its research division. Speaking on today's announcement, Stanko ...
  • Ocyan scores $317m contract with Petrobras
    Brazilian offshore service provider Ocyan has inked a new contract with Petrobras to carry out the revitalisation of the state-run energy firm's gas network in the Campos Basin. Lasting about four and a half years, the contract, worth around $317m, will be executed in partnership with the Portuguese engineering and construction company Mota-Engil. The campaign, ...
  • Reach Subsea inks cable survey deal with NKT
    Norwegian offshore services player Reach Subsea has struck a deal with Danish cabling firm NKT for the supply of subsea cable survey services. The Oslo-listed Reach has ramped up its capacity significantly over the last couple of years to serve a rapidly growing renewables market with a broadened service offering. Meanwhile, similar to other cabling ...
  • Ørsted signs deal to sell 50% stake in third German offshore wind farm to Glennmont Partners
    Danish energy firm Ørsted has agreed to sell 50% of another offshore wind farm in Germany to funds managed by Glennmont Partners from Nuveen. A deal worth €473m ($498.3m), comprises the price for the acquisition of the 50% ownership share in Gode Wind 3 and a commitment to fund 50% of the construction of the ...
  • Foroohari buys 6,500 teu containership from Uthalden Maritime
    Uthalden Maritime Management, the maritime arm of Harald Moraeus-Hanssen-led private investment company, has sold one of its vessels. Uthalden said on its social media channels that it sold the 6,500 teu containership. The vessel was purchased in July 2018 and delivered on Monday to its new owners. The company initially did not reveal any financial ...
  • Shipyards need to expand to meet IMO green goals: ClassNK
    Japanese classification society ClassNK has crunched the numbers to work out the volume of ships yards will have to churn out in order to comply with the indicative checkpoints agreed at this year's new International Maritime Organization greenhouse gas (GHG) targets. In short, 80m gt of zero-emissions vessels will need to be handled by shipyards ...
  • SwissMarine takes stake in US bulker owner Pangaea
    SwissMarine has become the latest name in the growing list of shipping companies with investments in publicly listed dry bulk shipowners. The Peter Weernink-led dry bulk operator has acquired close to 2.5m shares in Nasdaq-listed US bulker owner Pangaea Logistics Solutions. The acquired shares, which have been trading at around $6 each, correspond to a ...
  • Another top name in Chinese ship finance arrested
    One of the most high profile banking names to date has been arrested in the ongoing anti-graft probe led by Chinese president Xi Jinping. Liu Liange, the former chairman of the Bank of China, has been arrested over suspicions of bribery and giving illegal loans. Liu, 62, is well known in shipping for the 11 ...
  • Columbia launches female cadet mentoring programme
    As part of its bid to attract more women into the maritime sector, shipmanangement giant Columbia Group has launched a mentoring programme aimed at female cadets. Recognising that the industry is missing out on a great deal of female talent the group hopes that the mentoring programme will not only attract more females onboard vessels, ...
  • Berge Bulk unveils the world's most powerful sailing cargo ship
    James Marshall-led Berge Bulk has shown off its retrofitted newcastlemax bulker, Berge Olympus, which now houses four BARTech WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies. The WindWings installation is part of Berge Bulk's ambition to become carbon neutral by 2025 with the shipowner claiming today the Berge Olympus is the world's most powerful sailing cargo ship. With ...

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Lloyd's List web site
OCTOBER 17, 2023
  • Sovcomflot tankers go dark in Black Sea, citing maritime security fears
    Russia-controlled shipowner says August attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea behind the move, which is compliant with international...
  • Clash of Basel and Hong Kong conventions could leave owners making inadvertent breach of recycling rules
    Know what the stipulations are or risk fines or even prison sentences, top lawyers warn
  • Capesize rates beat expectations as they cross $30,000 per day
    Time charter equivalent rates for capesizes have reached their highest levels in nearly 18 months, Jefferies says, beating expectations as...
