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November 7, 2023

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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
  • VAISHNAV PURI NO MORE
  • Long-term ocean freight shipping rates seen again in decline
  • APEDA inks MoU with LuLu Hypermarket for export promotion of Indian agri-products
  • Implementation of Export Transhipment (ETP) Module for movement of export cargo from JN Port to gateway port (through vessel) in ICES
  • Credit risk in trade, supply chain and export finance stable: Report
  • Increased orders for methanol-powered ships in Oct.
  • G. R. Seshagiri Rao assumes charge as CEO of Gateway Terminals India
  • DP World's Beyond Boundaries initiative continues in Ahmedabad, paving the way for inclusive cricket
  • IAPH elects Jens Meier as new President; new Regional Vice Presidents also elected
  • Jeddah Islamic Port achieves highest monthly handling in its history
  • ONE boosts its global supply chain with terminal acquisitions in the US West Coast and Rotterdam
  • CMA CGM PCS in Matadi, DRC from all origins
  • Adani Gangavaram Port inducts cargo handling equipment
  • Non-essential imports dip
  • Coal output up
  • India-Middle East corridor seen as a game changer

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
  • Know-how to counter uncertainty
  • More capacity for freight transport in Kazakhstan
  • New COO for APM Terminals
  • An automobile hub on the Elbe River
  • First orders for Man's first e-truck
  • Baltic Air Freight Index rises again
  • Shipping to and from Israel
  • New speed for most urgent shipments
  • From Gefco to AGL
  • Another German project for Panattoni
  • Call for rail infrastructure projects in Europe
  • ONE grows port holdings
  • Mojix adds sales and marketing executives
  • Teleport and Vietjetair Cargo ink MOU
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Mexico's mega ship milestone
  • Railway brings Chinese e-cars to Russia
  • J&T registered at Hong Kong exchange

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
  • Last-ditch GRI bid by carriers as weak spot rates drag down new contract rates
  • Air and sea shippers weigh pros and cons of index-linked agreements
  • The Mærsk results implosion
  • Lufthansa Cargo sees operating profit vanish in Q3 'weak market'
  • Flexport should park its Convoy tech until trucking's road gets smoother
  • OceanX wrap: To make ends meet
  • ONE consolidates its port terminal network, east and west
  • New China-Europe rail links emerge in the shadow of war
  • Wood pellets fuel new South Korea-Russia container service

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
  • Coast Guard removes protesters from RRF ship Cape Orlando
    Coast Guard Sector San Francisco watchstanders received a report of a demonstration happening within the Oakland Harbor near a vessel, the MARAD Ready Reserve Force (RRF) RO/RO ship Cape Orlando, around 8:30
  • OSG's Sam Norton: "Our business plan is working"
    "We made progress on all of our key objectives since our report for the second quarter," said Sam Norton, president and CEO of Overseas Shipholding Group (NYSE: OSG) as the U.S.-flag tanker

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
  • Contecon Manzanillo sets record in single ship call
    Contecon Manzanillo S.A. (CMSA), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s (ICTSI) business unit operating the Specialised Container Terminal 2 in the port of Manzanillo, hit a new milestone with the handling of 14,400 TEUs during the recent call of the CMA CGM vessel APL Vanda. "The operation on the APL Vanda, with more than 14,400 TEUs, is a historic milestone for Contecon Manzanillo an
  • CyberLogitec announces OPUS D&D implementation in Yusen Logistics
    CyberLogitec announced that SaaS-based OPUS D&D (Demurrage & Detention) had been implemented in Yusen Logistics. Yusen Logistics initially launched the OPUS D&D service in the United Kingdom in April 2022 and has since expanded its availability to 19 countries, including the United States, European nations and China. Additionally, there are plans to further extend the service to Southeast Asia. O
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases FAK rates between Far East and Europe
    Hapag Lloyd announced an increase in Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates between the Far East and North Europe, as well as the Mediterranean. For sailings beginning on 1 December 2023, the following updated rates will apply to cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry containers, including high cube equipment, and reefers. Far East Westbound to Destination 20' Dry 40' Dry 40' HC 20' RF 40' RF North Europe U
