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Exim India web site
MAY 10, 2024
  • Major Ports improve performance in key parameters in FY24
  • India's GDP grew at 8 pc in FY24, says CEA
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • Clarification on the applicability of 3% amount on account of non-achievement of minimum Value Addition as mentioned in para 4.49 (b) and amount equivalent to 10% of the CIF value in Para 4.49 (a)(ii) of HBP 2023
  • Ane Maersk, world's first large green methanol-enabled vessel, makes maiden call in Dubai
  • DGFT notifies free import of yellow peas till Oct.
  • New tariff rates at GSFC jetty
  • Improvement in vessel delays may release more capacity
  • Port of Salalah's viable alternative to Red Sea route
  • India-Bhutan joint Customs meet discusses improved trade facilitation,transit issues
  • World trade growth seen doubling in 2024
  • Israel blames Turkey for port blockade
  • Russia goes for rupee investment, not repatriation
  • Export of lab-grown diamonds seen reviving in FY25

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The Loadstar web site
MAY 9, 2024
  • Capacity problems loom as transhipment boxes clog major West Med hubs
  • Flexport under fire as Peloton claims 'unfair D&D fees' cost it millions
  • Analysis: As Shopify tumbles, distress mounts at Flexport
  • Baltimore plans explosive end for collapsed bridge to free trapped box ship
  • Conf call redux: XPO the best of the lot - by a wide margin
  • India's air cargo market flying as volumes hit record high
  • Maersk draws up contingency plans for rail strike in Canada
  • Odin Cargo set to replace Bluebird Nordic, which has flown to Slovakia

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Marine Log web site
MAY 9, 2024
  • Island Offshore orders innovative ocean energy construction vessel
    Island Offshore has placed an order at Fincantieri Group member Vard for a 120 meter ocean energy construction vessel that includes options for two further vessels. The vessels will be built to
  • VIDEO: Precision explosive charges will be used to cut bridge section pinning Dali
    Precision cuts made with small explosive charges will be used to remove a large section of bridge wreckage that is pinning down the bow of the M/V Dali, the vessel whose strike
  • Ship Repair USA: Pitfalls in vessel construction and repair contracts
    Drafting a new ship repair or construction contract can be a daunting task with potential pitfalls, but it's a crucial step toward improving a new or used vessel. To go into more

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Container News web site
MAY 9, 2024
  • Maersk launches air freight gateway in Miami
    Maersk expanded its air freight operations footprint with the April activation of a full-service, in-transit gateway solution in Miami, US. The Danish company said this new air freight facility underscores its commitment to providing "seamless and competitive connectivity" to major Latin American markets. "Our Miami expansion is a vital and strategic addition to our global gateway network, provid
  • GCMD, NYK Line cooperate to address concerns of long-term, continuous biofuels use on ship operations
    The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has teamed up with NYK Line to launch Project LOTUS (long-term impact of continuous use of biofuels on vessel operations). This six-month project will trial the continuous use of a biofuels blend comprising 24% Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) and very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) onboard a short-sea vehicle carrier that will call at multiple p
  • GHG regulation forces rethink of shipping commercial relationships
    Fast changing greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations are having a profound effect on shipping companies' commercial relationships with increasing costs seeing investors with a longer-term outlook replacing the traditional asset play model, according to Danish Ship Finance (DSF). Fundamental change in the maritime business model, said DSF, is driven by global emission targets that are shaking up the inv
  • First large green methanol vessel makes first call in UAE
    Maersk's first large vessel that can run on green methanol arrived in Dubai for the very first time and was welcomed by DP World at Jebel Ali. The Denmark-flagged container ship Ane Maersk underscores Maersk's ambition to achieve Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, according to the company's statement. Serving the AE7 string, which connects Asia and Europe, Ane Maersk arrived in the United
  • Saudi ports see lower container volumes in April
    The ports of the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) recorded an increase in cargo throughput tonnage by 8.58% during April 2024, handling 27,107,961 tons, compared to 24,965,272 tons in the same month of 2023. The statistics of handled containers reached 557,681 TEUs, marking a decrease of 19.54%, compared to 693,087 TEUs last year. Transshipment containers also decreased by 53.49%, reaching 123,194
  • ONE, Ancotrans reduce CO2 emissions with first Volvo FH e-trucks in Hamburg
