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September 16, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
  • MALA 2022 to celebrate logistics excellence
  • COSCO SHIPPING launches Electronic Bill of Lading service
  • DHL announces significant investment in India
  • Essar Bulk Terminal Paradip bags multiple accolades
  • Key dignitaries attend CCHAA's 65th AGM in Kolkata
  • NISAA holds 37th AGM in New Delhi
  • Govt likely to permit sugar export of 5 MT in first tranche
  • Hapag-Lloyd acquires minority share in Italy-based Spinelli Group
  • Failed takeover of Maersk's box manufacturing arm offers respite to reefer buyers: Analysis
  • South-East Asian ports record more action ahead of peak season
  • Draft notification issued to promote ease of doing business & transparency in the sale & purchase of registered vehicles through dealers
  • India mulls coal imports to avoid fresh squeeze on power supply
  • Surge in sunflower oil import
  • Withdrawal of oil jetty at Deendayal Port
  • Ports group to cease activities for funeral

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 1.14 million sqm of warehouses change hands
  • 84 million tkm shifted from road to rail
  • Duty-free rail corridor between Trieste and Fürnitz
  • Fresh cash for Xeneta
  • Austria goes USA
  • Morten Svendsen to be COO at Sim Cargo
  • First project in France
  • Barcelona coalition for sustainable shipping
  • Building an H2 alliance
  • 20th A330P2F completes conversion programme
  • XPO Logistics picks Jamie Harris
  • End of a British airship dream - in France
  • A new stakeholder for the Spinelli Group
  • New business in Poland
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • More Mediterranean flair in Stockholm
  • UK airlines welcomes new transport secretary
  • Memphis CBP seizes ancient Egyptian artifact

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
  • Biden hails US rail agreement - but unions are not on board yet
  • US imports set to be bolstered by Pacific rate decline and strong dollar
  • M&A radar: AD Ports embarks on Egyptian odyssey
  • Challenge Group: ambitious, adaptable, and the heir to Volga-Dnepr?
  • EC calls for proposals to help spend €5bn fund for transport projects
  • Asean Seas Line expands down under with China-Australia service
  • M&A radar: PE, UPS, Lineage Logistics - let MCI's game of musical chairs begin
  • APM Terminals promotes Rex Jackson to become head of global operations
  • Deep Dive Podcast: We need to talk about peak season

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
  • NTSB reports on barge collision with a coal train
    A failure by a towing vessel's pilot and captain to correctly identify a caution area on an electronic chart is seen by the National Transportation Safety Board as the probable cause of
  • VIDEO: FMD moves to redefine the limits of maritime technology
    Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management (Arcline), aims to redefine the technological limits of national security with the establishment of its Technology Center of Excellence. The initiative
  • VIDEO: Korea Express Ferry takes delivery of high speed cat
    The latest addition to the fleet of Korea Express Ferry, Korea Pride, is a 72-meter, 556-passenger Incat Crowther design catamaran ferry that is the first vessel of its kind to be built

Container Newsweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
  • DHL to invest US$500 million in expansion of operations in India
    DHL Supply Chain has announced an investment of €500 million (US$500 million) in India over the next five years aiming to grow its warehousing capacity, workforce and sustainability initiatives in the country. With this investment, DHL will own and operate wholly-owned large multi-client sites in India, adding 12 million square feet (1.11 million square metres) of warehousing space to the company
  • Market report: "Container shipping market turns a corner ... in lockstep?"
