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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 16, 2022
  • Railways planning to carry nearly half of total freight traffic by 2030
  • Cargo movement through waterways up 1,477 pc!
  • Seaborne trade of perishable products seen facing challenges
  • Coal imports set to grow
  • India can scale up exports to G20 nations to $500 bn by 2030
  • WTO launches new e-Learning platform
  • Structural issues in exports need to be addressed to provide long-term roadmap: Commerce Secretary
  • ADB retains GDP growth at 7 pc for FY23
  • India to target $100 bn exports for textiles by 2030: Minister
  • India not reliant on China for accessing rare earth minerals: Minister
  • Paradip Port achieves single day cargo handling record
  • Air Liquide, Fluxys Belgium & Port of Antwerp-Bruges awarded EU funding for building the Antwerp@C CO2 Export Hub
  • CMA CGM & the Port of Shanghai accelerate their decarbonisation journey
  • Edible oil imports surge 34 pc
  • Maximum permissible dimensions for Capesize vessels calling at Kakinada port

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 15, 2022
  • Deutsche Bahn begins preparing for Schenker sale following board meeting
  • ONE chief Nixon expects demand to 'bounce back after a very soft February'
  • DSV, M'rsk, DP-DHL & Kuehne - that 'yippee ki yay' moment strikes...
  • Deal or no deal? All quiet on the DB Schenker front, today
  • It's calmer at LA/LB, but some traffic lost to east coast may not return
  • New dangerous goods rules will impact shippers and freight forwarders
  • Ocean FF rankings - where eastbound transpac volumes are headed
  • Reefer container rates set to join the downward trend, warns Xeneta
  • Maersk mounts robust defence against US shipper's breach of contract claim
  • M&A radar: Naughty Radiant's financial disconnect opens buyout door
  • Digital symbiosis: the engine powering sustainable shipping
  • 2022 winners & losers - and the challenges of a post-Covid world

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 15, 2022
  • Barbara Muckerman named Silversea Cruises next president and CEO
    Silversea Cruises president and CEO Roberto Martinoli is to transition to the role of senior advisor to Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) president and CEO Jason Liberty on January 1. Barbara Muckermann,
  • Maersk lines up another U.S. green methanol source
    A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) continues to secure new sources of green methanol to fuel its next generation of vessels. In its latest move on this front, it has signed a Letter
  • Incat Tasmania ups its electric ambitions
    Australian Shipbuilder Incat Tasmania Pty Ltd says it is "poised to revolutionize the world's ferry market." Chairman Robert Clifford, returning from a trip to Europe and the Americas, reports very positiv

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 15, 2022
  • SCH, Peel Ports cooperate for car storage and transporter park expansion at Port of Liverpool
    Logistics company SCH has agreed on a multi-year lease with Peel Ports Group as part of a major expansion of a car storage and transporter park at the Port of Liverpool. According to Peel Ports, the project, worth over US$1.2 billion will see the facility increase in size by more than 25%, from approximately 32,000m² to over 40,000m², to deal with growing demand for the processing of vehicles at
  • US FMC probing container lines' anti-retaliation compliance
    The United States Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is asking the top 20 shipping lines calling the US to provide information on how they are complying with the new prohibitions on retaliation established by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA). The added protections against retaliation were created by Section 5 of OSRA and became effective immediately upon the law's enactment in June. Th
  • Maersk, SunGas Renewables enter green methanol partnership
    As part of its strategy to decarbonise customers' supply chains, A.P. Moller - Maersk has entered a green methanol Letter of Intent with US-based SunGas Renewables, Inc., a spin-out of GTI Energy which also provides technology and equipment systems, for large-scale production of renewable fuels. The Letter of Intent covers the production of green methanol from multiple facilities to be developed
  • World bunker indexes continue firm downtrend
    According to the weekly outlook of Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) for fuel prices, global bunker indices continued firm decline over Week 50 of the year. However, there are signs of slight upward correction last few days. As a result, the 380 HSFO Index fell to US$460.81/MT, the VLSFO Index decreased to US$660.12/MT and the MGO Index declined to US$988.54/MT. Global Scrubber Spread (SS) - the pri
  • Contecon Manzanillo's capacity to exceed 2 million TEUs in the next years
    Contecon Manzanillo (CMSA), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s (ICTSI) subsidiary in Mexico, recently commenced the third phase of its expansion project, which will increase its capacity from 1.4 million to more than 2 million TEUs within the next five years. CMSA chief executive officer, José Antonio Contreras led the project inauguration together with Colima governor Indira Vizca
  • San Pedro Bay ports on downward trend: Los Angeles reports lower box volumes in November
    The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) has seen the same year-on-year percentage drop of 21% in its November container volumes with its twin Port of Long Beach. The Californian port reported 639,344 TEUs in the last month. November 2022 loaded imports reached 307,080 TEUs, down 24% compared to the previous year, loaded exports came in at 90,116 TEUs, an increase of 9% compared to last November, while emp
  • ZIM upsizes four vessels in weekly service calling JAXPORT
    ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has upsized four container ships deployed on its weekly container service operated through the 2M Alliance, calling JAXPORT, replacing four smaller ships with two 11,700 TEU and two 11,923 TEU vessels. According to JAXPORT, the four newly-built ships are the largest vessels ever to be included in a regular port rotation at the port of Jacksonville in Florida, US.
