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Exim India web site
JUNE 4, 2024
  • MoPSW aims to expand shore power infra at Major Ports
  • Supply chain realignments position India, SE Asia as leading manufacturing hubs, beyond China
  • Relaxation in the provision of submission of 'Bill of Export' as evidence of export obligation discharge for supplies made to SEZ units in case of Advance Authorisation
  • Unifeeder introduces 'GreenBox' to facilitate lowering of Scope 3 emissions
  • DP World becomes ICC top tier partner to deliver cricket at every level
  • More effective inventory management urged to reduce supply chain risk
  • Houthis attack shipping again
  • Moody's sees India's GDP growth at 6.8 pc in 2024
  • China unveils domestically developed large LNG carrier
  • Adani Ports Mundra handles record 17.62 million tonnes in May
  • Reduced discharge at Haldia berth due to maintenance
  • DP World provides new finished vehicle solution for essential Mexico-US trade route
  • AD Ports Group & Economic Development Board of Madagascar ink MoU to explore development of ports, maritime & logistics
  • CMA CGM Rate Restoration Initiative 4 (RRI04) from North Europe & the Mediterranean to/via USA, Canada & Mexico

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 4, 2024
  • The first 'Super B Class' vessel
  • Breezing through a wind farm expansion
  • Jeanne Graf to lead Riege Software in Switzerland
  • Two ATR 72 LCD for Aerlink
  • LTG picks Ukrainian loco safety systems
  • Infrabel finds lessor
  • Maximising pallet space
  • Two-thirds of e-fuel projects at risk
  • Sentenced to four years
  • 81 trips to the moon and back in one decade
  • Shuttle supports Swedish forest industry
  • GW's Georgian gateway
  • Nigerian port welcomes largest boxship
  • Emergency houses for Brazil
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • A first step into Singapore
  • Two 44 t trucks for waste transports
  • A promotion for Noel Kong
  • Groke pro system debuts in Europe

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 3, 2024
  • Sponsored Podcast: DP World launches £350m fourth berth at London Gateway
  • A quieter Schiphol - but 747 ban too soon for carriers to adapt
  • Bangladesh shippers fear rising freight rates will hit demand
  • Sorry, say again - AP Møller-Mærsk a takeover target?!!
  • IMO rules reporting containers lost overboard mandatory
  • T&L stateside: bargain basement hunting back in vogue
  • Latin America now the target for Chinese 'fast fashion'
  • OX: Gauging EM risk and 'peak vs restocking' in a dull week
  • Tech can help ecommerce over US CBP compliance hurdles
  • Tanzania port deal latest step as Adani increases its global footprint
  • Wan Hai boosts fleet with 7,000 teu pair from CULines
  • Polar's Winkelbauer gets four years in prison for corruption
  • Mysterious tales at Leipzig/Halle Airport
  • K+N's Jens Drewes takes the reins at Hellmann
  • News in Brief Podcast | Week 23 2024 | Peaks at sea and troughs in air

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 3, 2024
  • NXT's new cable laying vessel will be methanol fueled
    Danish-headquartered power cable designer, manufacturer and installer NKT has named its second cable laying vessel NKT Eleanora, meaning "shining light." Under construction by Fincantieri Group member Vard to a design by Norway's
  • Industry task force wins double AiP for ammonia-fueled containership design
    A design for an ammonia-fueled containership has been awarded Approval in Principle by classification societies ABS and Lloyd's Register (LR). The design has been developed by a cross-industry task force led by
  • MSC joins Ship Repair USA next week in New Orleans
    For a second year in a row, the Military Sealift Command (MSC) will be hosting several presentations aimed at shipyard and ship repair yard suppliers-both OEMs and non-OEMs alike-at Marine Log's Ship
  • Wiernicki: "Are you ready for FuelEU Maritime?"
