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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 26, 2023
  • Towards tomorrow's transport
  • US-transport software provider sold
  • First 1,200 HP loco for Congo-Ocean Railways
  • Changes at Uship
  • 2M ends - in predisposed obedience?
  • Groupe SEB deepens partnership
  • Truck business grows by 10%
  • Air China returns to Geneva from today
  • Hapag-LLoyd on the trail of Vasco de Gama
  • Skyports Drone Services launches hiring programme
  • US class I railway to serve two new hubs
  • An overland route from China to Europe
  • Emirates to resume pre-pandemic Aussi ops
  • New tenders for concessions in Bilbao
  • Splitting tasks at L.I.T.
  • Raja Group picks Brigitte Thieck
  • Boeing to host final jumbo handover
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Rhine-Alpine axis to become first e-truck corridor

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 25, 2023
  • Freightos set to list on Nasdaq when markets open
  • What next for Maersk, MSC and the other alliances?
  • 'Humongous' container logjams at Pakistan ports as forex crisis bites
  • Bumpy ride for Schiphol as COO quits and plan to cut slots comes under fire
  • Mærsk/MSC break-up - now picture Søren Toft's grin
  • WiseTech Global - back in the M&A groove
  • Orders flood in for car-carriers as vehicle demand outstrips capacity
  • Russian rail companies struggle with volume collapse as sanctions bite
  • Return to embargo tactics by UP 'a major concern' for rail authority
  • Air Canada appoints inflight chief Jon Turner to head cargo
  • News Podcast | January 2023 | Europe: Freight demand tumbles as recession bites
  • 2M Alliance will end in 2025, say Maersk and MSC

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 25, 2023
  • Two Turkish-owned ships hit in Russian attack on Kherson
    Video posted on social media shows flames racing through the superstructure of a 3,943 dwt, 1980-built general cargo ship, the Tuzla, yesterday, after a Russian attack on the Ukrainian port of Kherson.
  • Susan W. Dio joins Kirby board
    Houston-headquartered Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX), the largest tank barge operator in the U.S., has appointed Susan W. Dio to its board, effective January 24, 2023, expanding it to ten directors, nine of
  • MSC and Maersk will end 2M alliance
    In a move that will cause few tears to be shed by those who think the liner shipping industry is far too cosy, anyway, container shipping giants Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and
  • FTA grant puts more NY Waterway ferries on the path to all-electric operation
    U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) said yesterday that a total of $11,298,010 million in federal transportation grants is being made to two New Jersey ferry operations through the

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Container News web site
JANUARY 25, 2023
  • Historic methanol bunkering operation carried out in Sweden
    The methanol-powered Ro-Ro and passenger vessel Stena Germanica became the first non-tanker vessel in the world to be bunkered with methanol ship to ship at the Port of Gothenburg in Sweden on 24 January. Until now, Stena Germanica has been bunkering methanol solely from trucks. "The key to success is working together over the full value chain to find a pragmatic and safe approach for implementin
  • Hapag-Lloyd buys share in India's terminal and inland transportation service provider
    Hapag-Lloyd signed a binding agreement today (25 January) to acquire a 35% stake in J M Baxi Ports & Logistics Limited (JMBPL) from a Bain Capital Private Equity affiliate. Furthermore, the German shipping company inked a binding agreement with JMBPL and its promoters, the Kotak family, to subscribe to a capital increase by the company and raise Hapag-Lloyd's shareholding to 40%. The contracting
  • CMA CGM introduces new rail service in Indonesia
    French carrier CMA CGM has announced a new rail service solution for export cargo from Semarang and Surabaya in Indonesia to worldwide destinations via the Jakarta gateway with an intermodal transit time of one day. The company noted that the new offering, which is expected to commence in February, will provide coverage of Jababeka and Cikarang dry port in less than one day for cargo exports and
  • Investigation for Beirut explosion resumes, top security officials charged
