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May 23, 2023

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Exim India web site
MAY 23, 2023
  • Ministry's 'Chintan Shivir' to facilitate informed decision-making & effective implementation strategies
  • Transworld Holdings intends to voluntarily delist equity shares of Shreyas Shipping & Logistics
  • Engg exports to Russia surge 11 times in April
  • Wheat exports ban looks set to continue
  • INTERCARGO reaches membership milestone
  • China-Europe freight train service showing huge growth
  • Matarbari Port shaping up as strategic linchpin for Japan, India
  • Why ports matter for the global economy
  • Anchorage charge at Adani Petronet (Dahej) Port
  • Pre-export testing of cough syrup in the offing
  • MSC adds Jeddah to its Dragon shipping service
  • Port of Rotterdam & partners launch Condor H2 for emission-free inland and near-shore shipping
  • PSA BDP opens first office in Poland
  • GAC in biofuels partnership as lifting begins at Ireland's first clean fuels terminal
  • Delhivery to make strategic investment to strengthen D2C offering
  • Pashmina Certification Centre established in Dehradun
  • Gangavaram port's revised pilotage fuel surcharge

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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 23, 2023
  • To the future
  • Largest e-trucks order comes from Switzerland
  • 35% more freight trains between China and Europe
  • A new healthcare logistics facility in Singapore
  • HKIA: sharp decline in cargo throughput
  • Waco members celebrate 50th anniversary
  • Highly automated terminal in Taiwan
  • Supermarket chain to convert fleet to low CO2
  • Klog joins SAE network
  • Thornton Tomasetti chooses Lisa Mackay
  • Emirates expands network into Canada
  • Port of Kribi welcomes eco hoppers
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Conquering new frontiers in logistics software
  • Takeover and investment in automation
  • US class I railway awarded
  • Clearing foreign cargo at Chennault Intl Airport
  • MSC starts intra-Asian "Shikra" service
  • A strong partner in East and Central Africa
  • CBP promotes Jayson Ahern

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The Loadstar web site
MAY 22, 2023
  • US container imports plunge as economy and labour take their toll
  • Plot a (positive) course for air freight rates...if you dare
  • DSV catches up with Kuehne - the two American stars lag
  • Forwarders warn shippers against rates that 'look too good to be true'
  • Growing Houston port draws in intermodal, cold chain investments
  • OceanX: Occasional odd and dark times...
  • Car makers push back over EU/UK battery deal
  • Prep for Freightos
  • Wan Hai adds Colombo call as Sri Lanka repairs unrest damage
  • News podcast | May 2023 | Munich extravaganza; rates in focus; box imbalance Down Under

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Marine Log web site
MAY 22, 2023
  • Plans for Trollvind floating offshore wind farm put on hold
    Equinor said today that it will postpone any further development of the Trollvind floating offshore wind farm initiative indefinitely. "This decision is based on several challenges facing the project, including technology availability,
  • Eastern delivers new Weeks Marine dredge
    Panama City, Fla., based Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG) has announced the delivery of the R.B. Weeks (ESG Hull 258) a 8,550 cubic yard capacity trailing suction hopper dredge (TSHD) constructed for
  • Island Offshore books major LWI contract
    Island Offshore, which is majority owned by the Chouest and Ulstein families, has secured two new years of LWI (light well intervention) work for Island Wellserver on the Norwegian continental shelf, with
  • Volvo Penta launches new IPS platform for larger vessels
    Volvo Penta has announced a new version of its Inboard Performance System (IPS) propulsion package. Called the professional platform, it is aimed at vessels of 25 to 55 meters plus in length,
  • First Flight III Arleigh Burke destroyer completes acceptance trials
    The future USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) has successfully completed acceptance trials, returning to Huntington Ingalls Industries' Ingalls Shipbuilding division on May 18. DDG 125 is the first Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile

