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Exim India web site
MAY 30, 2024
  • PSA Singapore & PIL successfully trial a low-carbon end-to-end shipment, furthering supply chain decarbonisation
  • India's cold chain sector poised for robust growth: Dr Surendra Ahirwar, Joint Secretary, DPIIT
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  • CII elects new office-bearers for 2024-25
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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 30, 2024
  • Presented at a premiere in Premstätten
  • Militzer & Münch invests in Indonesia
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  • Aapa in April
  • Swedish intermodal service launched
  • Waberer's works to record revenue
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The Loadstar web site
MAY 29, 2024
  • Exclusive: Atlas to end Amazon flying after 'woefully' low utilisation
  • Call to end the 'alarming rise' in seafarer abandonment
  • Shippers should expect more Asia-Europe blanked sailings as rates rise
  • Transpacific trade - follow my lead
  • New FMC rules on detention and demurrage come into force
  • Analysis: What sets Mainfreight apart
  • Asian exports to Latin America buffer impact of capacity expansion on pricing
  • Antong to boost box fleet and enter car-carrying arena with double acquisition
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Marine Log web site
MAY 29, 2024
  • GAO: Design instability has stalled Constellation-class frigate construction
    In a report prepared for the House Committee on Armed Services, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) says that the Navy's lead Constellation class guided missile class frigate is forecast to be
  • Bulker survives multiple missile strikes as Houthi attacks mount
    Shipowners and charterers who are averse to taking calculated risks with their ships, cargo and crew may have to divert even further to avoid Houthi attacks. Yesterday came news that a Greek-owned

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Container News web site
MAY 29, 2024
  • 2M alliance changes California terminal on Transpacific service
    2M alliance has announced a terminal change on its TP 8/Orient service, a Transpacific service connecting Asia and the United States West Coast. As of 5 July 2024, beginning with the vessel Maersk Shivling voyage 424, the service operated by Maersk and MSC will operate in Los Angeles (Pier 400) instead of Long Beach (Pier T). "There will be no changes to transit times as a result of the new termi
  • Rates climb on early peak season and capacity stretched thin
    Carrier adjustments due to Red Sea diversions - the use of more vessels travelling at faster speeds, together with heavier reliance on transshipment - for the most part succeeded in keeping containers moving on schedule through March and April. But alongside the success were gradual signs that carriers were falling behind: pockets of congestion, increases in port omissions, delays and missed depa
  • DHL expands Germany's campus with new logistics centre
    DHL Supply Chain is expanding its multi-user campus in Leipzig/Halle with the construction of a new logistics centre, which will offer 34,000 square meters of space and accommodate up to 55,000 pallets. The facility's construction is expected to take about ten months. The topping-out ceremony for the new logistics centre in Halle (Saale), Germany was attended by key figures from DHL Supply Chain
  • Autonomous terminal tractor testing begins at Sweden's port
    In collaboration with Terberg Special Vehicles and EasyMile, the Port of Helsingborg is pioneering the Autonomous Terminal Tractor Test. This initiative involves testing a driverless vehicle in the Swedish port's container terminal. Initially, the tests will be conducted outside of regular operations, with plans to integrate live testing during peak operations by autumn. The primary aim is to ass
  • COSCO secures first full-container industry chain transformation finance project
    COSCO SHIPPING Development and Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited have entered into a framework agreement focussed on transforming the container industry chain and fostering sustainable finance, which includes a committed credit line of CN¥3 billion (US$400 million). The signing of this cooperation agreement is expected to enhance ongoing information exchange between the two organizations at
  • Kuehne+Nagel opens new facility in Texas
    Global logistics company Kuehne+Nagel has announced the opening of a new facility in El Paso, Texas, US. This new, larger site spans 33,730 m² and consolidates four warehouses from across the border into a single location. As global firms increase investments in Mexico due to the rising trend of nearshoring, Kuehne+Nagel is establishing this site to support customers in redesigning their supply c
  • Hutchison Port Holdings Trust, Beibu Gulf Port Group ink cooperation agreement
    Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HPH Trust) and Guangxi Beibu Gulf International Port Group Company Limited (Beibu Gulf Port Group) have signed a memorandum of cooperation, marking a step towards strengthening collaboration across ports and logistics sectors, while promoting economic and trade exchanges between Guangxi and Hong Kong. This partnership is set to expedite the growth of the Guangdong-H
  • Florida's SeaPort Manatee orders Konecranes equipment
    SeaPort Manatee will bring extra capacity to container and general cargo handling at their operations in Tampa Bay, Florida with two Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 Mobile Harbor Cranes. After the port ordered the first crane in the first quarter of 2024, it quickly decided to take a second optional crane at the beginning of the second quarter to keep up with fast-growing demand. Both cranes will be de
  • MSC announces new freight rates from North Europe to North Med
    MSC has announced the following freight rates effective from 1 July 2024 (gate-in date) until further notice for all dry cargo from North Europe (NWC, Scandinavia, Baltic) to the North Mediterranean, including Turkey, Greece and the Black Sea. All prices are in euros Port of loading Port of discharge Commodity 20 DV 40 DV-HC New Base rate 20 DV Former Base rate 20 DV Delta New Base rate 40 DV-HC
  • Megamax fleet now forms half of global boxship fleet
    The number of ships of 18,000 TEUs and above has exceeded 4 million TEUs, due to substantial orders during the Covid boom, according to Alphaliner's report. At 4.1 million TEUs, these large ships, termed megamaxes, now account for more than half of the container shipping capacity of 7.2 million TEUs. The first megamax ship was the 18,340 TEU Maersk McKinney Moller, which entered service in 2013.
