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January 11, 2024

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Exim India web site
JANUARY 11, 2024
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JANUARY 11, 2024
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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 10, 2024
  • Red Sea premiums tempt opportunistic operators, despite major Houthi attack
  • Analysis: Wrong on Kuehne + Nagel - for the wrong reason
  • Liner oversupply problem being masked by Suez Canal diversions
  • Shipper switch to air freight will see rates take off next week
  • Ocean premiums rocket as insurers back away from Red Sea risk
  • 'Disproportionate' cost hikes and emissions adding to Cape route complexity
  • Rocketing ocean rates predicted to decline post-Chinese New Year
  • Tough times for logistics tech players forced to cut staff numbers
  • A cold chain sustainability challenge as Lineage Logistics eyes IPO
  • Alibaba announces consolidated US e-commerce deliveries

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 10, 2024
  • Newport News Shipbuilding delivers first Columbia-class stern
    Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division has delivered the stern of the first Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine stern to General Dynamics Electric Boat. Transported on GD Electric Boat's Bollinger-built 400-foot-long
  • Maersk switches OC1 Panama Canal services to rail "land bridge"
    While continuing Houthi attacks are having a devastating effect on Suez Canal containership traffic, natural forces, namely drought conditions, are taking their toll on container traffic through another vital maritime artery. Maersk
  • Deltamarin awarded design contract for new Airbus ships
    Turku, Finland, headquartered Deltamarin has been selected to design the three wind assisted RO/RO vessels that France's Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) will operate under a charter from Airbus. The aircraft manufacturer is
  • Navies swat down Houthi missile onslaught
    The U.S. Navy and the U.K. Royal Navy have shot down a barrage of Houthi missile and drone attacks launched towards international shipping lanes in the Red Sea by Houthis this morning,

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Container News web site
JANUARY 10, 2024
  • Valenciaport initiates construction of third solar power plant
    The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) and Valencia Terminal Europa (VTE), a Grimaldi Group company, officially inked an agreement about the establishment, operation and maintenance of the photovoltaic infrastructure being constructed on the rooftop of the vehicle silo within the VTE concession on the East Dock. Mar Chao, president of Valenciaport, and Antonio Crespo, director of Valencia Terminal
  • APM Terminals completes land purchase for Suape terminal
    APM Terminals Suape has completed the purchase of approximately 500,000m², the latest stage in the development of a fully electrified terminal which is expected to boost trade, employment and development in Brazil's northeast. With the finalisation of the purchase of land at the Governador Eraldo Gueiros Port Industrial Complex (Suape), Pernambuco, plans to commence operations in the second quart
  • Houthi's choice: renounce Israel calls or face attacks
    Houthi leader Mohammed Ali Al-Houthi has sent a message to vessel operators that the Houthi military will not target any vessels that confirm they will make no Israeli port calls. Al-Houthi told the BBC, "Any country that gets involved with the US-led coalition to protect Israeli ships will lose its maritime security and will be targeted." In a social media message, Al-Houthi had told carriers th
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases rates from Indian Sub and Middle East to North America
    Hapag-Lloyd announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) / General Rate Adjustment (GRA) for cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry, reefer and special containers, including high cube equipment, from the Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East to the United States East Coast, West Coast, and Gulf Coast, as well as Canada. This GRI/ GRA applies to all containers gated in full beginning 10 February 2024 a
  • Maersk charters ships from ONE and Wan Hai due to "insufficient" fleet
    Maersk Line, which had not been as aggressive as its rivals in ordering newbuildings, is now finding itself short of Neo-Panamax ships as more vessels are rerouted round the Cape of Good Hope . It has now transpired that Maersk Line has chartered the newly built 15,000 TEU ONE Focus from Ocean Network Express (ONE), in addition to the 13,100 TEU Wan Hai A12 that the Danish operator fixed from Tai
  • CMA CGM applies new peak season surcharges from Far East Asia to West Africa Central
    CMA CGM has announced a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) that will be in effect from today (10 January) until further notice. The surcharge of US$150 per TEU will be applied from Far East ports (North, Central, and South China, as well as Hong Kong SAR, North East Asia, and South East Asia) to West Africa's Central Range (Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, Ghana, Togo, and Equatorial Guinea). The Fren
  • BIMCO: Record deliveries could push container fleet above 30 million TEUs in 2024
    "In 2023, shipyards delivered 350 new container ships with a total capacity of 2.2 million TEUs, beating the previous record from 2015 when 1.7 million TEUs were delivered. The 2023 record is now likely to be beaten already in 2024," stated Niels Rasmussen, chief shipping analyst at BIMCO. As 2023 saw a relatively low level of container ship recycling, new ships entering the fleet caused an 8% ri
  • Kalmar secures contract for 20 straddle carriers at Port of Montevideo
    Kalmar has finalized a deal with Terminal Cuenca del Plata (TCP), a joint venture between Katoen Natie (80%) and the National Port Authority ANP (20%), to deliver 20 Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers for use at Terminal Cuenca del Plata in the Port of Montevideo in Uruguay. This order was recorded in Cargotec's Q4 2023 order intake, with the machines expected to be delivered in the thrid quarter of

