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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 29, 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
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  • 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 28, 2024
  • ONE and Yang Ming bounced into transpac network clarification, post-Hapag
  • Ro-ro services set for months of delays after Baltimore bridge disaster
  • Easter buzz, Taiwanese carriers' explosive growth...and grief
  • Dali cargo owners face massive costs if general average is declared
  • DVZ radar: Hellmann Worldwide Logistics - growing in the shade
  • Far East-Middle East/India trade booms, as European exporters suffer
  • US plans new import tax thresholds 'to close loopholes exploited by China'
  • Transport workers' strike in Finland extended again
  • Kerry Logistics stays bullish as profits decline in a 'tough market'
  • US parcel delivery needs a revamp - but integrators are in the driving seat

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 28, 2024
  • Unified Command releases update on Baltimore bridge collapse response
    As the Unified Command set up in response to the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge continued its efforts, news came that the bodies of two workers killed in the incident
  • VIDEO: Port Authority NSW puts two new fire/rescue vessels to work
    Two state-of-the art monohull firefighting rescue vessels, the Burra and Girawaa, are now at work for Port Authority New South Wales in Sydney Harbour. Able to reach speeds of 27 knots, they

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Container News web site
MARCH 28, 2024
  • Asia container exports to US surge in February
    In February, container exports from 18 Asian countries and regions to the United States experienced a significant rebound compared to the previous year. According to Japan International Freight Forwarders Association, Inc. (JIFFA), container exports fuelled by robust demand, surged by 29.4% year-on-year, reaching 1.6 million TEUs, as reported by the Japan Maritime Center (JMC) using data from the
  • Puerto Rico Ports Authority announces significant investment in terminal development
    Puerto Rico governor Pedro R. Pierluisi, alongside officials from the Department of Housing and the Puerto Rico Ports Authority (PRPA), visited Trailer Bridge's Army Terminal in Puerto Rico this week to unveil a US$85.3 million investment in the rehabilitation of the terminal's finger pier. This significant investment aims to enhance terminal efficiencies and bolster the company's ongoing weekly
  • ABS boss foresees implementation of global carbon tax on shipping
    ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki conveyed the imminent implementation of a universal, global carbon tax on shipping, highlighting the emergence of alternative blue fuels incorporating carbon capture as a pivotal aspect of the maritime industry's energy transition. "We need to recognize that there is an intermediate step in the energy transition," pointed out Christopher J. Wiernicki.
  • One Equity Partners takes over Acteon Group
    One Equity Partners (OEP), a middle market private equity firm, has acquired Acteon Group, a global marine energy and infrastructure solutions company. The financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Established in 1989, UK-based Acteon provides engineering and data-driven services to the offshore renewables, nearshore construction, and energy industries. Acteon has over 2,000
  • ONE targets market share with 2030 strategy
    Singapore-headquartered Ocean Network Express (ONE) is looking to leapfrog its THE Alliance partner Hapag-Lloyd as the fifth largest carrier with a sustained fleet growth of around 10% per year to the end of this decade. The company said in its recently released ONE 2030 strategy that it will invest US$25 billion in its fleet to add close to 1.2 million TEUs in capacity, taking its standing fleet
  • Hapag-Lloyd to increase freight rates from Asia to Latin America
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced an upcoming General Rate Increase (GRI) set to apply to shipments from Asia to the West Coast of Latin America, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and Latin America East Coast for cargo transported in 20' and 40' Dry containers, as well as High Cube equipment and 40' Non-operative reefers. This GRI will be effective from 8 April for all destinat
  • ONE announces updated Transpacific network for 2025
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced its upgraded Transpacific service network, which will commence in February 2025. The carrier's Transpacific product comprises 16 primary services, each tailored to deliver efficient and reliable shipping solutions. ONE's Transpacific service network for 2025: Asia - US West Coast South FP1 (Far East - Pacific 1): From Europe, Singapore (Singapore), Kobe (
  • MPA assists US Coast Guard after Baltimore bridge collapse: Latest updates and classification investigation
    Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA Singapore) Teo Eng Dih has extended to Admiral Linda L. Fagan, Commandant US Coast Guard, MPA's continued support to the US Coast Guard and the local authorities on the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse . MPA Singapore is working with the ship management company Synergy Marine to facilitate information exchange to support the US