    Global container shipping turned a corner in the second quarter of 2022 according to the findings of the latest Quarterly Review of the market produced by MDS Transmodal and Global Shippers Forum (GSF). Covid lockdowns in China, suppressing supply of manufactured goods and demand for raw materials, and plummeting sentiment in consuming countries, due to rising interest rates and energy prices, co
  • COSCO introduces new eBL service
    COSCO SHIPPING announced the launch of the new electronic bill of lading service, named "IQAX eBL", jointly with Bank of China, on 1 September at the Achievement Release Event of the 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS). "This new service of 'paperless' trade settlement for customers combines traditional business advantages and cutting-edge technology innovations of both o
  • Transatlantic lane displaces Asia-US West Coast as most profitable route
    The Asia-US West Coast route is no longer the most lucrative, according to Alphaliner, as rates have fallen below US$3,500/FEU. The Transatlantic has become the most lucrative one, with rates from Rotterdam to New York hovering between US$6,700 and US$8,350 per FEU. In view of the relatively short sailing distance, an average Transatlantic rate of US$7,525/FEU would result in average revenue of U
  • UK ports brace for upcoming strike actions
    Workers' strikes at the United Kingdom's ports in Felixstowe and Liverpool are expected to cause operational delays in the country's supply chain network, as well as potential ripple effects on other ports in Europe. The British trade union Unite has announced the following strike actions at the ports in the United Kingdom: Strike at the Port of Felixstowe commences at 7 am (local time) on Tuesda
  • CMA CGM, Plastic Flamingo renew partnership to mitigate plastic pollution in the Philippines
    CMA CGM Group and Plastic Flamingo (PLAF) have announced the renewal of their partnership to mitigate plastic pollution in the Philippines. The two sides renewed a three-year partnership to collect and upcycle 600 metric tons of plastic waste from the streets, coastlines and the heavily plastic polluted River Pasig in Metro Manila. This marks an annual plastic collection of 200 metric tons, up fr
  • Port of Los Angeles releases US$5 million for zero-emission trucks programme
    The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) has announced the release of US$5 million in voucher incentives for zero-emission trucks, which are expected to begin operating at the Californian port next year. This marks the first in a series of incentive programmes that will be funded by the POLA's recently enacted Clean Truck Fund (CTF). "As we continue to move record cargo, the need for zero-emission solution
  • HMM and PANASIA partner on onboard carbon capture system
    South Korean container line HMM has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global eco-friendly and energy system company PANASIA to collaborate on onboard carbon capture system for vessel application. HMM said in a statement that onboard carbon capture system is an advanced technology to capture CO2 from greenhouse gas emissions generated during vessel operation, ensuring it is not emitt
  • Hapag-Lloyd buys 49% stake in Italian logistics group
    The German container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has agreed with Spinelli Group to acquire a 49% stake in the Italian logistics firm. The Hamburg-based box carrier has announced this new investment after a

Splashweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
  • Seaspan's deal for containership quartet falls through
    Seaspan Corporation has not closed its order for four 7,700 teu dual-fuel liquefied natural gas (LNG) containership newbuilds after the shipyard allegedly failed to meet certain conditions of the deal. A subsidiary of the New York-listed Atlas Corporation said the contracts announced in May this year became null and void and that it has reserved ...
  • Provaris and Total Eren collaborate to ship compressed hydrogen to Europe and Asia
    Australian hydrogen shipping start-up Provaris Energy, formerly Global Energy Ventures (GEV), has teamed up with French renewable energy developer Total Eren to transport green hydrogen to Asia and Europe. The ASX-listed Provaris is developing a 26,000 cu m compressed hydrogen carrier dubbed H2Neo, which is targeting approval for construction in mid-2023. The company also operates ...
  • Maersk Tankers bolsters executive team
    Denmark's Maersk Tankers is adding two new leaders to its executive team as it moves to reorganise the business that manages chartering, partner and operations activities. The move comes at a time when the company is looking to boost its partner services and accelerate growth. The change will see the commercial business divided into three ...
  • Partners accelerate studies on ammonia supply chain from Australia to Japan
    Australia's Woodside Energy, together with Japan's energy players JOGMEC, Marubeni Corporation, Hokuriku Electric, Kansai Electric, Tohoku Electric and Hokkaido Electric, have signed a joint research agreement to jointly carry out a feasibility study on the establishment of a lower-emissions fuel ammonia supply chain from Australia to Japan. The study builds on last year's work, when ...
  • Prysmian wins $800m cabling deal in Germany
    Italian cabling giant Prysmian has secured two contracts worth more than €800m ($798.3m), including options by Amprion Offshore, a subsidiary of German transmission system operator Amprion, for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of land and submarine cables for the DolWin4 and BorWin4 offshore wind farm grid connection systems in Germany's North Sea. Prysmian said ...
  • Petrofac seals North Sea contract extension
    UK energy services company Petrofac has secured a three-year contract extension for maintenance services from Serica Energy. The deal will see Petrofac continue with the provision of maintenance execution, maintenance consultancy and metering services to Serica Energy's Northern North Sea asset, the Bruce platform complex, which processes production from its Bruce, Keith and Rhum fields. ...
