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June 29, 2023

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Exim India web site
JUNE 29, 2023
  • MSA Global launches new EPIC Depot at Nhava Sheva
  • Mumbai Port Authority commemorates 150th anniversary by holding Special Board Meeting at Asiatic Society
  • Minister releases new CSR guidelines for ports
  • India's NSA visits Duqm port in Oman to boost ties
  • New Mangalore Port inks MoU for developing CFS-cum-warehousing facilities
  • Exports of APEDA agri products dip
  • Höegh Autoliners joins Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
  • Hong Kong ship recycling convention to enter into force
  • MSC changes port rotation on India to West Med Service
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  • India seen as fastest growing economy in the Asia-Pacific: S&P
  • Panama Canal extends Friday high demand surcharge for Neopanamax vessels
  • Saudi Ports Authority registers record monthly container throughput
  • UP plans Inland Waterways Authority
  • CMA CGM PCS in Mersin, Turkey from the Middle East Gulf, Red Sea & Indian Subcontinent
  • India now has second largest road network after the US; huge increase in last 9 years: Gadkari

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 29, 2023
  • RWG to keep growing
  • First time bunkering of a UECC vessel
  • Switzerland: additional funds for car transport
  • More Italianità in Lithuania
  • Shipbob snags supply chain expert from Amazon
  • AAPA: air cargo demand declined in May
  • DB Schenker adds capacity in strategic location
  • G&W to further enhance its fleet
  • Two Wah Kong vessels equipped with CCS
  • A bigger brother for "G-OASL"
  • Electric HGV can carry 74 t
  • Dachser inaugurates high-bay warehouse
  • Ifoy awards for six companies
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Poland: space for 30,000 pallets
  • Flo Group banks on Akanea software
  • Solvares Group: changes in the sales organisation
  • WFS reduces truck waiting times in North America

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • MSC leads capacity exodus from transpacific - but Zim bucks the trend
  • New blood for 'logistics colossus' Kuehne as DSV hits new high
  • Despite slow demand and falling rates, supply chains still cost a packet
  • Bright outlook for Africa-Asia cargo, amid concern over Sudan conflict
  • Deeply distressed Yellow Corp - a monumental industry booster
  • Box carriers eye more volumes and logistics services through ties with 3PL
  • Indian exporters 'euphoric' over prospects from new US trade ties
  • Logistics budget back to basics - 'don't get mad, get even'
  • More cash needed to train HGV mechanics as UK logistics 'falls behind'
  • Ex-DHL GF chief Thomas Nieszner joins SGL board
  • Michael Aldwell to succeed Otto Schacht on K+N board

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • USCG: "Presumed human remains" recovered from Titan wreck
    The U.S. Coast Guard says it has received debris and evidence recovered from the seafloor at the site of the Titan wreck when the M/V Horizon Arctic arrived in St. John's Newfoundland,
  • Finally, AMHS christens ferry launched in 2018
    Alaska first lady Rose Dunleavy smashed a ceremonial bottle of champagne on the bow of Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) ferry M/V Hubbard in a christening ceremony held in Juneau, this past
  • UECC bunkers a RO/RO with GoodFuels biofuel
    European short-sea RO/RO operator United European Car Carriers (UECC) has successfully bunkered its chartered-in RO/RO Emerald Leader with sustainable biofuel. The operation was carried out in the port of Vlissingen, Netherlands, in
  • Hit by a seafarer shortage, Canada opens way for more foreign nationals to work on its ships
    Faced with a shortage of Canadian seafarers, on June 25 Canada signed agreements with Georgia, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom to allow their certified seafarers to work onboard Canadian vessels. This
  • Marcon: CARB puts a crimp on tug sales into California
    Coupeville, Wash., shipbroker Marcon International Inc. has issued its latest tug market report and says that sales and purchase activity has been brisk, with numerous tugs changing hands during the past quarter

