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Exim India web site
OCTOBER 20, 2023
  • Vanguard Logistics celebrates 10th anniversary of operations in India
  • MbPA actively participates in GMIS 2023
  • India, China seen contributing half of world's growth in 2023-24: IMF
  • Milaha reports increased net profit for nine-month period
  • Capesize order book down: Report
  • APM Terminals' Jonathan Goldner outlines efforts to power India's maritime growth at GMIS 2023
  • Fourth edition of Tanker Safety Guide (Liquefied Gas) launched
  • Limited trade benefits seen for India in FTA with UK, says GTRI
  • EODC camp in RAs w.e.f. 13th November 2023 to 24th November 2023
  • Chinese economy up 4.9 pc in Q3
  • India's GDP seen growing by 6.5-6.8 pc in FY24
  • DGFT extends sugar export curbs beyond Oct. 31

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International Transport Journal web site
OCTOBER 20, 2023
  • Next stop: the moon
  • Netherlands' first CO2 storage
  • Nokera to use 4PLCS supply chain management
  • German logistics prize for digital twin
  • Greener transport for Formula 1 equipment
  • Bombardier's "Ecojet" project advances
  • London Gateway welcomes first tenants
  • Illegal fish swim bladders seized at US border
  • Alpine transit: rail and road volumes fall
  • Kerry Rayner joins Pallet-Track
  • Three new Delta Cargo pharma stations
  • Konecranes to supply e-crane for Flatholmen hub
  • A new cold chain hub in Schiphol
  • Removals in Australia to become emission-free
  • PSA: changes at the helm
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Black Swan on its way to flying with hydrogen

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The Loadstar web site
OCTOBER 19, 2023
  • Convoy closes down following "a perfect storm", says co-founder
  • Qantas eyes weekend for backlog resolution
  • Struggling Convoy faces claim over fatal accident which casts doubt on business model
  • Maersk takes over box ship chartered by Yang Ming as sub-lets increase
  • ICYMI: JB Hunt's fall from grace
  • DHL Express to buy enough SAF to operate Americas network carbon-free
  • Adani-MSC tie-up to develop major regional transhipment hub at Vizhinjam
  • China and Kazakhstan to boost transport links with box hub at Aktau
  • Young recruits desperately needed to beat global truck driver shortage
  • EC launches 'alliance' bid to step up the war against drug gangs in ports
  • DB Schenker forced to rethink 'green' haulage options after Volta Trucks bankruptcy
  • LTL specialist Roadrunner offers full refund for late shipments

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Marine Log web site
OCTOBER 19, 2023
  • Port of Long Beach reports its busiest September ever
    The Port of Long Beach reports that it has achieved its busiest September on record, Dockworkers and terminal operators moved 829,429 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in September 2023, up 11.8% from the
  • New Roatan Dream ferry goes to work in Honduras
    The Roatan Dream, a new 41-meter catamaran built by Harvey, La., shipbuilder Midship Marine and designed by Incat Crowther is now in service with Island Ferries S.A. in Honduras, operating on the
  • ClassNK issues AiP for ship powered by hydrogen-fueled two-stroke
    In a world first, ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a ship equipped with a large low-speed, hydrogen-fueled two-stroke engine as the main propulsion engine. The parcel layout concept
  • Seatrium delivers Whale FPU for Shell GoM project
    Singapore-based Seatrium Limited has successfully delivered the Whale Floating Production Unit (FPU), for deployment in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, under a contract awarded by Shell Offshore Inc. in November 2019. The

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Container News web site
OCTOBER 19, 2023
  • MPA calls financiers and insurers to support adoption of electric harbour craft in Singapore
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has launched an Expression of Interest (EOI) inviting financial institutions and intermediaries, as well as marine insurance providers and brokers, to submit proposals to accelerate the adoption of electric harbour craft in Singapore. According to MPA, this EOI will help drive the adoption of electric harbour craft among owners and operators of h
  • ClassNK issues approval in principle for hydrogen-fuelled vessel
    ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a parcel layout concept for a hydrogen-fuelled multi-purpose vessel developed by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), MOL Drybulk Ltd., Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd., Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. and Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG). This is the world's first AiP certification for a ship equipped with a large low-speed two-stroke hydrogen-fuelled
  • Hellmann proceeds with digitalisation through BlueBox Systems
