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Exim India web site
APRIL 12, 2024
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  • Baltimore bridge collapse has not led to rise in rates, but further US East Coast disruptions seen likely
  • Maersk employees innovate a system to deliver fresh water from its vessels to ports
  • Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port giving major thrust to PPP projects
  • DBGT handles 6 pc more containers in 2023-24; surpasses operational capacity
  • GDP seen growing at 7 pc in FY25
  • WCO publishes Handbook on Performance Measurement for Customs administrations
  • Jeena & Company merges with JBS Group
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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 12, 2024
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  • SAF now in fashion
  • Not just fun and games
  • Maritime piracy rises by 20% in early 2024
  • MST welcomes Malaysian freighters
  • HFW continues global shipping growth
  • Freight terminal operator appointed
  • Boosting cross-border business
  • UV ballast treatment on cargo sailing ship
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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 11, 2024
  • Resurgence of Somali pirates creates another 'danger zone' for shipping
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  • SNCF has its say on Premium's Geodis coverage
  • Other east coast ports can cope with Baltimore cargo - 'in the short term'
  • Pledge to boost HMM box fleet to help 'weakened' THEA stay competitive
  • Airfreight demand grows but 777F production logjam hobbles capacity
  • Shippers need resilience as new regulations add to geopolitical pressures
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Marine Log web site
APRIL 11, 2024
  • Rauma shipyard lays keel for first of four corvettes
    Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) today laid the keel of the first of the four Squadron 2020 project multi-role Pohjanmaa-class corvettes that it is building for the Finnish Navy. The keel
  • Denmark will ban scrubber water discharges
    The Danish Ministry of the Environment said today that, from July 1, 2025, the discharge of exhaust gas scrubber water from ships will be prohibited in waters up to 22 kilometers (about
  • Pelagic Partners invests in two high-end 2021-built PSVs
    Limassol, Cyprus, based vessel owner and shipping fund manager Pelagic Partners reports that it has successfully completed an investment in two state-of-the-art platform supply vessels (PSV) that will see it partner with

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Container News web site
APRIL 11, 2024
  • Due diligence needed for maritime tech adoption to minimize risk with digital transformation
    Rapid technological change, complex regulation and competitive pressures are driving digital transformation in the shipping industry. But navigating a confusing software landscape can be difficult and sound decision-making is essential to minimize innovation risk, according to OrbitMI. Industry spending has soared in recent years on intelligent process automation solutions geared to boosting effi
  • Aggregate Industries to significantly invest in Port of Liverpool facility
    Aggregate Industries (AIUK) has unveiled a significant investment plan to meet the growing demand for cementitious products in the UK construction sector. The company has announced the construction of a new 'super shed' at the Port of Liverpool, owned by Peel Ports Group, the UK's second largest port operator. This expansive new import facility, one of the largest in Europe, will enable the stora
  • Platform operators launch digital sea and inland port networking initiative
    Platform operators Portbase and RheinPorts have launched a ground-breaking project in a joint initiative to digitally connect the maritime and inland port communities. The two parties aim to optimise the flow of data between the seaports in the Netherlands and the inland ports on the Rhine. The Port of Rotterdam, duisport and Port of Switzerland are supporting this project as shareholders and act
  • Global Bunker Indices experience modest decline during week 15
    During the 15th week of the year, the Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global indices saw a slight downturn. The 380 HSFO index dropped by US$3.26 to US$550.73/MT. Similarly, the VLSFO index decreased by US$3.08 to US$699.08/MT and the MGO index experienced a minimal decline of US$0.30 to US$906.07/MT. "As of the time of writing, there wasn't a discernible trend in the global bunker market," stated
  • Port of Klaipeda makes history with inaugural ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation
    The Port of Klaipeda achieved a historic milestone with the successful completion of its first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation. On 9 April, the LNG tanker "Avenir Aspiration" transferred 326 m³ of liquefied natural gas to the 170-meter-long CMA CGM container vessel Containerships Aurora. This event signifies a significant advancement in maritime services within the key Lithuanian transportat
  • EU tanker import tonne mile demand up 12% as ships avoid Red Sea area
    "In 2023, sanctions on Russian oil exports by the EU caused a major shift in tanker trades and a 10% increase in average sailing distances for EU tanker imports. Now, attacks on ships in the Red Sea area have caused average sailing distances to increase a further 16% and tonne mile demand to increase 12% despite falling volumes," stated Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO. During the
