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June 12, 2024

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Exim India web site
JUNE 12, 2024
  • Sarbananda Sonowal takes charge as Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways
  • J M Baxi Group announces appointment of Capt. Alpesh Abhay Sharma as Chief Operating Officer - Container Business
  • J M BAXI HEAVY sets new standards by successfully delivering heaviest modules for L&T Marjan Offshore Field
  • Coastal shipping has seen significant growth: Ministry
  • Baltimore port's key transit channel becomes fully operational
  • Adani Airports handle over one million tonnes of cargo to achieve 7% growth
  • Rate surge continues throughout May from Middle East & South Asia; India in the 'spot'light
  • Railways registers highest ever freight loading in May 2024
  • India's GDP growth seen at 6.5-7 pc between FY26 & FY30: UBS
  • Two more OOCL 24,188 TEU mega vessels start operation
  • US ports union suspends labour talks with management
  • WTO upgrades platform on trade opportunities in government procurement

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 12, 2024
  • Another three years at FRA
  • Hanoi-Europe train launched
  • From Knorr-Bremse to Nexxiot
  • Three new directors for the board
  • China sends more industry-trains to Europe
  • Representing Belgium and the Netherlands
  • Small cargo owners benefit
  • Skypallet 2.0 to launch this summer
  • Tech investment puts network on road to growth
  • Panattoni picks Prajo in Poland
  • Renault Trucks: an ASM for Western Switzerland
  • Wärtsilä technology to reduce emissions
  • Strasbourg as the 29th station
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Cleaning up London's waste management
  • Didier Kayat now chairman and CEO
  • Superdry gets new UK partner
  • US ports to handle record container volumes

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 11, 2024
  • Regional carriers dip toes in long-haul trades again as rates soar
  • 'Honour' and 'shipping' in the same breath? Or just swings and roundabouts?
  • Blank sailings on the rise at Canadian ports as carriers fret over rail strike
  • Logistics players brace for US supply chain stress test as imports hit a high
  • Ecommerce player Great Vision signs $116m deal with Cargojet
  • 'One FedEx' (+9.5%) greatness stands out
  • Multimodal UK opens its doors with an air of optimism (and confusion)
  • Tributes paid to Peter Sedgley, the builder of Emirates SkyCargo
  • Ambitious Ship Angel targets global BCOs with AI-powered tools

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 11, 2024
  • U.S. sanctions captains of two Houthi-linked tankers
    The captains of two Houthi-linked tankers, Vivek Ashok Pandey and Sandeep Singh Choudhary, both Indian nationals are among ten individuals, vessels and entities sanctioned by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office
  • Houlder designs a 10,000 cubic meter methanol bunkering vessel
    London-headquartered design and engineering consultancy Houlder has unveiled a design for a 10,000-cubic-meter methanol bunkering vessel. The methanol bunkering vessel design includes semi-automated crane systems for supplying methanol to other ships of
  • New BRIX Marine LandingCat is en route to Alaska
    Following its launch by Port Angeles, Wash., based BRIX Marine, the 4615-HTC LandingCat OMC is now en route to serve the Chenega community in Alaska. There it is set to become a

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Container News web site
JUNE 11, 2024
  • The Different Kinds Of Perimeter Protection Systems You Need Installed For Optimal Safety
    If you work in freight, logistics or warehousing, the security and safety of your operation are paramount. It is vital that you have robust equipment that is able to cope with any risks and threats. It should also be considered that a robust perimeter protection system is installed so that the wider area of your premises can be protected. The wider your perimeter is, the more notice you will like
  • How You Can Use AI Demand Forecasting in Your Business
    Are you interested in using AI to help you forecast demand in your business? If so, you probably have plenty of questions like will it work in my industry? Artificial intelligence can help your business get an edge over the competition, identify and plan for market fluctuations, and even predict the constantly changing consumer trends. Best of all AI demand forecast models work across almost all
  • Scoring Deals on Pre-Owned Forklifts
    When you need a forklift for your warehouse or worksite, going the brand spankin' new route sure sounds appealing. That new forklift smell, the smooth operations, all the latest bells and whistles. But you know what's even more inviting? Saving a boatload of cash by considering used options instead. The market for pre-owned and reconditioned forklifts is absolutely massive. Companies are always u
  • WEC Lines introduces direct service connecting Dublin, Liverpool, and Iberia
    WEC Lines announced the launch of a direct, weekly service starting on 29 June offering short transit times that seamlessly connect Portugal and Spain with Ireland and the United Kingdom. This new service will be operated by an 812-TEU vessel on a fixed-day schedule, departing from Bilbao on Saturdays, arriving in Dublin on Mondays, and reaching Liverpool on Tuesdays. This setup provides clients
