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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
  • Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal opens doors to container shipping with successful inaugural call
  • Long-term ocean freight rates continue slide, but spot market offers turnaround hope
  • Chabahar port deal with India soon: Iran
  • World's first prototype of the BS 6 Stage II 'Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle' launched
  • Steel sector seen growing at 8 pc in FY24
  • Jaishankar calls for diversified & democratic globalisation with multiple centres of production
  • Panama Canal drought causing severe shipping disruption; highlights impact of climate crisis on global trade
  • Gati Shakti to have infra planning through AI
  • India's ban seen impacting rice exports & supply
  • Jaya Varma Sinha first woman Chairperson & CEO of Railway Board
  • US growth revised down to 2.1 pc in second quarter
  • Suez Canal Economic Zone celebrates concession for Container Terminal 2 in East Port Said
  • Artificial Intelligence Command Centre at CONCOR's ICD Tughlakabad
  • RoDTEP scheme likely to be extended
  • SCOMET Updates 2023 - Amendment in Appendix 3 (SCOMET items) to Schedule- 2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import items, 2018
  • VCBA elects new Office Bearers & Executive Committee Members for 2023-2025
  • Global IndiaAI 2023 in October to see leading AI players, researchers, start-ups & investors from India & abroad
  • US concerned about India curbing imports of computers, laptops
  • Booking Condition in Panama Canal's Panamax locks
  • Cotton textile, garment exporters see 8-10 pc growth
  • Scrappage policy seen boosting used CV financing

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
  • Braving the failure of UK's ATC system
  • Schenker France pushes fleet electrification
  • Global container turnover declines
  • KPI Ocean Connect reshuffles management team
  • Trialling a solar-powered hybrid truck
  • ANA expands "Prio Temp" container range
  • Oostende: a new warehouse in operation
  • HGK: tandem in motion
  • ICTSI secures Metrobank loan
  • New ideas for the working world
  • DSV buys its first e-truck in Singapore
  • Recht Logistik: cartons instead of plastic
  • A whale at MUC
  • Cargo growth in Gothenburg
  • Switzerland: guidelines for seven aerodromes
  • China launches cargo service to Central Asia
  • CBP seizes forged devices worth USD 400,000
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

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The Loadstar web site
AUGUST 31, 2023
  • Cosco bucks the trend as container line profits hit $8.9bn in Q2
  • RCL sells more older box ships for scrap as earnings fall
  • DB Schenker deal fever - 'Kuehne + Nagel... or just Kuehne?'
  • Container lines may be eyeing even more new tonnage
  • Spotlight on 'DHL vs DSV' in the painful ESG race
  • Phased introduction of UK customs switchover 'was forced on HMRC'
  • Irish seafood exporters take a fresh look at Asian markets

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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 31, 2023
  • Leading Louisiana ports in cooperation agreement with Ukrainian sea ports
    The Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority has signed a memorandum with the Port of South Louisiana and the Port of New Orleans. It covers cooperation on technical planning, development, construction, administration, operation, and
  • Kongsberg Digital wins next-gen engine room simulator contract
    Kongsberg Digital is to provide a second full mission K-Sim engine room simulator package to Denmark's largest marine engineering school, Aarhus School of Marine and Technical Engineering (Aarhus Maskinmesterskole, or AAMS). This
  • VIDEO: Oceanbird wing sail plans move forward
    Alfa Laval and Wallenius joint venture Oceanbird reports that its first wing sail, Wing 560, has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV. Conceived by Wallenius, the Oceanbird system for vessel propulsion
  • A tough week for U.S. offshore wind
    This week has not been a good one for U.S. offshore wind. Tuesday's much anticipated U.S. Gulf of Mexico lease sale produced only one winning bid. RWE Offshore US Gulf, LLC was

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Container News web site
AUGUST 31, 2023
  • CN analysis: Indian export container freight rates recover after a long steak of declines
