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Exim India web site
MARCH 28, 2024
  • Baltimore port closure seen likely disrupting supply chains
  • India's engineering exports boosted by FTAs
  • Lines' USD 1.44bn EBIT loss (so far) in 2023-Q4
  • VPA signs MoU with ICTPL to revamp WQ-6 Terminal
  • Red Sea crisis seen impacting trade volumes in 2024
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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 28, 2024
  • A milestone for rail traffic in Gothenburg
  • Dachser to host webinar on alternative fuels
  • SingPost sets strategy
  • Cargo-Partner wins EcoVadis bronze medal
  • Lithuania and Ukraine strengthen logistics ties
  • Collaboration to explore CNSL-based biofuel
  • A 'Global Control Centre' for IAI
  • Cargo iQ: new director, new programme
  • A combined logistics tech solution
  • Traffic declines but investments continue
  • Network augments services in Northern Ireland
  • Poste Air Cargo renews its trust
  • Ship/rail links for paper and agricultural goods
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Nippon certified for Taiwan operations
  • Supplies for Haiti's children looted
  • DHL picks head of Apac innovation centre
  • Cargospot showcases its APIs to drive innovation

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 27, 2024
  • THEA's ONE and Yang Ming set on contrasting courses for growth
  • Mega M&A not on the menu for 'One UPS' - but it has a plan
  • Shippers face hike in German rail freight costs as state subsidy is cut
  • SGL eyes 'big' M&A deals, and declares itself the 'acquirer of choice'
  • Suitors move up to starting line for race for Asiana air cargo arm
  • Kerry sees mixed-modal opportunities from ocean disruption
  • The Loadstar Explains: M/V Dali destroys Francis Scott Key Bridge

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 27, 2024
  • VIDEO: White House briefing on Baltimore bridge response
    "It's my intention that the federal government will pay for the entire cost of reconstructing that bridge and I expect the Congress to support my effort," President Biden pledged yeserday as he
  • Corps supporting recovery operations following Baltimore bridge collapse
    The Baltimore Engineer District activated its Emergency Operations Center March 26, clearing the way for more than 1,100 engineering, construction, contracting and operations specialists to provide support to local, state and federal
  • Baltimore bridge disaster could have a $10 million impact on Carnival Corporation earnings
    Cruise giant Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) followed yesterday's announcement of its second newbuild order this year by reporting record first quarter earnings and all time high bookings. Still,
  • Sunrise Wind passes two new milestones
    Yesterday the Sunrise Wind project received its Record of Decision (ROD) from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), crossing a critical milestone in the federal environmental review process. The ROD formally

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Container News web site
MARCH 27, 2024
  • APM Terminals Moín handles over 6 million TEUs in five years of operation
    In just over five years since the launch of its operations in 2018, APM Terminals Moín (TCM) has handled over 6 million TEUs. Throughout this period, container volumes have shown growth, increasing from 1 million TEUs in 2019 to 1.3 million TEUs in 2023. Moreover, the average monthly number of vessels calling at the terminal has risen from 12 in 2018 to over 89 in 2023, marking a threefold increa
  • Port Houston appoints new Commissioner
    On 22 March 2024, Houston Mayor John Whitmire administered the oath of office to Thomas Jones, Jr., to serve a two-year term as a Port Commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority. Commissioner Jones will attend his first Port Commission meeting in this capacity on 26 March. "Port Houston is the busiest waterway in the nation, and I am confident that my new appointment will improve City and Port
  • Maersk renews seasonal South Africa - Europe service
    Maersk has decided to renew its seasonal inland and ocean offering from the Eastern Cape load port of Gqeberha in South Africa to North and South Europe. The Danish ocean carrier said that with a network of seven vessels each with approximately 450 plugs, it will offer weekly coverage starting in May 2024. Maersk's "Fruit Bridge" Service will connect exports from Gqeberha to various destinations
  • ZAL project of Port of Valencia underway
    The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) has announced the launch of the ZAL project (Logistics Activities Zone) of the Port of Valencia. The Board of Directors of Valencia Intermodal and Logistics Platform (VPI-Logistica) decided to initiate all the necessary procedures to activate the project. The Board of Directors of VPI-Logística, chaired by the president of the PAV, also incorporates the new di
  • ONE upgrades online booking process
    Singapore-headquartered container carrier Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of "enhanced booking process" through ONE QUICK Booking. "This enhancement will make your booking experience smoother, quicker, and more personalized," said the company in a statement. Through Pattern Booking, ONE's clients will be able to check their top six frequently used routes and booking details a
