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Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2022
  • Mumbai Customs Zone 1 elaborates on CBLMS portal at FFFAI AGM
  • PIL introduces intermodal services to strengthen connectivity; available in India
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (28 October 2022)
  • JNPA undertakes multiple initiatives under 'Special Campaign 2.0' keeping cleanliness at the core
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port handles highest number of import windmill blades in a single consignment
  • Paradip Port inks agreement for transfer of Mobile X-Ray Scanner to Customs
  • Maritime single window opportunities highlighted
  • New e-learning course on WCO Data Model
  • CMA CGM to reshuffle SHAKA 2 service rotation connecting Asia with South Africa
  • PM gives $5 bn defence exports target by 2025
  • NHAI InvIT Non-Convertible Debentures list on the BSE; a new dawn for people's participation in infra funding, says Gadkari

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International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2022
  • Italian-Swiss cooperation to boost rail traffic
  • UPS Healthcare continues to expand
  • Container flows not peaking yet
  • Honours for most sustainable carrier
  • Astrid Janke joins management board
  • Barcelona-Santiago to go to next level today
  • MOL's diversification policy scores
  • Best week ever for grain movement
  • EUR 1 billion for ammonia
  • SC Ports welcomes 2022-2023 Port Ambassadors
  • Airbus tests multi-mission "cargo copter"
  • More containers at Gothenburg
  • Equipping 1,000+ rail cars for coal transports
  • Increasing space for e-commerce handling
  • Airfreight partners to connect in the clouds
  • Uwe Kilian named key account manager
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

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The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2022
  • Ocean rates still collapsing - carriers pin hopes on early Chinese New Year
  • 'Jittery time' for BCOs as prospects of labour contract settlements fades
  • Against the odds: Buy FedEx or not - but forget its fleet size
  • Upbeat LATAM Cargo keeps an eye on shifting transatlantic demand trends
  • 'Record demand' for LCL cargo driving China-Europe rail volumes upwards
  • Passengers are back - but cargo still boosts results at Lufthansa
  • Samskip and GoodFuels sailing close to near zero-carbon ship voyages
  • M&A radar: Make it a (star) Ryder MBO, if anything

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Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2022
  • GC Rieber orders two advanced SWATH-based WindKeeper SOVs
    Norway's GC Rieber Shipping has placed an order with Cemre Shipyard in Turkey for two innovative WindKeeper Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) based on Small Water Area Twin Hull (SWATH) methodology and design.
  • HII books Navy LHA 9 award worth potential $3.2 billion
    Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) reports that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division in Pascagoula, Miss., has been awarded a $2.4 billion U.S. Navy fixed-price-incentive contract for the detail design and construction of amphibious assault
  • MARAD awards $703 million in Port Infrastructure Development grants
    The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced the award of grants totaling more than $703 million to improve port facilities through the Maritime Administration's Port Infrastructure Development Program. In total 41 projects

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Container Newsweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2022
  • APM Terminals Mobile reports record container numbers in September
    APM Terminals Mobile handled 56,545 TEUs the last month, making September the largest throughput month since the Maersk-owned port operating company began operations in Alabama, US in 2008. With 421,232 TEUs, moved year-to-date, 2022 volumes are now 14% higher than 2021 volumes in APM Terminals Mobile. In addition to record-breaking container numbers, intermodal rail moves in September were up 14
  • Limited scrap potential as tonnage overhang imminent
    The container shipping market could face massive overhang with 7.3 million TEU of newbuildings expected to be delivered by 2025. Alphaliner said that this represents 28% of the existing cellular fleet, expected to hit the market by the end of 2025. By comparison, the container ship fleet is expected to see only about 1.1 million TEU of newbuildings hitting the water in 2022, about the same as in
  • DP World boosts London Gateway with Konecranes automated port equipment
    UAE-based port and terminal operator DP World ordered 18 Automated Stacking Cranes (ASCs) from Konecranes for London Gateway Terminal to enhance the equipment of its major box facility in the United Kingdom. The order, which was booked in April, will add 18 units to an existing fleet of 60 ASCs. The integration of London Gateway's existing fleet with the new Konecranes cranes will take place in p
  • PIL introduces intermodal solutions
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) has introduced the PIL Intermodal Services, which offers train, truck and barge services across the company's network in Intra-Asia, Africa, Middle East, Latin America and Oceania. The Singaporean carrier aims to empower its customers by providing them with a larger variety of cargo transportation ways. Lars Kastrup, CEO of PIL, commented, "We have seen growing m
  • Maersk stretches cargo airline wings with inaugural US-Korea flight
    A.P. Moller - Maersk announced the inaugural flight of Maersk Air Cargo's new air freight service with scheduled flights between Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina (GSP) and Incheon, Korea (ICN). The scheduled transpacific operation will commence on 31 October with two weekly flights introducing the first of three newly built Boeing 767-300 freighters that have recently been purchased by Maer

