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December 5, 2022

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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 5, 2022
  • Samir J. Shah elected Vice Chairman of Customs Affairs Institute - FIATA
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (2 December 2022)
  • Improvements in SWIFT: Integration of ICEGATE with AQCS-ICS (Animal Quarantine and Certification Services-Import Clearance System) effective 01.12.2022
  • Schedule reliability continues upwards trend
  • Indian student part of winning team at DP World's inaugural Big Tech Project competition
  • Hapag-Lloyd receives DNV Excellence 5 Star Award for continuous compliance
  • RCL's net profit surges in first nine months
  • The legal effect of the unknown clauses in a Bill of Lading under the international rules
  • Revised rate for fuel surcharge on pilotage at Gangavaram
  • New FTA commitments may hamper future exports: Report
  • Sugar production seen lower
  • CMA CGM Group receives award for commitment to sustainable development

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 5, 2022
  • Maersk's new centre in Pakistan
  • World ACD: Air cargo rates finally stabilise
  • Electric trucks for intra-urban deliveries
  • A shipping platform to vanish
  • ATSG selects Paul Chase as new CCO
  • Asos contracts Ceva
  • Best ever loading achieved
  • DHL Supply Chain picks Mihaela Isac
  • E-power for inland navigation in Brazil
  • More staff shortages in the cargo handling sector
  • Another player goes to Swiss Post
  • BASF first client of 'Chemical Trusted Carrier'
  • Felix Toepsch elected managing director of ACCF
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • SF Airlines: flights between Tokyo Narita and Xi'an
  • A new service to call in Egypt?
  • Giornico centre says 'Buongiorno!' to trucks

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 2, 2022
  • 'A hard landing' as Asia-North Europe freight rates collapse to $1,000 a box
  • New US shipping law sparks surge in litigation against box lines
  • Flexport's Petersen courting Amazon
  • Did Maersk clash with tough EU competition rules with TradeLens?
  • SATS + WFS - 'execution, execution, execution!'
  • US Senate backs new law to prevent supply chain chaos from rail strike
  • 'Dead cat bounce' - or a sign of hope - for air cargo carriers?
  • Sea Consortium sues for $29.4m in cargo lost when TSS Pearl sank
  • High charter termination rates force some liner operators to run at a loss
  • Magdalena Bosson to become new CEO of Ports of Stockholm

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 2, 2022
  • Frank Collins named SCA senior defense advisor
    The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) has named Frank Collins as senior defense advisor, overseeing the organization's national ship repair and security, as well as industry workforce development and education, initiatives.. Collins
  • Cat to support Wilson Sons on decarbonization
    Caterpillar has signed an MOU that will see it support Brazil's Wilson Sons with the adoption of tugboat and offshore vessel powertrain technologies and services that enable the fulfillment of emissions reduction
  • FMC unveils interim process for handling shipper complaints
    The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has introduced interim procedures to review, investigate, and adjudicate charge complaints filed by shippers to challenge carrier charges. It notes that since the enactment of the Ocean

