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Exim India web site
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MAY 14, 2024
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Marine Log web site
MAY 14, 2024
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    Brandy D. Christian is stepping down as president and CEO of the Port of New Orleans (and as CEO of its New Orleans Public Belt Railroad unit) in mid June to pursue
  • Silver Ships delivers first four in new coastal fast response boat series
    Theodore, Ala., based Silver Ships has completed the construction and delivery of the first four coastal fast response boats (CFRBss) being built under a $6.12 million, seven-boat Naval Sea Systems Command contract

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Container News web site
MAY 14, 2024
  • Avoiding shortages during the supply process
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  • Dali to be moved after bridge wreckage blown up
    Dali, the container ship that has been stranded under the wreckage of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore port, could be relocated after part of the fallen bridge was blown up in controlled explosions after 5 pm local time on 13 May. Baltimore authorities decided to use explosives to remove the wreckage after discovering the body of the sixth and last construction worker who died
  • HMM and SM Line cooperate on Transpacific lane amid alliance shuffle
    South Korean liner operators HMM and SM Line are working together on long-haul routes for the first time. On 13 May, SM Line said that each carrier will take 300 TEU on each other's Asia-US West Coast services, starting in June. HMM will take slots on SM Line's CPX (China Pacific Express) which calls at Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo, Busan, Incheon, Gwangyang, Los Angeles, Oakland, Long Beach, and Po
  • Maersk opens new Cross Dock facility in Europe
    A.P. Moller - Maersk has inaugurated a specialized Cross Dock warehouse in Rotterdam on its Maasvlakte II terminal. Maersk expects the warehouse to accelerate the flow of cargo significantly from arrival on a vessel to the point of sale - especially in the Benelux, German and French hinterland. After discharging containers from an arriving vessel, the products can be unpacked, transloaded to conv
  • Hamburg expands shore-side power supply to container ships
    Hamburg is a European pioneer in shore-side power supply, and after several years of successfully supplying cruise ships in the Port of Hamburg with shore-side power, the technology is now also being used for cargo ships. This makes the Port of Hamburg the first port in Europe to offer shore power for both container and cruise ships. CMA CGM's Vasco de Gama became the first container ship to be r
  • Market panic triggers sharp rate surge
    According to the latest analysis of the shipping consultancy Linerlytica, the market panic over tightening vessel space availability has sent the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) to its highest level since September 2022, rising by 18.8% after last week's holiday break to hit a 20-month high. Unlike the surge in January, when the rate hikes were largely limited to the Red Sea-affected
  • CMA CGM introduces new peak season surcharges from China to Africa
    Marseille-based box line CMA CGM will apply new peak season surcharges in the next few days for shipments from China to African destinations. CMA CGM announced a peak season surcharge (PSS) of US$1,500 per TEU for dry containers shipped from North, Central and South China to Liberia, Senegal, Mauritania, Gambia, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde and Sao Tome & Principe. The surcharg
  • Ports of Barcelona and Shanghai collaborate on innovation and decarbonization projects
    The ports of Barcelona and Shanghai signed an agreement to explore opportunities for collaboration in innovative projects aiming to exchange knowledge in the port, maritime and logistics fields, roll out innovative projects, and proceed with shipping decarbonization. The agreement recalls that ports are a vital component in world trade and they must collaborate to develop efficient and resilient
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges unveils world's first methanol-powered tugboat
    Port of Antwerp-Bruges presented the first tugboat running on methanol, namely Methatug. This tugboat is part of a greening programme for the Belgian port's fleet and an important step in the transition to a climate-neutral port by 2050. So far, the Hydrotug 1, the first tugboat to run on hydrogen, and energy-efficient RSD tugboats have already been added to the fleet. Another electrically-powere
  • CMA CGM implements new rates from Indian Subcontinent to North Europe
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced updated Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates, which will be effective from 1 June. The new rates will apply to shipments from the Indian Subcontinent to North Europe for dry cargo. To North Europe Amount in US$ per 20' Amount in US$ per 40' From North West India US$3,550 US$3,650 From Pakistan US$3,400 US$3,650 From South East India US$3,300 US$3,500 From Sri L
  • Consortium to build scalable quantum internet connection in Rotterdam port
    As part of the Quantum Delta NL programme, a consortium of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, Q*Bird, Single Quantum, Cisco, Eurofiber, Portbase, Intermax and InnovationQuarter became the first in the world to build a scalable quantum internet connection in the port of Rotterdam. A trial setup demonstrated that the use of quantum technology prevents access to sensitive information. In the future, i
  • HMM reports strong first quarter financial results
    South Korea's major ocean carrier HMM achieved increased revenue and profits in the first quarter of the year. In particular, the company reported US$1.7 billion in revenue in the first three months of 2024, translating to a 12% growth from the same period last year. Additionally, HMM saw its Q1 net profit climb 63% to US$350 million and Q1 operating profit rise 33% to US$300 million. The prelimi

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    Angeliki Frangou's Navios Maritime Partners has taken ownership of four chartered-in kamsarmax bulk carriers. The New York-listed company said it has exercised purchase options on the 2015-built 80,994 dwt Navios Amber, the 2016-built 84,904 dwt Navios Coral and the 2017-built 81,630 dwt Navios Citrine and Navios Dolphin. The move is costing the diversified owner and operator ...
