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Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
  • MSA Global Logistics completes 10 years of successful operations
  • Maritime SheEO Conference 2022 in Mumbai today
  • R. Lakshmanan appointed Joint Secretary, MoPSW
  • Merchandise exports down in Oct. 2022 yoy
  • APSEZ incorporates Joint Venture Company in Israel for acquisition of Haifa Port
  • Demand for air cargo dips
  • DB Schenker launches global CO2-neutral air freight offer
  • Qatar Airways Cargo adds freighters to Riyadh
  • Second airport for Chennai needed for TN to become $1 trillion economy by 2030: Minister
  • Etihad Cargo to launch pharmaceutical cool chain facility at Abu Dhabi Airport
  • Concession agreement signed between JNPA & J M Baxi Ports & Logistics for handing over the Shallow Water Berth (SWB) facility & newly constructed Coastal Berth (CB) terminals
  • Amendment in Policy Condition No. 7(ii) of Chapter 27 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule - I (Import Policy) - Implementation of Coal Import Monitoring System (CIMS)
  • Liberian Registry launches maritime enhancements
  • Warehousing sector requires adequate supply, investment to meet growing demand, says a report
  • MOL conducts sea trials of LNG carrier powered by biofuel
  • Edible oil import bill up
  • Govt panel on export refunds from SEZs/EOUs to submit report next month

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International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
  • "Be different"
  • Regional Rail expands into Canada
  • A promising 9M/2022 for Agility
  • TÜV SÜD to check vehicles in Eastern Europe
  • How to prepare for the Chinese New Year?
  • Aotos awards - three stellar recipients
  • ACN becomes major investor in MAE Aircraft
  • Circle expecting a good year
  • Increased frequency to and from Czechia
  • Georgia Ports keeps the pace
  • Chapman Freeborn picks David Tasker
  • 20th CH-47F Chinook for the Royal Netherlands AF
  • New distribution centre in Groveport
  • From 2003 until 2030 - at least
  • Investment reduces costs
  • Smart Ports get together
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Bill Higginbotham takes the helm

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The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
  • Svitzer's Australian tug crew lockout will bring ports to a grinding halt
  • Analysis: All-round CH Robinson - from chopping board to power struggle
  • NOOs fear looming glut of new tonnage as charter market bull run ends
  • M&A its own way: DSV buys more of... DSV
  • 'Space and pace' pricing may be an LTL game-changer for FedEx
  • CDS outages bring import chaos and fury as forwarders struggle to cope
  • Softer retail market puts pressure on hauliers as clients tighten purse strings
  • Amerijet eyes new horizons, but won't quit its Latin American 'playground'

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Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
  • U.K. MoD awards BAE Systems contract for 5 frigates
    The U.K. Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a GBP 4.2 billion (just under $5 billion) contract to build the next five City Class Type 26 frigates for the Royal Navy
  • Silver Ships names Steven Clarke CEO
    Steven Clarke has been appointed to the role of CEO at Theodore, Ala., headquartered shipbuilder Silver Ships, Inc. . Previously, Clarke, who joined the Silver Ships team in 2015 as co-owner and
  • New offshore wind sector player opts for Kongsberg Maritime CSOV design
    Kongsberg Maritime has won a NOK 300 million (about $30 million) contract with Pelagic Wind Services to supply advanced vessel design and equipment for two new Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) on
  • Conrad reports its highest ever backlog
    Morgan City, La., headquartered shipbuilder Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD) has reported its third quarter and nine months 2022 financial results and backlog at September 30, 2022. For the quarter ended
  • Empire Wind moves another step forward
    Another major U.S. offshore wind project has passed a regulatory milestone. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) yesterday released its Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Empire Wind project

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Container Newsweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
  • Fitch confirms positive ratings of Port of Oakland
    Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Port of Oakland's outstanding senior bonds at A+ and outstanding Intermediate Lien and underlying bank bonds at A. The rating outlook assigned by Fitch on all bonds is Stable. "These ratings reflect continued commitment to prudent financial management and stability," commented Port of Oakland executive director Danny Wan. According to Fitch, the ratings reflect the
  • Performance Team adds EV charging stations in California
    Maersk's Performance Team has announced the installation and operation of two new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Los Angeles County, California. These stations will serve the current fleet of 24 EV trucks and 36 by the end of year. The Class 8 Volvo Electric trucks will be used in Southern California for short-haul warehouse and distribution center operations, according to a company's
  • Euroseas exceeds US$85 million in profits in 2022 so far
    Greek ship owner Euroseas published its results for the first nine months and third quarter of 2022. The 2022Q3 financial highlights showed that the company's total net revenues reached US$46 million and net income was US$25.2 million. Euroseas reported adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of US$26.2 million, while an average of 18 vessels were owned a