  • Two bodies recovered in Baltimore bridge collapse
    The bodies of 35-year-old Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes and 26-year-old Dorian Ronial Castillo Cabrera have been found and were recovered from waters beneath the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, according to BBC. Baltimore bridge collapse could cause significant supply chain disruption The British media company reports that the waters are too treacherous for divers to continue the s
  • Red Sea challenges lead to boxship drought for recycling yards
    The Red Sea crisis and the higher freight and charter rates are discouraging owners from scrapping older boxships, resulting in a dearth of tonnage being sold for demolition, despite cash buyers offering higher prices. While January saw 13 container ships of nearly 22,000 TEUs being torched, scrapping has slowed. Just three boxships (MTT Singapore, MTT Tanjung Manis and Dong Fang Xing) were recyc
  • CN analysis: Freight rates on trades out of India on reverse track after Red Sea-driven upswing
    Container freight rates on trades out of India have begun to cool after the Red Sea crisis-driven rocketing, according to the latest market analysis by Container News . On the westbound India-Europe trade, average short-term contract rates for 20-foot container bookings from West India [Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT)/Nhava Sheva or Mundra Port] to Felixstowe/London Gateway (UK) have dropped to US$2
  • Yang Ming unveils enhanced 2025 Transpacific network
    Yang Ming has announced its upgraded Transpacific service network for the next year, which will commence in February 2025. The Taiwanese ocean carrier said it will refine its Transpacific service network in response to the upcoming change within alliance membership. The enhanced network will feature a total of 13 loops covering both Asia - US West Coast and Asia - US East Coast. Below is Yang Min
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    Real estate investments are a lucrative endeavor for businesses and entrepreneurs. However, securing the right financing is crucial to the success of any property acquisition or development project. With a multitude of lenders offering various loans, it can be daunting to navigate the intricate world of real estate lending. Choosing the right lender is imperative, as the wrong choice can result i
  • Port of Gdansk reconstructs quays
    Krzysztof Kaczmarek, the president of the Port of Gdansk, has inked two agreements with PORR S.A. to enhance Rudowe and Bytomskie Quays. The combined length of these quays slated for reconstruction exceeds 450 meters. This initiative forms part of a broader project co-financed by the Connecting Europe Facility 2021-2027 (CEF 2), aimed at bolstering the competitiveness of the Port of Gdansk by enh

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Splash web site
MARCH 28, 2024
  • Al Seer and BGN venture seals funds for gas carrier newbuilds
    ABGC DMCC, a joint venture firm of Al Seer Marine and BGN, has secured funding to support the construction of three very large gas carriers (VLGCs) in South Korea and Japan. Abu Dhabi's Al Seer, the ADX-listed subsidiary of the International Holding Company (IHC), and Dubai-based energy trader BGN said Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) ...
  • Petrofac wins more EPC work on ONEgas' Southern North Sea assets
    Offshore engineering specialist Petrofac has won a contract extension in the Southern North Sea with ONEgas West, a joint venture between Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij (NAM) and Shell. The two-year brownfield engineering, procurement, and construction contract award extends the previous three-year deal. Petrofac will continue to provide services across ONEgas West's Southern North Sea portfol
  • New CEO takes the helm as private investors buy Acteon
    UK-based marine contractor Acteon has been bought by private equity investors Buckthorn Partners and One Equity Partners. According to Acteon, Buckthorn and One Equity are making a substantial investment in the company to improve its standing with suppliers and customers and enable it to compete even more strongly in its core markets. The investors will ...
  • Floating solar platform prototype cleared for testing in Dutch North Sea
    French class society Bureau Veritas (BV) has awarded the renewable energy company SolarDuck the world's first prototype certification for floating offshore solar technology. The floating solar tech was first applied in SolarDuck's 0.5 MW pilot project Merganser. The project, developed by SolarDuck and supported by RWE, features an offshore floating solar pilot with a capacity ...
  • Sanctions see Russian tanker fleet in ballast
    There is now clear data to show that sanctions are hurting Russian seaborne exports of crude. As of a month ago, the number of ballast vessels which last lifted Russian crude grades - excluding CPC blend and KEBCO - began increasing significantly, new analysis from Vortexa shows. Ballast vessels have now surpassed laden vessels for ...
