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Exim India web site
JANUARY 25, 2023
  • Minister inaugurates new oil jetty & launches other initiatives to augment capacity at Deendayal Port
  • Mohammad Azhar Shams appointed as Director (Domestic Division), CONCOR
  • Sailing towards the twin transition - How shipping can use digital to decarbonise
  • PM Gati Shakti to significantly reduce logistics obstacles, benefit businesses: Secy DPIIT
  • Gateway Distriparks' Q3 FY23 consolidated PAT up 15%
  • Panama Canal Authority issues new Customer Code Form
  • India's export of organic products down
  • DPA's new single day cargo handling record
  • PPA unloads record rakes in a single day
  • Stuck containers' demurrage, port charges waived: Pak Govt
  • CMA CGM supporting construction of RoRo sailing ship
  • Amazon launches dedicated air cargo service 'Amazon Air' in India, its third market
  • New edition of IATA Air Cargo Innovation Awards announced
  • Etihad Cargo restructures Contact Centre Team
  • Quikjet launches its maiden freighter service from GMR Hyderabad International Airport
  • Machilipatnam port gets environmental clearance
  • India inks pact with Russia to import 800,000 t potash
  • India's LNG imports seen recovering
  • GDP growth likely to slow in FY24

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 25, 2023
  • Testing parcel deliveries by rail
  • "BeOne": the focal point of a digitisation hub
  • DB Schenker orders 100 e-trucks
  • Mixed results for Strasbourg in 2022
  • Torrestir joins European network
  • Shortening turnaround times
  • Militzer & Münch: new management team in Germany
  • Challenge Airlines: first flight from Istanbul today
  • ECS Group expands training portfolio
  • Ordering fifteen new units in three months
  • Extension in Emmerich
  • Fiata welcomes new vice chairs for CAI and REU
  • Third market for Amazon Air
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Bridging the African gap
  • LNG trucks help reduce carbon emissions
  • Sandrine Laurent promoted to secretary general
  • ONE tightens links to Latin America

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 24, 2023
  • Maersk's extra insurance offer for boxes just 'another money-spinner'
  • Buy out DSV, not DB Schenker
  • Uptick for air freight? 'Wishful thinking - first half looking bleak'
  • Tough year ahead as economic headwinds slow US truckload operators
  • Carriers slug it out for market share in lucrative India-US trades
  • Tiaca appoints Eric Hartmann to head Latin American region
  • Mexico defends plan to ban freighters from its primary airport
  • Airline veteran Gabriela Hiitola moves up to head Finnair Cargo
  • Europe could end reliance on China for battery production by 2027
  • ITF says governments must step-up green fuel investments

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 24, 2023
  • Grimaldi continues ammonia-ready car carrier binge
    The Naples headquartered Grimaldi Group is continuing its ammonia-ready car carrier shopping spree. Earlier this month, it added five newbuilds to its tally. On January 23, it added another five by exercising
  • Portland Engineer District welcomes new survey vessel
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Portland District officially welcomed its newest hydrographic survey vessel, the Beeman, with a dedication and christening ceremony in Newport, Oregon, Jan. 11. The vessel was built

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Container News web site
JANUARY 24, 2023
  • DASCHER takes over Dutch food logistics provider
    Transportgroep A. Müller B.V. (Müller), headquartered in Holten, has been acquired by DACHSER, a German logistics company based in Kempten. The two parties have decided not to disclose any financial information related to the acquisition, which includes the Dutch food logistics provider's own extensive fleet and is expected to be approved by the Dutch competition authorities. DACHSER has not boug
  • Viasea launches new service between the United Kingdom and Norway
    Norwegian shipping line Viasea Shipping has announced the addition of a new service between the Hutchison Ports London Thamesport and Norway, increasing the range of short sea container services available from the South East UK port. Mark Taylor, director of London Thamesport, commented on the new service, "London Thamesport is already well established as one of the leading short sea container po
  • Investment boost of US$131 million at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Container Terminal
    Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal Private Limited (NSFTPL) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a US$131 million loan in order to upgrade the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Container Terminal (JNPCT) in Nhava Sheva, India. The financing package consists of US$61.4 million from ADB's ordinary capital resources and US$69.6 million from Leading Asia's Private Infrastructure Fund (LEAP) administered by ADB. NS
  • Konecranes inks licensing agreement to expand its presence in India