  • Boxship on 2M Alliance's service faces engine issues in Shanghai
    Earlier in December, the 5,468 TEU container vessel Tasman, deployed on 2M Alliance's service called TP18 by Maersk and Lone Star Express by MSC, suffered major engine difficulties, while it was in Shanghai. "Maersk has informed us that the chartered vessel Tasman, deployed on our Lone Star Express service, suffered main engine issues while she was at Shanghai, China on 6 December 2022," said in
  • CMA CGM and Port of Shanghai proceed with decarbonisation projects
    The CMA CGM Group and Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) signed a long-term strategic collaboration to develop the mass scale use of 'cold ironing' technology, the use of onshore power supply for container ships at the Port of Shanghai. In late November 2022, the CMA CGM Group and SIPG successfully completed the technical trial of the "cold ironing" facilities of Yangshan Terminal in the Ch
  • AD Ports Group inks agreements with Kyrgyzstan and Sudan
    AD Ports Group has signed two major agreements with the governments of Kyrgyzstan and the Republic of Sudan. Under the first agreement, the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgystan has entered negotiations with AD Ports Group to secure more than 300,000 m² of land within the Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) to develop and operate a logistics hub and customs area. Based within KEZAD's
  • Long Beach sees reduced container movement in November
    Trade moving through the Port of Long Beach (POLB) softened in November amid reduced orders from retailers, full warehouses, vessel transfers between the San Pedro Bay ports and goods shifted toward seaports along the East and Gulf coasts. According to the Californian port, dockworkers and terminal operators moved 588,742 TEUs last month, down 21% from November 2021. Imports slid 28.4% to 259,442

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 15, 2022
  • Aker Solutions in line for up to $412m offshore electrification deal
    Norwegian engineering firm Aker Solutions has signed a letter of intent with fellow oil and gas operator OKEA for the Draugen electrification project, offshore Norway for a potential contract worth between NOK2.5bn and NOK4bn ($257m and $411.6m). OKEA and Norwegian state-controlled energy firm Equinor, in collaboration with the license partners, plan to electrify the Draugen ...
  • Methylcyclohexane explored for hydrogen shipping from Scotland to Rotterdam
    An international consortium has launched a study on the feasibility of shipping hydrogen at scale from Scotland to the Port of Rotterdam in the form of methylcyclohexane. Methylcyclohexane (MCH) is a chemically stable liquid produced from toluene and hydrogen that can be transported under ambient temperatures and pressure in chemical carriers. Parties behind the project ...
  • Samudera Shipping lifts stake in NYK LNG carrier venture
    Indonesian owner Samudera Shipping Line is boosting its stake in the liquified natural gas shipping joint venture LNG East-West Shipping (LNG EW). The Singapore-listed company said in a filing it had struck a deal to purchase close to 8.6m ordinary shares from Japan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) corresponding to about 25% stake in the LNG ...
  • Technip Energies secures FEED contract for Italian gigawatt-scale floater
    French-based engineering and technology company Technip Energies has been selected by Italy's Renexia part of Toto Holding to carry out the front-end engineering and design (FEED) for a gigawatt-scale floating offshore wind project in the Mediterranean Sea. The Med Wind project, located some 60 km off the west coast of Sicily is planned to have ...