  • SLB takes over majority stake in Aker Carbon Capture
    ouston-based SLB has acquired an 80% share in Norway's Aker Carbon Capture in a push to accelerate industrial decarbonization at scale. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of 2024. At closing, SLB will pay NOK 9.19 ($0.85) per Aker Carbon Capture Holding ...
  • Green shipping corridor initiatives mushroom
    In the months since member states agreed at the London headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to turbocharge shipping's green targets, the number of so-called green corridors around the world has rocketed. Latest data from classification society DNV shows the number of green shipping corridor initiatives doubled last year and, as of February this ...
  • Hafnia presses ahead with New York listing plans
    Hafina, the world's largest product tanker owner, has publicly filed a registration statement for a New York listing to go alongside its existing position on the Oslo Bors, a move other owners have pursued recently. Mikael Skov, the CEO of the BW Group subsidiary, said last year: "Our goal is for Hafnia to reach out ...
  • MOL invests in American marine battery developer
    MOL PLUS, the investment arm of Japan's largest shipowner, Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), is buying into Fleetzero, an American developer of marine battery systems capable of going on much longer voyages than the majority of batteries on the market today. The Japanese shipowner said it intends to get some Fleetzero batteries installed on its fleet ...
  • MSC moves to take over Genoese newspaper group
    Cash-rich Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has followed in the footsteps of CMA CGM by getting into the media business. The Gianluigi Aponte-founded company is buying Genoese newspaper group Il Secolo XIX, which also includes shipping titles The MediTelegraph, L'Avvisatore Marittimo, Il Giornale del Ponente Ligure and TTM - Tecnologie Trasporti Mare. Many Italian shipowners have ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 28, 2024
  • Sanctioned Russian ships unload in Italy
    When Pola Pelagia berths it will be the second time a Russian sanctioned ship delivers cargo to Italy in a...
  • Hafnia files for New York listing
    Oslo-listed Hanfia filed a registration statement with US regulators on Wednesday as it seeks a listing on the New York...
  • Ever Given contract ruling highlights value of Lloyd's Open Forms
    'The case serves as a reminder to parties to ensure, even when time is short, that a binding contract should...
  • Cosco Shipping Ports chief denies knowledge of Houthi-China deal
    Zhu Tao, chief executive of state-owned Cosco Shipping Ports, claims to be unaware of a reported agreement between Houthi militants...
  • Dynagas Partners lines up $345m in Asian lease financing
    All Dynagas Partners' vessels are on long-term charter with earliest expiry expected in 2028
  • UPDATED: Dali pilot called for tugs minutes before catastrophic allision
    The US National Transportation Safety Board has retrieved preliminary data from Dali's voyage data recorder. It showed that a pilot...
  • UK government maritime expertise further eroded as IMO representative ousted
    IMO stalwart Katy Ware removed as the UK's permanent representative and maritime policy expert in international negotiations amid an exodus...
  • Nearshoring and low newbuilding orderbook to benefit ro-ro sector
    Ro-ro operators changing their services to accommodate the nearshoring of European trade is sure to be a theme for 2024 and...
  • Baltimore insurance bill could be on the Costa Concordia scale
    Owners may be able to limit liability under international convention, according to BonelliErde partner Vergani
  • Seacon Shipping to continue fleet upgrade despite profit slump in first year of listing
    The company expects an increase in commodity freight rates and a higher demand for chemical and oil tankers
  • US shipbuilding's China fixation recalls failed renaissance
    Vessel-tracking data shows about 10% of merchant ships built in China called at US ports in recent months, highlighting the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Vehicle carriers divert from Baltimore as most ro-ro terminals cut-off by bridge disaster | Marine insurers face billion-dollar payout on...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 28, 2024
  • Baltimore port closure presents unexpected challenges for mid-Atlantic trucking
    US importers accustomed to shipping through Baltimore are facing the prospect of higher drayage and warehousing costs as they look for drivers, chassis and space at alternate ports.
  • Carrier competition to intensify with EU anti-trust, alliance changes: Cosco
    While China's shipping and ports behemoth was cautious about the outlook for 2024, it said inventory restocking in Europe and the US would drive an increase in demand for container shipping.
