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Exim India web site
JUNE 4, 2024
  • MoPSW aims to expand shore power infra at Major Ports
  • Supply chain realignments position India, SE Asia as leading manufacturing hubs, beyond China
  • Relaxation in the provision of submission of 'Bill of Export' as evidence of export obligation discharge for supplies made to SEZ units in case of Advance Authorisation
  • Unifeeder introduces 'GreenBox' to facilitate lowering of Scope 3 emissions
  • DP World becomes ICC top tier partner to deliver cricket at every level
  • More effective inventory management urged to reduce supply chain risk
  • Houthis attack shipping again
  • Moody's sees India's GDP growth at 6.8 pc in 2024
  • China unveils domestically developed large LNG carrier
  • Adani Ports Mundra handles record 17.62 million tonnes in May
  • Reduced discharge at Haldia berth due to maintenance
  • DP World provides new finished vehicle solution for essential Mexico-US trade route
  • AD Ports Group & Economic Development Board of Madagascar ink MoU to explore development of ports, maritime & logistics
  • CMA CGM Rate Restoration Initiative 4 (RRI04) from North Europe & the Mediterranean to/via USA, Canada & Mexico

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 4, 2024
  • The first 'Super B Class' vessel
  • Breezing through a wind farm expansion
  • Jeanne Graf to lead Riege Software in Switzerland
  • Two ATR 72 LCD for Aerlink
  • LTG picks Ukrainian loco safety systems
  • Infrabel finds lessor
  • Maximising pallet space
  • Two-thirds of e-fuel projects at risk
  • Sentenced to four years
  • 81 trips to the moon and back in one decade
  • Shuttle supports Swedish forest industry
  • GW's Georgian gateway
  • Nigerian port welcomes largest boxship
  • Emergency houses for Brazil
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • A first step into Singapore
  • Two 44 t trucks for waste transports
  • A promotion for Noel Kong
  • Groke pro system debuts in Europe

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 3, 2024
  • Sponsored Podcast: DP World launches £350m fourth berth at London Gateway
  • A quieter Schiphol - but 747 ban too soon for carriers to adapt
  • Bangladesh shippers fear rising freight rates will hit demand
  • Sorry, say again - AP Møller-Mærsk a takeover target?!!
  • IMO rules reporting containers lost overboard mandatory
  • T&L stateside: bargain basement hunting back in vogue
  • Latin America now the target for Chinese 'fast fashion'
  • OX: Gauging EM risk and 'peak vs restocking' in a dull week
  • Tech can help ecommerce over US CBP compliance hurdles
  • Tanzania port deal latest step as Adani increases its global footprint
  • Wan Hai boosts fleet with 7,000 teu pair from CULines
  • Polar's Winkelbauer gets four years in prison for corruption
  • Mysterious tales at Leipzig/Halle Airport
  • K+N's Jens Drewes takes the reins at Hellmann
  • News in Brief Podcast | Week 23 2024 | Peaks at sea and troughs in air

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 3, 2024
  • NXT's new cable laying vessel will be methanol fueled
    Danish-headquartered power cable designer, manufacturer and installer NKT has named its second cable laying vessel NKT Eleanora, meaning "shining light." Under construction by Fincantieri Group member Vard to a design by Norway's
  • Industry task force wins double AiP for ammonia-fueled containership design
    A design for an ammonia-fueled containership has been awarded Approval in Principle by classification societies ABS and Lloyd's Register (LR). The design has been developed by a cross-industry task force led by
  • MSC joins Ship Repair USA next week in New Orleans
    For a second year in a row, the Military Sealift Command (MSC) will be hosting several presentations aimed at shipyard and ship repair yard suppliers-both OEMs and non-OEMs alike-at Marine Log's Ship
  • Wiernicki: "Are you ready for FuelEU Maritime?"