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Splash web site
JANUARY 10, 2024
  • Safe Bulkers boosts kamsarmax orderbook in Japan
    New York-listed Safe Bulkers has continued its newbuilding push with a deal for yet another kamsarmax in Japan. The 82,000 dwt ship, a sister vessel to several Safe Bulkers newbuilds, has been designed to meet the Phase 3 requirements of the Energy Efficiency Design Index and also comply with the NOx-Tier III regulations. "Consistent with ...
  • BW Offshore rejects Sohmen-Pao's offer for oil and gas player BW Energy
    Floater specialist BW Offshore has said no to a mandatory offer made by parent company BW Group to buy shares of affiliate company BW Energy. BW Group has on November 29, 2023, purchased 250,000 shares in BW Energy for NOK 23.7717 ($2.3) per share via an all-or-nothing order placed with a bank. Following this, BW ...
  • Leadership change at Fred Olsen Windcarrier
    Norwegian offshore wind installation player Fred Olsen Windcarrier has appointed Haakon Magne Ore as its new chief executive officer. Ore will take over from Alexandra Koefoed on March 1, following a transition period, the company said. He joins the company from Fred Olsen & Co where he currently serves as director and vice president of ...
  • Economou nominates two directors to Genco board
    Greek shipowner George Economou has nominated two candidates for election to the Genco Shipping & Trading board of directors at the US dry bulk player's next annual general meeting. Economou, who owns a 5.4% stake in the New York-listed Genco via his affiliate GK Investor, has proposed Randee Day, president and CEO of maritime consultancy ...
  • Wood to modify BP's ETAP topsides to receive Murlach oil
    UK consulting and engineering firm Wood has been awarded a contract to deliver topside modifications supporting BP's latest subsea tieback in the UK North Sea. Wood will deliver engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning services to enhance the central processing facility of BP's Eastern Trough Area Project (ETAP) production hub in the central North Sea. Financial ...
  • Erik Thun again turns to Ferus Smit for four more newbuilds
    Sweden's Erik Thun has ordered four more new vessels, two multi-purpose dry cargo vessels and two coastal tankers. They will be built by Shipsveerf Ferus Smit in the Netherlands. This order brings the current orderbook from the shipbuilder up to 14 vessels and Erik Thun's current orderbook up to 15 vessels in total. The contract ...
  • Houthis fire their greatest barrage of weapons to date in the ongoing Red Sea shipping crisis
    The Houthis launched their largest attack so far yesterday evening. According to the US military the "complex attack" consisted of 18 attack drones, two anti-ship cruise missiles, and one anti-ship ballistic missile. They were all shot down through efforts of F/A-18 aircraft from the US aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower, three US destroyers and one ...
  • Turkey's PascoGas books VLAC pair at HD Hyundai Heavy
    Turkey's PascoGas has been placed behind a deal for two very large ammonia carrier (VLAC) newbuilds at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. The Istanbul-based owner has tapped the South Korean yard for an 80,000 cu m pair worth over $120m each, according to brokers. Established in December 2019, PascoGas is listed with three midsize gas carriers, ...
  • Clarksons offshore index pushing towards all-time high in 2024
    Offshore oil and gas markets continued to strengthen in the past year, with the Clarksons offshore index rising to multi-year highs. The cross-segment rate index which tracks rig, OSV, and subsea dayrates rose by a further 27% in 2023 to a multi-year high of 106 points. For comparison, it hit 45 in 2017, 114 in ...
  • More than one boxship newbuild delivering every day this year
    Liner shipping has entered 2024 in unexpected rude health thanks to the massive diversions away from the Red Sea soaking up tremendous capacity and putting spot rates at highs not experienced ever before outside of the covid era. Nevertheless, the liner industry will have to contend with another record deluge of new deliveries, which could ...
  • Norden bulks up with fifth cape
    Denmark's Norden has strengthened its dry bulk portfolio with the acquisition of a modern capesize. The Jan Rindbo-led owner and operator has forked out over $70m to purchase the 2023-built from Greece's Transmed Maritime. The 182,300 dwt ship delivered from Japan's Namura in October is the company's fifth cape since it marked its entry into ...
