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February 8, 2024

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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
  • Major Ports have improved their operational performance: Minister
  • Global growth seen continuing at a modest pace through 2025
  • Despite gains due to Red Sea crisis, oversupply to pull container shipping freight rates down: Report
  • Govt to support projects for green hydrogen in shipping
  • India's robust domestic demand to mitigate APAC slowdown, says Moody's
  • Bahri Logistics and GDC Middle East sign MoU paving the way for strategic partnership
  • CMA CGM PSS on reefer from North Europe to Asia, Middle East, Red Sea, Indian Subcontinent, East Med & North Africa
  • Mumbai Port shines at Major Ports Athletic Meet 2023-2024
  • Suez Canal revenues plunge due to Red Sea disruption
  • Russia's Northeast Passage seen as an alternative to the Suez Canal
  • Cessation of Force Majeure at Krishnapatnam Port
  • YOU ASK.. WE ANSWER...
  • Maqta Gateway acquires majority stake in Dubai Technologies
  • Kobe-Osaka International Port demonstrating hydrogen-fuelled cargo handling machinery

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
  • Post-lockdown blues
  • Medlog takes charge of iPort Rail
  • A fresh pair of hands for the Nordic market
  • A strategic move to Stansted
  • CPKCR continues its H2 course
  • The dexterity of AI
  • No buyer for HMM (yet)
  • Mourning for managing director Michaela Przybylla
  • NAS opens office in Italy
  • GAC's Seoul debut
  • Expanding business with intermodal services
  • Röhlig goes to Canada
  • Returning to Eimskip
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • A reliable partner
  • Nippon augments its quotes service
  • EUR 100 million for rail technology upgrade
  • Towards a greener Baltic Sea
  • Lubbers joins the pipeline

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
  • HMM sale fails due to differences over management rights
  • XPO Logistics overcomes soft market to post Q4 earnings increase
  • EXCLUSIVE: DSV reorganisation revealed - 'the future is M&A'
  • Revised carrier schedules bedding-in, say shippers, but they see trouble ahead
  • Carriers soak up 300,000 teu of newbuilds - but there's more to come
  • New rail safety measures still in limbo a year after East Palestine derailment
  • More haulage jobs at risk as another UK SME faces bankruptcy
  • Flexport, Tim Collins and a lost half-million-dollars
  • Terry Fouracre steps up as a Palletways UK regional general manager

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
  • VIDEO: NSIA reports on deadly Viking Polaris encounter with a breaking wave
    The Norwegian Safety Investigation Agency has released its report on the November 2022 incident in which one passenger died and eight others were injured after a breaking wave hit the expedition cruise
  • Houthi attacks continue, but don't stop Red Sea trade
    Major strikes on Houthi infrastructure in Yemen carried out by the U.S. and U.K. on February 3, seemed to have brought a two day pause in the Iran-backed group's attacks on merchant
  • Resolve Marine sells its Gibraltar towing ops to Boluda
    Fort Lauderdale, Fla., headquartered Resolve Marine has announced the sale of its Gibraltar operations. Two divisions are part of the sale: the company's harbor towing operations and fleet were sold to Valencia,
  • BMT launches new 48-meter SOV design with a SWATH hull
    A new design for a 48-meter long service operation vessel (SOV) from BMT features a SWATH hull that, the company says, will be a game-changer, enabling operations in challenging sea conditions and

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
  • Language Diversity in Business: How Machine Translation Can Propel Your Company Forward
    Language diversity presents both opportunities and challenges for businesses in international markets. Companies now engage with clients, partners, and employees from different linguistic backgrounds more than ever. This diversity, while enriching, also creates communication barriers. Machine translation (MT) emerges as a key solution in this scenario. It has evolved significantly, providing busi
  • Find Out How to Successfully Apply for the Container Logistics Career
    Young students must remember one optimal and reliable option when choosing a promising career. An excellent future profession option for a young specialist could be a logistics career, particularly container logistics. The first advantage of choosing a career in logistics is that it is a highly specialized, highly in-demand skill that will not lose relevance soon. Logistics specialists will be ne
  • Valenciaport reports traffic decline in 2023
    In 2023, Valenciaport concluded the year with a traffic decrease of 2.81%, just half a point above the average results of the Spanish Port System. The dip in both Valencian docks and other Spanish ports is attributed to the global contraction of international trade, influenced by the economic repercussions of conflicts in Ukraine, and Palestine, and the uncertainty stemming from the Red Sea confl
  • Container market grows marginally in 2023 as the fleet swells
