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Exim India web site
AUGUST 7, 2023
  • Gati's Express business profitability bounces back sequentially; volumes up in Q1
  • Track linking on EDFC's last leg completed; a new era in freight movement on the anvil
  • GTI joins exclusive 200 PMPH club
  • DGTR imposes anti-dumping duty on optical fibres from China, Korea, Indonesia
  • Agri exports dip
  • IWAI mulls transporting Meghalaya cargo via National Waterways
  • A.P. Moller - Maersk's Q2 financial results ahead of expectations
  • New office bearers of Ahmedabad Steamer Agents Association elected
  • Clear ramp-up in Transpacific blank sailings
  • Multitudinous genre of ADRs
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (4 August 2023)
  • Curbs on import of laptops, computers aimed at boosting local manufacturing
  • Attack on Danube drives grain prices north
  • Edible oil imports increase in July
  • Adani likely to expand Sanghipuram port capacity following deal

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International Transport Journal web site
AUGUST 7, 2023

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The Loadstar web site
AUGUST 4, 2023
  • Sinking rates and new capacity create crashing waves in box line financials
  • 'Robust Q2', says Maersk, but battens down the hatches for second half
  • Mærsk: from black to red (soon) - once a carrier, always a carrier
  • Air rates merry-go-round looking intense - 'how low will it go?'
  • Further contraction expected in global freight forwarding
  • US trucking still in low gear, as volume and rate decline continues

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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 4, 2023
  • Höegh Autoliners books 5-year U.S. auto export order
    Although this may come as a surprise to Americans accustomed to seeing supermarket parking lots stuffed with things like Toyotas, some U.S.-built autos are hot exports items and Höegh Autoliners ASA reports
  • Golden Energy Offshore will buy Vroon OSV quintet for $94 million
    Ålesund, Norway, headquartered Golden Energy Offshore Services AS (GEOS) reports that it has entered into a binding Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to acquire four PSVs and one SSV (safety standby vessel) from
  • VIDEO: Ukrainian drone inflicts heavy damage on Russian warship
    Video imagery appearing across multiple channels shows that the Russian Ropucha class landing craft Olenegorsky Gornyak has sustained substantial damage following an attack by a Ukrainian drone. One of the most dramatic
  • USMMA Advisory Council set for first public meeting
    MARAD has announced that the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Advisory Council will conduct its first public meeting on Monday, August 7 at the USMMA campus in Kings Point N.Y. MARAD announced the
  • Coast Guard cracks down on illegal charter boat activity
    It's that time of year again and, as well as dealing with multiple cases of recreational boaters getting into dangerous situations, the Coast Guard is stepping up its efforts to crack down

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Container News web site
AUGUST 4, 2023
  • Carriers attempt PSS for India-US cargo after modest GRI success
    Container lines appear to have regained some bargaining power to lift freight rates on the India-US trade lane after managing partial recovery from recent general rate increase (GRI) attempts. Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) and CMA CGM have lined up a new round of peak season surcharges (PSS) for India-US shipments. MSC will apply a PSS of US$500 per container for all cargo from India to the US
  • CJ Logistics signs up ONE as strategic partner
    CJ Logistics, South Korea's largest third-party logistics provider, signed a collaboration agreement with Ocean Network Express (ONE) on 3 August, a month after sealing similar pacts with other carriers such as Evergreen Marine Corporation and SM Line. The liner operators hope to increase cargo volumes through CJ Logistics' network, while the latter aims to secure competitive freight rates. CJ Lo
  • Maersk sees lower financial figures in second quarter
    A.P. Moller - Maersk reports a second quarter of 2023 ahead of expectations with revenue standing at US$13 billion, compared to US$21.7 billion in the same quarter last year. Ocean revenue decreased to US$8.7 billion, driven by a decrease in freight rates and loaded volumes. The company noted that while the volume and rate environment stabilised at a lower level during the second quarter, Ocean s
  • Port of Oakland appoints two acting directors
    The Port of Oakland appointed two acting directors to replace retired Port officials. Colleen Liang has been named acting director of the Environmental Programmes and Planning (EP&P) division, while Dorin Tiutin has been named acting director of the commercial real estate division. Both have been with the Californian port for a long period. Colleen Liang takes over as acting director of EP&P foll
  • WFW advises MPC Container Ships on US$200 million vessel sales and acquisitions
    Watson Farley Williams (WFW) has advised Norway-based shipping company MPC Container Ships (MPCC) on strategic vessel acquisitions and sales worth around US$200 million. These transactions include disposing of the 2,800 TEU container ships Cimbria and Cardonia for US$42.5 million and the 4,200 TEU AS Emma (2010) for US$22 million. In return, MPCC acquired the 2,200 TEU Queen Esther and four 1,750