    Judge Tarek Bitar reopened suddenly the investigation of the 2020 Beirut explosion and charged top security officials, according to Reuters, with the charges remaining unspecified yet. On 4 August at the port of Beirut in Lebanon, an explosion killed 200 people and injured thousands. The decision was made on Monday 23 January, more than a year after the investigation was frozen due to political o
  • Boxship demolitions hit 17-year low in 2022 due to record rates
    Just six container ships were sold for recycling in 2022, as historically high freight rates saw demolitions sink to a 17-year low. Alphaliner's latest report released today (25 January) stated that the six scrapped vessels totalled just 10,600 TEUs. Boxship demolitions in 2022 were lower than the 16,500 TEUs scrapped in 2021, and a drastic decline from the nearly 200,000 TEUs recycled in 2020. R
  • Microsoft and Overhaul partner on supply chain visibility projects
    Overhaul, a software-based company launched in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a supply chain visibility provider and one of Microsoft's new partners on its tools, Microsoft Supply Chain Center and Microsoft Supply Chain Platform, aiming to improve visibility, predictability, and resilience for global, multimodal supply chains. According to Forrester, a worldwide market research organ
  • Deployed capacity drops sharply in CNY 2023
    Five weeks ago, Sea-Intelligence analysed the scheduled East/West capacity for the four-week 2023 Chinese New Year (CNY) period. The results have shown that the 2023 CNY capacity is going to be higher than in past years, despite the slowdown in demand. Sea-Intelligence's analysts noted that carriers will be able to bring capacity back in line with the historical levels. Source: Sea-Intelligence.c
  • Maersk and MSC to terminate 2M alliance in 2025
    2M alliance will no longer exist after two years as its members, MSC and Maersk, have mutually agreed to terminate its partnership in January 2025. In a joint statement, the chief executive officers of Maersk and MSC, Vincent Clerc and Soren Toft, commented, "MSC and Maersk recognise that much has changed since the two companies signed the 10-year agreement in 2015. Discontinuing the 2M alliance
  • General cargo ship sinks off Japan's coast, nine crew missing
    Thirteen crew members were rescued on 25 January from the general cargo ship Jin Tian, which sank in the East China sea, while the other nine seafarers remain missing at the time of writing. The cargo ship with a carrying capacity of 9,784 tonnes DWT sank some 75 nautical miles south of Jeju island, South Korea, on the morning of 25 January around 02:25 (Seoul time), while it was sailing from Van
  • Boxship overturns and sinks in Iranian port
    The 1989-built container ship Anil capsized and sank in Asaloyeh port in Iran on 24 January during cargo operations and as a result, several containers fell at sea and were afloat in the harbor. The official IRNA news agency reported the vessel overturned because boxes were configured incorrectly at the port's dock No. 9. According to Maritime Bulletin, the twelve crew members of the boxship are

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Splash web site
JANUARY 25, 2023
  • Hapag-Lloyd takes stake in India's J M Baxi Ports & Logistics
    Germany's Hapag-Lloyd continues to expand its terminal portfolio with an ownership stake in one of India's leading private terminal and inland transport service providers, J M Baxi Ports & Logistics. The Hamburg-based liner is buying 35% of the business from a Bain Capital Private Equity affiliate and has also struck a deal with J M ...
  • Steimler stepping down at NYK Group Europe
    Svein Steimler, president and CEO of NYK Group Europe, is retiring after 27 years with Japan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK). Before joining NYK in 1996, the Norwegian shipping veteran had worked for a number of shipbroking and shipowning companies, including for fellow shipowner magnate John Fredriksen. Former Stena Rederi CEO Carl-Johan Hagman, who also served ...
  • Diana Shipping offloads ageing capesize for $15m
    New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has sold its 2005-built capesize for $15.08m to an unaffiliated third party. The Marshall Islands-flagged 180,200 dwt bulker, VesselsValue estimates as worth $15.77m, will change hands by February 28, 2023. The ship has been on charter with Koch Supply and Trading's Singapore-based chartering arm Koch Shipping since February ...