  • SFL bags Maersk charter deals
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    Offshore contracting giant TechnipFMC has been awarded an integrated engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (iEPCI) contract by Woodside Energy in Australia. TechnipFMC will design, manufacture, and install the subsea production system, flexible pipe, and umbilicals for the Xena infill well to support ongoing production from the Pluto LNG Project. The award follows an integrated
  • ESL Shipping to be brought under new corporate arm
    Finnish conglomerate Aspo has announced a restructuring which will see its shipping brand, ESL Shipping, folded into a new company. Aspo is to establish two separate companies: Aspo Compounder and Aspo Infra with the shipping division due to go into the latter brand. The approach and timing of the transformation are to be defined with ...
  • 'Shipping is really about pricing risk': Agri-commodities session at Geneva Dry
    Handling risk formed much of the discussion during the agri-commodities session at Geneva Dry earlier this month, moderated by Maryana Yarmolenko Stober, associate general counsel at grains giant ADM and president of WISTA Switzerland. Kicking off proceedings, Alex Haubert, former head of ocean freight at Brazilian soybean giant Amaggi, quoted from a book penned by ...
  • Schedule unveiled for world's first biomass-fuelled ship
    Japanese shipping line Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has signed an agreement together with NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers, compatriot shipbuilder Tsuneishi and British utility Drax to develop the world's first biomass-fuelled vessel by the end of this decade. A memorandum of understanding, signed at the British Embassy in Tokyo, will see the companies initially look ...
  • Sea1 Offshore scores first vessel charter after name change
    Norwegian offshore vessel operator Sea1 Offshore, formerly known as Siem Offshore, has secured a medium-term contract for one of its anchor handler vessels. The company said in an Oslo Bors filing that the contract was awarded to the Siem Emerald AHTS for work in South America. The contract is for 200 days firm with options ...
  • Haventus gets $125m loan to redevelop Scottish port as offshore wind hub
    Energy transition facilities provider and the owner of Ardersier Port east of Inverness, Haventus, has secured a £100m ($125m) joint credit facility to turn the port into a major hub for deploying fixed and floating offshore wind turbines. The loan was provided by the Scottish National Investment Bank and the UK Infrastructure Bank with a ...
  • Investment firm makes takeover bid for renewables developer OX2
    Stockholm-based renewable energy developer OX2 has received a bid for the acquisition of the firm from investment company EQT Infrastructure VI. EQT Infrastructure VI, through Otello BidCo, proposed to shareholders of OX2 to transfer all their shares in the company to Otello at a price of Skr60 or $5.50 in cash per share, which values ...
  • NS United makes methanol newcastlemax newbuild move
    Japanese owner NS United Kaiun Kaisha has struck a deal with Nihon Shipyard, a joint venture between Imabari Shipbuilding and Japan Marine United, for the construction of a methanol dual-fuel newcastlemax bulk carrier. The Tokyo-based bulker giant said the 209,000 dwt vessel would be a next-generation environment-friendly vessel delivered to ship raw materials in Japan ...
  • Spring Marine nets millions from ship sales
    Greece's Spring Marine has made headlines in broker reports across the globe this past week not for the price achieved but for asset appreciation. The 28-ship strong tanker and bulker outfit is widely reported trying to sell both in wet and dry, with the 15-year-old Korean-built Bolero, a 50,000 dwt tanker, notably selling for just ...
  • Trump threatens to end offshore wind developments 'on day one'
    On one of his stops on the campaign trail, former US president and the presumptive Republican nominee for the upcoming election, Donald Trump, said that he would issue an executive order specifically targeting offshore wind if he wins a second term in office. During a rally in Wildwood, New Jersey, Trump fired a salvo on ...
  • Baltimore officials confident of removing stricken Dali this week
    Explosive charges were detonated yesterday afternoon to bring down sections of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge resting on the containership Dali with officials now hopeful that they will be able to remove the stricken vessel later this week. The Dali, managed by Synergy and on charter to Maersk, lost power on March 26 and ...
