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January 16, 2024

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Exim India web site
JANUARY 16, 2024
  • Allcargo Gati appoints Uday Sharma as Chief Commercial Officer
  • Shipping in Red Sea dips due to retaliation fears
  • The EU moves towards a new paperless Customs System from June 3, 2024
  • East Coast Maritime Forum & Eastern Star Awards 2024 sees top-notch participation in an engrossing discourse and acknowledgement of success & achievement
  • PSA International enjoys record-breaking year
  • AP aims to develop its waterways for industrial cargo movement
  • No plan to lift export curbs on wheat, rice, sugar: Minister
  • Security of all shipping harmed after US strikes, group warns
  • Yanbu Industrial Port has received the first RoRo vessel since its establishment
  • Plaquemines Port & APM Terminals unveil partnership to develop major container terminal in Louisiana
  • 'Rail Connected' gives greater insight into Port of Rotterdam train composition
  • ZIM to deploy tracking devices on dry-van container fleet
  • APM Terminals Pipavav inks MOUs contributing to economy, community & environment

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 16, 2024
  • Maersk switches to Panama Canal Railway
  • Röhlig China: more power to the regions
  • Thirteen days less
  • A spicy partnership
  • Singpost drives digitalisation
  • Celebi appoints new CFO
  • Bangkok Port Authority opens free zone
  • More connections to port of Hamburg
  • Launching a "liquid air cargo" branch
  • CTL launches Europe-wide procurement
  • PSA thrives in 2023
  • From air to rail
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • A Boeing 777 freighter for Atlas Air
  • Transcontainer to build two intermodal hubs
  • Moving a backoffice to Greece
  • LHG braves economic headwinds
  • A new director of operations

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 15, 2024
  • Container shortage starts to bite, adding to pressure on costs
  • The Red Sea crisis: Freight rates soar as CNY capacity and equipment crunch looms
  • Maersk the most active carrier in a 'hectic' charter market
  • DB Schenker sale deadline - 'heard anything?'
  • Integrators face probe into allegations of price-fixing at Indian airports
  • Shippers beware: a US east coast labour battle could be heating up
  • FMC asks shippers to share info on Red Sea disruption and charges
  • Who is the real loser in the Boeing/FAA saga?
  • Four low-cost carriers ready to bid for Asiana's airfreight unit
  • OceanX: War at sea & rates hedging; doom forecasts; LogTech's deep winter
  • How shippers can prepare for whatever the Red Sea crisis throws at them
  • Xeneta names Tonia Luykx as new chief revenue officer
  • Frédéric François to lead FedEx Express ground operations in Italy, Spain & Portugal
  • Svend Stenberg Mølholt appointed CCO at Inchcape Shipping Services

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 15, 2024
  • Eagle Bulk's Gibraltar Eagle hit by Houthi missile
    Today, at approximately 4 p.m. (Sanaa time), Gibraltar Eagle, a Marshall Islands flagged ship owned and operated by Stamford, Conn., headquartered Eagle Bulk Shipping, was struck by what U.S. Central Command says