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Splash web site
AUGUST 4, 2023
  • Concordia Maritime left with one ship following latest sales
    Concordia Maritime's fleet sellout continues, leaving the Stena-backed Swedish tanker player with one ship remaining. The Erik Lewenhaupt-led company has offloaded the 2011-built product tanker Stena Premium and the 2009-built Stena Progress to undisclosed buyers. No price has been revealed but the Gothenburg-based owner said the deal would generate a liquidity supplement of around SEK100m ...
  • Höegh Autoliners inks five-year US-Middle East car transport deal
    Norwegian car carrier player Höegh Autoliners has signed a five-year contract for the transport of cars from the US to the Middle East. The Oslo-based company did not reveal the name of the client but described it as a "major international car producer." The financial details of the deal were not disclosed either. "Serving our ...
  • GasLog fixes out two LNG carriers
    Peter Livanos-controlled GasLog has locked away two of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers on time charter agreements. In its second-quarter results statement, the Greek gas ship owner and operator said it had agreed a multi-year charter deal with Kansai Electric-affiliated KE Fuel International for the 2014-built 155,000 cu m tri-fuel diesel electric (TFDE) carrier ...
  • MOL tipped for LNG order at Hanwha Ocean
    Japanese shipowner Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has been tipped by brokers to be behind an order for an LNG carrier newbuild at South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean earlier this week. A deal worth nearly $260m is the first LNG carrier order for the shipyard since rebranding from Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) and the ...
  • Euronav adds $190.5m to sustainability-linked financing
    Belgian tanker owner Euronav has clinched a new sustainability-linked loan to finance four newbuilds entering service this year. The $190.5m facility is intended for VLCC Clovis, and a trio of suezmaxes the Brugge, Brest and Bristol. The 299,158 dwt Clovis was delivered end-May and 156,851 dwt Brugge joined the fleet In July. Since 2020, Euronav ...
  • Maxed out: VLCC and suezmax utilisation forecast to hit close to 100% by 2025
    The VLCC bulls are on parade with a host of data points pointing towards an extended boom period. A new report from Kepler Cheuvreux forecasts VLCC utilisation will hit an unprecedented 99% by 2025 thanks in large part to a very low orderbook. The Kepler Cheuvreux forecast sees annual average VLCC rates hitting $54,650 this ...
  • Volatile conditions see Maersk raise profit expectations while warning of weaker H2
    Maersk became the latest carrier to post solid Q2 results today with an EBITA of close to $3bn with plenty of data suggesting liner fortunes are temporarily back on an upward trend. Maersk's $2.9bn EBITA for Q2 saw the Danish carrier raise its full-year forecasts, while warning of a "weakened" second half market outlook. Commenting ...
  • Advantage Tankers books suezmax newbuilds in Japan
    Advantage Tankers has bolstered its suezmax orderbook with a deal for two newbuilds at Japan's Nihon Shipyard. The Geneva-based company is paying around $85m per each 157,000 dwt tanker set to deliver from Imabari Shipbuilding and Japan Marine United joint venture shipyard in the second half of 2025. Advantage also has three 157,000 dwt units ...
  • UK increases renewables backing to over $288m
    The UK Energy Security Secretary has made a £22m ($28m) increase in government backing for renewables - taking the total budget for the Contracts for Difference scheme to £227m. The scheme - launched in 2014 - is the government's main system for supporting low-carbon electricity generation. Today's new funding for the current round will mean ...
  • Water everywhere, not a drop to drink
    Steven Jones, the founder of the Seafarers Happiness Index, on the horrendous news that many at sea are struggling to get access to clean drinking water. Harkening to the voices from webinars and conference panels, you'd be forgiven for seeing the maritime industry awash with bon homme, and which only ever does the right things ...
