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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 7, 2023
  • DP World targets 60% renewable power at Indian terminals by 2026
  • India seen driving growth in the Asia-Pacific
  • Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy giving impetus to green-fuelled, hybrid, electric vessels
  • 9 automation solutions to enhance efficiency across the EXIM value chain
  • MPS is the largest importer of fresh fruits & vegetables in the Middle East
  • APM Terminals & DP World launch Zero Emission Port Alliance
  • Amnesty Scheme - Closure of cases of default in Export Obligation under Advance Authorisation and EPCG Schemes where applications have been filed with PRC/EPCG Committee for relaxation in policy/procedure on grounds of genuine hardship/adverse impact on trade
  • Economic activity seen up at 7.5 pc
  • JSW Infra to acquire majority stake in PNP Port
  • War risk insurance premiums up for Red Sea voyages
  • MSC and Ellerman sign slot agreement for Atlantic routes

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 7, 2023
  • RCG signs agreement with Swiss MFD
  • Norfolk Southern for Mason Mega rail terminal
  • Germany's second-largest rail logistics provider
  • Hactl: "ASK" to enhance import collections
  • Cartwright Brothers: more double deck trailers
  • CTP planning sustainable German hub
  • Azur wins award
  • DNV certifies world's largest car carrier
  • UAE and Japan sign ROD
  • Automated book distribution in Italy
  • New managing partner at AGG
  • Kalmar launches electric cargo handlers
  • Dakosy: Dieter Spark retires
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Nestlé significantly cuts sea freight emissions
  • Luxcargo to follow Luxair - as expected
  • A joint venture into cryogenic transport
  • Western Global emerges from Chapter 11

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 6, 2023
  • Geopolitical shocks pose the greatest threat to supply chain health
  • Analysis: DB Schenker - let's put Saudi on the agenda
  • Yang Ming diverts Asia-USEC service from congested Panama Canal
  • India on the cusp of a warehousing boom as sourcing diversifies
  • Rival LTL players snap up Yellow terminals in $1.9bn auction
  • Amazon steps up modal shift of volumes from trucks to railfreight
  • MSC subsidiary SAS in talks to acquire French forwarder Clasquin
  • Seaspan expands its charter business into booming PCTC sector
  • Ambitious Medlog inks deal to operate and expand UK iPort Rail terminal

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 6, 2023
  • Pacific green corridor ports agree partnership strategy
    Green corridors first got a lot of attention at the COP26 summit in 2021 when the U.S. signed on to the Clydebank Declaration for Green Shipping Corridors (DGSC). Since then, the Maritime
  • CMB.TECH and WinGD move ahead on ammonia-fueled bulkers
    CMB.TECH, the clean tech division of Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB), and CSSC group member WinGD have signed an agreement that will see WinGD X72DF-A ammonia-fueled engines power a series of 210,000 dwt

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 6, 2023
  • Kalmar launches electric reachstacker and Essential forklift truck production at Shanghai facility
    Kalmar will commence production of electric reachstackers and Essential forklift trucks at its Shanghai manufacturing facility. The production launch was honoured on 6 December with a themed 'Electrify & Expand' event attended by customers and dealer representatives. Kalmar's Shanghai facility opened in 2005 and produces a variety of high-end cargo handling equipment such as reachstackers, empty
  • ClassNK awards AiPs for SDARI's green fuels powered vehicle carriers
    ClassNK has granted Approvals in Principle (AiPs) for three innovative vehicle carrier designs crafted by the Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI). The initial AiP is a noteworthy recognition for an ammonia-ready LNG dual-fueled vehicle carrier with a 7,000 CEU capacity-a pioneering achievement in China's self-sufficient design landscape. According to a statement, for the sh
  • Canada launches Green Shipping Corridor initiative
    Canada's Minister of Transport Pablo Rodriguez announced the development of the Green Shipping Corridor initiative, a US$165 million investment. "With the new Green Shipping Corridor Program, Canada is taking another step towards meeting its commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050. We can work together to establish green shipping corridors to decarbonise the marine sector along the Great Lakes,
  • PSA Sines acquires new container handling equipment
