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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 22, 2024
  • Deal to cut CO2 emissions from HDVs
  • More hybrid multi-system electric locos
  • Shark fins hiding among dry fish
  • First tenants for a hub in Thuringia
  • Emo-Trans refreshes its executive team
  • Corpus Christi: record throughput in 2023
  • Wabtec to launch railcar telematic platform
  • Bluetooth is watching you
  • Suez & Panama see US shippers going west
  • BusinessCode scales up
  • Second-largest drop in trade capacity
  • Diesel-powered vehicles to phase out by 2025
  • Norsk E-Fuel inks milestone agreements
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Prologis closes a successful 2023
  • All change at Stef Group
  • Alta Signa's marine underwriting bid

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 19, 2024
  • Spot rates from Asia 'out of control': pre-CNY quotes of $10,000+ reported
  • Atlas B747F forced make emergency landing after engine fire
  • BIFA announces Freight Service Awards winners
  • AP Moller - Maersk changes executive leadership team as Henriette Hallberg Thygesen retires
  • Ceva + Wincanton - let the M&A party begin?
  • Logistics 'black swans' now arriving in flocks
  • Ceva to expand in UK as Wincanton accepts $719m takeover bid
  • Red Sea shipping still vulnerable to attack, despite airstrike 'protection'
  • High fashion: Red Sea disruption sees apparel shippers switch to air
  • Bangladesh's garment market feels the heat from the shipping crisis
  • Yang Ming and Evergreen set to order feeders from local shipbuilder
  • Freight crime on the up as gangs become more tech-savvy
  • Kuehne, CHR, FedEx & UPS - a dummy's guide to dividends
  • Kuehne + Nagel targeted for 'facilitating genocide'

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 19, 2024
  • Jason Liberty named new CLIA chair
    The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), whose cruise line members representing 95% of the world's ocean-going cruise lines reports that Royal Caribbean Group president and CEO Jason Liberty has been appointed chairman
  • Yankee Freedom orders new Dry Tortugas ferry
    Key West, Fla.-based Yankee Freedom has ordered a new 300-passenger, high-speed catamaran ferry from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation for passenger service between Key West and the Dry Tortugas National Park. The new
  • Longitude Engineering to take eSOV design to next level
    London-headquartered Longitude Engineering has been selected to design the world-first zero-emission electric Service Operation Vessel (eSOV) that a consortium led by Bibby Marine plans to build (see earlier story). The project has

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Container News web site
JANUARY 19, 2024
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges proceeds with Certified Pick up rollout
    The first phase of the Certified Pick up (CPu) roll-out started on 15 January at the port of Antwerp-Bruges. As of that day, 60% of the daily container volumes were picked up successfully via the new digital platform. According to a statement, after consulting the port community, the Belgian port decided to continue to rollout CPu gradually, as of Monday 22 January. "To ensure that the rollout go
  • Global bunker market witnesses moderate downward trend
    The Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global indices showed fluctuating and inconsistent trends in the third week of the year with various movements in different directions. The 380 HSFO index experienced a decline of US$7.37, reaching US$504.23/MT. The VLSFO index decreased by US$2.30 to US$635.49/MT. On the other hand, the MGO index saw an upward movement, rising by US$9.44 to US$891.17/MT. "At th
  • HHLA extends its CEO contract, appoints new CFO
    German port and terminal operator Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has made important decisions regarding key management board roles. Annette Walter, previously CFO of STEAG Power at Essen-based energy supplier STEAG, has been appointed to the HHLA Executive Board as CFO, overseeing the Finance and Real Estate divisions. Walter, with a background in business administration from Heinrich Hei
  • Parenting products firm Bugaboo partners with APM Terminals to achieve zero-emission supply chains
    Parenting products company Bugaboo is aiming to become net zero by 2035, working with all partners in their value chain to minimise environmental impact in their shipments, including APM Terminals Maasvlakte II in Rotterdam. APM Terminals Maasvlakte II is a CO2 emission free terminal, powered by electricity produced from wind turbines. The building and site are energy-efficient utilising smart eq
  • Dubai and Pakistan sign agreements to enhance marine and logistics relations
    The governments of Dubai and Pakistan have signed two inter-governmental framework agreements to strengthen their relations in the marine and logistics sectors, including the potential establishment of a Dedicated Freight Corridor and Economic Zone near Karachi. The agreements were signed at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, by Shahid Ashraf Tarar, Pakistan's Federal Minister of Com
