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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
  • Hardware and software in azure skies
  • Ady Container partners with shipping companies
  • Low-carbon H2 plant for the Seine axis
  • Trains for grains and energy
  • Refinancing debt and investing in Italian airports
  • Ecology and AI take centre stage
  • A "stellar" acquisition in the Indian market
  • PNG's big day
  • Kenya Airways' first B737-800 freighter
  • An easy way to explore diverse transport options
  • ITG expands Austrian fashion network
  • New branch manager to drive Dutch development
  • Port of Lobito embraces the future
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • CBP knows: all that glitters isn't gold
  • Malaysia's east coast rail project goes ahead
  • UK hub for polymer distribution
  • Welfare boost for Indian maritime cadets

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
  • Shock as new Asia-N Europe FAK rate dwarfs weak spot market
  • Evacuations as burning sulphur spills from another US freight train derailment
  • Godlike Jacobs vs Magic Four et al - fortune favours the brave
  • MSC extends deadline on HHLA share offer in move for more control
  • ICS2 delay due to some EU member states not being ready for new regime
  • MSC slaps bumper surcharge on boxes through restricted Panama Canal
  • CMA CGM doubles-up on service for growing Africa trade
  • Global industrial action won't disrupt our Black Friday, says Amazon
  • Challenge Group looking for 'a US anchor' as it bets on freighters
  • Noatum Logistics appoints Wissam Madi to head airfreight
  • Is it the end of days for the global automotive supply chain?

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
  • Box ship giant to trial VentoFoil "wind assistance in a box" solution
    Ocean Network Express (ONE), the ocean carrier established in 2017 by Japan's K-Line, MOL and NYK, is launch of a new trial aimed at unlocking the potential of wind assisted propulsion. Following

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
  • Secure microservices architecture with K8s
    Why Kubernetes is an ideal orchestration platform to get the most out of microservices architecture
  • CN Photo Project: The Picture of the Week
    Container News wants to thank you all for your participation in the CN Photo Project . Among all the very beautiful photos we have received, the Container News team has chosen the following picture as "The Picture of the Week"! Title: Sailing in the wild sky sunrise - Photo taken by Henry Kadoch Be part of the CN Photo Project and stay tuned to see your photo posted on Container News as the next
  • Haropa Port and Verso Energy to develop low-carbon hydrogen production unit
    On 22 November, Haropa Port and Verso Energy, a renewable energy specialist, inked an agreement to establish an industrial unit to create low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic fuels in the Grand-Quevilly port region. The location will be near Grand-Quevilly, on the outskirts of Petit-Couronne, France on land owned by Haropa Port. This initiative will aid in the protection and strengthening of the loc
  • CMA CGM increases freight rates from Asia
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from Asia to North Europe, the Mediterranean and North Africa. The following increased rates will be effective from 15 December until further notice and will be applied to dry, out of gauge (OOG), paying empties and reefer cargo. 20'GP 40'GP/40'HC/40'REEFER Asia to North Europe US$1,100 US$2,000 North European ports incl
  • PUMA, new customer at Maersk warehouse in Croatia
    Maersk has announced the German multinational corporation that designs and manufactures athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories PUMA is the second customer of its warehouse near Rijeka, Croatia. On Tuesday, 14 November, the local Maersk team inaugurated and successfully handled PUMA's first inbounds volumes through the company's dedicated warehouse in Croatia. Located less than 20
  • ABP CEO becomes new UK Major Ports Group chair
    The UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG) has announced that Henrik L. Pedersen, chief executive officer of Associated British Ports (ABP), will become its new chair. In his role at UKMPG, a trade association representing the voices of the UK's largest port operators, Henrik L. Pedersen will chair the Board of other member CEOs and provide strategic direction for the organisation as it champions the vital
  • Port of Gdansk completes construction of two storage and manoeuvring yards
    The construction of two storage and manoeuvring yards in the Inner Port has been completed, with a total area of approximately 20,000 m², as well as access roads, a railway track connector, and the necessary electrical, water and sewage, fire-fighting, and telecommunications infrastructure. All of the work has been done, and the grain warehouse acceptance procedure has commenced. Port of Gdansk A
  • Ex-Busan container rate index shows downward trends
    The KOBC Container Composite Index (KCCI) closed at 1,255 points on 20 November, according to Korea Ocean Business Corp. (KOBC). The index fell 0.55% from the previous week and has stayed on the decline for two back-to-back weeks. Freight rates for container exports from South Korea's Port of Busan went down 4.83% to US$1,814 per FEU to the US West Coast, down 1.03% to US$2,398 per FEU to the US
  • Filling larger ships is ZIM's challenge
    Israel-based ZIM Integrated Shipping Lines aims to fill its newbuildings that will replace expensive chartered tonnage with similarly expensive chartered ships, that are 50% larger vessels over the course of 2024. The company will see five vessels returned to owners this year and a further 34 going off-hire next year to be replaced by another 39 larger ships entering the fleet next year. ZIM EVP
  • Impala acquires HES Hartel Tank Terminal in Rotterdam
    Following an auction process, Impala Terminals Group, a multinational infrastructure and logistics firm, has agreed to buy HES Hartel Tank Terminal at the port of Rotterdam. Impala will provide an additional investment of around €90-100 million over the next two years to complete the terminal's construction, while the transaction is expected to be completed in the next days. The HES Hartel Tank T
  • PSA puts CrimsonLogic and GeTS under the same brand
    CrimsonLogic, a member of the PSA Group, has announced that from 1 January 2024, its wholly-owned subsidiary Global eTrade Services (GeTS) will operate under its brand. Established in 2016, GeTS has primarily focused on trade compliance services, offering customs clearance solutions such as "TradeWeb" for Singapore, Importer of Records, Business Process Outsourcing services, and a comprehensive s
  • HMM bid now down to two South Korean groups
    South Korea's Dongwon Group and Harim Group will be vying to take control of the country's flagship box line HMM. Dongwon, South Korea's largest fishing group, and Harim, parent of the country's largest dry bulk shipping business Pan Ocean, submitted their entries when the one-day tender closed at 5pm local time on 23 November. South Korean trading and logistics group LX International, which with
  • CMA CGM's Rodolphe Saadé invests in European AI research lab
    Kyutai, the first European private-initiative laboratory dedicated to open Artificial Intelligence research, was opened at Station F (Paris) in the presence of its scientific staff and three co-founders, Xavier Niel, Rodolphe Saadé, and Eric Schmidt. Kyutai is a non-profit laboratory committed only to open AI research. Its goal is to address the major issues of current AI, specifically by constru
  • Unifeeder launches new weekly container route connecting Copenhagen with three German ports
    Unifeeder has announced the launch of a new service connecting Copenhagen port in Denmark with three major German hub ports, Hamburg twice a week, Bremerhaven and Wilhelmshaven once a week. "The vast majority - currently close to 90% - of container goods arriving by ship to Zealand is handled by Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP). The additional weekly Unifeeder call will ensure even better connectivity