  • PIL enhances its reefer fleet with 1,750 Carrier Transicold units
    The Singaporean container shipping company will expand its reefer capabilities with 1,750 new refrigerated containers by Carrier Transicold. The container refrigeration equipment provider recently manufactured 1,750 PrimeLINE and EverFRESH 12 meters high-cube reefers, which will enable PIL to transport fresh perishable products to newer and further markets. An additional feature that will be prov
  • AD Ports Group's Q3 profit rises 77% to over US$90 million
    UAE-based AD Ports Group has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2022, reporting revenue of US$399.1 million (AED 1,466 million), translating to an increase of 53%. Additionally, the company's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) increased 52% year-on-year to US$161.7 million (AED 594 million) in the third quarter of the year. AD Ports Grou
  • Port of Hamburg sees container volume fall in 2022
    Port of Hamburg has reported lower cargo figures for the first nine months of the year, compared with the same period in 2021. In particular, the German port handled 6.3 million TEUs from January to September 2022, which represents a year-on-year decline of 2.7%. Both imports and exports of the port of Hamburg decreased by 2.7%, falling to 3.2 million TEUs and 3.1 million TEUs, respectively. Addi
  • Hapag-Lloyd to improve berth alignment process through Portchain platform
    Portchain has announced a five-year global partnership with Hapag-Lloyd to deploy Portchain Connect across the German ocean carrier's global operations. Portchain Connect digitises the process of aligning berths between carriers and terminals, enabling them to make earlier and more frequent scheduling decisions. Using Portchain Connect, Hapag-Lloyd's goal is to transform traditional email and pho
  • Georgia Ports report strong container figures
    The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) handled 552,800 TEUs in October, marking an increase of 9.6% compared to the same month last year. "Customers continue to bring new or expanding business to the Port of Savannah, drawn by our global connectivity and the supply chain network that links Savannah to major US markets," commented GPA executive director, Griff Lynch. October was GPA's second busiest mo
  • Packing Cargo for Sea Freight? Here Are Tips to Consider
    When shipping your products by sea, you need to properly pack them so they arrive safely. While cargo is often transported in containers, sometimes it's sent as break bulk cargo. This means that it's loaded aboard a vessel by net, chute, or even a sling conveyor, which, as you can tell, adds strain to your shipment. There is also the risk of overseas handling facilities having fewer quality contr
  • Best Ways to Collaborate with Your Vendor Efficiently
    Vendors are an important part of the supply chain of any business reason being they play an essential role in the failure or success of the business. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to develop collaborative relationships with them. When dealing with major projects, you want to have people who don't just want to see the job done but can also be accountable and take ownership of their work. H
  • Maersk opens specialised warehouse for electric car batteries in Europe
    A.P. Moller - Maersk has established a new warehouse specialised in handling batteries for electric cars in the northern part of the Czech Republic. The Danish company aims to expand its logistics network in the automotive industry and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across Central Europe. Located in Teplice, the new 14,000m² facility is within a short distance of a range of car makers an

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Splashweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
  • Seafarer evaluation app launches
    Cyprus-headquartered digital eLearning provider OneLearn Global (OLG) has rolled out an all-in-one digital evaluation solution enabling organisations to gather information and evaluate the competencies of seafarers in a single location. The Seafarer Evaluation App (SEA) comprises two tools: CompetenSEA, designed to evaluate the knowledge and competencies of seafarers and define their suitability
  • Prysmian firms up $62.5m UAE cable laying deal
    Italian cabling firm Prysmian has won a €60m ($62.5m) contract for laying submarine cables as part of the strategic HVDC transmission system for the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) Lightning Project in the UAE. Prysmian secured a deal for the supply of power cables worth around ...
  • Valmont offloads offshore wind unit
    US infrastructure services provider Valmont Industries has struck a deal with Denmark's Euro Steel to sell its offshore wind business for an undisclosed sum. The Denmark-based offshore wind business, known as Valmont SM, was acquired in 2014 and is expected to generate approximately $100m of revenue in fiscal 2022. The New York-listed Valmont said it ...
  • Pavilion Energy, Gasum and CNOOC in LNG bunkering tie-up
    Singapore-based Pavilion Energy, Finland's Gasum and CNOOC Gas and Power Group have teamed up to bolster the liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker supply network in Singapore, northwest Europe and China's coastal areas - the top three bunkering regions. A strategic collaboration agreement will see the three companies work to establish central links across the West ...
