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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • CONCOR signs MoU with DB Schenker India to collaborate in ex-im & domestic business
  • Paradip Port breaks its own record for swiftest climb to 100 MMT cargo handling among Major Ports
  • G20 countries urged to unwind recent & longstanding restrictions on trade
  • Red Sea attacks impacting gas shipping
  • IWAI encouraging the private sector to invest in container vessels through various stakeholders conferences: Sonowal
  • Coal imports from the US rise in Nov.
  • Aurionpro partners with Vix Technology to unveil Mobility Solutions
  • Road awards by Govt seen dipping by 40-43 pc in FY24, says ICRA
  • YOU ASK.. WE ANSWER...

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • You can't argue with speed

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 20, 2023
  • Carriers 'tear up schedules' in race to get diverted box ships to port
  • CH Robinson - trucking on thin ice
  • Malaysia bans Zim ships from docking at its ports
  • Sea-air gearing up for rush in demand following Suez disruption
  • No 'winner's curse': Harim plans to turn HMM into top five box line
  • News Podcast | Dec 2023 | Explained: the Suez crisis. Plus: winners & losers 2023, and the outlook for 2024
  • Forwarders undercutting ocean carriers - but it's a gamble, says Xeneta
  • No early end to Red Sea crisis in sight as carriers re-route
  • FedEx stabs UPS - yet red flags appear
  • Chinese airlines on course to boost Latin America connections

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 20, 2023
  • Red Sea is becoming a no go zone for shipping
    Supply chain disruptions as a result of Houthi attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea are only likely to increase. A growing number of ship operators have themselves decided to suspend
  • CSL to build world's first battery self-unloader
    Canada's CSL Group has entered a 20-year strategic partnership with Australia's Adelaide Brighton Cement Ltd. (Adbri) to build and operate the world's first fully-electric battery capable self-unloading vessel. The custom-designed battery self-unloader
  • Moose Boats delivers powerful new fireboat
    As demand for fireboats continues to build, Vallejo,Calif., based Moose Boats LLC reports that it has delivered the most powerful version of its M2-38 catamaran fireboat thus far built to the Alameda