    A successful collaboration between BlueBox Systems, a developer of intelligent air cargo tracking solutions, and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, one of Germany's largest medium-sized logistics companies, demonstrates that a combination of an established company and an innovative start-up can deliver innovation, digitalisation, and sustainable growth. "BlueBox Systems delivers fresh ideas, agility,
  • HPC to carry out study on Kazakhstan's terminal upgrade
    ALG Company, headquartered in Almaty, Kazakhstan has selected HPC Hamburg Port Consulting, an intermodal terminal specialist, to review their current terminal concept and conduct a feasibility study for optimisation and development. The ALG Terminal in Almaty currently plays an important role in handling a diverse range of cargo, including 20 and 40-foot containers, cars, breakbulk, and large-siz
  • Mabanaft and Fairplay Towage sign deal for hydrogen supply to tugboats in Hamburg port
    Mabanaft, an independent and integrated energy company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fairplay Towage Group, one of Europe's largest tugboat operators. The deal is about the supply of hydrogen to Fairplay Towage Group's new tugs in the Port of Hamburg from 2025. Fairplay Towage intends to add tugboats to its fleet in the German port capable of running on hydrogen. In order t
  • DP World signs first manufacturing tenants for Thames Freeport
    DP World announced its first new tenants at its London Gateway Logistics Park, which is part of the Thames Freeport, with two manufacturers having chosen to invest in the site and create jobs in a significant expansion of their UK operations. Ranson, a Belgian food and catering products company, and Destiny Entertainments, a company that imports and alters audio and video products, will relocate
  • Hamburg Port Authority to raise port fees
    The Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) will raise port fees by an average of 6.5% from 1 January 2024, due to the continued very high inflation and increased prices. With the new port fees, the HPA aims to simplify the tariff structure. "For example, the quantity component is eliminated," it said, "leading to more transparency and less effort on all sides." Furthermore, the previously temporary quantum
  • DP World the first steps in the green transition
    Knowing where in your operations the carbon is produced is the first major step in the green transition, for a diverse company like DP World which has port and inland operations as well as the shipping transition to contend with. Speaking exclusively to Container News, DP World's senior vice president of investor relations Redwan Ahmed put into context the urgency it sees as necessary and the thi
  • MSC tops in ship recycling and purchases
    Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is leading the way both in ship demolitions and ship purchases. Cash buyers said that MSC has scrapped 15 vessels so far this year, with the last two torched ships being the 1988-built 2,073 TEU MSC Denisse and the 1989-built 2,918 TEU MSC Levina. Global Marketing Systems noted that the MSC Levina fetched US$7.26 million or US$565/ldt, with 400 tonnes of lefto
  • Kalmar and GMP Le Havre agree on repeat order for hybrid straddle carriers
    Cargotec-owned Kalmar has agreed to equip Générale de Manutention Portuaire (GMP) in Le Havre, France, with four more hybrid straddle carriers. The order, worth over US$5.2 million, was placed in Cargotec's 2023 Q3 order intake, with the equipment expected to be delivered by the end of the fourth quarter of 2023. "As long-term partners Kalmar and GMP Le Havre share a commitment to safe and sustai
  • ONE starts new service connecting Egypt, Lebanon and Turkey
    Singapore-headquartered container line Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of a new Egypt-Lebanon-Turkey (ELT) service. "This new service will offer customers enhanced coverage in the European region and offers a direct connection from Damietta to Beirut and Iskenderun," said ONE in a statement. The new ELT service is expected to provide a reliable and quality assured transport s
  • COSCO SHIPPING Ports reports over 77.8 million TEUs in first nine months of 2023
    Chinese port operator COSCO SHIPPING Ports reported that its total throughput in September rose by 7.9%, compared with the same month last year, reaching around 9.3 million TEUs. From the start of the year, COSCO SHIPPING Ports has seen more than 77.83 million TEUs in its ports and terminals worldwide, translating to a slight increase of 0.6%. In September, the throughput at terminals in the Boha
  • Wan Hai Lines names two 13,200 TEU newbuildings
    Wan Hai Lines held a joint ship naming ceremony for Wan Hai A05 and Wan Hai A06, accompanied by a charity donation, at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ulsan Shipyard. These are the fourth and fifth vessels in the series of 13,200 TEU container ships built by the shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea. The newbuilding series is designed with a length overall of 335 meters, a breadth of 51 meters, a draft of 1
