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September 14, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
  • AMTOI seminar in Kolkata deliberates on key issues
  • CMA CGM Group completes 44 years of passion!
  • IT enablement, e-commerce, R&D, export hubs likely to be cornerstone of new FTP
  • DP World joins Digital Supply Chain Institute
  • India explores cargo routes to NE using Bangla ports as transhipment hubs
  • Shashi Tharoor releases book on power of mind engineering by former Cochin Port Deputy Chairman
  • Surge in overall export of agricultural & processed food products this fiscal
  • Gujarat seen having potential to become key hub of green ship recycling & vehicle scrapping
  • Air cargo markets at near pre-pandemic levels
  • American Airlines Cargo now offers expanded Americas & Caribbean origins on WebCargo
  • Air India leases 30 new aircraft
  • India's LNG imports down
  • CMA CGM overweight surcharge from Asia to North Europe
  • Automobile transportation by rail getting policy impetus

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Port luck for Buenaventura
  • Transmec widens bridge to North Africa
  • Regular service between Italy and Belarus/Russia
  • Growing in the health care sector
  • LNG to China via MOL
  • Rotate joins Cargotech network
  • K+N picks Siew Loong Wong for Asia Pacific
  • An automotive alliance in the Middle East
  • From TSC to Scoular Global Shipping
  • Medgulf sails on 29 September
  • Hydrogen to replace diesel
  • Lina Haddad joins France PCS
  • Reliable Robotics and Astral Aviation join forces
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • First all-electric terminal tractor delivered
  • Caspian Sea is top
  • Chep: Luca Sgura to lead Swiss business
  • Menzies Aviation now at Philadelphia airport
  • Strong financial year for Australian Post

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
  • Typhoon Muifa to shut China ports for second time in 10 days
  • Unite confirms new eight-day strike at Felixstowe will overlap Liverpool action
  • Against the odds: DSV, M'rsk, DP-DHL & Kuehne - speeding ain't bad
  • Japanese exporters to pay more for long-haul sea freight as exports fade
  • Xeneta raises $80m to fund new hires and possible acquisitions
  • European trucking hit by low demand and costly fuel
  • Liège Airport incident raises debate over safety over ageing freighters
  • On the wires: CH Robinson insider action - food for thought
  • Supply chains show slow progress toward e-document transition
  • On the wires: US trade & container hangover - but lucky 13 for CPI?
  • Transmec Group set to acquire TNA Cargo on Med near-shoring growth

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
  • Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings joins the Methanol Institute
    Thus far there are no methanol-fueled cruise ships. However, that doesn't mean that there won't be and the Methanol Institute has just welcomed Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYCE: NCLH) as its newest

Container Newsweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
  • Xeneta raises US$80 million to fuel expansion into new markets
    Ocean and air freight rate benchmarking and market analytics platform, Xeneta announced a US$80 million investment at a US$265 million valuation led by funds advised by Apax Digital, the growth equity arm of Apax, a global private equity advisory firm, with participation from NY-based Lugard Road Capital. With this move, Xeneta aims to accelerate investments in platform development and continue s
  • Box volumes boost at Omani ports in 2022 first half
    The Omani ports have reported growth in container volumes, as well as in general, liquid and dry bulk cargo, for the first six months of the year. In particular, the country's ports moved 2.58 million TEU in the first two quarters, which represents a 2% increase compared with the same period last year. This growth is mainly driven by the 2% increase in Salalah port's box volume. In the same perio
  • MSC could face default penalty in MCS' FMC complaint
    MSC is facing a default judgement from the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in the complaint brought by US furniture maker MCS Industries, after the Swiss-Italian liner giant failed to submit documents that the FMC had ordered to be turned over as part of the proceedings. In July 2021, US furniture maker MCS filed complaints with the FMC, alleging that MSC and COSCO Shipping Lines reneged on
  • Felixstowe port workers announce new strike action
    Workers at the port of Felixstowe will go on another strike after the failure in negotiations between the British trade union Unite and CK Hutchison-owned Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company, the port owner. Unite said that last week the management at the Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company ended pay talks after refusing to improve its pay offer and instead announced that it was imposing a pay de
  • ZIM consolidates India network via East Africa weekly connection
    ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has introduced a new express string between West India and East Africa. The independently-operated service, branded as IAX (India Africa Express), has the following port rotation: Nhava Sheva (PSA Mumbai), Mundra, Dar es Salaam and Mombasa. The Israeli carrier has deployed three vessels with a capacity of around 1,500 TEU each for a weekly frequency on the route.
  • HHLA completes AGV charging infrastructure project at Container Terminal Altenwerder
    In August, the final charging station for the electrified Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGV) was approved at the world's first climate-neutral handling facility, HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) in Germany, and put into regular operation. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) said that 18 electric charging stations are now available for charging the automatically driven AGVs that transport
  • Drewry rejects 20ft containers extinction scenarios
    Following a contraction in output of newbuild 20ft containers in 2021, ordering has recovered strongly this year, and Drewry expects its share of the global container equipment fleet to remain above 25% for the foreseeable future. Although the standard 20ft dry freight container has seen its share of the global equipment pool decline over the past decade, the maritime research consultancy believe
  • CMA CGM applies new overweight surcharge from Asia to North Europe
    CMA CGM will implement a new overweight surcharge from North East Asia, South East Asia, China, Hong Kong & Macau SAR to North Europe, Scandinavia, Poland and Baltic. Effective from 15 September, customers of

Splashweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
  • Eagle Bulk snaps up Japanese-built ultramax for $27.5m
    US-based owner Eagle Bulk Shipping has expanded its fleet with the purchase of a 2015-built scrubber-fitted ultramax bulk carrier for $27.5m. The vessel, built at Imabari Shipbuilding in Japan, will be renamed Tokyo Eagle and deliver to the company during the fourth quarter of 2022. After delivery, the Nasdaq-listed company's fleet will consist of 53 ...
  • C-Bed secures new vessel contract in German North Sea
    Offshore accommodation specialist C-Bed has won a new contract for the 1999-built walk-to-work service operation vessel on the Vattenfall-operated DanTysk and Sandbank offshore wind farms in the German North Sea. The contract comes less than four months after the company announced an operations and maintenance service project at DanTysk and Sandbank for the remainder of ...
  • Tanjung Offshore scores new Petronas contract
    Malaysian offshore service provider Tanjung Offshore, part of T7 Global, has been awarded a contract by Petronas for the provision of subsea inspection services. The contract, effective until August 2024, will see the company provide platform-based inspection services utilising mini remotely operated vehicles (mini-ROV) for over 30 offshore structures such as jackets and pipelines in ...
  • Date set for new strike at Felixstowe
    UK's top container port Felixstowe is facing its second eight-day strike this year as the pay dispute with workers continues. Fresh strikes have been announced from September 27 to October 5, after 82% of surveyed members of the Unite union, which represents 1,900 blue-collar workers at the port, rejected a 7% pay offer. The union ...
  • Golden Energy Offshore PSV awarded more work with Repsol
    Norway's Golden Energy Offshore Services (GEOS) has secured a contract extension from Repsol Norge for the 2005-built platform supply vessel . The contract is in direct continuation of the current charter, which started in 2021 for a firm period of one year. The extension will see the vessel remain on charter with Repsol for an ...
  • Xeneta raises $80m to support growth plans
    Oslo-based ocean and air freight rate benchmarking and market analytics platform Xeneta has raised $80m in funding at a $265m valuation. The funding round was led by funds advised by Apax Digital, the growth equity arm of Apax, with NY-based Lugard Road Capital, an affiliate of a previous backer, Luxor, also taking part. Claimed to ...
  • BlackRock emerges as major shareholder in Fredriksen's Golden Ocean
    BlackRock, one of the largest asset managers in the world, has become a major shareholder in John Fredriksen-backed Golden Ocean Group. The Nasdaq- and Oslo-listed bulker owner revealed in a filing on Tuesday that BlackRock holds a 5.07% stake in the company. The Golden Ocean holding makes BlackRock the second-largest investor, with some 10.2m shares, ...
  • Berlin jittery about COSCO's planned investment in Hamburg
    Germany is having a national conversation about its economic ties with China, something that has come more into focus over a planned investment by state-run COSCO into one of the country's port crown jewels. The federal government continues to wrestle with the question of whether China's largest maritime conglomerate can invest in the port of ...
  • Tankers set to profit further from G7 and EU action against Russia
    Last week saw the G7 group of countries - Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States - announce their intention to impose a globally recognised price cap on Russian oil exports as they strive to reduce Russia's ability to finance its war in Ukraine, another measure that tanker analysts are ...
  • TGS lines up seismic survey off Australia
    Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS said it would conduct the Capreolus Phase 2 3D seismic survey in the Carnarvon Basin on the Australian Northwest Shelf, adjacent to the Capreolus Phase 1 survey acquired in 2015 by Polarcus and purchased by TGS in 2018. The new survey will comprise 4,500 sq km of multiclient seismic data ...
  • New liner entrants face pressure from high charter bills
    As liner fortunes turn, some carriers are left saddled with very expensive chartered in ships, which could become a drag on profits. Alphaliner data looking at the top 30 carriers shows Unifeeder and Sea Lead Shipping rely on chartered in tonnage for 100% of their needs, while Emirates Shipping Line has a fleet made up ...
  • Jacktel seals contract extension with TotalEnergies
    Jacktel, a subsidiary of Norway's Macro Offshore, has landed a contract extension with TotalEnergies for the accommodation jackup rig in Denmark. Haven has been on a contract with TotalEnergies for use on the Tyra field development offshore Denmark since last November. The new deal will keep the 2011-built rig employed until June 30, 2024, and ...
  • 20ft containers are not nearing extinction: Drewry
    Following a contraction in output of newbuild 20ft shipping containers in 2021, ordering has recovered strongly this year, and contrary to popular opinion UK consultancy Drewry expects its share of the global container equipment fleet to remain above 25% for the foreseeable future. Although the standard 20ft dry freight container has seen its share of ...
  • Carriers brace for more official complaints from emboldened BCOs as MSC fights protracted case
    Shippers are likely to feel emboldened to doggedly pursue ocean carriers in the courts as the liner party fizzles out and out of pocket clients seek retribution. In a sign of this new found persistence, Pennsylvania-based home decor MCS Industries shows no sign of letting up in its battle with the world's largest containerline. Erin ...
  • Port Houston and Shell to jointly explore decarbonisation opportunities
    Port Houston has announced an agreement with Shell to work together to meet the port's strategic goals in the areas of sustainability, resilience and carbon reduction. Port Houston and Shell signed a memorandum of understanding that outlines a shared intention to explore energy, mobility and decarbonisation projects that could be implemented at the port's terminals. ...
  • Diana Shipping wraps up $66m leaseback sale of capesize duo
    Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has raised gross proceeds of $66.4m after completing a sale and leaseback deal for two of its 2015-built capesize vessels with unaffiliated Japanese third parties. As part of the deals for New Orleans and Santa Barbara, which secured $33.2m each, the New York-listed

