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Exim India web site
APRIL 29, 2024
  • FIATA meeting highlights standardised path to digitalisation
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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 29, 2024
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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 26, 2024
  • Global airfreight volumes blooming as flower shipments take off
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  • The Loadstar Explains: Abandoned ships - and abandoned crews
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Marine Log web site
APRIL 26, 2024
  • Michelle Kruger named president of Austal USA
    The board of directors of Austal USA has named Michelle Kruger president of Austal USA, where she has been serving as interim president since August 2023. Kruger joined Austal USA in 2022
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    Efforts to get the Port of Baltimore up and running again are making progress. According to Coast Guard Sector Maryland, the status of the port is now "Open with Restrictions." A new,

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Container News web site
APRIL 26, 2024
  • CMA CGM announces new FAK rates from Asia to North Europe
    CMA CGM, the French carrier, has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates effective from 15 May 2024 (loading date) until further notice as follows: 20'GP 40'GP/40'HC/40'REEFER Asia to North Europe US$2,700 US$5,000 Base port-to-base port rates are established, with out-ports subject to standard TAO/TAD guidelines. Originating from all Asian ports (including Japan, Southeast Asia, and Banglade
  • OOCL launches new service for express Asia-Mexico connection
    OOCL has introduced a new service, Transpacific Latin Pacific 5 (TLP5), in its Asia-Latin America network to enhance port coverage in the regions. In addition to OOCL's existing loops TLP1 / 2 / 3, the new service will provide direct connections between China, Korea, and Mexico, boasting competitive transit times of 15 and 20 days from Qingdao to Ensenada and Manzanillo, respectively. Port rotati
  • DP World and Asian Terminals launch new terminal in the Philippines
    DP World and Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) have jointly inaugurated the Tanza Barge Terminal in Cavite in the Philippines, enhancing the efficiency of goods and raw materials transportation to and from the capital via sea barging. Situated within the newly designated MetroCas Industrial Estates Special Economic Zone, the Tanza Barge Terminal is designed to handle nearly 240,000 TEUs annually and wil
  • MSC and GSBN partner to enhance lithium battery shipment safety
    MSC announced its partnership with the Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN), a neutral, non-profit consortium dedicated to promoting paperless, accessible, and sustainable growth in global trade through its robust data infrastructure and network of partners. This collaboration aims to bolster safety standards in the transportation of lithium battery shipments. The increasing presence of lithiu
  • DAKOSY and dbh introduce digital authorization for pick-up
    A new digital release process for containers arriving at German seaports, called "Secure Release Order," is set to be implemented. Developed by DAKOSY, a leading software company for logistics and dbh, a leading IT company for software, this system aims to gradually replace the existing PIN code-based process. The introductory phase is planned to roll out in the second half of this year. Through
  • Port of Algeciras sees 3% cargo growth in Q1 2024
    During the first quarter of 2024, the Port of Algeciras experienced a 3.30% increase in cargo throughput, reaching 26.6 million tonnes. This growth was primarily driven by a surge in Liquid Bulks, with 7.5 million tonnes of crude unloaded and refined fuels loaded at the port, marking a 14% increase. Additionally, Container Throughput contributed to the cargo volume, with 1.17 million TEUs handled

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Splash web site
APRIL 26, 2024
  • D'Amico doubles down on LR1 newbuilds
    Italian product tanker owner and operator d'Amico International Shipping (DIS) has bolstered its orderbook at Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding with two additional LR1 tankers. The Milan-listed firm is paying $56.2m per ship, with deliveries expected in July and December 2027. DIS currently boasts a fleet of 34 double-hulled product tankers of which 26 are owned. ...
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    Floating wind company BW Ideol is offering a standardized floating foundation product based on the Damping Pool solution in operation since 2018 in France and Japan. With over 22 GW already awarded in Scotland, around 8 GW in the USA, and several GW being awarded or in the tendering phase elsewhere, floating wind is now ...
  • RWE picks Fugro for Dogger Bank South seabed survey
    German utility RWE and Masdar, its partner in the Dogger Bank South offshore wind project, have hired Fugro for geotechnical seabed surveys on the project sites. RWE said in a social media post that the findings would provide a detailed and accurate picture of the ground conditions, which will aid the developer in designing the ...