  • Saipem lands $800m in offshore drilling contracts
    Italy's Saipem has won new offshore drilling contracts in the Middle East and West Africa with a combined total value of approximately $800m. In the Middle East, two new contracts have been awarded for two jackup rigs, the Perro Negro 12 and Perro Negro 13, chartered by third parties for drilling and workover activities. The ...
  • Al Seer Marine orders four MR tankers in South Korea
    Al Seer Marine, part of Abu Dhabi's International Holding Company (IHC), has booked four MR tankers for construction at South Korea's K Shipbuilding. The ships will be built at Jinhae Shipyard and delivered before the end of the fourth quarter of 2024. They will be LNG-ready and are being designed to be potentially ready to ...
  • Maersk faces high-profile shipper complaint
    Maersk is the latest carrier to face the ire of American shippers in a high-profile case that will spark greater debate about global carrier dominance in international trade. OJ Commerce (OJC), a Florida-based furniture importer, has filed a case with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in Washington DC against the Danish carrier and its subsidiary ...
  • Australia braces for chaos as Friday ports shutdown looms
    Australia faces its own 'Ever Given' moment with shipping - or the potential lack of it - making national headlines this week. The decision by towage giant Svitzer, a Maersk subsidiary, to lock out staff from Friday over a bitter three-year pay dispute, has alarmed many, with the government weighing in on the issue and ...
  • SAIC Anji Logistics sets sights on more car carrier newbuilds
    SAIC Anji Logistics is in the market for more car carrier newbuilds as Chinese carmakers step up efforts to explore overseas markets. The shipping subsidiary of automaker SAIC Motor is looking to build seven 8,900 ceu dual-fuel ships, with the first delivery expected by October 2025. The move follows the order for the 7,800 ceu ...
  • Europe, China and US could decarbonise 84% of shipping emissions without 'ineffective' IMO
    With the next meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) just a few weeks away pressure is growing once again on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to deliver stricter green targets. A new study from Brussels-based NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) suggests Europe, China and the US could decarbonise 84% of all global shipping ...
  • Singapore shipyard eyes 2024 IPO
    Singapore shipbuilder Strategic Marine has announced plans to list in 2024. Speaking with The Straits Times, chief executive Chan Eng Yew said proceeds would go to expand production capacity at its local yard as well as expanding overseas to places such as Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. This February Strategic Marine completed the acquisition of ...
  • Mozambique dispatches first LNG export cargo
    Mozambique has finally started exporting LNG. Energy major bp reports a first cargo has been exported from the offshore Coral Sul FLNG facility, the country's first LNG project and first floating LNG facility ever deployed in the deep waters of the African continent. Under its long-term contract, bp will purchase 100% of LNG output from ...
  • Uncovering the vintage appeal of ships
    Older vessels are an integral part of maritime's journey towards holistic sustainability and decarbonisation, writes Laxman Kumar head of technical for GMS' shipowning arm Lila Global. The CII and EEXI will come into force in January and are intended to accelerate greening of the world fleet. It is likely that many ships will not meet ...
  • Sea/: The intelligent marketplace for fixing freight
    Clarksons-backed Sea/ platform is rapidly scaling up to offer something unique in the fragmented shipping digital universe. The Sea/ platform focuses on delivering an intelligent marketplace for fixing freight. The SaaS platform develops software and digital applications for the maritime industry pre-fixture and at-fixture to enhance the way shipping professionals work. Over the past two ...

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Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
  • Minerva Gas emerges as owner behind two Samsung LNG carrier orders
    South Korean yard Samsung Heavy Industries said the LNG carrier pair will be delivered in 2026 and are priced at...
  • Russian oil price cap: Sanctions focus switches to enforcement as UK sets $1.2m fines
    UK guidance on how it intends to enforce the Russian oil price cap is finally out, but it has offered...
  • Pool reinsurance premiums not yet decided, says IG
    Scheme takes in up to 90% of the world fleet, providing port operators and national governments with reassurance that bills...
  • US Merchant Marine Academy appoints first female superintendent
    Nunan takes over at the academy after a 2021 report found it suffers from ineffective governance and systemic health and...
  • Moving away from coal is not easy but it must be done, says IEA
    Energy agency lays out a roadmap for 2050 together with real-world solutions to meet the significant challenges
  • Russia remains quiet on Kerch Strait closure
    Despite press reports citing Turkish ministerial officials, no official notification of Russian's closure of the Kerch Strait has yet been...
  • Shipping must adapt to new era, says China Merchants Group chairman
    Managing risks and seizing opportunities in an extremely complex market environment is 'a matter of life and death'
  • Flex LNG upbeat about market prospects as rates break records
    Spot LNG carrier rates skyrocketed past $500,000 per day on the US to Europe route, while longer-term charters are quoted...
