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Exim India web site
MAY 31, 2024
  • JNPA celebrates 35 years of success & excellence
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  • BCBA and JNCH organise productive interactive session on Faceless Assessment
  • Reliance to start building key multimodal logistics park near Chennai
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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 31, 2024
  • Hercules swallows tigers
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  • APM Terminals Poti appoints MD
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The Loadstar web site
MAY 30, 2024
  • Customs brokers caught up in US crackdown on Chinese ecommerce traffic
  • Atlas Air's split from Amazon 'all part of the plan'
  • Silk Way West Airlines hires new chief operating officer
  • Getting containers in the right place at the right time is now 'impossible'
  • FedEx CEO talks Amazon (and DHL); break-up calls; USPS value-destroyer
  • Maersk launches first deepsea container service into Ukraine since invasion
  • Analyst corner - in a safe pair of hands with Mainfreight?
  • Indian shippers and retailers suffer in a wave of supply chain disruption
  • Border control strike fear adds to chaos scenario for Canadian BCOs and LSPs
  • Ellerman City Liner relaunches China-UK service for peak season
  • Final four bidders for DP Schenker revealed

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Marine Log web site
MAY 30, 2024
  • Fincantieri Marinette Marine awarded two additional Navy frigates
    The Department of Defense recently announced that Fincantieri Marinette Marine, Marinette, Wis., was awarded a contract valued at a billion dollars (USD) to build two additional Constellation-class Frigates, FFG 66 and FFG
  • Ship Repair USA to feature panel on yard challenges and solutions
    Every sector of the maritime industry has its own set of challenges, including ship repair yards. To go over those challenges-and how to overcome them-will be a panel of ship repair and
  • Metal Shark wins U.S. Navy patrol boat contract
    Louisiana-based boat builder Metal Shark is one of two builders awarded a seven-year U.S. Navy indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract worth up to $290 million to produce up to seventy-three 40-foot "40

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Container News web site
MAY 30, 2024
  • Ports of Stockholm and BPO seek funding to enhance collaboration with Ukrainian ports
    In collaboration with partners, Ports of Stockholm is seeking funds through the Swedish Institute's Ukraine Cooperation Program to facilitate the integration of Ukrainian ports into the European Union (EU) transport network. Ports of Stockholm, along with the Odessa-based law firm Interlegal and the Baltic Ports Organization (BPO), is seeking funding from the Swedish Institute for a preparatory p
  • AD Ports Group inks MoU with Economic Development Board of Madagascar
    AD Ports Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Economic Development Board of Madagascar to explore a dynamic partnership to enhance commercial opportunities in Madagascar's maritime, industry, and logistics sectors. The agreement was signed by Mohamed Eidha Al Menhali, regional CEO of AD Ports Group, and Josielle Rafidy, general manager of the Economic Development Board of
  • Hapag-Lloyd introduces peak season surcharge from Asia and Oceania to South Africa
    German container line Hapag-Lloyd has announced a peak season surcharge (PSS) from Asia and Oceania to South Africa, effective from 6 June until further notice. The Hamburg-based ocean carrier will apply a US$1,000 per TEU from Asia and Oceania (Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia
  • Record low shipping losses amid rising sector risks
    Maritime safety is paramount, with up to 90% of global trade traversing oceans. Three decades ago, the international shipping industry experienced the loss of around 200 large vessels annually. However, this figure dramatically dropped to a historic low of 26 in 2023, marking a year-on-year decrease of over one-third and a 70% decline over the past decade. Despite these advancements, the sector f
  • Port Authority of Gijón migrates management system to the cloud with Prodevelop and AWS
    Building on the migration of Posidonia PCS to the cloud just over a year ago, the Port Authority of Gijón has now transitioned Posidonia Management, its Port Management System (PMS), to the cloud as well. The PMS is a programme that is designed for the internal management of the port, streamlining administrative tasks such as invoicing, public domain management, and technical-nautical services. W
  • Yang Ming to join league of 24,000 TEU ships
    Yang Ming Marine Transport's management has hinted that the company will enter the league of 24,000 TEU boxship owners. Speaking at a shareholders' meeting after releasing the Taiwanese liner operator's 1Q 2024 results, GM Patrick Tu said: "On the Asia-Europe routes, we have a competitive advantage because of 24,000 TEU ships, but these belong to our fellow THE Alliance members and, we can't alwa
  • CMA CGM hit with US$2 million fine by FMC
