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July 31, 2024

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Exim India web site
JULY 31, 2024
  • Concerns mount for shipping as strike area expands in Red Sea
  • COSCO SHIPPING in partnership to develop sustainable green fuel supply chain
  • Balmer Lawrie registers increased net profit in Q1; Adhip Nath Palchaudhuri formally takes over as C&MD
  • China's shift towards overland metallurgical coal imports seen dampening shipping demand
  • US FMC publishes final rule on unreasonable refusal to deal regarding vessel space
  • Singapore emerges as the largest source of FDI into India
  • Cochin Port unions urge centre to give funds for dredging
  • CITES notifies new export quota of agarwood from India
  • Asia Pacific rates soar despite drop in China-USA demand; tonnage & price from India remain high
  • IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers wins 'Executive Leadership: Asia Pacific Award' at the Airline Strategy Awards 2024
  • DTDC launches drone delivery services in partnership with industry leading Skye Air Mobility

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International Transport Journal web site
JULY 31, 2024
  • The Papyrus Hunter takes a detour

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The Loadstar web site
JULY 30, 2024
  • Box lines set for price hikes in August to halt Asia-US West Coast rate slide
  • Turkey moves to close EU loophole with its own emissions trading scheme
  • Toll in the black - P&L relief; junk balance sheet; weak cash flows
  • CH Robinson to sell trucking services subsidiary EST to Sennder
  • Relief for supply chains as congestion fears from people-processing at Dover ease
  • DB Schenker price matters - 'leveraged buyout scenario' update
  • SASI partners-up to establish air cargo training base in the UAE

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Marine Log web site
JULY 30, 2024
  • NTSB: Design flaw caused Sandy Ground ferry fire
    The design of a new passenger ferry's fuel oil return system and inadequate follow-on training for engineering crewmembers led to the 2022 fire aboard the Staten Island Ferry Sandy Ground, the National
  • Maryland's US Wind project passes a key regulatory milestone
    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has released its final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for US Wind's proposed Maryland offshore wind project, which includes three planned phases. Two of those phases,
  • MAN PrimeServ to offer four-stroke methanol retrofits from 2025
    From 2025, MAN PrimeServ - the after-sales brand of MAN Energy Solutions - will offer a methanol retrofit package for the conversion of currently in-service MAN four-stroke engines to dual-fuel methanol operation.

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Container News web site
JULY 30, 2024
  • Wärtsilä and Seapeak sign Lifecycle Agreement for ten LNG Carriers
    Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a 16-year Lifecycle Agreement with Seapeak Maritime (Glasgow) Ltd, one of the largest independent owner-operators of liquefied gas vessels. The contract, which took effect in January 2024, covers ten LNG Carriers and is an extension of an earlier Wärtsilä Lifecycle Agreement for these vessels. The new order was booked by Wärtsilä in the first quarter of 2024.
  • ZIM opens its new USA headquarters
    Israel-based shipping company ZIM announced the grand opening of its new United States headquarters in Virginia Beach. ZIM said the event, celebrated with employees, colleagues, customers, and guests from across the US, marks a significant milestone for the company. "We are excited to open our new US headquarters in Virginia Beach. This milestone is a testament to our commitment to growth and inn
  • Allseas' Green Ace ruling a tale of two definitions
    Court documents show that a US$27 million dispute was settled on the definition of two short words, "to be", with Allseas Global Management Logistics (AGML) defining it as some time the future, and owner SFL's claiming that in this instance it was confirming agreement. AGML and vessel owner, the Fredriksen company SFL, entered into protracted negotiations over the charter of the 1,750 TEU Green A
  • HHLA TK Estonia upgrades handling facilities
    HHLA TK Estonia, a subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), is ushering in the grain season with innovative and sustainable solutions for bulk handling and warehousing in the Estonian port of Muuga. The company has recently expanded its facilities by adding three newly built warehouse sections and upgrading its automatic entry and scale systems. As the largest warehouse operator in t
  • Port Houston breaks 2 million TEU mark in record time
    Port Houston, the fifth-largest container port in the United States, has surpassed the 2 million TEU mark faster than ever. Through the first six months of 2024, Port Houston has handled 2,098,117 TEUs, representing a double-digit increase of 13% year-to-date compared to the first half of last year. For June specifically, 339,157 TEUs were moved through the terminals of Port Houston, reflecting a
  • Canada's largest shipbuilder plans significant investment in U.S.
    Canada-based multinational shipbuilder Davie announced its intention to proceed with a significant investment in the American shipbuilding industry. Pending final site and partner selection, Davie's decision coincides with a series of actions announced by the U.S. government to boost the efficiency, resilience, and competitiveness of national shipbuilding sector. "As a result of the Biden-Harris
  • Ignazio Messina & C. receives newly-acquired post-panamax boxship
    Italy-based shipping company Ignazio Messina & C. added a second 6,300 TEU container ship to its fleet. The Genoa-headquartered firm took delivery of the vessel in the Singapore Bay on July 29. This vessel, renamed Jolly Bianco, is a sister vessel of the Jolly Verde that has been acquired last April, and therefore is the second largest ship of the Italian carrier. The 2007-built boxship Jolly Bia
  • COSCO and Fortescue partner to build green fuel supply chain
    COSCO SHIPPING and Fortescue, a global green technology, energy and metal company, inked a memorandum of cooperation in Shanghai, on July 25. Under the agreement, both parties will leverage their technological and resource strengths to jointly develop a sustainable green fuel supply chain. This initiative aims to advance the shipping industry's energy structure transformation, foster its eco-frie