  • Port of Helsinki sees cargo volume decline
    From January until September, overall cargo traffic at the Port of Helsinki reached 10.4 million tonnes. Additionally, 4.7 million tonnes (-13.4%) were imported, while 5.4 million tonnes (-8.8%) were exported from the Finnish port. The amount of unitised cargo traffic was 8.7 million tons with container traffic falling by 12.3% in terms of tonnes, while wheeled traffic dropped by 8.1%. "I am glad
  • NYK introduces sound-analysis tool to detect ship-equipment abnormalities
    Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), MTI Co. and Nabtesco Corporation have developed an electric diagnostic tool that records, visualises, and analyses the operational sounds of a vessel's engine plant for early anomaly detection. The device has been named "Kirari MUSE" and can store operational sounds from plants as data and use it to diagnose ship-equipment conditions. In particular, Nabtesco l
  • Global first for Formula 1: CEVA Logistics transports Ferrari equipment by rail
    CEVA Logistics, CMA CGM-owned third-party logistics provider, recently designed an innovative rail transport solution for Scuderia Ferrari's F1 racing team in North America. In a global first for Formula 1, Ferrari equipment is being transported by rail between three North American F1 grand prix races as part of the two companies' efforts to cut carbon emissions. Since the start of their cooperat
  • Sea-Intelligence reports limited inflation impact on ocean carrier profits
    During the peak of freight rates in 2021-2022, there was frequent criticism that the carriers' high level of profitability was a major cause of inflation. Freight rates were a little over 200% higher at the peak than in the same period in 2019. The shipping lines' profits in 2021 and 2022 were more than US$400 billion. However, when these profits are compared to the value of cargo carried, carrie
  • GEODIS opens new Schiphol-Rijk temperature controlled facility
    Global logistics provider GEODIS officially started the operation of its new 5,500 m² site in Schiphol on 6 October providing services to the pharma and healthcare sectors. According to the company, "this new location is next to the existing site and will expand GEODIS' footprint in pharma and healthcare, which is already well-established at the logistics operator's Venlo site with a significant

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Splash web site
OCTOBER 19, 2023
  • Hapag-Lloyd sets up Brazilian joint venture
    Germany's Hapag-Lloyd and the Brazilian shipping and waterway logistics firm Norsul have established a new joint venture to start offering container cabotage and feeder services in Brazilian ports in Q1 2024. The jv called Norcoast will be an independent company and based on a 50-50 partnership between the world's fifth largest carrier with a fleet ...
  • Tankers International pool adds Kuwait Petroleum and TRF VLCCs
    UK-based VLCC pool operator Tankers International is expanding with the addition of two ships from newcomer Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), while its existing partner Transportation Recovery Fund (TRF) has added another vessel. The move, which will bring the total fleet size to 66, has seen one VLCC owned and operated by KPC's unit Kuwait Oil ...
  • Dolphin Drilling firms up India rig deal
    Norwegian semisub owner Dolphin Drilling has been confirmed as the winner of the Oil India rig tender after submitting the lowest bid for a 14-month firm contract. The Øystein Stray Spetalen-backed company has secured a letter of award, subject to a signed final contract. Dayrates have not been disclosed. Dolphin said earlier the start-up for ...
  • Deutsche Bank reveals new emissions targets for shipping, coal mining, and cement
    Deutsche Bank has announced emissions reduction targets for loans to clients in the shipping, coal mining, and cement sectors with 55% of the bank's loans now covered with a net zero plan. Deutsche Bank today published its initial Transition Plan and consolidates its path to net zero by 2050. This Plan focuses on the bank's ...
  • Nordic American Tankers expands suezmax fleet with secondhand buy
    Suezmax specialist Nordic American Tankers (NAT) is expanding its fleet with the purchase of a South Korean-built ship. The New York-listed firm did not disclose the name or the price tag of the vessel but said the unit has been "operated and well maintained by a top shipowner" for the last six to seven years. ...
  • OSV sector shown path to slash emissions this decade
    Offshore support vessel owners and operators have been shown a way to decarbonise current working practices and facilitate the transition to a greener, carbon-neutral sector. A white paper by the Forum for Decarbonising the OSV Industry, established in 2021 through a collaborative effort between Chevron, Shell, TotalEnergies, Equinor, ABS and Maersk Supply Service, has defined ...
