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December 7, 2023

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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 7, 2023
  • DP World targets 60% renewable power at Indian terminals by 2026
  • India seen driving growth in the Asia-Pacific
  • Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy giving impetus to green-fuelled, hybrid, electric vessels
  • 9 automation solutions to enhance efficiency across the EXIM value chain
  • MPS is the largest importer of fresh fruits & vegetables in the Middle East
  • APM Terminals & DP World launch Zero Emission Port Alliance
  • Amnesty Scheme - Closure of cases of default in Export Obligation under Advance Authorisation and EPCG Schemes where applications have been filed with PRC/EPCG Committee for relaxation in policy/procedure on grounds of genuine hardship/adverse impact on trade
  • Economic activity seen up at 7.5 pc
  • JSW Infra to acquire majority stake in PNP Port
  • War risk insurance premiums up for Red Sea voyages
  • MSC and Ellerman sign slot agreement for Atlantic routes

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 7, 2023
  • RCG signs agreement with Swiss MFD
  • Norfolk Southern for Mason Mega rail terminal
  • Germany's second-largest rail logistics provider
  • Hactl: "ASK" to enhance import collections
  • Cartwright Brothers: more double deck trailers
  • CTP planning sustainable German hub
  • Azur wins award
  • DNV certifies world's largest car carrier
  • UAE and Japan sign ROD
  • Automated book distribution in Italy
  • New managing partner at AGG
  • Kalmar launches electric cargo handlers
  • Dakosy: Dieter Spark retires
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Nestlé significantly cuts sea freight emissions
  • Luxcargo to follow Luxair - as expected
  • A joint venture into cryogenic transport
  • Western Global emerges from Chapter 11

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 6, 2023
  • Geopolitical shocks pose the greatest threat to supply chain health
  • Analysis: DB Schenker - let's put Saudi on the agenda
  • Yang Ming diverts Asia-USEC service from congested Panama Canal
  • India on the cusp of a warehousing boom as sourcing diversifies
  • Rival LTL players snap up Yellow terminals in $1.9bn auction
  • Amazon steps up modal shift of volumes from trucks to railfreight
  • MSC subsidiary SAS in talks to acquire French forwarder Clasquin
  • Seaspan expands its charter business into booming PCTC sector
  • Ambitious Medlog inks deal to operate and expand UK iPort Rail terminal

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 6, 2023
  • Pacific green corridor ports agree partnership strategy
    Green corridors first got a lot of attention at the COP26 summit in 2021 when the U.S. signed on to the Clydebank Declaration for Green Shipping Corridors (DGSC). Since then, the Maritime
  • CMB.TECH and WinGD move ahead on ammonia-fueled bulkers
    CMB.TECH, the clean tech division of Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB), and CSSC group member WinGD have signed an agreement that will see WinGD X72DF-A ammonia-fueled engines power a series of 210,000 dwt