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Container News web site
MAY 22, 2023
  • SC Ports provides access to the thriving southeast market
    South Carolina Ports expects higher-than-average container traffic at the Port of Charleston (USA) in February as the state continues to attract new firms. SC Ports has handled approximately 1.8 million TEUs and 978,374 pier containers (containers of any size) in the fiscal year 2023. Meanwhile, TEUs are down 5% from the same period last year. Also, SC Ports and the maritime community handled 201
  • DP World completes US$259.7 million Vancouver port expansion
    DP World and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority have celebrated two historic events - the completion of the Centerm Expansion Project at DP World Vancouver, and the 100th anniversary of the port's marine terminal operations. More specifically, the completion of the Centerm Expansion Project, an US$259.7 million award-winning project to increase throughput by 60% and position British Columbia as
  • ZIM handles 769,000 TEUs of carried volume in the first quarter of 2023
    ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, a worldwide container liner shipping firm, has released its consolidated results for the three months ending 31 March 2023. Carried volume in the first quarter was 769,000 TEUs, a 10% drop year on year, while the average freight cost per TEU was US$1,390, a 64% decline year on year. Revenues for the first quarter were US$1,374 million, a 63% decline year over yea
  • Two new shipping services calling at Moín Container Terminal in May
    Costa Rica welcomed two new shipping services at the Moín Container Terminal (TCM) in May. More specifically, the first call of the Venezuela Line (VEL) service operated by the ZIM shipping line called the TCM on 17 May and the South Atlantic Express (SAE) service, operated by shipping line, Sealand on 1 May. The SAE service will have the following rotation, Manzanillo (Panama) - Puerto Moin (Cos
  • ONE opens new office in Ireland
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) opens its first wholly owned Irish office, Ocean Network Express (Europe) Ltd, Ireland Branch on 1 June 2023. United Liner Agency Ltd (Dublin) - the present appointed agent for ONE will transfer all Sales, Operations, and Customer Service activities etc., to ONE Ireland Branch on 1 June 2023. Additionally, the majority of ULA employees will transfer to the new ONE Irel