  • GSBN and ZAN launch eBL collaboration
    Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN), a consortium enabling efficient, paperless and sustainable growth in global trade with its data infrastructure and ecosystem of partners, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ZAN to explore technical innovations for tokenising the electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) with the support of Hong Kong's Web3 environment. As a technology division under
  • Patrick Terminals to introduce container management solution
    Patrick Terminals and OneStop announced the introduction of OptiBook, a container management solution integrated with the OneStop Vehicle Booking System. OptiBook is going to provide Patrick Terminals' customers with enhanced visibility of container status, expedited access to available containers, and an improved slot booking process. Additionally, the new system will facilitate more efficient t
  • CBER removal adds to market uncertainty
    The removal of the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER), while providing a threshold of 30% to continue operating alliances, leaves liner operators vulnerable to gaps in the interpretation of the rules. Lars Jensen, founding CEO of liner shipping consultancy Vespucci Maritime, made this opinion in his latest commentary for the Baltic Exchange. He said, "The abolition of CBER will not prohi
  • Port of Long Beach receives federal grant for infrastructure upgrade
    The US Department of Transportation announced a US$52.6 million grant for the modernisation of on-dock rail capabilities and repairment of numerous major highways targeted at increasing cargo movement through the Port of Long Beach. The grant will cover the addition of a track along the Dominguez Channel Railroad Bridge, easing a rail bottleneck, as part of the Maritime Administration's Port Infr
  • Port of New York and New Jersey handles over 660,500 TEUs in September
    The Port of New York and New Jersey handled 660,553 TEUs in September, a 21.6% decrease from the same month last year. This takes the total volume for the year through September at the US port to 5,789,116 TEUs. "The numbers reflect a resetting of cargo volumes following record setting years in 2021 and 2022," said the port in a statement. In addition, imports fell 19.9% in September compared to
  • CMA CGM applies new FAK rates from Asia to Med and North Africa
    Marseille-based container line CMA CGM has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from all Asian main ports to all Mediterranean base ports (areas mentioned below). The following rates will apply to dry, out of gauge (OOG), paying empties and reefer cargo beginning on 1 December: Destinations 20' 40'/40'HC/40' reefer West Med US$1,400 US$2,000 Adriatic US$1,550 US$2,100 East Med US$1,600 US$
  • New managing director for PIL China
    PIL announced the retirement of Klaus Ku, managing director of PIL China, who has served the company for around 30 years. Anderson Luo, who previously worked for Maersk, will succeed Klaus Ku as managing director of PIL China. "With 20 years of track record in senior management responsibilities, Anderson brings with him a wealth of experience and a solid understanding of China's shipping market,

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
  • HHLA backs MSC deal
    Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has secured further blessings for its entry into Hamburg port. The Aponte family-controlled world's largest containerline and the city of Hamburg recently reached an agreement to run Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA) as a joint venture, in which MSC will own 49.9% by buying all of HHLA's free-floating stock at €16.75 ...
  • New Fortress Energy charters FSRU for Brazilian LNG import terminal
    US-based LNG player New Fortress Energy has executed a definitive agreement to charter the floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) from Petrobras starting in December 2023. The FSRU will immediately be deployed to Terminal Gas Sul (TGS), NFE's newest LNG import terminal in Santa Catarina, Brazil, which will start commercial operations ahead of schedule in ...
  • Carlo Luzzatto to take over from Ugo Salerno as CEO of RINA
    Italian classification society has appointed Carlo Luzzatto as its next chief executive officer and general director, taking over from Ugo Salerno after more than 20 years at the helm of the Genoa-headquartered multinational. The appointment is set to be formalised by the end of 2023, coinciding with Fondo Italiano d'Investimento's acquisition of a minority stake ...