  • Hapag-Lloyd raises rates from Middle East and Indian Subcontinent to Europe and North Africa
    Hamburg-based ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced fresh ocean tariff rates from Middle East and Indian Subcontinent to Europe and North Africa. The German container line will increase rates for 20' and 40' dry and reefer containers, including high cube equipment, effective from 11 February and until further notice. All the following rates are in US dollars 20 'Dry Containers From To Current b
  • Long Beach surpasses 8 million TEUs in 2023
    The conclusion of 2023 saw the Port of Long Beach (POLB) handle 8,018,668 TEUs, marking a 12.2% decrease from the previous year, but surpassing pre-pandemic levels reported in 2019. Import volumes at the Californian port declined by 12.7% to 3,804,356 TEUs, while exports experienced a 9.4% drop to 1,282,437 TEUs. Additionally, empty container movements decreased by 12.7% to 2,931,876 TEUs. Port o
  • Port of Long Beach prepares for rail-focused 2024
    Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero revealed the Californian port's strategic efforts to pave the way for a sustainable future. The focus of the port is on the modernization of rail facilities and the improvement of air quality. Cordero outlined the ambitious goal of transforming Long Beach into the world's inaugural zero-emissions seaport. In line with this vision, construction is set to commen

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Splash web site
JANUARY 19, 2024
  • Appeal launched over fears for crews embroiled in Red Sea shipping crisis
    Sailors' Society has launched an urgent crisis appeal following mounting concern over attacks on ships in the Red Sea. The global maritime charity emphasized that while supply chain problems and the financial consequences of rerouting ships have received a lot of attention, there is an acute human cost with seafarers caught up in the conflict. ...
  • Esvagt picks Turkish yard for SOV construction
    Danish offshore shipping player Esvagt has contracted Turkey's Cemre Shipyard to build a service operation vessel (SOV) that is planned to work on Ecowende's Hollandse Kust West offshore wind farm. The shipyard said via social media channels that the new project will be based on a diesel-electric propulsion system with the support of energy storage ...
  • Biden: Air strikes are not deterring Houthis
    The president of the world's most powerful nation has conceded his nation's military efforts to make navigation safe again in the Red Sea are yet to work. The Houthis from Yemen and US naval forces have met fire with fire again over the past 24 hours with more ships targeted by the Iranian-backed militia and ...
  • Equinor faces 12-week strike in UK North Sea
    Around 100 drillers employed by Odfjell Technology working on Equinor's Mariner platform in the UK North Sea are set to strike over three months, Unite Scotland's leading offshore trade union has confirmed. Unite members voted unanimously in favour of strike action, and by 99% in favour of a continuous overtime ban on a high turnout, ...
  • Toyota rides along with the likes of BW and Shell in Corvus Energy investment
    Woven Capital, a venture arm of Japanese carmaker Toyota, has invested in Norway-based marine battery maker Corvus Energy. An undisclosed amount will see Toyota join existing investors, including BW Group, Equinor, Hydro and Shell, allowing the company to speed up the development of its battery storage and hydrogen fuel cells and expand into new regions. ...
  • THE Alliance members left with few options in wake of Hapag-Lloyd's departure
    The dramatic consolidation among container shipping's global carriers over the past decade leaves the remaining liners of THE Alliance with few options in the wake of the departure of its largest member, bar perhaps one very tricky conversation to be had in Taiwan. Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk this week have shaken up the global liner alliance ...
  • Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners launches energy island developer
    Danish fund manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is launching a new company which will be focused on developing energy islands with backing from Nordic, European, and North American investors. The new company, named Copenhagen Energy Islands (CEI), will be leaning on CIP's offshore wind experience, and is currently developing a portfolio of around 10 energy ...
  • European offshore wind sets records with 4.2 GW coming online in 2023
    Offshore wind in Europe saw a record 4.2 GW of new capacity come online in 2023 with €30bn ($32.6bn) of new investments confirmed. Of the 4.2 GW of new capacity, 3 GW of that was in the EU, an increase of 2.1 GW year on year. In comparison, 2022 saw 2.5 GW come online. The ...
