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June 26, 2023

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Exim India web site
JUNE 26, 2023
  • MSC adds Jubail to India-West Med service
  • Global trade in goods & services rebounds in Q1
  • India & US announce resolution of six outstanding WTO disputes during Prime Minister's visit
  • VLCC freight rates seen rationalising
  • CMA CGM Bijagos Shuttle service for cashew exports to India resumes
  • AD Ports Group signs 50-year Concession Agreement with Karachi Port Trust for container terminal
  • ZIM expands partnership with cross-border trade financing platform
  • DPA declares non weather working days
  • Examination of Export goods at Export Docks in two Shifts
  • X-Press Feeders launches Colombo-West Coast India service
  • A new age of volatility seen in container freight as peak season approaches
  • ECGC raises ambit for exports risk cover to Rs 10 trillion
  • B'desh imposes 15 pc VAT on Indian cargo
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (23 June 2023)
  • India's GDP growth seen up at 6.3 pc for FY24: Fitch
  • Major Ports' traffic increases in April-May
  • Oilmeals export up 59 pc in April-May
  • Steel exports dip

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 26, 2023
  • Pan-Iceland links
  • A joint venture to develop H2-locomotives
  • Boosting traffic on China-Europe axis
  • Bijagos Shuttle returns for cashew season
  • Paris instead of London
  • Genesis takes delivery of 20th 737-800BCF
  • Transporting hydrogen by rail
  • Kombiverkehr shifts more trucks to rail
  • David Roussiere: next stop India
  • First new widebody jet for Iraqi Airways
  • Historic moment for APM Terminals Apapa
  • Cargo-Partner: a major investment in China
  • Cargo crimes reduced over the last five years
  • Austria's Logistics Award 2023 goes to RWA
  • ID Logistics appoints group HRD
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Konecranes' newest acquisition
  • One airshow after another

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 23, 2023
  • Freight rates still tumbling and a liner bear market looms
  • Logistics budget down under - one of the most difficult in decades
  • Air cargo breaks cloud for a ray of sunshine as rates finally edge up
  • Automotive industry change will spark a whole new supply chain
  • Warning to Dutch government over Schiphol Airport slot reduction plan
  • Striking dock unions should pay $2 billion a day, say Republican senators

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 23, 2023
  • "Steel in the water" at South Fork Wind
    South Fork Wind, New York's first offshore wind farm, yesterday achieved its "steel in the water" milestone with the installation of the project's first monopile foundation. The development comes within less than
  • Maersk green-methanol engine retrofit could open door for many more
    In a shipping industry first, A.P. Moller - Maersk is to retrofit an existing ship to a dual-fuel vessel able to operate on green methanol. It has signed an agreement with PrimeServ
  • Norwegian mystery owner to power newbuild with Amogy powerpacks
    Brooklyn, N.Y., headquartered Amogy Inc. says it has entered a pre-order contract with "an undisclosed renowned Norwegian shipping company" that will see it supply four of its 200 kW ammonia-to-power systems for
  • Kongsberg to offer U.S.-built Kamewa waterjets
    In what it calls "a step change in support for its U.S. customers," Kongsberg Maritime has established a dedicated manufacturing facility and service team to provide in-country support for its Kamewa waterjet
  • House Appropriations Committee approves strong FY 2024 inland waterways funding
    The Waterways Council reports that the House Committee on Appropriations has approved, by a vote of 34-24, the FY 2024 Energy and Water Development (E&W) Appropriations Bill. Included in the bill are

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Container News web site
JUNE 23, 2023
  • Wilson Sons invests in new port equipment at Brazilian terminal
    Wilson Sons-operated terminal Tecon Salvador has decided to invest around US$5 million in 12 electric yard tractors, two reach stackers, and a side loader. Terminal tractors transport cargo between vessels and container storage areas and aim to increase the operating capacity of the port of Salvador in Brazil. According to Wilson Sons, by adopting technologies that rely less on the consumption of
  • MOL and Chevron join forces to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Chevron Singapore have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a strategic alliance aimed at lowering the carbon intensity of the marine energy industry. In particular, the companies will conduct joint research on next-generation fuels in various regions around the world and jointly study safety measures and legislation for lower-carbon efforts in the marine e