  • Shell CEO Ben van Beurden to step down at year-end
    Ben van Beurden will step down as a chief executive officer of London-based energy supermajor Shell at the end of 2022, the company said on Thursday. Wael Sawan, currently Shell's director of integrated gas, renewables and energy solutions, will take over the helm on January 1, 2023, and also join Shell's board of directors. A ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd takes 49% stake in Italy's Spinelli Group
    Cash-rich German global carrier Hapag-Lloyd is buying a 49% stake in Italian logistics group Spinelli Group. The Spinelli family will continue to hold a 51% majority stake when the transaction closes, expected within the next few months. No financial details have been revealed. Since 1963 Spinelli has been offering a wide range of logistics services ...
  • ESL Shipping seals $32m funding for hybrid electric bulkers
    Finland's ESL Shipping, part of the Aspo Group, has secured fresh funds that will be directed to partly finance its hybrid electric bulkers under construction in India. The company's Swedish subsidiary, AtoB@C Shipping, has signed a €32.2m loan agreement with Svenska Skeppshypotek. AtoB@C Shipping has ordered twelve 5,350 dwt battery hybrid vessels for delivery from ...
  • Maersk Drilling jackup awarded more work with Petrogas
    Maersk Drilling has struck a deal with Petrogas E&P Netherlands to amend the previously entered contract for the provisioning of the 2008-built harsh environment jackup rig . The new five-well deal will employ the rig to drill three wells at the A15 field and two wells at the B10 field offshore the Netherlands, with an ...
  • NYSHEX raises a further $25m in funding
    The New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX), a container contract platform, has announced a $25m Series B funding round led by Collate Capital. In addition, Blumberg Capital, Goldman Sachs and New Road Capital participated, bringing the company's total funding to $69m. Gordon Downes, CEO of NYSHEX, said that the additional capital would help accelerate the development ...
  • TechnipFMC scores Brazil subsea contract with TotalEnergies
    TechnipFMC has won a contract from TotalEnergies for engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) at its Lapa North East field in the pre-salt Santos Basin offshore Brazil. Under the deal, worth between $75m and $250m, TechnipFMC will reconfigure and install umbilicals and flexible pipe in a new configuration that will further secure the production of ...
  • HMM to work with Panasia developing onboard carbon capture tech
    Scrubber manufacturers are increasingly adapting their inventions to move into the broader carbon capture domain. In South Korea, flagship carrier HMM has just signed a memorandum of understanding with compatriot Panasia to collaborate on developing onboard carbon capture systems. The two will start by carrying out a feasibility study before likely testing a prototype on ...
  • Singapore Market Report 2022
    The two leading maritime hub reports - one compiled by DNV and Menon Economics, and the other by the Baltic Exchange and Xinhua - both crowned Singapore again as the world's top shipping city this year, an annual event that is becoming a ritual, so secure and far ahead is this Southeast Asian enclave when ...
  • Congestion alert as US railroads brace for strikes
    To add to the myriad supply chain woes across the US, a potential national work stoppage of the nation's railroads starting tomorrow is causing widespread alarm. The six Class I freight railroads in the US started early this week to prepare for the possibility of a system shutdown starting on Friday, when the 30-day cooling-down ...
  • Port of Long Beach set to improve efficiency with $170m dredging project
    A channel deepening project that will help move cargo more efficiently to and from the US advanced this week after the Long Beach Harbor Commission concluded an extensive environmental review process and greenlit the

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
  • Seaspan annuls dual-fuel boxship quartet order with K Shipbuilding
    Seaspan said the cancellation is due to certain contract conditions not being fulfilled by the counterparty, against which it has...
  • EU ban will see Russia in short-term struggle to export diesel
    Finding a home for Russia's diesel supplies outside Europe is forecast to be a challenge, with or without any proposed...
  • Ukraine grain exports reliant on small old blacklisted ships
    Most major shipowners are still unwilling to run the risk of engaging in Ukraine grain trades, despite declining war risk...
  • Grounded bulker in Gibraltar considered total loss
    The bulker OS 35, which collided with an LNG carrier at the end of August, is considered to be...
  • TEN says majority of fleet can benefit from tanker rebound
    Chief executive Nikolas Tsakos says orderbook is lowest at any time in his career
  • AD Ports acquires majority stake in Egyptian carrier and terminal operator
    Acquisition provides Abu Dhabi Ports with a controlling position in two regional market leaders and enhances its presence along key trade...