  • Operational efficiency takes centre stage at Global Maritime Forum's AGM in Athens
    The Global Maritime Forum, a not-for-profit organisation working to create a decarbonised shipping industry, has identified five key action areas to improve the operational efficiency of vessels with 30 top names in maritime, attending the association's AGM in Athens, committing to adopt these measures. The five actions cover: data collection and transparency; contractual changes; pilot ...
  • Scotland to invest over $600m in offshore wind supply chain
    Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf has announced that Scotland will invest up to £500m ($606m) in the country's offshore wind supply chain over the next five years. According to a statement by the Scottish government, the investment will help create thousands of green jobs and deliver the full economic potential of offshore renewable projects. The ...
  • Star Bulk joins the rush for kamsarmax orders
    Nasdaq-listed Greek dry bulk owner Star Bulk Carriers has signed up for a fresh pair of kamsarmaxes in China. The Petros Pappas-led owner and operator of around 120 ships has placed an order at Qingdao Yangfan for delivery in 2026, according to brokers. The 82,000 dwt units add to six newbuilds ordered in 2021, which ...
  • CoolCo seals newbuild LNG carrier duo sale and leaseback deal
    LNG shipowner Cool Company (CoolCo) and Huaxia Financial Leasing have entered into sale and leaseback financing arrangements for two newbuild LNG carriers being built by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries in Korea. CoolCo exercised its option to acquire the newbuilds, to be named Kool Tiger and Kool Panther, from affiliates of EPS Ventures in June this ...
  • MOL makes significant stride in developing hydrogen-powered ships
    Japanese shipowner Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), along with yards Onomichi Dockyard, Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) have conducted a risk assessment of a multipurpose vessel powered by hydrogen, which has been granted approval in principle (AiP) for the ship's parcel layout concept from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK). This marks the world's first ...
  • Transocean bags $745m worth of contracts for three drillships
    New York-listed offshore driller Transocean has announced that it won new deals and extensions for three of its drillships. The only rig to win two deals is the 2009-built Dhirubhai Deepwater KG1 drillship. The rig's contract with Reliance Industries under a dayrate of $330,000 ends this month. The India-based company has decided to extend the ...
  • Putin seeks international investment for Arctic shipping during visit to Beijing
    Attending China's Belt and Road infrastructure forum in Beijing yesterday, Russian president Vladimir Putin sought international investment to develop the Northern Sea Route (NSR). "We invite interested states to participate directly in its development, and we are ready to provide reliable icebreaker navigation, communication and supply," Putin said. Thanks to Western sanctions, Russia has increa
  • The Captain's Table finalists announced
    The finalists of The Captain's Table pitch competition have been unveiled. The six start-ups have been selected to participate in the finals which will be streamed live on Splash on November 23. The finalists are 123Carbon, a Dutch digital decarbonisation start-up, Crewdential, a seafarer well-being/SaaS solutions provider from Guernsey, ESG NRG, a decarbonisation/sustainability specialist from ...
  • Transworld fails in bid to privatise Shreyas
    India's Shreyas Shipping and Logistics will not be privatised after all as the counter-offer made by Dubai parent Transworld Holdings failed by 2% to attract the required 90% of the outstanding shares. Transworld had earlier this month indicated that it was sure it had built up enough support to take Shreyas off two stock exchanges ...
  • Why shipping still needs to break out of the vicious cyber-cycle
    Action is needed now to improve procedures as new waves of bandwidth come onstream, increasing the threat profile to maritime technology users, writes Nicolas Furgé, president, digital, Marlink. The maritime industry is stuck in a time-warp when it comes to cyber security. This isn't to say that solutions are not available, or that companies don't ...

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Lloyd's List web site
OCTOBER 19, 2023
  • Cargo surge sends port of Long Beach to record September
    The port of Long Beach posted strong figures in September reminiscent of the pandemic-era shipping boom. While it cited consumer...
  • Nordic American Tankers grows fleet with suezmax purchase
    US-listed owner grows fleet to 20 vessels with unnamed tanker acquisition from 'top shipowner'
  • EC unveils European Ports Alliance as key part of anti-drug trafficking strategy
    Hundreds of millions of dollars have been allocated for container scanning equipment
  • Rotterdam CO2 storage project progresses
    Energy majors Shell and ExxonMobil are part of the $1.4bn project that aims to store around 2.5m tonnes of CO2 a...
