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Exim India web site
JUNE 14, 2024
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Marine Log web site
JUNE 13, 2024
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    In a major milestone for mariner safety in California, the California Senate Transportation Committee has voted 14-0 in favor of a measure that would prevent the California Air Resources Board (CARB) from
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Container News web site
JUNE 13, 2024
  • U.S. container imports to surpass 2 million TEUs for next 7 months
    The Global Port Tracker report, released jointly by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates, forecasts that monthly inbound cargo volumes at U.S. major container ports will reach their highest levels in nearly two years this summer. According to Ben Hackett, founder of Hackett Associates, this surge, expected to extend over seven months with import levels consistently exceedin
  • Liebherr Container Cranes completes major upgrade at Port Liberty in NY
    Liebherr Container Cranes announced the successful completion of a significant upgrade project at Port Liberty (formerly Global Container Terminals) in New York. This project involved enhancing three out of four Liebherr ship-to-shore container cranes (STS) by increasing lift height and extending the boom tip, with work on the fourth crane set to finish soon. The entire process was captured on ca
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    Each of the two new hybrid pilot boats, contracted from Estonia's "Baltic Workboats AS," will assist ships entering and leaving Klaipeda Port in a year and a half. "At the end of next year, a hydrogen-powered waste collection vessel and two new-style hybrid pilot boats will be sailing in the Klaipeda Port Channel. Klaipeda Port is undergoing renewal and modernization while taking a comprehensive
  • Descartes acquires BoxTop Technologies for US$13 million
    Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in connecting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has announced its acquisition of BoxTop Technologies Limited (BoxTop), a leading provider of shipment management solutions for small to mid-sized logistics service providers (LSPs). Headquartered in Windsor, England, BoxTop was acquired by Descartes for approximately US$13 million, paid from cash
  • Pier owner seeks to arrest MSC boxship after near-miss
    An arrest warrant has been issued against one of Mediterranean Shipping Company's ships, MSC Michigan VII, after Charleston port officials accused the vessel of causing damage to one of its piers. The 2000-built 6,648 TEU MSC Michigan VII had lost power near Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge on 5 June while sailing along Cooper River. The pilot alerted the US Coast Guard, saying the ship had lost control
  • US importers caught in a vicious circle as labor union strike threat raises fears of soaring freight rates and massive disruption at US East and Gulf Coast ports
    Threat of strike action at US East and Gulf Coast ports may see importers accelerate efforts to protect ocean supply chains in a vicious circle of disruption in ocean freight container shipping. The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) announced on Monday that it has suspended negotiations with United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) over a new labour contract for workers at US East Coas
  • Shipping's JIT failure that a five-year-old could understand
    Benefits from just-in-time arrivals at the port are so obvious and easy to achieve that a five-year-old can understand it and yet the industry does not get it according to one leading industry figure. Martin Crawford-Brunt, CEO at consultancy Lookout Maritime told Container News that it is essential the industry "ends the practice of 'sail fast to wait'", slowing ships down is a simple and effect
  • MABUX bunker indices surge in week 24
    In Week 24, the MABUX global bunker indices experienced substantial growth across all segments. The 380 HSFO index increased by US$7.74 to US$544.49/MT. The VLSFO index climbed by US$10.97, reaching US$633.73/MT. The MGO index saw the most significant increase, adding US$22.09 to US$824.02/MT. "At the time of writing, the upward trend moderately continued in the global bunker market," stated a Ma
  • Asia-Europe spot rates could surpass US$20,000 per FFE
    Spot rates have continued to soar this week, causing significant concern among shippers about how high these rates might climb. However, the reality is that no one can predict the exact ceiling. Prices will keep rising until a sufficient number of shippers are unable to afford to transport their goods, which will subsequently reduce container demand to align with available vessel capacity. The pr
  • Port of Los Angeles handles nearly 753,000 TEUs in May
    In May, the Port of Los Angeles handled 752,893 TEUs, reflecting a slight 3% decline compared to May of the previous year. Despite this dip, overall cargo volume for the first five months of 2024 is 18% higher than in 2023. Executive Director Gene Seroka announced plans to visit Taiwan and China next week for discussions to boost cargo volume and reduce the Port's carbon footprint. "We continue o

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Splash web site
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  • Mainprize Offshore orders six CTVs from Strategic Marine
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  • Seanergy Maritime charters out cape duo to Costamare
    Greek capesize specialist Seanergy Maritime has fixed out two of its vessels on new deals with compatriot boxship and bulker owner Costamare. The company said that it took delivery of its recent acquisition, the 181,392 dwt vessel Iconship or as it was previously known - the Kinokawa Maru, which the company bought from Shunzan Kaiun ...