  • RoadOne IntermodaLogistics invests in new facility near Port of Charleston
    RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, a provider of intermodal, warehouse and logistics services, announces a significant investment in a new distribution and transload facility near the Port of Charleston in Summerville, South Carolina. Spanning nearly 405,000 m², this site will be developed in two phases. Phase one will introduce a cutting-edge facility covering 35,800 m² and 52,600 m² of designated trai
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  • Ellerman City Liners launches new China-Morocco-UK service
    Ellerman City Liners, a UK shipping company, has announced a new container service connecting China with the United Kingdom and Europe. The ocean carrier will deploy two vessels, Cape Hellas and Buxfavourite, calling at Ningbo (China), Da Chan Bay (China), Casablanca (Morocco) and Tilbury (UK). "Comprehensive service options and seamless connections are also offered to major European ports includ
  • Port of New Orleans appoints new acting president and CEO
    The Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has formally confirmed that Ronald J. Wendel Jr., currently serving as Port NOLA's executive vice president and chief financial officer, will be acting president and CEO of Port NOLA and acting CEO of New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB), a Class III railroad and a subsidiary of Port NOLA. Wendel will assume his new roles in Jun
  • TT Club urges better inventory management to cut supply chain risks
    TT Club, a specialist liability insurance provider for the international freight and logistics industry, emphasizes that focusing on often overlooked aspects of supply chain operations can significantly mitigate risks in the processes. Effective control of systemic stockholding, order flow, and other inventory management processes is essential, according to TT Club. Analyzing past claims related
  • CNC commences new service between Japan and Indonesia
    CNC will be launching the new weekly Japan Indonesia (JPI) service on 1 June to offer direct access to Indonesia from five main Japanese ports in Tokyo, Yokohama, Shimizu, Nagoya and Kobe. "By opening a direct route to Jakarta and Surabaya, Indonesia's two largest seaports, JPI provides enhanced coverage and connectivity to the growing demand for reliable freight transportation between Japan and
  • PSA and PIL complete first low-carbon shipment trial
    PSA Singapore and Pacific International Lines (PIL) have successfully completed their inaugural trial of low-carbon green shipments, aiming to create a more sustainable end-to-end supply chain ecosystem. This pilot trial stems from a Memorandum of Understanding signed in October last year between the two long-time partners, focusing on green and sustainability solutions to decarbonize supply chai
  • Singapore congestion reaches 2 million TEUs
    Congestion at the port of Singapore has reached 2 million TEUs, according to consultancy Linerlytica, which has said that equipment shortages and a lack of tonnage had conspired to raise the spectre of cargo delays and high freight rates as seen during the pandemic. The spike in congestion at the world's second-busiest container port in Singapore has seen carriers prolong charter agreements and o

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Splash web site
MAY 29, 2024
  • Subsea 7 scores Petrobras contract worth more than $1.25bn
    Subsea 7 has landed what it describes as a "super-major" contract worth over $1.25bn with Brazil's Petrobras. The deal will see the Oslo-listed offshore services player work on the Búzios 9 field development, located some 180 km off the coast of Rio de Janeiro in the pre-salt Santos basin. The work scope includes engineering, procurement, ...
