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Exim India web site
JUNE 20, 2024
  • 'The logistics industry requires a holistic infrastructure development push'
  • Need of the hour for the Indian shipping sector in the backdrop of supply chain disruptions
  • Indian spices exports touch all-time high in FY24
  • US FMC advisory on requirements to maintain status as a VOCC
  • DP World Chennai Economic Zone achieves IGBC Platinum certification
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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 20, 2024
  • An-124 airlifts first five of 32 new Black Hawks
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  • Sun energy to power Metrans locos
  • Broward County welcomes new port director
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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 19, 2024
  • Flood of ecommerce will provoke airfreight peak season capacity crunch
  • CH Robinson - momentum, folks?
  • Seoul steps in again to support extra loader sailings and subsidies for SMEs
  • The end is nigh for Fret SNCF, as its rail freight routes are taken over by rivals
  • MSC unveils new Mediterranean-North America transatlantic network
  • Major box lines enhance their coverage of India trades as demand grows
  • Supply chains using forced labour will see shipments blocked under new rules
  • Investors seeing 'inverse correlation' between liner profits and war in Gaza
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Container News web site
JUNE 19, 2024
  • Maersk, Nike to christen historic, green-fuelled container vessel at LA port
    Maersk invites the public to come aboard a container ship of the future when one of the world's first methanol-enabled vessels arrives in Los Angeles this August. Powered by green fuel for its maiden voyage and capable of carrying more than 16,000 TEUs, the vessel will get its new name at a private ceremony at the Port of Los Angeles Outer Harbor on 27 August. Maersk's CEO Vincent Clerc will be o
  • Training As A Sailor: What Skills Do You Need To Become A Captain
    Hey, you want to be a ship captain, right? Being able to sail the high seas, feel the wind in your hair, and shout "Ahoy, matey!" all the time? Well, it's not all about how glamorous life at sea is. To become a ship leader, you need a special set of skills, a lot of hard work, and a lot of determination. Let's look at the most important skills you'll need to start this exciting job path. Learning
  • Rates still climbing, but could early peak season start mean early end too?
    Ocean rates out of Asia were stable last week but have already started climbing on mid-month Peak Season Surcharge increases this week as demand remains strong and Red Sea-driven congestion persists in both the Western Mediterranean and the Far East. Strong demand and high spot rates have some long-haul carriers adding transpacific and Asia-Europe services. Smaller regional carriers are also ente
  • GEODIS Denmark switches to 100% renewable electricity
    In January of this year, GEODIS committed to the Science Based Targets Initiative. GEODIS' global objectives include reducing scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by 42% and decreasing the carbon intensity of subcontracted transport (scope 3) by 2030 compared to 2022. GEODIS Denmark has taken a significant first step on this reduction journey by switching to 100% renewable energy as of January 2024. "When
  • Mitsubishi Shipbuilding to build Japan's first methanol-powered RoRo ships
    Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has received orders from Toyofuji Shipping (Aichi Prefecture) and Fukuju Shipping (Shizuoka Prefecture) for Japan's first methanol-fueled roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) cargo ships. These vessels will be constructed at the Enoura Plant of MHI's Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works in Yamaguchi Prefecture, with completion
  • Saudi Global Ports boosts capacity with new quay and RTG cranes
    Saudi Global Ports (SGP) has received three Quay Cranes (QC) with automation capabilities and three Hybrid Automated Rubber Tyre Gantry Cranes (RTGs) at King Abdulaziz Port Dammam (KAPD). This new equipment will increase SGP's capacity from 2.5 million to 3.2 million TEUs, augmenting their current fleet of 15 QCs and 47 RTGs. The new QCs feature a minimum outreach of 25 rows, with the potential f
  • NWSA reports container volume increase
    The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) announced that the total volume has risen by 8.2% since the start of the year, reaching 1,235,446 TEUs, compared to the same period last year. Full imports have seen a 12.5% increase, while full exports have grown by 20.8%. Year-to-date through May 2024, NWSA's total international imports amounted to 493,536 TEUs, comprising 455,427 TEUs of full containers an
  • Houthi missiles claim second ship
    A bulk carrier has sunk in the Red Sea a week after being hit by a Houthi missile. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on 18 June that Tutor, a 2022-built Kamsarmax vessel owned by Evalend Shipping, is believed to have sunk. UKMTO said, "Military authorities report maritime debris and oil sighted in the last reported location." The ship was hit 66 nautical miles southwest of Al Hudaydah
  • Container dwell times remain steady at San Pedro Bay Ports
    Average dwell times for containers through the San Pedro Bay Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach during May 2024 remained steady when compared to April 2024 for containers moved by truck and increased for containers moved by rail, according to the latest data from the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA). Containers imported to the San Pedro Bay Port Complex, and destined for local delive