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced that together with their long-term partner Ancotrans, they will deploy state-of-the-art Volvo FH e-trucks, to serve the transportation needs of ONE's customers. Since becoming ISO 14001 certified for inland operations in 2021, ONE has been offering their customers greener transport options. One of the first deployments of FH e-trucks in the Hamburg region, th
  • Box lines start Asia-Mexico services as rates hit 20-month high
    Mainline operators have been starting services connecting China with Mexico as freight rates have reached a near two-year high. Freight rates for containers from Chinese ports to Mexico's main container port, Manzanillo, are now around US$2,000 per TEU. This has caused CMA CGM, COSCO and MSC to start China-Mexico connections. On 6 May, COSCO and its subsidiary OOCL started the Transpacific Latin
  • Workers at Canada's two largest railways vote to strike
    The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC), a union representing more than 9,000 employees at Canadian National Railway Co. (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CPKC), announced that their membership voted in favor of a strike with a high percentage of 95.3%. The contract between the rail lines and the union workers expired on 21 December 2023. Teamsters said, "As an update on the next st
  • Improved vessel delays may release more capacity: Sea-Intelligence
    In March, the fleet absorption from vessel delays was 5.7% of the global fleet, translating to an improvement from the recent peak of 7.5% in January, according to the latest report by Danish shipping data analysis company Sea-Intelligence. "When vessel delays occur, a percentage of the global vessel capacity is effectively absorbed and hence unavailable to the market," explains Alan Murphy, CEO

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Splash web site
MAY 9, 2024
  • Nicaragua officially buries canal plans
    Canals have been in the headlines this week. One waterway project being officially buried however is a Chinese dreamt-up creation in Central America. Nicaragua has officially cancelled a 50-year concession it granted to Chinese billionaire Wang Jing more than a decade ago, bringing to a close long-held plans to give the Panama Canal a run ...
  • Mermaid awarded $125m extension in the Middle East
    Thai offshore specialist Mermaid Maritime said its local joint venture had secured a one-year contract extension with an oil major in the Middle East. The extension, in direct continuation to its current contract for offshore inspection, repair and maintenance services which commenced in 2012, is worth around $125m to Mermaid. Mermaid will continue to utilise ...
  • Somali pirate mothership seen hunting vessels far out to sea
    Reports have surfaced of a pirate mothership being spotted operating in the Indian Ocean, some 1,000 km from the Somalia mainland. According to Seagull Maritime Security, the mothership has been sighted about 650 km east of Socotra Island. "Shipping companies and masters need to remain vigilant and increase their security on board their vessel as ...
  • Island Offshore orders hybrid ocean energy construction vessel from Vard
    Norwegian shipbuilder Vard has signed a contract to design and construct one hybrid-powered ocean energy construction vessel (OECV) with options for two more with compatriot shipowner Island Offshore. The vessel is designed and equipped to continue the transition from oil and gas-related activities to more work in new sea-related energy markets. The first ship will ...
  • Panama's president-elect vows to make canal water security top priority
    The incoming new president of Panama has put water levels at the country's canal as one of his most important items on his agenda. Jose Raul Mulino won last Sunday's elections and will take office for a five-year term from July. Interviewed by Reuters, Mulino said he would try and get lawmakers to approve a ...
  • China Merchants spends $1.4bn to take global newcastlemax orderbook past 100 units
    China Merchants Shipping has lined up a massive newcastlemax shipbuilding programme at two domestic yards. Shipbuilding sources report the group's Ming Wah Shipping forking out nearly $1.4bn ($1.385bn) for up to eighteen 210,000 dwt units spread across New Times Shipbuilding and CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding. New Times will take on eight firm and two optional ...
  • Nakilat pens deal for nine more LNG newbuilds with QatarEnergy
    Qatari gas shipping giant Nakilat has signed a long-term agreement to charter and operate nine QC-Max class LNG vessels, as part of QatarEnergy's program to expand its fleet of LNG carriers. These nine vessels, each with a capacity of 271,000 cu m, the largest-ever units ordered, will be 100% owned and operated by Nakilat and ...
  • Pantheon Tankers in for VLCC brace at Dalian
    Greece's Pantheon Tankers has emerged as the latest owner with orders for VLCCs in China. Brokers report the Anna Angelicoussis Kanellakis-backed owner of nearly 40 tankers signing up for a pair of 307,000 dwt newbuilds at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC) with deliveries in 2027. Genoa-based shipbroking group Banchero Costa has placed the price tag ...
