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Exim India web site
APRIL 3, 2023
  • MMD3 opts for BCBA digital platform
  • Bahri Line launches direct service from Ennore to Jeddah, Europe
  • Key WDFC trial run conducted
  • FTP 2023 a dynamic & open-ended policy that will accommodate emerging needs: Piyush Goyal
  • Prime Minister graces commencement of National Maritime Week
  • 'Sagar Setu' mobile app of National Logistics Portal (Marine) launched
  • DPA handles 137.56 MMT in 2022-23, up 8.2%
  • Consequences subsequent to a ship collision
  • MOL establishes Group basic principles of corporate governance & corporate governance policy
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (31 March 2023)
  • Phased Implementation of Electronic Cash Ledger (ECL) in Customs w.e.f. 01.04.2023
  • Coal export by FY26, says Minister
  • GDP seen growing at 6.5 pc in coming decade
  • PPP investment in ports has surged
  • Merchandise imports seen at over $700 bn in FY23

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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 3, 2023
  • "No future without change"
  • Bhat follows von Boxberg - again
  • EUR 1 billion for Maasvlakte II
  • Switzerland's first digital goods train
  • AfA appoints senior lobbyist Michael Taylor
  • First batch of 150 trucks now in service
  • EUR 10 million logistics hub to open in September
  • A new digital solution for postal shipments
  • First yard in Bangladesh certified by NYK
  • Dronamics picks Tim Martin
  • UPS investing in healthcare segment
  • 55 new cranes to cut emissions by 50%
  • Avia AM Leasing supplies fourth B737-800BCF
  • A contract to reach net zero goal
  • EUR 3.5 million for Flagship Founders
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • 4,700 lorries stopped
  • Carbon neutral warehouse for UK's Midlands
  • Patrick Hutchins takes the helm
  • Swissport wins lion's share of Chilean market

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 31, 2023
  • News podcast | April 2023 | Contract talks; alliance threats; and inventories
  • Shippers pushed towards spot rates as contract negotiations stall
  • EXCLUSIVE: Top VP pushed at CH Robinson Europe
  • Shippers' capacity concerns as optimistic UK joins Trans-Pacific trade bloc
  • Star performer Schenker still propping up Deutsche Bahn profitability
  • Transport ministers lay foundation for post-war Ukraine transport links
  • China Merchants joins car export boom with order for new PCTCs
  • Vector Logistics - AP Møller Capital acts as 'distressed buyer'
  • Teamster opposition puts the brakes on Yellow restructure
  • Opportunities for diverse cargo keep knocking at National
  • Supply chain woes: New car in Oz? So near but yet so far
  • Frustration as Whitehall still ignores solar energy from warehouse roofs
  • Rhenus Air & Ocean snaps up Flexport's Florian Braun as COO
  • Lufthansa Cargo veteran Ashwin Bhat to take over as CEO

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 31, 2023
  • VIDEO: Norled puts hydrogen powered ferry into operation
    Norwegian green ferry pioneer Norled marked a world first today, putting a liquid hydrogen fuel cell powered ferry, the MF Hydra, into regular scheduled operation. Built by Norway's Westcon Shipyard and designed
  • Meyer Group unveils a concept cruise ship of the future
    The Meyer Group used this week's Seatrade Cruise Global event in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to showcase not only some of its recent achievements but to give a glimpse of a concept cruise
  • WSF seeks bids for Jumbo Mark II hybrid-electric conversions
    Washington State Ferries (WSF) has launched an invitation for bid to convert its three Jumbo Mark II ferries from diesel to hybrid electric. The hybrid-electric conversions of the Jumbo Mark IIs is

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Container News web site
MARCH 31, 2023
  • CIMC sees lukewarm container demand in H1 2023
    China International Marine Containers (CIMC) chairman and CEO Mai Boliang expects demand for new containers to be muted, at just 20% of that in conventional years. The head of the world's largest container manufacturer was speaking at a briefing on 28 March to announce CIMC's 2022 results, which showed net profit fell by 52% year-on-year to US$466.55 million, as the container shipping market norm
  • AD Ports invests in VTMIS technology to improve maritime safety
