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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 23, 2024
  • 18 terminals to be built in the next ten years
  • Aid for single and group wagon transport
  • AAL: new ships and charity at Breakbulk Europe
  • Positive cargo development at Vienna airport
  • Charging stations for customer depots
  • Working on wind energy generation
  • Rhenus Group Logistics: changes at the helm
  • A partnership to further shipping science
  • Contargo's new terminal to handle ten trains
  • Buying into pharma logistics
  • States obliged to curb ocean pollution
  • DHL reshuffles management team in Asia Pacific
  • A third UK office
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
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  • From DP World to SSA Marine

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The Loadstar web site
MAY 22, 2024
  • Gemini partners defend on-time target and promise cost competitiveness
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  • Road to rail shift gains traction and funding in EU and US
  • HMM to downsize operations at Kaohsiung port
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Marine Log web site
MAY 22, 2024
  • Allianz: Shipping losses are down, but don't get too comfortable about that
    While losses of large vessels last year reached a record low, marine insurer Allianz Commercial says that the industry will have its work cut out to maintain this status quo in future.
  • Eastern Shipbuilding wins contract to build new Fisher Island ferry
    Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) reports that it has been awarded a contract to construct the newest Fisher Island ferry for the Fisher Island Community Association, Inc. (FICA) in Florida. Designed by Elliott
  • Havfram books another installation order for one if its giant WTIVs
    Oslo-headquartered Havfram AS has signed a contract with Iberdrola for the installation of 21 Siemens Gamesa wind turbines at the Windanker project in German Baltic Sea waters. The agreement covers transport and

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Container News web site
MAY 22, 2024
  • Ras al-Khair SEZ spurs innovation and investment to establish major maritime hub
    Aiming to become a hub for technology and innovation, the Ras al-Khair Special Economic Zone is expected to make significant contributions to the Saudi Arabian economy. Key activities in the zone include shipbuilding, offshore rig fabrication, and related services such as maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO). This zone, along with others, supports the Kingdom's Vision 2030 by promoting econo
  • Red Sea bounce gives carriers bottom line boost
    Container shipping, it appears, loves a crisis. With the pandemic supercharging carrier incomes, the latest dip has been abruptly halted by the Red Sea diversions which have boosted the major lines' net income by over US$6 billion. Those same diversions could further boost carrier incomes as the peak season volumes see demand soar, according to consultants Maritime Strategy International (MSI). A
  • Visayas Container Terminal welcomes inaugural CPX6 service call
    Visayas Container Terminal (VCT), a business unit of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) at the Port of Iloilo in Panay, Philippines, welcomed the inaugural call of SITC Container Lines' CPX6 service on 6 May. "Iloilo is strategically located at the centre of the Visayas, the second largest economic region in the Philippines. With the region earmarked for future economic devel
  • Stolt-Nielsen to pay MSC US$290 million to settle MSC Flaminia claim
    Norwegian chemical shipping group Stolt-Nielsen will pay US$290 million to MSC to settle claims resulting from the fatal explosion that claimed the lives of three crew members on MSC Flaminia in 2012. The parties informed the US courts this week that the matter has been settled. While the terms are confidential, the settlement amount was disclosed in Stolt-Nielsen's 1Q 2024 results, which stated
  • Box lines' first-quarter margins the best since 2010, bar Covid-boom
    Liner operators' operating margins for 1Q 2024 have reached the highest since 2010, excluding the period during the Covid-induced boom, according to Alphaliner's report. Average operating margins for the container industry surged back into the black as capacity shortages created by the Red Sea diversions pushed freight rates up by an average of 27% versus 4Q 2023. The aggregate margin for the nin
  • Sea-Intelligence reports average minimum transit time up 39% on Asia-Med routes
    The Red Sea crisis has compelled shipping lines to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope, significantly extending sailing distances and consequently increasing transit times. According to Sea-Intelligence, it is important to be cautious when assessing transit times, as impressive figures may be technically possible but often come with a caveat; they pertain to non-competitive port pairs that carri