  • CMA CGM settles with US EPA over Clean Water Act violations
    The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has settled with French liner CMA CGM over claims of violations by four of the company's ships involving ballast water discharge. The EPA said that CMA CGM will pay a total fine of $165,000 in penalties for claims of violations by the CMA CGM A. Lincoln, CMA CGM T. ...
  • Saipem lands $1.75bn contract in the Romanian Black Sea
    Saipem has been awarded a contract worth €1.6bn ($1.75bn) by OMV Petrom for Neptun Deep infrastructure development offshore Romania. Neptun Deep is the largest natural gas project in the Romanian Black Sea which will generate production of around 100bn cm. OMV Petrom and Romgaz plan to invest up to €4bn in the development phase of ...
  • US ready to deploy military personnel to safeguard Hormuz transits
    US navy sailors and marines are training for a possible mission to board commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz to counter Iranian aggression, according to multiple news agencies. Armed 20-member teams of sailors and marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the region would board vessels if requested and remain during the transit ...
  • Report card published on carrier and retailer shipping emissions
    A report card released by the Ship It Zero campaign suggests carriers are better than retailers when it comes to tracking their shipping emissions. The detailed report will make bad reading however for Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Pacific International Lines and Yang Ming who all scored the rock bottom grade of F. Ship It Zero's Shipping Decarbonization ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 4, 2023
  • Eagle Bulk solidly profitable in second quarter but points to weakness in the third
    Eagle chief Gary Vogel says weak demand from China and an easing of congestion put pressure on rates, however he...
  • Genco posts better than expected second quarter profit as voyage expenses fall
    Genco benefitted from cheaper voyage expenses in the second quarter. Much of this is attributed to a reduction in bunker...
  • Government inertia continues to hold back casualty investigation reform
    Previous attempts to overhaul the failing system of flag state casualty investigations have not gained traction within the IMO. The...
  • All flag states are equal, but some flag states are more equal than others
    Sanctions on Russia - and port state control demands to eliminate substandard shipping altogether - means unseen costs in using...
  • Baltic Capesize Index up by 26%, although dry cargo sector remains volatile
    Increased activity in the Atlantic basin and port disruptions caused by typhoons in Asia have driven up capesize rates by...
  • Maersk outlook points to slow recovery
    Maersk says rates could continue to decline as volumes shrink and capacity rises. Its logistics division has proven to be...
  • More governments are failing to provide port waste facilities
    Despite repeated calls for governments to provide adequate port reception facilities to offload ship waste and deter dumping at sea...
  • Ukraine attacks Russian port of Novorossiysk
    Russian officials said Ukraine struck Russia's largest port of Novorossiysk, halting movement of ships temporarily
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: How the future of globalisation plays out for shipping
    The renowned economist, author and historian Marc Levinson is back on the podcast this week talking about the next phase...
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding posts first half profit increase driven by record high orderbook
    Clean energy vessels account for half of the new contract value, expected to be in sustained demand
  • Daily Briefing
    Deep cuts to Greek tankers' market share in Russian oil trades | US insists Russian price cap is working |...
  • Maersk raises guidance after 'strong' first half
    Despite a 'subdued' market following the pandemic years, Maersk has raised the lower end of its guidance. Volumes likely to...
  • Star Bulk upbeat about market outlook, despite earnings slump
    Greece-based owner expects China's stimulus package and focus on energy and food security to support cargo demand

