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December 15, 2022

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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 15, 2022
  • Khalifa Port expansion inaugurated
  • Global container export volumes settling to a new normal: Report
  • CONCOR transports bulk cement in containers
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  • Chabahar port set to be a key gateway
  • Poultry industry calls for restrictions on corn export
  • GST Council to discuss decriminalisation of offences
  • India's share in world toy trade improves, turns net exporter
  • Bahri signs joint venture agreement with Ajlan & Bros Holding
  • Carrier profitability boom seen on the wane

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 15, 2022
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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 14, 2022
  • Diverting box ships will push up GHG emissions
  • Costco bites the early off-hire bullet amid demand slump and tumbling rates
  • Cathay Pacific November volumes dip, but better days are on the radar
  • Whack, whack whack: it's my winter almanac
  • The electronic waybill will be saved by interoperability, not monopoly
  • Fleet-building HMM set to order nine methanol-powered 8,000 teu ships
  • FedEx LTL consolidation service will make returning retail goods easier

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 14, 2022
  • Saab firms up Polish contract for two "spy ships"
    Saab has now firmed up a contract signed in November with the Polish Ministry of Defense's procurement authority Armament Agency for the design, production and support of two signals intelligence (SIGINT) ships
  • BV and ThorCon join forces to develop MSR nuclear power barge
    While molten salt reactors have been proposed as offering a future option for marine nuclear propulsion, that seems yet a while away and an earlier application of the technology could well be
  • Royal Caribbean commits to Finnish shipbuilding innovation and sustainability
    Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) has signed a maritime declaration with the Finnish government, represented by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (MEAE) and shipbuilder Meyer Turku Oy that aims to

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 14, 2022
  • Ningbo Zhoushan Port announces new project launch amid container milestone
    The ceremony of the start of construction of Xuancheng International Land Port Project of Ningbo Zhoushan Port and the breakthrough of 10,000 boxes of sea-rail combined transportation between Xuancheng and Ningbo Zhoushan Port was held on 9 December. Kong Xiaohong, secretary of the Xuancheng City Party Committee, attended the ceremony and announced the start of the project and the departure of th
  • New project launches for hydrogen transportation from Scotland to Rotterdam
    The Net Zero Technology Centre and ERM have announced the launch of the Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) for Hydrogen Transport from Scotland (LHyTS) project, which is expected to play a key role in the export of hydrogen from Scotland to Rotterdam in the Netherlands. The LHyTS project seeks to demonstrate that LOHC, in the form of methylcyclohexane (MCH), can be successfully transported at
  • Marinfloc supports major methanol fuel boxship project in South Korea
    Marinfloc has started delivery of their combined EGR bleed-off and Bilge water separators for a major South Korean newbuilding project. To date, three of a total of twelve shipments for the 16,200 TEU methanol-powered vessels have been sent. ABS, Lloyds, DNV and MAN Energy Solutions have approved Marinfloc's innovative solution, which also complies with MEPC.107(49) and MEPC.307(73). According to
  • Baltic Exchange Council announces new chairman
    Lord Jeffrey Mountevans has been appointed chairman of the Baltic Exchange Council with effect from 1 January 2023, succeeding Denis Petropoulos, who has held the position since June 2019. A former Lord Mayor of London (2015/2016) and ex-Clarksons shipbroker, Lord Mountevans is an elected hereditary cross-bench member of the House of Lords where he plays an active role on maritime, defence and Re
  • Saudi Ports see higher TEU volumes in November
    Containerised cargo across Saudi ports has maintained its upward swing during November, growing by 8.3% to 631,165 TEUs from 582,783 TEUs in the same month last year. The results come amid active steps taken by the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) to develop the national maritime sector, optimise and automate its operations, streamline processes, boost value-driven partnerships with the private sec
  • Evergreen, Shreyas jumpstart boxship scrapping
