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The Loadstar web site
MAY 17, 2024
  • CMA CGM see Q1 profit slump but bets on Bollore bounce
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Marine Log web site
MAY 17, 2024
  • VIDEO: Unified Command starts preparations for Dali refloat
    Officials of the Key Bridge Unified Command were yesterday continuing to evaluate the Dali in preparation for refloating the vessel and clearing the Fort McHenry Federal Channel to the Port of Baltimore.
  • BigLift brings 11 Damen tugs from Asia to Europe on one ship
    Putting the big into BigLift, Spliethoff Group's heavy lift specialist BigLift Shipping has used a single vessel to transport 11 Damen tugs from the shipbuilder's yards in Vietnam and China to Europe.
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    Crew safety and comfort are more important than ever. It has become critical to understand how a living environment can impact crew retention and performance. That's why vessel refits or renovations should

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Container News web site
MAY 17, 2024
  • MSC increases rates for shipments to Valencia and Antwerp
    Swiss/Italian container carrier MSC has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates for shipments to Europe, effective from 1 June until further notice but not beyond 30 June. All Prices are in US Dollars unless otherwise specified Port of loading Port of discharge Commodity Rate 20 DV 40 DV & HC Nhava Sheva Antwerp Freight All 4,500 4,800 Kinds (FAK) Ennore Antwerp Freight All 4,500 4,800 Kinds
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces peak season surcharges for shipments to North America
    Hamburg-based box line Hapag-Lloyd has announced new peak season surcharges for shipments destined for North American ports. The German company will apply a new peak season surcharge from Indian Subcontinent & Middle East to North America for cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry, reefer and special containers, including high cube equipment. The surcharge will apply to all containers gated in full
  • CFL multimodal and ista Luxembourg ink long-term deal
    CFL multimodal, through its subsidiary CFL logistics, and ista Luxembourg S.à r.l have signed a long-term agreement, under which the logistics expert will provide warehousing, customs and distribution services to ista, an international energy and water usage metering service provider. CFL logistics ensures storage of ista's products in a temperature-controlled, TAPA certified environment while al
  • MSC launches new weekly North Peru Feeder service
    MSC has announced the "North Peru Feeder", a new dedicated feeder service from Salaverry and Paita in Peru to provide increased port connections and faster transit times to Europe, the United States and the Far East. "By offering greater access from Salaverry's hinterland, the North Peru Feeder service will also provide time savings and mitigation of logistics risks for Peruvian customers," said
  • Container dwell times improve at San Pedro Bay ports
    Average dwell time for containers moving through the San Pedro Bay's Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach improved during April 2024, as dwell times for containers moved by truck and rail saw reductions. Containers imported to the San Pedro Bay Port complex and destined for local delivery via truck spent an average of 2.50 days at port terminals, according to data from the Pacific Merchant Shippin
  • Port of Hamburg nears 2 million TEUs in 2024 Q1
    Port of Hamburg handled 1.9 million TEUs in the first quarter of 2024, representing a slight 1.1% growth compared to the same period last year. At the same time, the German port's box throughput by tonnage also increased by 0.7% to 19 million tonnes. Axel Mattern, CEO of Port of Hamburg Marketing, explains, "The development of container throughput suggests that, despite the current events in the
  • Maersk reopens Baltimore bookings
    Maersk has announced an update on its services to the Port of Baltimore, reopening bookings for direct loading and discharge on the upcoming voyages. The Danish ocean carrier noted that the following bookings have opened: AGAS service Import to BAL - Dubai Express 421n - ETA June 1 (departing Cartagena, CO - May 19; departing Manzanillo, PA - May 20) Export from BAL - Dubai Express 422S - ETD Jun
  • Training is the key for opening the door to women in shipping
    Digitalisation and decarbonisation have altered shipping's horizon and have offered a route for women to enter the industry, filling a growing skills gap and changing the cultural norms of an industry that heavily leans towards male-dominated values. From digitalised support systems onshore to chief engineers and masters, working women will be involved in a maritime sector that the industry antic
  • PACECO and MITSUI debut first hydrogen fuel cell RTG crane at Port of Los Angeles
