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Exim India web site
MAY 27, 2024
  • Vanguard Logistics appoints Sachin Vijan as the new Regional Managing Director for the Indian Subcontinent & Middle East region
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  • Karaikal Port's new maximum permissible drafts
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  • SMP Kolkata facilitates major boost to Kolkata Metro: 16 new coaches unloaded at Netaji Subhash Dock
  • DPA meets with the trade to discuss a range of critical port-related issues
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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 27, 2024
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The Loadstar web site
MAY 24, 2024
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Marine Log web site
MAY 24, 2024
  • CMB.TECH and Damen agree to build four hydrogen dual fuel tugs
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  • NTSB reports on $2 million barge breakaway incident
    The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued its report on the March 28, 2023, barge breakaway incident in an 11 barges under tow struck the Vane Dike mooring cell at the
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    Ship repair yards worldwide are entering a new era due in large part to sustainability efforts and decarbonization goals. To ease yards into this transition are a variety of technologies and equipment

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Container News web site
MAY 24, 2024
  • Global spot rates soar on Major Asia-Europe and Asia-US trades
    A combination of factors have combined to send global spot rates reaching for the skies on the major trades out of Asia to Europe and the US according to Drewry Shipping Consultants' latest WCI index. The composite index increased 16% over the past week to US$4,072/feu, a massive 142% higher than in the same week last year. Drewry analyst Simon Heaney told Container News that there were a number
  • International box lines fix Chinese domestic vessels as charter market soars
    Boxship charter rates have reached a two-year high and in a replay of the Covid-19 pandemic, Chinese coastal container operators are seeing demand from international liner operators to charter their ships. CMA CGM chartered Shishi Hengtong's 2004-built 5,060 TEU ship Heng Hui 6 for 18 to 20 months, for US$28,000/day. Safetrans Line, a China-based operator focusing on Russian routes, chartered Fuj
  • Port of Koper handles 256,240 TEUs in Q1
    The Luka Koper Group's performance in the first quarter of this year was primarily impacted by weak economic activity in the euro area and sluggish growth in the global economy. Slower-than-expected economic growth and the uncertain situation in the Middle East have resulted in slightly lower maritime throughput. The first quarter saw throughput reach 5.3 million tonnes, a 7% decline from the sam
  • Green methanol-powered feeder service launches at Port of Gothenburg
    On Saturday 18 May, a new feeder service began regular calls at the Port of Gothenburg. This service is operated by Laura Maersk, the world's first container ship powered by green methanol. Laura Maersk is part of Maersk's significant initiative to utilize renewable methanol as a ship fuel, marking the beginning of a fleet expansion with over 20 methanol-powered ships scheduled for delivery betwe
  • Port of Rotterdam appoints new representative for Southwest Germany
    As of 1 April, Friedrich-Wilhelm Meyer has been appointed to represent the Port of Rotterdam in Germany's southwestern states. Alongside Wolfgang Schlegel, who was appointed last year, Meyer will oversee the southwestern region of Germany. Together, they succeed Roland Klein, who held the position for the past nine years. Meyer brings a wealth of experience from the German automotive sector, havi
  • NatPower Marine and Peel Ports Group to launch first UK-Ireland green shipping corridors
    Peel Ports Group, the UK's second-largest port operator, has unveiled plans to create the nation's first green shipping corridors to Ireland. The inaugural routes will connect Belfast to Heysham in Lancashire and Dublin to Birkenhead in Cheshire, with the ambition of making Heysham the UK's first net-zero port. To support this initiative, NatPower Marine, a renewables group, will invest approxima
  • PTP inks agreement with ZPMC for five ULCV quay cranes
    Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between the MMC Group and APM Terminals in Malaysia, has signed an agreement with Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) to purchase five ultra-large container vessel (ULCV) quay cranes. This follows a similar agreement made in February with Sany Marine Heavy Industry for the procurement of six ULCV quay cranes. In addition, PTP Chief Executive Off
  • HPH Trust and Beibu Gulf Port Group sign landmark cooperation agreement
    Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HPH Trust) and Guangxi Beibu Gulf International Port Group Company Limited (Beibu Gulf Port Group) have signed a memorandum of cooperation, marking a significant step towards enhancing collaboration in the ports and logistics sectors, while promoting economic and trade exchanges between Guangxi and Hong Kong. This pivotal partnership aims to accelerate the growth of

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Splash web site
MAY 24, 2024
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen places four more orders for methanol-fuelled, ammonia-ready newbuilds
    Norwegian car carrier operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen has declared options to build four more methanol dual-fuel and ammonia-ready newbuildings in China. The Oslo-listed company ordered four more 9,300 ceu so-called Shaper Class vessels at China Merchants Jingling Shipyard. The options for the ordered vessels are the new options Wallenius Wilhelmsen secured in March which have earlier ...