  • HMM readies methanol-fuelled newbuilds
    2022 is rapidly shaping up as the year methanol went global in the shipping industry. South Korea's flagship carrier HMM is the latest shipping line to be veering towards methanol dual fuel orders with multiple local media outlets suggesting it has invited tenders from Korean yards to build up to nine 8,000 teu dual fuel ...
  • Saipem lands $1.2bn worth of contracts in Guyana and Egypt
    Italian energy services contractor Saipem has won new contracts in Guyana and Egypt worth a total of around $1.2bn. The contract in Guyana has been secured from ExxonMobil for the Uaru oil field development project, located in the Stabroek block. The work scope includes the design, fabrication and installation of subsea structures, risers, flowlines and ...
  • Petronas' unit Gentari enters offshore wind sector with Northland Power deal in Taiwan
    Petronas' clean energy unit Gentari has marked its inaugural entry into the offshore wind segment buying into a project in Taiwan. The company struck a deal to acquire 49% of Northland Power's ownership interest in the Hai Long offshore wind project for around C$800m ($590m). The Hai Long is one of Taiwan's largest offshore wind ...
  • ITF calls for carbon pricing
    The International Transport Forum (ITF), part of Paris-based OECD, has called for the swift implementation of carbon pricing for shipping to speed up the sector's shift towards zero-emission ships. The price gap between conventional and zero-emission ship fuels hinders the adoption of known and sometimes available technological solutions, the ITF has argued in a new ...
  • President Marcos vows seafarer reforms
    Global leaders from organisations representing seafarers, shipowners and other maritime employers, met with Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr, earlier this week as part of his foreign policy tour in Brussels, discussing ways to improve the reputation of one of the world's most important suppliers of crews. Top of the agenda was the immediate concern of ...
  • Molten salt nuclear power barge pitched to Indonesia
    American nuclear power technology developer ThorCon is pushing ahead with the development of a 500 MW molten salt nuclear power barge for operations in Indonesia with help from French class society Bureau Veritas. The concept developed by ThorCon is a molten salt fission reactor. Unlike current nuclear reactors, the ThorCon reactor operates at low pressure ...
  • Whatever happened to Chinese leasing?
    Dagfinn Lunde, writing in the latest issue of Maritime CEO magazine, ponders the huge hole in ship finance following a series of arrests in Beijing. Let's start this column by asking one of the biggest questions in ship finance this year - one I am not necessarily able to provide readers with an answer. What ...
  • Maritime CEO Issue Four 2022
    After a three-year covid-induced hiatus the Maritime CEO Forums are back. In this special issue of the magazine, reporters bring the key messages from the Maritime CEO Forum, which took place at the Monaco Yacht Club with panels focusing on shipmanagement, finance, tankers and dry bulk. Normal markets coverage and top opinion writing is carried ...
  • Poseidon Principles signatories show they have a long way to go to meet IMO targets
    More than two dozen international banks have reported emissions data of their ship finance portfolios in the third Poseidon Principles Annual Disclosure Report, showing the mountain ship financiers have to climb to make progress on their green commitments. Out of the 28 financial institutions reporting their emissions data this year, just seven banks are aligned ...
  • Cal Maritime rocked by series of sexual misconduct cases
    Widespread sexual misconduct cases have been reported at California State University's Maritime Academy, the latest in a series of similar incidents at American shipping institutes. "Long-standing claims of sexual harassment and misconduct, homophobia, transphobia and racism on campus and during training cruises have roiled Cal Maritime and triggered an atmosphere of dread for many students," ...
  • CMA CGM and Shanghai port develop cold ironing infrastructure
    French liner CMA CGM and Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) have signed today a long-term strategic collaboration to develop the mass scale use of cold ironing technology, the use of onshore power supply for containerships at the Port of Shanghai. From today all fully-fitted CMA CGM containerships calling at the port of Shanghai will systematically ...
  • Canada's Port of Prince Rupert activates shore power to reduce ship emissions
    The Port of Prince Rupert, on Canada's Pacific coast north of Vancouver, has expanded the shore power capacity at DP World Prince Rupert's Fairview Container Terminal, achieving a milestone in its path to emissions reduction. Through a partnership between the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA), DP World and BC Hydro, new electrical infrastructure has been ...