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 20, 2023
  • SAAM Towage's first electric tugs en route to Vancouver
    In a significant step toward eco-friendly maritime practices, the first electric tugs for SAAM Towage's fleet are set to embark on their journey from the Port of Tuzla in Türkiye to Vancouver in Canada. Having completed their final seaworthiness trials, these cutting-edge vessels are scheduled to board the cargo ship BBC Emerald, a delicate operation necessitating the use of two 400-ton cranes. T
  • Red Sea crisis: Switch to round-Africa affects required vessel capacity and transit times
    Sea-Intelligence has noted that this week saw a sharp escalation of the security situation in the Bab-al-Mandeb strait off the coast of Yemen. In its latest report, the Danish analysis firm said that multiple vessels have now been attacked off the Yemeni coast by the Houthis resulting in several major box lines placing their vessels on hold to not pass the Red Sea, rendering the Suez routing unav
  • APM Terminals unveils US$390 million investment and secures new concession for Brazilian container terminal
    Brasil Terminal Portuário (BTP) has received approval from Brazil's Ministry of Ports and Airports and the Santos Port Authority to extend its operational tenure at the Port of Santos by an additional 20 years, valid until 2047. In conjunction with this renewed concession, BTP is set to make a significant investment of approximately US$390 million in the development of the container terminal over
  • Port of Valencia handles 395,000 TEUs in November
    Port of Valencia moved 395,078 TEUs in November, translating to an 18.72% increase over the same month last year. Valencia container exports reached 73,847 TEUs, while box imports reached 61,283 TEUs with the Spanish port having now achieved three consecutive months of growth. Additionally, the port of Valencia moved 219,238 TEUs via rail in the previous month, representing a slight 1% growth yea
  • DP World moves head office to Expo City Dubai
    DP World has announced plans to relocate its global head office to Expo City Dubai. DP World has been based in Jebel Ali, at the heart of its port and free zone operations since it was established under its current name in September 2005. Announcing the plan, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, said, "DP World's relocation to Expo City Dubai is not an isolated project; i
  • Stena Line inks 77-year deal with Peel Ports Group
    In a landmark development, ferry and port operator Stena Line has sealed a substantial agreement with Peel Ports Group, a major UK port operator, solidifying their operational ties at Heysham Port until the year 2100. This extended collaboration underscores the strong partnership between the two organisations and aims to enhance their relationship. Notably, Stena Line operates a crucial twice-dai
  • PSA BDP opens office in Portugal
    Global logistics and supply chain solutions provider PSA BDP has announced the opening of its first office in Lisbon, Portugal, aiming to increase its presence in the European market. The decision to establish a presence in Lisbon further expands PSA BDP's global growth strategy. The company said that the strategic expansion into Lisbon presents an opportunity to offer enhanced end-to-end supply
  • Red Sea crisis: Markets spike, consumers will pay the price
    Consumers around the world are expected to pay the price for the unfolding crisis in the Red Sea after missile attacks on merchant ships plunged supply chains into chaos. Latest data from shipping analysis firm Xeneta shows spot rates in the ocean freight shipping market spiked by 20% since Friday (15 December) after major shipping liner companies decided to halt sailings through the Red Sea amid
  • Wärtsilä signs agreement with HMD for new Medium Gas Carrier vessel
    Technology group Wärtsilä has secured a contract to provide cargo handling and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fuel supply systems for a new Medium Gas Carrier (MGC) vessel commissioned by Turkish ship owner Pasco Gas. The agreement, signed by Wärtsi lä and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD), follows the vessel order, exercised as an option from a prior newbuild contract signed in February 2023. According
  • ITF condemns Shipping Australia Limited's opposition to national fleet
    The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) condemned Shipping Australia Limited (SAL) for its persistent opposition to the Australian government's proposal to create a strategic fleet of Australian-flagged vessels. "SAL, which represents major international shipping lines - including Evergreen, MSC, K-Line, HMM, CMA CGM, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd - seems to be more concerned with the prof
  • DP World wraps up third phase of Antwerp expansion plan
    DP World has completed the third phase of its US$220 million (€200 million) investment plan, aiming to deliver faster and more environmentally friendly solutions to its customers. DP World has introduced a new stacking crane module at its terminal in Antwerp, Belgium adding to the array of cranes and equipment commissioned this year, including three quay cranes for ship loading and unloading, six

