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Exim India web site
AUGUST 1, 2023
  • CULines launches ICI service; direct connection from Qingdao to Nhava Sheva
  • Unifeeder's IMS strengthens connectivity from Nhava Sheva/Mundra to Jebel Ali
  • Feeder operators highlight issues being faced at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port
  • Upward trend in schedule reliability changes
  • Aiming for a digital supply chain with paperless trade
  • Railways seen carrying more coal
  • E-invoice must for more as threshold lowers to Rs 5 cr.
  • Interchange-cum-road overbridge to come up at Deendayal Port
  • Advisory for operationalisation of the Customs (Waiver of Interest) Third Order, 2023 dated April 17, 2023 and the consequential regularisation of electronic Bills of Entry in case of manual Out of Charge (OOC) given in the wake of glitches in the implementation of ECL facility since April 01, 2023
  • PSA innovates with OptETruck, a digital solution for Singapore's haulier sector
  • ONE's FLX service connecting West Coast South America & East Coast North America commences in Sept.
  • Sharpened focus on deficiencies & detention rates at Australian ports
  • Chinese Taipei to resolve WTO dispute with India bilaterally
  • India-UK FTA nearing finalisation
  • Black Sea shipping faces rough weather
  • Singapore seeks exemption from rice export ban
  • Yang Ming orders five new 15,500 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessels
  • First shore-based power for container ship at Rotterdam terminal

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The Loadstar web site
JULY 31, 2023
  • Fears for still-burning Fremantle Highway as number of EVs aboard is revised
  • Gloomy forwarders expect little change in mediocre air cargo market
  • OceanX: The holy trinity of forwarders in Q2 (waiting for DHL GF)
  • Canada port dispute resolution may be on again, after early hours agreement
  • Ups and downs in Q2, but CMA CGM may be outperforming its peers
  • The C-suite waltz - Drewes to lead Hellmann
  • Kenya Airways aims to double cargo revenue in five years

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Marine Log web site
JULY 31, 2023
  • Mast-stepping ceremony marks milestone in Stennis RCOH
    Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division last week marked a milestone in the $3 billion refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) of the nuclear aircraft carrier USS John C.
  • GAO looks at what's gone wrong with the Coast Guard's OPC and PSC programs
    Two key U.S. Coast Guard shipbuilding programs - the OPC and PSC projects - are "billions of dollars over their initial cost estimates and are more than two years behind schedule," according
  • Burning car carrier towed to new location
    The still-burning car carrier Fremantle Highway has now been successfully towed to new temporary location some 16 miles north of the West Frisian Islands of Schiermonnikoog and Ameland. The agency handling the
  • BOEM selects Central Atlantic Wind Energy Areas
    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has finalized selection of three Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) offshore Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia that could support between four and eight gigawatts of energy production.
  • Valaris reactivates another floater
    Offshore drilling contractor Valaris Limited (NYSE: VAL) today reported that it is reactivating its Valaris DS-7 drillship to service a newly-awarded 12-well contract offshore West Africa The contract is expected to commence

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Container News web site
JULY 31, 2023
  • What Types of Equipment Are Required for a Liquid Packaging System?
    In recent history, the packaging industry has seen a lot of improvements. Because of this, every company in the industry needed to improve their systems in order to keep up with the ever evolving demand on the current market. Finding and getting the right equipment can be tricky. Depending on what part of the industry you are working in, your machines need to meet certain industry standards. Whet
  • OCI Global and X-Press Feeders sign green methanol agreement
    OCI Global and X-Press Feeders have announced that OCI Hyfuels will supply X-Press Feeders with green methanol in the port of Rotterdam from 2024. More specifically, the agreement is the first green methanol deal with a feeder container carrier and represents a crucial step in the decarbonisation of the shipping industry, as the feeder sector plays an important role. Earlier this year, OCI announ
  • Carriers see rate gains on India-US trades, but slide continues on other trades
    With the exception of trades to the United States, container carriers operating out of India have continued to face further significant freight rate declines this month, according to the latest market analysis by Container News . On the westbound India-Europe trade, average short-term contract rates from West India [Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT)/Nhava Sheva or Mundra Port] to Felixstowe/London Gat
  • APM Terminals receives Spanish government grant for Barcelona terminal electrification
    The Government of Spain, via the Moves Singular Projects II Programme, has granted US$4.3 million to APM Terminals Barcelona to finance part of a pilot project for the electrification of the container handling equipment operating at the terminal, which is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 821 tonnes per year. The project will include the acquisition of five zero-emission electric
  • Pasha Hawaii's new green container ship visits Long Beach
    Janet Marie, the latest green container vessel in Pasha Hawaii's fleet, arrived in the Port of Long Beach, California, US. Janet Marie, the company's second of two "Ohana Class" container ships powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), made its maiden voyage early Saturday from Long Beach to its home port in Honolulu. "These ships symbolise the best of American ingenuity and shipbuilding," stated G
  • Port of Valencia to be connected to solar energy
    Joan Calabuig, president of Valenciaport, has visited the works of the installation of the photovoltaic power plant located on the Principe Felipe dock. More specifically, these works are already 85% completed in the case of the structure on which the panels are fixed and 15% completed in the case of the installation of the panels that will provide the Port of València with solar energy from this

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Splash web site
JULY 31, 2023
  • SIPG president steps down
    Yan Jun has resigned as president and director of Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG). Yan has served as SIPG president since 2014. He sits on the board of Orient Overseas International (OOIL) and also previously held the position of general manager of Shanghai Port Container Terminal and director and general manager at SIPG Jiujiang Port. ...