    "FuelEU Maritime comes into force in precisely 211 days. Are you ready?" That was the question that ABS chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki posed as he launched the Posidonia 2024 event

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Container News web site
JUNE 3, 2024
  • CMA CGM applies new PSS from Asia to La Reunion
    CMA CGM announced the implementation of a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS), which will be effective from 1 June 2024 (loading date). This surcharge applies to shipments originating from Asia (including China, Taiwan, Hong Kong & Macau SAR, South East Asia, South Korea, and Japan) destined for La Reunion, a French department in the Indian Ocean. The surcharge will remain in effect until further not
  • PhilaPort names new European representative
    After 27 years of dedicated service, Lutz Ehrhardt has decided to retire from his role as PhilaPort's representative in Europe. Based in his hometown of Hamburg, he served as The Port of Philadelphia's liaison with ocean carriers, shippers, and government officials in one of the world's largest shipping markets. "Now enough is enough and it's about time for the next generation to take over," stat
  • Inchcape Shipping Services takes over Grieg Logistics
    Inchcape Shipping Services, a global leader in port agency and marine services, announced the successful acquisition of Grieg Logistics AS from the Grieg Group. This strategic move underscores Inchcape's dedication to providing top-quality operations and exceptional personnel in every port. Under the new ownership, Grieg Logistics will continue to operate under its existing name for a transitiona
  • COSCO switches 16,000 TEU quartet to run on methanol
    COSCO Shipping Lines has announced that it will switch four 16,000 TEU newbuildings to be dually fuelled with methanol, from conventional fuel. The company said this is in line with its plan to comply with the global goal of achieving decarbonisation in 2050. As a result, the price of the newbuildings will be increased from US$620 million to US$734 million. For reference, Clarksons' data shows th
  • KEZAD Group and NMDC Energy sign US$100 million deal for new manufacturing facility
    Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) Group, the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones, has signed an agreement with NMDC Energy, a subsidiary of National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC), to establish a new manufacturing facility in KEZAD. The 50-year lease agreement, signed at the Make It In The Emirates Forum 2024, involves an investment of US$100 million by NMDC Ene
  • GEODIS, L-Acoustics open regional distribution centre in Singapore
    GEODIS, a leading global logistics provider, and L-Acoustics, a top name in premium professional sound, have opened a new regional distribution centre in Singapore. This marks L-Acoustics' first Asian Pacific distribution centre, demonstrating the manufacturer's dedication to this strategic and expanding market. "Our mission is to strengthen our ties with clients, creating a hub from which we can
  • Pioneering Virtual Container Freight Futures Trading Competition: An Exclusive Interview with BANDS Financial and Linerlytica
    BANDS Financial and Linerlytica launch the first virtual container freight futures trading competition exclusively for companies and executives in the container shipping sector along the Asia-Europe route. In an interview with Antonis Karamalegkos, Managing Editor of Container News, Johnson Leung, Director of Linerlytica, and Tiger Shi, CEO of BANDS Financial, discussed the competitive landscape,
  • Evergreen enhances fleet monitoring with Carrier Transicold's technology
    As one of the world's leading shipping lines, Evergreen Marine Corp. is enhancing its operations by equipping 7,000 of its 40-foot high cube refrigerated containers with Carrier Transicold's Lynx Fleet solution. Carrier Transicold, a division of Carrier Global Corporation and a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, provides this advanced technology. Lynx Fleet allows for remo
  • How to Use Telematics for Real-Time Monitoring and Accident Prevention in Freight Trucks
    Vehicular telematics combines GPS, wireless devices, black box technologies and onboard vehicle diagnostics to record and transmit vehicle-related data. This technology streamlines logistics for freight companies and bolsters driver safety on a systemic and interpersonal level. In prior decades, telematics was predominantly known for its basic speed and location-tracking capabilities and dashcam
  • Port of NYNJ and U.S. Army Corps announce major investments
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced a comprehensive investment package in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to enhance navigational safety and efficiency at the East Coast's busiest container port. These investments aim to significantly improve the safety and efficiency of the Port of New York and New Jersey, fostering the growth of a national economic powe

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Splash web site
JUNE 3, 2024
  • Diana Shipping fixes out bulker to Aquavita International
    New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with Aquavita International for one of its vessels. Aquavita chartered the 2013-built, 81,150 dwt post-panamax bulker Electra for a gross charter rate of $14,000, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for a period until a minimum of October 15, ...
