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Exim India web site
JUNE 20, 2023
  • PSA Mumbai highlights exceptional capabilities by handling India's largest container vessel call
  • FIATA President & FFFAI Chairman discuss strengthening collaboration to benefit the logistics fraternity
  • Most consignments are already meeting the release time targets: Johri
  • LogiNext launches fleet tracking system for safer long-haul truck deliveries
  • ONE to install telematic devices on its reefer box fleet
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk to revolutionise eCommerce in India with a 'One Country, One Price' fulfilment solution
  • Railways plans to install 'Kavach' on the DFC network
  • Govt unlikely to allow sugar exports till H1 2024
  • SOHAR Freezone & Nasim Chemicals join forces to establish a chemical manufacturing plant
  • JNPA congratulates Marine Department
  • MSC committed to improving African supply chains: CEO Soren Toft
  • CMA CGM introduces new set-up of its NC LEVANT service connecting North Europe with East Med/Levant area
  • Saudi ports surge in shipping connectivity index
  • China to build deep water port in Cambodia
  • "K" Line Marine & Energy established in Singapore
  • India's e-commerce to surpass the US by 2034, says survey
  • India seen as the largest driver of global oil demand
  • Supertanker freight rates soar to highest since April
  • Edible oil imports up in May
  • Reforms helping economy grow at faster pace: Goyal

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 20, 2023
  • Joint forces in Manzanillo
  • Switzerland: clever strategy for fleet conversion
  • From Asia to multiple destinations worldwide
  • First four unmanned trucks to run in Russia
  • Atlas Air promotes Richard Broekman
  • Getting a grip on automation
  • Roll Group to expand fleet with Korean vessels
  • Intermodal service launched between Gansu and Kunsan
  • Maersk: one country, one price
  • Jettainer to replace chief financial officer
  • STS cranes for Misurata Free Zone
  • DHL GF and IAG Cargo partner to promote SAF
  • Quite a performance despite challenging conditions
  • A cargo ship with 100% wind power
  • DP World wins coveted sustainability award
  • More logistic solutions for wood transports
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Partnering for heavy and sustainable solutions

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 19, 2023
  • MSC is bleeding the charter market dry - and keeping rates high
  • Don't be too eager for return to west coast ports, shippers warned
  • MSC + Wilson Sons on the radar - any other takers?
  • CULines backs away as US west coast services become loss-makers
  • 'Golden power' to fight China - one of the latest logistics headaches
  • Confident Maersk Air Cargo spreads its wings as it soars over rivals
  • Canadian rail giant has high hopes for new intermodal reefer service
  • Maersk steps in as India's online sellers search for low-cost fulfilment
  • Renewed interest in A340 conversions - but it's a niche air freight market
  • Bull Freightos shines - why?
  • OceanX: Labour travails; 'hero bonus'; peak season down; AI up

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 19, 2023
  • VIDEO: USCG updates on hunt for missing submersible
    Citing reports from relatives, the BBC is reporting that a UAE-based British billionaire, Hamish Harding, is among those aboard a submersible missing in the vicinity of the RMS Titanic wreck, some 900
  • VIDEO: Austal USA lays keel for final Independence-variant LCS
    Austal USA hosted a keel laying ceremony June 16 for the final Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship to be built at its Mobile, Alabama, shipyard, the future USS Pierre (LCS 38). Ship sponsor

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Container News web site
JUNE 19, 2023
  • HHLA and COSCO finalise minority shareholding in Hamburg box terminal
    Following the completion of the investment screening process, port operators Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) and COSCO Shipping Ports Limited (CSPL) signed the agreement for CSPL's minority shareholding in Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT) today (19 June). Germany approves COSCO investment in Hamburg container terminal The deal gives CSPL a 24.99% interest in HHLA's CTT in Hamburg, which
  • APM Terminals Valencia to increase capacity and efficiency with US$4 million investment
    APM Terminals Valencia put into operation 11 new Terberg YT223 terminal tractors for container handling. In particular, they are new-generation vehicles, equipped with Cummins Stage 5 engines. These vehicles comply with current European Union emissions regulations. Moreover, they are part of a more extensive investment plan for APM Terminals Valencia, which also includes the upcoming commissionin
  • Global Ports expands equipment fleet of VSC Terminal by 20%
    Global Ports Group, part of Delo Group, Russia's major operator of container terminals, has relocated more than 25 units of heavy-duty port equipment from its North-Western terminals to Vostochnaya Stevedoring Company (VSC) in Russia's Far East in the past year, increasing VSC's cargo handling fleet by 20%. Its proportion of Russian maritime container handling volume climbed from 35% in 2021 to 5
  • US West Coast port deal eases strike tensions as SCFI and FBX indices follow WCI
    The closure of the past week saw two strings of activities on either side of the globe. The US West Coast Port union strike looms were dissipated to a great extent following intervention from the US authorities, despite hold-up of cargo worth US$5.2 billion and trucks in piles at ports. Ports, such as Seattle, displayed 10-day congestion at the port even as ports, such as Los Angeles and Long Bea
  • Pricing emissions from shipping: Where should the money go?
