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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 6, 2023
  • Positive ocean freight sentiment keeps the charter market bullish
  • FedEx unveils plan to consolidate Express and Ground parcel networks
  • DHL poaches Kuehne talent to form 'a perfect piece of architecture'
  • Data shows a sense that air cargo may be 'returning to normality'
  • RusCon and partners launch St Petersburg link to Turkey
  • LNG impact on decarbonising shipping 'negligible', claims green group
  • New roles for Dominique von Orelli and ex-K&N Casper Ellerbaek at DHL

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 6, 2023
  • First U.S.-built SOV marks construction milestone
    The first American-built offshore wind service operations vessel (SOV), the 262-foot ECO Edison has reached its 50% construction milestone at the Edison Chouest LaShip yard in Houma, La., and senior officials from
  • New MSIB gives maritime a wake up call on harassment policies
    The "Midshipman X" case continues to have consequences and a new USCG Marine Safety Information Bulletin on "Reporting Sexual Misconduct on U.S. Vessels" is getting very serious attention from U.S.-flag operators. Superceding

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Container News web site
APRIL 6, 2023
  • Adani Ports completes US$181 million takeover of Karaikal Port
    Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), an India-based transport utility, has completed the acquisition of Karaikal Port Private Limited (KPPL) pursuant to National Company Law Tribunal's (NCLT) approval. The cost for the acquisition of the port was approximately US$181 million. Earlier, APSEZ was declared as the successful resolution applicant under the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Pro
  • Adani Ports records annual container growth
    Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) reported a 5% increase in its container volumes from April 2022 until March 2023 with 8.6 million TEUs moved through its box terminals. Port of Mundra continues to be the largest and busiest container port in India, handling 6.6 million TEUS in the mentioned period. "The engagement with container lines and the resolve to deliver on commitments has
  • Game-changer for Indian box trade: HMM opens long-haul access for Kolkata shippers relying on transshipment
    In a game-changing move for Indian containerised trade, South Korean carrier HMM has begun connecting freight out of India's east coast Kolkata Port - generally tethered to the transshipment mode over Sri Lanka's Colombo Port or Singapore -- on its regular calls at Kattupalli Port in southern India. HMM has two weekly long-haul connections out of Kattupalli: FIL (Far East-India-Latin America) and
  • OOCL's revenue more than halved in 2023 first quarter
    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) announced that its total revenues dropped by 57.8% to approximately US$2.2 billion in the first quarter of 2023, compared to the same period in the previous year. Additionally, the COSCO-owned container line reported that its total liftings fell slightly by 3.2% to around 1.7 million TEUs, while the company's loadable capacity rose by 0.7%. The total load fac
  • ShibataFender Team supplies cone fender systems for expansion in Texas Freeport
    Undergoing expansion works are taking place at Freeport in Texas, US that will allow the port to handle larger vessels. In this phase of the project, berth seven of the Velasco Terminal is being refurbished to make it the deepest container terminal in the Gulf of Texas and a new berth is being built, number eight, to gain additional terminal length to accommodate vessels from Panamax to Post-Pana
  • Port Houston sees significant drop in imports
    The Houston Ship Channel expansion and deepening program, Project 11, continues, at the same time that the overall tonnage is up 7% year-to-date collectively for public terminals. However, the executive director of the port Roger Guenther noted there is now a "considerable softening of demand, especially in the import of container". Tempering expectations concerning container imports, Guenther ex
  • New Kalmar equipment enhances Napier Port operations
    Napier Port received new container handling equipment from Kalmar last month with two Eco Reach Stackers and two Empty Container Handlers enhancing its cargo handling capabilities. New Zealand's port noted these machines have a natural, long-term life cycle, so it is critical the right environmental and investment decisions are made as the port works towards its goal of net zero emissions by 2050
  • Sea-Intelligence reports US$15 billion drop in box lines 2022 last quarter earnings
    Even though the shipping lines recorded 2022-FY Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) of US$138 billion, minus CMA CGM, PIL, and MSC, there were visible indications of a weakening market, according to Sea-Intelligence. This was confirmed by the 2022-Q4 financial and volume data published by the ocean carriers. Source: Sea-Intelligence.com, Sunday Spotlight, issue 608. "While all of the shipping

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Splash web site
APRIL 6, 2023
  • Just how much did MSC's container business make last year?