    "FuelEU Maritime comes into force in precisely 211 days. Are you ready?" That was the question that ABS chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki posed as he launched the Posidonia 2024 event

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Container News web site
JUNE 3, 2024
  • CMA CGM applies new PSS from Asia to La Reunion
    CMA CGM announced the implementation of a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS), which will be effective from 1 June 2024 (loading date). This surcharge applies to shipments originating from Asia (including China, Taiwan, Hong Kong & Macau SAR, South East Asia, South Korea, and Japan) destined for La Reunion, a French department in the Indian Ocean. The surcharge will remain in effect until further not
  • PhilaPort names new European representative
    After 27 years of dedicated service, Lutz Ehrhardt has decided to retire from his role as PhilaPort's representative in Europe. Based in his hometown of Hamburg, he served as The Port of Philadelphia's liaison with ocean carriers, shippers, and government officials in one of the world's largest shipping markets. "Now enough is enough and it's about time for the next generation to take over," stat
  • Inchcape Shipping Services takes over Grieg Logistics
    Inchcape Shipping Services, a global leader in port agency and marine services, announced the successful acquisition of Grieg Logistics AS from the Grieg Group. This strategic move underscores Inchcape's dedication to providing top-quality operations and exceptional personnel in every port. Under the new ownership, Grieg Logistics will continue to operate under its existing name for a transitiona
  • COSCO switches 16,000 TEU quartet to run on methanol
    COSCO Shipping Lines has announced that it will switch four 16,000 TEU newbuildings to be dually fuelled with methanol, from conventional fuel. The company said this is in line with its plan to comply with the global goal of achieving decarbonisation in 2050. As a result, the price of the newbuildings will be increased from US$620 million to US$734 million. For reference, Clarksons' data shows th
  • KEZAD Group and NMDC Energy sign US$100 million deal for new manufacturing facility
    Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) Group, the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones, has signed an agreement with NMDC Energy, a subsidiary of National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC), to establish a new manufacturing facility in KEZAD. The 50-year lease agreement, signed at the Make It In The Emirates Forum 2024, involves an investment of US$100 million by NMDC Ene
  • GEODIS, L-Acoustics open regional distribution centre in Singapore
    GEODIS, a leading global logistics provider, and L-Acoustics, a top name in premium professional sound, have opened a new regional distribution centre in Singapore. This marks L-Acoustics' first Asian Pacific distribution centre, demonstrating the manufacturer's dedication to this strategic and expanding market. "Our mission is to strengthen our ties with clients, creating a hub from which we can
  • Pioneering Virtual Container Freight Futures Trading Competition: An Exclusive Interview with BANDS Financial and Linerlytica
    BANDS Financial and Linerlytica launch the first virtual container freight futures trading competition exclusively for companies and executives in the container shipping sector along the Asia-Europe route. In an interview with Antonis Karamalegkos, Managing Editor of Container News, Johnson Leung, Director of Linerlytica, and Tiger Shi, CEO of BANDS Financial, discussed the competitive landscape,
  • Evergreen enhances fleet monitoring with Carrier Transicold's technology
    As one of the world's leading shipping lines, Evergreen Marine Corp. is enhancing its operations by equipping 7,000 of its 40-foot high cube refrigerated containers with Carrier Transicold's Lynx Fleet solution. Carrier Transicold, a division of Carrier Global Corporation and a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, provides this advanced technology. Lynx Fleet allows for remo
  • How to Use Telematics for Real-Time Monitoring and Accident Prevention in Freight Trucks
    Vehicular telematics combines GPS, wireless devices, black box technologies and onboard vehicle diagnostics to record and transmit vehicle-related data. This technology streamlines logistics for freight companies and bolsters driver safety on a systemic and interpersonal level. In prior decades, telematics was predominantly known for its basic speed and location-tracking capabilities and dashcam
  • Port of NYNJ and U.S. Army Corps announce major investments
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced a comprehensive investment package in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to enhance navigational safety and efficiency at the East Coast's busiest container port. These investments aim to significantly improve the safety and efficiency of the Port of New York and New Jersey, fostering the growth of a national economic powe

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Splash web site
JUNE 3, 2024
  • Diana Shipping fixes out bulker to Aquavita International
    New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with Aquavita International for one of its vessels. Aquavita chartered the 2013-built, 81,150 dwt post-panamax bulker Electra for a gross charter rate of $14,000, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for a period until a minimum of October 15, ...
