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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 7, 2023
  • Rennes: improved access to North Sea ports
  • Coal shipments doubled
  • Nexxiot onboards AI expert Ákos Maróy
  • Hope for growing short sea shipping in India
  • Revenue management: a vision for the future
  • Big plans for Uzbekistan's logistics market
  • DSV tests trucks using overhead contact line
  • Dimotrans promotes Marco Fusco
  • Trucks deliver humanitarian aid
  • First port to door service in Ecuador
  • Baggage and cargo tractor on the move at Fraport
  • "Rielp" launched
  • DB Schenker visits e-truck plant
  • Expanding rail business in UK
  • Gerald Mayrhofer appointed to management board
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Latam Cargo: first international flight with SAF
  • Corrigendum: Logisticians help earthquake victims

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 6, 2023
  • Party definitely over for ocean carriers, despite some strong numbers
  • Airlines take legal action over 'damaging' reduction in slots at Schiphol
  • Pier Wind project takes priority over lost volumes for port of Long Beach
  • Record WiseTech roars as 'tech firm M'rsk' hits the headlines
  • Sourcing shift away from China by the west is happening - but slowly
  • The Kuehne-backed Lufthansa value pinnacle. Or?
  • Cargo piles up as logistics services are hit by Pakistan forex crisis
  • OceanX: A Brazilian carnival, sustainability - and the reporting season
  • SeaLead tweaks USEC service to tap into more lucrative Med cargo

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 6, 2023
  • Synergy rolls out new PPE for its female seafarers
    Female seafarers working for Captain Rajesh Unni's Synergy Group are to get more comfortable coveralls. The Singapore-headquartered ship management company is rolling out new Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that has been designed
  • Amogy aims to have ammonia-powered tugboat on the water this year
    Aiming for a world-first, Brooklyn, N.Y., based ammonia-to-power innovator Amogy Inc. is retrofitting a 1957-built tugboat to use its technology, which cracks liquid ammonia to produce hydrogen. The tugboat, which uses diesel
  • PPG launches "breakthrough" fouling release coating
    PPG (NYSE: PPG) has launched a biocide-free fouling release coating that, it says, uses a breakthrough approach to help shipowners lower power consumption and carbon emissions and meet demands for higher performance

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Container News web site
MARCH 6, 2023
  • A Beginner's Guide to Buying Cars at Auction - Tips and Strategies for Winning Deals
    Have you ever wondered how to win online car auctions? Buying cars at auction can be a great way to save money and find a great deal on the vehicle of your dreams. With the right knowledge and a little preparation, anyone can find success at an online car auction. This beginner's guide will provide the essential tips and tricks to maximize your chances of winning and finally getting the car of yo
  • Best Place to Find Wrecked but Not Beaten F-250 Trucks at Bargain Prices
    Do you fancy purchasing and restoring salvage cars? The price of a salvage F-250 truck is typically far lower than that of a brand-new or lightly used one. These trucks can be severely damaged accident vehicles and usually have discounts of 30 to 40% at auctions. If you're in the market for a high-end truck but don't want to pay the astronomical prices usually associated with them, this is a grea
  • Port of London Authority proceeds with decarbonisation
    The Port of London Authority (PLA), which supervises the secure running of the UK's largest port, has pledged to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2040, if not sooner. Last year's performance resulted in a 50% reduction in carbon emissions three years earlier than the initial 2025 goal. As an interim measure, the introduction of sustainable biofuel in lieu of gasoline in its fleet of vessels was a cr
  • Yilport Gebze breaks monthly vessel operation record
    Yilport Gebze in Türkiye marked a record-breaking month in January. The port handled 86 container vessels in the first month of the year, breaking its previous monthly vessel operation record. This impressive achievement was followed by another record-breaking success when 24 container vessel operations were carried out in February, the seventh week of 2023, noted the Turkish port operator. "By c
  • ICTSI reports container growth amid improved financial performance
    In 2022, International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) handled a consolidated volume of approximately 12 million TEUs, translating to a 9% increase compared with 2021 box volumes. The global port operator reported that volume growth was primarily due to the consolidation of Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. (MNHPI) in the Philippines at the beginning of September, volume growth and improv
  • FBX underperforms as another week bleeds red for ocean freight - An indices comparison perspective
