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Exim India web site
JULY 16, 2024
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  • Saudi Ports Authority ports see increased cargo throughput in June
  • OOCL's unaudited quarterly operational update for the second quarter ended June 30
  • Kandla Port Steamship Agents Association applauds Deendayal Port Authority's new Berthing Policy
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The Loadstar web site
JULY 15, 2024
  • FMC halts Gemini alliance and demands more info from Maersk and Hapag
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  • Rui Marques returns to Spain as GXO's new Iberia managing director
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  • OceanX: Rates peaked (?); 'Geopolitical luck'; Gemini targeted by FMC
  • HMM and ONE eye rising demand and launch China-Mexico express service
  • China shippers opting for containers by rail as volumes hit monthly record
  • CMA CGM reportedly behind order for 12 new 15,500 teu box ships
  • Ajay Barolia and Peter Weir new cargo leaders for Swissport in North America
  • Slync CEO in multi-million dollar fraud spree jailed for 20 years

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Marine Log web site
JULY 15, 2024
  • VIDEO: Royal Caribbean hosts maritime decarbonization summit on Utopia of the Seas
    In an initiative to accelerate the maritime industry towards its net zero sustainability goals, Royal Caribbean Group recently hosted a three-day maritime decarbonization summit aboard its newest ship, Utopia of the Seas.
  • Canada to acquire up to 12 under-ice capable submarines
    In a statement that was perhaps somewhat overshadowed by the announcement of the ICE Pact, Canada's Minister of National Defence, Bill Blair, last week announced that Canada is taking the first step
  • EV Maritime selected to electrify popular ferry service in San Francisco Bay
    EV Maritime, a New Zealand-based electric ferry design and technology company, announced July 12 that it has been commissioned by Angel Island Tiburon Ferry (AITF) to design an all-new hybrid electric vessel
  • UKMTO reports multiple Houthi attacks involving two merchant vessels
    Despite efforts to deter them, multiple Houthi attacks continue to make Red Sea transits a risky business. UKMTO today reported attacks involving two merchant vessels. In the most recent, which took place
  • VIDEO: Ultra-luxury superyacht Ilma joins Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
    A second ultra-luxury superyacht has officially joined the fleet of the Fort Lauderdale, Fla., headquartered Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. Company officials took delivery of the vessel, the Ilma, at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique
  • Ferry community to meet in Seattle this October for Marine Log's FERRIES 2024 conference
    The 37th annual Marine Log FERRIES conference, set to take place at the Hyatt at Olive 8 in Seattle, Wash., on October 29-30, will focus on how ferry operators can optimize their
  • Edward Maritime launches the Raptor for inland
    Pensacola, Fla.-based Edward Maritime, a shipbuilding and repair company that provides steel fabrication services to the Eastern Seaboard and the Gulf Coast, recently launched the Raptor 1, a compact and versatile push
  • Podcast: Advancing women in maritime
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Container News web site
JULY 15, 2024
  • San Antonio Terminal Internacional appoints new general manager
    San Antonio Terminal Internacional (STI), operated by SSA Marine and SAAM Terminals, announced that Andrés Albertini, STI's current commercial manager, will become the general manager of the company on 1 August. "We know that his experience will help us continue moving the port into the future with our ever-present pillars: commercial excellence, quality and sustainability. In recent years, Chile
  • CMA CGM applies new peak season surcharge from Latin America to West Africa
    CMA CGM will implement a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) from Lating America to West Africa, scheduled to start on 1 August (based on the loading date). The new surcharge will last until 10 August for Colombia, Panama and Venezuela and until further notice for all the destinations mentioned below. CMA CGM's new PSS will apply to dry cargo originating from the West Coast of South America, the West
  • Maersk announces PSS update from IMEA to US and Canada
    Maersk is updating the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from India, the Middle East, and Africa (IMEA) to the United States East & Gulf Coast and the Canadian East Coast, applicable to 20' dry, 40' dry, 40' high dry, 45' high dry, 20' reefer, and 40' high reefer containers. The following fresh surcharges will take effect on 2 August 2024. Origin Destination Container type Rate Currency U
  • Maersk implements PSS from South China to Cambodia
    Maersk is introducing a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for dry and reefer containers from South China ports to Cambodia's port of Sihanoukville, starting on 28 July 2024. The updated tariff rates are as follows: Origin Destination Effective Dates Container Type Currency New tariff levels Shekou, Hong Kong, Yantian, Nansha, Huangpu and South China area Sihanoukville, Cambodia 28 July 2024 All dry, al
  • House of Shipping, new strategic marketing and communications partner for Gulftainer
    House of Shipping, a provider of business consultancy and advisory services in the maritime, shipping, and logistics industries, has announced an agreement with Gulftainer, an operator of regional ports and terminals, known for its customized supply chain and logistics solutions. "House of Shipping's track record in maritime marketing is impressive, and we are confident that their expertise will
