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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
  • MCZMA recommends CRZ clearance for greenfield Vadhvan Mega Port to the Ministry of Environment
  • India ranks 38 out of 139 countries in World Bank's Logistics Performance Index
  • Red Sea: Only modest capacity change
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk delivers financial results in line with guidance for 2023
  • Coal output up 10.3 pc in Jan. 2024
  • Scheduled dredging works at Mumbai Port's Indira Docks
  • Exporters' issues should be urgently resolved: FinMin
  • Shipowners seek more clarity on EU Emissions Trading System
  • Merchandise exports seen growing 3 pc in Q4
  • Record 41 containerships with 300,000 TEU capacity delivered in Jan.
  • India ends Free Movement Regime with Myanmar
  • NYK takes delivery of Japan's first LNG-fuelled Capesize bulk carrier
  • Marine insurers continue to support trade in the Red Sea and Black Sea: IUMI
  • No discussions on privatisation of shipping, ports, says govt
  • Seven ships carrying fertilisers rerouted from the Red Sea
  • India, Qatar ink $78 bn renewal pact for LNG imports
  • FTA with India by 2024 end, says Sri Lanka

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
  • Train to link Luxembourg and Germany
  • Intermodal terminal in Phoenix now open
  • Dominik de Daniel to be CEO
  • Avensis: a "PTEF" conversion solution
  • Germany and Mongolia sign agreement
  • Reaching for the stars
  • Maersk also returns to reality
  • A new partner for digital air cargo platform
  • From Palletforce to Kinaxia
  • More than 1,200 flatcars
  • Number four in Louisville
  • Rivers of growth at Contargo
  • CBP intercepts lethal chemical compound
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Fiege expands healthcare team
  • Post-Covid shipping blues
  • Swiss logistics software heads north

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
  • Maersk weathers stormy Q4 for box services, but fears looming overcapacity
  • UK parcel specialist Yodel seeks buyer
  • Mærsk for DB Schenker: of course... 'we are in'
  • Polynesia puts first obstacle in CMA CGM's path to Bolloré Logistics
  • Air rates soar as Bangladesh garment exporters switch from ocean
  • Freight is like water...
  • 'Pooling' ships could save millions in EU ETS payments, says report
  • Staff shortages and logistics lay-offs go hand in hand in today's world
  • Haulage spot rates in Germany are bucking the Euro trend
  • EC plan to cut import storage allowance falters after shipping community protest
  • Air cargo kept at a low profile as Maersk reports declining revenue

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
  • Seaspan Shipyards completes prototype block for Canada's new polar icebreaker
    Both the U.S. and Canada are both building their first polar icebreakers in decades. Polar icebreakers use steel that is considerably thicker than in conventional ships and with tight frame spacings to
  • TTB 2024: Retrofitting the first ammonia-powered tug
    As you can read about in the February issue of Marine Log magazine, tug owners are looking at all their options when it comes to green power and technologies. To drive this
  • Stena RoRo E-Flexer starts its charter to Canada's Marine Atlantic
    China's CMI Jinling, Weihai Shipyard yesterday delivered Ala'suinu, the E-Flexer RoPax ferry that Stena RoRo is chartering to Marine Atlantic, the Canadian federal corporation that provides freight and passenger services between the
  • Wärtsilä books fuel system order for ammonia-fueled Exmar duo
    Back in October last year Exmar LPG (a joint venture between Exmar and Seapeak) announced that two 46,000 cubic meter gas carriers on order at shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) would be

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
  • Euroseas receives new eco-friendly feeder boxship
    Greek container vessel owner and operator Euroseas has announced the acquisition of the 2,800 TEU boxship Tender Soul. This Eco EEDI Phase 3 vessel was delivered on 6 February 2024, from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. in South Korea. "We are very pleased to have taken delivery of M/V Tender Soul, the third vessel from our nine-vessel newbuilding program which includes three additional 2,800 TEUs and t
  • CMA CGM applies new overweight surcharges from India