  • The marine fuels market outlook for 2023
    Jesper Lindegaard Sørensen, managing director of KPI OceanConnect Singapore, gives readers an Asian-flavoured look at where the bunker markets are headed next year. We all know that the key for shipping's decarbonisation is zero-carbon, clean fuels. However while we wait on these new sources of energy to materialise, it's important to manage shipping's green transition ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 15, 2022
  • DOF restructuring to continue as new board elected
    New chairman says the board will work closely with management, creditors and other stakeholders to find a solution that ensures the...
  • ABS grants 'world first' design approval for a compressed hydrogen carrier
    The approval enables shipbuilders to provide firm quotations for the construction of the hydrogen carriers. Provaris has engaged with Clarksons...
  • Outlook Poll: Global recession risk looms large for shipping in 2023
    The annual view of market sentiment finds the shipping industry divided over decarbonisation strategy, risk and opportunities
  • Influential IMO members in pollution pushback on scrubbers and black carbon Arctic emissions
    Calls to amend regulations to make it mandatory for ships to use marine distillate fuels in Arctic waters forwarded to...
  • Bosporus letter of guarantee 'falls far short of Türkiye demands'
    'It seems that the Turkish authorities were finally persuaded that the position of the clubs was immovable, and they have...
  • Euronav rebuffs Saverys call to abandon Frontline combination
    More than 24 hours after Alexander Saverys called on Euronav shareholders to abandon the 'unworkable', 'value-destructive madness' of a tie-up...
  • Decarbonisation will drive tech hiring spree in 2023
    Shipping's greatest asset is its people. To meet its decarbonisation targets, the composition of the industry's workforce will be critical...
  • Poseidon banks reveal carbon gap but trailblaze transparency
    The second annual disclosure of emissions data from shipping banks highlights the challenge ahead to align an industry not yet...
  • Swedish Club becomes final International Group affiliate to declare renewal pricing
    'It is essential for the long-term stability of the club that premiums remain in line with exposures,' says managing director...
  • No short-term fix for European gas shortage
    Next winter could be harsher as Asian buyers re-enter the market and Europe's storage levels drop significantly, says US-based broker...
  • Boxship charter rates still above pre-pandemic levels
    CMA CGM has been particularly active in the charter market and has secured several ships in relets from other carriers
  • Fujian Guohang Ocean Shipping raises $83m from Beijing IPO
    Established in 2001, the privately run company operates a fleet of 37 dry bulkers, ranging from handysize to kamsarmax
  • Import slump catches up with US east coast ports as volumes edge close to 2019 levels
    Key east and US Gulf coast ports have sustained growth, while US imports increasingly declined in the second half of...
  • Dry bulk: Softening of rates expected amid uncertain economic backdrop
    Uncertainty regarding ultimate demand will lead to volatility; however, there is consensus that a rebound in China is expected to...
  • CMA CGM expands onshore power use in Shanghai
    CMA CGM says 'an extensive retrofitting programme' is being conducted to apply technology that gives access to onshore power to...
  • Daily Briefing
    All eyes on Fredriksen as Saverys family seek control of Euronav | Bosporus letter of guarantee looks like victory for...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 15, 2022
  • Global carbon pricing needed; shippers willing to pay: research reports
    Shipping's transition to zero-carbon energy sources will be costly, but shippers are showing a growing willingness to pay to decarbonize their ocean transport supply chains.
  • November air cargo slump extends peak season blues
    The weakness in Asia's air freight export markets continued through the traditionally strong month of November, with little prospect of an end-of-year boost in demand.