  • Singapore bunker sales climb in Q3
    Bunker sales in Singapore rose over July-September on the back of higher HSFO sales, despite rising prices
  • GMF initiative launches pilot to improve inclusiveness and working conditions at sea
    Companies participating in the GMF's All Aboard Alliance will pilot a set of measures to 'make life at sea more...
  • Electric vehicles a challenge to fire fighting and vessel design standards
    The design and stowage plans of vessels need to be looked at as more electric vehicles are shipped. Crew firefighting...
  • Maersk calls on China to include shipping in carbon trading system
    Danish company puts forward suggestion for China to include the shipping industry in its carbon trading system, similar to the...
  • Containership asset prices under pressure as buyers hang back
    The list of sales candidates is growing, but buyers appear to be reluctant to conclude deals due to an expectation...
  • Commercial shipping 'used for North Korea-Russia munitions shipments'
    RUSI report underscores the role that commercially operated vessels are playing in illicit activities and the use of deceptive shipping...
  • Berge Bulk takes delivery of wind wing vessel
    Berge Olympus has set sail on its maiden voyage with the aid of four wind wings measuring nearly 40 metres...
  • Daily Briefing
    Tankers and bulk carriers to report softer third-quarter earnings | Tanker market poised for further gains after strong rally |...
  • Deal for limited Venezuelan sanction relief reportedly imminent
    Biden administration reportedly agrees with government of Nicolás Maduro to ease oil sanctions in return for a free and monitored...
  • Sea mine suspected in product tanker explosion near Ukraine
    The ship reportedly sustained minor damage and has called at the Ukraine port of Kiliia in the estuary of the...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
OCTOBER 17, 2023
  • Investor group seeks to block Forward Air-Omni deal, oust Forward CEO
    Ancora Alternatives is seeking a special shareholder meeting to replace members of Forward's board of directors, including CEO Tom Schmitt, with the ultimate goal of killing the acquisition of Omni, which Ancora blames for a steep drop in Forward's stock value.
  • Planned bridge raising opens door to upgrade of North Charleston Terminal
    SC Ports says the work will allow the terminal to attract growing volumes of cargo moving through the Suez Canal on large ships that are too big to call the facility now.
  • Hapag-Lloyd enlists India-based vendor to support US digital documentation move
    Ocean carriers are aligning with technology vendors to meet a self-imposed deadline to digitize shipping documentation, with Hapag-Lloyd's use of ODeX in the US the latest example.
  • Fresh geopolitical stress puts supply chain resilience back in the spotlight: analyst
    Existing overcapacity in the container shipping market has provided the resilience required to handle a potential prolonged blockage of the Suez Canal, says analyst Lars Jensen, who wonders if stakeholders are willing to pay higher freight rates to maintain that safety net.

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TradeWinds web site
OCTOBER 17, 2023
  • Mexico president says rail alternative to Panama Canal will open in December
    Lopez Obrador points to 'saturation' and water problems at 100-year-old waterway
  • Pyxis Epsilon buyer revealed as MARAD adds ships to national security subsidy programmes
    Maritime Security Program now has full roster of 60 vessels while tanker fleet reaches 10
  • NYK reveals plan to boost LNG carrier fleet to almost 120 ships by 2027
    Company adding swathe of newbuildings to meet expected demand for ship capacity
  • Cooperating again: Marshall Islands back in favour with the EU on tax
    Shipping register welcomes move to remove island nation from list of non-cooperative jurisdictions
  • VLCC rally enough to wipe out weak DHT guidance DNB's Lian says
    The third quarter will be the company's weakest until 2025, the analyst argues
  • Back in business: Baltic Dry Index jumps above 2,000-point level
    And average capesize spot rates have jumped up to above $30,000 per day on Tuesday
  • Shipping names pay multimillion-dollar ransoms after cyber attacks
    The rapid introduction of technology on ships makes shipping more vulnerable to infiltration
  • Fredriksen's stake in Zabrocky's International Seaways under spotlight after Euronav deal
    Could Norwegian mogul John Fredriksen make another M&A play?