    AD Ports Group will roll out a cutting-edge Vessel Traffic Management Information System (VTMIS) across its activities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of its ongoing investment programme in innovative solutions to improve safety, security, and productivity. The new technology will be implemented at UAE's Khalifa Port, Zayed Port, Free Port, Musaffah Port and Al Dhafra region ports. Once
  • Antwerp Terminal Services and CMB.TECH introduce hydrogen dual fuel straddle carrier
    Antwerp Terminal Services (ATS), a joint venture between MSC PSA Europe Terminal (MPET) and PSA Antwerp (PSAA), launched the world's first H2 dual fuel straddle carrier in the Port of Antwerp. In particular, by using state-of-the-art H2 dual fuel combustion engine technology, developed by cleantech company CMB.TECH and integrated into a straddle carrier with the support of ATS, the machine runs o
  • Ammonia to be explored as marine fuel in US East Coast
    American Bureau of Shipping, A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S, Fleet Management Limited, Georgia Ports Authority, Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, Savage Services, Sumitomo Corporation and TOTE Services agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly conduct a feasibility study. These companies aim to establish a comprehensive and competitive supply chain for the provisio
  • New shipping partnership promotes biofuel use to reduce CO2 emissions
    A team of 17 companies aims to save 2,023 tonnes of CO 2 this year by providing several vessels owned by Samskip with biofuel. Companies that import or export their freight by vessel generally have little influence on the container shipping company's fuel choice and GoodShipping aims to change this with the 'insetting' concept. In December, the Port of Rotterdam Authority and GoodShipping announc
  • MSC rebrands Bolloré Africa Logistics
    Bolloré Africa Logistics (BAL), a multimodal logistics operator in Africa, revealed its new name. The business will now be known as AGL, which stands for Africa Global Logistics. MSC completed the acquisition of the operator in December 2022 and after three months has decided to change its brand. AGL logo AGL will operate as an independent entity and is part of the cargo division at MSC. With an
  • CMA CGM submits bid to take over Lebanon's postal services
    French shipping company CMA CGM has submitted a bid to take over Lebanon's postal services, according to the country's caretaker minister of telecommunications Johnny Corm. Rodolphe Saade-led container line seems to be the only firm to have lodged a bid to acquire the nation's postal service contract. The offer has been made by CMA CGM's wholly subsidiary, Colis Privé. As there are no other bids,

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Splash web site
MARCH 31, 2023
  • Part of the crew kidnapped in Monjasa tanker hijacking
    A pirate attack on a Monjasa tanker in the Gulf of Guinea resulted in the kidnapping of some of its crew members. The Liberian-flagged with 16 crewmembers was boarded six days ago by five armed people 140 miles (260 km) west of the Republic of Congo's Port Pointe-Noire. The 2003-built 13,700 dwt ship subsequently went ...
  • Odfjell Drilling clinches $290m semisub deal
    Oslo-listed semisub player Odfjell Drilling has inked two letters of intent with an undisclosed North Sea operator for the 2012-built rig . Both deals, if firmed up, would have a combined firm duration of 23 months and a value of about $290m, excluding integrated services, rig upgrades or mobilisation fees. In addition to the base ...
  • J. Lauritzen makes another offshore wind investment with Eneti stake
    Danish maritime investment company J. Lauritzen has made another investment in the offshore wind sector, having bought into Monaco-based shipowner and operator Eneti. "J. Lauritzen takes pride in supporting the growth of sustainable energy solutions, and we are excited to partner with Eneti to help fund this critical shift towards a more sustainable future. Together, ...
  • Marinakis in for LNG carrier duo
    Capital Gas has been revealed as the owner behind an order for two liquefied natural gas carriers at Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries. Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE), the holding company of HSI, announced the deal with an undisclosed shipowner for 174,000 cu m units in a regulatory filing on Wednesday. Industry sources have linked ...