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Splashweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2022
  • Cosco orders twelve methanol-fuelled 24,000 teu ships
    Chinese boxship giant Cosco Shipping Holdings has ordered twelve methanol dual-fuel 24,000 teu containerships worth nearly $2.9bn. The order has been spread between its container shipping units, Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) and Cosco Shipping Lines, for seven and five ships at $239.85m each. Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering and Dalian Cosco KHI Ship Engineering, ...
  • MOL fixes another LNG newbuild
    Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has inked a new multi-year contract to charter an LNG carrier newbuild to an unnamed energy major. The 174,000 cu m vessel, booked for construction at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) in South Korea is expected to deliver in 2026. The ship will feature the latest ME-GA ...
  • GC Rieber Shipping orders service operation vessels in Turkey
    Norway's GC Rieber Shipping has booked two service operation vessels (SOVs) at Cemre shipyard in Turkey with the first delivery expected in the first quarter of 2025. The Oslo-listed shipowner and project house has established a stand-alone company for the vessels called WindKeeper with a total investment of about €110m ($109.6m). The WindKeeper SOVs are ...
  • Green Energy Group to change name back to SeaBird
    Oslo-listed Green Energy Group is separating its minerals and seismic businesses and changing its name back to SeaBird Exploration. SeaBird rebranded and reorganised into Green Energy Group last May, forming Green Minerals and Seabird Exploration as two subsidiaries of the group and releasing SeaBird from the holding company status. The company was planning to sell ...
  • MOL taps water as new business stream
    Shipping's thirst for alphabet soup shows no sign of relenting with another ship acronym unveiled today.Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), Japan's largest shipping company in dwt terms, is keen to develop floating desalination vessels (FDVs) to help solve the world's water scarcity challenge. To this end, MOL has signed a memorandum of understanding with Norway's EnviroNor ...
  • IEA sees ammonia winning shipping's future fuel race
    Ammonia will be shipping's dominant fuel by 2050, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has predicted. In the World Energy Outlook 2022, published by the IEA yesterday, the Paris-based agency sees ammonia meeting around 45% of demand for shipping fuel by 2050. Bioenergy and hydrogen each meet a further 20% of demand the IEA is projecting, ...
  • PIL debuts intermodal offerings
    Singapore's largest containerline is moving beyond its port-to-port roots. Pacific International Lines (PIL) today debuted PIL Intermodal Services, offering train, truck and barge services across its existing network in intra-Asia, Africa, Middle East, Latin America and Oceania. Lars Kastrup, CEO of PIL, said, "We have seen growing market demand for intermodal services in recent years. ...
  • Hyundai Heavy's Gunsan yard reopens
    A ceremony to partially reopen Hyundai Heavy Industries' shipyard in Gunsan, 179 km southwest of Seoul, took place today, with prime minister Han Duck-soo in attendance. Some 750 workers have been hired and the yard will focus on block building. HHI began to build its Gusan yard in May 2008 at the peak of the ...
  • Splash seeks writers in Singapore
    Splash is seeking journalists in Singapore. Splash is in the market for shipping writers who have a strong understanding of the markets and are digital savvy. Writing daily news stories, attending industry events, and helping with the digital roll-out of the news agenda are the three main aspects of the job position. "Singapore, where we ...
  • Crowley to develop and operate California wind terminal at Port of Humboldt Bay
    US company Crowley has signed an agreement with the Port of Humboldt Bay to exclusively negotiate to be the developer and operator of a terminal to serve as California's first hub to serve offshore wind energy installations. The privately held company, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, will negotiate with the port to lease and serve as ...