    Taiwan's Evergreen Marine Corporation and Shreyas Shipping & Logistics were among the ship owners which accounted for three boxship demolition sales last week, joining what appears to be the start of a recycling trend for container vessels. Ship recycling is known to have an inverse relationship with the freight market-scrapping rises when freight demand weakens. Few boxships were scrapped when f
  • Container volumes fall at Georgia Ports
    The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) reported 464,883 TEUs in November, which represents a decrease of 6.2% or 30,866 TEUs compared to the same month last year. "Container trade at US ports is returning to a more sustainable growth pattern, which is a positive development for the logistics industry," commented GPA executive director, Griff Lynch, who added, "Along with the addition of more than 1 mi
  • How to Improve Efficiency in Air Cargo Logistics
    The air cargo sector is constantly faced with new challenges. The growth of e-commerce, global trade decline, technological changes, rapid industry growth, insufficient airports to handle increasing demand, price wars, fuel consumption, and emissions are some of the industry's pressing difficulties, causing air freight hikes . Others may include package delivery growth, poor infrastructure, stric
  • State of Louisiana, Port NOLA, TiL and Ports America enter mega partnership for new box terminal
    The state of Louisiana, the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA), North American terminal operator Ports America and MSC's terminal arm Terminal Investment Limited (TiL) have formed a strong partnership to build a US$1.8 billion container facility on the Lower Mississippi River. The new Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) in St. Bernard Parish will be able to serve vessels of all sizes, increasing
  • Maersk supports flood relief efforts in Pakistan
    The unprecedented floods that hit Pakistan during this year's monsoon left devastation and victims in desperate need of immediate aid relief. Danish shipping company Maersk supported various important relief projects across the country in collaboration with NGOs and Danish government entities. "Living our purpose of improving life for all by integrating the world, our relentless commitment to our

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 14, 2022
  • Noble scores $50m North Sea jackup deal with BP
    Noble has sealed a deal with BP to provide the ultra-harsh environment jackup rig for drilling and plugging and abandonment services in the UK sector of the North Sea. The contract for the 2003-built rig formerly known as Maersk Innovator is expected to start in May 2023, with a firm duration of one year. The ...
  • DOF loses all board seats to rebel shareholders
    Rebel shareholders have dealt another major blow to Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF by replacing its entire board of directors. A large group of minority investors who revolted against the Oslo-listed company's restructuring plan voted out DOF's four directors, Hans Olav Lindal, Marianne Møgster, Kathryn M. Baker and Harald Thorstein, and installed five of their ...
  • Lord Jeffrey Mountevans named new chairman of the Baltic Exchange Council
    Lord Jeffrey Mountevans has been appointed chairman of the Baltic Exchange Council, the organisation's governing body. Effective January 1, 2023, former Lord Mayor of London and Clarksons shipbroker will take over from Denis Petropoulos, who has held the position since June 2019. The cross-bench member of the House of Lords was Lord Mayor of London ...
  • Scorpio Tankers takes back another six ships
    Monaco-headquartered Scorpio Tankers has exercised options to buy back six MR product tankers from China's CMB Financial Leasing. The 2014-built STI Battery, STI Milwaukee and the 2015-built STI Tribeca, STI Bronx, STI Manhattan and STI Seneca were part of a sale and leaseback deal the New York-listed company agreed in 2018. Scorpio Tankers had an ...
  • Conoship "future-proof" vessel design pushes ahead
    Construction of the first of a series of "future-proof," environmentally friendly general cargo vessels developed by Dutch design and engineering company Conoship International Projects (CIP) started at Gelibolu Shipyard in Turkey. The diesel-electric, future fuels-ready 3,600 dwt vessel is suited for sea-river operations and set for wind-assisted propulsion by two Econowind VentiFoils, which cou
  • Volstad Maritime signs up for more OCV battery retrofits
    Norwegian vessel owner and operator Volstad Maritime is retrofitting more of its offshore construction vessels to battery hybrids. The Aalesund-headquartered company has contracted HAV Group's subsidiary Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) to deliver the battery pack and associated control system for the 2015-built OCV Grand Canyon II one month after it earmarked the sister vessel Grand ...
