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June 30, 2023

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Exim India web site
JUNE 30, 2023
  • Rajkumar Beniwal is the new Vice Chairman & CEO of Gujarat Maritime Board
  • Antwerp port puts in place comprehensive digital radar & camera network for safe & efficient shipping traffic
  • Global long-term shipping rates further rationalise in June
  • Blank sailings at a post-pandemic low
  • Cyclone-hit vessel berthed safely at KICT
  • India's GDP on a high growth trajectory of 6-7 pc: Goldman Sachs
  • Global shipping outlook: It's all about capacity as the tide turns
  • China, the world's largest seafood producer, ratifies WTO deal on fisheries subsidies
  • Horticulture production seen at a record
  • Nano urea export to the US
  • Edible oil industry seeks curb on imports
  • Spices exports soar in April-May
  • US Green Shipping Corridors key to reducing emissions: Buttigieg
  • US inventories still not declining; seen leading to a weaker than normal peak season

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 30, 2023
  • Teams from three nations
  • Metrans: two new services in Eastern Europe
  • Port of Bilbao a leader in green shipping corridors
  • RWI / ISL - "energy price shock has been overcome"
  • Green steel for new trucks
  • GW acquires freight forwarder B+A
  • Iata: five hackathon winners
  • Not only kangaroos...
  • US railroads to create new corridor
  • Software optimised during live operations
  • South Korea investing in logistics centres in USA
  • K + N announce change in executive board
  • Known for two years, but still so much to do
  • Hybrid locos for English Channel
  • Gérald Delacourt joins Panattoni France
  • MSK Pharmalogistic opens new distribution hub
  • Latam Cargo boosts flower export capacity
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • TLX service launched

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 29, 2023
  • Canada's turn to feel the heat as port workers agree to July strike
  • Analysis: $3.1bn Prologis-Blackstone deal - a fancy capital structure exercise
  • Steam goes out of the charter market as carriers look to off-hire ships
  • Exclusive: Menzies cargo chief Robert Fordree quits
  • Logistics tycoon John Lau sues EV Cargo founder over investment
  • Mexican port struggles with auto industry growth
  • China Airlines Cargo shrinks 747 fleet, looks to lower costs with 777s
  • Maersk named king of the backhaul in latest Xeneta league tables
  • CMA CGM finalises 10-ship haul at Yangzijiang

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 29, 2023
  • Beacon Wind takes another step forward
    Another U.S. offshore wind project is moving along the regulatory pathway. BOEM has announced a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Beacon Wind project.
  • Inaugural Ship Repair USA is a hit with attendees
    Marine Log held its first-ever Ship Repair USA conference in New Orleans on June 20-21, drawing nearly 250 attendees from across the spectrum of yards, vessel operators, maintenance providers, suppliers and other
  • Japanese ammonia/LCO2 carrier design gains ClassNK AiP
    Japan's Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and NYK Line have obtained an Approval in Principle (AiP) from ClassNK for a vessel designed to carry ammonia on one leg of a voyage and captured carbon on
  • Two ship operators reach settlements on Vessel General Permit violation claims
    Compliance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Vessel General Permit regulations under the Clean Water Act can get complicated. Failure to comply can get expensive. The EPA has settled with two shipping
  • Austal USA lays keel for second EPF Flight II
    Austal USA has celebrated the official start of construction of the future USNS Point Loma (EPF 15) with a keel laying ceremony at its Mobile, Ala. shipyard. Ship sponsor Mrs. Elizabeth Asher,