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Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2022
  • Biden-Harris administration announces more than $703m for US ports
    US administration announces more than $703m dollars to optimise and improve port infrastructure in an effort to bolster supply chain...
  • The good times are still rolling. But for how long?
    Shipping has so far done well from the literally killer combination of the most devastating pandemic to hit the world...
  • Coal use to peak in five years, says IEA
    The International Energy Agency argues that the second-largest bulk commodity to be moved by sea is facing a decline over the...
  • Cosco orders $3bn methanol-fuelled ultra-large boxships
    Seven ships were ordered by Cosco's Hong Kong-listed subsidiary OOIL, which says the choice of methanol as marine fuel demonstrates...
  • Master charged with drunk sailing after boxship runs aground in Denmark
    This is the third incident involving drunken sailing in 2022 alone. The Germany-flagged ship was travelling to Bremerhaven, Germany from Fredericia...
  • West looks to diversify into H&M cover
    British P&I club looks set to follow lead of Gard, American Club and North
  • Box freight rate decline picks up pace again
    The Shanghai Containerised Freight Index is now down more than 90% from its peak. But spot rates are still more...
  • Means, ambition and incentives divide shipping's innovation evolution
    Lloyd's List webinar hears how the industry is still some way off the long-predicted innovation tipping point that will overcome...
  • MOL to work with Norwegian firm on floating desalination vessels
    An FDV would function as an offshore plant that could help bring water infrastructure online quickly and more affordably than...
  • Steamship kicks off renewal round with 7.5% rate hike
    Other clubs are set to reveal their 2023 pricing decisions in the weeks ahead. All this is taking place against...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: How to de-risk the future of shipping
    Shipping is not quite at the tipping point where innovation will accelerate across the industry, but the digital revolution is...
  • KSOE returns to profit in third quarter with $223m net gain
    KSOE has turned around from three quarters of losses since the fourth quarter of 2021. The steady stream of LNG...
  • Keppel and Sembcorp Marine streamline deal to join forces
    'This simplifies implementation, provides greater deal certainty and accelerates the transaction, as there will no longer be a need to...
  • Daily Briefing
    Testing of world's first ammonia marine engine paused as Copenhagen centre upgrades safety | Russia-classed fleet to lose 9% of...

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The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2022
  • 'Too early' to discuss 2023 rail contracts: Hub, Schneider
    Hub Group and Schneider National sidestepped questions about intermodal contracts for 2023, a far different approach than the two companies took a year ago when the pricing power was on their side.
  • NY-NJ port, terminals take next step in rail track project
    The Port of New York and New Jersey and two of its marine terminals are funding further planning on a track project that would mean fewer delays out of the port.
  • DOT awards $703 million for US port upgrades
    The US Department of Transportation will provide record funding for 41 port projects, including infrastructure upgrades and emissions improvements.
  • US trailer demand defies economic downturn
    Growing use of equipment pools and power-only trucking support long-term demand for 53-foot trailers that transcends short-term economic trends, manufacturer Wabash says.
  • Grimaldi Group orders up to 10 vessels to carry electric vehicles
    The new ships ordered by the Grimaldi Group, designed for carrying electric vehicles, will burn 50 percent less fuel than earlier car carriers.

