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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
  • Prism Logistics bags 'Project of the Year 2024' Award
  • South East Air Cargo Conclave and Awards 2024 in Chennai on Nov. 27 to see participation from leading airports in South India and the wider fraternity
  • Vessel arrives at Haldia Dock Complex with record-breaking dry bulk parcel load
  • Enabling provisions for import of inputs that are subjected to mandatory Quality Control Orders (QCOs) by Advance Authorisation holders, EOU and SEZ
  • CWC plans logistics infrastructure in Mehsana
  • VOC Port cargo traffic up 3.61 pc in Apr.-Oct.
  • India, Russia accelerating rupee-ruble trade mechanism
  • Union Cabinet approves Merchant Shipping Bill 2024
  • Mandatory User Charges to be levied by NLDSL at all Major Ports
  • Ocean container carriers taking steps to halt market decline: Report
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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
  • Modern rail technology for Kazakhstan
  • Port Everglades to launch revised rotations
  • Bjørnar Bukholm returns
  • SAS continues sustainable course
  • Tips for converting HGV fleets to e-mobility
  • UPS expands European EV fleet
  • AI-driven ETAs enhance logistics
  • Loay Mashabi succeeds Teddy Zebitz
  • A USD 3.1 billion acquisition
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  • Illegal frozen mackerel shipment intercepted
  • DSV pairs up with Messe Frankfurt
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
  • What will Trump's win mean for the logistics industry?
  • Disruptions at Canadian ports see rail operations hit the buffers
  • Mærsk vs ONE vs Matson - the earning curve
  • Regional feeder lines dip their toes into India-Red Sea trades
  • Analysis: friendly 'Trump trade' boost for unfriendly Expeditors?
  • CMA CGM to resume Suez transits on India-US east coast service
  • Lufthansa Cargo strengthens 'key strategic partnerships' in China
  • Beauty queen GXO Logistics...
  • Forwarders eye closer ties with smaller box lines as the 'trade gap' widens
  • Yang Ming extends charters and is set to order new box ships
  • Supply chain disruption costly for shippers, but helps build resilience, says Maersk

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
  • HHI names Kari Wilkinson next NNS president
    Kari Wilkinson is to become president of Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division, effective Jan. 1, 2025. She will succeed Jennifer Boykin, who is retiring at year's end after 37
  • "Fat Leonard" gets 15 years prison, must pay $55M
    Leonard Glenn Francis - the "Fat Leonard" who masterminded a bribery and fraud scheme that rocked the Navy, was yesterday sentenced in federal court in San Diego to 180 months in prison.

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
  • OneStop implements cutting-edge technology in new Auckland box depot
    Following Tyne ACFS's announcement of their new Empty Container Depot in Auckland, OneStop has announced the expansion of its partnership to bring advanced logistics solutions to New Zealand. Building on the firm's successful collaboration in Australia, this new facility will integrate OneStop's cutting-edge technology to strengthen the efficiency and resilience of New Zealand's supply chain. As
  • CN Photo Project: The Picture of the Month
    Container News wants to thank you all for participating in the CN Photo Project . Among all the very beautiful photos we have received, the Container News team has chosen the following picture as "The Picture of the Month" for October. Title: CMA CGM container ship at Seattle, USA Photo taken by Jason Charles Be part of the CN Photo Project and stay tuned to see your photo posted on Container New
  • How Rerouting Shifts Impact West African Ports
    Security threats in the Red Sea have led to a considerable redirection of cargo ships, causing widespread implications for global trade and transportation. These disturbances have emphasized the urgency for African nations and their ports to enhance their trade facilitation efforts. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, plea
  • Hapag-Lloyd invests US$4 billion in 24 new container ships
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has signed two contracts with two Chinese shipyards for a total of 24 new container vessels. Twelve 16,800 TEU newbuildings will be built by Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group, while another twelve 9,200 TEU new boxships have been ordered from New Times Shipbuilding Company. Hapag-Lloyd said the 16,800 TEU newbuildings will be used to expand the capacity of services t
  • Carrier Transicold and Net Feasa unveil container telematics solution
    Carrier Transicold, in partnership with IoT and wireless technology provider Net Feasa, has introduced IoTPASS-a pioneering telematics solution for dry containers that broadens asset monitoring beyond refrigerated units. Integrated with the Lynx Fleet platform, IoTPASS enables seamless tracking for both dry and refrigerated containers within a unified ecosystem, expanding Carrier Transicold's dig
  • US tariffs to give market short-term boost
    Shippers and carriers will have awoken to a new reality today as the result of the US election became apparent it was clear that a new reality was also dawning, with low levels of unemployed vessels, and demand set to soar again. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Mary Anne Evans Correspondent at Large If you liked this post, please consider don