    Container freight rates for exports from India have shown some positive signs for carriers, after a long streak of declines, according to the latest market analysis by Container News shows. 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 Gateway (UK) or Rotterdam (the Netherlands)
  • CMA CGM boost its AZTECA services by adding a direct call in Oakland
    CMA CGM announced that Oakland has been added to AZTECA Loop 1 with direct calls from the West Coast of the United States to Central America. The following is the new AZTECA 1 rotation: Los Angeles (USA) - Oakland (USA) - Manzanillo (Mexico) - Lazaro Cardenas (Mexico) - Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala)- Corinto (Nicaragua) - Balboa (Panama) - Puerto Caldera (Costa Rica) - Puerto Quetzal - Los Angeles A
  • MABUX indices increase during week 35
    The MABUX global bunker indices moved slightly higher during Week 35. The 380 HSFO index increased by US$0.48 to US$563.67/MT. The VLSFO index had a more significant increase of US$6.77 to US$668.40/MT. The MGO index increased strongly by US$18.65, rising from US$968.98/MT to US$988.63/MT. The Global Scrubber Spread (SS) - the price difference between 380 HSFO and VLSFO - increased somewhat, hitt
  • Cargo throughput in the Port of Gothenburg remains stable
    Despite the current global and domestic economic recession, the Port of Gothenburg maintains strong volumes throughout most cargo divisions. The cargo volume report for the first half of 2023 from the Port of Gothenburg demonstrates this. The Port of Gothenburg handles more than half of Sweden's container transports, with the majority passing via APM Terminals' container terminal. Despite the rec
  • Hapag-Lloyd reportedly ruled out of HMM bid
    German mainline operator Hapag-Lloyd is said to have failed to make the cut in preliminary bidding for the majority stake in South Korean carrier HMM. Reports from South Korea said that only the three local bidders, Harim Group-JKL Partners consortium and the logistics groups LX Group and Dongwon, have been shortlisted after preliminary bids closed on 21 August. Hapag-Lloyd emerges as potential H
  • COSCO defies market pressures with reduced expenses
    COSCO Shipping Lines showed an unusually strong result in 2Q 2023, becoming the only carrier to significantly improve its finances compared to 1Q 2023, after an apparently highly successful cost-cutting move, according to Alphaliner. COSCO Ship Holding's container shipping business, represented by COSCO Shipping Lines and OOCL, recorded revenue of US$7.91 billion in 2Q 2023, compared with US$4.5
  • Port of Valencia welcomes first hydrogen-powered container stacker in Europe
    The Port of Valencia has received the hydrogen-powered ReachStacker, which was built as part of the European H2PORTS project. This prototype will be tested with the hydrogen-powered tractor unit and the mobile hydrogen supply station (HRS) in the Port of Valencia from this month until December 2024. Moreover, Valencia is Europe's first port to use hydrogen technology to lessen the environmental e

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Splash web site
AUGUST 31, 2023
  • Equinor fixes two COSL semisub rigs
    COSL Drilling Europe, the European arm of China Oilfield Services Limited has secured contracts from Norway's Equinor for semisub drilling units COSLPromoter and COSLInnovator on the Norwegian continental shelf. The 2012-built COSLPromoter is already contracted to Equinor and will start its new contract in the first quarter of 2025. The firm contract is for one ...
  • Noble scores drillship contract in US Gulf
    New York and Copenhagen-listed offshore rig owner Noble Corporation has sealed a deal with LLOG Exploration Offshore for its drillship . The 2014-built rig has been fixed to the Louisiana-based operator for six months for work in the US Gulf of Mexico. The contract is set to start between November 2023 and March 2024 at ...
  • Shipping shown path for ammonia-powered gas carriers from 2026
    A new study released by the international not-for-profit organisation Global Maritime Forum has identified possible pathways to commercialise a first-of-its-kind ammonia-powered gas carrier as early as 2026. As part of the Nordic Green Ammonia Powered Ship (NoGAPS) project, which is co-funded by Nordic Innovation and brings together Yara International, BW Epic Kosan, MAN Energy Solutions, ...