    Marseille-headquartered box line CMA CGM has announced a new overweight surcharge (OWS) effective from 7 February 2024 until further notice. The surcharge applies to cargo originating from Indian ports such as Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Tuticorin, Hazira, Cochin, and Mangalore, and destined for ports in the Indian Ocean region, including Tamatave, Tulear, and Ehoala in Madagascar, Port Louis in Mauriti
  • Assessing round-of-Africa routing disruptions on deployed capacity
    The significant disruptions in services due to the round-of-Africa routing naturally raise questions about the impact on deployed capacity. Here comes Sea-Intelligence's Trade Capacity Outlook database, which shows the differences in offered capacity between the immediate pre-crisis and the present situation. The following figure illustrates, for each of the four major East/West trades out of Asi
  • Sri Lanka Ports Authority orders US$280 million cranes from China
    The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is set to receive twelve state-of-the-art STS Gantry cranes and forty ARMG cranes from China, totalling US$282 million in investment. On 2 February, three STS Gantry cranes arrived at the SLPA's East Container Terminal (ECT) in the Port of Colombo. These cranes, fully funded by the SLPA, will enhance operations at the ECT. The delivery of the remaining cranes
  • Port of NY/NJ handles 7.8 million TEUs in 2023
    In 2023, the Port of New York and New Jersey closed the year on a high note, surpassing pre-Covid volumes from 2019 by 4.4%. Throughout 2023, the port maintained its position as the nation's second busiest for loaded imports and exports, handling a total of 5.3 million TEUs. December contributed to this success, with total volume reaching 633,925 TEUs (351,402 containers), a 3.4% increase compare
  • Maersk's revenue takes US$30 billion hit in "transitional year"
    Like the majority of container carriers, Maersk has seen huge drops in its 2023 financial figures. The Danish company reported a US$30 billion decline in its yearly revenue reaching US$51 billion, while EBITDA plunged from US$37 billion to US$9.5 billion and EBIT plummeted from US$31 billion to US$4 billion. Vincent Clerc, CEO of Maersk, commented, "2023 was a transitional year following the extr
  • Ulsan Port achieves world's first green methanol supply to very large container ship
    South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, led by Kang Do-Hyung, along with the Ulsan Port Authority under president Kim Jae-gyun, announced a historic achievement: the successful completion of the world's first ship-to-ship (STS) green methanol supply to a very large container ship (16k) at Ulsan Port in South Korea. To pave the way for this groundbreaking milestone, the Ministry of Oceans
  • Maersk initiates demerger and separate listing of Svitzer
    The Board of Directors of A.P. Møller - Mærsk (APMM) has decided to initiate the separation of the company's towage and marine services activities through a demerger. As part of the demerger, the shares in Svitzer A/S and its subsidiaries as well as certain other related assets and liabilities will be contributed by APMM to a new legal entity under the name of Svitzer Group A/S, the shares of whi
  • Valenciaport awards contract for railway track devices to enhance operations at Port of Sagunto
    Valenciaport has awarded the contract for the supply of railway track devices for the emerging inland railway network within the Port of Sagunto to Voestalpine Railway Systems JEZ S.L. The contract, valued at approximately US$2 million (excluding VAT), entails the provision of ten pieces of track equipment under specific conditions, which encompass pre-assembly and testing at the workshop, transp

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
  • Costamare continues clearout of smaller bulkers
    New York-listed Greek owner Costamare has reaffirmed its dry bulk fleet renewal and focus on larger tonnage in the sector. The Konstantinos Konstantakopoulos-led company has revealed the sale of nine ships ranging between 32,400 dwt and 56,670 dwt and built between 2006 and 2012. Five bulkers have already switched hands, resulting in net proceeds after ...
  • ExxonMobil lines up shuttle tanker newbuilds
    US supermajor ExxonMobil has reserved up to four slots for shuttle tanker newbuilds in South Korea. Shipbuilding sources report Samsung Heavy Industries winning a tender for a pair of 150,000 dwt units with delivery in June and December 2027 and options attached for two more newbuilds. Samsung is the biggest builder of these vessels that ...
