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Exim India web site
MARCH 18, 2024
  • CONCOR and CWC ink strategic MoU for collaborative multimodal logistics solutions
  • Merchandise exports post highest monthly figure this fiscal in Feb.
  • Mundra Port achieves 7 m TEU cargo handling milestone
  • Railways set for best ever year in freight business, total revenue, track laying
  • Government approves policy to promote India as a manufacturing destination for electric vehicles
  • Vessel size development on Asia-Europe
  • CMA CGM PSS from Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea & Egypt to US East Coast & US Gulf
  • Multi-fold increase in Indian-flagged ships being mulled
  • OCEAN Alliance launches new program commencing in April
  • DGFT partners with DHL to make Indian MSMEs export-ready
  • Dhamra Port's revised core charges from April 1
  • India's grapes exports seen rising
  • Chennai Port raises the bar in cargo handling
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (15 March 2024)
  • Ashwani Kumar unanimously elected as new President of FIEO

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 18, 2024
  • Powered by electricity and chip fat
  • United we stand
  • A new voice for logistics
  • First transport to Ukraine in 2024
  • More than 750 million t transported
  • Discussing anti-GHG measures with the IMO
  • Dokasch: a new ULD for flight menus
  • Intellishift picks CFO
  • A quali-tea hub
  • Joining forces for intermodal services
  • Hapag-Lloyd rolls out tracking API
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Digitising from India via the USA to Latin America
  • Air Partner heads north
  • Expanding B2C capabilities
  • Some toll exemptions for handicrafts
  • First 20,000 teu in Genoa

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 15, 2024
  • Transpacific freight rates - it's all about 'who blinks first'
  • Ocean Alliance launches Day 8 network - but it's light on detail
  • 'Bold' DP World nears flagship forwarding deal - rumours swirl
  • Forwarders warn of likely further air freight rate rises ex-India
  • TPM sketch - the blessed relief of 'Lars'
  • MEPC81: the risk of 'fuels that represent a cure worse than the disease'
  • 'Adoption of SAF no longer an engineering challenge, it's an economic one'
  • Backlash from Finland transport strike brings supply chain chaos
  • Singamas looks to container leasing as box sales decline
  • Promotion for Priya Rajagopalan at Fourkites, and Ron Richardson returns

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 15, 2024
  • Houthis target Vietnamese-owned tanker, threaten attacks in Indian Ocean
    The situation in the Red Sea gets no calmer. Today brought a report from UKMTO of a Houthi attack on a merchant vessel 76 nautical miles west of Al Hudayah. While UKMTO
  • New Ulstein SX232: A subsea vessel for all markets
    Seeing a "surge of optimism" in the offshore service vessel market, Ulstein has unveiled a design for a new subsea vessel, the Ulstein SX232, to serve both the fixed and floating offshore
  • Wärtsilä inks lifecycle agreement for new P&O Ferries
    The world's largest double-ended ferries, U.K.-based P&O Ferries' 230-meter long M/V Pioneer and M/V Liberté, will be covered by a five-year lifecycle agreement with Wärtsilä. The agreement is designed to optimize the
  • Chouest and Maersk Supply partner up on U.S. offshore wind installation
    Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) and Maersk Supply Service are partnering up for the construction and operation of a Jones Act compliant offshore wind installation feeder concept. Specifically designed for Maersk Supply Service's

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Container News web site
MARCH 15, 2024
  • PortMiami enters new era handling CMA CGM's 15,000 TEU vessel
    PortMiami greeted the arrival of the CMA CGM Bali on 11 March 2024. With a capacity of 15,000 TEUs, this container ship operates along the Manhattan Bridge shipping route, linking China to East Coast ports in the United States via the Panama Canal. "The arrival of the Bali confirms that PortMiami can welcome larger vessels. This ship symbolizes a new era in transportation by combining innovation
  • CMA CGM announces overweight surcharge from South America East Coast
    French box carrier CMA CGM has announced a new overweight surcharge (OWS), which will be effective from 1 April 2024 until further notice. This surcharge will be applicable for cargo originating from South America's East Coast and destined for North Europe, Scandinavia, Poland, Baltic States, Adriatic, Black Sea, East & West Mediterranean, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea and Pakistan. CMA CGM will char
  • DP World invests US$50 million in new logistics centre in South Korea
    DP World has announced a US$50 million investment to develop a new logistics centre in South Korea's Busan New Port. The construction works on the 75,000m² land are expected to commence at the end of 2024, with operations anticipated to start by the second quarter of 2026. The DP World Busan Logistics Centre (BLC) will have the capacity to process nearly 80,000 TEUs of cargo per year by 2028 and
