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Exim India web site
MARCH 20, 2024
  • DP World launches global freight forwarding network
  • CONCOR, CWC MoU to leverage respective strengths
  • Digitised goods should be outside of tariff moratorium at WTO: India
  • Kerala govt mulls maritime cluster
  • Antwerp port's Certified Pick up an important step in the digitalisation of logistics chain for containers
  • ITC collaborates with IWAI to transport FMCG products
  • Adani Vizhinjam Port wins International Safety Award
  • MOL inks MoU for joint development of synthetic fuel/synthetic methanol supply chain
  • Kattupalli Port achieves highest-ever gate movement in 24 hours
  • GDP growth seen moderating in FY25
  • Red Sea attacks & rising piracy off Somali coast disrupting global trade: Report
  • India committed to safeguard navigational freedom in the Indian Ocean region: PM
  • Global air cargo demand stabilises; surge in Dubai-Europe tonnage
  • IATA Digitalization Leadership Charter for cargo launched
  • Delhi Airport ships 80 lakh kg of B'desh goods in 2023

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 20, 2024
  • New presence in Liège
  • Intermodal terminal in Hamilton in operation
  • Modalis bolsters Italian team
  • More movements but less volume
  • New wagons for European grain transports
  • Building a vehicle hub at Dunkirk
  • Record order for automatic stacking cranes
  • Another B777F for Silk Way West
  • Concordia Damen wins contract in Uruguay
  • Cakeboxx welcomes CCO
  • A win-win agreement in South Africa
  • Express shipping to and from China
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • MSC Air Cargo banks on Descartes
  • Sunrock picks MD for its German branch
  • H2-truck covers 2,000 km in four weeks
  • A UK-Turkey FTA
  • Advancing hydrogen collaboration
  • FedEx shifts from Newcastle to Teesside

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • THE Alliance goes large on the transpacific to reassure shippers
  • EXCLUSIVE: CH Robinson - forwarding debacle spurs another top casualty
  • Ports of LA and Long Beach busier this year and eyeing an early peak season
  • Exporters nervous as air cargo congestion builds in Delhi and Mumbai
  • Box throughput improves, but delays still endemic at South African ports
  • Cargo-carrying gliders could save 65% of aviation fuel costs, says US developer
  • Vedat Serbet returns to Hellmann to develop European rail freight offering

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • Derecktor picks MJP waterjets for new hybrid ferry duo
    Two new hybrid ferries being built by Derecktor Shipyards New York for Chatham Area Transit (CAT) of Savannah, Ga., will feature Marine Jet Power (MJP) waterjets as part of their sophisticated power
  • New GCMD study: Ports aren't ready to handle onboard carbon capture
    A study commissioned by the Singapore-based Global Center for Maritime Decarbonization (GCMD) finds that a lack of port readiness may present a carbon capture bottleneck. It comes as on board carbon capture
  • As Congress dithers on FRC spending, Bollinger delivers another
    Bollinger Shipyards recently delivered the USCGC David Duren to the U.S. Coast Guard in Key West, Fla. This is the 182nd vessel Bollinger has delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard over a

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Container News web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • APM Terminals, HHIT enter strategic collaboration
    As part of the Dutch Trade mission to Vietnam, APM Terminals and Hateco Haiphong International Container Terminal (HHIT), a fully owned subsidiary of Hateco Group, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to further develop their cooperation on terminal development in Haiphong in North Vietnam. "Vietnam is a rapidly growing and high-potential market in South-East Asia and the strategic col
  • BIMCO analysis: 13% of world seaborne trade under attack from Houthis and Somali pirates
    "Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, coupled with a rise in piracy off the coast of Somalia, are disrupting global trade. In 2023 an estimated 13% of global seaborne trade transited through these areas. However, the attacks have reduced the number of ships transiting the area by 50%," stated Filipe Gouveia, Shipping Analyst at BIMCO. Since November 2023, the threat to shipping has increased a
  • COSCO to serve Port of La Spezia via 20,000 TEU vessels
    COSCO Shipping is scheduling regular visits to the Port of La Spezia with 20,000 TEU vessels. The imminent arrival of the COSCO Shipping Aries marks the first docking of such a large container ship from the Chinese liner at the Italian port. Beginning in March, COSCO 20,000 TEU container ships will establish a consistent presence at the Port of La Spezia. This recent announcement by the Chinese l
  • Ports of Hamburg and Argentia unveil green hydrogen partnership