  • Shipping industry weighs impact of Trump's reelection
    Following the election of Donald Trump as the next US president, there is heightened interest among shipping industry professionals regarding the economic policies his administration will pursue, particularly in light of the ongoing trade tensions with China. Punit Oza, a respected shipping and geopolitics analyst, remarked on LinkedIn that Trump's administration would likely encourage Asia, part
  • Kalmar, Groupe Combronde expand 10-year partnership with new order
    Sweden-based port equipment manufacturer Kalmar has finalized an agreement with Groupe Combronde, a French transport and logistics provider, for four Eco reachstackers. The order was included in Kalmar's Q3 2024 intake, with deliveries scheduled in two sets of two units, expected in the first quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026. "Kalmar Eco reachstackers provide us with the opportunity
  • Evergreen executive expects higher contract rates in 2025
    General Manager of Evergreen Marine Corporation, Wu Kuang Hui expected contract rates for Transpacific and Asia-Europe container shipments to be hiked in the next year. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Martina Li Asia Correspondent If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • CakeBoxx Technologies launches FlexBoxxTM
    CakeBoxx Technologies, a sustainable transport and storage solution provider, will introduce its latest innovation: the Flexible Loading Enhanced Container System, or FlexBoxx . This new container solution is engineered for transporting steel coils and other heavy-duty materials, building on the success of the original CoilBoxx , which was launched in 2019. FlexBoxx offers flexibility and user-fr
  • Syngenta and Maersk expand partnership for sustainable supply chain solutions
    Danish ocean carrier Maersk and Syngenta Crop Protection, an agricultural innovation company, have extended their fourth-party logistics (4PL) partnership for an additional five years. This renewal highlights both companies' dedication to responsible logistics through ongoing supply chain optimization and innovation. "We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Maersk, a company that shares ou
  • UAE's Expanding Ports and Maritime Strategy: A Regional Power Play
    The increasing geopolitical significance of ports in the Gulf region is becoming a prominent trend in the shipping industry. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • FMC opens public comment on Premier Alliance agreement
    The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has initiated 15 days for public comments on a recently filed vessel-sharing agreement among Ocean Network Express (ONE), HMM, and Yang Ming Marine Transportation. The three container lines are already members of THE Alliance Agreement (No. 012439) which will be active until February 2025. Under the new agreement, the three shipping companies will form the Pr
  • PSA gears up for Phase 2 capacity launch at Nhava Sheva Port amid growing competition
    Indian shippers using Nhava Sheva Port (JNPA) can soon expect more seamless cargo flows, as significant terminal capacity is set to go live. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Jenny Daniel Global Correspondent Contact email: j.daniel@container-news.com If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Port of Liverpool advances roof-mounted solar system initiative
    Bill Esterson, Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom and Labour MP for Sefton Central and Chair of the Net Zero Select Committee, recently visited the Port of Liverpool to review the development of its expansive rooftop solar project. This joint initiative between E.ON and Peel Ports Group involves installing 63,000 solar panels at the Merseyside port, aiming to generate up to 31 megawatts (
  • Supply chain disruptions drive European shippers to seek new sourcing solutions
    Disrupted supply chains remain a persistent challenge for European shippers, significantly impacting their financial performance. This finding comes from a comprehensive survey conducted with over 2,000 Maersk customers across Europe. The survey reveals that over 76% of businesses have experienced operational delays over the past year due to supply chain disruptions. Additionally, 22% reported mo

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
  • The shipping consequences of Mr Trump
    Splash's lead columnist has been forced out of silence by the results in America. I have on my wrist a wristwatch made in the year of my birth -1952. It was made in two stages - the movement was made in Le Locle, in Switzerland, by the firm of Ulysse Nardin, famous for their mechanical ...
  • Noble bags UK semisub extension from Shell
    Noble Corporation has secured a two-well extension from UK supermajor Shell for the semisub Ocean Endeavor in the UK North Sea. The contract at an undisclosed dayrate will keep the unit fixed until June 2025 or approximately 130 days, and includes options for two more wells. The 1976-built Ocean Endeavor has worked for Shell on ...
  • Stainless Tankers readies double sale
    Stainless Tankers of Norway has moved to offload two of its nine vessels. The Oslo-listed outfit backed by UK-based Tufton Investment Management is selling the 2005-built J19 stainless steel units Monax and Marmotas - the oldest in its fleet. Both ships, currently estimated by VesselsValue at about $33.7m in total, were acquired a year ago ...
