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May 8, 2023

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Exim India web site
MAY 8, 2023
  • JNPA's efficiency helps India top in logistics performance
  • Tiger Logistics launches FreightJar digital platform for Freight Booking & Management
  • Minister inducts new vessel in India-Maldives service
  • Maersk says Q1 results in line with expectations
  • DCI bags Paradip Port project
  • Vessel flagged off from Kolkata to operationalise Myanmar's Sittwe Port
  • AD Ports Group announces further expansion of its flagship Khalifa Port to include drydock services
  • Coal seen remaining India's largest source of electricity this decade
  • Adani Ports starts FY24 on a monthly high of 32.3 MMT
  • The doctrine of "Strict Liability" in shipping industry vis-à-vis the doctrine of "Absolute Liability"
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (5 May 2023)
  • India, Russia talk on rupee trade in limbo
  • APSEZ concludes Myanmar port sale
  • CBIC asked to introduce automated GST scrutiny system
  • Exports to UAE seen reaching $50 bn by 2026-27

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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 8, 2023
  • Six extra pairs of eyes above Antwerp port
  • Intermodal service from Kaunas launched
  • Maersk inaugurates office in Sohar Freezone
  • Kontron Transportation chooses Bernd Eder
  • New inland shipping line for container transport
  • GIC now holds majority share of Railpool
  • Jas Worldwide expands footprint in China
  • Sandro Brändle joins Log-hub
  • Hacis to open new - "Cool Zone" in Hong Kong
  • More than 50,000 rail vehicles authorised
  • Wärtsilä and MPA Singapore sign MoU
  • Trade fair more international than ever before
  • Antonia Wanner elected to board of directors
  • CGSA handles its biggest vessel so far
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • First "Tiaca event - Africa" in six weeks' time
  • Smartist: a global hub for DHL
  • Peace in Europe, insecurity in the air

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The Loadstar web site
MAY 5, 2023
  • Carriers struggle to hold transpacific GRIs as rates come under pressure
  • Flexport + Shopify Logistics - it's a 'traditional venture capital playbook'
  • FMC says successfully disputed charges pass $1m landmark
  • Etihad's new plan is to double in size, says CEO
  • Mega-profits will help carriers ride the wave of demand downturn
  • Flexport eyes global e-commerce market with Shopify takeover
  • Nexxiot partners with project44 and plans a cargo-tracking ecosystem

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Marine Log web site
MAY 5, 2023
  • Administration moves ahead on $4 billion clean ports plan
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking the initial steps on the development of programs that will invest $4 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act in U.S. port infrastructure. The Clean
  • Seatrium books two Empire Wind offshore substation platform contracts
    Singapore-headquartered Seatrium Limited reports that its Sembcorp Marine Offshore Platforms Pte. Ltd. (SMOP) subsidiary has been awarded a contract by Empire Offshore Wind LLC worth more than SGD 500 million (about US$378
  • Scrap metal barge fire brings warning on lithium-ion battery dangers
    The National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday that lithium-ion batteries and other possible ignition sources could pose a fire safety issue in the transportation of scrap materials as cargo. The warning comes
  • Contaminated fuel caused WSF ferry grounding
    A little more than two weeks after running aground in Rich Passage, the Washington State Ferries (WSF) Jumbo-class ferry Walla Walla returned to service May 3 on the Seattle/Bremerton route. WSF says
  • Ship Repair USA: What's important and what's not on ship repair contracts?
    The many vessels that traverse U.S. waters-both inland and coastal-require significant financial investment at the time of construction and during their lifecycles. The contracts that govern the construction and subsequent maintenance and