  • Damen tug quartet to run on CMB.TECH hydrogen power
    CMB.TECH and Dutch shipbuilder Damen have signed an agreement to collaborate on hydrogen-powered ASD Tugs. These tugs will use CMB.TECH's dual-fuel hydrogen technology and be built by Damen. The collaboration entails work on four initial vessels. Classification society Lloyd's Register has already awarded CMB.TECH and Damen with approval in principle for the hydrogen solution ...
  • Equinor to boost Troll gas production with $1.1bn investment
    Norwegian energy major Equinor has decided to invest over NOK 12bn ($1.12bn) to further develop the gas infrastructure in the Troll West gas field. Stage 2 of the Troll Phase 3 project includes eight new wells from two new templates with subsea controls extended from existing templates. A new gas flowline will be laid as ...
  • Box spot rates 'entering pandemic-level territory'
    Drewry's composite World Container Index increased 16% to $4,072 per feu this week, sustaining remarkable increases recorded throughout May and pushing box shipping back towards the all-time highs of the covid era earlier this decade. A constrained supply picture due to Red Sea rerouting and healthy demand trends in several geographies have prompted an early ...
  • Kalleklev warns of likely emergence of dark LNG fleet
    The liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector is facing the potential emergence of its own shadow or dark fleet of ships, which could facilitate Russia's growing exports of the super-chilled fuel. Russia has established a so-called "dark fleet" of tankers with obscure ownership and jurisdiction to circumvent sanctions on its crude and petroleum products, and a ...
  • Wood rejects improved takeover offer from Sidara
    UK consulting and engineering firm Wood has rejected a third bid from Dubai-based company Sidara due to the offer 'significantly' undervaluing the company. Wood said it received a third unsolicited, preliminary, and conditional proposal from Dar Al-Handasah Consultants Shair and Partners, also known as Sidara, for a cash offer of 220 pence ($2.79) per share ...
  • Guinea replaces Brazil on the cape podium
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    Cardiff University is researching the important area of seafarers' health and access to health care. All active seafarers working onboard cruise or cargo-related ships have been invited to take part in either a confidential online questionnaire or an interview. The research findings will result in recommendations relating to the provision of healthcare for seafarers working ...
  • Interim solution gets goods flowing through Brazil's second-largest container port
    Local authorities in Brazil have found an interim measure to run one of the nation's top ports nearly 18 months after a terminal operator left. JBS, a Brazilian food manufacturer, will take over the running of Itajaí port in Santa Catarina state for two years while a tender is prepped for a longer contract. The ...
  • Expansion moves ahead at Canada's Prince Rupert
    The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has reached financial close on a C$150m ($109.2m) loan to the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) for the first phase of a project to build CANXPORT. The new export logistics hub will expand capacity and capabilities for rail-to-container transloading of multiple export products at the Port of Prince Rupert. Work ...
  • HD Hyundai and Shell partner to develop large liquified hydrogen carriers
    HD Hyundai, South Korea's top shipbuilder, is partnering with Shell to commercialise large liquified hydrogen carriers by 2030. Both companies have been working hard to develop the necessary technology for this emerging seaborne trade. Currently the only trading liquid hydrogen carrier in the world, the Suiso Frontier, has just one 1,250 cu m vacuum-insulated, Type ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 24, 2024
  • Lagging transatlantic left out of spot rate rally - at least so far
    Spot rates for US containerised imports from Europe are falling far behind rates from Asia. It could be just a...
