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December 6, 2023

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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 6, 2023
  • Sea Freight and Logistics Solution successfully loads heavy unit at Deendayal Port; shows ability to manage complex shipments
  • Mega Port clusters to be developed: Sonowal
  • Thanksgiving tonnage decline less severe than last year
  • Dronamics & Qatar Airways Cargo sign world's first cargo drone interline agreement
  • Air cargo volumes up
  • Weak outlook seen for shipping sector
  • Höegh Autoliners and Sumitomo Corporation in clean ammonia agreement
  • UCSL delivers first 62T Bollard Pull Tug for Adani's Ocean Sparkle
  • Maersk outlines investment to boost supply chain infrastructure in Southeast Asia
  • Red Sea attacks has global shipping worried
  • India's LNG imports, consumption seen up

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 6, 2023
  • DB Cargo UK to service Class 60 locos
  • New funds to boost air cargo business
  • Another transition in Genoa
  • Europe's largest photovoltaic plant
  • A. Hartrodt to expand in Hungary and Poland
  • Bilbao: 20 years of telematics platform
  • ITA Airways bans hunting trophies
  • Emanuele Grimaldi scores double
  • Hellmann's fourth new foothold in 2023
  • Patriot Rail augments integrated freight services
  • CO2 partnership to link Bahrain with Japan
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Exporting air cargo from Punta Cana
  • Seven daily trains for grocery deliveries
  • TT Club Americas: changes at the helm
  • Penang: Silicone Valley of the East?
  • WIN adds Jaxport to network

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 5, 2023
  • Carriers roll out new ancillary charges - 'we're going to need every dollar'
  • SME forwarders must adapt to airfreight market dynamics or lose business
  • Let's ride the 'Walmart + Flexport' wave
  • Air charters for US automakers take off following strike at the 'big three'
  • AIT Worldwide set to buy UK pharma forwarder Mach II Shipping
  • Jin Jiang Shipping IPO fails to hit target, but shares rise
  • Cross-Channel sailboat service set for new year launch
  • In the value hunt, DSV is still targeting DSV
  • COP28: DP World and APMT aim to cut the cost of electrifying port operations

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 5, 2023
  • NYCEDC says NYC Ferry ridership is at record levels
    According to a recent report by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), the City-owned NYC Ferry service served 6.6 million total riders in FY 2023. There were 550,000 riders on
  • Höegh Autoliners could be bunkering clean ammonia in JAXPORT by 2027
    Höegh Autoliners and Japan's Sumitomo Corporation have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on the supply and delivery of clean ammonia as a next-generation sustainable maritime fuel for Höegh's upcoming Aurora
  • VIDEO: Med Marine completes cutting-edge MED-P16 pilot boat
    In addition to being a shipbuilder, Med Marine is also Turkey's leading tugboat operator. Its services include pilotage and the latest vessel to be completed at its shipyard is a Camarc-designed MED-P16
  • Wärtsilä will add four more methanol engines to its portfolio
    With the ordering of methanol-fueled vessels picking up pace, Wärtsilä is to introduce another four methanol engines to its portfolio. In addition to the Wärtsilä 32 methanol engine launched last year, Wärtsilä