    On 4 December, two mega ship-to-shore (STS) cranes arrived at PSA Sines in Portugal. The new cranes will be added to PSA Sines existing 10 super post-panamax cranes, allowing the terminal to handle the largest container vessels currently sailing on the Iberian Peninsula. The new equipment will also assist in increasing PSA Sines capacity from 2.3 to 2.7 million TEUs and boost PSA Sines position a
  • PIL and DP World partner to develop green supply chain solutions
    Singaporean ocean carrier Pacific International Lines (PIL) and Dubai-based port and terminal operator DP World have signed a decarbonisation agreement to jointly develop green solutions for global supply chains. By signing a Memorandum of Understanding, the companies aim to help accelerate progress towards their common target of net zero GHG emissions. The agreement was signed by Lars Kastrup, C
  • RSGT to operate Bangladesh's newly built terminal for the next 22 years
    Saudi Arabia's port and terminal operator Red Sea Gateway Terminal International (RSGT) has secured a concession agreement for the Patenga Container Terminal (PCT) at the port of Chittagong in Bangladesh. RSGT will operate the newly built box terminal on PPP (public-private partnership) - G2G (government to government) basis for the next 22 years after the agreement, which was signed by RSGT CEO
  • ZIM vessels divert from Arabian regional waters
    Israeli container ships are avoiding the Red Sea region as the conflict in Gaza and the heightened regional tension have increased the risks for all ships transiting the Suez Canal. Even so, the consultancy Linerlytica said several US East Coast services are now trading via Suez to avoid the logjam at the world's other busy waterway in Panama, but for Israeli vessels, the risk is considered far g
  • Northwest Seaport Alliance appoints new COO
    The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), an alliance between the US ports of Tacoma and Seattle, announced the appointment of Jeff Bellerud as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, he will be responsible for the oversight of comprehensive marine operations, encompassing rail, road, terminals, breakbulk operations, and effective waterway management. Bringing a wealth of strategic-level expertise in
  • Nestlé sees significant reduction in ocean emissions, may renew ECO Delivery deal with Maersk
    Maersk announced that its partnership with Nestlé, the world's largest food and beverage company, has led the Swiss conglomerate to cut its ocean logistics greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Nestlé has agreed to use Maersk's ECO Delivery solution for all of its ocean containers shipped by the Danish carrier in 2023, with an option to extend this agreement into the next year and beyond. The seaborne

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 6, 2023
  • Boxship collides with floating bridge in Suez Canal
    A Singapore-flagged containership struck a floating bridge in the eastern lane of the Suez Canal after losing control of its steering. The 336 m long 2008-built ship suffered a fault with its rudder while transiting the canal on its way from Singapore to the Netherlands. The Suez Canal Authority said in a statement that the ...
  • HMM matches Seaspan in massive car carriers order for Hyundai Glovis charter
    Hot on the heels of Seaspan's entry into the car carrier segment with an order for six 10,800 ceu vessels at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding against Hyundai Glovis charters, South Korea's flagship line HMM has commissioned Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) to build another six similar ships backed by the shipping and logistics unit of Hyundai Motor ...
  • NYK inks ammonia shipping deal with Mitsui & Co
    Japanese shipping giant Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) and trading house Mitsui & Co have penned a charter contract for ammonia shipping. The 2004-built 35,850 cu m gas carrier Berlian Ekuator, owned and operated by NYK, will be used for the shipments of fuel ammonia to JERA's Hekinan Thermal Power Station, where Japan's largest utility is ...
  • Marinakis sets up offshore vessels unit
    Evangelos Marinakis has set his sights on the booming offshore sector. The Greek shipowner and founder and chairman of Capital Maritime group, has launched Capital Offshore after picking up seven platform supply vessels for about $106m. Capital Offshore is taking over the vessels from now soon to be shipless Norwegian OSV outfit Standard Supply. The ...
  • RWE secures final permit for Welsh offshore wind farm
    RWE is pressing ahead with its Welsh Awel y Môr offshore wind farm project. The German utility has secured a marine licence from Natural Resources Wales, completing its permitting for the 1.1 GW wind farm. The project will be located alongside the operational 576 MW Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm and is planned to ...