  • Cyan Renewables partners with South Korean CTV player DRS KWP
    Singapore-based offshore wind vessel player Cyan Renewables has partnered up with South Korean crew transfer vessel operator DRS KWP for future offshore wind operations and maintenance tenders in the country. The subsidiaries of Seraya Partners and Dae-Ryuk Shipping (DRS) have signed a memorandum of understanding under which DRS KWP will be focusing on providing CTVs ...
  • ADNOC lines up LNG carrier newbuilds at South Korean yards
    ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) has sealed a deal to boost its LNG carrier fleet with at least six more newbuilds. The shipping and maritime logistics arm of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has inked letters of intent with Samsung Heavy Industries and Hanwha Ocean for three ships each, valued in total at ...
  • Yinson Production issues over $1bn in notes to refinance FPSO Anna Nery
    Singapore-based Yinson Production has announced a successful pricing of $1.035bn in senior secured notes issued by Yinson Boronia Production, the owner and operator of the FPSO Anna Nery. The unit will work for Petrobras under a 25-year contract in the Marlim field offshore Brazil. Yinson Production holds 75% while Sumitomo holds the remaining 25% of ...
  • Tsao rebrands IMC
    One of the grand old names of Asian shipowning has had a rebrand, harking back to its origins. Frederick Tsao-led IMC Pan Asia Alliance has become TPC (Tsao Pao Chee). The name is the original trade name of the Tsao family business, which dates back to the late 1800s, during the Qing dynasty. It has ...
  • Lars-Christian Svensen steps down as Golden Ocean CEO
    Lars-Christian Svensen is stepping down as chief executive of John Fredriksen-backed dry bulk player Golden Ocean Group. Svensen, who stepped up in June last year to become interim head before taking a permanent position in January, has decided to seek new opportunities, Golden Ocean said in a filing Wednesday, adding that he would be available ...
  • New container terminal slated for Delaware
    The state of Delaware is to get a new container terminal. Enstructure, the company running the port of Wilmington, has teamed up with the state to develop a site at a former refinery in Edgemoor along the Delaware river. The $635m planned terminal will take about three years to build its first phase which will ...
  • Ukraine gets plugged back into the global container trades
    Ukraine is being plugged back into the global container trades. After more than 800 days since Russia embarked on its full-scale invasion of its neighbour, global carriers are making a return to Ukraine, even as the nation's ports remain under attack. German carrier Hapag-Lloyd this weekend becomes the first mainline operator to start offering containerised ...
  • MSC presses on with Gram Car Carriers takeover
    Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has moved closer to taking over Norway's Gram Car Carriers (GCC), with the largest shareholders agreeing to the deal. The Swiss-based liner giant officially launched a voluntary cash offer of NOK263.69 per share via its subsidiary SAS Shipping Agencies Services earlier this week. The deal values Gram at about $700m. F. ...
  • Ørsted settles cancellation of two New Jersey offshore wind projects for $125m
    New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced that a settlement was reached between state agencies and Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted over two cancelled offshore wind projects in the state. Ørsted said last October that it decided to cease the development of its Ocean Wind 1 and 2 projects as a consequence of additional supplier ...
  • Ellerman brand resumes Asia-Europe sailings amid box boom
    There's been plenty of reporting on how today's sky-high liner earnings mirror the covid era. Container shipping spot rates have leapt dramatically in May to all-time highs - outside of the pandemic period - with many analysts noting the similar conditions, namely a sudden jump in demand, leading to a constrained fleet, then leading to ...
  • Noble wins UK North Sea well intervention work for jackup
    Offshore drilling giant Noble Corporation has won a rig contract for well intervention from Harbour Energy in the UK part of the North Sea. Harbour Energy hired the Noble Resilient jackup for a well intervention campaign which would last between 30 and 70 days with an estimated start in July 2024. This contract will start ...
  • Geologic hydrogen's potential impact on shipping analysed
    "Maybe this will crash the wifi network, but I would encourage people to pull out their phones and Google geologic hydrogen." Hamish Norton, speaking at this month's Geneva Dry conference, gave the five-star Hotel President Wilson's internet offering a test by delving into a subject that has not been discussed too much at shipping events ...
  • Big names in shipping sign up for AI joint venture
    Hafnia and Símbolo have added four more shipping partners to their foundational AI joint venture called Complexio. Shipping companies Marfin Management, C Transport Maritime, Trans Sea Transport and BW Epic Kosan have all begun the process of ingesting and mapping their data with Complexio. Foundational AI's main focus is to enable human-machine collaboration by connecting ...
