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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 21, 2022
  • Ministry has till date sanctioned 151 projects under Sagarmala & released funds of nearly INR 1,900 cr.
  • HMM & NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers announce break-bulk services collaboration between Far East & Middle East
  • Etihad Cargo introduces Shanghai-Chennai freighter service
  • Cargo to face increased pressure in 2023; airline industry seen returning to profitability
  • First-ever 'Surety Bond Insurance' for infrastructure projects launched
  • Deutsche Post DHL Group & Ford ink agreement to accelerate deployment of electrified vans for logistics operations worldwide
  • THE Alliance announces service network upgrade plan for 2023
  • PM Gati Shakti Projects
  • Exporters look forward to Budget boost
  • RoDTEP needs a GST Council-like body: Parliamentary Committee
  • Russian crude oil import to continue: India
  • Delhivery to acquire Algorhythm Tech to strengthen integrated Supply Chain Solutions offering

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 21, 2022
  • Master plan through to 2053

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 20, 2022
  • Maersk's extensive network can keep South China freight moving
  • Confusion over CMA CGM Air Cargo flight schedules and aircraft
  • Who will be Shipping's Patagonia?
  • Go-slow at Rotterdam terminal sees Maersk divert and barge turmoil
  • Ocean carrier alliances prepare to deploy their new mega-ships
  • Cooperation the key to keeping containers clean and free of pests
  • Klaus-Michael Kuehne - the winner of the year with Lufty
  • My vision for a net-zero carbon future: MSC's Soren Toft
  • Former Xpediator CEO Blyth leads takeover bid for his old firm
  • Ramon Fernandez to take over as EVP and CFO at CMA CGM
  • Chapman Freeborn appoints four managers to head regional divisions
  • Vessel redirects - in the name of profit rather than the planet
  • DVZ radar: Another step forward in DB Schenker sale

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 20, 2022
  • Sea Machines and USCG partner on computer vision domain awareness
    Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics Inc. has installed its new AI-ris computer vision product onboard a 270-foot U.S. Coast Guard Famous-class Medium Endurance Cutter ahead of an upcoming deployment. AI-ris uses artificial intelligence
  • OMSA applauds Garamendi legislation on Jones Act loopholes
    Congressman John Garamendi (D-Calif.) has introduced the "Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act" bill that would close the loopholes in the Jones Act created by "letter rulings" from U.S. Customs and
  • Ørsted acquires Europe's largest e-methanol project
    Ørsted is going all in on green e-methanol and sees green fuel for shipping as a major market. Its board has taken a final investment decision (FID) on the 50,000 tonnes/year FlagshipONE
  • Marine Log's Top Women in Maritime in 2022: The full interview
    As the maritime industry continues to increase diversity and bring more women into its ranks, we wrap up 2022 for the third year in a row by bringing to you our list
  • Chinese cruise ship design gains AiP
    A design for an 80,000 gt cruise ship developed independently by China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has been given Approval in Principle (AiP) by China Classification Society (CCS). CSSC sees this as
  • Eneti books first contract for WTIV newbuild
    Eneti Inc. (NYSE:NETI) reports that its Seajacks UK Limited subsidiary has signed a contract with an undisclosed client to transport and install turbines for an offshore wind project commencing in the first
  • VIDEO: WSF ferry Issaquah gets an electronics update
    When the 1979-built Washington State Ferries (WSF) car/passenger ferry M/V Issaquah came up for an electronics update, WSF turned to long-time partner Furuno USA for the very latest in navig