  • Eidesvik bags PSV extension from Aker BP
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Eidesvik has won an extension for the platform supply vessel (PSV) from Aker BP. The contract extension runs from February 2025 in direct continuation of the current contract, extending the firm period to February 2026. The initial deal for the PSV was awarded by the oil and gas player back in ...
  • Seaway 7 and Dong Fang Offshore in Taiwanese wind link-up
    Subsea 7's offshore wind contractor Seaway 7 and Taiwan-based offshore wind service player Dong Fang Offshore, a subsidiary of Hung Hua Construction, have joined forces in the expanding Taiwanese renewables sector. Under a memorandum of understanding, the duo will focus on developing a localised cable installation offering. Seaway 7 has been operating in Taiwan since ...
  • Diamond Offshore scores $360m in rig deals
    Houston-based Diamond Offshore Drilling has won a contract with Serica Energy for one of its semi-submersible rigs and an extension from BP for drillship work. The offshore driller won a contract with Serica Energy to use the 1983-built jack-up semi-submersible Ocean Patriot for two plug and abandonment wells in the UK part of the North ...
  • Norwegian survey players scoop survey deals off India
    Norwegian offshore seismic specialists Argeo and Shearwater have won separate survey contracts offshore India. Argeo's NOK 154m ($14.5m) contract was awarded by India's National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research. It will comprise a near-seabed exploration survey and data analysis to identify and delineate massive seafloor sulphide deposits over India's exploration contract area in the ...
  • Maersk parts ways with towage unit Svitzer
    Maersk chief executive Vincent Clerc, in the job for the past 13 months, looks to be continuing the strategy established by his predecessor Soren Skou to run Denmark's largest shipping company under a single brand for global container logistics. Over the past years, Maersk has offloaded a number of divisions and consolidated shipping brands under ...
  • Unloading animals from controversial livestock carrier now pencilled in for this weekend
    With animals spending over a month on the livestock carrier a chance to get back on firm land has been earmarked for this weekend. According to media reports, some 16,000 sheep and cattle that were ordered back from the Red Sea due to the possibility of Houthi attacks, will be unloaded in Australia with the ...
  • Polaris Shipping CEO jailed as takeover stalls and fleet culled
    Polaris Shipping, one of South Korea's largest shipowners, is enduring turbulent times, its CEO sentenced, a proposed takeover on the rocks, and a significant fleet sell-off. The company's CEO was sentenced yesterday to a three-year jail term for professional negligence in the sinking of the Stellar Daisy, a converted ore carrier that went down in ...
  • New chief executive to take over at Shelf Drilling
    The chief executive officer (CEO) of Oslo-listed jack-up rig operator Shelf Drilling, David Mullen, will step down from the role in August 2024 with a replacement already lined up. Mullen will not leave the company but rather assume the role of executive chairman. At the same time, Greg O'Brien, the current executive vice president and ...
  • Swiss Re report captures the extent of global shipping disruption
    Insurer Swiss Re has come up with a chart to highlight the dramatic changes to the world seaborne map in recent years as shipping faces disruption in the Red and Black Seas as well as the Panama Canal and multiple drying up rivers. "Pressure on global shipping routes is creating stress in global supply chains ...
  • Marinakis and Fredriksen ink large VLCC orders in China
    With one announcement from China, the tiny global VLCC orderbook has swelled by 60%. Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC) has scooped orders from two famous European owners for up to 14 VLCCs worth a total of $1.8bn. John Fredriksen-led Seatankers has contracted the Chinese yard for six firm conventionally fuelled VLCCs with options for two ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
  • Ofac focusing on Russia 'intermediaries' in sanctioned trades as crackdown continues
    'We are in a phase where we are very concerned about evasion. I think that is clear from the actions...
  • Markel names Costello head of hull and war
    Newly promoted Katie Costello's sector knowledge and time in the business made her 'perfectly poised to take our hull and...
  • Banks see 'plenty' of capital and deal flow for shipping in 2024
    Panellists at Capital Link Athens conference argue financing options should exist for conventionally fuelled and older vessels
  • Maersk: Red Sea is no bonanza for container lines
    Maersk expects that diversions will help it avoid losses in the first quarter. But in the longer term, rerouting will...