  • Europe takes action against Russian-linked tankers
    Moving Russian oil through Europe has come under far greater scrutiny in recent weeks with the bloc widely expected to take further measures against the so-called shadow fleet when further European Union sanctions are unveiled shortly. In the southeast of the continent, the Greek navy has this month made ship-to-ship transfers impossible at one of ...
  • Euroseas fixes charter and financing for feeder newbuilds
    Nasdaq-listed Greek boxship owner Euroseas has entered into a time charter contract for a newbuild feeder boxship. The charter was signed for the 1,800 teu feeder Monica for a minimum period of ten to a maximum period of twelve months at the option of the charterer, described only as one of the largest liner companies. ...
  • Explosives to be used in Baltimore to help free Dali boxship
    Explosives will be used to remove a section of the bridge pinning the Dali containership to the riverbed in Baltimore. The Key Bridge Response Unified Command is scheduled to use precision cuts made with small charges to remove a large section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge wreckage from on top of the boxship, which ...
  • Future of fixing stirs debate in Geneva
    It was a captivating final debate at the opening day of the inaugural Geneva Dry event a week ago, which saw panellists examine the future of fixing ships and the future of broking as a long-lasting integral part of the shipping industry. Hosting the panel, Tim Huxley, head of Mandarin Shipping and one of the ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 9, 2024
  • Product tanker owners savour heady mix of geopolitics, strong demand, shrinking debt
    Earnings of product tanker owners have been juiced by trade disruptions from the Russia-Ukraine war and the Houthi attacks in...
  • High-flying Teekay Tankers primed for TMX pipeline boost
    Midsize tanker specialist Teekay Tankers is primed to capitalise on the new TMX pipeline as emerging routes should boost demand...
  • Bauxite becoming 'meaningful' for tonne-miles, says Genco
    Amid the proxy battle with Greek magnate George Economou, Genco reported strong earnings in the first quarter, propelled by strong...
  • Tankers shipping Russian oil defy regulators as UK-sanctioned shipping companies disband
    New technical, commercial and shipmanagement structures established to move tankers, underscoring what many describe as a giant game of regulatory...
  • Greek Navy extends warning to shipping off southern coast
    The Laconian Gulf had become a hotspot for ship-to-ship transfers of Russian crude before shipping was told to avoid an...
  • Shipping's green fuel gold rush could create up to 4m jobs
    The bulk of new jobs to be created in the energy industry will be to build the necessary renewable infrastructure...
  • Houthis are targeting MSC due to perceived Israeli affiliation
    The latest string of Houthi attacks targeting more MSC ships has been justified by the Yemeni militants on the basis...
  • MLC complaints down 18% in Australia in 2023
    Australia says complaints about breaches of the Maritime Labour Convention fell in 2023, which suggested seafarers trusted its regulator to...
  • Swedish Club back in black
    Managing director Thomas Nordberg 'quietly pleased' with performance and looking to regain its A rating with Standard & Poor's
  • Containerised trade continues rally through first quarter
    Box volumes maintained upward trajectory in March, but the latest figures flatter to deceive the long-term trend
  • Australia bans Indian bulker for serious engine defects
    India-flagged bulk carrier banned from Australia for 180 days after inspectors at Melbourne found a litany of deficiencies, including defective...
  • Rising demand and cheaper prices boosted LNG bunker market in China
    Liquefied natural gas bunker prices in China were competitive with Singapore last year
  • Guy Platten to step down as International Chamber of Shipping secretary-general
    After seven years at the helm Guy Platten has announced it is time to step aside and let someone else...
  • Huangpu Wenchong wins landmark order for ammonia dual-fuel gas carriers
    The two 25,000 cu m newbuildings are capable of carrying liquefied petroleum gas and ammonia
  • Stena confirms ro-ro jumboisation project in China
    Upgrading of the vessels Stena Foreteller and Stena Forerunner will include the addition of a fourth vehicle deck and shore...
  • GCMD and NYK to launch six-month biofuel trial on shortsea vessel
    The biofuel blend consists of very low sulphur fuel oil and fatty acid methyl esters, which may lead to corrosion...
