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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
  • Tuticorin Container Terminal launches new CI7 China-India Service VII
  • TeamWorld Logistics: Ushering in a new era of leadership and growth
  • Global schedule reliability improves marginally in October 2024
  • JNPA SEZ to have Rs 2,700 cr warehousing & industrial park
  • MOL PLUS opens 'MOL PLUS India Desk'
  • CMA CGM PSS from Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea & Egypt to the US East Coast & US Gulf
  • JNPA welcomes SOP for establishing and operating Empty Container Yards
  • VOC Port surpasses 5 lakh TEUs in container handling
  • Govt restricts poor-quality steel imports

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
  • Bertschi expands Rotterdam terminal
  • Rhenus completes Rhine-side hub
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  • Joint venture to ramp up fleet capacity
  • Key priorities for the logistics sector
  • Flying zebras to Hawaii
  • GXO and OBI deepen partnership
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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
  • MSC adds even more port calls to its 2025 standalone network
  • Truck driver shortage in Europe at crisis level - and is set to get worse
  • Uh-oh! Logistics investor heavyweights probed in coal antitrust lawsuit
  • Paralysis after crash on key Mexican road prompts calls for government action
  • The Loadstar explains: Servers - the next big thing - how to ship them
  • Cosco's Chancay venture set to shake up Asia-west coast LatAm networks
  • Pricing deterrents have 'negligible impact' on shipping emissions, says study
  • SeaLead to launch new services, eyeing South Korea as a growth area
  • The US Line: Why logistics is a great career choice
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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
  • KEZAD Group to establish 1.1 sq km dedicated zone for aquaculture and related industries
    Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD Group), the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in UAE, has announced plans to establish a specialized zone for aquaculture and related industries. This new zone responds to the rising demand for dedicated infrastructure and connectivity to serve both domestic and international markets from Abu Dhabi. KEZAD Group is also a key pa
  • COSCO, CP Group, Freepoint Commodities sign green methanol production deal
    On 15 November, COSCO SHIPPING, CP Group, and Freepoint Commodities signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to proceed with green methanol production. This partnership aims to leverage each party's strengths, enhance collaboration, and establish a robust alliance. The signing of this agreement marks a significant milestone in their strategic cooperation, laying the foundation for progress in t
  • MSC introduces congestion surcharge in Mozambique
    Due to ongoing congestion at the Port of Beira in Mozambique, which has created challenging operational conditions, MSC will implement a congestion surcharge. This surcharge will apply to cargo shipped from the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, to Beira. Effective from 9 December 2024 (gate-in date), the surcharge will be set at US$500
  • Rotterdam-Singapore corridor completes successful LBM bunkering pilot
    The Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC) partners successfully conducted a pilot project for the bunkering of mass-balanced liquefied bio-methane (LBM) at the Port of Rotterdam on 19 October. Shell supplied 100 tonnes of mass-balanced LBM to the liquefied natural gas-powered container ship CMA CGM Tivoli. Produced from waste-based feedstock, this LBM offers a lower-emiss
  • MSC changes USA to SAEC service rotation
    Swiss/Italian box line MSC has announced adjustments to its USA to SAEC service, which connects the United States with the East Coast of South America. The largest ocean carrier said the port of Freeport in Texas will be replaced by the port of Caucedo in the Dominican Republic on the southbound sailings. Consequently, the updated port rotation will be as follows: New York (US) - Norfolk (US) - B
  • Open Banking Providers: Backbone of OB Ecosystem
    Open banking is transforming the financial landscape by enabling secure, permission-based data sharing between banks and third-party applications. Regulations like PSD2 effectively ended traditional banks' monopoly over customer data. Yet behind this innovation are open banking providers - tech companies that create and manage the secure connections that allow data to flow safely and efficiently.