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
  • Energy price cap spells confusion for shipping
    Lack of detail and clarity on how the price cap would be applied and enforced underscored in US briefings
  • Cargo owners to drive pace of shipping's decarbonisation
    Decarbonisation is expected to shift the balance of influence from shipowners to cargo owners, who will decide which ship will...
  • Diana completes double capesize sale and charter-back
    Deals are among the first that have been transacted between Greek owners and Japanese lessors
  • Operation starts to change crew on Greek tanker held in Iran
    Iran is said to have been pushing Greece for concessions beyond the return of an Iranian oil cargo that was...
  • Cleaves sees upside for dry bulk stocks
    The Norwegian investment bank has a buy rating on the segment with top picks Genco Shipping & Trading, 2020 Bulkers...
  • Shipowners and oil cartel upbeat on market fundamentals
    Shipowners group BIMCO says changing EU trading patterns to underpin tonne-miles for tankers
  • Container demand growth forecast at low end of expectations
    Container demand slowdown will coincide with new tonnage entering the market and capacity being released back into the market as...
  • Dry bulk rates to improve as supply capacity lags demand
    BIMCO expects an uptick in rates with Europe's coal demand boosting average hauls, while minor bulks continue to lead the...
  • UK Club announces death of Herry Lawford
    'Herry was a man of great charm and flair, always good humoured, courteous and debonair, and will be greatly missed...
  • Bulk carrier values continue to decline
    Values for 10-year-old capesize units have dropped by more than 11% in the past month, as weak freight rates dampen...
  • Second strike date set for Felixstowe
    Talks have broken down between Felixstowe's port operator and the union Unite. New industrial action will coincide with strike at...
  • U-Ming bulker carrying sanctioned cargo remains stuck in Latvia
    U-Ming said the charterers have paid freight in full, demurrage and the majority of detention which continues to accrue
  • LNG licence agreement seen as a breakthrough for Yangzijiang
    Chinese builder's prospects lifted by approval for LNG cargo containment systems and reported MSC boxship orders
  • Daily Briefing
    Sky-high boxship profits set to renew debate on tonnage tax | Tanker owners need not fear Russian oil price cap...
  • Greek standoff with Iran over tanker continues despite stirrings on crew changes
    Iran is said to have been pushing Greece for concessions beyond the return of an Iranian oil cargo that was...
  • Sky-high boxship profits set to renew debate on tonnage tax
    Many governments are on the lookout for ways to fund emergency measures to shield their populations from the impact of...
  • Greek coastguard allegedly fires on Türkiye-flagged ro-ro ship in Aegean
    It is the second time the vessel Anatolian has been embroiled in international conflict

