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Exim India web site
JULY 2, 2024
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JULY 1, 2024
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  • Schenker race...Mærsk out - in the name of synergies, or the lack thereof
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JULY 1, 2024
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    The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) has appointed Elizabeth Bouchard as its new executive director. She is the 15th person to serve in this capacity since the organization's founding
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JULY 1, 2024
  • Global schedule reliability reaches record levels for 2024; still lower than 2023 figures
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    Foreship's expertise in enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability will play a pivotal role in optimizing the performance of two new ro-pax ferries upon their deployment for west Mediterranean services linking Marseille and Corsica in 2027. These vessels, set to be delivered to La Méridionale, a subsidiary of CMA CGM, will feature advanced powerplants capable of supporting dual fuel strategie
  • Three containers detained Hong Kong smuggling crackdown
    Hong Kong Customs said on 28 June that its officers seized three containers containing smuggled electronic goods and automobile parts with a market value of HK$100 million (US$12.8 million) in an operation codenamed Big Wave. Through intelligence analysis and risk assessment, customs officers discovered that the perpetrators intended to use ocean-going vessels to smuggle goods, and then deployed
  • Hapag-Lloyd unveils new brand name for its terminal division
    Effective from 1 July, Hapag-Lloyd's Terminal and Infrastructure division will adopt the new brand name, Hanseatic Global Terminals. Hanseatic Global Terminals is based in Rotterdam and commenced operations in June 2023 as a fully owned but independent stand-alone business unit. According to the statement, the brand name is inspired by the "Hanseatic League", a historic association of seafaring m
  • Box shipments from Africa, Middle East, India and Pakistan to be collected via Secure Chain in Rotterdam
    Beginning 1 October 2024, container shipments from Africa, the Middle East, India, and Pakistan must utilize the Secure Chain system at the port of Rotterdam. Major shipping lines will cease issuing PIN codes from this date onward. This ensures that containers from these regions are consistently and securely released using the new protocol. Access to terminals is restricted to authorized hauliers
  • PIL enhances Korea China Straits Service
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) has decided to expand its Korea China Straits Service (KCS), adding Qingdao and Incheon ports to the service rotation. Commencing on 4 July from Busan, this service will be jointly operated by PIL and its partners, featuring four vessels with a nominal capacity of about 2,800 TEUs. Surendran Mathilagath, General Manager of Intra-Asia Services at PIL, said, "This
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    Hapag-Lloyd announced that the California Central America Express (CCE) service, which connects the West Coast of the United States and Mexico with the West Coast of Central America, will have an important update effective 6 July. Specifically, the CCE service will undergo a revised rotation and will no longer call at El Salvador's port of Acajutla. The updated port rotation of the service will b
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    AD Ports Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International Trade Centre (ITC), a joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization (WTO). The agreement focusses on enhancing cooperation in trade facilitation, digital trade, logistics, and transport through policy dialogue, digital solutions, capacity building, experience sharing, and technical assistanc

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Splash web site
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  • Centurion Bulk takes over Integrity Bulk
    Singapore's Centurion Bulk has acquired Denmark-based operator Integrity Bulk for an undisclosed sum. Centurion, established in 2013, charters and operates over 80 handysize to ultramax bulkers, while Integrity, incorporated in Denmark in October 2014, lists 12 ships in the handy market on its website. The takeover is expected to be completed in July. It coincides ...
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    Norway's Wilson has expanded its newbuilding programme with eight more energy-efficient bulkers in a deal worth about $132m. The mini-bulker giant, controlled by shipowner Kristian Eidesvik and his family, has added 6,300 dwt newbuilds on top of the six 3,800 dwt vessels ordered at India's Cochin Shipyard last June. Cochin said the 100-m-long vessels will ...
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    Indian engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has landed a significant contract with state-owned Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) for work on the eighth phase of its pipeline replacement project. The order worth between $120m and $300m involves engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) of 129-km subsea pipelines and associated modification works ac
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    Oslo-listed oilfield services player Archer is diversifying its portfolio with the acquisition of floating offshore wind solutions provider Moreld Ocean Wind (MOW) for an undisclosed sum. The deal with Remold Invest comes with a minority stake in US/French floater developer Ocergy, in which MOW invested together with Chevron Technology Ventures. MOW has since its inception ...