  • Oaktree cancels offer for stake sale in Torm after shares tumble
    Oaktree Capital Management has decided not to go forward with the stake sale in Torm after the shares in the Danish product tanker owner declined sharply on Thursday. The US private equity firm, which owns around 65% of Torm, was looking to offload 6% or 5m of its shareholding and grant a 30-day option for ...
  • Insurers brace for hefty claims from sunken Philippine tanker
    The International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC Funds) and the Shipowners' P&I Club, the liability insurer of the sunken Princess Empress, have decided to open a claims submission office in Oriental Mindoro in the Philippines to facilitate the submission of thousands of claims for compensation. The Philippines is a party to both the 1992 Civil ...
  • CMA CGM lodges bid to run Lebanon's postal services
    French liner CMA CGM, via subsidiary Colis Privé, is the only company to have lodged a bid to take over Lebanon's postal services. Lebanon's caretaker minister of telecommunications Johnny Corm confirmed yesterday the offer made by CMA CGM to take over the nation's postal service contract CMA CGM took over last-mile logistics player Colis Privé ...
  • Newbuild VLGC to get bespoke rotor sails installed
    Finnish rotor sail manufacturer Norsepower has signed a contract to install two of its sails on a brand new very large gas carrier for Japan's Iino Lines. The ship, delivered today from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, is ready to be equipped with two bespoke 20 m tall rotor sails side by side. The new, ...
  • Savannah set to be testbed for green ammonia bunkering
    American Bureau of Shipping, A.P. Moller - Maersk, Fleet Management, Georgia Ports Authority, Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, Savage Services, Sumitomo Corporation and TOTE Services have announced the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly conduct a feasibility study with the aim to be one of the pioneers in establishing ...
  • MSC debuts new African brand
    Mediterranean Shipping Co has rebranded new acquisition Bolloré Africa Logistics. The operator, bought for $6.3bn, will now be known as Africa Global Logistics (AGL) and is an independent entity, and part of the cargo division at MSC. "MSC is excited about the AGL brand reveal and will continue to invest in all its cargo businesses ...
  • The inexorable potential for rise in dry bulk exports from Africa
    Writing in a personal capacity, Captain. Pappu Sastry from Arise Shipping & Logistics gives readers insights into the fast changing dry bulk scene in Africa. Africa, with more than 50 countries, is as diverse as Asia when it comes to cultures, ideologies, and colonial history. Yet many try to encapsulate Africa as one entity when ...
  • Maryland aims to more than quadruple offshore wind capacity to 8.5 GW
    The governor of Maryland announced this week a new goal to expand the state's offshore wind capacity to 8.5 GW, up more than four times from the previous plan of 2 GW. This initiative will help the Atlantic Coast state reach its objective to achieve 100% clean energy by 2035. To support this effort, the ...
  • QatarEnergy grows its offshore exploration portfolio in Canada
    QatarEnergy has entered into a farm-in agreement with ExxonMobil Canada for two exploration licences offshore the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. Pursuant to the agreement, QatarEnergy holds a 28% working interest in licence EL 1167, where the Gale exploration well and associated activities are planned. ExxonMobil Canada (operator) holds 50%, while Cenovus Energy ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 31, 2023
  • Russia pushes back at IMO over ship-to-ship transfer crackdown
    Flag states have been encouraged to guarantee that tankers flying their flag carry out transfers in areas authorised by port...
  • Key Turkish port to receive first containership since earthquake
    The major containership port in Türkiye will start receiving larger containerships in May following the completion of repair works
  • Oaktree abandons Torm share sale after stock tumbles
    US private equity player Oaktree Capital Management sought to offload up to 5m Torm shares from indirectly owned OCM Njord...
  • Dark fleet: Out of mind, but not out of sight
    Hundreds of substandard, unclassed, uninsured vessels are routinely hauling Russian oil internationally while avoiding any serious oversight, so why are...
