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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 22, 2023
  • Nabros Transport safely delivers one of the largest reactors at the longest distance
  • BLR Logistiks expands fleet to include reefer containers
  • Transworld Group and Jafza to establish state-of-the-art logistics centre
  • The race to obtain enough blue and green fuels for shipping by 2030
  • CMA CGM intimates of Red Sea charge
  • Round Africa again?
  • Cargo seen damaged in Thoothukudi floods
  • Indian economy projected to surpass $4 trn by FY25
  • Horizon Industrial Parks builds high-quality logistics facility for Flyjac Logistics
  • Adani Ports Mundra handles 43 vessels in 24 hours
  • Spot rates spike after major shipping lines announce skipping Red Sea

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • Empty boxes will be stuck in all the wrong places for new year peak
  • EXCLUSIVE: Flexport taken to court by disgruntled ex-Flexporters
  • Impact of Red Sea attacks not 'mind-blowing', but will delay cargo delivery
  • Box ship owners may benefit from Red Sea and Suez diversions
  • Maersk launches combined container/ro-ro Tunisia-Italy service
  • Pharma.aero and Cool Chain Association aim for common standards
  • 'We have to eat a bowl of Tricolor? Ugh': investors wary of FedEx restructure

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • Boeing delivers Navy's first Orca XLUUV
    The Navy's plans for unmanned vessels include uncrewed undersea as well as uncrewed surface vessels and Boeing [NYSE: BA] has now delivered the first Orca Extra Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) to
  • Gulf of Mexico O&G sale: High bids and big questions
    Yesterday's Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Lease Sale 261 generated $382,168,507 in high bids for 311 tracts covering 1.7 million acres in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. A total
  • Carnival reports all time high full year revenues
    Cruising has come a long way since the dark days of the COVID shut-down when much loved veteran cruise ships were being beached for scrapping. Evidence of the industry bounce back came