  • Eidesvik Offshore seals PSV extension
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Eidesvik has secured more work for one of its platform suppliers. Oil and gas producers Wintershall Dea and OMV have declared an option to extend the contract for the 2008-built LNG-powered PSV through to October 2025. The contract extension kicks off in May 2024, in direct continuation of the current fixture ...
  • Poul Hestbaek leaves Hamburg Süd
    The head of Hamburg Süd, Poul Hestbaek, has called time on his tenure at the Maersk company. A longtime Hamburg Süd executive announced via social media that he would be leaving Maersk by August 31. Maersk bought Hamburg Süd from the Oetker family for $4.4bn in 2017 and has gradually integrated the line into the ...
  • ADS Maritime picks up $1m worth of shares in Golden Ocean
    Oslo-listed ADS Maritime has become a shareholder in John Fredriksen-controlled bulker owner Golden Ocean. The Terje Bodin Larsen-led shipping investment company established in 2018 acquired 130,000 shares in Golden Ocean for about $1m. Golden Ocean, the world's largest listed owner of large-size dry bulk vessels with a 97-strong fleet, including four newbuildings, and an aggregate ...
  • Chinese real estate takes another turn for the worse
    The risks of contagion are growing in the cancerous Chinese real estate sector, a key part of the world's second-largest economy accounting for somewhere between one-quarter and a third of the country's GDP. Property giant Country Garden, previously considered a comparatively safe, financially secure company, has just posted a first-half loss of nearly $7bn, warning ...
  • IBIA appoints new executive director
    The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has appointed Alexander Prokopakis as its new executive director. Joining the IBIA team on September 1 with Edmund Hughes, the recently appointed IBIA IMO representative, Prokopakis brings a strong background of active association membership. In addition to his IBIA activity, Prokopakis brings a wealth of bunker industry experience as ...
  • Financing secured to complete 640 MW offshore wind farm in Taiwan
    Skyborn Renewables, a portfolio company of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), and its partners TotalEnergies, Electricity Generating Public Company (EGCO) and Sojitz Corporation (Sojitz), have secured an extended financing agreement to complete the construction of the 640 MW Yunlin offshore wind farm project in Taiwan. The Yunlin offshore wind farm project is located in the Taiwan ...
  • Solstad seals six-ship deal with Ocean Installer
    Norwegian OSV player Solstad Offshore has landed a deal with Ocean Installer, securing work for six ships. Marine construction player, formerly known as Havfram Subsea, has signed up to take five of Solstad's anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels on a project in West Africa. The contract, which starts in the fourth quarter of this ...
  • Co-CEOs of up-for-sale Polaris Shipping under investigation
    Efforts to sell Polaris Shipping, a Korean operator of large bulk carriers, have been dealt a severe blow this week with the police in Seoul raiding the owner's headquarters in an embezzlement case. The raid took place on Monday morning with documents and hard disks taken away with the Financial Crimes Investigation Unit of the ...
  • JP Morgan signs for more methanol dual-fuel tankers in China
    JP Morgan has added to its methanol-powered product carrier orderbook in China with two more ships at Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI), according to broking reports. Greek shipbroker Intermodal has placed the US banking giant behind the order for two 50,000 dwt units costing $50m each. The deal brings the total number of methanol dual-fuel MR ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Lauritzen Bulkers
    In the first of a series engaging with key names coming to next year's big dry bulk summit in Switzerland, Splash sits down with Niels Josefsen, the CEO of Denmark's Lauritzen Bulkers. Geneva Dry officially started marketing on May 2 this year, exactly one year out from the first day of the inaugural show. Among ...
  • Landbridge seals VLCC sales
    Hong Kong-based owner Landbridge has sealed a financial deal with compatriot owner CSSC Shipping, the shipowner vehicle of state-run China State Shipbuilding Corp. Brokers note that Landbridge's two Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co-built ships, Landbridge Glory and Landbridge Horizon, have been sold for $102m each basis nine years and seven years bareboat back respectively at around $29,500 per da

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 31, 2023
  • Retail boosts port of New York and New Jersey in July
    The port of New York and New Jersey opened the second half of the year on a strong note, finishing...