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TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2022
  • Dry bulk shipping 'in need of large cargo injection' as spot rates end week with a tumble
    China offers little guidance on demand for capesize bulkers, Baltic Exchange analysts say
  • Key Genco Shipping shareholder takes stake below 5% for first time
    Centerbridge Partners has been an important private equity supporter of the owner and once owned 25% of shares
  • Suezmax rates jumped this week, but how long will the upturn continue?
    Rates are firming in West Africa, but ballasters plus ships dropping out of Russian trades threaten rates, Howe Robinson says
  • More than 200 ships set to drop from Russia trades once EU embargo kicks in
    Gibson Shipbrokers says even more will be necessary to fill the void as Russian oil will be going further and require transhipment
  • $3bn 'endorsement': China's Cosco takes leap into methanol fuelling with order for giant container ships
    After previously considering a mix of newbuildings that included 15,000 teu vessels, OOCL and Cosco Shipping Lines are going big with 12 megamax boxships
  • US Offshore Marine Service Association hits out at Vineyard Wind over Dutch tug
    Industry group accuses Massachusetts offshore wind project of exploiting a 'loophole' to employ lower-cost foreign workers
  • Editor's selection: Unknown buyers swoop on older VLCCs, Costamare creates bulker unit and big names line up LNG orders
    TradeWinds' news editor brings the highlights of the week
  • New Fortress Energy firms up plans for Gulf of Mexico floating LNG hub
    US-listed energy company lines up series of agreements that will give it feedgas for #multiple' LNG floaters with first unit to arrive in 2023
  • Silent Syrian ordered to pay $1m after terrorism claim ends charter deal
    Abdul Jalil Mallah has ignored a judge's demand for him to hand over details of his property portfolio
  • Capital Gas locks in charter on 2023-delivering LNG newbuilding in sizzling market
    Qatari Interests snap up one of Greek owner's open vessels while MOL firms up a charter on a vessel for 2026 handover
  • Russia needs $16bn to modernise tanker fleet, says senior banker
    Head of state-owned VTB Bank signals trading pivot to India and China amid scramble for new markets and allies
  • SITC logs 60% jump in revenues, but volume growth slows
    Expansion of fleet continues for intra-Asian specialist with delivery of two more feeder vessels
  • Exmar reveals it is 'net debt free' after wrapping up asset deals
    Shipowner is bullish on LPG carrier demand despite high orderbooks
  • Belships coverage 'solid' after ultramax trio fixed on term deals
    Norwegian owner charters out bulkers for up to 13 months
  • MOL to convert tankers into desalination ships to help solve water scarcity
    Japanese owner teaming with Norway's EnviroNor for global project
  • Charterer linked to Russian oligarch wins $2m appeal over sanctions dispute
    English court rules that Dutch bulker specialist MUR Shipping declared force majeure for financial reasons
  • Cosco makes VLGC debut as it snaps up secondhand ship
    Chinese shipping giant's subsidiary in Dalian bought Jiangnan-built VLGC Gas Aries
  • Odfjell says shipping could lose out in industrial scramble for clean energy
    Executive argues there are more efficient uses for renewable electricity
  • Siem Offshore has vessels free to hoover up emerging multi-year deals
    Norwegian owner positive on offshore construction vessel sector as third quarter profit jumps
  • FSL Trust names buyer as it reveals $5m profit from MR tanker sale
    Singapore owner down to eight ships after latest disposal
  • 'Massive market': Norway's Stodig gears up to capitalise on domestic wind ambitions
    Columbia and Seatrans venture is watching closely as huge offshore energy plans come into focus
  • Ultra-stable wind farm transfer vessel aims to cut fuel use
    Foils and outrigger help minimise vessel motion and fuel burn to give a claimed up to 70% increase in stability and cut total emissions by 30%
  • Meeting offshore wind goals requires longer lucrative contracts, says P&O Maritime
    Martin Helweg says low investment has cut the supply of vessels for renewables projects
  • Japan's maritime cluster gathers around wind farm projects
    Diverse local partnerships vie for a slice of offshore renewable energy markets
  • There's still time to order WTIV newbuildings as potential vessel crunch looms
    Bottlenecks are possible as projects ramp up starting in 2025, but will shipowners invest in more tonnage?
  • Wind goes into battle with oil and gas for offshore vessels
    Decline in oil profits had cleared way for offshore wind industry to buy vessels - but new competition looms
  • US shipowners, other than Edison Chouest, await big term deals before ordering SOVs
    Although there are 40 GW of offshore wind vessel projects in the pipeline, they are not advanced enough to fuel orders for service operation vessels
  • Special report: Wind goes head-to-head with oil & gas in vessel market
    Business focus explores how renewables investment and immediate need for energy supply has brought on fierce competition for ships, how Japan's shipping sector is growing its renewables capabilities and how one ship manager has its sights on opportunities in Norway
  • Sembcorp Marine and Keppel aim to speed up offshore merger with deal rejig
    Simplified structure set to reduce time to completion by up to two months, say companies

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American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2022
  • Shipping rates are no longer plunging. Is 'new normal' near?
    Spot rate indexes look like they're stabilizing - at least temporarily - after double-digit plunges in August and September.
  • FreightWaves Classics: The 1976 crisis on the Mississippi River
    A massive eight-day backup of barge traffic at Locks and Dam 26 on the Mississippi River in 1976 resulted in shipping losses estimated as high as $500,000 a day.

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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
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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.
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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