  • Capital Product Partners orders six dual-fuel medium gas carriers
    Greek owner Capital Product Partners has continued its expansion into the gas sector with the order of six dual-fuel medium gas carriers (MGCs). The total value of the order is $756m but includes the price of the previously ordered four liquified CO2 multi-gas carriers. The deliveries are expected to happen between the first quarter of ...
  • Banaszkiewicz's FIS acquires bulker broker GR8 Chartering
    John Banaszkiewicz-led of freight and commodity futures broker Freight Investor Services (FIS) has announced the acquisition of GR8 Chartering Hellas at the Posidonia event in Athens, Greece. According to a statement by FIS, the acquisition will bring GR8 Chartering's expertise in physical shipping into the group and increase its presence in Greece which is one ...
  • Stena Sonangol Suezmax Pool grows with Hammonia Reederei addition
    The Stena Sonangol Suezmax Pool, a joint venture between Stena Bulk and Angolan state-owned energy company Sonangol, has added a vessel from German ship management company Hammonia Reederei to the pool. Hammonia's 2020-built 156,000 dwt crude oil tanker Aura M has joined the pool's fleet which up to now has stood at 19 vessels which ...
  • Future fleet developments in the spotlight at Capital Link
    Future fuels, newbuilding moves, and how to improve the ships of today were at the fore in the opening panels at this year's gathering of shipping heavyweights at Capital Link the first of the big conferences in Athens as part of Posidonia Week. The event was officially opened by Greek shipping minister Christos Stylianides followed ...
  • U-Ming to step into LNG sector and increase fleet to 100 ships
    Taiwanese shipowner U-Ming Marine Transport has revealed a long-term strategic goal during a shareholders meeting of owning a fleet of 100 vessels with a total deadweight tonnage of over 10m tonnes. This would mean a considerable addition to the 72-strong fleet which includes capesize, panamax, post-panamax, supramax, ultramax, cement carriers, VLCCs, VLOCs, and CTVs for ...
  • Adani Ports wins Tanzania concession
    The rapid transformation of the quayside at Tanzania's largest city is set to shake up trading patterns in East Africa. Following DP World's concession win last October, a consortium led by India's largest port operator Adani Ports has also just been given the nod to develop a terminal at Dar es Salaam Adani has been ...
  • New ammonia-powered 3,500 teu feeder design revealed
    The two classification societies ABS and Lloyd's Register have awarded approval in principle (AiP) for a new ammonia-fueled 3,500 teu containership design. The new design has been developed by A. P. Moller-Maersk, MAN Energy Solutions, Deltamarin, Eltronic FuelTech, ABS, and LR - led by the Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping. The design ...
  • More shipyard capacity needed to meet green targets: ABS
    More shipyard capacity will be required in the coming decade, both for newbuilds and retrofits, according to an influential new magazine published at Posidonia in Athens today. Class society ABS released its 150-page 2024 Outlook today, the sixth in an annual series that gives readers a comprehensive picture of the world fleet moving forward. New ...
  • Havila Shipping bags three-year MPSV extension with Reach Subsea
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Havila Shipping has secured another charter extension from compatriot offshore contractor Reach Subsea for the multipurpose support vessel (MPSV) Havila Subsea. The 2011-built vessel has been under contract with Reach Subsea since October 2021. The original deal was set to expire at the end of 2023 but was extended until the ...
  • One more semisub heading for the scrapyard
    The trend of sending old drilling rigs to the scrap yard continues. After Dolphin Drilling sold two of its rigs for scrap in quick succession, offshore drilling rig owner Constellation sold one of its rigs for scrap as well. Constellation said in its first quarter financials that its subsidiary which owns the 1983-built Olinda Star ...