  • Venezuela seeks IMO help to get tankers trading again
    Venezuela's vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, has been in London, urging the new head of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to help out and get the South American nation's tanker fleet back up and running. US sanctions on Venezuelan shipping vessels are harming the country's maritime transport, Rodriguez told Arsenio Dominguez, who has been in the ...
  • AI imagines what the world's most famous artists would have made of container shipping
    The year 1956 is widely considered the moment when container shipping was born. On April 26 that year, American trucking entrepreneur Malcom McLean put 58 trailer vans aboard a refitted tanker ship, the SS Ideal X, and sailed them from Newark, New Jersey to Houston, Texas. The same year has a few similarities with today's ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 19, 2024
  • Losing Nemo: CMA CGM reroutes service to avoid Red Sea
    French carrier to take the long route on Australia service avoiding the Suez Canal via the Cape of Good Hope...
  • Red Sea shipping is now divided down lines of risk appetite and national security
    Lloyd's list Intelligence vessel-tracking data reveals that a tipping point has been reached in the Red Sea this week as...
  • Emanuele Lauro joins Scorpio cash-in as Bugbee sells more shares
    Scorpio Tankers chief executive Emanuele Lauro has sold $27.2m worth of his shares in the product tanker owner, joining president...
  • The week that marked a turning point for shipping in the Red Sea
    The impact on the Suez Canal will not be permanent. But it is now effectively closed to those who are...
  • Neptune Maritime Leasing aims to ramp up ESG scrutiny of shipping investments
    Three-year-old lessor can support companies and projects left underfunded by the banking system, says Neptune founder and chief executive Harris...
  • Pace of container freight rate increases slows
    Rates of Asia-Europe cargoes fell back this week, according to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange. But transpacific and backhaul trades have...
  • Dark fleet tanker Pablo towed to Indonesia after fatal blast
    The 26-year-old crude oil tanker which suffered a tank explosion in May 2023 with the loss of three lives, while...
  • Dutch workers protest over pay and planned job cuts at Lloyd's Register
    Nautilus union members staged a protest outside LR's London office over plans to shift jobs from the Netherlands to cheaper-labour...
  • ExxonMobil aims to kick-start UK biofuel bunkering with marine gasoil blend
    ExxonMobil could meet higher biofuel demand in the UK with its MGO production at the Fawley refinery on the south...
  • Chinese tonnage rises in Red Sea despite Houthi attacks
    A total of 17 out of the 27 Chinese containerships still active in Red Sea transits are involved in calling...
  • DP World reportedly interested in Thailand land bridge megaproject
    Framework agreements in Pakistan will also help DP World enhance its footprint in the country's underdeveloped yet fast-growing economy
  • Ceva buys into UK logistics market
    CMA CGM continues its diversification drive with $700m deal to buy British logistics outfit. Agreement will see Wincanton delisted and...
  • Sumec Marine secures two ultramaxes order from Kasuga Shipping
    The latest order has brought the total number of Crown 63 Plus series vessels ordered up to 62
  • Daily Briefing
    US bans 17 tankers and dark fleet owner Hennesea Holdings for Russia sanctions breaches | Houthi attacks to cut Suez oil...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 19, 2024
  • Wilmington to add on-site transload facility in bid to pull new business
    The 25,000-square-foot facility, to be developed by East Coast drayage and logistics provider PortCity, is due to open at the North Carolina port by the end of March.
  • Red Sea diversions could last for 'months' until attack risk ends: Drewry
    But the analyst noted the expected effect on equipment shortages, port congestion and ship schedules will be far less than that experienced during the pandemic as the supply chain reorganizes itself around the longer transit times.
  • Red Sea disruption drives Asia-Europe shippers to air, rail alternatives
    While the available capacity offered by air and rail is nowhere near that of ocean, the modes give cargo owners an alternative transport option for their more urgent shipments.