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Container News web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • Gebrüder Weiss acquires German freight forwarder
    By acquiring German freight forwarder B+A Luft- und Seefrachtspedition GmbH, Gebrüder Weiss aims to extend its network in the country. The new completely owned company, specialising in the import and export of groupage freight containers between Asia and Germany, was added to the Gebrüder Weiss network on 27 June 2023. B+A, a freight forwarder based in Nuremberg, was formed in 1982 and specialise
  • Rotterdam World Gateway to increase capacity by 1.8 million TEUs
    Dutch container terminal Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) has agreed to a gradual extension of its terminal at the Prinses Amaliahaven on the Maasvlakte in the port of Rotterdam with its shareholders DP World, CMACGM/Terminal Link, HMM and MOL, and the Port of Rotterdam Authority. Currently, RWG has access to approximately 1 million m² of land, 1,150 metres of deep-sea quay and 550 metres of barge/f
  • MSC and small players head Transpacific withdrawals
    MSC and other opportunistic regional carriers have led the retreat in Transpacific capacity, according to Alphaliner's latest report. As of this month, we have seen 514 ships of 4.86 million TEUs, down from 674 ships of 5.56 million TEUs in June 2022. Most of the withdrawn vessels were from MSC and other long-haul newcomers who exited when the Covid-fuelled boom ended. MSC removed just under 400,
  • Kuehne+Nagel appoints new Board member
    Kuehne+Nagel International AG's Board of Directors has selected Michael Aldwell as a new member of the Board, effective from 1 October 2023. Michael Aldwell will assume responsibility for the business unit Sea Logistics and succeed Otto Schacht, who will take over advisory activities for the Kuehne+Nagel Group with a focus on Sea Logistics. Michael Aldwell began his career in 2008 with Kuehne+Nag
  • New radar and camera network in Antwerp port area
    The Port of Antwerp-Bruges wants to upgrade its traffic management with the launch of an extensive digital radar and camera network. This advanced equipment scans the entire port area and aims to become the backbone of safe and efficient shipping traffic, according to the port's statement. The vast Antwerp port area covers more than 120 km² with 110 million metres of waterways and quays. Also, mo
  • Wärtsilä introduces retrofit solution for its marine engine governor system
    Wärtsilä Automation, Navigation and Control Systems (ANCS), part of the technology group, has launched an innovative retrofit solution for its marine engine governor system in collaboration with Swedish marine green tech company Qtagg. The solution is designed to extend the lifespan of a ship's propulsion control system, while simultaneously enhancing the vessel's overall efficiency, according to
  • Gasunie invests in hydrogen network at Port of Rotterdam
    Gasunie, an energy network operator, has decided to invest in the first part of an across-the-nation hydrogen network. The first section will run from the Second Maasvlakte to Pernis. Work will begin at the port of Rotterdam after the summer. Gasunie's first-phase investment worth more than US$109 million. Hynetwork Services, a subsidiary of Gasunie, will be in charge of development. Gasunie over
  • CN analysis: Carriers see steady rate levels on most Indian trades, but slide continues for US cargo
    With the exception of trades to the United States, container carriers operating out of India have mostly seen steady freight rate trends this month, the latest market analysis by Container News shows. On the westbound India-Europe trade, average short-term contract rates from West India [Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT)/Nhava Sheva or Mundra Port] to Felixstowe/London Gateway (UK) or Rotterdam (the N
  • CMA CGM revises Turkey-Med service rotation
    CMA CGM has decided to reshuffle the TMX 1.2 - Turkey Med Express 1.2 service, which will now include the port of Gebze in the rotation as well as Djen Djen port instead of Bejaia in Algeria. The French ocean carrier noted this update will allow maintaining a large coverage in Algeria while bringing better service reliability despite the congestion situation. CMA CGM will deploy three 950 TEU con
  • Kalmar receives forklift truck order from Italian logistics firm
