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February 14, 2024

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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
  • CTL-BHP 2024 International Exposition & Conference - South Asia's premier Mega Cargo Show - begins today
  • RoSCTL for export of apparel extended till 2026
  • Use of anti-ship missiles continues in the Red Sea
  • NHAI's total asset monetisation program crosses Rs 1 lakh crore till date
  • Maersk pilots Shanghai as new global gateway for LCL shipments
  • Veg oil imports dip in Jan.
  • US FMC examines Suez, Panama Canal impacts
  • DP World's Nhava Sheva Business Park becomes the first Free Trade Warehousing Zone to Secure IGBC Platinum Certification
  • First trial cargo vessels from Maia Inland Customs Port, West Bengal to Sultanganj Port in Bangladesh flagged off
  • Allcargo Logistics announces Q3FY24 results; Consolidated revenue - 3,212 cr., Consolidated EBITDA - 111 cr.
  • CMA CGM receives A- rating from the Carbon Disclosure Project for its decarbonisation efforts
  • A relatively strong January for air cargo from a volume perspective
  • Air India SATS launches domestic cargo handling services at Ranchi
  • Maersk introduces a new digital solution simplifying air freight booking experience for its customers
  • JBS Academy organises beneficial training session on RBI guidelines and facilities for exporters

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
  • Exponential opportunities
  • Difficult conditions for combined transport
  • Touchless appointments bring benefits
  • Vigorito joins NV Logistics
  • Arkas Line hits the American shore
  • Joint power of attorney in Duisburg
  • Celebrating the second anniversary in Shanghai
  • More steel transports
  • Scrap metal instead of cut flowers
  • Rhenus grows footprint in Iberia
  • Odyssey Logistics names CCO
  • AA Cargo delivers tonnes of love
  • E-Actros 600 in winter service test
  • Fresh route for fruit exports
  • Taking a new, solar-powered route
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Climate-friendly carbon solutions
  • Hybrid carriers to Réunion Island
  • Bolstering regional project logistics

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
  • Congestion fears ease as Europe's ports cope with arrival of delayed vessels
  • 'There's no empire for DSV's Lund to rule the world without Schenker'
  • California port workers launch lawsuits against terminal operator bosses
  • Demand rush sparks temporary ban on imports at Bangkok Airport
  • Ceva + Wincanton - mind the vertical integration gap
  • EC gives Asiana takeover the green light - dependent on cargo sale
  • Barges for Amazon? New York aims to shift parcels from road to sea
  • EC modal shift plan to get freight off roads is too complex, says IRU
  • Unifeeder launches reefer-focused Colombia-Panama service
  • Yodel saved by rival to create 'super' logistics platform

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
  • Carnival orders its first new cruise ship in five years
    In another sign of the cruise industry's return to good health, the world's largest cruise ship operator, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) today reported that it has has signed
  • Stena Bulk to charter in eco MR tanker newbuild quartet
    Gothenburg headquartered Stena Bulk has reached five-year agreements that will see it charter in four newbuild eco MR tankers set to be delivered in 2025 and 2026 Two of the medium range,