  • Carbon calculators proliferate ahead of imminent EU ETS inclusion
    With 26 days to go until shipping is included in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) brokers and tech firms are falling over themselves to offer clients carbon calculators. From 1 January 2024, shipping will be included in the EU ETS. As a result, vessels visiting EU ports will be required to offset ...
  • BASF takes stake in another Vattenfall offshore wind project
    German chemicals firm BASF has struck a deal with Swedish utility Vattenfall to buy 49% of Nordlichtoffshore wind farm project in Germany. The Nordlicht wind park zone is located 85 km north of the island of Borkum in the German North Sea and consists of two separate sites: Nordlicht 1 with a capacity of 980 ...
  • China unveils nuclear-powered megamax containership design
    Making headlines at this year's Marintec China exhibition in Shanghai is a design for a giant nuclear-powered megamax containership. State-run Jiangnan Shipyard has unveiled a design for a 24,000 teu ship incorporating molten salt reactor technology. "The ultra-large nuclear container ship is designed to truly achieve zero emissions during the ship's operating cycle," the yard's ...
  • MOL forms carbon capture and storage partnership in Bahrain
    Japanese shipowner Mitsui OSK Lines has teamed up with Bahrain's Bapco Energies to develop a cross-border carbon capture and storage (CSS) project. Under a memorandum of understanding, the two companies will work towards establishing a CCS value where MOL would be responsible for shipping of liquefied CO2 and Bapco would provide the sequestration sites. The ...
  • Shandong Shipping signs for four methanol dual-fuel VLOCs
    At a signing ceremony held at Marintec China yesterday, Asia's largest shipping exhibition, Shandong Shipping signed with Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding for four 325,000 dwt methanol dual-fuel very large ore carriers (VLOCs). The giant 340 m long ships will be used to haul Brazilian iron ore for Vale. The revolutionary bulk carrier designs, all created in ...
  • MSC bids for French logistics player
    Cash-rich Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), the world's largest containerline, has made a bid for Clasquin, a French logistics company. Clasquin is an air and sea freight forwarding and logistics specialist, which is listed in Paris. MSC has given the company's top two shareholders through to the end of Q1 next year to decide on whether ...
  • BW Epic Kosan privatised
    The privatisation process of BW Epic Kosan has been completed with the gas ship operator exiting the Oslo Børs today. In October, Web Holding, a company controlled by Kristian Mørch-led J. Lauritzen and Greek shipowner Nicholas Lykiardopulo, made a voluntary unconditional offer of NOK24 ($2.20) per share to acquire all outstanding shares in the Oslo-listed ...
  • Want the maritime technology market to thrive? Stop glorifying raising money
    Nick Chubb, the founder of Thetius, with some useful advice to startup founders. Picture the scene. You are a wide-eyed entrepreneur looking to make a major impact on the industry you know and love. Perhaps you are a naval architect, or you've worked at sea. Maybe you know everything about port community systems or you ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 6, 2023
  • CMA CGM flips newbuild fuel pick from methanol to LNG
    Propulsion system design for eight 9,200 teu boxhips has been changed, as the French giant was said to be concerned... Related Stories Daily Briefing December 7 2023 OSG gifts investors with first dividend since 2016 spin-off OSG gifts investors with first dividend since 2016 spinoff
  • OSG gifts investors with first dividend since 2016 spin-off
    OSG has announced its first cash dividend since its troubled restructuring in 2016 that saw it spin off its international... Related Stories OSG gifts investors with first dividend since 2016 spinoff Shippers face more disruption from blankings as carriers cull capacity China showcases nuclear ultra-large containership concept
  • Shippers face more disruption from blankings as carriers cull capacity