    In this week's "Shipping Number of the Week" from BIMCO, Chief Shipping Analyst, Niels Rasmussen, examines the state of the container market in 2023 which has lagged overall economic development significantly in terms of growth. In addition, the fleet capacity continues to swell, challenging liner operators. "In 2023, the container market grew 0.2% year-on-year, ending at 173.8 million TEU. Compa
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges seeks innovative solutions for sustainable PFAS water treatment
    During infrastructure projects in the Antwerp port area including soil excavation, significant amounts of PFAS-contaminated drainage water are released. This water, comprising contaminated groundwater and brackish Scheldt and dock water, undergoes purification before being discharged. However, current purification methods are deemed insufficiently effective and sustainable. Consequently, the Port
  • 6 Innovative upgrades boost efficiency in handling and transporting shipping containers
    Shipping Containers are basically the workhorses of modern transportation. They provide efficient transporting of goods, faster shipping processes, enhanced port efficiency, and allow for better management of inventory along the supply chain. In recent years, advancements in technology and new eco-friendly practices have been adopted by shipping companies everywhere to aid in the longevity and ef
  • Maersk partners with Puma for first semi-automated omnichannel fulfilment distribution centre in Chile
    Maersk partners with Puma to operate the first semi-automated omnichannel fulfilment distribution centre in Santiago de Chile. The warehouse and distribution solution will provide Puma with end-to-end visibility from its factories in Asia Pacific region to its distribution centre in Chile, including middle mile. The site will be in strategic economic centres in Santiago de Chile with quick access
  • Boluda Towage enhances its fleet with acquisition of Resolve Salvage and Fire
    Boluda Towage, a division of Boluda Corporación Marítima specializing in port, coastal, and offshore towage, as well as maritime salvage, has acquired Resolve Salvage and Fire (Gibraltar). This acquisition marks another step in Boluda Towage's international expansion efforts, particularly in the crucial maritime transport hub of the Strait of Gibraltar, connecting the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean
  • HMM sale to Harim-JKL collapses
    HMM will not be sold to the Harim Group-JKL Partners consortium, after talks with the South Korean flagship carrier's state-controlled shareholders, Korea Development Bank (KDB) and Korea Ocean Business Corporation (KOBC), fell through after midnight Seoul time today (7 February). After seven years of being under state control following a debt-for-equity swap to avert bankruptcy, it appeared that
  • Danube River maintains Ukraine's container operations
    In the face of a concerted effort to cripple Ukraine's port infrastructure, Danube River ports at Reni and Izmail have maintained exports throughout the war and the influence of these ports is growing. The Danube River in Ukraine is a vital shipping route, and its importance increased with the decline of Ukraine's exports via the Black Sea in the early part of the war with Russia. Insurers at the
  • Container rates surge amid Red Sea crisis
    In response to the escalating Red Sea crisis, Container xChange , an online container logistics platform, has released a comprehensive report detailing the far-reaching effects on container trading and leasing rates worldwide. The report explores the intricate dynamics of the crisis, shedding light on the unprecedented surge in container prices and leasing rates, as well as the ripple effect on g
  • ILWU, ICTSI Oregon reach agreement to settle all legal disputes
    The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and ICTSI Oregon have jointly announced the resolution of all legal disputes. According to a statement, this settlement brings an end to ICTSI's claims against ILWU in the prolonged litigation known as ICTSI Oregon, Inc. v. International Longshore and Warehouse Union, et al., Case No. 3:12-cv-1058-SI, which was pending in the United States Di
  • Samsung Heavy Industries achieves landmark US$3.4 billion deal
    Samsung Heavy Industries announced a significant milestone, sealing a US$3.4 billion deal with a ship owner from the Middle East. This agreement entails the construction of fifteen LNG carriers, each with a capacity of 170,4000 m³ (cubic metres), scheduled for delivery by October 2028. This contract marks a new pinnacle for Samsung Heavy Industries, surpassing its previous record of US$2.9 billio

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
  • HICO Investment buys into UK CTV operator
    HICO Investment Group, a private investment business of the Hartnoll family, has invested in low-carbon crew transport vessel (CTV) supplier Tidal Transit. Tidal Transit's ongoing projects include the development of the world's first electric crew transfer vessel retrofit, onshore and offshore charging solutions, and a fully electric e-foiler in partnership with Artemis Technologies. All these ...