  • Shanghai hits 40 million TEU milestone as volumes grow at Chinese ports
    From January to October 2024, Chinese ports handled a total of 276.4 million TEUs, reflecting a 7.6% year-on-year growth. In October, Shanghai Port recorded a container throughput of 4.15 million TEUs, up by 3.8% compared to the same month last year, while Ningbo Zhoushan Port processed 3.31 million TEUs, marking a 12.9% year-on-year increase. Shenzhen was the third busiest port in China with 2.8
  • Leading Port Operators' Influence Goes Beyond Global Trade
    Port and terminal operators play a pivotal role in the global shipping industry. The largest terminal operators, with their strategic control over key ports worldwide, have a profound impact on not only the flow of goods but also the geopolitical landscape. Their influence shapes the dynamics of international trade, giving them a significant role in the global economy and beyond. This content is
  • Hapag-Lloyd secures long-term green methanol offtake agreement
    Hapag-Lloyd has signed a long-term agreement with Goldwind, a global clean energy solution provider based in Beijing, China, to receive 250,000 tonnes of green methanol annually. Green methanol, a blend of bio- and e-methanol, will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 70% and meet all relevant sustainability certification standards, according to the German shipping company. "As part
  • Maersk christens new dual-fuel methanol vessel in Singapore
    A.P. Moller - Maersk celebrated the arrival of its newest dual-fuel methanol container vessel, "A.P. Møller", in Singapore, marking the start of its maiden voyage from Asia to Europe. Named in honour of Arnold Peter Møller, the founder of the Danish shipping company, the vessel is the ninth in the company's fleet capable of operating on methanol. The naming ceremony was attended by key figures, i
  • Transped orders new generation harbour crane
    Bulk cargo operator Transped has placed an order for a Konecranes Gottwald Generation 6 mobile harbour crane to enhance its handling capacity and operational efficiency at the Venezia-Marghera port in Italy. The order was finalized in Q4 2024 and the new machine is expected to be delivered in the second quarter of 2025. Part of the Italian FHP Group, a national operator in the bulk sector handlin
  • New Trade War Round to Begin: China's Stance and First Conflict Aftermath
    As Donald Trump has announced plans to impose an additional 10% tariff on all Chinese imports, the trade war between China and the United States is about to become a key trend in the global supply chain industry. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • TT Club announces leadership change at Singapore branch
    After five years as Chief Executive of TT Club and 15 years leading Thomas Miller's Singapore operations, Yiah Soon (YS) Ng has announced his retirement. Ng was succeeded by Kamel Tlili, TT Club's Regional General Manager for Asia Pacific, who assumed the role in September. Kamel Tlili, who became Regional General Manager of Asia Pacific a year ago, will also serve as Chief Executive of TT Club's
  • MSC unveils enhanced East/West service network
    MSC announced that its standalone East/West network services will be upgraded with additional port calls to enhance connectivity between Asia, Europe, the United States, and Canada. These updates, effective from February 2025, reflect MSC's ongoing commitment to expanding its ocean freight network, providing customers with more direct port pair options, and ensuring competitive transit times. As
  • COSCO introduces Far East to South America West Coast service
    COSCO SHIPPING Chancay Port commenced trial operations on 14 November, marked by the successful unloading of new energy vehicles and other transportation products from COSCO SHIPPING HONOR and COSCO TENG FEI at the Peruvian port. Peruvian COSCO terminal commences operations The maiden voyage of COSCO TENG FEI, carrying 2,756 vehicles, embarked from China's port of Shanghai to Chancay and other So
  • ONE acquires stake in Indonesian box terminal
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced the successful acquisition of a minority stake in New Priok Container Terminal One (NPCT1), which is located in Jakarta, Indonesia. NPCT1 is a key terminal supporting established gateway markets across Southeast Asia. Established in 2016, the terminal boasts an annual capacity of 1.5 million TEUs and is equipped to handle advanced mega container ships, thanks
  • Port of Melbourne nears 300,000 TEUs in October
    Port of Melbourne reported an increase in total container throughput for October compared to the same month in 2023, with volumes reaching 295,000 TEUs. Full container imports (excluding Bass Strait) also saw an increase, with furniture, domestic appliances, and paperboard all surpassing the volumes of the previous year. Similarly, full container exports (excluding Bass Strait) were up, with nota

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
  • Pacific Basin orders methanol dual-fuel ultramaxes
    Hong Kong-based dry bulk shipping giant Pacific Basin has ordered four methanol dual-fuel ultramaxes at Japan's Nihon Shipyard for delivery between 2028 and 2029. Two of the 64,000 dwt vessels are contracted jointly with Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding, and the other two newbuilds are agreed with Japanese trading house Mitsui & Co. The ships ...
