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Exim India web site
OCTOBER 27, 2023
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges International's Koen Cornilly in an influential roadshow across India
  • Allcargo Group releases 2022-23 ESG Report, defines ESG goals
  • Container ships touch highest average age; top the three main shipping sectors
  • 'CSL can deliver quality at competitive price'
  • ODeX launches in the US
  • The importance of digital information exchange to improve port call performance, stability, efficiency, reliability & sustainability
  • Overcapacity absorption seen earliest in 2028
  • Govt decides to slash floor price for basmati rice exports
  • Indian economy to be the fastest-growing in the world in FY24: FinMin report
  • LNG import bill dips 30 pc in H1
  • India opposes steel import safeguard measures by EU, UK at WTO
  • Govt directs power gencos to import coal till March 2024

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International Transport Journal web site
OCTOBER 27, 2023
  • VR joins track condition test
  • Swiss WorldCargo partners with Sonoco ThermoSafe
  • Ageing containership fleet poses challenges
  • Heading back to FM Logistic
  • New software solutions for Prologistik
  • Road haulier relies on bio-CNG fuels
  • A promotion at Neo Air Group
  • GW's next hub: Upper Franconia
  • Fuel-saving was the decisive factor
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges increases market share
  • IAG Cargo expands services to Africa
  • Financial growth at ICS
  • E-commerce for e-cigarettes
  • Work on lines causes train delays
  • ITG Air & Sea welcomes new managing director
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • 50 years and 29 days in Berlin

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The Loadstar web site
OCTOBER 26, 2023
  • Transpacific volumes bounce back as consumers carry on spending
  • More casualties expected, with US trucking on a 'road of pain'
  • Kuehne + Nagel CEO: Zero NEOM JV appeal - it's 'outside the 3PL asset-light model'
  • Smaller vessels bound for the scrapheap as capacity mismatch widens
  • N American intermodal traffic hits the buffers, but CPKC bucks the trend
  • ...that Danish takeover of DB Schenker - 'Nooooo Waaaay'
  • Airbus opts for wind power as it replaces its transatlantic supply ships
  • Interview: Schiphol's Joost van Doesburg on slot issues and integrated cargo

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Marine Log web site
OCTOBER 26, 2023
  • Royal Caribbean cruises to a $1 billion quarter
    Shares in Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) were trading up today, as the company reported third quarter results that topped analysts' expectations. The cruise giant reported net income for the third quarter
  • Metal Shark building two new fast fireboats for Maryland county
    Jeanerette, La., headquartered boat builder Metal Shark is building two welded-aluminum fireboats for the Anne Arundel County Fire Department in Maryland that will have a top speed of 45 knots and a
  • Airbus opts for e-methanol and rotor sails for new transatlantic trio
    Looking to reduce its carbon footprint, Airbus is to renew it entire fleet of vessels chartered in from France's Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) to transport aircraft subassemblies between Saint-Nazaire, France, and its