  • Braemar trading 'exceeds expectations' as it focuses on shipbroking and corporate finance
    Braemar's numbers were heavily flattered by the recent surge in the value of the dollar, with currency effects accounting for...
  • Shippers could face bill of up to $14bn for carrier decarbonisation
    Box lines have already said they will pass on the cost of environmental regulation to their customers. Now the extent...
  • Anglo-Eastern chief calls for new approach to safety
    There must be a change from a culture of mere compliance to a culture of commitment, where the core values...
  • Labour costs push Sembmarine to second-half loss
    Sembmarine said it had completed several key projects and secured significant new orders in recent months with overall business volumes...
  • Grounding offers lesson on need for proper insurance, says IG chief
    Indonesian authorities last week successfully refloated very large crude carrier Young Yong. Some 44,000 tonnes of oil needed to be...
  • MOL starts biofuel sea trials on LNG carrier
    The marine biofuel comprised very low sulphur fuel oil mixed with up to 25% waste-based fatty acid methyl esters and...
  • Shipowners must speak up about seafarer welfare
    Seafarer welfare and health risk management have to be provided at both employment and pre-deployment stages, says International SOS
  • Svitzer Australia to lock out striking workers 'indefinitely'
    Unions condemn move to prevent crew from boarding their tugs and say action will throw Australia's supply chain 'into disarray'
  • Crew safe after drifting cargo vessel located off Indonesia
    Ship was found on November 14 drifting between Dobo and Timika in the eastern part of Indonesia
  • Daily Briefing
    Why shipping is reinforcing hydrogen demand signals at COP27 | Nigeria holds Heroic Idun crew on piracy charges | Palau...

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The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
  • ILWU halts vessel operations at Oakland's largest terminal
    Sources with knowledge of the Port of Oakland's operations called Monday's action by the ILWU an obvious attempt to exert pressure on stalled contract negotiations with the Pacific Maritime Association.
  • Third US rail union rejects tentative labor agreement
    The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers has become the third union to reject a collective bargaining agreement with US railroads reached in September, but no strike or lockout can take place until December.
  • US freight volumes still higher than 2021: Cass
    Freight volumes are dropping month to month but remain higher than a year ago, buoyed by inventory repositioning and easing supply constraints for manufacturers, according to the latest Cass Freight Index.
  • Booming heavy transport demand driving new project partnerships
    Engineered transport providers are gearing up for heavy demand as an energy buildout in both renewable and oil and gas sectors gains strength.
  • Port Performance North America: The State of Flow as a New Year Approaches
    Moderator: Bill Mongelluzzo, Senior Editor, West Coast, Journal of Commerce, S&P Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Global Shipping Report: Analyzing the 2024 Outlook
    Moderator: Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Cool Cargoes: 2023 Review and Outlook
    Moderator: TBC Speaker(s): TBC
  • Fourth-Quarter Trucking Report: Analyzing the Drayage Hot Spots
    Moderator: Bill Mongelluzzo, Senior Editor, West Coast, Journal of Commerce, S&P Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Supply Chain Optimization and the Role of AI
    Moderator: Eric Johnson, Senior Editor, Logistics Technology, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Port Performance Metrics: Analyzing the Global Regions
    Moderator: Greg Knowler, Europe Editor, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Middle East Trade and Logistics
    Moderator: TBC Speaker(s): TBC
  • European Shipping and Trade Outlook
    Moderator: Greg Knowler, Europe Editor, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Midyear Trucking Report: The Second-Half Outlook
    Moderator: William Cassidy, Senior Editor, Trucking and Domestic Transportation, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Midyear Container Shipping Report: How the Economy, Consumer Trends, and Logistics Shifts Are Impacting the 2023 Peak Season
    Moderator: Bill Mongelluzzo, Senior Editor, West Coast, Journal of Commerce, S&P Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • The Journal of Commerce Top 100 Exporters: Analyzing the Rankings and Trade Dynamics
    Moderator: Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Midyear Port Performance Report: What Needs to Be Done to Improve Flow
    Moderator: Bill Mongelluzzo, Senior Editor, West Coast, Journal of Commerce, S&P Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Canada Trade and Shipping: The Path Forward
    Moderator: Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Container Shipping Outlook: The Asia-Europe Trade
    Moderator: Greg Knowler, Europe Editor, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Geopolitics and the Impact on Sourcing: How the Map Is Changing
    Moderator: Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Trucking Market Report: First Quarter Review and Outlook
    Moderator: William Cassidy, Senior Editor, Trucking and Domestic Transportation, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Logistics Technology: The Future of Digital Procurement
    Moderator: Eric Johnson, Senior Editor, Logistics Technology, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Geopolitics and the New Energy Crisis: The Impact on Project Shipping
    Moderator: Janet Nodar, Senior Editor, Breakbulk, Project, and Heavy-Lift Shipping, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Container Shipping Outlook: The Trans-Pacific
    Moderator: Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Breakbulk and Project Shipping: What the Turmoil of 2022 Means for the Year Ahead
    Moderator: Janet Nodar, Senior Editor, Breakbulk, Project, and Heavy-Lift Shipping, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • Logistics Technology: What Logistics Companies Want - and Need - Most in '23
    Moderator: Eric Johnson, Senior Editor, Logistics Technology, Journal of Commerce, S&P Global Market Intelligence Speaker(s): TBC
  • OSRA-22 not designed to control freight rates: NITL
    The objective of OSRA-22 was never to address freight rates, but rather to provide the FMC with additional tools to better identify, prevent, and hold ocean carriers accountable for unfair or deceptive practices and behaviors, writes the executive director of the National Industrial Transportation League.