  • TotalEnergies UK extends North Sea assets maintenance deal with PBS
    TotalEnergies' UK arm has extended the general maintenance and operations contract covering its UK North Sea assets with Aberdeen-based consortium PBS. The PBS contract was initially awarded by TotalEnergies UK back in 2020 and was supposed to last for five years. The Aberdeen-based consortium is made up of Ponticelli, Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, and ...
  • Costamare takes Nissen Kaiun cape
    New York-listed Greek owner Costamare has reaffirmed its dry bulk fleet plans, emerging as the highest bidder of one of the few reported cape sales this month. The Konstantinos Konstantakopoulos-led company tabled some $35m for the 12-year-old, Koyo Dock-built Frontier Unity, in a deal with its close friends at Nissen Kaiun. This is the second ...
  • Shipowners welcome 40% production benchmark for clean shipping fuels in Europe
    European shipowners welcomed the inclusion of clean fuels for shipping, including advanced biofuels and e-fuels, in the list of net-zero technologies adopted yesterday at the European Parliament under the Net-Zero Industry Act. The new law introduces a benchmark for the European Commission and EU member states to match 40% of the deployment needs ...
  • 'Roly-poly' ship goes viral in Taiwan
    A video of a new self-righting vessel developed by Taiwan's Lungteh Shipbuilding Company has become a viral hit on the island. Video footage of the test shows the firefighting vessel being turned upside down in the water before automatically righting itself in less than 10 seconds, something that is more readily associated with smaller lifeboats. ...
  • HMM to deploy AI onboard to boost safety
    HMM, South Korea's flagship line, is installing Deep Eyes, an artificial intelligence video analysis solution on one of its biggest ships as a pilot with a view to further installations. Deep Eyes is a safety monitoring system that automatically recognises and warns crewmembers of abnormal situations such as fire, smoke, workers not wearing safety equipment, ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Burmester & Vogel
    The history of Burmester & Vogel (B&V) began in Hamburg in 1983 when Wieland Burmester and Andreas Vogel were introduced by a shipbroker to Alfred C. Toepfer International - now part of ADM, one of the world's largest grain traders - and tasked with the challenge of building a fast, flexible, and accurate laytime calculator. ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 26, 2024
  • Puzzled by Aponte's Gram Car Carriers deal? Don't be
    After putting together the world's biggest shipping empire in little over five decades, it's safe to say this guy knows...
  • From Crimea to Iran: two more ships join Russia's grain-smuggling fleet
    Following last year's joint investigation with Lloyd's List on Russia's evolving tactics to export grain from occupied Ukraine, Bellingcat uncovers...
  • Ukrainian grain exports rebound as ship arrivals near pre-war levels
    Fears rose over global food supply when the original Black Sea grain export corridor expired in July 2023. That threat...
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    Hapag-Lloyd's win in a low-emission freight tender with its bio-LNG bid is seen as the best commercial decision for shipping...
  • Safe Bulkers inks new kamsarmax order in Japan
    Cyprus- and Greece-based operator aims for 'one of the most environmentally efficient dry bulk fleets in the market'
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    LNG carrier segment experiencing major bottleneck, but other segments have more shipyard capacity
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    Soga describes his experience over the past year as the commander-in-chief of the Japanese shipping and logistics group as constantly...
  • Marooned ships at Baltimore make their exit as temporary channel opens
    Five cargo vessels, including Wallenius Wilhelmsen's vehicle carrier Carmen, trapped at Baltimore port since March 26 have been able to...
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    Latest order brings Jinling Dingheng shipyard's backlog to 45 vessels
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    Use of IQAX adds another eBL option for Hapag-Lloyd, which already uses competitor vendor WaveBL, as the German container line...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 26, 2024
  • US DOT awards $148 million in grants to lower truck pollution at ports
    The federal grants lean heavily on further electrification of heavy-duty trucks, but also look to other methods for reducing emissions.
  • US CBP clears chassis maker CIE in case alleging tariff evasion
    CIE suspended all imports of chassis and frames during a year-long investigation, but the manufacturer can resume operations now that US customs officials have found no wrongdoing.