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • CMA CGM announces new Panama Canal surcharges
    French container shipping company CMA CGM has announced new Panama Canal surcharges for several routes worldwide. In particular, CMA CGM will implement a surcharge of US$150 per TEU for all types of cargo from the US West Coast ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland to North Europe, Scandinavia, Poland and Baltic, effective from 12 January. Additionally, the ocean carrier will introduce the
  • NYK to install air compression systems on LNG-fuelled car carriers
    NYK is set to implement a cutting-edge Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) system in the construction of LNG-fuelled car carriers by Shin Kurushima Dockyard, with the first vessel anticipated for delivery in 2026. The VCR system has the capability to dynamically adjust the air compression ratio within the engine combustion chamber, ensuring an optimal balance tailored to engine power and the specifi
  • New container train service between Latvia and Poland launches operations
    Starting from early December, a new container train has been put into operation, linking Latvia's Rigas universalais terminalis (RUT) and Poland's Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) within the Freeport of Riga. This initiative provided by Baltijas Ekspresis, the largest private rail freight carrier in the Baltics, marks a significant improvement in the efficiency and safety of container delivery to
  • CMA CGM starts new service from Morocco to North America
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM will launch a new seasonal service dedicated to exports of fruits and vegetables from Morocco to North America. The new NAMEX service will have the following port rotation: Tanger Med (Morocco) - Halifax (Canada) - New York (US) - Philadelphia (US) - Norfolk (US) - Savannah (US) - Charleston (US) - Tanger Med CMA CGM's NAMEX service map The 15,128 TEU container vessel
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges to upgrade Malaysian port Lumut
    Port of Antwerp-Bruges International (PoABI) and Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Perak (PKNP), a Malaysia state development agency, have formed a strategic partnership to develop the port of Lumut in Perak state, Malaysia. The European Commission has awarded a €1.9 million (US$2.1 million) grant for feasibility studies, recognising the port's potential as a logistics and industrial hub. For PoABI, a s
  • Wilhelmsen and MPC Capital acquire ship manager Zeaborn
    Wilhelmsen Ship Management, a provider of third-party ship management services headquartered in Singapore, and Hamburg-based asset manager MPC Capital have agreed to acquire 100% of Zeaborn Ship Management, which manages a fleet of around 100 vessels, comprising container ships, bulkers, tankers and multi-purpose vessels. The acquisition is the "next milestone" in the partnership between Wilhelms
  • Gebrüder Weiss opens new office in Australia
    Gebrüder Weiss is expanding its network in Australia with the opening of a new Air & Sea office in Brisbane. This is now the third location operated by the international logistics company in Australia, following on from Sydney and Melbourne. The most important transshipment hub in Brisbane is the container port, which plays an important role in international trade with a record throughput of 1.56
  • Concor and DB Schenker forge logistics partnership for the Indian market
    Container Corporation of India (Concor) and Schenker India (DB Schenker) signed a Memorandum of Understanding in New Delhi, India to collaborate on export, import and domestic sectors. "CONCOR and DB Schenker are leaders in their respective fields, and the two organisations are joining hands to provide a bouquet of end-to-end services seamlessly for customers which would also help in further impr
  • Damietta Alliance Container Terminal signs final financing contract
    The Damietta Alliance Container Terminal (DACT) has signed the final financing contract for its box terminal in Damietta, Egypt. The financing consortium comprises international development banks including European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), International Finance Corporation (IFC), Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), DEG and Proparco. The joint venture, Damietta Alli
  • Oakland sees declined box traffic in November
    The Port of Oakland reported a 6.8% drop in its container volumes in November, handling 132,648 TEUs. Full imports rose 3.8% year-on-year, with 71,258 TEUs passing through Oakland port facilities this November. On the other hand, full exports declined by 3% to 61,390 TEUs. At the same time, empty imports experienced a drop of 0.6%, with 14,118 TEUs, while empty exports experienced a significant 4
  • ZIM ships banned from Malaysia as Gaza war drags on
