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August 31, 2023

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Exim India web site
AUGUST 31, 2023
  • BCBA takes feedback & suggestions from members during 38th AGM
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  • Stable freight rates seen in near future: Report
  • Amendment in Registration Fees under Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS)
  • Delhi G20 Summit important for global trade: Goyal
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International Transport Journal web site
AUGUST 31, 2023
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  • Dubai packager Falcon Pack implements TMS
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  • Thai mangoes: better by sea
  • A milestone for Damen Shipyards Galati
  • L.I.T. acquires Gübau Group
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The Loadstar web site
AUGUST 30, 2023
  • HMM sale - Hapag-Lloyd frozen out of second-round bidding
  • Mr Joy: When life gives you lemons...
  • MSC blanks Swan and Dragon loops ahead of Golden Week holiday
  • DHL GF sees continuing supply chain flux as sourcing shifts
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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 30, 2023
  • Rusty Murdaugh resigns as Austal USA president
    Austal USA says that Rusty Murdaugh has resigned as its president, effective today. Murdaugh was named president in Sept. 2021 (after being named acting president in February 2021 when former president Craig
  • Tier IV tug Jane McAllister arrives in Virginia
    McAllister Towing's Tier IV tug Jane McAllister has arrived in the Port of Virginia. The 93 foot long by 38 foot beam vessel is equipped with 3516E Tier IV Caterpillar engines producin

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Container News web site
AUGUST 30, 2023
  • How to Write a Good Documentation in 2023?
    Do you want to learn the right way to write documentation in 2023? A lot of people think that documentation is dead these days. Some of them even say that it might not be trendy or relevant! But that is not the case! However, we must understand that writing and keeping up with documentation is decreasing daily. If this is too difficult for you to get started with you can always get started with a
  • International Logistics Mastery: A Game Plan for E-commerce Success
    As an e-commerce entrepreneur, international logistics is one of your biggest challenges. Getting products from your warehouse to customers worldwide requires a game plan considering market research, partner selection, optimized inventory management , customs compliance and documentation, flexible shipping solutions, warehouse optimization, technology integration, risk mitigation, localized custo
  • Port of Eden recreated in cutting-edge shipping simulator
    The Port of Eden currently exists in a cutting-edge shipping simulator 537 kilometres southwest of its real-life location, allowing marine pilots to improve their abilities, test scenarios, and conduct contingency training in a virtual setting. Marine pilots from the Port Authority of New South Wales participated in two-and-a-half days of rigorous training at the Maritime Simulation Centre at the
  • MSC enhances Israel Express Service through new VSA
    MSC announced the reinforcement of the Israel Express restarting a partnership with ZIM under a vessel sharing agreement. Starting end of August 2023, the enhanced Israel Express service will operate with 5 vessels of 6700 TEUs nominal capacity, of which 3 will be operated by MSC. The updated rotation will be, London Gateway - Rotterdam - Hamburg - Antwerp - Le Havre - Ashdod - Haifa - Damietta -
  • Port of Auckland announces performance bonus
    The recent announcement of Port of Auckland's FY23 financial results confirmed the strong recovery in financial performance, that resulted in the almost doubling of the dividend to Auckland Council for the year. So, in order to recognise this, Port of Auckland has paid a one-off Company Performance Bonus (CPB). "We're delighted that we can share the great results of the company with our people. T
  • Port of Melbourne appoints new CFO
    The Port of Melbourne announced Leigh Petschel's appointment as the organization's new chief financial officer. Petschel will join the Port on 13 November after serving as chief financial officer and vice president at Monash University since mid-2021. Prior to joining Monash, Petschel worked for Transurban in Australia and North America as a general manager and vice president. In addition, given
  • Sea-Intelligence analysis: Shortage of blanks in Golden week
    Sea-Intelligence reports that we are currently 5 weeks away from the Chinese National Holiday known as Golden Week, and carriers may turn to blank sailings to manage supply as a result of a significant drop in demand. "Source: Sea-Intelligence.com, Sunday Spotlight, issue 629" "However, no significant capacity reductions have been reported by carriers this year," stated Alan Murphy, CEO of Sea-In
  • King Abdullah Port welcomes back MSC giga container vessel
    King Abdullah Port recently welcomed MSC Irina, the world's joint-largest cargo ship with a capacity of 24,346 TEUs. Earlier, the port handled the same container ship for the first time in May 2023, further solidifying its position as a major trade hub at the crossroads of three continents. Furthermore, the port welcomed two of the world's largest cargo ships, MSC Tessa and MSC Gemma. These vesse
  • COSCO Shipping Ports announced decreased revenue for first six months of 2023
    COSCO Shipping Ports Limited announced interim results of the Company and its subsidiaries for the 6 months ended 30 June 2023. More specifically, total throughput increased by 2.2% year on year to 64,572,872 TEUs, equity throughput increased by 1.3% year on year to 20,751,365 TEUs. Also, revenue decreased by 2.2 % year on year to US$688.9 million, while gross profit also decreased by 2.0% year o
  • CMA CGM applies new PCS in Mersin
    CMA CGM has announced a new Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) from the port of Mersin to several destinations worldwide due to current delays in the Turkish port. The French carrier said that a surcharge of US$100/TEU will be implemented on dry, hazardous and reefer containers that will be transported from/to the Mediterranean, Adriatic, North Africa (including Morocco) & Black Sea to/from Mersin.