  • India takes 10-year concession at Iranian port
    India's shipping minister, Sarbananda Sonowal, was in Iran yesterday for the official signing of a 10-year contract to jointly run Chabahar port, a giant complex that has been on the drawing board for more than a decade. At the event, Sonowal's Iranian counterpart, Mehrdad Bazrpash, hinted that the two countries could reestablish a joint venture ...
  • Bulgarian owner hits back at ITF 'ship of shame' claims
    The Bulgarian owners of the Eleen Sofia have hit back in a spat with the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) in Australia. The 2008-built bulk carrier made headlines a week ago with its owner, Eleen Marine, accused of poor maintenance and unbearable living conditions onboard. Eleen Marine has claimed that the ITF has been used ...
  • Australia to ban seaborne livestock exports in 2028
    Australia will ban the live export of sheep by sea from May 2028 following a series of disastrous headlines involving livestock carriers. Livestock numbers by sea from Australia have been on a steady decline for many years. Data from Canberra shows Australia exported approximately 652,000 sheep by sea in 2022-23, compared to 5.92m sheep 20 ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 14, 2024
  • The price of Navios and the pure play vs. diversified fleet debate
    The price of Navios Partners' common units has been catalysed in 2024 by equity purchases of CEO Angeliki Frangou, not...
  • Resurgent US-China trade tiff could bring more pain to ocean shipping
    US President Joe Biden announced new tariffs on $18bn of Chinese goods, ranging from electric vehicles to ship-to-shore cranes. China...
  • Navios Maritime Partners books its strongest-ever first quarter
    Result boosted by political and economic context, Frangou admits
  • Weaker VLSFO demand weighed on Singapore bunkers in April
    HSFO demand was broadly unchanged on the back of the rising number of scrubber-installed vessels
  • Shipping companies hesitant to prepare for unclear FuelEU
    The Royal Belgian Shipowners' Association wants legal ambiguities in the FuelEU Maritime regulation resolved, warning of uncertainty and contractual risks...
  • India's port deal with Iran could provoke US sanctions
    A 10-year deal worth $370m to develop Iran's southeastern port of Chabahar with Indian backing has already raised concerns in...
  • DFDS ups electric Channel ferry ambitions as challenges ashore remain
    British Ports Association policy director Mark Simmonds called it 'brilliant news', but added that ports needed government help on shoreside...
  • MISC, Petronas and MOL form joint venture to develop LCO2 carriers
    Japan considers Malaysia a viable CO2 storage site as it strives to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
  • WTW launches Markel-led Ukraine cargo insurance facility
    Scheme to operate in partnership with Ukrainian insurer VUSO
  • Australia bans live sheep exports from 2028
    The Australian government planned to ban live sheep exports by sea in 2022. Debate has raged for years between animal...
  • Daily Briefing
    FuelEU regulation set for 'chaotic birth', lawyers warn | Palau defends actions in Dubai tug operator abandonments | Emissions reporting...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 14, 2024
  • Trans-Pacific carriers slashing NVO allocations as spot rates spike
    Trans-Pacific carriers are restricting forwarders' access to fixed "named-account" rates and pushing bookings to the much higher spot market pricing.
  • Gap between US LTL, truckload pricing growing
    Average US truckload pricing has hardly risen since last June, while less-than-truckload costs continue to climb due to tighter capacity.
  • Maersk's new Rotterdam cross-dock speeds integrator offerings
    Containers offloaded from ships calling at APM Terminal's Maasvlakte II terminal can be palletized and in trucks "within hours," thanks to a new cross-dock warehouse, according to the Maersk's new head of northern Europe.