  • Dockworkers union warns of possible US East and Gulf Coast strikes next year
    The president of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) which represents over 70,000 dockworkers on the east coast of the US and Canada, the Gulf Coast, the Great Lakes, Puerto Rico and inland waterways, has warned of a possible strike next year if the union doesn't reach a deal with employers. Earlier this year, the union's ...
  • Densay takes second cape
    Kassian Maritime has sold a 2007-built capesize named Satori. The 177,000 dwt, Mitsui-built vessel fetched $18.5m with brokers linking Turkish outfit Densay Shipping to the deal. If confirmed, this will be Densay's second cape. The price is firm as the ship is sold on the basis of a drydock due in January. The deal is ...
  • Antonio Cosulich's funeral takes place in Genoa today
    The funeral of one of the most famous names in bunkering takes place this morning in Genoa. Captain Antonio Cosulich, the former chairman of the Fratelli Cosulich Group, passed away last week. He joined the Italian group in the late 1960s. At the time, the group solely served as an agency, catering, and manning provider ...
  • Biden administration earmarks $653m for port development across the US
    The US Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced over $653m to fund 41 port improvement projects across the nation under the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). These investments are part of the largest dedicated funding for ports and waterways in American history - nearly $17bn through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. It comes after ...
  • Davie completes acquisition of Helsinki Shipyard
    Quebec-based Group Davie has finalised the acquisition of the assets of Finland's Helsinki Shipyard. Group Davie is part of the Inocea Group. It owns Davie Shipbuilding, Canada's largest shipbuilder. While the details of the business purchase agreement are confidential, the transaction was made possible by a combination of Davie's own funds and by €77m ($82.7m) ...
  • ONE seals terminal acquisitions in California and Rotterdam
    Japanese liner Ocean Network Express (ONE) has obtained all necessary regulatory approvals and completed its acquisition of a 51% stake in each of TraPac and Yusen Terminals on the US west coast, and a 20% stake in Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG). TraPac and Yusen Terminals are container terminal operators and vessel stevedores that provide container ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
  • OSG interested in CO2 carrier trade
    US-listed OSG reports its strongest earnings per share in more than three years amid strong refining margins and robust international...
  • Wärtsilä to divest gas processing business in restructuring
    Finnish engine maker Wärtsilä is selling off its gas solutions business and will slim down its reporting segments to simplify...
  • Arkas sells 27-year-old boxship for Turkish recycling
    Two containerships, including the Arkas-controlled small feeder Casablanca A, and a pair of panamax bulkers have been sold for scrap...
  • Shipowners shift antitrust campaign to UK after EU loss
    Having lost the fight in Europe to retain the shipping industry's long-running block exemption regulation, shipowners are focusing their efforts...
  • Iskenderun port recovers from earthquake
    The containership terminal at Iskenderun sustained signifcant damage in February following two earthquakes and a subsequent fire
  • The week in charts: Dark fleet consolidates Russian oil shipments dominance | Reward outweighs risk for Ukraine's Danube traders | Box spot rates hold
    Non-domestic arrivals to Israel slow as security risks rise, fewer tankers are shipping under the G7 cap, and boxship charter...
  • New EU sanctions expected to tighten price cap and target vessels
    EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirms that oil price cap measures will be tightened and circumvention tactics targeted...
  • ShipIn keeps AI on performance tracking at sea
    Osher Perry, ShipIn founder and chief executive, argues the benefits of using artificial intelligence to analyse CCTV footage from cameras...
  • The week in newbuildings: Multi-purpose vessel orderbook gets a boost
    The orderbook for multi-purpose vessels of below 12,500 dwt is starting to grow as shipowners face an ageing fleet and...
  • Container trade points away from nearshoring
    There is evidence to suggest that rather relocating entire supply chains, companies are only selectively nearshoring certain items or components...