  • UK-based Wincanton accepts $718 million takeover offer from CEVA Logistics
    Adding the UK and Ireland-focused supply chain specialist will expand the CMA CGM subsidiary's footprint in the region and add almost $1.9 billion in revenue to its balance sheet.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 19, 2024
  • Defusing shipwrecks: The mission to tackle the oil-heavy time bombs under the sea
    An avalanche of pollution is expected this decade as sunken world war wrecks degrade
  • Bugbee's big week: Scorpio boss gives inside track on his $45m stock windfall
    President was there for the bad times and now has found it's time to enjoy the good ones
  • Capesize spot rates pop as charterers pay extra to book ahead of Lunar New Year
    Bulker segment showed a significant uptick in spot rates this week, ahead of its seasonally slow period
  • Product tanker rates surge as Red Sea rerouting adds supply strain
    Hafnia and Torm are among listed tanker operators who are travelling further to avoid Houthi attacks
  • Red Sea diversions to take centre stage at the great Piraeus P&I debate
    Leading P&I clubs set to gather to discuss the issues affecting the industry
  • Meet the entrepreneur who claims to have cracked shipping's coating conundrum
    Canadian Mo AlGermozi says graphene makes hull coatings tough, biocide-free and super smooth
  • Editor's selection: Red Sea rapidly becoming a no-go zone as attacks target US owners
    A look back at some of the big stories making our news this week
  • US and UK war risk exemptions on the cards amid Red Sea exodus
    Some insurers are reportedly reluctant to cover Houthi rebels main shipping targets
  • Seafarer rights must not be lost amid the fog of Red Sea disruption, warns Reed Smith's Ashmore
    UK lawyer explains the complexities owners and crew members face
  • Women in Green Shipping tee up group to go mainstream
    WiGS holds first in-person kick-off meeting in London with call up for new members to get involved
  • Esvagt selects Cemre Shipyard for offshore vessel as it brings in designer HAV
    Danish owner returns to Turkish shipbuilder for service operation vessel
  • Fredriksen's Golden Ocean appoints Cato Stonex as director
    Ally was a Fredriksen pick for Euronav board during battle for control
  • Venezuela lobbies IMO over sanctions 'strangling' tanker trade
    Meeting with secretary general Arsenio Dominguez took place in London on Thursday
  • Atlantska bosses back $75m Tankerska takeover bid as fleet expansion planned
    Croatian bulker owner's management lines up behind offer from domestic rival
  • Corruption charges claim Singapore's transport minister
    Iswaran out as PM says government has dealt with this case in accordance with the law, and will continue to do so
  • Alpha Gas pivots to VLACs with move to splash $500m on newbuildings
    Greek shipowner named as the buyer of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries duo with talks ongoing at rival yard
  • CMA CGM ready to fork out $720m for major UK logistics player Wincanton
    French carrier targets UK market with all-cash offer
  • Rate rollercoaster: VLGCs in freefall as tonnage list grows after charterers hold back
    Brokers and analysts also noted much weaker arbitrage opportunities between east and west
  • DNB hikes Stolt-Nielsen share price target amid Red Sea disruption
    Pertamina and Moundreas tankers head into the Red Sea Houthi storm
  • Oil tankers avoid Red Sea
    Aframax and LR2 vessels had diverted away from the danger zone
  • Car giant Toyota swoops for stake in maritime energy firm Corvus
    Investment will help grow battery and fuel cell businesses, with focus on Asia
  • BW LPG adding investment banking heavyweight Sanjiv Misra to board
    Singapore-based chairman of Clifford Capital joins as shipowner pushes ahead with US listing
  • Frontline chairman Lorentzon cashes in $400,000 company shares
    Chairman exercises 18,000 synthetic options in tanker giant
  • Houthi drones fly near Genco bulker again as US-owned tanker reports attack in Gulf of Aden
    Pentagon spokeswoman says US is not at war with Houthis after week of strikes
  • Ali Umur's Active Denizcilik follows up string of tanker buys with lucrative sale
    Low-profile player bought six tankers and a large bulker over the past 14 months
  • Car giant Toyota swoops for stake on maritime energy firm Corvus
    Toyota growth fund to help grow Corvus battery and fuel cell businesses with focus on Asia
  • Shipping investor NRP plots new $100m fund after hiring former Credit Suisse man
    Norwegian investment manager launches new advisory company as it eyes growth
  • Corruption case claims Singapore transport minister
    PM says government has dealt with this case in accordance with the law, and will continue to do so

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 19, 2024
  • Panama Canal transits sink to new drought-driven low in December
    Monthly canal transits are now much lower than they were in 2015, the year before the Neopanamax locks went into operation.

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