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 5, 2023
  • DHL Express unveils leadership changes in Europe and the Americas
    DHL Express has announced leadership changes, appointing new regional CEOs for Europe and the Americas. Mike Parra, the current CEO for the Americas, is set to assume the position of CEO for DHL Express Europe. Simultaneously, Andrew Williams, the current CEO of DHL Express Canada, is set to step into the role of the new Regional CEO for the Americas, with effect from 1 January 2024. Both executi
  • JAXPORT welcomes ONE's new West India North America service
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) will debut its new West India North America (WIN) container service in May 2024, linking the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) directly with seven ports in Pakistan, India, Saudi Arabia, Spain, and Egypt. The weekly WIN service will be provided by a fleet of nine vessels, all of which will be operated by ONE. The port rotation will be Bin Qasim (Pakistan), Hazira (
  • CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal joins Portchain Connect network
    Portchain, a provider of berth alignment solutions for container terminals and carriers, announced that CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal (CSPADT) will join Portchain Connect network. CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal is set to leverage Portchain Connect to enhance the efficiency and precision of their berth alignment processes with customers, facilitated through digital handshakes and secure data sharing. Portchain h
  • SCZONE signs US$1.1 billion deal for green bunkering in East Port Said
    On the sidelines of the participation of the General Authority of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) in the Climate Summit COP28, chairman of SCZONE Waleid Gamal El-Dien, head of the Egyptian Minister of Petroleum's Technical Office Eng. Alaa Hagar and CEO of Scatec ASA Terje Pilskog signed an MoU aimed at issuing a license to practice the activity of ships' bunkering with green fuel for Scate
  • APM Terminals, DP World launch Zero Emission Port Alliance at COP28
    Two major container port and terminal operators DP World and APM Terminals announced the formation of the Zero Emission Port Alliance (ZEPA), a strategic coalition aiming to accelerate the process to zero emissions for container handling equipment (CHE) at ports. The two parties said the alliance will start its activities in 2024 and noted that ZEPA membership is open to all industry participants
  • More container ships could be held up if Red Sea tensions escalate
    Any intensification of ship attacks in the Red Sea could tie up 30% of the boxship fleet as more vessels will need to be rerouted, according to Linerlytica's latest report today (5 December). On 3 December, Number 9, a boxship owned by UK firm Castle Harbour and operated by OOCL, was hit by a rocket fired by a drone, amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. Linerlytica remarked that the attack
  • ABB unveils digital tool to enhance transparency on vessel emissions
    ABB has launched an innovative digital tool designed to empower ship owners, operators, and designers in assessing the environmental impact of various ABB technologies implemented onboard ships. The CO2e (carbon dioxide-equivalent) Calculator, applicable to five key ABB maritime solutions-Azipod® electric propulsion, energy storage, Onboard DC GridTM power system platform, shaft generator, and sho
  • Wärtsilä adds four methanol engines to its portfolio
    Technology group Wärtsilä will introduce another four methanol engines to its portfolio, setting a new industry benchmark with the broadest methanol engine portfolio currently on the market. In addition to the Wärtsilä 32 methanol engine launched last year, Wärtsilä will add the Wärtsilä 20, Wärtsilä 31, Wärtsilä 46F and Wärtsilä 46TS to its portfolio of engines capable of operating with methanol
  • APM Terminals establishes new priority truck lane at Los Angeles Pier 400
    APM Terminals is set to launch its "Clean Truck Express" lane at Pier 400 in Los Angeles today (5 December). Exclusively designed for vehicles enrolled in the Port of Los Angeles "Clean Truck Program," this dedicated lane is an initiative by APM Terminals aiming to streamline gate-in processes for customers. The primary goal is to reduce gate-in times for customers, thereby minimising energy cons
  • Barcelona's ZAL Port to have Europe's largest rooftop photovoltaic plant
    The ZAL Port, an intermodal logistics hub under the management of Cilsa, a joint venture between the Port of Barcelona and MERLIN Properties, is set to house Europe's largest rooftop photovoltaic plant. Cilsa has embarked on an ambitious project, spanning phases until 2026, to install solar panels across the majority of its existing warehouses. A significant milestone in realizing this expansive
  • TT Club announces new regional general manager in Americas
    Global freight and logistics insurance provider TT Club has announced a significant shift in the leadership of its New Jersey office. Leo Kirchner will retire at the end of June 2024 after 29 years at Thomas Miller, TT's management company. In January 2024, a period of leadership change will begin, with Leo Kirchner continuing to support Thomas Miller Americas for another two years. Graeme Sassar
  • OOCL launches two intra-Asia services
    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) aims to strengthen its China, Indonesia and Philippines network coverage by introducing two new services. In particular, the CIP1 and CIP2 services are expected to launch on 29 December, establishing direct connections among major ports in China, Indonesia, the Philippines and Singapore. The port rotation of the CIP1 service will be Shanghai (China) - Ningbo