  • Bad weather causing delays, congestion at major Asian load ports
    One of the worst-affected facilities is the Shanghai East Container Terminal, where there are delays of up to seven days, Maersk said in an advisory this week.
  • Knight-Swift to open 32 LTL terminals in 2024, expanding super-regional network
    The transportation holding company has set a multi-year "medium-term" LTL revenue target of $2 billion, nearly double its 2023 LTL revenue.
  • Shippers won't see intermodal contract hikes until 2025: Hub Group
    The intermodal provider has become more aggressive in pricing with shippers this year, jockeying with competitors for market share by lowering contractual rates for a second consecutive year.
  • Net-zero bill boosts Europe's decarbonization efforts for shipping
    The legislation adds advanced biofuels and e-fuels to a list of clean energy supported by the EU, which shipowners regard as a crucial step towards meeting the industry's alternative fuel needs of the future.
  • Breakbulk24: Pressure on capacity will shrink MPV/HL fleet: carriers
    Roughly one-third of the multipurpose and heavy-lift fleet is in position to be scrapped, while the industry demands larger vessels and carriers weigh which type of fuel will rule the day.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 26, 2024
  • Safe Bulkers snaps up prompt yard slot, adding eighth newbuilding to orderbook
    New York-listed shipowner continues renewal efforts with latest newbuilding
  • Lois Zabrocky and International Seaways executives see lower compensation on smaller stock awards
    Diversified New York tanker owner turned in record year and cash pay ticked up
  • Houthi missile attack damages first vessel in more than a month
    Royal Navy agency says master reported two strikes targeting ship
  • Vessel damaged in missile attack as Houthis score first direct hit in more than a month
    Royal Navy agency says master reported two strikes targeting unidentified ship
  • Magazine publisher lodges class-action claim as deep-draught channel opens
    Lawyers allege the Baltimore bridge collapsed halted a 'vibrant economic engine'
  • Lawyers allege the Baltimore bridge collapsed halted a 'vibrant economic engine'
    Activist shareholder now has 1m reasons to make life difficult for listed company
  • Zim shares launch 'breakout' with 15% surge in a morning
    Shares in Denmark's Maersk also rise as freight index posts largest one-week gain since January
  • US lifts sanctions on Yasa tanker after company appeal over price cap action
    All restrictions have been lifted on Turkish aframax which is now cleared to trade
  • One in, one out at Norvic Shipping with new commercial chief hired from Norden
    Entry and departure marks new round of musical chairs at bulker operators
  • Private equity firm and pension fund aim to offload $990m in shares in Viking Holdings IPO
    Norwegian billionaire Torstein Hagen to hold unrivalled control with 'special shares'
  • Shadow fleet tanker in Danish Straits collision 'had invalid insurance'
    Danish investigators found Gard documents but insurer denied covering Andromeda Star
  • Shell's Tahir Faruqui makes case for LNG to accelerate shipping decarbonisation right now
    LNG pathway set to play pivotal role in energy transition
  • German human rights law could be catalyst for shipping action
    London broker calls for global legislation to protect seafarers
  • Wavelength Podcast: Go green? not yet! Aponte goes for Gram in hot car carrier market, and safety first, but silence the whistleblower, please
    US-based shipowners seem to have a laissez-faire approach to decarbonisation
  • UN reboots insurers' climate lobby to face down US critics
    Forerunner to new group closed this week under pressure from Republican opponents in the US
  • Jinhui chartering spree continues with deal for Singapore ultramax
    Oslo-listed owner takes Xinghe Shipping vessel for up to 23 months
  • d'Amico International Shipping doubles up with fresh LR1 tanker order in China
    Owner takes tally with same yard to four vessels costing $232.2m
  • Orders and pricing surge help HD KSOE to first-quarter turnaround
    South Korea's largest shipbuilding group logs a full year in profit
  • Outdated checklist blamed as helicopter smashed into bulker's handrail
    Australian accident report examines how aircraft came to suffer substantial damage on Taiwan Navigation kamsarmax
  • 'We are killing people unnecessarily': Is this shipping's Boeing-style wake-up call?