    The United States Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has entered into an agreement with French ocean carrier CMA CGM, after the investigations by the Commission's Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations, and Compliance (BEIC). CMA CGM paid US$1,975,000 to resolve allegations that it overbroadly defined and applied its definition of merchant in a bill of lading to demand payment from a third party wh
  • War of attrition could prolong Cape diversions
    Conflict in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb region could be entering a prolonged period of attrition as coalition forces seek to degrade the Houthi's military capability with both sides considering a tactical shift in operations, with failure of western military to prevent attacks. Security firm Dryad Global reported this week that attacks on commercial vessels have reduced, while strikes against c
  • Antwerp Euroterminal launches Belgium's first shore power connection for seagoing vessels
    Antwerp Euroterminal (AET) is set to introduce Belgium's first shore power connection for seagoing vessels. This innovative installation, operational by 2026, will provide docked ships with environmentally friendly and quiet electricity, significantly contributing to the port's sustainability efforts. Built to international ISO standards, this will be Belgium's premier shore power setup for seago
  • Copenhagen Malmö Port receives straddle carriers from Konecranes
    Konecranes officially delivered eight hybrid Konecranes Noell Straddle Carriers to Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP). Ordered in the second quarter of 2023, these straddle carriers are designated for the new container terminal in Copenhagen. The parts were delivered to CMP in the fourth quarter of last year and have since been assembled and rigorously tested at the current container terminal. Next year

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Splash web site
MAY 30, 2024
  • Sidara sends final Wood takeover offer worth $2bn
    UK consulting and engineering firm Wood has received a fourth and final bid from Dubai-based company Sidara for the takeover of the company. Less than a week ago, the UK firm rejected Sidara's third bid as the offer was seen as 'significantly' undervaluing the company. The unsolicited, preliminary, and conditional proposal from Dar Al-Handasah Consultants ...
  • US offshore wind port developer gets $50m boost
    Zero-emission infrastructure investor Homecoming Capital has made an initial $50m commitment to US offshore wind port infrastructure development firm Clean Energy Terminals (CET). CET will use Homecoming's investment to execute early-stage development work on a portfolio of newbuild and redeveloped offshore wind ports along the US east and west coasts. Upon completion, the projects will ...
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    Oslo-listed semisub accommodation vessel owner Prosafe has been issued a conditional letter of intent for Safe Boreas to provide gangway-connected operations to support a project off the coast of Western Australia. The firm duration of the contract is 15 months with up to six months of options. Work for the vessel will be firm upon ...
  • China Merchants in boxship and roro spinoff move with Antong Holdings
    A major reshuffling of China's top shipping brands is underway, with China Merchants moving to sell its container and roro businesses in order to focus on dry bulk, gas and tanker segments. China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has revealed plans to spin off Sinotrans Container Lines and China Merchants RoRo Transportation (Guangzhou RoRo) in a ...
  • PGS ready to kick off long-overdue 4D survey for Petrobras
    Norwegian seismic player PGS has received the 'all-clear' to start a large 4D survey over the Barracuda Caratinga fields in the Campos basin offshore Brazil for Petrobras. The initial deal for the project was given back in December 2022 and the start of the project was set for the summer of last year while the ...
  • COSCO spends $114m upgrading four boxship newbuilds to methanol power
    China's largest shipowner's embrace of methanol as a future fuel is deepening. COSCO Shipping has announced four 16,180 teu ships it contracted a sister firm to build will now be converted so that they are methanol duel-fuel vessels. The upgrade is costing the state-owned shipping giant an extra $114m. The vessels were originally contracted with ...
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  • Another record year of crew abandonments on the cards
    New cases of crew abandonment look set to smash annual records once again this year with international regulators at a loss on how to tackle one of shipping's darkest scourges. Under international law - the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended - seafarers should be paid at least once per month. Crews owed two months ...
  • Precious orders four ultramaxes at Taizhou Sanfu
    Thai shipowner Precious Shipping has returned to Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering in China for four 63,500 dwt ultramax bulk carriers, which will deliver in 2026 and 2027. These contracts represent the third series of ships that Khalid Hashim-led Precious has built at Sanfu. No prices have been revealed for the series. Recent ultramax newbuild deals ...
