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Exim India web site
JANUARY 24, 2024
  • Asyad Group commences operations at Asyad Container Terminal in Duqm
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  • Red Sea crisis seen bringing about a sea change
  • Coal import for blending decreases 40.66% during Apr.-Dec.
  • Seminar on 'identifying & exploring new export markets for engineering products' in Vasai today
  • World shipping rates surge as Red Sea attacks intensify
  • Crisis could impact Indian GDP
  • Volumes bounce back after New Year slowdown
  • IATA & ICAO extend cooperation on standards for dangerous goods shipments
  • IndiGo's scheduled freighter operations from Hyderabad Airport connects UAE

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 24, 2024
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  • First female president to lead AMP
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  • Australia: 100% paperless truck entry
  • Efis Maroc incorporated
  • ICS: latest flag state insights
  • WFS fit to fly
  • Scandlines hires new head of freight sales
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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 23, 2024
  • Gemini 'hub & spoke' plan may give rival carriers an edge at ports
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  • Forward Air + Omni Logistics - the (horror) show must go on
  • Food supply chain players are getting a taste for diversification
  • Declining volumes won't dent North American port expansion plans
  • From bull to bear: Kuehne out of favour, DSV preferred
  • German logistics firms in subdued mood as they face an 'uncertain' 2024
  • Hapag-Lloyd acquires UK trucking outfit ATL Haulage
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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 23, 2024
  • VIDEO: Offshore charging for two new Irish Sea wind farms?
    As offshore wind developments are seen as an ever more important supplier of green power, increasing attention is being paid to making the wind farms themselves greener. As part of that quest,
  • American Cruise Lines christens its second Coastal Cat
    American Glory, the second Coastal Cat in American Cruise Lines' new series of 100-passenger ships, was christened in Key West, Florida, Jan. 21. The vessel entered service in November last year after
  • ASMAR awards Syncrolift shiplift design contract
    Chile's largest shipuilder, state-owned ASMAR (Astilleros y Maestranzas de la Armada)(ASMAR) has awarded Nekkar ASA subsidiary Syncrolift AS the tender for the basic engineering design of a 5,000 tonnes shiplift and transfer

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Container News web site
JANUARY 23, 2024
  • Launch of private 5G network at Tacoma Tideflats by 5G Open Innovation Lab, Washington Maritime Blue, and City of Tacoma
    The 5G Open Innovation Lab (5G OI Lab), a global innovation ecosystem that brings together multi-stage startups, enterprise and global technology platforms and investors to connect and collaborate on developing disruptive new enterprise technologies, EDGE Cluster, Washington Maritime Blue, a non-profit, strategic alliance formed to accelerate innovation and sustainability in support of an inclusi
  • Xeneta appoints new chief revenue officer
    Tonia Luykx, renowned for her success in scaling software as a service (SaaS) and tech businesses such as Sift, Google, Dropbox, and Amazon, has assumed the role of chief revenue officer at Xeneta, the ocean and air freight rate benchmarking and intelligence platform based in Oslo, Norway. According to a statement, tasked with propelling revenue growth through an industry data revolution, Luykx a
  • CMA CGM to apply new congestion surcharge in Cameroon
    In response to the existing congestion situation in Kribi, Cameroon, CMA CGM has announced the implementation of a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS). The French ocean carrier will introduce a surcharge of US$150 | GB£120 | €140 per TEU for both dry and reefer cargo. CMA CGM's PCS will be effective from 1 February, except the United States, its territories and Canada, where the surcharge will take e
  • Prodevelop secures PCS contract with Port Authority of Avilés
    Prodevelop, a Valencia-based digital transformation solution provider for the port and terminal industry, has won the tender for the development and maintenance of the Port Community System (PCS) of the Spanish Port Authority of Avilés. The project will focus on the implementation of certain PCS modules, covering crucial areas such as water and power supply requests, fuel supply, and other vessel
  • ONE revamps its Adriatic Feeder Service
    Singaporean container line Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced an update to its Adriatic Feeder Service (AIB) in the Mediterranean region. ONE said it has decided to redesign its service to offer seamless connectivity to the recently announced updated Asia-Mediterranean network (MD1 / MD2 / MD3 services). The first vessel sailing under the updated AIB service will be the 1,100 TEU, 2010-bui
  • JAXPORT announces 30-year deal with Enstructure