  • FMC checking carrier compliance with OSRA-22 anti-retaliation clause
    The anti-retaliation provision was included in US shipping reform because some shippers have been hesitant to lodge complaints against carriers for fear of being blacklisted.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 15, 2022
  • Federal Maritime Commission peeking into container shipping companies for retaliation
    Commission continues to examine liner operators' behaviour in the US with latest probe
  • Maersk buys up SunGas' entire green methanol capacity for newbuildings
    Danish giant continues to hoover up global supplies of low-carbon fuel for its new ships
  • Would Frontline be better walking away from Euronav? Jefferies makes a case
    John Fredriksen-backed company has seen its shares lag other public tanker owners and deal terms no longer so favourable
  • Capesize bulker market reaches two-month high as iron ore activity improves, analyst says
    Broker says upward trend will not last as Covid-19 is 'out of control' across China
  • Wilhelmshaven welcomes Germany's first FSRU today as cold snap bites
    Hoegh LNG inks charter on vessel but two more regas unit are not far behind with ship for Brunsbuttel finally revealed
  • Banks press on with DOF restructuring after board ousted
    Creditors seem to have no appetite to revisit rescue plan as rebel shareholders try to halt debt swap
  • An investor's eye view of shipping from long-only veteran turned hedgie Jeremy Kramer
    Weekly finance newsletter explores how institutions want to hold on to shipping stocks for years 'without something bad happening'
  • Red tape delays Castor Maritime's tanker spin-off by a month
    Cypriot owner has not completed registration and approval tasks for listing of Toro Corp
  • Thenamaris claims delivery of first blue ammonia shipment
    Greek owner successfully transports innovative Saudi cargo to South Korea
  • Euronav sticks to its guns on Frontline tie-up after CMB blocks full merger
    Owner responds to appeal by Alexander Saverys to scrap plan and get back around the negotiating table
  • Bulker in 'precarious' condition moved to safe Taiwan anchorage
    Ilios Shipping panamax suffers water ingress but managers say any damage has already been rectified
  • Teco 2030 unveils world's first fuel cell stack for shipping
    Hydrogen-ready system will be tested in Austria next year
  • Private equity firm Beat Capital launches insurer Marcato Marine
    New underwriting outfit will focus on global special project cargoes and domestic shipping
  • Gram hits main Oslo board after $292m rise in market value
    Car carrier owner says step up from Euronext Growth is another milestone
  • Sovcomflot swaps $377m of Irish bonds but sanctions headache remains
    Russian owner still cannot pay coupons on remaining Eurobonds
  • Greek operators a 'minority' in post-cap Russian crude trades
    Data analyst says dozens of tankers lifting Russian oil are linked to sanctioned Iranian and Venezuelan trade
  • Former BP Shipping boss Guy Mason to replace Alan Marsh at IFAN
    The experienced executive is looking for new projects that the organisation can support
  • Help fund training for a female cadet through WISTA UK
    UK arm of the Women's International Shipping and Trading Association pushes its new appeal at its latest social event in London
  • MPCC takes charter 'haircut' but will come out ahead, analysts say
    Oslo-listed group will not take long to earn back the money it is losing from early redelivery
  • Wilhelmshaven set to receive Germany's first FSRU today as cold snap bites
    Hoegh LNG inks charter on vessel but two more regas unit are not far behind with ship for Brunsbuttel finally revealed
  • Kenya and Panama throw their hats into the ring to succeed IMO's Kitack Lim
    Candidates are starting to emerge as the race to replace Kitack Lim gets underway
  • 'We don't have much time' to save the company, says new DOF chairman
    Restructuring expert Leif Salomonsen promises a neutral examination of all the options for the beleaguered shipowner
  • CMA CGM and Port of Shanghai team up for mass 'cold ironing' initiative
    CMA CGM expects up to 50 of its vessels calling at Shanghai will connect to onshore power supply by mid-2023
  • Samudera buys additional 25% stake in LNG carrier joint venture from NYK
    Share purchase lifts Indonesian owner's stake in LNG East-West shipping to 50%
  • Port of LA may have 'very soft' February and March after long Chinese New Year, ONE CEO says
    Container volumes at the port are down 21% from a year ago, according to Port of Los Angeles data
  • Great Mountain launches effort to unload $337m New Fortress stake
    Second largest shareholder selling 3.3% of its stake in LNG infrastructure and vessel owner
  • Only seven 'green' shipping banks hit IMO carbon cuts target in 2021
    Minority of signatories to the Poseidon Principles are hitting current emissions reduction targets, but chair Michael Parker is not discouraged

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 15, 2022
  • Bill aims to close Jones Act 'loopholes'
    Foreign-flagged vessels working in the U.S. offshore energy sector would face new restrictions under a proposal before Congress.
  • Cathay Pacific's November cargo traffic shrinks on weak China exports
    Cargo traffic for Cathay Pacific fell in November, weighed down by weak demand for Chinese exports. The small bump it enjoyed in October was short lived.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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