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
  • Siem Offshore secures AHTS fixture in Australia
    Norway's Siem Offshore has signed a new contract for the anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel to operate for an oil major in Australia. The deal secures firm utilisation for about one year with a further six-month option attached. Dayrates have not been disclosed. The Siem Sapphire is currently located in Singapore and the delivery ...
  • Somali pirates make their first return in years
    Picarate activity has been flagged offshore Somalia after many years and commercial shipping has been advised to remain outside the country's territorial waters due to the risk of "opportunistic armed robbery". An Iranian-flagged fishing vessel, Almeraj 1, has been hijacked by an armed Somali clan militia offshore Eyl, with demands of $400,000 in ransom and ...
  • Chinese rotor sail installations progress
    A Chinese rotor sail solution has been installed on a pair of ships, the latest in a fast growing array of wind propulsion options for shipowners and charterers to consider. Dealfeng New Energy Technology's rotor sails have been installed on a 5,000 dwt ship belonging to local owner Haiyue. The 16 m high sails are ...
  • Siem Offshore lines up long-term extensions for well intervention vessels at bumper rate
    Norwegian offshore vessel operator Siem Offshore has potentially lined up long-term extension deals for two well intervention units. The Cayman Islands-incorporated firm with its main offices in Kristiansand, Norway has inked a letter of intent with Houston-based offshore energy services company Helix Energy Solution for charter extension on the 2016-built Siem Helix 1 and Siem ...
  • Golden Ocean flips supramax
    Golden Ocean Group has revealed a deal to sell its only supramax. The John Fredriksen-backed dry bulk player said in its third-quarter earnings report that it picked up a chartered-in vessel and then sold it for $21.6m. Industry databases show the 2015-built 58,100 dwt has been on a long-term charter from Doun Kisen of Japan. ...
  • Danelec buys Nautilus Labs
    A swathe of maritime tech specialists are looking for new work following the acquisition of New York-based Nautilus Labs by Denmark's Danelec. Many staff at Nautilus Labs, a voyage optimisation specialist, were laid off last week with news filtering in today that Danelec has bought the company for an unspecified price. Danelec is best known ...
  • IMO annual budget set to top £40m for the first time
    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Assembly, the United Nations affiliate's highest governing body, is due to meet next week with a packed schedule. The assembly consists of all member states and meets every two years at IMO's London headquarters to thrash out upcoming work programmes, budgets as well as electing the IMO Council. Outgoing IMO ...
  • Shearwater links up with Petrobras to reshape Brazilian seismic exploration and field developments
    Shearwater GeoServices and Brazilian national oil company Petrobras have entered into a collaborative technology agreement aimed at reshaping seismic exploration and field developments offshore Brazil. "This project aims to accelerate the exploration and development of the Brazilian fields, leveraging increased operational efficiency, innovative geophysical improvements and better control of
  • Awilco Drilling triumphs in second rig dispute with Keppel FELS
    Awilco Drilling has been successful in the second of two arbitration cases against Singapore's Keppel FELS over cancelled drilling rigs. The legal dispute arose from the termination of fabrication contracts for the Nordic Winter and Nordic Spring semisubs due to alleged breaches of contract. The Eric Jacobs-led firm became rig-less following the sale of its ...
  • Egyptian line makes rare resale move
    Egypt's National Navigation Company (NNC) has been revealed as the taker of a newbuilding that Croatia's Atlantska Plovidba sold earlier this month. A filing revealed that the European owner had offloaded a kamsarmax newbuilding with delivery in the first quarter of 2024. The 82,000 dwt ship named Aplovrijenac is one of four bulkers it has on ...