  • Seaway 7 wins cabling work on East Anglia Two offshore wind farm
    Seaway 7, the renewables unit of Oslo-listed Subsea 7, has won a contract from ScottishPower Renewables for the transport and installation of the inter-array cables of the East Anglia Two offshore wind project. ScottishPower Renewables' £4bn ($5.16bn) East Anglia Two offshore wind farm will be located around 33 km from the east coast of England ...
  • Höegh Evi moves to develop French hydrogen import terminal
    Norway's Höegh Evi, formerly known as Höegh LNG, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the port of Port-La Nouvelle to develop a floating hydrogen import terminal targeting up to 210,000 tonnes of volumes annually from producers in the Middle East, North Africa and the Americas by 2030. In collaboration with European projects such as ...
  • Xingtong Shipping lines up six chemical tanker newbuilds
    Chinese chemical tanker player Xingtong Shipping has set out to expand its fleet with six stainless steel newbuilds. The Shanghai-listed company said its subsidiary Xingtong Kaicheng Shipping would invest up to RMB1.4bn ($195.5m), excluding tax, in a pair of 25,900 dwt methanol dual-fuel vessels and four 13,000 dwt units. The yard has yet to be ...
  • What Trump's win means for the offshore markets
    The US elections are the number one topic today and Norwegian shipbroker Fearnleys believes that, whatever the result, it will most likely be a non-event for offshore drilling but Trump's win will likely focus the offshore supply market more on oil and gas. Fearnleys believes that activity, and especially licensing, is likely to be higher ...
  • Ulsan inks deals to build world's largest floating wind complex
    South Korea's city of Ulsan has signed investment agreements with international and domestic companies to create the world's largest floating wind farm complex. Ulsan authorities signed letters of intent with multiple consortiums for the massive energy project. The investments should total around 37.2 trillion won ($26.6bn). The complex, when completed, should have a capacity of ...
  • Shipping reacts to Trump election win
    China's yuan weakened and stock markets on the mainland and Hong Kong fell today on news that Donald Trump will become the 47th president of the United States, likely ushering in another period of trade wars between the world's two largest economies. With the scale of the victory looking historic, the shipping industry will have ...
  • Angelicoussis Group snaps up Altera's shuttle tanker business
    Greece's Angelicoussis Group has struck a deal with Altera Infrastructure to take over its shuttle tanker business. Angelicoussis affiliate Maistros Shiptrade is taking 18-vessel strong Altera Shuttle Tankers (AST), which operates in Brazil, Canada and the North Sea, for an undisclosed sum, adding to the group's 144 ships on the water and 23 newbuilds set ...
  • Containership deliveries smash records
    Just 10 months into 2024, shipyards' deliveries of containerships have reached a new annual record. A total of 410 ships with a capacity of 2.5m teu have been delivered, surpassing the previous full-year high of 2.3m teu in 2023, according to data from shipping organisation BIMCO. Another 0.5m teu is scheduled to be delivered during ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd signs off on its largest ordering spree
    Hapag-Lloyd will sign off on its biggest order spree in the company's 54-year history this week according to analysts at Alphaliner. Hapag-Lloyd will contract for 24 newbuilding orders for LNG-dual fuel containerships in China, Alphaliner is reporting in its latest weekly report. Hapag-Lloyd will order twelve 17,000 teu ships at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, and another twelve ...
  • Red Sea crisis having greater impact on boxship employment than covid
    The idle container fleet has reached an all-time low in the opening 10 months of the year with Alphaliner reporting that proportionally, the ongoing Red Sea crisis has had a bigger impact on ship employment than covid. According to Alphaliner data, on average 0.7% of the global cellular container fleet was commercially idle in January ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
  • Daily Briefing
    Trump victory could spur sweeping changes for tariffs and sanctions | Trump, COP and what to expect next inside the...
  • Trump, COP and what to expect next inside the IMO
    Confirmation of Trump's victory will cast a long shadow over the UN COP29 summit scheduled to start on Monday in...
  • Trump victory could spur sweeping changes for tariffs and sanctions
    Donald Trump's second presidential term could alter the landscape for global shipping. Higher tariffs could curb container volumes after an...
  • Last steam turbine boxship sold for scrap in 'bleak' recycling market
    US-flag carrier Pasha Hawaii sold the 44-year-old Horizon Enterprise for local recycling during what is described by cash buyer GMS as...