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Container News web site
JANUARY 15, 2024
  • Strategic SEO Selection: Your Roadmap to the Best-fit SEO Company
    Having a strong online presence is crucial for the success of any business. And even with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) playing a vital role in boosting your website's visibility and driving organic traffic, choosing the right service provider can be a daunting task. To help you make an informed decision, here's a straightforward guide to hiring the best SEO company for your business needs. 1.
  • AD Ports and CMA CGM partner with Ecocean to maintain marine biodiversity at Khalifa Port
    AD Ports Group has joined forces with CMA CGM Group and Ecocean, an innovative company dedicated to aquatic biodiversity. The three parties have formalized a scientific cooperation framework agreement to introduce 48 Biohuts at Khalifa Port in UAE. The Biohut module, designed to enhance biodiversity and foster marine life in coastal and harbour areas, is an underwater structure providing a secure
  • Inchcape Shipping Services appoints new chief commercial officer
    Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), one of the world's leading port agency and marine service providers, announced the appointment of Svend Stenberg Mølholt as chief commercial officer. Bringing with him an impressive track record in propelling sustainable business transformation and growth within the maritime and IT sectors, Svend Stenberg Mølholt is well-equipped for his new role. With two decade
  • SITC and Xiamen Port Holding Group sign cooperation deal
    SITC entered into a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Xiamen Port Holding Group on 10 January, marking a significant milestone in their collaboration. During the signing ceremony, Yang Xianxiang, vice chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of SITC, expressed gratitude to Xiamen Port Holding Group for its support and high-quality services. According to a statement, SITC plans to l
  • Red Sea crisis changes container shipping situation from glut to tightness
    The closure of the Suez route has changed the fundamental outlook for container shipping in 2024, with a potential capacity crunch in Asia looming in the short term, according to the January report of the Baltic Exchange. In the report, Vespucci Maritime CEO Lars Jensen wrote that up until mid-December 2023, the baseline outlook for 2024 was for a continued cyclical downturn likely with freight r
  • PSA breaks container volume record in 2023
    PSA International reported a record-breaking year handling 94.8 million TEUs across its port terminals around the world in 2023. PSA's flagship terminal in Singapore contributed 38.8 million TEUs and the operator's terminals outside Singapore handled 56 million TEUs. The Group's box volume increased by 4.3% compared to 2022 container figures. Tan Chong Meng, CEO of PSA International, commented, "
  • HHLA implements digital solution for truck terminal access
    This week, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) achieved a significant milestone in enhancing the safety and efficiency of truck handling at its Hamburg container terminals. Through its innovation unit, HHLA Next, the German operator has developed the passify app, a cutting-edge product progressively replacing the conventional trucker card. The transition to passify at Container Terminal Toller
  • January Global Shipping Report by Descartes Datamyne
    The following report has been written by Chris Jones, Executive Vice President of Industry and Services at Descartes Systems Group. In December 2023, US container import volume increased by 0.4% from November 2023. The slight aggregate increase masks counter intuitive swings in volume at West, East and Gulf Coast ports. The top East and Gulf Coast ports saw increases, while the top West Coast por
  • CrimsonLogic, Mastercard ink collaboration agreement to digitalise government payments and services
    PSA Group's CrimsonLogic, a Singapore-based global technology company specializing in digital government and trade facilitation solutions has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mastercard, the second-largest payment-processing corporation worldwide. The collaboration aims to seamlessly digitalise government payments and services by leveraging CrimsonLogic's expertise in digital government
  • Increasing temperature of frozen goods can slash carbon emissions, study shows
    A recent study suggests that making a slight adjustment to frozen food temperatures could lead to substantial reductions in carbon dioxide emissions. Currently set at -18°C, a standard established 93 years ago that remains unchanged, lowering it to -15°C could have significant environmental benefits without compromising food safety or quality, according to experts from the International Institute