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 20, 2023
  • Performance Shipping returns to Shanghai Waigaoqiao for more LR2 tanker newbuilds
    Nasdaq-listed Greek tanker owner Performance Shipping is expanding its fleet with new contracts at China Shipbuilding Trading and CSSC-affiliated Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) for the construction of two LNG-ready LR2 aframax product and crude oil carriers. The 114,000 ships, costing around $$64.8m each, should deliver in January and April of 2026. The newbuilds will be ...
  • Solstad buys back CSV in $4m deal
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Solstad has exercised its option to purchase the construction support vessel Normand Tonjer for $4m. The 2010-built unit was sold to a vehicle called Mpsv for $10m in 2021 and leased back on a bareboat agreement for a firm three-year period with options for two one-year extensions and a purchase option ...
  • Louis Dreyfus lines up juice carrier for suction sails retrofit
    Wind propulsion continues to gain recognition as one of the key components of shipping's decarbonisation strategy with Rotterdam-based agricultural giant Louis Dreyfus Company selecting its chartered juice carrier for the installation of four suction sails developed by Spanish engineering firm bound4blue. The 2014-built Atlantic Orchard owned by Sweden's Wisby Tankers will be retrofitted with fou
  • Eyal Ofer's Zodiac Maritime eyes nuclear-powered ships
    Eyal Ofer's Zodiac Maritime has partnered with classification society Lloyd's Register (LR) and South Korea's HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and KEPCO E&C to develop nuclear-propelled ship designs. As the shipping industry looks more closely at nuclear as a future marine fuel, the joint development project initiated by the signing of a ...
  • Red Sea impasse remains despite creation of international naval coalition
    The global shipping industry has welcomed news of a US-led naval coalition to ease tensions in the Red Sea, but is wary that it will take weeks before the area is safe to transit. The US and a coalition of 10 countries, including the UK, France and Canada, have formed a naval security initiative called ...
  • Beks flips its only newcastlemax
    Istanbul-based Beks Ship Management and Trading ends the year where it started. Brokers note that the Bekmezci family has flipped its first and only newcastlemax after toying with it for a year, pocketing $1.5m on selling the 206,000 dwt , ex Cape Maple. In the first month of the year, the 2005-built bulker was added for around $15m from Japanese ...
  • New technology needs nurturing - so does its reputation
    As the rush to meet shipping's urgent need for decarbonisation technology raises pressure and stakes across the board, this is not the time for cutting corners, writes Ina Reksten, deputy CEO and COO at Yara Marine Technologies. The past few years have witnessed a significant increase in regulatory pressure surrounding emissions, with ambitious targets set ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 20, 2023
  • Liberia removes all remaining Sovcomflot vessels from flag
    'Sovcomflot is not a client that the registry considers appropriate to flag,' says LISCR official as the US Treasury announces...
  • Price cap coalition tightens rules as US slaps out fresh Russian sanctions
    The price cap coalition has introduced tighter guidelines for attestation and price reporting, mirroring some of the requirements included in...
  • Clean Middle East-Europe LR1 rates hit 11-month high on Red Sea disruption
    Rising risks and insurance rates boost freight rates for product tankers that mostly carry diesel and jet fuel from the...
  • Performance Shipping orders two further LR2s at SWS
    Contracts bring the number of tankers on order to three for Nasdaq-listed company at Chinese yard
  • International Group cuts GXL reinsurance costs for 2024
    IG purchases sublimited excess war cover for vessels trading with Russia, Ukraine and Belarus
  • Norwegian Sea and Canadian Arctic proposed as new ECAs
    New proposals for sulphur oxide and nitrogen oxide Emission Control Areas will be discussed at the IMO Marine Environment Protection...
  • Regional Container Lines inks deal for sub-panamax newbuilds
    Potential order follows firm signing for four 7,000 teu vessels at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding last year
  • Bulkers diverting from Suez may need a Plan C
    Prolonged disruption in the Suez Canal will help bulkers, but it is hard to say by how much
  • Red Sea war risk rates 'still rising' after doubling in past week
    Development comes after Joint War Committee expands listed area in key waterway
  • New EU sanctions will increase burden for shipping, but will not stop circumvention
    The EU's 12th package of sanctions targeting Russia seeks to tighten oil price compliance and increase transparency. It is unlikely...
  • Europe-Asia boxships in Red Sea start returning to Suez Canal
    The 18,200 teu Mary Maersk and the 13,200 teu Cosco Faith have both reached the southern approaches of the Suez...
  • LNG shipping could gain momentum as carriers divert from Red Sea, says Drewry
    Four LNG carriers appear to have rerouted to avoid sailing through the Bab el Mandeb Strait, while others continue to...
  • Malaysia bans calls by Israel-owned or flagged ships to support Palestinians
    Restrictions to take effect immediately
  • Carl-Antoine Saverys to take the reins at Exmar
    Exmar announces chief executive transition with Carl-Antoine Saverys succeeding Francis Mottie, who will remain as COO. The generational shift comes...
  • Daily Briefing
    Asia/Europe boxships remain in Red Sea limbo | Business as usual for tanker trades as most operators continue on Red...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 20, 2023