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
  • Kuala Linggi International Port kicks off construction of state-of-the-art port facility
    Kuala Linggi International Port (KLIP) announced the launch of construction works for its innovative port facility, marking a significant milestone in its journey to become a pivotal hub for global trade and commerce. Set to be completed within 42 months, KLIP envisions transforming Kuala Sungai Linggi into a Green Global Industrial Hub for Energy Source, Port, and Maritime Services. The developm
  • CMA CGM receives A- rating from the Carbon Disclosure Project
    The CMA CGM Group has received an A- rating from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) in its 2023 climate index. The Carbon Disclosure Project stands as one of the primary environmental performance benchmarks for major corporations globally. CMA CGM said this recognition emphasizes the significant advancements made by the Group in reducing carbon emissions from its shipping operations, demonstrati
  • UK freight forwarders embrace UK decision on container shipping rules
    The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will not recommend to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade that the current Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER) be replaced by a UK equivalent when it expires on 25 April 2024. CMA's decision has been welcomed by the country's freight forwarders. After conducting a comprehensive analysis of the deep-sea container shippi
  • How long can Maersk investors tolerate below-par performance, wonders Linerlytica
    Maersk blamed overcapacity for its record EBIT losses in the fourth quarter but it failed to mask the fact that it has continuously underperformed the market, according to Linerlytica's latest report. The Danish ocean carrier reported EBIT losses of US$920 million for its Ocean business with EBIT margins dropping to -12.8% in the last quarter of 2023, which is more than 5% lower than its liner pe
  • Braemar sees looming crisis in feeder sector
    Demand for feeders is rising mainly as a consequence of the Red Sea crisis which has had a knock-on effect on demolition, but ultimately the ageing feeder and regional fleet will need replacing. Following the Houthi Movement's attacks on commercial shipping at the Bab al-Mandeb strait major liner operators have diverted their services around the African Cape, but this means ships no longer transi
  • Worker killed as shipbuilding structure topples in HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
    A shipbuilding structure weighing 9,000 tonnes came loose at South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) on the evening of 12 February, killing one and injuring another. Today, South Korea's Ministry of Employment and Labor imposed a stop-work order on offshore structure block-related processes at HHI's Ulsan yard and is investigating whether the country's largest shipbuilder viola
  • Finnish partners to develop green shipping corridor
    On 6 February, Ports of Stockholm, Port of Turku and Viking Line announced a formal partnership to develop a green shipping corridor between the Finnish ports of Turku and Stockholm. The initiative seeks to eliminate fossil fuel usage from shipping along this route by 2035. The parties signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) outlining their commitment to establish a scalable framework for tran
  • Gantrex Group acquires major Port Crane Services provider
    Gantrex Group has acquired Liftcom marking its second move into the Port Crane Services (PCS) sector which will function as the second PCS hub for the North-Western region in Europe. This strategic move is poised to significantly bolster the company's presence in the Dutch market and solidify its position in Rotterdam, Europe's premier port boasting over 100 ship-to-shore cranes and 300-yard cran
  • APM Terminals and Toyota expand their partnership to Valencia
    Gibraltar Stockholdings (TGS), a specialist distributor of Toyota vehicles and spare parts for humanitarian agencies, has extended its business with APM Terminals to ensure the safe and just-in-time arrival of Toyota vehicles at their destination. This is an expansion of the service provided by Maersk, the owner of APM Terminals, and the result of experience at APM Terminals Algeciras in Spain, w
  • CMA CGM announces new rates from West Africa to Algeria
    French container line CMA CGM has announced that the latest regulatory constraints for cargo destined for Algeria prohibit any option for transshipment or transit through Morocco, leading to additional expenses. To address this, CMA CGM will implement a Freight Adjustment Charge (FRT68) effective from 15 February 2024 (loading date) until further notice, for all shipments from West African ports
  • Maersk revises surcharge from India, Sri lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Maldives, Pakistan to UAE
    Danish container shipping line Maersk is revising the peak season surcharge (PSS) from India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Maldives and Pakistan to United Arab Emirates. The following updated surcharge will be effective from 19 February 2024. Surcharge code Origin Destination 20 DRY 40 DRY 40 HDRY Peak Season Surcharge India, Sri lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Maldives and Pakistan United Arab Emirat
  • Ambrey and Inchcape Shipping Services partner to boost maritime safety
    Ambrey, a company in the maritime security risk management industry and Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), one of the world's leading port agencies and marine services providers, have launched a strategic partnership to revolutionise safety and security within the maritime industry. According to a statement, this collaboration merges cutting-edge technology, worldwide presence, and unparalleled ex
  • Kalmar to enhance Réunion Island box terminal with hybrid equipment
    Kalmar and CMA CGM's subsidiary CMA Terminals have reached an agreement for the supply of three Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers to SAMR, a terminal located on Réunion Island. The order was registered in the 2023 Q4 order intake of Cargoted, the mother company of Kalmar with the machines set to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2024. Réunion Island, a French department in the Indian Ocean, now
  • Maersk stops Oakland port calls on WCCA 2 service
    Maersk decided to temporarily remove the port of Oakland from the WCCA 2 service port rotation. The Danish company said it took this action to maintain schedule reliability. The Oakland call removal from the WCCA 2 service results in a suspension of booking acceptance for 20 weeks. "Our last call in Oakland was made on 4 February with the Maersk Glacier 404S," said the ocean carrier in a statemen
  • Global Ports expands VSC's fleet with three new straddle carriers
    Global Ports, one of the major operators of container terminals in Russia and a part of the Delo Group, has acquired three new straddle carriers for its Far Eastern terminal, Vostochnaya Stevedoring Company (VSC), located in Primorsky Krai. This move is a part of Global Ports' initiative to modernise its facilities and enhance the throughput capacity of the Vostochny port. Manufactured by ZPMC, a
  • DHL Freight trials hydrogen-powered truck in Germany
    DHL Freight recently introduced a hydrogen-powered truck manufactured by Paul Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH for a one-year trial run at their Cologne site in Germany. This truck, named the Paul Hydrogen Power-Truck, is based on the Mercedes-Benz Atego model and will be utilized for both distribution and line hauls. Notably, this marks DHL Group's second hydrogen truck in Germany, with another already in ope