    PACECO Corp., a container handling machinery company, announced the commencement of commercial operations of the world's first hydrogen fuel cell powered rubber-tired gantry (RTG) Crane at the Port of Los Angeles. The H2-ZE RTG Transtainer Crane, developed in collaboration with MITSUI E&S, began operations at Yusen Terminals Inc. (YTI) on 15 May, marking the first time a fully hydrogen powered RT
  • Evergreen splashes out on more containers as equipment shortage bites
    Evergreen Marine Corporation (EMC) is turning to its in-house container manufacturer for more containers as major container makers have their slots full. The Taiwanese mainline operator announced on 14 May that it is ordering 17,500 containers from Evergreen Heavy Industrial Corp. (Malaysia), for a total price of US$65.17 million. Linerlytica's data shows that major container manufacturers' slots
  • Port of Greenock boosts reefer cargo capabilities through major investment
    United Kingdom's Port of Greenock will increase its reefer points from 32 to 220 with a significant investment of £750,000 (around US$950,000). This upgrade to the port's reefer capabilities is expected to facilitate access to global markets for food and drink manufacturers, with commodities like seed potatoes, meats, fish, fruit and vegetables and dairy products directly benefiting from the addi
  • European liner operators apply new surcharges from Asia to Africa
    Three of the major ocean carriers have announced new peak season surcharges (PSS) for shipments from Asia to several ports in Africa. First of all, Danish container line Maersk will apply the following PSS for dry and reefer containers from China to Kenya and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, effective from 20 May. Origin Destination Rate basis Container Currency Rate China Kenya Per container ALL_20_DRY
  • AD Ports expands into Türkiye through Noatum's new office
    AD Ports Group's Noatum, a multinational provider of integrated port operations, maritime, and logistics services, announced the inaugural launch of Noatum Maritime's office in Türkiye. The launch of the new office, to be led by Noatum Maritime, will serve as an important step towards broadening the company's reach in key regional markets with a focus on strengthening its maritime agency services
  • Harbor Lab raises US$16 million to streamline port cost management
    Harbor Lab, the maritime software company, has raised a US$16 million Series A funding round led by European VC Atomico. With participation from existing investors Notion Capital, Venture Friends, SpeedInvest and The Dock, and new investors Endeavor Catalyst and maritime VC TMV, the round follows a Seed round of €6.1 million (around US$6.6 million) and takes total funding for the Greek startup to
  • Port of Portland continues container services thanks to state financial support
    Port of Portland will continue providing container shipping services at Terminal 6, keeping Oregon's only international container terminal open. The decision follows Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek's announcement that she will include two critical items in her 2025-27 biennial budget that directly affect marine cargo service at T6: Capital investments at the terminal Channel maintenance costs in the lower
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Splash web site
MAY 17, 2024
  • OceanPal and George Economou bury the hatchet
    Greece's OceanPal has struck a deal with George Economou, which will see the compatriot shipping magnate drop his pursuit to oust most of the bulker owner's directors. Economou, who owns 14.1% of the Nasdaq-listed spinoff of Diana Shipping via his investment vehicle Sphinx, has been seeking departures from five of OceanPal's seven current directors, including ...
  • Van Oord and Sumitomo line up UK interconnector deal
    Scottish energy firm SSEN Transmission has selected a consortium consisting of Van Oord and Sumitomo Electric as the preferred bidder for the Shetland 2 high voltage direct current (HVDC) link subsea cable. The need for a second HVDC link from Shetland to the main transmission system of Great Britain was announced by the National Grid ...
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    Christen Sveeas' investment company Kistefos has filed a class action lawsuit against the board and chief executive of Solstad Offshore and Kjell Inge Røkke-controlled Aker Capital. Sveeas has for some time been in conflict with Solstad Offshore and Røkke over the restructuring plan from October last year that splits the offshore shipping player into old ...
  • Houthis reiterate Mediterranean attack warning
    The leader of the Houthis has once again hinted that his group's area of attacks could spread to the Mediterranean. In a televised address yesterday, Abdulmalik al-Houthi vowed that all ships heading to Israeli ports will be targeted by his group's drones and missiles. The Houthis have previously made threats of extending their attacks into ...