  • Russia 'aims' overnight attack at Odesa port
    Warehouses, equipment and trucks loaded with grain were damaged in the Odesa area while five people were injured
  • Gard members to get cashback exceeding premium hike twice over
    Going rate seems to be established for impending renewal round
  • NYK Line quarterly profits plummet, following Japanese shipping rivals
    Full fiscal year net profits until March 2024 are projected to be ¥220bn, a 78.2% decline from the actual gains...
  • Daily Briefing
    Maersk battens down the hatches in expectation of long slump | Maersk cuts workforce by 10,000 as earnings turn negative...
  • ONE completes buy-out of stakes in US and Rotterdam terminals
    With the three acquisitions, ONE has established a presence at key strategic locations - the US west coast, Northern Europe...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
  • Carrier consolidation, NVO competition weigh on shipper association growth
    Shipper associations that struggled to grow during the COVID-19 pandemic because there was no extra capacity to sell are now trying to convince shippers of the benefits of rate stability.
  • Global ro/ro carriers take steps to boost fire safety
    Although there is little evidence that EVs are a greater fire hazard aboard ro/ro ships than traditional internal combustion vehicles, carriers are ramping up their safety measures.
  • Hamburg terminal operator HHLA accepts MSC's offer for ownership stake
    While the carrier will not hold the controlling share, expanding its presence in Hamburg will cement MSC's terminal operating position in Europe's third-largest container shipping port.
  • ONE finalizes terminal deals in Los Angeles, Oakland, Rotterdam
    The Singapore-based carrier has now expanded its access to capacity in the strategic locations of the US West Coast, North Europe and Southeast Asia.
  • ILA's Daggett raises possibility of 2024 strike at US East, Gulf coast ports
    Ahead of an International Longshoremen's Association conference, president Harold Daggett has warned union rank-and-file to be prepared for the "possibility of a coast-wide strike."

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
  • DHT Holdings' year-end fixtures keep rising after in-line third quarter
    VLCC spot numbers up robustly in less than a month and ahead of peers
  • Podcast: The two Os that can help shipping cut greenhouse gas emissions now
    Audio edition of Green Seas talks to Cargill's Eman Abdalla and Alpha Ori's Rajesh Unni about operational efficiency and optimisation
  • Ugo Salerno stepping down as RINA's boss after two decades in the hot seat
    Carlo Luzzatto to assume role of CEO as Italian classification society steers towards stock exchange listing
  • OSG improves earnings as it fixes fewer vessels but trims costs
    Lower expenses help usher in higher third-quarter profit
  • US lawmakers back tougher sanctions on Iranian shipping
    Questions remain over effectiveness of legislation which still needs Senate and presidential backing
  • New Fortress inks FSRU charter for delayed Brazilian terminal
    Company's shipping arm Energos Infrastructure to sub-charter Brazil's regas stalwart from Petrobras
  • Footage shows Russian cargo ship severely damaged after rocky grounding
    Inspection off Murmansk shows mangled hull bottom of the Aleksander Gusev
  • Spot rates for modern LNG carriers shift into $200,000 per day gear, again
    World worries heat up charter market across all types of vessels but winter has yet to make presence felt
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen on the hunt for biofuels in Asia with South Korea trial run
    World's largest car carrier owner said it would begin using the fuels this year
  • Winter is coming: German ice-class tanker trio finds eager buyers
    Hamburg-based CST is linked to a $54m deal for three MR product tankers built in 2006
  • Wartsila selling shipping gas solutions unit as part of latest restructuring
    Finnish engine and systems giant wants to further simplify its organisation and reporting set-up
  • Big-name offshore shipbrokers hunt for new talent as activity spikes
    Brokers are returning to an improved market after a wave of consolidation among shops
  • Special report: Greece defiant amid adversity
    Our latest business focus delves into the world of Greek shipping, featuring a series of articles by Harry Papachristou. You can access these articles through the links provided below