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Container News web site
MAY 5, 2023
  • Port of Virginia partners with ElectroTempo
    ElectroTempo, a software company for electric fleet charging networks, announced a strategic agreement with the Port of Virginia, one of North America's largest container ports. The Port of Virginia's engagement with ElectroTempo will assist in optimising vehicle electrification projects across various situations, increasing energy efficiency, lowering emissions, and driving down costs. The Port
  • Maersk opens new W&D facility in South Africa
    Maersk inaugurates a new 10,000 m² bonded warehousing & distribution (W&D) facility in Cape Town, South Africa. The new W&D facility has an open yard space of 3,500 m². Additionally, the facility has over 85% area covered with racking providing for 7,000 pallet locations. The warehouse has access to the strategic Belcon rail siding at under 5 kilometres, Port of Cape Town at 22 kilometres, and fa
  • MSC enhances intra-Asia service network
    MSC has decided to strengthen its intra-Asia network aiming to provide new direct connections, as well as improved transit times and increased capacity. The following upgraded services will come into effect in June 2023. MSC announced it will improve its Seagull service to directly connect central China with Indonesia, as well as Vietnam and Thailand with Shekou. Additionally, MSC's Seahorse serv
  • Port of Virginia invests over US$140 million in automated cranes
    Konecranes will supply the Port of Virginia with 36 Automated Stacking Cranes (ASCs) as part of a significant capacity expansion investment and as part of the port's continued efforts to increase operational efficiency, capacity, and competitiveness in the global shipping industry. The order is worth more than US$143 million and will be completed in the second quarter of 2023. The new equipment w
  • Port of Salalah marks new general cargo handling record
    Oman's Port of Salalah in the Middle East achieved a new record in 2022, handling 18.5 million metric tons of general cargo. APM Terminals, which operates the port, said that in January this year, the trend continued with the port handling 1.9 million metric tons of general cargo, the highest volume in any month since the terminal became operational. In the first quarter of 2023, the Port of Sala
  • MSC announces terminal change on Southeast Asia to USWC service
    MSC intends to modify its Sentosa service's port rotation, beginning in June 2023. The Swiss/Italian container carrier said the service will alternate calls between Los Angeles WBCT and Long Beach TTI on a fortnightly basis. The first vessel on this new rotation will be the 5,059 TEU MSC Lisa, which is scheduled to arrive in Los Angeles WBCT on 1 June 2023. The second ship, MSC Ornella, is schedu
  • Egyptian ferry operator enters container segment with newbuilding pair
    Egyptian ferry operator Alkahera Company for Ferries & Maritime Transport has entered the container shipping segment with orders for two general cargo ships at Dae Sun Shipbuilding & Engineering in South Korea. Each of the 18,000 dwt ships has a capacity for 700 TEUs of dry containers and 98 TEUs of reefers; delivery is expected in early 2025. Dae Sun, which announced the order on 30 April, state
  • Seafarers report decline in happiness levels
    A decline in overall happiness levels of seafarers during the first three months of the year is reported by The Mission to Seafarers. The survey, which captures seafarers' sentiments worldwide across a wide range of welfare issues, shows a fall from 7.69 to 7.1 out of 10, compared to the fourth quarter of 2022. Revd Canon Andrew Wright, secretary general of The Mission to Seafarers, commented, "W
  • Adani sells Myanmar Port for US$30 million
    Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), an integrated transport utility in India and a part of the diversified Adani Group, has completed the Myanmar Port sale for a total consideration of US$30 million. Earlier, in May 2022, APSEZ announced the signing of a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the sale of its Myanmar Port. The SPA had certain Condition Precedents (CPs), including comple