  • EU decision to recognise Filipino certificates gets backing of owners
    Filipino seafarers play a key role in European shipping, said head of European shipowners' organisation
  • Majority of tankers shipping Russian oil comply with price cap
    Callings in March showed Greek shipowners regaining market share to account for 42% of tonnage loading Russian oil
  • Wärtsilä pioneers boxship engine power reduction solution
    Retrofit solution is particularly suitable for large, mid-life containerships
  • IMO welcomes UN clarity on judicial sale of vessels
    'It is only by finding answers to these challenges that ships will obtain best prices,' says Comité Maritime president
  • Inflation increases cargo theft risk
    The total number of cargo theft incidents has declined. But rising energy costs have seen fuel thefts increase, alongside a...
  • China Merchants rules out Hutchison Ports stake bid
    The assets put up for sale do not appear to be a good fit for China Merchants Port, deputy general...
  • 'Now not the right time for IPO,' says Stolt Tankers chief
    'We will wait for the right moment to go,' Lucas Vos tells Lloyd's List
  • Box ports clear congestion as demand falls
    Easing of supply chain crunch has given ports more breathing space. Terminal and capacity expansion plans still set to go...
  • The Ukraine effect: Black Sea trade one year on
    Chapter 5: Quite apart from the extraordinary creation of the grain corridor, Russia's invasion of Ukraine has had a profound...
  • Cosco Shipping reports record full-year net profit
    Near term challenges include intensifying competition in the sector, increasing capacity supply and rising cost pressures, says company
  • Some crew taken from hijacked tanker, says owner
    Vessel owners says pirates kidnapped some of the crew when they abandoned the tanker off Sao Tomé & Principe
  • Grain traders will stop handling Russian exports from July
    Viterra is also looking to transfer its business and assets in Russia to new owners and will update on progress...
  • Daily Briefing
    Princess Empress clean-up costs likely to hit IOPC Funds threshold | The Ukraine effect podcast: Shipping's shifting macro risk |...
  • Pavilion Energy completes LNG bunker operation with Sembcorp Marine
    Operation delivers 34 cu m of liquefied natural gas via trucks to a Sembcorp Marine vessel running on LNG
  • Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease sale generates $264m
    Lease sale in Gulf of Mexico's federal waters generates $264m in high bids
  • MSC rebrands Bolloré Africa Logistics arm as AGL
    AGL, which has more than 21,000 employees in 49 countries, will continue to operate as an independent entity

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 31, 2023
  • APM plans to double container capacity at Rotterdam terminal
    APM said the new section of the terminal will operate with net-zero emissions and be fully automated and prepared for shore power installation.
  • Asia-USWC schedule reliability fell in February, bucking global trend
    eliability on the world's busiest trade lane, the trans-Pacific, remains well below the global average, with recent performance to the West Coast showing ongoing deterioration.
  • Cargo owners push for greater FMC regulation over rail storage fees
    NSAC says it supports reasonable detention and demurrage practices, but wants to correct "abuse" of the system by regulating that rail operators directly invoice ocean carriers for storage, not importers.
  • Cosco reports $19 billion profit for 2022, but outlook darkens
    A series of challenges lies ahead for the container shipping industry, but the effects of slowing demand and a surplus of capacity will be softened by a record financial performance in 2022.
  • Forwarders raked in record revenues in 2022 despite H2 demand collapse
    Historic highs in global freight volumes and rates in the first half of last year helped insulate third-party logistics providers (3PLs) from a market collapse in the second half.