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Container News web site
OCTOBER 26, 2023
  • Carrier Transicold's Lynx Fleet Digital Solution to strengthen cold chain in India
    Carrier Transicold recently announced at REFCOLD India 2023 the launch of its Lynx Fleet digital platform, now available in India for over-the-road owners, operators and leasing companies providing a new level of visibility, data and actionable insights. In particular, by applying advanced Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning and analytics, Lynx Fleet provides users with a new ability to mo
  • Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles update San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan
    The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles will provide an update on the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) on 8 November. The discussion will cover updates on the 2022 Emissions Inventories, the implementation of the Clean Truck Fund Rate, zero-emission cargo handling equipment targets, and grant funding cooperation with the ports and the South Coast Air Quality Management District. T
  • Container ships reach highest average age on record of 14.2 years
    "Container ships have reached their highest average age yet at 14.2 years, the highest average age of the three main shipping sectors. The dry bulk fleet has an average age of 11.9 years whereas tankers on average are 12.8 years old," stated Niels Rasmussen, chief shipping analyst at BIMCO. The average age of the container fleet has increased 4.3 years during the past 13 years with the average ag
  • KR signs MoU with HD Hyundai Global Service
    KR (Korean Register) and HD Hyundai Global Service formalized their collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), at the Kormarine 2023 evente in Busan, South Korea. The purpose of this agreement is to jointly assess and validate solutions aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the maritime industry. With the gradual strengthening of decarbonization regulations, shipping companies
  • TT Club publishes new paper "Risk Byte: Good neighbour agreements"
    TT Club, a worldwide freight transport and cargo handling insurer, applauds equipment-sharing agreements as an effective use of resources but warns of possible liability risks if appropriate insurance cover is not in place. The first of TT's new 'Risk Bytes' series of advice documents provides guidance. The benefits of good neighbour agreements are generally recognized and successfully used by fr
  • OOCL's parent company changes CEO
    Orient Overseas International Limited (OOIL) said that Huang Xiaowen has retired as executive director and CEO of the company, and is no longer a member of the Executive Committee and the chairman of the company's Inside Information Committee, Risk Committee, and Strategic Development Committee. Chen Yangfan has been appointed as the new executive director and chief executive officer of OOIL. Che
  • Gebrüder Weiss takes over Amm logistics in Konradsreuth
    Gebrüder Weiss announces the next acquisition in Upper Franconia, Germany: with effect from the beginning of 2024, the logistics provider will take over the Konradsreuth location from the forwarding company Amm, which is going to operate under the Gebrüder Weiss brand in future. The location near Hof will be continued in its current structure as part of the German general cargo cooperations Cargo