  • Port of Aberdeen advances as UK's smartest port with investment of over US$1 million
    North, a provider of smart integrated solutions, has been awarded contracts to the value of GB£1 million (US$1.3 million) by the Port of Aberdeen to enhance the safety, connectivity and sustainability of Scotland's largest berthing port. The contract encompasses the upgrade and expansion of the port's closed-circuit television (CCTV) and security systems, as well as the deployment of private 5G,
  • Singapore's Transport Minister: Boxship queues in Singapore unrelated to oil spill
    Singapore's Transport Minister has asserted that port congestion is not to blame for the serious oil spill that occurred after an allision between a dredger and a bunker tanker. In a Facebook post on 18 June, four days after the accident, the minister, Chee Hong Tat, said: "Investigations are still ongoing, but preliminary findings show that the allision on 14 June was caused by the dredger exper
  • Tecon Santos receives inaugural call of long-haul service
    Tecon Santos, one of the largest and most efficient container terminals in Latin America, operated by Santos Brasil in the port of Santos, Brazil, received the inaugural port call of a new long-haul service on 13 June. This service features the largest container vessels that will regularly arrive on the East Coast of South America. In partnership with CMA CGM and Cosco, Tecon Santos will receive
  • HMM introduces new rate increase from India to Mediterranean
    HMM India has announced a new General Rate Increase for shipments from India to North Continental Port and Mediterranean ports. The Indian branch of the South Korean container transportation and shipping company said that effective from 28 June 2024, for loading on the FIM (Far East India Mediterranean) Service Vessel, Hyundai Tokyo 0152W, there will be a charge of US$600 per container. If you li
  • HMM relocates and expands Global Service Center in Mumbai
    HMM has successfully operated two Global Documentation Centers (GDCs), with one located in Chengdu, China, covering the China area, and the other in Mumbai, India, serving non-China areas. To better meet the diverse needs of our customers, HMM is pleased to announce that starting in June 2024, the GDC in Mumbai will be transformed into the Global Service Center (GSC). The newly established GSC wi
  • Boluda Towage enhances its fleet in Gibraltar
    Boluda Towage said it will have a fleet of five tugboats in Gibraltar, enhancing its service and intervention capacity in the strait. The recent renaming ceremony for the new tugboat "VB Responder" was held at the Small Boats Marina in the port of Gibraltar, enhancing the current fleet of Boluda Towage in the Strait of Gibraltar. The event was attended by the chief minister, Fabian Picardo KC MP,
  • Maersk announces fresh PSS implementation worldwide
    Maersk will adjust the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from Oceania to several destinations worldwide from 1 July 2024. This adjustment applies to dry containers destined for India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Mauritius, Madagascar, Reunion, Seychelles, Mozambique, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, and Djibouti. For

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Splash web site
JUNE 19, 2024
  • DEME and Hellenic Cables tie-up awarded contract on world's first artificial energy island
    A consortium of Belgian shipowner and marine services contractor DEME and Greece's Hellenic Cables, the cables segment of Cenergy Holdings, has sealed a deal to supply and install the high-voltage subsea cables for the Princess Elisabeth Island in the Belgian North Sea. The Princess Elisabeth Island, developed by grid operator Elia, will be the world's ...
  • Norway allocates $112m to hydrogen and ammonia ships
    Norwegian government enterprise promoting green energy initiatives Enova has unveiled its largest-ever funding allocation within the shipping sector, aimed at establishing the first functioning value chains for ammonia and hydrogen. The award totaling NOK1.2bn ($112.3m) has been spread between six shipping companies: Höegh Autoliners and Amon Maritime for ammonia-powered vessels and Maris Fiducia
  • China's real estate woes persist
    China's persistent problems with its real estate sector - a key driver of business for dry bulk owners - shows little sign of being resolved despite Beijing's property-focused stimulus measures last month. Prices of new homes in China suffered their biggest fall in nearly a decade last month. Prices in 70 major cities were down ...
  • Eastern Pacific signs for up to a dozen car carrier newbuilds
    Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has added to its massive orderbook with a fresh deal for up to 12 car carrier newbuilds in China. The Singapore-based diversified shipowner, with around 80 newbuilding projects, has contracted for up to eight 5,500 ceu vessels at Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding and up to four at China Merchants Jinling ...
  • Hayfin grows cape fleet
    UK alternative investment platform Hayfin Capital Management has continued to raise its bets on the larger bulker segment with another capesize snapped up from Greek owners. Following the acquisition of the 2009-built Corinthian Phoenix from Greece's Phoenix Energy Navigation at about $30m, Hayfin has now acquired the 14-year-old 180,000 dwt Nymphe from Neda Maritime for ...