    Kalmar has secured an order of 13 forklift trucks from an Italian logistics and equipment rental service provider, with an option for an additional four units for usage in the most demanding steel-handling applications. The new equipment is expected to be delivered in the first and second quarters of 2024. Kalmar has not revealed the name of its customer. "Our Italian frontline team has built a s
  • Colombian port operator goes live with Tideworks TOS solution
    Colombia's box terminal operator, Santa Marta International Terminal Company (SMITCO) is now live with Tideworks' next-generation marine terminal operating system (TOS) solution, Mainsail 10. SMITCO has upgraded from Tideworks' older Mainsail solution to the advanced Mainsail 10. Tideworks Technology Inc., a full-service provider of TOS solutions, said the new system offers terminal operators gre
  • CMA CGM revamps EURONAF service
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has revised its EURONAF service, which will now consist of four loops instead of two. In Loop 1, CMA CGM will deploy three 1,700 TEU container vessels on the following 21-day rotation: Malta (Italy) - Marseille (France) - Bejaia (Algeria) - Malta Loop 2 will run between the ports of Barcelona and Oran with one vessel of 850 TEUs and one vessel of 1,700 TEUs. The frequ
  • Much-needed rain postpones depth restrictions on Panama Canal
    The Panama Canal will postpone depth restrictions that were going to affect larger ships crossing the main waterway after a rainfall, according to Reuters. In fact, the Panama Canal had published measures , scheduled to take effect on 25 June and 9 July, requiring ships to sail at higher depths. Rains are expected to dump between 70 mm (2.76 in) and 80 mm (3.15 in) of precipitation into the Panam

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Splash web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • Batteries lead the charge in the June issue of Splash Extra
    Just how far can batteries take shipping around the globe? Including ships on order, the number of vessels equipped with batteries has recently hit the 1,000 mark, and yet even the leading manufacturers concede there remain significant shortfalls in batteries' power to sustain deepsea trades. In the June issue of Splash Extra, this month's in-depth ...
  • Petrofac awarded field development work off Trinidad
    Petrofac has been appointed by London-listed Trinity Exploration & Production to undertake a concept-screening study for the development of further reserves in the Galeota block offshore East Coast Trinidad. The Galeota contains estimated 2P+2C reserves and resources of 46.1b barrels of oil equivalent and is Trinity's largest asset. The study expected to conclude in September ...
  • Hadley lets go of last boxship
    Hadley Shipping from the UK has sold its only containership, leaving it with a fleet made up of bulk carriers, roros and product carriers. Alphaliner is reporting Hadley has sold the 2013-built, 1,728 teu Cerinthus to China's Zheijiang Xiehai Group for $17m. The ship has since been renamed , and marks Xiehai's entrance into deepsea ...
  • Aquaterra Energy scores decommissioning contract in the Middle East
    Offshore engineering specialist Aquaterra Energy has won a multi-million-pound contract working in partnership with TPMC to support a decommissioning campaign for a major Abu Dhabi-based operator. The deal will see the Aquaterra provide offshore riser equipment and services for the decommissioning of eight wells, in 80 m water depth offshore Abu Dhabi by 2028. Throughout ...
  • Ukraine readies to shift more grain via the Danube
    Ukrainian officials will be keeping an eye on water levels along the Danube this summer as more grain exports look likely to be shifted along Europe's longest river with Russia making shipments via the Black Sea near impossible. The head of the Ukraine Sea Ports Authority stated yesterday that the Danube will become the key ...
  • Ramboll secures work on Danish North Sea energy island
    Denmark's Ramboll has been selected to develop electrical infrastructure for the planned energy island in the Danish North Sea under a 10-year contract worth DKK225m ($33m). Acting as a hub, the artificial energy island will gather the power produced by nearby offshore wind farms and distribute it to Denmark and neighbouring countries. Ramboll will, as ...
