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Exim India web site
AUGUST 30, 2024
  • PM to lay foundation stone for Vadhvan mega port project today
  • Maritime SheEO Awards 2024 calls for entries
  • Sarbananda Sonowal approves wage structure revision for workers of Major Ports
  • E-commerce export hubs projected to generate over 2.25 lakh new jobs; to transform logistics sector
  • New DFCCIL MD focusing on expanding Gati Shakti cargo terminals
  • IMO Secretary-General again calls for immediate end to the 'illegal, cowardly & unjustifiable' attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea
  • MoPSW's proposed maritime strategy dialogue aims to advance global maritime goals
  • Department of Economic Affairs amends Securities Contracts Regulation Rules, facilitating direct listing of securities by public Indian companies on International Exchanges of GIFT IFSC
  • GDP seen at 7.1 pc in Q1: SBI
  • Thermal coal imports seen picking up from Sept.

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International Transport Journal web site
AUGUST 30, 2024
  • Checking freight wagons as they roll past
  • Closing the Karinca Logistics merger
  • Thai Airways picks Indian GSSA
  • Containership fires trigger TT safety alert
  • Building an air-rail-road hub in Liège
  • DHL supports wastewater business
  • More responsibilities for Michael Jerogin
  • SAS emerges from restructuring proceedings
  • E-sail technology set to cut costs and emissions
  • Switzerland: increasing road safety
  • From the USA to Canada and back
  • Competec regroups
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • X2.3 to complete first hover flight
  • Tecplata expands capacity
  • ZTO Express to optimise its logistics network
  • Three e-trucks for Vienna
  • Supporting foreign personnel working in Japan

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The Loadstar web site
AUGUST 29, 2024
  • Transpacific rates war breaks out as new arrivals undercut major liners
  • Surcharges add up for parcel shippers - and there may be more to come
  • Dark skies - pain in the air down under
  • Arrival of new box ships and fewer blank sailings should ease port congestion
  • Railfreight round-up: Russia discounts; new locos for KTZ; UK fee waivers
  • Gemini's hub-and-spoke strategy will 'fuel demand for feeder vessels'

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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 29, 2024
  • VIDEO: Tymor Marine offers a new solution for performing draft surveys
    For centuries, draft surveys-an essential measurement to determine the weight of a vessel and its cargo-have been conducted manually, relying on the judgement of the human eye. This traditional approach is susceptible
  • Hempel introduces new Hempaguard Ultima hull coating
    Hempel has introduced a new two-layer hull coating system called Hempaguard Ultima. It combines the company's proven Hempaguard X7 with a new biocide-free silicone topcoat, Hempaguard XL, to prevent the growth of

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Container News web site
AUGUST 29, 2024
  • IRS-classed tanker MT Elgon ready for Lake Victoria operations
    The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a premier international classification society, announces the successful delivery of the Double Hull Oil Tanker 'MT ELGON' on 16 August 2024. Constructed by Mahathi Shipyard Uganda and adhering to IRS's rigorous classification standards, this vessel is set to operate on Lake Victoria, catering to Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania. The 'MT ELGON' boasts a m
  • Maersk's methanol ship docks at LA's green APM Terminals Pier 400
    Decarbonizing supply chains gains momentum as land and sea integrate, with "Green Corridors" enhancing global connections. The arrival of Maersk's revolutionary methanol-powered vessel at Los Angeles' APM Terminals Pier 400 highlights the alignment of future-forward ships with cutting-edge terminals. In addition, APM Terminals, participating in a pioneering electrification pilot across eight loca
  • ONE introduces new services linking East Asia and Middle East
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced the launch of its new weekly services-"Gulf Asia Liner Express (GLX)," "Central China Middle East Express (CMX)," and "South China Middle East Express (SMX)"-which will connect East Asia with the Middle East. These new services will enhance coverage, boost connectivity, and increase frequency to Asia for this expanding trade route, complementing ONE's existin
  • Asia's container exports to Europe surge 8% in June
    In June, container exports from Asia to Europe reached 1.59 million TEUs, marking an 8% increase compared to the previous year, according to data compiled by the Japan Maritime Center (JMC) and provided by the U.K.'s Container Trades Statistics (CTS). This rise in shipments, driven mainly by increased exports from China, has continued to climb for 16 consecutive months. Breaking it down by origin