  • Floatel International wins accommodation vessel contract with Ineos
    Offshore accommodation vessel specialist Floatel International has secured more work for one of its units. The Oslo-based owner and operator of five semisub flotels has fixed the 2010-built to Ineos FPS for 90 days. A contract with an undisclosed value is set to start in April 2024. The vessel will work at the Unity platform ...
  • US identifies final wind areas in Central Atlantic with up to 8GW capacity
    The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced three final Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) offshore Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. The three WEAs total approximately 356,550 acres. The first is some 26 nautical miles off Delaware Bay, the second is 23.5 nautical miles offshore Ocean City, and the last is 35 nautical miles from ...
  • Valaris to reactivate drillship for $364m deal in Africa
    Offshore driller Valaris has been awarded a 12-well contract offshore West Africa for one of its drillships. Valaris said that the contract would involve the reactivation of the Valaris DS-7 drillship. The contract is expected to start in the second quarter of 2024 and has an estimated duration of 850 days. According to the company, ...
  • Pyxis Tankers ventures into dry bulk
    Greek product tanker pure-play Pyxis Tankers is moving into the dry bulk sector in a joint venture with its chairman and chief executive Valentios Valentis. The Nasdaq-listed company said its board unanimously approved a $6.8m equity investment in a newly formed company, which has agreed to acquire a 2016 Japanese-built 63,520 dwt ultramax from an ...
  • Simon Møkster scores UK North Sea fixtures for PSV pair
    Norwegian shipowner Simon Møkster Shipping has secured long-term employment for a pair of its platform supply vessels in the UK North Sea. The 2006-built Stril Odin and 2005-built sister vessel Strilmøy have been fixed on multi-year contracts to an undisclosed operator. Financial terms have not been disclosed, but brokers are reporting term fixtures for PSVs ...
  • Energy Drilling seals three-year rig deal in Thailand
    Singapore's tender drilling rig specialist Energy Drilling (EDrill) has signed a new three-year contract with Thailand's PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) for one of its recently acquired units. The T-15 rig, purchased from Seadrill along with T-16 and West Vencedor is expected to add more than $120m in additional contract backlog. The Pioneer Logistics-backed contractor ...
  • Perdana Petroleum secures AHTS contract
    Malaysian offshore marine support services firm Perdana Petroleum has been awarded a charter contract by compatriot RMS Synergy for one of its anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels. The company's subsidiary Perdana Nautika will provide the unnamed vessel with crews and equipment to carry out 24-hour services for assisting offshore projects. The contract, worth around ...
  • Singapore's Cyan inks deal for WTIV newbuild at China Merchants Heavy
    Fast-expanding offshore wind vessel pure-play Cyan Renewables is lining up another newbuild in China. The Singapore-based company with a European base in Denmark has signed a memorandum of understanding with China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) in Shenzhen with the aim of building a wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV). "As one of the largest shipyards in ...
  • Ørsted first to move into New Jersey Wind Port
    Offshore wind farm developer Ørsted has subleased up to 34 acres of property at the New Jersey Wind Port (NJWP), a port facility focused on the support of offshore wind farms. Ørsted will be the NJWP's inaugural tenant and expects to create up to 200 jobs over its lease term. It will also create over ...
  • Agreement ends 'tough old fight' on Canada's west coast
    The simmering pay dispute between dockworkers in British Columbia and employers has reached another tentative negotiated agreement late on Sunday. The breakdown in negotiations over a new contract saw the province's ports including Vancouver and Prince Rupert go on strike for a couple of weeks this month, with government drawn to try and resolve the ...
  • Sinokor picks up Asyad VLCC trio
    Sinokor Merchant Marine has been named as the buyer of three VLCCs that Oman's Asyad Shipping floated for sale earlier this year. Brokers reported the South Korean owner taking the 2010-built Saham and 2011-built Sifa and Fida in a deal worth a total of around $191m. Online pricing platform VesselsValue ranks the scrubber-fitted trio as ...