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    Norway's Höegh LNG has inked a deal with German terminal operator Deutsche ReGas to develop a hydrogen import terminal in the industrial port of Lubmin on the German Baltic Sea coast. The terminal, planned to be in operation from early 2026, will be the world's first floating import terminal for the industrial-scale conversion of green ...
  • Eolus applies to build floating wind farm offshore Sweden
    Swedish renewables developer Eolus has applied to build the 2.2GW Skidbladner offshore wind farm some 20 km north of Gotska Sandön. The wind farm will have up to 147 wind turbines and an estimated electricity production of 11.7 TWh per year, which corresponds to half of today's electricity consumption in Stockholm County or more than ...
  • Gard bolsters renewables segment in $163m deal for Codan portfolio
    Norwegian P&I club Gard has sealed a deal to acquire the marine and energy portfolio of Danish insurer Codan as it looks to bolster its footprint in the offshore renewables segment. The deal worth about $163m will see Gard set up a new office in Denmark and welcome around 50 marine and energy insurance specialists. ...
  • ADNOC L&S orders eight LNG carriers from South Korean shipyards
    ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) has awarded construction contracts for at least eight LNG carriers to Samsung Heavy Industries and Hanwha Ocean. The shipping and maritime logistics arm of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) said that each of Samsung Heavy Industries and Hanwha Ocean were awarded shipbuilding contracts for the construction of four ...
  • Houthis up their kamikaze drone boat campaign
    The Houthis are preparing to deploy more drone boats packed with explosives in their ongoing campaign against merchant shipping in support of Hamas's war with Israel. United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an incident where the bulk carrier Summer Lady was approached yesterday morning by 12 small craft in the southern end of the ...
  • Michael Kum backs MMA Offshore takeover offer
    Singaporean business magnate Michael Kum has said he would back a takeover of Perth-based OSV operator MMA Offshore. Kum, a well-known offshore vessel and property investor, holds about 7.7% in MMA via his vehicle, Halom Investments. MMA said in a filing Monday that Halom intends to vote in favour of the scheme, which would see ...
  • Marubeni and Doosan team up to develop offshore wind in Vietnam
    Japanese conglomerate Marubeni and South Korea's Doosan Enerbility have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop offshore wind power in Vietnam. Doosan, which owns an industrial complex in the central province of Quang Ngai, plans to produce monopiles as foundations for offshore wind power turbines as well as other components for offshore wind farms. ...
  • US to hold Central Atlantic offshore wind lease sale in August
    The US Department of the Interior has announced that it would hold an offshore wind energy lease sale in the Central Atlantic during the summer. The areas to be auctioned on August 14, 2024, by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management could generate up to 6.3GW of renewable energy and power up to 2.2m homes. ...
  • Wellard offloads livestock carrier
    Australian livestock carrier operator Wellard has struck a deal to sell one of its two ships. The ASX-listed firm is offloading the Ocean Ute to Marshall Islands-registered Bassem Dabbah Shipping for $12m. The vessel, converted from a containership into a livestock carrier in 2010 and purchased by Wellard in 2015, is expected to change hands ...
  • Arctic heavy fuel oil ban comes into effect today
    MARPOL Annex I Regulation 43A - the Arctic ban on use and carriage of highly polluting heavy fuel oil (HFO) - became law today, some 13 years after a similar regulation started in the Antarctic. Campaigners have hit out at the many loopholes with the new Arctic rule with the International Council on Clean Transportation ...
  • Consort Bunkers orders four methanol bunker ships in China
    Singapore's Consort Bunkers has returned to China for more methanol bunker tankers. The company has signed a contract with COSCO Shipping Heavy Industries (Guangdong) for a series of four 7,999 dwt newbuilds. According to shipbuilding sources, the quartet will be delivered in 2026, adding to six 6,500 dwt methanol bunkering units ordered at China Merchant ...