  • Capital Product Partners orders six dual-fuel medium gas carriers
    Greek owner Capital Product Partners has continued its expansion into the gas sector with the order of six dual-fuel medium gas carriers (MGCs). The total value of the order is $756m but includes the price of the previously ordered four liquified CO2 multi-gas carriers. The deliveries are expected to happen between the first quarter of ...
  • Banaszkiewicz's FIS acquires bulker broker GR8 Chartering
    John Banaszkiewicz-led of freight and commodity futures broker Freight Investor Services (FIS) has announced the acquisition of GR8 Chartering Hellas at the Posidonia event in Athens, Greece. According to a statement by FIS, the acquisition will bring GR8 Chartering's expertise in physical shipping into the group and increase its presence in Greece which is one ...
  • Stena Sonangol Suezmax Pool grows with Hammonia Reederei addition
    The Stena Sonangol Suezmax Pool, a joint venture between Stena Bulk and Angolan state-owned energy company Sonangol, has added a vessel from German ship management company Hammonia Reederei to the pool. Hammonia's 2020-built 156,000 dwt crude oil tanker Aura M has joined the pool's fleet which up to now has stood at 19 vessels which ...
  • Future fleet developments in the spotlight at Capital Link
    Future fuels, newbuilding moves, and how to improve the ships of today were at the fore in the opening panels at this year's gathering of shipping heavyweights at Capital Link the first of the big conferences in Athens as part of Posidonia Week. The event was officially opened by Greek shipping minister Christos Stylianides followed ...
  • U-Ming to step into LNG sector and increase fleet to 100 ships
    Taiwanese shipowner U-Ming Marine Transport has revealed a long-term strategic goal during a shareholders meeting of owning a fleet of 100 vessels with a total deadweight tonnage of over 10m tonnes. This would mean a considerable addition to the 72-strong fleet which includes capesize, panamax, post-panamax, supramax, ultramax, cement carriers, VLCCs, VLOCs, and CTVs for ...
  • Adani Ports wins Tanzania concession
    The rapid transformation of the quayside at Tanzania's largest city is set to shake up trading patterns in East Africa. Following DP World's concession win last October, a consortium led by India's largest port operator Adani Ports has also just been given the nod to develop a terminal at Dar es Salaam Adani has been ...
  • New ammonia-powered 3,500 teu feeder design revealed
    The two classification societies ABS and Lloyd's Register have awarded approval in principle (AiP) for a new ammonia-fueled 3,500 teu containership design. The new design has been developed by A. P. Moller-Maersk, MAN Energy Solutions, Deltamarin, Eltronic FuelTech, ABS, and LR - led by the Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping. The design ...
  • More shipyard capacity needed to meet green targets: ABS
    More shipyard capacity will be required in the coming decade, both for newbuilds and retrofits, according to an influential new magazine published at Posidonia in Athens today. Class society ABS released its 150-page 2024 Outlook today, the sixth in an annual series that gives readers a comprehensive picture of the world fleet moving forward. New ...
  • Havila Shipping bags three-year MPSV extension with Reach Subsea
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Havila Shipping has secured another charter extension from compatriot offshore contractor Reach Subsea for the multipurpose support vessel (MPSV) Havila Subsea. The 2011-built vessel has been under contract with Reach Subsea since October 2021. The original deal was set to expire at the end of 2023 but was extended until the ...
  • One more semisub heading for the scrapyard
    The trend of sending old drilling rigs to the scrap yard continues. After Dolphin Drilling sold two of its rigs for scrap in quick succession, offshore drilling rig owner Constellation sold one of its rigs for scrap as well. Constellation said in its first quarter financials that its subsidiary which owns the 1983-built Olinda Star ...