  • MSC's MEDLOG breaks ground on new cold storage facility in Georgia
    MEDLOG, the logistics division of MSC, has officially commenced construction on a new 27,034 m², state-of-the-art cold storage facility in Savannah, Georgia. MSC said this significant project will enhance the export capabilities of poultry, pork, and meat producers in the United States Southeast and Midwest. The Savannah facility, which is expected to become operational by mid-2025, will introduc
  • OOCL achieves growth in both revenue and volumes
    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has announced increased revenues and volumes in the second quarter of the year compared to the same period in 2023. In particular, the COSCO-owned ocean carrier reported US$2.26 billion revenues in the second quarter of 2024, translating to a 14.4% increase from the same quarter in the previous year. Additionally, the total liftings of the box line in 2024 Q2
  • CMA CGM introduces US$1,000 surcharge from India West Coast to East Africa and Indian Ocean
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has notified its customers of an upcoming Peak Season Surcharge. This surcharge will be effective from 1 August 2024 (based on the loading date) and will remain in place until further notice. CMA CGM's fresh PSS will apply to all types of cargo originating from the India West Coast and destined to East Africa and the Indian Ocean. The surcharge will be US$1,000 per co
  • Montreal Port Authority completes major rail capacity optimization project
    The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) announced the completion of its significant rail capacity optimization project, an initiative aimed at enhancing the performance and efficiency of the port's logistics services. Implemented over three years at a total cost of US$46 million, this ambitious project stretches from Bourbonnière Avenue to Panet Street, near the Jacques-Cartier Bridge, and represents a
  • CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal reaches 5 million TEU milestone
    On 5 July, the COSCO Shipping Ports (CSP) Abu Dhabi Terminal exceeded 5 million TEUs since its inauguration in December 2018. The terminal has launched over 20 international routes and established connections with more than 60 ports. In 2024, the introduction of six new routes increased volume by over 35%, reaching 6.5 million safe man-hours. Last year, CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal became the first ter
  • Maersk launches new service connecting China with Bangladesh
    Maersk has launched a new ocean shipping route between China and Bangladesh in response to increased trade demands, particularly within the retail sector. Named SH3, this new service began operations on 7 July 2024 and significantly enhanced capacity on the maritime route linking the two countries. "In this time-sensitive industry, retailers demand timely delivery across the entire supply chain t
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  • ABP enhances marine operations with advanced pilot launch upgrade
    Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK's largest port operator, has announced a significant capability upgrade programme for its latest series of pilot launches. These launches, built by UK-based Goodchild Marine Services Limited, are already highly capable assets. The upgrades, incorporating feedback from ABP's pilots and marine teams, further enhance the safety, effectiveness, and sustainabilit
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    Technology is increasingly harnessed in the sports industry to raise performance, fan engagement, and operational efficiencies. Software development services are torchbearers of this metamorphosis through innovative solutions catering to the diversified needs of sports organizations, athletes, and audiences. For those looking to further innovate in this sector, Requestum's sports software develop
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  • SAAM Terminals appoints new senior VP of Commercial & Business Development
    Starting 1 August, Rodrigo Galleguillos will assume the position of senior vice president of Commercial & Business Development at SAAM Terminals. Galleguillos holds an undergraduate degree in business administration and a master's in finance from Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez in Chile, as well as an MBA from Bond University in Australia. "In recent years, Rodrigo has led the operations of San Antonio
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    HMM and Ocean Network Express (ONE) will introduce an enhanced service connecting Far East Asia with Latin America. This new product, named Far East-Latin America Express (FLX), is expected to commence operations on 16 August from the port of Shanghai. The service will need 42 days for a complete round-trip. The port rotation of this service will be Shanghai (China), Busan (South Korea), Lazaro C

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Splash web site
JULY 15, 2024
  • Verma returns to Landbridge Ship Management as managing director
    Hong Kong's Landbridge Ship Management has appointed Sanjeev Verma as its new managing director. Verma brings over 28 years of experience in the industry, having held key leadership roles in his career. He held the same role at the company from 2018 until mid-2023. Between his two stints in Landbridge Ship Management, Verma served in ...
  • Series of attacks launched against ship off Yemen
    An unnamed ship came under attack Monday by a series of small vessels and missiles some 70 nautical miles (130km) southwest of Yemen's port city of Hodeidah. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said the vessel had reported two collisions with an unnamed craft, while two manned small craft fired at it in a ...