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
  • Pressure building in Washington to avert rail strike
    All eyes turned to Washington amid the realization that a rail strike disrupting the already fragile US supply chain six weeks before crucial midterm elections would not be helpful to the White House and Congressional Democrats.
  • Visibility providers aim to create air-ocean link
    Linking ocean and air freight visibility has been an elusive challenge for shippers and logistics providers, which has led Vizion and BlueBox to combine their respective data products in a commercial partnership.
  • Shanghai, Ningbo ports closed for second time this month ahead of new storm
    Typhoon Muifa is expected to make landfall in the Shanghai-Ningbo area Wednesday, just over a week after another storm forced the ports to close, delaying services for ocean carriers.
  • Uncertainty pushing trans-Pacific contract talks back to more traditional cycle
    Carriers and their customers say they will not rush into contract negotiations this fall as they did last year, but rather wait for the volatility in the trans-Pacific to dissipate and the direction of the US economy to become clearer.
  • Wage talks collapse as Felixstowe heads for new eight-day strike
    Runaway inflation has driven up union pay demands that employers are unwilling to meet, escalating industrial disputes in several sectors across the UK.
  • Australian commission calls for end to carriers' antitrust immunity
    An eight-month probe into Australia's maritime industry was launched after complaints by shippers into soaring freight rates and ancillary fees.
  • MyCarrier rides growing LTL needs to new funding round
    MyCarrier has created automation partnerships with 15 less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers and will handle more than $1 billion in shipper freight spend, factors that induced venture firms to invest $22 million in the company.
  • Chaotic ocean freight market leads to fresh equity investment in Xeneta
    Demand for rate benchmarking tools grew during the pandemic's wild pricing swings in ocean shipping, which has helped fuel a new $80 million investment in Oslo-based software provider Xeneta.
  • US manufacturers producing higher truck volumes
    The average manufacturing shipping volume rose 1 percent in August year over year, while other industries saw their truck shipments drop 4.6 percent, according to FourKites.