  • Africa's mining sector a land of promise for shipping and logistics investors
    Captain Pappu Sastry, CEO of Adhira Shipping and Logistics, on why shipping should be optimistic about greater business opportunities out of Africa. Amid the geopolitical turmoil impacting shipping and logistics worldwide, Africa is emerging as a land of promise for smart investors particularly in the mining sector. There is rapid expansion in the development ...
  • Woodside hires DeepOcean for IMR work on Sangomar field off Senegal
    Woodside Energy has awarded ocean services provider DeepOcean frame agreements to provide subsea inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) services for the Sangomar field offshore Senegal. The Sangomar Field Development Phase 1 features the Léopold Sédar Senghor FPSO, named after the first president of Senegal, which is moored approximately 100 km south of Dakar. The oil ...
  • Norwegian sovereign wealth fund buys stake in Race Bank offshore wind farm
    Funds managed by Macquarie Asset Management and Spring Infrastructure Capital have opted to divest a 37.5% stake in the Race Bank offshore wind farm to Norges Bank Investment Management. The stake in the 573 MW offshore wind farm, located some 27 km off the Norfolk Coast, was sold to the manager of Norway's Sovereign Wealth ...
  • Euroseas fixes one more feeder newbuild
    Nasdaq-listed Greek boxship owner Euroseas has entered a time charter contract for a newbuilding feeder boxship currently under construction. Euroseas won a charter for the 1,800 teu Pepi Star for a minimum period of 23 to a maximum period of 25 months at the charterer's discretion, at a gross daily rate of $24,500. The new ...
  • Paratus Energy eyes Oslo listing
    John Fredriksen-backed Paratus Energy Services is set to launch a private placement of new shares and list them for trading on Euronext Growth Oslo. The company, formerly Seadrill New Finance, owns five jackup drilling rigs via Fontis, previously known as SeaMex, a 50% stake in Seabras joint venture with Sapura, which has a fleet of ...
  • Evalend kamsarmax sinks in the Red Sea
    The Tutor, a Greek-owned kamsarmax, has become the second constructive total loss from the seven-month campaign by the Houthis to disrupt merchant shipping in the Middle East. The vessel sustained damage and water ingress in the engine room last Wednesday when it was hit by a sea drone with one seafarer dying in the attack. ...
  • Oldendorff seals high price for ultramax pair
    Bulker prices are in the spotlight as German powerhouse Oldendorff Carriers tests the market. Broker reports close to the cash-rich account note that two Japanese-built, 60,900 dwt scrubber-fitted ultramaxes, Alwine Oldendorff and August Oldendorff (built 2014, 2015), have been sold to undisclosed Asian buyers for $61m. This marks the first modern Japanese ultramaxes sold for ...
  • Piracy incidents on the rise in Bangladesh
    The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre has warned that emerging Asian export powerhouse Bangladesh is suffering from increased piracy incidents. The report notes that there have been nine piracy incidents in the first five months of the year, compared to just one in the same period in 2023. The report advised shipping when at anchor or ...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 19, 2024
  • US truck tonnage rose in May, but freight demand remains uncertain
    Despite a 7.1% unadjusted month-to-month increase in mostly contractual truck tonnage, more data is needed before the American Trucking Associations will call it a "recovery."

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 19, 2024
  • Video shows armed guards watching as exploding drone boat approaches bulker Tutor
    Houthi footage appears to show second blast that may have taken place after crew was evacuated from ship
  • 'Competition was fierce': Norway's Enova opens wallet for ammonia and hydrogen shipping
    Norwegian climate fund manager spends more than $100m in its largest outlay in the maritime transport sector
  • Panama Canal Authority appoints Cargill executive as first woman on advisory board
    Panel also now includes South Korean professor with infrastructure background
  • What's next for Dietze after disgruntled ex-partner withdraws $1.4m lawsuit?
