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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
  • JN Port set to attain new throughput highs in fiscal
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk divests logistics assets in Russia
  • DLI handles first Python train despatch from ICD Borkhedi, Nagpur
  • India's growth story remains intact as one of the fastest growing economies: President, FIEO
  • Lifting barrier on solar imports seen impacting domestic industry
  • Global shipping industry facing a complex situation with freefall in container rates, weak demand & shift in trade routes: Analysis
  • Deendayal Port registers all-time high vehicle movement
  • ONE announces project to create a smart container solution
  • Chinese shipyards exceeded the combined market share of Japanese & South Korean facilities in 2022
  • CMA CGM introduces the new set-up of its NC Levant service connecting North Europe with East Med/Levant area
  • MSC launches its cashew campaign
  • NYK Group's fully autonomous ship initiative recognised
  • PIL resumes call to Zanzibar on Zanzibar Shuttle
  • ONE unveils new Israel shuttle service
  • PLI scheme for container production being mulled
  • India raises concerns with WTO regarding carbon border tax
  • Countries lift bans on Indian seafood

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
  • Direct links from a one-stop shop
  • On big and small anniversaries
  • Hupac to launch new shuttle service from Belgium
  • World fire mpacts Hamburg
  • Changes in Dachser's executive board
  • Kick-off for French Monitor Project
  • Wisetech Global's next coup
  • Aircraft again come to the rescue
  • Double strike at Waberer's International
  • Creating a new rail footprint for Australia
  • More apprenticeships needed in logistics sector
  • Tailwind aiming at the niches
  • Global X: 100 cargo flights to Cuba
  • A start-up for green trucks
  • Laurels for FLS at the BB Middle East
  • Oman Air Cargo in 2022
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Three industry veterans to join advisory board
  • Intertruck is sold to Turkey

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
  • Container imports tumble at US ports, with the west coast hardest hit
  • Not enough SAF for air cargo to hit net zero - carriers must find other routes
  • A defensive earnings season & the US LTL freight backdrop
  • Digital brokers struggling as the market headwinds get stronger
  • Australian start-up Focus the latest casualty of box trade 'normalisation'
  • OceanX: Innovation overkill - e/BLs and bigger ships
  • Carriers splash out as they aim to stand out from the crowd

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
  • CoolCo sells 2013-built LNG carrier to Höegh LNG
    LNG carrier specialist CoolCo (more formally Cool Company Ltd.) has reached an agreement to sell the oldest vessel in its fleet, Golar Seal (IMO: 9624914), for $184.3 million. The transaction is expected
  • Collision cutter commander relieved of duties
    Lt. Cmdr. Benjamin Williamsz was relieved of duties as the commanding officer of USCGC Winslow Griesser (WPC 1116), Feb.17. The Sentinel-class fast response cutter and the fishing vessel Desakata collided while underway

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
  • Survitec introduces new pre-inspection drydocking solution
    Survitec, a provider of Global Survival Technologies solutions, has created a new, formalised pre-inspection solution as part of its dry dock safety service to assist ship owners and managers in optimising and expediting dry docking timetables. The pre-inspection service is designed to support the repair and inspection of all onboard safety and lifesaving equipment as part of Survitec's fully man
  • What is the difference between LCL and LTL?
