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October 12, 2022

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Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2022
  • Special Secretary (Logistics) holds discussions on key issues during JN Port visit
  • APSEZ portfolio grows to 12 ports with NCLT approval for acquisition of Gangavaram port
  • India to emerge as strongest economy with 7 pc growth rate in FY23: Sanyal
  • European Commission urged to uphold Consortia Block Exemption Regulation
  • Chennai Port unloads record iron ore pellets in single day
  • Canadian Pacific wins Best Rail Logistics Service Provider recognition for second year running
  • DP World beckons India Inc. to its incubation center in Dubai
  • Cargo volume at Major Ports sees double-digit growth in April-September
  • No compromise on national interest to meet FTA deadlines: Goyal
  • Mahindra Lifespaces & Actis announce joint venture to develop industrial & logistics real estate across India
  • IndiGo CarGo inducts first A321 P2F freighter
  • Global air cargo demand shows resilience in August
  • Bengaluru Airport continues to be No.1 in handling perishable shipments from India
  • Emirates SkyCargo inks MoU with United Cargo; adds new booking channel

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International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2022
  • Shift across South America
  • Rostock-Kaldenkirchen rail service launched
  • OOCL's revenues keep rising
  • Qatar Airways Cargo on two digital platforms
  • More e-trucks for Southern California
  • Lenton Group promotes Valérie Dubuisson
  • Another warehouse for the Seattle region
  • More European hazmat via Duisburg
  • Transport activities transferred
  • A butterfly for Morocco
  • Spanish contract renewed
  • Sparck's Jo Bradley wins supply chain award
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Utah to receive new railport
  • Supplying 3,000 service stations
  • BLG celebrates 75th anniversary
  • For better navigation in Bahrani waters
  • Acia and Solenta: more deals with DHL Express

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The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2022
  • Maersk and MSC cull Asia-North Europe capacity as bookings founder
  • Blank sailings fail to prop up rates: 'we need capacity withdrawn permanently'
  • Coming up for sale: Korean shipping line HMM, but it will be expensive
  • Against the odds: Sensational DHL - the tide that lifts all animal spirits
  • Threat to vital grain traffic from record low water levels on the Mississippi
  • M&A radar: Hapag-Lloyd's $1bn relationship deal - one for two
  • E-commerce group Zongteng offers capacity to 3PLs on new 777 freighter
  • UK traders return to CHIEF after glitches in new customs platform
  • Putting trade before the 'green transition' not the answer to climate crisis
  • Market Insight: 'XPO fatigue' is widely felt ahead of break-up 2.0
  • Union rejects proposed US railroads pay deal
  • Transnet strike could worsen, say South African unions

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Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2022
  • Serco selects Thrustmaster propulsion system for DARPA unmanned ship project
    The revolutionary new medium unmanned surface vessel (MUSV) that Herndon, Va., headquartered Serco Inc. is to deliver to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) under a recent contract will have a
  • Update on historically low river conditions
    As the historically low water situation on America's inland rivers continue to impact river shipping and farmers, dredging operations are underway to help combat the deteriorating river conditions. The Ohio River closed
  • Hamburg's 3 new plug-in hybrid ferries will be hydrogen fuel cell ready
    Three plug-in hybrid ferries on order for Hamburg ferry operator HADAG will be prepared for later integration of hydrogen fuel cells, allowing for future zero-emissions operation. On order at the SET (Schiffbau-
  • Shell to trial fuel cell in LNG carrier
    Under a consortium agreement signed in Seoul today, Hyundai Heavy Industries Group will install a 600 kW high-efficiency solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) for power generation on a 174,000 cubic-meter LNG carrier