    The Freightos Global Container Index (FBX) took a 10% hit in its weekly quote, only the third such instance ever since 2020, to register a rate of US$1,791. This ending on the 3 rd of March, 2023 saw it tumble below the Drewry's World Container Index (WCI) after six months. While Drewry's WCI and the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) had seen a straight down reversal, the FBX had off-la
  • Los Angeles and Gothenburg ports ink collaboration MoU
    The Port of Los Angeles in the United States and the Port of Gothenburg in Sweden have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen their connection and cooperation on a variety of important projects, including sustainability, digital and physical infrastructure, and possible trade possibilities. The Memorandum of Understanding focuses on supply chain productivity and digital technolo
  • AD Ports enters Uzbekistan logistics market via new JV with SEG ENERA
    UAE-based port owner and operator AD Ports Group and SEG ENERA Group, a multisectoral holding company in Uzbekistan, announced the creation of ADL-Ulanish, a new joint venture offering end-to-end global transportation services across the Republic of Uzbekistan. The joint venture will cover industry sectors such as industrial project logistics, oil & gas, e-commerce, healthcare, and pharmaceutical
  • HMM supports earthquake victims in Türkiye
    HMM will transport relief goods and provide empty containers to support the earthquake victims in Türkiye. In particular, the company started to transport 50 TEUs of relief goods from Busan in South Korea to Mersin in Türkiye on 3 March, and an additional 20 TEUs is scheduled to be loaded on 17 March. The major ocean carrier also decided to deliver 150 free empty containers to accommodate the ear
  • Unlock the Secret to Earning More Interviews with SkillHub
    In today's job market, getting a job interview is challenging. With the increased competition due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the high number of people looking for work, employers are receiving more applications than ever. This means that job seekers must make more efforts to stand out from the crowd and get noticed by potential employers. Also, many companies have changed their hiring processes
  • CNC announces new service connecting South Korea, Vietnam and Thailand
    CNC, part of CMA CGM Group, announced the launch of the new NTX1 service that will connect ports in South Korea, Vietnam and Thailand. In particular, NTX1 will offer a six-day transit time from Busan to Ho Chi Minh City, and a four-day voyage from Ho Chi Minh City to Incheon. In addition, the weekly NTX1 service will also double-up as an alternative shipping choice for customers with Thailand- an
  • CMA CGM's first three quarters boost revenues and earnings despite Q4 slowdown
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has achieved significant increases in its main financial figures in 2022, compared to the previous year. In particular, the Marseille-headquartered company noted a 33.1% growth in revenues reaching US$74.5 billion and a 44.2% increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) reaching US$33.31 billion. At the same time, CMA CGM's net i

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Splash web site
MARCH 6, 2023
  • Valaris to reactivate drillship for $500m contract with Petrobras
    Valaris has confirmed three new contracts, including a $500m deal in Brazil for one of its stacked drillships. The New York-listed offshore driller will reactivate the 2015-built drillship Valaris DS-8 (pictured) for a three-year campaign with Petrobras under a $500m contract, which includes a $30m mobilisation fee. The unit is stacked in Las Palmas and ...
  • Leaking product carrier believed found off Philippines
    Philippine authorities said they believe they have found the location of the leaking product tanker Princess Empress that sank off Naujan in Oriental Mindoro last week. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said it "may have detected the possible site where the vessel is actually located", adding that the site was about 400 ...
  • NGL Energy Partners offloads barge and towboat fleet
    Oklahoma-based NGL Energy Partners has sold its fleet in two separate deals for around $111.6m in cash. The New York-listed diversified midstream master limited partnership, which provided shipping of refined products and crude oil for a diversified group of customers, including major oil refineries on the Gulf Coast, offloaded 13 towboats and 25 tank barges ...
  • Hunter Group bets on CO2 shipping
    Oslo-listed investment firm Hunter Group has joined forces with class society DNV to develop a low-pressure midstream shipping solution for carbon capture and storage. The parties have agreed to work together on a 40,000 to 70,000 cu m liquified CO2 carrier with 20,000 to 30,000 cu m feeder vessels to be operated on the Norwegian ...
  • AD Ports forms Uzbek logistics joint venture
    Abu Dhabi's AD Ports Group has entered the Uzbekistan logistics sector via a new joint venture with the country's multisectoral holding company, SEG Enera Group. The ADL-Ulanish jv will provide end-to-end global logistics services across the landlocked Central Asian country, offering freight forwarding, warehousing and storage, customs clearance services, and the development of inland container ...
