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December 18, 2023

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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 18, 2023
  • Shri Chandra Group opens new office in Mumbai
  • CONCOR commences LNG trucking service between ICD Nagpur and ICD Raipur
  • Cargo Service Center expands operations in Kerala
  • Gujarat Junction CEO Roundtable & Exim Star Awards 2023 set to see extensive stakeholder participation this Wednesday
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (15 December 2023)
  • Commerce Ministry urges FinMin to remove inverted duties
  • FFFAI invites nominations for 'FIATA Young Logistics Professional Award-2024'
  • Gateway Distriparks enhances fleet with 32nd container train & 60 trailers
  • Leading lines pause Red Sea route as attacks intensify
  • Exports dip in Nov.
  • Report on logistics cost in India released
  • MbPA organises programmes to mark HIV/AIDS Day & Awareness Week
  • MSC's Terminal Investment Ltd takes 49 pc stake in Adani Ennore Container Terminal

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 18, 2023
  • Keep calm and digitalise

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 15, 2023
  • Maersk halts local ship movements following attack
  • Liner diversions and war-risk surcharges drive up costs for Asia-Europe shippers
  • The bright side of the ocean shipping trade
  • Box lines push up Jebel Ali freight rates to make up THC losses
  • Shipowners must figure it out as carriers update their ETS surcharges
  • Bid to cut through post-Brexit red tape tying up UK trade with Flanders
  • Instafreight files for insolvency - but founder Ortwein hopes for restructure
  • The 'almost covert' nascent airfreight market recovery
  • Loadstar explains: Wind-assisted ships - smooth sailing or just hot air?

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 15, 2023
  • Houthi attacks on ships could bring Suez Canal supply chain crisis
    Leading shipping analyst Peter Sand is warning that missile and drone attacks by the Houthis on merchant ships passing through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden could throttle Suez Canal traffic,
  • Mystery buyer orders cable layer at Vard
    With offshore wind farm development creating the need to lay a lot of cable, demand for cable layers can only be expected to grow. One beneficiary of this is Fincantieri's Norwegian subsidiary
  • All four OSG Alaska class tankers to get engine upgrades
    Tampa, Fla., headquartered Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. (NYSE:OSG) has signed a contract with MAN Energy Solutions SE that will see all four of the nearly 20-year old OSG Alaska class tankers get
  • Detyens wins $8.2 million USNS Arctic contract
    Detyens Shipyards Inc., Charleston, S.C., has been awarded at $8,220,997 firm-fixed-price contract (N3220524C4091) for an 82 calendar day shipyard availability for a mid-term availability of Military Sealift Command's fleet ordnance and dry

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 15, 2023
  • Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center and Rystad Energy sign knowledge partnership deal
    The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping and Rystad Energy signed a knowledge partnership agreement to formalise their collaboration. As official partners, the Center and Rystad Energy have embarked on a long-term commitment to collaborate strategically on decarbonising the maritime industry. As an independent energy research and business intelligence company that tracks and ana
  • SSA Marine hits milestone in SSA Jacksonville Container Terminal upgrade project
    American terminal operator SSA Marine has reached the halfway mark in its ambitious US$72 million project to modernise and expand the SSA Jacksonville Container Terminal, located at JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal. This collaborative effort, a public-private partnership between the port and SSA Marine, commenced its phased construction journey in 2022. Recently completing four out of eigh
  • CLdN to expand Dublin services
    Luxembourg-based provider of logistics solutions CLdN expanded its Irish Sea services, after the decision by Dublin Port Company (DPC) to grant CLdN a license to use the port's Terminal 5. In September, DPC called for proposals from interested ferry lines to service west coast English or Welsh ports out of Dublin following confirmation that P&O (which operated from Terminal 5 in Dublin Port) woul
  • APM Terminals Elizabeth enhances operations with new container cranes
    APM Terminals Elizabeth has announced the commissioning of two cutting-edge ZPMC Super-Post Panamax ship-to-shore (STS) cranes. Boasting an impressive 23-container outreach, these cranes are crafted to seamlessly handle both ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs) and Neo-Panamax Vessels. The cranes have completed all testing and are ready to handle the largest ships calling US east coast ports, ca
  • COSCO debuts Hi ECO sustainable shipping product
    COSCO SHIPPING Lines has presented the first green shipping certificate at Volvo's Asia Pacific headquarters on 5 December, based on their utilisation of its green shipping product Hi ECO. COSCO SHIPPING Lines said it pioneered the bunkering of its operating vessels with biofuel to achieve measurable carbon emission reduction in 2022. The company tries to assist its customers in reducing greenhou
  • CMA CGM increases rates from Red Sea to North Europe & West Med
    French box line CMA CGM has decided to raise its Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from Red Sea to North Europe and West Mediterranean. The updated rates will go into effect on 14 January and will apply only to dry cargo. From Red Sea to: Per 20' (TEU) Per 40' (FEU) North Europe US$850 US$900 West Mediterranean US$850 US$900 The post appeared first on Container News .
  • MacGregor cargo-stowage optimisation enhances cargo-carrying efficiency
    A holistic and tailored approach to designing stowage solutions is helping owners increase their earning potential and minimise the environmental footprint of their ships, according to MacGregor. While optimising efficiency in the transport of goods is fundamental to a ship's earning capability, owners sometimes pay insufficient attention to the vessel's cargo-handling system during the early des