  • MSC revises rotation of Asia - North Europe service
    MSC has decided to revise the rotation of its Swan service, connecting Asia with North Europe and Scan Baltic regions. The rotation will now include the Port of Hamburg, providing a complementary route to Germany, and will continue to include Felixstowe, Antwerp and the Polish ports of Gdansk and Gdynia as before. The first vessel on this revised rotation will be the boxship MSC Daria, voyage num
  • Maritime Transport to develop Rail Freight Interchange in UK
    Maritime Transport, a UK's integrated road and rail freight logistics provider, has signed an exclusive agreement to develop, lease, and operate Tritax Symmetry's planned £750 million (around US$950 million) Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) at Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange (HNRFI). Maritime Transport will develop a 160,000m² SRFI, which will be capable of handling 16 trains
  • Wan Hai Lines launches new South East Asia - India service
    Wan Hai Lines is expanding its service network in India. In May 2024, Wan Hai Lines introduced the SI8 (South East Asia - India Service VIII), a direct service from Indonesia to West India. The inaugural call of SI8 at the BMCT terminal on 19 May marked a successful launch. In addition, this service includes the traditional Far East region and provides direct routes to ports like Jakarta and Sura
  • ZIM reports Q1 revenues of over US$1.5 billion, marking a recovery quarter
    ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, a global container liner shipping company, has released its consolidated results for the three months ending on 31 March 2024. Total revenues amounted to US$1.5 billion in the first quarter of 2024, a notable increase from US$1.3 billion recorded in the same period of 2023, primarily attributed to rising freight rates and carried volume. During the first quarter
  • SC Ports resumes operations after software issues
    South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) has restored gate and yard operations, resuming full operations at all marine terminals and Inland Port Greer after the software issue the port authority faced yesterday (21 May). Wando Welch Terminal and North Charleston Terminal will resume normal operating hours from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm local time on 22 May, according to the port statement, while Inland Port Gree
  • SSA Marine welcomes new president of global container division
    SSA Marine announced that Nicolas Gauthier has joined the company as President of their Global Container Division. In this new role, Gauthier will utilize his extensive executive experience in international port and logistics operations to oversee SSA Marine's container terminal concessions in the United States, Manzanillo (Mexico), Panama, Chile, Colombia, and Vietnam. "Nicolas' experience leadi
  • Port of Savannah achieves 8% increase with 441,000 TEUs in April
    In container trade, the Port of Savannah handled 441,000 TEUs in April, marking an 8% increase, or more than 32,000 TEUs, compared to the same month last year. This made it GPA's third busiest April on record, following 2021 and 2022. In addition, import loads reached 211,900 TEUs in April, an increase of 8.3% or 16,200 TEUs compared to April 2023. Export loads totalled 122,500 TEUs last month, u

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Splash web site
MAY 22, 2024
  • Cadeler presses on with another newbuild at COSCO
    Denmark-based offshore wind installation vessel player Cadeler has firmed up an order for another newbuild at COSCO Heavy Industries in Qidong, China, bringing its future fleet to 11. The BW Group and Scorpio-backed shipowner said its third hybrid design newbuild which can be converted from a foundation installation vessel to a wind turbine installation unit, ...
  • Seaspan gets stamp of approval for new feeder boxship design
    British classification society Lloyd's Register (LR) has awarded approval in principle to containership owner Seaspan for its next-generation feeder boxship design. The vessel, measuring 198 m in length and developed by German naval architects Technolog is set to be powered by LNG but can be converted to run on ammonia. LR, Seaspan, and Technolog will ...
  • Dark fleet flags attempting to bribe states to avoid detention
    Dark fleet facilitators are attempting to persuade flag states to turn a blind eye to their operations, a new report from one of the world's top shipping inspectorates has warned. The Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Paris MoU) held its 57th committee meeting in Madrid earlier this month, and has just released ...
  • Van Oord awarded German Baltic Sea wind farm contract
    Dutch marine construction player Van Oord has secured a new contract from Spanish energy utility Iberdrola for the construction of the German Windanker wind farm in the Baltic Sea. Under the contract with an undisclosed value, Van Oord will transport and install 21 XL monopiles and transition pieces and carry out the design, supply and ...