    The backbone of worldwide trade, international shipping moves more than 80% of global trade by volume. As a result, international shipping accounts for about 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Unless shipping moves to zero-carbon fuels and innovative technologies to green its energy footprint, the latest estimates suggest that carbon emissions will grow by 90-130% by 2050, as compared to 2008
  • Manzanillo port and terminal operators create new association
    Port terminals and operators in Manzanillo, Mexico have united to form a new alliance, the Association of Terminals and Operators of Manzanillo (ASTOM) aiming to promote and further strengthen the country's major port of Manzanillo. ASTOM includes Contecon Manzanillo S.A. (CMSA), International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) Mexican subsidiary, Grupo Carrix - SSA, Ocupa, Friman, Hazesa,
  • Maersk enhances cargo flight services
    Maersk is bolstering its growing freighter network between Mainland China, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the United States by increasing the frequencies of regular flights as well as introducing additional aircraft. More specifically, some of the changes that will take place are that on the transpacific corridor connecting Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) in the US and Hangzhou Xiaoshan
  • Indian west coast ports reopen after cyclone-induced shutdown
    Container terminals across India's Gujarat coast have resumed operations at full scale after Cyclone Biparjoy forced a total shipping halt over the past week. Sources say Mundra and Pipavav, two major cargo gateways, are slowly getting back to their scheduled vessel flows. "Operations resumed and leaped to normalcy. Mundra berthed the first vessel at 1400 hrs. on Saturday (17 June) and loaded fou
  • Valenciaport sees container volume fall during 2023
    Valenciaport handled 7,236,365 tonnes of cargo in May, which was 6.66% less than the same month in 2022, while the total number of TEUs was 452,858, translating to a year-on-year 6.22% decrease. There were 347,619 full container units, 77,476 export units, 77,791 import units, and the rest were transit containers, according to the Spanish port's data. "If we analyse the figures for the rest of th
  • APM Terminals selects new managing director for Bahrain
    APM Terminals Bahrain, the operator of Khalifa Bin Salman Port, has announced that Matthew Luckhurst will be the new managing director, assuming his new role on 2 July. Luckhurst joins APM Terminals from his current role as vice president for Container Shipping at Milaha based in Qatar. He takes over from chief financial officer and interim managing director Farooq Zuberi who assumed the role aft
  • MSC updates service connecting North Europe with West Africa
    World's largest container line MSC has decided to stretch its NWC-Canary-WAF service, which provides a line between North Europe and West Africa via the Canary Islands to London (Tilbury) and Hamburg. According to DynaLiners, the updated port rotation of the service will now be London Tilbury (UK), Hamburg (Germany), Antwerp (Belgium), London Gateway (UK), Le Havre (France), Tema (Ghana), Lomé (T
  • Samudera secures deals for boxship duo acquisition
    Indonesian vessel owner Samudera Shipping Line has entered into agreements for the acquisition of two container ships. Samudera will pay US$59.9 million for the two vessels, which have a box capacity of 1,500 TEUs. The container vessels are expected to be delivered in the second half of the year. "The acquisition of the new vessels is not expected to have any material impact on the net tangible a
  • Mawani to build integrated bunker station at Yanbu Port
    The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has signed a deal with Alba Nova International and Trafalgar Co. Ltd. to set up an integrated bunker station at King Fahad Industrial Port (Yanbu Port) in partnership with Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy. The proposed bunker station development is a US$5.3 million development, according to Mawani's statement. The operator of the 393,000 m² refueling hub intend
  • Pilbara Ports Authority reports steady volumes in May
    Pilbara Ports Authority has announced a total monthly throughput of 62.5 million tonnes in May, which is slightly increased by 1% compared to the same month last year. More spesifically, Port of Port Hedland achieved a monthly throughput of 48.6Mt, of which 48.2Mt was iron ore exports. At the same time, imports through the Port of Port Hedland totalled 196,000 tonnes, an increase of 19% compared

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Splash web site
JUNE 19, 2023
  • Sallaum Lines continues car carrier fleet expanision
    Sallaum Lines is lifting its car carrier orderbook with contracts for up to six dual-fuel LNG vessels at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard. The Swiss-based shipowner has booked four firm and two optional 7,400 ceu vessels, lifting the total number of car carriers ordered to date to eight, including a pair set to deliver from Fujian ...