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 2, 2022
  • Seafarers saved after cargo ship sinks in rough weather
    Thirteen seafarers were rescued after they jumped into the sea on the afternoon of 30 November, after a 2008-built general cargo ship, Yu Sheng 788, began sinking amid strong wind and rough waters off Ningbo, China. Yu Sheng 788 was carrying some containers from Xiamen to Shantou, both within China. The crew had sent out a distress message, saying that the Yu Sheng 788 cabin was flooded, before a
  • Alphaliner forecasts profit shocks for carriers in fourth quarter
    After riding a windfall of profits over the past few quarters, container carriers are heading towards a steep fall in earnings in the fourth quarter, according to the latest report by Alphaliner. The market analysis has noted that carriers could see their Q4 profits tumble by as much as 70%, compared with the previous quarter's results. "Indications for the remaining months of the year show carri
  • Port of Valencia approves new container terminal project
    The board of directors of the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) has approved the construction Project for the container quay of the north extension of the Spanish port, with a base budget of more than US$570 million of public investment. MSC's port subsidiary, Terminal Investment Limited (TIL) will add over US$1 billion to the budget and will be responsible for the construction and operation, unde
  • Nokia to deploy private wireless network at major container terminal in Chile
    Nokia announced that it will deploy the first industrial-grade long-term evolution (LTE) private network in a port terminal in Chile, at San Antonio Terminal Internacional (STI). The new private wireless network will be based on the Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (DAC) platform and will use 4.9G LTE to deliver pervasive high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity, and improved network predictability
  • Box carriers improve schedule reliability score
    According to the analysis by Sea-Intelligence, global schedule reliability of container carriers improved by 6.6% month-to-month in October 2022, reaching 52%. Source: Sea-Intelligence.com, GLP Report, issue 135 Source: Sea-Intelligence.com, GLP Report, issue 135 The average delay for late vessel arrivals has also been improving consistently since the start of the year, according to the report of
  • New port in Tibar Bay launches activities
    Timor-Leste, a Southeast Asian country, inaugurated the new deepwater port of Tibar Bay, a new maritime gateway to the Asia-Pacific region. H.E. Dr José Ramos Horta, the president of the Republic of Timor Leste officially inaugurated the Tibar Bay Deepwater Port on 30 November 2022, in the presence of Philippe Labonne, CEO of Bolloré Ports, the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste H.E General Taur Matan