  • OPEC+ extends oil output cuts into 2025
    Members of OPEC+ agreed over the weekend to extend most of their deep oil output cuts beyond 2024. The decision was aimed at shoring up the market amid weak global oil demand, high interest rates, and rising US production. The cuts include 3.66m barrels per day of reduced output, which were due to expire at ...
  • ADNOC L&S buys Navig8 in a deal worth over $1bn
    ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S), the shipping and maritime logistics arm of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, has announced an agreement to acquire 80% of UK-based tanker owner and pool operator Navig8 for AED3.8bn ($1.03bn). Under the terms of the agreement, ADNOC L&S will acquire the remaining 20% ownership in 2027 for a ...
  • Egypt and Brazil look to enter the ship recycling sector
    New final destinations for ships are opening up with both Egypt and Brazil looking to get into the ship recycling sector. Egypt's transport ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding with El Wehda Industrial Company to develop a shipbreaking yard at Damietta Port as part of the government's bid to be less reliant on imported ...
  • Maersk debuts the FFF
    The company that brought world shipping the EEE containership has now debuted the FFF. Maersk is replacing its existing bunker fuel surcharges - the bunker adjustment factor (BAF) and the low sulphur surcharge (LSS) - with a new combined fossil fuel fee (FFF) effective from July 1. The Danish carrier said the move was made ...
  • Scrubber technology for ammonia-fuelled ships unveiled at Posidonia
    HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, the holding company of South Korea's largest shipbuilder, has unveiled new technology at Posidonia in Athens that reduces toxic gas emissions from ammonia fuel to nearly zero. Ammonia-fuelled vessels are being developed by shipbuilders all over the world, however, the key has always been how to safely eliminate the ...
  • What happens when the Houthis stop shooting
    Andrew Craig-Bennett gives his take on shipping and the Middle East. Well, isn't life just wonderful! We have, for most practical purposes, one of our forebears' favourite things, a Suez Canal closure! Just when the freight markets ought to be heading downwards, we are having a splendid time, because this closure has now gone on ...
  • Economou takes Seanergy battle to the next level as he pushes for board shakeup
    Things are heating up again between Greek capesize specialist Seanergy Maritime and fellow shipping magnate George Economou. Just as his pursuit for board seats at bulker players Genco and OceanPal had ended, Economou came out with two nominees to the Seanergy board, the latest of moves on the Stamatis Tsantanis-led company. Economou, who owns nearly ...
  • 300,000 extra teu added to record liner orderbook
    Hot on the heels of X-Press Feeders' order for four methanol-ready containerships at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, other owners are returning to China for more newbuild tonnage as rates continue to rise to the next highest level seen outside container shipping's boom during the covid pandemic. Seaspan is ordering boxships following a massive newbuilding campaign in ...
  • Vanhui Shipping signs for ultramax newbuilds
    Vanhui Shipping has moved to expand its dry bulk fleet with a pair of ultramaxes at Jiangsu Haitong Offshore Engineering Equipment. The Hong Kong-based outfit has contracted 63,500 dwt units for delivery in the first half of 2027 at an undisclosed price. The company is listed with six bulkers, and it ordered newbuilds last time ...
  • Subsea 7 seals $1.25bn pipelay support vessels deal in Brazil
    Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has landed a new billion-dollar deal with Petrobras by fixing four pipelay support vessels (PLSVs) from 2025. The contracts with a combined value of over $1.25bn cover the PLSVs Seven Rio, Seven Cruzeiro, Seven Sun and Seven Waves. All ships have a history of operating on deepwater developments for Brazil's state-owned oil ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 3, 2024
  • Maersk hikes guidance again as congestion and spot rates mount
    A common refrain among analysts and investors is that container shipping lines have been far too conservative in their 2024...
  • Capital Product Partners agrees acquisition of 10 Marinakis gas carriers
    Nasdaq-listed partnership plans to part-fund the $756m purchase price using $182.5m in proceeds from recent boxship sales
  • Charleston boxship backlog blamed on infrastructure work, server outage
    A backlog of boxships waiting to enter the port of Charleston has swelled in recent weeks amid infrastructure improvement project...