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Splash web site
OCTOBER 26, 2023
  • EuroDry forms shipowning joint venture for bulker duo
    Greek dry bulk owner EuroDry has formed a joint venture with several investors represented by NRP Project Finance regarding the ownership of two recently acquired ultramax vessels. The JV will own the 63,197 dwt Christos K, formerly known as the Giants Causeway, and 63,153 dwt Maria, formerly known as the Sadlers Wells. Both bulkers were ...
  • James Fisher signs for LNG-fuelled tanker newbuilds
    UK-based James Fisher has contracted up to four LNG dual-fuelled product and chemical tankers in China. The company has commissioned China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Yangzhou to build two firm 6,000 dwt units costing $28m each for delivery in 2025. The deal includes options for two additional vessels, according to brokers. James Fisher Everard, acquired ...
  • Italy's Manisa books up to eight ships in China
    Italy's Manisa is expanding its fleet with a shipbuilding contract at CSSC Guangxi yard for up to eight general cargo vessels. The contract covers six firm 8,500 dwt gearless, open-hatch ships for delivery in 2025 and 2026, with an option for two additional units. The RINA-classed 119.9-m-long vessels, designed by Marine Design & Consulting of ...
  • UK shipbuilder duo joins forces under one banner
    Two UK-based shipbuilders have been brought together to form a new global firm named APCL Group. APCL Group has been established to operate as an umbrella organisation for UK-based firms A&P Group and Cammell Laird Shiprepairers & Shipbuilders Limited. Ship repair and project management specialist Atlantic & Peninsula Australia and UK-based Neway Industrial Services will ...
  • Ships advised to wait further offshore as rockets rain down around Israel
    Shipping lines are being advised to wait further offshore when calling Israel as the nation battles Hamas. Yesterday Hamas launched a single unguided long-range rocket toward Haifa. The rocket ultimately exploded mid-flight. Similar rocket attacks have been reported at the nation's other major port, Ashdod as well as the Red Sea port city of Eilat. ...
  • Seacor sells inland shipping business to Ingram
    US owner Seacor Holdings has sold Inland River Transport Holdings (SCF) to Ingram Barge Company, a division of Nashville-based Ingram Marine Group. "I am extremely pleased to enter this transaction with Ingram, one of the most respected river transportation providers," said Eric Fabrikant, Chief Executive Officer of SEACOR. "As an organization, Ingram upholds a corporate ...
  • Tech expert takes the reins at OOCL
    A Chinese tech expert has been appointed by COSCO to run Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the holding company of Hong Kong containerline subsidiary OOCL. Chen Yangfan, 47, is taking over from Huang Xiaowen as CEO at the famous liner brand with Huang set to retire. Chen had 25 years of experience in information technology ...
  • Trøim's Himalaya Shipping fixes entire fleet
    Oslo-listed Himalaya Shipping has secured employment for its entire fleet of newcastlemax dry bulk carriers, having struck a new charter deal for one of its vessels under construction in China. The Tor Olav Troim-backed owner has fixed the last remaining of its 12 LNG dual-fuel ships to a major Japanese shipping and logistics company for ...
  • Tight market puts 15-year rig deals on the table
    According to energy market research and consultancy firm Westwood, a marked lengthening of new contract award durations, as well as for new tender opportunities, are becoming a trend as offshore drilling rig utilisation increases and availability continues to tighten. Over the last decade, new rig deal durations peaked in 2013 for jack-ups and in 2014 ...
  • Massive boxship orderbook delivering into record ageing fleet
    Container shipping is entering a once in a generation fleet renewal with a record orderbook delivering into a fleet that is now primed for much demolition with shipping organisation BIMCO reporting today boxships now have reached the highest average age on record. "Container ships have reached their highest average age yet at 14.2 years, the ...
  • CIP, Avangrid agree $1.2bn in funds for Vineyard Wind 1
    Denmark-based Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and US Iberdrola subsidiary Avangrid have closed a $1.2bn investment in the Vineyard Wind 1 offshore project. CIP said that this was the largest single asset tax equity financing and the first for a commercial-scale offshore wind project. It was provided by three US-based banks - J.P. Morgan Chase, Bank ...
  • Russia in talks with China to develop shipyards
    Russia is in talks with China to develop shipbuilding expertise across the world's largest country. Andrey Kostin, CEO of Russia's VTB Bank, which has just taken over the running of United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC), has been in Beijing with president Vladimir Putin, attending China's Belt and Road Forum. Interviewed by Hong Kong's South China Morning ...
  • Rosetti Marino awarded $316m contract by Saipem
    Italy's Rosetti Marino has secured a contract worth over €300m from compatriot energy services player Saipem for an offshore project in the Mediterranean Sea. Under the contract, the Ravenna-based fabricator and shipyard will build a gas recovery module (GRM) of approximately 5,000 tonnes to be installed on the DP4 offshore structure off the coast of ...
  • Korean yards seal bumper Qatar gas carrier orders
    South Korea's president, Yoon Suk Yeol, is jetting back home having concluded an incredibly successful trade mission to Qatar with Korean shipyards hauling in record orders for LNG carriers. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries confirmed a record-breaking $3.9bn deal to build 17 LNG carriers for QatarEnergy on the trip, while Hanwha Ocean and Samsung Heavy Industries ...
  • LA and Guangzhou form green corridor pact
    Los Angeles now has green corridor links to more destinations in Asia than any other port with Guangzhou in south China being the latest port to sign a reciprocal deal with the Californian port. Areas of collaboration include development of digital supply chain infrastructure, creation of a transpacific green shipping corridor between the two ports, ...
  • Why dry bulk owners have cause for optimism
    China's steel sector remains in the doldrums as "market players are taking a fence-sitting attitude" after the Golden Week holiday according to analysts at ChinaSteel. Iron ore prices have stabilised a few dollars either side of $120 per tonne. Yet freight rates for iron ore from both Brazil and Australia to China have ballooned in ...
  • M3 Marine opens London office
    M3 Marine Group, Asia's largest independent offshore broking company, is launching a new London-based offshore brokerage, M3 Marine (Offshore Brokers) UK(M3OBUK). Set to begin trading on November 1, M3OBUK will be spearheaded by M3 Marine Group CEO Mike Meade and will offer brokerage services for newbuilding, sale and purchase and chartering on a fully global ...
  • Embracing Alfred Holt's vision
    Shipping's past can offer inspiration for a possible atomic future, writes Russ Green, founder of RTG Communications. As the shipping industry enters a new era, transitioning from fossil fuels to using cleaner energy sources, a comparison has been made to the launch of commercial long-haul steamships in the 1860s, which challenged the primacy of sail. ...