  • Another MSC ship hit by Houthi missile
    Houthi rebels have attacked another of Mediterranean Shipping Company's boxships. The UK Maritime Trade Operations stated that after the missile assault on 8 June, fires broke out on the 5,900 TEU MSC Tavvishi and the 5,700 dwt multi-purpose ship Norderney, which is owned by German tonnage provider Lauterjung Manfred. UKMTO said that the attack on the 2000-built MSC Tavvishi occurred 70 miles sou
  • ONE and Freightliner embrace HVO fuel for UK rail cargo
    Following a successful 6-month trial period, Ocean Network Express (ONE) UK, in collaboration with Freightliner, one of the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, is extending their adoption of HVO100 fuel for all cargo transportation via rail. HVO, a 100% renewable fuel, is derived from sources such as vegetable oils and waste-based fats and oils from the food industry. By transiti
  • SeaLead launches Asia - West Coast service
    SeaLead has unveiled its latest direct liner shipping service, marking the commencement of the AWC (Asia West Coast) service. This route will establish a direct link between China, South Korea, and the US West Coast. Specifically, it will connect major Chinese ports directly to Long Beach, California, offering one of the quickest transit times available from China and South Korea to Southern Cali
  • Breaking Down the Costs of Web Advertising: What You Need to Know
    Navigating the waters of online advertising can be incredibly rewarding, yet it often ventures into perplexing territory, particularly when it's time to outline your marketing finances. Stepping away from either extreme of overspending or underfunding requires a savvy allocation of your available resources. This piece aims to dissect the various elements that might influence your advertising spen
  • CMA CGM announces FAK rates from North Europe to Northwest India
    CMA CGM, the French carrier, has announced that Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates will be effective from 1 July (based on the loading date at origin ports) until further notice. 20'ST 40'ST/HC North Europe to Mundra/Nhava Sheva US$1,425 US$1,725 This means a rate restoration of US$100 per TEU will be applied to the previous rates in force. In addition, these offers are valid from North Europe base po
  • Broekman Logistics opens new branch in Türkiye
    Broekman Logistics has announced the opening of its new branch in Istanbul, Türkiye. This expansion marks the first new country office since the company unveiled its new strategy at the end of 2023, demonstrating Broekman Logistics' commitment to strategic global growth and improved logistics and supply chain solutions. "This new office brings us closer to our customers in Türkiye. This branch wi
  • Pacific International Lines launches PIL Academy
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) has established the PIL Academy, a centre of excellence for learning and development, aimed at providing comprehensive training in maritime and transport logistics for all its employees. The academy's goal is to enhance workforce capabilities and future-proof careers. It will collaborate with organizations and technology partners to create a holistic curriculum f
  • Contship proceeds with La Spezia Container Terminal expansion project
    The expansion of the La Spezia Container Terminal (LSCT), Contship Group's Container Gateway Terminal in La Spezia, has entered a new phase. The call for tenders for the construction of the first phase of the new Ravano terminal has been officially published. "We are adding an important element into our strategic development plans through which LSCT aims to become a reference point in global trad
  • HMM and IKEA forge alliance to advance ocean transport decarbonization
    HMM and IKEA Supply Chain Operations have entered into an agreement to utilize HMM's 'Green Sailing Service', a low-carbon ocean transport solution aimed at reducing environmental impact and supporting the decarbonization of ocean transportation. Central to this collaboration is a significant reduction in carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions achieved by replacing conventional fossil fuels w
  • MSC commences new Asia services
    MSC announced the launch of its new service, Britannia, which will enhance port connections via a unique corridor from China and Vietnam to Liverpool, UK. This new loop offers access to the port of Vung Tau, Vietnam, establishing a direct service to Liverpool, UK, and MSC's hubs in Rotterdam, Netherlands; Antwerp, Belgium; and Hamburg, Germany. It also connects to destinations in Scandinavia and

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Splash web site
JUNE 11, 2024
  • Oceaneering scores Petrobras contract
    Oceaneering's manufactured products segment has secured two contracts with Brazil's Petrobras that are expected to deliver net revenue in the range of $120m to $183m. The New York-listed firm has been contracted to supply up to 362 km of steel tube and thermoplastic electro-hydraulic umbilicals and associated subsea distribution hardware for use in projects offshore ...