    The Board of Directors at JAXPORT has unanimously approved a 30-year agreement with Enstructure, a US marine terminal and logistics company, for the lease and development of 320,000 m² of waterfront property at JAXPORT's Talleyrand Marine Terminal. Enstructure, the parent company of Seaonus Stevedoring based in Jacksonville, has been a JAXPORT tenant for 27 years, currently operating 142,000 m² a
  • Hapag-Lloyd enters Gemini in unfavourable position: Linerlytica
    Hapag-Lloyd is disadvantaged in Gemini Cooperation, the upcoming collaboration between the German operator and its Danish peer Maersk Line, according to Linerlytica, which opined, "Hapag-Lloyd will be entering the partnership in an unfavourable position, with a total fleet strength that is only half the size of Maersk's." The Hamburg-based carrier has a current fleet of around 1.98 million TEUs,
  • Port NOLA secures grants for Louisiana International Terminal project
    The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has been awarded an additional US$226,220,195 in a federal grant to assist in building the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT). The US Department of Transportation notified Congress that it intends to award this funding through its Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) competitive Grant Program. In addition to the US$226 million INFRA Grant, the US D
  • APM Terminals new online portal simplifies processes for shipping lines
    APM Terminals has developed a cutting-edge online platform, the Hazardous Documentation Vault (HazDV), to streamline the management of hazardous cargo documentation for shipping lines. In its initial release, this global tool significantly reduces the steps required for crucial safety tasks. The incorporation of auto-completion and drop-down fields featuring standard IMDG terminology enhances cla

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Splash web site
JANUARY 23, 2024
  • Diana Shipping offloads 18-year-old panamax for $13m
    New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has signed a memorandum of agreement to sell to an undisclosed customer an 18-year-old panamax. The customer described only as an "unaffiliated third party" bought the 2006-built, 76,942-dwt ship with delivery to the buyer by March 8, 2024, at the latest. According to a statement by the company, ...
  • Stillstrom assessing offshore wind vessel charging off UK
    Stillstrom, in partnership with EnBW and BP, has started a feasibility study for integrating offshore charging of service operation vessels (SOVs) and crew transfer vessels (CTVs) into the Morgan and Mona wind farms offshore the UK. Offshore charging could enable EnBW and BP, Morgan and Mona wind farm developers, to achieve an electrified and decarbonised ...
  • Siemens Gamesea taps Acteon for Butendiek offshore wind farm maintenance
    UTEC, Acteon's geo-services brand, has been awarded a three-year contract by Siemens Gamesa to provide subsea operations and maintenance services to the Butendiek wind farm offshore Germany. UTEC's work during the contract will be supported by Clarus, Deepwater, and Seatronics - all Acteon brands. Under the contract, Acteon will perform annual subsea foundation remotely operated ...
  • Foremost linked to methanol-ready kamsarmax newbuilds at Chengxi
    New York-based Foremost Group has returned to China after nearly five years with a deal for kamsarmax newbuilds. The Angela Chao-led bulker owner has been placed by brokers behind an order for up to four 82.000 dwt ships at Chengxi Shipyard. No price has been revealed for the ships understood to have been contracted for ...
  • Maran Tankers lines up shuttle tanker newbuilds in South Korea
    Maran Tankers, a unit of Greece's Angelicoussis Shipping Group, is bolstering its newbuild orderbook with a trio of shuttle tankers in South Korea. Shipbuilding sources are reporting that the Maria Angelicoussis-led owner of over 50 tankers is set to put pen to paper on an order for three 158,000 dwt ships at DH Shipbuilding. The ...
  • Concordia Maritime moves to delist as Stena seeks compulsory buyout
    Concordia Maritime has moved to delist from Nasdaq Stockholm and its largest shareholder, Stena Sessan, has requested a compulsory buyout of the remaining shares it does not already own. Stena Sessan made a cash bid of SEK9.80 ($0.94) per share to take full control of Concordia Maritime in December and currently owns more than 90% ...
  • BGN returns to Hyundai shipyard to raise VLGC wager
    BGN is increasing its wager on LPG/ammonia trades by signing up for two out of a series of about 15 very large gas carriers recently booked for construction at shipyards under the holdings of HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering. Multiple brokers have linked the Dubai-based energy trader to a pair of 88,000 cu m ...
  • BAR Technologies turns to China for production of WindWings sails
    Marine engineering consultancy BAR Technologies (BAR) has formed a partnership with China Merchants Energy Tech to manage and oversee the production of WindWings sails. According to the company, the agreement with CM Energy Tech will enhance its ability to manufacture enough WindWings to satisfy the growing demand. "As the shipping industry begins to rapidly respond ...