  • Shuttered Israeli port seeks financial shield
    Israel's Eilat port is seeking emergency state funding having been shut for all year, coming under regular attacks in the ongoing war with Hamas. "The port has been non-operational for eight months due to attacks, meaning it has no revenue," Gideon Golber, the port's CEO said yesterday, at a meeting at the country's parliamentary economic ...
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping in for LR2 at Shanghai Waigaoqiao
    Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific Shipping has added one LR2 tanker newbuild to its large orderbook. The Singapore-based owner has contracted for a 114,000 dwt product carrier at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding for delivery in 2026. The deal with an undisclosed value for the scrubber-fitted newbuild adds to a pair of LR2s Shanghai Waigaoqiao is already building ...
  • Jinhui continues bulker fleet expansion drive with ultramax newbuilds
    Busy Chinese bulker owner and operator Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has turned to the newbuilding market in its latest fleet expansion move. The Oslo- and Hong Kong-listed outfit has contracted Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry for a pair of 63,500 dwt vessels in a deal worth $68m. Delivery of the first newbuild is expected by ...
  • Cadeler mulls UK domicile move
    Copenhagen-headquartered offshore wind installation player Cadeler is looking to switch the corporate domicile of its parent company to the UK as structure optimisation presses on after a merger with Eneti. The BW Group and Scorpio-backed shipowner said it has launched a detailed feasibility study, including a review of legal, tax and other considerations, but the ...
  • Additional tonne-miles in 2024 could smash records
    Additional tonne-miles in 2024 could smash records, according to new analysis from Clarksons Research. If the Red Sea shipping crisis persists throughout the year - as many analysts are now forecasting - Clarksons estimates shipping will need to handle 3,600bn extra tonne-miles, a tonne-mile growth of 5.8%. That total would compare to a 10-year average ...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 1, 2024
  • US ports hit back at White House move to levy new tariff on Chinese cranes
    The Biden administration's attempts to build a homegrown crane industry due to cybersecurity concerns drew little interest from the National Association of Waterfront Employers, which sees little threat from Chinese-made cranes.
  • Maersk, citing 'integration challenges,' says won't pursue DB Schenker acquisition
    The forwarder's enormous staff count and a lack of investment in logistics infrastructure contributed to the carrier dropping out, a source told the Journal of Commerce.
  • Ocean shipping faces sobering reality of long-term diversions around southern Africa
    As the crisis in the Red Sea hits seven months with no end in sight, the container shipping market has reached a point where stakeholders need to seriously consider their plan B in case the current reality persists for several more years, writes Lars Jensen.
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  • zarriers muscles into melon trade with new Brazil-Europe contract
    While Cool is "cash rich," it is under pressure to fill the newbuild capacity it already has as well as what is scheduled to be delivered, writes analyst Richard Bright.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 1, 2024
  • CFO gives notice to leave post at Kistefos-backed Viking Supply Ships
    Departing Tord Helland to stay in the post until this fall as company hunts successor
  • Capesize spot rates break through $30,000 per day as third quarter kicks off with a bang
    Reported fixtures have been few but the rates have been growing, especially in the Atlantic
  • Kristian Eidesvik's Wilson orders eight extra bulkers at Indian shipyard
    Deal worth $132m follows order for six units at Cochin Shipyard last year
  • 'Fire safety and seafarer welfare': Old failings remain for ship detentions in Europe despite dip
    Fire safety and seafarer welfare among issues that prompted detentions by port state control in 2023
  • Hanwha Ocean appoints new face to head its engineering and offshore arm
    South Korean shipbuilder grows its international management team
  • Operator Centurion Bulk buys rival Integrity Bulk to expand in handysize segment
    Transaction was made to boost Centurion's presence in handysizes, partner told TradeWinds
  • Term charter strength keeps tanker asset values strong as owners hold on to ships