  • Synergy rolls out new PPE for female crews
    Synergy Group is rolling out new tailor-made personal protective equipment (PPE) to its growing number of female seafarers. The Singapore shipmanager, which employs over 20,000 seafarers, commissioned Hercules Safety to manufacture the new gear which was designed by textile engineers in conjunction with female seafarers and maritime safety experts. The aim is to ensure the ...
  • Ukraine pressures Greek owners to stop moving Russian oil
    The Ukrainian government is attempting to put pressure on some famous names in Greek shipping who continue to trade with Russia. George Economou's TMS Tankers, George Prokopiou's Dynacom Tankers along with Andreas Martinos's Minerva Marine, Nikolas Maritnos's Thenamaris, and Diamantis Diamantidis's Delta Tankers have been added to the list on the War and Sanctions website ...
  • Vroon secures work for two vessels
    Dutch outfit Vroon has secured work for two vessels in the UK. Doris Group's ODE Asset Management has commenced a 9-month charter with options for the VOS Glamour multi-role vessel managed by Vroon Offshore Services. The charter which recently kicked off is being supported by ODE AM's shipbroker Braemar ACM. The 2014-built vessel will undertake ...
  • OneSubsea seals Brazilian contracts
    OneSubsea has secured contracts to supply equipment for three Brazilian offshore fields. The Houston-headquartered unit of SLB, formerly Schlumberger, sealed a deal with Petrobras for 16 Christmas trees, destined for the Búzios 10 project in the Santos Basin pre-salt, with first delivery scheduled for the first quarter of 2025. The company will also be responsible ...
  • UN's High Seas Treaty contains significant ramifications for the global merchant fleet
    Global merchant shipping could be in for a shake-up following the signing of the High Seas Treaty at the United Nations headquarters in New York over the weekend. The historic agreement signed by nearly 200 nations aims to protect the world's oceans following 10 years of negotiations. The High Seas Treaty aims to place 30% ...
  • North Sea Sparrows workers to strike on BP assets
    Nearly 50 offshore workers on BP North Sea assets are set to down tools in a dispute over pay and overtime rates. Sparrows members of the Unite union working on BP's Andrew, Clair, Clair Ridge, ETAP, Glen Lyon FPSO and Mungo installations overwhelmingly supported strikes that will result in a series of 24- and 48-hour ...
  • Indian imports of US ethane growing fast
    GAIL, India's top gas utility, is looking to import ethane from the US, and, according to UK consultancy Drewry, it has issued an expression of interest (EOI) for chartering a very large ethane carrier (VLEC) for 20 years, with an option to extend it for another five years. GAIL intends to use the same vessel ...
  • Nantong Xiangyu wins four ultramax orders
    Chinese builder Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering has received an order from domestic owner CZBank Leasing for two 63,500 dwt ultramax bulk carriers, according to Clarksons Research. Moreover, the yard received further orders from domestic owners Juhe Shipping and Guangxi Jinhang for one 63,500 dwt ultramax each. All four units are due to be ...
  • NYK in for LNG carrier trio
    Japan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has been revealed as the owner behind an order for a trio of LNG carriers in South Korea last week. In a stock market release last Thursday, the parent of Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries revealed a $765m order for three 174,00 cu m ships without revealing the owner involved. Clarksons ...
  • Chairman of the Liberian flag passes away
    Yoram Cohen, the founder and chairman emeritus of the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), passed away over the weekend after a protracted illness. Cohen took over the running of the Liberian flag in the late 1990s and drove the flag through a period of extraordinary growth before passing on management to his sons, ...
  • Suncor Energy announces sale of UK E&P business
    Canadian company Suncor Energy last week announced that it has entered into a share purchase agreement with Equinor UK Limited for the sale of Suncor Energy UK Limited, which includes Suncor's non-operated offshore interests in the North Sea. The deal is valued at approximately C$1.2bn ($883m), excluding working capital adjustments and including contingent consideration of ...
  • Breakwater Energy acquires 25% of Repsol's global upstream business
    EIG Global Energy Partners, an institutional investor in the global energy and infrastructure sectors, headquartered in Washington, D.C., last week announced the completion of its acquisition of a 25% interest in Repsol Upstream, a newly formed, gas-weighted exploration and production company comprising Repsol's entire global upstream oil and gas business. Breakwater Energy, a wholly owned ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 6, 2023
  • Soaring tanker values stall as sale-and-purchase activity falls
    After rising as much as 85% in 12 months, gains in second-hand tanker values are stabilising across most vessel size...