  • BNP Paribas seeks significant emission cuts from shipping clients
    The world's largest ship finance bank, BNP Paribas, has decided to include shipping into its drive to decarbonise its portfolio. In 2022, the group committed to decarbonising its portfolio in three key sectors: oil and gas, power generation and automotive. In 2023, new targets were set for the steel, aluminium and cement production sectors. Today, ...
  • Lemissoler signs for up to eight methanol dual-fuel ultramaxes in China
    Cyprus-based bulker player Lemissoler Navigation has ordered up to eight methanol dual-fuel ultramaxes at CSSC-affiliated Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding in Guangzhou. The deal, which is China shipbuilding's first in this segment, covers four firm 65,000 dwt units estimated to cost more than $40m each, with options for four additional vessels. Philippos Philis-led Lemissoler first showcased the ...
  • Stolt-Nielsen agrees to pay $290m settlement over fatal MSC Flaminia incident
    It took a long time, but the stretched-out legal case over the lethal MSC Flaminia incident has ended in a $290m settlement. The incident took place on July 14, 2012, during which a fire broke out in cargo hold number four during the containership's crossing of the Atlantic Ocean on its way from Charleston, US, ...
  • Union Maritime bumps up tanker orderbook
    UK shipowner Union Maritime has further beefed up its tanker orderbook with up to four LR2/aframax newbuilds in China. The Laurent Cadji-led outfit has sealed a deal with Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding and Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry for two firm 113,600 dwt crude and product carriers, with options secured for an additional pair. The SDARI-designed newbuilds will ...
  • Corio Generation and Bord Gáis Energy team enters Irish offshore wind
    Corio Generation, an offshore wind portfolio company of Macquarie's Green Investment Group, and Ireland's energy supply firm Bord Gáis Energy have teamed up to explore opportunities to supply the country's electricity market with offshore wind power. The agreement is Bord Gáis Energy's entry into the offshore wind sector while Corio has a global pipeline of ...
  • Turkish owner hit with $2m oil discharge fine in the US
    Turkish owner Prive has been hit with a $2m fine by a court in New Orleans for deliberately dumping oil from its tanker, PS Dream, as well as falsifying its oil record book. Separate charges have been filed against Captain Abdurrahman Korkmaz, a Turkish national who was the ship's master. The case stems from the ...
  • Odfjell Drilling gets $121m semisub extension from Equinor
    Norwegian energy major Equinor has exercised an option for a batch of eight wells to extend the use of Odfjell Drilling's Deepsea Aberdeen semisub on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The exercised options are planned to start in the fourth quarter of 2025 in direct continuation of the current firm period and extend the firm backlog ...
  • International tribunal delivers verdict on climate change and the oceans
    Yesterday small island states secured a climate win at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), effectively the world court for the ocean. The opinion clarifies states' obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) with respect to impacts from anthropogenic climate change on the marine environment. ...
  • Dolphin Drilling rig to stay put until arbitration over terminated deal ends
    The Blackford Dolphin, a rig owned by offshore driller Dolphin Drilling, will be forced to stay in Nigeria after all as the Nigerian court placed an existing interim injunction on the rig until an arbitration is concluded. Nigeria's General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL) has continued making attempts to force Dolphin Drilling to complete the work under ...
  • AAL adds two more ships to orderbook in China
    AAL Shipping (AAL) has added an additional two ships at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding to its order of six 32,000 dwt heavylift Super B-Class vessels. The two additional vessels, to be named AAL Newcastle and AAL Mumbai, will each feature an increased maximum heavylift capability of 800 tonnes, compared to the rest of the Super ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 22, 2024
  • Panama Canal auction fees surge further in May
    Dorian LPG says congestion is rising in the Panama Canal as transit slots and auction fees increase, with Argus Media...
  • Shipping GHG emissions a marine pollutant under UNCLOS, tribunal advises
    The opinion delivered by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea clarifies states' obligations to reduce and prevent...
  • Secret ship inspection deals and certification scams raise safety concerns
    Port state control officials have raised concerns about growing amounts of fake seafarer certification scams and several attempts by flag...
  • Easing global inflation a 'potential tailwind' for dry bulk rates, says Golden Ocean
    'Highly supportive' outlook for freight rates forecast on increased tonne-mile demand, low orderbook-to-fleet ratio and congestion levels, says Golden Ocean...