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 2, 2022
  • TotalEnergies comes onboard ammonia-powered tanker project
    French energy major TotalEnergies has become the eighth member of the Castor Initiative, a multinational coalition of shipping industry players committed to the development and construction of ammonia-powered tankers. The coalition, founded in 2020 by Malaysia's top shipping line MISC, South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries, and class society Lloyd's Register, also includes German engi
  • DOF starts reconstruction process in court
    Financially-troubled Norwegian offshore vessel owner and operator DOF is filing a petition for reconstruction proceedings with the Hordaland district court after failing to secure approval for a debt restructuring plan. The restructuring scheme, which involved the conversion of debt into shares was backed by the company's creditors, bondholders and DOF's largest shareholder Helge Møgster. However
  • Norway targets 10% of offshore wind market share
    Norway is looking to bolster its offshore wind industry with an ambitious target of taking 10% of the global market share by 2030. The country aims to increase Norwegian exports other than oil and gas by 50% by 2030, and at the same time cut overall greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55%. As part ...
  • Control of FESCO up for grabs following jail sentence of its largest shareholder
    Following a four-year court battle, Ziyavudin Magomedov was sentenced to 19 years in jail yesterday over corruption charges. His leading 32.5% stake in FESCO, Russia's largest private maritime logistics operator, will now be put up for sale. Among likely suitors for control of FESCO, and its unique transport footprint in Russia's Far East, are likely ...
  • Aker Solutions eyes $4.6bn worth of contracts
    Norwegian engineering firm Aker Solutions is looking at about NOK45bn ($4.6bn) in new contracts following Aker BP board's decision to approve field development projects offshore Norway. Aker BP said Friday that it had decided to vote for the final approval of the Noaka field development project, the Valhall PWP-Fenris project, the Skarv Satellite project and ...
  • NYK seals investment in Pertamina International Shipping
    Japan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has concluded an investment agreement and a strategic alliance agreement with Pertamina International Shipping (PIS), a shipping subsidiary of Indonesian state-run energy giant Pertamina. Specific details of the size of the investment have not been revealed. A signing ceremony was held in Tokyo yesterday bringing the two Asian shipping giants ...
  • Rejig of the Concordia Maritime fleet continues
    Concordia Maritime will continue to rejig its fleet as it claws its way back to financial stability. This week, sold product tanker Stena Primorsk was delivered to its new owner. Two other recently sold vessels are expected to be delivered at the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023, respectively. After the sale of ...
  • US Congress approves bill to prevent rail strike
    Since Monday, when President Biden asked Congress to intervene to prevent a rail strike that he warned "would devastate our economy," the US House of Representatives and now the Senate have passed a bill to force the four of 12 unions that did not ratify their tentative agreements with the major US freight railroads to ...
  • US FMC announces interim procedures for processing charge complaints
    The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) yesterday announced its interim procedures to review, investigate and adjudicate charge complaints. The FMC said in a release that US shippers have responded positively to the new opportunity, established via the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, to challenge carrier charges by filing charge complaints at the FMC. Since ...
  • The top 10 maritime media personalities of 2022
    Tis the season for year-end polls and lists. Santosh Patil has his own take. The season of Top 10 this and that in maritime and in other industries is finally here as we come close to the year end. Such lists are quite popular worldwide especially in the western culture where these are often used ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 2, 2022
  • FMC announces interim complaint procedure amid swelling caseload
    The US regulator says shippers have increasingly been challenging the detention and demurrage charges levied by ocean carriers
  • China-based P&I club allowing sanctioned oil cargoes into ports
    Insurers are key to the effectiveness of the European and G7 embargo on Russian seaborne crude that begins on December...
  • Don't look for CII workarounds - just make it work
    If matters degenerate into a crazy free-for-all where each shipowner does the best for themselves individually, the industry seems collectively...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: The challenges shaping shipping according to MSC chief Søren Toft
    This week's edition of the podcast features a very special guest; Søren Toft, chief executive of Mediterranean Shipping Co, the...
  • Green rules must be more than a tax on shipping, says Toft
    As the operator of the world's largest fleet of containerships, MSC has invested heavily in new and secondhand tonnage. But...
  • MSC's Toft says 2M alliance is safe for now
    The 2M alliance between Maersk and MSC still has two years to run. Even with a larger fleet, it still...
  • Marine insurance claims picture 'extraordinarily' benign, says IUMI
    Last year characterised by tentative recovery in global trade, rise in absolute premium volumes, and improved loss ratios across all...
  • West makes senior promotions to strengthen Asia business
    Move designed to strengthen two of club's key Asia offices
  • TotalEnergies joins ammonia-powered tanker project
    An initiative launched in 2020 wants to accelerate the path toward safe zero-emission shipping in the middle of this decade
  • OSM in merger talks with Thome, say sources
    Deal could potentially create the world's largest shipmanager by fleet size under total management
  • Iranian tanker at centre of Greek hostage standoff unloads cargo in Syria
    Aframax tanker Lana was seized off the coast of Piraeus at the behest of the US. The vessel was said...
  • Congress passes bill to block US rail shutdown
    Both chambers of Congress have passed a bill to impose the White House-brokered tentative agreement on labour unions and railroad...