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Splash web site
MAY 5, 2023
  • Nexans signs record $1.87bn offshore wind contract
    Paris-based cabling firm Nexans has sealed a frame agreement with Dutch-German transmission system operator TenneT for three grid projects, connecting the future offshore wind farms BalWin 3, LanWin 4, LanWin 2, in the German North Sea to the mainland. The company said the largest contract in its history is worth €1.7bn ($1.87bn), with major subcontracted ...
  • COSCO offloads cape at the second attempt
    COSCO has sold a cape at a second attempt continuing an active year for the Chinese state-owned giant with a string of vintage sales. This time it's selling a vintage cape to Dubai's Lila Global, the shipowning arm of recycler GMS. In mid-March, COSCO attempted to sell the 2006-built , built at IHI Marine ...
  • Seafarer happiness levels fall
    The Mission to Seafarers has published the latest Seafarers Happiness Index report for Q1 2023, revealing a decline in overall happiness levels among seafarers during the first three months of the year. The survey, which captures seafarers' sentiments worldwide across a wide range of welfare issues, shows a fall from 7.69 to 7.1 out of ...
  • Adani offloads Myanmar port
    India's Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has exited the Myanmar market, finding a buyer to stump up $30m for its facility in Yangon. Adani Yangon International Terminal has an annual handling capacity of 800,000 teu and 3.5m tonnes of bulk cargo. The buyer, Solar Energy, was able to negotiate a significantly lower ...
  • PDVSA's tanker fleet in urgent need of overhaul
    The Venezuelan tanker fleet is largely not fit for trading, internal documents seen by Reuters show. More than half of the 22 tankers in state-run oil company PDVSA need urgent repairs or should not trade, according to an internal report by the oil firm. Venezuela's tanker fleet has been hobbled by sanctions for many years ...
  • Low Earth Orbit satellites and maritime satcoms disruption
    Columnist Santosh Patil on what Starling and OneWeb will bring to shipping. The recently held Singapore Maritime Week was expectedly heavy on tech and decarbonisation. A walk around the Sea Asia exhibition was not possible without noticing technology companies showcasing their wares and satcom providers too stood out with their well-appointed booths. The maritime satellite ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 5, 2023
  • International Seaways forecasts a 'robust' tanker market in 2023
    'We are poised to benefit from their attractive charter rates, with added upside due to profit sharing above the base...
  • Greek owners grow share of Russian tanker trade
    Crude and refined products continue to flow from Russia under the price cap restrictions imposed by western governments
  • Large-scale ammonia cracking plant is safe for imports
    A large-scale ammonia cracking plant is a feasible way to pave the way for higher volumes of imports, as companies...
  • Greek shipping company to pay $2.25m for breaching US environmental law
    US Justice Department says chief engineer ordered crew members to illegally discharge about 9,500 gallons of bilge water, while captain...
  • Piracy and maritime crime incidents on the increase
    There has been a shift to armed robbery attacks against vessels in territorial waters, while hijackings and crew kidnappings have...
  • Eagle Bulk expects freight rates to improve after modest profit
    Chief executive Gary Vogel says US company is positive about the medium-term prospects for the dry bulk sector
  • Shipping is a target again just for doing its job
    When 53 seafarers can be taken hostage in the space of a week and it barely causes a ripple in...
  • Will decarbonisation and geopolitical uncertainty mean another crunch for vessel tonnage?
    In a market with subdued earnings and inflated asset values, spending twice the price of a secondhand ship to build...
  • China Merchants Group names ports chief Xiufeng as deputy president
    The appointment was approved at the conglomerate's recent board meeting.
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Can diversity-linked loans close shipping's gender gap?
    Navigator Gas chief executive Mads Peter Zacho is fully aware of shipping's shortcomings when it comes to gender diversity, but...
  • Daily Briefing
    Seized tanker linked to legal dispute over suspected Iranian cargo | Shipping needs 'joined-up thinking' to get close to net...
  • Seafarer survey shows a decline in satisfaction and happiness
    Seafarer Happiness Index is lower than levels recorded in the second and third quarter of last year
  • Matson expects 'improved trade dynamics' after substantial drop in earnings
    Demand should return to 'more normalised levels' later in the year, says chief executive