    The Port of Argentia in Newfoundland, Canada and the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) in Germany signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to collaborate on the export and import of green hydrogen from Canada to Germany. The agreement was signed by Scott Penney, CEO of the Port of Argentia, and Jens Meier, CEO of HPA, during their attendance at the Canada-Germany Hydrogen and Ammonia Producer-Offtaker Conferen
  • Peel Ports Group and E.ON commence UK's largest solar project
    Peel Ports Group, the UK's second-largest port operator, has partnered with E.ON to achieve its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. The initiative begins with the installation of the UK's largest roof-mounted solar energy system at the Port of Liverpool, followed by repowering the existing wind turbines along the banks of the River Mersey with fewer, larger turbines. This marks the init
  • Kombiverkehr KG starts rail connection between Rotterdam and Germany
    Kombiverkehr KG is expanding its range of services between Germany and the Netherlands with a new train running between Rotterdam and Köln-Eifeltor. In Rotterdam, the train will terminate at the Rail Service Center (RSC) in Waalhaven. The first train will depart the Dutch city on 12 March and reach Köln-Eifeltor in twelve hours. The new service leaves on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in both
  • Evergreen ship held up in Qingdao after collision
    One of Evergreen Marine Corporation's ships has been held in China's Qingdao port for investigations after colliding with another vessel. The 2014-built 8,508 TEU Ever Lucid, deployed to the Taiwanese line's Transpacific Northwest Service, reportedly collided with an unnamed Chinese cargo ship around 1 am local time on 14 March. The ship set out from Qingdao just before 10 pm local time on 13 Mar
  • CFL Cargo launches multi-system locomotives
    CFL Cargo, a European railway operator, has successfully homologated the first multi-system locomotives for operation between Germany, Luxembourg, and Poland. This achievement enhances international rail traffic and promotes the transition from road to rail transport, which is a more sustainable mode of transportation. These new locomotives, in their final configuration, are groundbreaking in Eur
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces Mediterranean-South America West Coast service updates
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced changes in its Mediterranean-South America West Coast (MSW) service, which will be effective from 20 March. Hapag-Lloyd will introduce the port of Vigo in Spain to the MSW rotation as the initial port of call in the Mediterranean. Through this addition, the Hamburg-based line aims to offer expedited transit times to northern Spain and Portugal market
  • Wharf Holdings boss concerned with Hong Kong port's waning competitiveness
    The chairman of Hong Kong logistics and real estate conglomerate Wharf Holdings, Stephen Ng Tin Hoi, said that Hong Kong port is no longer among the world's busiest ports and is not optimistic about the terminal business. Wharf Holdings, which operates container terminals (under the Modern brand name) in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, saw operating profit from the group's logistics business halve year-o
  • Port of Los Angeles exceeds 780,000 TEUs in February
    In February, the Port of Los Angeles saw a significant surge in activity, handling 781,434 TEUs, marking a remarkable 60% increase from the same period last year. This continues the trend of consecutive monthly growth, marking the seventh straight month of such volume increase at the busiest port in the United States. The LA port saw a substantial rise in loaded imports, reaching 408,764 TEUs, re
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases Asia container rates
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd said its ocean tariff rates for Freight All Kinds (FAK) between Far East and North Europe & Mediterranean will increase. The updated prices will apply for cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry containers, including high cube equipment, and reefer for sailings commencing on 1 April, as follows: Per container from Far East (in US$) Destination 20' Dry 40' Dry 40' HC

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Splash web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • ASCO scores $25m contract extension hat-trick
    Energy logistics player ASCO has won three contract extensions worth more than $25m in total. The Aberdeen-based group has seen long-standing clients, Centrica Energy Storage, TotalEnergies and BP renew contracts for up to three years each. ASCO has been appointed by BP and TotalEnergies to support each operator across the North East of Scotland leveraging ...
  • Spanish port scales up floating wind ambitions
    The Port of A Coruña in Spain has secured a new backer in its ambitions to become a logistic hub for the marshalling, assembly and deployment of floating offshore wind components. German utility RWE has signed up to facilitate the scaling-up of the port capacity in support of Spain's floating wind targets of up to ...