  • Shipping should not have to fix climate finance, but it has no choice
    The world's first global carbon tax will have to find a way through thorny politics far outside of shipping's remit
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: What does the SHIP act mean for shipping?
    Lloyd's List senior maritime reporter Tomer Raanan walks you through the latest raft of US sanctions authorities with the help...
  • Prokopiou appoints Varvitsiotis chief executive at resurgent Greek shipyard
    Since commercial activities restarted in February, the former Niarchos-controlled facility has repaired 11 vessels
  • T&E hits back at emissions report's critics
    Transport and Environment called BPA's rebuttal to its report a distraction and warned that it could stop development of policy...
  • China military drills around Taiwan test shipping's nerves
    Seaborne traders with a stake in this vast market must note the renewed tension in the Taiwan Strait as a...
  • CMB.Tech signs for four hydrogen-powered tugs
    The vessels will be able to run on traditional fuel as well as hydrogen when it is not available, and...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen boosts newbuilding orderbook to a dozen as it declares options
    World's largest operator of pure car and truck carriers has confirmed it has added four 9,300 car capacity newbuildings to...
  • Container spot rates continue to surge
    Carriers are struggling to move ships and equipment back to Asia. Shortages of space are pushing pricing to a premium
  • Reduction in feeder boxship supply 'not unlikely', says Pittas
    Greece-based feeder and intermediate containership owner posts $20m first-quarter profit
  • Seafarer dies after 30 ft fall
    An investigation by the ship's operator and flag state is underway and efforts are being made to repatriate the seafarer...
  • CSSC Shipping appoints new chairman Li Hongtao
    Li Hongtao has managed several CSSC subsidiaries
  • Basilisk crew freed after pirate boarding
    A EU Navy Forces helicopter and frigate secured the vessel and its crew after the unauthorised boarding yesterday
  • Daily Briefing
    'Dead' dark fleet tanker Pablo seen resurrected in Russia as AIS manipulation tactics escalate | Panama Canal auction fees surge...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 24, 2024
  • Union Pacific steps up security as container thefts spread from LA-LB port
    Intermodal executives are trying to address container thefts through more security measures as shippers become increasingly frustrated with the problem.
  • Port of Oakland approves Everport lease change to spur terminal modernization
    The move by the port's Board of Commissioners opens the door to the modernization of the Everport-operated Ben E. Nutter Terminal so the 90-acre facility can accommodate post-Panamax ships and potentially expand.
  • Rate volatility clouds carrier contract negotiations on Indian trades
    One reason for the hesitation of shippers to sign deals is believed to be the decline of spot rates amid the demand downturn on the trade, and there is an expectation that dynamic will continue to hold.
  • North American Port Rankings: Mexico volume growth highlights nearshoring momentum
    Three Mexican ports rose in the Journal of Commerce's 2023 rankings, with the moves driven by volume growth coming from Asia inputs amid a nearshoring push in the US.
  • Port Rankings: Mexico port growth highlights nearshoring momentum
    Manzanillo and Lazaro Cardenas rose in the rankings of the busiest North American ports as measured laden volumes, as carrier

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 24, 2024
  • Editor's selection: Erling Haaland, George Economou and a $4.5bn newbuilding plan
    These were some of the big stories making headlines this week
  • Connecticut tanker brokerage Dietze reaches settlement with former partner in $1.4m legal battle
    Partners had been accused of failing to pay out retirement package for 23-year veteran
  • Houthis set sights on MSC and Zodiac ships in Arabian Sea and Mediterranean
    Action part of new phase of operations by Yemen-based militant group
  • Houthis claim to reach Mediterranean with attack on Zodiac-managed LPG carrier
    Action part of new phase of operations by Yemen-based militant group
  • United Maritime maintains dividend despite first-quarter loss
    Dry-docking costs and hedging against a seasonal slowdown that never came weighed on results of US-listed spin-off
  • Marine insurance giants embrace tougher carbon targets
    Signatories to the Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance align goals with new IMO targets
  • Steamship Mutual banks best results in over two decades with investment rebound