  • OPEC+ extends oil output cuts into 2025
    Members of OPEC+ agreed over the weekend to extend most of their deep oil output cuts beyond 2024. The decision was aimed at shoring up the market amid weak global oil demand, high interest rates, and rising US production. The cuts include 3.66m barrels per day of reduced output, which were due to expire at ...
  • ADNOC L&S buys Navig8 in a deal worth over $1bn
    ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S), the shipping and maritime logistics arm of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, has announced an agreement to acquire 80% of UK-based tanker owner and pool operator Navig8 for AED3.8bn ($1.03bn). Under the terms of the agreement, ADNOC L&S will acquire the remaining 20% ownership in 2027 for a ...
  • Egypt and Brazil look to enter the ship recycling sector
    New final destinations for ships are opening up with both Egypt and Brazil looking to get into the ship recycling sector. Egypt's transport ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding with El Wehda Industrial Company to develop a shipbreaking yard at Damietta Port as part of the government's bid to be less reliant on imported ...
  • Maersk debuts the FFF
    The company that brought world shipping the EEE containership has now debuted the FFF. Maersk is replacing its existing bunker fuel surcharges - the bunker adjustment factor (BAF) and the low sulphur surcharge (LSS) - with a new combined fossil fuel fee (FFF) effective from July 1. The Danish carrier said the move was made ...
  • Scrubber technology for ammonia-fuelled ships unveiled at Posidonia
    HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, the holding company of South Korea's largest shipbuilder, has unveiled new technology at Posidonia in Athens that reduces toxic gas emissions from ammonia fuel to nearly zero. Ammonia-fuelled vessels are being developed by shipbuilders all over the world, however, the key has always been how to safely eliminate the ...
  • What happens when the Houthis stop shooting
    Andrew Craig-Bennett gives his take on shipping and the Middle East. Well, isn't life just wonderful! We have, for most practical purposes, one of our forebears' favourite things, a Suez Canal closure! Just when the freight markets ought to be heading downwards, we are having a splendid time, because this closure has now gone on ...
  • Economou takes Seanergy battle to the next level as he pushes for board shakeup
    Things are heating up again between Greek capesize specialist Seanergy Maritime and fellow shipping magnate George Economou. Just as his pursuit for board seats at bulker players Genco and OceanPal had ended, Economou came out with two nominees to the Seanergy board, the latest of moves on the Stamatis Tsantanis-led company. Economou, who owns nearly ...
  • 300,000 extra teu added to record liner orderbook
    Hot on the heels of X-Press Feeders' order for four methanol-ready containerships at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, other owners are returning to China for more newbuild tonnage as rates continue to rise to the next highest level seen outside container shipping's boom during the covid pandemic. Seaspan is ordering boxships following a massive newbuilding campaign in ...
  • Vanhui Shipping signs for ultramax newbuilds
    Vanhui Shipping has moved to expand its dry bulk fleet with a pair of ultramaxes at Jiangsu Haitong Offshore Engineering Equipment. The Hong Kong-based outfit has contracted 63,500 dwt units for delivery in the first half of 2027 at an undisclosed price. The company is listed with six bulkers, and it ordered newbuilds last time ...
  • Subsea 7 seals $1.25bn pipelay support vessels deal in Brazil
    Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has landed a new billion-dollar deal with Petrobras by fixing four pipelay support vessels (PLSVs) from 2025. The contracts with a combined value of over $1.25bn cover the PLSVs Seven Rio, Seven Cruzeiro, Seven Sun and Seven Waves. All ships have a history of operating on deepwater developments for Brazil's state-owned oil ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 3, 2024
  • Maersk hikes guidance again as congestion and spot rates mount
    A common refrain among analysts and investors is that container shipping lines have been far too conservative in their 2024...