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Splash web site
JANUARY 15, 2024
  • Eagle Bulk ship hit by missile off Yemen
    A bulk carrier owned by US-based Eagle Bulk Shipping has been struck by a missile in the Gulf of Aden. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), and maritime security consultants Ambrey said the incident occurred some 95 nautical miles southeast of Aden, Yemen. The US Central Command identified the vessel as the Marshall Islands-flagged ...
  • UHT, Dongbang form heavy lift and deck carrier alliance
    Germany's United Heavy Transport (UHT) and South Korean shipping company Dongbang Transport Logistics have formed a new strategic alliance which will combine the duo's expertise in heavy lift and heavy transport vessels. The alliance was formalised with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which will see the integration of UHT's heavy lift expertise ...
  • N-Sea charters survey and ROV support vessel from Geo Plus
    Dutch subsea services specialist N-Sea Group has entered into an agreement with Geo Plus to long-term charter a hybrid survey and ROV support vessel . The 41.6-metre vessel will accompany the Geo Focus which has been under N-Sea management and control since January 2022. The Dutch-flagged vessel is equipped with an eight-tonne A-frame suited for ...
  • Hanwha Ocean suspends production after fatal incident
    Hanwha Ocean has suspended production at its Okpo Shipyard on Geoje Island after a fatal accident on Friday. Local media report a 28-year-old employee of a subcontractor at the South Korean shipbuilder died in an explosion on January 12. The accident took place at a ship rudder fabrication plant at around 15.00 hrs local time. ...
  • Fratelli Cosulich orders its first methanol dual-fuel bunker tanker backed by TFG Marine charter
    Italian owner Fratelli Cosulich has ordered its first methanol dual-fuelled chemical bunker tanker backed by commodities trader Trafigura and John Fredriksen. The 7,990 dwt ship will be built at Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipbuilding in China and be able to carry both green methanol and biofuels. The 8,000 cu m vessel will be delivered in Singapore ...
  • Houthis defiant despite repeated strikes on Yemeni bases
    The Middle East remains a dangerous, red-hot cauldron for merchant shipping with many actors from various shorelines impinging on the safe and free navigation between Asia and Europe. The Houthis in Yemen have continued to attack, despite repeated strikes from US and UK forces against them, while Iranian special forces have completed their latest hijacking, ...
  • NKT orders new cable laying vessel
    Danish offshore cabling specialist NKT has placed an order for the construction of a new cable laying vessel. According to a company statement, the order for the construction of the vessel has been placed with Norwegian shipyard Vard while the design of the vessel will be done by the Salt Ship Design. When the vessel ...
  • The creators of The Captain's Table form start-up consultancy
    The people behind The Captain's Table, one of shipping's top pitch competitions, have formed a start-up consultancy. Ship Shape Strategies specialises in streamlining operations, developing robust commercial strategies, implementing innovative technologies, navigating regulatory and compliance challenges as well as training and upskilling with Su Yin Anand, Michael Wojcieszek, and Nelly Akhmedzha
  • Vietnam's liner shipping connectivity leaps
    Vietnam's emergence as a manufacturing powerhouse is showing up in ever greater detail on the global container map. The Southeast Asian nation has become a go-to place for manufacturers seeking factory alternatives to China, and subsequently liners are bringing exports direct to Western markets in larger volumes. Latest data from Sea-Intelligence, a Danish liner consultancy, ...
  • Alex Saverys outlines plans for 120 low-carbon ships
    The new-look Euronav is drawing up plans for 120 low-carbon ship orders. At a capital markets day on Friday, Alexander Saverys, recently installed as CEO of the tanker giant following a protracted takeover battle, outlined how he sees the Euronav fleet transitioning in the coming years, bolstered by the acquisition of clean tech firm, CMB.TECH. ...