  • Global bunker indices trending up
    During Week 35, global bunker indices from MABUX experienced a moderate upward trend. The 380 HSFO index climbed by US$5.83 to US$529.18/MT. The VLSFO index saw a rise of US$16.99 to US$635.76/MT. The MGO index also gained US$6.07, reaching US$793.17/MT. "At the time of writing, there was no clear trend in the global bunker market," stated a MABUX official. The MABUX Global Scrubber Spread (SS)-t
  • TT Club urges unified action to combat rising container ship fires
    Following a recent series of fires aboard container ships, TT Club, an international freight and logistics insurance provider, has emphasized the urgent need for all participants in the global supply chain to ensure accurate and effective communication when transporting dangerous goods. The past four months have seen four major incidents involving container ships-two in port and two at sea-which
  • SeaLead relaunches Far East India Express 2 service
    SeaLead, a rapidly expanding global shipping line, is relaunching its Far East India Express 2 (FIX 2) service to boost connectivity between Central China and West India. The inaugural voyage is set for 12 September 2024. The FIX 2 service will provide a direct weekly route from Shanghai, with stops at Ningbo, Shekou, Nhava Sheva, and Mundra, skipping intermediary ports like Singapore and Port Kl
  • MSC buys all four of Safetrans' ships
    Safetrans Line, the China-based Russia-focused liner operator, has cashed out on all four container ships. The Panamax vessels, SFT Egypt, SFT China, SFT Saudi and SFT Turkey, have all been sold to the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), which continues to build its lead over its peers. The sales price of the ships was not disclosed, although Linerlytica stated in its report this week that Safe
  • ESL expands Far East-Middle East network with enhanced services
    ESL has announced the revamp of the existing Galaxy (GLX) and Cosmos (CMX) services, along with the introduction of the new Sirius (SMX) service. Collectively, these services enhance overall connectivity between the Far East and the Middle East, providing the most extensive and in-depth coverage in the market. According to a statement, the Sirius service, named after the brightest star in the nig
  • CN analysis: Container freight rates out of India begin to trend down after strong gains in July
    Container freight rates on trades out of India have generally moderated in August with the exception of bookings to Europe, according to an analysis of market data for by Container News. On the westbound India-Europe trade, average spot rates for loads from West India [Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT)/Nhava Sheva or Mundra Port] to Felixstowe/London Gateway (UK) or Rotterdam in April have moved highe
  • AD Ports Group enters global top-20 after Noatum acquisition
    According to a recent industry survey by Drewry, AD Ports Group has made its debut in the global top 20 rankings of world port operators. Ranked 19th globally, this achievement highlights the expanding influence of AD Ports Group's ports business, which has grown significantly following new operating concessions and the 2023 acquisition of Noatum, a company managing 16 terminals in Spain. AD Port
  • Sea-Intelligence exposes ocean carriers' carbon calculators inconsistencies
    For the past 13 years, Sea-Intelligence has diligently analyzed the online carbon emissions calculators offered by ocean carriers, and over time, the firm has consistently uncovered significant discrepancies in the results these tools provide. "We did this exercise once again, focusing on Ocean Alliance, as all member carriers have publicly available carbon calculators. We specifically looked at
  • Top 5 Challenges of Studying Abroad and How to Overcome Them
    Studying abroad is an enriching experience that benefits any student by helping them adapt to new cultures and academic environments. However, it also comes with its own set of challenges. From culture shocks to loneliness, the hurdles faced can be daunting yet not insurmountable. Here is an account of the top five challenges faced by students studying abroad and how to overcome them. 1. Navigati

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Splash web site
AUGUST 29, 2024
  • Diana Shipping locks ultramax bulker into charter with Cargill
    New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with Cargill for one of its vessels. Aquavita chartered the 2015-built, 60,508 dwt ultramax bulker DSI Pegasus for a gross charter rate of $15,250, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for a period until a minimum of June 1, ...