  • AD Ports links up with leading Turkish steel producer
    Abu Dhabi's AD Ports Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Tosyali, one of Turkey's largest private steel producers, to collaborate on a broad range of shipping, logistics, ports, and freight forwarding services. The deal includes the potential for joint investment in new port facilities to support Tosyali's export operations. AD Ports said the ...
  • Socatra lines up MR2 tanker for rotor sail treatment
    French shipowner Socatra has contracted Finnish marine wind propulsion system designer Norsepower for the retrofit installation of two rotor sails on the 2022-built MR2 tanker . The 50,000 dwt ship, currently on charter with TotalEnergies, will be fitted with two 35'5 m units in Q4 2023 or Q1 2024. Norsepower said the installation should allow ...
  • Atlantica Shipping bolsters offshore fleet
    Oslo-based diversified shipowner Atlantica Shipping has expanded its offshore fleet with an addition of a 2005-built platform supply vessel . The 3,300 dwt medium-sized PSV, formerly known as Energy Scout was picked up from Golden Energy Offshore Services (GEOS) for $6.45m and delivered in Aberdeen earlier this month. Fearnley Securities acted as the sole arranger ...
  • TechnipFMC scores Petrobras subsea deal worth up to $500m
    Subsea giant TechnipFMC has won a master services agreement worth up to $500m with Petrobras in Brazil. The three-year contract with option to extend for a further two years will see the New York-listed company provide life-of-field services to support its installed base offshore Brazil. The contract covers installation, intervention, and maintenance of both equipment ...
  • DOF wins long-term AHTS contract in Brazil
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner and operator DOF has won a long-term charter contract from Brazil's Petrobras for one of its anchor handling tug supply vessels. The 2010-built , owned by DOF's Norskan Offshore unit, has been fixed for four years with Petrobras holding an additional one-year option. The contract should start in the third quarter ...
  • Liner alliances up in the air as MSC and Maersk give separation notice
    Liner shipping is ready for an immense scrap as it braces for a downturn with the fabric of its alliance structure now under severe strain. Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), the world's two largest containerlines, have confirmed widespread rumours, announcing today they have mutually agreed to terminate, effective January 2025, the 2M alliance, one ...
  • Integrated Wind Solutions adds to CSOV orderbook
    Awilco affiliate Integrated Wind Solutions (IWS) has booked two more two walk-to-work commissioning service operations vessels (CSOV) at China Merchants Industry Holdings for delivery in Q2 2025. The latest order, worth €105m ($114.2m), will take the IWS fleet to six identical Skywalker class vessels, with options secured for an additional two CSOVs. Meanwhile, changes to ...
  • Top of the cycle round the corner for car carriers
    After a record 2022, earnings for car carriers are close to topping out ahead of an "armada" of newbuilds due to come on stream from next year, according to new analysis from VesselsValue. By the end of 2022, VesselValue's one-year time charter index for 6,500 ceu ships had climbed by 200% to a record $103,000 ...
  • More work for Eneti's Seajacks vessels
    Monaco-based owner and operator of offshore wind vessels Eneti announced that its subsidiary Seajacks has landed new contracts and extensions for its self-propelled jackup vessels. Two new contracts worth between $5.7m and $7.1m have been secured for one of the NG2500-class vessels. The work is in Northwest Europe and will keep the unit busy for ...
  • Livestock carriers to be auctioned in Singapore
    Upon the application of unsecured creditor KPI OceanConnect, the Singapore High Court has appointed Deloitte as liquidator of Cattle Line Two, the company which owns two long idle livestock carriers, the Barkly Pearl and Diamantina. The ships will now be put up for auction. Talks are ongoing with secured creditor UOB, a local bank, over the ...