  • Shipmanagement Market Report 2024
    The argument to outsource has never been stronger, and yet less than one in five ships are farmed out to managers today. What is the sector doing wrong in appealing to its clientele? How best to get this message across? This forms much of the coverage in this 68-page publication being distributed online, across the ...
  • Romania gets much-needed port upgrades
    Yesterday, DP World opened three new sites in Romania, adding much-needed capacity to marine infrastructure that has welcomed far more vessels in recent years. Constanta, the largest container port on the Black Sea, is now home to two new facilities following a €65m ($70.6m) investment: a 5 ha project cargo terminal and a new roro ...
  • George Economou backs down from Genco boardroom battle
    Greek shipping tycoon George Economou has backed out of his proxy fight against Genco Shipping & Trading and pulled back his nominee to the US-listed bulker owner's board. Economou's investment vehicle, GK Investor, said in a filing Thursday it had withdrawn the nomination of Robert Pons as a candidate for election to the Genco board, ...
  • Odfjell Technology buys Aberdeen-based oil and gas services firm
    Odfjell Technology, a spinoff of Odfjell Drilling that specialises in offshore operations, well-service technology, and engineering solutions, has acquired consultancy, design, and development services firm McGarian TDC. Odfjell Technology said that the acquisition would further enhance the product line offering of its Well Services business area, enhancing its capabilities in the slot recovery a
  • RWE taps Ocean Infinity for Dogger Bank South geophysical survey
    German utility RWE and UAE's clean energy powerhouse Masdar have placed a contract with US offshore robotic ship operator Ocean Infinity for 3D ultra high-resolution seismic geophysical surveys at the Dogger Bank South (DBS) West offshore wind farm. Ocean Infinity will survey the subsea terrain at each of the proposed wind turbine foundation sites at ...
  • Saipem gets $850m subsea deal for Angolan oilfield work
    Italian offshore engineering and construction giant Saipem has been awarded a new offshore contract for the development of the Ndungu Field as part of the Agogo Integrated West Hub Project. Under the contract, awarded by the Angolan arm of Azule Energy - an incorporated joint venture between Eni and BP, Saipem's scope of work entails ...
  • Financial lifeline offered to Oregon's only container terminal
    The governor of Oregon has proposed a financial lifeline for the state's only container terminal. Portland's Terminal 6 has been scheduled to cease operations on October 1 this year, following the loss of regular shipping line clients and the departure of the terminal's operator. However, Governor Tina Kotek yesterday proposed $40m in state funding to ...
  • Ukraine mounts large-scale drone attack along the Russian Black Sea coast
    This morning, Ukrainian forces mounted a large-scale drone attack along the Russian Black Sea coast, hitting multiple Russian targets in Novorossiysk and Tuapse including oil refineries that had only recently been patched up from attacks earlier in the year. More than 30 explosions were recorded. Ukrainian drones also targeted the Crimean port of Sevastopol overnight, ...
  • Building a strong foundation for ESG compliance
    Putting in place enforceable regulations and achievable means of compliance for ESG targets is the only pathway to a secure a sustainable shipping industry for the future, writes Wikborg Rein's Laura Hyne. ESG (environmental, social and governance) considerations have gone from a 'nice to have' to a 'must have' in the maritime sector, spurred on ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 17, 2024
  • Economou ends proxy fights with Genco and OceanPal
    George Economou has ended his proxy battles with US-listed Genco and OceanPal. The shipping magnate took credit for Genco's rising...
  • Bullish box signals: CMA CGM back in black, spot indexes add to gains
    As the French liner company reports a return to profitability in its first quarter, spot rates in the second quarter...
  • Tata Steel shipping head says cargo owners must drive green transition
    Dry bulk cargo owner Tata Steel says fuel suppliers must work with cargo owners more than shipowners for decarbonisation to...
  • ITF designates Gabon and Eswatini flags of convenience
    'Maersk's of this world' don't abandon seafarers themselves but are 'complicit' by using open registries, Crumlin charges
  • Blue Visby optimiser trial yields 'significant' CO2 savings
    A voyage optimisation software trial yielded CO2 average savings of 17.3%, according to the Blue Visby consortium
  • Ukraine Black Sea strikes could further disrupt Russia's refinery capacity
    The extent of the damage caused to the Tuapse refinery is not yet clear, but operations had only restarted after...