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
  • Valeura Energy buys FSO working on Nong Yao field off Thailand
    Canadian operator Valeura Energy has exercised its purchase option to acquire Nong Yao field's , previously under lease from an Omni Offshore Terminals subsidiary. The purchase price for the vessel is $19m which will be funded with the company's cash resources upon completion of the transaction, anticipated in June 2024. Given the pending expansion of ...
  • Star Bulk takes kamsarmax newbuild series to five
    Greek dry bulk giant Star Bulk Carriers has revealed more kamsarmax newbuilds in China as it works toward renewing its fleet portfolio. The Nasdaq-listed owner and operator of around 115 bulkers has contracted three 82,000 dwt ships at Qingdao Shipyard on top of two units booked at the yard in October last year. The first ...
  • Island Drilling considering legal action over semisub contract termination
    Norwegian rig owner has disputed the termination of the Island Innovator semisub contract with Trident Energy for a drilling campaign offshore Equatorial Guinea. Island Drilling said that Trident did not accurately describe the situation on the rig as there were no critical safety incidents. The company added that the blowout preventer had been checked and ...
  • Inchcape joins forces with Ambrey
    Port agency and marine services provider Inchcape Shipping Services and security specialists Ambrey have partnered up to transform safety and security in the maritime sector. The synergy will enable the maritime industry to bolster safety protocols, enhance operational efficiency, and address potential risks, the companies said in a statement. The partnership will integrate Inchcape's understandi
  • Stena Bulk charters in MR tanker newbuild quartet
    Swedish shipowner Stena Bulk has expanded its fleet with long-term charter agreements for four eco medium range (MR) tanker newbuilds. Two of the vessels, Stena Continent and Stena Conquest, will be delivered from Hyundai Mipo by the end of 2025. Two further eco MR tankers, Stena Contender and Stena Concept, will follow in 2026. All ...
  • National emergency in Tobago as mystery ship spews oil
    Vessel trackers have been unable to identify the name of a ship which capsized six days ago, creating a national emergency in Tobago as oil rushes up on the Caribbean island's southwestern shoreline. Divers have not been able to check the 100 m long capsized vessel's International Maritime Organization registered number, saying the volume of ...
  • DOF scores $20m in Asia Pacific vessel contracts
    Norway's DOF has won a new contract and secured an extension on its previous deal, further bolstering its backlog in the Asia Pacific region. The Oslo-listed offshore vessel owner has fixed the 2010-built CSV Skandi Hercules for work offshore Australia into the third quarter of 2024. The contract covers project management and engineering, logistics support ...
  • Safe Bulkers gets rid of oldest ship in its fleet
    New York-listed Greek dry bulk owner Safe Bulkers has entered into an agreement for the sale of the oldest vessel in its fleet. The company said it sold the 2005 Japanese-built, 76,000 dwt panamax bulker at a gross sale price of $12.2m. The name of the buyer was left undisclosed. According to the company, the ...
  • PGS wins offshore wind site survey contract
    Oslo-listed seismic player PGS has secured an offshore wind site survey contract in Europe. Mobilisation for an unnamed project is scheduled for early July, and the campaign will last approximately two months. The project will be acquired with PGS' ultra-high-resolution 3D streamer, providing significantly more detailed subsurface data for shallower targets compared to traditional seismic ...
  • MSC to take over Wärtsilä plant in Trieste
    Cash-rich Gianluigi Aponte has come to the rescue of a factory plant in Trieste faced with closure. Finnish marine technology firm Wärtsilä announced 18 months ago it was scaling down its manufacturing in Trieste, a city where it has had a presence since 1997, buying into and then taking over the 1972-founded Grandi Motori Trieste ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Idwal
    British firm Idwal is building a commanding position in the vessel inspection business, conducting an S&P inspection on 45% of all vessels sold across the world last year. The company is bringing a strong delegation to Geneva Dry on May 2, the world's premier commodity shipping event, keen to rub shoulders with the many shipowners ...
  • Five schools of thought on key maritime issues
    Wolfgang Lehmacher, Richard Watson, Mikael Lind, Jillian Carson-Jackson and Sukhjit Singh release details of a new maritime expert study. Stakeholders often have diverse backgrounds with different interests, which can lead to divergent and conflicting points of view. The competitive maritime industry is marked by power dynamics and competing priorities. Communication can represent a challenge thr