  • Splash Extra: Tokyo switches off the JOLCO tap
    Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option financing structures, known as JOLCOs, will soon become unavailable to foreigners seeking newbuild finance in a set of tax reforms to be unveiled by the government in Tokyo, according to today's lead story in the January edition of Splash Extra. The loss of JOLCO finance comes at a time ...
  • PGS picks up its first offshore wind contract
    Oslo-listed seismic player PGS has won its first wind farm site characterization project, marking its entry into the offshore wind market. The survey will cover two European wind farm sites, both of which are in the development phase. PGS said it would mobilise a 3D vessel for the project in early April 2023, with the ...
  • Gothenburg celebrates landmark methanol fuelling moment
    The rapid rollout of landmark methanol fuelling moments continues with news from Sweden where the world's first methanol ferry, the , has become the first non-tanker to successfully complete ship-to-ship methanol bunkering. The operation took place earlier this week at the port of Gothenburg with fuel provided by Methanex Corporation. "As the world's largest producer ...
  • Chinese ship grounds on the edge of Japan's largest coral reef
    A Panamanian-flagged general cargo ship grounded early yesterday morning in stormy waters on the edge of Japan's largest coral reef to the far south of the country. The Chinese-owned, 13,567 dwt lost power between Ishigaki and Kohama Island in Okinawa Prefecture on Tuesday morning. The Japanese coast guard were able to airlift the 19 crew ...
  • Former Lebanese PM faces homicide charge over Beirut port blast
    Former Lebanese prime minister Hassan Diab has been charged with homicide with probable intent over the devastating Beirut port explosions in 2020 that killed at least 218 people. Tarek Bitar, a Lebanese judge investigating the explosions, has also charged Abbas Ibrahim, chief of Lebanese General Security, state security director Major General Tony Saliba, and former ...
  • Up to 9 feared dead as ship sinks off South Korea
    Up to nine crew are feared dead after the Hong Kong-flagged 6,551 dwt general cargo ship sank in icy, windy waters between South Korea and Japan early this morning. South Korean and Japanese coast guard vessels and aircraft as well as two commercial ships have been combing the area south of Jeju Island today, managing ...
  • JOLCOs face changes
    Another important tranche of Asian ship financing is coming under pressure. The Japanese government has announced plans to tinker with the country's Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option financing structures, known as JOLCOs, a market which had been fast expanding, fixing more than $4bn in deals last year. In recent years, the number of cross-border ...
  • Be patient when it comes to maritime tech
    We cast our net wider than ever for Splash's annual maritime tech preview this month - hence the decision to split it into two: breakthroughs and disappointments. Condensing the thoughts and opinions of more than 100 respondents was not an easy task, but if I was to strip out the key takeaways from the experts ...
  • January 2023 Review
    More extraordinary twists and turns were registered in the Euronav takeover saga. As it stands today, Euronav's largest shareholder, the Saverys family, wants to fire the full board, and the board itself is suing the second largest shareholder, John Fredriksen, after he pulled the plug on the tanker merger plans with Frontline earlier this month. ...
  • Tankers: Janus has two faces
    Oil prices have ticked up slightly in January with Brent moving from around $85 to $87 in the first three weeks of January and WTI rising from around $76 to $81 over the same period. As Asia celebrates Lunar New Year, oil futures are ticking upwards as traders bet on Chinese demand picking up as ...
  • Crouching capesize, hidden rabbit
    If any shipping market is going to be affected by Lunar New Year, the bulk carrier freight market is it. Brokers reported markets to be "eerily quiet" with minimal fixing activity in the days leading up to the holidays. There is nonetheless hope that a recovery in Chinese economic activity - particularly urbanisation - will ...
  • Back to the future for containers
    Has the container shipping freight market bottomed out finally? One way to think about it is to look at consumer spending habits. These are holding up remarkably well in the US where the labour market is firm and Main Street is doing rather better than Wall Street where bank layoffs are biting hard. In Europe ...