  • Clarksons tips Norden for 'strategic acquisitions' with $700m war chest
    Analysts believe owner-operator is showing a 'pronounced' interest in expansion
  • Newbuilding prices diverge from earnings as they approach 2008 record, Clarksons says
    Analyst Trevor Crowe crunches the numbers as shipyards demand more and more money for new ships
  • IMO's Kitack Lim urges shipping stakeholders to strive for seafarer safety
    Decarbonisation and the adoption of new technologies could not happen without the contributions made by seafarers, says IMO boss
  • DNB raises VLGC demand forecast but owners 'not out of the woods' on deliveries
    Norwegian analysts believe pace of new additions to fleet is about to pick up
  • Tight tanker market holds firm amid continued Saudi and Russia supply cuts
    Saudi Arabia said the continued cuts were aimed at supporting the stability and balance of oil markets
  • Gard raises its cash back deal for renewing members
    Largest P&I club also says it needs to increase rates because of inflation
  • Gasum supplies LNG cargo to Finland's FSRU amid 'challenging situation'
    Inkoo terminal to be kitted out to offload into LNG bunker vessels
  • JP Morgan kicks off fleet renewal for subsidiary NOCC with car carrier orders
    US bank took full control of Norwegian operator earlier this year
  • 'Who knows?': Dorian LPG's Hadjipateras says future of VLGC Panama Canal transits uncertain
    US owner looking at sending ships via other routes as waterway continues to reduce crossing slots
  • Gard raises annual refund for renewing P&I policy members
    Largest club also says it needs to increase rates because of inflation
  • Oil Brokerage makes a bold move into US market with strategic raid
    James McNicol-led firm makes good on promise by striking prominent American shop
  • Davie acquires Helsinki Shipyard from Russia's Algador with help from Canadian government
    Canadian firm signs 50-year lease with city of Helsinki
  • Thenamaris raises $55.7m from first-ever gas carrier sale
    Soaring market for LPG carriers encourages Greek owner to dispose of a six-year-old vessel
  • Oil Brokerage takes big step in securing US brokerage presence
    James McNicol-led firm makes good on promise by raiding prominent American shop
  • Chinese panamaxes help revive struggling Indian subcontinent ship recycling sector
    Smaller ships get the heave-ho while shipowners hold on to bigger tonnage as they wait for scrap prices to rise
  • Ratified: Labour deal between St Lawrence Seaway union workers and employers
    Unifor members get annual pay hikes and $2,000 signing bonus
  • 'Extraordinary' Italian shipowner Antonio Cosulich dies aged 84
    Funeral of former Fratelli Cosulich chairman being held on Monday
  • George Economou raises newcastlemax bulk carrier wager to eight newbuildings
    Major Greek owner is listed with a diversified newbuilding fleet of more than 30 ships worth over $3bn
  • NYK Line's first half profit slashed by over 80% on liner weakness
    Japanese liner giant says it has been hit by weaker liner demand and an increase in the size of the fleet
  • Chinese panamaxes help revive struggling Subcontinent ship recycling sector
    Smaller ships get the heave-ho while shipowners still hold on to bigger ships as they wait for scrap prices to rise
  • Biden administration pumps $650m into US port upgrades
    Awards include funding for 26 small ports to improve and expand their capacity

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
  • Air Transport Services Group dumps Corrado, names Hete CEO
    Air Transport Services Group's underperformance cost CEO Rich Corrado his job on Monday.
  • UPS reduces pilot head count by nearly 200 with buyouts
    UPS has bought out a small contingent of senior pilots. An American Airlines regional partner is trying to attract them to fly small jets.
  • Crippling port strike could hit 1 month before presidential election
    The union representing East and Gulf Coast dockworkers warned members to prepare for a possible strike starting Oct. 1, 2024.
  • FedEx tells pilots to switch to American Airlines feeder operator
    FedEx pilots are experiencing significant pay decreases because there isn't enough flying to go around. The company is pushing cockpit crews to take jobs at a regional passenger airline.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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
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