    Finland-based port equipment manufacturer Konecranes aims to strengthen its presence in the Indian market with a licensing deal with an Indian multinational corporation Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for the manufacturing and distribution of Konecranes port cranes in the country. The partnership between Konecranes and Larsen & Toubro (L&T's) Minerals & Metals business unit includes Konecranes' brand portf
  • FESCO sets new record, dispatching 53 box trains from Vladivostok
    Russia-based FESCO Transportation Group dispatched 53 container trains from Vladivostok in one week. In particular, 49 railway trains departed from the Commercial Port of Vladivostok (CPV) and the remaining four began from rear container terminals in Vladivostok. The total loading of the box trains was more than 7,000 TEUs. Moreover, the dispatch of four trains was organised using the technology
  • MSC, Evergreen head scrubber-fitted fleet ranking
    MSC, the world's largest container shipping company, was the "scrubber champion" for 2022, as the Swiss/Italian box line ended the year with the largest number of scrubber-fitted vessels, according to DynaLiners report. In particular, 216 boxships of MSC are equipped with scrubbers, translating to an overall capacity of 2,132,700 TEUs. Additionally, one of Taiwan's major ocean carriers, Evergreen
  • New study: 96% of companies move manufacturing closer to home amid supply chain disruptions
    The newest Trade in Transition survey, commissioned by DP World and led by Economist Impact, recorded the opinions of industry executives who have to manage the recent disruptions to global trade, ranging from the war in Ukraine to inflation and extended Covid-19 lockup policies in various markets across the world. The research's primary conclusion is that the vast majority of 96% of companies be
  • Hapag-Lloyd changes rotation of India Gulf Service 1
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced an update on the India Gulf 1 (IG1) service port rotation replacing the call at Bahrain with a call at the port of Jubail in Saudi Arabia. The new rotation of the weekly service will be Jebel Ali (UAE) - Karachi (Pakistan) - Mundra (India) - Sohar (Oman) - Jebel Ali - Shuaiba (Kuwait) - Umm Qasar (Iraq) - Jubail (Saudi Arabia) - Jebel Ali Three container ships with an av
  • Nigerian president opens Lekki Port, largest port in the country
    President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari officially inaugurated the Lekki Deep Sea Port in Itoke village, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, on 23 January, while observing the offloading of the CMA CGM Mozart at the port's quay. This US$1.5 billion project is a joint venture between the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigerian Ports Authority, the Lagos State Government, the Tolarams Group (owner of the
  • Second CMA CGM vessel faces machinery issues in seven days
    The 3,426 TEU container ship CMA CGM Veracruz became disabled and adrift south of New Orleans in the United States on 20 January, according to a recent report from marine and transit claims consultancy WK Webster. "It is possible that General Average/Salvage and associated recovery issues may arise as a result of this casualty," said WK Webster. Greek shipping data and real-time information provi

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Splash web site
JANUARY 24, 2023
  • Oaktree selling further stake in Hafnia
    US private equity firm Oaktree Capital Management has moved to sell 25.2m shares in the Oslo-listed product tanker unit of BW Group, Hafnia. Oaktree-controlled OCM Luxembourg Chemical Tankers has hired Fearnley Securities, Jefferies and Pareto Securities to explore a potential block sale of existing shares equal to approximately 5.01% through a private placement. The share ...
  • US investment manager Arroyo gets into LNG bunkering
    Arroyo Investors has closed an investment in Seaside LNG, which has a 50% stake in the JAX LNG production facility in Jacksonville, Florida and owns an LNG bunkering barge through Polaris New Energy. The Houston-based investment manager, which focuses on power and energy infrastructure assets throughout the Americas, did not reveal the size of its ...
  • Simon Møkster Shipping bags MMT vessel extension
    Norwegian shipowner Simon Møkster Shipping has secured more work with Swedish marine survey specialist MMT for the multipurpose support vessel . The Ocean Infinity company has exercised the option to add additional six months to the contract keeping the vessel busy until October 2023. The 2010-built MPSV has been on contract to MMT continuously since ...
  • Alfa Laval rolls out first biofuel-ready separators
    Alfa Laval has introduced what it says are the marine industry's first biofuel-ready separators, which can tackle potential operational challenges associated with the use of the fuel in shipping. Biofuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) can be used by diesel engines without major engine modifications. However, Alfa Laval ...
  • Rovco takes Glomar OSV on long-term charter
    UK-based subsea technology and services firm Rovco is bolstering its site characterisation business unit with a three-year charter of the 2009-built multipurpose support vessel, from Dutch vessel operator Glomar Offshore. The two companies in collaboration with marine design consultants, Medea, will reconfigure the vessel to permanently carry an entire suite of survey sensors and equipment, ...