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 6, 2023
  • Kalmar launches electric reachstacker and Essential forklift truck production at Shanghai facility
    Kalmar will commence production of electric reachstackers and Essential forklift trucks at its Shanghai manufacturing facility. The production launch was honoured on 6 December with a themed 'Electrify & Expand' event attended by customers and dealer representatives. Kalmar's Shanghai facility opened in 2005 and produces a variety of high-end cargo handling equipment such as reachstackers, empty
  • ClassNK awards AiPs for SDARI's green fuels powered vehicle carriers
    ClassNK has granted Approvals in Principle (AiPs) for three innovative vehicle carrier designs crafted by the Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI). The initial AiP is a noteworthy recognition for an ammonia-ready LNG dual-fueled vehicle carrier with a 7,000 CEU capacity-a pioneering achievement in China's self-sufficient design landscape. According to a statement, for the sh
  • Canada launches Green Shipping Corridor initiative
    Canada's Minister of Transport Pablo Rodriguez announced the development of the Green Shipping Corridor initiative, a US$165 million investment. "With the new Green Shipping Corridor Program, Canada is taking another step towards meeting its commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050. We can work together to establish green shipping corridors to decarbonise the marine sector along the Great Lakes,
  • PSA Sines acquires new container handling equipment
    On 4 December, two mega ship-to-shore (STS) cranes arrived at PSA Sines in Portugal. The new cranes will be added to PSA Sines existing 10 super post-panamax cranes, allowing the terminal to handle the largest container vessels currently sailing on the Iberian Peninsula. The new equipment will also assist in increasing PSA Sines capacity from 2.3 to 2.7 million TEUs and boost PSA Sines position a
  • PIL and DP World partner to develop green supply chain solutions
    Singaporean ocean carrier Pacific International Lines (PIL) and Dubai-based port and terminal operator DP World have signed a decarbonisation agreement to jointly develop green solutions for global supply chains. By signing a Memorandum of Understanding, the companies aim to help accelerate progress towards their common target of net zero GHG emissions. The agreement was signed by Lars Kastrup, C
  • RSGT to operate Bangladesh's newly built terminal for the next 22 years
    Saudi Arabia's port and terminal operator Red Sea Gateway Terminal International (RSGT) has secured a concession agreement for the Patenga Container Terminal (PCT) at the port of Chittagong in Bangladesh. RSGT will operate the newly built box terminal on PPP (public-private partnership) - G2G (government to government) basis for the next 22 years after the agreement, which was signed by RSGT CEO
  • ZIM vessels divert from Arabian regional waters
    Israeli container ships are avoiding the Red Sea region as the conflict in Gaza and the heightened regional tension have increased the risks for all ships transiting the Suez Canal. Even so, the consultancy Linerlytica said several US East Coast services are now trading via Suez to avoid the logjam at the world's other busy waterway in Panama, but for Israeli vessels, the risk is considered far g
  • Northwest Seaport Alliance appoints new COO
    The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), an alliance between the US ports of Tacoma and Seattle, announced the appointment of Jeff Bellerud as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, he will be responsible for the oversight of comprehensive marine operations, encompassing rail, road, terminals, breakbulk operations, and effective waterway management. Bringing a wealth of strategic-level expertise in
  • Nestlé sees significant reduction in ocean emissions, may renew ECO Delivery deal with Maersk
    Maersk announced that its partnership with Nestlé, the world's largest food and beverage company, has led the Swiss conglomerate to cut its ocean logistics greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Nestlé has agreed to use Maersk's ECO Delivery solution for all of its ocean containers shipped by the Danish carrier in 2023, with an option to extend this agreement into the next year and beyond. The seaborne