    It's one of shipping's most closely held secrets, up there with Greeks and the dark fleet, the true meaning of EEDI, defining an eco-ship, the hourly wage of a Burmese deckhand, and the full extent of the web of shipping interests of the Ofer family. Just how much is Switzerland's richest man worth? News that ...
  • Maritime NXT: Pairing passion with purpose
    A well-known name in Singapore shipping circles has today launched his own consultancy. Punit Oza, whose career has included stints at Precious Shipping, Torvald Klaveness, and most recently Wiz Bulk, has established Maritime NXT. When questioned why, Oza tells Maritime CEO: "The simple answer is to give back to this amazing industry, pair my passion ...
  • CBO scores Petrobras contracts for PSV trio
    Brazilian offshore vessel owner and services provider CBO has secured new contracts with Petrobras for three large platform supply vessels. The contracts, with an undisclosed value, are for four years each and set to commence in August this year. The 2016-built 4,700 dwt units of Ulstein design, CBO Oceana, CBO Itajaí and CBO Aliança, will ...
  • Vahana liftboat makes history with first Abate-ready notation
    Dubai-based Vahana Marine Solutions DMCC has seen its 2018-built become the first liftboat to receive DNV's Abate-ready notation. The Abate notation has been designed by the Norwegian class society to assist offshore owners and operators, which are not covered by the IMO rules, identify and implement measures that could lead to reductions in greenhouse gas ...
  • Say No To LNG shipping campaign launches
    Say No To LNG, a global shipping campaign, has launched this month, with its backers saying they aim to debunk the "myth" that LNG is a climate friendly marine fuel alternative. LNG remains the number one alternative fuel chosen by owners when ordering newbuilds, with the number of LNG-fuelled ships soaring in recent years. Detractors ...
  • Lidl and Kaufland sign up for offshore wind power
    Lidl and Kaufland have signed a power purchase agreement with RWE to procure electricity from the Kaskasi offshore wind farm in the German North Sea. Under a 10-year deal, retail divisions of the Schwarz Group will offtake roughly 250 GWh of renewable energy per year starting in 2028. The 342 MW Kaskasi is located 35 ...
  • Japanese set out to develop engines for tomorrow's alternative fuel mix
    Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has set out to work with compatriot Akasaka Diesels to develop hydrogen and ammonia ship engines. The pair have received funding from the Green Innovation Fund project by Tokyo-based New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). Japanese shipping lines and shipbuilders are among the world leaders in the development of ...
  • FLNG sector EPC spend forecast at $35bn by 2027
    The floating liquefied natural gas sector is poised for $35bn in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract awards through to the end of 2027. In view of FLNG investments last year and planned investments expected between 2023 and 2027, energy market research and consultancy firm Westwood estimated 18.3 mtpa of additional FLNG capacity to come ...
  • Europol details how criminal networks have infiltrated leading European ports
    Europol, the law enforcement agency of the European Union, has launched a joint analysis report with the Security Steering Committee of the ports of Antwerp, Hamburg, Bremerhaven and Rotterdam that looks into the risk and challenges for law enforcement posed by criminal networks in EU ports. Criminal networks are increasingly working toward the infiltration of ...
  • China launches ship inspection campaign in the Taiwan Strait
    Commercial maritime traffic along one of the world's busiest shipping lanes face a tense few days ahead. China's Fujian maritime safety administration has launched a three-day special joint patrol and inspection operation in the central and northern parts of the Taiwan Strait that includes moves to board ships. The operation runs from Wednesday through Friday ...
  • Cuba's Mariel Container Terminal completes expansion to allow access for neopanamax vessels
    The Mariel Container Terminal (TCM) - the main container terminal in Cuba, with a yearly container throughput of approximately 300,000 teu and capacity of 800,000 teu - has completed the dredging of its access channel to accommodate neopanamax vessels. With the new channel dimensions, the terminal can receive vessels of up to 366 metres long, ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 6, 2023
  • 'We're not part of dark fleet', says Russia's Sovcomflot
    Sovcomflot wants to dispel any impression that its ships, managed from its subsidiary in Dubai, are engaged in subterfuge and...
