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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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Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
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London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
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 Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
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