  • EMS Chartering takes on Enercon's wind-assisted MPP
    Germany's EMS Chartering and compatriot Enercon have teamed up for the chartering of the wind turbine maker's wind-assisted multipurpose vessel E-Ship 1. The tie-up increases the presence of the wind-assisted cargo ship on the charter market and leads to improved utilisation of its capacity, the companies said. In addition to wind turbine components, the E-Ship ...
  • Guenther Siemens appointed head of Briese Chartering
    Guenther Siemens, who has been with BBC Chartering in varying positions for more than 25 years, will take over the role of the managing director at sister firm Briese Chartering from January 1. He succeeds Ilona Lazareva, who is leaving the position at her own request but will remain with Briese Chartering as a chartering ...
  • 'From the doghouse to the outhouse': VLCCs' tricky Q4 voyage
    The VLCC market has gone "from the doghouse to the outhouse" with rates plummeting across the board in all areas in the week gone by, according to Norwegian broker Fearnleys. Nevertheless, the tanker segment remains in profitable territory, however owners are frustrated that there has been no sustained earnings bump in Q4 with spot VLCCs ...
  • Strategic Marine seals South Korean CTV deal
    Singapore-based shipbuilder Strategic Marine has signed a new contract with South Korea's Yeosu Ocean for the construction of a StratCat 27 crew transfer vessel (CTV), following its entry into the country's offshore windfarm market earlier this year. The agreement, which builds on Strategic Marine's previous CTV delivery to Korea, will see the build-out of a ...
  • See which way the wind blows
    In the first of a two-part contribution, Henrik Alpo Sjöblom from Kongsberg Maritime identifies the main wind-assisted propulsion systems. At Kongsberg Maritime, we integrate various systems onboard ships, from the bridge to the propeller. For wind, we don't have this in our product range, but as an integrator and also a ship designer, the potential ...
  • Eidesvik makes Helga Cotgrove permanent CEO
    Eidesvik has made Helga Cotgrove permanent chief executive after she stepped up as interim head of the Norwegian offshore vessel owner following the exit of boss Gitte Gard Talmo. "We have conducted a thorough search process and it is clear to us that Cotgrove is the best suited to lead the company going forward," said ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Heidelberg Materials Trading
    The dry bulk fleet is rapidly ageing and new orders will be vital next year, even if yards are overflowing with contracts for other types of ships. That's the view of Willem Vermaat, shipping director at cement giant Heidelberg Materials Trading, who will be joining the minor bulks session at next April's Geneva Dry, the ...
  • Helix secures work on UK's biggest subsea connection project
    Helix Energy Solutions' marine contracting business unit, Helix Robotics Solutions has secured a contract from SSEN Transmission to provide unexploded ordnance (UXO) survey services for the Eastern Green Link 2 offshore subsea cable project. The contract is expected to last 125 days and is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2025. Under the ...
  • DEME wins German offshore wind terminal contract
    Belgium-based marine contractor and one of the largest dredging groups, DEME, has won a contract to build an offshore wind terminal in the Port of Cuxhaven in Germany. The terminal will boost Cuxhaven's position as a key offshore industrial hub to support handling heavy-duty loads, particularly components for offshore wind farms. Operated by Niedersachsen Ports ...