    Container lines are blanking up to 40% of voyages on some trades. This is making supply chain planning difficult for... Related Stories OSG gifts investors with first dividend since 2016 spin-off OSG gifts investors with first dividend since 2016 spinoff China showcases nuclear ultra-large containership concept
  • Blank Rome: Not built in a day
    Don't like a US law? Firm with lobbying capability says it can help you get it changed Related Stories Seacon sets sights on climbing leading shipmanager ranks ICS expresses 'serious concern' at Red Sea attacks
  • China showcases nuclear ultra-large containership concept
    Applying the fourth-generation molten salt reactor solutions, the design has won the statement compliance from DNV Related Stories OSG gifts investors with first dividend since 2016 spin-off OSG gifts investors with first dividend since 2016 spinoff Shippers face more disruption from blankings as carriers cull capacity
  • Top 10 box port operators 2023
    Singaporean operator PSA's mainstay at the top of the box port league is extended by another year, in a 12-month... Related Stories Red Sea activity levels normal despite escalating Houthi threats Top 10 marine insurers 2023 Top 10 in marine insurance 2023
  • IMO assembly adopts 'dark fleet' resolution to tackle 'illegal operations'
    The resolution reflected rising concerns from members about false and fraudulent flags, abuse of the IMO numbering scheme and other... Related Stories Green hydrogen producers to supply shipping up to 11m tonnes by 2030 Safety report recommends anchorage change after pipeline leak Cosco Shipping appoints investment veteran as new president
  • Green hydrogen producers to supply shipping up to 11m tonnes by 2030
    A group of shipping companies, green hydrogen producers and engine designers pledged to scale up green hydrogen production and provide... Related Stories IMO assembly adopts 'dark fleet' resolution to tackle 'illegal operations' Safety report recommends anchorage change after pipeline leak Cosco Shipping appoints investment veteran as new president
  • Safety report recommends anchorage change after pipeline leak
    Ships dragging anchors were responsible for damage to an underwater pipeline off the US west coast. Anchorage boundaries should be... Related Stories IMO assembly adopts 'dark fleet' resolution to tackle 'illegal operations' Green hydrogen producers to supply shipping up to 11m tonnes by 2030 Cosco Shipping appoints investment veteran as new president
  • Red Sea activity levels normal despite escalating Houthi threats
    Governments are wary about the potential impact of hostilities on global trade, but data indicates there have been no major... Related Stories Top 10 marine insurers 2023 Top 10 in marine insurance 2023 Shipping showcases its decarbonisation progress at COP28
  • Cosco Shipping appoints investment veteran as new president
    Zhu joined state investment firm China Chengtong Holdings in 2015, rising to chairman before moving to Cosco Shipping Related Stories Daily Briefing December 6 2023 Oaktree offloads $84.6m of Torm shares Marinakis group diversifies into offshore support vessels

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 6, 2023
  • US DOT data-sharing initiative on cargo visibility gaining momentum
    The Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) program offers a free view of supply-demand data across several metrics to help make transportation management decisions easier for US supply chain stakeholders.
  • ODFL Q4 operating data underscores softness in US LTL trucking market
    The second-largest US LTL provider saw daily shipments increase less than 1% year over year in November, signaling continued softness in underlying LTL demand as the post-Yellow market settles.
  • Nestlé inks deals with carriers to move volume via green transport services
    The world's largest food and beverage company is the latest shipper to sign on to emissions-cutting services, committing half its global shipping volume to premium green products offered by Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk and CMA CGM.