    All of ZIM Line's ships will be barred from calling at Malaysian ports effective from 20 December, as the Muslim country announced a blanket ban on all Israel-flagged vessels. Alluding to the Gaza war, Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is also the finance minister, said, "These restrictions are a response to Israel's actions that ignore basic humanitarian principles and violate interna
  • Red Sea detours will prolong transit times by 30%
    If all container shipping routes along the Red Sea take detours round the Cape of Good Hope, transit times could jump by 30%, according to consultancy Linerlytica's report. Taiwan's three main liner operators Evergreen Marine Corporation, Yang Ming Marine Transport and Wan Hai Lines, issued customer advisories on 18 December, saying that they are joining their peers in suspending shipments to Isr
  • Maersk commences new weekly service to Port of Tunis Rades
    Maersk introduces an innovative transport solution connecting the growing Tunisian market to its mainliner services spanning Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. This recently launched weekly service operates with a dedicated ro-ro vessel, linking the Port of Rades in Tunisia to the hub port of Cagliari in Italy. Notably, the service strengthens the connection between Morocco and Tunisia, with the
  • What to Do If You're Injured in a Truck Accident in Another State
    There are always risks on the road when you are driving. Even if you are driving safely and obeying traffic laws, accidents can happen. You can't control the weather, road conditions, and the actions or neglect of other drivers. These factors, along with mechanical failure and other issues with your own vehicle, can cause accidents. Even minor crashes and incidents can cause damage and injuries.
  • Techniques for Implementing Knowledge Management Strategies
    In today's business climate, knowledge is power. But harnessing that power within an organization can sometimes be easier said than done. That's where ' Knowledge Management Strategies' come into play. Below, we will discuss the importance, development, and implementation of these strategies, as well as how to overcome common challenges that can arise during the process. The Concept of Knowledge

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • CSL reveals order for world's first fully electric battery-capable self-unloading bulker
    Canadian owner CSL has partnered up with Adelaide Brighton Cement (Adbri) to build and operate the world's first fully electric battery-capable self-unloading bulk carrier. The 11,000 dwt ship is expected for delivery from an unnamed shipyard in early 2026. Under a 20-year strategic partnership, the custom-designed ship will replace Adbri's Accolade II and will support ...
  • US slaps sanctions on Sovcomflot manager and traders of Russian oil for price cap breaches
    The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued new sanctions on Sovcomflot shipmanager and several oil traders for helping Russia evade a cap on its oil price. Sanctions were placed on Sun Ship Management, a Dubai-based subsidiary of Sovcomflot, Russia's state-backed shipping company. The company, listed on the fleet ...
  • Prysmian splashes $385m on two cable layers
    Milan-based cabling giant Prysmian is expanding its fleet of installation vessels with two units worth around €350m ($385m). The first cable layer will be built by Fincantieri-controlled Norwegian shipbuilder Vard and enter service by the beginning of 2027. It will be an evolution of the Monna Lisa class vessel, with a length of about 185 ...
  • Fugro to bolster geotechnical capacity with conversion of newly acquired PSVs
    Dutch surveyor Fugro has picked up two platform supply vessels for conversion into geotechnical assets. The Sea Goldcrest and Sea Gull delivered in 2019 and 2020, respectively, from Fujian Mawei shipyard in China to Jon Fredriksen's Seatankers and managed by Remoy Shipping in Norway have been acquired for an undisclosed price. The acquisition is in ...
  • Northern Ocean rig gets more work with TotalEnergies
    John Fredriksen-controlled Northern Ocean, a semisub rig spin-off of Northern Drilling, has secured more work in West Africa for its 2018-built rig Deepsea Mira. The French energy major TotalEnergies has exercised the first option under the semi's contract extending its utilisation by 180 days and into the fourth quarter of 2024. The extension provides between ...
  • Noble wins Petrobras semisub contract off Columbia
    New York and Copenhagen-listed drilling rig owner Noble has secured a contract with Petrobras for the semisub Noble Discoverer offshore Colombia. The 2009-built rig has been fixed for 400 days from the second quarter of 2024. The deal comes with options to extend the fixture by 390 days. "We are thrilled to announce that we ...
  • Wilhelmsen and MPC Capital acquire Zeaborn Ship Management
    Wilhelmsen Ship Management and MPC Capital have agreed to acquire 100 % of the company Zeaborn Ship Management. The acquisition is the next milestone in the partnership between Wilhelmsen and MPC Capital and their shipmanagement joint venture Wilhelmse