  • Pent-up demand to fuel project logistics volumes into 2024
    Two years of pandemic-related oil and gas project delays and cutbacks in global supply due to the Russia-Ukraine war are driving demand for project logistics services in the short and long term.

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TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
  • Nations should have the wisdom to avert conflict over Taiwan
    Taipei-based shipowner Hsu Chih-Chien argues objectivity is being lost amid simmering tensions between the US and China
  • Navigator Holdings falls short of expectations in third quarter
    LPG carrier owner posts lower-than-expected profit, announces a ship sale and a terminal expansion
  • Carnival board appoints former US executive to replace UK business leader
    Sara Matthew, former chief executive of Dun & Bradstreet, joins board as former shipyard executive Sir John Parker steps down
  • Overseas Shipholding Group rewards largest shareholder with buyback
    Tampa tanker owner spends $14.3m to repurchase 5m shares from Cyrus Capital
  • Excelerate Energy brings in experts for advisory council
    Six experts from across academia, government and the military will advise the company on policy issues
  • Chartering talk already in play on Flex LNG vessels set for 2026 redelivery
    Prize offers pull in raft of questions from company followers on lively third quarter webcast but who won the stash?
  • Cargo owners form freight buyers alliance for zero emission shipping
    Competition law-compliant lobby to take shape in 2023
  • Fight for scarce diesel set to boost tanker rates
    EU must replace 1m barrels a day of refined oil products after a 5 February ban on Russian seaborne imports
  • Future forecasts: Clarksons' clients too pessimistic in 2022 rate guesses
    Annual challenge to predict following year's ClarkSea Index shows an underestimation of market strength
  • Future forecasts: Clarksons' clients too pessimistic in 2022 rate guesses
    Annual challenge to predict ClarkSea Index shows an underestimation of market strength
  • UN demands extension to Black Sea grain shipping deal
    Secretary general Antonio Guterres is 'working non-stop' to renew 120-day programme
  • Vitol-backed Elandra tied to new price high as it cashes in VLCCs
    Two tankers reportedly go to Saudi shipping giant Bahri as price assessments reach levels not seen since 2009
  • Idle bulker bashes into bridge in Rio de Janeiro
    Traffic closed after handysize drifts in strong winds
  • AP Moller Holding and CMA CGM invest in supply chain platform
    Project44 raises $80m in new funding to help it measure supply chain emissions
  • Braemar's James Gundy: 'I'm a believer in consolidation'
    Fresh from acquiring Arraco's natural gas team, CEO says more news is on the cards
  • Regional green rules would be more effective than 'miserable' IMO, says lobby group
    Lobby group analysis shows 84% of ship calls made in European Union, US and China and linking their decarbonisation efforts would have greater effect than IMO rules
  • Japan lifts Covid-19 ban on international cruise business
    Around 166 international cruise trips being lined up for early next year
  • UK unit to levy £1m+ fines for Russian oil price cap breaches
    Guidance focused on London's key finance, legal and insurance service sectors
  • MOL and ExxonMobil trial biofuel on LNG carrier to cut emissions
    Companies team up to use US energy major's long-term chartered vessel for Papua New Guinea LNG fleet
  • Enquiries circulating for big CO2 carrier orders, Clarksons says
    But broker believes many of these cannot yet be viewed as firm interest
  • Greece's Vafias group boosts capesize bulk carrier presence as Seanergy tied to buy
    Companies take advantage of a slump in dry bulk asset values as JP Morgan, H-Line and Nissen Kaiun sell
  • International Group reinsurance rates tipped to rise
    Pundits say a modest increase seems likely after a year of zero claims on the $3.1bn arrangement
  • Marine procurement may not be sexy but it can make ships greener, says Inchcape exec
    Simon Potter says marine procurement is increasingly important in cleaning up supply chains
  • Al Seer Marine splashes out $175m on product tankers at K Shipbuilding
    Tanker quartet will by LNG ready, and potentially ready for other types of alternative fuels
  • Pavilion Energy, Gasum and CNOOC team up to grow LNG bunkering network
    Companies will focus on ports in northwest Europe, Singapore and along Chinese coast
  • Nigeria accuses tanker of trying to ram navy vessel
    Lawyers for Ray Car Carriers-owned VLCC Heroic Idun deny claims that escalates three-month dispute
  • Germany's Ernst Russ targets younger tonnage after profits treble
    Tonnage provider plans fleet renewal after paying off banks
  • China's BYD makes car carrier debut with double PCTC newbuilding order
    Chinese automaker is seeking to build up to eight vessels
  • Twenty new ammonia carriers a year needed to meet 2030 hydrogen demand, says report
    Many more of the ships need to be ordered to meet potential demand for transporting green fuels that can meet 2030 climate goals
  • Greece's Minerva Gas scoops two LNG newbuildings from ExxonMobil
    Energy major's slot position at South Korean yard blurred by berth gifting from QatarEnergy's project
  • S&P deal flow stays strong as Braemar profit doubles in first six months
    London-listed broker says asset plays keeping brokers busy and tanker fixtures increasing
  • Sri Lanka tanker arrest case drags on long after ship was scrapped
    Court of Appeal turns down charterer's bid to get security deposit back in row over MR employment
  • John Fredriksen-controlled Flex LNG's 13-ship fleet booked up until mid-2026