  • Scorpio Tankers clears out oldest vessels
    Monaco-based product tanker giant Scorpio Tankers is offloading five of its oldest MR vessels for about $179m. The Emanuele Lauro-led New York-listed firm has struck a deal with three separate buyers for the 2012-built STI Garnet, STI Onyx, STI Ruby, and STI Topaz at $142.5m in total and also agreed to the sale of the ...
  • Much-needed container terminal opens in Bangladesh
    Saudi Arabian operator Red Sea Gateway Terminal welcomed the 2,086 teu Maersk Davao to Patenga Container Terminal yesterday, ushering in a much-welcomed expansion of container handling in Bangladesh, a nation where exports are soaring but port capacity has faced congestion for years. The $240m terminal at Chittagong has faced numerous delays in its construction and ...
  • Samsung Electronics America files multi-million dollar claim against HMM
    Samsung Electronics America's relentless pursuit of liners for their actions during the pandemic era has moved onto its biggest claim to date. Having lodged cases with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in Washington DC against COSCO, OOCL, SM Line and ZIM, the American affiliate of the Korean manufacturing giant has now gone after compatriot HMM, ...
  • TGS and PGS merger clears final regulatory hurdle
    Norwegian offshore seismic acquisition specialists and data providers TGS and PGS have received all required approvals to complete their previously announced merger. The merger consideration will be paid to PGS shareholders in the form of 0.06829 ordinary shares of TGS for each PGS share. The equity value of PGS is around NOK9.3bn (around $873.5m), corresponding ...
  • Euroseas fixes charter for feeder newbuild
    Nasdaq-listed Greek boxship owner Euroseas has entered a time charter contract for a newbuilding feeder boxship currently under construction. Euroseas won a charter for the 1,800 teu Stephania K for a minimum period of 23 to a maximum period of 25 months at the charterer's discretion, at a gross daily rate of $22,000. The new ...
  • Lars-Christian Svensen to take the helm at 2020 Bulkers and Himalaya Shipping
    Golden Ocean's outgoing chief executive Lars-Christian Svensen has been selected to take the helm at Tor Olav Trøim-backed newcastlemax owners 2020 Bulkers and Himalaya Shipping. Svensen, whose resignation from John Fredriksen-backed dry bulk player Golden Ocean was reported by Splash last month, is initially joining the Oslo-listed duo as chief commercial officer in September. He ...
  • Doris wins FEED work on Zama field offshore Mexico
    The Zama field partners have awarded French engineering company Doris a front-end engineering and design contract (FEED) for the development of the field. The FEED work will be based on the scope of the field development plan approved by Mexican authorities last year. It covers the planning of two offshore platforms, 68 kilometres of pipelines ...
  • Fafalios seals kamsarmax purchase
    Greek owner Fafalios Shipping has added a 14-year-old kamsarmax, forking out some $20m for the Tsuneishi Zhoushan-built 82,200 dwt sized bulker Oasea. The Oasea was added from Stamatis Tsantanis's Nasdaq-listed United Maritime Corporation, a spinoff of Seanergy Maritime. The Fafalios family has been quiet for years until February. Since then, staff have had their hands full, offloading ...
  • Yasa Shipping offloads newbuilding to TMC
    A week ago in the handysize sector, brokers reported the rare sale of the Jiangmen Nanyang-built, 40,000 dwt sized bulker named Yasa Daisy, a ship that was only delivered to Turkey's Yasa Shipping in January this year. Brokers reported that the handysize bulker fetched $34m, a new benchmark. It has now been revealed who was ...
  • Strike threat escalates across US east coast ports
    The prospect of a strike this autumn by dockworkers along the US east and Gulf coasts has leapt with news that the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) has halted negotiations with employers, citing concerns over APM Terminals using automated gates. The ILA is the largest dockworker union in the US. It was meant to be sitting ...