  • 2020 Bulkers seals Koch Shipping charter
    Tor Olav Troim-backed newcastlemax specialist 2020 Bulkers has secured a new time charter contract from Koch Shipping for . The new charter starts on February 19 at $19,000 per day for the first 100 days, after which the ship will earn an index-linked rate that reflects a premium to a standard capesize vessel and a ...
  • d'Amico exercises product tanker purchase option
    Italy's d'Amico International Shipping has exercised a purchase option on the , a 50,000 dwt MR product tanker vessel built in May 2018 by Onomichi Dockyard, paying $30m for the ship, which will deliver in May. The Italian owner now has 36 product tankers in its fleet. The company bought the High Explorer's sister ship, ...
  • Japanese bulk carrier in difficulty off the coast of Queensland
    Australian authorities are attending to a stricken bulk carrier off Mackay on the Queensland coast. The crew of 24 remain onboard the with local reports suggesting the engine room has been flooded. The 2012-built, Panama-flagged capesize is owned by Japan's Nissen Kaiun and is on charter to compatriot Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK). It is not ...
  • Equinor extends framework deal with PGS
    Norway's Equinor has exercised its option to extend the framework agreement with fellow seismic survey specialist PGS by two more years. The deal, which covers 4D monitoring surveys on the Norwegian and UK continental shelf, will see PGS work on the Gullfaks and Gudrun fields during the 2023 summer season. Equinor has one additional two-year ...
  • Nigeria's first deepsea port inaugurated
    Nigeria, the most populous nation in West Africa, has its first deepsea port up and running. The nation's president, Muhammadu Buhari, was on hand yesterday for the official inauguration of the $1.5bn Lekki Deep Sea Port, with a CMA CGM vessel calling at the new facility in Lagos state a day prior. The port, in ...
  • Holland Shipyards wins contracts for two coasters
    De Bock Maritiem has contracted Holland Shipyards Group to build two shortsea vessels. The 3,600 dwt vessels, designed by Conoship, will transport dry cargo and have a low air draft, making them suitable for inland waterways and the Rhine as well. The vessels feature diesel-electric propulsion and measure 88 m by 13.2 m and have ...
  • India's proposed ship age limits to have negligible effect on the global merchant fleet
    It's been one of the most read stories on the Splash site this month, but just how significant is the news coming out of India about soon-to-be-enacted ship age limits? Splash reported five days ago about new rules be issued by New Delhi whereby no bulk carrier, tanker or general cargo ship aged 25 or ...
  • Breakthrough year in autonomous shipping as international collaboration ramps up
    One Sea Secretary General Sinikka Hartonen discusses the key developments in autonomous shipping in 2022 and provides an outlook for the year ahead. 2022 was a year of breakthroughs in autonomous shipping, opening the way for further significant progress in the coming 12 months. During MSC 105 in April, The International Maritime Organization (IMO) provided ...
  • Oregon State University building first utility-scale, grid-connected wave energy test site in the US
    Oregon State University (OSU) has executed the last major contract pieces to build a wave-energy test facility, PacWave South, paving the way for construction of the facility off the coast of Newport, Oregon. PacWave South will be the first utility-scale, grid-connected wave energy test site in the United States. The facility will offer wave-energy developers ...
  • Greek shipowner and operator ordered by US to pay $1m each for tampering with pollution-prevention equipment
    Empire Bulkers Limited and Joanna Maritime Limited, two related companies based in Greece, were sentenced in the US last week for committing knowing and willful violations of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS) and the Ports and Waterways Safety Act related to their role as the operator and owner of the 33,700 dwt ...
  • Lessons learned from 2014's oil price collapse
    Zane Berry from MCA Consulting identifies how the offshore industry has transformed over the past decade. I was interested to understand what happened in 2014 when the oil price collapsed and the offshore oil industry, my industry, was halved overnight. Clearly supply outstripped demand at that point but what happened during the near 10 years ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 24, 2023
  • Pressure on China to 'intensify' over Iranian oil imports, says US envoy
    US official confirms that talks have been going on for several months with China as the US tries to isolate...
  • IMO number declared invalid after fatal explosions on UK-insured tanker linked to vessel identity fraud
    Tanker Smooth Sea 22 identified by UN Security Council report in 2021 as involved in identity laundering scam, yet remained...
  • Vessel operating costs to moderate in coming years
    While lube oil and insurance led the cost increases in the past year, dry dock expenses along with lube oil...
  • Vehicle carrier orderbook hits record 27% of existing fleet
    Recent newbuilding contracts by Grimaldi and SAIC Anji Logistics have driven the backlog of pure car and truck carriers to...