  • Penta-Ocean firms up Japanese wind farm deal
    Japanese marine contractor Penta-Ocean Construction has secured a contract for the construction of turbine foundations and marine civil engineering works for the country's 220 MW offshore wind farm project. The Kitakyushu Hibikinada offshore wind project, being developed by Hibiki Wind Energy, will feature 25 9.6MW turbines. The project within the port area of the Hibikinada ...
  • 'Massive wave' of containership scrapping forecast
    With the first significant amount of boxships being put up for recycling as the container market sinks to pre-covid levels, analysts are anticipating a significant swathe of vintage tonnage to be torched in the coming weeks and months. Wan Hai Lines of Taiwan has put 10 small boxships up for recycling and there are reports ...
  • CII's shortfalls laid bare
    The shortfalls of the incoming Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) as seen through the lens of dry bulk, tanker and containership operators forms the lead in the December issue of Splash Extra. There's just 18 days to go until the phase-in of the IMO's most controversial legislation since the global sulphur cap, and the volume of ...
  • Scotland's INTOG offshore wind leasing round attracts 19 bids
    Crown Estate Scotland has received a total of 19 applications for its flagship offshore wind leasing process intended to reduce UK North Sea emissions and boost innovation. Under the Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas (INTOG) leasing, which is separate from the ScotWind leasing round for commercial-scale wind projects in Scottish waters, developers applied for ...
  • IMO seeks successor to Kitack Lim
    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set in motion the process to elect a successor to Kitack Lim as secretary-general. Under recently published guidelines applications for candidates for the top posting at the United Nations body must be submitted by the end of March next year, with the election then taking place in July with ...
  • Turkey fixes tanker insurance standoff
    Turkey claims to have resolved its tanker insurance impasse, which had seen a slew of ships tied up in its waters at the start of the month. From December 1, Turkey had demanded ships transiting its waters carry an insurance letter, something the International Group of P&I Clubs baulked at over fears they might be ...
  • Saverys calls on Euronav board to terminate combination agreement with Frontline
    The Saverys family have come out arguing today that a proposed combination between tanker giants Frontline and Euronav would be "unworkable and value-destructive". Having now built up a 25% stake in Euronav - enough to block a full-on merger with John Fredriksen's Frontline - Alexander Saverys, the CEO of Compangie Maritime Belge (CMB), has now ...
  • Bahri forms JV with local clothes producer
    Saudi clothes giant Ajlan & Bros Holding has entered the shipowning business in a joint venture tie-up with the nation's top shipping line, Bahri. The memorandum of understanding signed paves the way for the formation of a new joint venture company which will specialise in owning, operating, and managing various models of vessels, Bahri stated ...
  • AD Ports to develop giant $6bn port in Sudan
    Sudan signed on Tuesday an initial $6bn deal led by United Arab Emirates' AD Ports Group and Invictus Investment to build a huge new Red Sea port and economic zone. The Abu Amama port will be built north of the existing key hub of Port Sudan. Under a new heads of terms agreement with the ...
  • Fredriksen's Northern Ocean raises $45m to reactivate drilling rig for new contract with TotalEnergies
    John Fredriksen-controlled Northern Ocean, a semisub rig spin-off of Northern Drilling, has raised $45m via a private placement to fund the reactivation costs of the 2018-built for a new multi-country drilling contract with TotalEnergies. The rig has been booked for work outside of the Norwegian Continental Shelf on a drilling programme initially commencing in Namibia. ...