  • Höegh Autoliners delivers record revenues as vehicle carrier freight rates rise further
    While volumes remained flat, net freight rates hit a record high of $83.4 per cu m because of a continued...
  • Red Sea blockade ripples reach Israel's container ports
    Mediterranean feeder networks and routes from the US that serve Israeli ports have strengthened to compensate for lost volume via...
  • Maersk 2040 net zero target is first to be validated by Science-Based Targets Initiative
    Maersk has become the first shipping company to validate its 2030 and 2040 climate targets with the Science-Based Targets Initiative...
  • Fleet inefficiencies to benefit dry cargo markets, says Norden's Rindbo
    'We see more potential for dry cargo in the longer term but in the short term we're optimistic on tanker...
  • Japanese lines forging into CCS market
    MOL is working with a compatriot energy company to develop a carbon capture and storage value chain to Australia. Estimates...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
  • Mobile teams up with CSX on new inland port to serve northern Alabama
    The Port of Mobile is looking to boost intrastate rail service with a new intermodal ramp that would give shippers an alternative to using rail from major Southeast ports.
  • Maersk to 'look into' potential DB Schenker acquisition: Clerc
    The profitability of global forwarders since the pandemic has piqued Maersk's interest in the sector and it would be "irresponsible" to ignore DB Schenker's availability, according to the carrier's CEO.
  • Red Sea crisis won't prevent likely significant operating loss in 2024: Maersk
    Higher rates and surcharges driven by the diversions around southern Africa will provide only a temporary respite from the severe supply-demand imbalance that dragged rates down in 2023, according to the carrier's CEO.
  • Railroads maintain 'go it alone' strategy after CPKC merger: analyst
    North American intermodal functions mainly as a set of regional networks defined by railroad route structures, one of the handicaps for intermodal as it competes against a "go-anywhere" national truck system, writes analyst Larry Gross.
  • Forward Air ousts CEO Schmitt after completing Omni merger
    Forward's chief legal officer will take over as interim CEO as Tom Schmitt exits following a contentious legal battle with Omni Logistics.
  • FMC asked to slow fast tracking of Red Sea-linked freight surcharges
    While higher operating costs are inevitable due to longer voyages around the Cape of Good Hope, shippers want more transparency as to what those costs are.
  • C.H. Robinson using AI to advance 'touchless' truck scheduling
    The largest US freight broker is trying to eliminate the wait at the gate by not only scheduling truck appointments for shippers, but finding optimal appointment times.
  • Two new services boost Port of Virginia's South American business
    The Port of Virginia has handled very few food products coming from or moving to South America, but the new services could bring Norfolk closer to its competitors on the East Coast.
  • India-US contract rates trend lower after Red Sea crisis upswing
    A price correction was not entirely unexpected, but carrier sources believe that rates could move up again next month due to the fiscal year-end shipping rush.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
  • Eagle Bulk continues fleet renewal path with sale of scrubber-fitted supramax
    New York-listed bulker owner finds European buyer for one of two ships circulated for sale
  • Maersk scores climate target first with 'gold standard' validation for net zero goal
    Liner operator's plan to slash greenhouse gas emissions wins validation from SBTi
  • Greek majors and Lloyd's Register launch new initiative for greener shipping
    Capital, Navios, Neda, Star Bulk and Thenamaris get behind research centre to lower existing fleet emissions
  • Could this seafarer's case upend the US prosecution of oil dumping by ships?