  • US west coast labour deal ratified
    The ratification marks the final step in protracted negotiations that began in May last year but did not yield a...
  • Closing ammonia price gap possible, but far from easy, GMF study finds
    The Global Maritime Forum found an ammonia gas carrier would cost 50-130% more to run than a conventional gas carrier...
  • US lawmakers mulling AIS-spoofing bill as Iran's oil exports surge
    Bipartisan bill looks to set up a pilot programme to review the use of big data analytics as a tool...
  • Changing lanes: Is liner shipping heading towards overcapacity?
    Forecasts indicate that the influx of fresh tonnage in the short to medium term will result in vessel supply outstripping...
  • Lending for dry bulk deals stutters
    Banks and debt funds have cooled on dry bulk financing deals against a backdrop of weak earnings and high asset...
  • Oil price cap breach sees Fractal Shipping tankers leave Russia trading
    Geneva-based Fractal Shipping was one of the largest tanker operators exporting from Russia until crude and diesel prices breached the...
  • Greater efforts needed to gather container safety information
    Cargo safety inspections can help improve the safe carriage of goods. But the IMO has insufficient data to make meaningful...
  • Cosco-Sinopec joint venture confirms $700m LNG carrier order
    Vessels will be operated on a long-term charter for cargo from US gas producer Venture Global
  • CoolCo talking to charterers over employment for LNG newbuilds
    Market looks 'tightly coiled' as northern hemisphere winter approaches, says chief executive Richard Tyrell in upbeat statement
  • Spliethoff and MSC respond to ship bans in Australia
    MSC Ship Management and the Spliethoff Group defended their track record on crewing and safety after Australia's maritime authority banned...
  • Commodity shortages set to hit minor bulk trades
    Poor weather in Asia is hitting its agricultural production. Vessel supply could also be constrained by Panama Canal restrictions
  • China braces for Typhoon Saola with highest warning
    Saola may make landfall in Guangdong province and Hong Kong
  • Daily Briefing
    Panama Canal seeks to reassure markets | Shipping on hold as Gabon coup shuts down operations | Cosco eyes terminal...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 31, 2023
  • Warning: EU ETS ahead
    Breakbulk carriers and their clients must prepare for the EUs new emissions trading system before the Jan. 1 start
  • Smaller LTL fleets gain freight, add terminals post-Yellow
    Regional LTL carrier A. Duie Pyle and point-to-point trucking firm Hercules Freight are finding opportunities to expand as shippers adjust to the loss of Yellow's capacity.
  • FMC publishes list of NVOs at risk of losing licenses over tariff non-compliance
    The move is part of an ongoing effort by the FMC to bolster the oversight of regulated entities through "informed compliance," an agency spokesperson said.
  • Carriers on course for healthy year despite tumbling profits: analyst
    A series of quarterly profit declines by container shipping lines will still not be enough to drag the industry into the red in 2023, says analyst John McCown.
  • Southeast US ports reopen after Hurricane Idalia blows through region
    Given the short duration of the port and terminal closures, impacts appeared minimal as Jacksonville, Savannah and Charleston resumed normal operations.