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Container Newsweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2022
  • APM Terminals appoints new head of strategy and transformation
    APM Terminals has announced the appointment of Charlotte Guillaummie as head of strategy and transformation. In her new role, she will be based in the Hague, the Netherlands, and will report to Keith Svendsen, APM Terminals CEO. Charlotte Guillaumie, head of strategy and transformation of APM Terminals. Charlotte Guillaumie is a French citizen who has lived and worked in France, Switzerland and t
  • Svitzer creates new role of head of transformation
    Maersk-owned towage provider Svitzer has appointed Sabrina Weymiens to the newly created role of head of transformation. Svitzer expects Weymiens to assist in the company's decarbonisation process and enhance customer service. "Sabrina has been appointed to spearhead Svitzer's transformation journey and keep the company on track as it tackles decarbonisation and delivers superior customer service
  • APSEZ gets green light for Gangavaram port takeover
    Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India's largest ports and logistics company and part of Adani Group, has received approvals from NCLT Ahmedabad and NCLT Hyderabad for acquiring the remaining 58.1% stake in Gangavaram Port Limited (GPL). With this stake purchase, GPL will become a 100% subsidiary of APSEZ, whose CEO and director, Karan Adani said, "Acquisition of GPL is a key mi
  • Port of Liverpool workers set for further strikes as pay dispute remains
    British trade union Unite is to begin a second wave of strike action at the Port of Liverpool from 11 October (today) to Monday 17 October. The port operator Peel Ports said the union rejected an average increase of 10.2% in basic pay. Port of Liverpool management highlighted "the offer is 2% higher than the UK's key measure of inflation (CPIH) of 8.2% at the time of pay anniversary negotiations
  • MSC strenghtens intra-Asia network
    Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced alterations in its intra-Asia service network, which will include new products and upgraded services that will come into effect by the next month. As part of this latest revamp of the network, MSC has announced the launch of a new service, named Dolphin, which will offer connection from China to Indonesia and between Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam
  • MSC boxship stalls in Turkey
    MSC's container vessel suffered engine failure while it was sailing off Turkey on 10 October. The 2,503 TEU MSC Malena was heading to Italy from Tekirdag, Turkey when it encountered problems off Canakkale around 11 am Turkish time, said Turkey's General Directorate of Coastal Safety on its social media account. The ship captain sought help from Dardanelles Strait Vessel Traffic Service, and two t
  • MSC mega container vessel calls in Vietnam
    MSC selected Cai Mep International Terminal (CMIT) to handle its largest boxship ever to call Vietnam, named MSC Ditte, which has a container capacity of 19,224 TEUs. The mega container vessel is operated on 2M Alliance's Pearl service, connecting Vietnam with the US West Coast. With average crane productivity of nearly 32 containers/hour/crane and 23-row outreach, CMIT, APM Terminal's joint vent
  • CMA CGM joins €2 billion hydrogen infrastructure fund
    French shipping company CMA CGM Group is a new investor in €2 billion (US$1.95 billion) clean hydrogen infrastructure fund. Hy24, the joint-venture between FiveT Hydrogen, the clean hydrogen-enabling investment partner, and Ardian, a private investment house, has announced the closing of its first impact Fund at €2 billion of allocations. The €2 billion Fund capital aims to be committed within th
  • Moving Overseas? Here Are Some Important Reminders and Tips On How to Make it All Go According to Plan
    If you're on the cusp of a move overseas, this is an exciting time! But it's a stressful one, too, and it may feel as if the list of things to do and get sorted out is insurmountable. With proper planning, an overseas move can go more smoothly than you think. Use these tips and hacks to get started with the process so that when the big day arrives, it's as hassle-free as possible. Ensure Your Imp
  • Global supply chain pressures ease as spot rates and indices dip
    The Global Supply Chain Pressure Index (GSCPI) reported a level of 1.05, for September 2022, which is a mere quarter of the peak reported in December 2021, suggesting that things, at least in terms of supply chain disruption, have gotten better. The level is akin to the one reported in Nov-Dec 2020. While select ports such as Houston, have been seeing high levels of congestion (about five to six
  • FMC proposes new demurrage and detention billing requirements
    The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is proposing a new rule that seeks to bring more clarity, structure, and punctuality to the demurrage and detention billing practices of vessel operating common carriers (VOCCs), non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs), and marine terminal