  • Global Ports strengthens Petrolesport operations with new terminal equipment
    Global Ports, Russia's major port and terminal operator, has purchased three reachstackers and eight terminal tractors for its multipurpose marine terminal Petrolesport in the Big port of Saint Petersburg. The reachstackers were produced by China-based SANY equipment manufacturer and the terminal tractors were supplied by Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer SHACMAN. Two of the reachstackers h
  • Normalising market challenges Transpacific contract negotiations
    Mainline operators have lost half of the gains seen during the early days of the Red Sea crisis, and this is placing the market in shippers' favour during Transpacific contract negotiations, according to the Baltic Exchange's latest report. Writing in the report, Vespucci Maritime CEO Lars Jensen noted that the pace of rate declines on the Transpacific and Asia-Europe lanes is slowing down, for n
  • Svitzer Europe appoints new Chief Commercial Officer
    Svitzer Europe, a global towage provider, has appointed Sara Gerdner Kalle as its new Chief Commercial Officer, effective from 1 April 2024. With nearly 25 years of experience in the logistics and supply chain industry, Sara Gerdner Kalle brings extensive expertise and strategic insight to her new position. "The opportunity to join Svitzer as the CCO for Europe was incredibly appealing due to the
  • Port of Valencia unveils bidders for new terminal construction
    The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) has announced the four Temporary Joint Venures (TJVs) that have submitted bids for the tender for the execution of the works for the container terminal in the northern expansion of the Spanish port. The TJVs are: Acciona Construcción, SA - Jan de Nul nv - Grupo Bertolin, SAU Dragados, SA - Rover Maritime, SL - Torrescamara y Cia de Obras, SA - Dredging Interna
  • US container imports remain stable, with several potential global challenges to be seen
    In March, US container import volumes saw marginal growth compared to February, edging up by only 0.4% to reach 2,145,341 TEUs. However, TEU volumes experienced a significant increase of 15.7%, compared with the same month last year, and marked an even larger increase of 20.6%, compared with pre-pandemic levels in March 2019. Notably, the impact of the Chinese Lunar New Year might have obscured e
  • Box volumes increase at Georgia Ports amid ongoing expansion projects
    The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) reported 436,000 TEUs in March, marking an 18.5% surge in trade compared to the same month last year. "With double-digit growth in the first quarter, we're excited about where we're going and thankful for the continued trust our customers place in Georgia Ports. No other port in the country can match Savannah's efficient operations, thanks to our GPA employees an
  • Maersk's former seafarers turn innovators with groundbreaking project for fresh water delivery from ships to ports
    A team of three Maersk employees, who are former seafarers, decided to undertake an innovative project that could store and deliver fresh water from vessels to ports, aiming to provide a solution for fresh water scarcity faced by regions all over the world. Cargo ships undertaking global trade are equipped with fresh water generator systems that produce clean drinking water by distilling sea wate
  • Maersk ship dodges Houthi missile
    United States forces have shot down an anti-ship ballistic missile that Houthi rebels allegedly fired at a Maersk ship in the Gulf of Aden. The US-flagged 2,500 TEU Maersk Yorktown was being escorted by the US Navy as it carried out feedering between Oman and Djibouti. US Central Command said that the ABSM was shot down at 3 am Yemen time on 9 April. It said, "The ASBM was likely targeting the MV


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Splash web site
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  • Synnøve Seglem steps up to CEO role at Knutsen OAS Shipping
    Synnøve Seglem has stepped up to the CEO role at Norway's Knutsen OAS Shipping. Local media reports Seglem has taken over from Nils Kristian Strøm who is retiring after about 11 years at the helm and more than 20 years at Knutsen in various senior positions. Seglem, who joined Knutsen as a project engineer in ...
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    Investigators in Baltimore are focusing on the Dali's electrical power system and its circuit breakers and have called in the ship's builder, Hyundai Heavy Industries from South Korea, with a preliminary report on this year's most high-profile shipping accident set to be released in the first week of May. Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National ...
  • Denmark bans scrubber discharges
    Denmark's government has joined the growing list of countries taking action against open-loop scrubbers, having reached a "broad political agreement" to ban the discharge of washwater from scrubbers into its waters, starting next year. The ban that covers ships with open-loop scrubbers out to 22 km from the Danish coasts comes into force on July ...
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  • D'Amico buys MR product tanker for $43.5m
    Italian owner d'Amico International Shipping has agreed to buy the 50,000 dwt MR product tanker Amfitrion for a consideration of $43.5m. The acquisition was made by the Italian firm's Irish subsidiary, d'Amico Tankers. The vessel was built in 2017 by Samsung Heavy Industries Ningbo in China. According to the Equasis database, the tanker is managed ...