  • Hengli Heavy wins first ammonia carrier orders
    Hengli Heavy Industry has entered the field of gas ship construction with its parent placing an order for four very large ammonia carriers (VLACs). No price has been revealed for the order. Hengli Group, which acquired STX Dalian more than two years ago and rebranded it into Hengli Heavy Industry, has lined up more than ...
  • Schulte forms Chinese crew joint venture
    The Schulte Group, Huayang Maritime Center, and Haikou Xinhaina Port and Shipping Technology Co have formed a joint venture on Hainan Island in the far south of China. Called BSM-HMC Maritime Services, the aim of the new joint venture is to build a strong local network to cultivate a new generation of Chinese crew. "Together, ...
  • ONE buys into Jakarta terminal
    Japanese liner Ocean Network Express (ONE) has bought a minority stake in New Priok Container Terminal One (NPCT1) in Jakarta, Indonesia for an unspecified price. Built in 2016, NPCT1 has an annual capacity of 1.5m teu and can accommodate the largest ships afloat today. Other shareholders in the terminal are shareholders Pelindo II, Mitsui & Co ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
  • EU sanctions set to target 'high risk' dark fleet and Ukraine grain theft
    Latest round of EU sanctions includes a list of nearly 50 vessels considered to be either engaged in high risk...
  • Piracy exposure increases in Somali basin because of Red Sea diversions
    Rerouting to avoid Houthi aggression has doubled traffic along the international shipping lane through the Indian Ocean and off the...
  • Houthis seek to diversify LPG shipments
    Tehran no longer sole supplier to Yemeni rebel faction
  • P&I clubs take latest UK dark fleet sanctions in their stride
    No targeted vessels thought to be entered with International Group affiliates
  • What happened to shipping's innovation boom? Part II
    Lloyd's List editor-in-chief Richard Meade brings you the second half of his deep dive into innovation within shipping, this time...
  • Containership newbuilding orders placed in 2024 reach 3.8m teu of capacity
    Recent big boxship orders placed by Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have pushed firm newbuilding contracts placed since January to almost 4m...
  • Hapag-Lloyd signs long-term methanol offtake agreement
    Hamburg-based carrier says the deal will save 400,000 tonnes of CO2-equivalent emissions per year and power five 10,000 teu charter...
  • Pacific Basin orders methanol-powered ultramax quartet in green push
    Order caps a two and a half year joint development project between the owner, the builders and fuel supplier to...
  • Pollution per container has not reduced in past six years, T&E finds
    Research by Transport & Environment found Europe's containerships pollute as much per container as they did six years ago, according...
  • Carriers miss out on LPG bonanza
    LPG carriers have missed out on what should have been a US Gulf-Japan arbitrage boom because of a quirk in...
  • NorthStandard to become exclusive reinsurer for Noord Nederlandsche
    NNPC expanding beyond Dutch roots into inland market
  • Former Port of Auckland chief executive guilty on health and safety charges
    The charges were brought by Maritime New Zealand after the death of a port worker in August 2020
  • Schulte Group, Huayang and Xinhaina establish joint venture for crew training
    Based in Haikou, the new training company is poised to benefit from Hainan's forthcoming free trade port policy
  • ONE acquires stake in Indonesia terminal to bolster Southeast Asia presence
    ONE also obtained five newbuildings from Seaspan's recently signed order this summer, along with terminals on the US west coast...
  • The Daily View: Why flag hopping brings back memories of stamp collecting
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • StealthGas enjoys premium from heavier focus on Europe
    Red Sea attacks have also reduced Middle East exports to Europe, with a positive knock-on effect on US exports
  • Daily Briefing
    London-based Barbados registry flags 43% of UK-sanctioned ships | How new Trump tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada could impact...