  • Sulmara wins survey contract for 1 GW Scottish floating wind farm
    Glasgow-based subsea specialist Sulmara has been awarded a contract for the Stromar floating offshore wind farm in Scotland. Stromar is one of the world's largest proposed floating offshore developments, with a planned capacity of 1 GW. The project off Caithness in northern Scotland, around 50 km east of Wick, is being developed by a joint ...
  • Sea's new compliance solution to help charterers with sanction risk mitigation
    Maritime software provider Sea has launched a new compliance solution to help customers navigate the regulatory landscape for freight and avoid sanction breaches. Sea's new Vessel Compliance Management solution enables customers to complete vessel screening and ensures governance, compliance, and the mitigation of risks in chartering processes. In a study conducted by the company this ...
  • Seacon in for chemical tanker at Wuhu
    China's Seacon Shipping has moved to further expand its footprint in the tanker segment by adding another chemical carrier newbuilding to its growing orderbook. The Hong Kong-listed diversified owner and operator has signed up for an 18,500 dwt unit at China's Wuhu Shipyard, hot on the heels of orders for a series of similar chemical ...
  • Exxon will not buy Hess but is considering buying its Guyana stake
    ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods has stated that the US supermajor has no intention of buying Hess from under Chevron's nose but rather wants to establish its rights over Hess's Guyana assets. Woods told reporters during the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston that it would not have waited for Chevron to announce its $53bn deal to ...
  • Ship prang brings operations to a standstill at one of the world's largest manganese mines
    Operations at a mine in the north of Australia were suspended yesterday after a Cypriot-flagged bulk carrier, buffeted by strong cyclone winds, rammed into a pier. Groote Eylandt Mining Company (GEMCO), jointly owned by South32 and Anglo-American, was forced to stop operations after the 189 m long bulker caused "severe damage" to a pier at ...
  • Louis Dreyfus Armateurs showcases liquid hydrogen-based SOV concept
    French family-owned shipowner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has revealed a new offshore wind service operation vessel (SOV) capable of running on liquid hydrogen. The so-called liquid-H2 SOV, currently in the concept design phase, is being developed in partnership with Salt Ship Design as well as equipment suppliers, class and flag authorities and fuel providers. The ...
  • New Dayang wins ultramax orders
    Chinese builder New Dayang has secured orders for ultramax bulk carrier newbuildings from China Construction Bank (CCB) Financial Leasing. The deal covers two firm vessels of the Crown 63 Plus design which will be operated by Bohai Shipping (Hebei) after delivery, starting in late 2026. The shipbuilding arm of state-run machinery manufacturer Sumec Group based ...
  • CMB on home straight with Euronav stake now above 88%
    Following the closing of the Euronav takeover bid, the Saverys family-controlled Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) effectively controls 88.61% of the Belgian tanker giant. The acceptance period of the mandatory public takeover bid for all Euronav shares not already owned by CMB or its affiliates expired on March 15, 2024. During the acceptance period, over 69.2m ...
  • Containerised hydrogen fuel cell and battery solution gives shipping new options
    Project partners Port of Gothenburg, Skanska, PowerCell Group, Hitachi Energy, Linde Gas, Volvo Group and Skagerak Energy have conducted a joint field test to demonstrate the latest innovation in hydrogen-electric power infrastructure: the containerised Hyflex solution. The product is a flexible container solution that can be used in a wide range of applications for emission-free ...
  • Red Sea salvage ops not possible: IMO
    Salvors will not come to clean up the mess left by Houthi attacks until the situation in the Red Sea calms down, shipping's top regulator said yesterday. Speaking at a press conference in London at the opening of the 81st session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), Arsenio Dominguez, secretary-general of the International Maritime ...
  • New British wind propulsion tech readies for market
    The UK is leading many of the world's wind propulsion efforts in shipping with new tech coming to market. Bristol-based maritime engineering start-up WingTek, in collaboration with the National Composites Centre and the University of Bristol, has just won a £2.2m ($2.8m) innovation grant to develop the WingTek Wingsail (pictured above), something its backers claim ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • Tusiani: 'timing and luck' were the secret of my success
    Poten & Partner's chairman emeritus Michael D Tusiani ushered in as new CMA Commodore in acknowledgement of his stellar career...