  • South Africa seeks emergency external help to remedy dire situation across the nation's ports
    The dire situation at South Africa's ports, which have some of lowest productivity levels in the world, has seen the authorities seek external help. Transnet National Ports Authority, which oversees the country's top ports, is seeking terminal operators to come in for a period of three years to close what it describes as "port operational ...
  • Valaris rakes in over $1bn in new rig deals
    Offshore driller Valaris has been awarded a batch of new contracts and contract extensions, with an associated contract backlog of approximately $1.14bn. In the floater department, Valaris won a two-year contract extension with Anadarko Petroleum in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico for Valaris DS-16 drillship, starting in June 2024 in direct continuation of the existing ...
  • ZIM rolls out container tracking devices
    The world container fleet is increasingly becoming smart. Israeli carrier ZIM is the latest to announce a significant investment in tracking devices across its dry van container fleet. ZIM invested in tacking specialist Hoopo Systems two years ago and yesterday announced it has tapped Hoopo to place its solar-powered devices on much of its box ...
  • Oxford University study shows how green ammonia could be rolled out to shipping across the world
    Researchers from the University of Oxford have published a study in Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability claiming that green ammonia could be used to fulfil the fuel demands of over 60% of global shipping by targeting just the top 10 regional fuel ports. The researchers looked at the production costs of ammonia which they said ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 10, 2024
  • Maersk opts for Panama 'land bridge' amid canal woes
    Due to severe drought conditions restricting vessel drafts and transits, Maersk is recalibrating its OC1 service between Oceania and the...
  • Economou moves to shake up Genco board with nomination of two candidates
    George Economou is looking to shake up Genco's board to address its 'lagging performance'. Less than two weeks after revealing...
  • Russia oil exports uninterrupted by escalation in Houthi attacks
    Red Sea vessel activity is down 28% over past seven days reflecting containership exodus around the Cape of Good Hope...
  • Red Sea attacks prompt 2m teu drop in Suez boxship traffic
    Liner capacity through the Suez down some 60% across the New Year period, as carriers show unified response to Houthi...
  • Vehicle carrier operators divided over Suez route as more ships divert via South Africa
    Cosco, K Line, NYK and Grimaldi are still utilising the Suez Canal for vehicle carriers bound to and from Europe...
  • Owners can now refuse Red Sea orders, barristers believe
    Disagreements between owners and charterers already apparent, with KCs working on opinions for shipowner clients
  • Marinakis and Fredriksen clinch VLCC slots at Dalian
    Move by brace of big names calls attention to hopes of tight market when new tankers hit the water
  • Boxship fleet set to hit 30m teu this year
    The aggregate capacity of the global boxship fleet will have doubled in less than a decade. The same cannot be...
  • Chinese EV giant BYD begins operating chartered car carrier
    The electric vehicle manufacturer, which has surpassed Tesla to become the global leader in sales, has taken a firm step towards...
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings forecasts 78% profit drop for 2023 amid challenging market
    The company attributes the decline in profit to weak demand and falling freight rates
  • Antwerp-Bruges throughput falls on economics and geopolitics pressures
    A year and a half on from the merger of the two ports, volumes remain constrained. But market share increases...
  • India plans P&I insurer
    Reports suggest entity will be domestically focused in the first instance but could go on to seek international business
  • Singapore to participate in Operation Prosperity Guardian
    Singapore has been a member of the 39-nation Combined Maritime Forces since 2009 and had previously deployed assets when it participated...
  • Daily Briefing
    Sino-Russian boxships continue using Red Sea despite Houthi threat | Dark fleet safe haven Gabon flags 18 Sovcomflot tankers after...