  • Capital Product Partners agrees acquisition of 10 Marinakis gas carriers
    Nasdaq-listed partnership plans to part-fund the $756m purchase price using $182.5m in proceeds from recent boxship sales
  • Charleston boxship backlog blamed on infrastructure work, server outage
    A backlog of boxships waiting to enter the port of Charleston has swelled in recent weeks amid infrastructure improvement project...
  • Tankers are getting older - and could get a lot older in the years ahead
    The goal of decarbonisation is that the tanker fleet age should fall and ships should become more fuel-efficient and emit...
  • Dark fleet practices threaten industry integrity, Lloyd's told
    Cluster of warning signs should be seen as red flags by marine insurers, Wiese Bockmann contends
  • Houthi Red Sea horror recounted as missile shrapnel misses master's head by centimetres
    Norwegian insurer DNK has provided fine detail of the attack, one of 21 ships struck by Houthis in the Red...
  • Posidonia preaches pragmatism in the absence of a green premium
    The early headline theme from the shipping industry's Posidonia biennial has been a warning that a shift away from conventional...
  • A spoofer's guide to sanctioned gas trades
    The commercialisation of Automatic Identification System data in recent years and the increased access to vessel location data means sanctions...
  • Week in charts: Desperate shippers push box rates higher | Soaring newbuilding prices outpace dry bulk market | Seafarers kidnapped in Gulf of Guinea
    Shippers' efforts to beat congestion are driving spot rates up, newbuilding prices for bulkers continue to escalate, and two seafarers...
  • Inchcape acquires Grieg Logistics to expand port services portfolio
    Inchcape Shipping says the acquisition would strengthen its capabilities in shipping, raw materials, energy and governmental services
  • The week in newbuildings: Tanker orders rise almost 40% year-on-year
    The tanker sector has contributed the lion's share of newbuilding contracts so far in 2024, with 35% of orders attributed...
  • Mandatory green fuel supply rules needed in EU states as projects at risk
    Lobby group identified 17 e-fuel projects that could supply shipping with up to 1m tonnes by 2030
  • Standard Chartered grants its first ship-based transition loan for Chinese market to CCB Leasing
    This is the first loan of its kind in China's financial leasing market, the bank said
  • Economou backs pioneering GreenSeas digital platform
    Leading Greek shipowner emerges as 50% partner in Evident, the first Hong Kong SFC-licensed platform for alternative assets
  • Seafarers kidnapped in Gulf of Guinea
    The master of a general cargoship and its chief engineer have reportedly been kidnapped in an incident very similar to...
  • World Shipping Council welcomes mandatory lost container reporting
    Masters will have to notify nearby ships, the nearest coastal state and the relevant flag state about lost containers under...
  • HD KSOE touts ammonia scrubbers and leak detector amid rising eco-fuel demand
    Products unveiled by South Korean builder HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering in Athens include an ammonia exhaust gas cleaning...
  • Seacon signs sale-and-leaseback deal with Bank of China for handysize bulker
    Seacon has a total newbuilding capacity of more than 1m dwt
  • Adnoc Logistics & Services buys tanker operator Navig8 in $1.5bn deal
    The Abu Dhabi state-owned oil company will purchase 80% of Navig8 now for $1.04bn and the remaining 20% in 2027...
  • Frangou flaunts diversity as durable Navios aims to stick around
    Change from single-sector model to a diverse shipping company was an example of a venerable company's ability to learn lessons
  • Ammonia-powered containership approved by class societies
    The project involves big hitters from across the shipping industry, including Maersk, MAN, Deltamarin and Lloyd's Register
  • Daily Briefing
    Soaring newbuilding prices are outpacing the dry bulk freight market | Singapore battles port congestion as Red Sea crisis snarls...
  • Umas rebrands as green transition needs evolve
    After nearly 10 years working to prove shipping must go green, London-based Umas wants to help companies do it in...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 3, 2024
  • Maersk upgrades earnings guidance amid bullish market fundamentals
    The container shipping market has been roiled by the ongoing ship diversions around southern Africa that are now causing congestion to build at key load ports in Asia as carriers curtail or blank services amid port omissions.