  • 'Two-speed' pattern emerges in global orderbook: Clarksons
    Clarksons Research has drilled down to show subscribers to its weekly newsletter the severely skewed global orderbook, and the ramifications for this unbalanced contracting in the years ahead. Clarksons data (see chart below) clearly shows how highly divergent the orderbook is across sectors, with the British outfit describing the current situation as a "two-speed" pattern. ...
  • Towing of burning Fremantle Highway car carrier underway
    The tow of the burning car carrier to a temporary location started on Sunday afternoon after being ablaze for several days. Around midnight on July 25, the Dutch coastguard received a report that a major fire broke out on the vessel. The vessel had 21 crewmen - all Indian nationals, one of whom died. Also ...
  • Orders pile up at Chengxi Shipyard
    The orders are stacking at China's Chengxi Shipyard. German owner Schoeller Holdings has ordered two 50,000 dwt MR tankers at the CSSC-affiliated yard, according to Clarksons Research. The owner previously ordered two such units at the yard in June. All four units are due to be delivered in 2026 with no details of price revealed. ...
  • X-Press Feeders fixes European green methanol supplies
    OCI Global will supply X-Press Feeders with green methanol at the port of Rotterdam from next year. The milestone agreement is the first green methanol deal with a feeder container carrier. X-Press Feeders will be the first common feeder operator with methanol fuelled vessels on the water in Europe. In Q2 next year X-Press Feeders ...
  • Maritime gets an ESG index
    The University of Plymouth and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, alongside an advisory committee of industry experts, have developed an ESG reporting methodological framework and index, catered to the individualities of the maritime sector. Formulated with the intent to breach the existing gap in credible benchmarking within the maritime sector, the ESG Index ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 31, 2023
  • BCMEA and ILWU announce another collective agreement two days after failed vote
    The ILWU leadership and the BCMEA have 'concluded a negotiated collective agreement' two days after the union's rank and file...
  • Antwerp detains 'dark fleet' Gatik tanker after STS transfers with Greece-owned ships
    It is highly unusual for tankers engaged in Russian oil and shipping trades to call at European ports, with Belgium...
  • Extra shipyard capacity may not be bad news
    More shipbuilding capacity might not be needed, but some more enlightened shipowners could welcome dealing with a 'new' shipyard
  • Adnoc brings forward net zero target ahead of COP28
    The United Arab Emirates' oil, gas and logistics giant Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has moved its net zero target...
  • Adoption of new tech will drive seafarer skills training in mid-2020s
    Seafarers will need to be upskilled and reskilled as ship operators adopt electrified propulsion and integrated bridge systems
  • Equipment fleet to shrink further before recovery
    Container lines no longer need the huge pools of equipment they built up during the pandemic. But with newbuilding rates...
  • The week in charts: PCTC casualties making car carriers harder to insure | Containership values head downwards | Ship recycling pricing softens further
    Another serious vehicle carrier casualty hits the headlines, while asset values of containerships are under pressure from poor global freight...
  • The week in newbuildings: Large LNG tanker orderbook reaches 356 vessels
    Two Chinese shipyards have picked up orders for four liquefied natural gas tankers in the past week
  • SIPG president Yan Jun resigns for 'work-related reasons'
    Chairman Gu Jinshan will temporarily assume the duties of the president during the vacancy
  • Feng to become China Merchants' de facto shipping head
    The move, alongside with his designation to the helm at China Merchants' port arm, will make him the de facto...
  • Carrier capacity culls help raise rates
    There are few signs of an increase in volumes during the traditional peak season. But carriers have removed sufficient capacity...
  • MOL reports 68% profit plunge in first quarter of FY23
    MOL profits decline due to weakness at its container line operations. However, its energy and car carrier business contributed to...
  • South Korean builder Hanwha Ocean signs deal with Vietnam to secure labour
    The partnership will provide worker training and recruitment
  • China's shipbuilding association warns of overcapacity risks
    The recent wave of orders has breathed life into a string of collapsed yards in China, which is leading to...
  • ONE further delays outlook forecast amid profit slump
    Despite the recent freight rate rebound, ONE says its forecast for the financial year ending March 2024 is yet to...
  • Daily Briefing
    Russian attacks on merchant shipping could constitute war crime | CIMC mooted as a potential buyer of CDB Leasing |...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 31, 2023
  • Western Canada port operations normal as next union contract vote looms
    Negotiators for ILWU Canada and waterfront employers reached a second tentative contract agreement late Sunday after the union's membership rejected an initial deal that had been struck last week.