  • Hope for Baltimore bridge survivors vanishes
    Any hope of rescuing victims following the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key bridge has evaporated according to the US Coast Guard, which called off the search after dark yesterday. According to US emergency services, there were eight maintenance staff repairing the potholes in the road when the Maersk-operated, 10,000 TEU Dali crashed into the bridge, which immediately collapsed. Two wor
  • Port of Melbourne reports container growth in February
    In February, the total container throughput at the Port of Melbourne increased compared to the same month in 2023, reaching a total of 262,250 TEUs. The Australian port's full container imports (excluding Bass Strait) saw an increase in volumes in February, with furniture, machinery, domestic appliances, and paperboard all surpassing last year's levels. Similarly, full container exports (excludin
  • Box lines' stock prices fade as Red Sea crisis windfall slows
    Stock prices of listed liner operators, which rose at the height of the Red Sea crisis, have corrected in tandem with freight rates, according to Alphaliner's report. Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, which will form Gemini Cooperation in February 2025, have seen their stock prices falling as their forecasts for 2024 are the lowest among listed box lines. At the start of this week, only Evergreen Marine Co
  • The accident history of ship that crashed into Baltimore bridge
    The 10,000 TEU container vessel Dali that hit Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has been involved in another shipping accident back in 2016. In particular, the boxship smashed into a quay at the port of Antwerp in Belgium on 11 July 2016, as it was exiting the North Sea container terminal. Maersk to omit Baltimore calls as Singapore authority reveals ship "lost propulsion" before incident The
  • Georgia Ports Authority approves US$65.6 million investment in Ocean Terminal
    The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has authorised contracts totalling US$65.6 million for container yard enhancements at the Port of Savannah's Ocean Terminal, an 810,000 m² facility situated just downriver from GPA's primary container port. "We're very pleased with the progress on improving Ocean Terminal's container handling capability. We're on track to see greater container capacity by late 20
  • Verbex Group Review: Get an Astounding Trading Experience with Verbex Group [verbexg.com]
    Trading in the Forex market is not an easy task. You have to keep up with the ups and downs of the market and also have to keep your position steady. You also should be able to accurately analyse the Forex market situation and identify the trading opportunities. If you can handle all these aspects at once and also keep your emotions in check, you will definitely be a successful trader. You may as
  • Skyion Group Review: Earning Becomes Easy with Skyion Group [skyiong.com]
    Acquiring new trade capacities keeps you educated and sure. It empowers consistent improvement and progress as a purchaser. Skyion Group recognizes that changing different abilities to trade is basic for upgrading, adaptability, creating expected entryways, and predictable improvement. It outfits you with the data and instruments expected really to analyze the complexities of the financial busine
  • Hiab secures US$5.4 million order for offshore wind turbine loader cranes
    Hiab, a division of Cargotec, has secured a significant US$5.4 million order for loader cranes which will be used in offshore wind turbines. The machines are scheduled to be delivered during the current year. The specific crane model ordered is the HIAB SWP, meticulously tailored for servicing operations in offshore wind turbine installations. Installed in the nacelle, which houses the turbine's
  • Bunker indices on an upward trend
    During the twelfth week of the year, the Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global bunker indices experienced a consistent upward trajectory. The 380 HSFO index climbed by US$11.49 to US$547.67/MT. Similarly, the VLSFO index saw a gain of US$15.95, reaching US$693.06/MT, nearing the US$700 threshold. Additionally, the MGO index surged by US$18.91 to US$914.15/MT, surpassing the US$900 mark. "At the t
  • KEZAD Group and Green Metal Industries partner for US$100 million steel recycling facility
    KEZAD Group, the major operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in Abu Dhabi, has partnered with UAE-based Green Metal Industries to establish a state-of-the-art special steel recycling and production facility within KEZAD. This agreement involves a substantial investment of US$100 million. The facility will employ advanced recycling technologies, including a melt shop, refining fa

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Splash web site
MARCH 27, 2024
  • Sinokor takes Euronav VLCCs
    South Korea's Sinokor Merchant Marine is staying active in the secondhand market with another play in the VLCC sector. The South Korean shipowner has been named as the buyer of three ships that Belgian tanker giant Euronav announced as sold last week. Brokers are reporting a deal for an en bloc purchase of the 2008-built ...