  • Modern product tankers sold for prices not seen since 'heydays before the financial crisis'
    Tanker market sales dominated by product carriers, while high rates are also tempting owners to fix ships on longer-term durations...
  • Dark fleet's biggest shipowner Gatik Ship Management loses Western insurance cover
    Removal of Gatik's fleet of elderly tankers suggests cargoes are no longer compliant with G7 oil price cap
  • Swedish Club spells out owner responsibilities under Russia price cap attestation mechanism
    War risk, P&I and freight, demurrage and defence policies only on offer to those who stick to the rules
  • Australia's key bulk commodity exports to hold steady on balance
    Revenues from mineral exports, such as those used in the energy transition, will be similar to earnings from coal exports...
  • Terminal automation: It's not for everyone
    Container terminal automation can bring efficiency and higher capacity. But the overall financial benefits are marginal even in the best-case...
  • North Korea accelerated vessel purchases in 2022, UN report finds
    'The same networks of individuals and entities, employing shell companies, are involved in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea sanctions...
  • Maritime tech must keep seafarer skills at its heart, says OTG chief
    Ocean Technologies Group chief executive Thomas Zanzinger comes to shipping from the software sector. Oakley Capital appointed someone who could...
  • Shipping should brace for a compliance crackdown this year
    Last year was about installing an unparalleled network of sanctions restricting trade. 2023 is going to be defined by increasingly...
  • Seadrill completes all-stock acquisition of Aquadrill
    Acquisition will allow Seadrill to serve a broader range of customers, company says
  • SIPG sees record profit for 2022 despite slow container growth
    The state-owned port group reported a 17.3% year-on-year profit growth. This is backed by a fast-growing port logistics business
  • Multiplicity of policy wordings complicates loss of hire payouts, average adjusters told
    Rui Hao of Richards Hogg Lindley highlights key problems to Association of Average Adjusters and the International Underwriting Association
  • Shipyards mark-up newbuilds as market regains steam
    Yards have become more confident as orders numbers creep up. These include six methanol dual-fuel 16,000 teu ships to be...
  • Alternative fuel vessel orders slowed in March
    Liquefied natural gas dual-fuel vessels once again became the most popular alternative fuel option for newbuilding orders in the past...
  • The Shipowners' Club KYC conundrum over North Korea-linked tanker
    Case underscores risk and compliance complexities as regulatory shortcomings fail to highlight red flags to marine service providers
  • Regulators intensify focus on risky ship-to-ship transfers
    Sanctioned oil is being transferred in international waters beyond the jurisdiction of port authorities
  • MPA backs BIMCO's campaign to accelerate adoption of eBLs in dry bulk sector
    Launched last month, BIMCO's 25 by 25 campaign aims to encourage important players in the bulk sector to move 25%...
  • Global gas consumption to reach all-time high in 2023
    Global gas consumption is expected to resume growth and reach an all-time high level in 2023, according to the Gas...
  • Abu Dhabi Ports secures $2bn syndicated bank facility
    Robust demand for the credit facility reflects the banking sector's confidence in AD Ports' financial health and future prospects, company...
  • Daily Briefing
    Dark fleet links back to Chinese shell companies | Subterfuge shipping patterns revealed | CII needs an update | Costly...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 6, 2023
  • Ocean carriers 'jumping the gun' on D&D billing changes: terminal operators
    Ocean carriers are already rushing to fall in line with pending FMC rulemaking, with a string of liners announcing in recent weeks they will cease charging detention and demurrage on containers that cannot be picked up or dropped off when a terminal is closed for business.
  • CORRECTION: NWSA terminals, ag exporters in talks to ensure efficient cargo flow
    Lower imports have prompted marine terminal operators on the US West Coast to cancel at least one work shift per week, something that has complicated cargo flow for exporters due to the resultant delays and higher transportation costs.
  • OOCL Q1 revenue plunges in early sign of freight rate collapse
    The company's revenue for the 2023 first quarter is one of the ocean shipping market's very first indications of how the plunge in rates will affect carriers' bottom lines.
  • Growing warehouse vacancies near NY-NJ not sign of weak market: analysts
    The warehouse market near the Port of New York and New Jersey is seeing some tenants leave and new space becoming available, but that's not a sign of a significant drop in demand, observers say.
