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June 7, 2024

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Exim India web site
JUNE 7, 2024
  • Kerry Indev Logistics celebrating 40 years of growth and success
  • Disruption in ocean freight container shipping having varied impact: Report
  • Palm oil imports touch 4-month high in May
  • JNPA celebrates World Environment Day 2024 with mega tree plantation drive
  • CBIC initiates electronic disbursal of duty drawback amount directly to exporter's bank accounts through PFMS from June 5
  • Export of food commodities through National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL)
  • Netherlands becomes third largest export destination in FY24
  • Modal shift from ocean to airfreight predicted
  • Govt plans for global manufacturing hub
  • India's GDP seen growing at 6.9 pc in CY24: Goldman Sachs
  • Charter owners' container fleet at a low
  • India mulling setting up major shipping company

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 7, 2024
  • New trucks in the port of Hamburg
  • Between two remembrances
  • ATSG reshuffles senior management
  • Trident and Neptune to help protect supply chain
  • An intelligent approach to warehousing
  • Final ballast water deadline nears
  • Celebrating 17 years of partnership
  • A fresh pair of hands for the after sales unit
  • Greener inland haulage options in France
  • Bundling pharma logistics in Bavaria
  • Charter fleet's share at lowest level since 2002
  • WFS lands new contract in North America
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • AI technology to improve safety
  • Circling back to automation
  • Savage: handing over the baton
  • A regular chem-train to link Russia with China

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 6, 2024
  • 'Two-tier market' as ocean rates for shippers and forwarders diverge
  • Cash call now? Forward Air - kinda from heaven to hell and back
  • Floods bring chaos to Europe's railfreight services and river traffic
  • Dispute over warehousing contract yet another legal wrangle for Flexport
  • PCA eyes ways to increase Panama Canal transits and reliability
  • TS Lines eyes 'risky' return to long-haul trade with new ships
  • Ammonia finding favour as fuel after vessels carry it safely as cargo
  • Industry starting to reap benefits of AI - but risks grow alongside
  • Cindy Cao becomes DB Schenker's greater China cluster CEO

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 6, 2024
  • Charleston Harbor Pilots avert potential box ship strike on bridge
    The skill of Charleston Harbor Pilots may well have saved the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge over the Cooper River from potentially suffering the same sort of fate as Baltimore's Key Bridge. The
  • DNV: Onboard carbon capture is technically feasible, but ...
    While onboard carbon capture (OCC) is gaining increasing interest as way for ships to continue operating on conventional fuels while reducing emissions, there seem to be all sorts of questions around things
  • VIDEO: Last large Key Bridge section moved from Federal Channel
    Ten weeks after the containership Dali struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge initiating its collapse, salvage crews successfully removed the final large steel truss segment of the bridge blocking the 700-foot-wide Fort
  • ABB launches Optimal Speed Routing service
    ABB Marine & Ports has introduced a new feature to its routing services portfolio, Called Optimal Speed Routing, it will allow vessel owners to manage fuel costs on a through-voyage basis by

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Container News web site
JUNE 6, 2024
  • Global Ports and Leningrad region partner to expand Ust-Luga Port capacity
    Global Ports, Russia's leading operator of marine container terminals and a part of the Delo Group has signed a cooperation agreement with the Government of the Leningrad Region at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2024. The agreement aims to enhance the transport infrastructure in the port of Ust-Luga. The document was signed by Alexander Drozdenko, governor of the Leningrad Region
  • WinGD, Alfa Laval, ABS, and KSB to develop ammonia-fuelled MR Tanker
    Swiss marine power company WinGD, Swedish marine technology leader Alfa Laval, and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) will collaborate with Korean shipbuilder K Shipbuilding (KSB) to develop an ammonia-fuelled medium-range (MR) tanker design. This collaboration is formalized under a memorandum of understanding signed in April. The tanker design will incorporate WinGD's 6X52DF-A engine. "After
  • Gulftainer welcomes first Ro-Ro vessel at Jubail Container Terminal