  • Boxship fleet upgrades stir debate
    The CMA CGM Arctic, a giant 15,264 teu containership, only made its maiden voyage out of the docks of Hyundai Samho shipyard in South Korea in June 2022, and yet it is already being penned in for a drydocking. The 366 m long ship (pictured) is one of the first of around 100 vessels ...
  • New maritime security firms emerge on the back of 'worrying' return of Somali pirates
    Similar to 15 years ago during the last Somalia piracy cycle, new maritime security companies are emerging. A total of 33 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships were recorded around the world in the first three months of 2024, an increase from 27 incidents for the same period in 2023, according to the ...
  • Maersk unveils novel way ships can deliver fresh water to parched ports
    Three Maersk employees, all former seafarers, have come up with a system to deliver fresh water from vessels to ports. The project optimises an existing fresh water generation system onboard container vessels to further store and deliver it in tank containers to ports and regions facing scarcity of fresh water. Fresh water scarcity is an ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 11, 2024
  • Detained Rostock ship raises knotty sanctions questions
    The detained Atlantic Navigator II shows what happens when sanctions clash
  • Coalition calls for greater transparency on methane slip data in LNG engines
    One T&E representative argues that betting on LNG 'a complete trap', and if more data about methane slip was available...
  • Marine insurance premiums won't hit opcosts, Drewry predicts
    P&I clubs approach underwriting balance, while H&M insurers still slugging it out for market share
  • Ammonia bunkering coming to Norway and California
    The project at Fjord Base in Norway has been called a 'milestone' for ammonia as a source. Elsewhere, MAN Energy...
  • Maersk completes China's first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering in Shanghai
    Danish shipping giant carried out the landmark bunkering for its second methanol-powered containership Astrid Maersk, which is due for delivery...
  • Travlos calls on EU to safeguard shipping for public benefit
    Shipping panel at Greek political and economic summit underlines role of industry in preserving EU's competitiveness and security
  • Protest group threatens supply chain disruption
    The war in Gaza and actions in Yemen have seen protests against events in the region. One group is now...
  • Bangkok port's newest relocation attempt unlikely to materialise
    Pollution reduction cited as the main reason behind relocation, but other private terminals nearby could make any move redundant
  • Daily Briefing
    Cansi chief seeks united front with Japan on shipbuilding amid US reshoring push | Baltimore bridge collapse owners liability limitation...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 11, 2024
  • Economic indicators point to slow growth in US freight demand
    A rebound in the US Freight Transportation Services Index is the latest of several indicators pointing to stronger seasonal freight activity, but excess capacity is diluting the impact of demand.
  • South Korea plans $4 billion program to double container ship capacity
    The government's latest move to increase the size of the national fleet has reportedly led HMM to reevaluate its own five-year expansion plan to invest around $11 billion, including funds for new vessels.
  • India-US ocean rates continue steady retreat from Red Sea-induced boost
    Still, more capacity is on the way for India-US shippers, with Ocean Network Express due to start its new West India-USEC standalone connection in late May.
  • NWSA unveils incentive program to boost carrier, rail and terminal performance
    The $11 million program that seeks to boost schedule reliability and volumes comes as the Seattle-Tacoma gateway saw its share of US imports from Asia decline year over year in February.