  • Top Ships agrees sale and leaseback deals for five tankers
    Greek tanker owner and operator Top Ships has entered into sale and leaseback financing agreements with three major Chinese financiers for five of its tankers. Two financing deals are for two 157,000 dwt suezmax tankers, Eco West Coast and Eco Malibu. The duration of the agreements is ten years, and the company has continuous options ...
  • Euronav shareholders overwhelmingly back CMB.TECH deal
    An overwhelming majority of shareholders in Euronav have voted in favour of the acquisition of the Saverys family-controlled Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB)'s cleantech division, CMB.TECH. More than 99% of the shareholders backed the $1.15bn cash deal that will see the Antwerp-based dual-listed tanker giant with a fleet of 50 ships on a fully-delivered basis buy ...
  • Herbosch-Kiere and Enshore Subsea JV buys 25-year-old cable layer
    Belgium's Herbosch-Kiere and the UK's Enshore Subsea have joined forces to buy the shallow-draft cable layer . The vessel will be managed and operated by a new joint venture between the two companies, named Combine Marine Offshore Services (CMOS). Following delivery, the 25-year senior citizen of the seas will be renamed the CMOS Installer. The ...
  • NYK and Stolt Tankers venture orders six chemical tankers
    NYK Stolt Tankers a joint venture between Japanese line Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) and chemical tanker giant Stolt-Nielsen has ordered six 38,000 dwt stainless steel vessels at Nantong Xiangyu Shipyard in China Stolt Tankers, a Dutch-based division of Oslo-listed Stolt-Nielsen and the Tokyo-headquartered NYK will see the ships delivered between late 2026 and 2029. The ...
  • Shih Wei Navigation inks first bulker orders in nearly a decade
    Shih Wei Navigation has ended close to a decade-long order drought by signing up for ultramax bulk carrier newbuilds in Japan. The Taiwanese bulker owner and operator of around 30 ships has contracted Oshima Shipbuilding in Japan through Sumisho Marine for a pair of 64,000 dwt units. The newbuilds costing up to $39m each, according ...
  • Smyril Line orders methanol-ready roro pair from CIMC Raffles
    Faroese shipping company Smyril Line has hired the CIMC Raffles shipyard in China to build two new cargo ships for the company. These are two identical roro ships, measuring 190 meters in length and having 3,300 lane meters for trailers. The new cargo ships will join the company's current network, and they are planned to ...
  • Hayfin takes suezmax newbuild tally to four
    Hayfin Capital Management has pulled the trigger on two optional methanol-ready suezmax tanker newbuilding slots in South Korea. The London-headquartered alternative investment platform has firmed up a pair of 158,000 dwt units at HD Hyundai for about $86.2m each, taking its suezmax orderbook at the yard to four. The options exercised follow the first duo ...
  • CBED puts fresh SOV acquisition to work
    Danish offshore accommodation specialist CBED has secured employment for one of its two recently acquired service operational vessels. The company, part of Maonjasa Holding, has fixed the 2017-built SOV Wind Evolution to OEG Energy subsidiary Hughes Subsea. The walk-to-work contract will secure utilisation of the former VOS Start until early Q1 2025 and comes with ...
  • Ørsted to cut up to 800 jobs and exit some offshore wind markets
    Danish offshore wind giant Ørsted is cutting jobs and exiting several markets after a "substantially challenging" 12 months and massive impairments and additional costs related to its US offshore projects. Ørsted said Wednesday it would withdraw from markets in Norway, Spain, and Portugal and cut as many as 800 jobs to reduce risks and "become ...
  • Dubai Mercantile Exchange hits largest trading and delivery volume peak since 2018
    Middle Eastern energy-focused commodities exchange, Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME), has recorded a large increase in total volume and physical delivery in 2023 compared to the year before. DME's front-month trading volume in 2023 surged to 800m barrels, surpassing the 2022 figure of 752m barrels, and attaining the highest levels since 2018. Similarly, the physical delivery ...
  • CoolCo pens year-long charter for LNG carrier
    New York-listed LNG carrier owner Cool Company (CoolCo) has entered into a new time charter agreement for one of its tri-fuel diesel electric (TFDE) vessels. The 12-month time charter is with Santos Shipping Singapore and is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2024. In the third quarter of 2024, the vessel is expected ...