  • Wuhu Shipyard to build two 400 teu fully electric river-sea boxships
    Chinese shipbuilder Wuhu Shipyard has signed a deal with Zhejiang Zhonghuaizhou Shipping Technology to build a pair of river-sea pure electric containerships. According to the shipyard and its subsidiary Tri Water New Energy Technology, the 400 teu boxships will be the first vessels of its kind in China. The total length of the vessels is ...
  • Torm snaps up eight MRs in $340m deal
    Danish tanker owner Torm has increased its fleet with the acquisition of eight second-hand MR tankers for a total consideration of $340m. The delivery of the vessels is to occur during the third and fourth quarters of 2024. Of the total price, $238m will be paid in cash while the rest will be settled with ...
  • Saipem lands $500m deal in Saudi Arabia
    Italy's Saipem has secured work in Saudi Arabia worth a total of about $500m. The Milan-listed offshore engineering and construction giant said Monday that the deal covers two offshore projects under the existing long-term agreement with Saudi Aramco. For the first project, Saipem's work scope covers the engineering, procurement, construction and installation of a crude ...
  • Marinakis in for modern newcastlemax
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  • Nisshin fleet clear-out gathers pace
    Handysize sales fill up this week's broking reports as buyers look to the segment, as the smaller ships are still seen as the most stable investments in dry. In this segment handysize specialist Precious Shipping, led by Khalid Hashim, is back in the news after snapping up a handysize vessel, tabling $18.6m last month for the ...
  • Pertamina and BGN team up for more very large gas carrier newbuilds
    Indonesia's Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) and Dubai-based multi-commodities trader BGN have once again partnered on a very large gas carrier newbuilding project in South Korea. The duo has joined forces for a pair of 88,000 cu m VLGCs at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, which, upon delivery, will go on a long-term charter with BGN. BGN ...
  • Argentina set to become part of the VLCC trading map
    Argentinians could soon see very large crude carriers (VLCCs) off their coastline. A pipeline is under construction to deliver crude from Vaca Muerta, South America's largest shale formation, to Punta Colorada port, located some 300 km south of the capital Buenos Aires on the Atlantic. According to broker Gibson the new pipeline is expected to ...
  • NASCO inks ultramax newbuild brace at domestic yard
    Nanjing Ocean Shipping Co (NASCO) is expanding its fleet with additional ultramax newbuilds at a domestic yard. The Chinese bulker player has returned to China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing for a pair of 63,500 dwt units, delivering in 2027. NASCO owns and operates more than 20 bulkers, mostly in the supramax segment. No price ...
  • Adani to build port in Vietnam
    India's Adani Group has announced plans to construct a new port at the central Vietnamese city of Danang. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), the group's port company, has secured an "in-principle approval from the Vietnamese government" for the greenfield project, according to Karan Adani, CEO of APSEZ. The proposed port project, Adani's ...
  • Botswana signs coal export deal with Zimbabwe and Mozambique
    Landlocked Botswana, which boasts the third largest coal reserves in Africa, has a potential new export route. Botswana has signed a deal with Zimbabwe and Mozambique to develop a massive rail and port project, albeit that financing is still not in place for the planned infrastructure. The project involves upgrading existing rail lines, and building ...
  • Washington demands more information from Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd over Gemini creation
    Throwing a kink in their launch plans, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have been asked to provide more information about the creation of the Gemini Cooperation. The two European containerlines are joining forces from next year to create a new liner grouping, which still needs regulatory approval from around the world. The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in ...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 15, 2024
  • Large forwarder acquisition activity, advent of AI puts pressure on midsize NVOs
    Midsize NVOs are always under pressure from an M&A perspective, say market observers, and the current freight rate environment is making it hard to value them accurately.
  • Most newbuild capacity headed to Asia-Europe amid ongoing diversions
    The capacity deployments during the first half of 2024 show that smaller carriers have been deploying many of the new large ships serving the North America trade, while major alliance carriers have deployed most of their big vessels on Asia-Europe.
  • Elevated rates set OOCL on track for highly profitable first half
    The Cosco subsidiary benefited from a sharp increase in rates as early peak season demand on the main trades out of Asia filled all available vessel capacity.
  • Carriers revalue Colombo transshipment calls amid congestion, Indian hub push
    Colombo in recent months has found itself suffering serious capacity issues - an opportunity the Indian government and the country's port stakeholders are looking to take advantage of.