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 6, 2023
  • Boxship collides with floating bridge in Suez Canal
    A Singapore-flagged containership struck a floating bridge in the eastern lane of the Suez Canal after losing control of its steering. The 336 m long 2008-built ship suffered a fault with its rudder while transiting the canal on its way from Singapore to the Netherlands. The Suez Canal Authority said in a statement that the ...
  • HMM matches Seaspan in massive car carriers order for Hyundai Glovis charter
    Hot on the heels of Seaspan's entry into the car carrier segment with an order for six 10,800 ceu vessels at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding against Hyundai Glovis charters, South Korea's flagship line HMM has commissioned Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) to build another six similar ships backed by the shipping and logistics unit of Hyundai Motor ...
  • NYK inks ammonia shipping deal with Mitsui & Co
    Japanese shipping giant Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) and trading house Mitsui & Co have penned a charter contract for ammonia shipping. The 2004-built 35,850 cu m gas carrier Berlian Ekuator, owned and operated by NYK, will be used for the shipments of fuel ammonia to JERA's Hekinan Thermal Power Station, where Japan's largest utility is ...
  • Marinakis sets up offshore vessels unit
    Evangelos Marinakis has set his sights on the booming offshore sector. The Greek shipowner and founder and chairman of Capital Maritime group, has launched Capital Offshore after picking up seven platform supply vessels for about $106m. Capital Offshore is taking over the vessels from now soon to be shipless Norwegian OSV outfit Standard Supply. The ...
  • RWE secures final permit for Welsh offshore wind farm
    RWE is pressing ahead with its Welsh Awel y Môr offshore wind farm project. The German utility has secured a marine licence from Natural Resources Wales, completing its permitting for the 1.1 GW wind farm. The project will be located alongside the operational 576 MW Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm and is planned to ...
  • Carbon calculators proliferate ahead of imminent EU ETS inclusion
    With 26 days to go until shipping is included in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) brokers and tech firms are falling over themselves to offer clients carbon calculators. From 1 January 2024, shipping will be included in the EU ETS. As a result, vessels visiting EU ports will be required to offset ...
  • BASF takes stake in another Vattenfall offshore wind project
    German chemicals firm BASF has struck a deal with Swedish utility Vattenfall to buy 49% of Nordlichtoffshore wind farm project in Germany. The Nordlicht wind park zone is located 85 km north of the island of Borkum in the German North Sea and consists of two separate sites: Nordlicht 1 with a capacity of 980 ...
  • China unveils nuclear-powered megamax containership design
    Making headlines at this year's Marintec China exhibition in Shanghai is a design for a giant nuclear-powered megamax containership. State-run Jiangnan Shipyard has unveiled a design for a 24,000 teu ship incorporating molten salt reactor technology. "The ultra-large nuclear container ship is designed to truly achieve zero emissions during the ship's operating cycle," the yard's ...
  • MOL forms carbon capture and storage partnership in Bahrain
    Japanese shipowner Mitsui OSK Lines has teamed up with Bahrain's Bapco Energies to develop a cross-border carbon capture and storage (CSS) project. Under a memorandum of understanding, the two companies will work towards establishing a CCS value where MOL would be responsible for shipping of liquefied CO2 and Bapco would provide the sequestration sites. The ...
  • Shandong Shipping signs for four methanol dual-fuel VLOCs
    At a signing ceremony held at Marintec China yesterday, Asia's largest shipping exhibition, Shandong Shipping signed with Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding for four 325,000 dwt methanol dual-fuel very large ore carriers (VLOCs). The giant 340 m long ships will be used to haul Brazilian iron ore for Vale. The revolutionary bulk carrier designs, all created in ...
  • MSC bids for French logistics player
    Cash-rich Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), the world's largest containerline, has made a bid for Clasquin, a French logistics company. Clasquin is an air and sea freight forwarding and logistics specialist, which is listed in Paris. MSC has given the company's top two shareholders through to the end of Q1 next year to decide on whether ...
  • BW Epic Kosan privatised