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Container News web site
JUNE 29, 2023
  • Congestion at Mundra Port hits vessel productivity for carriers
    The congestion plaguing India's Mundra Port over the past week continues to cause multiple operational troubles for container lines working on Indian trades, according to industry sources. Because of the logjam that developed after Cyclone Biparjoy-related disruptions, the port has been operating on an erratic berthing window system. Carriers, offering regular calls at Mundra, have had challenges
  • CMA CGM updates service connecting Med ports with Turkiye
    CMA CGM reorganises the new setup of TMX 2 - Turkey Med Express 2 service, which will call Malta instead of Alger with a new rotation duration of 28 days. TMX 2 new rotation will launch on 10 July from the Turkish port of Aliaga. The updated TMX 2 will be operated by four vessels with 1,700 TEU capacity each, while the service's frequency will be weekly. In particular, the port rotation of the se
  • Vietnamese port launches container handling service
    Vietnam's Long An International Port commenced container operations on 24 June after eight years of construction work. Long An International Port is part of the project cluster spanning 19.35 km² in Can Giuoc District, Long An Province consisting of the 3.96-km² industrial park, 2.39-km² industrial services area, 11.45-km² urban area and most especially the 1.47-km² seaport. The port is the flags
  • Newbuilding orderbook to replace older boxships, as container shipping is "maxed out"
    With record deliveries of container ships expected this year and next, most analysts have predicted further heavy downside pressure on container shipping freight rates to be offset by carrier efforts to reduce capacity by slow steaming and layups or, alternatively, by a self-destructive scramble for market share. However, Jan Tiedemann, head analyst at Alphaliner, believes a very different pictur
  • CMA CGM changes port rotation of its BSMAR service
    CMA CGM announced a new rotation of its BSMAR service, which connects the Black Sea and Turkiye with Spain and Morocco beginning 14 July 2023. The service will be served by a fleet of five vessels of 3,550 TEUs and its frequency will be weekly, while 35 days will be needed for a full rotation. BSMAR service's port rotation will be Malta (Italy) - Valencia (Spain) - Algeciras (Spain) - Casablanca