  • Analyst Abstract
    Tankers The beginning of 2023 has seen the wet market wobble as the BCTI has lost around 66% within the 20 first days of January and the BDTI has also fallen about 25% in the same period. "Lots of voices of concern are rising about the wet market, and the tanker S&P market, but panic ...
  • Ice is nice
    Ice-class tankers led the way this month with stunning prices paid for any available tonnage, regardless of age. Thenamaris's 2007-built Seamagic aframax reportedly conjured a magical $47m out of the hat. In a comparable deal to show how much the price has gone up for ice-class tonnage, in late November Thenamaris sold another ship with ...
  • Avangrid appeals approval of power purchase agreements for Commonwealth Wind project
    On December 30th, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) denied Avangrid's request to renegotiate the power purchase agreements (PPAs) it had agreed to in May 2022. Avangrid had claimed that, without concessions from the electric distribution companies (EDCs), the project was economically unviable. The company has now filed a notice of appeal to challenge the ...
  • New report lays out road map for comprehensive US offshore wind supply chain
    The Business Network for Offshore Wind, the National Offshore Wind Research & Development Consortium (NOWRDC), the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and several other organisations have released a report, A Supply Chain Road Map for Offshore Wind Energy in the United States, that identifies how the US can develop the domestic supply chain required to achieve ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 25, 2023
  • GMT Hull portfolios well behind decarbonisation trajectories
    Scores for insurers worse than scores for banks, say sources, but highlight differences in methodology that they say make direct...
  • Will box shipping's big break-up bring heartbreak to the sector?
    The latest iteration of alliance partnerships emerged during a period of strain. The demise of its largest power couple could...
  • GasLog launches merger bid for GasLog Partners
    Merger would create a combined fleet of 38 LNG carriers
  • Hapag-Lloyd acquires stake in Indian terminal and logistics firm
    Hapag-Lloyd continuing to deliver on its strategy to expand its terminal footprint with the acquisition of a substantial stake in...
  • Asian crew changes get tougher as China ends zero-Covid policy
    Ending of China's zero-Covid policy creates logistical nightmare, according to Intermanager
  • US investment manager moves into LNG bunkering
    Seaside LNG has a 50% ownership stake in a liquefied natural gas liquefaction facility in Jacksonville, Florida, and a 100%...
  • Boxship charter periods shorten as rates face pressure for larger tonnage
    Charter periods have averaged six to seven months since the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to 26 months in the...
  • Steimler to step down from NYK
    Svein Steimler was a trailblazer in opening up Japanese shipping to European management. He will be replaced by former Stena...
  • Cargoships damaged during attacks on port of Kherson
    Two general cargoships were hit in Kherson during an attack
  • Forwarders urged to understand and address emissions
    Forwarders are under pressure to show efforts made to lower their carbon emissions. BIFA hopes to make this easier for...
  • Oaktree reduces stake in tanker owner Hafnia
    Shareholding reduced to 4.97% after successful private placement of 25.2m shares
  • Two dead after cargoship sinks off Japan, nine people missing
    A distress signal from the 2010-built vessel, which was carrying timber, was received late on January 23
  • NorthStandard will overtake Gard, says Roppestad
    Norwegian marine mutual giant does not attach importance to top slot, and impending merger of two British entities should spur...
  • 2M alliance to end as Maersk and MSC part ways
    2M emerged at a time of crisis for container shipping. Its two members are now large enough to go it...
  • Guangzhou shipyard gets PCTC orders from BYD and H-Line
    The four newbuildings will be equipped with LNG dual-fuel propulsion systems
  • Daily Briefing
    IMO number declared invalid after fatal explosions on UK-insured tanker linked to vessel identity fraud | Vehicle carrier orderbook hits...