  • Santos to resume Barossa gas pipeline construction after court win
    Australian energy major Santos has been permitted to continue work on laying an underwater pipeline for its $5.7bn Barossa gas project in the Timor Sea. The company won a legal battle against a group of Tiwi Islands elders who argued that laying the pipeline would impact submerged Tiwi cultural heritage, creating a new environmental risk. ...
  • Vietnam's top shipbuilder faces bankruptcy
    Vietnam's top shipbuilder, SBIC, formerly known as Vinashin, is set to be declared bankrupt after multiple efforts to restructure the sprawling company have failed. The government in Hanoi is now working out the bankruptcy process for the state-owned entity whereby it will be able to continue to build ships. The bankruptcy process is expected to ...
  • RCL orders boxship quartet in China
    Multiple broking reports note Thai liner Regional Container Lines (RCL) has gone to southern China to order a quartet of 4,400 teu vessels at Guangzhou Wenchong. The pricing is $56.6m per vessel with deliveries slated for 2027. Founded in 1979, RCL has been listed on the Thai Stock Exchange since 1988. Alphaliner lists RCL as ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 15, 2024
  • Brave identified as buyer of another two bulk carriers
    Company has also been taking delivery of gas carrier newbuildings, including units for Nasdaq-listed affiliate StealthGas
  • Singapore bunker sales, container throughput hit new record in 2023
    Singapore port's container throughput reached a new high of 39m teu in 2023
  • The week in charts: More ships divert in wake of US and UK strikes | Red Sea attacks prompt 2m teu drop in boxship traffic | Box freight rates continue to climb activity
    First strike on Houthi militants prompts more ships to divert away from the Red Sea, in addition to the 2m...
  • Diversion surcharges come under spotlight
    Additional fuel costs are an immediate cause for concern for carriers. But they will need to ensure that surcharges are...
  • Narrowing arbitrage sends VLGC rates cratering to lowest levels since May
    Propane prices have been rising in the US while falling in China, analysts say, narrowing the arbitrage and hitting VLGC...
  • BlackRock acquires Global Infrastructure Partners
    GIP has been an investor in several ports and terminals, among other infrastructure projects. New ownership will see it increase...
  • Eagle Bulk vessel struck by Houthi missile
    Houthis remain undeterred from US and UK strikes as US-owned and Marshall Islands-flagged bulker is hit with a missile. The...
  • MSC containership and capesize bulker sent for recycling
    Sale of 1,835 teu containership MSC Uma for recycling in India under Hong Kong Convention terms realises $530 per light...
  • The week in newbuildings: Gas and tanker sectors prevail
    Shipowners and brokers reported newbuilding contracts for a total of 46 vessels from the containership, dry cargo, gas, ro-pax and...
  • PSA breaks throughput record despite slowing trade
    PSA International saw volumes rise by 4% in 2023, despite flat container volume demand. Flagship Singapore facility handled nearly 40m...
  • US shoots down Houthi missile after strike on radar site
    Shooting down of missile on Sunday comes a day after a US strike on a Houthi radar site
  • St Nikolas crew all 'safe and in good health'
    Greek manager has been unable to directly contact 19 seafarers on hijacked tanker, but P&I club correspondent says all are...
  • APM Terminals to develop $500m Louisiana box terminal
    APM Terminal and Louisiana's Plaquemines port unveil agreement to build a container terminal with an estimated initial investment of $500m
  • Frontline sells five oldest VLCCs for $290m
    Frontline has reached an agreement to sell its oldest VLCCs, built between 2009 and 2010 for $290m, with delivery slated...
  • Daily Briefing
    More ships start to divert in wake of US and UK airstrikes | US and UK launch strikes against the...