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 15, 2023
  • Petra Energy offloads accommodation vessel
    Malaysia's Petra Energy has sold its 2009-built accommodation work barge Petra Lyra via its subsidiary Petra Marine. The Malaysia-flagged vessel was sold to Great Sky Investments Corporation, a company nominated by Star Chance Limited, for $3.95m in cash. The company said in a filing the disposal is timely for it to monetise the non-performing asset ...
  • Louisiana approves first offshore wind contracts
    Louisiana's State Mineral and Energy Board has approved the state's first-ever offshore wind operating agreements. The board approved a 6,162 acre property agreement for Mitsubishi's Diamond Offshore Wind (DOW Wind) off the coast of Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes and a 59,653 acre agreement for Vestas-controlled Cajun Wind off the coast of Cameron Parish. "For generations, the ...
  • Aker Capital bolsters position at Solstad Offshore
    Kjell Inge Røkke-controlled Aker Capital has upped its stake in Solstad Offshore, acquiring a further 8.24m shares in the Norwegian outfit at an average price of NOK48.45 ($4.62) per share. Following the transaction, Aker Capital now holds approximately 32.9 % of the shares and votes in the company. Solstad Offshore struck a refinancing deal for ...
  • Edda Wind seals green term loan facility agreement
    Edda Wind has entered into a green term loan facility agreement for the pre- and post-delivery financing of the four commissioning service operation vessels under construction at Vard. The agreement is a EUR161m ($177m) green loan facility with Crédit Agricole, Danske Bank, DNB Bank and SpareBank, with expiry in 2029 and a profile of 12 ...
  • COP28 ensures IMO shines
    Who better than Dr Tristan Smith from UCL Energy Institute to reflect on the key takeaways from the UN's green gathering in Dubai? My two takeaways from COP28 are: what a relief that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) makes decisions by consensus and can invoke decision making by voting, and that COP continues to grow ...
  • MOL to issue shipping's first blue bonds
    Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) will become the first shipowner in the world to issue blue bonds next month. All the proceeds from the public offering in Japan's domestic market will go on investments to contribute towards a sustainable blue economy. MOL has a raft of green tech it is working on including its hard ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Range Shipping
    Shipping people are "eternal optimists", according to A. Burak Akdemir, the managing director of Range Shipping, a gold sponsor at Geneva Dry, and one of the more than 30 owner/operators confirmed coming to the event. "In a world where unpredictability stemming from global events has become the norm, shipping has to rely on a forward-looking ...
  • InterManager calls for action following eight deaths in enclosed spaces in seven days
    With eight deaths in the space of one week in enclosed spaces on ships, InterManager, the global shipmanager association, has called on the shipping industry to work together to improve safety in these challenging onboard areas. Three seafarers and five shore workers died over the past week in accidents in enclosed spaces, bringing this year's ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 15, 2023
  • Houthis target tenth ship in Red Sea as attacks turn increasingly indiscriminate
    Iran-backed Houthis claim responsibility for strikes against two MSC ships, but a Hapag-Lloyd vessel was also struck. These vessels have...
  • Navies must ensure trade flows in the Red Sea
    Let gunboat diplomacy be confined to the past. But there are legitimate uses of gunboats in the 21st century; the...
  • Crowley to pilot Carbon Ridge's onboard carbon capture and storage system
    Crowley will pilot a small capacity version of Carbon Ridge's carbon capture and storage technology onboard a 974 teu boxship...
  • EU ETS to give Rotterdam LNG bunkers competitive edge
    LNG bunkering to become more attractive for intra-EU voyages in 2024 on the back of shipping's inclusion in carbon trading...
  • Bulk carrier Ruen hijacked off Somalia
    Navibulgar bulk carrier Ruen reportedly hijacked off Somalia on Thursday. Shipping associations condemned the week's attacks and called for states...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: The outlook for shipping in 2024 and beyond
    The world is living through the most dangerous time since the Cuban missile crisis. Geopolitical tension is keeping everyone awake...
  • Updated: Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd halt Red Sea passages
    Several containerships have come under attack in the Bab el Mandeb, a strait between Yemen on the Arabian Peninsula, Djibouti...
  • MOL to issue blue bond worth $70.6m in January
    The proceeds from the bond issuance will be used to finance Mitsui OSK Lines' environmental initiatives
  • Seanergy plots largest buyback yet along with ATM funding
    New programme authorises up to $25m in share repurchases over the next two years
  • OSG to shell $100m on engine upgrades for its Jones Act crude tankers
    Overseas Shipholding Group's four Alaskan-class crude tankers will undergo engine upgrades worth close to $100m as the vessels near 20...
  • Dry bulk: Q4 rally could breathe life into seasonal slumber
    Record grain exports from Brazil and continuing restrictions in the Panama Canal have been buoying up healthy demand
  • LNG and LPG: Panama Canal restrictions to keep freight rates high in 2024
    Weak seasonal demand during the first quarter of 2024 will be offset by increasing tonne-miles because of reduced capacity in...
  • Containers: Box shipping swings into down cycle
    Container shipping is in one of its cyclical downturns; it will need discipline to contain capacity if rates are to...
  • Daily Briefing
    Missile fired at Maersk containership entering Red Sea | Shipping banks reveal extent of their misalignment to net zero targets...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 15, 2023
  • Panama Canal restrictions, Suez attacks kickstart West Coast cargo shift
    A slower than anticipated shift of cargo back to the West Coast since ratification of the coastwide labor contract could accelerate in the coming months due to restrictions at the Panama Canal and this week's hostilities involving container ships in the Red Sea, which could affect Suez routings.
  • Retailers retooling supply chains amid lower demand, excess capacity
    As conditions normalize, US retailers such as Dollar General are cutting unneeded resources, including temporary warehousing, while reinforcing their core business.
  • Jacksonville port area sees record industrial warehouse leasing
    Retailers and e-commerce merchants leased 3.7 million square feet of warehousing and distribution space near the Port of Jacksonville in the third quarter, a record for Jacksonville's industrial market.
  • Hapag-Lloyd vessel hit in Red Sea 'choke point'
    The container ship was hit while transiting the narrow strait between the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea that US Central Command monitoring the area regards as "a critical choke point."