  • UECC developing cashew nutshell liquid-based biofuel for maritime use
    In collaboration with Lloyd's Register Fuel Oil Bunker Analysis Advisory Service, Wartsila, and biofuel supplier ACT, United European Car Carriers (UECC) has been assessing and evaluating a cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL)-based biofuel. As part of this partnership, ACT created a CNSL-based biofuel known as FSI.100. Following testing on various blend combinations the biofuel received approval ...
  • Stena Drilling to upgrade Stena Evolution ultra-deepwater drillship
    Stena Drilling, a subsidiary of Sweden's Stena, has announced it would be upgrading its 7th generation drillship to enable drilling and completing wells requiring 20,000 psi pressure controls. The drillship is already equipped to handle a wide range of drilling operations, including exploration, development, and production activities in offshore oil and gas fields worldwide. The ...
  • Union Maritime in for more Wuhu tankers
    UK shipowner Union Maritime has increased its tanker orderbook with six newbuilds contracted at China's Wuhu Shipyard. The Laurent Cadji-led outfit has signed up for four more 18,500 dwt chemical tankers and a pair of 49,000 dwt MR2 vessels, worth about $210m in total. Founded in 2006, the London-based company lists a diversified fleet of ...
  • Dynacom boosts suezmax orderbook at New Times
    George Procopiou has returned to New Times Shipbuilding in China for a series of suezmax newbuilds. Procopiou's Dynacom Tankers has booked eight 158,000 dwt ships at one of its most trusted yards, where it also has LR1s and VLCCs under construction. The Athens-based company, with over 60 tankers under management and a massive newbuilding orderbook ...
  • McDermott bags offshore contract in Malaysia
    Houston-based offshore contractor McDermott has struck a deal with PTTEP Sabah Oil for offshore transportation, installation and commissioning work at the Kikeh subsea gas lift project, offshore Sabah in East Malaysia. The contract worth up to $50m covers removal of the existing flexible gas lift riser and installation and commissioning of a new dynamic riser ...
  • Ocean Installer awarded more work by Equinor
    Marine construction contractor Ocean Installer has secured more work with Equinor in the Norwegian Sea. The new contract covers the so-called subsea lines modification (SLM) project on the Åsgard A production vessel, adding to previously secured projects in 2023 on Vigdis, Visund, Åsgard C and the Northern Lights CO2 pipeline. The scope of work involves ...
  • US reveals further sanctions on tankers linked to Iranian oil trade
    The US has slapped sanctions on two more tankers and related players for their involvement in shipments of Iranian commodities to fund the activities of Iran's Quds Force, the Houthis, and Lebanon's Hezbollah. The Department of Treasury has blacklisted the Panama-flagged suezmax tanker Dawn II and its Liberia-based owner Hassaleh International as well as the ...
  • Blue Water awarded logistics contract by Yinson Production for Angola-bound FPSO
    Danish logistics provider Blue Water Shipping has sealed a deal with Singapore-based floater specialist Yinson Production for the transportation of topside modules for the Agogo floating storage, production and offloading vessel. The AGOGO FPSO will be operated by Yinson Production in the West Hub field of Block 15/06 offshore Angola for Azule Energy, a joint ...
  • Dali crew hailed as 'heroes' as details emerge of deadly Baltimore bridge smash
    The president of the United States yesterday hailed the rapid actions of those onboard the ill-fated Dali containership in the moments before it slammed into a bridge in Baltimore, saying they had saved many lives. Six people carrying out road repair on the Francis Scott Key Bridge are presumed to have died when they fell ...
  • Final ruling in long battle over the will of Evergreen founder
    The will of Chang Yung-Fa, the founder of the Taiwanese global liner Evergreen, to leave all his deposits, stocks, and real estate to his second son Chang Kuo-Wei has been upheld in court. After Chang died in January 2016, a will emerged in which he left most of his NT$14 billion ($437m) fortune to his ...
  • Cadeler pens deal for Wind Scylla installation vessel
    Denmark-based offshore wind installation player Cadeler has won a contract for the wind farm installation vessel Wind Scylla with an undisclosed client. BW Group and Scorpio-backed company said that the contract had a value between $75m and $150m, including both the firm period and potential options. The installation work is set to begin in 2025. ...