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 10, 2024
  • Capesize rates suffer historic Atlantic market plunge as unemployed tonnage builds
    Average rates for sector plunge 20% in a day even as Pacific market shows signs of life
  • 'Watch this space': US and UK ramp up talk of 'consequences' for Houthi attacks
    Britain's defence minister says sweeping Tuesday attack shows Iran-backed militants 'are not listening'
  • Capesize rates suffer historic Atlantic rates plunge as unemployed tonnage builds
    Average rates for sector plunge 20% in a day even as Pacific market shows signs of life
  • George Economou wastes no time moving to shake-up Genco Shipping boardroom
    Greek tycoon is seeking 'improved value' as he views 'Genco's lagging performance'
  • Fred Olsen Windcarrier brings in new CEO to replace Alexandra Koefoed
    Haakon Magne Ore from Fred Olsen & Co takes up new position at start of March
  • BW Offshore rejects Sohmen-Pao's BW Energy takeover offer
    Independent directors join BW Energy board in turning down Singapore parent's bid
  • New IMarEST CEO seeks seat at the table to shape shipping's future
    Chris Goldsworthy takes top job with promise to strengthen institute's voice in policy circles
  • Euronav tied to sale of world's second biggest tanker
    Chinese entities emerge as new owners of the ultra-large crude carrier
  • BW LPG's Niels Rigault cashes $1.8m in stock options after exit
    Former commercial head sells shares in world's largest VLGC owner
  • Shipping major MOL snaps up wind turbine company Hokutaku as renewables bet grows
    Giant Japanese shipowner makes another investment in offshore wind sector
  • Arrow sets up new energy arm as it targets oil derivative broking
    Shipbroker aims to move into green fuels and carbon business while eyeing tanker expansion
  • Big-name insurers RSA and Brit team up on project cargo cover
    Partnership has $285m of capacity ready to insure for industrial sectors
  • BW Offshore rejects Sohmen-Pao's takeover offer for BW Energy
    Independent directors join BW Energy board in turning down Singapore parent's bid
  • Indiana Jones (no, not that one) detained in UK with cracked hull
    MOL car carrier also on the detention list for December
  • Vessel calls likely to be disrupted as Ecuador declares state of emergency
    Outbreak of violence leads to curfew in South American nation
  • Marinakis and Fredriksen line up VLCC orders totalling $1.3bn - split on fuel choices
    Capital Maritime & Trading opts for LNG while Seatankers sticks with scrubbers
  • Golden Ocean share price soars as Pareto upgrades assessment to 'buy'
    Bulker owner upgraded with target price of $13
  • VLGC spot rates suffer shock 21% drop as gas price differentials weaken
    Correction comes a day after brokers talked up sector's fundamental strength
  • Erik Thun swells orderbook to 15 vessels with latest newbuilding swoop
    Swedish owner books four more vessels at Shipsveerf Ferus Smit
  • Indian Register pushes Mishra up the ladder to become joint managing director
    Former head of operations becomes joint managing director
  • Maersk container ship pollution incident sparks political row in Spain
    Clean-up taking place on beaches as Galicia accuses central government of knowing about spill for two weeks
  • Cargo insurers will back Red Sea transits, says Patrizia Kern-Ferretti
    Breeze chief says underwriting capacity will be there to back the trade amid ongoing attacks on shipping
  • Clyde & Co braced for new fine over anti-money laundering rule breach
    Company admitted inadequate anti-money laundering checks before $50m shipping deals
  • Maersk Supply cashes in three anchor handlers after asset prices double
    Values have shot up for the three very large offshore vessels offloaded by Danish owner
  • BWLPG's Niels Rigault cashes in $1.8m on stock options after exit
    Former commercial head sells shares in world's largest VLGC owner
  • Clyde& Co braced for new fine over anti-laundering rule breach
    Company admitted inadequate anti-money laundering checks before $50m shipping deals
  • Greek shipowner Celestyal Cruises purges old vessel from fleet
    Market sources say Celestyal Olympia has gone to Turkish interests
  • SwissMarine bulker arrested over demurrage battle down the charter chain
    Legal fight involves dispute over cargo carried on another Greek-owned vessel
  • Greece's Celestyal Cruises purges old cruise ship from fleet
    Market sources say 1984-built Celestyal Olympia has gone to Turkish interests
  • Houthis launch flurry of drones and missiles in 'complex attack' on Red Sea shipping lanes
    US military says dozens of merchant vessels were in shipping lane as coalition responded to incident
  • Singapore to deploy personnel, but no ships to support Red Sea task force
    UK government has also announced that another naval vessel will be sent to the region
  • Comment: How worried should shipping be about the resurgence of Somali piracy?
    Measures remain in place to tackle a resurgence in criminality on the high seas
  • Chinese trader Comerge books debut newbuildings in groundbreaking order for shipyard
    Comerge Shipping inks two methanol-fuelled kamsarmax bulk carriers at state-owned Chengxi
  • 'Coalition forces responding' after flurry of drones seen off Yemeni port
    Target unknown as warships reportedly 'engage' in incident off Hodeidah

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 10, 2024
  • Cargo airline Amerijet in distress sale, terminates 6 aircraft leases
    New owners have taken control of troubled Amerijet, which is scuttling several aircraft leases and laying off more workers to preserve cash.
  • Container lines had rough Q4 before Red Sea-driven rate rebound
    The upsurge in rates due to ship diversions did not come soon enough to rescue container lines' fourth-quarter results.

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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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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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