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Splashweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2022
  • Petrobras kicks off hunt for 20 PSVs
    Petrobras has launched a public tender for the contracting of up to 20 offshore support vessels, confirming Brazil's tonnage demand to accommodate its ambitious growth plans. The state-controlled oil giant is in the market for platform supply vessels ranging from 3,000 dwt to 4,500 dwt, as well as larger multipurpose PSVs. Petrobras said up to ...
  • Odfjell Drilling and CIMC semisub gets more work with Neptune Energy
    Oslo-listed semisub player Odfjell Drilling has agreed a two-well contract extension with Neptune Energy for the rig. The 2019-built rig, owned by CIMC Raffles Offshore, will start the contract in Norway in the third quarter of 2023, with the campaign estimated to take about 60 days. The unit has been operating for Neptune Energy since ...
  • Dagfinn Lunde: Why I am an optimist
    Ahead of his turn at the Monaco Maritime CEO Forum today, our ship finance columnist runs the rule over the still buoyant shipping markets. Banks are very much back into shipping, and my guess is they will be for the following few years as markets are good - the ClarkSea Index still at more than ...
  • Sunny prospects for shipping on the Côte d'Azur
    Ahead of today's Maritime CEO Forum taking place at the Monaco Yacht Club, Splash assesses the state of the Monagesque maritime cluster. Of the five hubs covered in Splash's Mediterranean Hubs magazine none has a leader who is more passionate about the ocean than Prince Albert II of Monaco. In charge of the tax haven ...
  • Saverys family splashes more cash on Euronav shares
    The Saverys family's Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) has further increased its stake in Euronav, intensifying the battle with Norwegian magnate John Fredriksen for control of the tanker giant and its merger with Frontline. Between July and October 10, the Saverys' purchased around 2.8m shares in Euronav for $44m, taking their stake in the Antwerp-based owner ...
  • Maritime CEO Issue Three 2022
    After a three-year covid-induced hiatus the Maritime CEO Forums are back. In this special issue of the magazine, reporters bring the key messages from the Maritime CEO Forum, which took place at the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore on September 29 with panels focusing on connectivity, shipmanagement, decarbonisation, tankers and dry bulk. Normal markets coverage and ...
  • Maersk subsidiaries bring in transformation executive roles
    A.P. Moller-Maersk subsidiaries APM Terminals and Svitzer have made key execute appointments to strengthen their focus on business transformation. Charlotte Guillaumie has joined Maersk's terminals business from Philips, where she was responsible for the global delivery of strategic initiatives that have helped Philips transition from a conglomerate to a health technology-focused company. "Delive
  • Developers in line for 135 GW of offshore wind capacity
    Offshore wind sector is set for soaring growth with 135 GW of new capacity on offer to developers equivalent to nearly two-and-a-half times today's 55 GW market. Energy market research and consultancy firm Westwood said the boost comes from new market expansion with over 20 GW of leases up for grabs in countries that have ...
  • New partnership formed to electrify inland shipping
    Lithuanian ship designer Western Baltic Engineering (WBE), a subsidiary of Western Shipyard in Klaipeda, is accelerating the development of its recently unveiled electric pusher vessel with the signing of a new partnership with rapidly expanding Andorra-based battery maker AYK Energy. WBE said the deal with AYK Energy will see the companies collaborate on building the ...
  • CMA CGM comes onboard €2bn clean hydrogen infrastructure fund
    French carrier CMA CGM has joined what is said to be the world's first and largest infrastructure fund to invest exclusively in the entire clean hydrogen value chain. Fund manager Hy24 Partners, a joint venture between clean hydrogen investment firm FiveT Hydrogen and European private equity firm Ardian, has closed €2bn ($1.94bn) of allocations with ...
  • Shell and Hyundai Heavy partner on pioneering fuel cell project
    Korean shipyards believe fuel cells offer shipping a path to decarbonisation. Hyundai Heavy Industries has followed the lead taken by compatriot Samsung Heavy Industries in investing serious sums in fuel cell research and development, announcing today a consortium agreement to demonstrate fuel cells for ships with Shell, Doosan Fuel Cell, HyAxiom, and DNV. According to ...
  • MSC's orderbook breaks multiple records
    With Yangzijiang Shipbuilding recently confirming Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has ordered a dozen LNG dual-fuelled 16,000 teu ships, the orderbook at the world's largest carrier now stands just shy of 2m teu, a figure so large that analysts are struggling to find the right scale of charts to highlight this extraordinary expansion. MSC has taken ...
  • Boskalis to delist from Euronext Amsterdam early next month
    Dutch dredging and marine engineering firm Boskalis will delist from Euronext Amsterdam next month following its takeover by investment company HAL Holding. HAL, which has been a shareholder of Boskalis since 1989, launched a takeover in March at €32.5 per share, a premium of 28% on Boskalis' closing price on March 9. The offer was ...
  • Shelf Drilling adds $236m with fresh five-year jackup deal
    Oslo-listed Shelf Drilling has secured a five-year contract for the recently acquired jackup rig for operations in the Arabian Gulf. The Dubai-headquartered jackup rig operator said the contract, including mobilisation, was worth around $236m with an additional two-year option attached. The 2008-built rig, formerly known as Deep Driller 7, will start operations in late March ...
  • Mississippi River gridlock improves but forecasts indicate likelihood of ongoing drought
    Monday brought some relief to the Mississippi River gridlock that on the weekend saw more than 2,000 barges backed up. According to the US Coast Guard, that number had dropped yesterday to 22 vessels and 392 barges. Efforts by the Coast Guard and the US Army Corps of Engineers to refloat grounded vessels and to dredge ...
  • H-Line back in Guangzhou for more car carriers
    H-Line has eschewed ordering on home soil for its latest fleet expansion. Multiple broking reports list the Korean outfit ordering three 8,500 ceu car carriers at Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) in southern China. The LNG-powered vessels will go on time charter to Hyundai Glovis when they deliver in late 2024 and through 2025. The reported ...
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges kicks off large expansion
    Port of Antwerp-Bruges and PSA Antwerp will spend around $330m upgrading the Europa Terminal over the next nine years to add significant capacity to Belgium's largest port. The depth of vessels that can moor at the new 1,200 m quayside will be increased from 13.5 m to 16 m, allowing larger ships to call. The ...
  • Another near-miss incident on the Hibernia platform off Canada's east coast
    A near-miss incident on the Hibernia offshore platform last week is being investigated by Hibernia Management and Development Company Ltd. (HMDC), operator of the oil platform. The investigation is being monitored by regulator the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board