  • ECA loophole letting ships dodge NOx pollution limits, IMO told
    IMO rules meant to protect fragile environments and coastal peoples from shipping pollution in the Arctic are being undermined. Green...
  • 'Irresistible call' for renewal of tanker fleet, says BRS
    The difficulties for 'grey' tankers to return to normal trading will create an irresistible call for the renewal of the...
  • Human element integral in the age of AI
    Shipping's reputation as an analogue industry is unjustified; companies have been investing in artificial intelligence for years, with mixed results...
  • West launches two new specialist claims teams
    Charterers' cover becoming an increasingly important aspect of club's activities, says marine mutual
  • Barter deals in ports could fall foul of local law, Gard warns
    The problem is particularly acute in Togo, where a recent exchange for 20 kg of shrimp landed both a ship's...
  • Norwegian digital sector eyes Greek shipping market
    Oslo-supported innovation summit in Athens aimed to encourage interaction with major owners' market
  • Surge of secondhand capesize deals triggered by 14-year peak in earnings
    Greek owners identified as leading buyers with one-third of capesize purchases this year, as well as ranking first alongside Chinese...
  • Minsheng Financial Leasing gains approval for Hong Kong shipping subsidiary
    Minsheng Bank-controlled lessor will invest $400m in the wholly owned subsidiary
  • Maersk extends Haiphong co-operation deal
    Vietnam is seen as a high growth market by Maersk, which is extending its agreement with Hateco to help develop...
  • Seafarer unions mark second anniversary of P&O Ferries sackings
    Britain needs mandatory seafarers' charter to spark 'ratings revival', Mick Lynch says
  • Ports not ready to process captured carbon from shipping
    Capturing carbon is the easy part; getting if off ships and through terminals safely is proving to be a bottleneck
  • Gabon, UAE, Mauritius offer regulatory safe haven to sanctioned dark fleet operator Hennesea Holdings
    The latest regulatory arbitrage play by Hennesea Holdings' anonymous owner sees Gabon, UAE and Mauritius providing marine services for remaining...
  • MOL and partners to develop e-fuels supply chain with domestic CO2 capture
    MOL will be charged with the marine transportation of CO2 and e-fuels, connecting Japan and overseas production plants
  • Rise of dark fleet capping growth of P&I clubs, says Roppestad
    'We are seeing lower growth in tonnage, not because we are getting less business in, but because some part of...
  • CCB Leasing orders Sumec ultramax pair backed by Bohai Ocean charters
    A pair of firm 64,000 dwt conventional-fuel dry bulkers were placed at Sumec's subsidiary New Dayang Shipbuilding, with more to...
  • Daily Briefing
    IMO resumes efforts on carbon pricing tools | Red Sea tensions on display at IMO meeting | Bunker demand faces...
  • Seacon expands fleet with chemical tanker order
    Deal comes after Seacon ordered another four chemical tankers of the same size and four MR tankers in China last...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • Regulators must take slower approach to mandating green trucks: trade groups
    Members of the Clean Freight Coalition say they aren't opposed to converting from diesel to electric vehicles, but argue that regulators are pushing timelines that are too aggressive and will cause supply chain disruptions and higher prices.
  • BNSF, UP working through rail container backlogs in Southern California
    The railroads say they are deploying more intermodal railcars to Los Angeles-Long Beach and adjusting their operations so marine terminals can clear out rail containers and reduce dwell times following strong import volumes early this year.
  • THE Alliance restores two trans-Pacific services as Asia imports jump
    US imports from Asia last month were up 40% over February 2023, the biggest year-on-year jump for any month since May 2021.
  • Seafarer unions declare Red Sea, Gulf of Aden 'warlike' no-go areas
    The deaths of three bulk carrier crew in early March has spurred an international body representing seafarers to downgrade the busy shipping lanes from "high risk" to "warlike" and has urged all carriers to avoid sailing through the region.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • Harry Vafias spinoff C3is raises $6m in face of Nasdaq de-listing threat
    Deal created 120m new shares and caused penny stock to plunge further
  • ExxonMobil charters Yasa suezmax for three years at hefty rate
    Big oil players continue tying large crude carriers on lucrative, long-term employment
  • Has JP Morgan snapped up more Swire Bulk ships?