  • After leaving Vietnam, Equinor nixes Spain and Portugal offshore wind plans
    Norwegian energy giant Equinor has opted to cancel all its offshore wind projects in Spain and Portugal only days after the company closed its Hanoi office and departed from Vietnam. The decision comes as Equinor decided to reign in its spending and to prioritise capital. Another reason is the ever-rising costs tied to the offshore ...
  • What can we learn from the sinking of the Bayesian?
    Captain Kuba Szymanski, secretary-general of InterManager and a keen sailor writes for Splash today along with Jan-Erik Kruse, a professional airline pilot and yachtsman, offering a viewpoint on this month's high-profile superyacht tragedy off Sicily and the risks that come with blame culture, something that permeates across maritime. When the 56 m super luxury sailing ...
  • New e-methanol plant on the cards in Sweden
    Swedish power-to-fuel player Liquid Wind has been selected by German utility Uniper to develop a new e-methanol facility in Sweden to produce fuel for shipping and chemical industries. Located in the municipality of Östersund, the project called NorthStarH2 is expected to deliver more than 100,000 tonnes of e-methanol, Düsseldorf-headquartered Uniper said. Once operational, the facility ...
  • New careers await at Splash Jobs
    Summer holidays are coming to a close in the northern hemisphere and shipping is getting ready to get back to work. The end of August and the start of September often marks a significant churn point in shipping and offshore recruitment with many deciding for a career change. Over at Splash Jobs there are currently ...
  • Crew wages inspection campaign kicks off this weekend
    The Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control are set to launch a three-month joint concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) on crew wages and seafarers' employment agreements from September 1. During the CIC, non-conformities could result in recording of a deficiency, instructions for the master to rectify, or even detention of ...
  • Spar Shipping swoops on newbuild ultramax
    Norwegian dry bulk shipowner Spar Shipping has bolstered its fleet with a newly built ultramax. Multiple shipbroking outfits have identified the Bergen-based firm behind a resale deal worth slightly north of $38m for the 2024 Nantong Xiangyu-built Century Zhengzhou. The 63,600 dwt sister unit of Spar's recently delivered Spar Mira (pictured) was ordered in August ...
  • Romania bids to take over Moldova's only port
    The Romanian government is in talks to buy Moldova's only port, amid interest from a Bulgarian company. The Port of Giurgiulesti, officially the Giurgiulesti International Free Port, is a port on the Danube River at its confluence with the Prut. It is Moldova's only port accessible to seagoing vessels, situated at km 133 of the ...
  • TotalEnergies to power Culzean platform using floating wind
    French energy major TotalEnergies has launched a pilot project consisting of a floating wind turbine to supply renewable power to the Culzean offshore platform in the UK North Sea. The 3MW floating wind turbine will be located two kilometres west of the Culzean platform, 220 km off the eastern coast of Scotland. The turbine, expected ...
  • Lithuania to relaunch second offshore wind tender
    Lithuania's State Energy Regulatory Council (VERT) has set a new date for the second offshore wind auction in the Baltic Sea after the first attempt fell through in April due to a lack of interest. The repeated tender for the 700MW wind farm in the Baltic Sea is planned to be announced on November 18 ...
  • CoolCo seals one-year charter deal with energy major
    LNG carrier pure-play Cool Company (CoolCo) has secured a new charter deal for one of its TFDE vessels. The New York and Oslo-listed owner and operator said in its quarterly earnings report that an unnamed energy major had fixed the vessel for one year, with the charter starting in the third quarter of this year. ...
  • Houthis will allow salvage teams to attend to blazing Greek tanker
    Iran's mission to the United Nations said yesterday that the Houthis in Yemen will allow salvage teams to head to the badly damaged Sounion suezmax tanker in the Red Sea, and let it be towed. The ship was attacked multiple times by the Houthis in international waters between Yemen and Eritrea eight days ago. The ...