  • Ineos debuts in LNG sector with MOL newbuilding charters
    Ineos Energy Trading has made its first foray into the LNG market by signing a charter agreement with Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) for two newbuild LNG carriers. Ineos said that the two vessels will be used for the import of LNG into Germany from the United States. The company added that it would capitalise on ...
  • MOL and Petronas reveal concepts for liquified CO2 shipping and storage
    Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Malaysia's state energy firm Petronas have showcased the results of their joint efforts aimed at shipping and storing liquified carbon dioxide (CO2). The duo, in collaboration with Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI), has developed and secured approval in principle for liquefied CO2 carriers and ...
  • Technip FMC and Technip Energies pay $230m in fines to avoid corruption lawsuits
    Subsidiaries of TechnipFMC and Technip Energies will pay fines of nearly €210m ($230m) to avoid lawsuits regarding subsea projects undertaken between 2008 and 2012. Technip UK Limited, a subsidiary of TechnipFMC, and Technip Energies France SAS, a subsidiary of Technip Energies settled matters with France's national financial prosecutor or Parquet National Financier (PNF). PNF said ...
  • NYK to introduce world's first engine air compression system
    Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) will install a variable compression ratio system (VCR system) on two large LNG-fuelled coal carriers to be built at Oshima Shipbuilding. The vessels are scheduled to be delivered by the end of 2025. This will be the first time for VCR systems to be installed on vessels, including existing vessels that ...
  • World's Russian oil STS operations mapped
    Ship-to-ship (STS) transfers are back in the news following last week's latest sanctions announcements from the European Union, which will see a ban on port calls for ships who are caught carrying out STS transfers of suspected illicit Russian oil in European waters. The EU cited a "sharp increase in deceptive practices, and related environmental ...
  • China yard watching
    For shipyard nuts such as yours truly, this month I've been watching with interest the pride and - dare I say it - chest-beating coming out of China with the undocking of the Adora Magic City, the nation's first domestically built large cruiseship, a project that has been in the making for the last 17 ...
  • June 2023 Review
    Walkouts at US west coast ports dominated the headlines for much of June. Eventually the Biden administration stepped in, and a deal was hatched between unions and employers covering 22,000 workers at 29 US west coast ports ending a fraught 13 months of stalled negotiations, industrial action and cargoes emigrating to alternate locations. The new ...
  • Typical seasonality strikes tankers
    First there was going to be a supercycle, then there wasn't, then there was again until Friday June 23 when a brief bubble in VLCC rates deflated. VLCC rates, basis Baltic Exchange calculations, increased from an average of $16,546 a month for May to $32,215 for the first three weeks of June, though the peak ...
  • Dry cargo is cheerleading for China
    China's slow economic march out of coronavirus lockdown faces a sweaty period ahead as temperatures around Beijing head north of 40 Celsius, prompting a heat warning for the first time in in nine years. Two days of temperatures over 40 C has never been recorded before since the China Meteorological Society began observing temperatures in ...
  • CII could be box saviour
    China's monthly containerised exports index increased 0.4% month on month in May to 952.11 points. The highest increase was to South America, with a 17% increase in volumes, followed by volumes to the MEG, which were up 8.5% month-on-month. The overall index remains below the 1,000 point benchmark set as far back as January 1, ...
  • Analyst Abstract
    Tankers Tanker bulls are increasingly arguing that the 2020s represents one glorious last hurrah for earnings thanks to the limited orderbook and the changed trading patterns. A consistent increase in Atlantic Basin crude export volumes to Asia over the next five years will have as far-reaching repercussions for crude oil shipping as the shift in ...
  • Deathly quiet S&P scene
    Deathly was how one seasoned broker in Asia described the S&P scene this month, a point of view backed up by stats by VesselsValue. In dry bulk, ships were being sold at lower than last done which seems to upset a lot of people because they don't like a falling market while in tankers there ...