  • CMA CGM pays $1.975m fine in the US
    The Federal Maritime Commission has entered into compromise agreements with three different companies resulting in the collection of more than $2.3min civil penalty payments, and commitments by each company to reform specific business practices. French liner CMA CGM copped the biggest fine, paying $1.975m to resolve allegations that it over-broadly defined and applied its definition ...
  • China's Maritime Safety Administration details vessel crackdown
    China's Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) has implemented a stricter monitoring of vessels, according to an update from class society DNV. Chinese authorities are tracking more closely any vessel that has been detained twice within the last 12 months, irrespective of the place of detention as well any vessel that has been penalised twice in 12 ...
  • Chinese to develop Black Sea port in Georgia
    Two Chinese firms have won the rights to build and operate a deepsea port on the Black Sea. China Communications Construction Company and China Harbour Investment will develop the long-planned port at Anaklia in Georgia. The initial phase of Anaklia port development involves constructing a berth capable of handling 7m tons of cargo and a ...
  • How to impress a shipowner?
    Shipmanagers need to up their game when it comes to their sales pitches. Splash canvasses opinion on how best to get the right message across to principles. On paper, the pitch to owners ought to be a simple one. "We can save you money and time," is the line invariably trotted out by myriad managers ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 30, 2024
  • Greek fleet invests 'heavily' in new technology vessels, says Travlos
    Greece-owned fleet is first for alternative-fuel ships and well ahead on fitting of energy-saving devices, claims annual report
  • Exclusive: Countries plan informal MEPC talks in Bonn
    China, Brazil and some EU members said to be among group to meet on sidelines of UN climate conference in...
  • Tanker giant Frontline: 'We're in for a longer one' in current upcycle
    Frontline's purchase of 24 VLCCs from Euronav is paying off as the transformative fleet growth coincides with a period of...
  • Steamship Mutual joins trend toward improved P&I results
    Shipowners' Club will take the hit on 2021 policy year underwriting loss
  • China outlines tougher safety inspections for repeat offenders
    DNV said ships matching the new criteria for the 'special follow-up scheme' will face detailed inspections at any port of...
  • Disruptions continue to drive tanker demand
    Geopolitical disruptions account for the bulk of growth in 2024, but this could reverse if trading patterns return to normal...
  • CMA CGM to pay nearly $2m in penalties in the US
    Two other companies have also agreed to pay penalties to avoid formal proceedings, just days after the Federal Maritime Commission's...
  • Cosco Shipping Holding appoints Tao Weidong as new general manager
    Tao's predecessor, Yang Zhijian, has resigned due to 'a change in work arrangement'
  • Adnoc lines up multi-billion dollar LNG carrier orders at South Korean yards
    Orders come as Adnoc vows massive investments to double its LNG output to 15m tonnes annually by 2028
  • Daily Briefing
    Insurers update Lloyd's Open Form to arrest dwindling use, cut costs | Merged NorthStandard performance 'surpasses expectations' | Asian shipowners...
  • Cosco Shipping pushes deeper into methanol with newbuild retrofits
    Conversion will increase CSH's methanol dual-fuel orderbook to 16 vessels, including 12 24,000 teu ships ordered in October 2022. The...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 30, 2024
  • CBP curtails low-value shipment access for multiple customs brokers
    Growth in the use of a low-value shipment rule has attracted critics, who say the de minimis program provides a loophole for e-commerce companies abroad to evade duties.
  • Auto shippers tuned up to navigate new supply chain roadblocks
    The March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore piled on yet another layer of disruption, while the Sept. 30 expiration of the existing labor contract for longshore workers on the East and Gulf coasts will make shippers more nervous.
  • Busy 'slow season' for air cargo as e-commerce holds up demand
    It is a good time to be in the freight transport business with air cargo and ocean shipping on the trade lanes out of Asia seeing sustained demand and robust rate levels.