  • Saudi fund picks up stake in GIP's offshore wind developer Skyborn
    Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has snapped up a slice of Global Infrastructure Partners' (GIP) offshore wind developer Skyborn Renewables, setting its sights on more clean energy developments. Skyborn has an offshore wind portfolio with a capacity of more than 7 GW with five operating and under-construction projects in Germany, France and Taiwan as ...
  • CII criticism mounts across all shipping sectors
    With 18 days to go until the the phase-in of the International Maritime Organization's Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) regulation, the stinging criticism it is attracting from across the shipping sector has strong echoes of the weeks running up to IMO2020, the global sulphur cap. The CII, along with the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI), ...
  • My new year's resolutions for shipping
    It's that time of the year where we mull new year's resolutions. If I were to be so bold to make a couple for the shipping industry as a whole, I'd start and finish with the environment. Forget the International Maritime Organization (IMO), shipping players in 2023 should get on with their own decarbonisation plans ...
  • December 2022 Review
    Three new rules came into effect this month designed to put pressure on Russian oil exports - the main upshot to date has been to create a tanker logjam around the Bosporus and the Dardanelles. The $60 Russian oil price cap and the European ban on Russian seaborne crude kicked in on December 5, but ...
  • 2022 Annual Review
    The world energy seaborne map changed dramatically following Russia's decision to invade Ukraine on February 24. Rates for tankers and LNG carriers soared as the West sought alternate supplies and Russia ramped commodity sales to more distant clients in Asia. Grain shipments out of the Black Sea also became a top political issue. European Union ...
  • A very merry Christmas for product tanker owners
    Oil prices continue to trend downwards. Brent ended November at $86.97 and then lost ten bucks in a week, before recovering 67 cents to land at $76.82 on December 9. WTI ended November at $80.55, rose to $81.22 on December 1 but then slid without stopping to $71.58 on December 9. This was the biggest ...
  • The link between the strength of the US dollar and the Baltic Dry Index
    At the end of November, we suggested that only a strong December can prevent a rotten year for the Baltic Dry Index. The freight market gods must have listened, as the BDI has put on a few points in December to date, rising from an average of 1,299 for November to 1,353 for the first ...
  • The container nightmare before Christmas
    When the liner companies warned last month about weaker demand, they weren't kidding. Liner company data aggregator, Container Trade Statistics, reported in early December data for October which showed a 3% monthly increase in container lifts to 13.96m teu but an 8% annual fall, following year-on-year falls of 7% for September and 5% for August. ...
  • Trading house files complaint with US FMC against MSC
    CCMA, LLC, an independent, New York-based trading house focused on metals, alloys and other raw materials, has filed a complaint with the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) against Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. and Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc. CCMA's complaint resulted from MSC's transportation of ten 20-foot containers loaded with high-carbon ferrochrome in October 2021 ...
  • BOEM issues environmental impact statements for two proposed wind projects off Atlantic coast
    The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) this week published two draft environmental impact statements (EISs) for offshore wind projects: the Coastal Virginia Wind (CVOW) project and the Sunrise Wind project. BOEM is seeking public input on the statements. The notice of availability for the draft EISs will be published in the Federal Register ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 14, 2022
  • No support at IMO for ending Arctic heavy fuel oil ban exemptions
    Nearly three quarters of the HFO-fuelled fleet in 2019 would be able to continue to use HFO until July 2029...
  • Scorpio sees rates reaching 'extraordinary, outstanding' levels
    Rates have beaten expectations as cold weather arrives and seaborne exports of refined products reach record levels. More increases in...
  • Panama and Kenya enter race for top job at IMO
    Panama's Arsenio Dominguez and Nancy Karigithu, from Kenya, announce candidacy for IMO secretary general
  • Russia prepares shift to long-haul product trades as oil demand remains resilient
    Almost half of Russian oil exports were destined for Europe in the first two months of the year. This figure...
  • ITF calls for global carbon pricing for shipping
    Advocates for carbon pricing argue it could make shipping more efficient, spur a transition to zero-carbon fuels and potentially reduce demand...