  • DP World to increase box capacity at Belawan New Container Terminal in Indonesia
    DP World is ready to commence operations at Indonesia's Belawan New Container Terminal (BNCT), after finalising a deal with the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) and Pelindo to manage the terminal and begin a major expansion. "The strategic partnership between INA, Indonesian government-owned port operator Pelindo, and DP World will create Indonesia's most direct link with the Malacca Strait,
  • Feeder trio and Cyberlogitec design dangerous goods screening software
    South Korean maritime software maker Cyberlogitec has joined hands with compatriot feeder operators Sinokor Merchant Marine, Namsung Shipping and CK Line to expedite the digitalisation of dangerous goods management. Cyberlogitec is a subsidiary of Eusu Holdings, formerly Hanjin Shipping Holdings, the previous holding company for now-defunct Hanjin Shipping and other businesses controlled by Choi
  • SC Ports handles over 2.4 million TEUs so far in FY23
    South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) has handled over 2.4 million TEUs and 1.3 million pier containers so far in the fiscal year 2023 (July 2022 - June 2023). In May, SC Ports handled 198,824 TEUs and 110,834 pier containers. Container shipments are down roughly 22% year on year as a result of the tightening economy. Imports are falling as individuals spend less on products, but exports are rising, wi
  • CMA CGM's Eurosal line returns to France
    CMA CGM Group said the Eurosal service connecting North Europe with the West Coast of South America and the Caribbean will go back to Le Havre, France, after more than two years. Guayaquil Express will be the first vessel to return to Le Havre, travelling from the port of San Antonio in Chile on 25 July and arriving at Le Havre's Terminal des Ameriques on 2 September 2023. Additionally, a tenth s
  • ICTSI's Basra Gateway Terminal handles first direct UAE-Iraq freight service
    Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT), ICTSI's operation at the port of Umm Qasr in Iraq, received the first direct freight service between the United Arab Emirates and Iraq. The service connects Jebel Ali in Dubai with Umm Qasr with fast, efficient and safe roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) shipments. Additionally, the service offers a cut alternative travel time of 36 hours from the Port of Jebel Ali to the Port
  • King Abdullah Port and TABADUL confirm digitalisation partnership
    The Saudi Company for Electronic Information Exchange (TABADUL), a supplier of innovative digital and smart fintech services to the logistics sectors, and King Abdullah Port have announced the signing of a strategic collaboration agreement. The contract combines King Abdullah Port's Smart Gate System with Tabadul's Truck Management System, boosting the Saudi port's services by utilising the most
  • DP World proceeds with electrification projects in Brazil
    DP World is accelerating its adoption of renewable energy at the Port of Santos in Brazil making another step towards carbon neutrality by 2040. The initial phase of the electrification process includes the replacement of diesel fuel with electric power for the Santos terminal's Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTGs) container handling cranes. A total of 22 diesel-fueled units will be electrified, by the end
  • ShibataFenderTeam supplies more than 80 fender systems for Nigerian port
    ShibataFenderTeam (SFT), dutch marine company, has engineered an optimised design solution with 80 fenders for the new Lekki Port in Nigeria. Lekki Port aims to significantly increase the container throughput capacity of the western Nigerian port complex. According to ShibataFenderTeam, working in close partnership with the contractor, who was awarded the construction of the new infrastructure, t

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Splash web site
JUNE 23, 2023
  • DP World to start expansion of Indonesian container terminal
    Dubai-based terminal operator DP World is set to begin management and a major expansion of Indonesia's Belawan New Container Terminal (BNCT). DP World said that it finalised an agreement with the Indonesia Investment Authority and Indonesian state-run port operator Pelindo. The partnership between the three entities will create Indonesia's most direct link with the Malacca ...
  • MOL and Chevron look to slash carbon intensity of marine fuels
    Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has joined forces with Chevron Singapore to jointly develop marine fuels with lower carbon intensity. The partnership will see joint studies carried out on next-generation fuels in various regions around the world including safety measures and legislation for lower-carbon efforts in the marine fuels sector. "Chevron aims to ...