  • The war for talent in Singapore
    In the second instalment from our new magazine, reporters look at how the Southeast Asian republic's maritime community faces many HR hurdles that other hubs are experiencing. More ink has been spilled on human resources issues in this magazine than any other topic, a clear sign of the vexing problems the republic's maritime industry faces ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • Pool scheme hit by unprecedented back year deterioration, says West
    'According to the circulars, it was a benign 2022. And it was. And we did benefit from that. What I...
  • China oil hub Shandong to further consolidate terminal assets
    The acquisition is aimed at solving competition issues between these ports. It is expected to streamline operations and cut costs...
  • Toro banks another $17m from fourth LR2 sale
    Nasdaq-listed owner has shed four aframax-size tankers in only a few months
  • Five days will determine 25 years of climate efforts
    Eight shipowners' associations have come together to agree on a way forward for shipping at next week's MEPC80 meeting. It...
  • EU inclusion of HKC-compliant recycling yards 'imperative'
    Recognition of facilities compliant with the international convention would create 'level playing field for end-of-life EU-flagged ships'
  • Boxship charter rates fall as newbuilding influx begins to bite
    Reductions in charter rates recently have been most noticeable for ships of below 3,000 teu capacity, due to a substantial...
  • Warning: Too much tech could harm your health
    Technostress, often presenting as anxiety and mental fatigue, will grow in its impact as more technology is fitted on board...
  • Zhejiang Energy and Dalian Shipbuilding team up on green methanol project
    The two sides aim to take a leading position in the green methanol market. They think there is an opportunity...
  • Tankers: From hubris to headwinds - tonne-miles, trade imbalances and geopolitics drive demand as peak oil looms
    Russia-led dislocation in oil trades buttresses earnings for the global tanker fleet, amid rates volatility ahead of moderating oil demand...
  • Southeast Asia has LNG import growth potential
    Southeast Asian countries are forecast to see small incremental demand growth every year to 2032, Poten & Partners senior LNG...
  • Transpacific sees carrier exodus as demand plunges
    The end of the boom times has seen capacity deployed on the transpacific decline by a quarter. But some carriers...
  • Daily Briefing
    Containers: Box shipping keeps an eye on capacity as weak peak season looms | IMO's GHG strategy: Is the gap...
  • K+N looks down under for sea logistics promotion
    Kuehne+Nagel has appointed New Zealander Michael Aldwell to take over the management board position being vacated by Otto Schacht. He...
  • Connectivity revolution takes shipping into the space age
    Marlink's Knut Natvig believes improved connectivity through multiple constellations of Low Earth Orbit satellites is about to transform the way ships...
  • Singapore Maritime Foundation launches bursary to nurture talent
    Fund will provide financial support to academically qualified students from disadvantaged backgrounds,who are studying maritime-related courses or intend to pursue...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • ILWU Canada plans to strike British Columbia ports on Saturday
    The union filed a 72-hour strike notice, which includes the Port of Vancouver, claiming maritime employers have refused to negotiate on the main issues of compensation and automation.
  • End of freight 'recession' drawing nearer, but no strong rebound seen: SMC3
    US inventory levels are still high, depressing demand for trucking services and keeping a rebound in check, analysts said at the SMC3 Connections conference.
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  • Trans-Pac blank sailings ebb as carriers take in newer, larger ships
    The more aggressive approach to managing ship capacity seen in April and May has waned as new ships enter service and imports possibly see a nominal uptick.
  • CPKC-CSX ink deal to provide second rail speedway on Gulf Coast
    The link would offer an alternative to the Meridian Speedway that pre-merger Kansas City Southern and Norfolk Southern Railway have partnered on since 2006.
  • US DOT opens $5.6 billion in funding for projects to strengthen supply chains
    The funds will come from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with three separate grant opportunities soliciting applications under a single program called the Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant program.
  • Zim forwarding arm Ship4wd targets small shippers with new finance tools
    Zim said the financial products are particularly needed amid a slowdown in freight demand as small and mid-sized businesses continue to battle significant financial friction.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • Shipping can cut emissions by 28% to 47% by 2030, says CE Delft report
    Analysis suggests cuts can come at relatively low cost from slow speeding, wind assisted propulsion and 5% to 10% use of zero-emission fuels
  • Streetwise: Tor Olav Troim to John Fredriksen on International Seaways chase - so what are you waiting for?