  • Global tank container fleet nears 850,000 units: ITCO annual survey
    The International Tank Container Organisation (ITCO) has published its 12 th Annual Tank Container Fleet Survey. This year's Survey estimates that, on 1 January 2024, the global tank container fleet had reached 848,400 units worldwide, compared to 801,800 on 1 January 2023, a year-on-year growth of 5.81%. Reflecting continued strong demand for new equipment, approximately 56,600 new tank containe
  • APM Terminals appoints new leaders in the Americas and Mexico region
    APM Terminals has named Marliz Bermúdez as the new head of investments for the Americas Region and Beatriz Yera as the managing director for APM Terminals in Mexico, effective from 15 April 2024. "With the appointment of Marliz Bermúdez as Head of Investments for the Americas and Beatriz Yera as Managing Director for APM Terminals Mexico, we continue our mission to lift efficiency, reliability an
  • Virginia prevails over Georgia and North Carolina for FreezPak Logistics new cold storage facility
    Governor of Virginia, US, Glenn Youngkin announced that FreezPak Logistics, a provider of full-service cold and dry storage services, is investing US$77.5 million to construct a 23,000m² cold storage facility in the City of Suffolk to serve the Mid-Atlantic region via the Virginia port. According to a statement, Virginia competed with Georgia and North Carolina for this project, which is expected
  • How to prevent accidents in the maritime industry
    The maritime industry is a crucial component of global commerce, facilitating the transport of over 90% of the world's trade . However, due to the nature of the work involved, the sector is at risk from serious hazards including unpredictable weather, mechanical failures and human error, making accident prevention a vital concern. There are multiple key strategies that should be adopted to mitiga
  • Massive increase in container shipping imports from China into Mexico amid ongoing US trade war: Xeneta analysis
    Growth in demand for container shipping imports from China into Mexico in January 2024 increased by 60% compared to 12 months ago, further fuelling suspicions it has become a 'back door into the US'. This is now one of the strongest trade lanes in the world according to analysts at Xeneta, an ocean freight rate benchmarking and intelligence platform, with 117,000 TEU (20ft equivalent container) s
  • Cape and Indian Ocean now in Houthi operational range
    The extent of the failure of the allied powers to degrade the Houthi Military capabilities may come into sharp focus if the Yemeni movement makes good on its threat to expand its sphere of operations from the Indian Ocean down to the African Cape. Over the last 24 hours US Central Command, CENTCOM, reported that the US Navy had destroyed four anti-ship ballistic missiles, two fired towards the Re
  • We Asked AI: The Largest Container Port in 2050
    Container ports are continuously expanding, capable of accommodating numerous giga container ships simultaneously. Have you ever wondered how the largest container port might appear 26 years from now? We tasked an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system to create a visualization of such a mega port, and below are the remarkable results! Click into the gallery to appreciate the impressive images in a
  • MPC Capital doubles shareholding in MPC Container Ships
    German asset and investment manager MPC Münchmeyer Petersen Capital AG (MPC Capital) has increased its shareholding in Oslo-listed MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC) from around 7% to around 14%. The transaction is carried out by way of increasing MPC Capital's shareholding in MPC CSI GmbH (MPC CSI), which was established in 2017 as a joint investment vehicle for the IPO of MPCC under the leadership
  • Hupac enhances intra-Europe rail network
    Hupac, an intermodal rail operator headquartered in Switzerland, is bolstering its rail network connecting Zeebrugge, Belgium with northern Italy. Introducing a fresh train service to Piacenza, the Hupac is also increasing the frequency of services to Italy's Busto Arsizio and Novara. Additionally, departure points for trains headed to Antwerp will now be relocated to Lauterbourg, France. Further
  • CEVA to launch automotive logistics centre at Port of Dunkirk
    On 15 March, an agreement was reached between the Port of Dunkirk and CEVA Logistics, marking the beginning of a new venture. The contract entails the allocation of land for CEVA's development of a state-of-the-art vehicle logistics facility dedicated to sea imports and exports. Dunkerque-Port has selected CEVA Logistics, CMA CGM's subsidiary, as a candidate through a competitive Call for Express
  • CMA CGM reshuffles EURONAF service