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 15, 2023
  • US and UK say growing Red Sea threat 'must be addressed' as container ships take U-turns
    Tracking data shows ships in the fleet of four liner operator reverse course
  • Mysterious low-profile Kurow Shipping doubles down on product tanker newbuildings in China
    The under-the-radar outfit now has eight tankers on order at Zhoushan Changhong
  • Israeli 'linked' ships still bearing the brunt of Red Sea security concerns
    Some ships are moving south to the Cape of Good Hope, but it is unclear how many
  • Germany's first FSRU imported 6% of country's gas consumption in 2023
    But operator Uniper working 'full steam ahead' on green ammonia options for Wilhelmsen region
  • Greece's Attica signs big fleet upgrade deal with local shipyards
    Country's biggest ferry operator chooses Onex Technologies Group as its preferred shipyard partner
  • Podcast: At COP28, shipping grapples with challenges of 'transitioning away' from fossil fuels
    Audio edition of Green Seas explores key themes for the maritime sector at the global climate conference
  • Container lines plot massive rate rises as chokepoint diversions ramp up
    Moves to avoid Panama and Suez Canal's raises prospect of higher freight rates
  • Editor's selection: Pappas pounces on Eagle; Houthis ramp up attacks on shipping; and what did we learn from COP28?
    The biggest and brightest stories of the week from the TradeWinds newsdesk
  • CPLP's $500m rights offer leaves Marinakis with controlling stake
    Funds raised help bankroll the US-listed firm's transformation into a pure-play LNG carrier company
  • Unmanned autonomous container ships to cross North Sea in 2026, navigating one of the world's busiest waterways
    Van Coillie's Zulu Associates want to see autonomous vessels running to and from the UK in 2025, unmanned in 2026
  • Mitsui OSK Lines becomes 'first' shipping company to issue blue bonds, paving the way for ocean health
    Japanese shipowner to sell ¥10bn of the bonds in January
  • ICS calls for more warships to patrol Red Sea as owners divert vessels
    The 'full maritime security architecture should be brought to bear' as shipping weighs options to avoid Red Sea transits
  • Fredriksen-backed Edda Wind seals $176m loan for newbuildings
    European lenders chip in to finance Norwegian company's four offshore wind vessels
  • Great Eastern ships out another elderly tanker as renewal continues
    Indian owner says 2004-built vessel will be delivered by the end of March
  • Slotflation? Panama Canal auction prices soar as major customers hold golden ticket
    Not in the top 10 of users? It will likely cost a pretty penny to get in
  • Mysterious low-profile Kurow Shipping doubles up on product tanker newbuildings in China
    The under-the-radar outfit now has eight tankers on order at Zhoushan Changhong
  • Genco takes advantage of rising capesize rates through big spot exposure
    But full effect of improved dry sector will not be seen until the first quarter
  • Hapag-Lloyd and MSC ships targeted due to operators' past Israeli trade
    Latest incidents in Red Sea widen the list of targets exponentially
  • MOL linked to new order for VLECs at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
    Deal said to be backed by charter with pioneering customer in long-haul ethane shipment sector
  • Navibulgar vessel drifting in the Arabian Sea is hijacked, Bulgaria says