    Logistics and freight forwarding are integral aspects of the supply chain, helping to move goods from one place to another efficiently. Two common types of freight transport services used in logistics are Less than Container Load (LCL) and Less than Truckload (LTL). Both have advantages and disadvantages regarding cost, transit time, and other factors. This article will discuss the critical diffe
  • Ports of Indiana announces new CEO
    Jody Peacock has been chosen as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Ports of Indiana, a statewide port authority that runs three ports on the Ohio River and Lake Michigan in the United States. Peacock has worked with the Ports of Indiana in different positions since 2001, most recently as senior vice president for business development. Jody Peacock will replace Vanta E. Coda II, who served a
  • 2M alliance announces rotation changes in Transpacific services
    The largest container shipping alliance, the 2M alliance (Maersk and MSC), has decided to proceed with several changes in two Transpacific services. Firstly, the TP10/Amberjack service will run on the following rotation, effective from May, linking south and central China and South Korea to the east coast of the United States: Qingdao (China) - Ningbo (China) - Shanghai (China) - Busan (South Kor
  • Shipping organisations and companies call for immediate release of seafarers trapped in Ukraine
    More than 30 shipping companies and organisations have sent an open letter to United Nations (UN) secretary general, António Guterres, urgently calling for the immediate release of trapped seafarers in Ukraine. The purpose of the letter is to force Guterres to prioritise the immediate release of the 331 seafarers and 62 ships that remain trapped in Ukrainian ports due to Russia's war. "As we appr
  • Yang Ming refurbishes and upgrades Keelung yard
    Yang Ming Marine Transport has renovated its container yard in Taiwan's Keelung port as part of the medium to long-term development of the facility. In order to improve operating efficiency, old gantry machines were replaced with machines that have been certified by the American Bureau of Shipping and TUV Rheinland. The working height of the machines can reach 6+1 container stacks and can work on
  • Port of Barcelona invests over US$5.3 million to enhance operation processes and cybersecurity
    PORTIC, the port community system (PCS) of the Port Community of Barcelona, has released a new technological platform that is expected to enhance both the capacity and speed of processing of operations and cybersecurity, aiming to optimise performance, security and resilience in case of future incidents. The Port of Barcelona invested over US$5.3 million in the refurbishment of PORTIC's technolog
  • Sri Lankan government invests US$132 million in port development
    The Sri Lankan government will spend around US$132 million on port development projects, as stated by the minister of ports, shipping, and aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva. According to the minister, these investments would be made through revenue generated from port operations. During an event in Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka, Nimal Siripala de Silva said the government has allocated ov
  • Lidl's box line launches new service from Bangladesh to Europe
    Tailwind Shipping Lines, founded less than a year ago as a subsidiary of Lidl International, is introducing a new liner service focussed on transporting textile items from Bangladesh to Europe. The new Tiger Express service (TEX service) will connect the port of Chittagong in Bangladesh with the port of Barcelona in Spain in less than 20 days, according to the company. "For European retailers, th
  • Maersk divests additional logistics assets in Russia
    A.P. Moller - Maersk has entered into an agreement in order to divest its Russia logistics sites in St. Petersburg and Novorossiysk to IG Finance Development Limited. This is a result of Maersk's decision, in March 2022, to discontinue activities in Russia , due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. "We are pleased to have found a new owner of our two logistics sites in Russia and thereby execute o
  • Container ship demolition sales surge in January
    The first month of 2023 was the busiest month for container vessel demolitions since July 2020, according to a recent VesselsValue report. A total of 13 boxhsips were sold for scrap in January, including four feedermax container ships and nine handy container vessels. "All sales reported were on the smaller scale, with four feedermax vessels committed and nine handy container ships setting sail f
  • Kalmar to supply PSA Italy with new container equipment
    Finnish port equipment manufacturer Kalmar has signed a contract with PSA Italy for eight Kalmar Eco reach stackers which will enhance the container handling capabilities of Genova Pra' and SECH box terminals. The order was booked in Q1 2023 order intake of Cargotec, the parent company of Kalmar, and the machines are scheduled for delivery during the second quarter of the year. Kalmar said the Ec
  • ONE joins forces with Sony for smart container solution
    Singapore-based container line Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced plans to develop and integrate a smart container solution across its global fleet in collaboration with Sony Network Communications Europe. ONE expected the technology-enabled containers to give the company greater insights into its box fleet. The data will enable better visibility of the containers, faster and proactive dec
  • MSC announces rate increase from India and Pakistan to European major ports
    Swiss/Italian container carrier Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced the following freight rates, which will be effective from 1 March 2023 until 31 March 2023. Port of loading Port of discharge Commodity Rate 20 DV Rate 40 DV & HC Nhava Sheva, India Antwerp, Belgium Freight All Kinds (FAK) US$1,350 US$1,400 Ennore, India Antwerp, Belgium Freight All Kinds (FAK) US$1,400 US$1,450 Ko
  • OOCL deploys additional vessel on North Europe - Canada service
    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has announced it will add a fifth vessel to its Gateway Express 1 (GEX1) service, which is connecting North Europe with Canada. Furthermore, COSCO-owned box carrier said that from 3 March, when the boxship Tuxpan is expected to be at the port of Antwerp in Belgium, there will be the following minor adjustments to the current weekly service: The post appeared
  • MARINET launches VR simulators for seafarer training
    MARINET, an industry association, introduced virtual reality (VR) simulators for seafarer training during Expo Maritime Philippines 2023. According to MARINET, the simulators can create a complete picture of both the navigational environment and the equipment on the ship's bridge merging virtual interaction with controls and devices. In addition, mathematical models of simulators model the state
  • Stena Line and Peel Ports sign new deal for UK terminal
    Stena Line, a Swedish ferry route and port operator, has signed a new deal with Peel Ports to operate their 12 Quays port and ferry terminal in Birkenhead, United Kingdom, until the beginning of the 22nd Century. The Swedish company has operated twice daily ferry services to Belfast since 2011 and this new deal will see them continue to operate there for at least another 77 years, until 2100. Bas

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
  • Maersk inches one step closer to Russia exit as it sells logistics assets
    A.P. Moller - Maersk has moved a step closer to discontinuing activities in Russia, having struck a deal to sell its logistics sites in the country to IG Finance Development. The Danish shipping and logistics group has offloaded its 1,500 teu inland depot facility in Novorossiisk and a chilled and frozen warehouse in St. Petersburg. ...