  • Paying for non-compliance is a 'nightmare scenario'
    Bo Cerup-Simonsen warned of a scenario where shipping companies would pay fines levelled at them for non-compliance to GHG emissions...
  • Migrants threaten bulker before Moroccan Navy intervenes
    The incident took place off Tantan, Morocco, on board Liberia-flagged Regina S, before commandos freed the ship without incident
  • Trump win positive for tanker markets, Braemar believes
    Winter VLCC uplift delayed but not cancelled
  • Seanergy eyes further secondhand cape buys
    Hot from record nine-month earnings, Greece-based bulker owner says newbuildings are not justified by market, nor by environmental superiority over...
  • AIS data show need for NOx reforms, ICCT finds
    The International Council on Clean Transportation says its ship tracking analysis adds further evidence that shipping's NOx regulations are too...
  • Hapag-Lloyd confirms $4bn newbuilding contracts as others line up more orders
    Germany's Hapag-Lloyd has announced its first newbuilding orders in three years. Meanwhile, more newbuilding contracts are expected to be signed...
  • The Daily View: 'Pragmatism' with a traditional twist
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • High-margin orders boost South Korean shipbuilding earnings
    More LNG carriers and other profitable orders are key for all three major shipbuilders to achieve profit surges
  • Gard to seek 4% premium increase offset by cashback
    Owners with worst loss records likely to bear brunt
  • Stena Line to axe shoreside jobs
    TSSA union seeking urgent meeting with company
  • Port of Valencia reopens after devastating floods
    Spain's second-biggest port was forced to halt container operations after a year's worth of rain fell in just eight hours...
  • Angelicoussis Group clinches deal to buy Altera Shuttle Tankers
    Angelicoussis sees shuttle tanker market 'expanding'
  • Asian shipping stocks down as Trump wins US election
    If implemented, Trump's campaign policies, including sweeping tariffs and a swift resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war, could significantly alter the...
  • Containership idling reaches all-time low as Red Sea crisis strains tonnage supply
    Red Sea diversions and strong demand have triggered a surge in the activation of containerships, particularly large vessels. And the...
  • Maersk opens hub warehouses in the Philippines and Vietnam to strengthen local supply chain
    Move comes as Maersk chief executive Vincent Clerc said that achieving organic growth in the logistics business remains the company's...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
  • More efficient cross-border networks needed as US-Mexico trade rises
    Cross-border supply chains need to become more integrated and efficient to increase capacity on both sides of a constricted border, logistics executives say.
  • Hapag-Lloyd makes $4 billion move down LNG path with 24-ship dual-fuel order
    The carrier has been restrained with its orderbook up to now, but the order for 312,000 TEUs of capacity comes as pressure to meet 2030 interim decarbonization targets intensifies.
  • Air cargo peak season elevates as Chinese export rates hit 2024 high
    Volume and rates on the Asian export corridors to the US and Europe have been high all year and online shopping promotions in November are further stoking the market.
  • BCOs should forsake 'revenge' to build 'collaborative' relationships with carriers
    Advisors to beneficial cargo owners say mitigating future supply chain disruptions requires BCOs to proactively engage with ocean carriers and forwarders, seeking to build partnerships even if past experience suggests they end in disappointment.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
  • Navigator Gas keeps vessel earnings steady despite blow from Hurricane Beryl
    New York-listed shipowner reports dip in quarterly earnings
  • Is growth in Chinese yards leading to a glut in global shipbuilding capacity?