  • Indian dockworkers accept new pay deal
    The Indian government has announced a wage deal has been struck with dockworkers, ending nearly three years of negotiations. Port workers had threatened to go on strike indefinitely from yesterday if no pay deal was agreed. A previous pay contract expired in December 2021 There are around 20,000 permanent port workers employed across 12 major ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 29, 2024
  • Cosco joins carrier ordering spree with $2.2bn methanol-powered ships
    With the latest deal, Cosco's containership orderbook capacity increases to about 800,000 teu, making it second only to MSC and...
  • Tanker surprise: Spot rates for exports of Canada's TMX down double digits
    Shipping loves stories about catalysts - about new cargo sources or new routings that will theoretically propel rates higher. Canada's...
  • Generali leads slip on Red Sea tanker blaze cargo
    Houthi attack designed to increase pressure on marine insurance markets, some underwriters suspect
  • Falsely flagged 'dark fleet' tanker sold for scrap after being banned from UAE waters
    Sale to undisclosed breakers at discounted price valued the tanker at $9m. The UAE banned all Eswatini-flagged tankers from its...
  • Russian traders give ships a 'Bosporus paint job' to conceal identities
    Rough-and-ready concealment of hull details seen escalating this year at chokepoint, as ships laden with grain and oil from Russian...
  • State funding critical to future of Portland's container terminal
    The US container terminal was saved from closure after intervention from Oregon's governor, but long-term investment and a third-party operator...
  • Hanwha Ocean seals South Korea's first US Navy MRO contract
    The deal is expected to help the US restore maritime power with the help of its South Korean ally
  • BIMCO forecasts better 2024, weaker 2025 for tankers
    Rebounding oil demand will help this year, but new ships and a (possible) return to shorter routes will boost supply...
  • Brunei's China-backed Muara port starts expansion with $280m investment
    Brunei launched its first direct container shipping route to China in the past year, connecting Muara with Qinzhou
  • The week in charts: Israel port volumes fall | Containership data signals very strong August for Los Angeles | Suezmax and aframax lead tanker newbuildings
    Israeli authorities are seeking to reassure the shipping community that its ports are safe despite the war, data shows cargo...
  • Red Sea volatility pushes CSSC Shipping first-half profit up by 23%
    Lessor CSSC Shipping sees positive prospects ahead as the US Federal Reserve looks set to start an easing cycle. The...
  • Seacon first-half profits double on tankers bet
    Buoyant Seacon foresees continuing demand in the chemical product and related logistics segment in the future. It will keep an...
  • The week in bunkers: Will Amsterdam spoil ARA mass flow meter party?
    Amsterdam has no plans to make mass flow meters mandatory in bunker deliveries, diverging from Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges
  • Daily Briefing
    Nobody taking responsibility for potential Sounion oil spill costs | Nauru rejects flag hoppers amid US crackdown on sanction-busting shipowners...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 29, 2024
  • Carriers to deploy 'extra-loaders' to Los Angeles-Long Beach amid import surge
    The added capacity - 14 extra-loaders at each port -- comes amid peak season demand and an anticipated boost in discretionary cargo diverted from ports along the US East and Gulf coasts as shippers protect themselves from potential longshore labor disruption.
  • Expected trade growth, inventory restocking to buoy H2 market: Cosco Shipping
    The carrier said it was "cautiously optimistic" about business prospects in the second half of the year, while acknowledging that a "complex geopolitical situation," delivery of new capacity and rising costs could provide headwinds in the coming months.
  • US shippers increasingly uncertain about Q4 revenue, orders: industry survey
    The BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index shows an uptick in negative sentiment about revenue and orders in late 2024, despite gains in freight volume this summer.
  • California clean air rules imperil potential LA-LB port relief valve
    State environmental regulations could derail, or at the very least stall, a BNSF rail project promising to reduce pressure on Southern California ports.
  • FMC upholds shipper retaliation ruling against Hamburg Sud
    The US maritime regulator said the ocean carrier did not simply have a contractual dispute with a shipper but instead clearly violated the US Shipping Act.
  • Container shipping market continues to be reset by ongoing Red Sea crisis
    The longer the bigger and more established carriers divert away from the Suez, the more we will see niche carriers solidify not only their financial position but also their customer relations in the region, writes analyst Lars Jensen.