  • Europe unlikely to reverse consortia block exemption regulation
    Shipper groups believe unwinding competition protection for consortia would solve a myriad of problems. But the consortia block exemption has...
  • ABS brings Silicon Valley to maritime technology
    Much of the maritime tech sector is hoping to survive to the end of the year rather than identifying a...
  • Atlantic grains lend support to bulker rates
    Analysts say that frenzied grain activity in the Atlantic and Pacific markets has boosted panamaxes the most, with spot freight...
  • Hyundai Samho gas-fuelled PCTC newbuilding order confirmed
    New order brings Hyundai Samho's backlog of pure car and truck carrier newbuildings up to four units and follows on...
  • Hapag-Lloyd buys stake in Italian terminal operator
    Hapag-Lloyd has been increasing its terminal exposure in selected markets. Its latest acquisition will see it gain access to terminals...
  • KDB to be more flexible as it prioritises DSME privatisation
    After the stalled attempt to merge it with Hyundai Heavy Industries, Korea Development Bank has now made it a priority...
  • Wan Hai renegotiates contract rates amid transpacific markdowns
    Market could turn the corner next year, with smaller ships forced out of the field of competition. Scrapping and low...
  • Daily Briefing
    Doubts cast over LNG's role as future fuel | US set to overtake Russia as Europe's largest crude supplier |...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
  • Lower costs for US shippers seen in trucking PPIs
    The US producer price indexes (PPIs) for trucking dropped in August as contract pricing cooled and fuel prices and surcharges came down.
  • US August imports from Asia defy weakening fundamentals
    US imports from Asia remained strong through August despite container shipping indicators normally associated with a drop in cargo volumes.
  • Typhoon closes Qingdao and Dalian ports, adding to shipper woes
    Freight forwarders warned that shippers could face weeks of delays due to back-to-back typhoons that have battered China, while blank sailings are rising ahead of the Golden Week holiday.
  • CSX taps former Ford executive as new CEO
    CSX said its future CEO brings a deep understanding of the manufacturing and energy sectors, both critical customer bases for the eastern railroad.
  • Equipment influx coming for stressed US chassis market: executive
    A veteran of the US chassis market says "a lot more capacity" will be arriving into the sector to help relieve the shortages that have contributed to delays throughout the country's supply chain.
  • Ownership stake in Italian logistics provider no change in strategy: Hapag-Lloyd
    Hapag-Lloyd insists that its core ocean container focus remains in place despite acquiring a significant stake in an Italian logistics company.
  • Tentative deal reached to avert US rail strike: White House
    News of the tentative deal comes after a marathon negotiating session was held all Wednesday and into Thursday at the Department of Labor, with Labor Secretary Marty Walsh hosting leadership from railroads and the unions.

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
  • Storage facilities near Ukraine ports damaged as war with Russia rages on
    'At least' 60 of the 75 crop storage facilities identified by Conflict Observatory have been near ports or railroads
  • Vessel sales lift GoodBulk profit as dividend machine keeps on whirring
    Capesize owner has distributed $165m to shareholders over the past year and brings sales tally to eight vessels
  • 'Barn burner': Shipping chaos averted as Biden trumpets agreement to prevent rail strike
    Tentative agreement comes at the last minute to spare US from supply chain woes that were expected to have been felt in container shipping
  • Seaspan Corp tears up $520m newbuilding contracts with warning of legal claim
    Deal for quartet of LNG-fuelled container ships 'null and void' after shipyard allegedly fails to fulfil conditions
  • Irish High Court clears way to sell GTLK ships out of sanctions
    Judgment has saved four Russian-linked fleets, including a Rusal-linked transshipment operation, from the sting of US sanctions
  • Maersk Tankers' pool cut as owners make most of spiking asset values
    Pool has lost about 20 ships as company reshapes chartering and operations business
  • Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific sells midsize car carrier in $50m deal
    XT Group, a rare buyer of car carriers, is believed to have lined up long-term employment for the vessel
  • Italy's Grimaldi Group lines up $1bn ammonia-ready car carrier order
    Owner to build 10 vessels in China
  • Havila Kystruten fixes $370m of new finance after sanctions battle
    Cruise ferry owner is allowed to redeem loan financing provided by blacklisted Russian lessor
  • Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific Shipping sells mid-sized car carrier in $50m deal
    XT Group, a rare buyer of car carriers, is believed to have lined up long-term employment for the vessel
  • Streetwise: Tanker investors have cleaned up in 2022, but is the game over or just in early innings?