    Underwriting returns also strong as focused protection and indemnity provider builds tonnage
  • Cash-hoarding shipping companies to see credit scores rise, says Clarksons
    Star Bulk Carriers, Nordic American Tankers and Global Ship Lease are tipped to improve scores most
  • Shell partners shipbuilding giant HD Hyundai to develop liquefied hydrogen carriers
    The partners hope to lead the future green energy market
  • North Star returns to India for extra wind farm vessel backed by Siemens Gamesa charter
    Scottish owner brings fleet to eight wind farm newbuildings with latest deal
  • MOL to put wind propulsion system on second coal carrier
    Bulk carrier to have huge telescopic Wind Challenger system installed
  • The 'matrix': How Braemar brokers 'navigate' sanctions minefield
    A dedicated team at UK broker scours new business for potential problems
  • Greek shipowner M/Maritime buys last chartered-in vessel
    John Mytilineos-backed firm now fully owns all the bulkers it is trading
  • Wavelength podcast: Flag states v port states and brokers v regulators
    Flag states accused of trying to game the safety regime. Shipping is safer, but at risk. Brokers and NFA
  • Sparebank 1 boss Benedicte Fasmer jumps ship for Telenor
    CEO departs after three years at Norwegian shipping lender
  • US VLCC loadings head for record levels as fixtures boom
    Favourable pricing encouraging at least 30 tankers to load, Kpler says
  • European Maritime Finance hires new executives as it strikes out into Stockholm
    Danish shipping investor opened a Swiss branch earlier this year
  • Saverys' CMB.Tech strikes deal for four hydrogen-powered tugs
    Belgian shipowner and Dutch shipyard team up on dual-fuel ASD tugs
  • Union Maritime newbuilding push hits $1.4bn with dual-fuel tanker order
    Owner says delivery is due in first half of 2027
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen orderbook hits $1bn with latest newbuildings
    Shipowner adds four more vessels in China
  • Saverys' CMB.Tech and Damen strike deal for four hydrogen-powered tugs
    Belgian shipowner and Dutch shipyard team up on dual-fuel ASD tugs
  • Filipino seafarer dies in fall from crane on bulker
    Accident involving the Yuka D happened at Paradip in north-east India
  • Greek family Vernicos enter bulker market with new shipowning vehicle
    Athens-based company makes its first move with the acquisition of Clipper Group handysize ship
  • Shell partners with shipbuilding giant HD Hyundai to develop liquified hydrogen carriers
    The partners hope to lead the future green energy market
  • Veteran tanker breaks down after loading in Russia, halts shipping traffic
    Aframax suffered engine failure off Turkey, shipping agents said
  • Cargo ship in race with pirate dhows to fight off a suspected pirate attack
    Second incident in 24 hours shows increased threat to vessels
  • Okeanis tanker delivers first Djeno crude to Israel's Ashkelon in eight years
    Kpler data shows Folegandros made rare voyage this month
  • Cargo ship in race with pirate dhows off Somalia
    Second incident in 24 hours shows increased threat to vessels
  • Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Skipsrederi hires Petter Mowinckel as new head of dry bulk to accelerate expansion
    Mowinckel previously worked for G2 Ocean and Grieg Star Bulk
  • Naval forces foil piracy attempt against German-managed ship off Somalia
    Pirates abort raid against the 17,800-dwt Basilisk (built 2013), leaving all its seafarers safe and accounted for
  • Chinese iron ore imports continue to set records, says Clarksons
    Weaker domestic steel production and increased port stocks have led to more uncertainty about future demand
  • Playing by different rules: New generation of female seafarers is finding fresh opportunity
    Positive changes on board and on shore encourage more women to seek careers at sea
  • Genco Shipping shareholders overwhelmingly back board, management
    Outcome was assured after withdrawal of proxy fight by shipowner George Economou
  • Court sets claim limits over deadly ship sinking after collision with Polsteam vessel
    Owners of both vessels win legal shield in Isle of Man court
  • Star Bulk scouts for deals after Eagle takeover. 'The next merger may be a cape fleet'
    Petros Pappas and Hamish Norton discuss M&A opportunities

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American Shipper web site
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  • FreightTech Friday: Collaboration is the answer to supply-chain woes, says Beacon
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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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