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Splash web site
AUGUST 30, 2023
  • MISC and Samsung Heavy showcase floating CO2 storage unit concept
    Malaysia's top shipping line, MISC, and South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have completed a conceptual design for a floating CO2 storage unit with the aim of enhancing the efficiency of the carbon capture and storage (CCS) value chain within the maritime industry. The floater, designed with a total storage capacity of 100,000 cu ...
  • Transocean wins $222m drillship contract in India
    Switzerland-headquartered Transocean has secured work from India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) for its ultra-deepwater drillship. The New York-listed operator of 37 rigs has fixed the 2009-built unit for a 21-month campaign starting in the first quarter of 2024. The rig is currently operating for Reliance Industries on a dayrate of $169,500, which ...
  • Furetank and Wärtsilä tackle methane slip
    Swedish shipowner Furetank has partnered with Finish technology group Wärtsilä to co-develop and test technologies showing the potential of halving the methane slip in LNG-fuelled ships. Running ships on LNG and liquefied biogas (LBG) compared to conventional fuel oil delivers emissions reductions of CO2, NOx, SOx and harmful particles, but methane, which is a more ...
  • ADES readies Saudi IPO
    Oil and gas driller ADES International has announced plans to proceed with an initial public offering (IPO) on the Saudi Exchange. The company, backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, said the public share sale will comprise around 338.7m ordinary shares, resulting in a free float of 30% after the sale of a mix of ...
  • Of science friction and chocolate fireguards
    For his latest monthly column, Pierre Aury picks out two numbers - 43 and 75 - as a source of inspiration. This month numbers have provided some inspiration. And no we are not going to be debunking some numerical myths, nor are we going to make a case about the fact that if numbers, allegedly, ...
  • Golden Energy Offshore seals new PSV deal with Repsol
    Norway's Golden Energy Offshore Services (GEOS) has secured more work from Repsol Norge for its 2005-built large platform supply vessel . A new contract has been secured in direct continuation of the current charter, which started in 2021 for a firm period of one year plus a total of one year of options. The extension, ...
  • Carrier operating margins fall into single digits for first time in 3 years
    There's good news and bad news in the lead article in this week's report from Alphaliner, the leading container publication from brokers BRS. First, the good news. Analysing Q2 results for the nine global carriers who publish their earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) shows that volumes bottomed out in the first quarter "The first ...
  • Ships caught up in Gabon military coup
    Movements in and out of Gabon have been closed down after a group of senior military officers announced a coup following the country's presidential election result. Operations at the Libreville port have halted and no vessels have entered or departed the port since the coup announcement, according to maritime security consultancy Ambrey. "The port authority ...
  • Panama Canal solutions sought
    Solutions for the current and potential future water-saving restrictions imposed by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) forms the lead story in the August issue of Splash Extra. The article explores what the canal's administrators can do physically to improve water security on the crucial marine highway, as well as examining alternative shipping arrangements for the ...