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
  • Russia faces 'major oil cut after EU import ban'
    India and China are predicted to take more Russian barrels after the EU ban kicks in - but few other major buyers have stepped forward
  • New US shipping laws could be a cash suck for non-vessel operating carriers
    Non-vessel operating common carriers are required to collect data on container availability, but are finding it hard to come by
  • Clarksons Securities expecting more out of International Seaways
    Analysts have their eyes on bigger dividends and share buybacks from an owner with its financial house in order
  • Banker jailed over brazen €100m Allseas Group fraud bid
    Othman Louanjli was sentenced to six years behind bars for laundering proceeds of decade-old scam
  • Eagle Bulk confirms buying ultramax bulker in slumping secondhand market
    Average market value for comparable bulker has slipped 11% since early summer, according to Clarksons Research
  • Kalypso moves into shipowning with first container ship purchase
    Container shipping newcomer adds own tonnage and strengthens management
  • Concordia Maritime to part ways with product tanker trio
    Swedish player has put its oldest vessels up for sale, and may have even divested them
  • U-Ming: charterer is paying in full for bulker stuck in Latvia over sanctions
    Taiwanese owner says it can only wait while talks continue between charterer and government
  • Container newbies struggling to meet charter payments as rates tumble
    Shipper Allseas returns vessel to SFL Corp as freight markets fall
  • Realism, not hit and hope greenwash, now needed on climate action
    As carbon emissions from shipping continue to rise, fresh action is needed to reverse the trend
  • Helge cargo to be lightered as damage assessment due in Denmark
    Two ships will help discharge damaged Erik Thun vessel after salvage operation
  • Container markets: Don't panic! It's a correction, not freefall
    TradeWinds Shipowners Forum in Germany debated the implications of the tumbling market
  • Trafigura fixes Tufton MR tanker duo bought from Marinakis
    UK owner reported to have found term employment for latest acquisitions
  • Three owners poised to sign eight fresh LNG orders against Qatari contracts
    Final tranche of arrangements at DSME expected to complete South Korean orders phase 1 of QatarEnergy's huge newbuilding programme
  • Carisbrooke roars back to profit as rates remain at high levels
    Anglo-Dutch cargo ship and MPP player enjoyed a strong 2021 - and could do even better this year
  • Bahri VLCC sale backs up spike in tanker prices
    Saudi Arabian owner linked to another disposal in hot sale and purchase markets
  • Turkish tension: Greece fires warning shots past ropax
    The Anatolian refused to stop for the coast guard
  • Former LNG carrier master aims to bring 'new pair of eyes' to the bridge
    Three-year project to make navigation safer wins backing from European Commission
  • Winter warmer: VLGC rates up 10% as US exports flood into Europe
    Transatlantic imports are filling the gap left by lower North Sea production
  • Norden relaunches new-look, user-friendly product tanker pool as rates look up
    Product tanker pool previously known as Norient has been refreshed and is out to find new members
  • BlackRock moves in behind John Fredriksen with $93m Golden Ocean stake
    Filing reveals US investment giant passed the 5% threshold in bulker company
  • U-Ming bulk carrier stuck in Latvia for six months over sanctioned $17m cargo
    Taiwanese-owned Asian Majesty has fallen foul of sanctions against Russian businessman Dmitry Mazepin
  • Clarksons identifies 'tiered' market as ships steam 20% slower since financial crash
    Analyst Sarah Holden says speeding up in market peaks has been much more limited of late
  • Eagle-eyed marine insurance broker Tysers turns to ornithology to assess P&I flock
    Broker finds similarities between avian world and the trials and tribulations of mutual marine insurers
  • G7 Russian oil price cap to support tanker tonne miles, says BRS
    Broker believes that tonne-mile demand will remain supported for as long as the Ukrainian conflict persists
  • G7 Russian oil price cap to support tanker ton miles, says BRS
    Broker believes that ton mile demand will remain supported for as long as the Ukrainian conflict persists
  • Singapore consumer watchdog calls for review of cruise ship over booking
    CASE president calls for the city state to follow policies in the US and Europe over passenger compensation
  • Bahri VLCC sale talk backs up spike in tanker prices
    Saudi Arabian owner linked to another disposal in hot sale and purchase markets
  • AG&P poised to fire up first Philippines FSU-based LNG import terminal
    The project will use an Adnoc Logistics & Services-chartered LNG carrier that has been converted into a floating storage unit

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
  • FMC seeks to limit ocean carriers' leverage on container space
    Federal regulators are proposing a "burden-shifting regime" aimed at helping importers and exporters secure container space on ships.
  • LNG shipping rates top $100,000/day, oil tanker rates still rising
    Tanker stocks are proving to be a shelter from the Wall Street storm as demand grows for ships that transport oil and natural gas.
  • Xeneta raises $80M to help shippers 'rethink' freight procurement
    "This new funding will help us accelerate development of our platform and add even more data sets to enrich our expert industry analyses to further...
  • Port of Savannah clearing record volumes despite vessel backlog
    The Georgia Ports Authority is on track to move a record-setting 6 million twenty-foot equivalent units this fiscal year.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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 first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
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
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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