  • Noon reports get the digital treatment
    Noon reports, the data sheets prepared by a ship's chief engineer on a daily basis, are set to go digital. The Smart Maritime Council has released Version 1.0 of the Standardised Vessel Dataset (SVD) for noon reports, featuring a host of updates and refinements following the completion of a 12-month consultation process involving BIMCO and ...
  • How vast untapped resources of hydrogen could change shipping
    Hydrogen has long been claimed as one of several possible energy sources that might play a pivotal role in the energy transition, but the scarce element comes with a carbon footprint that does not justify the cost of producing it. Nearly all hydrogen is currently produced as grey using fossil fuels, which emit significant amounts ...
  • In a galaxy far, far away
    A good headline, a concise, clear opening couple of lines and a punchy quote will get you a long way from my inbox onto a headline in Splash. Better still, a decent picture really does help sell a story. However, while I used to be a fan of them in the past, I am getting ...
  • May 2024 Review
    The Houthis continued their strikes on merchant ships, often targeting vessels much further away from their coastline than in the past with threats made to spread their attacks into the eastern Mediterranean. May also Houthi strikes at merchant shipping surpass the 100-vessel mark. The Dali, the containership that caused the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse ...
  • Up and away in May for tankers
    Saudi Aramco published its Q1 2024 results which showed net income down to $27.3bn from $31.9bn a year earlier. Aramco is investing mostly in gas, renewables and downstream as Saudi Arabia tries to reorientate its national budget away from oil revenues. Despite Saudi Arabia's efforts to reduce OPEC output to support oil prices, the rise ...
  • Beijing opens cash reserves to the relief of dry bulk owners
    Back in 2008 as the global financial crisis gripped the world, China's government announced a vast RMB4trn ($586bn) stimulus package, aiming the money at infrastructure spending on items like railways and airports. The announcement came as China's president Hu Jintao set off to meet US president George W Bush for a summit, and after he ...
  • An early container peak season
    Hapag-Lloyd has increased the lower end of its profits forecast for 2024 to a range of $2.2bn to $3.3bn, its previous forecast being a range of $1.1bn to $3.3bn. Its first quarter revenues were $4.6 bn with profits of $325m, compared to $6bn and $2bn a year earlier. The increased profits forecast is a corollary ...
  • Analyst Abstract
    Dry Bulk There are tectonic shifts in Atlantic capesize trading patterns. Since 2015, capesize demand in the Atlantic basin during the first four months of the year has shot up 62% whereas in the Pacific and Indian basins, demand is up 7% and 5% respectively, according to data from Arrow. Brazil and Guinea have been ...
  • Sales slow ahead of Posidonia
    "Knives are being being sharpened for the Posidonia fatted calf and focus is clearly elsewhere for now," says one Asia-based broker on today's S&P markets. The volume of transactions has clearly slumped in recent days, as evidenced in the VesselsValue chart below. "No doubt we'll see some big headlines following the orgy, but for now ...
  • Seafarers face the brunt of the drug cartels
    Crews calling South American ports are facing jail time over unfairly being linked to cocaine shipments. Splash Extra investigates what can be done to protect vessels while calling in the continent. During a session at the inaugural Geneva Dry, an unusual topic surfaced during the discussion - drug trafficking on ships exporting agri-commodities from South ...
  • The future of FFAs
    It's no exaggeration to describe Philippe van den Abeele as the godfather of freight derivatives. There's no one more famous - or long serving - when it comes to the subject of forward freight agreements. Van den Abeele was in his element at this month's Geneva Dry conference, firing more questions and comments from the ...
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  • Why I'm optimistic about the next generation taking the helm
    As the academic year draws to a close, a new influx of graduates and school leavers will enter an increasingly competitive job market. Attracting new entrants to the diverse range of jobs across shipping is a constant challenge, in part because those outside of the industry have rarely been encouraged to look at a shipping ...
  • Pros and cons in the big is better shipmanagement debate
    Not everyone is convinced that mergers make for a better client experience. The latest excerpt from our brand new shipmanagement magazine. Shipmanagement as a sector of shipping has been going through its own fair share of consolidation, something most polled for this magazine believe is a trend that will continue. There are, however, many managers ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 29, 2024
  • Insurers update Lloyd's Open Form to arrest dwindling use, cut costs
    Supplementing the new contract is a 'default' clause agreed between shipowners and insurers that can be inserted into policies from...