  • Port of New Orleans box terminal project gets $266m federal funding
    The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has been awarded an additional $226m federal grant to assist in building the $1.8bn Louisiana International Terminal (LIT). The new box terminal, which will be located in Violet, Louisiana, will leverage Port NOLA's connectivity via four interstate systems, six class I railroads, 14,500 miles of inland waterways and ...
  • Dayang scores Petronas contract extension
    Malaysia's Dayang Enterprise has secured a work scope contract extension from Petronas, the parent company said in a stock exchange filing. The deal, which covers maintenance, construction, and modification services offshore Malaysia, covers the Sarawak Gas area. The value of the contract extension is based on work orders issued by Petronas and the offshore maintenance ...
  • Fleet of pure electric boxships lined up to shift containers around Shanghai
    The city of Shanghai has ordered up to 20 pure electric zero-carbon containerships that will operate on the Huangpu River zero-carbon green logistics route. The signing of the contracts for the first batch of vessels marked the launch of the so-called Pudong Green and Smart Shipping Ecosystem initiative. According to local media reports, only two ...
  • Maridive's Emirati unit lines up $40m asset sale to settle debt
    Egyptian OSV player Maridive has announced that its Emirati unit, Ocean Marine UAE, is finalising a deal to sell a $40m marine unit. The company said in a stock exchange filing that the proceeds from the sale, which is expected to be completed shortly, would be used to settle Ocean Marine UAE's debt of $45.5m. ...
  • Solstad Offshore wins new CSV deal and extension from Petrobras
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Solstad Offshore has won a new contract for one vessel and an extension for another from Brazilian major Petrobras. Solstad won a new deal from the Brazilian company for the Normand Fortress CSV. The contract has a duration of two years with the possibility of a two-year extension. According to the ...
  • Covid revisited: Empty container concerns grow as Red Sea shipping crisis drags on
    The Houthis traded fire with fire once again yesterday, claiming they had carried out a strike on an American navy heavy load ship called Ocean Jazz, something disputed by the US military who in turn took out some Houthi military installations in Yemen in attacks coordinated with UK counterparts. With the Red Sea shipping crisis ...
  • Starlink offers all ships free internet for two months
    The widespread, rapid adoption of Elon Musk's Starlink internet service on hundreds of ships was arguably the biggest onboard tech development of 2023, something that is set to snowball this year. Musk started marketing Starlink to maritime customers in the middle of 2022 and within the space of around 12 months many of the largest ...
  • Ocean Alliance agreement makes any liner switch unlikely
    Lawyers at global liners have been busy poring over the fine print of their alliance set-ups in the week since Hapag-Lloyd shocked its peers by ditching THE Alliance to form the Gemini Cooperation with Maersk. While speculation is rife that a member of the Ocean Alliance might be coaxed to jump ship and join THE ...
  • Geneva Dry: 100 days to go
    There's just 100 days to go until the inaugural Geneva Dry kicks off at the Hotel President Wilson. The two-day summit has quickly cemented its position as the single, must-attend global event for dry bulk shipping, a place to seal deals and find solutions to many of the industry's most pressing issues. Among the latest ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 23, 2024
  • Multipurpose sector faces fleet replacement challenge
    Chinese shipyards are now less interested in building smaller, less sophisticated tonnage, but India is becoming an attractive shipbuilding option...
  • Almost all ultra-large box tonnage sailing round Cape of Good Hope
    Migration of ultra-large containerships south to avoid the Bab el Mandeb strait has led to a complete rerouting of Asia-Europe...
  • Economou and Alpha continue Greek charge into ammonia carriers
    Lured by projected expansion of demand for ammonia, owners vie for newbuilding slots for new breed of very large gas...
  • Mysterious new Chinese carrier emerges to capitalise on risky Red Sea trades
    Emerging carrier claims to offer 'ultimate care for crew, cargo and vessel with high-security level' for its Red Sea transits...
  • Diverting box lines face choices over speed, costs and profits
    Container services are facing disruption due to the crisis in the Red Sea. And for container lines, few things are...
  • Marine insurance inflation varying widely by vessel type, Baltic Investor Indices data indicate
    Figures corroborate broker claims that all main marine classes have been witnessing hardening rates of late
  • Diana diversification into wind farm vessels doubles order
    Move brings to four the order for hybrid wind farm vessels that will be able to run on methanol and...
  • Drone activity reported as Houthis issue defiant response to air strikes
    UKMTO investigating 'uncrewed aerial system activity' off Yemen's coast as Houthi's vow to continue attacks against shipping in response to...