  • Canadian truck rates remain elevated following rail shutdown
    It may take a week or more for the trucking disruption caused by last week's brief Canadian rail stoppage to stabilize and for long-haul intra-Canada spot rates to drop.
  • LA-LB rail dwells on the rise as port complex enters height of peak season
    While some customers worry rail container dwell times could worsen, port stakeholders say they are accustomed to the ebb and flow and can manage the recent import surge.
  • CMA CGM Air Cargo launches trans-Pacific flights from Hong Kong to Chicago
    The service comes as air freight rates out of Hong Kong have stabilized but are still approximately 20% higher than this time last year, according to the Baltic Air Index.
  • Container shipping navigates new hurdles in bid for a green fuel future
    Maersk's recent big order of dual-fuel ships - some of which will be powered by LNG - illustrates the quandary the carrier, and by extension container shipping, is currently in when it comes to achieving a zero-carbon future, writes Peter Tirschwell.
  • US shippers expanding private truck fleets to haul more of their own freight
    Private fleets owned by shippers are increasingly hauling freight once moved by for-hire carriers, and those truck counts are expected to keep expanding, according to an industry survey.
  • Portland pushing for third-party container terminal operator by January
    The port is looking to employ the landlord model used at other West Coast ports that would allow a private operator to manage the T6 terminal's daily operations and market the facility to ocean carriers and shippers.
  • Chipolbrok expands MPV fleet amid flurry of new orders in sector
    A Journal of Commerce analysis reveals that the average age of MPVs now trading globally is rapidly approaching 20 years, with almost 12% of vessels 25 years or older.
  • Canadian rail workers back on job after failed challenge to binding arbitration
    Despite workers returning to their jobs, the brief work stoppage will impact freight flows in Canada and the US for a few weeks.
  • Capacity boost on trans-Pacific pushes carriers to compete for cargo
    Competition to fill ships in the eastbound trans-Pacific has become so intense in recent weeks that ocean carriers are offering a variety of special rates that are much lower than the spot rates they are quoting.
  • High container rates, port congestion entice some shippers back to MPVs
    Most of the recent interest from shippers is for mode-malleable cargo - freight that can be easily switched between breakbulk and container modes.
  • Healthy work orders come with turbine troubles for some wind manufacturers
    While manufacturers remain optimistic for the longer term thanks to hefty order backlogs, they have faced recent headwinds in the form of project slowdowns, rising interest rates, higher commodity costs and, in some cases, defective turbines.
  • OOCL/Cosco to inject tonnage into new CMA CGM India-USEC string
    Hong Kong-based OOCL will contribute two vessels to the rebranded Indamex service that CMA CGM kicked off last week as a standalone operation after relinquishing its long-time consortium arrangement with Hapag-Lloyd.
  • North American cargo crime takes big jump as thieves get more organized
    The wave of cargo thefts hitting the US and Canada grew rapidly in the first half of the year as criminals became more sophisticated, a study from risk management firm Overhaul shows.
  • Canada's Labour Minister orders end to rail work stoppage via binding arbitration
    The directive came about 17 hours after Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City locked out more than 9,000 workers early Thursday, snarling supply chains for US and Canadian businesses that rely on trains to transport their cargo.
  • Ocean carriers reviewing Western Canada calls amid rail lockout
    The Port of Vancouver is still berthing ships for now, but ocean carriers are reviewing future calls due to the potential for congestion caused by the Canadian railroad work stoppage.
  • UP joins peers in assessing peak season surcharges for Southern California
    Demand for domestic containers in the region has exceeded all other North American markets and intermodal providers believe more volume will be coming their way in September.
  • Canada rail shutdown squeezing truck capacity, including cross-border supply
    There's not enough truck capacity to haul the volume carried by CN and CPKC in Canada, and that's causing a dislocation of truck supply across the country and on the US border.
  • OOCL H1 profit falls, but no signs of slowing headhaul demand
    The Cosco subsidiary said its ships on the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe trade lanes are fully loaded with volume secured at high rate levels.
  • Supply chain transparency mandate looms over customs brokers' technology plans
    A range of supply chain mapping and risk management tools have emerged in the past decade, many aimed at customs brokers and third-party logistics providers.