  • Daily Briefing
    Shipping's crystal ball: The low-demand, low-rate, high-cost 2050 scenario | Two MSC vessels the target of missile attacks in Gulf...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 9, 2024
  • Public-private backing pushes Delaware's Edgemoor terminal project forward
    The private-equity backed Enstructure unveiled a public-private partnership with Delaware that will eventually increase Wilmington's annual capacity to more than 1.5 million TEUs.
  • FMC clarifies ocean carriers can still bill contracted truckers for D&D
    US maritime regulators seek to clear up what container lines saw as contradictory language on billing responsibility under detention and demurrage rulemaking finalized in late February and taking effect May 28.
  • Wan Hai swings to profit in Q1 on rising rates, revenues
    Container spot rates on the key markets Wan Hai serves, including Asia-North America, intra-Asia and Asia-Latin America, have been steadily rising this year, helping push the carrier back into the black in the first quarter.
  • Rising volumes, larger ships overwhelm West Mediterranean container hubs
    Carrier attempts to mitigate the extended transit times of sailing around southern Africa by increasing the use of transshipment in the Mediterranean are being frustrated by growing port congestion.
  • Norfolk Southern CEO survives proxy battle
    Alan Shaw will remain in his position as CEO of Norfolk Southern, but Ancora Holdings gained leverage on the railroad's board of directors, winning three seats.
  • Large US truckload carriers cutting more deeply into capacity
    The Journal of Commerce Truckload Capacity Index dropped to its lowest level since 2017 as large truckload carriers cut trucks loose, but excess capacity remains.
  • Expedited freight specialist targets food shippers with new service
    Candor Expedite's new service is designed to let perishables shippers use lower-cost freight modes and reduce product spoilage.
  • 'Resilience' to container shipping shocks fades in post-COVID era
    Despite the multitude of threats facing ocean shipping, there are indications those disruptions - active or potential -- are not influencing the behavior of shippers nearly to the degree some may have hoped after the chaos wrought by the pandemic.
  • Peloton slams Flexport over 'millions' in D&D charges in FMC complaint
    The exercise equipment maker alleged in a complaint to the Federal Maritime Commission that the forwarder failed to meet its obligations under a carrier haulage agreement.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 9, 2024
  • Pangaea Logistics pounces on two supramaxes in another profit-making quarter
    US bulker operator also expands port and logistics business with Florida investment
  • Giant Carnival ship shows how far cruise titan has come two years after environmental probation
    Green features of operator's largest ship in Miami highlight key prongs of sustainability strategy
  • MSC-controlled Log-In's shipping arms fire on all cylinders with best first-quarter revenue ever
    But rising costs eat away at profit for Brazilian container ship and terminal operator
  • Clarksons survives pay vote but shareholder disquiet remains after big revolt
    Shipbroker lives to fight another day over huge rewards for top two bosses
  • Target reached: Scorpio Tankers prepares to share the wealth with investors
    Share buybacks to take priority, but company is not done reducing operating costs
  • Brian Gallagher emerges at Capital Product Partners after Euronav shake-up
    Greek shipowner snaps up Belgian tanker owner's former investor relations chief as it readies for transformation
  • Anglo-Eastern-linked bulker banned from Australia over 'serious' engine defects
    'When ship operators play fast and loose with engine maintenance, the consequences can be dire'
  • MSC-controlled Log-In shipping arms fire on all cylinders with best first-quarter revenue ever
    But rising costs eat away at profit for Brazilian container ship and terminal operator
  • Joakim Hannisdahl's Gersemi fund grabs stake in Idan Ofer's CoolCo in dash for gas
    Norwegian fund sees further gas opportunities as its views on earnings diverge from consensus
  • Excelerate Energy targets 12 LNG import projects in Asia-Pacific and Americas
    Seven on regas specialist's hit list require FSRUs
  • Euronav eyes more lucrative short-term deals for new hydrogen offshore vessels
    Belgian owner's Windcat unit has five new ships delivering in the next two years
  • Costs saving: Petrobras switches suezmax to clean trade to import ship fuel from India
    Brazilian oil major taking advantage of lower prices in Asia and economies of scale
  • Emanuele Grimaldi plots newbuilding swoop to expand $2.5bn orderbook
    Shipowner says his Naples-based group is hatching plans for nine more ropax vessels
  • Scorpio Tankers tops profit forecast as market awaits capital returns plan
    Product tanker giant sells 2015-built MR for $40.8m as company nears net-debt target