    The privatisation process of BW Epic Kosan has been completed with the gas ship operator exiting the Oslo Børs today. In October, Web Holding, a company controlled by Kristian Mørch-led J. Lauritzen and Greek shipowner Nicholas Lykiardopulo, made a voluntary unconditional offer of NOK24 ($2.20) per share to acquire all outstanding shares in the Oslo-listed ...
  • Want the maritime technology market to thrive? Stop glorifying raising money
    Nick Chubb, the founder of Thetius, with some useful advice to startup founders. Picture the scene. You are a wide-eyed entrepreneur looking to make a major impact on the industry you know and love. Perhaps you are a naval architect, or you've worked at sea. Maybe you know everything about port community systems or you ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 6, 2023
  • CMA CGM flips newbuild fuel pick from methanol to LNG
    Propulsion system design for eight 9,200 teu boxhips has been changed, as the French giant was said to be concerned... Related Stories Daily Briefing December 7 2023 OSG gifts investors with first dividend since 2016 spin-off OSG gifts investors with first dividend since 2016 spinoff
  • OSG gifts investors with first dividend since 2016 spin-off
    OSG has announced its first cash dividend since its troubled restructuring in 2016 that saw it spin off its international... Related Stories OSG gifts investors with first dividend since 2016 spinoff Shippers face more disruption from blankings as carriers cull capacity China showcases nuclear ultra-large containership concept
  • Shippers face more disruption from blankings as carriers cull capacity
    Container lines are blanking up to 40% of voyages on some trades. This is making supply chain planning difficult for... Related Stories OSG gifts investors with first dividend since 2016 spin-off OSG gifts investors with first dividend since 2016 spinoff China showcases nuclear ultra-large containership concept
  • Blank Rome: Not built in a day
    Don't like a US law? Firm with lobbying capability says it can help you get it changed Related Stories Seacon sets sights on climbing leading shipmanager ranks ICS expresses 'serious concern' at Red Sea attacks
  • China showcases nuclear ultra-large containership concept
    Applying the fourth-generation molten salt reactor solutions, the design has won the statement compliance from DNV Related Stories OSG gifts investors with first dividend since 2016 spin-off OSG gifts investors with first dividend since 2016 spinoff Shippers face more disruption from blankings as carriers cull capacity
  • Top 10 box port operators 2023
    Singaporean operator PSA's mainstay at the top of the box port league is extended by another year, in a 12-month... Related Stories Red Sea activity levels normal despite escalating Houthi threats Top 10 marine insurers 2023 Top 10 in marine insurance 2023
  • IMO assembly adopts 'dark fleet' resolution to tackle 'illegal operations'
    The resolution reflected rising concerns from members about false and fraudulent flags, abuse of the IMO numbering scheme and other... Related Stories Green hydrogen producers to supply shipping up to 11m tonnes by 2030 Safety report recommends anchorage change after pipeline leak Cosco Shipping appoints investment veteran as new president
  • Green hydrogen producers to supply shipping up to 11m tonnes by 2030
    A group of shipping companies, green hydrogen producers and engine designers pledged to scale up green hydrogen production and provide... Related Stories IMO assembly adopts 'dark fleet' resolution to tackle 'illegal operations' Safety report recommends anchorage change after pipeline leak Cosco Shipping appoints investment veteran as new president
  • Safety report recommends anchorage change after pipeline leak
    Ships dragging anchors were responsible for damage to an underwater pipeline off the US west coast. Anchorage boundaries should be... Related Stories IMO assembly adopts 'dark fleet' resolution to tackle 'illegal operations' Green hydrogen producers to supply shipping up to 11m tonnes by 2030 Cosco Shipping appoints investment veteran as new president
  • Red Sea activity levels normal despite escalating Houthi threats
    Governments are wary about the potential impact of hostilities on global trade, but data indicates there have been no major... Related Stories Top 10 marine insurers 2023 Top 10 in marine insurance 2023 Shipping showcases its decarbonisation progress at COP28
  • Cosco Shipping appoints investment veteran as new president
    Zhu joined state investment firm China Chengtong Holdings in 2015, rising to chairman before moving to Cosco Shipping Related Stories Daily Briefing December 6 2023 Oaktree offloads $84.6m of Torm shares Marinakis group diversifies into offshore support vessels