  • Twin strikes take Houthi ship attacks to the 50 mark
    With more missiles yesterday the Houthis took their merchant ship strikes to the 50 mark, underlining the severity of the security situation in Middle Eastern waters where US-led counterstrikes have failed to deter the Yemenis. In total six missiles were fired yesterday, three at the Star Nasia kamsarmax belonging to Star Bulk and three at ...
  • Shadow fleet faces tricky path to the breaker's torch
    With the numbers of the so-called shadow tanker fleet peaking 10 months ago, there's now evidence that many of the oldest vessels are being primed for scrap, though getting a good demo price for these sanctions-busting ships is proving hard. The 25-year-old Bradley aframax is now headed on its final voyage to Pakistan to meet ...
  • Woodside and Santos pull the plug on $56bn merger
    Australian energy majors Woodside and Santos have stopped all discussions regarding an A$85.7bn ($55.9bn) merger. The two confirmed media speculations regarding the merger at the start of December last year. At the time, Woodside said that the discussions remained confidential and incomplete and that there was no certainty that negotiations would lead to a transaction. ...
  • Helix bags contract extensions in Brazil and US Gulf
    Houston-based offshore contractor Helix Energy Solutions has landed contract extensions in Brazil and in the US Gulf of Mexico. The first deal is a 12-month extension of its decommissioning contract with Trident Energy in Brazil. The campaign is set to start in the fourth quarter of 2024 at rates in line with the improved well ...
  • International Seaways and Ultranav form aframax pool
    New York-listed tanker owner International Seaways has launched Aframax International, a joint venture pool with Chilean owner Ultranav. According to a social media update by International Seaways, the joint venture will build upon more than 20 years of partnership on different vessel sizes. It will commercially manage all aframaxes of the two companies. The company ...
  • HMM privatisation process collapses
    The long planned privatisation plans for South Korea's flagship carrier lie in ruin today. Harim Group, whose bid with a local private equity firm had been the one selected by state banks, announced in a stock market release that it was pulling out of the deal to take HMM private. "Negotiations were conducted on the ...
  • Venezuelan oil sanctions to return in April
    The US has announced the expiration of Venezuela's oil sanctions exemption in April. Last October, Washington issued a six-month general licence for transactions involving Venezuela's oil and gas sector following an electoral roadmap agreement signed by Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and opposition politicians in Barbados. Since then, Maduro has not stuck to his promises for ...
  • MOL in world-first crane conversion to hydrogen power
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is converting the engine of a rubber-tired gantry crane at a terminal it controls in Kobe from diesel to hydrogen in a world first. MOL will receive government funding to help with the demonstration project at Kobe International Container Terminal. "In Japan's ports and waterfront areas, the development of carbon neutral ...
  • TotalEnergies buys 75% stake in Vantage drillship for $200m
    French energy major TotalEnergies and offshore driller Vantage Drilling have signed a binding agreement to create a new joint venture that would acquire from Vantage the drillship. Under the terms of the agreement, TotalEnergies will pay $199m for a 75% interest in the JV owning the rig, with Vantage owning the remaining 25%. The JV ...
  • Europe to give shipping priority access to greener fuels
    The European Commission published on Tuesday its proposal for a 2040 climate target laying out the pathway to make the European Union climate neutral by 2050 with shipping shown its green pathway, and a noticeable rapprochement with the industry's global regulator, the International Maritime Organization (IMO). European shipowners welcomed the commitment of the commission to ...
  • Live Animal Export: The animals who returned home to have their stories told
    The plight of more than 16,000 animals stuck on a boiling-hot livestock carrier for the past month has made headlines around the world. Dr Lynn Simpson, a well-known former live export veterinarian, writes for Splash today, praising the Australian government for locating its backbone finally. A callous, selfish, greedy and unconvincing application to re-export nearly ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
  • Flex LNG 'well positioned' ahead of increase in LNG carrier capacity
    Flex LNG chief executive warns of challenging years ahead for the LNG freight market because of increased capacity, but says...
  • Red Sea war risk cover 'sustainable', Roberts insists
    Echoes of the tanker war, but Houthis may actually be showing restraint
  • Euronav shareholder confirms CMB.Tech takeover
    The formal rubber-stamping of a 100% share takeover of CMB.Tech by Euronav shareholders confirms the radical new directions of the...