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Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2022
  • Sovcomflot swaps to Russian bonds as sanctions force long-term strategy shift
    Having sold off 30 vessels in the wake of sanctions, Sovcomflot's remaining fleet has made over 50% fewer port calls...
  • Capesize futures point to bleak outlook
    A heavy sell-off in the forward curve was seen at the start of the week, mainly on weaker sentiment related...
  • P&I hasn't turned corner yet, West warns
    'We are by no means thinking everything's fine and we can all go off and enjoy ourselves. It is a...
  • Contships buys four Lomar boxships
    Contships aims to renew fleet through secondhand acquisitions, not new orders, says founder
  • Boxship charter rates continue to fall
    Charter rates for containerships are continuing to drop due to an oversupply of open tonnage coming on to the market
  • Air lubrication tech demand doubles
    Silverstream Technologies is adding strategic agreements with shipyards as net power savings of between 5% and 8% raise ship owner...
  • Liverpool workers strike again under shadow of redundancies
    UK port workers start another week of industrial action. Port management say union demand is twice the rate of inflation
  • Boxships head for retrofits as congestion eases
    Owners are taking the opportunity to catch up with maintenance and scrubber retrofits
  • Singapore institute awards grants for maritime R&D projects
    Institute commits $15.3m to back two centres of excellence at Singapore
  • KSOE and Shell in fuel cell demonstration project
    Shell will operate and manage the trial vessel, Doosan Fuel Cell and Hiexium will develop and supply fuel cells, while...
  • DSME gets $2m donation from Angelicoussis Group
    Donation was made in memory of former group chairman John Angelicoussis, who considered the shipbuilding group 'the most reliable partner'
  • Cosco sees strong earnings for box shipping business
    Declining freight rates and a glut of vessel capacity continue to overshadow the prospects of the company that controls the...
  • Cyprus shipping summit puts focus on crises, challenges and competitiveness
    Measures should take account of maritime practice and avoid causing collateral damage to the industry
  • US inventories stocked ahead of expected drop in imports
    Lloyd's List Intelligence data suggests that vessel backlogs are easing in most key ports on the east and US Gulf...
  • Daily Briefing
    Future fuels are 'fiction,' says Greek shipowner Procopiou | Cyprus seeks closure of oil price cap loopholes to keep maritime...