  • Algoma signs for methanol-ready product tankers in South Korea
    Canada's Algoma Central Corporation has commissioned Hyundai Mipo Shipyard in South Korea to build two 37,000 dwt ice-class product tankers in a deal worth around $96m. The vessels will deliver in the first quarter of 2025 and go on a long-term charter with Irving Oil under the Canadian flag, servicing the energy company's refinery in ...
  • COSCO finalises Hamburg terminal stake buy
    COSCO Shipping Ports Limited has signed an agreement with HHLA to acquire a minority shareholding in Container Terminal Tollerort.
  • Wisdom returns to Tsuneishi for handysize bulker newbuild
    Taiwanese shipowner and operator Wisdom Marine is adding more handysize bulkers to its orderbook. In a regulatory filing, the Taipei-based company said it would pay $34m for a 42,200 dwt unit to be built at Tsuneishi Shipbuilding in addition to a trio of 82,300 dwt bulkers under construction at the yard. The country's largest dry ...
  • Bumi Armada JV scores FPSO contract extension in India
    Malaysian oilfield services company Bumi Armada and its joint venture partner Shapoorji Pallonji Energy (SP Energy) have secured a charter extension from India's state-owned Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) for a floating production, storage and offloading vessel operating in the Cluster 7 field about 210km off the west coast of Mumbai. A one-year extension ...
  • Bulk cargo carrier master and chief engineer charged in 850kg cocaine bust
    The Australian Federal Police has charged two senior crew members from a bulk cargo carrier for their alleged roles in the importation of around 850kg of cocaine into Australia.
  • Samudera buys containership duo for $60m
    Singapore-listed Indonesian owner Samudera Shipping Line has added two 1,900 teu containership vessels to its fleet.
  • Subsea 7 calls off DOF takeover bid
    Kristian Siem's Subsea 7 has dropped its pursuit of restructured Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF just days after launching a takeover bid. The Oslo-listed company made a proposal on Friday to acquire the entire issued share capital of DOF at NOK35 ($3.3) per share, comprising NOK7 in cash and NOK28 worth of new shares, offering ...
  • Seacon seals sale and leaseback for kamsarmax newbuild
    Hong Kong-listed Seacon Shipping has entered into a sale and leaseback deal with a Singapore-based subsidiary of China's BOCOM for one of its kamsarmax bulk carriers currently under construction. The Qingdao-based company is selling the 85,000 dwt vessel set to deliver from Guangzhou Wenchong by October 31, 2023, for $27m. The bulker will be bareboat ...
  • Winning pays $16.5m for latest cape
    Singapore-based Chinese cape specialist Winning International Group has sealed its third ship deal this year. The Sun Xiushun-led player has emerged as the highest bidder for the 16-year-old Japanese-controlled capesize, named Atlantic Tiger, a 180,000 dwt, Imabari-built vessel. The ship fetched $16.5m. Winning now has 40 capes in its fleet, largely involved in the West ...
  • Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers to install Marjan offshore platforms
    Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers has won a bid to transport and install the PK1 offshore platform on the Marjan oil field offshore Saudi Arabia.
  • Ecowende building most nature-friendly wind farm ever
    Shell and Eneco joint venture company Ecowende is going to build a wind farm with various innovations implemented that will decrease its effects on birds, bats and marine mammals.
  • Bulkers collide at Tarragona port
    Two bulk carriers suffered heavy damage after colliding in the Spanish port of Tarragona in the early afternoon of Saturday. A 75,500 dwt Elena Ve owned by Greece's Golden Union struck moored Polsteam's 82,100 dwt Karpaty while proceeding to berth with tugs' assistance. The video footage available on social media shows the 2013-built Polish kamsarmax ...
  • Pay details emerge for new US west coast dockworker contract
    Details of the deal hatched between unions and employers covering 22,000 workers at 29 US west coast ports have emerged. After a fraught 13 months of stalled negotiations, walk-outs and cargoes emigrating to alternate locations, the new six-year contract, which still has to be approved by union members and terminal operators, sees dockworkers winning a ...
  • Danaos builds up stake in Eagle Bulk
    Greek containership owner Danaos has quietly accumulated close to a 10% stake in Eagle Bulk Shipping in recent months. A recent filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed that the John Coustas-led boxship tonnage provider picked up around 1.37m shares, equal to 9.99% of the Gary Vogel-led bulker owner's stake. The swoop ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 19, 2023
  • Stoic Ukraine response to Russian missile attacks fools no one
    Ukrainian seafarers and shore staff are a vital source of highly competent human resource as shipping transitions to a new...
  • Nordic market could lose ground in hull, Norwegian Hull Club concedes
    Nobody would set up a hull mutual in 2023, admits chief executive Hans Christian Siem. But NHC is making an...
  • How Logothetis' long view payed off in the past and where it's looking next
    After selling more than 50 containerships, the group has acquired tankers and bulkers for greater balance in its fleet while...
  • Adaptable Greeks adjust their sails again
    Difficulty in attracting and training sufficient young officers to keep pace with their massive fleet is another priority for Greek...
  • EBRD to fund green maritime investments in Türkiye
    EBRD will provide €70m to modernise Türkiye's ageing fleet and port infrastructure as part of its Maritime Decarbonisation and Green Shipping...
  • The week in newbuildings: Sallaum Lines boosts PCTC orderbook
    Sallaum Lines has confirmed that it has ordered six dual-fuel, LNG pure car and truck carriers from China's CMHI Jinling...
  • The week in charts: Activity slowing at Ukraine's seaports | Lloyd's Register further reduces dark fleet exposure | Weak volumes keep a lid on boxship freight rates
    Greek voyages evolve in line with changing trade lanes, Cadeler-Eneti merger to create offshore wind juggernaut and methanol containership orderbook...
  • 'We have not seen a market like this,' says Nikolas Tsakos
    Tsakos Energy Navigation chief executive Nikolas Tsakos tells Lloyd's List about his company's first 30 years, why he thinks public...
  • Plenty of gas in the tank for Greek fleet investment
    Since John Angelicoussis inked the first Greek LNG carrier newbuilding deal in 2003, a dozen Greek owners have invested in...
  • Hong Kong port connectivity rebounds to pre-pandemic levels
    China not only maintained its place at the top of the rankings but also built on its lead, with a...
  • Navigation safety trial morphs into living lab for AI platform
    This partnership goes far beyond a customer paying a licence fee. It reveals how productive it can be to work...
  • Seacon strikes sale-and-leaseback deal with Bocomm for kamsarmax bulker
    Seacon says it will use the leverage to facilitate its fleet renewal and expansion strategy
  • Panama falls to 'Grey List' in Paris MOU rankings
    The Paris Memorandum of Understanding assess flags' performance in port state control inspections over a three-year period. Denmark retained the...
  • Daily Briefing
    The View: US west coast labour talks: ILWU blinked first | Price cap forcing Russia to consider 'desperate' changes, US...