  • NorthStandard opens for business
    NorthStandard, formed through the merger of North and Standard Club, officially launched today as one of the world's largest providers of mutual maritime cover. With over 390 million GT of owned and chartered tonnage on its books, the new entity consolidates annual premiums of around $800m, employs over 700 people and brings together over 300 ...
  • Caspian Sunrise firms up drilling contract
    Caspian Sunrise, a Kazakhstan-focused oil and gas exploration and production company, has secured employment in the Caspian Sea for its 2012-built shallow-water drilling barge [m]Caspian Explorer[/m]. The formal agreement is expected to be signed in late March, with the one-well campaign for the Istay Operating Company LLP (IOC), a Kazakh-registered partnership between Eni and Kazakhstan's ...
  • Shipping calls on the UN to evacuate hundreds of seafarers stuck in Ukraine
    More than 30 shipping organisations and companies are urging the United Nations to prioritise the immediate release of seafarers and ships trapped in Ukraine. As the one-year anniversary of Russian invasion approaches, there are a reported 331 seafarers on board 62 ships stranded in Ukrainian ports. In an open letter to Secretary General Antonio Guterres, ...
  • Algoma ships out product tanker to Furetank JV and Larsson Shipping
    FureBear a product taker joint venture between Furetank and Algoma Central Corporation, together with Larsson Shipping, has taken over the ownership of Algoma's 2008-built. The 16,958 dwt vessel, which Algoma acquired for a reported price of $13.5m from Furetank's Gothia Tanker Alliance partner Rederi AB Älvtank in 2018, has arrived from Canada to trade ...
  • Vafias sells two bulk carriers to spin-off
    Imperial Petroleum is buying two Japanese-built handysize bulk carriers from its CEO, Harry Vafias. The ships, built in 2012 and 2013, will join the fleet by the end of next month. Imperial Petroleum is paying $25.5m for the pair as well as handing Vafias 13,875 series C convertible preferred stock. Imperial Petroleum was created as ...
  • ONE taps Sony to develop fleet-wide smart container solution
    Following Hapag-Lloyd's decision last year to equip all its containers with tracking devices, Japan's Ocean Network Express (ONE) has reached out to Sony to create a smart container solution across its global fleet. "The technology-enabled containers will give ONE greater insights about their container fleet. The data will enable better visibility of the containers, faster ...
  • Apache to terminate semisub contract with Diamond Offshore
    Houston-based Diamond Offshore Drilling has received a verbal termination notice from Apache Beryl I (Apache) for the semisub rig. The New York-listed company said Apache had the option to terminate the drilling contract which will last until at least July 2023. Diamond Offshore had previously expected the contract, which originally commenced in 2017 and ...
  • Supermarket sweep: Lidl grows box offerings
    At a time when many new entrants to container shipping are pulling back amid loss making freight rates, one German supermarket-backed line is doubling down. Tailwind Shipping Lines, founded last year by Lidl, one of Europe's largest retail chains, is launching a new service from Bangladesh to Europe with a focus on the textile trades. ...
  • Höegh LNG swoops for CoolCo's oldest vessel
    Norway's Höegh LNG has entered into an agreement with Eastern Pacific Shipping-led LNG shipowner CoolCo to acquire the 2013-built 160,000 cu m for $184.3m. Delivery should take place in late March or April 2023. Höegh LNG said the purchase price is in line with the market level for similar vessels and expects to employ the ...
  • Three months to get Iskenderun terminal operations back to normal
    Management at LimakPort Iskenderun, the Turkish container terminal badly battered in this month's mega earthquake, have said it will take around three months to get operations back to normal. The port was severely damaged in the wake of the February 6 earthquake and suffered structural damage, as well as a severe blaze as containers caught ...
  • Is shipping's business model incompatible with ESG?
    With the help of ChatGPT Santosh Patil questions whether shipping gets the governance part of ESG. Amongst the buzzwords you can find at various maritime seminars and conferences Environment Social and Governance (ESG) is the new omnipresent catchphrase. If one scrolls over social media feeds, it's difficult not to find posts by 'forward thinking' and ...