    Broker BRS Group says limited supply of secondhand candidates explains disconnect between prices and spot rates
  • Dynagas LNG Partners to explore 'new opportunities' after slashing debt
    Company boasts two debt-free vessels as it eyes fleet renewal and trade growth prospects
  • First Citizen Bank's Evan Cohen tells of missed $1bn deal for NIBC shipping loan book
    Financier did pick up a consolation prize
  • Offshore insurance deal a shield against global shocks, says Gard boss Rolf Thore Roppestad
    Chief executive says $163m deal builds up offshore energy arm of diversified insurer
  • QatarEnergy dominates in first-half LNG carrier newbuilding haul
    Big names dive in to firm up slots while others take their time due to high prices and berths dearth
  • Evangelos Marinakis sells modern crude tanker to cash-rich buyers at eye-catching price, brokers say
    Azeri state buyers linked to $78.8m deal for their biggest and youngest tanker yet
  • Trafigura logs first ammonia ship-to-ship transfer as it eyes growing trade
    Trader said its shipping team is one few to have tested a full range of alternative shipping fuels
  • BW Group's Cadeler eyes UK domicile shift to boost investor base
    Wind turbine vessel giant sees move as improving its marketability following Eneti merger
  • Evangelos Marinakis sells modern crude tanker to cash-rich buyers at eye-catching price
    Azeri state buyers linked to $78.8m deal for their biggest and youngest tanker yet
  • MR tanker order surge not enough to prevent fleet 'ageing fast', Gibson says
    Owners' return to newbuilding contracting not yet shifting the dial on supply and demand, UK broker argues
  • John Fredriksen-backed SFL Corp inks $1bn container ship newbuilding order
    Company is said to have penned five dual-fuel 16,000-teu vessels
  • Bulk $2.5bn LNG carrier buy for Adnoc L&S nudges down newbuilding price
    Up to 10 ships to be built by two yards as Middle Eastern owner boosts LNG fleet to 22 vessels
  • Swarm of 'uncrewed' boats shadow cargo ship in Red Sea Houthi hotspot
    Some kayak-like craft appeared to be uncrewed, UK Maritime Trade Operations said
  • Gard snaps up offshore insurer Codan in $163m deal
    Marine insurance industry leader says deal will add 15% to gross written premiums
  • Tankers a key profit centre in Euronav low-carbon drive, Clarksons Securities says
    Analysts also see newcastlemax newbuildings as important, with earnings tipped to rise
  • Apeejay Shipping buys and scraps bulkers in fleet renewal moves
    Indian shipowner turns to China's Minsheng Financial Leasing for replacement of outgoing 1996-built panamax
  • Houthi attacks help fire shipping tonne-mile growth to highest level in 14 years, Clarksons Research says
    Next year could be very different if Red Sea situation changes, according to analyst Trevor Crowe
  • Sanctions insider sounds early warning of G7 clampdown
    Outgoing head of key insurance sanctions committee lobbied regulators over 'fundamentally flawed' price cap scheme
  • Singapore billionaire backs MMA Offshore takeover bid
    Australian company's largest shareholder looks set to end often fraught relationship with takeover target
  • The aviation giant setting its sights on 'unifying' shipping's digital silos
    SITA's SmartSea relies on industry players from different sectors joining to create a common middleware system
  • Hyundai Mipo bags an order for four MR1 tankers worth $194m
    Shipyard is scheduled to deliver the quartet by June 2026
  • Handymax bulker caught in long-running salvage dispute auctioned off as scrap
    Dispute with salvors broke out when a cargo of fireboard went up in flames
  • Gen Z, experimental learning and the maritime family: How Singapore is wooing new recruits
    The Singapore Maritime Foundation is taking big strides in building a talent pool of maritime-ready professionals.
  • Stena RoRo pens up to four methanol-ready E-Flexer ropaxes for Greek charter
    The company has ordered the multi-fuel vessels on the back of charter contracts from ferry giant Attica Group
  • Chevron rises up tanker chartering league on the back of more suezmax fixtures
    US oil major one of the few major movers in top reported dirty spot charterers so far this year
  • MOL tipped to scoop FSRU job for Singapore LNG
    Second regas unit newbuilding of 2024 is incoming at Hanwha Ocean
  • Dubai-based newcomer SPM Shipping taps the brakes on furious expansion
    Cash buyer-linked shipowner says acquisitions can wait until hot vessel values cool

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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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