  • New CMA CGM service is sixth to add Port Everglades call this year
    The service will be heavily focused on transporting refrigerated cargo but will also allow for dry cargoes coming out of Latin America to find a new path to the US.
  • FedEx Freight keeping LTL gains from Yellow as market settles
    While the largest US trucking company increased its daily volume 4.6% this fall following Yellow's summertime collapse, year-over-year comparisons reveal a soft market.
  • NY-NJ port takes next steps to study dredging amid larger ship calls
    The port wants to dig to a 55-foot depth because an increasing number of vessels calling are testing the current capacity of its shipping channels.
  • Carriers push Indian rates higher as Suez crisis muddles US, Europe routings
    After holding rates firm at end-November levels into the first week of December, major container lines have pushed short-term contract pricing substantially higher for Indian bookings in the last few days.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 20, 2023
  • Norway says Red Sea traffic 'should be avoided' as Hoegh Autoliners heeds call
    Alert level bans Norwegian-flag ships from calling at ports in parts of region
  • US ratchets up price cap pressure by blacklisting Sovcomflot ship manager and raft of traders
    Move follows similar sanctions by the UK and EU against Russian shipowner's Sun Ship Management
  • Sovcomflot linked to sale of former Primorsk MR tanker for handy profit
    Sanctioned Russian owner said by brokers to have offloaded vessel ahead of special survey
  • Green Seas: Passenger vessels have more work to do to get on Poseidon Principles carbon track
    TradeWinds' newsletter on the environment and the business of the ocean explores annual climate reporting by shipping banks
  • Performance Shipping expands tanker orderbook with Chinese LR2 pair
    US-listed tanker player says the move forms part of its 'core fleet expansion and renewal strategy'
  • 'Great potential': Zodiac throws weight behind nuclear power for shipping
    Eyal Ofer-controlled owner exploring options for bulker and container ship propulsion
  • 'We are not afraid of war' says Al-Houthi as rebels defy Red Sea naval operation
    'We are not the kind of people who are afraid of war', Houthi leader says in TV address
  • War risk rates continue to harden as attacks escalate
    Red Sea high risk area widens in response to Houthi attacks
  • International Group reinsurance rates cut as claims stay low
    Shipowners will pay less for their P&I reinsurance with passenger ships seeing a double-digit decrease
  • Lomar recruits former V.Group commercial director Peter Mellis to develop its business
    London-based shipowner wants to focus on new investments
  • Solstad Offshore exercises option on CSV after 2021 sale and leaseback deal
    Ship will stay with Solstad even after plotted refinancing deal
  • Hafnia speeds up $23m share award to CEO Skov in deal with BW Group
    Singapore owner borrowing stock from parent to bring forward incentive plan's vesting date
  • Suez Canal LNG carrier transits forecast to drop by 18% in December
    Shipbroker Affinity LNG says US-Asia cargoes most impacted as these already hit by Panama Canal restrictions
  • Hoegh Autoliners signs biofuel partnership with Varo Energy
    Car carrier operator says more automobile OEMs opting for biofuel solutions
  • Adnoc buys OCI out of green ammonia venture Fertigobe in $3.6bn deal
    Abu Dhabi oil company takes majority control of sustainability pioneer
  • Ocean Yield brings in lawyer Rebecca Lund Nakkim after CEO and CFO leave board
    KKR-owned sale and leaseback company will now operate with three directors
  • Advantage Tankers splashes out on LR1 newbuildings
    Tanker player orders pair of 73,400-dwt product carriers at K Shipbuilding
  • Liberia de-flags seven tankers blacklisted by US
    'You're sanctioned, you're cancelled,' says the head of the country's registry
  • BP head of trading and shipping Carol Howle makes major's CEO shortlist
    UK energy giant considering two women but will it break the mould and appoint a first female chief?
  • Pelagic Partners builds stake in Oaktree-backed Golden Energy Offshore
    Cypriot fund splashes another $770,000 on platform vessel owner's stock
  • Advantage Tankers splashes out on LR1 tanker newbuildings
    Tanker player orders pair of 73,400-dwt product carriers at K Shipbuilding
  • Norwegian newcomer heads to China for first PSV order in a decade
    Hercules Supply named as owner behind landmark deal for up to three versatile ships
  • Malaysia bans calls by all ships owned by or heading to Israel
    Government says measure is a response to country's conduct in Gaza war
  • Tanker owners still willing to use Suez Canal, says Braemar
    Shipbroker says it is still fixing cargoes via the waterway without Cape of Good Hope options
  • UK detains Hoegh car carrier over failed PSC inspection
    Inspectors find issue with ISM as well as maintenance of survival craft onboard Norwegian-flagged vessel

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 20, 2023
  • Port of New Orleans nets $73M federal grant for container terminal
    The Port of New Orleans is receiving a $73.77 million federal grant to assist in building the $1.8 billion Louisiana International Terminal.
  • Transport Canada contributes $14M to Winnipeg airport cargo expansion
    The Winnipeg Airport Authority is ready to begin the next phase of its cargo expansion and modernization project with an investment from the Canadian government.

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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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ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri
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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