  • ILA says strike 'more likely' as contract deadline looms with no progress
    The president of the International Longshoremen's Association said maritime employers "are running out of time" to sign a new contract before the current deal's expiration on Sept. 30.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 15, 2024
  • Heatwave drives up Vietnamese panamax demand on coal import surge, says Braemar
    Broker states half of all coal cargoes in the first half of 2024 were carried by the vessel-type
  • Bourbon boss Gael Bodenes to appeal conviction in West African corruption case
    French shipowner's CEO is trying to overturn verdict of Marseilles court
  • Scorpio Tankers shares firm on $59m stock-repurchase splurge
    Tanker owner makes good on pledge to spend cash on its own stock
  • CMA CGM pens $2.7bn order for LNG fuelled container ships in South Korea
    French liner giant orders a dozen 15,500-teu newbuildings at HD Hyundai Samho
  • Why methanol shipping pioneers are giving LNG fuelling a second look
    As the alternative fuel orderbook returns to LNG, the availability of methanol also affects appetite
  • VLCC rates tipped to gain as work starts on 'dead cow' pipeline linked to giant shale project
    The Vaca Muerta field holds the world's second-largest shale gas and fourth-largest shale oil reserves
  • Oil tanker damaged as armed guards blow up remote-controlled boat used in Houthi attack
    Second attack of the day targeted crude carrier in the southern Red Sea
  • Booming transpacific trade boosts revenue at Orient Overseas Container Line
    Cosco-controlled liner operator sees Asia-US revenues soar 42% in second quarter
  • Sinokor tipped to take Torm stake after eight-ship cash and shares tanker deal
    South Korean owner identified as seller of eight MR tankers to Danish operation
  • Genco has the firepower to buy without hurting dividend, Fearnley Securities says
    Low debt level puts US-listed owner in strong position, analysts say
  • Rates premium sees tally of crude tankers carrying clean cargoes almost double
    S&P Global counts 151 ships muscling in on product trades for commodities groups
  • Greek players Coral and Lion seal bumper product tanker asset plays
    Product tankers are the gift that keeps on giving in the secondhand market
  • 'Six-digit rate': CMA CGM pays top dollar to charter Sinokor newbuilding
    South Korean operator cashes in on short-term relets as charter market slows
  • Bunnemann brothers target dry bulk after winning boxship, tankers and car carrier wagers
    Brothers Nicolaus and Friedrich have diversified family-run fleet
  • Shipping facing $1.46bn in penalties from next European carbon emission crackdown
    Possible new market set to emerge as ship operators trade FuelEU Maritime surplus and deficit volumes
  • Stowaways gaining the upper hand in game of cat-and-mouse with port authorities
    Security expert says stowaways with inside knowledge of ship operations pose problems for authorities
  • New Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd alliance hits regulatory stumbling block in US
    Approval of Gemini Cooperation in the US put on hold by FMC questioning
  • Gunvor books Nordic American and SK Shipping tankers after North Sea crude buying spree
    Owners awaiting more cargoes after traders build up oil backlog
  • George Procopiou extends $1bn bulker order push with fresh deal at 'restructured' shipyard
    Greek owner has contracted Sainty Shipbuilding to build six newbuildings
  • Houthis ram ship in rerun of tactics that sank Greek bulker
    Militants apparently called off their attack after a firefight broke out
  • Torm splashes out $340m on eight product tankers in expansion drive
    Danish owner goes for Hyundai Mipo-built ships in a part-stock deal
  • Precious Shipping poised to pounce on Japanese-owned handymax bulker quartet
    Khalid Hashim-led company is said to be close to finalising the deal to buy ships from Nisshin Shipping
  • Thanassis Martinos sells oldest bulk carrier into the aggregates trade
    Kuwait-based Combined Group Rocks emerges as new owner of Eastmed vessel
  • Record LNG carrier orderbook to be absorbed by major gas project growth, Clarksons says
    Analyst Sarah Holden expects to see strong demand gains, despite huge backlog of newbuildings
  • Maersk approaches shipyards for its own raft of LNG-fuelled container ships
    Jaw-dropping change of tack for methanol pioneer could give it 23-ship fleet able to bunker LNG
  • Nordea shipping loan book falls in first half as capital markets take a turn for the better
    CEO says debt activity remained high
  • Galtung Dosvig's EGD sticking with tankers for now after strong annual shipping profit
    Norwegian owner expects another good year, but diversification is not on the cards
  • Hong Kong's Captain Chan buys one of Bahri Chemicals' older MR2 tankers
    Sale of NCC Tihama is part of the Saudi Arabian shipowner's fleet renewal
  • A $200m hedge fund digests Red Sea hostilities as 'multi-year up cycle' unfolds
    Albemarle Shipping Fund has returned 25.2% this year
  • Cape of Good Hope storms slashed vessel arrivals by 80%, says Clarksons
    Transits returning to normal, but another bout of bad weather is expected off South Africa this week
  • BGN doubles up on VLGC newbuildings at Hyundai yard
    Company is paying 5% more for the latest two newbuildings compared with its earlier vessels

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American Shipper web site
JULY 15, 2024
  • DHL Express outsources 777 operations to Chinese airline
    DHL Express is expanding China air network through teaming arrangement with Central Airlines.

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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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