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The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2022
  • International logistics providers targeting US trucking
    US shippers should expect more international acquisitions of domestic US trucking operations as logistics companies work to provide more end-to-end services and visibility.
  • Congestion easing at BNSF St. Louis, Fort Worth terminals
    BNSF Railway has lowered container backlogs at two inland rail ramps as regional chassis shortages ease, allowing shippers to pick up freight more quickly.
  • MPV/HL charter rates falling faster than expected: analysts
    Despite softening daily charter rates, the multipurpose and heavy-lift (MPV/HL) sector remains optimistic thanks to a growing renewable energy market and near-static fleet capacity.
  • Liverpool port workers begin second pay strike as talks stall
    Port operations in Liverpool continue to be heavily disrupted by escalating strike action, with no signs either party is willing to compromise in an increasingly bitter pay dispute.
  • Barstow intermodal project could transform Southern California intermodal picture
    BNSF's newly announced Barstow International Gateway, with a rail yard, an intermodal terminal, and transload warehouses in Barstow, Calif., has the potential to transform California intermodal traffic with improved throughput and velocity, lower costs, and a reduced environmental impact.

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TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2022
  • Capesize bulker futures bounce back from red day in dry bulk FFA market
    Spot rates for small and midsize dry bulk ships moved little on Tuesday
  • Semiramis Paliou: Sustainability is not a choice. It's a 'one-way road'
    The pressure is on for shipping to focus on ESG, which will require openness and collaboration, says Diana Shipping chief executive
  • Fairfield Chemical Carriers exercises options for LNG-fuelled newbuildings
    Connecticut tanker owner has options for two more vessels at Japanese shipyard
  • Saverys' CMB grabs more shares as tug of war for Euronav continues
    Belgian shipowning family's holding hits 43.7m shares as they seek to put directors on the tanker owner's board
  • Chinese refiners on hunt for crude before Opec+ cuts bite
    Analysts report opportunities for product tankers from Chinese quota moves
  • Forty-year-old ferry cuts fuel use with new propeller blades
    Berg Propulsion fits new blades to 1983-built Stena Danica that it says could be developed for any vessel's existing propeller hub
  • BP Shipping posts $160m loss during tanker market slump
    Private shipping arm of UK energy giant struggled with a weak tanker sector in 2021
  • The container ship party is ending, but not MSC's buying spree
    Leading liner operator snares more secondhand tonnage despite falling markets
  • 'Stability and flexibility': BSM celebrates 50 years of third-party management
    Guests gathered in Cyprus as Heinrich Schulte looked back on past half-century
  • CMA CGM on board as Hy24 closes world's biggest clean hydrogen fund at €2bn
    Cash will go towards infrastructure development by scaling up proven technologies
  • BP Shipping reveals cumulative loss of $1.4bn for slimmed down fleet
    Private shipping arm of UK energy giant struggled with a weak tanker sector in 2021
  • China Merchants Heavy Industry-Jiangsu gears up to build LNG carriers
    Another Chinese shipbuilder signs a licence agreement with French membrane-type cargo containment designer GTT
  • TMS Cardiff named as owner behind LNG carrier order at Hyundai Samho
    Has Greek owner snatched one of remaining few 2026 berth slots?
  • Atlantic Bulk Carriers reaches for methanol as future fuel
    Owners can no longer sit on the fence and must start making propulsion choices, Greek executive Zachariadis argues
  • Braemar warns chemical tanker rates could weaken on high gas prices
    UK shipbroker estimates potential drop of up to $4,600 per day as economic turmoil continues