    CMA CGM's Short Sea Lines Division has announced the reshuffle of the EURONAF service effective from the 11th week of the year. These adjustments will synchronize the loops with revised routes from mainliners in response to the situation in the Red Sea region, according to the French carrier. The EURONAF service will continue to serve the Algerian markets for global connections, ensuring the sust
  • MABUX reports decline in global bunker indices
    In the 11th week of the year, there was a moderate decline in the Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global bunker indices. The 380 HSFO index dropped by US$2.43 to US$534.39/MT. Similarly, the VLSFO index saw a decrease of US$2.17, reaching US$676.01/MT, while the MGO index experienced a loss of US$2.77 to US$894.21/MT, consistently remaining below the US$900 mark. "At the time of writing, the marke
  • ICTSI's MICT reaches 50 million TEU milestone
    Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), International Container Terminal Service, Inc.'s (ICTSI) flagship terminal, celebrates another milestone by handling its 50 millionth TEU. The Philippine terminal unloaded the 50 millionth TEU container from Ocean Network Express (ONE)-operated boxship Seabreeze in a shipment owned by HRD Singapore PTE Ltd. "Leveraging cutting-edge technology, MICT
  • MSC establishes new MEDLOG cold store facility in South Africa
    MSC announced the opening of a state-of-the-art 15,000-metre cold storage facility in Durban, South Africa. The facility, part of MSC's MEDLOG logistics division, aims to catalyse advancements in the handling of perishable goods in South Africa and beyond and open up the country's trade landscape. An inaugural event for the cold storage facility took place on 7 March, attended by MSC CEO Soren To
  • COSCO Shipping Aries to call at Port of Genoa marking another milestone
    During the inaugural journey of COSCO Shipping Aries in 2018, this ultra-large container vessel became the first 20,000 TEU class ship from China to call HHLA Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT) in Hamburg, Germany. On 19 March next week, another milestone awaits the boxship. Captain Wang Chunsheng and his crew will be the first to sail the 400-metre-long vessel into the Port of Genoa, Italy's lar
  • Wilson Sons invests in Rio Grande Container Terminal
    Wilson Sons has invested around US$280,000 in Brazil's Rio Grande Container Terminal (RS), planning to increase operational efficiency through technological initiatives. These initiatives include the Terminal Operation Centre, an action that creates an operational intelligence data analysis cell to promote efficient operational planning, resulting in better delivery of yard and ship operations. A
  • Wan Hai issues US$320 million of bonds after loss
    Wan Hai Lines is issuing US$320 million of bonds to improve its financial structure, after the Taiwanese liner operator sank into the red. Wan Hai incurred a net loss of US$188.5 million in 2023, which deteriorated from a net profit of US$3.04 billion in 2022, ending 13 straight profitable years. The last time Wan Hai reported a net loss was in 2009, when the global financial crisis resulted in r
  • CMA CGM applies new rates from Asia to Mediterranean
    French container line CMA CGM has announced the following updated Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from all Asian main ports to the mentioned Mediterranean ports. 20' 40'/40'HC WEST MEDITERRANEAN US$3,200 US$4,000 ADRIATIC US$3,200 US$4,000 EAST MEDITERRANEAN US$3,300 US$4,100 BLACK SEA US$3,300 US$4,200 ALGERIA US$4,600 US$5,800 TUNISIA US$4,300 US$5,700 LIBYA US$4,500 US$5,200 MOROCCO US$4,100 US$
  • OCEAN Alliance rolls out new service network
    OCEAN Alliance, consisting of CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen and OOCL, has announced the launch of its updated service network, called "DAY 8 Product". After extending their partnership for an additional five years , the four ocean carrier allies are unveiling their new programme aimed at tackling the emerging challenges posed by the volatile conditions in the Red Sea. The DAY 8 Product, which is expe
  • Carriers 'undo' rate hikes on India-US trades amid cargo volume pressure
    Container carriers appear to have abandoned plans to hike freight rates on Indian trades to the United States, as they are facing a slump in cargo bookings. MSC, Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM had planned to implement hefty general rate increase (GRI) and peak season surcharge (PSS) amounts from early March. For example, MSC's rate activity plans included a GRI of US$1,000 per box from 1 March and a PSS

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Splash web site
MARCH 15, 2024
  • Saipem bags offshore pipelines installation deal for UK CCS projects
    Italian offshore engineering and construction giant Saipem has signed a letter of intent for the installation of offshore pipelines on the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) and Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power) projects. NEP - a joint venture between the operator BP, Equinor, and TotalEnergies - and NZT Power - a partnership between BP and ...