  • Red Sea missiles give Iranian box line an edge, says Jensen
    Free from Houthi threat, Iran's HDASCO boxships are sailing freely through the Red Sea, delivering cargoes to Europe, according to...
  • Wall Street may be overvalued. That doesn't mean shipping equities are
    Industry stocks have been hitting it out of the park for a couple of years. They may just go higher...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Why women need their own day in the maritime calendar
    A male boss in the 1970s told one of the Wista founders that she needed to be a cold bitch...
  • Seeing is believing as Greek shipyards find saviours
    The picture for Greece's shipyard sector is looking much brighter as it undergoes a remarkable transformation after decades of gloom
  • Better placed than ever? Greek shipowners leading from the front
    At the vanguard of shipping since the days of Onassis and Niarchos, Greeks have once again been heavily reinvesting in...
  • Nuclear lobby asks IMO for fair hearing on safety
    Companies backing nuclear shipping defended the technology's safety record and asked the International Maritime Organization for a level playing field...
  • China's Zhoushan Changhong secures order for up to six tankers
    The newbuildings will be delivered from 2026 to 2027
  • Oregon's governor proposes lifeline for ailing Portland box terminal
    Oregon's governor said she would attempt to allocate $35m of the 2025-2027 budget to the port, which was set to...
  • Containership lessor GSL's adjusted share price just topped Covid-era high
    Sentiment was grim on US-listed containership lessors such as Global Ship Lease in the aftermath of the pandemic boom. But...
  • Daily Briefing
    Shipment from occupied Sevastopol to Venezuela marks new direction for Russia grain trades | Dutch owner entitled to reject euro...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 17, 2024
  • Bullish fundamentals can't prevent sharp slide in CMA CGM's Q1 financials
    The declines in the carrier's first-quarter net profit and revenue came despite an almost 12% jump in its container volumes to 5.6 million TEUs.
  • DP World's Centerm project at heart of employer-union dispute in Vancouver
    The union representing Canada's West Coast longshore foremen say they are holding off a strike vote while a mediation process takes place with maritime employers.
  • Backhaul demand boosts rates for intra-Asia liners out of India
    Local industry observers and carrier executives expect Asian import flows into India to remain buoyant, aided by growing demand for raw materials and semi-finished products needed to support domestic industrial production lines.
  • Mid-level US freight recession packs larger truck rate wallop: analyst
    While the current US freight recession for trucking volumes is rather middling compared to recessions over the last five decades, the severity of the rate decline has been the sharpest and recovery isn't likely until 2025, writes economist Jason Miller.
  • Ongoing buildout of cross-dock, warehousing capacity boosts Virginia port system
    The roughly 1.7 million square feet of cross-dock capacity that has come online over the past two years is a mark of volume growth and the deepening of supply chains through Norfolk's terminals, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.