    Gulftainer's KSA subsidiary, Gulf Stevedoring Contracting Company (GSCCO), announced the arrival of the first Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) cargo vessel, Grande Dakar, at Jubail Container Terminal. This operation, which saw the seamless discharge of 287 buses with remarkably swift turnover time, showcases GSCCO's long-standing expertise and commitment to driving efficiency in cargo handling operations
  • Kalmar to supply eight eco reachstackers to Maritime Transport
    Kalmar, a part of Cargotec, has inked a deal with UK-based integrated road and rail freight logistics provider Maritime Transport for the supply of eight Kalmar Eco reachstackers. The agreement encompasses a seven-year Kalmar Complete Care package and Kalmar Insight coverage for all units. This order was recorded in Cargotec's Q1 2024 order intake, with delivery scheduled in two instalments: four
  • Boluda Towage expands presence in France with acquisition of Les Abeilles
    With a heritage spanning over 150 years, Les Abeilles was established in 1864 and stands as a leading company in the French maritime sector, entrusted by the Marine Nationale for swift response rescue and anti-pollution interventions. Over the past two decades, the company has successfully conducted more than 200 maritime rescue operations. Bringing its extensive experience to Boluda Towage, Les
  • Port of Tanjung Pelepas surpasses 1 million TEUs in a single month
    Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between Malaysia's MMC Group and Netherlands-based APM Terminals, has reached a significant milestone by handling 1,077,747 TEUs in a single month. This achievement, accomplished without any congestion, solidifies PTP's position as Malaysia's busiest and largest transshipment hub. In 2022, PTP made history as the first container terminal in Malaysia
  • OrbitMI appoints new Chief Financial Officer
    OrbitMI, a leading provider of maritime intelligence and analytics solutions, announced the appointment of Youn Lee as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 1 February 2024. Lee, who officially joined OrbitMI on 1 October 2023, brings extensive experience in finance and operations, with a distinguished career that includes leadership roles in digital transformation across various indus
  • DP World unveils major investments to enhance Latin American ports
    DP World, a global leader in supply chain solutions, is significantly investing in its port terminals in Peru and Ecuador to boost capacity and operational efficiency. This move aligns with its strategic vision for Latin America, offering more trade opportunities for its customers. These expansions come at a time when the global supply chain landscape is becoming more complex, prompting leaders t

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Splash web site
JUNE 6, 2024
  • Swire Pacific sells $75m stake in Cadeler
    Swire Pacific is selling down in Denmark-based offshore vessel owner Cadeler. The Oslo-and New York-listed Cadeler said Swire had struck a deal to sell around 12.35m shares to institutional investors at NOK64 share ($6.06). The deal worth about $75m will see Swire offload 3.5% of its stake, leaving it with just under 5% ownership interest ...
  • Trafigura hires Performance Shipping aframax tanker
    Greece's Performance Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with commodities giant Trafigura for one of its aframax tankers. The deal will see the 2010-built, 103,304 dwt LR2 tanker P Aliki work for a minimum of four and a half months. The maximum period is six months and 25 days. The deal will begin ...
  • New Dayang seals two more ultramax orders from Wah Kwong
    Hong Kong-based diversified shipowner Wah Kwong has ordered two more ultramax bulk carrier newbuilds from New Dayang Shipbuilding. Wah Kwong hired the shipbuilding arm of state-run machinery manufacturer Sumec Group for the first pair of two Crown 63 Plus design vessels in April this year. No price was disclosed for either the first or second ...
  • Sharma offloads third cape in quick succession
    Anil Sharma, best known as a cash buyer for ships for recycling, has sealed his third deal in a row, selling a 2003-built cape named Lila Singapore to Chinese buyers. The ageing bulk carrier has been transferring class to a non-IACS society, and the ship is currently en route to the port of Shakhtersk, Russia, sailing ...
  • Lomar Shipping exits container shipping
    Libra Group subsidiary Lomar Shipping has sold its last containership. Lomar has sold more than 90 boxships this decade. The company is looking to focus on innovation and sustainability, while still having some shipowner exposure via its fleet of dry bulk ships and tankers, which number around 30 vessels today. "Lomar's exit from the container ...
  • Is the case for pools getting stronger?