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
  • Norway, Brazil and UAE support China's IMO fund proposal
    Mid-term economic and technical measure proposals start to emerge ahead of MEPC81, which will be held on March 18-22
  • Navios Partners rings up more than $300m of recent sales with VLCC deal
    Charter termination payment helps US-listed owner to higher fourth-quarter profits
  • Flagless, sanctioned ships with no clear insurance continue to trade unchallenged
    Three sanctioned ships formerly owned by the Syrian government continue to carry grain between Russian occupied Crimea and Syria, despite...
  • Reinsurance jitters leave clubs forced to drop Red Sea war risk extensions for fixed premium clients
    The situation is unchanged for mutual entries that make up most of the world fleet, but the effect will be...
  • Houthi threat to shipping will remain whatever Gaza outcome, say analysts
    Houthi attacks have successfully forced the reconfiguration of international trade flows with Bab el Mandeb transits halved, according to Lloyd's...
  • 'Hell and high water' clause applies despite Red Sea crisis, Reed Smith warns
    High risk of mistaken identity for ships with no links to Israel, US or UK, adds Gallagher
  • India-Europe diesel exports dip on Red Sea diversions
    Vortexa data shows higher freight costs from diversions around the Cape of Good Hope are curbing east-west trade volumes shipped...
  • Australia's ports continue to face congestion and delays
    Shippers in Australia are facing higher costs and disruptions. Vessels are being delayed by up to 10 days in worst-affected...
  • Precious Shipping sees 'extreme volatility' ahead for shipping market
    Fiscal and monetary stimulus by governments could boost the markets, as could a better steel sector, easing of financial conditions...
  • Safe Bulkers keeps fleet renewal rolling with sale of oldest vessel
    Fourth-quarter spot market an improvement on third quarter, says owner, but weaker than like quarter of 2022
  • Star Bulk adds to kamsarmax orderbook amid 'positive' dry bulk prospects
    US-listed owner of 115 bulkers reiterates belief in benefits of expected merger with Eagle Bulk to create 'global leader' in...
  • Daily Briefing
    Leaked papers reveal inner workings of Iran's shadow oil trade | Aggrieved shooter kills three at European Navigation offices |...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
  • PMA taps COO Hennessey to replace McKenna as president, CEO
    Hennessey joined PMA in 2004 after holding management positions in the shipping and trucking industries, including with Sea-Land Service, Roadway Express and Horizon Lines.
  • Carriers, shippers using feeder networks to mitigate Red Sea port disruptions
    The shipping industry still deems southbound voyages through the Suez Canal as far as Jeddah Islamic Port in Saudi Arabia as beyond the reach of the militant attacks that have forced the majority of large container ship traffic to divert around the Cape of Good Hope in southern Africa.
  • Knight-Swift buys 10 more Yellow terminals for $2.2 million as LTL push continues
    After the latest round of bidding, the largest US truckload operator has now acquired 25 Yellow facilities, bringing it closer to having a nationwide LTL network.
  • As Gemini dawns, another change in shipping alliances is inevitable: expert
    Whenever container shipping experiences an upheaval in the alliance structure, the wind-down period from announcement to departure and then to the reforming of new alliances can be bumpy, writes industry veteran Patrick Burgoyne.
  • European congestion fears allayed thus far as vessel arrivals spread out
    Terminals in Europe say ocean carrier schedules have been disrupted by the ship diversions around southern Africa, but there is still no sign of the port bottlenecks that were expected when the rerouting began.
  • Some carriers halt India-Europe westbound bookings amid capacity crunch: forwarders
    Given the capacity pressures, a potential higher incidence of gated cargo being left behind or rolled over in March could spark serious trade concerns, Indian sources say.
  • Large LTL providers report strong pricing gains, opportunities
    Yield and rates are rising at some of the biggest LTL carriers after a strong finish to 2023, though lower fuel surcharges may pull gains down to mid-single digits.
  • Maersk launches online air freight tool targeted at Indian shippers
    Maersk's integrator strategy has encompassed more access to air freight capacity, including a new tool for shippers in India to digitally price and book specific flights.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
  • Carnival places first newbuilding order in five years but vows 'measured capacity growth'
    LNG-fuelled ship will be fourth in cruise major's Excel class
  • Navios eyes charter or sale opportunities as container ships come open in rising market
    Angeliki Frangou-led company considers options as Red Sea crisis helps bolster rates
  • Out with the old as Ardmore scores profit in sale of MR tanker
    Move by New York-listed shipowner follows purchase of younger ship
  • MT Maritime linked to profitable sale of 20-year-old chemical tanker
    Reported sales price shows older MRs are still holding ground since last year's surge