    Appeal by imprisoned chief engineer tests the reach of the long arm of US law
  • Louis Dreyfus Armateurs inks biggest ever wind sail deal
    Owner picks Norsepower Flettners for huge 18-unit order for three newbuildings
  • VLGC rates start recovery as Panama Canal eyes increase in daily transits
    Analysts and brokers note upswing as arbitrage comes back onto the table
  • Secondhand car carriers rivalling newbuilding prices, Gram Car Carriers says
    Tonnage provider found chartering and sale and purchase markets 'out of sync'
  • Maersk shares tumble as Red Sea effect is not enough to lift earnings outlook
    Market uncertainty to persist after fourth-quarter results
  • Norwegian-US outfit TRF selling VLCC with major Greek buyer in the frame
    Market sources are strongly linking Greek shipowner Tsakos Energy Navigation as the buyer
  • Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller's former right-hand man takes Monjasa board seat
    Lars-Erik Brenoe, former personal assistant to legendary Maersk owner, adds experience to tanker and bunker group
  • Himalaya Shipping converts charters for two bulkers to ride out first half of the year
    More than half of the newcastlemax fleet will earn just over their daily breakeven this month and next
  • Greek majors and LR launch new initiative for greener shipping
    Capital, Navios, Neda, Star Bulk and Thenamaris get behind research centre to lower existing fleet emissions
  • Maersk fears $5bn loss if Red Sea crisis solved quickly
    CEO Vincent Clerc and CFO Patrick Jany outline different scenarios for performance in 2024
  • 'We don't want to go to bed with strangers': Flex LNG chief executive open to consolidation with the right partner
    CEO wants to find a partner with the same values and vessel types
  • 'Never complain and never explain': Why P&I clubs will never fully open up on shadow fleet expulsions
    Being more transparent could help protect other insurers and industry parties - but it could also be anti-competitive
  • Tanker rates and utilisation holding up at UK group James Fisher
    London-listed maritime services company says shipping operations performed well in second half of 2023
  • SpareBank 1 shipping book shrinks as it awaits merger to become Norway's second-biggest lender
    Bank reports good loan quality as it reverses impairments
  • Seafarer killed in 'work accident' on ship owned by Balearia
    Shipowner working to understand how 40-year-old lost his life
  • Maersk crashes to a loss as it spins off Svitzer operation
    Danish group also cans $1.6bn share buyback as it adapts to 'the new reality'
  • DNB sees buying opportunity in Flex LNG after share price drop
    John Fredriksen-owned company offers potential upside in extension options and new contracts
  • Hoegh Autoliners profits rise as it awaits impact from Red Sea diversions
    Car carrier owner looks to implement surcharge as capacity is winnowed down due to rerouting
  • Norden profit shrinks back from record-breaking levels
    Previous year was always going to be a tough act to follow for Danish shipowner
  • Gram profit soars in record year for car carriers
    Norwegian tonnage provider says utilisation for panamaxes and mid-size vessels was 100% in fourth quarter
  • 'Rate erosion': Maersk crashes to a loss as it spins off Svitzer operation
    Danish group also cans $1.6bn share buyback as container markets continue to turn
  • Hong Kong may be first big loser from Maersk alliance shift shaking up liner shipping
    HPH Trust says more liner companies are looking to go direct to China rather than transship containers
  • Nordic shipping junk bonds outstrip high-yield index on annual returns
    Shipping sector's share of the Norwegian high-yield market fell to 12%
  • Meet the former FedEx executive pushing Stolt-Nielsen to deliver value beyond chemical tankers
    Udo Lange joined the company in September from FedEx and has a new vision for the Oslo-listed owner
  • Kim Heng dives into geotechnical survey work through South Korean wind contract
    Partnership with Soiltech will see Singaporean offshore player convert MPSV into geotechnical drilling vessel
  • Challenging markets make shipping investments 'not favourable', says Topouzoglou
    Singapore's FSL Trust to return bulk of the company's unrestricted cash holdings to shareholders
  • BlackRock cuts stake in Eagle Bulk and pockets $11m from share sale
    New York investor reduces exposure to US bulker company after adding more of Pangaea Logistics

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
  • Water level projections threaten future Panama Canal transits
    Hopes for a significant rebound in Panama Canal water levels to boost throughput will likely be met with a harsh reality over the next few months.
  • Spare part delays keep Lufthansa Cargo A321 freighters grounded
    Two of Lufthansa Cargo's smaller freighters are out of service because of maintenance and supply chain challenges.

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