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 19, 2023
  • 'Significant moment': UN adopts landmark ocean biodiversity treaty
    International Chamber of Shipping welcomes High Seas Treaty after two decades of negotiations
  • 'Historical shortcomings': Swedbank reaches settlement with US over deals with Crimea shipowner
    As bank agrees to pay $3.45m to set aside Ofac case, other US investigations continue
  • Search operation starts as Titanic submersible goes missing
    The US and UK last month called for greater protection for the site in a letter to the International Maritime Organization
  • Video: If shipping can't attract young female grads, 'we will be in big trouble soon'
    Norwegian Shipowners' Association president Synnove Seglem says industry needs to be attractive to all
  • Russia advances Arctic LNG plans as key units enter NSR from east and west
    First giant FSU inbound to Murmansk and modules for sending liquefaction train start passage from China
  • 'Towering' British shipping lawyer Douglas Bateson dies in Athens car crash
    Piraeus head of Penningtons Manches Cooper had built a solid reputation after four decades
  • CIT Bank plants flag in Greece with buyout of $123m loans portfolio
    Purchase from HSBC will help shipping lender expand its presence in key market
  • Ownership change at Tidships as Lorentzen & Co hangs in the balance
    One Tidemand sister buys out the other as Tidships explores options for 104-year-old shipbroker
  • Master and chief engineer charged after huge cocaine seizure on supramax bulker
    Montenegrins appear in court in Australia in relation to St Pinot drugs discovery
  • Methanol dual-fuelled ship orders spike to close gap on LNG, Clarksons says
    Broker tallies 42 contracts for methanol-powered vessels so far in 2023
  • Famed fleet builder Peter Georgiopoulos shuns newbuildings amid fuel uncertainty
    Shipping entrepreneur is hopeful that a revolutionary technology will emerge to fuel the vessels of the future
  • WindWings get full DNV approval for fitting to MC Shipping and Berge bulkers
    Technology can now be installed on any DNV-classed vessel, either as a retrofit or newbuild
  • LNG carrier rates tip upwards as charterers thoughts turn to winter
    Vessel availability tightens as gas prices rise in Europe and Asia
  • Video: When the LNG spot market 'started not to function'
    Economics of LNG cargoes has put ships in the hands of traders, turning spot market into 'relet market'
  • VLCC rates 'skyrocket' past $100,000 as long-haul bookings jump
    Analysts note 'fantastic' week for big tankers, with Middle East and Atlantic basin bookings rising
  • Peter Georgiopoulos backs emissions project as regulators tighten the screw
    Live emission monitoring projects come to market as industry grapples with tougher targets
  • Oldendorff newcastlemax holed in grounding after rudder indicator failed
    Australian accident report reveals substantial damage
  • Golden Union and Polish Steamship bulkers damaged in collision in Spanish port
    Kamsarmax is holed amidships and panamax's bow is mangled
  • Reuben brothers sue Trafigura over missing nickel cargoes in huge fraud row
    Cases in Singapore and UK tied to Trafigura's loss of nearly $600m in deals with Indian businessman Prateek Gupta
  • EU-flag requirement starts to bite for Greeks as new law kicks in
    Hellenic shipowners will henceforth have to make sure the share of their vessels flying European flags does not decline
  • Golden year for Norway's Stenersen after buying Maersk Tankers quartet
    Product tanker specialist also rings in the generational changes among owning family
  • DOF rejects takeover offer by Siem's Subsea 7 ahead of John Fredriksen-backed IPO
    Bank-controlled offshore vessel owner turns down bid as too low and too late
  • Sallaum Lines raises newbuilding tally with $540m car carrier order
    Up to six LNG dual-fuelled 7,500-ceu car carriers inked at CMHI Jinling
  • Video: DHT chief explains how tanker market can overcome 'underinvestment' challenge
    Svein Moxnes Harfjeld says oil companies may have to partner shipowners to stimulate investment
  • Swedish Club looks to build its core business in uncertain times
    New boss Thomas Nordberg turns to digitalisation to make its business more resilient
  • MSC and Meratus scrap older boxships as Wan Hai circulates feeder-size sextet
    Three container ships and two bulk carriers were reported sold for recycling last week

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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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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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