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 5, 2023
  • Evergreen pushed contracted cargo to spot market: FMC shipper complaint
    An automotive parts importer alleges that after Evergreen failed to provide approximately 65% of contracted vessel space, it had to pay $750,000 on the spot market to secure capacity.
  • Evergreen failed to offer contracted vessel space to shipper: FMC complaint
    An automotive parts importer alleges that after Evergreen failed to provide roughly 65% of contracted vessel space, it had to pay $750,000 on the spot market to secure capacity.
  • China to remain top for logistics investment despite regional sourcing shift
    Logistics and industrial investment in the Asia-Pacific region was estimated at about $50 billion last year, down from a record $72 billion in 2021.
  • Renewed focus on purchase order management leads to tech vs. service dilemma
    Tethering purchase order technology to operations can help expedite drastic decisions, but pure software vendors offer a level of neutrality that logistics providers can't.
  • NY-NJ terminals alter free time tariff as FMC rule on closed gates looms
    The rule changes will not have much of an initial cost impact on shippers as almost all New York-New Jersey terminals are closed on weekends and holidays, thereby not counting toward free time, and containers are now moving off the port faster.
  • Ex-Slync CEO indicted over alleged misappropriation of company cash
    The indictment also alleges Chris Kirchner attempted to cover up his financial activities and fired employees who raised questions about them.
  • Asian air cargo rates fall on rising capacity, cooling demand
    There are few signs of improvement in demand for air freight on major trade lanes out of Asia, while a steady increase in below-deck belly capacity is adding to the downward pressure on rate levels.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 5, 2023
  • Then there were two: Ridgebury Tankers fetches profitable price for suezmax
    Connecticut owner is nearly done with fleet disposal programme after selling tanker for $45m
  • Eagle Bulk sees 'positive momentum' in supramaxes. 'But it's taking time'
    Very low orderbook and supply are helping market maintain upward trend
  • Broader market fears 'exaggerated' as DHT stock falls despite earnings hit
    Clarksons Securities believes VLCC owner's shares are a bargain with oil demand set to pick up
  • International Seaways shares rocket after big earnings beat, special dividend
    Shares jump 11% after owner tops analyst earnings expectations and guides to stronger fixtures
  • Marshall Islands brings new legal claim over seized VLCC Heroic Idun
    Flag state prepares case against Equatorial Guinea as tanker set for release after nine months
  • International Seaways shares the wealth with another special dividend
    New York owner tops analyst expectations with strong first-quarter, guides to stronger fixtures in current market
  • Rising finance costs eat into Capital Product Partners profit
    But LNG and container ship owner is still upbeat about its business
  • Editor's Selection: Maersk's profits plunge, Iran's latest ship grab and what's bugging Wallenius?
    Our weekly newsletter looks at some of the big stories in shipping
  • Broader market fears 'exaggerated' as DHT stock falls despite earnings hit
    Clarksons Securities believes VLCC owner's shares are a bargain with oil demand set to pick up
  • KCC's Engebret Dahm puts a price on new Cabus as fleet renewal looms
    CEO prioritising replacement of caustic soda combination carriers over more expensive and newer Cleanbus
  • Lila Global buys second capesize vessel in as many months
    Shipowning arm of cash buyer GMS focuses on big bulkers amid slow-burning but persistent market interest for such ships
  • Shipowners think PSV supply cut 'overdone' as ships converted back for oil and gas work
    Trend of vessels leaving the North Sea market is beginning to reverse, Seabrokers says
  • Hoegh Autoliners tipped to declare options for more of world's biggest car carriers
    Analysts believe four extra vessels will be firmed up this summer in China
  • South Korea's Fair Trade Commission greenlights Hanwha's DSME buyout
    New name is floated for world's fourth largest shipbuilder
  • Tokio Marine HCC revamps London team with new hire
    New marine chief underwriting officer appointed as insurer seeks further growth
  • Axel Eitzen's Christiania orders its biggest tankers in Japan
    Copenhagen-based owner heads to Murakami Hide for two new chemical ships
  • Petros Panagiotidis spin-off makes asset play with ex-Eletson tanker
    A window of opportunity has opened for some very lucrative tanker sales by newly-founded Toro Corp
  • Fire at South Korean plant threatens delays to LNG carrier newbuildings
    Insulation panel manufacturer Hankuk Carbon sees 25% of its production knocked out
  • Wavelength: Shipping awaits the starting gun for deepsea gold rush to begin
    Big maritime names are vying for space in the nascent industry but environmental concerns have yet to be allayed
  • Tanker salvage operation to press on despite appeal shortfall
    UN warns that FSO is at risk of exploding and leaking 1.1m barrels of oil
  • Former Edison Chouest PSV converted into world's first spaceport
    Ship is being turned into a floating launch pad for commercial space flights
  • KCC logs record profit but switch to tanker trades hits efficiency
    Norwegian owner prioritised wet cargoes over dry in the first quarter
  • HMM boosts product tanker fleet with Singapore raid
    South Korean owner adds modern vessel in deal with Pacific Carriers
  • France's Socatra orders two 'pricey' methanol-fuelled chemical tanker newbuildings in China
    Handysize IMO II/III chemical tankers ordered against charter contracts from TotalEnergies
  • Blackstone said to be considering sale of ship finance bank NIBC
    However, private equity firm may decide to keep bank and grow it through acquisitions.
  • Is the cruise market ripe for third-party ship management? Anglo-Eastern thinks so
    Scale of major Hong Kong ship manager powers growth ambitions after takeover of CMI
  • TW+ looks ahead: The big questions that loom over shipping's path forward
    To mark the 10 years since TradeWinds' TW+ magazine was first published, our reporters explored the uncertainties, challenges and opportunities that will shape shipping's future. Read all the stories below
  • Shipyards dust off facilities to meet huge fleet renewal demand
    Mothballed capacity is being brought back to life as contracting is forecast to rise
  • Demand slump bites Matson results, but profit drop is smaller than expected
    Retailers are conservatively managing inventories as economy remains uncertain, chief executive says

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American Shipper web site
MAY 5, 2023
  • What will happen if Russia blocks Black Sea grain ships?
    The war has stoked fears of global shortfalls of wheat, corn and fertilizers, but the flexibility of shipping trades has limited the risk.
  • Ocean carriers: Keep rail storage fee disputes at STB
    Shippers want Congress to expand FMC's power over rail storage fees, but shipping lines say the power is already in the hands of the STB.

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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
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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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