  • Baltic Exchange names Lord Mountevans as chairman
    Lord Mountevans takes the helm at the Baltic's governing council with a pledge to help steer the exchange through a...
  • Containers: Life after the goldrush
    As congestion eases, container carriers will need to address how to manage the vast amounts of tonnage ordered during the...
  • Boxships on Europe-Asia trade rerouted to avoid Suez Canal fees
    Diversion around southern Africa adds between nine and 14 days to transit times, but this saves carriers big money in...
  • Bosporus letter of guarantee looks like victory for International Group
    Text resolves dispute that at one stage saw two dozen tankers in tailback
  • Repair yards expected to embrace a busier and greener 2023
    Uptake of cleaner technologies is picking up. But there are concerns about whether there can be a level playing field...
  • All eyes on Fredriksen as Saverys family seek control of Euronav
    Alexander Saverys has urged Euronav shareholders to avoid 'total mayhem' by ripping up the proposed combination of Euronav and Frontline...
  • Marfin set to relinquish control of Attica in bond payback move
    Marfin Investment Group has accepted an approach from bondholder Strix Holdings to take over its 79.4% interest in Attica Group
  • MSC and Ports America join New Orleans terminal project
    MSC's Terminal Investment Ltd and Ports America are set to invest $800m in the project. They will operate the terminal after...
  • UN says trade slowdown expected to worsen in 2023
    Potential upsides include improvements in the logistics of global trade. Ports and shipping companies should be well-adjusted to any challenges...
  • Bunker sales in Singapore hit 22-month high
    Singapore's bunker prices in November were relatively cheaper when compared with Zhoushan
  • Daily Briefing
    IMO again fails to make progress on tougher emissions targets | P&I clubs make concessions to settle Bosporus standoff |...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 14, 2022
  • Wilmington looks to showcase potential for East Coast container trade
    North Carolina is looking to increase cargo flow at the Port of Wilmington, and recent announcements touting new distribution centers suggest others agree that the potential for growth exists.
  • Pilot project shows interoperability of eBL products
    The test was meant to demonstrate that different electronic bills of lading products can be used by various parties involved in the movement of a container, alleviating a nagging concern in the nascent evolution of eBLs.
  • Coming capacity injection clouds trans-Atlantic rate picture
    The trans-Atlantic is the "last trade standing" with rate levels still elevated, but that may soon change as carriers move ships from the rapidly weakening trades out of Asia to Europe-US routes.
  • Industry urges FMC to streamline free-time billing in OSRA-linked rulemaking
    The US Federal Maritime Commission is poring over feedback about detention and demurrage billing practices from more than 100 industry stakeholders as the agency seeks to implement a key provision of OSRA-22.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 14, 2022
  • 'Bugbee Claus' checks his list of naughty and nice as analysts unwrap new price targets
    Scorpio Tankers is on a roll with latest fixtures topping $100,000 per day and stock up 330% on the year
  • Can Europe secure enough LNG to feed its new FSRUs? Poten asks
    Region is set to remain tight on gas supply for next few years, consultant says
  • Bureau Veritas to work with ThorCon on molten salt nuclear power barge
    Class society teams up with reactor developer on 500-MW floating power plant for Indonesia
  • Green Seas: Scrubbers face questions as sulphur cap approaches three-year mark
    Dutch delegation to IMO raises concerns over crew familiarity, while environmental groups seek total ban
  • Scorpio buying more leased MR tankers as rates soar past estimates
    Owner also reveals new charter and refinancing in latest update
  • Lord Mountevans to be next chair of Baltic Exchange
    Former Clarksons broker and Lord Mayor of London pledges to ensure members' needs are met as exchange grapples with change
  • Greece's Westport Tankers pulls off impressive older vessel asset play
    Barely two years after its establishment, a Greek tanker company earns big in the S&P market
  • All bets off for DOF as rebel shareholders move in after second shock vote
    Investor group puts new board in place, calling into question $2.25bn court-led reconstruction process
  • Alexander Saverys: 'Let's abandon this madness and sit around the table'