  • Ukraine hopes to expand temporary corridor as Danube suffers vessel build-up
    Inbound voyages to Ukraine's Black Sea ports remain steady and continued success could help ease pressure on the country's other...
  • Former Swiber directors charged over false contract claims
    Former CEO Yeo Chee Neng faces seven additional charges of insider trading
  • Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Xinya to convert Maersk's first containership to using methanol as fuel
    The vessel will arrive in the repair yard in June 2024 to start the three-month retrofit
  • US suspends some Venezuela sanctions
    Analysts predict modest boost to crude output
  • CoolCo fully funds LNG newbuilds via Chinese leasing pact
    The 174,000 cu m pair, Kool Tiger and Kool Panther, scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2024, are...
  • Daily Briefing
    Shipping remains off target in its bid to resolve the zero-carbon conundrum | IGC Code quirk holding back ammonia fuel...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
OCTOBER 19, 2023
  • Lawsuit from former CEO prompts Slync bankruptcy filing
    The company will sell its technology and shut operations, deciding it could not grow its business while paying the legal fees of ousted CEO Chris Kirchner.
  • Transfix defies down market to raise $40 million for truckload brokerage
    Transfix's investment being announced on the same day Convoy told employees it was winding down operations highlights some of the differences between members of a group broadly defined as "digital brokers."
  • Prince Rupert to build large export transload facility to balance cargo mix
    Construction of the C$750 million, 400,000-TEU facility for Canadian and US agricultural and resin exports will be key to achieving more balanced two-way trade through the Western Canadian port.
  • Convoy says will shut operations, sell off technology amid market downturn
    While sudden, the impact of Convoy shutting its business should be muted in a truckload brokerage market where shippers have access to low spot rates and plentiful capacity.
  • India-US rates pushed lower amid excess capacity, muted peak season
    After jettisoning previously planned October rate hikes, some India-USEC carriers have published new, modest rate increase plans for November.
  • Excess capacity, muted peak season push rates lower for India-US cargo
    After jettisoning previously planned October rate hikes, some India-USEC carriers have published new, modest rate increase plans for November.
  • Capacity glut, forwarder competition drive Asia-Europe ocean rates lower
    Spot rates are being dragged down by forwarders speculating on an extended period of weak rates on the Asia to Europe trade as capacity is expected to outstrip demand through 2024.

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TradeWinds web site
OCTOBER 19, 2023
  • On track: Cadeler-Eneti merger looking good as companies make key SEC filing
    With important hurdle cleared, WTIV players still expecting $1.2bn deal to close by year's end
  • US set to export more grain as it expects bumper corn harvest
    'Any increase in grain movements is good' for bulkers, shipowner says
  • AMSC approves shareholder payout after Jones Act tanker exit
    Oslo-listed shipowner closes sale to Maritime Partners
  • Ports seen as 'key node' for a cross-sector freight decarbonisation in the UK
    Maritime freight's green transition could require £75bn in investment, mostly on land
  • VLCC rates continue big swings amid Middle East chaos
    Fast-changing events on the world stage continue to affect the largest crude carriers, say analysts
  • Eastern Bulk Carriers to be wound down as Tidemand family exits shipowning and trading
    Tidemand sisters have been winding down their various shipping ventures this year and will focus on investing
  • Hapag-Lloyd and Norsul form Brazilian cabotage operator
    New company, Norcoast, will rival similar ventures by other leading liner operators
  • Deutsche Bank swings behind Poseidon Principles targets with first transition plan
    Non-signatory stays outside lending group but says it regularly reviews membership of all relevant organisations
  • Shipowners turn to spot LNG bunker deals in volatile market, Integr8 Fuels says
    Navig8-backed supplier says dual-fuel ships are starting to use LNG again as price drops
  • Streetwise: Tsakos Energy Navigation celebrates 30 years of publicly dodging black swans
    Streetwise examines Nikolas Tsakos' listed vehicle that's stood the test of time, but not without some quibbles
  • US offshore wind vessel orders accelerate at a crawl as shipyards struggle
    As inflation and labour shortages continue to plague shipyards, newbuilding deals trickle
  • Kuwait Petroleum commits VLCCs to Tankers International for first time
    London-based pools operator also adds tanker from TRF
  • Have Estonian engineers SRC solved shipping's methanol storage problem?