  • Tanker safety group opens new office in Singapore
    'The International Tanker Owners' Pollution Federation has a long history of operating in the region and we are pleased to...
  • Daily Briefing
    Lloyd's List annual Top 100 finds shipping struggling with transition | Bosporus Strait queues worse than past year | Car...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 2, 2022
  • Ocean Alliance upsizes trans-Atlantic route amid rate strength
    Ocean Alliance members are shifting post-Panamax ships away from the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe trades to the trans-Atlantic amid buoyant demand and rates.
  • Transportation hiring surge falls short in November
    Hiring expectations fell short across many transportation sectors in November, with real trucking employment dropping while warehousing firms and couriers added workers.
  • Bipartisan Senate vote ends threat of US rail strike
    The Senate measure ends the threat of a country-wide rail strike that could have begun Dec. 9, crippling cargo movement in the midst of the holiday season.
  • Carriers continue calling South Korea's Busan as truckers strike drags on
    South Korea's government took the unprecedented step of ordering some of the striking truckers back to work Tuesday, although strike organizer Cargo Solidarity said it would defy the order.
  • Trailer makers boosting production as orders soar
    Stubbornly strong industrial output and pent-up demand are expected to keep pressure on trailer manufacturers to increase supply, even during a US economic slowdown.
  • No seasonal uplift as air cargo market deteriorates further
    Dismal November air cargo data has all but assured a weak end to 2022 with no sign of a seasonal uplift in demand or rate levels from an oversupplied market.
  • ONE the latest to open India-Middle East string amid trade boost signals
    An economic partnership agreement signed earlier this year between India and the United Arab Emirates is driving new trade opportunities, prompting ocean carriers to boost service between the two countries.
  • Turbo-charged logistics tech faces reckoning: analyst
    The unprecedented infusion of cash into supply chain technology development over the past two years was akin to putting the sector on a diet of steroids, writes JOC analyst Lars Jensen.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 2, 2022
  • VLCC rates continue cratering as smaller tankers find 'stability'
    Largest have fallen by more than half from their year-to-date high of nearly $75,400 per day on 21 November
  • Hansen resurfaces at Maersk Tankers in partnerships role
    After leaving ZeroNorth, the industry veteran announces new job at the tanker pool operator
  • Norwegian offshore owner DOF goes to court in $2bn reconstruction bid to save company
    Petition to be made as offshore vessel owner stresses there is no other option
  • Nordea and SEB to provide $208m to finance TMI's Grindrod takeover
    Law firm reveals term loan backed by security over stock and vessels
  • Cosco Energy Shipping in fresh Iranian oil controversy
    Chinese state giant launched inquiry after being alerted to STS transfer from ship allegedly carrying Iranian oil
  • 'AIS improves visibility, even when ships go dark,' says MarineTraffic
    Sanctions stretch AIS vessel tracking to its limits, but MarineTraffic 'reports what it sees' as it celebrates 15 years in the game
  • Lila Global considers spot market to be its playing field
    Dubai-based shipowner hopes its tankers will soon join its bulk carriers in the spot market
  • This is Big Brother: How the 'dark' fleet is being tracked from space
    The satellite boom gives investigators new ammunition in the battle against dark fleets
  • Norwegian offshore shipowner DOF goes to court in $2bn reconstruction bid to save the company
    Petition to be made as offshore vessel owner stresses there is no other option
  • Russia seizes $471m Fesco stake as billionaire Magomedov jailed
    Moscow court hands over 32.5% slice of container ship owner to the state in long-running embezzlement case
  • Greece's Meadway Shipping inks deal for eco bulk carrier at Tsuneishi
    The eco design vessel is said to cost the Greek shipowner around $38m
  • $60 oil price cap deal could still 'penalise' Russia
    Outline agreement puts cap at the upper end of negotiations as G7 seeks to keep crude oil flowing after EU import ban on Monday
  • Singapore says windfall tax could curtail investment in greener fuels
    Such arbitrary measures will send the wrong signal to businesses, says minister
  • Shipping takes centre stage at Athens LNG industry meet
    A prime-time speaking slot, a new award - the gods were smiling - but the energy crisis dominated all talk
  • Frontline says charterers fear missing out against 'ridiculous' newbuilding backdrop
    Lars Barstad says charter activity is hectic as the relationship between orderbook and ageing fleet does not make sense
  • 'Honoured': Sophia Mullen made EnTrust Global's first president
    10-year company veteran promoted to new role at shipowner and financier
  • Chinese automaker BYD inks four ultra-large car carriers as market surges
    CMHI Jinling and CMHI-Jiangsu were each contracted to build two LNG dual-fuel 9,400-ceu vessels
  • Castor turns to Asia to fund container ship acquisitions
    Cypriot owner draws on $22.5m loan to fund addition of two sub-panamaxes
  • Lila Global uses cash buyer model to finance fleet acquisitions
    Shipowner pays in cash and employs a bottom-up approach to evaluating ships, which it claims has impressed banks
  • Hundreds of 'unknown' owners take control of tankers
    European registries report exodus as owners seek ways to continue moving Russian volumes
  • Singapore says windfall tax could curtail investment in greener fuels
    Such arbitrary measures will send the wrong signal to businesses and discourage them from investing in country, says minister
  • Shell and Alfa Laval to develop boil-off-gas unit for liquid hydrogen carriers
    Design challenges said to be significantly greater than those involved with LNG

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 2, 2022
  • Container shipping rates still sinking, no sign yet of market floor
    Spot shipping rates continue their historic slide, putting even more pressure on container lines' contract business.

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Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
London
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
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