  • 'Why I still feel numb when I write about MV Estonia'
    The sinking of the the ferry Estonia nearly 29 years ago should hurt like it was yesterday and be remembered
  • Estonia ferry disaster report finds no evidence of collision
    Ferry sank in deteriorating weather on a passage between Estonia and Sweden
  • Most dry bulk routes see red amid rate erosion
    Questions remain about how China's reopening will affect dry bulk commodity demand, with hopes pinned on a steel sector rebound...
  • Bangladesh foreign minister 'surprised' Russia used sanctioned vessel
    Bangladesh officials are hoping Russia delivers equipment for a nuclear power plant using an unsanctioned vessel
  • Trends reveal a dynamic safety culture landscape
    Analysis identifies eight trends that show a shifting safety environment. Leadership behaviours and the duty of oversight are paramount
  • IMO urged to adopt measures to reduce underwater noise
    Clean Arctic Alliance calls for action to address the impact of underwater noise from ships on Arctic wildlife ahead of...
  • Daily Briefing
    Lack of 'real' green solutions leaves shipping hanging, say London Greeks | Blankings fail to halt Chinese New Year container...
  • Small oil spill from boxship reported off Vancouver
    The Canadian Coast Guard responded at the weekend to a spill of an estimated 60-100 litres of oil

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 24, 2023
  • Virginia lawmakers propose funds for state's second inland port
    Some Virginia state legislators are looking to fund a second inland port, but the project's prospects hinge on railroad and shipper demand, according to a study.
  • UP says all container traffic halted on its network between LA and Midwest
    An outage involving a bridge in New Mexico in the heart of Union Pacific's network is causing major delays for intermodal and automotive shippers between Southern California and two major inland hubs.
  • Customer service, not falling rates, the focus for 2023: UP
    The Class I railroad vowed it would focus on providing better service to shippers in 2023 and move to heal wounds from tense labor negotiations by addressing quality-of-life issues affecting its workforce.
  • Electronic bill of lading 'green shoots' emerge in wake of pandemic
    Pandemic-driven acceleration in the usage of its digital shipping document product is a sign that blockchain does work in niche applications in global logistics, according to CargoX.
  • US House bill includes $755 million in truck parking grants
    The expansion of truck parking along US highways is a primary objective of the "SHIP IT" act, along with providing incentives to attract and retain more drivers.
  • 'Service interruption' affecting container moves between LA-Midwest: UP
    An outage involving a bridge in New Mexico in the heart of Union Pacific's network is causing major delays for intermodal and automotive shippers between Southern California and two major inland hubs.
  • UP says will focus on service, not falling rates, in 2023
    The Class I railroad vowed it would focus on providing better service to shippers in 2023 and move to heal wounds from tense labor negotiations by addressing quality-of-life issues affecting its workforce.
  • India-US freight rate decline shows no signs of slowing in new year
    Rates on trades out of India continue to soften in January, most notably to the US, and at least one carrier is seeking general rate increases in a bid to prop up prices.
  • J.B. Hunt focusing on faster container turns to move more loads
    J.B. Hunt Transport Services will focus on working with shippers to empty containers in a more expedited manner as freight is moving slower than ever with box turn ratios falling for four consecutive years.
  • Empowered, but weary, importers eye streamlined Asia-US contract talks
    The balance of power has shifted back to shippers for annual trans-Pacific contract negotiations, but many logistics managers, exhausted after the most chaotic and stressful period of their careers, could be more willing to work with forwarders or simply less motivated to haggle with carriers, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.