    Company expects fourth quarter revenue increase from lone vessel exposed to booming spot market rates
  • Istanbul traffic jam ties up 60 empty bulkers waiting for clearance to Ukraine
    More laden ships are also awaiting clearance as Ukraine accuses Russia of playing "hunger games"
  • Svitzer to lockout Australian harbour towage crews in escalation of dispute
    AP Moller-Maersk towage company said it has no other option but to respond to the action underway by the unions
  • Singapore shipping veteran Vijay Kamath dies from heart attack
    Experienced executive had lengthy career spanning BW LPG, Cleaves Securities, FSL Trust and Transport Capital
  • Singapore shipping veteran Vijay Kamath dead from heart attack
    Experienced executive had lengthy carrier spanning BW Group, FSL Trust and Transport Capital
  • Greece's Minerva Marine scoops two LNG newbuildings from ExxonMobil
    Energy major's slot position at South Korean yard blurred by berth gifting from QatarEnergy's project

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American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
  • Los Angeles imports keep sinking as East Coast gains more ground
    The head of Los Angeles' port is on a worldwide sales blitz, trying to convince shippers and carriers to come back.
  • Colorado Springs Airport gives investors foothold for cargo development
    Burrell Aviation has made a speculative investment at Colorado Springs Airport aimed at attracting air cargo companies.
  • Air cargo execs more nervous over consumer pullback
    Airlines and logistics companies realize air cargo business will be lower this year. Talk of a 2023 upturn is more based on hope than economic signals.

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Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports
Constance
FEPORT urges it
Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
London
Call for an immediate cessation of attacks
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.
Long Beach
The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026
The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.
Bern
From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out
So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago
Paris
AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Istanbul
The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers
Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.
Taipei
At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs
US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman
Tampa
The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.
ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform
Brussels
The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.
US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello
Tampa/New Delhi/London
Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization
Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region
Southampton/Muscat
One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.
Civitavecchia
Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%
A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route
Copenhagen
Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs
ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy
Brussels
The central role of port facilities confirmed
CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.
London
Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).
Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.
Ismailia
They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster
Luxembourg
However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives
ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports
Brussels
Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances
Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.
Luxembourg
What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints
Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea
Sana'a
A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Geneva
This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
Genoa
Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.
The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.
Rome
Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.
US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger
Milan/Dallas/Austin
Artificial intelligence plays a leading role
Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026
Brussels
UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz
Rotterdam/Aracruz
The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame
Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.
Rome
Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art
WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels
Edinburgh
According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market
French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America
Nantes
The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment
EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force
Brussels
The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023
The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.
Geneva/Rome
All crew members were unharmed.
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%
Bremen
Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)
MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)
Odessa
It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.
The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.
London
Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.
Naples
Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.
Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.
Brussels
Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic
With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.