  • "Oslash;rsted, Eversource take FID on Sunrise Wind following US green light
    Partners in the 924 MW Sunrise Wind project have taken a final investment decision (FID) in the project after the US Department of Interior gave it the all-clear. After the US Department of Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) gave the project a record of decision "Oslash;rsted and Eversource announced they have jointly taken ...
  • New shipbuilding risk cover launched at Lloyd's
    A new shipbuilding risk cover has been launched at Lloyd's of London. The Builders' Risk Consortium has been formed by Apollo in partnership with Munich Re and Tokio Marine HCC International. The new consortium offers brokers lead line capacity up to $75m on each vessel. "The need for lead capacity in London comes as the ...
  • Pacific Basin readies new propeller coating across its giant fleet
    Hong Kong dry bulk giant Pacific Basin has decided to apply a sustainable graphene-based propeller coating, XGIT-PROP, across its entire fleet. The biocide-free hard foul release coating, developed by Canadian company GIT Coatings, has demonstrated the potential to enhance vessel performance by up to 4%, the two companies stated in a release citing data from ...
  • Gazprom takes over former Shell Sakhalin-2 stake for $1bn
    Russian state-controlled energy giant Gazprom has bought a 27.5% stake in LNG producer Sakhalin Energy, previously held by Shell, for 94.8bn roubles ($1.02bn). The ex-Shell stake in Sakhalin Energy will be sold to a company named Sakhalin Project, fully owned by Gazprom. Before this acquisition, Gazprom owned 50% of Sakhalin Energy while the two other ...
  • Prices for private maritime security guards shoot up
    Prices for private maritime security guards onboard have shot up this year, new analysis from sister title Splash Extra shows. With the Red Sea disruption created by the Houthis latterly combining with resurgent pirate attacks off Somalia, demand for armed guards has leapt in 2024, and with it prices have shot up with three-day transits ...
  • The unsung hero of shipping decarbonisation: the MARPOL Convention
    Aoife O'Leary, the CEO and founder of Opportunity Green, writes for Splash today on one of the key takeaways from last week's environmental discussions in London. The International Maritime Organization has been debating how to reduce emissions from international shipping for decades now. But in last week's discussions at the 81st Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC ...
  • Costs for armed guards onboard rocket
    Amid a tight supply and demand situation, prices for private maritime security guards onboard have shot up dramatically this year, rekindling the era of Somalian piracy more than a decade ago. The disruption brought about by the Houthis' campaign to target more than 70 merchant ships over the past five months has seen traffic slump ...
  • Reining in black swans
    Are we, the media, guilty of using the term black swan a tad too much? One encyclopaedia describes a black swan event as "unexpected and therefore difficult to prepare for but often rationalised with the benefit of hindsight as having been unavoidable". A quick check of the Splash archives and I'm relieved to see we ...
  • March 2024 Review
    The Red Sea shipping crisis entered a dark new chapter with the first seafarer deaths. The Houthis fired a missile on March 6 at the True Confidence, a 13-year-old, 50,448 dwt bulk carrier. The missile struck near the stern of the vessel. Three crew - a Vietnamese and two Filipinos - died, and two more ...
  • March's tanker rollercoaster
    Oil prices continued to rise in February and March with WTI increasing from $76.49 on February 23 to $80.63 on March 22. Over the same period, the OPEC basket price increased from $82.23 to $85.56. Traders pointed to OPEC+ continuing its production cap, to improving economic conditions in China, and to rising geopolitical tension, particularly ...
  • A sense of euphoria sweeps through dry bulk
    Having spent the National Party Congress talking up the prospects of artificial intelligence and the digital economy, China's government returned to form afterward and opened the credit spigots as wide as possible, flooding the property and industrial sectors with cheap cash and driving economic activity. Industrial production rose 7% in January and February, the fastest ...
  • Container shipping adjusts to new reality
    After US containerised imports were up 9% in January, they rose 6% in February to 2.14m teu, a higher number than most pundits expected. This points to continuing anti-gravitational energy in the US economy. Reflecting the recovery from the pandemic, the year-on-year growth in February's imports was 23%, though the quantum remains below the best ...
  • Analyst Abstract
    Tankers Without recycling, the 20+-year-old segment of the VLCC fleet will grow from 97 to 154 ships by the end of next year, according to new analysis from Braemar. Over the same period, the old suezmax fleet will grow from 76 ships to 120 ships. The old afra/LR2 fleet will grow from 152 ships to ...