  • Tankers are getting older - and could get a lot older in the years ahead
    The goal of decarbonisation is that the tanker fleet age should fall and ships should become more fuel-efficient and emit...
  • Dark fleet practices threaten industry integrity, Lloyd's told
    Cluster of warning signs should be seen as red flags by marine insurers, Wiese Bockmann contends
  • Houthi Red Sea horror recounted as missile shrapnel misses master's head by centimetres
    Norwegian insurer DNK has provided fine detail of the attack, one of 21 ships struck by Houthis in the Red...
  • Posidonia preaches pragmatism in the absence of a green premium
    The early headline theme from the shipping industry's Posidonia biennial has been a warning that a shift away from conventional...
  • A spoofer's guide to sanctioned gas trades
    The commercialisation of Automatic Identification System data in recent years and the increased access to vessel location data means sanctions...
  • Week in charts: Desperate shippers push box rates higher | Soaring newbuilding prices outpace dry bulk market | Seafarers kidnapped in Gulf of Guinea
    Shippers' efforts to beat congestion are driving spot rates up, newbuilding prices for bulkers continue to escalate, and two seafarers...
  • Inchcape acquires Grieg Logistics to expand port services portfolio
    Inchcape Shipping says the acquisition would strengthen its capabilities in shipping, raw materials, energy and governmental services
  • The week in newbuildings: Tanker orders rise almost 40% year-on-year
    The tanker sector has contributed the lion's share of newbuilding contracts so far in 2024, with 35% of orders attributed...
  • Mandatory green fuel supply rules needed in EU states as projects at risk
    Lobby group identified 17 e-fuel projects that could supply shipping with up to 1m tonnes by 2030
  • Standard Chartered grants its first ship-based transition loan for Chinese market to CCB Leasing
    This is the first loan of its kind in China's financial leasing market, the bank said
  • Economou backs pioneering GreenSeas digital platform
    Leading Greek shipowner emerges as 50% partner in Evident, the first Hong Kong SFC-licensed platform for alternative assets
  • Seafarers kidnapped in Gulf of Guinea
    The master of a general cargoship and its chief engineer have reportedly been kidnapped in an incident very similar to...
  • World Shipping Council welcomes mandatory lost container reporting
    Masters will have to notify nearby ships, the nearest coastal state and the relevant flag state about lost containers under...
  • HD KSOE touts ammonia scrubbers and leak detector amid rising eco-fuel demand
    Products unveiled by South Korean builder HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering in Athens include an ammonia exhaust gas cleaning...
  • Seacon signs sale-and-leaseback deal with Bank of China for handysize bulker
    Seacon has a total newbuilding capacity of more than 1m dwt
  • Adnoc Logistics & Services buys tanker operator Navig8 in $1.5bn deal
    The Abu Dhabi state-owned oil company will purchase 80% of Navig8 now for $1.04bn and the remaining 20% in 2027...
  • Frangou flaunts diversity as durable Navios aims to stick around
    Change from single-sector model to a diverse shipping company was an example of a venerable company's ability to learn lessons
  • Ammonia-powered containership approved by class societies
    The project involves big hitters from across the shipping industry, including Maersk, MAN, Deltamarin and Lloyd's Register
  • Daily Briefing
    Soaring newbuilding prices are outpacing the dry bulk freight market | Singapore battles port congestion as Red Sea crisis snarls...
  • Umas rebrands as green transition needs evolve
    After nearly 10 years working to prove shipping must go green, London-based Umas wants to help companies do it in...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 3, 2024
  • Maersk upgrades earnings guidance amid bullish market fundamentals
    The container shipping market has been roiled by the ongoing ship diversions around southern Africa that are now causing congestion to build at key load ports in Asia as carriers curtail or blank services amid port omissions.
  • UPDATE: Charleston working through lingering vessel backlog
    Container ships are anchoring outside both southeast US ports due in part to a project in Charleston that will shut one berth at the Wando Welch Terminal until the fall.