  • Intermodal rail, private fleets absorbing US freight growth: Cass
    US shippers are playing a direct role in keeping the for-hire truck market soft as they tactically shift freight to in-house fleets, according to Cass Freight Index.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 17, 2024
  • CMA CGM earnings drop 30% as shipping weathers gradual normalisation
    But liner giant hails 'robust' profitability as freight rates rebound on Red Sea crisis
  • From sailing school to shipping hall of fame, the life of Genco's John Wobensmith
    Dry bulk executive talks about family, friends and even a frenemy at Port of New York and New Jersey induction ceremony
  • Jan De Nul repeats order for extra-large cable-layer in China
    Belgian group expands subsea fleet to five ships
  • Okeanis unlikely to be buying as VLCC prices set for another step up
    Greek owner happy with fleet as it predicts rise in secondhand values
  • Greece's Horizon Tankers ends decade-long order drought with tanker deal in China
    Shipowner books up to six product carriers at Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard
  • Wavelength podcast: The cause of the Dali allision in Baltimore, women in the boys' club culture of shipbroking
    NTSB gives evidence on cause of Dali bridge disaster. Female shipbrokers talk candidly about experiences in the boys' club
  • George Economou drops OceanPal board bid in return for influence at Palios family shipowner
    Greek shipowner turned shareholder activist settles second spat in two days
  • UN trade body head to visit Panama Canal as extreme weather threats weigh on trade
    Unctad chief will see impact of climate change on supply chains
  • Spain made 'mistake' over barring vessel 'carrying arms to Israel', says ship operator says
    Transport minister says the Marianne Danica requested permission to call at Cartagena
  • Bahri steams in to snap up SM Korea Line VLCC quartet
    Brokers say Hanwha Ocean is in negotiations but still trawling for buyers on its 2026 large tanker berths
  • Ukrainian drones strike Russian refinery for the second time
    IEA reports lower than expected impacts from Ukraine attacks
  • Shipbroking needs to embrace true equality and real respect so women may flourish
    Sure, shipbroking is a highly competitive business but make it a fair one
  • VLCC term rates stay firm as Trafigura fixes Marubeni tanker
    Brokers note more activity in all tanker sectors
  • Henning Oldendorff-backed M&M Bank ups lending as high rates stimulate investment
    Norwegian niche lender sees loan book grow to $379m
  • SFL trying to fill charter gaps left by spot players Frontline and Scorpio Tankers
    John Fredriksen's sale-and-leaseback specialist aiming to be part of longer-term logistics chain
  • Aristidis Alafouzos hits back at 'sour grapes' over stellar Okeanis VLCC rates
    Greek CEO grilled by analysts on how company's freight levels can be so much higher than rivals
  • Scrapping work sparks explosion and fire on tanker in Caribbean
    Video shows tug trying to extinguish blaze on Aqua Marine off Port of Spain
  • Profit beats revenue at Castor Maritime as another bulker is sold
    Cypriot owner confirms deal to offload panamax built in 2011
  • Women shipbrokers call for end to 'boys' club' culture
    Exclusive TradeWinds survey to mark International Day for Women in Maritime reveals female brokers want more flexible working - and less 'unwanted attention'
  • Women in shipbroking: Tickbox culture or a genuine shift to inclusion?
    On International Day for Women in Maritime, an exclusive TradeWinds survey of leading companies highlights a sector that has not always proved female-friendly but is talking change
  • Women shipbrokers step up fight against 'boy's club' culture
    Exclusive TradeWinds survey to mark International Day for Women in Maritime reveals female brokers want more flexible working - and less 'unwanted attention'
  • Imperial Petroleum confirms tanker sale as Harry Vafias 'optimistic' on markets
    Athens owner talks up big jump in fourth-quarter earnings but figures down year on year
  • Oldendorff-backed M&M Bank ups lending as high rates stimulate investment
    Norwegian niche lender sees loan book grow to $379m
  • Firefighter dies tackling chemical tanker blaze
    Man was found unconscious in engine room
  • Stale Hansen plays down merger talk as Skuld 'goes-it-alone'
    CEO Stale Hansen says P&I provider is gunning for a top three position as premium income surpasses $500m for first time
  • Hyundai Vietnam Shipbuilding bags two product tanker orders
    Pan Ocean is named as the owner of the two 50,000-dwt vessels
  • 'She-farers': Columbia cadet tells other female crew members to have confidence in themselves
    Ship manager shares mentoring interview with Filipino container ship recruit
  • BAL mulls $600m order for ultra-large container ship newbuildings
    The liner company is ordering up to four scrubber-fitted 14,000-teu vessels
  • Weaker floating storage demand drags on results at Thai VLCC player
    First-quarter results at Prima Marine also hampered by several tankers heading for dry-dockings
  • All Aboard: Swire Shipping's quest to welcome women seafarers
    Chief executive Jeremy Sutton says goal to have women make up 10% of its seafarers is just the start
  • George Economou surrenders Genco Shipping board fight, declares victory
    Tycoon pulls back director nominee, says his critiques have been 'principal driver' for higher stock price

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American Shipper web site
MAY 17, 2024
  • What early freight orders for peak season show - CNBC Supply Chain Survey
    A new report from CNBC shows consumer spending will not dramatically rise this peak season, but a modest uptick is likely. Companies with a clear view of their businesses have an idea what peak season will look like and are preparing.

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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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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