    CMB boss says everyone knows Euronav-Frontline combination plan is 'a mess', with compromise the only way forward
  • US claims Russian oil price cap 'working as planned'
    Analysts say there has been no major disruption to Russian crude exports since the start of scheme and the European import ban on 5 December
  • DNV maritime head puts faith in learning from CII and green corridors
    Class society's shipping chief Knut Orbeck-Nilssen believes Carbon Intensity Indicator regulations are a start at making operational cuts to emissions
  • South Korea urged to be more proactive on decarbonisation
    Joint public and private investment in zero-carbon fuels and green corridors are required, says report
  • Freight derivatives: Norden puts faith in algorithms to 'make money in any kind of market'
    Owner-operator expects derivatives trading to be a 'substantial' stream of revenue in the future
  • D-Day for DOF as rebel shareholders try to oust board in high-stakes vote
    Bjarte Bronmo wants to install new directors to avoid investor wipe-out in restructuring
  • 'Scrapped' bulkers resurrected for Russian coal trades, Wobensmith says
    Genco boss claims older vessels are moving cargoes into China and India
  • Seaspan returns to bondholders with 'best and final' amendment offer
    World's biggest tonnage provider trying to avoid having to buy back $300m series due in 2026
  • CMB's Alexander Saverys urges Euronav to terminate 'unworkable and destructive' Frontline tie-up
    CMB boss takes Hugo De Stoop to task for calling Euronav shareholding 'a gilded prison'
  • 'Is CII perfect? No, but let's give it a go,' Bo Cerup-Simonsen says
    Zero Carbon Centre boss believes much-maligned measure could become very powerful
  • Bondholder proposes $472m takeover of Greek ferry giant Attica Holdings
    Strix Holdings offers debt for equity swap deal for Marfin's 79% stake in Greece's largest ferry company
  • Dan-Bunkering seizes Chinese-owned livestock carrier in Australia
    Yangtze Fortune becomes second Accord-managed livestock carrier in the custody of an admiralty sheriff
  • Bondholder proposes $472m take over of Greek ferry giant Attica Holdings
    Strix Holdings offers debt for equity swap deal for Marfin's 79% stake in Greece's largest ferry company
  • Dubai newcomer Teodor Shipping linked to move into VLCC shipping
    Middle East company only became a shipowner in October, databases suggest
  • China United Lines digs deep to terminate expensive container ship charters
  • Container line will pay $67m for early end to agreement with compatriot Antong.

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 14, 2022
  • LA/LB imports drop double digits; slump predicted through spring
    Containerized imports to the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have now fallen well below pre-COVID levels.
  • Louisiana International Terminal project receives $800M investment
    The Port of New Orleans has received $800 million from two major trade operators toward a planned $1.8 billion container facility.
  • Geodis launches air zone skipping for US firms shipping to Canada
    Geodis is now offering U.S.-based e-commerce companies air zone skipping service to Canada.

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The National Retail Federation has strongly condemned Trump's tariff policy.
Washington
New tariffs will impact goods in the coming weeks
Mulino proposes the Panamanian state's entry into the consortium interested in acquiring Panama Ports Company.
Panama
Supreme Court verdict on concession contract pending
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Singapore
In the April-June period, revenues decreased by -4% and net profit dropped by -89%.
Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
Valencia
Containers arriving and departing are increasing. Transhipment is declining.
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
In the second quarter, DIS' time charter revenues fell by -37.1%.
Luxembourg
Net income was $19.6 million (-70.5%)
Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.
Milan
Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.
Austrian Rail Cargo Group is focusing on the development of the Sommacampagna-Sona intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Ten-year agreement
In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
Ankara
18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length
Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia
Rome
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
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.
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
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