    Splash hears the arguments to enter pools in the latest excerpt from our new shipmanagement magazine. With the volatile market shipping has seen in the last couple of years, commercial managers believe pools will continue to be the concept to ensure strong and stable earnings are secured throughout the market's cycles. Pools provide a homogenous ...
  • TotalEnergies books FPSO hull for Suriname project with SBM Offshore
    French energy major TotalEnergies has reserved an FPSO hull with Dutch floater expert SBM Offshore for the development of a project offshore Suriname. The Fast4Ward hull reservation is in line with the FPSO FEED studies work done for the development project located in Suriname's Block 58. SBM Offshore will be doing the project in partnership ...
  • Aker Solutions hired for EPC work on two Angolan FPSOs
    Norway's Aker Solutions has won a long-term frame agreement for the provision of EPC services for brownfield projects and modifications for two FPSOs in Angola from Azule Energy. This is a continuation of the current frame agreement Aker Solutions has with Azule Energy, Angola's largest independent producer of oil and gas and a joint venture ...
  • Gulf Energy Maritime lifts product tanker orderbook in South Korea
    Dubai-based commercial product and chemical tanker operator Gulf Energy Maritime has returned to HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea for more MR vessels. The 50,000 dwt units will be delivered in 2026 at an undisclosed price and be named Gem Daniela and Gem Delilah. Gulf Energy was formed in 2004 as a joint venture ...
  • North Star seals $545m capital infusion deal
    UK OSV owner and operator North Star has secured £425m ($544m) in financing to speed up its ambition to add 40 offshore wind vessels to its fleet by 2040. The committed financial package of £225m includes term facilities from existing lender, IFM Investors, and committed capex and working capital resources from banks including ABN AMRO, ...
  • SHI gets OK for ultra-large ammonia carrier design
    Korean Register (KR) has granted approval in principle for the 150,000 cu m ultra-large ammonia carrier developed by Samsung Heavy Industries during Posidonia 2024. The 150,000 cu m ultra-large ammonia carrier was developed as part of a joint development project between KR and SHI. It is designed to transport large quantities of ammonia while using ...
  • Lessons from Posidonia
    BLUE Communications' Emily Dove explains that for any newcomer Posidonia can be daunting and confusing, but there are tricks that make it easier. You've all heard the name, and most likely the wild stories to emerge from one of shipping's biggest and boldest events held bi-annually in Athens, Greece. Welcoming those across multiple segments - ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 6, 2024
  • Lomar wraps up epic asset play with last boxship sale deals
    'Biggest bet' pays out, but company had to endure tough times for more than a decade in order to prevail...
  • Hydrogen investments constrained by lack of reliable off-takers
    China to account for 40% of global investments in electrolysers in 2024, followed by Europe and the US
  • Tanzania named as one of highest risk flags by three port state control bodies
    Tanzania was the only flag state featured in the highest-risk category for Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU and US Coast Guard
  • ABS heralds new ship safety centre in Greece
    ABS chief Chris Wiernicki says safety a 'non-negotiable boundary condition' of efforts to decarbonise shipping
  • Cowboy colleges in the Philippines exploiting would-be seafarers
    Private maritime colleges in the Philippines promising students a pathway to a career at sea often lead to a dead...
  • Steamship sticks to 'very traditional approach'
    Sanctions mean wide berth for new business with Russian exposure, says Andrews
  • 'Carbon sponge' attracts sharks in Athens
    A Los Angeles tech start-up aiming to solve onboard carbon capture's storage problem won nods of approval from a panel...
  • Squeeze on boxship tonnage providers continues as fleet share diminishes
    With a falling fleet share and low orderbook, BIMCO's chief analyst said the future of the non-operating owner looks bleak
  • Methanol dominates dual-fuel newbuilding orders as alternative fuel share rises
    A total of 127 alternative fuelled vessels were ordered in the first five months of 2024, representing growth of 55%...
  • Cosco Shipping Ports partners with Etihad Rail to connect with UAE commercial hubs
    Since 2018, CSP has operated the Abu Dhabi terminal at Khalifa port, which connects the Khalifa Economic Zones with international...