  • UK economic crime law will be 'game changer' on fraud liability, Maritime London told
    Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 will apply extraterritorially where UK nexus exists
  • Container capacity crunch to last until September
    Container lines are struggling to provide weekly services using the extended route around Africa. The current capacity shortage is unlikely...
  • Stealthgas posts record first-quarter profits
    Nasdaq-listed company currently has $180m in secured charter revenues
  • Bull run rages on for container carriers, but how long will the party last?
    Freight rates might see a pullback in the second half of 2024 owing to overdrawn cargo volumes caused by early...
  • AAL boosts premium project carrier newbuild orderbook
    Addition of two more "Super B-class" ships is a strategic move to strengthen AAL's global industrial project cargo foothold, says...
  • Iran claims sanctioned satellite services are jeopardising shipping safety
    Iran's latest complaints regarding access to Global Maritime Distress and Safety System are not expected to gain much traction inside...
  • International tensions and climate change fundamentally reshaping industry's risk profile, Allianz argues
    British Isles overtake eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea as top location for casualties over past decade
  • Okeanis cuts financing costs on VLCC pair
    Listed tanker owner now aims to secure refinancing to repurchase suezmax from Ocean Yield
  • Lemissoler Navigation orders up to eight methanol ultramaxes from Huangpu Wenchong
    Cyprus-based shipowner Lemissoler has ordered four 65,000 dwt ships with an option for another four
  • Tanker owner fined by US for deliberate oil dumping
    Vessel owner pleaded guilty in New Orleans federal court, and will result in a $2m fine if plea agreement gains...
  • Daily Briefing
    Chinese shipbuilders tighten grip on market | With sale of OSG, privatisation of Jones Act shipping is near complete |...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 22, 2024
  • Carriers AAL, BBC expand MPV, heavy-lift fleets with new orders, deliveries
    The moves come as the project cargo market is set to continue its growth trajectory, supported by key sectors such as oil and gas and mining.
  • Container shipping entering a 'precarious balancing act': analyst
    The current market situation - amid the Red Sea crisis, growing port congestion and a sudden rise in demand -- is similar to the early parts of the pandemic, where insufficient capacity led to the largest rate increases the industry has ever seen, writes Lars Jensen.
  • Strong demand, port congestion pushes intra-Asia rates to 30-month highs
    Carriers and forwarders say intra-Asia volumes are growing as long-haul ocean carriers redeploy vessels and omit calls on regional trades to bolster mainline east-west services.
  • Cosco joins ONE's India-USEC string amid weakening rates from overcapacity
    The Chinese liner has reached a deal to acquire slot space on the WIN vessels, which local forwarder sources said began with the San Diego Bridge due to have arrived in Nhava Sheva Port on May 19.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 22, 2024
  • Dorian LPG posts record profit as shareholder handouts hit $700m since IPO
    New York-listed VLGC player pushed up freight rates in its fourth quarter
  • Tribunal ruling heightens risk of national and regional push to tackle shipping carbon emissions
    Countries can be called to account through Law of the Sea convention as greenhouse emissions now defined as marine pollution
  • CoolCo talks charter rates on its 'largest single contract' ever
    Company leaves market watchers to fill in blanks but is upbeat on LNG carrier demand
  • StealthGas posts record quarterly profit on strong charter income
    Harry Vafias-led outfit continues cutting debt in improved markets
  • Sanctioned Syrian ship manager sentenced to 18 months behind bars after lying in Oaktree legal battle
    The US claims Greece-based Abdul Jalil Mallah was part of a network smuggling Iranian crude to Syria
  • Greek owner EcoLog unveils CO2 carrier design from Deltamarin
    Company preparing to go out to shipyards for its planned newbuildings
  • BW firm Cadeler splashes $400m on latest newbuilding in China
    Danish company returns to Chinese shipbuilder for third A-class vessel
  • Best is yet to come for Golden Ocean this year, analysts say
    Results were in line with expectations and analysts remarked on the strength of the shipowner's commercial platform
  • Looming automotive trade war won't crater the car carrier market, analyst argues
    Chinese electric vehicle exports to Europe have boosted the ro-ro market, but cars go the other way too