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Splash web site
JULY 30, 2024
  • Shelf Drilling offloads jackup rig for $60m
    Dubai-based jackup rig player Shelf Drilling has sold one of its units after the completion of its contract in West Africa. The Oslo-listed firm with a fleet of 36 jackups said in a filing the 1983-built and 2015-upgraded Baltic has gone to an undisclosed buyer for $60m. The rig, which has been under contract in ...
  • Wisdom Marine cashes in on handy bulker sale in deal with Turkish owner
    Taiwan's Wisdom Marine has cashed in on one of its handysize bulk carriers as it makes room for fresh tonnage. The Taipei-based bulker giant, led by shipping magnate Lan Chun Sheng (James Lan), is offloading the 2015-built Bunun Glory in a deal with Turkish owner Manta Denizcilik. The sale, which is the company's second recorded ...
  • Hayfin seals management buyout deal with Arctos
    UK alternative investment platform Hayfin Capital Management has reached an agreement with US private equity group Arctos Partners to secure a management buyout of the business. The deal will see the acquisition of British Columbia Investment Management Corporation's majority stake for an undisclosed sum. One of the largest institutional investors in Canada, with C$250.4bn in ...
  • Valaris seals multiple jackup rig deals
    New York-listed offshore driller Valaris has secured multiple fresh deals and contract extensions for its jackup rig fleet. The Anton Dibowitz-led company has won a 26-well plug and abandonment contract in the UK North Sea for the 1982-built Valaris 92. The $75m contract with an undisclosed operator should start in the first quarter of 2025 ...
  • Cape owners contend with soaring Mongolian coal shipments by rail to China
    The capesize business is experiencing some of the greatest shifts in global trades in the 2020s among all shipping segments. As well as the growth of West Africa exports of bauxite - and soon to be iron ore - to China, cape owners are having to contend with the growth of Mongolian and Russian exports ...
  • OSV player Bhagwan Marine debuts on ASX
    Australian OSV operator and services provider Bhagwan Marine has marked its debut as a public company. The Perth-headquartered outfit led by Loui Kannikoski has started trading on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) following an initial public offering of shares. Bhagwan raised $80m at $0.63 per share, with the money to be used to bolster the ...
  • Philippine oil spill spreads far and wide
    The oil spill from the Terra Nova tanker that capsized and sank in the Philippines last Thursday has spread far and wide, including entering the waters around the capital, Manila. The oil slick is now stretching for more than 50 km with local media showing images of blackened seas along the southwest coast of Luzon, ...
  • CSSC adds $690m of extra shipyard capacity
    China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC) is expanding production capacity. The state-run shipbuilding giant has just announced an RMB5bn ($690m) double acquisition - taking over the Shanghai assets of Tianjin Xingang Shipbuilding Heavy Industry, which comes with two massive drydocks as well as buying out Wuhan Wuchang Shipyard Hangrong Heavy Industry Equipment. The two acquisitions will ...
  • Flagship Founders and Studio 30 50 join forces
    Berlin's Flagship Founders and Singapore-based Studio 30 50, two maritime technology venture studios, are combining their future venture-building activities under the Flagship Founders brand. Founded in Berlin in 2020, Flagship Founders has built five companies operating in areas such as emissions management, crew planning and ship inspections. Studio 30 50 was launched in 2023 as ...
  • Canada's largest shipbuilder to invest in the US
    The White House has announced that Canada's largest shipbuilding group will buy a yard in the US. Davie Shipbuilding, which last year bought out Helsinki Shipyard, is about to make a major investment in an unspecified US shipyard, the White House revealed yesterday. On July 11, the leaders of the US, Canada, and Finland announced ...
  • Turkey to implement its own emissions trading scheme for shipping
    Shipowners looking to Europe's eastern edge to skirt around new environmental regulations will have to look elsewhere. Turkish politicians are pressing ahead with their own emissions trading scheme (ETS) for shipping which will align largely with the European Union's own recently introduced ETS. The policy now awaits ratification from the country's president. Turkish ports - ...
  • COSCO and Fortescue to work on ammonia-fuelled shipments
    China's COSCO has signed a preliminary agreement with Australian miner Fortescue to jointly build a green fuel supply chain. The memorandum of understanding includes exploring construction and deployment of green ammonia-fuelled vessels owned either by COSCO or jointly owned by both companies to transport iron ore and other minerals to reduce carbon emissions in the ...