    US bank reported to have continued dry bulk acquisition campaign
  • Houthis target Greek-owned VLGC in latest Gulf of Aden missile strike
    Missile landed just 200m from the ship, maritime forces reported
  • Norwegian safety regulators argue Viking Sky should have never sailed prior to 2019 drama
    Even before it lost power, cruise ship was missing one of its generators
  • Lack of port infrastructure risks stunting growth of carbon capture technology
    Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation report highlights work needed to make onboard carbon capture technology feasible
  • Torvald Klaveness boasts ample investment firepower after 'historic' 2023 result
    Norwegian group profiting from strength in tanker and bulker markets
  • Ardmore Shipping taps AI to optimise its tramp trades
    Irish owner has been trialling an AI system over the past year
  • Liner giant MSC gobbles up container ships from NSB in latest secondhand swoop
    Gianluigi Aponte-owned company has poached six 6,000-teu vessels from the fleet of German company
  • Ardmore taps AI to optimise its tramp trades
    Irish owner has been trialling an AI system over the past year
  • Capital markets key to Alexander Saverys' ammonia and hydrogen vision for transforming Euronav
    But Fredriksen deal leaves shipowner with plenty of cash to pay for newbuildings
  • Ukrainian shipowner strikes series of deals to get grain out of war zone
    Shipping company eyeing river cooperation in Serbia and Austria after Hungarian agreement
  • Peter Dohle and Foroohari snap up container ships from Evangelos Marinakis stable
    German buyers are moving back into secondhand boxship markets
  • Japanese shipping giant MOL to push e-methanol supply chain
    Partners assess export of Japanese CO2 to produce green methanol for re-import
  • Seacon takes tanker order spend to $340m in a month with latest deal
    Chinese owner continues product carrier spree, this time at Wuhu Shipyard
  • CMA CGM ports chief hired to lead French shipowners' association
    Incoming delegate general has extensive experience in ports sector
  • Even 'inferior' bulkers selling for firm prices in hot market, says Seanergy boss Stamatis Tsantanis
    Greek boss sees strong interest in capesizes in secondhand market
  • Shipping insurer-backed Ceto launches AI emissions management platform
    CarbonID service will help owners track and control carbon output, company says
  • Louis Dreyfus joins zero-emission hydrogen race with wind farm ship
    French owner teams with Salt Ship Design on innovative vessel
  • Fewer claims help Gard record one of its best-ever years
    Norwegian insurer says low claims and high-performing investments makes it stronger than ever
  • Ukrainian shipowner strikes series of deals to get grain out of warzone
    Shipping company eyeing river cooperation in Serbia and Austria after Hungarian agreement
  • WaveCrest Energy makes fresh move to set up UK LNG import facility
    CEO Rob Bryngelson revives Teesside regasification port plan but on a new site as company prepares to auction capacity
  • John Fredriksen buys debt-stricken Equinor offices outside Oslo for less than a dime
    Billionaire agrees to refinance holding company in exchange for NOK 1
  • Tufton Oceanic plots big handout to shareholders as profit soars
    Special dividend could see fund dole out 10% of its net asset value
  • Lack of port infrastructure risks stunting growth of carbon capture technology
    Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation report highlights work needed to make onboard carbon capture technology feasible
  • Greek bulker driven aground as cyclone batters northern Australia
    No reports of pollution or casualties among ship's crew
  • International Seaways selling product tanker at a premium price, brokers say
    New York-listed tanker owner gets anywhere from $23.7m to $25m for 15-year-old ship
  • Hunter ahead by $13,100 per day after fixing second VLCC back to its owner
    Company still looking for more opportunities in strong tanker markets
  • Benchmark supramax bulker price set as Japan's San-E Maritime sells last ship
    Japanese tonnage provider benefits from a rising market to stage shipowning exit
  • New Dayang inks ultramax bulkers with Chinese leasing company CCB FL
    Shipping newcomer Bohai Shipping Hebei to operate bulkers
  • Benchmark supramax price set as Japan's San-E Maritime sells last bulker
    Japanese tonnage provider benefits from a rising market to stage shipowning exit
  • Precious Shipping taps Export-Import Bank of Thailand for new loan
    Thai shipowner puts up two 10-year-old supramax bulkers as collateral for latest finance deal

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • Port of New Orleans' container-on-barge service has record year
    In 2023, the Port of New Orleans achieved a record-breaking year for its container-on-barge service, emphasizing its commitment to reducing emissions.

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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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