    Our weekly finance newsletter asks whether tanker shares are fully valued or have more room to run past the end of this year
  • Jan Dieleman of trading giant Cargill sets out Global Maritime Forum wishlist
    Chairman would like to see steps towards action and ambition on carbon as summit rolls into New York
  • Saudi owner torches its oldest and biggest tanker
    After quite some time, the Pakistani demolition market is said to be producing a notable scrapping deal again
  • Sovcomflot tanker fleet decamps to Dubai amid Ukraine invasion backlash
    Formerly SCF Management Services (Dubai), Sun Ship Management has taken on 87 Sovcomflot ships
  • Newbuilding spend hits $75bn in 2022 as prices soar, says Clarksons
    But broker notes falling order numbers with owners focusing on higher-value vessels
  • HMM teams with Panasia to develop carbon capture on its ships
    South Korean companies joining forces and hoping to move from feasibility to operational tests
  • Top marks for Kumiai VLGC in sustainable finance scheme
    New green finance package is being offered by the Development Bank of Japan
  • LNG carrier rates surge amid talk of 'record breaking' winter levels ahead
    All eyes on any open tonnage and levels it will command as charterers turn their attention to steam and diesel-electric vessels
  • Tanker newcomer United Maritime joins Signal Maritime pool
    US-listed spinoff entrusts half its tanker fleet to Ioannis Martinos-founded ship manager
  • Shipping warms to the nuclear option: 'It needs to be in the mix'
    The possibility remains more than a decade away, but an increasing number of industry stakeholders are warming to the possibility that it may be part of the resolution of its GHG problem
  • SSY says surging values of veteran VLCCs pricing out scrap buyers
    Prices for recycling and continued trading are diverging for the first time in two years
  • Hunter keeps remaining VLCC for one final hurrah as rates rise
    Owner 'pleased' that buyer is letting Hunter Freya carry one last cargo before its handover
  • Bertel Steen family builds stake in American Shipping after $40m share sale
    Aker group and CEO Pal Magnussen also take stock as owner moves to fund $157m OCV purchase
  • Hyundai Samho nets two PCTC newbuilds worth $239m
    Ray Car Carriers is being linked to the order of the LNG dual-fuel 7,500-ceu vessels
  • ESL Shipping seals $32m loan for expanded hybrid electric bulker series
    Finnish owner taps Swedish lender after adding five more newbuildings in India
  • Nigerian stowaways claim bulker crew killed two and abandoned the rest
    Liberian authorities report alleged incident involving China's Ophelia
  • High Court clears way to sell GTLK ships out of sanctions
    London's High Court has saved four Russian-linked fleets including a Rusal-linked transshipment operation from the sting of US sanctions
  • Winners and losers as China reverts to traditional iron ore suppliers, says SSY
    Wars and taxes result in changing trade patterns for the various ship types involved in shipping steel making material
  • ZeroNorth plots to 'make Asia green' with new office in Singapore
    Maersk, Cargill and PSG Equity's fuel optimisation platform targeting eastwards expansion
  • China LNG carrier shipbuilding capacity set to rise to 30 vessels a year
    Shipowners are quietly flocking to Chinese yards as their South Korean rivals refuse to release their 2027 delivery berths until 2023
  • Celsius Tankers scouts China yards for up to 12 LNG carrier newbuilding slots
    Singapore-listed Yangzijiang Shipbuilding and China Merchants Heavy Industry are in discussions on berths with the Danish owner
  • Cosco Shipping mulling mega-boxship deal worth $2.9bn
    The Chinese liner carrier is set to order its first dual-fuel propulsion vessels

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
  • Imports to Los Angeles, America's largest port, plunged 17% in August
    U.S. containerized imports are still near record highs, but not in Los Angeles, where they've fallen sharply.
  • Hapag-Lloyd acquiring stake in Italian logistics company
    Senior executive says "strategic assets along the supply chain are a key part of Hapag-Lloyd's Strategy 2023."
  • G7's grand plan to squeeze Russia oil windfall hinges on tanker shipping
    "Right now, shipping companies around the world are looking at this and scratching their heads," says sanctions expert Bruce Paulsen.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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