    Fleet renewal will sustain the shipbuilding industry, say analysts
  • Genco Shipping trots out first enhanced dividend for in-line quarter
    TCE rates jumped up year over year but are down slightly in current bookings
  • Trump will now build his team. Some familiar shipping names are in the running
    Potential appointee include influential finance men, as well as Jones Act supporters and sceptics
  • Sveinung Stohle sets sights on shuttle tanker top spot after Angelicoussis scoops up Altera
    Deputy CEO Sveinung Stohle says clients had asked if the Greek group was interested in entering niche sector
  • Oldendorff aims for significant fuel savings from Flettner rotors installed on bulker
    Three Norsepower rotor sails installed on Pacific route ship
  • Hapag-Lloyd inks 'milestone' order for 24 dual-fuel LNG container ships
    German carrier inks orders with two Chinese yards for 9,200-teu and 16,800-teu ships
  • Soaring freight rates help K Line triple first-half profit
    Japanese shipowner also supported by strong performances in dry bulk and car carrier segments
  • Donald Trump victory has shipping on alert with clouds around tariffs and sanctions
    Industry is left to sweat on a raft of questions after historic election win
  • SFL's $4.7bn backlog shields company from Donald Trump trade noise, says Ole Hjertaker
    Owner looks at investment opportunities in several segments
  • Shipping stocks left behind as 'Trump trades' lift wider markets
    Decisive win by Trump and GOP thrills investors, but maybe not shipping specialists
  • New Angelicoussis leadership team scores marquee move with Altera takeover backed by Trump tailwinds
    Takeover of $2bn fleet is Greek shipping giant's biggest transaction under Maria Angelicoussis
  • Ardmore Shipping sees product tanker market 'acceleration' into winter
    Ireland-based owner says it is well-placed as sector fundamentals improve
  • Chipolbrok moves into bulk tramp arena with newbuilding orders for 'XXL ladies'
    State-controlled shipowner says it has returned to Chengxi Shipyard for the newbuildings
  • Andrew Hampson to seal Stainless Tankers ship sales 'as soon as possible'
    Work on offloading 2005-built duo begins immediately, after board mandate secured on Tuesday
  • SFL third-quarter profit jumps with 'excellent cash flow visibility' and deal flow
    Owner took delivery of four tankers and sold one older container ship
  • Norvic Shipping exits panamax bulker sector as final two staff depart
    Operator plans to focus on its core business within geared segments
  • ShipTech News: Will renting out the wind work? Ask Di
    Plus, AYK Energy batteries for Mureloil tankers, Wartsila reaps clean orderbook and ABS goes nuclear
  • Seanergy records nine-month profit as quarterly result flips to the black
    New York-listed shipowner declares biggest-ever dividend
  • Port of Valencia reopens container terminals following floods
    Hapag-Lloyd reports significant disruptions across operations
  • Strap yourselves in for a new supercharged Trump era with the brake off
    After a stunning political fight comes the tough decision-making of government. Don't expect it to be predictable
  • Hapag-Lloyd taking over operations of German ship manager Hamburger Lloyd
    Deal results in transfer of technical management of 29 container ships
  • George Procopiou ramps up property bet with stake in iconic Athens resort and Posidonia hub
    Greek magnate now owns one-third of Astir Palace Vouliagmeni
  • Clients go up against seasoned Clarksons brokers in tanker chartering challenge
    Competition to test fixing strategy was part of UK group's tanker training week
  • Hanwha Ocean opens new Dutch office as it grows offshore business
    Largest shareholder of Singapore's Dyna-Mac Holdings accepts shipbuilder's revised takeover offer
  • Odfjell feels the squeeze as product tankers compete for chemical cargoes
    With crude tankers dropping into product trades, product tankers have begun exploring chemicals
  • Shipping stocks split as Donald Trump claims victory and retakes the White House
    Maersk leads the container stock retreat as energy shipping welcomes Trump back with open arms
  • Stainless Tankers kick-starts sale process for two ships as profit jumps
    Tufton-backed owner confirms 2005-built duo will be offloaded
  • Insurance costs set for multi-year rises because of higher claims, say P&I chiefs
    Britannia P&I's chief underwriting officer says renewals could soar by up to 10%
  • Braemar eyes acquisitions as profit rises and backlog stays strong
    James Gundy-led shipbroking group sees opportunities for bolted-on and organic growth
  • Angelicoussis Group strikes deal to take over $2bn fleet of Altera Shuttle Tankers
    UK-based company sold by Altera Infrastructure
  • Odfjell profits dip quarter on quarter as chemical tanker spot market softens
    Chief executive Harald Fotland warns that spot rates could weaken further in fourth quarter
  • US election and China's stimulus package leave Asian investors on a knife-edge
    Stock markets in Asia registered a small increase on Wednesday morning but for now the US election is too close to call
  • Evergreen poised to spend over $2.75bn on mass mega-size container ship order
    Taiwanese liner company seeks tenders for 11 methanol dual-fuelled vessels with capacities of 24,000-teu

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
  • Lufthansa Cargo bolsters China partnerships as trade grows
    Lufthansa Cargo is helping Shanghai Pudong airport improve cargo operations and signing capacity agreements with Chinese air cargo and postal operations.
  • Hapag-Lloyd bets big on green newbuilds
    Hapag-Lloyd's dual-fuel-powered container ships will replace older vessels and reduce emissions.
  • Reports claim Houthis make Red Sea vessel attacks a $2B business
    An extensive study by a U.N. panel found that Yemen's Houthi rebels are taking in as much as $180 million a month in protection money from shipowners.

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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
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ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri
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
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.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
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
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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.
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
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.
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
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
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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