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Splash web site
JUNE 29, 2023
  • United Maritime adds to bulker fleet as it flips last remaining tanker
    Nasdaq-listed Greek owner United Maritime has boosted its dry bulk fleet with the addition of another panamax as it exits the tanker sector after nearly a year with the sale of its final remaining LR2 vessel. The Stamatis Tsantanis-led spinoff of Greek capesize pure-play Seanergy Maritime has purchased the 2011 Japanese-built bulker for $17.8m. The ...
  • Norway gives go-ahead for over $18bn in offshore oil and gas investments
    The government of Norway has given the green light to companies to develop 19 oil and gas offshore fields with investments valued over NOK200bn ($18.5bn). The Norwegian government said in a press release that the projects were either new developments, further development of existing fields, or investments in projects for increased extraction at existing fields. ...
  • Bahri lets go of ageing VLCC
    Saudi Arabia's top shipping line, Bahri, has offloaded one of its oldest very large crude carriers (VLCCs). The Riyadh-based tanker giant is said to have sold the 2003-built to an undisclosed Chinese buyer for $42.5m. Established in 1978, Bahri is one of the world's largest owners and operators of VLCCs with around 40 ships. The ...
  • Norway offshore rig workers agree wage deal, avert strike
    There will be no strike on the Norwegian shelf as the Norwegian Shipowners' Association and the three unions, Industri Energi, SAFE and DSO, struck a wage settlement deal for offshore rig employees. Following national mediation, the parties reached an agreement in Oslo on Wednesday evening. Unions have said that more than 1,600 workers would go ...
  • New milestone for MSC as it readies to surpass Maersk for owned box tonnage
    Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) is about to achieve another milestone in its rise to the summit of the global container carrier league. The Soren Toft-led liner is just three ship deliveries away from overhauling rival Maersk as the carrier with the largest owned box fleet in the world. It was in January 2022 that MSC ...
  • EU takes action against tankers switching off their AIS
    The European Union (EU) has provided further details of its latest package of sanctions against Russia. Splash reported last week that ships caught carrying out ship-to-ship (STS) transfers of price cap-breaking Russian oil in European waters will be banned from EU ports. The bloc has also said it will prohibit access to EU ports for ...
  • Libra board member becomes major shareholder in greentech firm
    Tergeo Limited has become a major shareholder in greentech company SulNOx following a series of off-market transactions. Tergeo Limited now has a holding of 10,000,000 ordinary shares of 2 pence each, which is equivalent to 9.89% of the current issued ordinary share capital in SulNOx. The company is an entity incorporated in the United Kingdom ...
  • Canadian port strike set for July 1
    The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada has earmarked July 1, Canada Day, for a 72-hour strike at the ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert as contract negotiations with employers struggle to find an agreement. Employers in the form of the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) and unions have been haggling over a new ...
  • New Hong Kong shipmanager emerges
    A new shipmanagement company has been formed in Hong Kong, one of the world's top cities for third-party management. Seaways Ship Management has set up offices in Kowloon Bay and offers both technical and crew management. The company is led by Sanjeev Verma, who previously headed up Landbridge Ship Management. Veerma, a former seafarer, also ...
  • Further expansion at Europe's largest port
    Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) has reached agreement with its shareholders DP World, CMA CGM, HMM and Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and the Port of Rotterdam Authority about a phased expansion of the RWG terminal. In a first phase, an extra berth for the deepsea activities will be realized and, in addition to further capacity expansion, ...
  • NYK and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding showcase ammonia/LCO2 carrier
    Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) have been granted approval in principle from ClassNK for a ship that can transport ammonia and liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2). The planned carrier could transport ammonia to thermal power plants on an outbound route and then carry CO2 emitted from thermal power plants to storage sites on the ...
  • Singapore's green ties
    The republic has made itself a world-class resource for shipping's transition away from fossil fuels as our new magazine details. Grab a pencil and draw in the lines of all the proposed green shipping corridors around the globe, and readers will notice that the crossroads of world trade - Singapore - lies at the nexus ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 29, 2023
  • Spain-UK shortsea route recommended for green corridor
    Spain has a growing hydrogen economy. But shipping risks being overlooked unless it can prove its case for offtake
  • Ports of Los Angeles and Nagoya agree green shipping corridor
    The two ports are building upon a previous agreement signed in 2020, and will collaborate to expand cooperation on issues...
  • Business groups sound alarm over Canada port strike
    A strike in key ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert could have a severe impact across supply chains and the...
  • Scandlines continues post-pandemic recovery
    Danish ferry operator bounced back from the effects of the pandemic in 2022. Continued growth is expected but economic headwinds...
  • Marubeni takes a 25% stake in Klaveness units
    The deal is subject to regulatory clearance with an expected closing in the third quarter of this year
  • Nigeria tanker tax demands could hit boxships and bulkers too
    Conciliation move from Tinubu administration sees six-month moratorium on vessel arrests
  • Russia uses South Korea port for ship-to-ship transfers of oil trading above price cap
    Unlike other STS hubs in Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean cargo transfers of Sokol and ESPO grades that trade above...
  • Danaos inks orders for two 8,000 teu boxships at Yangzijiang
    US-listed containership operator has already chartered six of its vessels on order for at least three years
  • Containership sector to boost lowest ship recycling volumes since 2007
    Ageing ships continue to be sold for further service rather than for recycling, although a surge in the sale of...
  • Ukraine's Danube ports take centre stage as grain deal falters
    Ukraine's cluster of river ports have been a lifeline during the conflict and continue to be the only ports to...
  • LNG and LPG: Gas fleet expansion gallops on
    US exports are supporting freight rates for VLGCs, says Poten & Partners
  • Dry bulk: Looking for a boost from the China factor
    The dry bulk market seems to be lacking impetus as participants look to China for direction. So far, however, any...
  • UK flag boxship fleet decimated by Brexit
    European tonnage tax systems require a percentage of EU flagging. The UK can no longer offer that benefit and has...