  • MSC bid for French forwarder extends carrier's recent buying spree
    There has been no sign of a slowdown in the carrier's acquisition activities as it uses its cash-rich position to expand footprints in key port and logistics markets.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 6, 2023
  • EC and Nordics pour cold water on Med nations' pleas to defer ETS
    However, transport commissioner Adina Valean placates critics by hinting at extending the measure's reach outside the EU
  • Euronav inks new VLCC in China after Frontline deal
    Owner has three large crude carriers on order at Qingdao Beihai
  • Ocean Network Express container ship in Suez Canal collision
    Suez Canal Authority says navigation in the passage will not be affected
  • Green Seas: A mountain to climb at COP28 after new targets shift IMO from laggard to leader
    Newsletter on the environment and the business at the ocean looks at global climate conference
  • Cosco Shipping Line contracts MAN ES for methanol fuel boxship conversions
    Cosco Shipping Heavy Industries will carry out conversion work
  • IMO slams 'shadow' fleet and calls on members to crack down on illicit cargo transfers
    Flag, port and coastal states urged to collaborate and up their game against sanctioned activity
  • Russian master back home as oil smuggling probe drags on
    Final crew member held in dispute over transfer of reputed Russian oil goes home after union intervention
  • Panama Canal surcharges could be coming for car carriers as rates tipped to spike
    Veson Nautical analyst Andrea De Luca has a base case of $130,000 per day for 2024
  • China's Shandong Shipping inks Guaibamax order quartet against Vale charters
    But the Brazilian miner is yet to firm up the charters
  • Japanese ro-ro remains stuck hard aground in the Inland Sea
    Ship ran into trouble more than two weeks ago before being grounded
  • Grain most likely dry commodity to be affected by any disruption to Red Sea shipping
    Almost 7% of global dry cargo trade makes its way through the Suez Canal, Kpler analysis shows
  • HMM inks giant car carriers to charter to Hyundai Glovis
    Seoul-based liner giant signs up for six 10,800-ceu ships at China's Guangzhou Shipyard International
  • Trafigura and former COO Wainwright charged over alleged Angolan chartering bribes
    Switzerland alleges former Sonangol boss was paid more than $5m
  • Arcadia Shipmanagement inks first tanker order in China
    Greek shipowner said to have signed deal for up to four aframaxes
  • Norwegian pension fund becomes second-biggest Hoegh Autoliners shareholder
    Details begin to emerge of new ownership after Maersk exit
  • Navios and Byzantine bulkers sold as fleet renewal moves roll on
    Angeliki Frangou has shaken out two dozen older vessels in 18 months
  • Previous links to Israeli shipping unlikely to impact Red Sea war risk pricing say underwriters
    War risk rates increase again following most recent run of attacks at the weekend
  • China's Shandong Shipping inks Guiabamax order quartet against Vale charters
    But the Brazilian miner is yet to firm up the charters
  • Frontline's 24 new VLCCs could soon be worth $350m more than price tag, Clarksons believes
    Analysts argue that rising values have already left Fredriksen company $80m in the money after giant acquisition
  • Every dollar spent on fuel savings onboard will save $10 in future supply, says report
    Maersk's Zero Carbon Centre predicts how important energy-saving solutions will remain in a future-fuelled industry
  • Iran and Russia close ranks against sanctions in Moscow declaration
    The joint statement raises the prospect of the two countries seeking compensation for 'unilateral' measures
  • Broker Alibra outlines limits and pitfalls of FuelEU ship pooling plan
    Complex system could lead to disputes over what happens when penalties are levied, London shop believes
  • Costa Rica police find 200kg of cocaine in ship's engine room
    Latest drugs bust takes place after unnamed vessel arrived from Colombia
  • Asia's largest maritime trade fair returns to China in physical form after Covid-hiatus
    Denmark is Marintec China's first host country pavilion
  • COP28: Hoegh Autoliners strikes new deal to fill ammonia supply gap
    CEO Andreas Enger says early users of ammonia are likely to be from Europe
  • Sea Cargo Charter ups benchmarks to align with IMO and invite shipowners
    But new benchmarks stop short of Paris Agreement-aligned trajectory
  • Pacific Basin secures first sustainability-linked loan facility
    Hong Kong owner says facility diversifies its funding profile and reinforces its commitment to sustainable shipping
  • Cosco Shipping Line contracts MAN ES for methanol fuel box ship conversions
    Cosco Shipping Heavy Industries in China will carry out the conversion work
  • ONE plans new service via Suez Canal to tap growing US-India trade links
    Japanese owner says India has been playing an increasingly important role in world trade
  • ONE plans new service to tap growing US-India trade links
    Japanese shipowner plans to use Suez Canal for new service despite recent geopolitical risks

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 6, 2023
  • Reliable Robotics achieves milestone for uncrewed cargo flight
    Reliable Robotics successfully tested its autopilot system with no one on board the Cessna cargo plane.
  • DHL Express diverts freighters from Cincinnati hub as strike precaution
    DHL Express says it has procedures to ensure there are no service disruptions if unionized ramp workers at its Cincinnati air hub go on strike.
  • Ambrey expands advisory for Israel-linked vessels amid Red Sea attacks
    Maritime security firm Ambrey has expanded an advisory to vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, warning that rebels could be using outdated data to plan attacks.

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