  • Seafaring haves and have nots
    Steven Jones, founder of the Seafarers Happiness Index, discusses life onboard the growing dark fleet. There is of course no one-size-fits-all when it comes to the experiences of seafarers. The very reality of the human condition means that reflections differ, though the conditions we provide for humans do indeed have a real impact. The latest ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 30, 2024
  • Hayfin Capital agrees to management buyout backed by private equity firm Arctos
    Hayfin Capital Management, an alternate investment manager with an active maritime footprint, has partnered with US private equity firm Arctos...
  • Scorpio unfazed by pullback, says product tanker boom will persist
    The usual summer lull, combined with some unusual competition from cleaned-up crude tankers, has temporarily reduced product tanker rates. But...
  • 'Skyrocketing' Chinese imports of Mongolian coking coal to 'reshape global shipping markets'
    Landlocked Mongolia exports 90% of its coking coal to China via rail, which alongside increased short-haul Russia-China shipments and drastic...
  • MOL adopts Sofar voyage optimisation platform
    US producer claims 50% greater accuracy than other forecasting systems, deriving from ocean sensor data
  • EU starts corruption probe into Cyprus LNG project
    The European Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating the stalled Vasilikos LNG terminal in Cyprus over alleged procurement fraud, corruption and...
  • First Nigeria-Singapore fuel oil shipment seen as Saudi summer demand restrains Middle East exports to Asia
    The 650,000 barrels per day Dangote refinery began production in January, with 22 cargoes of fuel oil exported since then...
  • Port delays could cut CII by two ratings, new report shows
    ICS submitted findings to the IMO to help the UN agency during its CII review
  • Turkish shipmanager cancels EU-sanctioned 'dark fleet' tanker
    Gabon-flagged Hana was one of nine tankers taken on by Unic during 2023 from the former 50-plus tanker fleet managed...
  • Malaysia Marine Department detains Ceres I and Hafnia Nile for further investigation
    Initial investigation found no oil spill, but an oil sheen has been seen from Hafnia Nile
  • London H&M rates flat and set to soften, argues Gallagher
    Firm detects 'inevitable downward pressure on rating, especially for the most well-regarded fleets and sought-after tonnage types'
  • Shipbuilding braces for order decline as LNG carrier demand cools
    China leads in the share of newbuilding orders, as price competitiveness and a narrowing gap in government-backed technological progress have...
  • EU launches ship finance portal
    The portal has 55 different ship finance opportunities, including bank loans and EU funds
  • China Cosco Shipping and Fortescue forge partnership to build green fuel supply chain
    The MOU could work with the Australia-China Iron Ore Green Shipping Corridor - a road map put forward in 2023...
  • Compensation avenue opens for Marine Honour spill victims
    Move comes as it is likely that claims resulting from the incident will exceed the liability limit of the shipowner...
  • Safe Bulkers hikes profit as renewal rolls on
    Final programmed installation of exhaust gas cleaning system leaves all eight capesizes and about half the overall fleet fitted with...
  • Daily Briefing
    Cook Islands deflags 12 sanctions-busting tankers as it rejects 'dark fleet' label for registry's ships | Supreme Court ruling could...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 30, 2024
  • Knight-Swift acquisition expands LTL network coast-to-coast
    The takeover of Los Angeles-based Dependable Highway Express (DHE) allows Knight-Swift to reach 70% of the US population with its LTL services.
  • Carriers limit box repositioning costs on backhaul Europe-Asia trade: Xeneta
    Vessels on the backhaul trade from Europe to Asia are sailing two-thirds empty, with spot rates on the trade lane falling sharply since February.
  • C.H. Robinson Worldwide sells European truck brokerage to focus on its 'core'
    The sale of EST to German-based brokerage ssender is part of a drive to strengthen operations that C.H. Robinson considers core to its business.
  • Carriers limit box repositioning costs on back-haul Europe-Asia trade: Xeneta
    Vessels on the back-haul trade from Europe to Asia are sailing two-thirds empty, with spot rates on the trade lane falling sharply since February.
  • Altana cash infusion shows investor appetite for supply chain risk tools
    The $200 million funding round cuts against the broader trend of venture capital investors pulling back from early and growth-stage supply chain and logistics startups.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 30, 2024
  • Wintermar enters offshore accommodation joint-venture to extend growth spurt
    Indonesian company also secures two-year contract for two platform supply vessels