  • Mainstream tankers to gain if US eases restrictions on Venezuelan exports, Clarksons says
    Analysts believe that although shipments will be modest, the dark fleet will not be involved
  • Why new container ship orders are breaking records amid waning demand
    Carriers continue to order ships, but where will the demand come from?
  • CO2 shipping set to 'blow up' despite markets being 'most difficult' to read, says Capital's Kalogiratos
    CEO sees excitement in new markets, while other Greek players take a more conservative approach
  • Russia faces 'hard choices' as US turns price cap screw
    Senior Treasury official says Russia has spent billions on oil tankers to ship fossil fuels outside of the price cap regime
  • Pace of wind ship orders slows as slippage seen in new offshore projects, Clarksons says
    Shipbroker tallies only five new WTIV newbuildings contracted this year
  • Wan Hai secures Japanese finance for container ship newbuildings
    Vessels are part of a series of 24 ordered by the Taiwanese liner operator at Nihon Shipyard
  • Excelerate Energy snaps up 10-year extension deal from Petrobras on FSRU
    Regas vessel to be deployed primarily at Bahia terminal until 2034
  • China's biggest ship lease financier pledges to back 'green' shipping
    Chairman of BOCOM Leasing tells conference that ships with lower emissions now make up over 50% of its portfolio and it wants more
  • Eagle LNG finally bags a small-scale LNG carrier as it builds out its bunkering
    Vessel set to be used to supply Royal Caribbean Cruises ships
  • Fast Lines Belgium inks mini-bulker newbuilding brace with Damen Shipyards
    Combi-Freighter design seen as path to cleaner and more efficient vessels
  • Bulker owner ESL reveals renewables shipping plan with new recruit
    Finnish company wants bigger share of offshore wind and project transport market
  • Navigare Capital pays $212m for trio of DFDS freight ro-ros in leaseback deal
    Danish owner charters vessels back to compatriot over five years
  • Comment: Pakistan now holds the key to greening shipping's dirty secret
    After Bangladesh stepped up to enable global ship scrapping rules to come into force, Pakistan now deserves support to ensure the compliance is water-tight
  • New Fortress Energy set to fire up first FLNG unit in November
    Hugely delayed FSRU-based Brazilian terminal set for December start-up
  • 'Call us SSY': New-look shipbroker launches hunt for next generation
    Managing partner Stanko Jekov says the search is on for trainees
  • Top Ships stock jumps 12% after it regains Nasdaq compliance
    Greek tanker owner's share split does the trick at US exchange
  • A&O Shearman: Partners vote to seal $3.5bn mega-merger of law firms
    Superpower created in energy and shipping markets through combination of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling
  • Torm linked to $150m capture of second tranche of tankers from Alterna Capital
    Brokers say Danish shipowner has pounced on four MRs from US owner
  • Baltic Exchange reassures frustrated freight futures players, but threat remains
    Traders, owners and FFA brokers push the Baltic Exchange to address 'fundamentals' of index integrity
  • Berge Bulk boss reveals 'Marshall Plan' to decarbonise bulk carrier fleet
    James Marshall explains the four pillars of his emissions-reduction strategy
  • Payback time: Berge Bulk unveils world's most powerful wind-assisted ship
    Singapore shipowner expects big fuel savings and emission cuts from newcastlemax
  • UK charity demands port levy to pay seafarer welfare bill
    British charity Merchant Navy Welfare Board says voluntary scheme is not raising enough money
  • Digital freight forwarder Flexport slashes workforce by 20%
    Job losses latest in a string of departures from what was once one of the most prominent start-ups in logistics

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American Shipper web site
OCTOBER 17, 2023
  • United Airlines receives no peak season cargo push
    United Airlines had a weak quarter for cargo revenue, but it's on par with the rest of the industry.
  • Shipping line earnings preview: A mix of black, red and very red ink
    Cosco earned more than $800 million in the third quarter, while one analyst expects Zim to lose more than $200 million.
  • Global Crossing Airlines one of few to make Israel cargo flights
    Global Crossing Airlines is using its small regional jets to airlift aid to Israel. Other U.S. carriers are more cautious and have canceled flights to Israel until further notice.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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