  • US import surge comes amid restocking, but puts port fluidity in the crosshairs
    The import strength goes beyond restocking, showing the impact of a recovery in housing and the US manufacturing resurgence, writes Peter Tirschwell.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 11, 2024
  • Opec: Oil demand remains robust despite price rises
    Producer group maintains growth predictions until the end of 2025
  • Rare deal takes Costas Dellaportas firm DryDel into ice-class bulker space
    Acquisition of former Norden vessel boosts Greek firm's owned and ordered fleet to 21 ships
  • DFDS to deploy fleet of battery electric ferries in the English Channel
    Initial pair will be in service by 2030 along with additional vessels running off ammonia and methanol
  • 'Extremely poor picture': Lloyd's of London slated over 'inadequate' environmental and human rights oversight
    Nearly half of large Lloyd's members scored lowest rating in sustainability report
  • Trafigura enters talks to lock in crude and product cargoes for a decade at French refinery
    Trader's joint venture with Entara enters into talks to buy Fos-sur-Mer plant
  • Hafnia denies buying TRF MR tanker duo it operates in chemical pool
    Owner says it has not acquired vessels reported sold by brokers
  • Secondhand tanker market players in 'euphoric state' as deal flow accelerates, Greek brokers say
    Allied Shipbroking argues money is best invested in modern assets currently
  • London lawyers Mike Lax and Stuart Dench jump ship to Hannaford Turner
    Legal experts had joined Rosling King in 2021 as part of a merger deal
  • K Line, NS United and Itochu named as owners of ammonia-fuelled bulker
    First of MAN Energy Solutions' new engines set to be installed in 2025
  • Exit shocks Copenhagen: Michael Bonderup leaves bulker operator BaltNav
    Line Lund Clausen is stepping in as partner at the handysize specialist
  • Union Maritime drives deeper into LR2 tanker market to extend $1.2bn newbuilding push
    Laurent Cadji explains investment in tanker segment and efforts to cut emissions
  • Synnove Seglem steps into top job at family's Knutsen OAS Shipping
    Deputy boss takes over as managing director as Nils Kristian Strom retires
  • Paschalis Diamantidis extends dry bulk push with kamsarmax bulker buy
    Greek shipowner pays below market levels to acquire his fourth bulk carrier
  • MOL and Hitachi Zosen team to trial methane slip solution on LNG-fuelled coal carrier
    While LNG fuel can reduce carbon emissions, methane slip remains an issue, says MOL
  • Svitzer Europe hires Maersk commercial chief to drive digitalisation
    Svitzer's owner AP Moller-Maersk is in the process of spinning off the company
  • Evangelos Marinakis scores healthy profit on product tanker sale to d'Amico International Shipping
    After a string of in-the-money purchase option buys, Italy's only listed shipping company expands with third-party vessel
  • Then there were none: Fractal fleet fractures after UK blacklisting blow
    The fleet of 26 vessels at the start of 2024 are now under five different management companies
  • 'Kill' the IPO: Trading giants Vitol, Mercuria and Trafigura pledge to stay private
    Top bosses ask why they would contemplate public listing when lenders are throwing money at them already
  • Houthi attacks open Red Sea as Russian oil shipment corridor as Western and Chinese owners pull back
    Main targets of attacks reroute vessels while others continue to move through zone, says Windward
  • MOL and Hitachi team to trial methane slip solution on LNG-fuelled coal carrier
    While LNG fuel can reduce carbon emissions, methane slip remains an issue, says MOL
  • Harry Vafias' C3is to slash share count by 99% to keep Nasdaq listing
    Reverse stock split will be carried out in the US on Thursday
  • Greek shipowner Ion Varouxakis breaks into tankers as Prodigy inks newbuildings
    Deal sees former FreeSeas chief executive move into the product market
  • 'New normal': Stolt-Nielsen shares on the rise after strong first quarter
    Chemical tanker owner's stock shoots up after positive response to results from analysts
  • Euronav paid out nearly $6m in severance as Saverys family cleared out bosses
    Annual report shows big termination awards to former CEO Hugo De Stoop and finance chief Lieve Logghe, among others
  • Hanwha Ocean floats unusual tender for early delivering VLCC berths
    Shipbuilder takes a unconventional approach to filling two unexpectedly vacant slots, but will buyers bite?
  • Five banks win battle to fund vessel electrification drive in Singapore
    Maritime regulator says it will now look into alternative financing solutions beyond debt financing
  • US hedge fund founder slams Euronav and Frontline tanker megadeal
    Alexander Saverys responds by saying victory in legal battle over merger collapse was not a foregone conclusion
  • Klaveness Combination Carriers sees rates hit all-time highs fuelled by tanker focus
    Better than expected bulker market also keeps Cabu caustic soda ships at strong levels
  • Qatar scoops lion's share of first quarter LNG carrier newbuilding orders
    More Q-Max vessels are expected but other players are due to join the mix in 2024
  • Thenamaris shows who is boss in well above market value sale of supramax bulker
    Chinese owner reportedly pays around $2m above estimated market value for Seaboss
  • Singapore set to showcase 'flying' hybrid marine transportation technology
    City-state to play host to domestically designed Wing-in-Ground effect craft and Swedish hydrofoiling electric ferry
  • Singapore's first-movers making electric vessel dream a reality
    Penguin and Pyxis power ahead with global dreams in Singapore

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 11, 2024
  • DOT launches mapping project to guide government spending on freight
    The government's long-awaited National Multimodal Freight Network has finally kicked off with a two-month request for information to help map out facilities and routes.
  • Cargo airline sends new Boeing 767 freighters directly to storage
    It's not a great return on investment to acquire an aircraft and immediately ground it because demand is soft. But that's what Saltchuk Aviation and its Alaska-based subsidiary Northern Air Cargo have done.
  • Tips for navigating the coming capacity correction
    We may be months away from a national market shift, but the time to start planning for it is now.

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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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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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