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    A new report from The Sea Cargo Charter (SCC) revealed the sector fell short of the minimum international climate goals set by the IMO by an average of 17% in 2023, equivalent to 165m metric tonnes of CO2e. Taking into account the 'striving' goals set by the IMO, SCC signatories were on average 22% misaligned, ...
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  • Offshore wind safety incidents see 94% rise year-on-year
    Data provided in the G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation 2023 report shows that the number of incidents in 2023 nearly doubled compared to the year before. In 2023, there were 1,679 incidents recorded by almost 40 G+ members - a who's who of offshore wind players. This is an increase of 94% ...
  • MSC faces another hurdle in its bid to operate at Hamburg port
    Mediterranean Shipping Co's hopes to complete its buy-in to Hamburg port by the end of June now face a hurdle with local politicians belonging to the Left Party working at the city's budget committee deciding this week to postpone any final decision until after a public hearing now scheduled for next Thursday, which is likely ...
  • DNV green lights shift of chief engineer from ship to shore
    Tech firm Kongsberg Maritime has received approval in principle from classification society DNV to enable a key role to be transferred from a ship to a shore-based control centre. The move will enable the role of chief engineer to be located in a remote operations centre (ROC), where the duties can be carried out from ...
  • Houthis add sea strike capabilities in war on shipping
    The Houthis have displayed greater sophistication in their attacks on merchant shipping this week, hitting targets both by sea and air for the first time, causing severe concern for seafarers tasked with heading towards the Red Sea. The Iran-allied militants have claimed their first successful sea drone strike on a commercial ship in the Red ...
  • MSC partners with the New York Shipping Exchange
    Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), the world's largest containerline, is partnering with the New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX) to enhance the digitalisation of ocean freight contract performance. Through this strategic collaboration, MSC will integrate NYSHEX's technology to gain real-time insights into their contract performance. The secure, cloud-based platform from NYSHEX digitalises key contr
  • MSC ship arrested after close shave with American bridge
    An errant containership operated by Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) that made headlines in the US earlier this month for a close brush with another American bridge is now at the centre of a legal tussle. Carver Maritime has filed a suit over the MSC Michigan VII's throttle getting stuck, which resulted in damage to the ...
  • Fuel price spread at lows rarely experienced during the global sulphur cap era
    The price spread between high and low sulphur fuel oil (HSFO and VLSFO) are at lows rarely seen since the advent of the global sulphur cap at the start of the year 2020. The price spread between shipping's top fuels - known as the Hi5 - stands at around $67 today, eroding the premium earnings ...
  • Understanding Fuel EU Maritime: baselines, incentives and penalties
    The EU's Fit for 55 package will change the way we think about fuel and carbon accounting, writes Christian Rae Holm, managing director of Coach Solutions. The European Union's FuelEU Maritime regulation will be in force from January 1, 2025, as part of the Fit for 55 package which has the goal of reducing CO2 ...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 13, 2024
  • Specter of port strike looming over as-yet unscathed trans-Atlantic trade
    Measures to mitigate the impact of a potential labor disruption at US East and Gulf coast ports could cause the trans-Atlantic market to follow the same path as the heavily disrupted trades out of Asia.
  • MSC joins NYSHEX to improve tracking of ocean contract performance
    The ocean carrier joins rivals Maersk, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd - all investors in NYSHEX - in using the contract management platform.
  • Supply chain automation vendor lands investment to help shippers better use data
    CargoSense said the funding will be used to expand its partner ecosystem of integrated management systems and data sources for its shipper customers.
  • Signs of container spillover remerging in MPV market
    Trade disruption and related congestion, high container rates and tight capacity are pushing shippers to rethink transport modes and make early moves toward revisiting the spillover market seen during the pandemic.
  • Port strikes in Germany, France disrupting cargo movement
    Summer strikes have begun in Europe with a series of walkouts causing significant disruption across the main German and French container ports.
  • Far East-India rates hit new recent highs amid ongoing Asia port flow disruptions
    Large Indian industrial importers, relying heavily on China for input products, have complained that despite shelling out exorbitantly high freight rates, vessel space at load ports continues to be problematic.