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 15, 2024
  • Eagle Bulk confirms 'projectile' attack on Gibraltar Eagle with damage but no injuries
    US-based owner says it's cooperating with authorities as bulker escapes troubled region
  • Columbia launches venture capital operation for shipping start-ups
    Maritime services giant will help transform cutting-edge ideas into viable businesses
  • Eagle Bulk ship takes direct hit in latest Houthi missile strike
    Assaults continue against commercial vessels, despite airstrikes against rebels
  • Frontline cashes in last non-eco VLCCs with tanker prices in multi-year upswing
    Fearnleys boosts valuations while Cleaves says deal shows market is 'quite firm'
  • 'Things could get ugly, fast' warns trading giant Trafigura as Middle East tensions ramp up
    Trader and shipowner runs a fleet of around 330 tankers currently
  • Shipbuilder SBIC facing 'inevitable' bankruptcy as overhaul of Vietnamese state-owned yard planned
    Group yards with existing contracts will continue as normal
  • Lightship strikes again: Broker snaps up US shop just days after revealing Braemar stake
    Broker plans to boost its broker headcount to at least 250 worldwide over the next five years
  • Energy trader linked to VLGC newbuilding duo at Hyundai Heavy as Korean giant makes fast start to 2024
    Fourth LPG newbuilding contract for Hyundai yards in two weeks as it approaches one-fifth of annual target
  • 'Charismatic' founder of shipbroker Banchero Costa dies aged 88
    Pace-setter never lost his love of the shipping business
  • Gas explosion kills worker at Hanwha Ocean shipyard, forcing work to halt
    Sub-contractor thrown over 10 metres by rudder shop explosion
  • German owner doubles up on methanol container ship orders for Unifeeder charters
    Elbdeich Reederei declares options for green feeder vessels in China
  • Shipyard grinds to a halt as worker killed in gas explosion
    Sub-contractor thrown over 10-metres by rudder shop explosion at South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean
  • Singapore will use credit risk profiles to reduce port dues deposits
    MPA aims to identify other areas for improvement to cut compliance costs and shorten processing time
  • Houthi attacks and Western air strikes spark volatility in shipping stocks
    Shipping shares fell by an average of 2% last week, Clarksons says
  • Moundreas snaps up third capesize from Greek peer Unisea
    Unisea exits capesize segment five years after entering it
  • Shipping investment giant BlackRock buys ports player for $12.5bn
    Major deal will strengthen US fund's hand in maritime infrastructure
  • Fratelli Cosulich orders first methanol tanker backed by charter to Trafigura
    Italian shipowner will take delivery of dual-fuel bunker ship by the end of 2025
  • MPC Container Ships signs $100m credit facility to fund further growth
    Four-year credit facility with Hamburg Commercial Bank at 'attractive terms'
  • Qatari LNG carriers desert Red Sea danger zone as brokers flag huge tonne-mile impact
    Series of ships holding positions outside the attack-prone waters
  • Inchcape hires former Maersk and Monjasa man as commercial boss
    Shipping veteran aims to 'accelerate' port agency's business
  • Frontline's older suezmaxes could be next after owner sheds veteran VLCCs
    Analysts believe move towards pure play on modern tankers could continue at Fredriksen company
  • First contact made with crew of tanker hijacked by Iran, says Greek owner Molaris
    A total of 60 seafarers are currently captive in Iran, Yemen and Somalia
  • European Maritime Finance names new CEO to replace founder Martin Haugaard
    Danish investment manager appoints Benny Buchardt Andersen
  • Andreas Sohmen-Pao pledges to 'build' BW Energy after reaching 52% shareholding
    Mandatory offer for oil exploration company's shares ended on Friday
  • Bulker crew members threatened by gunmen in small boat west of Yemen
    Seafarers mustered in citadel as cargo ship changed course towards international waters
  • MPC Container Ships signs new $100m credit facility to fund further growth
    Four-year credit facility with Hamburg Commercial Bank at "attractive terms", shipowner says
  • US warplane shoots down Houthi missile in Red Sea trouble spot
    Attack aimed at warship is first confirmed since US-led coalition attacks on Yemen
  • Outspoken rights campaigner turns attention to investigating abuse in shipping
    Human Rights at Sea founder David Hammond leaves to focus on investigations and consultancy
  • Winning Shipping renews newcastlemax bulker fleet with secondhand vessel
    Singapore-based company bought Ocean Yield's 206,000-dwt Mineral Qingdao
  • Diversified Euronav can ride out market troughs, says Ludovic Saverys
    Finance chief also believes greater size can appeal to bigger US investors
  • George Procopiou's Dynacom stacks product tanker newbuilding orders in China
    Greek shipowner has ordered more LR1s to extend an effort to rejuvinate that area of his fleet
  • Petrobras FPSO recycling sale leaves subcontinent yards green with envy
    Cash buyers warn of bleak times ahead for sector
  • Singapore to use credit risk profiles to reduce port dues deposits
    MPA aims to identify other areas for improvement to reduce compliance costs and shorten processing time
  • Singapore not involved in military strikes against Houthis, says government
    But city state says it continues to participate in US-led maritime initiative Operation Prosperity Guardian

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 15, 2024
  • Container lines 'scramble' to rent more ships amid Red Sea crisis
    Houthi attacks have been a plus for shipping rates. The latest to benefit: Owners of container vessels that can be rented to shipping lines.

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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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