  • Canadian ports, liner operators bracing for rail strike impact
    Canada's western ports have little capacity to handle idled intermodal cargo should railroad workers strike, but eastern ports have more space to manage any delays.
  • Refurbishments, new projects driving Gulf of Mexico wind cargo uptick
    Ports along the US Gulf are beefing up infrastructure, equipment, capacity and dock strength to handle king-sized onshore turbines.
  • Asia-Europe ocean market seasonality 'kicking in': BCO network
    Many European shippers are locked into the peak season that will extend the high volume of Asian imports through the third quarter despite the early movement of orders to mitigate disruption from the longer Red Sea routing.
  • India-US carriers drop August rate hike plans as market begins to resettle
    As competitive pressures build from a capacity boost on the trade lane, carriers are said to be extending significantly lower rates to their select customers, generally with a validity of one or two weeks.
  • Technology, imports drawing logistics investment to Phoenix
    A key inland transportation market is growing as companies from Class I railroads to specialized logistics firms chase freight and expand in Arizona's "Silicon Desert."
  • Intermodal providers prep for peak season uptick in Southern California
    Peak season surcharges are in play this year amid the demand bump, but the average shipper should still be saving money on the rails compared with trucking on business out of the region.
  • US CBP increasing scrutiny of customs brokers as e-commerce exposure rises
    A flood of duty-free shipments from Asia has upped the ante on brokers having broad knowledge of the upstream supply chains used by their importer clients.
  • Hamburg's H1 volume ticks lower despite solid US trade growth
    Slowing trade with China and carriers adjusting port schedules were factors behind a drop in first-half volume at Europe's third-largest port.
  • Restocking begins on trans-Atlantic ahead of potential labor disruptions
    The first signs of US importers beginning to advance shipments from Europe to get ahead of possible terminal closures along the US East and Gulf coasts at the end of September are being reported by carriers and forwarders.
  • Tacoma marine terminals grappling with heavy import rail congestion
    Container lines calling in Tacoma say the congestion is being caused by a surge in import volumes and a shortage of rail cars that is likely to last at least through August.
  • US port strike would have Red Sea-like 'global impact': ZIM CFO
    A prolonged work stoppage at ports along the East and Gulf coasts would put global shipping under stress in a manner similar to the forced vessel diversions around southern Africa, Zim's Xavier Destriau told the Journal of Commerce.
  • Procurement software acquisition gives Freightos deeper contract freight reach
    Most of Freightos' traction in air and ocean freight procurement has centered around spot pricing, but the purchase of Shipsta will give it access to contract data from enterprise shippers.
  • Canadian railroads start scaling back business ahead of potential work stoppage
    A shutdown of Canada's two freight railroads would not only impact loads in that country, but also cross-border traffic to US destinations such as Chicago.
  • Scrapping of Swedish e-fuel plant a setback to net-zero push: Methanol Institute
    The fuel that would have been produced at the Ørsted plant was meant to provide a vital contribution to the supply needed in the coming years to power the fast-growing methanol-enabled fleet.
  • Air cargo shrugs off seasonality to ride wave of e-commerce demand
    Chinese online marketplaces have hit on a rich vein of business-to-customer volumes, with the current boom in international air freight driven by cross-border e-commerce rather than a recovery of traditional manufacturing.
  • Ro/ro cargo rates rise despite falling demand
    Major roll-on/roll-off carriers reported climbing net rates in the first half even as demand for machinery and rolling stock faltered and a congested shipping market tightened capacity.
  • Trans-Pacific rate push tests health of early peak season
    Carriers on Thursday announced general rate increases of $200 to $400 per FEU, although forwarders say the GRIs could deteriorate quickly due to options such as voyage-specific "bullet" rates and lower pricing offered by non-alliance carriers.