  • Baltimore import bookings rebound as port's full ship channel to reopen soon
    Evergreen Marine's neo-Panamax service from Asia will start making regular calls to Baltimore by mid-July, and the port's container terminal is ready to start receiving imports.
  • High water levels close Rhine River to barge traffic after flooding rains
    The Rhine is one of the most important commercial waterways in Europe and its closure is pushing traffic to the road and rails where there is limited capacity.
  • Container market hearing echoes of pandemic-era dynamics: analyst
    With vessel capacity tight and freight rates on the rise, there are several market dynamics that emerged during the pandemic that are already beginning to play out once again, writes Lars Jensen.
  • India-Europe carriers see strong rate gains for early peak season bookings
    Spot rate quotes secured by forwarders from major carriers for sailings near the end of June are up between $500 to $600 per container on average from levels seen for the first half of the month.
  • Resurrected Convoy app gaining traction among small carriers, brokers: Flexport
    The post-pandemic resilience of small fleets has been attributed in part to driver reliance on apps like the one Convoy built, which Flexport purchased last November.
  • Demand fears put Europe's emissions targets at risk: clean energy group
    The huge investment required to produce green fuels for the shipping industry needs to be underpinned by certainty over demand, which suppliers are not yet seeing, according to the European climate activist Transport & Environment.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 3, 2024
  • George Economou rains scorn on Seanergy's party as proxy threat intensifies
    Greek tycoon's Sphinx says Stamatis Tsantanis has rejected requests for direct discussion
  • New hot spot for Russian oil transfers emerges off Morocco
    Three aframaxes and VLCC gather off coastal city of Nador after Greek naval action
  • Maersk adds $3bn to forecast as rising demand and Red Sea meet port congestion
    Danish shipping giant now expects to be cash-flow positive for 2024
  • Capital Product Partners scoops up 10 gas ship newbuildings in $756m energy transition play
    Greek owner drops medium-sized vessels and CO2 carriers into US-listed entity
  • Sanctions produce carbon, Hing Chao warns amid downcast views of war and peace
    The multipolar world leads to conflict and shipping stands to lose, Hong Kong owner warns
  • Adnoc L&S chief explains Navig8 megadeal stealing the show at Posidonia
    Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi says $1.5bn swoop fits multiple strategic needs
  • Slow tanker and S&P market? How about no tanker S&P market
    Brokers report no sale-and-purchase deals last week as high rates and asset values persist
  • Avance Gas slashes share par value to reward investors in Norwegian 'tax prison'
    CEO Oystein Kalleklev explains logic behind move rubber-stamped at shareholder meeting
  • Chinese giant works on $1bn sale of boxship and car carrier fleets
    Owner wants to focus on tankers, bulkers and gas
  • By George: Economou blitzes Capital Link with views on nukes, wars and investment bankers
    He's a tech guy in a T-shirt, but the tycoon's thoughts tend to return to shipping
  • BP ships first Dangote jet fuel cargo to Europe on Greek MR tanker
    Chios Navigation's Doric Breeze due in Rotterdam this month in groundbreaking shipment
  • More to come: Okeanis saving millions per year after tanker lease refinancings
    Analysts expect handy savings from suezmax renegotiation soon
  • Fast-growing Oil Brokerage set to plant flag in Athens after Posidonia debut
    Brokerage will open shop in Greece this year
  • Under-invested handysize tanker sector heading for 'major supply crunch', warns Gibsons
    UK broker says ageing fleet is becoming a problem for major charterers
  • Methanol tops new fuelling choice table for May
    Figures for alternative fuelled vessel orders show 55% rise on first five months of 2023
  • Nigerian ports shut down in open-ended national strike action
    Major unions unite in protest over level of minimum wage
  • Bulker owners foresee 'severely undersupplied' market in near future
    Smaller vessels may step into the breach where capesize tonnage runs short, one shipowner believes
  • Moller-Maersk team advances new design of ammonia-fuelled container ship
    Approval in principle granted by ABS and LR for Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center-led project
  • John Banaszkiewicz's FIS snaps up new Greek bulker broker GR8 Chartering
    Freight and commodities giant takes over Athens shop founded last year by former Arrow and Lightship staffers
  • BSM brings in V.Group ship management boss Bjoern Sprotte for sustainability drive