  • 'Rushed' sourcing shift out of China prompts some reconsideration
    For any number of product categories, relocating sourcing brings with it less efficient logistics, occasional lower quality and overall higher costs at a time when cost control is rapidly assuming a higher priority for shippers.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 31, 2023
  • 'Compelling regional proposition': Columbia strikes deal to manage fleet of Seacon
    Shipowner's vessels will be run out of CSM's Greek office in bid to bring manager's digital optimisation to China
  • ICTSI takes out $750m loan to expand port operations through acquisition
    Terminal operator does not specify expansion plans that call for its largest credit facility ever
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings launches share buyback after market-beating profit
    Chinese container shipping giant touts success in cutting costs amid challenging market conditions
  • Australian strikes could result in loss of up to eight LNG cargoes a week, SSY says
    But outlook for freight remains 'uncertain' with Rystad analyst saying Asian buyers are taking 'wait and see approach
  • Floating storage moving into play for LNG carriers, CoolCo says
    Idan Ofer's LNG shipping company claims its redelivering vessel is one of last two independently owned TFDE open vessels in market
  • Hamburg Sud boss Poul Hestbaek follows Philip Oetker out of the door
    CEO says responsiblity for integrating German line into Maersk is over
  • Oslo bond market hot as Ocean Yield, Kistefos and KCC seeking $234 combined
    Shipping companies trying to refinance earlier more expensive debt, with investors keen
  • Ammonia fuel ships to be commercially viable by 2026, says GMF
    New study finds ammonia's cost gap with conventional fuel will close by 2030 by using subsidies
  • Streetwise: Owner-on-owner investing shows heady returns on Seaways while others wait
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at the recent trend of shipowners taking stakes in other public owners and how their bets have played to date
  • Oslo bond market hot as Ocean Yield seeks $70m and Kistefos, KCC sell $164m combined
    Shipping companies trying to refinance earlier more expensive debt, with investors keen
  • Avance Gas marketing final 'higher spec' veteran VLGC for sale
    CEO Oystein Kalleklev expecting to bank more proceeds from latest disposal
  • Polaris Shipping office raided in police probe as owners look to close sale
    The company's joint chief executives could be summoned in ongoing probe
  • Comment: Seafarers need safeguarding before Odesa grain exports restart
    Insurance for the proposed trade is being negotiated, but what about the risk to human life?
  • Poland's Orlen charters Greek tankers on Middle East backhauls after Russian shipments
    Refiner getting discounted rates on vessels returning to Europe after discharges
  • Expanding Greek shipowner IMS revealed to be behind Concordia LR tanker deal
    Low-profile Greek operator has gone on a tanker buying binge over the past 16 months
  • Russia installs protective barrier on south side of Kerch bridge
    Barges placed by the vital road artery to prevent Ukrainian drones from hitting it
  • Houthi rebels block Indian and Singapore LPG carriers from loading gas in Yemen
    Reports suggest group wants to stop government profiting from high prices
  • 'Buy it in Norway': Avance Gas boss Kalleklev says no plans for US dual-listing
    VLGC company CEO says John Fredriksen's large shareholding makes New York move trickier
  • AMA Capital Partners teams with global investor ABL to beef up shipping firepower
    Boutique shipping investment bank wants to explore new territory in deal restructuring
  • Henrik Sleimann Petersen returns to Singapore to join Swire Bulk
    Former Ultrambulk's director returns to the garden city after two years
  • Oaktree's Ryan Lee takes board seat at Star Bulk Carriers
    Private equity executive fills director gap left by Pinegrove Capital's Brian Laibow
  • Aframax tankers fail to cut voyage time on Northern Sea Route to China
    Russian officials are looking to exploit Arctic route to Asia as global warming opens up new trading routes
  • CoolCo in talks with 'multiple charterers' on new 2024-delivering LNG carriers
    Eastern Pacific Shipping-controlled gas shipowner describes the winter market as 'tightly coiled'
  • ADS reveals stake in Golden Ocean after selling out of Gram Car Carriers
    Norwegian investment company has seen bulker punt fall in value
  • OOIL retains firepower for further big dividend payouts, say analysts
    However, company may retain more cash in view of the uncertain industry outlook

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American Shipper web site
AUGUST 31, 2023
  • UPS offers senior pilots buyout package to cut costs
    UPS Inc. is offering pilots an early retirement package to reduce payroll amid declining package volumes. The integrated parcel and logistics giant confirmed Thursday it wants to trim senior pilots [...]
  • Port of New York and New Jersey moves the most TEUs since October 2022
    Based on current port data compiled by American Shipper, the East Coast and Gulf ports are strongly favored over West Coast ports.
  • Mexican cargo airline accused of labor violations under USMCA
    The U.S. is pressing Mexico to review a complaint by pilots at Mas that they were harassed over associations with a labor union.
  • Avianca's new cargo focus serves it well in soft market
    Avianca is investing in capacity and quality control because it sees growth opportunities in the Latin American air cargo market.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
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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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