    US tanker brokerage has been mentioned as target amid consolidation wave
  • Greek government rolls out whale detection technology to reduce ship strikes
    SAvE Whales to use hydrophones and vessel tracking data to pinpoint collision risks
  • Vitol closes in on near $300m tanker newbuilding quartet in China
    Company joins crush on berth space as moves to modernise and grows its fleet
  • Dutch owner Maris Fiducia wins $28m funding to build five 'zero-emission' hydrogen powered ships
    Vessels to have hydrogen-powered engines and additional fuel cell auxiliary systems
  • Hoegh Autoliners banks extra $10m from Norway for ammonia newbuildings
    Norwegian owner bringing down the cost of its new green fleet
  • Vital shipping artery partly blocked for eight hours by forest fires
    Ship traffic halted on and off, in one direction, on Tuesday and Wednesday
  • Color Group spends $38m to take full control of ferry from parent ON Sunde
    Norwegian group wants to ensure efficient investments in the ship's emission reductions
  • Andrianopoulos family accelerates tanker comeback with four-ship newbuilding deal
    Greek owner Cape Shipping has inked new tankers at two different Chinese shipyards
  • Altera to fight Norwegian police in court over 'illegal' ship scrapping fine
    Shipowner rejects accusation vessels were exported from Norway as waste
  • Houthi rebels sink second ship in unrelenting Red Sea campaign
    Adrift ship believed to have sunk after strike from Yemen
  • Longship taps Nordic bond market for €40m in debut issue
    Transaction was significantly oversubscribed, broker says
  • Deadly militant attacks and border dispute shut Niger-Benin pipeline weeks after first tanker export
    Niger rebels want crude deal with China's CNPC scrapped
  • Liner giants respond as Asia-US spot rates climb by up to 15% in a single week
    More liner operators carriers pile into the transpacific trade as freight rates soar
  • Four directors quit as Vitol seals $1.8bn takeover of Italian refiner and charterer
    Trader moves four of its own nominees onto board of Saras
  • Japan's first methanol-fuelled ro-ro ships ordered at Mitsubishi Shipbuilding
    Shipbuilding group says new vessels will be completed in 2027
  • 'Attacks must stop now': Shipping demands states step in and fix deadly Red Sea crisis
    Fourteen organisations call on countries with influence to help end attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
  • BRS: 'Large wave of tanker scrapping required over the next three to four years'
    Just two ships were scrapped to the end of May as demand remains high
  • Italy arrests Russian businessman over flight of oil smuggling suspect
    US has offered a $7m reward for information leading to the arrest of Artem Uss
  • American dream: How a $1bn value and large free cash flows have helped BW LPG shine stateside
    Boss Kristian Sorensen opens up on BW LPG's 'great journey' across the Atlantic
  • Altera to fight Norwegian police in court over 'illegal' ship scrapping fine
    Shipowner rejects accusation vessels were exported from Norway as waste
  • Analysts weigh up potential profit dip at active asset player Tsakos Energy Navigation
    Fearnley Securities says company is still a 'buy' as modern fleet is expanded
  • International Seaways seeks to shave 5% off fuel bill with retrofit of older product tankers
    Owner is using Wartsila propulsion technology on four veteran vessels
  • John Fredriksen's offshore venture Paratus Energy seeks Oslo listing
    Vessel owner aims to return significant capital to shareholders
  • Vital shipping artery partly blocked by raging forest fires
    Ship traffic halted on and off, in one direction, since late Tuesday
  • 'Forgotten by the world': Crew of ship seized to spark Red Sea crisis still held by Houthi rebels
    The 25-strong crew has been held for seven months since boarding by armed Houthi forces
  • Euroseas cashes in on fresh container boom with newbuilding deal
    Greek owner says feeder ship Pepi Star will earn $24,250 per day on delivery
  • Pirates tie up crew in bulker engine room off Singapore
    Knives becoming weapon of choice in latest round of attacks
  • Euroseas wins 10% higher rate for second newbuilding as container sector prospers
    Greek owner says feeder ship Pepi Star will earn $24,250 per day on delivery
  • Centrofin tanker ships first ever Nigerian Nembe crude cargo within Africa
    Suezmax load could be destined for Glencore's resurrected Cape Town refinery
  • European Maritime Finance to raise $500m in new fund as it prepares to go global
    Danish shipping investor holds $2.14bn fleet and is set on 'dramatic increase'
  • Diana Shipping prices $150m offering in bond refinancing
    Greek bulker owner will apply for listing of bonds in Oslo
  • Court gives former superliner United States the heave-ho from Philadelphia dock
    Ruling raises question of whether long-laid-up Atlantic speedster will be able to avoid the scrapyard yet again
  • Congestion played no part in Singapore collision, says transport minister
    PSA Marine confirms one of its pilots was onboard the dredger at the time of the incident, but was not steering the vessel
  • Trading giant Vitol closes in on near $300m tanker newbuilding quartet in China
    Company joins crush on berth space as moves to modernise and grows its fleet

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 19, 2024
  • Hong Kong investigates Atlas Air emergency landing, 8-hour runway closure
    A Nippon Cargo Airlines 747-400 freighter operated by Atlas Air experienced a tire and landing gear failure at Hong Kong airport, blocking a runway for eight hours.

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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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