  • RWE emerges as sole winner as first US Gulf of Mexico offshore wind auction draws limited interest
    The first ever auction of offshore wind development rights in the Gulf of Mexico ended on Tuesday, with just one of three available areas sold for $5.6m. German utility RWE placed the highest bid to secure the rights to develop more than 100,000 acres off Lake Charles, Louisiana. The lease area RWE provisionally won will ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd excluded from second round of HMM bid process
    Hapag-Lloyd has been excluded from the second round of bidding for HMM, South Korea's flagship carrier. Multiple sources in South Korea report that Hapag-Lloyd, the only foreign bidder for HMM, has been ruled out of the privatisation process by state creditors Korea Development Bank (KDB) and Korea Ocean Business Co (KOBC). "Selling HMM to Hapag-Lloyd ...
  • 'Critical work remains': UN renews FSO Safer crowdfunding campaign
    With the first phase complete in a mission to avoid a catastrophic environmental tanker disaster in the Red Sea, the United Nations is crowdfunding once again to get a decrepit vessel sent for safe recycling. Carrying over 1.1m barrels of oil, the FSO was abandoned off Yemen's Red Sea port of Hudaydah after the civil ...
  • Shipping preps for regular Panama Canal disruption
    The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has been urged to expedite long-held plans to buy neighbouring public lands to expand its watershed area to combat future droughts that have the potential to vex global supply chains. Draft and transit restrictions at the waterway - and resulting ship queues - have dominated the shipping news agenda this ...
  • The crisis communications playbook
    The mantra of all crisis communications is to tell it all, tell it early, tell it yourself. If you don't get out there first, and tell your story as openly and candidly as possible, you're going to be on the back foot from the start. It's key that you're in control of the story as ...
  • August 2023 Review
    Ships backing up at one of the world's key maritime chokepoints will become the norm with officials at the Panama Canal Authority warning last week that water-conserving measures will be in place for at least the next 10 months. Faced with an unprecedented drought this year, combined with the onset of the El Niño weather ...
  • China's holiday from growth harms tanker prospects
    Let's face it, the economic data from China this year has made grim reading. Imports, exports, purchasing managers indices, youth unemployment, foreign direct investment, manufacturing output, real estate investment and returns, urbanisation, consumer spending and inflation are all pointing in the wrong direction. The more President Xi aggregates power to himself and a small coterie ...
  • Dry bulk learning not to be so reliant on China
    Weak Chinese macroeconomic data are a cause for concern in bulk carrier markets, though there are glimmers of light in the darkness. China imported a record 576.14m tonnes of iron ore in the first half of 2023, a 7.7% year-on-year increase. Satellite tracking firm Kpler says August imports could be 108.5m tonnes. Any growth in ...
  • More resilient, less efficient works for container shipping
    Increasingly one reads about multinational corporations spreading their supply chains around the world, or creating parallel supply chains to cater for different markets, e.g. one for China and one for the US. A recent study by investment bank Pictet suggests that many corporations will aim to be "more resilient in a multipolar world, even if ...
  • Analyst Abstract
    Tankers The tanker orderbook is growing, but still remains historically low. A total of 232 tanker orders have been placed this year, according to Xclusiv Shipbrokers, with orders placed this year making up 50% of the orderbook. During the first eight months of 2023, 57 aframax/LR2s, 69 MR2s, 40 suezmaxes and 11 VLCCs have been ...
  • 'Buyers see something on the horizon which economists cannot'
    In dry bulk, brokers Gibson note that many buyers have elected to ignore the lacklustre freight market and "bite the bullet" with their acquisition plans. The majority of the vessels being reported sold are less than 12 years old, which would indicate that vessels of this ilk are hitting the "sweet spot" for buyers, Gibson ...
  • Next generation green newbuilds
    The impact of the revised strategy to decarbonise the global shipping industry adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will be felt by the industry for decades to come. Shipbuilding is probably the sector looking at the most drastic changes from 2030 onwards when the first target is set to come into force. In July, ...
  • Welcome to the multi-fuel universe
    Fuelling ships is about to take on many new layers of complexity that will change marine fuel procurement beyond recognition, Sandi Ennor, chief executive of US bunker brokerage Transparensea Fuels, tells Splash Extra. The energy transition will require shipowners and operators to make more considered decisions about potentially multiple new fuels - based on the ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 30, 2023
  • Ships paying top dollar for Panama Canal transits, says Avance Gas
    Avance Gas said the average August slot fee for northbound Panama Canal transits was $844,000 on top of regular fees...