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 20, 2022
  • Decreased container traffic at port of Melbourne in November
    Port of Melbourne saw total container throughput (full and empty) in November down 8.4% over the same month in 2021 with a total of 258,449 TEUs. Additionally, year-to-date container volumes of the Australian port are increased by 5.6% compared with the same period last year. Full overseas imports were down 12.16% in November with domestic appliances, non-electrical machinery, ceramic goods, clot
  • Understanding the most common cybersecurity compliance regulations and standards
    Computers, networks, software applications, systems, and data are all protected from potential digital threats by cybersecurity. Organizations have a responsibility to keep data secure to guarantee customer trust and meet regulatory compliance. Cybersecurity measures are taken to protect confidential information from unauthorized access as well as to avoid network intrusions that can disrupt busi
  • Suez Canal Authority, MACN sign agreement to provide cooperation framework
    The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) to provide a framework for cooperation in common fields, affirming the authority's keenness to interact with international institutions to ensure transparency and enhance integrity procedures and standards of maritime transactions and related port operations. According to MACN, the
  • APM Terminals maintains Port of Itajaí operations for another year
    APM Terminals will continue to operate the Port of itajaí in Brazil in the next year after the signing of a Transitory Lease Agreement from the Maersk-owned port and terminal operator and the Municipality of Itajaí, through the Superintendence of the Port (SPI). The negotiations between the Brazilian port authority and APM Terminals were resumed on 11 November, when the SPI decided not to proceed
  • GEODIS to acquire trans-o-flex to develop its network in Germany
    GEODIS has signed an agreement to acquire trans-o-flex, a company in the premium express sector in Germany specialised in temperature-controlled transport for pharmaceutical products as well as in time-definite delivery of products for cosmetics, automotive and high-tech industries. Since 2016 the company is owned by the families Schoeller and Amberger who have invested to scale it up to a leadin
  • THE Alliance unveils upgraded service network for 2023
    THE Alliance, comprising Hapag-Lloyd, Ocean Network Express (ONE), Yang Ming and HMM, has reconfigured its service network for the next year. The updated service setup will enter into effect from April 2023. According to a joint statement of the companies, one of the key highlights will be the deployment of larger newbuild ships to the Asia and North Europe trade. A modern series of fuel-efficien
  • ICTSI inks new 30-year lease for box terminal in Poland
    International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) and the Port Authority of Gdynia have signed a new 30-year lease for the Baltic Container Terminal (BCT). The new lease, which was signed in Gdynia on 19 December and will run until 2053, extends the tenure of BCT under the management and operation of ICTSI, the sole owner of the terminal. ICTSI has been active in the major Polish port since
  • HMM opens dedicated north India ICD access for Kattupalli port call
    In an industry-leading move, South Korean liner HMM has opened a dedicated container train service from North India (ICD Tughlakabad) to Kattupalli Port, an emerging gateway near Chennai. "With extended support from its service partner - Container Corporation of India (Concor), HMM has launched a new, direct rail service from ICD Tughlakabad to Kattupalli Port, to connect to its direct FIL servic
  • Hapag-Lloyd updates service connecting Asia with North America
    Hapag-Lloyd's service EC5, connecting Asia with the East Coast of North America, has returned to its former port rotation. The Hamburg-headquartered container carrier has announced the updated rotation below: Westbound: Laem Chabang (Thailand) - Vung Tao (Vietnam) - Singapore - Colombo (Sri Lanka) - Halifax (Canada) - New York (US) - Jacksonville (US) - Norfolk (US) Eastbound: New York (US) - Sav
  • Operation disruptions at Rotterdam continue, Maersk announces contingency plans
    There are still significant disruptions at the Port of Rotterdam operations due to ongoing industrial action across multiple terminals at the Dutch port caused by Collective Labour Agreement (CLA) negotiations that are taking place between unions and the Hutchinson Delta II and Maasvlakte II terminals. Maersk said in a recent customer advisory that it expects its TA1 and TA3 services to be affect
  • APM Terminals expands Truck Appointment System roll out
    APM Terminals' new Truck Appointment System, piloted earlier this year, is going global with ongoing plans to roll this online service out further, reducing truck turn times, streamlining gate access and improving logistics planning worldwide. The system, launched in Monrovia last year, has been rolled out to the West Africa Container Terminal in Onne, and APM Terminals Yucatan. The standardised