  • Stolt NYK announces fleet modernisation programme with six-vessel order
    New 38,000 dwt ships ordered by a Stolt Tankers and NYK joint venture will mirror design of six vessels contracted...
  • DHT expects 'rewarding times' as it reports second-best year
    New York-listed, VLCC pure-play DHT reports net income of $161.4m for 2023, its second-best year on record, and says freight...
  • Singapore to tighten bunker fuel test rules to tackle contamination
    Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore to require additional tests in the upstream bunker fuel chain in a move to...
  • Boxship tonnage providers 'aggressively' trying to improve charter terms
    Demand for ships above 2,000 teu has increased by the Red Sea effect, with time charter rates for 6,500 teu...
  • China's Dalian Shipbuilding wins orders for up to 14 VLCCs from Marinakis and Fredriksen
    The newbuilding contracts include up to eight conventional fuelled VLCCs for Seatankers and up to six LNG dual-fuel units for...
  • Smyril Line pens newbuilding contract for advanced ro-ro pair in China
    Faroe Islands passenger ferry and ro-ro cargo vessel operator has contracted China's CIMC Raffles shipyard to construct two 3,300 lane...
  • Costamare eyes dry expansion with larger bulkers
    Increasingly diversified US-listed owner has nearly $1bn in liquidity at its disposal, including $132m in undrawn 'hunting licences' for further...
  • Global container volumes tread water in 2023
    Weak headhaul growth to key markets affects overall figures. Annual volumes have barely grown since 2019
  • Red Sea tanker transits plunge 20% as east-west trades bifurcate
    More than 100 tankers have diverted around the Cape of Good Hope since initial military strikes on Houthis, according to...
  • Greek shipowners in rapid exit from Russia oil trades as sanctions enforcement intensifies
    Fears that further sanctions imposed on oil traders could leave shipowners stuck for protracted periods with unsold cargoes underscored the...
  • HMM stake sale deal falls through
    State-owned agencies Korea Development Bank and Korean Ocean Business Corp reportedly wanted to retain management control even after divesting their...
  • Daily Briefing
    Navigating the Dragon Year: Can shipping stay the course on China | Diversification key to avoiding overreliance on China |...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
  • HMM's $4.8 billion share sale is scrapped over management control issue
    There were also concerns whether the joint venture between bulk shipper Pan Ocean and private equity firm JKL had sufficient financial resources for the deal.
  • Yellow uses auction proceeds to repay $700 million loan to US government
    The US Treasury Department is the first major creditor to be repaid by the bankrupt LTL provider, which received the controversial loan early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • NY-NJ marine terminal chief expects new ILA labor contract before October
    Though talks have seemingly been on hold, Maher Terminals' Gary Cross said he has "no doubt" the longshore union and port employers along the East and Gulf coasts will reach a new agreement before the existing deal expires.
  • 'Stressed' US truckload market searching for elusive turning point
    Truckload spot rates are creeping higher, but trucking executives see no catalyst for stronger price increases absent higher freight demand, even as capacity slowly tightens.
  • Intermodal savings held steady in Q4, in line with long-term averages
    The average cost savings for a shipper choosing intermodal rail over truckload was consistent during 2023 and should be relatively unchanged at least through the first quarter, according to the latest Journal of Commerce Intermodal Savings Index.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
  • Idan Ofer cashes in International Seaways stake as shares hover around record price
    Investment in New York tanker owner appears to have been profitable
  • Cargill locks in Nisshin newbuild for a year as kamsarmax term rates surge to highest level since May 2023
    Berge Bulk picks up another Japanese vessel on index-linked charter
  • 2020 Bulkers sees 'interesting if not unprecedented' capesize and newcastlemax market ahead
    Fundamentals for large bulk carriers are looking better than perhaps they ever have
  • Top Ships raising $235m in leaseback sales of VLCCs, suezmaxes and product tanker
    Cash released to pay off debt and redeem costly preferred shares
  • VLCC newbuilding orders and S&P deals on table for DHT in 'highly constructive' market
    Svein Moxnes Harfjeld is open to transactions as he filters geopolitical noise from big tanker outlook
  • Qatar might 'get a bit short on ships' in Red Sea crisis, says Flex LNG's Oystein Kalleklev
    Fredriksen company's boss also believes more scrapping will be seen this year
  • Costamare pledges to grow bulker charter-in platform