    Marine engineering company says it can avoid cofferdams on board to boost fuel capacity by 85%
  • Flexibility of LNG needed for energy transition, but sector needs to decarbonise
    International Gas Union says gas demand is seeing 'unprecedented uncertainty' from 2030
  • Big-league owners and charterers push for green contract changes
    Move is part of Global Maritime Forum-sponsored campaign to boost ships' operational efficiency
  • Pyxis boss Valentis targets three or four ship buys after 'record' tanker sale
    Greek CEO says company will 'reload' with product tankers when the time is right
  • Nordic American strikes deal for suezmax tanker
    Herbjorn Hansson-led shipowner's fleet grows to 20 tankers, with company predicting a strong market
  • Putin invites overseas investment in Arctic route on visit to 'dear friend' Xi
    Russian president wants partners to help it develop Northern Sea Route
  • Future of five-year-old LNG ship duo hangs in balance as legal rows roll on
    South Korean court ruling orders Kogas to compensate owner and yard
  • MOL and partners win AiP for hydrogen-fuelled multi-purpose vessel
    Team claims world-first for ship with a low-speed, two-stroke, hydrogen-fuelled engine
  • US lifts Venezuela oil sanctions in boost for tanker trades
    Six-month suspension relies on President Nicolas Maduro holding fair elections next year
  • In pictures: SSY says goodbye to Simpson, Spence and Young at big rebranding bash
    Shipbroker picks Singapore to unveil its new corporate identity
  • Transworld falls just short in bid to delist Shreyas Shipping
    Dubai parent's offer was not enough to reach 90% control of Indian shipowner
  • BP ships a first cargo from its new Tangguh LNG train
    Next phase of Indonesian liquefaction project will include carbon capture utilisation and storage technology
  • Ince partner Richard Oakley joins law firm CMS in Hong Kong
    Global group expands shipping and insurance practice with experienced lawyer
  • Himalaya Shipping profit poised to pop as capesize rates soar, Clarksons says
    Tor Olam Troim-backed owner has big upside potential, analysts argue
  • DNB shrinks shipping book by $250m as lender goes for share buyback
    Profit up but offshore, oil and gas provisions rise in third quarter
  • Iconic salvage tug SA Amandla retires: 47 years of heroic ship rescues come to an end
    Old age has finally caught up with the vessel, says owner African Marine Solutions
  • Capesize bulker market keeps rising amid scarce supply in Atlantic basin, analyst says
    Port congestion and Vale's higher iron ore volumes also boost sector, according to Clarksons Securities
  • UOB swaps Yangzijiang Shipbuilding for Marco Polo in Alpha Picks portfolio
    Singapore bank drops Chinese shipbuilder in expectation of weaker order flow
  • Legendary salvage tug SA Amandla bows out after 47-years of rescuing ships in peril
    Old age has finally caught up with the vessel, says owner African Marine Solutions
  • Legendary salvage tug SA Amandla bows out after 47-years of recuing ships in peril
    Old age has finally caught up with the vessel, says owner African Marine Solutions
  • UOB swaps Marco Polo for Yangzijiang in Alpha Picks portfolio
    Singapore bank drops Chinese shipbuilder in expectation of weaker order flow
  • Funds reveal 15% stake in MSC-controlled Log-In Logistica
    Alaska Asset Management funds increase second-largest stake in Brazilian company
  • Kool cats 'fully financed': Ofer's CoolCo signs deal with Chinese leasing house for LNG newbuildings
    Chinese leasing house signs 10-year deal for newbuildings at Hyundai Samho

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American Shipper web site
OCTOBER 19, 2023
  • China approves first A321 cargo conversion for Sichuan Airlines
    The first Airbus A321 converted freighter has been cleared by authorities to begin commercial service in China.
  • Port of Long Beach CEO: 'Consumer confidence is on the rise'
    "We look forward to a moderate rebound in cargo volume through the end of the year," said Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero.
  • American Airlines' cargo revenue shrinks by a third in tough market
    American Airlines Cargo had a disappointing, but expected, third quarter. Management says new aircraft and operational enhancements should help attract customers as the market improves.
  • Kuehne+Nagel teams up to make airport cargo handling more efficient
    Mega-forwarder Kuehne+Nagel is working with one of its top air logistics vendors to make airport cargo transfers faster.

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