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • Wilhelmsen and MPC Capital acquire Zeaborn Ship Management
    Brand name to disappear after deal goes through for undisclosed sum
  • Shipping's protectors face 'exquisite dilemma' in the Red Sea
    US attacks on Houthi positions would worsen the shipping crisis without hurting the Yemeni rebels much, a researcher says
  • Red Sea security in limbo as shipping awaits detail of naval operations
    Despite the public relations hype, the naval protection force put together under the name Operation Prosperity Guardian lacks detail and...
  • Greek shipowners' storm aid channelled to restore schools
    Memorandum signed with government is first tranche of €50m collected from shipowner donations
  • 'Little clear guidance' on lawful deviation from Red Sea rerouting, lawyers warn
    Ports are not deemed safe unless a vessel can reach, use and leave them without exposure to danger that cannot...
  • Top 10 Lloyd's List podcasts: 2023
    The road to zero-carbon shipping, geopolitical risk, supply chain resilience, the impact of sanctions on Russia and the rise of...
  • Dozen more Cosco megaships skip Suez as carriers add Red Sea surcharges
    MSC and CMA CGM are imposing surcharges for vessels circumventing via the Cape of Good Hope, reflecting potential magnitude of...
  • Boxship charter market defies usual December lull
    Charter rates for smaller tonnage remain under pressure, although levels for ships of above 3,500 teu are stable
  • Ex-SIPG president expelled from CCP over corruption charges
    Alleged wrongdoings include enabling relatives to use his position and influence for personal gain through corrupt practices; improperly intervening in...
  • Zodiac in nuclear vessel research project with KSOE and LR
    The group said nuclear propulsion has the potential to help shipping decarbonise because it emits no carbon
  • Seacon expands fleet via newbuild quartet leaseback
    Seacon will bareboat charter the fresh tonnage for up to 15 years after delivery, which is set for between August...
  • Daily Briefing
    Europe-Asia boxships in Red Sea start returning to Suez Canal | New EU sanctions will increase burden for shipping, but...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • Trans-Pacific spot rates explode amid accelerating Red Sea carrier diversions
    While shippers adapt to the complicated market environment in the short term, they are also casting a wary eye on annual service contract negotiations with carriers that will heat up early next year.
  • CPKC implements embargo on Mexico-bound empty containers in Laredo
    With CPKC competitors BNSF and UP unable to send or receive cargo because of the border closures at El Paso and Eagle Pass, they might be tempted to send containers through CPKC's still-opened Laredo crossing.
  • Port NOLA gets federal funds to launch construction of mega-terminal
    The proposed 2-million-TEU container terminal would be situated downriver from New Orleans where ships won't face the air-draft restrictions of the Crescent City Connection bridge that spans the Mississippi River.
  • Container lines unleash surcharges linked to Red Sea diversions as spot rates jump
    The anticipated costs to shippers of the Red Sea crisis are becoming clearer, with spot rates up sharply and rate hikes and surcharges announced by ocean carriers.
  • Yellow sells 23 leased terminals to big LTL carriers for $82.9 million
    Six large US LTL carriers, led by Saia and Estes, acquired a small portion of Yellow's remaining facilities at auction this week, keeping the lion's share of properties sold to date out of the hands of developers.
  • Container lines unleash surcharges linked to Red Sea diversions
    The anticipated costs to shippers of the Red Sea crisis are becoming clearer, with rate hikes and surcharges announced by ocean carriers.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • K Line ultramax to be built with Japanese green steel
    Japanese steel maker JFES to supply green steel under the mass balance method
  • Bimco: Shipping on track to reach IMO 5% clean fuel target by 2030
    The ships will be ready, but questions remain on fuel availability
  • MSC leads ocean carriers seeking to claw back cost of rerouting ships
    Shippers slammed with more surcharges as more than 200 vessels are paused or diverted away from Suez
  • BIMCO: shipping on track to reach IMO 5% clean fuel target by 2030
    The ships will be ready, but questions remain on fuel availability
  • MSC leads ocean carriers seeking to claw back cost of re-routing ships
    Shippers slammed with more surcharges as more than 200 vessels are paused or diverted away from Suez
  • UK detained Hoegh car carrier for three days over failed PSC inspection
    Inspectors find issue with ISM as well as maintenance of survival craft onboard Norwegian-flagged vessel
  • Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project fires up but with export challenges ahead
    Force majeure notices, missing ships and international sanctions spell start-up headaches for Novatek
  • UK Coast Guard takes manager Intrada to court over fatal Karin Hoj collision
    Scotline management company also faces legal action by families of seafarers who lost their lives
  • Singapore owner Kim Heng sacks manager suspected of corruption
    Offshore vessel company says probe uncovered inflated transactions and misappropriation of assets
  • Tanker owners in 'wait and see' mode as EU bolsters naval taskforce
    Owners demand higher rates on Middle East Gulf to Mediterranean route after Houthi attacks
  • Tufton founder Ted Kalborg splashes cash on Stainless Tankers shares
    Chairman of newly-listed tanker company spends $238,000 on stock
  • Gram Car Carriers tells charterers to stay out of Red Sea in latest defection
    All three major Norwegian car carrier owners are opting for the Cape of Good Hope
  • Vitol consolidates tanker and gas fleets in Singapore under Kit Kernon
    Trader's vessel activities will unite under new Vitol International Shipping banner
  • Zeaborn Ship Management sold to Wilhelmsen and MPC Capital
    Acquisition marks further consolidation in German ship management sector
  • Five Sovcomflot tankers 'fail to reach India' with Russian crude oil
    Bloomberg speculates that price-cap sanctions may be having an affect
  • Ikea warns of delays as shippers grapple with Red Sea diversions
    Furniture giant warns that products will be late into shops as it seeks other options
  • Broker Braemar's bosses cash in shares after latest bonus and options awards
    London-listed shop's top team offloaded around 480,000 shares
  • LNG carrier rates head down, but will Suez swerve reverse falls?
    Jury is out on how market for this sector will end year and develop in first quarter of 2024
  • Eight seafarers missing after cargo ship reported lost off Indonesia
    The Vision Global is said to have sunk south of Panjang Island
  • Shipping braces for long haul as Red Sea crisis escalates
    Shipping companies are unwilling to return to the region until it is safe
  • TradeWinds Person of Year: Kitack Lim who lead the world to decarbonisation deal
    Blockbuster deals drove markets in the last 12 months, but the landmark decarbonisation agreement will be the year's legacy
  • Greece joins US-led anti-Houthi naval coalition in the Red Sea
    World's biggest owner of oceangoing ships is sending a frigate off Yemen
  • International Seaways eyes investment and debt payments with $100m shelf filing
    US tanker owner signs at-the-market deal with Evercore and Jefferies
  • EastMed inks first bulker orders in a decade
    Greek player orders ultramax series from Chinese shipyard
  • Drug-sniffing dog finds €21m of cocaine on Navibulgar bulker
    Customs officers seize 300kg of drugs on handysize that docked in Ireland
  • Tsuneishi Shipbuilding to draw up plans for new yard in East Timor
    The privately-owned Japanese shipbuilder has been in close talks with the country's government
  • Stolt expects to see 5-7% fuel savings from hull coatings trial
    Norwegian shipowner said it expects sustainable coating to last for up to 10 years
  • What is a ship? A Singapore court ruling sets threshold definition
    If it looks like a ship and moves like a ship, is it a ship? Yes, says High Court judge

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • Mexican seaport adds new charge on container shipments
    Mexican officials recently approved a $5 charge on containers moving through the Port of Ensenada.

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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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