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 5, 2023
  • Seaspan enters new sector, ordering world's largest car carriers with Hyundai Glovis
    Seaspan, the world's largest boxship lessor, has marked its entry into the car carrier segment in partnership with South Korea's Hyundai Glovis. The Atlas Corporation subsidiary and the shipping and logistics unit of Hyundai Motor Group have signed up for up to ten 10,800 ceu ships at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding. The deal includes six firm ...
  • Sea Cargo Charter to align with IMO emission targets
    The Sea Cargo Charter, a global framework for assessing and disclosing the climate alignment of chartering activities, is to revise its reporting framework, aligning its trajectory with the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) revised greenhouse gas strategy adopted in July and expanding its current scope to include shipowners. With 37 signatories representing over 17% of total ...
  • Masdar and Iberdrola forge $16bn offshore wind, green hydrogen alliance
    Abu Dhabi's Masdar and Spanish utility Iberdrola have inked a €15bn ($16.2bn) strategic partnership agreement to evaluate the joint development of offshore wind and green hydrogen projects in markets such as Germany, the UK and the US. After the parties' co-investment in Baltic Eagle, in Germany, the new move will be to achieve a further ...
  • JSW Infrastructure acquires majority stake in PNP Port
    JSW Infrastructure, the listed ports unit of Indian steel tycoon Sajjan Jindal-led conglomerate JSW Group has acquired a majority stake in PNP Maritime Services (PNP Port) in Maharashtra's Raigad through its subsidiary, JSW Dharamtar Port. India's second-largest port operator in terms of cargo handling capacity acquired a 50% stake plus one share from SP Port ...
  • Tribunal rules neglect of maintenance led to Stellar Daisy's sinking
    The Busan Regional Maritime Safety Tribunal ruled today that Polaris Shipping was guilty of neglect of maintenance which caused the sinking of the Stellar Daisy, a converted ore carrier that went down in the Atlantic off Uruguay in March 2017 with the loss of 22 lives. The giant 1993-built ship was one of the most ...
  • Lila Global times market well with cape buy
    Following the secondhand market closely and successfully sealing deals immediately before surging earnings has been the key success factors for Lila Global's fantastic growth rate. This time, the owner has emerged as the taker of a 19-year-old Daewoo-built cape, named Maran Innovation, noted sold for $13.5m by Maran Dry Management some weeks ago. The ship can be relet ...
  • US discusses Red Sea naval escorts with allies
    The US is in discussions with allies to create a naval task force to chaperone merchant ships through the Red Sea amid a severe drop in security in waters off Yemen. Israel's near two-month war with Hamas has spilled onto the high seas in recent weeks with Houthi militia from Yemen targeting a range of ...
  • Wärtsilä showcases another four methanol engines
    Technology group Wärtsilä announced today on the opening day of the Marintec China exhibition in Shanghai it will introduce another four methanol engines to its portfolio. In addition to the Wärtsilä 32 methanol engine launched last year, Wärtsilä will add the Wärtsilä 20, Wärtsilä 31, Wärtsilä 46F and Wärtsilä 46TS to its portfolio of engines ...
  • Maersk sets aside $500m to expand infrastructure across Southeast Asia
    With global manufacturing seeking alternatives to China, AP Moller-Maersk has announced this week more than $500m investment to expand its supply chain infrastructure to support Southeast Asia's emergence as a global production hub and a consumption powerhouse. Maersk's planned three-year investment will target its Logistics & Services arm, but at the same time, substantial amount ...
  • 2024 will be shipping's decarbonisation reality check
    If 2023 was a year of reckoning on the urgency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping, 2024 is when the true test begins, writes Mikko Kuosa, CEO of NAPA. There was no shortage of regulatory headlines in 2023 - with MEPC 80 adopting a r