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 20, 2022
  • United Maritime books sizeable profit on latest tanker disposal
    United Maritime continues to take advantage of the strong tanker market to offload another vessel at a significant profit. The Nasdaq-listed spinoff of Greek owner Seanergy Maritime is selling the 2008-built LR2 product tanker for $39m. The Chinese-built 109,000 dwt vessel will change hands by the end of this year, leaving the company with one ...
  • Navigator and Greater Bay Gas ethylene carrier JV adds its first ship
    A joint venture between New York-listed handysize gas carrier owner and operator Navigator Holding and its Chinese partner Greater Bay Gas has acquired the first of its scheduled five ethylene vessels. The jv, owned 60% by Navigator and 40% by Greater Bay Gas, has added the 2018-built 17,000 cu m liquefied ethylene gas carrier and ...
  • Grindrod delisting on the cards as Taylor Maritime secures 83%
    London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) has closed its offer to acquire all of the issued ordinary shares in Grindrod Shipping, increasing its stake in the Singapore-based company to 83.23%. The Ed Buttery-led bulker owner tabled its voluntary conditional cash offer of $26 per share in October, valuing Grindrod at $506m. The offer became unconditional late ...
  • Eagle Bulk Shipping to move listing to NYSE from Nasdaq
    US-based Eagle Bulk Shipping will transfer the listing of its shares from the Nasdaq Global Select Market (Nasdaq) to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The Gary Vogel-led bulker owner should start trading as a NYSE-listed company at market open on January 4, 2023. Eagle's shares will continue to trade on the Nasdaq until the ...
  • Vattenfall to build Finland's first large offshore wind farm
    Sweden's Vattenfall has partnered with Finnish state-owned enterprise Metsähallitus to build and operate Finland's first major offshore wind farm. The project, located at Korsnäs off the Finnish west coast, will have a capacity of 1.3 GW and a potential annual production of 5 TWh. Vattenfall was selected in the first of a number of international ...
  • Ørsted takes over Europe's largest e-methanol project
    Denmark's Ørsted has acquired full ownership of the Swedish project FlagshipONE, which is set to become Europe's largest e-methanol plant for shipping fuel in 2025. The Fredericia-based utility has acquired the remaining 55% stake in the project from Swedish power-to-fuel player Liquid Wind, the original developer of the project. A final investment decision has been ...
  • Eneti scores debut contract for WTIV newbuild
    Monaco-based owner and operator of offshore wind vessels Eneti announced that its subsidiary Seajacks has inked a deal with an undisclosed client for the first of two wind turbine installation vessels (WTIV) currently under construction in South Korea. The deal will see the NG16000X-class vessel transport and install turbines for a project commencing in the ...
  • Edda Wind seals another SOV extension with Ørsted
    Norwegian offshore wind service pure play Edda Wind has secured a charter extension with Danish utility Ørsted for the service operation vessel (SOV) . The firm contract, which was set to expire at the end of August next year, has been extended for an additional 12 months at a dayrate subject to annual escalation. The ...
  • Keppel Offshore and Marine concludes Brazilian corruption case with $65m fine
    Keppel Offshore and Marine (KOM) has finally fully resolved the case related to corrupt payments made by its agent to officials of Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras and Brazilian politicians between 2001 and 2014. In 2017, the company reached a global resolution with authorities in the US, Brazil and Singapore, through which it was ordered ...
  • Maritime media's Russia-Ukraine coverage lacks balance
    Self-appointed maritime media critic Santosh Patil takes us and others to task over how we have covered this year's war in eastern Europe. It is often said that truth is the first casualty of war. This maxim holds good even in today's digital age where information is literally available at your fingertips. In the times ...
  • Avangrid fails to renegotiate power purchase agreements for Commonwealth Wind project
    In a statement on the Commonwealth Wind project website, Avangrid indicated that "unprecedented challenges in the global economy" have made the project economically unviable. Avangrid had tried to renegotiate its contracts with the three electric distribution companies (EDCs) involved in the project to offset its increased costs due to inflation, but the companies refused "to ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 20, 2022
  • Eagle Bulk to transfer US listing to big board
    Move expected to improve company's trading liquidity and overall standing within the financial markets, says chief executive
  • United Maritime doubles its money on aframax sale
    Company strikes deal to sell LR2 for double the price it paid earlier this year
  • EU approves $85m Finnish loan to support Meyer Turku yard
    Finland turns to EU state aid rules designed to 'support the economy in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine'
  • CMA CGM names France's former treasury head as finance chief
    Ramon Fernandez is currently an executive vice-president of finance, performance and development at telecommunications giant Orange
  • Regulation: 2023 will be an agenda-setting year for shipping
    With only a couple of inter-sessional working groups between now and the July 2023 deadline, propelling the notoriously glacial pace...
  • Ship finance: More options amid sea of uncertainties
    Smaller and medium-sized owners are still very much provided for, but wider upheavals are taking a toll on deals
  • Outlook 2023: The case for optimism amid turbulent times
    Optimism is a rare commodity in European boardrooms right now, amid an energy crisis, high inflation and slowing growth - but...
  • Iberdrola to build $1.17bn green methanol plant in Australia
    The price per tonne of methanol is currently four times that of conventional fuel oil
  • Carriers urged to remove more capacity amid weak rates