  • Bulker took five missile hits as Houthis claim responsibility
    The Iran-backed rebel group also claimed to have attacked several other vessels in the Red Sea and the Mediterranean, although...
  • Merged NorthStandard performance 'surpasses expectations'
    'Twelve months ago, we would have bitten your hand off for this set of results,' says Jennings
  • X-Press taps CSSC yard for methanol-ready 11,000 teu quartet
    Singapore-headquartered owner and operator boosted the size of the ships it has ordered
  • Week in charts: Transatlantic is left out of spot rate rally | Military drills test nerves| IRS chief defends classing Russia-trading dark tankers
    Spot rates for US containerised imports from Europe are falling far behind rates from Asia, China military drills around Taiwan...
  • Boxship charter market booms as supply remains tight
    The early peak season has caught carriers by surprise. Tonnage providers are reaping the benefits
  • China Merchants to spin off boxship and ro-ro units
    The spin-off is still subject to approvals from shareholders and regulators, with no specific timelines outlined at this stage
  • Ukraine comes in from the cold
    Ukraine's ports have been severely damaged by Russian attacks. But with post-war European integration on the cards, steps are being...
  • Golden Ocean chief steps down less than a year into role
    Svensen will stay until September, when he will be replaced by the company's chief financial officer
  • Daily Briefing
    IRS chief defends classing Russia-trading dark tankers as fleet doubles | UK targets use of escrow agents in dark fleet...
  • Asian shipowners put spotlight on Red Sea threats at Hong Kong gathering
    'Seafarers are innocent, and shipping is innocent and we should not be targeted in this indiscriminate manner,' IMO secretary-general Arsenio...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 29, 2024
  • CMA CGM pays $1.9 million to settle FMC finding over billing action
    FMC investigators found the carrier "overbroadly defined and applied" the merchant clause in its bill of lading to a third party "who should not have been billed," the agency said.
  • Carriers exploit yawning gap between Asia-Europe spot, contract rates
    Asia-Europe contracts have been signed at levels that are being dwarfed by the soaring spot market, and with capacity tightening the lower-paying cargo is first in line to miss a sailing.
  • Singapore congestion tests Indian supply chains amid growing Asian imports
    Singapore is a key intermediate point for Indian transshipment trade, especially out of the country's east coast corridor that has fewer direct mainline connections.
  • RoadOne follows growing demand for container transload to Charleston
    The intermodal logistics provider is ramping up transloading capabilities in the US Southeast to meet increased demand from importers.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 29, 2024
  • Fortescue melds ammonia carriers and bulkers as it trawls for $900m worth of newbuildings
    Australian ammonia-fuelling fan scours yards for 10 vessels as it transforms into green energy supplier
  • US military's $320m Gaza aid pier offline amid 'perfect storm' of setbacks
    High seas and rough weather break up pier and scatter floating sections
  • Sanctions and 'negligent' legal advice complicate Palmali and Litasco tanker trial
    UK judge criticises guidance received from Turkish group's solicitor as case finally moves towards hearing
  • Merged P&I giant NorthStandard records robust results in first full year of operation
    Tonnage, premium income and investment returns all up after a benign year for claims
  • MSC adding to secondhand tally with vintage container ship quartet
    Liner giant takes more 9,600-teu vessels from its 2M partner Maersk
  • Houthis claim fresh round of strikes spanning a host of major shipowners
    Maersk, Eastern Mediterranean Maritime and Dohle ships allegedly targeted as Yemeni group steps up threats
  • Start-up seeks to shake up shortsea shipping - 16 containers at a time
    Multiple vessels could replace a single feeder ship and open up new opportunities for cargo owners, say founders
  • Herbjorn Hansson sees 'room to grow' as Nordic American Tankers profit slips
    Herbjorn Hansson tanker company sees earnings fall back from 2023 high and stays optimistic longer-term
  • Green Seas: First ferry to fly this year after Lloyd's Register signs on to certify craft from US start-up
    Wing-in-ground effect vessels take next step toward zero-emission travel. Our sustainability newsletter explores
  • As UK talks tough, Russia ships oil through English Channel
    Russia ships oil through Dover straits as UK politicians hit the general election campaign trail
  • Greek asset players open their wallets in dry bulk investment drive
    In a reaction to soaring markets, Greek owners spent billions on secondhand bulkers