  • MPC Capital doubles stake in MPC Container Ships
    MPC Capital has doubled its shareholding in boxship owner MPC Container Ships (MPCC). The Hamburg-based asset and investment manager said it had increased its stake in the Oslo-listed tonnage provider from around 7% to around 14%. The deal worth around $34m was carried out by boosting shareholding in the joint investment vehicle MPC CSI, set ...
  • Maersk Supply Service forges US wind pact with Edison Chouest Offshore
    Maersk Supply Service (MSS) has teamed up with Louisiana-based OSV giant Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) to build and operate a feeder spread that will support the Danish offshore shipowner and contractor's wind farm installation vessel newbuild in US waters. The newbuild spread is intended to ship wind turbine components or foundations to the installation site ...
  • Houthis vow to extend attacks deeper into the Indian Ocean
    Another ship has been damaged by the Houthis, who now claim to have hypersonic missiles in their armoury and will expand their target zone deeper into the Indian Ocean to try and prevent enemy vessels from passing via the Cape of Good Hope. To date, in their five-month campaign in solidarity with Hamas, the Houthis ...
  • Noble scores drillship contract in the Philippines
    Offshore rig owner Noble Corporation has won a contract from Prime Energy for the Noble Viking drillship offshore Philippines. The contract worth $69.9m covers three wells in the Camago and Malampaya East fields with an additional option for Bagong Pagasa well priced at $10.98m. The firm three-well campaign will take at least 140 days, and ...
  • Vietnam's Hoanh Son remains on a panamax charge
    Qatari owner S'hail Shipping has made a decent profit on a rusty panamax sale to the fast-growing Hoanh Son Group S'hail has sold the 18-year-old panamax S'hail Al Dukhan to the Vietnamese infrastructure conglomerate. No price is attached to the deal, but VesselsValue indicates that the Namura-built ship is worth just under $12m. S'hail added ...
  • Dolphin Drilling sells Bideford Dolphin rig for scrap
    Semisub rig owner Dolphin Drilling has opted to sell the drilling rig for scrap. Dolphin Drilling said that the decision aligns with its ongoing efforts to optimise its fleet and enhance operational efficiency. The rig was built in 1975 by Aker Kvaerner in Verdal. It has been warm-stacked for quite some time in Flekkefjord, Norway, ...
  • 3,000 Thais drafted to help churn out South Korea's bumper ship backlog
    South Korea's bumper orderbook, tricky production schedule and difficult domestic demographics have been partially resolved with an agreement hatched with Thailand whereby 3,000 Thai welders and mechanical technicians will be sent to South Korea's five largest shipyards. South Korea has been tinkering with its visa system over the last couple of years, seeking workers from ...
  • Opposing teams line up for next week's MEPC
    The eighty-first session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) will take place next week where the focus will be on developing legally-binding measures to ensure last year's milestone agreement to phase out greenhouse gases (GHG) from shipping by 2050 is made possible. The task at hand is to translate the net-zero by 2050 "ambition" ...
  • DP World to build logistics centre in Busan
    Terminal operator DP World has announced a $50m investment to develop a new logistics centre in Busan New Port, strengthening the port's position as a logistics hub for Northeast Asia and reinforcing the global standing of the wider Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone (BJFEZ). Construction of the facility in the 75,000 sq m land is set ...
  • Fortescue Green Pioneer completes landmark ammonia fuel trial
    The ship that grabbed headlines at COP28 in Dubai is back in the news. The Fortescue Green Pioneer, a platform supply vessel, has successfully conducted the world's first use of ammonia fuel, in combination with diesel in the combustion process. The vessel was loaded with liquid ammonia from the existing ammonia facility at Vopak Banyan ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 15, 2024
  • US blacklists suezmax tanker and owner for Iran and Houthi links
    The US has slapped sanctions on a suezmax tanker and its registered owner for shipping Iranian commodities in support of...
  • Belgium court also denies FourWorld's complaint against CMB's Euronav takeover
    The Belgium Market Court has denied a request by New York-based FourWorld Capital Management to block CMB's takeover of Euronav...
  • Dual-fuel newbuildings still not viable, says Norden's Jan Rindbo
    Norden aims to cut emissions by 16% by 2030 from a 2022 baseline, by using measures such as slow steaming...
  • Dark fleet insurance? Not reassuring
    It's 2024 and we still still have vessels 'owned' by anonymous brass plate companies, 'flagged' with fictitious 'registries', 'IMO numbered'...