  • Just two bidders left in race to take over HMM
    Widespread reports in South Korea suggest the battle to take over HMM, the country's flagship line, now has just two parties interested with logistics group LX Group dropping out of the race. HMM's creditors, including state-run Korea Development Bank and Korea Ocean Business Corp, have put up for sale a stake of about 58% in ...
  • Sven Zaadnoordijk appointed new CEO of Radio Holland
    Radio Holland Group has appointed Sven Zaadnoordijk as its new chief executive officer, replacing Kees-Jan Mes effective from January 1. Zaadnoordijk steps up from the role of CCO, having joined the group in 2012 and spending most of his time with the company in Asia. Outgoing CEO Mes commented: "During the strategic development phase back ...
  • How to attract the brightest and the best in Hong Kong
    The final installment from our brand new magazine being widely distributed across Hong Kong Maritime Week. Like many other maritime centres worldwide, Hong Kong faces a 'war' for talent, especially as its existing pool of expertise is not expanding at a fast enough rate. It must therefore look to grow its own domestic workforce equipped ...
  • The Caravel Group: Cocktails mixed to celebrate 10th anniversary
    One of the social highlights of Hong Kong Maritime Week takes place tonight at the Four Seasons Hotel with the annual cocktails of The Caravel Group, which this year are also a moment to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the company's founding by one of the city's most famous names in shipping and commodities, Harry ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
  • Attica and Anek shareholders approve merger
    Attica's plans for incoming eight ships include installation of scrubbers on two Anek vessels
  • Caspian fleet grows to accommodate Russia's growing North-South transport corridor trade
    Over 50 more general cargoships, most Russia-flagged, were trading in the Caspian during the summer months
  • Aegean Shipping books two ice-class LR2s at Cosco Yangzhou
    Product tanker brace will joint Aegean's 'Green Fleet' comprising nine tankers and six bulkers on the water
  • Danish Ship Finance floats voyage performance index
    Danish Ship Finance suggests a voyage performance index would prepare shipping for a more expensive future, as it would reward...
  • Call for port authorities to support grid upgrades
    Electrifying container handling equipment is an easy win for decarbonising terminals. But it requires upgrades to supply networks that can...
  • Geopolitics and dark shipping to dominate IMO assembly
    Assembly to debate a resolution to address the dangerous and illegal shipping practices of a dark fleet of sanctions-circumventing tankers...
  • Türkiye, Romania and Bulgaria working to counter Black Sea mine threat
    Five merchant vessels have been damaged by a sea mine or been in the vicinity at the time of an...
  • Shipping's carbon challenge is a case of economic Darwinism
    The EU Emissions Trading System is going to be difficult and expensive for shipping. It is without doubt flawed and...
  • China floats idea of mega port to rival Singapore
    Multi-billion dollar project, including up to 50m teu of container capacity, envisaged as a strategic move to strengthen trade in...
  • Singapore launches first fully electric cargo vessel
    The vessel can cut operational costs by up to 50% compared with conventional vessels when factoring in energy efficiency and...
  • Container freight rates remain weak
    Carriers' efforts to reduce capacity are not showing significant rate rises. Hopes for a successful final GRI in December are...
  • Danish tech firm Danelec buys cash-strapped AI innovator Nautilus Labs
    After burning through $48m of Microsoft funding, the innovative AI platform developed by New York tech firm Nautilus Labs has...
  • Daily Briefing
    Industry anxiety grows as EU ETS draws near | EU makes final ETS clarifications ahead of implementation | Euronav charts...