  • Petrobras taps PXGEO for Campos Basin survey
    Marine seismic player PXGEO has won a new contract from Brazil's Petrobras for a 3D ocean bottom node (OBN) survey in the Campos Basin. The survey will be acquired in water depths of 2,300 m and last for approximately 10 months. The project will be PXGEO's fifth carried out for Petrobras since mid-2021. The most ...
  • Eagle Bulk adopts poison pill as it buys out Oaktree in $219m deal
    US-based Eagle Bulk Shipping has bought Oaktree's 28% stake in the company for $219.3m via a repurchasing program and adopted a shareholder rights plan preventing a takeover. Eagle Bulk said that it bought approximately 3.8m shares of Eagle common stock for a purchase price of $58 per share. Additionally, the company announced that it adopted ...
  • AD Ports puts pen to paper on 50-year Karachi terminal concession
    UAE's AD Ports has signed a concession agreement with Karachi Port Trust, the Pakistani federal government agency that oversees the operations of the Port of Karachi. Under the terms of the 50-year concession agreement, a joint venture between AD Ports as a majority shareholder and Kaheel Terminals, a UAE-based company has been formed to manage, ...
  • SLB CEO: Offshore exploration spending to grow over 20% this year
    With offshore exploration and appraisal making a comeback, this year could see offshore exploration spending increase by more than 20%, SLB CEO Olivier Le Peuch said. Le Peuch recently spoke at the J.P. Morgan Energy, Power & Renewables Conference where he made a few predictions regarding the offshore oil and gas industry for this year ...
  • Borr Drilling jackup gets more work in Thailand
    Norwegian jackup rig owner Borr Drilling has secured a contract extension from Canada-based oil and gas company Valeura Energy for its premium rig operating in Thailand. The contract extension covers a firm term of 9 months starting in direct continuation to the rig's current employment that was set to end in November. The new deal ...
  • Scorpio Tankers clinches four-ship financing
    New York-listed Scorpio Tankers has sealed a $94m financing deal with Germany's DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale for four of its vessels. The Monaco-headquartered owner and operator of 113 tankers said the proceeds would be used to finance one MR and three LR2 product tankers. The company agreed to a margin of 1.7% over the Secured Overnight ...
  • Ørsted develops USV measurement vessel for offshore wind farms
    Offshore wind farm developer Ørsted has designed and developed the first uncrewed surface vessel (USV) in the industry for offshore met-ocean measurement campaigns. The measurement data will help lower uncertainties in the expected annual energy production for new offshore wind farms. Ørsted, who has patented the USV concept, sees enormous potential in the technology and ...
  • Sail, solar, and battery retrofit solution gets approval
    A retrofit solution involving rigid sails, solar panels, and batteries has received an approval in principle from Italian class society RINA. Designed by naval architects Aurelia, in partnership with Econowind, Wattlab and Vertom, the solution can be applied to almost any kind of vessel, whatever their purpose or cargo. It does not interfere with operational ...
  • Join the DotS on the Day of the Seafarer
    Sunday marks the International Day of the Seafarer. Who better to write for Splash on the topic than Steven Jones, the founder of the Seafarers Happiness Index? As we all celebrate, commemorate, commiserate, or whatever is appropriate for the Sunday's International Day of the Seafarer (DotS), it seems a good time to reflect on the ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 23, 2023
  • Heidmar's private-to-public voyage sees Nasdaq listing within sight
    'I don't want to start as a shipmanager from scratch' says chief executive Pankaj Khanna, who wants to buy a...
  • 'Terrible policy' relying on commercial incentives for energy transition
    Regulation should be driving the energy transition, Gurnee tells a Marine Money forum. Expecting stakeholders to pressure shipping companies into economically...
  • China's lacklustre stimulus and weak recovery exhausts dry bulk patience
    A 'bazooka' move by Beijing to resume China's flagging growth is not expected to occur, with dry bulker shipping, especially...