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Splash web site
MAY 22, 2023
  • Kpler: The journey to bring visibility into global trade
    he Google Meet screen crackles into life with François Cazor, co-founder and CEO of Kpler, attired suitably in a corporate gilet. Just behind him is a poster of the first moon landing, something that clearly inspires this tech entrepreneur who was born on the same day, albeit not the year, as the famous Apollo mission. ...
  • Number of containers lost at sea falls to record low
    A total of 661 containers were lost overboard in 2022, out of 250m transported, representing the lowest losses in percentage since the Washington-based liner lobby group, the World Shipping Council (WSC), started the survey in 2008. The number is less than one-thousandth of 1% (0.00026%) of the containers currently shipped each year, with cargo transported ...
  • Law firms Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling to merge
    UK law firm Allen & Overy and New York's Shearman & Sterling, have announced plans to merge in one of the largest transatlantic legal deals in history. The proposed merger into Allen Overy Shearman Sterling or A&O Shearman for short will create one of the world's largest legal practices with combined revenues of $3.4bn and ...
  • Toro banks nearly $43m from sale of two elderly tankers
    Hot on the heels of a lucrative deal for a veteran tanker Nasdaq-listed tanker and LPG owner Toro has offloaded two more elderly aframax LR2 ships at a profit of nearly $43m. The spinoff of Cyprus-based Castor Maritime has sold the 2005-built Wonder Polaris for $34.5m and the 2006-built Wonder Bellatrix for $37m to undisclosed ...
  • Japan's top shipbuilders set to build liquified CO2 carriers by 2027
    Leading shipbuilders in Japan have joined forces to design a liquified CO2 carrier, with the goal of finishing construction by 2027. With a growing number of carbon capture and storage projects expected in Asia, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and Nihon Shipyard are looking to establish a shipbuilding framework to meet the demand for vessels facilitating the large-scale ...
  • G7 vows to crack down on parties evading the Russian price cap system
    The leaders of the Group of Seven nations vowed over the weekend to crack down on parties evading the price cap system put in place on Russian oil, with the US following the UK in introducing further sanctions, many aimed at Russian-linked shipping entities. The G7 will enhance efforts to counter evasion of the caps ...
  • Marinakis takes Chinese kamsarmax
    Broking sources tell Splash that China's Far Eastern Horizon has fetched $20m for the 81,200 dwt, 10-year-old Xin Han, sold to Evangelos Marinakis's Capital Ship Management. This marks the second kamsarmax sold by Far Eastern Horizon to Capital in as many months, and the fifth same-sized bulker the low-profile firm has sold since June last ...
  • Further draft restrictions for drought-hit Panama Canal
    Draft restrictions are being put in place this week along the Panama Canal as drought once again plagues one of the world's most important maritime arteries. With rainfall dropping by 50% compared to recent averages from February to April, the Panama Canal Authority has been forced to institute two draft restriction measures, the first this ...
  • Transworld to take Shreyas private
    Dubai's Transworld Holdings has announced ts intention to voluntarily delist the equity shares of its Indian subsidiary, Shreyas Shipping & Logistics, a container feeder operator. Transworld cited the enhanced operational flexibility, and less costs as reasons to take the boxline private. Under Indian stock market rules, Transworld can take the line private once it accrues ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 22, 2023
  • Dark fleet tanker calls UK with India-loaded jet fuel cargo
    Long range tanker Elise, built in 2005, has records that show its second-last cargo was shipped from Novorossiysk, before taking...
  • Zim reports weaker than expected first quarter
    Asset-light Zim expects more weakness in the second quarter but a better market in the second half of 2023 and...
  • Spot VLCC rates trend higher on US volumes
    Following a sharp decline since March, VLCCs are once again trading higher as Asian refiners turn to the US amid...
  • The week in charts: New Russian trade route | MSC fleet to breach symbolic 5m teu mark | Global grain shifts may support dry bulk market
    Grain shipments have resumed from occupied Mariupol under a new operation run by Russian government body RosKapStroy; MSC's fleet will...
  • Aframax and suezmax tanker values still rising
    'Underlying fundamentals still appear favourable in terms of longer tonne-miles and fleet supply,' says Gibson analyst
  • Container losses overboard fall to record low
    An absence of significant casualty incidents last year saw was a boon for carriers' safety records. But the latest three-year...
  • DNV and Lloyd's List Intelligence forum to focus on maritime safety
    With human error accounting for four in five maritime safety incidents, the industry must do better sharing experiences and lessons
  • Xiamen ITG unveils vessel purchase plan in capital-raising scheme
    The move will increase its presence in the Singapore bunkering business and improve competitiveness in the global shipping market, according...
  • Ship finance markets remain 'wide open', says German platform
    Fierce competition between lenders in the tanker space is working to the benefit of owners, while finance is also available...
  • Austal USA wins $3.2bn defence contract
    Initial US Navy contract for design of a new surveillance ship is worth about $114m, with options for the construction...
  • 'Low maturity of solutions' the main barrier to decarbonisation, Lloyd's List survey finds
    Shipping companies want to see more mature solutions on the industry's pathway to net zero and to start investing in...
  • The week in newbuildings: Bulk carrier orders rising
    Bulk carriers provided the majority of recent newbuilding orders with orders signed for six kamsarmax units and six ultramaxes
  • Dual-fuel methanol orderbook keeps on growing
    Many shipowners are still unwilling to order alternative fuel-capable newbuildings due to fuel supply and cost concerns; meanwhile engine designers...
  • Carriers avoid a price war as box rates stabilise
    Freight markets have been volatile but are stabilising. Container lines appear to want to avoid a race to the bottom
  • OSM Thome merger comes to fruition
    The new company will have almost 1,000 ships under management in all important market segments
  • Decarbonisation to drive change