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 5, 2023
  • Marinakis group diversifies into offshore support vessels
    En bloc purchases reaching $106.2m may not be the last in the sector as Greek owner is expected to hunt...
  • Malta's loitering sanctioned tanker is first from dark fleet to be targeted by regulators
    US regulators have sanctioned eight ships in seven weeks for breaching the oil price cap on Russia, including one from...
  • CMB.Tech to install WinGD ammonia engines on 16 newcastlemaxes
    Ammonia-powered newbuilding vessel orders start to emerge as engine designers including WinGD, MAN and Wärtsilä aim to start delivering ammonia...
  • Oaktree offloads $84.6m of Torm shares
    US private equity giant Oaktree Capital Management has sold 2.8m of Torm shares for about $84.6m, over eight months after...
  • Seaspan orders vehicle carrier newbuildings backed by Hyundai Glovis charters
    Containership tonnage provider Seaspan is diversifying into the vehicle carrier segment with an order for six of the world's largest...
  • Otto Schacht and Kirsi Tikka join Lloyd's List advisory panel
    The Editorial Advisory Board was established in 2018 to ensure that Lloyd's List maintains the highest standard of journalism and...
  • Shipbuilders set sights on supply chain decarbonisation
    If a clean fuel's emissions must be assessed on a well-to-tank basis, is it also important to tell whether a...
  • Top 10 marine insurers 2023
    Marine insurers stay busy year in, year out, providing the 118,000 vessels in the world fleet with all classes of...
  • Sea Cargo Charter to align with new IMO strategy
    The initiative looks to broaden its scope of membership to shipowners, while its 37 members already represent 17% of total...
  • Growth of Greek LNG shipping sector and key names recognised at 20th anniversary awards
    Evangelos Marinakis and Capital Product Partners win 'Deal of the Decade' award, while the Angelicoussis Group collects 'Ship of the...
  • Genco agrees $500m RCF
    Genco Shipping has closed on a $500m revolving credit facility, expanding its borrowing capacity by 46% from $156m. The facility...
  • Leading terminals spark up zero-emissions alliance
    Electrification of container handling equipment is an easy decarbonisation win, say its supporters. But work must to be done on...
  • Daily Briefing
    Seacon sets sights on climbing leading shipmanager ranks | Shipping showcases its decarbonisation progress at COP28 | Crew of Houthi-hijacked Galaxy...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 5, 2023
  • Congressmen push FMC to form national advisory committee on port matters
    With shippers already having a say in regulation and policy, two House members are urging maritime regulators to give marine terminal operators and public port authorities a seat at the table.
  • GPA lines up final funding for Northeast Georgia inland rail terminal
    The Blue Ridge Connector will have 18,000 feet of working track and an annual lift capacity of up to 200,000 containers while providing shippers with an all-rail service from Savannah.
  • Xotta appointed Vancouver port chief as ambitious expansion plans loom
    The long-time Vancouver Fraser Port Authority executive has helped to lead the port's gateway infrastructure program to develop road and rail projects designed to facilitate cargo movement.
  • Big US LTL carriers reap lion's share of Yellow terminals in auction
    XPO, Estes, Saia and R+L collectively put up more than 80% of the $1.9 billion bid for terminals of bankrupt LTL provider Yellow, while more sites, including some major facilities, have yet to be auctioned.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 5, 2023
  • US price cap action squeezes EU operators out of Russian trade
    Price cap one year on: European involvement continues to decline after eight tankers blacklisted since October by the US
  • Green Seas podcast: Will mining the seabed help or hurt the environment?
    Audio edition of Green Seas explores the debate over a new industry
  • Sea Cargo Charter ups benchmarks to line up with IMO and invite shipowners
    But new benchmarks stop short of Paris Agreement-aligned trajectory
  • Looking beyond the engine: COP28 needs to focus on the availability and scalability of fuels
    Making electrolysers and carbon capture cheaper and more efficient is key
  • Broker SSY launches carbon calculator to smooth path into EU ETS
    UK shop says new solution will help clients evaluate costs of carbon levy
  • Comment: Shipping splutters as key choke points feel the pressure
    Taiwan Strait could be the next shipping passageway to be impacted by disturbing global trends
  • Grimaldi tipped to make Hoegh Autoliners move after Maersk exit
    Italian group has the firepower to drive consolidation in car carrier/ro-ro sector, Veson Nautical believes
  • Evangelos Marinakis forms new offshore shipping company with $106m splash on PSV fleet
    Greek owner sets up Capital Offshore after acquiring the seven-ship fleet of Standard Supply
  • Ukraine corridor bounces back, hitting 200th outbound voyage
    Despite the high risk and lack of air cover, gutsy owners still send their ships in droves to Ukraine's beleaguered ports
  • 'Maintenance neglect' blamed for fatal sinking of Stellar Daisy VLOC
    South Korea's Polaris Shipping criticised by accident tribunal six years after tragedy
  • Seaspan confirms move into car carriers in huge order with Hyundai Glovis
    Canadian container ship giant is partnering Hyundai Glovis on deal for the world's biggest ships
  • Greek tanker sales accelerate with lucrative MR and aframax deals
    Latsco and other smaller players are linked to transactions for middle-aged or older tonnage
  • Minsheng bulker officer 'absent-mindedly' dumped bilge water off Australia
    Shipowner and captain Shuhong Zhang both pleaded guilty to waste discharge in 2020
  • Samsung Heavy Industries shakes up top management team and appoints new CEO
    There is now just one name in hot seat at one of South Korea's big three shipbuilders
  • WinGD underwrites ammonia engines with Chinese yard
    Four-way deal with engine designer, engine builder, shipyard and shipowner to help realise ammonia engines by 2025
  • VLCC price talk hits $114m as Bahri linked to modern AISSOT duo
    Brokers say asset values need upwards revision as rumours surround 2019-built tankers
  • Unity Maritime says ultramax bulker undamaged in Houthi attack
    Danny Ungar-controlled company also reported no injuries among the Unity Explorer's crew
  • MOL and Bapco Energies hook up on carbon capture and storage
    Cross-border development to set up CCS value chain
  • Oaktree finally cashes in Torm shares with $85m sale
    US private equity player pulled out of a bigger sale earlier this year
  • Seafarers jump into water after crystal meth found on Thai tug
    Suspects arrested at a pier in the Chachoengsao district
  • Viewpoint: Carl-Antoine-Saverys says rules on ammonia use are not keeping pace with maritime's desire to decarbonise
    It is 'illogical' that a container ship will be able to use ammonia as fuel, but an ammonia carrier will not
  • Greek interests linked to $71m swoop for Norwegian PSV trio
    Brokers put Costamare in the frame, but company denies reports
  • US says drones not targetting warship and claims there's no regional conflict
    Meanwhile, UK defence minister condemns attacks by Iranian-backed Houthis

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 5, 2023
  • America's energy boom: Crude exports soar to record high
    U.S. crude exports have never been higher. Overseas buyers are incentivizing American producers to pump more "black gold."

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Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
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
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
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