  • Asia-US container ship reliability climbed to six-month high in April: Sea-Intelligence
    The West Coast's sharp jump in on-time performance - the highest gain of the 34 trade lanes covered by the analyst's monthly report -- is a sign ports along the coast have not been directly impacted by the ongoing ship diversions around southern Africa.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 30, 2024
  • Germany's largest shipbroker formed as MPC Capital merges Harper Petersen and Albis Shipping
    Hamburg-parent is merging its container, tanker and dry shipbroking desks
  • 'We have a problem': 1,300 new tankers needed in next decade, Frontline boss says
    Lars Barstad believes the sector is heading into a 'wall' of replacement needs as tankers age
  • $1bn club: Select group of Greek shipowners have broken with tradition to establish a home on Wall Street
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at the history of Greeks turning to capital markets in New York
  • Niche container player returns to Asia-Europe trade after exiting as Covid boom imploded
    Relative newcomer to re-enter trade as freight rates soar
  • Cambridge University experts to study 'real impacts' of green fuels on Laskaridis bulker
    UK university's Singapore research centre is being provided with data from panamax
  • Greek newbuilding activity skyrockets with world-leading $40bn wager on new tonnage
    Hellenic shipowners are betting the transition towards green shipping will be a gradual affair
  • Russian crude cargo stuck on elderly tanker for months off new Ghana refinery
    Hong Kong-owned Snow Lotus arrived at the new Sentuo refinery in February
  • Fratelli Cosulich heralds first methanol bunkering vessel as investment 'milestone'
    New vessel swells Italian owner's bunker fleet in Singapore
  • Evangelos Marinakis lines up 10-ship container splash in China
    Order for 8,000-teu vessels depends on the new dry dock that New Times Shipbuilding plans to construct
  • Tanker division shines as MISC profit climbs by nearly one-quarter
    Company believes outlook for shipping divisions remains rosy despite sharp drop in cash flow
  • 'Supermajor': Subsea7 lands Petrobras offshore deal worth more than $1.25bn
    Kristian Siem-backed group secures huge contract to develop Buzios 9 oilfield 180 km off Brazil
  • Hunter Group talks up 'arguably the best VLCC supply outlook ever'
    Growing production will tie up extra 105 VLCC-equivalents through 2025, Norwegian company says
  • Sports psychologist 'supercharged' top team at NorthStandard after merger
    Executive coach helped two CEOs work better in merged protection and indemnity giant
  • 'No end to conflict in sight': Red Sea disruptions driving lion's share of tanker demand, Bimco says
    Crude and product tankers will reportedly see market weaken next year if the Red Sea situation normalises
  • 'Super-major': Subsea7 lands Petrobras offshore deal worth more than $1.25bn
    Kristian Siem-backed group secures huge contract to develop Buzios 9 field 180km off Brazil
  • Vitol to pull its ships from BW LPG VLGC pool in the summer
    Trader's vessels will exit world's biggest commercial VLGC operation
  • BW LPG revenue tops $1bn as it books 'impressive' results
    Singapore VLGC owner expecting strong spot rates for the rest of 2024
  • Maersk Tankers recruits head of Norden Tanker Pools
    Ex-Norden man is diving from one pool to another
  • Frontline banks near $1bn loan package to finance Euronav VLCC deal and product tankers
    John Fredriksen company reveals details of transactions in Norway, Germany and China
  • Historic Greek shipowner Carras (Hellas) seeks to strike 'right balance' between present and future needs
    Low-profile owner reveals the rationale behind newbuilding programme of conventionally fuelled bulkers
  • Fortescue prowling shipyards for ammonia carriers and bulkers in $900m newbuilding hunt
    Australian ammonia-fuelling fan scours yards for 10 vessels as it transforms into green energy supplier
  • Frontline profit falls as Euronav VLCCs make slow start and push up finance costs
    John Fredriksen's tanker company is earning better rates in the second quarter
  • Cosco adds methanol dual-fuel capability to four neo-panamax container ship newbuildings
    Upgrading project will cost the shipowner an additional $114m
  • Yinson Production taps London for $1bn bond issuance
    Company says the fundraiser is another step in its bid to diversify its funding base and optimise its capital structure
  • Asian feeder players double surcharges as Singapore labelled congestion hotspot
    Vessels calling at the world's second-largest container port face berthing delays of up to seven days
  • Greek shipping cautious on future fuels amid questions over rewards for early movers
    Shipowners are cautious on betting big with future fuels
  • Knowledge gap: Green fuels to create need to train 700,000 seafarers, consultant estimates
    Founder of Novamaxis highlights knowledge gap among crew tasked with implementing energy transition

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American Shipper web site
MAY 30, 2024
  • Northern Air Cargo to discharge 18 pilots on Hawaii route
    The end of Aloha Air Cargo's service from the West Coast to Hawaii will result in unpaid leaves of absence for 18 pilots.

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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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