  • Three Greece-owned tankers laden with Russian fuel oil divert from Red Sea transits
    Options, such as ship-to-ship transfers to larger very large crude carriers to go around the Cape of Good Hope, are...
  • Equipment prices rise as shortages loom
    Shippers face reduced equipment capacity in lead up to Chinese New Year. But excess capacity built up over pandemic should...
  • Okeanis bags increased spot rates for VLCCs and suezmaxes
    So far in 2024, VLCC spot rates for the Greece-based owner are 68% higher than the average for the fourth...
  • SITC forecasts 73% profit slump for 2023
    The decrease in profit can be attributed to increased shipping capacity and weak demand, which is caused by a sluggish...
  • Seafarer abandonment cases up 10% to reach record in 2023
    Nearly 1,700 seafarers abandoned in 132 cases reported to the International Labour Organization last year
  • NorthStandard to open new office in South Korea
    NorthStandard's South Korean business has historically been serviced from Singapore. But with the South Korean market's increasing importance to the...
  • Daily Briefing
    CMA CGM continues to run Red Sea gauntlet | Sanctioned Hennesea Holdings tanker blocks Bosporus traffic | Red Sea diversions...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 23, 2024
  • Logistics company to expand footprint at Jaxport's Talleyrand terminal
    Under a $136 million multi-year lease with Jaxport, Enstructure will also develop 200,000 square feet of on-terminal warehousing that's expected to increase the port's non-containerized cargo by 20%.
  • US LTL trucking rates to rise 4% on average in 2024, FTR forecasts
    The short-term boost less-than truckload carriers gained from Yellow's exit lifted rates, but the impetus is fading, speakers at the SMC3 JumpStart 24 conference said.
  • C.H. Robinson adopting standard US LTL e-bill of lading
    The move by the largest US logistics provider to use a standardized electronic bill of lading accelerates digitization in the less-than-truckload sector.
  • Surge in US truck spot rates to ebb as US storm threat lifts
    Spot rates rose last week as widespread winter storms froze shipping across a large part of the US, but weak freight demand softened the blow for shippers.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 23, 2024
  • George Economou raises the stakes in his OceanPal investment
    Greek magnate keeps buying stock ahead of fight over board of directors
  • Atlantic bulker supply being soaked up as ships avoid Red Sea, says Braemar
    Shipbroker's research highlights possible implications for bulker supply as vessels skip Suez
  • Red Sea turmoil to hit ship finance market, warns lawyer
    Campbell Johnston Clark's Amy Lindemann says financing terms will come under scrutiny
  • Trafigura still betting on ammonia vessels as it cuts shipping emissions by one-fifth
    Trader and owner planning to have six zero-emission ammonia-powered vessels in its fleet by 2030
  • Yara Marine deal ripped up as wingsail designer pens fresh Chinese alliance
    BAR Technology partners with CIMH subsidiary CMET to be closer to shipyards and cost-efficient construction
  • US crude tanker trade growth to slow as production increases also slow, says Gibsons
    Projections suggest production will slow notably this year
  • Suez Canal turns to ship repairs as it scrambles to plug hole in transit income
    Core transit income at Egypt's state-run waterway is shrinking as ships re-route to avoid Houthi rebels
  • Will Gianluigi Aponte-powered container ship demolition surge be derailed by Red Sea crisis?
    Tidal wave of demolition postponed after Red Sea crisis revives container market
  • Chemfleet rolls out propulsion software on tankers after 10% fuel savings
    Yildirim Group manager expanding agreement with Berg Propulsion
  • Stena edges closer to Concordia Maritime takeover
    Swedish giant launching bid for the last few outstanding Concordia shares
  • Serial Greek tanker buyer snaps up pair of Teekay Corp ships in near $50m deal
    Vessels built in 2004 are said to have changed hands for $48m in total
  • Alleged spy ship moves south as Houthi attacks tipped to pick up in Gulf of Aden
    Iranian MPP is said to be feeding information to Yemen militants
  • AMA Capital and Skysail Advisors team up to help maritime tech firms access capital and deals
    Joint venture aims to help firms find funding to reach scale
  • Republic of Congo tops the shipowners' list of flag state failings
    Overall the performance of shipping's flag states is improving, says the International Chamber of Shipping
  • Mystery bidder revealed: Which Greek shipowner tabled a stealthy takeover offer for Eagle Bulk before Star Bulk struck?