  • India-US carriers line up more GRIs ahead of service contract deals
    Forwarder sources in India say they view the latest GRI attempts as nothing more than contract negotiation posturing on the part of the carriers.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 6, 2023
  • ONE Apus cargo loss battles nearing settlement agreement
    More than two years after container ship lost 1,800 boxes overboard, lawyers see an agreement coming together
  • Russian master in custody over 'oil smuggling' claims
    Grace Felix has been detained off Albanian port of Durres for more than six weeks after police operation
  • Navigazione Montanari buys back eight MR product tankers
    Fabio Montanari-led tanker owner exercises call options in deal with Sole Shipping
  • Europol reveals scale of new cocaine smuggling tactic at European ports
    So-called PIN code fraud was first identified in 2018 and has been growing at key EU ports
  • PDVSA probe: Arrests mount in Venezuela over 'mafia' that sought to 'embezzle the nation'
    Attorney General Tarek Saab says 34 people have been detained by probe into state oil company PDVSA
  • Container shipping industry profits set to plunge 80% in 2023, as small lines feel crunch
    Another earnings downturn towards the end of 2022 bodes ill for the sector
  • Major South Korea yards to build new capacity as demand is set to remain hot
    Shipbuilders aim to secure high-price newbuildings on the back of continued strong demand
  • Major South Korea yards to build new capacity as demand for ships set to remain hot
    Shipbuilders aim to secure high-price newbuildings on the back of continued strong demand
  • Beyond carbon: Shipping needs to update its language about greenhouse gas emissions
    Nitrous oxide is no laughing matter for climate change, and shipping needs to include methane emissions in its greenhouse gas emissions path
  • Norway's Viken product tanker sales emerge in Russian trades
    Viken Shipping is reshuffling its fleet of product carriers and two of three recently sold MR1 sister ships have turned up in Russian trades
  • Embattled Yieldstreet vows to fight on after US court dismissal of recycling case
    Financier Yieldstreet vows to keep up its legal campaign against its maritime advisors over a massive ship recycling fraud, as it faces a class action lawsuit and a US government probe
  • Leading insurers pull out of UN's Net Zero Alliance over antitrust concerns
    Munich Re and Zurich insist the move does not impact their commitment to decarbonise
  • Peter Dohle container ship detained in Greece after shipwreck 'scratches' hull
    Vessel suffers minor damage as Greece continues to show little enthusiasm in removing vessel carcasses
  • Greek share of Russian tanker trades 'to plummet' if Opec+ cuts drive oil price to $90
    Oil price rises linked to Opec+ cuts in production have put pressure on G7 oil price caps
  • World's biggest liner firms talk to yards over new surge of container newbuildings
    Enquiries continue to stack up with yard reservations for big-name clients blocking slot space for other sectors
  • Kumiai Senpaku inks tanker newbuilding trio as shipowner targets niche sectors
    The Japanese shipowner has ordered three newbuildings against charter contracts from a European company as it moves away from the dry bulk
  • Khanna's Heidmar welcomes Allseas Marine suezmax tanker to managed fleet
    Seven-year-old Greek tanker is latest recruit by pools player as it targets US listing
  • Clarksons director Heike Truol making sure employee voices are heard
    Independent board member provides a link between shipbrokers' staff and management
  • OSG tanker crew rescues 12 castaways adrift in Gulf of Mexico
    OSG's Sam Norton says tankers' crew did an excellent job of ship upholding the law of the sea during rescue
  • Shipyards sit on berths for over 40 upcoming container ship newbuildings
    Enquiries continue to stack up with yard reservations for big-name clients blocking slot space for other sectors
  • Shipyard prices creep up again amid rising costs and tight capacity
    Shipbrokers do not expect prices to fall as demand is starting to build up

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 6, 2023
  • FedEx says air network restructuring to save $700M annually
    FedEx said it aims to slash $700 million per year in costs through a massive overhaul of its air network, part of a larger corporate profitability initiative.
  • Maritime History Notes: Daniel K. Ludwig - father of the supertanker
    American shipping magnate believed in efficiency and economies of scale in operating the world's largest ships.

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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
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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