    The 41,600-dwt Ruen (built 2016) is in open sea about 400 miles east of Yemen's Socotra island, heads towards Somalia
  • Brussels 'looking at' carbon trading markets after pushback from nations and FFA brokers
    Members of Independent FFA Association raise concerns that financial risk in shipping is growing
  • BW Energy board rejects mandatory offer as Sohmen-Pao 'reserves the right' to delist
    Independent directors believe Oslo-listed company's future value is greater than offer price
  • Genco taking advantage of rising capesize rates through big spot exposure
    Full effect of improved dry sector will not be seen until the first quarter, however
  • Gunvor reinforces ESG commitment with its first sustainability-linked Samurai loan
    Geneva-based multinational energy commodities trading group refinances Yen-denominated sustainability-linked facility
  • European Commission 'looking at' carbon trading account structures after pushback from nations and industry
    Members of Independent FFA Association raise concerns that financial risk in shipping is growing
  • Aker Capital buys more Solstad Offshore as fight for control continues
    Kjell Inge Rokke was set to take control of the offshore owner before Christian Sveaas took steps toward legal challenge
  • Nova Marine reveals bulker buys in hot handysize S&P market
    Versatile, Lugano-based owner buys in Japan for its first fleet additions in nearly two years
  • Seanergy Maritime eyes $30m ATM deal as more share buybacks planned
    Capesize specialist's chief executive is also acquiring more shares
  • New Houthi strike on Hapag-Lloyd boxship as boarded bulker drifts in Arabian Sea
    A 15,000-teu vessel is hit as Houthis attack commercial shipping on a daily basis
  • Cadeler to squeeze out remaining Eneti shareholders after sealing $1.2bn merger
    'Strong' backing to create world's biggest WTIV company as acceptance hits 86%
  • BW Energy board rejects takeover offer as Sohmen-Pao 'reserves the right' to delist
    Independent directors believe Oslo-listed company's future value is greater than offer price
  • New Houthi strike on boxship, as boarded bulker drifts in Arabian Sea
    Hapag Lloyd vessel reported hit as Houthis attack commercial shipping on a daily basis
  • New Houthi strike on boxship reported, as fate of boarded bulker still unclear
    Houthis have been attacking commercial shipping on an almost daily basis this week

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 15, 2023
  • Why attacks on container ships caused container stocks to jump
    Container-ship route diversions - first to avoid the Panama Canal, now to avoid Red Sea chaos - could help offset rate pressure from newbuilding deliveries.
  • DHL Express workers extend picket lines across US
    Striking airport workers at the DHL Express hub outside Cincinnati have picked up support from union members around the country, slowing customer shipments.
  • Turkish Airlines picks Airbus over Boeing for widebody freighter order
    Turkish Airlines said it plans to buy five large freighters from Airbus.
  • Swiftair to add 1st A321s to freighter fleet
    Spain-based Swiftair plans to lease a couple Airbus A321 modified cargo jets next year.
  • Air cargo market: From 'doom mongering' to stability
    After two consecutive years of negative growth, air cargo is shaping up for a rebound in 2024, according to the International Air Transport Association and industry experts.

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