  • If Greta Thunberg doesn't shame you, Legal & General Investment Management will
    Even if you're as tired of environmental stuff as Tor Olav Trøim, you'll soon find out that the more polluting...
  • Capesize rates rise 36% on Atlantic activity
    Flattening of the futures curve attributed to uninspiring macroeconomic outlook, although some positive movements have been seen in recent sessions
  • MSC snaps up feedermaxes and sells eighth boxship for recycling
    MSC has been linked to a number of recent secondhand containership purchases and is now thought to have bought 310...
  • Handysize loading in Crimea points to expanding Russian grain operations
    The arrival of a larger Russia-flagged bulk carrier in the Crimean port of Feodosia indicates that Moscow is expanding its...
  • China's BoComm Leasing turns to 'classic ship finance'
    BoComm expects to commit $3bn in capital to shipping in 2023, Marine Money conference in New York hears
  • Why a sense of humour will steer us through the messiness of decarbonisation
    In a speech to naval architecture graduates, ABS chairman Christopher Wiernicki observed that people will be the real heroes of...
  • Grains into China a clear positive for dry bulk shipping, says Braemar
    Global head of dry research at the London-based broking house, Derek Langston, says sub-capesize vessels can draw support from grain...
  • DP World and Indonesia join hands to double capacity at Belawan New Container Terminal
    The terminal expansion is part of a $7.5bn partnership between DP World and the Indonesia Investment Authority launched in 2021
  • NYK geared up for $1.4bn transition bonds
    Proceeds will be used to fund new and existing projects related to NYK's fuel conversion plan, including vessels powered by...
  • Marine insurance: Back in black, but further rate hikes in prospect
    Claims inflation is rising perceptibly, yet not to the same extent as inflation in the wider economy and consumer market
  • Performance Shipping sees 'sustainably' firm tanker market ahead
    An LNG-ready aframax on order for 2025 is a reflection of company's view that the market's fundamentals are positive
  • Marine Money spat over substandard New York shipping listings
    Head of Olso-listed Gram Car Carriers also tells Marine Money capital markets panel he's being dragged down by 'shit listings�...
  • MOL and Chevron to form decarbonisation alliance
    Initiatives include the use of new technologies, such as wind power and electricity, in tankers that are on long-term charters...
  • Daily Briefing
    EU sanctions ship ban details yet to be decided | Diversity has gone too far argues Tor Olav Troim |...
  • Eagle Bulk buys out Oaktree for $219.3m and adopts poison pill amid rapid stake build-up by Danaos
    Eagle Bulk buys out Oaktree Capital's 28% stake for $219.3m and adopts a limited duration shareholder rights plan after Danaos...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 23, 2023
  • SSA Marine looks to expand into new US ports with deal for Ceres
    Carrix, the parent company of terminal operator SSA Marine, said it has agreed to buy Ceres Terminals for its exposure to container business going to the US East and Gulf coasts.
  • C&K Trucking expands to Columbus and Kansas City, with more to come
    The major eastern US drayage provider is looking to expand its footprint to California and the Pacific Northwest before the end of the year, markets where its major competitors already operate.
  • Demand pressure keeps India-US contract rates sliding despite GRI efforts
    After two attempts to push through GRIs largely failed, forwarder sources in India believe it will be difficult for carriers to achieve success under current tight booking conditions, but liners have nonetheless lined up further rate hikes.
  • Shipping path to net-zero rests on post-MEPC 80 regulatory progress: WSC
    While the London meeting of the IMO's environment committee will revise its 2050 emissions targets, the next critical step is to quickly establish the global regulatory framework to underpin those ambitions.