  • Calls for tougher flag state enforcement of ship-to-ship transfers for sanctioned oil
    Submission asks flag states to regulate ship-to-ship transfers in international waters and for port authorities to inspect ships that turn...
  • China's conservative growth target dims dry bulk prospects
    Lower-than-expected growth target has weakened expectations on large government stimulus required to spur China's ongoing recovery
  • Liberian registry founder Yoram Cohen dies
    Yoram Cohen established the blueprint for the modern open register and grew LISCR to the point that it is now...
  • Clarksons reports record profit in busy year
    The broking division reported a strong performance driven by trade dislocations that emanated from Russia's activity in Ukraine. Elsewhere, sale-and-purchase...
  • Inventory levels point to slow container demand recovery
    Falling import volumes have had little impact on inventories
  • Greek shipowners dominate Russian price-cap-compliant oil cargoes over February
    Tankers, including some flagged with EU registries and insured by UK P&I clubs, underscore that a number of shipments are...
  • The week in charts: Russia's boxship trade | Bulk freight market improves | Orders up for alternative-fuel containerships
    High freight rates are prompting more carriers into Russian trades despite sanction risks, dry bulk market makes sustained gains, and...
  • The week in newbuildings: KSOE wins order for three LNG tankers
    Latest order for liquefied natural gas tankers priced at $255m per ship has set a record-high pricing benchmark
  • K Line signs decarbonisation deal with Anglo American
    K Line says the collaboration will be on all fronts, including technologies and hardware
  • Leaner and fitter West confident about foray into hull and war
    West's results have improved significantly in the past two years, and are expected to have improved further in May, when...
  • Daily Briefing
    Container shipping faces change while the song remains the same | The Lloyd's List Podcast: Is shipping taking diversity, equity...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 6, 2023
  • Zim pulls expedited China-US service as pandemic market unwinds
    Zim is terminating a two-year-old trans-Pacific service, while beefing up a Southeast Asia-US East Coast route, as weakened Chinese imports and too much capacity have combined to pull down container spot rates.
  • CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd join MSC in hiking India-US rates
    Later this month, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd will impose general rate increases of $600 per FEU and $500 per FEU, respectively, on all shipments from India to North America, but with demand waning, those GRIs may not stick.
  • ILWU Office Clerical Unit negotiations under way in LA-LB
    Contract negotiations between International Longshore and Warehouse Union office workers and shipping lines and terminal operators in Southern California are proceeding slowly with the June 30 deadline approaching, even as the 10-month-old ILWU dockworker negotiations drag on.
  • US SE ports prepping for more growth amid continued West Coast diversions
    Southeast ports are handling more imports from Asia than ever, but it's unclear how much of that growth will stick once negotiations over a new West Coast longshore contract conclude.
  • US startup eyes street turn tech expansion throughout North America
    Technology startup Qualle is trying to overcome drayage industry inertia around matching empty import boxes with export loads outside of ports by using early-stage funding to serve every North American port market.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 6, 2023
  • Seacor grows hybrid PSV fleet that helped fuel revenue gains
    New York-listed Seacor Marine reports slimmer fourth-quarter loss as chief executive expresses optimism for 2023
  • ICTSI's profit skyrockets 44% as ports continue to recover from pandemic
    Manila terminal operator's overall teu volume for 2022 totals 12.2m teu, up 9% from previous year
  • Brazil crude oil tax won't take a bite out of tanker rates, BRS Group says
    But exports to Asia may fall and regional clean tanker rates may suffer, the broker says
  • American Shipping and OSG negotiating settlement on redelivery drama
    Legal fight stems over an unpaid $4m bill due to Oslo-listed American Shipping
  • Dry bulk spot rates continue to surge as China predicts 5% GDP growth
    Bulker and tanker sectors may experience cyclical upswing into 2026 as a result of low orderbook, analyst says
  • Container giants hit the brakes as 'go slow' trend gathers pace
    The switch to slower speeds that shipowners expect to tighten supply is underway
  • Shipless Hunter Group moves into CO2 shipping after selling VLCCs
    Fruits of fresh strategy unveiled
  • Manager Synergy designs tailor-made PPE for female seafarers
    Group has created equipment with the input of the women wearing it
  • Clarksons Securities argues 'super-profits' needed to drive tanker owners back to shipyards
    Companies are paying out earnings as dividends or reducing debt as newbuild prices remain high