  • Altera Infrastructure fined over ship recycling destination
    Altera Infrastructure has been ordered to pay a $747,000 fine in Norway in a long-running case over a decision to send two vessels for demolition in India. The fine comes some four years after investigators first raided the offices of the company previously known as Teekay Offshore. Altera Infrastructure has said it is considering challenging ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 11, 2024
  • BW Group seeks to unload Navigator shares worth over $90m
    BW acquired its stock in Navigator from WL Ross in 2020 at $9 per share, and the current price is...
  • Revised ISO bunker specifications could raise fuel delivery standard
    New bunker standards also include parameters for growing use of biofuel-blended fuel deliveries
  • Baltimore casualty will push marine liability pricing up across board, warns Tokio Marine HCC International
    Reinsurers already factoring in possibility of unfavourable outcome of owners' bid to limit liability, Kinder argues
  • Diana eyes $150m bond placement in Norwegian market
    Early move is consistent with refinancings of past Diana bonds well ahead of maturities
  • South Korea's west coast targeted with GPS jamming
    GPS jamming is rampant in conflict zones, particularly the waters around Israel and Russia, but this event appears part of...
  • CMA CGM launches peak Asia-Europe service to increase capacity
    Soaring freight rates will remain high into the traditional summer peak season, according to Linerlytica, bringing more pain to a...
  • LMA issues new Russian oil price cap wording
    The new wording intends to address confusion caused by 'rapid amendments' driven by legislative changes
  • Containers lost at sea falls to record low
    Just 221 containers were lost in 2023, according to the annual survey conducted by the World Shipping Council
  • Former Golden Ocean chief executive to head up independent bulker owner
    Svensen left his role as chief executive of Fredriksen-owned Golden Ocean in May 2024 after less than a year in...
  • Ikea taps HMM's biofuel certificates to reduce supply chain emissions
    Ikea is the second buyer of HMM's emission reduction certificate using biofuels
  • Investors flee Asian shipping stocks as Gaza truce threatens to cool surging rates
    From Shanghai to Hong Kong to Tokyo, shipping companies' stocks abruptly halted their rally over the past few weeks, following...
  • ILA breaks off US port labour talks, points finger at 'foreign company' Maersk
    Xenophobic attacks on foreign container shipping lines scored political points during the supply chain crisis. With rates surging, a port...
  • Daily Briefing
    A tale of three offerings: The nine-figure equity sales of Dorian, Zim and Torm | Shipping is stuck in the...
  • Eastern Pacific orders up to 16 ships at Fujian Shipbuilding
    Newbuilding contracts for a series of mid-sized PCTCs and MR tankers will further expand the Singapore-based shipping firm's already substantial...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 11, 2024
  • Opportunistic intra-Asia carriers reenter trans-Pac trade amid soaring rates, demand
    Established long-haul carriers are also launching a raft of new services between Asia and Americas to take advantage of the buoyant market.
  • Canadian border agency, workers reach tentative deal on new contract
    The preliminary agreement avoids a strike that could have created traffic jams along the US-Canada border, disrupting trade and manufacturing.
  • Shippers, IMCs pleased with rail performance in 2024: survey
    Domestic intermodal service has been significantly better so far this year compared to the pandemic-disrupted years of 2020 to 2022, but shippers remain reluctant to tender some freight to the railroads, a Journal of Commerce survey found.
  • Canadian border agency, workers reach tentative deal on new contract
    The preliminary agreement avoids a strike that could have created traffic jams along the US-Canada border, disrupting trade and manufacturing.
  • Rate management platform uses fresh funding to add auditing, amendments tools
    The new products were launched as Ship Angel announced a $5 million funding round by venture investors.
  • Asia-Europe ocean rates soar as shipper 'panic' brings orders forward
    Average spot rates on the westbound trade have tripled compared to this point last year, with growing demand likely to keep upward pressure on prices over the coming weeks.