Tarragona
Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.
In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record
Alexandria, Egypt
Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024
The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.
Rome
Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector
A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.
Brussels
Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.
Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.
Genoa
Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.
ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.
Brussels
The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.
New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag
Bern
A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad
Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.
Shanghai
The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.
In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%
Paris
Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med
Tangier
In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Beijing
Imports and exports increased by 0.6%. Containers totaled 26.9 million (+4.8%).
Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions
Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship
Naples
Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
Marseille
Revenues stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in shipping
The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC
New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted
London
It will come into force on July 1st and will be applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years
UIRR: Combined road-rail transport shipments to increase by 1.5% in 2025
Brussels
The association highlighted the disastrous effects on the railway construction sector in Germany.
Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies sign agreement to develop composite bulkheads for naval applications.
Trieste/Pouancé
Folgiero: We enable the development of lighter and more efficient units
After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss
Haifa
In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)
The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives.
Washington
The arrest of the marketing director of Singamas in France on April 14 was made public.
EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on tariffs agreement between the European Union and the United States
Strasbourg/Brussels
An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced
FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.
Bern
A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected
IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025
London
The most affected area was the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 incidents (+34%).
Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.
Paris/Frankfurt/Havana
Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions
International tender for the new container terminal at the port of Klaipeda will be held by the end of the year.
Klaipeda
It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs
ITF calls on governments to dismantle the flag of convenience system once and for all
London
It is - the union denounces - the bad apple at the heart of the exploitation of seafarers
Evergreen's revenues decreased by 21.3% in the first quarter
Taipei
Operating profit and net economic profit fell by -69.5% and -68.8%
Viking Holdings closed the first quarter with a net loss of -54.2 million dollars
Los Angeles
Revenues up 17.5%
In the first three months of 2026, container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +8.9%
Bremen
Increases of 12.7% in Germany and 7.8% in Italy. A decline in the port of Tangier Med.
Norovirus on Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition cruise ship
Purfleet/Vlissingen
French health authorities have authorized the unit to continue normal operations.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg decreased by -2.0%
Hamburg
Containers amounted to two million TEUs (-1.6%)
Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly financial results continue to deteriorate.
Keelung/Taipei
In the first three months of this year, revenues decreased by -15.1% and -9.3% respectively.
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hamburg
Revenues down 16.8%
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
Seoul
Container segment saw a 7.9% decline and bulk segment saw a 20.1% growth.
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals recorded record traffic in the first quarter of this year.
Istanbul
Five million passengers almost reached
Le Aziende informano
International Shipping Community to Gather in Genoa for Two Days of Maritime Dialogue and Networking
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado fell by -3.8%
Genoa
In March, a decline of -6.1%, with a sharp contraction of -15.0% in containerized cargoes
Federconsumatori is calling on the government to take measures to mitigate the impact of the rising ferry ticket prices.
Rome
Price increases are at +18% for the central weeks of August
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports grew by 14.6%.
Zagreb
Monthly record in March
Successful trial of HVO diesel fuel for cruise ship propulsion
San Donato Milanese
Experiment conducted jointly by Eni and MSC Cruises
The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.
Suape
It will become operational in the second half of this year
Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong
Singapore/Hong Kong
Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel
Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers
Milan
Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents
The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.
Savona
The certificate must be renewed every five years.
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.
Hamburg/Monfalcone
With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%
Palermo
Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.
The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.
Barcelona
Set a series of conditions
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel
Trieste
It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift
Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector
London
Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.
Miami
Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers
Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform
Rome
At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.
Venice
The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee
The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators
Genoa
The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%
London
More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads
Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association
Istanbul
Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president
At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.
Genoa
The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater
In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +2.5% is expected in May
Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027
Nanjing
Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta
Bucharest
The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.
HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.
Athens
It was released from the Korean Naval Register
Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships
Athens
They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.
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WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense
Trieste
Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored
Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector
Procida
Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis
Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival
Genoa
Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory
Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies
Athens
Option for four additional units
Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH
Genoa
A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot
Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company
Geneva
Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy
Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement
Athens
The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels
AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura
Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi
The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.
Livorno
Unanimous approval from the Management Committee
Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM
Haifa
He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.
Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.
Genoa
The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028
The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.
The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028
Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.
Ancona
Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization
Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated
Livorno
Investment exceeding 23 million euros
The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.
Civitavecchia
New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist
Verona
Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock
Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry
Naples
Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship
Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.
Civitavecchia
The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines
In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.
Oslo
Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.
Olbia
Green light from the Management Committee
The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.
Saint Anthony
The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.
In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)
Genoa
Net profit up 30%
The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.