  • Fortescue ship in world's first ammonia bunkering trial
    Fortescue's dual-fuel ammonia supply vessel has taken on ammonia as a marine fuel in Singapore, marking the first-ever ammonia bunkering...
  • Seanergy ups dividend as it clinches increased capesize earnings
    Nasdaq-listed owner of 18 large bulkers intends to 'vigorously defend' itself against Economou lawsuit
  • Slow and steady transatlantic box trade settles back to normal patterns
    Trade between Europe and North America is expected to see little growth. But for carriers the transatlantic can yield profits...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: How long can Ukraine keep its grain corridor open?
    Ukraine's Black Sea corridor is an undeniable success. Ships are sailing into and out of Ukraine outside of an international...
  • Newbuilding prices set to rise as shipyard lead times stretch to four years
    The need for new ships to comply with upcoming environmental regulations and a requirement to replace the large numbers of...
  • Houthis to target Indian Ocean transits as attacks continue
    Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi pledges to extend missile attacks against ships diverting around the Cape of Good Hope
  • DP World strengthen integrated logistics with Busan investment
    The investment in Busan marks another step for the Dubai-headquartered port giant in its strategic shift towards integrated supply chains...
  • Shanghai sets sights on expanding shipping futures
    Container futures contracts based on the Shanghai Container Freight Index of Settlement have shown active trading since their launch in...
  • CMA CGM expands Ocean Alliance and media empire
    After committing to a further five years as a grouping, the Ocean Alliance will be the largest global network, offering...
  • Daily Briefing
    Fears of a future US ETS for shipping raised at CMA | What to expect from MEPC81? | US Coast...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 15, 2024
  • Chinese niche carrier to launch Shanghai-Los Angeles expedited service next week
    The entry of Hede International in the eastbound trans-Pacific comes as US imports from Asia have been rising on a year-over-year basis since October.
  • Montreal port employers lose bid to make dock work an 'essential service'
    The "essential" designation request, which if granted would have barred workers from striking, comes as talks on a new contract have dragged on for seven months with no resolution.
  • Demand soars for Asia-Europe sea-air option to avoid longer Africa transit
    Dubai continues to be one of the more popular destinations for European importers with time-sensitive cargo, with the airport able to covert ocean freight to air cargo in 24 hours.
  • Ocean Alliance keeps status quo, renews partnership for another five years
    The carrier grouping is untouched by the latest alliance changes roiling the container market and will assume its position as the largest global alliance early next year after 2M dissolves.
  • DOE billions available for green energy projects, but cargo not moving yet
    Billions of dollars in federal funds are available to scale up innovative green energy projects, once would-be developers make it through the DOE's loan qualification process.
  • ODFL expands in Northeast as LTL land rush intensifies
    The second-largest US less-than-truckload provider is building terminals, parking lots and freight density as competitors vie for real estate and customers.
  • DOE billions available, but cargo is not moving yet
    Billions of dollars are available to scale up innovative green energy projects, once would-be developers make it through the DOE's loan qualification process.
  • Montreal port employers lose bid to make dockwork an 'essential service'
    The "essential" designation request, which if granted would have barred workers from striking, comes as talks on a new contract have dragged on for seven months with no resolution.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 15, 2024
  • Calling time: it's Euronav/CMB 2, FourWorld Capital 0 as Belgium weighs in
    European court joins US counterpart in refusing to block Saverys buyout deal, which then closes
  • Editor's selection: Record prices, new territory and a life-changing phone call
    Which stories have been setting the news agenda this week?