    Head of safety scheme Chirp has raised the alarm that shipping is carrying too much risk - unnecessarily
  • India welcomes Russian insurers as it presses on with P&I plans
    India is one of the largest importers of Russian oil but volumes have been hit by sanctions
  • National Navigation orders bulker pair as part of Egypt's fleet expansion
    Transport minister says Egyptian owners want to more than double number of vessels in operation
  • Act now on decarbonisation because costs will only rise, Wartsila's Roger Holm says
    Finnish group's marine boss praises schemes such as the EU carbon levy for speeding energy transition
  • Ernst Russ hives off older feeder boxship in ongoing fleet renewal
    Another German-owned feeder vessel is changing hands
  • BW Group starts DHT stock sell-down with $18m of deals
    Singapore shipping giant signalled in March it would look to cut its stake in US-listed VLCC owner
  • As Houthis and pirates menace shipping, shipowner Christopher Fjeld targets maritime security play
    Investor is hoping a start-up will disrupt and modernise the maritime security sector
  • Dorian LPG hands over another $41m to shareholders in 'active' VLGC market
    US-listed gas carrier company is making 'irregular' payments something of a regular thing
  • CMA CGM launches $215m all-French decarbonisation fund
    Saade family-controlled company commits funds to decarbonise nation's maritime sector
  • Lomar Shipping bosses took home more pay from shipmanagement arm after loss
    Highest earning director at UK subsidiary paid £1.1m, accounts for 2022 show
  • Havila Kystruten welcomes government study into ferry routes
    Ferry company believes its fleet can withstand new environmental rules, should they come
  • Capital Product holds dividend firm with payout policy changes on the horizon
    New York-listed company's chief executive has said a floating distribution is likely in future
  • National Navigation orders bulker double as part of Egypt's fleet expansion
    Transport minister says Egyptian owners want to more than double number of vessels in operation
  • Chinese tanker giant orders up to 10 new ships in chemical carrier drive
    Specialist returns to China Merchants for a series of environmentally friendly vessels
  • Crew rescued as fishing boat sinks after tanker collision
    No injuries reported following accident in Scottish waters on Thursday
  • Havila Kystruten welcomes government look at ferry routes
    Ferry company believes its fleet can with stand new environmental rules, should they come
  • TMI positive on geared bulker demand as it pushes up returns
    Ed Buttery-led owner notes rising grain shipments and higher metal prices
  • Global disruption driving investment in new ships and technology, Wartsila boss says
    Finnish engine maker and researcher posts higher profit amid bullish demand picture
  • Hyundai Glovis splashing out $750m on world's largest car carrier newbuildings
    Car carrier giant to order six LNG dual-fuel 10,800-ceu vessels
  • Back in business? Athenian Shipping linked to bulk carrier newbuildings in China
    Athens company inactive since 2016 may have inked $62m order at a yard rarely linked to bulkers or Greeks
  • Hyundai Glovis splashing out $750m on world's largest car carrier newbuildings
    Car carrier giant to order six LNG dual-fuel 10,800-ceu vessels
  • Asian feeder operators levy emergency surcharge just as congestion levels peak
    Shipowners says they have faced a significant increase in overall operational costs in the past few months
  • LNG market heading into oversupply with demand drop expected in 2030s, institute says
    But Rystad Energy details Russian production set to fall well short of original plans
  • Capital Product keeps dividend firm with payout policy changes on the horizon
    New York-listed company's chief executive has said a floating distribution is likely in future
  • MSC ship suffers near miss in Gulf of Aden after Houthi missile attack
    Flare-up of rebel group's activity after brief lull sees second vessel attacked off Yemeni port

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 26, 2024
  • Port roundup: Strong annual growth across the board
    Despite the timing of the Lunar New Year, import volumes at three of the largest U.S. ports rose year over year.
  • Xeneta finds supply chain diversions fuel spike in carbon emissions
    The transportation industry is a major contributor to climate change. Turmoil in maritime shipping is forcing route diversions that are spiking emissions, reflected in data from Xeneta.
  • Cargo airline Amerijet warns of pilot furloughs amid downsizing
    Amerijet, trying to pull out of a downward spiral, is floating possible furloughs to address a pilot surplus.

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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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