    From transporting clean energy to supporting skills in handling future fuels, the maritime industry will underpin the global energy transition
  • Eagle Bulk crew released after Gabon kidnap
    US-based company says the crew is undergoing medical checks and will be repatriated and reunited with family in coming days
  • Daily Briefing
    Dark fleet spotlight shines on Geneva-based Fractal Shipping | UK sanctions shipping companies as G7 readies tighter restrictions | Russian...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 22, 2023
  • Late US produce season boosting spot reefer truckload rates
    Pricing for refrigerated (reefer) truckload service is shooting up along the US-Mexico border and outbound from California, in some cases by more than 20 cents per mile from April's averages, as fruit and vegetable crops start moving to market.
  • Wan Hai adds new India-US transshipment option via Colombo
    Taiwan-based Wan Hai is adding a call to Colombo, a busy transshipment hub for Indian exporters, on its AA7 loop between Asia with the US East Coast.
  • Zim reports first loss since early 2020
    A deteriorating container shipping market made the first quarter one to forget for the Israel-based carrier, but its full-year outlook remains positive.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 22, 2023
  • Container losses at sea reach lowest rate since 2008, WSC says
    There were more than 2,300 boxes per year lost on average from 2020 to 2022, according to a World Shipping Council report
  • Diana and Taizhou Jiahang lock panamaxes into period deals as rates fall back
    Cargill and SwissMarine each pick up a bulker for a year or more
  • Hafnia emerges as buyer of Rederi Gotland's last tankers
    BW Group owner reveals it was behind double swoop for MRs
  • Coveted aframaxes rule tanker S&P scene with major deals reported
    From modern, scrubber-fitted units to vintage vessels facing special survey - the aframax S&P arena fires on all cylinders
  • VLGC rates 'defying expectations' as they near $80,000 per day
    Brokers report active markets as propane price difference provides shipping opportunity
  • Genco Shipping taps in-house manager for promotion to CFO
    Incomer replaces departing finance chief Apostolos Zafolias
  • Zim bleeds red ink as transpacific losses hit home
    Extent of liner industry woes spelled out as boom turns to bust for New York-listed carrier
  • Head of freight trading exits major cape charterer RWE Supply & Trading
    Move by German power company's chartering chief is 'by mutual agreement'
  • 'Dark' ship-to-ship transfers present daily risk in sanctioned tanker trades
    Amid focus on shadow fleet, dangers of ship-to-ship transfers during dark operations stir fears
  • Oceanis says 'incredible' deals on offer for tankers as banks remain 'enchanted' with shipping
    Competition among lenders is especially fierce for vessels with term employment
  • MSC backs project for ammonia dual-fuel container ship design
    Liner giant teams up with partners to plot 8,200-teu design
  • Herbjorn Hansson predicts good times on the way as Nordic American Tankers bottom line roars back
    Second-quarter seasonal lull is already over, Norwegian magnate says
  • Seafarers evacuated from tanker off India with critical burns
    Two member from the Xante were working in the engine room at the time of the incident
  • Safe Bulkers 'very undervalued' as cape rates tipped to jump 50%
    Cleaves Securities starts coverage of Greek bulker owner with 'buy' rating
  • VLCCs head to US Gulf with 'end of rally in sight'
    Shipbroker Gibson says the US to China route has driven short-term rise in VLCC rates
  • Capesize secondhand activity heats up amid robust ship values
    A wave of transactions this month shows buying interest in the big bulkers to be alive and kicking
  • Panama Canal: shippers to pay more for lighter loads due to drought
    New rates coming in next month as a result of draught restrictions
  • Golar LNG opts to scrap 46-year-old FLNG 'conversion candidate'
    Elderly LNG carrier set to become fourth to be sold for demolition in 2023
  • Legal giant formed as Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling agree $3.4bn merger
    London and New York firms will have 3,900 lawyers across the globe as they look to accelerate growth
  • Bigger is better for OSM Thome following merger approval
    New company will have roughly 1,000 ships under management after getting the go-ahead from competition regulators
  • Transworld to take Shreyas Shipping private as it seeks full control
    Dubai shipping group will delist the feeder ship player in India
  • No change in oil trade despite G7 price cap evasion vow
    IEA chief says that global oil supply likely to remain unchanged after leaders' summit vows to take further measures against Russia
  • China Merchants gets the nod to order LNG carrier and aframax tanker newbuildings
    CMES' favourite yard, Dalian Shipbuilding, is tipped to receive the newbuildings contract
  • Russian ship linked to arms shipments breaks down off Turkey
    Cargo ship suffers mechanical failure in Dardanelles Strait
  • Captain, hero, advocate: India's first female master leads fight for women's rights
    Captain Radhika Menon is preparing a new generation of seafarers for a rewarding if difficult life at sea
  • Time is running out for alternative fuels, warns bunkering boss Augusto Cosulich
    Cost and availability to determine the bunker provider's investment in methanol and ammonia
  • China Merchants gets the nod to order LNG carriers and aframax tanker newbuildings
    CMES's favourite shipyard Dalian Shipbuilding is tipped to receive the newbuildings contracts
  • Idan Ofer closes on John Fredriksen as UK's wealthiest shipowner
    Most UK shipping billionaires saw little change to the fortunes last year, with one exception

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American Shipper web site
MAY 22, 2023
  • Shipping line Zim gets hammered by high spot-rate exposure
    Zim outperformed competitors on the way up and is falling faster than other carriers on the way down.
  • Fluent Cargo launches site for freight forwarding transparency
    "We want [global shipping] to be self-explanatory, easy to navigate and easy for you to find the answer you are looking for," says Maja Bernstein, vice president of industry relations at Fluent Cargo.
  • CMA CGM Air Cargo discontinues US service
    The airline subsidiary of ocean carrier CMA CGM has backed out of the U.S. market for the second time in six months.
  • FedEx Logistics rolls out instant visibility feature for airfreight clients
    The outsourced logistics arm of FedEx is opening up the way it shares data on electronic bookings for air cargo with a major customer.

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