  • MOL, Petronas and SDARI acquire AiPs for LCO2 carriers and FSO
    Petronas is pursuing a carbon capture and storage project in Malaysia for industries in the Asia-Pacific region
  • Daily Briefing
    Tankers: From hubris to headwinds - tonne-miles, trade imbalances and geopolitics drive demand as peak oil looms | Pool scheme...
  • Bocomm Leasing to fund LNG carriers for MOL, CNOOC and Cosco
    Finance agreement comes as the Chinese lessor, which thrived on offering high leverage against low asset prices, is moving into...
  • Valencia promotes hydrogen for green terminals
    Hydrogen has great potential to reduce emissions from port equipment. But it needs both public funding support and collaborations between...
  • Canada's west coast dockworkers issue 72-hour strike notice
    Longshore workers in Canada's west coast ports are prepared to strike, starting Saturday morning, International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 29, 2023
  • Vessel schedule reliability to US West Coast hits two-year high: Sea-Intelligence
    Vessel on-time performance in the eastbound trans-Pacific is improving at West Coast ports, but slipping somewhat along the East Coast.
  • Trudeau's resolve in spotlight with Western Canadian ports on brink of strike
    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is generally viewed within the Canadian shipping industry as having acted too slowly - and weakly - when containerized supply chains were significantly disrupted over the last three years, notes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.
  • CPKC inks deal with Hapag-Lloyd to boost Mexico intermodal play
    The railroad said the partnership with the ocean carrier is designed to attract cargo owners who may want to avoid Southern California or are looking for a shorter transit for freight destined for the US Gulf Coast.
  • South Korean entities to develop Chicago, New Jersey transloading facilities
    The locations were chosen based on their proximity to key rail, airport and port facilities, the partners said.
  • European hub ports invest in terminal automation, digitization
    Despite the subdued market environment, the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges expect rising volumes to place significant demand on capacity and vessel traffic management, prompting investment in both areas.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 29, 2023
  • Panama Canal drought holdups are 'just a kick' to the container ship market while it's down
    But gas carrier market is poised to benefit from the snarls, Stifel analyst says
  • SEA-LNG calls on IMO to regulate emissions on well-to-wake basis
    Coalition highlights progress made in cutting methane slip ahead of crunch emissions regulatory decision
  • United Maritime makes quick profit with final tanker sale
    Greek owner successfully taps booming market with purchase and sale of four tankers in a year
  • Marubeni Corp buys stake in bulker operator Klaveness Dry Bulk
    Equity deal comprises the Baumarine pool, Klaveness Chartering and the Norwegian group's freight-data tech offering
  • Shipowners still face 'mishmash' of contradictory recycling rules, barrister warns
    Shipping is about to find out how the Hong Kong and Basel conventions will dovetail ... or not
  • Attempt to block Vroon restructuring 'wholly unrealistic', judge rules
    Shareholders had claimed that the billion-dollar restructuring plan undervalued the private shipowner's assets
  • How a newbuilding deluge will change the container shipping landscape
    The landscape will be different once a flood of deliveries recedes
  • WFW sets up law student scholarship in memory of much-loved Mei Lin Goh
    Respected Singapore office head died in February
  • Streetwise: How Nasdaq-listed tanker owner Top Ships turned '$43.4trn' into 60 cents
    Our weekly finance newsletter takes a look at the long-term destruction of share value at Top Ships and related criticism on the Maxim Group
  • Bulker shipowners 'taking any offer on the table' as sales slow and correction looms
    Brokers and analyst continue to talk down sale-and-purchase prospects in dry cargo arena
  • SEB offloads $7.8m stake in Solstad Offshore for mystery client
    Swedish bank retains only a fraction of Norwegian shipowner
  • Details emerge of major shipyard accident that left several workers dead and injured in China
    Safety questions raised after collapse of hull block section on container ship under construction
  • Libra director Constantine Logothetis buys into emissions-reduction company SulNOx
    Alithea Capital head builds 16.31% stake in fuel technology company
  • IMO prepares for probe of maritime damage from Ukraine war
    Secretariat says it lacks expertise and support to carry out investigation into damage costs by itself
  • Eidesvik Offshore drops equity raise as it enters comfort zone
    The Oslo-listed offshore owner had planned equity raise following March private placement
  • BW and Ultranav put $552m of Navigator Holdings shares on the shelf
    Major investors register to sell stock in LPG carrier owner from time to time
  • Comment: Windfall taxes come at a price, just ask Nigeria
    Nigeria's cash-strapped president is trying to balance the country's books, but at what cost?
  • MSC scours Far East for LNG dual-fuel container ship sextet
    The liner giant is looking to order at least six 8,000-teu vessels
  • Yara and BASF teaming up for 'world-scale' blue ammonia project in US
    Chemicals groups aiming to build plant to produce up to 1.4m tonnes per year
  • Doubling V.'s earnings? It's doable, says chief exec Rene Kofod-Olsen
    Growth is on the agenda as ship manager moves into shipping services
  • Greek seafarer dies in unexplained circumstances a month after joining Maersk Ganges
    Body of crew member brought into Tenerife, but there are no details of what happened
  • Fuel production players enter lifecycle emissions conversation with call for 'common language'
    There are more than 100 ways to tally up the emissions from alternative fuels. Certification of the emissions from their pathways from well-to-tank will be essential
  • CoolCo exercises purchase options for two EPS Ventures LNG carrier newbuilds
    Acquisition to be funded by cash on hand and debt financing
  • Tidewater taps offshore marine veteran to lead board of directors
    Dick Fagerstal steps up to chairman role at offshore vessel giant after retirement of Larry Rigdon

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 29, 2023
  • Container shipping trilemma: Weak rates, new ships, pricey charters
    Sluggish demand is capping shipping lines' income. In response, at least one carrier is reportedly moving to limit losses on legacy charters.
  • Gulf Coast ports post mixed cargo results in May
    Houston saw lower container traffic in May, while freight flows rose in New Orleans and Corpus Christi, Texas.
  • Amerijet lays off workers as freight recession drags on
    Amid waning revenue, Amerijet is laying off 15 workers after signing an expensive contract with its pilots.
  • Shipping faces fallout as China's post-COVID rebound falls flat
    Declining demand for Chinese exports and reduced stimulus options threaten bulk commodity import prospects.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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