  • 'Emperor's new clothes': Are we close to a net zero tipping point or is it a myth?
    Marine engineers tell Maritime Cyprus conference of the uncertainty and problems of achieving rapid decarbonisation of shipping
  • Spanish oil group Cepsa plans green hydrogen corridor with Rotterdam
    Route from Algeciras aims to connect two of Europe's main ports moving 4.6m tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030
  • Clarksons teams up with CarbonChain to boost emissions accounting service
    New partnership for carbon broking division will enable automated solution for clients in the dirtiest industries
  • Pacific Gas orders up to four dual-fuelled VLEC newbuildings
    The company has booked the 99,000-cbm ethane carriers on the back of long-term charters from energy major Ineos
  • Disney reportedly eyeing up Genting's unfinished cruise behemoth Global Dream
    The cruise line of Mickey Mouse will task Meyer Werft with Global Dream's completion, says German news broadcaster
  • Shell-KSOE consortium to trial fuel cell on an LNG carrier
    Vessel will perform demonstration test on trade route for one year in 2025
  • Top Ships scraps Maxim share deal as profit jumps more than 400%
    Greek VLCC owner also raises $4.5m from warrant deal
  • Vopak converting Dutch LPG tanks to store imported green ammonia
    Netherlands tank terminals group continues preparations for alternative fuel revolution
  • Container shipping lines face pressure as EU consortia renewal polarises stakeholders
    German regulator heads opposition to another renewal of the European Commission's consortia block exemption regulation
  • Five seafarers evacuated after gas poisoning incident on Turkish tanker
    Authorities report the Sealion I was anchored off Istanbul at the time of medical emergency
  • 'Resurrection!': Procopiou celebrates shipping markets' return from the dead
    The extreme volatility of freight markets in recent years shows the maritime business is not for the fainthearted, Greek owner says
  • Sanctioned Sovcomflot to swap $928m of Irish bonds for Russian notes after payment pain
    Russian state shipowner wants investors to exchange eurobond debt for rouble-denominated replacement
  • Banks give South Korea's Dae Sun newbuilding quintet the go-ahead after nine-month wait
    The country's second-tier shipyards face a challenge in getting finance houses to issue refund guarantees
  • Nikolas Pateras' Contships swoops on Lomar sistership quartet
    Greek owner keeps faith with the feeder container ship segment, buying his youngest vessels yet
  • Pateras's Contships swoops on Lomar sistership quartet
    Greek owner keeps faith with the feeder container ship segment, buying his youngest vessels yet
  • Angelicoussis Group donates $2m to DSME workers in memory of John Angelicoussis
    A gesture of goodwill from the Greek shipping company is also in support of DSME's enthusiasm for shipbuilding
  • Scrap prices are rising, but is this a rally or a 'dead cat bounce'?
    As recyclers up their offers to secure scarce tonnage, market sources question whether these prices are sustainable
  • Pacific Basin carries out rare raid on secondhand bulker market
    Hong Kong shipowner ends nine-month absence from S&P market with deal for 11-year-old ultramax

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American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2022
  • Warehouse rents near cargo airports skyrocket, report says
    Air cargo is a premium shipping mode. Companies that want fast, reliable transfers are also seeing lease rates shoot up for logistics facilities near airports.
  • Delta, Latam joint venture to benefit cargo shippers
    Delta Air Lines and South American carrier Latam Airlines have become partners, creating opportunities to streamline their cargo networks.

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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
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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