  • Shipping on hold as Gabon coup shuts down operations
    The coup in Gabon has temporarily trapped at least four ships after military officials closed the country's borders, but the...
  • Taiwan clash would pose unprecedented accumulation risk for marine insurance, industry warned
    'No clear answers' on who would pay for 'nightmare' dark fleet oil spill, IUMI president Denèfle admits
  • Category 3 hurricane Idalia makes landfall in Florida
    Hurricane Idalia made landfall in the Big Bend part of Florida as a category 3 storm. Vessel operations are suspended...
  • WMU President Maximo Mejia seeks better balance among students
    After 25 years on the World Maritime University faculty, Mejia retains oversight of the teaching programme. However, most of his...
  • Hapag-Lloyd's bid for HMM hits roadblock
    Benefit to South Korean maritime and container shipping sectors said to be a key factor in assessing potential buyers for...
  • Containership charter rates continue to decline
    Regional feeders have been the most affected by recent rate falls having dropped by almost 25% in the past three...
  • Panama Canal seeks to reassure market
    Despite a long queue of vessels, the Panama Canal Authority says it is still open for business. But while container...
  • Russian fertiliser exports boost tonne-mile for bulkers
    Russia has been shipping fertilisers to China, India and Brazil in a trade flow shift away from Europe, boosting tonne-miles...
  • Wan to replace Andaloro as PSA BDP chief
    Move comes after Singapore-based port giant PSA International spent more than a year to integrate BDP, which it bought in...
  • Cosco eyes terminal assets in Vietnam and Thailand
    But new deals will not come easy and will likely require joint venture partners, given the complexities in acquiring controlling...
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings shares rise on buyback plan
    The dividend amounts to nearly half of Cosco Shipping's net profit attributable to shareholders for the first six months
  • Daily Briefing
    Family demand answers over seafarer's disappearance on board dark tanker | More ageing containerships head for recycling | South Korea...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 30, 2023
  • Jaxport, Savannah closed; Charleston halts vessel moves as Idalia moves ashore
    Ports along the southeast coast of the US were experiencing various stages of disruption after a major hurricane made landfall on Florida's west coast.
  • Poor IT strategy over the years contributed to Yellow's demise: analyst
    An LTL carrier such as Yellow is an extremely complicated business, and similar to the railroads, the enterprise software it used was developed internally - often over decades - because there was no "off-the-shelf" solution, writes analyst Ted Prince.
  • Hopes for import rebound on trans-Pacific shift toward pre-Chinese New Year
    US retailers historically stock up for the spring season and top off inventories following winter holiday depletion and before the Chinese New Year, but forwarders and carriers admit there's no guarantee this time around.
  • Jaxport closed, Savannah halts vessel operations as Idalia moves ashore
    Ports along the southeast coast of the US were experiencing various stages of disruption after a major hurricane made landfall on Florida's west coast.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 30, 2023
  • KNOT Offshore reports 'strong performance' but slashes $49.6m from value of two tankers
    New York-listed shuttle tanker owner delivers higher revenue as non-cash impairments hit bottom line
  • In brief: Offshore market lifts Havila Shipping revenue but bottom line turns red
    First-half profit improves despite red numbers in the second quarter
  • Summer slumber: Middle East slowdown trumps Atlantic activity as VLCCs hit 12-month low
    But slump comes at an expected time, as refineries carry out annual scheduled maintenance
  • Clarksons Securities cuts outlook for Golden Ocean shares but stays positive
    Clarksons investment banking arm expects bulker owner to have lower near-term earnings
  • Panamax bulkers benefit from grain volumes from east coast of South America as charterers 'cave in'
    Delays at Panama Canal are also allowing owners to charge higher rates
  • Golden Ocean thinks bauxite trade growth could soon offset seasonal lull in iron ore
    Seasonality in the capesize market could become less volatile if seaborne bauxite volumes continue to grow as expected, shipowner said
  • Offshore market lifts Havila Shipping revenue but bottom line turns red
    First-half profit improves despite red numbers in the second quarter
  • Ro-ro owners need to retool training regimes around fire safety, experts say