  • Private party: Overseas Shipholding Group joins parade of shipping companies exiting capital markets
    This week's Streetwise looks at OSG joining the club and why explores why 82 is a special number for Scorpio Tankers
  • Captain sleeping just prior to grounding of ferry, accident report finds
    Captain of Scottish ferry had become 'desensitised' to dangers of sailing too close to shore
  • Shipping's digital 'Christmas tree': New Columbia IT venture taps expertise from aviation
    Initiative comes to light with major Posidonia exhibition on the horizon
  • Zim ponders fate of 35 chartered container ships in uncertain market
    Finance chief Xavier Destriau tells TradeWinds a decision has to be made next year
  • Evangelos Marinakis stacks VLCC orderbook with LNG dual-fuel newbuildings
    Greek shipowner has six large tankers on order at CSSC shipyard
  • Braemar brokers first-ever container freight futures deal on SGX in 'volatile' market
    Freight forward agreements for containers have never been done before on the Singapore Exchange
  • 'Don't ask us, ask the Houthis': Zim chief addresses shipping's biggest question
    Israeli line's boss in the dark as to how long Red Sea disruption will last
  • Veteran Citi transport researcher Christian Wetherbee switches to Wells Fargo
    Move comes days after Deutsche Bank decision to drop shipping coverage
  • John Fredriksen's Edda Wind sees technical problems hit first quarter performance
    Boss Kenneth Walland says issues being fixed after loss of hire
  • AIS data spoof: Sanctioned Middle East tankers shown at airports
    Vessel tracking locates several ships on land in Egypt and Lebanon
  • Eidesvik Offshore eyes dividend return after best quarter in years
    Shareholders will vote on cash dividend at annual general meeting on 30 May
  • Western Bulk seeks profit for expanding panamax team after string of new hires
    Bulker operator recruited three new chartering managers this year
  • Rogue flag states seek 'secret deals to avoid ship detentions'
    Paris MoU reveals 'concerning' development amid fears that sections of global fleet are sidestepping regulations
  • Tanker owner hit with fine for 'deceit and wilful pollution'
    Prive Overseas Marine to serve four years' probation after oil waste dumping off New Orleans
  • MOL nets fresh long-term LNG carrier time charter with trading giant JERA
    Large Japanese trader signs up to 2026-delivering vessel as it backs LNG as transition fuel
  • Peter Georgiopoulos and Leo Vrondissis venture sells product tanker at a profit
    Athens company's spin-off UOP offloads one of two tankers part-owned by ADS Maritime
  • Avance Gas finance chief Navdal Bekkelund exercises stock options to cash in $1.8m
    CFO holds no share options in the company after the transaction
  • Norway's NRP Project Finance starts 2024 with fresh deals worth $76m
    Shipping investor bought two bulkers and two feeder vessels
  • ADS Maritime cashes in Golden Ocean shares as Navig8 VLCC deal extended
    Norwegian investor has seen big jump in bulker owner's stock since it invested
  • Idan Ofer-controlled CoolCo seeks new charters for three LNG carriers
    LNG spot market likely to remain 'substantially detached' from multi-year or long-term business
  • Golden Ocean banks strong profit as spot market pops in 'counter-seasonal' first quarter
    First three months was even stronger than the final quarter of last year
  • George Economou banks $6.75m after dropping opposition to OceanPal board
    Greek tycoon and boardroom critic is reimbursed for his strategic advice and "out-of-pocket" expenses
  • Norway's NRP Project Finance starts 2024 with fresh deals worth $76m
    Shipping investor bought two bulkers and two feeder vessels
  • Idan Ofer overtakes John Fredriksen to become UK's richest shipowner
    Strong markets last year boost the fortunes of shipowners making the annual list
  • Shipping under threat from geopolitical strife and tech-backed attacks
    Allianz report says industry faces a volatile world even with total losses at record low
  • Okeanis tackles debt cost by refinancing a tanker and slashing interest rate on another
    Danish Ship Finance provides new loan for VLCC Nissos Kythnos

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American Shipper web site
MAY 22, 2024
  • Borderlands Mexico: Mexican ports' 2024 cargo volumes up 18% through April
    Mexico's major seaports handled a record 2.9 million twenty-foot equivalent units during the first four months of the year.

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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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