  • Dry bulk prices lead the charge
    Soaring prices for dry bulk ships have grabbed the most headlines in the S&P scene this month. Brokers argue that what we are witnessing is not a spike and that the coming weeks will see pricing to support the new levels, but in a calmer, more orderly fashion than has been evidenced in March. Due ...
  • Just how much would you pay to buy the Ever Given?
    Ship valuations are a source of huge divergence and frustration for many. While submitting a car owned by one of our editorial team for a valuation on multiple sites yields a variance of 12.9%, a simple exercise carried out Splash Extra - seeking the price of one famous ship - showed a near doubling - ...
  • The Baltic Exchange on the financial impact of rerouting disruptions
    "Successful investment in shipping is all about timing," says Mark Jackson, the CEO of the Baltic Exchange, while discussing how secondhand ship prices have leapt over the past six months. Ongoing challenges in the Red Sea and the Panama Canal are causing dry bulk and tanker vessels to reroute, leaving shipping companies with several tough ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 27, 2024
  • Port worker reports 'severe electrical problem' aboard Dali prior to Baltimore incident
    The 9,900 teu containership Dali which lost propulsion ahead of striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge was experiencing severe electrical...
  • LR2 spot rates face 'first real test' after Houthi-driven surge
    Product tanker rates have outperformed in 2024, with Red Sea disruptions playing a major role. It's too early to tell...
  • Vehicle carriers divert from Baltimore with most ro-ro terminals cut off
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen's Carmen remains marooned at the Mid-Atlantic Terminal north of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Meanwhile, a VW-operated vehicle carrier...
  • Marine insurers face billion-dollar payout on Baltimore bridge collapse
    Exposure on physical damage, loss of life and personal injury, cargo and delay claims could nudge total bill towards ten-figure...
  • TEN posts new record profit as tanker earnings stay strong
    Greece-based owner doubles semi-annual payout to shareholders
  • ONE's ambitions throw down gauntlet
    Ocean Network Express wants to play in container shipping's premier league. But that raises questions over who faces relegation
  • Carnival signs order for 11th Excel-class newbuilding
    With the cruise sector having fully recovered from pandemic lockdowns Carnival Corporation, the world's largest operator of cruiseships, has confirmed...
  • Carriers begin to reroute following Baltimore bridge collapse
    Neighbouring ports should be able to easily take vessels that can no longer call at Baltimore. But some delays to...
  • Six presumed dead as US Coast Guard suspends Baltimore search
    US Coast Guard said the search was moving to 'a different phase' as the time elapsed meant the six missing...
  • Daily Briefing
    Six still missing after Baltimore bridge collapse | Vessels divert following Baltimore bridge collapse | P&I clubs face huge bill...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 27, 2024
  • Northeast ports prepare for Baltimore-bound freight as shippers scramble
    Some of the 18 container ships that were due to arrive at the now-closed Port of Baltimore over the next couple of weeks are now scheduled for new calls at New Jersey, Norfolk and Philadelphia.
  • Trucking squeezed, but not crushed, by Baltimore port closure
    Freight diversions to more distant ports will raise trucking costs for US importers and shippers, but excess truckload capacity is expected to dilute the disruption.
  • US judge throws out Yellow's $137 million lawsuit against Teamsters
    The bankrupt LTL provider failed to exhaust grievance procedures in its own contract as it battled the Teamsters over restructuring plans, a US District Court ruled.
  • Downward shift in India-Europe spot rates continues amid capacity glut
    Still, forwarders generally believe that while prices have room to fall further, it's unlikely the market will return to the end-2023 pre-crisis pricing trendline so long as the uncertain security situation in the Red Sea persists.