    Increasingly high-profile electric vehicle fires prove new approaches to onboard firefighting are needed
  • MISC Berhad and Samsung Heavy move forward with floating carbon storage unit
    Shipowner and yard secure approval in principle from DNV for a new breed of vessel. Step forward the FCSU
  • Port of Savannah suspends ship operations as Hurricane Idalia threatens direct hit
    Storm briefly strengthens to Category 4 before hitting northern Florida's Gulf Coast
  • Green Seas: Wind-propelled shipping meets spaceport supply chain
    Unique vessel will use wingsails to reduce emissions to move launcher parts to French Guiana
  • Container peak season may have already 'peaked' as freight rates ease
    Rates drop on transpacific due to ebbing demand and expanding fleet
  • No swift end expected to Turkey's Ceyhan crude shipment dispute, brokers say
    Talks with Iraq are continuing as aframax and suezmax owners look on in hope
  • No regulatory 'red flags' for Cadeler as Eneti merger stays on track
    BW Group company expects smooth progress towards unification with Scorpio Group shipowner
  • Buyers line up as VLOC giant Polaris Shipping is put up for sale
    China's Cosco Shipping has shown interest in buying the company to boost its bulk business
  • Hapag-Lloyd fails to make HMM bidding shortlist, reports claim
    German line had been one of four potential buyers for South Korean owner
  • Eastern Pacific dives on huge LPG and ammonia carrier newbuilding quartet
    Pioneering shipowner one of first with a new ship type - say hello to VLACs
  • Cosco tops liner profit rankings as Zim sinks to the bottom
    Operating margins reveal wide gap between best and worst performing carriers
  • Eidesvik reverses $31m of ship impairments in improving offshore markets
    Oslo-listed owner sees profit jump after reassessing book values of the fleet
  • Salvage team leaves decaying supertanker after clean-up
    FSO Safer set for green scrapping as Boskalis unit heads for home
  • Wavelength: The Greek Dream? How 'silly season' has brought radical politics to maritime
    Greek ship investor's move into left-wing politics is raising eyebrows but he is not alone
  • Moller-Maersk feedership bunkers green methanol in Rotterdam in European first
    Feedership makes final stop off on world tour before its planned September naming ceremony in Copenhagen
  • Samsung Heavy Industries hints at Russian LNG carrier contract cancellation
    Market interest is also focused on three vessels for Russia at Hanwha Ocean
  • Australian LNG plants' September strike date rocks nervous gas markets
    Gorgon and Wheatstone operator Chevron said industrial action not necessary for agreement to be reached
  • BW LPG 'working diligently' towards US listing in early 2024
    Outgoing boss Anders Onarheim gives guidance on time frame for New York debut
  • Departing BW LPG boss Onarheim vows 'not to ask difficult questions'
    Tributes paid to outgoing CEO as he pledges not to make life awkward on future conference calls
  • Russia's Rosneft sees first-half profits rise despite production cuts
    Kremlin tax changes make trading environment more challenging for country's oil giant
  • Panama Canal: Avance Gas reports booking turmoil and costly slot auctions as delays rise
    Transits being reduced due to draft restrictions during drought
  • Gabon closes shipping down after post-election coup
    Calls in and out of the country halted as military officials claimed to have seized power
  • Beks pounces on Japanese-built capesize bulker in growth campaign
    Istanbul-based company's mixed fleet swells to 17 bulkers and 25 tankers
  • ASL Marine back in black as it works towards exiting SGX watch list
    Singapore offshore player looks to expand its ship repair capacity in Singapore with additional dry dock
  • Avance Gas logs record profit and says rates still rising for VLGCs
    John Fredriksen-controlled VLGC specialist optimistic for even stronger second half of 2023
  • PSA unveils new management team for logistics arm
    Singapore terminal operator recruits from within for top job at PSA BDP
  • US closes ports across Florida's Gulf Coast ahead of major hurricane
    State's busiest port among those required to halt marine operations as Idalia threatens to become Category 3 storm

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American Shipper web site
AUGUST 30, 2023
  • Panama Canal restrictions are rerouting LPG shipping flows
    Persistent congestion and higher delays at the Panama Canal could lead to lasting changes in global LPG shipping flows.

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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
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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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