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 4, 2023
  • Maersk's lagging 'integrator' plan now needs to winnow costs: Clerc
    Maersk has invested $10.5 billion in its logistics and services business to date, but results are falling behind plan after last year's volumes evaporated.
  • XPO plans to add capacity as LTL freight volumes surge
    Shipment volume at the third-largest LTL carrier in the US jumped nearly 9% in July from a year ago and 3.2% from June as shippers moved freight away from rival carrier Yellow.
  • Shippers in control as summer slump, surplus space cuts air cargo rates
    Air cargo capacity continues to grow through the summer, outpacing weak demand from major destination markets with no sign yet of any turnaround.
  • Truckload carriers driving through lengthy freight market 'bottom'
    US truckload carrier executives say they don't see any signs that freight demand will pick back up until the end of 2023.
  • Maersk's contract business cushions impact of 'normalizing' market
    The carrier has more than two-thirds of its volume under long-term agreements, which provided some insulation from the tumbling second-quarter spot market.
  • Cosco to control largest semi-submersible fleet after deal with Guangzhou Salvage
    The joint venture will increase Cosco's fleet to 18 heavy-lift semi-submersible vessels by the end of 2023.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 4, 2023
  • Star Bulk's Petros Pappas sees 'more positives' in future dry bulk market
    Vessel supply will not be very strong for remainder of year and into 2024, chief executive says
  • Algoma's global short sea segment benefits from robust mini-dry bulk market
    Overall profit for the quarter fell as a result of 'economic challenges,' according to chief executive Gregg Ruhl
  • Genco: 'no floor' in place on dividend payouts, but they'll remain priority
    Owner of dry bulk tonnage had for the second consecutive quarter tapped into a cash reserve to produce a quarterly dividend
  • Concordia down to just one vessel after shipping out product tanker duo
    Gothenburg-based owner exploring its options as it holds onto its last ship
  • Shuttle tanker operator KNOT Offshore hires new CEO
    Aberdeen-based shipowner has 18-strong fleet moving oil from oilfields in the North Sea and Brazil
  • Eagle Bulk remains confident in liquidity after drain of Oaktree shares buy
    Gary Vogel says the unwinding of congestion, China weakness and a continued lack of scrapping are all retarding a dry bulk rebound
  • Why EU shipping emissions are unlikely to return to pre-pandemic levels
    EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime regulations will likely drive both shipping costs and the trend for green shipping for those vessels calling at countries within the bloc
  • GasLog locks away three LNG carriers on new time-charters or extension deals
    Four on-order ME-GI vessels fixed on deals through into early 2030s
  • Maersk's Vincent Clerc 'on the lookout for supply-side risk'
    The orderbook is clearly a problem - but how big remains to be seen.
  • Genco Shipping tops off dividend through reserve fund for second time
    New York-listed owner narrowly tops analyst estimates but guides to lower rates in current quarter
  • Hoegh Autoliners reports another strong month while locking in cargoes
    Car carrier owner reports second-best month this year, the same month it announced four newbuilding options
  • Buyers shift to mainstream fleet after Russia production cuts
    Euronav says crackdown on shadow fleet operations in China has also contributed to a shift back to mainstream commercial operators
  • Editor's selection: Maersk's bleak outlook, Black Sea port attack and box and retail giants falling short
    A look back at some of the stories that hit the headlines this past week
  • Evalend Shipping inks first LNG carrier orders at HHI
    Shipbuilder's latest announcement adds a new name to LNG shipowning sector
  • Hoegh Autoliners shares rise on reports of another strong month
    Car carrier owner reports second-best month this year, the same month it announced four newbuilding options
  • Ship movements halted as key Russian Black Sea port attacked by sea drones
    The port of Novorossiysk is a key export terminal for Russian crude in the Black Sea
  • Maersk hikes guidance despite bleak outlook for container shipping
    Profits sharply down as liner giant warns of 'subdued market outlook'
  • Yangzijiang profit jumps 47% as focus turns to increased 'green' orders
    Shipbuilder now focused on improving operational efficiency and overall project management on back of large orderbook
  • St Kitts strips flag from floating armouries after suspected sanctions breach
    Three vessels are storing weapons used by private security companies to protect commercial shipping from piracy in the Indian Ocean
  • Star Bulk's earnings fall significantly in a weaker market
    New York-listed shipowner still provides shareholder dividend of $0.40 per share
  • Tankers, gas and offshore boost Adnoc L&S first half profit by hefty 327%
    Abu Dhabi-listed shipping giant delivers the dollars to shareholders in first post-IPO earnings report
  • Platts launches new Red Sea-Europe LR2 clean tanker assessments
    Move prompted by Saudi Arabia's increase in exports of clean petroleum products to Europe
  • Star Bulk's earnings fall significantly due to weaker market
    New York-listed owner still provides shareholder dividend of $0.40 per share

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American Shipper web site
AUGUST 4, 2023
  • Asia-US spot rates top contract rates for first time since 2022
    After double-digit gains since June, trans-Pacific spot rates have just surpassed contract rates, according to Xeneta data.
  • Sun Country cargo revenue rises on higher Amazon flying
    Sun Country Airlines had a strong quarter for cargo thanks to growth in its Amazon business.
  • Ocean carrier MSC strikes deal for Italian cargo airline
    Mediterranean Shipping Co., the largest ocean carrier in the world, is expanding its fledgling air cargo airline with an acquisition.
  • Maersk hikes 2023 guidance but warns of 'years' of challenges
    Despite upgrading its full-year outlook, container shipping giant Maersk no longer sees a second-half demand rebound.

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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.
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Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
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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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