  • Concordia sees more bullish tanker owners willing to order new ships
    Chief executive Erik Lewenhaupt believes strong rates could persuade companies to return to shipyards
  • Tanker giants Maran and Thenamaris help fund fleet renewal with S&P sales
    Exceptional tanker markets continue to create sale opportunities for Greeks' oldest ships
  • Container ship giant MSC swoops for a trio of vessels as S&P market finds momentum
    Perennial buyer lifts purchase tally at a time when liquidity in the charter market is tight
  • Secondhand LNG carrier sales action makes brisk start to 2023 with $500m deals on table
    Almost half-a-billion dollars of deals concluded or lined up in first two months with more to come
  • 'If we snooze, we lose': Clarksons eyes expansion amid tough competition
    No room for complacency as world's biggest shipbroker plots more growth
  • Podcast: Why the shipowner lobby wants a price on carbon 'as soon as possible'
    Audio edition of Green Seas talks to the International Chamber of Shipping about its proposal to adopt a fund-and-reward system by 2024
  • Container ship giant MSC swoops for a trio of vessels as the S&P market finds momentum
    Perennial buyer lifts purchase tally at a time when liquidity in the charter market is tight
  • Secondhand LNG carrier sales action makes brisk start to 2023 with $500m deals on table
    Almost half a billion dollars of deals concluded or lined up in first two months with more to come
  • UN reaches 'landmark' marine life deal for the high seas, ships may be barred from reserves
    New rules are introduced to protect nearly one-third of the world's oceans
  • North Norway ferries to have largest marine hydrogen fuel cell systems yet
    PowerCell signs €19.2m deal to deliver systems for two ropax newbuildings
  • Ocean Yield tests the water for bond refinancing in Oslo
    Tonnage provider meeting investors to sound out appetite for new debt sale
  • UN reaches 'landmark' marine life deal for the High Seas, ships barred from reserves
    After 15 years of talks, new rules are introduced to protect nearly a third of the world's oceans
  • Clarksons' Case hopes brokers selling tankers into the dark fleet 'have sleepless nights'
    Boss of world's largest shipbroker has strong words of warning for middlemen taking a cut of Russian business
  • Iran sanctions pressure group details trading patterns of sanctioned vessels
    United Against Nuclear Iran said it caught three of the 20 sanctioned ships calling in Iran
  • France bans Chinese bulker that skipped ship-repair yard call
    The Xin Feng barred from Paris MOU ports after failing to get deficiencies fixed in China
  • Optimism drives demolition with Moundreas linked to capesize deal
    As the financial strain in Bangladesh eases, its yards surprise with some high-value scrapping deals
  • Giant MSC container ship refloated by tugs in the Suez Canal
    MSC Istanbul was stuck for hours
  • Braemar says tankers are set for a generation of long-haul trades
    Efficient trading including short-haul routes from Russia are unlikely to return any time soon, says broker
  • Sinokor finally sends 40-year-old LNG carrier for demolition
    Brisk start to scrapping for ship sector in 2023 as second vessel heads to breakers after six years in lay-up
  • Andi Case hails best-ever year at Clarksons as investment cash pile swells
    UK shipbroking group has free cash resources of £131m as broking operations thrive
  • Drug sniffing dogs and hefty fines: Duffy gets tough on unruly Carnival passengers
    Carnival Cruise Line president lays down the law on passengers displaying anti-social behaviour
  • MMA Offshore boosts order backlog with Taiwan deals worth $30m
    Australian firm awarded contracts supporting offshore wind farm developments during 2023

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 6, 2023
  • Cargojet to sell 777 aircraft, defer cargo conversions as demand slips
    Cargojet is scrambling to balance its cost structure as the air cargo market softens by hitting the brakes on the acquisition of 777 freighters.
  • Container shipping market yet to bottom as spot rates keep slipping
    Container lines are unable to prop up rates because they haven't culled enough capacity to compensate for weak demand.
  • Qualle's solution for container street turns nets $1.5M
    "Our goal is to get empty containers out of the hands of those who do not need them and into the hands of those who do, and so far it's working," said Qualle founder and CEO Tyler Sellers.
  • Maersk Air Cargo idles new freighters as demand subsides
    After rushing to add capacity, Maersk's in-house cargo airline is hitting the pause button on new routes because of sharply lower shipping demand.
  • Lufthansa Cargo bullish on 2023 despite Ukraine war, economic slowdown
    Without Lufthansa Cargo's strong results last year, the Lufthansa Group of airlines would have lost money.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
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
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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