  • Regulatory disconnect impeding progress on shipping decarbonization
    The pressure on regulators to put a price on carbon emissions is growing as carriers ramp up investments in zero-carbon ships, which make their brands appealing to environmentally conscious shippers but expose them to lower-cost competition.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 31, 2023
  • Star Bulk Carriers rakes in $65m from sale of capesize duo
    Pair of 12-year-old bulkers said to be going to Danish operator Norden
  • Cosco container arm books record profit and backs China for 'stable' world order
    Company logs record profit of $19.2bn but warns of risks of western policies
  • 'Extremely proud' Himalaya Shipping lists in New York as investors seize the supply story
    Initial public offering of shares in New York is three times oversubscribed thanks to compelling outlook for newcastlemax bulker market
  • Judge throws out $87m Yieldstreet claim in fight over Lakhani ship recycling finance
    US court dismissed fraud lawsuit by crowdfunder Yieldstreet against Four Wood Capital in a disastrous venture into ship-recycling finance
  • EU and Manila bury the hatchet over seafarer education standards
    Amid global seafarer shortage, shipowners have one thing less to worry about
  • Robert Uggla says box outlook 'bleak' after record profit for AP Moller Holding
    CEO of the company that controls AP Moller-Maersk and Maersk Tankers has a sombre warning for the container sector
  • Norwegian Hull Club to return $13.6m to members
    Move comes after another strong underwriting year
  • Clarksons values Stolt Tankers at $2.5bn as final IPO hurdles removed
    Analysts believe demand should be substantial demand for eagerly awaited spin-off later this year
  • Editor's Selection: Dacy urges caution, Li Li confesses to graft and Union Maritime swoops
    A look back at some of the stories that hit the headlines this week
  • MSC throws down gauntlet with 'integrated logistics' move in Africa
    Two largest liner operators step up their competition on the continent
  • Iino Lines to install Norsepower rotor sails on new VLGC
    Japanese owner opts for bespoke design to cut fuel use
  • Rise of the shadow fleet set to stall despite Russian production highs
    Russian oil output hits highest levels since start of the war in Ukraine, says data analyst
  • UK investor Mirabella builds stake in Awilco LNG to 20%
    Fund has steadily increased holding in Norwegian shipowner from 10% in 2020
  • CLdN offloads vintage ro-ro to Greece's Attica Group for €13.4m
    For the first time, Greece's biggest ferry operator buys a ship carrying cargo rather than passengers
  • Shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines unveils ambitious business plan to 2035
    Non-shipping and stable income sources will grow as company chases sustainability goals
  • Altera plots CO2 shuttle tanker newbuilds after winning storage deal off Norway
    Shipowner teams up with Wintershall to collect and transport gas from all over Europe
  • 'Strong market': ADS declares option for 20% stake in Formosa VLCC
    Norwegian investment company first bought into the 2011-built tanker last year
  • Japan Club membership shrinks after supplementary calls
    Mutual insurer's figures show its entered fleet has been in decline since 2020
  • Hafnia's Skov flips options to bring share sales to $16m in a month
    Tanker company CEO has been cashing in on strong stock performance
  • Why the spike in global volatility is fuelling fires for shipping markets
    Volatility and shipping go hand in hand but the current uncoupling of global trade is rocking the boat
  • Troim's Himalaya Shipping prices New York IPO to raise $40.5m
    Newcastlemax owner to use cash to fund newbuildings and maintain liquidity
  • Three seafarers reported kidnapped as Monjasa tanker found by French navy
    Vessel located six days after it was boarded off the Republic of Congo
  • Union Maritime orders up to eight chemical tanker newbuildings at Fujian Mawei
    The methanol-ready newbuildings deal involved four firm ships costing more than $30m each
  • Anglo-Eastern denies 'fake news' in Indian death claims
    Hong Kong-based Anglo-Eastern denies reports that executives in India have been arrested over deaths of seafarers
  • 'You owe us': Stolt-Nielsen tell clients to pay up or there will be no new ships
    Norwegian group's CEO explains to shippers exactly why rates need to rise even further
  • Oaktree drops Torm share sale plan after stock slumps
    Private equity giant said current market conditions were not conducive to the sale of up to 5m shares

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 31, 2023
  • Ship fuel cost way down from war peak, but 'green' fallout looms
    Surging costs after Russia's invasion of Ukraine could be a taste of things to come as shipping transitions to more expensive "green" fuels.
  • Amerijet offshores accounting functions to Trinidad and Tobago
    Freighter operator Amerijet is moving back-office functions from Miami to Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Lufthansa promotes marketing chief to lead cargo division
    Lufthansa promoted its top marketing executive to head the cargo subsidiary one week after moving the CEO to another group airline.

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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
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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