  • Wavelength Podcast: Container rates to drop once Red Sea transits resume, how to assess the impact of the IMO MBMs
    Zim and Hapag Lloyd results put freight rates under the spotlight, UNCTAD talks about the impact of MBM proposals
  • Liner giant MSC returns to recycling container ships after a two-month hiatus
    Liner giant is one of only two container shipping companies sending ships to the breakers this week
  • Seanergy reveals capesize swoop prior to asset price spike
    Greek owner adds Japanese bulker already worth $5m more than price tag
  • Odfjell CEO Harald Fotland becomes president of Norwegian Shipowners Association
    Hoegh Autoliners CEO Andreas Enger is elected vice president
  • Seanergy reveals capesize bulker swoop prior to asset price spike
    Greek owner adds Japanese bulker already worth $5m more than price tag
  • Brace yourselves: Geopolitical shifts to 'reshape' how shipping thinks
    'We have to understand that energy policy has close links to security policy', Norway's defence committee head says
  • Vega Bulk buys bulker as Japanese owner culls fleet
    Oslo-based owner splashes $18.5m on 2015-built handysize
  • Sanctioned Sovcomflot tankers switch tactics as they discharge cargoes in China
    The NS Century spent weeks off the coast of Sri Lanka after being hit by sanctions
  • 'Parasites or catalysts?' For lifetime shipbroker Michael Tusiani, the answer is clear
    Poten man becomes the first of his profession to wear Commodore's hat at Connecticut Maritime Association
  • Norwegian-controlled fleet shrinks for fourth year in a row despite $10bn orderbook
    Norway is still the fifth-largest shipping nation in the world
  • Shipping magnate to media mogul: Rodolphe Saade bids $1.68bn for France's third-largest media group
    Fresh from licking their wounds from failed Wincanton bid, the Saade family are buying Altice Media
  • Braemar nurtures next generation of leaders after high-profile departures
    UK-listed shop says it wants to provide career pathways for all staff
  • Sexual misconduct reports spike in US shipping after policy shake-up
    Assistant commandant says mariners have more trust in procedure, although they remain guarded
  • Germany's fourth FSRU arrives on site at new Stade terminal
    New regas unit due to fire up next month
  • Shipping magnate to media mongul: Rodolphe Saade bids $1.68bn for France's third largest media group
    Fresh from licking their wounds from failed Wincanton bid, the Saade family are buying Altice Media
  • Master says tanker was not struck by Houthi missiles in Red Sea
    Another vessel reports explosions as Yemeni rebels ramp up attacks
  • Clarksons tanker boss takes over in Greece as Savvas Athanassiades leaves
    Leadership change announced in Athens as long-serving boss departs by mutual consent
  • Houthis threaten to target ships diverting to Cape of Good Hope
    Rebel leader says Israel-linked vessels will be attacked in Indian Ocean
  • Houthi missile strikes tanker as militia steps up Red Sea attacks
    Another vessel reports explosions as Yemeni rebels ramp up attacks once more
  • Going nuts? Why Norden's Jan Rindbo is betting on cashew shells to crack the fuelling conundrum
    Danish group takes stake in MASH Makes as it continues to pioneer biofuels
  • Odfjell CEO Harald Fotland becomes new president of Norwegian Shipowners Association
    Hoegh Autoliners CEO Andreas Enger elected vice president
  • Maersk Supply Service and Edison Chouest to order newbuildings after teaming up on offshore wind
    Newbuilding plan will speed up turbine installations, partners say
  • Christen Sveaas sees Kistefos profit drop by $62m after Western Bulk's 'very disappointing and poor result'
    Norwegian firm seeks turnaround for dry bulk company
  • Kristen Sveaas sees Kistefos profit drop by $62m after Western Bulk's 'very disappointing and poor result'
    Norwegian firm seeks turnaround for dry bulk shipping company
  • Tributes paid to 'formidable broker' and 'selfless' charity champion Tim Webb
    BRS broker dies after stepping down from key role at hospital ship charity
  • How to win at green shipping? BCG thinks it knows how
    Despite cargo owners' low willingness to pay a premium for decarbonisation, shipowners and operators have a huge opportunity to capture revenue, says consulting giant
  • MPC Capital doubles holding in Oslo-listed MPC Container Ships with bet on future profits
    Hamburg asset manager boosts stake to 14% in $37m deal
  • Trafigura and Mercuria open bunker bases in Mauritius as ships shift routes to avoid Houthi missiles
    Trading and shipowning groups now operating out of Port Louis
  • 'Significant milestone': Singapore completes first ammonia bunkering trial
    MPA says event marks a significant milestone in city state's multi-fuel bunkering capability development
  • Decarbonisation is like dating, Lasse Kristoffersen says: Somebody has to make the first move
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen head says his company is bringing up emissions-slashing initiatives to its customers, not the other way around
  • Singapore completes first ammonia bunkering trial
    MPA says event marks a significant milestone in city state's multi-fuel bunkering capability development
  • Pyxis Tankers to hold fire on asset purchases until market cools
    US-listed owner says opportunities for fleet expansion of mid-sized vessels continues to be challenging
  • Red Sea situation will not be fixed with military interventions, Kristoffersen says
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen has not transited the Red Sea since mid-December

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 15, 2024
  • FedEx pilots take harder line as contract dispute drags on
    The FedEx pilots union is telling members that the company's slow response to its demands is triggering tougher tactics. FedEx says there is so much turmoil in the union that it doesn't know what demands to take seriously.

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