  • Potential strikes could upset muted trucking outlook
    Disruption to inland supply lanes and the location of truck capacity would be possible if rail and port strike threats prove real, analysts told a Journal of Commerce webcast.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 29, 2024
  • Analysts underwhelmed by NAT's prospects despite earnings beat
    Two researchers reduce price targets on expectations for softer third-quarter rates
  • QatarEnergy's long-delayed US LNG export project seeks three-year extension
    Bankruptcy of main contractor adds to setbacks at Texas LNG plant
  • VLCC rates plunge to lowest point of 2024 as Unipec fixture draws Middle East down further
    August gains erased but futures still point to stronger winter
  • European Maritime Finance confirms Atlas order for three ammonia carriers
    Order worth $372m set to deliver by end of 2027
  • Maersk CEO calls for IMO action as Olympic snowboarder names methanol-fuelled ship
    Liner giant's chief calls for IMO to adopt Green Balance Mechanism policy
  • Brussels turns screw on shipping's polluters after anticlimactic carbon trading rules
    Brussels' law enters into force in January, but it is already having an impact
  • CoolCo eyes short-term winter play before long-term hire for LNG newbuilding
    Exit of just 40 steam turbine ships needed to balance market
  • Only way is up: Nordic American Tankers bullish on suezmax market after profit dip
    Boss Herbjorn Hansson talks up million-barrel sector due to low ordering levels
  • Vanguard of shipping companies invest in green fuel production
    Blue-chip names put money into start-ups to make the technology possible
  • Dividend arms race in product tankers playing out with one major player missing in action
    Streetwise takes a look at how the robust clean market has spurred shareholder payouts
  • Brussels turns screw on shipping's polluters after anti-anticlimactic carbon trading rules
    Brussels' law enters into force in January, but it is already having an impact
  • Russian state shipowner Sovcomflot sees profit slashed amid sanctions squeeze
    Shipowner still trying to overcome 'emerging challenges' from Western measures over Ukraine war
  • 'Capital custodian' Cadeler choosy with new business as client calls come in
    Just because you have the opportunity to do something doesn't mean you should, offshore wind giant's boss tells TradeWinds
  • Why electric car production in China is helping boost the coffers of capesize bulker owners
    Bauxite shipments hit a monthly record, and China has been sourcing the ore from unconventional destinations
  • Small container ships eye bonanza from liner sector's next big shake-up
    Upcoming Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd tie-up bodes well for vessel demand, says MPC Container Ships chief executive
  • US sanctioned LNG carrier heads to giant Russian FSU amid offloading speculation
    Will two shadow vessels discharge their Arctic LNG 2 cargoes for storage?
  • 'We can walk and chew gum': Oystein Kalleklev mulls future of Avance Gas
    Discussions are underway on sale or charter of remaining vessels, as well as mergers
  • Speculation mounts over sanctioned carriers offloading LNG at Russian storage units
    Will two US-sanctioned vessels discharge their Arctic LNG 2 cargoes for storage?
  • Tug action steps up around Russian FSU amid offloadings speculation
    Will two US-sanctioned vessels discharge their Arctic LNG 2 cargoes for storage?
  • Tanker bookings in focus as Fearnley tips earnings miss for Frontline
    Investment bank believes higher number of ballast days for former Euronav VLCCs will hold back giant owner's profit
  • VLCCs keep taking a beating as charterers strengthen chokehold on market
    VLCC time-charter equivalents slipped by more than $2,000 per day on Wednesday
  • Maersk lines up $6.6bn order run as LNG-fuel pivot takes shape
    Company pencils in a raft of up to 62 newbuildings and chartered vessels at South Korean and Chinese yards
  • Ernst Russ reveals collision and grounding incidents as ship sales boost profit
    German owner details off-hire and repairs in otherwise smooth first half
  • Awilco-backed IWS clinches fleet refinancing worth €187m
    Offshore wind vessel owner has debt in place ahead of delivery of four new ships
  • Helix Energy scores $786m Petrobras charter for offshore duo
    US operator scoops three-year deals in Brazil for well intervention vessels
  • Dramatic pictures show fire burning on tanker hit by brutal Houthi attack. Oil still onboard
    EU naval force does not play down risk of a Red Sea catastrophe
  • Investors 'too cautious' on bulker company stocks, Clarksons says
    Analysts say next to no fleet growth in coming years will keep markets healthy
  • CoolCo offers in its next up LNG newbuilding in ongoing tenders
    'Drawn-out' dry-docking along with lower charter rates and management fees hit figures
  • Pacific Basin finance chief heads for exit after little more than a year
    Hong Kong bulker specialist starts hunt for successor
  • Trafigura strikes biofuels deal with John Fredriksen venture in drive to tackle upcoming EU rules
    Supply agreement could provide any of the 300-ships wet freight book with low-carbon fuel
  • Houthis agree to give tugs access to damaged Delta tanker in Red Sea
    Yemeni rebel group says latest move is being made out of consideration for humanitarian and environmental concerns
  • Expanding Hong Kong owner Seacon sees first-half profit triple
    Nearly 18 months on from its IPO, shipowner's growth trajectory remains on course
  • Aframax tanker tied to dark activities sold for recycling at very low price
    Brokers say increasing number of older dark fleet tankers are being circulated for scrap sale but few will buy them

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American Shipper web site
AUGUST 29, 2024
  • Former Polar Air Cargo executive receives 18-month jail sentence
    A former executive at Polar Air Cargo received jail time as punishment for defrauding the company.