  • Fugro secures US wind site survey project
    Dutch surveyor Fugro has inked a letter of intent to optimise and carry out a site characterisation programme for undisclosed offshore wind development on the US East Coast. The programme is focused on accelerating the construction and operations permitting process and represents the company's latest work on the US East Coast. Fieldwork will begin in ...
  • CMA CGM looks to add more windshields to its fleet
    Officials at CMA CGM have confirmed they will look to install bow windshields on other ships, if tests on a prototype installed on the 16,000 teu prove a success. CMA CGM has followed Ocean Network Express (ONE) in installing a windshield, one of a host of innovations the group is working on to enhance the ...
  • Merced Capital takes over Telford Offshore
    US private investment firm Merced Capital has acquired Dubai-based offshore services provider Telford Offshore following a competitive sales process launched earlier this year. As part of the deal, Merced Capital, founded in 1988 by the team responsible for the development of Cargill's Financial Markets Department, has provided new capital to Telford, reducing its net debt ...
  • COSCO clears out vintage VLCCs
    Vintage VLCCs are selling faster at higher prices as each week of the year passes, with the most active selling nationality being Chinese. Staff working for Chinese shipowning giant COSCO's sales and purchase department have had to stay up late these days, lining up a third vintage VLCC sale in the space of a month, ...
  • Petrobras signs with Alcatel and Maersk consortium for permanent seismic monitoring system
    Petrobras has signed a contract with the consortium formed by Alcatel Submarine Networks and Maersk for the construction and installation of the permanent seismic monitoring system (PSMS) in the Mero field in the Santos Basin. The PSMS project will incorporate 4D seismic monitoring technology, the use of which will enable seismic records to be obtained ...
  • Williams executes agreement with Chevron to facilitate natural gas production growth in deepwater Gulf of Mexico
    Williams, a Tulsa, Oklahoma company with operations across the natural gas value chain, has executed an agreement with Chevron U.S.A. Inc. to support natural gas development in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico. Williams has agreed to use existing infrastructure to serve increased production from the Blind Faith platform, located 160 miles southeast of New Orleans ...
  • Tanker bull-run breaks records
    Tankers have gone from multi-decade lows to near historical highs over the past 12 months, with a number of records being broken. Average tanker earnings are now on track to have remained above $40,000 a day for eight months, the longest stretch on record, according to data from Clarksons Research. Likewise, Clarkson Research's secondhand tanker ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
  • Gard confirms tonnage gains as NorthStandard launches
    Norwegians secure healthy slice of additional entries, but may still come in below combined tally of merger partners
  • More containerships head for recycling
    So far, 10 containerships have been sold for scrap since January 1. These have a combined slot capacity of 19,000...
  • Türkiye's Iskenderun port to restart in three months
    Türkiye's Iskenderun port will fully restart operations in around three months after sustaining significant damage because of the two earthquakes...
  • The week in newbuildings: More methanol-fuelled orders confirmed
    Sino-Japanese shipbuilder Jiangsu Yangzi-Mitsui has won a new order from Algoma Central and CSL Group to construct four self-unloading bulk...
  • Armed men attack crew of bulk carrier at Belgian port
    Attack is a suspected drug-related incident
  • The week in charts: US vessel logjams subside | Boxship freight rates drop | Methanol-fuel bulk carrier orderbook boosted
    Dry market fails to inspire, first LNG carriers depart Freeport, and MSC joins other major operators in recent sales of...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: P&I renewals uncovered
    As this year's P&I renewals draw to a close, Lloyd's List's insurance editor David Osler has been talking to marine...
  • Grimaldi vehicle carrier crew tackle car-deck fire off Spain
    The 2021-built Grande California was sailing from Antwerp for Gioia Tauro. It was transporting some 4,500 vehicles, which included 48 electric...
  • Transatlantic load factors point to rates correction
    The transatlantic freight market has held up even as others have fallen. But with no demand growth and deployed capacity...
  • Maersk makes further exit from Russia
    Maersk had already decided to wind down any activity relating to Russia following the situation in Ukraine. It has now...
  • UN urged to evacuate ships and crews stuck in Ukraine
    The International Chamber of Shipping and the European Community Shipowners' Associations are among more than 30 signatories to sign an...
  • Daily Briefing
    Zodiac tanker hit in latest Iran drone attack | Six states expected to enter IMO leadership battle | Shipping and...