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Lloyd's List web site
OCTOBER 26, 2023
  • Ukraine denies maritime corridor is closed
    The maritime route continues to function under difficult military circumstances. Security analysts indicate the threat of sea mines to commercial...
  • Surging spot rates raise fourth quarter outlook for mid-sized tankers
    Spot rates for suezmax and aframax crude tankers, as well as long range two product tankers, have surged in recent...
  • Imperial spends $2.5m on share and warrant buybacks
    Third-quarter is profitable despite revenue dip due to lower charter rates, tanker dry dockings, the sale of one tanker and...
  • EU needs at least 1 GW shore power to reach targets, ICCT says
    The International Council on Clean Transportation publishes new working paper stating EU requires at least 1 GW of new shore...
  • Filipino seafarer named among Verity missing
    Faversham Ships not ready to release details of crew members now feared dead
  • Cost of insuring bulkers up 40% in four years, says Baltic Investor Indices
    Development will add weight claims from brokers that 'rate restoration' process has overshot
  • EuroDry joins Norway's NRP shipping fund for bulker duo
    Nasdaq-listed EuroDry clinches $11m sustainable loan from Eurobank for first of joint-venture ships
  • Seacor announces second asset sale in a month
    Seacor is continuing to offload assets, announcing a second sale within one month. The Florida company has agreed to sale...
  • Box terminal giants join up to push electrification agenda
    Terminal operators need to give the right signals if they are to electrify their equipment. An industry-wide effort would help...
  • Hanhua Ocean reports first quarterly profit in three years
    LNG carriers account for more than 65% of its order backlog
  • One third of China's seaborne car exports are being carried in containers, says Höegh Autoliners
    About a third of China's seaborne exports are being shipped in containers, Höegh Autoliners says, adding volumes will return to ro-ros...
  • Boxship age profile edges up
    Demolition has failed to match the influx of newbuildings entering the market. The average age of fleet is highest of...
  • Cosco Shipping appoints new blood as old guard retires
    The move marks a generational shift as the state behemoth completes the transition among its top management
  • No can do: Performance Shipping recommends against Economou's tender offer
    Performance Shipping rejects the tender offer submitted by shipping magnate George Economou's Sphinx Investment Corp earlier this month
  • Daily Briefing
    Carriers face car crash year in 2024 | Russian move to acquire seized Mariupol ships branded 'plainly unlawful' | Fake...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
OCTOBER 26, 2023
  • US LTL carriers gaining freight and hiking rates, but real recovery is elusive
    Less-than-truckload freight once hauled by Yellow is being "reallocated" among carriers, and rates are rising, but an underlying economic impetus for a surge in LTL demand is still missing.
  • China-India rates tick steadily higher as Asian manufacturing diversifies
    Seeing the demand growth, niche intra-Asia liners have beefed up their networks out of India, deploying bigger vessels and opening more calls to the country's East Coast ports.
  • Hobbled Panama Canal pinched further as eastern Asia factory growth favors Suez
    The Panama Canal faces the prospect of transit and loading limitations becoming a regular feature of all-water transits to eastern North America, while a shift of trade out of China increasingly favors Suez Canal routings in the longer-term, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.