  • Would Safe Bulkers buy or order a cape? 'Out of the question,' says chief executive
    Newbuilding and S&P prices are too high for New York-listed shipowner
  • Analysis: Cruise ship orders reach post-pandemic highs as deliveries go deep into future
    Figures could rise as Royal Caribbean looks to its next class of ships
  • 'We've never had a springboard this high': Robert Bugbee basks in tanker rate strength amid summer dip
    Scorpio Tankers has only high-class problems right now as the cash keeps flowing in
  • Greek shipowner IMS makes sweet asset play with product tanker sale
    Marios Gialozoglou sells the 42,700-dwt Sugar (built 2002) at a 140%-mark-up to its acquisition price in May 2022
  • Cool Carriers scraps oldest vessel for 'fantastic' price leaving Maestro Shipping shipless
    At least eight reefer vessels have been scrapped in the past three months, according to Clarksons
  • Fincantieri rakes in orders worth over $8bn as demand for new cruise ships surges
    Italian shipbuilder improves guidance for 2024 financial leverage
  • Liner shipping stocks plummet as ceasefire hopes cool investor sentiment
    Container shipping stocks tumble as earnings outlook upgraded
  • Kickbacks and secret deals: $2bn corruption case reveals how shipbuilder 'hustled' an African government
    African nation largely victorious case against Privinvest and its late owner
  • New ship finance portal to support fleet renewal and retrofitting launched by European Commission
    Platform to provide financial tools to drive fleet renewal, retrofitting, enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact
  • Hayfin Capital Management springs management buyout backed by new investor
    Managers of UK-based alternative financier find partner to help buy majority stake from Canadian investor
  • Grimaldi firm Finnlines sees profit sink as costs stack up
    Chief executive Tom Pippinskold says European economic growth could be second-half driver
  • Scorpio Tankers pumps up shares-buyback fund to $400m after beating earnings bets
    Monaco-based owner holds regular dividend steady at $0.40 per share
  • Beer money, banking and secrets to Sammy Ofer's success. Charting the career of OSG boss Sam Norton
    Shipping leader's career progression provided lessons in risk tolerance
  • 'Two-speed industry': Seafarers on tankers happier than on dry cargo vessels and container ships
    Survey shows overall modest rise in wellbeing
  • Shadow fleet VLCC hit-and-run resurrects oil spill ghosts for shipping
    The threat of an oil spill from a 'dark fleet' VLCC should keep shipping up at night
  • MSC-backed Ignazio Messina boosts boxship fleet with seventh vessel purchase in two years
    Italian liner operator is gearing up for container growth on trades from Red Sea and India
  • Video: Collision slices open LNG fuel tank on H-Line-owned capesize bulk carrier
    South Korean-owned ship apparently loses power off Hay Point terminal in Queensland
  • Mining giant Fortescue strikes deal with Chinese shipping heavyweight Cosco to deploy vessels on green corridor
    Collaboration includes deployment of low-carbon vessels on China-Australia green corridor
  • Shipowners bank ultra-profitable VLGC sales backed by strong asset values
    Owners booking at sizeable profits on large gas carriers brought a few years ago
  • Iran seizes small tanker hauling 'smuggled' oil
    Tehran has increased operations against smugglers hauling cheap Iranian oil to neighbouring nations
  • Maritime start-up developers Flagship Founders and Studio 30 50 to merge
    Merger comes as AI and increased connectivity offer new start-up opportunities in shipping
  • Anna Angelicoussis-controlled Alpha Bulkers linked to capesize purchase
    Herun sells bulker for nearly as much as it paid to order it
  • Maritime startup developers Flagship Founders and Studio 30 50 to merge
    Merger comes as AI and increased connectivity offer new startup opportunities in shipping
  • Samudera misses out on container ship freight rally as profit slides nearly 70%
    Asian feeder operator reports significantly weaker average revenue per teu compared to a year ago
  • Cosco Shipping and Fortescue team up to build green fuel supply chain
    Collaboration includes deployment of low-carbon vessels on China-Australia green corridor
  • Seatrium stock surges on $820m loan and promise of return to profit
    BG facility will be used for business growth
  • Safe Bulkers profit grows 79% as revenue beats Wall Street bets
    Bulker owner's earnings come in just shy of analyst estimates

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American Shipper web site
JULY 30, 2024
  • DHL Express to add aircraft maintenance center in Spain
    DHL is beefing up its aircraft maintenance capacity in Europe.

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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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