  • TForce Freight employees ratify five-year contract with Teamsters
    US shippers gained some security in the LTL market as Teamsters at TForce approved a new contract with the LTL carrier.
  • ONE reports sharp drop in fiscal Q1 profitability as rates, demand fall
    The financial results of the Singapore-based carrier reflect a return to a more normal container shipping market, albeit one characterized by weak demand from inflation-hit destination markets.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 31, 2023
  • Canada dockers and employers reach tentative deal for third time
    Federal government has intervened in labour dispute twice in past two weeks
  • Carnival to save $120m in yearly interest payments with $1.5bn in new debt
    New York-listed company expects to have less than $32bn in debt by the end of this year
  • Saudi shipping giant Bahri bounces back from 2022 doldrums
    Net profits for group - which operates bulkers alongside its main tanker fleet - increased year on year by 286% in the second quarter
  • Private Scorpio Group forges joint venture with Mercuria on aframax pool
    The partnership combines Scorpio pooling experience with Swiss company's expertise in oil trading
  • Bahri bounces back from 2022 doldrums
    Net profits for the Saudi shipping giant increased year on year by 286% in the second quarter
  • Greek outfit drops lawsuit against Integr8 over alleged wrongful arrest
    Amelia Maritime had requested more time to sort out serving the fuel provider but ultimately decided to dismiss its case
  • Pacific Basin Shipping posts softer results on weak dry cargo markets
    Chartering market has not recovered as quickly as the bulker owner-operator had expected this year
  • Fires and equipment failures spur new safety campaign
    Paris and Tokyo port state control regimes launch three-month fire safety campaign amid elderly fleet concerns
  • Yang Ming forks out over $300m for neo-panamax container ships
    Taipei-listed carrier buying vessels taken at end of charter with Japanese shipowner
  • Rising star: Where contacts trump CVs, Nitzeira Watson uses 'sacrifice and effort' to get ahead
    YoungShip Panama leader had to leave a country where opportunities go to the well-connected to find recognition at home. She wants that to change
  • Taylor Maritime sells bulk carrier duo to Grindrod as it pays down debt
    London-listed shipowner is on a mission to de-gear
  • MOL linked to lone LNG carrier newbuild at Hanwha Ocean
    Under new management, the South Korean yard is starting to build up its LNG carrier orderbook
  • European shipping seeks escape from Russian trades as barrels breach price cap
    Russian exports from Western ports set to decline in August as production falls and prices rise
  • Pablo tanker blaze spurs safety probe of ageing oil carriers
    Paris and Tokyo port state control regimes launch three-month campaign amid elderly fleet safety concerns
  • 'Huge milestone': First element of New Fortress Energy FLNG unit leaves US yard for Mexico
    The project timeline slides again as jack-up rig conversion moves off towards the production site
  • New Times Shipbuilding tipped to win Magni Partners dual-fuel VLCC newbuildings
    Tor Olav Troim's outfit is ordering two firm vessels plus options for four additional ships
  • MOL hit by container ship collapse but buoyed by car carriers and energy
    Strong car carrier and energy market performances have helped make up for the decline in liner income
  • Ocean Network Express takes whopping $5bn profit hit
    Liner company looks to downsize networks as spot rates plunge
  • Dutch to tow burned-out car carrier Fremantle Highway to port of refuge
    Fire on board the K Line-operated ship has subsided significantly over the weekend
  • Chinese bulker shipowners purge panamaxes as scrap prices continue to fall
    Brokers and cash buyers say prices will remain depressed until demand for scrap steel recovers after monsoon season
  • Dutch to tow burned-out Fremantle Highway car carrier to port of refuge
    Fire onboard the K Line-operated ship has subsided significantly over the weekend
  • Schoeller boosts product tanker fleet with Chengxi newbuildings
    The company is believed to be paying about $42m each for the 50,000-dwt carriers
  • Minister Nusrat Ghani leads drive to keep UK's shipyards afloat
    Financial backing for shipbuilders is part of national maritime decarbonisation policy
  • Chinese bulker owners purge panamaxes as scrap prices continue to fall
    Brokers and cash buyers say prices will remain depressed until demand for scrap steel recovers after monsoon season

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American Shipper web site
JULY 31, 2023
  • Western Global Airlines lines up bankruptcy financing, report says
    Western Global Airlines could be on the verge of Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
  • Shipping line ONE's profits plunge but still top pre-COVID levels
    "It is extremely difficult to announce a reasonable business forecast at this time," said ONE, citing container shipping market uncertainties.
  • DHL Express to build $192M maintenance hangar at CVG superhub
    The express division of DHL Group plans to build a large maintenance facility at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, part of a huge investment in the company's U.S. air network.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
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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
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