  • Atlas Air to invest in Anchorage base expansion as e-commerce surges
    Freighter operator Atlas Air is ready to invest in a major expansion at Alaska's Anchorage airport that would potentially allow it to conduct cargo transfers there for the first time.

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Alfa Laval Acquires Navtor for $700 Million
Lund/Egersund
The Norwegian company providing digital solutions for shipping will be integrated into the Ocean division of the Swedish group
Boluda Towage acquires Dutch towing company Muller Dordrecht
Dordrecht/Valencia
It has a fleet of 16 tugboats and eight barges
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Cairo
Growth of +86.8% in tonnage and +94.1% in transit rights
Rail, space, and the environment are among the priorities emerging from meetings on the new Port Planning Scheme for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado.
Genoa
The first phase of the AdSP's listening process has concluded with 65 hearings and over 120 stakeholders involved.
Fincantieri signs agreements with JA Solutions, Navantia, and Naval Group
Paris
Intensive collaboration with the Danish company in the field of advanced modular and containerized systems for reconfigurable naval units
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Copenhagen
In the third quarter, volumes fell by -0.8%, but tariffs and congestion raised Ocean's EBIT to 2.6 billion
From Egypt to Morocco, passing through Gioia Tauro: does the ETS shift containers to non-EU ports?
Brussels
A study promoted by Assarmatori sees signs of transfer already underway and calls for corrections
ONE vessels carried record container volumes in the third quarter
Singapore
Revenues increased by 36.5%. Performance driven by demand for transpacific shipments.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen records a third quarter with record revenues which, however, grow less than costs
Lysaker
Slight decrease in the volumes of vehicles transported by the fleet
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Fincantieri and Republikorp form joint venture to strengthen Indonesia's shipbuilding industry.
Paris
The Propeller Club Port of Sardinia was established today in Cagliari
Genoa
It is the 27th Club of the national association which includes over 1,600 members
India's Adani Ports acquires Dutch terminal operator Evos
Ahmedabad/Amsterdam
Transaction worth 2.56 billion euros
Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II.
Hamburg
Interferry's board of directors has been renewed.
Victoria
Appointments at the association's 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok
DIS reports earnings growth in the third quarter of 2026
Luxembourg
After the boom in the second quarter, profitability remains at high levels
Arsenio Dominguez will continue to lead the IMO until the end of 2031.
London
The Council has decided. The appointment must be ratified by the assembly.
DHL grows in the third quarter, with Express and Forwarding driving revenue and profits.
Bonn
Revenue of 22.7 billion euros (+12.6%) and EBIT of 1.7 billion (+16.2%)
The EU General Court has annulled the withdrawal of recognition from the Russian naval register
Luxembourg
The investment ban and transaction ban remain in force
Italian bioLNG seeks space among ETS, FuelEU, and national incentives
Rimini
Assogasliquidi calls for simpler certification procedures and measures to make domestic production competitive.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
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On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
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
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MEETINGS
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
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