  • UPDATE: Charleston working through lingering vessel backlog
    Container ships are anchoring outside both southeast US ports due in part to a project in Charleston that will shut one berth at the Wando Welch Terminal until the fall.
  • Baltimore import bookings rebound as port's full ship channel to reopen soon
    Evergreen Marine's neo-Panamax service from Asia will start making regular calls to Baltimore by mid-July, and the port's container terminal is ready to start receiving imports.
  • High water levels close Rhine River to barge traffic after flooding rains
    The Rhine is one of the most important commercial waterways in Europe and its closure is pushing traffic to the road and rails where there is limited capacity.
  • Container market hearing echoes of pandemic-era dynamics: analyst
    With vessel capacity tight and freight rates on the rise, there are several market dynamics that emerged during the pandemic that are already beginning to play out once again, writes Lars Jensen.
  • India-Europe carriers see strong rate gains for early peak season bookings
    Spot rate quotes secured by forwarders from major carriers for sailings near the end of June are up between $500 to $600 per container on average from levels seen for the first half of the month.
  • Resurrected Convoy app gaining traction among small carriers, brokers: Flexport
    The post-pandemic resilience of small fleets has been attributed in part to driver reliance on apps like the one Convoy built, which Flexport purchased last November.
  • Demand fears put Europe's emissions targets at risk: clean energy group
    The huge investment required to produce green fuels for the shipping industry needs to be underpinned by certainty over demand, which suppliers are not yet seeing, according to the European climate activist Transport & Environment.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 3, 2024
  • George Economou rains scorn on Seanergy's party as proxy threat intensifies
    Greek tycoon's Sphinx says Stamatis Tsantanis has rejected requests for direct discussion
  • New hot spot for Russian oil transfers emerges off Morocco
    Three aframaxes and VLCC gather off coastal city of Nador after Greek naval action
  • Maersk adds $3bn to forecast as rising demand and Red Sea meet port congestion
    Danish shipping giant now expects to be cash-flow positive for 2024
  • Capital Product Partners scoops up 10 gas ship newbuildings in $756m energy transition play
    Greek owner drops medium-sized vessels and CO2 carriers into US-listed entity
  • Sanctions produce carbon, Hing Chao warns amid downcast views of war and peace
    The multipolar world leads to conflict and shipping stands to lose, Hong Kong owner warns
  • Adnoc L&S chief explains Navig8 megadeal stealing the show at Posidonia
    Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi says $1.5bn swoop fits multiple strategic needs
  • Slow tanker and S&P market? How about no tanker S&P market
    Brokers report no sale-and-purchase deals last week as high rates and asset values persist
  • Avance Gas slashes share par value to reward investors in Norwegian 'tax prison'
    CEO Oystein Kalleklev explains logic behind move rubber-stamped at shareholder meeting
  • Chinese giant works on $1bn sale of boxship and car carrier fleets
    Owner wants to focus on tankers, bulkers and gas
  • By George: Economou blitzes Capital Link with views on nukes, wars and investment bankers
    He's a tech guy in a T-shirt, but the tycoon's thoughts tend to return to shipping
  • BP ships first Dangote jet fuel cargo to Europe on Greek MR tanker
    Chios Navigation's Doric Breeze due in Rotterdam this month in groundbreaking shipment
  • More to come: Okeanis saving millions per year after tanker lease refinancings
    Analysts expect handy savings from suezmax renegotiation soon
  • Fast-growing Oil Brokerage set to plant flag in Athens after Posidonia debut
    Brokerage will open shop in Greece this year
  • Under-invested handysize tanker sector heading for 'major supply crunch', warns Gibsons
    UK broker says ageing fleet is becoming a problem for major charterers
  • Methanol tops new fuelling choice table for May
    Figures for alternative fuelled vessel orders show 55% rise on first five months of 2023
  • Nigerian ports shut down in open-ended national strike action
    Major unions unite in protest over level of minimum wage
  • Bulker owners foresee 'severely undersupplied' market in near future