    Merger documents tell the story of a 10-month episode triggered by Oaktree Capital's 'Prexit'
  • Trafigura still betting on ammonia vessels as it cuts shipping emissions by a fifth
    Trader and owner planning to have six zero-emission ammonia-powered vessels in its fleet by 2030
  • Wingsail designer ditches deal with Yara Marine for fresh Chinese alliance
    BAR Technology partners with CIMH subsidiary CMET to be closer to shipyards and cost-efficient construction
  • Big-ticket tanker deals show owners' faith in 'amazing' market, analyst says
    Eva Tzima argues that more eye-catching sale and purchase deals could be on the way
  • Seafarers treated like 'modern-day slaves' as abandonments rise
    Hundreds lose out on more than $12m in wages as Panama-flagged vessels top abandonment list
  • Tanker owners plead for Red Sea pass as missiles continue to fly
    Broker BRS says tonnage supplies will tighten for some time yet
  • Russian oil worth over $50bn hauled on UK-insured tankers since sanctions
    Think-tank says significant involvement of Western insurance companies provides influence for cutting oil price cap level
  • Third of Russian oil hauled on UK-insured tankers since sanctions
    Think-tank says significant involvement of Western insurance companies provides influence for cutting oil price cap level
  • Baltic Exchange wage bill rises as annual profit drops without one-off gains
    London operation's accounts reveal gain in previous year from headquarters leasehold sale
  • Tanker and VLGC owner Al Seer sees red with $278m loss
    Abu Dhabi-listed company ups operating earnings after fleet expansion, however
  • Refinanced Solstad Offshore inks two long-term charters with Petrobras
    Two of the Norwegian owner's construction support vessels will work for the Brazilian state oil company
  • Shipping's greenwashers in EU's sights, warns sustainability expert
    Grow Sustainability Consulting founder Irene Loucaides explains why ESG reporting has just got a 'lot more complicated'
  • DNB hikes Odfjell target price as chemical tankers feel the breeze of Red Sea tailwinds
    DNB sees 'strong earnings' for Norwegian tanker owner
  • Parakou and CSSC Leasing venture sells bulker brace as secondhand prices rise
    CP Worldwide partnership has sold half of its fleet
  • DNB hikes Odfjell target price as chemical tankers catch Red Sea tailwinds
    DNB sees 'strong earnings' for Norwegian tanker owner
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers beats market with strong VLCC spot bookings in first quarter
    Greek owner's average much higher than the current rate for big tankers
  • US shipowners ditch Red Sea routes after vessels come under fire
    Genco, Pangaea Logistics and Royal Caribbean steer clear of troubled region
  • Fractal Shipping plots exit from Russian oil trades backed by fresh investment and modern vessels
    In the second instalment of TradeWinds' interview with Mathieu Philippe, the CEO says his company's Asian stakeholders want a younger fleet to enter fresh markets, including US oil
  • KSS buys flipped Scorpio MR tanker for Hyundai Oil charter
    South Korean owner is the buyer behind Emanuele Lauro-led company's sale
  • Hyundai bags three more VLAC orders worth a combined $366m
    NYK said to behind latest deal that brings South Korean's shipbuilder's tally for type to 11 vessels so far in 2024
  • Norwegian shipping bond investor launches new high-yield credit fund
    Holberg portfolio manager wishes shipping companies issued more bonds
  • NorthStandard expands Asia footprint with new Seoul office
    P&I Club aims to build a team of local experts familiar with the local shipping market
  • Windward Offshore declares options for two wind farm vessels at Vard
    Latest booking at Fincantieri-owned shipbuilder follows initial pair ordered in October
  • Addressing the capacity crunch: New Dayang leverages digital solutions to meet soaring demand
    State-owned New Dayang is banking on digital efficiencies to drive productivity and meet demand for newbuildings
  • Sinokor seeks charter for first speculatively ordered LNG carrier
    Delivery date finally approaches for first vessel as South Korean owner moves ahead with modern tonnage
  • US and UK strike targets in Yemen after Houthis claim attack on heavylift vessel
    Navy denies 'successful attack' on US-flag Ocean Jazz

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 23, 2024
  • Port of New Orleans gets $226M for international container terminal
    The Port of New Orleans has received a $226 million federal grant to complete the $1.8 billion Louisiana International Terminal on the lower Mississippi.
  • China Cargo Airlines postpones start of first Miami service
    China Cargo Airlines has delayed the start of its inaugural freighter service to Miami for undisclosed reasons.

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In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
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ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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