  • ILA links contract wage proposal to ocean carriers' financial results
    The International Longshoremen's Association cited the "massive profits" ocean carriers have booked in recent years to highlight the wage proposal it plans to push in contract talks with employers.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 13, 2024
  • Seafarer severely injured in blaze after Houthis target three ships
    Polish-Ukrainian bulker is 'making way' after it is hit by anti-ship cruise missiles
  • Meet MOL's climate tech leader in California's Silicon Valley
    Venture capital firm MOL Switch is busy investing $100m budget in start-ups that are rethinking energy
  • Blaze breaks out on Ukrainian ship struck by Houthi missiles
    Ship is 'making way' after receiving three blows from 'unknown projectiles'
  • Russian interests cancel LNG and tanker newbuildings deal at SHI
    Arbitration looms over agreement on hulls that were to be completed at Russia's Zvezda
  • UK blacklists Russian insurer Ingosstrakh and first shadow fleet vessels
    Four tankers and two cargo vessels are on new UK list targeting Russian interests
  • Cleaves shipping fund's 'overexposure' to tankers pays off as stocks rise 80%
    Norwegian investment bank sees tighter product markets into 2025 after markets underestimated Red Sea effects
  • Danaos Corp forward-fixes six 8,000-teu container newbuildings with Hapag-Lloyd
    German liner is behind three-year charters of methanol-ready neopanamaxes
  • Seafarer killed in Houthi attack on Greek Evalend bulker as salvage op continues
    Two-year-old kamsarmax becomes second vessel to suffer fatal strike
  • Cleaves shipping fund's 'over-exposure' to tankers pays off as stocks rise 80%
    Norwegian investment bank sees tighter product markets into 2025 after markets underestimated Red Sea effects
  • Redelivering LNG steamships set for lay-up or scrap
    Fearnleys analysts say fleet replacement and industry growth will prompt second wave of newbuildings
  • John Dragnis opens up on dry bulk and gas investments
    Greek owner has been growing and will continue to keep shipping business in private hands
  • Shipowners can now move quickly if scrapping needed, Stolt Tankers' Bjarke Nissen says
    Demand has never been a problem, but ship supply is key to chemical sector, executive argues
  • Buyers happy to hunt secondhand tankers they will not own until 2025, analyst says
    Seaborne Shipbrokers' Eva Tzima notes deals for forward deliveries are increasing
  • Adnoc green-lights Ruwais LNG export plant as it eyes energy growth prospects
    New facility will more than double Abu Dhabi's production
  • Buyer of Scorpio product tanker revealed to be Indian shipowner Great Eastern
    Destination of four other vessels sold by New York-listed owner as yet unknown
  • New missile strike on ship reported in Red Sea as fate of Evalend bulker unknown
    Fresh incident comes a day after Greek bulker hit in similar area
  • Greek shipowner Chandris orders first VLCC since global financial crisis
    South Korean shipyard finds another slot for 2026 delivery
  • VLCC completes Russian oil transfer from three aframaxes off Morocco
    Kpler tracks first-ever transshipment of crude off the African country
  • Western Bulk names new head of Indian Ocean as it targets panamax growth
    Norwegian dry bulk operator appoints Amit Jakhmola
  • 'Tremendous' yard order backlog likely to create newbuilding delays
    Fearnleys head of research warns of a 'tsunami' of ship phase-outs adding fresh pressure
  • Danica Crewing boss rues chronic lack of competent officer seafarers
    Crewing specialist expects tight labour market for officers to go on 'for a long time'
  • Car carriers at 'critical' tipping point as charter rates fall, Clarksons says
    Analysts argue that the sector is moving into a period of higher newbuilding deliveries
  • Solstad Maritime scoops Petrobras charters
    Multiple deals involve construction support and anchor-handling tonnage
  • Norwegian hedge fund sells Golden Ocean shares after rally
    Sissener Canopus remains positive on dry bulk
  • US puts seven Russian LNG carrier newbuildings on its blacklist
    Move is part of a sweeping, new sanctions package encompassing more than 300 entities worldwide
  • Precious continues S&P action with Japanese handysize bulker acquisition
    Thai owner acquires more modern tonnage after shipping out veterans
  • Chemical tanker sector ripe for takeovers, says Stolt Tankers' Maren Schroeder
    Legislation and disruption is weighing heavily on tanker companies lacking scale, boss argues
  • Tina Turner, portraits and pressure: Stolt boss Lange makes London debut
    German executive reveals new 'simply the best strategy' as he continues to put his imprint on shipping and logistics giant
  • Higher requirements and societal change lead to seafarer shortages, Danica CEO says
    Crewing specialist expects tight labour market for officers to go on 'for a long time'

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 13, 2024
  • Dockworkers seek wage increase 'commensurate' with corporate profits
    The International Longshoremen's Association is in a contract dispute with ocean carriers over wage increases and use of automation.

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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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