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TradeWinds web site
OCTOBER 26, 2023
  • Kirby increases profit despite coastal fleet downtime and river delays
    New York-listed tug and barge owner's shares beat analyst consensus in third quarter
  • Carnival loses 2020 Covid class-action lawsuit in Australia
    Operator Carnival Australia found negligent regarding passenger safety
  • Royal Caribbean raises 2023 outlook as it earns $1bn for third quarter
    New York-listed cruise ship operator beat third-quarter analyst forecast by $0.37 adjusted earnings per share
  • Clarksons: Time will be a healer for bulkers as fleet slows down and takes time out for retrofits
    Research by world's largest shipbroker suggests outlook for 2024 will be 'moderate'
  • NAT and Teekay Tankers set to reap benefits from surge in midsize rates
    With two wars raging, Jefferies sees 'risk premium' effect on tightly balanced market
  • Streetwise: Shipping research's officer and gentleman speaks on Harvard, the Air Force and a staffing gambit
    This week's Streetwise newsletter takes a look at how the analyst ranks have settled down and even seen one contender ramping up
  • BW Epic Kosan insiders to mop up remaining investors after reaching 96% ownership
    Take-private offer succeeds in passing the 90% level needed for compulsory buy-out
  • Green Seas: As right whales face extinction, ships are flouting speed rules that protect them
    Newsletter on the environment and the business of the ocean explores compliance with restrictions aimed at keeping a species from the brink
  • Reuben Munger's US shipping investor Vision Ridge puts 'boots on the ground' in London
    Energy transition backer's first non-US office to broaden European reach
  • Oil tankers detained off Malaysia after 'unauthorised' STS operation
    Senior Malaysian coastguard official says the masters of the two vessels are being investigated for obstructing the work of officials
  • Italy's Manisa group orders up to eight newbuildings in China
    Naples-based cargo ship specialist expands its fleet with fuel-efficient vessels
  • Italy's Manisa Bulk orders up to eight newbuildings in China
    Naples-based cargo ship specialist expands its fleet with fuel-efficient vessels
  • Greek buyer linked to carrier quartet sold by MOL Chemical Tankers
    The Singapore-based owner is said to have offloaded ships a month after expanding its fleet with the takeover of Fairfield Chemical Carriers
  • Bonheur warns of 'increasing uncertainty' over wind farm costs
    Wind shipping outlook is still positive but clouds gathering, according to Norwegian owner
  • Broker Clarksons joins carbon storage group to drive CO2 shipping 'evolution'
    Membership will help standardise the nascent sector, company hopes
  • Himalaya Shipping fleet is fully fixed after securing charter for final newcastlemax bulk carrier
    Another charterer has extended its contracts on six vessels
  • France's first FSRU starts delivering its cargo of Norwegian LNG
    The move comes with European calls to end Russian LNG imports to the region growing louder
  • Tankers International says lifting sanctions on Venezuela to drive VLCC demand
    China's teapot refineries will need to look further afield for supplies with Iran-Russia market saturated, says pool operator
  • SpareBank 1 builds shipping book as merger set to make it Norway's second-biggest lender
    Oslo-listed group's tie-up with compatriot bank to boost its market cap
  • Drugs menace has become seafarers' worst nightmare, Intercargo warns
    Arbitrary arrests and incarcerations make it harder to recruit crews for shipping's future vessels
  • Hanwha Ocean back in black, ends 12-quarter loss streak
    Triumph in arbitration battle and improved production help reverse losses
  • Steamship Mutual to hike rates as insurer rewards members with $25m windfall
    London-based mutual is the first protection and indemnity insurer to announce a premium increase target for next year
  • Mike Meade's M3 Marine sets up new offshore broking shop in London
    Doyen of Asian offshore broking hints of more expansion moves over the next year
  • Finland probes Chinese ship after gas pipeline and telecoms cables damaged
    Police believe the rupture was caused by a vessel dragging its anchor
  • Hoegh Autoliners breaks profit record in 'exceptional' quarter
    Norwegian car carrier owner sees a slight volume drop, but freight rates rise again
  • Braemar pushes results into November as broker wraps up legacy deal probe
    London shipbroker's stock will remain suspended until annual accounts revealed
  • Hanwha Ocean bounces back into the black for the first time in 12 quarters
    Triumph in arbitration battle and improved production have helped the shipyard reverse losses
  • Hanwha Ocean rebounds back into the black for the first time in 12 quarters
    Triumphs in legal suit and improved production have helped the shipyard to reverse losses
  • Mike Meade's M3 Marine sets up new offshore broking shop in London
    Doyen of Asian offshore broking hints of more expansion moves over the next year
  • Tor Olav Troim-backed Borr Drilling taps bond investors for $1.5bn
    Oslo and New York-listed jack-up specialist pays stiff premium to secure fresh round of financing

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American Shipper web site
OCTOBER 26, 2023
  • Former Polar Air Cargo exec pleads guilty to swindling employer
    A former senior executive at Polar Air Cargo pleaded guilty to corporate corruption and agreed to pay restitution of $9.3 million in addition to serving a potential jail sentence.

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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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