  • Emerging from pandemic fog, global reefer market reverts to type
    If the reefer mode can tough out the rest of 2023, next year should be better for operators largely because there will be more cargo, and therefore demand will be stronger, writes analyst Richard Bright.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 23, 2023
  • US pushes for zero emissions at IMO but is still on the fence on carbon levy
    Biden administration is open to taxing carbon but has voiced support for a global fuel standard
  • EU announces tanker port ban on no-notice ship-to-ship operations
    Measures were included in 11th package of sanctions levied against Moscow by 27-nation bloc
  • Baltic Dry Index heats up as temperatures rise in coal-hungry China
    Average capesize bulker rates boost the BDI as country's coal demand rises to provide electricity for air conditioning
  • KCC firms up $180m order for next generation of Cabu combination carriers
    Letter of intent in China becomes firm deal for three vessels
  • Poison pill: Eagle Bulk adopts anti-takeover language after Danaos builds stake
    Acquiring parties to be capped at 15% of shares outstanding or face punitive dilution steps
  • Editor's selection: Troim's back, carbon gambit and shipbroker goes bust
    A look back at the important and intriguing stories of the week, brought to you by TradeWinds' team of international reporters
  • Prow Capital cautions finance gap still exists as big banks chase listed owners
    Dutch finance house has money to help smaller shipowners with the energy transition
  • Cluttered bridges and complex navigation tech contributes to accidents, IMO told
    Review of accidents by European investigators reveals how badly designed displays have played a role in marine casualties
  • Pelagic Partners expands again with Hafnia tanker buy and bulker deal
    Cyprus shipowner also makes its third payout from original investment fund
  • Alternative ship finance house Prow Capital roars past $119m lending mark
    Dutch newcomer explains how it has been building up its portfolio through first fund
  • CMA CGM said to have chosen China's Yangzijiang for huge ultra-large container ship order
    CMA CGM has 36 methanol dual-fuel container ship newbuildings on order at shipyards in South Korea and China including the 24,000-teu vessels at Yangzijiang
  • Oman's Asyad Shipping puts middle-aged VLCC trio up for grabs
    Scrubber-fitted ships pushed out on the market by state-owned group in apparent fleet-renewal move
  • Big dividends ahead as MPCC 'materialises' asset values with sale and redelivery
    But Clarksons Securities has downgraded container ship owner to neutral
  • Vogemann bulks up with capesize and kamsarmax newbuildings at Hengli Heavy
    German owner expands further into large bulkers with a huge order
  • Vafias bulker spin-off C3is makes rollercoaster Nasdaq debut
    Greek owner's latest venture plunges on first trading day but recovers after the close
  • OSG doubles up on its share buyback programme in stronger markets
    Jones Act tanker owner can spend another $10m on its own stock
  • MOL and Chevron partner up to reduce the carbon intensity of marine fuels
    Research will be carried out into lowering emissions from existing marine fuel oil and LNG
  • Frontline triumphs as eight owners vie for Brazilian VLCC cargo but rates plunge
    Testing times ahead as charterers keep their cool and break owners' resolve
  • Turkey's Ciner bumps up Jiangmen orderbook to 10 handysize bulk carriers
    Major industrial group and shipowner now has 17 bulkers under construction in China worth more than half a billion dollars
  • Marubeni teams with Bound4blue to sell suction sails worldwide
    Agreement builds on project with Spanish manufacturer to fit eSAIL on panamax bulker
  • Oldendorff's Maritime & Merchant Bank boosts liquidity with share split
    Boss Halvor Sveen says niche lender is not looking for new investors
  • Will US, EU and UK gambit be able to force through 2050 zero emissions target?
    Tense negotiations begin at IMO working group to determine shipping's decarbonisation goals
  • Mystery Norwegian owner set to debut ammonia hybrid fuel cell system
    Amogy hopes first deal will serve as an inspiration for other shipowners to follow
  • Euronav legal victory over UniCredit tames 'almighty' power of bills of lading, lawyers claim
    Behaviour of cargo financiers under scrutiny when courts decide if owners are on the hook for misdelivered cargoes
  • Who's buying Oaktree's stake in Eagle Bulk? Eagle Bulk is
    Deal for $219m comes as Danaos Corp reports snapping up more of the bulker owner's shares

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 23, 2023
  • Controversy swirls over shipping stocks that sink as rates rise
    Concerns over highly dilutive share offerings by microcap shipowners have been building for years. The debate just intensified.
  • ASL Airlines United Kingdom begins flying 1st cargo jet
    ASL Airlines United Kingdom has two cargo planes in its fleet after receiving a Boeing 737-800 converted freighter.

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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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