    This week Streetwise visits the annual Marine Money Week in Manhattan and finds that Tor Olav Troim - who's been to 'hell' and back - is still not pulling any punches
  • 'Be gorgeous, shine brightly, love life', Wista UK hears
    Royal Navy commander shares her personal model for living, as women in maritime enjoyed some mid-summer mingling on the IMO's roof terrace
  • Otto Schacht steps down as head of ocean freight division of Kuehne+Nagel
    Veteran's replacement comes from within ranks of leading container shipper
  • Big shareholder SEB offloads $8m stake in Solstad Offshore
    Swedish bank retains only a fraction of Norwegian offshore vessel owner
  • Green Seas: As IMO hurtles toward a historic vote on carbon targets, next steps draw disagreement
    Our weekly environment newsletter explores as countries debate next steps ahead of key meeting at United Nations shipping regulator
  • MSC raid on German market for small container ships rages on
    S&P momentum remains despite weakening charter market
  • UK lacks 'credible' policies to hit shipping net zero by 2050, says watchdog
    Britain has lost its global leadership position on climate action, says watchdog
  • Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific to apply GIT sustainable coating on 15 ships
    Singapore shipowner using graphene-based efficiency solution from Canadian start-up
  • EU should move to full embargo of Russian LNG, think tank says
    Trading block needs "a coherent strategy for the imports" and could manage without them
  • Minerva sells oldest aframax in steady flow of Greek tanker disposals
    Even though not quite at the frantic pace of previous months, Asian interests keep scooping up old Hellenic tonnage
  • Tanker owner Utkilen trebles profit ahead of newbuilding deliveries
    Norwegian company enjoyed much strong chemical carrier markets in 2022
  • Split over carbon pricing threatens to derail IMO bid to decarbonise shipping by 2050
    China, Brazil, Argentina and other developing countries come out strongly against a carbon levy as a market-based measure
  • UECC bunkers sustainable biofuels on NYK-chartered ship
    European shortsea ro-ro company takes delivery of fuels able to reduce carbon emissions by 90%
  • Bahri linked to sale of another elderly VLCC after steep price rise
    Saudi Arabian owner said to have offloaded the 2003-built Lulu into China
  • Yara delays IPO for ammonia fuel spin-off as market value disappoints
    Producer and shipowner feels portfolio's attractiveness outstrips likely flotation price
  • MOL and Petronas advance plans for LCO2 carriers and FSO unit
    Chinese design institute has joined partners to win AiPs for new vessel types and floating storage and offloading unit
  • Small product tankers hold value as they switch owners in the Middle East
    Tristar Eships and Chaste Shipping are both reported as selling small clean tankers
  • Hunter Group lines up stock split and new loan as it eyes acquisitions
    Oslo-listed company trying to boost share price above minimum NOK 1 level
  • Tugs arrive to prepare for 'time-bomb' tanker replacement
    Divers have completed underwater inspections of the hull of the stricken FSO Safer
  • MPC Capital brings in Arctic Securities exec to run maritime investments
    Felix Nolke will work with German group's shipping boss Christian Rychly
  • Toro Corp nearly trebles its money on elderly aframax as tanker fleet reduced further
    Cyprus-based owner confirms sale of Wonder Musica for huge gain
  • China Development Bank linked to sale of ship leasing arm
    Reports say no specific timeline for the sale has been given, but it could happen by early next year
  • Trading house Mitsui & Co linked to MR tanker orders at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
    The contract value of the 50,000-dwt product carriers is $187m

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • Western Global Airlines grounds cargo jets as bankruptcy rumors swirl
    Western Global Airlines appears to be winding down operations for a potential bankruptcy.

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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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