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 6, 2023
  • US DOT data-sharing initiative on cargo visibility gaining momentum
    The Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) program offers a free view of supply-demand data across several metrics to help make transportation management decisions easier for US supply chain stakeholders.
  • ODFL Q4 operating data underscores softness in US LTL trucking market
    The second-largest US LTL provider saw daily shipments increase less than 1% year over year in November, signaling continued softness in underlying LTL demand as the post-Yellow market settles.
  • Nestlé inks deals with carriers to move volume via green transport services
    The world's largest food and beverage company is the latest shipper to sign on to emissions-cutting services, committing half its global shipping volume to premium green products offered by Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk and CMA CGM.
  • MSC bid for French forwarder extends carrier's recent buying spree
    There has been no sign of a slowdown in the carrier's acquisition activities as it uses its cash-rich position to expand footprints in key port and logistics markets.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 6, 2023
  • EC and Nordics pour cold water on Med nations' pleas to defer ETS
    However, transport commissioner Adina Valean placates critics by hinting at extending the measure's reach outside the EU
  • Euronav inks new VLCC in China after Frontline deal
    Owner has three large crude carriers on order at Qingdao Beihai
  • Ocean Network Express container ship in Suez Canal collision
    Suez Canal Authority says navigation in the passage will not be affected
  • Green Seas: A mountain to climb at COP28 after new targets shift IMO from laggard to leader
    Newsletter on the environment and the business at the ocean looks at global climate conference
  • Cosco Shipping Line contracts MAN ES for methanol fuel boxship conversions
    Cosco Shipping Heavy Industries will carry out conversion work
  • IMO slams 'shadow' fleet and calls on members to crack down on illicit cargo transfers
    Flag, port and coastal states urged to collaborate and up their game against sanctioned activity
  • Russian master back home as oil smuggling probe drags on
    Final crew member held in dispute over transfer of reputed Russian oil goes home after union intervention
  • Panama Canal surcharges could be coming for car carriers as rates tipped to spike
    Veson Nautical analyst Andrea De Luca has a base case of $130,000 per day for 2024
  • China's Shandong Shipping inks Guaibamax order quartet against Vale charters
    But the Brazilian miner is yet to firm up the charters
  • Japanese ro-ro remains stuck hard aground in the Inland Sea
    Ship ran into trouble more than two weeks ago before being grounded
  • Grain most likely dry commodity to be affected by any disruption to Red Sea shipping
    Almost 7% of global dry cargo trade makes its way through the Suez Canal, Kpler analysis shows
  • HMM inks giant car carriers to charter to Hyundai Glovis
    Seoul-based liner giant signs up for six 10,800-ceu ships at China's Guangzhou Shipyard International
  • Trafigura and former COO Wainwright charged over alleged Angolan chartering bribes
    Switzerland alleges former Sonangol boss was paid more than $5m
  • Arcadia Shipmanagement inks first tanker order in China
    Greek shipowner said to have signed deal for up to four aframaxes
  • Norwegian pension fund becomes second-biggest Hoegh Autoliners shareholder
    Details begin to emerge of new ownership after Maersk exit
  • Navios and Byzantine bulkers sold as fleet renewal moves roll on
    Angeliki Frangou has shaken out two dozen older vessels in 18 months
  • Previous links to Israeli shipping unlikely to impact Red Sea war risk pricing say underwriters
    War risk rates increase again following most recent run of attacks at the weekend
  • China's Shandong Shipping inks Guiabamax order quartet against Vale charters
    But the Brazilian miner is yet to firm up the charters
  • Frontline's 24 new VLCCs could soon be worth $350m more than price tag, Clarksons believes
    Analysts argue that rising values have already left Fredriksen company $80m in the money after giant acquisition
  • Every dollar spent on fuel savings onboard will save $10 in future supply, says report
    Maersk's Zero Carbon Centre predicts how important energy-saving solutions will remain in a future-fuelled industry
  • Iran and Russia close ranks against sanctions in Moscow declaration
    The joint statement raises the prospect of the two countries seeking compensation for 'unilateral' measures
  • Broker Alibra outlines limits and pitfalls of FuelEU ship pooling plan
    Complex system could lead to disputes over what happens when penalties are levied, London shop believes
  • Costa Rica police find 200kg of cocaine in ship's engine room
    Latest drugs bust takes place after unnamed vessel arrived from Colombia
  • Asia's largest maritime trade fair returns to China in physical form after Covid-hiatus
    Denmark is Marintec China's first host country pavilion
  • COP28: Hoegh Autoliners strikes new deal to fill ammonia supply gap
    CEO Andreas Enger says early users of ammonia are likely to be from Europe
  • Sea Cargo Charter ups benchmarks to align with IMO and invite shipowners
    But new benchmarks stop short of Paris Agreement-aligned trajectory
  • Pacific Basin secures first sustainability-linked loan facility
    Hong Kong owner says facility diversifies its funding profile and reinforces its commitment to sustainable shipping
  • Cosco Shipping Line contracts MAN ES for methanol fuel box ship conversions
    Cosco Shipping Heavy Industries in China will carry out the conversion work
  • ONE plans new service via Suez Canal to tap growing US-India trade links
    Japanese owner says India has been playing an increasingly important role in world trade
  • ONE plans new service to tap growing US-India trade links
    Japanese shipowner plans to use Suez Canal for new service despite recent geopolitical risks

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 6, 2023
  • Reliable Robotics achieves milestone for uncrewed cargo flight
    Reliable Robotics successfully tested its autopilot system with no one on board the Cessna cargo plane.
  • DHL Express diverts freighters from Cincinnati hub as strike precaution
    DHL Express says it has procedures to ensure there are no service disruptions if unionized ramp workers at its Cincinnati air hub go on strike.
  • Ambrey expands advisory for Israel-linked vessels amid Red Sea attacks
    Maritime security firm Ambrey has expanded an advisory to vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, warning that rebels could be using outdated data to plan attacks.

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Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by 3.4%
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
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The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
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
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
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MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
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