    Shrinkage of the bulker unit over the past three months was only temporary, management guides in conference call
  • NYK Line expects Red Sea crisis to boost bottom line in fiscal fourth quarter
    Japanese shipowner says tighter supply and demand conditions are resulting in higher market levels
  • Euronav shareholders rubber-stamp takeover of clean shipping operation CMB.Tech
    Board changes also approved
  • Price cap coalition to drive Russia's shadow fleet back to Western insurers
    Sanctions head said she wants to see more Russian oil carried under Western service providers
  • Middle East tonnage squeeze drives VLCC rate hike with promise of more to come
    Brokers report likely improvement in the market before Chinese New Year slowdown starts
  • Costamare speeds up small bulker sales with exit of nine ships
    US-listed owner shakes out supramaxes and handysizes while confirming capesize buy
  • End of an error? Capital Maritime's move away from MLP is just shipping's latest exit
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at shipping's experiment with master limited partnerships
  • Stolt Tankers teams with NYK to double chemical carrier orderbook to 12 ships
    NYK Stolt Tankers venture adds six ships to those ordered by Norwegian owner in November
  • War risk market ready to keep Black and Red Sea shipping afloat, says IUMI
    International Union of Marine Insurance says underwriters are continuing to cover the trades
  • Methanol-ready cargo ships ordered for one of world's longest ro-ro routes
    Faroese owner picks CIMC Raffles for fleet renewal
  • 'Good time to take a breather': Stolt-Nielsen's shares drop after downgrade
    Norwegian group lacks 'substantial upside', analyst says
  • Up to 35 aframaxes could muscle in on product tanker boom, Kpler says
    Swing tonnage could bring more equilibrium to two tanker markets separated by record rate gap
  • Borealis Maritime hires new head to run Greek bunker operation
    New recruit was previously a marine fuels trader at PMG Holding in Athens
  • Shipowners look to retrofits on the move as emissions costs loom
    Green tech specialist Njord says shipowners are looking to cut emissions without putting vessels in for dry-docking
  • 'Confusing and chaotic' evacuation of burning car carrier slammed in probe
    Dutch report says ambulances arrived at closed airport gates and helicopter pilots did not know where to take rescued crew
  • Fredriksen hikes VLCC newbuilding bet as part of $1.8bn bundle
    Seatankers books up to eight vessels, while Capital Maritime & Trading books up to six LNG dual-fuel tankers
  • 'Good time to take a breather': Stolt-Nielsen shares drop after downgrade
    Norwegian group lacks "substantial upside," analyst says
  • John Fredriksen and Evangelos Marinakis strike deals for 14 VLCC newbuilding orders worth $1.8bn
    Seatankers books up to eight vessels, while Capital Maritime & Trading books up to six LNG dual-fuel tankers
  • Idan Ofer-backed CoolCo adds 'groundbreaking' charter with new client
    LNG shipowner will upgrade the vessel for deal with Singaporean player
  • TotalEnergies splashes $199m to take control of Vantage drillship
    Cash from deal will be used to reduce the seller's debt
  • Buoyant investments boost Steamship Mutual's balance sheet
    P&I club is considering further capital distribution to shipowner members
  • Stainless Tankers feels near-term twinge from Panama Canal in profitable quarter
    Chemical tanker owner rakes in $3.2m as rates surge
  • Surprise capesize rate uptick in final quarter lifts 2020 Bulkers earnings
    Freight market jumped up and brought newcastlemax owner's results with it
  • Flex LNG says ship deliveries will prove challenging as profit drops
    John Fredriksen-owned company hit by derivatives loss in fourth quarter
  • Polaris Shipping selling off six vessels as private equity takeover bid stalls
    Four newcastlemax bulkers and two LRII tankers have been put on the sales block
  • Harim's $5bn takeover of HMM fails due to irreconcilable differences
    South Korean liner company will remain under the control of KDB and KOBC
  • Red Sea crisis sees 50th attack as Houthis strike Star Bulk ship
    Yemeni group carries out two new attacks despite US and UK deterrence
  • QatarEnergy places record $3.45bn order for 15 LNG carriers at Samsung Heavy Industries
    Contract is the largest single deal that the South Korean shipyard has ever received
  • Singapore detains Euronav VLCC over port state control deficiencies
    City state has held almost 40 crude and chemical tankers over the past year for failing inspections

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
  • Despite economic worries, more containers flow from China to US
    Lower inventories in the U.S. are pulling freight into the country.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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