    New recruit will report to CEO Ian Beveridge on development of ESG strategy
  • Zero margin for error: head of London Greeks calls for 'safe' decarbonisation steps
    Harry Fafalios insists the IMO should remain shipping's sole arbiter and doubts the EU can regulate the industry
  • Green shipping fuel projects at risk as shipowners take stock
    Transport & Environment study finds Spain is centre of proposed green shipping fuel projects while Greece has none
  • Grieg Group sells Norway's biggest ship agency operation to Inchcape Shipping Services
    Norwegian shipowner hives off company operating domestic terminals
  • Greece's Kourtesis brothers boost LPG bet with more newbuildings and secondhand buys
    Family company Sea Hawk signs second contract with Japanese shipyard and acquires pair of secondhand vessels
  • Ioannis Alafouzos: 'We have not seen any alternative fuel that is either available or very promising'
    Major Greek owner reflects on his thinking over ordering modern but conventionally fuelled tankers
  • Stena Sonangol pool confirms new suezmax partnership with Hammonia Reederei
    German owner's Aura M joins expanding Swedish-Angolan tanker operation
  • Alexander Hansson splashes $1.4m on Nordic American Tanker shares
    Move tightens family's grip on suezmax owner run by director's father
  • HD KSOE shows off new ammonia scrubber for next-generation vessels
    Big reveal of new 'carbon zero' technology for ammonia-fuelled vessels
  • Laurent Cadji-led Union Maritime plots investment in Bar Technologies
    WindWings will be deployed on 34 newbuildings as UK shipowner in talks to acquire significant equity in compatriot company
  • Precious Shipping places first newbuilding order in a decade
    Thai bulker owner has booked four ultramax vessels
  • Braemar grows with lead decarbonisation 'dynamo' and opens new Seoul office
    Brokerage expands into South Korea as it snaps up Joey Ng from Fortescue
  • U-Ming looks to enter LNG and offshore wind sectors as it plots 100-ship fleet
    Taiwanese shipowner currently owns 72 ships
  • Seafarers kidnapped from cargo ship in West Africa pirate hotspot, says security firm
    Incident happened off Equatorial Guinea, scene of another kidnapping in January
  • Navig8 tanker fleet and pool business taken over by Adnoc L&S in $1.5bn swoop
    Transaction is a dealmaker's dream as confirmation comes as shipping gathers in Greece for Posidonia
  • UMAS and UCL Energy Institute chart independent courses
    University College London shipping research team to focus on academics while UMAS concentrates on commercial consultancy
  • Nikolas Pateras interview: Over-optimism, magic wands and how he is looking to set an example for rivals
    Founder of the world's largest independent feeder ship fleet urges major liner companies to start removing older tonnage
  • Posidonia in pictures: Nikolas Martinos raises a glass to 'strong shipping markets' as parties spring to life
    As Posidonia kicks offf with owners feelling bullish and hunting opportunity
  • 'I will probably have to clone myself': Gigantic Posidonia is bursting at the seams
    Athens and Piraeus are being swamped with visitors for record-breaking Greek shipping event
  • Indonesia's Andhika Lines in rare scrap sale as panamax bulker offloaded
    Markets continue to lack sales candidates as strong trading conditions make owners reluctant to sell

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 3, 2024
  • FMC breaks down questions on new detention, demurrage rule
    While the FMC's revision to the detention and demurrage rule went into effect last week, the industry is left with a lot of questions. The commission provided us answers in this exclusive Q&A.

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The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.
Schiedam
The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Copenhagen
The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.
In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs
Genoa
Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.
Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.
Busan
Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)
Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Panama
Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation
In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%
Cagliari
Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia
Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025
Barcelona
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
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 conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
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
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
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