  • Post-pandemic inventory hangover hindering US alcohol imports
    After a two-year binge that left inventories bloated, demand for imported wine, beer and spirits dried up in 2023.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 14, 2024
  • Pavimar preps New York IPO for bulker spin-off Icon Energy
    Ismini Panagiotidi prepares to join brother and father as leader of a US-listed shipowner
  • DHT Holdings reports in-line earnings, scoring VLCC spot rates above its peers
    Tanker owner is reporting slightly weaker fixtures into the current quarter
  • Fincantieri's offshore and equipment growth offsets dip in traditional shipbuilding
    Shipbuilder lifts backlog to €39.3bn during first quarter
  • NYK and Tsuneishi working on world's first biomass-fuelled vessel
    'Bioship' project also involves Drax Group in the UK
  • Oil company bids to build $2.5bn 'dead cow' crude pipeline to boost tanker exports
    Argentinian producer YPF moving forward with project to ship out Vaca Muerta shale oil
  • CMA CGM pays short-term charter premium as container ship supply dries up
    French line pays $80,000 per day as charter rates veer towards last year's highs
  • Oil major bids to build $2.5bn 'dead cow' crude pipeline to boost tanker exports
    Argentinian producer YPF moving forward with project to ship out Vaca Muerta shale oil
  • Genco Shipping reveals George Economou share cash-out ahead of proxy vote
    Magnate has now sold 52% of his peak holding at $7m profit ahead of key shareholder vote
  • Klaveness Combination Carriers raises $28m through bond tap issue
    Shipowner says transaction was significantly oversubscribed
  • Navios Partners buys chartered-in bulkers as shipowner sees bumper quarterly profit
    Chief executive Angeliki Frangou hails robust first-quarter performance but urges caution
  • Five to stand trial in Greece over claims of 'deliberate' tanker spill scam
    Prosecutors believe the Agia Zoni II was sunk deliberately and the tanks opened to discharge oil into the sea
  • Tankers International sounds alarm over shadow VLCC dry-dockings
    Pools operator says safety and environmental questions are being raised by prolonging the life of older vessels
  • Start of Panama rainy season heralds unwinding of canal disruptions
    Weather means water levels will rise and with them transits, analysts say
  • John Fredriksen's SFL sees bottom line jump as charter revenues rise
    Leasing company boasts ship acquisitions as charter backlog rises
  • Five stand trial in Greece over claims of 'deliberate' tanker spill scam
    Prosecutors believe the Agia Zoni II was sunk deliberately and the tanks opened to discharge oil into the sea
  • Pelagic Partners says investing model 'robust' as returns hit 21%
    Cypriot shipowner reveals details of latest dividend from Pelagic Fund I
  • DFDS commits €1bn for electric vessels on English Channel route
    Danish giant underlines 'unwavering commitment' to decarbonising English Channel operations
  • Seaspan buying back four container ships for $222m as profit soars
    Earnings boosted by new deliveries at huge tonnage provider
  • NS United inks order for methanol-fuelled newcastlemax bulker in Japan
    Dual-fuel vessel will be delivered in 2027
  • What next for ESL Shipping? Parent owner mulls options from listing to full sale
    Finnish group is reorganising its divisions, with demergers or sales considered
  • HMM shakes off failed privatisation as profits rebound
    Liner giant benefits from rising container freight rates amid market uncertainty
  • Sanctions strain forces Gazprom to deploy floating storage for Russian LNG exports
    The Marshal Vasilevskiy is underway in the English Channel after loading from Portovaya
  • Andy Dacy runs JP Morgan's 140-strong fleet with the intensity of a shipowner not just a banker
    US bank's shipping supremo explains his strategy on chartering and newbuildings
  • ONE is highest-placed shipowner in best Singapore employer survey
    Three liner companies feature in annual insight into workplace happiness
  • What next for ESL Shipping as parent owner mulls options from listing to full sale
    Helsinki-listed group reorganising its divisions, with demergers or sales considered
  • Trader Itochu becomes second Japanese bulker owner to order at China's New Dayang
    Chinese shipyard makes inroads into Japan's shipping market after a five-year campaign
  • Pertamina fixes out brand new gas carrier pair to Greek-backed SwissChemGas
    Indonesian giant has quietly built up its VLGC fleet with newbuilding resales from Avance Gas and Evalend Shipping
  • Controlled blasts aim to free stricken boxship from Baltimore bridge wreckage
    US authorities hope to move container ship this week to reopen all shipping lanes
  • Sovcomflot switches sanctioned tankers away from Indian class after flag change
    Twelve vessels transferred to Russian Register of Ships
  • Metrostar newbuilding fixed to expanding tanker operator for a year
    The Metro Ionian is sixth vessel to join tanker operator's fleet over three months
  • Klaveness Combination Carriers mandates four banks to tap $46m sustainability-linked bond
    Shipowner says proceeds to be used for general corporate purposes, which may also include debt refinancing
  • Hafnia and KGJS back insurance maritime start-up in $1m fundraiser
    UK-based company already claims to have saved one major owner a big discount on its premiums
  • Elite Tankship in expansion mode as it fixes Metrostar newbuilding for 12 months
    Metro Ionian is sixth vessel to Asset-lite tanker operator's fleet over three-month period
  • Trader Itochu becomes second Japanese bulk carrier owner to order at China's New Dayang
    Chinese shipyard makes inroads into Japan's shipping market after a five-year campaign

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American Shipper web site
MAY 14, 2024
  • Port of New Orleans President and CEO Brandy Christian stepping down
    Brandy D. Christian is stepping down as president and CEO of the Port of New Orleans, a role she has held since 2017.
  • Airfreight rides e-commerce to surprise growth in May
    The air cargo market is maintaining momentum despite entering the slow season, thanks to strong demand for e-commerce and e-cigarettes out of China and a mode shift tied to the Suez Canal cutoff.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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