  • Cash injection: New RINA boss Carlo Luzzatto targets revenue of €2bn by 2030
    Italian class society outlines big ambitions under Ugo Salerno's replacement
  • Start-up seeks to shake up short sea shipping - 16 containers at a time
    Multiple vessels could replace a single feeder ship and open up new opportunities for cargo owners, say founders
  • Greek shipowners head to Posidonia with fleet worth $183bn on the water
    Clarksons sizes up the world's number two shipowning nation
  • Singapore competition regulator seeks feedback on proposed block exemption order extension
    Regulation likely to be extended for a further five years as it is seen to be beneficial for the city-state
  • Maersk signs up five container ships from John Fredriksen's SFL Corp on fresh long-term deals
    Deals worth well over $200m combined in 'quite robust' market
  • Great Eastern sells veteran tanker for same price it paid 10 years ago
    Indian owner continues to trim older ships from its fleet
  • Seaspan to splash $1.6bn on container ship newbuilding comeback, sources say
    Canadian tonnage provider has ordered six 13,000-teu and four 9,000-teu vessels
  • Houthi rebels aimed five missiles at Greek bulker as aggression intensifies
    Houthis step up belligerence in the 'fourth phase' of their campaign against commercial vessels
  • EDT raises $24m from sale and leaseback of vessel bought from Israeli government
    Cypriot owner strikes refinancing deal with unnamed lessor
  • Dark fleet eschewing low sulphur fuel and scrubbers to break key emissions rule
    Below-board trades already avoid traditional flags and insurance
  • Rishi Sunak cracks down on sanctions-busting shadow fleet tankers with pre-election law change
    Britain closes legal loophole to expand scope of enforcement beyond ship managers
  • Greek shipping white knights set sights on shipbuilding revival
    Two ventures aim to boost Greek ship repair capacity, eyeing shipbuilding expansion ahead
  • Smaller bulkers benefiting from China's pivot to Indian iron ore, says Braemar
    Broker says imports were the highest for the first quarter in more than a decade
  • Harry Vafias plans to tap $40m war chest to grow C3is fleet
    Greek tanker and bulker company able to take advantage of fleet expansion opportunities, CEO says
  • Two South Korean shipyards set to split $1.6bn Adnoc L&S LNG carrier haul
    Letters of intent inked with Hanwha Ocean and Samsung Heavy Industries on six firm newbuildings
  • Surprise cash flow prompts extra dividend payout at Global Ship Lease
    Tonnage provider introduces supplemental dividend in better-than-expected charter markets
  • Vessel tied to $23m Caribbean oil spill detained off Africa
    Report says tug Solo Creed turned up off Angola after accident off Trinidad and Tobago
  • Charter rate trend is stronger for longer, says MPC boss Moritz Fuhrmann
    Tonnage provider cashes in on booming charter market with forward fixtures
  • Golden Ocean CEO Lars-Christian Svensen exits after one year in hot seat
    Departure is almost 12 months to the day since the previous chief executive departed
  • Tankers stuck at sea with North Sea crude cargoes as refinery demand weakens
    Three ships have been awaiting orders for more than two weeks in unusual European and Asian markets
  • Smaller bulkers benefitting from China's pivot to Indian iron ore, says Braemar
    Broker says China's imports of steel-making ingredient was the highest in over a decade in the first quarter
  • 'Trump is lurking in ornamental White House bushes,' says Norwegian owner Knut Ugland
    Grimstad shipping scion outlines the difficult waters his team is steering the JJ Ugland group through
  • JJ Ugland pushes up profit as outside investors take vessel stakes
    Norwegian bulker owner reveals collaborations are paying off despite weaker rates
  • Smaller bulkers benefitting from China's pivot to Indian iron ore, says Braemar
    Broker says China's imports of steel making ingredient in the first quarter was the highest in over a decade
  • X-Press Feeders eyes $460m order for its largest vessels to date
    Singapore-based carrier positions for neopanamax quartet swoop

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American Shipper web site
MAY 29, 2024
  • Marine insurer: Risks to maritime industry changing at unprecedented speed
    The Red Sea conflict continues to endanger shippers that do not divert around the Cape of Good Hope. But with the changing seasons, sea conditions also threaten cargo and safety. Allianz Commercial says risks are coming faster than ever in maritime.
  • FedEx poised to adjust air network in efficiency drive
    FedEx will soon begin streamlining flight operations in line with changing market demand and a world in which it no longer is the prime contractor for the U.S. Postal Service.

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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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