  • Chesapeake Energy signs up to take LNG from Gunvor's Delfin Midstream production
    FLNG developer secures another customer for its planned US floaters
  • First cargo heads in to Greece's new FSRU-based LNG import terminal
    GasLog LNG carrier due at new facility this week with commissioning volumes
  • US shipowner MT Maritime linked to profitable chemical tanker sale
    Reported sales price shows older MRs are still holding ground since last year's surge
  • VLCC rates rally as market jumps by more than one-third on back of Atlantic strength
    Ageing tanker gets nearly $70,000 per day as VLCCs rise from the doldrums in past week
  • Ambitious Arkas Line moves into transatlantic trade
    Turkish operator enters new markets with partners Turkon and Hapag-Lloyd
  • Ocean Yield nets $90m debt financing for newcastlemax newbuilding pair
    Sale and leaseback company sources 'competitive' deal from two new Asian lenders
  • Subcontractor dies and another injured in 9,000-tonne block fall at South Korean yard
    Topsides crushes senior managers from foreign company at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
  • Qatar inks 25-ship deal with Nakilat in historic newbuild haul
    World's largest LNG vessel owner enters the fray in phase two of the sector's biggest ever newbuilding project
  • Drug gangs exploit inter-agency 'mistrust' to infiltrate shipping operations
    IMO is setting up a training programme to tackle the threat of organised crime at ports
  • What will it take for Red Sea shipping stability to return? This security expert thinks he knows
    Charterers have changed their business models, and going back will not be quick, security expert argues
  • DOF Group finance chief to step down after almost 20 years
    Head of investor relations Martin Lundberg becomes new CFO
  • Navios reveals VLCC sale amid rising fourth-quarter profit
    Diversified Angeliki Frangou company has sold more than two dozen vessels on the secondhand market since 2022
  • Shipping will need to be sure of stability before Red Sea return, Ambrey's John Thompson says
    Charterers have changed their business models, and going back will not be quick, security expert argues
  • Greek shipowner Neda Maritime strikes landmark deal for 2020 Bulkers brace
    Lykiardopulo family company buys its first newcastlemaxes, which will also be the youngest bulkers in its fleet
  • Torm cashes in ageing product tanker as values hold firm
    Danish owner secures about $22m for 2006-built vessel, brokers say
  • NGO reveals 'pollution and dangerous working conditions' at Turkish yards
    Despite worrying findings, many recycling yards are still approved by European Union
  • NRP shipping credit fund inks $6m loan for handysize bulker buy
    Premium Maritime Credit Fund gives senior secured loan for 33,000-dwt vessel
  • Stena Bulk snags charters for four product tanker newbuildings with Japanese shipowner
    Two of the ships are set for delivery in 2025 and two more in 2026
  • Virgin Voyages cruise ship to avoid Red Sea on return to Europe
    Company says passengers booked on the cruise will face no additional costs despite longer voyage
  • Thenamaris pays 'amazing price' to snap up Polaris bulk carrier quartet
    Chinese-built newcastlemaxes fetch more than $67m each
  • Clean tanker rates adjust to new normal amid Houthi attacks
    Increased tonne miles will continue to boost sector amid ongoing Houthi attacks
  • Surging risks for shipping sparks tie-up between Ambrey and Inchcape
    Strategic partnership will offer enhanced protection for ships and crews from before fixing to after discharging
  • Germany's fourth new FSRU incoming with US cargo
    Energos Infrastructure regas unit due on station at Hanseatic Hub's new Stade facility
  • Star Bulk adds newbuilding trio and raises cash with sales run
    Major owner inks three kamsarmaxes in China and brings total ship disposals over the past 12 months to 17 vessels
  • 'Pent-up demand' for shipping IPOs, says Nordic banking giant
    Nordea also expects consolidation in the sector
  • Precious Shipping fourth quarter profit slides on weaker freight rates
    Despite weaker markets, Thai shipowner raised over $160m for newbuildings and refinancings
  • Shifting trade patterns and geopolitical tensions to buoy smaller bulkers
    An increase in tonne-miles amid crisis zones is expected to contribute to market stability
  • Greece's Mega Shipping scraps oldest handymax bulker
    Mega's Konstantinos will be joined at Chattogram by another handymax owned out of Hong Kong
  • QatarEnergy stages 12-ship LNG berth grab at Hanwha Ocean
    But Doha giant's appetite for Q-Max vessels appears insatiable as new talks initiated in China
  • Great Eastern says asset prices too high for growth investments
    Indian owner says it will be a 'little slow to make new purchases'

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
  • Global trade receding? Tell that to shipbuilders
    Despite concerns about the impact of international tensions on global trade, shipyards are flooded with orders.

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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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