  • Subsidies a must for EU emissions regulations to hit home
    Star Bulk's Charis Plakantonaki adamant that unless the bloc introduces subsidies to incentivise shipowners to decarbonise the cost of compliance...
  • US experiences bridge scare after containership stuck on full throttle
    US Coast Guard was alerted to the incident shortly after midday on June 5 and immediately moved to close the...
  • Bunker hubs to keep biofuel market dominance in 2025 as demand lags in smaller ports
    Cheaper prices and ample supply to increase biofuel demand at major bunker hubs along with new GHG intensity rules
  • Mexico treated vessel as imported goods, Luxembourg alleges
    Decision by Central American country authorities violates 11 articles of UNCLOS, contends flag state
  • Shippers cry foul again as container rates approach pandemic peaks
    As freight rates approach pandemic highs, should shippers complain or thank the carriers?
  • Scrubber premiums dwindle as fuel spread reapproaches Covid-era lows
    It has been quite the rollercoaster for scrubber users. Fuel savings jumped when IMO 2020 was first implemented, collapsed during...
  • Daily Briefing
    Record newbuilding orders expected to emerge from 'red hot' Posidonia | FuelEU could prove pivotal decarbonisation disruptor, says ABS chief...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 6, 2024
  • Sale of remaining Yellow terminals stalls amid court battles
    Yellow still has 130 terminals that could be sold, but they're not quite ready for the auction block, bankruptcy court testimony revealed this week.
  • Navigating cargo preference is key to US energy buildout
    Managing federal funding requires transparency, early coordination between logistics and finance, and early planning with MARAD in mind.
  • Google researchers take aim at liner network design challenge
    The thorny issue of running more efficient ocean carrier networks on a global scale has been a long-term quandary for liners and the software vendors catering to them.
  • Importers try to push cargo to contract rates as trans-Pac spot market surges
    Amid soaring spot rates, importers are booking as much cargo as possible under the allotments in their freshly signed annual service contracts, many of which just went into effect on May 1.
  • Barbara Yeninas, maritime communications pioneer, leaves 50-year legacy
    Barbara Yeninas, who died May 31, is remembered as a passionate supporter of the container shipping industry, having cut her teeth reporting on the Port of Newark and then launching a well-known communications firm.
  • Knock-on effects of unexpected container shortage take aim at North America: analyst
    The current chaos playing out in the container market globally doesn't have to last that long to have some big impacts on North American intermodal, writes Larry Gross.
  • Bottlenecks flare in Barcelona as port battles rise in transshipment volumes
    As a destination port, Barcelona is being used for transshipment beyond its capacity, something that has increased dwell times and slowed the turnaround of vessels.
  • Transfix selling digital brokerage business to NFI Industries
    One of the first "digital-native" brokerages, Transfix is shifting its focus to selling software as a service to other brokers, including NFI.
  • No industry consensus on duration of Asia-Europe ocean disruption
    The return of regular voyages to the Red Sea and Suez Canal will signal an end to the current disruption on the Asia-Europe trade lane, but there remains zero visibility on when that will happen.
  • Financial burden of decarbonization more likely to fall on ocean carriers
    To the extent carriers can't pass those costs along, the industry faces the prospect of sharply higher costs for zero-carbon fuels, and potentially further consolidation and reduction in choice for shippers.
  • SEKO reinstated to US duty-free program, but still pursuing action against CBP
    The forwarder says it has been "conditionally" restored to CBP's so-called Type 86 program and has filed a complaint against the agency to get reinstated without conditions.