  • Intermodal markets shift into recession after no peak season: J.B. Hunt
    Intermodal shippers are sitting on the sidelines until warehouses unclog and rail service improves, which will result in lower contract rates for shippers in 2023.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 24, 2023
  • Rising global demand for recycled steel could support bulker asset values - report
    Look to recycled steel demand for a glimpse of the future for bulker asset values, research commissioned by the Baltic Exchange says
  • New liquefaction project sanctions could soak up bulk of open LNG newbuildings
    Shipbroker Howe Robinson details at least four liquefaction projects which could take final investment decisions in coming months
  • Japanese capesize 'stable' after engine room flooded to depth of seven metres
    Distress call sent on Tuesday from the Frontier Unity off Australia
  • China Energy reportedly places order for Australian coal
    China unofficially banned the commodity after diplomatic relations with Australia broke down in 2020 over Covid-19
  • D'Amico snaps up leased MR tanker for $13m below market price
    Italian owner exercises another purchase option for bargain product carrier
  • Ban Panama-flag tankers from EU ports over Iran trades, says US pressure group
    Group calls for ban while Iran cautions over public statements about crackdown
  • End of the party looms for car carriers as newbuilding armada awaits
    VesselsValue's Dan Nash argues that 2023 will be the last year of record rates
  • Selective Nakilat steam turbine LNG carriers show up as bigger fleet emitters
    Doha-listed LNG shipping giant drills down deeper with latest ESG report
  • Ex-FBI agent faces sanctions charges linked to Russian oligarch
    Legal experts say move by prosecutors points to 'US-first' plan to target Russia sanctions breakers
  • Al Seer pledges fleet growth after adding bargain MR and selling two ships
    Expanding Abu Dhabi owner confirms ambition to take advantage of volatile shipping and commodity markets
  • VLGC rates take a hammering as Middle East hit by production problems
    Chinese New Year holidays mean earnings are unlikely to recover soon
  • First cargo shipped using GIIGNL's emissions monitoring and verification tool
    Energy major used new framework developed by LNG importers' group for carbon neutral shipment from Australia to Taiwan
  • Trond Mohn keeping MR tankers for now after big profit on Torm LR1 sales
    Norwegian investor says his vessels were debt-free, meaning a big pay-day
  • Usual tanker suspects linked to their first VLCC purchase
    Indian entity tied to 15-year-old VLCC sold by Greek interests at a fat profit
  • BP plots ammonia shipping and hydrogen conversion at German hub
    UK energy giant wants to produce 130,000 tonnes of low-carbon fuel from 2028
  • Meet the maritime matchmaker cleaning up seafarer recruitment
    Disenchantment with pay-to-work scams is providing a boost for Isabelle Rickmer's digital marketplace
  • Rebel shareholder Bjarte Brondmo quits board of restructuring DOF
    Second-largest investor steps down after blocking negotiated refinancing with lenders
  • SK Shipping LNG carrier duo still out of action after more than four years of repairs
    But one vessel appears to be trialling a cargo as rows are said to rumble on among the owner, yard and tank designer
  • Pakistan's container shipments said to be under threat as dollar reserves dry up
    Shipping agents warn government after banks 'stop paying' freight bills
  • France hunts 'shipowner X' after 'nightmare' plastic pellets spill
    Government promises legal action after 'mermaids' tears' from container wash up on beaches
  • Holland Shipyards makes it five new MPPs in a month with De Bock order
    Dutch shipbuilder seals order for coastal vessels with domestic owner
  • Norwegian Hull Club shuffles staff to chase growth
    Bergen-based insurer aims to expand further in Northern Europe
  • Child found in shipping container arrival at Malaysia's Port Klang
    Boy was found inside one of the containers that was shipped by OOCL and was not a victim of human trafficking
  • Tug grounded in collision with Bahri VLCC off Texas
    US Coast Guard said the smaller vessel began taking on water after the incident in Corpus Christi
  • Italy's Grimaldi doubles down on car carriers at China Merchants shipyard
    The company lifts its total tally of car carrier newbuildings on order to 15
  • Contamination penalty pushes Glencore down Singapore's bunker league table
    Meanwhile, the Trafigura-Fredriksen joint venture TFG Marine continues to build market share
  • Crew restrictions returning following end of China's zero-covid policy
    Global Maritime Forum also says vaccination rates among seafarers are now higher than most countries
  • Crew restrictions returning following end of China's zero-covid policy, says GMF
    Global Maritime Forum also says vaccination rates among seafarers are now higher than most countries
  • Scrap prices 'surge' as India steps in to fill the vacuum
    Indian container ship reported sold at a firm $581 per ldt as Pakistan and Bangladesh struggle with finance
  • VLCCs with scrubbers forecast to out-earn those without thanks to wide bunker spreads
    BRS Group believes low sulphur fuel and marine gasoil will get more expensive in the coming months thanks to the European Union's Russian product embargo

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 24, 2023
  • Amazon Air lands in India
    Amazon is still investing in its air cargo network despite cost cuts elsewhere in the company. Next up: India.
  • Hawaiian pilots land lucrative cargo contract ahead of new Amazon service
    A new contract for pilots at Hawaiian Airlines is setting the bar for all-cargo carriers above traditional industry leaders even though the carrier has never flown freighters before.
  • CargoX proof of concept showcases interoperability for global trade eBOLs
    "We are proud to be part of this first-in-history interoperability launch between eBOL platforms," said CargoX founder and CEO Stefan Kukman.

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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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