    Current capacity reduction efforts are insufficient to reverse the rate decline and will hurt market prospects in the coming new...
  • Daily Briefing
    West African waters evolve as tanker spoofing centre as 'dark fleet' increases in size and notoriety | Dark ship activity...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 20, 2022
  • Global air freight capacity oversupplied entering 2023
    Whereas a shortage of capacity in major trades was the chief issue for air cargo providers over the past two years, the greatest challenge in 2023 will be a lack of demand.
  • THE Alliance rolls out megaships in 2023 network update
    THE Alliance member Hapag-Lloyd says shippers can expect a "simplified" network in 2023, but that could mean larger ships, fewer services, and less transshipment.
  • Regulatory support missing in drive to scale up green fuel: Ørsted
    Danish power company Ørsted says policymakers must provide a regulatory environment that allows companies to commit to the huge investment required in developing shipping's fuel of the future.
  • US ports not prepared for next cargo surge: experts
    While congestion at US ports and inland hubs has eased significantly amid declining import volumes, stakeholders need to act now to ready themselves for the next cargo surge, supply chain experts say.
  • Calmer supply chain waters beckon in 2023
    As the US economy slows, logistics managers are searching not just for lower supply chain costs but a normalization of freight flows and networks, a level of stability and predictability that remains elusive.
  • Congress directs USDOT to prepare national maritime plan
    The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 requires the US Department of Transportation to make recommendations for how Congress can invest in and increase the resilience of the US marine transportation system.
  • Intermodal volumes falling fast, rates to follow in 2023
    Domestic intermodal volume suffered its worst November in seven years, which will put additional pressure on intermodal providers to provide concessions to shippers on contracts for 2023.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 20, 2022
  • Why real estate, rather than Covid-19, might decide capesize market's fate in 2023
    People in China are still working from home as Covid-19 continues to break out across country, broker says
  • Navigator-Greater Bay joint venture grabs first vessel and a loan agreement
    Outfit is expected to acquire a total of five vessels by the end of 2023
  • Eneti shares climb as contract revenue beats analyst expectations
    Scorpio Group-backed wind vessel player expected to earn between between $265,000 and $282,000 per day on first contract
  • OceanPal carries out 1-for-10 reverse stock split in bid to keep listing
    Shipowner's share price has been below Nasdaq's minimum bid-price requirement of $1 for past year
  • Bamboozled Polembros Shipping looks to unfreeze funds after fraudulent Iran sale
    Subsidiary for the Greek shipowner files court papers to free $12.3m after 2020 sale to alleged Iran-backed front companies
  • OrbitMI launches automated weather routeing system with DTN
    Vessel software firm teams up with weather data group to develop system being used by Western Bulk Carriers and Stena Bulk
  • Limited impact on LNG shipping seen from EU gas price cap
    New European Union measure comes with bailout options to assuage concerns on security of supply
  • Frontline investors back Cyprus switch as part of merger plan
    Special general meeting in Bermuda was part of the process towards the goal of unifying fleet with Euronav
  • Shipping should protest the US' criminalisation of seafarers
    Maritime pollution enforcement is a shakedown game in the US, where seafarers can be deprived of their liberty for years
  • Frontline investors to vote on Cyprus switch as part of merger plan
    Special general meeting in Bermuda is a key part of the process towards goal of unifying fleet with Euronav
  • Container shipping's green performance flounders, but tankers shine
    Wider efforts of shipping industry to reduce GHG emissions are showing 'mixed results'
  • Turkey's Botas pays up to charter in country's third FSRU
    Two-year old unit will be deployed in Saros Bay in northwestern region
  • Diamantides cashes in on tanker bonanza with aframax group sale
    Major Greek owner raises $140m from divesting his four oldest crude carriers and also scraps a capesize on the side
  • HMM and NYK Bulk join forces on heavy-lift service
    New break bulk service will run between the Middle East and Far East
  • Iberdrola investing $1.2bn in Tasmania green marine methanol plant
    New facility will be one of the largest in the world eventually producing up to 300,000 tonnes of methanol in Australian island state
  • Finland due to receive first FSRU early next week
    Late Christmas present incoming for Baltic states as another regas unit relocates to northern Europe
  • Taylor Maritime wraps up Grindrod acquisition deal
    London-listed bulker operator announces offer to buy remaining shares in the bulker company has closed
  • CMA CGM appoints Orange executive as new finance chief
    Ramon Fernandez replaces Michel Sirat, who moves to running the Saade family office
  • China's Zhoushan Changhong makes tanker debut as newcomer inks MR duo
    Shipyard's new tanker company Pro Tanker Investment orders two vessels
  • Record haul of LNG carrier newbuildings worth over $35bn logged for 2022
    Some momentum set to roll on into 2023 but berth slots for 2027 are likely to remain in short supply
  • Eagle Bulk linked to second ultramax bulker swoop this year
    Deal comes as price estimates for ultramax bulkers have slid more than 4% in a month

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 20, 2022
  • Autos, crude oil boost Gulf Coast ports' November volumes
    Auto imports, crude oil and petroleum shipments rose as ports in Houston, Corpus Christi and New Orleans recorded mixed freight volumes in November.
  • Air Canada prepares Vancouver hub for 2024 arrival of 777 freighters
    Air Canada is beefing up ground infrastructure as it develops a new fleet of freighters able to raise transport reliability for logistics customers.

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