  • Meratus links with Google Cloud to build maritime logistics 'super app'
    Container line company hopes AI-powered tools can reduce equipment downtime and maintenance costs, achieve operational effectiveness and improve safety
  • LNG importers in Japan switch to Middle East and Asia suppliers
    The drop in imports from the US is likely to be attributable to the shutdown of the Freeport LNG terminal in...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
  • ONE commits to sensor-equipped dry container fleet
    Singapore-based Ocean Network Express, the sixth-largest global container line, will work with a division of Sony to track its global fleet of boxes.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
  • Head of admiralty Dwyer tops list of new defections as Ince crisis drags on
    Senior partners Christian Dwyer and James Drummond are leaving the stocklisted Ince Gordon Dadds law firm amid financial reporting troubles and a suspension of trading
  • Norway's Gard makes bumper tonnage and premium gains at annual P&I renewal
    Leading insurer bulks up as new industry heavyweight rival emerges
  • Tanker crew clock up six months in detention as Nigeria case rumbles on
    Seafarers remain on seized VLCC with charges hanging over them in oil lifting and piracy dispute
  • Shipowners, industry groups and charities call on UN to evacuate crews trapped in Ukraine
    Organisations ask secretary general Antonio Guterres to step in
  • Bourbon and Horizon form new venture to drive offshore shipping consolidation
    French and Canadian owners will jointly operate seven vessels in harsh environments
  • Growth still on agenda for Ocean Yield as it confirms CMB newcastlemax swoop
    KKR-owned sale-and-leaseback specialist invested $1bn in new ships last year
  • Oldendorff's M&M Bank builds shipping book despite cash-rich shipowners paying off loans
    Norwegian lender says there may be corrections ahead in container and dry bulk markets, however
  • Newly merged NorthStandard P&I club gets S&P ratings boost
    Powerhouse announces full management line-up
  • Fleet renewal: Venezuela's PDVSA orders bargain aframaxes in Iran
    Company strikes deal under existing construction agreement with shipbuilder Sadra
  • Tanker crew clock up six months in detention after Nigerian trial delayed again
    Seafarers remain on seized VLCC
  • 'No mercy': Liquidators to wind up Aussie start-up Focus Container Line
    Liner shipping newcomer falls victim to a sharp market downturn amid fierce competition from established players
  • Braemar hands out $2.4m in stock to bosses as it seeks capital reduction
    UK shipbroker rewards performance of executives, while bidding to increase its dividend capacity
  • ONE teams up with Sony to track its containers
    Liner group will develop a smart system across container fleet
  • VLGCs hit $77,000 per day but market pricing in weaker rates over the summer
    Gas carrier sector still climbing as US exports drive tonne-miles
  • FureBear takes ownership of one of partner Algoma's product tankers
    Vessel will fill a gap until newbuildings arrive
  • Furebear takes ownership of one of partner Algomar's product tankers
    Joint venture between Canada's Algoma Central and Sweden's Furetank takes delivery of former Algonorth to fill a gap before newbuildings arrive
  • Israel's PM blames Iran for Zodiac Maritime tanker attack
    Campo Square damaged in Arabian Sea incident
  • Shipowners, industry groups and charities call on the UN to evacuate crews trapped in Ukraine
    Letter from 32 organisations asks secretary general Antonio Guterres to step in and help seafarers trapped in the war-torn country
  • Telford Offshore eyes growth after takeover by Merced Capital
    New cash injection wipes out construction vessel owner's debt
  • Hoegh snaps up CoolCo LNG carrier as it eyes future FSRUs
    Sale releases cash for Eastern Pacific's new LNG baby to expand further with possible newbuilding resales from its parent
  • Big liners sign anti-drugs pact with the Low Countries
    MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag Lloyd and Seatrade pledge to up their game against narcotics in Antwerp and Rotterdam
  • Namura Shipbuilding bosses upbeat after turning around losses
    Profits comes despite rising costs and a challenging shipbuilding market
  • Carisbrooke to test hydrogen engine that comes in a container
    Anglo-Dutch operator teaming with UK start-up Carnot for trial
  • First LNG carrier of 2023 sold for demolition
    More steam turbine vessels emerging for sale but some may be in demand for conversion projects
  • 'Enduring strength': tanker rates break fresh records as prices spike 50%, Clarksons says
    Analyst Sarah Holden says earnings have stayed above $40,000 per day for the longest period on record
  • CSL and Algoma order methanol-ready self-unloading bulk carriers
    The vessels, to be built to a new design, will be methanol-ready
  • MSC, Transworld and Sinokor sell unwanted container ships for recycling
    Smaller container ships being phased out of fleets are heading off to recycling beaches in India and Bangladesh

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
  • Ameriflight adds 35 heavy-duty cargo drones to wish list
    Ameriflight is tentatively betting on two futuristic cargo aircraft from startup manufacturers to augment its feeder service for integrated express carriers.

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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
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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
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.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
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
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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.
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
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.
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
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
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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