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
  • Energos Infrastructure FSRU tipped to shift to Egypt under long-term deal
    Three-vessel switcharoo in the works for when existing unit departs and FSU for nearby Jordan arrives
  • Energos FSRU tipped to shift to Egypt under New Fortress long-term deal
    Three-vessel switcharoo in the works for when existing unit departs and FSU for nearby Jordan arrives
  • Maersk Tankers ships out oldest vessel to China for firm price
    Danish group defies sale-and-purchase doldrums with deal for veteran handysize
  • Tankers should see momentum in 2025, says Bimco as it warns of supply-side headwinds beyond
    Product tankers will feel bite of fleet growth in 2026
  • Pricing in the worst: Hafnia stock sell-off 'overdone', say analysts
    Clarksons Securities says share level suggests close to 30% drop in product tanker owner's fleet value
  • Sallaum Lines doubles car carrier orders to $1bn as Swiss owner bets big on China demand
    Company addresses capacity constraints with new vessels
  • George Procopiou strikes $1.1bn sale-and-leaseback deal for five LNG carriers
    Five 200,000-cbm LNG carriers will be on long-term charters
  • Energos Infrastructure tipped to shift its FSRU to Egypt under long-term deal
    Three-vessel switcharoo in the works for when existing unit departs and FSU for nearby Jordan arrives
  • Pacific Basin Shipping orders methanol dual-fuelled bulkers in Japan
    Owner-operator also signs deal to develop a supply of green methanol for the ships
  • Roller coaster tanker market 'not a complete disaster', says Frontline chief executive
    But dynamics have to change for rates to break out of current muted range
  • Shipowners' Club breaks ranks on P&I renewal premium hikes
    Small vessel insurance specialist expects to record an underwriting profit this year
  • George Economou dives into container shipping with an order for four newbuildings
    Major Greek owner is behind series of 7,900-teu vessels at HJSC
  • Worldscale's tanker assessments to incorporate ICE carbon pricing next year
    London and New York organisations team up to reflect changing market pressures
  • Inside the 'incredibly acrimonious' battle for control of shipowner Eletson
    Court and arbitrator find improper conduct on both sides as bitter legal battle keeps sizzling
  • Ex-Halliburton executive Helga Cotgrove made permanent CEO of Eidesvik Offshore after interim stint
    New boss confirmed in top job following 'thorough search process'
  • Huge U-Ming bulker to have giant rotor sails installed to tap wind power
    Very large ore carrier to have four 35m high spinning towers installed
  • Defunct Bed Bath & Beyond seeks to lift claim against container giant OOCL beyond $44m
    Cosco-controlled liner operator's lawyers complain of pressure tactic
  • Tor Olav Troim and Richard Fulford-Smith's new VLCC venture goes public in Oslo
    Company formerly known as Andes Shipping brings in former Fredriksen lieutenant Gunnar Eliassen as CEO
  • South Africa's maritime authority suspends operations chief Sobantu Tilayi for second time
    COO faces another internal investigation over alleged financial mismanagement
  • Sanctioned shadow fleet tanker loads oil despite UK lauding disruptive policy
    UK foreign secretary says he has used tool 'pretty aggressively' after the government came to power in July
  • John Fredriksen's Frontline 'cheapest it has been in years' after stock plunge
    Fearnleys says 'peak negativity' not far away as winter market stalls
  • 'Take home a profit': High shipyard prices driving spike in resale deals, MB Shipbrokers says
    Danish shop sees more owners locking in profit before delivery
  • 'Beloved' Briese Chartering boss Ilona Lazareva steps down after nearly a quarter of a century
    German multipurpose supremo will stay on as chartering broker while handing over reins to colleague Gunther Siemens
  • Deals, dividends and discounts: DNB launches coverage of OSV stocks with buy ratings
    Sea1 Offshore, Solstad Offshore and Tidewater offer value
  • Dividends, discounts and deals: DNB launches coverage of OSV stocks with buy recommendations
    Sea1 Offshore, Solstad Offshore and Tidewater offer value
  • Oldendorff Carriers set to unleash firepower: 'When the timing is right, we will reload and load more'
    German owner-operator has been growing and is getting more technologically sophisticated

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