  • Kirby appoints former BP Shipping chief to board
    Appointment reflects company's commitment to 'ongoing board refreshment and focus on adding diverse perspectives and experience', says chairman

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 25, 2023
  • Freightos goes public on NASDAQ in first measure of logistics tech value
    Freightos' public listing on the NASDAQ will be the first test of how public investors value one of the more prominent logistics technology companies to emerge over the past decade.
  • MSC, Maersk to end 2M Alliance amid divergent strategies on ocean capacity
    The move raises questions whether the carriers will seek new alliance partners, potentially setting off another round of musical chairs involving the other two networks, THE Alliance and the Ocean Alliance.
  • US spot flatbed capacity rising as housing starts, manufacturing decline
    Demand for flatbed trucks on DAT Freight & Analytics' spot load boards is at a seven-year low for January, creating excess capacity that is keeping pressure on rates.
  • Hapag-Lloyd buys large stake in Indian ports operator J M Baxi
    Hapag-Lloyd's focus on port-to-port shipping includes pursuing ownership stakes in marine terminal operations, with the acquisition of a 40 percent share of Indian ports operator J M Baxi the latest example.
  • WiseTech makes US drayage play with acquisition of Envase
    WiseTech Global, owner of the most widely used forwarding software product, has acquired a prominent vendor of drayage management software, capping a year of takeovers for the company.
  • Maersk, MSC to end 2M Alliance in 2025, citing 'individual strategies'
    The move raises questions whether the carriers will seek new alliance partners, potentially setting off another round of musical chairs involving the other two networks, THE Alliance and the Ocean Alliance.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 25, 2023
  • Shippers allege smoking on board caused fire and cargo damage on bulker
    Three US companies have filed several lawsuits against Chinese firms an a US port operator over damaged goods
  • Diana Shipping sells oldest capesize bulker for $15m
    New York-listed owner now has nine capesizes that were built between 2007 and 2022
  • Norsepower secures second tanker rotor sail deal
    Finnish wind propulsion pioneer has retrofitted six vessels over the past decade
  • FuelEU 2% green fuels sub-quota for shipping too low say lobbyists
    Brussels-based Transport & Environment (T&E) agues for exemption on smallest shipowners to be dropped
  • Svein Steimler to retire after 27 years at NYK, remain active with Knutsen and port ventures
    Former Stena Rederi chief executive Carl-Johan Hagman will take over his role leading NYK Group Europe
  • Best time to buy ships is 'when nobody would lend you money', Tsakos says
    Greek owner argues that it also helps to have no competition around when expanding a fleet
  • Idan Ofer vehicle Kenon Holdings trims position in liner giant Zim
    Outfit has pulled back since March but remains largest holder in New York-listed operator
  • MSC snaps up what was once world's biggest boxship from Maersk
    Iconic 9,600-teu Sovereign Maersk changes hands for undisclosed price
  • Livanos launches $398m bid to complete private buy-backs of GasLog LNG firms
    Regulator filing says the offer is for $7.70 per share, including a $2.33 per share dividend
  • Greek and German shipowners in talks as maritime agenda heats up
    Heads of powerful associations 'see eye to eye' on major issues
  • Svein Steimler to retire after 27 years at NYK, remain active with Knutzen and port ventures
    Former Stena Rederi chief executive Carl-Johan Hagman will take over his role leading NYK Group Europe
  • Container ship scrapping hit 17-year low in 2022 but owners now have no choice
    Alphaliner believes there is no other option than recycling for many ships in weaker markets
  • Older car carriers more than double in value as Hoegh and Ofer cash in
    VesselsValue details remarkable rise in secondhand prices as market booms
  • Worn extension cable caused huge fire on NSC bulker in Sweden
    Accident probe recommends action is taken to resolve 'ambiguities' around bringing distressed vessels into port
  • Euronav silent as S&P interest swirls around world's second-biggest tanker
    Industry sources report talk around potential sale of ULCC Oceania, three months after disposal of sister ship Europe
  • Polembros offloads its oldest crude carrier at a juicy price