Marina di Carrara
Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.
Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.
Venice
This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice
Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist
Tallinn
Contract worth 49.93 million euros
In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)
Madrid
Cruise passengers down by -18.4%
Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April
Valencia
In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again
Athens
Net profit down 24.0%
International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting
Cagliari
Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco
The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance
BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.
Milan/Naples
Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"
ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain
Al Muharraq/Alang
First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation
SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard
Santiago
They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.
Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong
In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.
Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.
Rome
In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km
Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt
Ismailia
Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.
Barcelona/Algeciras
Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.
The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.
Islamabad
The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC
In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues
Madrid
Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)
Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.
Hoofddorp
In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.
Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year
Wiesbaden
With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.
Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.
Rome
Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.
After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown
Madrid
This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.
AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics
Colony
The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.
The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association
Genoa/Rome
Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value
$200 million investment to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal at Pointe-Noire
Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi
Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC
Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships
Taipei
They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International
Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized shipping service on the Arctic route in the coming months
Busan
The tender concluded with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company.
The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.
Verona
Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk
In the period January-March, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%
Ljubljana
In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)
Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund
Genoa
Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business
Monk
The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera
Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport
Nola/Milan
Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies
Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports
Podgorica
The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, albeit at a slower pace.
Assarmatori denounces the exclusion of maritime transport from the Fuel Decree-Law II.
Rome
Messina: The sector cannot be expected to absorb the impact of fuel price increases alone.
HHLA records a -5.3% decline in containers handled in the first quarter
Hamburg
Eijsink: An unusually harsh winter has significantly limited our daily operations
MSC Technology Italy launches a plan to hire 200 new people.
Turin/Geneva
MSC Cruises debuts in the Alaska market
The Marche Region has approved Carloni's appointment as president of the Central Adriatic Port Authority.
Ancona
Awaiting the opinion of the Abruzzo Regional Council
Greek company Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues remain stable.
Athens
Two ships of the company are still blocked in the Persian Gulf
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 5.7% in April.
Los Angeles/Port Newark
In the first three months of 2026, the Port of New York handled nearly 2.2 million TEUs (-1.2%)
Cognolato was confirmed as president of Assiterminal
Rome
The new presidency committee and board of directors were also elected
In the first quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +0.8%
Ravenna
The growth was driven by the entry into operation of the regasification plant
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
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Comparison on the logistical, industrial and infrastructural development of ports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
MSC introduces calls at Naples and Malaga on its Dragon service
Geneva
Calls at the Gioia Tauro port have been cancelled.
The National Maritime Fund's board has been renewed.
Genoa
He will remain in office for three years
Network contract for the joint development of intermodal services in Emilia-Romagna
Bologna
It was signed by Interporto Bologna, Dinazzano Po S, SAPIR and Rail Traction Company
Messina (Assarmatori): European technocracy appears inflexible on the EU ETS
Brussels
He underlines that a significant improvement of these policies is necessary.
d'Amico International Shipping's first quarter results are positive.
Luxembourg
The company benefited from the effects of geopolitical tensions
Two orientation events in Livorno and Naples to present the ITS Purser course.
Genoa
Meetings scheduled by the Italian Merchant Marine Academy with the Grimaldi Group
The bow section of the Explora V was launched in Palermo
Geneva
Fincantieri will deliver the cruise ship to Explora Journeys in 2027
The president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority is the new president of Trieste Passenger Terminal.
Trieste
He takes over from Gianluca Madriz
Port of Olbia: Seabed restoration work has begun in the access channel to Isola Bianca.
Cagliari
The aim is to safely allow large cruise ships to enter
Damen to renovate and operate Dakar ship repair yard
Dakar/Gorinchem
20-year contract with the Société des Infrastructures de Réparation Navale
Savino Del Bene has acquired three companies of the Spanish Grupo Marítima Sureste
Florence/Valencia
The agreement involves Marítima Sureste Shipping, Marítima Sureste Spain and Transportes Gaypemar
Fim-Cisl, the meeting with Fincantieri regarding the Muggiano shipyard's prospects was positive.
La Spezia
The investments announced by management - the union noted - are going in the right direction.
Rising energy costs weigh on Finnlines' latest quarterly financial statement.
Helsinki
Doepel: Burdens further increased by EU ETS implementation
Marabello is the new secretary general of the Strait of Messina Port Authority.
Messina
The assignment lasts four years
Heavy lift vessel HMM Namu hit near the Strait of Hormuz
Seoul
The accident did not cause any casualties.
DFDS's quarterly financial performance deteriorates
Copenhagen
The fleet's rolling stock is growing. Passenger numbers are down 18%.
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