  • THE Alliance 2025 trans-Pac network touts 'minimal' impact of Hapag departure
    ONE and Yang Ming say the partnership will maintain most of its existing services into next year as it readies for a direct-call model and "speed buffers" to boost schedule reliability.
  • OSRA 2.0 bill targets China, leaves shipping antitrust exemption untouched
    Recently passed House legislation amending landmark shipping reform takes a hard tact to China's maritime influence on US ports but holds back on reigning in the limited antitrust exemption container lines use to participate in alliances, writes Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.
  • Ocean carriers trim some ETS surcharges for Q2 amid decline in carbon prices
    The cost of compliance with Europe's carbon tax measure will be cheaper for carriers, and shippers, in the second quarter.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 28, 2024
  • 'A spoke in Moscow's wheel': Will India stay the top destination for Russian crude?
    India imported more than 70% of the 3.5m Russian barrels on the water so far this year, Kpler says
  • Baltimore terminal operator to divert coal by rail in wake of bridge tragedy
    CSX Corporation in talks with Kinder Morgan and Dominion Terminal Associates
  • Hafnia files for dual listing on New York Stock Exchange
    BW Group-controlled owner wants its shares to trade under the HAFN symbol
  • 'If a rocket strikes, they just hope': Red Seaseafarers suffering symptoms like shellshocked soldiers in World War I trenches
    Crew members can be helped after traumatic events, says Charles Watkins of Mental Health Support Solutions
  • Shipowner Al Seer and energy trader seal $235m sharia financing for new VLGCs
    UAE groups move forward with their joint venture for gas carriers
  • Dynagas LNG Partners nears refinancing deal with maturity looming
    Company expects to close on $345m deal in second quarter
  • Ukrainian monitoring group turns spotlight on tankers busting EU's Russia sanctions
    More than two-thirds of the oil was transshipped off Greece, report claims
  • Maersk veterans win backing from super-rich for $220m supply-chain tech fund
    Sune Stilling and Peter Hove Hildebrandt set to close Nine Realms' first financing round this month
  • 'If a rocket strikes, they just hope': Red Sea seafarers experiencing symptoms like shellshocked soldiers in World War I trenches
    Crew members can be helped after traumatic events, says Charles Watkins of Mental Health Support Solutions
  • From Hamburg hat shop to shipping giant: F Laeisz marks two centuries in business
    Calling the grand gala a 'family-and-friends event' was pure Hanseatic understatement
  • Pilot injured in gangway accident did not heed warning, bulker owner claims
    Fujian Shipping close to securing release of vessel after denying negligence
  • Hamburg Commercial Bank logs dip in shipping profit as new lending falls
    German lender says higher admin costs and lower loan-loss reversals hit bottom line for maritime operations
  • Greek owners control more than half of the 94 tankers busting EU Russia sanctions this year, study claims
    More than two-thirds of the oil was transhipped off Greece, report claims
  • Baltimore bridge disaster could be shipping's costliest ever, says Lloyd's boss John Neal
    CEO says London insurance marketplace assumes disasters like the Dali smash will occur each year and there will be enough money to pay
  • Aponte's MSC follows rival CMA CGM in buying newspaper group
    Giant shipping company taking over Secolo XIX and raft of transport publications
  • Lloyd's profit hits 'highest level in recent history' as cost of disaster claims drops
    Investment returns also roar back into the black at huge marine insurance and reinsurance marketplace
  • Sailing on nuts: Testing cashew nut oil biofuels in shipping
    UECC teams up with ACT Group, Wartsila and Lloyd's Register to assess biofuel made from cashew nut shells
  • Container ship deliveries hit record levels in first two months of 2024, says Clarksons
    Shipbroker said Chinese shipyards have been responsible for most deliveries so far this year
  • Baltimore bridge collapse may cost Carnival more than $10m in 2024
    Cruise giant has also confirmed that it is unlikely to use the Red Sea until early 2025 at the earliest

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 28, 2024
  • 5 things to know about cargo ship that brought down Baltimore bridge
    The MV Dali container ship that caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore was involved in a collision in 2016.
  • YunExpress charters Atlas Air freighters for US e-commerce service
    Atlas Air is now providing two Boeing 777 freighters for the exclusive use of China-based YunExpress.

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