    Another day, another profitable tanker sale by a Greek owner
  • Awilco-backed IWS orders more CSOVs and plots $35m share sale
    Offshore wind vessel owner adds to orderbook as it seeks extra funds to finance fleet
  • MSC and Maersk to disband huge 2M liner alliance in 2025
    Biggest container carriers to go their own way after roller coaster ride for box freight markets and as strategies diverge
  • Breakpoint: MSC and Maersk to disband huge 2M liner alliance in 2025
    Biggest container carriers to go their own way after roller-coaster ride for box freight markets as strategies diverge
  • Koch extends deal for 2020 Bulkers newcastlemax for up to 18 months
    Tor Olav Troim-backed owner reveals third new charter deal this month
  • Boxes float free as container ship capsizes and sinks in Iran
    Mysterious vessel named as the Anil is also listed as an LPG carrier in some shipping databases
  • US doubles down on sanctions warnings over record Iran oil exports
    State Department cites crackdown on Chinese companies in 2022 in new warning for traders
  • Eight seafarers missing and nine unconscious after cargo ship sinks off Japan
    Coast guards rescue 13 crew members from the Jin Tian, but fears remain over their condition
  • Atlantica Shipping starts 2023 with another PSV acquisition
    Oslo owner builds up offshore fleet following MR and feeder container ship disposals
  • Turkish cargo ship hit by missile in Ukraine
    The incident is reported in Kherson, a port outside the scope of the UN-led Black Sea Grain Initiative
  • Private equity player Oaktree offloads chunk of tanker giant Hafnia in a private sale
    US fund cashes in again as higher product tanker rates drive share price up
  • Bangladesh's HR Lines ditches newbuildings for secondhand container ships
    Regional liner company buys feeder ships from Maersk and SITC International
  • BYD and H-Line Shipping order PCTCs at China's Guangzhou Shipyard International
    State-owned Chinese shipyard has a total of 19 PCTC newbuildings on its orderbook
  • Handysize bulk carrier order rush helps fill hungry Japanese yards
    Devaluation of the yen against the greenback appears to have encouraged owners to order
  • BYD and H-Line Shipping order PCTCs at China's Guangzhou Shipyard International
    The state-owned Chinese shipyard has a total of 19 PCTC newbuildings on its orderbook
  • Safety blitz helps Singapore shipyards slash worker deaths
    Government advises companies not to skip on investments in safety or staff wellbeing
  • Kirby adds former BP Shipping head Dio to board of directors
    Houston company adds longtime shipping executive to its 10-member board
  • Eneti scores up to $13m in new contract revenue on three wind units
    Contracts for work in northwest Europe come on heels of December announcement on first WTIV newbuilding

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 25, 2023
  • Swimming against SPAC tide, Freightos goes public on Nasdaq
    FreightTech startup Freightos is raising money through a public offering rather than seeking venture capital.
  • How will Maersk-MSC split redraw container shipping landscape?
    Speculation is swirling on how the end of a global container shipping alliance will affect ocean carriers and cargo shippers.
  • Hapag-Lloyd acquires stake in Indian terminals, logistics provider
    "Terminal and infrastructure investments are a crucial element of our strategic agenda and India is one of our key growth markets," Hapag-Lloyd CEO Rolf Habben Jansen said.
  • Lessons from the 1994 Puerto Rico oil spill
    1994: Those involved in response to the 600,000-gallon spill reflect on their efforts.
  • Air Canada names in-flight chief Turner to lead cargo
    Air Canada is sticking with a Canadian, Jon Turner, as cargo chief after two Americans in that position left in recent years.
  • Container shipping shake-up: Maersk, MSC terminating 2M in 2025
    Shipping services around the globe will be reconfigured after the top two carriers end their vessel-sharing agreement.

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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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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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
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
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
and Logistics
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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