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
  • Has Christmas come early? Capesize spot market sees biggest one-day index rise in two years
    Tighter vessel supply-demand dynamics, especially in the Atlantic, have driven a rapid rise in spot rates
  • VLGCs give up on Panama Canal as journey times stretch by half
    Nearly all large gas carriers are rerouting due to congestion at key waterway
  • Carnival denies UK 'fire and re-hire' plan and pledges to work with Nautilus union
    Joint statement removes threat of redundancies from 919 workers
  • Editor's selection: Saverys cement Euronav takeover, shipping sucked into Gaza War, and is the VLGC dead? ... Long live the VLAC!
    TradeWinds looks back at some of the leading stories making news this week
  • Confirmed death toll rises from Turkish Black Sea shipwreck
    No survivors have been found so far
  • Atlas suezmax orderbook at DH Shipbuilding climbs to six ships
    Greek owner beefs up his newbuilding programme with South Korean yard by two more units
  • Trafigura venture to pump at least $100m into new Rotterdam VLCC terminal
    Impala Terminals buys insolvent HES Hartel site at auction
  • Container lines to bear brunt of $7bn European emissions scheme cost
    More than one-quarter of emissions allowances will be paid by the liner sector, but how?
  • Aponte's MSC fixes $345m loan to help refinancing efforts at shipowner Moby
    Shareholder financing will allow ropax group to repay other debt
  • Torm buys again as it takes back MR tankers from Japanese owners
    Sale-and-purchase spree goes on as more sold tankers are also named
  • Two bidders left standing in battle to take over huge $8.5bn HMM fleet
    South Korean media report privatisation has narrowed to a fight between Dongwon and Harim group
  • Regional Container Lines profits plunge 90% in 'challenging circumstances'
    Intra-Asian feeder operator sells older vessels as freight rates fall further
  • Green Seas: Is EU emissions trading ready for shipping - and vice versa?
    Newsletter on the environment and the business of the ocean highlights the questions raised by TradeWinds Business Focus on carbon markets
  • Maersk shuts down Syrian operations due to sanctions challenge
    Line says business activity has become too restricted
  • Tonnage provider Seaspan dodges boxship sector implosion
    Long-term charters are protecting giant tonnage provider from slump in rates, so far
  • Terminal puzzle: Focus turns on ports as shipping looks to optimisation to cut emissions
    Cargill Ocean global operations director says data transparency and standardisation are key to unlocking reductions
  • European Energy looks to expand green e-fuels footprint to Brazil
    Danish company says tie-up represents a significant stride towards the development of green e-fuels in the region
  • Torm buys again as it takes back MR tankers from Japanese leasing companies
    Sale-and-purchase spree goes on as more sold tankers are also named
  • Galaxy Leader owner and manager say crew welfare is priority as they seek the vessel's release
    Ray Car Carriers and Stamco exploring all possible channels to ensure seafarers' safe return
  • Russia rails against political retaliation at IMO
    Assembly is set for vote that could remove Russia from key body
  • 'Remarkable accomplishment': Teco 2030 hails first zero-emission power from hydrogen fuel cell
    Norwegian company moving towards first ship installation as early as next year
  • Gallagher puts P&I market in perspective in YouTube video
    Insurance broker discusses the need for clubs to give back underwriting authority to regional outposts
  • Crew rescued from partially capsized cargo ship that grounded off Philippines
    Oil sheen contained by booms
  • Egypt's National Navigation resumes buys after 17-month pause
    State-owned dry cargo player steps up fleet renewal in $38m kamsarmax resale deal with Atlantska Plovidba
  • VLGC owners give up on Panama Canal as journey times stretch by half
    Nearly all large gas carriers are rerouting due to congestion at key waterway
  • Two bidders left standing in battle to take over huge $8.5bn HMM fleet
    South Korean media report privatisation has narrowed to a fight between Dongwon and Harim group
  • Capital Gas nets term business for latest LNG carrier secondhand buy
    Greek shipowner has fixed out all its three steam turbine vessels
  • Insurer Canopius lifts the lid on shipping's growing war risks
    Survey shows geopolitical issues are top of list of the marine insurance industry's current and future concerns
  • Danelec snaps up Nautilus Labs in move to marry optimisation software with onboard tech
    Sale to Danish company emerges after several employees say they were let go by US-based digital technology firm
  • Angad Banga steps up to lead Hong Kong Shipowners Association
    Swire Shipping's Richard Hext installed as deputy chairman at one of the world's largest shipowner trade bodies
  • Ocean Yield not worried about container ship charter risk as first newbuild delivered
    Sale and leaseback company says operators have strong cash positions despite sector slump
  • Union accuses Carnival UK of threat to fire and rehire over 900 crew
    Nautilus says proposals could lead to some losing up to 20% of their annual take-home pay

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
  • 'Dire' scenario for shipping lines more likely as spot rates fall back
    Time is running out for container lines as contract rate renewal season nears and spot rates fail to recover.

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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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