  • Maersk integrator strategy under growing scrutiny amid DB Schenker interest
    Maersk has been a lone exception to the truism that customer demands for neutrality inevitably lead carrier-owned forwarders to be structurally independent.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 27, 2024
  • Port worker: Dali had power issues for two days prior to ill-fated departure
    Vessel is aground with fulll load of fuel oil and some hazmats, but no sign of hull damage
  • Capesize rates take another big knock as momentum slows, but tonnage lists are falling
    Average capesize spot rates have fallen by around 35% since mid-March
  • Ukrainian seafarer found hanged on ship struck by Houthi missile
    It is unclear if apparent suicide is linked to missile hit in the Red Sea two months ago
  • Tsakos Energy Navigation confirms shuttle tanker order as it posts record annual profit
    Greek tanker owner, however, saw impairment charges slow down its fourth-quarter profit
  • 'Huge' Baltimore crash claims will write a new history for insurance sector
    Expert Patrizia Kern-Ferretti shares her thoughts on US tragedy with TradeWinds
  • Carnival narrows first-quarter loss amid record revenue
    As its post-Covid turnarounds continues, cruise major hails 'fantastic' start into the new year and raises guidance
  • Maersk hits back at accusations of 'profiteering' from carbon emission charges
    Carrier rebuffs green lobby claims that lines are charging more than the cost of carbon surcharges
  • One Baltimore port facility remains open despite bridge collapse
    A massive set of terminals and warehouses just west of the bridge is still operational
  • US sanctions biting payment processing for Russian oil
    Banks in the UAE, Turkey and China ratchet up compliance measures as Washington pours on pressure
  • Clarksons teams up with Norwegian owner Peak Group for North Sea agency business
    UK shipbroker agrees cooperation deal to boost logistics operations
  • VLGC giant BW LPG sees 'promising opportunities' in LPG shipping
    CEO says US dual listing will expand investor base
  • 'Thankfully rare': Ship collisions have collapsed 35 bridges over last 60 years
    Research tallies 342 deaths from incidents like the Baltimore disaster
  • Why investors are once again crowning John Fredriksen the tanker king after Frontline-Euronav battle royale
    Belgium's Saverys family may yet prevail in the green game, but today investors remain wary
  • Vafias spin-off C3is to slash share count as profit mounts
    Bulker and tanker owner goes for reverse stock split to deal with Nasdaq pricing woes
  • Baltimore bridge disaster: Insurers and lawyers leap into action after 'largest single incident in recent times'
    Sources tell TradeWinds thousands of interested parties will be looking for someone to sue
  • Singapore maritime regulator to help investigate Baltimore bridge disaster
    Investigators head to US as rescue mission transitions to recovery effort
  • Economou extends offer to buy Performance as first shareholders agree to sell
    Greek shipowner is stretching his takeover bid to June as court battles rumble on
  • Shipping to take key place in government-backed Athens ocean policy forum
    The aim is to bring shipping together with the global ocean community
  • Russia clears Sokol crude backlog as final sanctioned Sovcomflot tanker reaches China
    Aframax Sakhalin Island docked in Tianjin earlier on Wednesday
  • Odfjell CEO Harald Fotland made over $1m in best financial year ever
    Oslo-listed shipowner CEO says company is in a 'firm position'
  • Spain tracks Russian tanker and two assault ships through its waters
    Product carrier Kola was being escorted by warships, ministry of defence says
  • Six missing workers now presumed dead after Baltimore boxship bridge crash
    Search continues following catastrophic collapse on Tuesday
  • BW LPG boss Kristian Sorensen takes home $2.6m in top year for VLGC owners
    CEO says US dual listing will expand investor base
  • Pacific Basin to coat propellers of entire owned fleet with graphene
    Hong Kong shipowner expects significant reductions in environmental impact and operational expenses
  • Merger integration is 'something that never ends', Cadeler boss Gleerup says
    BW-backed WTIV giant's boss is not being complacent despite smooth tie-up with Scorpio's Eneti
  • Baltimore bridge-smash boxship previously involved in 2016 Antwerp collision
    Maersk-chartered Dali hit the side at Belgian port eight years ago
  • Carnival returns to Meyer Werft for second newbuilding in 2024
    Cruise giant says new order continues to balance its commitment to growth with responsible capital utilisation
  • Singapore's maritime regulator to assist with investigation into Baltimore bridge collision
    Singapore investigators head to Baltimore as rescue mission transition to recovery effort
  • Dubai player Gulf Energy Maritime linked to Scorpio product tanker pair
    Reported purchase of MR brace would mark GEM's first expansion in 12 years

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 27, 2024
  • Port of Baltimore's indefinite closure deals blow to city, state economy
    The Port of Baltimore's indefinite closure could cost the state of Maryland as much as $1 billion in total value of goods and services, analysts say.
  • UPS to close 200 sort centers in modernization push
    UPS told investors it is leaning into automation and robotics to increase parcel capacity, which in turn will allow the company to operate fewer physical facilities.
  • FedEx pilots pick third union chairman since last summer
    The FedEx pilots union has a new chairman who is more aligned with the majority of the Master Executive Council, which wants to press FedEx harder on a new contract.

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