    Smaller vessels may step into the breach where capesize tonnage runs short, one shipowner believes
  • Moller-Maersk team advances new design of ammonia-fuelled container ship
    Approval in principle granted by ABS and LR for Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center-led project
  • John Banaszkiewicz's FIS snaps up new Greek bulker broker GR8 Chartering
    Freight and commodities giant takes over Athens shop founded last year by former Arrow and Lightship staffers
  • BSM brings in V.Group ship management boss Bjoern Sprotte for sustainability drive
    New recruit will report to CEO Ian Beveridge on development of ESG strategy
  • Zero margin for error: head of London Greeks calls for 'safe' decarbonisation steps
    Harry Fafalios insists the IMO should remain shipping's sole arbiter and doubts the EU can regulate the industry
  • Green shipping fuel projects at risk as shipowners take stock
    Transport & Environment study finds Spain is centre of proposed green shipping fuel projects while Greece has none
  • Grieg Group sells Norway's biggest ship agency operation to Inchcape Shipping Services
    Norwegian shipowner hives off company operating domestic terminals
  • Greece's Kourtesis brothers boost LPG bet with more newbuildings and secondhand buys
    Family company Sea Hawk signs second contract with Japanese shipyard and acquires pair of secondhand vessels
  • Ioannis Alafouzos: 'We have not seen any alternative fuel that is either available or very promising'
    Major Greek owner reflects on his thinking over ordering modern but conventionally fuelled tankers
  • Stena Sonangol pool confirms new suezmax partnership with Hammonia Reederei
    German owner's Aura M joins expanding Swedish-Angolan tanker operation
  • Alexander Hansson splashes $1.4m on Nordic American Tanker shares
    Move tightens family's grip on suezmax owner run by director's father
  • HD KSOE shows off new ammonia scrubber for next-generation vessels
    Big reveal of new 'carbon zero' technology for ammonia-fuelled vessels
  • Laurent Cadji-led Union Maritime plots investment in Bar Technologies
    WindWings will be deployed on 34 newbuildings as UK shipowner in talks to acquire significant equity in compatriot company
  • Precious Shipping places first newbuilding order in a decade
    Thai bulker owner has booked four ultramax vessels
  • Braemar grows with lead decarbonisation 'dynamo' and opens new Seoul office
    Brokerage expands into South Korea as it snaps up Joey Ng from Fortescue
  • U-Ming looks to enter LNG and offshore wind sectors as it plots 100-ship fleet
    Taiwanese shipowner currently owns 72 ships
  • Seafarers kidnapped from cargo ship in West Africa pirate hotspot, says security firm
    Incident happened off Equatorial Guinea, scene of another kidnapping in January
  • Navig8 tanker fleet and pool business taken over by Adnoc L&S in $1.5bn swoop
    Transaction is a dealmaker's dream as confirmation comes as shipping gathers in Greece for Posidonia
  • UMAS and UCL Energy Institute chart independent courses
    University College London shipping research team to focus on academics while UMAS concentrates on commercial consultancy
  • Nikolas Pateras interview: Over-optimism, magic wands and how he is looking to set an example for rivals
    Founder of the world's largest independent feeder ship fleet urges major liner companies to start removing older tonnage
  • Posidonia in pictures: Nikolas Martinos raises a glass to 'strong shipping markets' as parties spring to life
    As Posidonia kicks offf with owners feelling bullish and hunting opportunity
  • 'I will probably have to clone myself': Gigantic Posidonia is bursting at the seams
    Athens and Piraeus are being swamped with visitors for record-breaking Greek shipping event
  • Indonesia's Andhika Lines in rare scrap sale as panamax bulker offloaded
    Markets continue to lack sales candidates as strong trading conditions make owners reluctant to sell

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 3, 2024
  • FMC breaks down questions on new detention, demurrage rule
    While the FMC's revision to the detention and demurrage rule went into effect last week, the industry is left with a lot of questions. The commission provided us answers in this exclusive Q&A.

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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
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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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