  • China's ports still lead performance rankings, while India's move higher: CPPI
    The fourth edition of the Container Port Performance Index shows some changes in the annual list's middle tier as ports improve and new entrants make their mark.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 6, 2024
  • Stefanou brothers snap up Laskaridis panamax bulker trio in all-Greek deal
    Greek siblings continue bulker push with fresh buying burst that brings their fleet to 30 ships
  • Tiny landlocked San Marino touts shipping flag at industry's biggest show of the year
    Fledgling registry joins rivals in seeking clients at world's top shipping fair as they vow to play by the rules
  • Bahri to back fledgling Saudi shipyard with score of VLCC orders
    International Maritime Industries sits on $10bn worth of guaranteed off-take agreements for ships and rigs
  • Hapag-Lloyd's Habben Jansen not as bullish as Maersk on container rate spike
    German line's CEO cannot see current mini-boom lasting until the end of the year
  • Trafigura eyes cleaning up of crude tanker tonnage for products trading
    Talk of the trader picking off VLCCs and suezmax vessels rattles partied-out Posidonia
  • Swire Pacific selling chunk of BW-backed Cadeler for $75m
    UK-owned shipping group offloading stock to institutional investors
  • ABS to establish seafarer training centre in Greece
    US-based classification society promises 'immersive training techniques' for Greek crew
  • Supersize ammonia carriers advance with Samsung Heavy and KR's design
    Myriad ammonia vessel announcements pepper Posidonia
  • India plans new shipping company to swell its fleet by more than 1,000 ships
    Ambitious plan for the next decade is spurred by desire to bank more of the rewards of surging trade
  • Myriad ammonia vessel deals pepper Posidonia
    ULACs break cover as Samsung Heavy Industries and KR advance design
  • 'Biggest bet in shipping history' pays off as Lomar completes $2bn container exit
    Libra Group company says the last box vessels were sold this month
  • Second VLCC stuck off Dangote refinery with crude cargo amid alleged payment problems
    Oak Maritime's Kondor encounters the same issue as Angelicoussis tanker in April
  • Houthis claim to have targeted three ships after Red Sea near miss
    Master reports explosion close to ship off the Saudi Arabian coastal city of Al Shuqaiq
  • Norden confirms newcastlemax buys as it charters in another MR tanker
    Danish owner says deals enhance strategic position
  • Evangelos Marinakis' Capital Gas leads charge as it upscales and decarbonises LCO2 carriers
    Greek owner is adding onboard carbon capture to its newbuildings as it looks at next size up
  • 'Biggest bet in shipping history' pays off as Lomar seals $2bn container exit
    Libra Group company says the last box vessels were sold this month
  • Dimitris Melissanidis outfit signs Saudi ship waste recycling deal
    Greek firm joins programme to clean up ports
  • Dorian LPG lines up $115m share sale despite big cash balance
    VLGC owner aims to use proceeds of offering for general corporate purposes
  • Trafigura profits tumble as extreme volatility ends
    Major traders reported record profits since 2020 owing to Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping partners with MAN Energy Solution on ammonia training
    Agreement will enhance crew safety and strengthen environmental aspect
  • US bridge closed after MSC container ship lost control at 'full throttle'
    Coast Guard swings into action after pilot reported he could not control engines
  • Petrocab orders Dae Sun product tanker for Morocco assembly
    Owner contracting second small carrier from South Korean yard
  • Wah Kwong doubles ultramax bulker newbuilding order at New Dayang
    Quarter is scheduled for delivery in 2027
  • Three 'high-risk' flag states hit by triple-listing
    Tanzania, Togo and Belize identified among worst performers by three port inspection regimes
  • Shipowner NKT chooses methanol fuel capability for cable-layer newbuilding
    Vessel will also use renewable power when alongside for zero carbon emissions
  • Atlas and EMF strike again with fresh suezmax newbuildings in South Korea
    Leon Patitsas' total orderbook races past the $2bn-mark with scrubber-fitted, dual-fuel tankers at DH Shipbuilding
  • Posidonia 2024: Three key takeaways as shipping shines under sun and stars in Greece
    Shipowners are enjoying the boom more than their bankers and future fuels are going out of vogue
  • NKT opts for methanol fuel capability for cable-layer newbuilding
    Danish shipowner says vessel will also use renewable power when alongside for zero carbon emissions
  • Alpha Omega ties up with Yangzijiang Financial and adds another bulker
    Emerging ship investment company is growing with a joint venture and a second vessel
  • North Star lands $540m of financing to add 40 ships by 2040
    Scottish shipowner taps ABN Amro and others to fund big ambitions in wind sector

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 6, 2024
  • Altana releases next-generation supply chain management platform
    Altana's enhanced platform Value Chain Management System is designed to help customers track, identify and manage all the components of their supply chain.

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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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