  • Somalia-based piracy menaces vessels rerouted away from Houthi threats
    Security forces preoccupied with Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and an increase in Indian Ocean shipping, thanks to ongoing route diversions, have created an opening for Somali pirates.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 11, 2024
  • BW Group tees up sale of $93m worth of Navigator Holdings shares
    Ultranav to become largest shareholder in Navigator after offering
  • Panama Canal eases transit regime further as water levels rise
    Daily crossings set to increase to 34 from next month, while maximum draft is raised as well
  • Ayro redesigns its wings to meet market potential
    Having made its reputation with soft wings, developer changes name and broadens design solutions
  • Containers lost at sea fall to lowest level on record, says liner lobby
    World Shipping Council hails positive safety development
  • Atlantic MR tanker rates tipped for comeback as hurricane season approaches
    BRS Group says superior earnings in Asia could flip later this year
  • Core Power plots $10bn orderbook as shipping's nuclear option splits opinion
    Mixed messages at Posidonia as shipowners grapple with next-generation choices to fuel industry decarbonisation
  • Scorpio Tankers sells five oldest MRs in $179m deal
    New York-listed owner cuts average age of fleet in latest disposals
  • CMA CGM and SeaLead cash in as container rates surge out of Asia
    Additional transpacific and Asia-Europe services may not be enough as major shipper warns of capacity crunch
  • Vitol needs to be part of decarbonisation conversation, transition chief Ian Butler says
    Former crude chartering manager has been implementing group's emissions-reduction plan since new role created 18 months ago
  • Grieg tests 'world's strongest material' on bulker hull
    Graphene-based coating also used on Star Lysefjord's propeller
  • Safety should trump geopolitics as shadow fleet oil spill risk looms
    Sanctions regimes and enforcement should put more focus on preventing oil spill risks
  • Oil spill would bring the 'sanctions hammer down' on shadow fleet
    Kyiv School of Economics president says elections are deflecting G7 attention from growing tanker numbers
  • Glencore swipes Trafigura's crude supply deal to Prax's UK refinery
    Trader reportedly triumphs in tender involving 13 companies
  • Two months and 50,000 tonnes of wreckage: Baltimore back in business after bridge smash
    US workers succeed in restoring channel to pre-collision state after huge salvage operation
  • US blacklists tanker masters as part of crackdown on Houthi finance networks
    Indian nationals are said to be in command of ships previously hit by Iran-linked sanctions
  • Harald Fotland says Odfjell is 'laser-focused' on doing what it's good at
    Bergen owner and operator once had a sprawling operation it has since pared down
  • Diana Shipping gauges bond interest in bid to clear $125m Oslo issue
    Greek bulker owner tasks investment banks with arranging investor meetings
  • NNPC inks agreement with Golar LNG on FLNG unit for Nigeria
    A year on Nigerian National Petroleum Corp cements earlier deal on LNG floater plan
  • Sanctioned Sovcomflot tanker 'transfers Russian oil' 70 miles off Singapore
    Suezmax Primorye reported to have found home for cargo after 12,000-km trip
  • Product tanker holed after hitting concrete breakwater in Taiwan
    Tong Yun was carrying clean products when accident happened in Kaohsiung
  • Lars-Christian Svensen to take over at 2020 Bulkers and Himalaya Shipping after Golden Ocean exit
    Experienced executive makes switch from John Fredriksen bulker company to outfits backed by former right-hand man Tor Olav Troim
  • Why Union Maritime's Laurent Cadji is betting 'big capital' on wind propulsion
    Tanker owner to install BAR Technologies and Norsepower systems on 34 newbuildings and invest in BAR
  • Dubai trader linked to record-high MR tanker order at Hyundai
    Energy trading company is paying $54m each
  • Noble continues rig sector consolidation with Diamond takeover
    Combined company will have a $6.5bn backlog

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 11, 2024
  • Port of New Orleans snags $230M for infrastructure projects
    The Port of New Orleans has received $230 million to complete infrastructure projects aimed at boosting international trade.
  • Ship Angel raises $5M, launches two new products for BCOs
    Ship Angel announced its recent raise and new products at Plug and Play's Silicon Valley Summit.
  • Baltimore shipping channel reopens 11 weeks after Key Bridge collapse
    The shipping channel for the Port of Baltimore has fully reopened to commercial traffic more than two months after a container ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
  • Illegal Ozempic shipments enter US through e-commerce sales
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it has discovered gray-market imports of Ozempic from Colombia and is trying to close down the shipping pipeline.

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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
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ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri
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
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.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
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
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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.
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
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.
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
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
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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