  • Gradual seafarer release from hijacked MSC container vessel begins
    Full release will be a step-by-step process, to ensure minimum crewing requirements on vessel held in Iran
  • Cost-saving: Petrobras switches suezmax to clean trade to import ship fuel from India
    Brazilian oil major taking advantage of lower prices in Asia and economies of scale
  • Alex Hadjipateras steps up as Dorian LPG succession plan unfolds
    US VLGC owner also says John Lycouris is now head of energy transition
  • Accelerate Energy closes in on new investments and partnerships
    Company's focus is on FSRU operations, terminal ownership, gas marketing and LNG supply
  • Hill Dickinson poaches Clyde & Co shipping team in UK
    Addition of maritime lawyers in Newcastle marks another phase of expansion
  • Euroseas strikes first deal with UAE-based lender to fund newbuildings
    National Bank of Fujairah grants sustainability-linked loan for newbuilding fixed on a one-year charter
  • US oil giant Chevron denied $57m insurance claim for tanker seized by Iran
    Armed forces boarded Advantage Sweet in tit-for-tat sanctions battle with US
  • Livanos-backed GasLog plans to clear bond debt early in $82m deal
    Greek LNG carrier owner serves notice it will take out Norwegian debt maturing in November
  • NYK to test impact of biofuels on ship engine performance
    Previous trials have tended to focus on combustion and emissions, not engine performance
  • 'Everybody has money': Capital competes for very few projects in shipping industry awash with cash
    Healthy markets for most sectors have left owners in the driving seat when it comes to funding, TradeWinds Shipowners' forum hears
  • HD Hyundai Marine Solution goes public as it eyes booming retrofit market
    Conglomerate's ship repair and maintenance company IPO pulled in strong interest
  • Euronav 'still interested' in dry bulk newbuildings as rumours swirl of $80m newcastlemax price tag
    Owners still contracting dry bulk vessels as prices rise, Belgian company says
  • Vard wins deal to build ocean energy construction fleet for Island Offshore
    Norwegian owner signs up for hybrid ships at domestic yard
  • Houthis claim new Indian Ocean attack amid repeat targeting of MSC ships
    Rebels say they have taken aim at three MSC vessels, in a mix of long and short-distance strikes
  • Shipping provides the key as German bank Warburg returns to profit
    Maritime bosses Christian Speer and Jens Dose targeting more growth in 2024
  • Watch US and Philippine missiles sink Chinese-built tanker in 'clearly provocative' exercise
    China claims 'provocation' as disused bunker vessel is bombed in military drill
  • Teekay Tankers hands investors $68m special dividend after wiping away debt
    Balance sheet strength and fleet renewal remain a priority for US-listed owner
  • Russian cargoes stuck on tankers as buyers get cold feet
    Kpler says 2m barrels of refined products have been held on ships for more than a week
  • Greek navy extends war games exclusion at notorious Russian oil transfer hotspot
    Laconian Gulf is shut down for naval exercises until 16 May
  • China Merchants Energy lines up near $1bn newcastlemax bulker newbuilding spree
    Chinese shipowner is said to be in final talks with two domestic shipyards
  • Anglo-Eastern-link bulker banned from Australia over 'serious' engine defects
    AMSA says when ship operators play fast and loose with engine maintenance, the consequences can be dire
  • NYK Line upbeat on prospects, despite major slump in profit
    Japanese shipowner says the impact of disruptions caused by the pandemic have largely faded away
  • Chinese shipowner Tianjin Southwest Maritime breaks new ground with dual-fuel LPG newbuilding brace
    The 25,000-cbm gas ships are capable of carrying LPG and ammonia gas
  • Excelerate Energy closes in on new investments and partnerships
    Company's focus is on FSRU operations, terminal ownership, gas marketing and LNG supply
  • Swire's Susana Germino champions mangrove forest regeneration in the South Pacific
    Confessing herself to be 'crazy about sharks', Germino describes coastal mangrove forests as 'nature's miracle'

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American Shipper web site
MAY 9, 2024
  • NTSB to deliver findings on FedEx-Southwest near miss
    The NTSB is now investigating two incidents involving FedEx Boeing 767 cargo jets, one in Texas and the other in Turkey this week when a plane landed on its nose.
  • Boeing quality issue delays Alaska Airlines' converted freighters
    The date for entry into service of two Alaska Airlines aircraft continues to slide because of problems with Boeing's modification to a cargo configuration.

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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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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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