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November 8, 2023

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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
  • Allcargo Group Founder & Chairman Shashi Kiran Shetty conferred Honorary Doctorate by NITTE
  • Adani Mundra Port handles 4 million TEUs in record time
  • Allcargo Terminals' Q2FY24 earnings show strong sequential improvement CFS volumes for the quarter up 13% YoY
  • India's e-way bill generation tops in Oct.
  • Liquid bulk cargo returns to dry cargo jetty at DPA
  • Overall demand subdued, though volumes & rates marginally up
  • Air India plans to add 400 weekly flights
  • Lufthansa Cargo launches td.Zoom for time-critical cargo
  • DPA Vigilance Dept wins top ranking
  • Cargo handling equipment market to see expeditious growth
  • India may go with the EU's carbon emissions default values
  • Tea production dips 17 pc in Sept.

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
  • On the edge of risk
  • A new big player in pharma logistics
  • Improving efficiency and road safety
  • Unilode appoints new COO
  • More solar power for 101st year
  • Ten new vessels for AD Ports
  • A safe ride for dangerous cargo
  • CN invests in short line railroad
  • Fourkites picks industry veteran Bill Maw
  • ULD leasing hub opens at Shanghai Pudong
  • ZEX: revamped China-LA route
  • Rocking logistics at the Pan American Games
  • Parking spaces for delivery trucks near Venlo
  • GXO promotes Joanna Borkowska-Iwanek
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Qatar Airways partners with 'United for Wildlife'
  • German partnership for water logistics
  • Nordfrost: a new North Sea terminal
  • New model extends green medium-duty segment

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
  • Change of strategy as a more 'hawkish' Maersk raids the charter market
  • Up in the air: after Lufthansa Cargo, feel the distress with ATSG
  • 2023 challenging for air cargo, say industry leaders - but what's next?
  • HHLA directors recommends MSC offer to shareholders
  • Box terminals expand as Lazaro Cardenas eyes boost from near-shoring
  • Technology the key to smoother cargo operations at Budapest Airport
  • Harald Oechsner and Steve Howard new directors at WCAworld

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
  • SCA names Kevin Terry as senior defense advisor
    The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA)has named Kevin Terry as its senior defense advisor, overseeing the organization's national ship repair and security, as well as workforce development and education, initiatives. He is
  • Quintin Kneen upbeat on Tidewater outlook
    In another indication of the continuing uptick in the offshore services sector, the largest player in the game, Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: Tidewater) yesterday reported third quarter revenue that president and CEO Quintin
  • Conception dive boat fire: Captain guilty of seaman's manslaughter
    The captain of the Conception, the dive boat that caught fire in 2019 with the loss of 34 lives, was yesterday found guilty of seaman's manslaughter. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
  • Maersk applies new PSS from Far East to West Coast South America
    Maersk will implement the following Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) from Far East Asia to the West Coast of South America. The Danish carrier has published below all the details about the upcoming surcharge: Origin Destination Effective Dates Container Type Currency New tariff levels Brunei, China, Hong Kong China, Indonesia, Japan, Cambodia, Korea, South, Laos, Myanmar (Burma), Malaysia, Philippines
  • Autonomous shipping to get satellite connectivity breakthrough
    SEAFAR, a provider of remote-control technology and services for unmanned and minimally crewed shipping operations, is incorporating the neXat satellite communications services platform into its remote ship navigation solution designed for the short sea shipping (SSS) sector. This two-year initiative, co-financed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), is currently undergoing sea t
  • cargo-partner launches LCL service for dangerous goods
    Austrian logistics provider cargo-partner has expanded its range of Less-Than-Container Load (LCL) solutions and introduced a new sea freight consolidation service for dangerous goods from China to Europe. In particular, the service is suitable for a wide range of products and industries, including automotive components, car batteries and electronic goods with various types of integrated batterie
  • Port of Quebec and Novarium partner to boost innovation
    Novarium, the blue economy innovation campus, announced a strategic partnership with the Port of Quebec, one of Canada's five major ports. This cooperation seeks to build a dynamic ecosystem that promotes innovation, research, and sustainable growth in the marine industry while exploiting the benefits provided by the Port of Quebec's location. Following its strategic goal, the Port of Quebec aims
  • WiseTech Global acquires Mexican trade software solution provider
    WiseTech Global, the producer of global logistics execution software CargoWise, announced the acquisition of Sistemas Casa, a Mexican provider of customs and international trade software solutions. Sistemas Casa, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Mexico City, develops and provides a comprehensive suite of customs software solutions to automate administrative and operational customs processes,
  • Bangladesh begins Matarbari deep-sea port construction next week
    Bangladesh government will begin the construction of two jetties on its maiden deep-sea port of Matarbari next week. The country's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the construction of 460 meters long container jetty and 300 meters long multipurpose jetty on 11 November. The deep-sea port will have a 14 kilometres long, 350 meters wide and 18.7 meters water draft main navigation channe
  • Jeddah Islamic Port sets new container record in October
    Jeddah Islamic Port achieved a significant milestone by setting a new monthly record, handling 511,348 TEUs in October and surpassing the previous record set in July, when the Saudi port handled 491,197 TEUs. Mawani, which is the port operator, said the record signals the successful collaboration between Mawani and its strategic partners, as numerous joint projects and agreements have been initia
  • DP World receives new automated stacking cranes at London Gateway
    DP World received four new automated stacking cranes (ASCs) at London Gateway, as it continues to invest in port infrastructure to support the UK's supply chain. The latest investment, totalling GB£56 million (US$69 million), coincides with the celebration of London Gateway's tenth anniversary. The new cranes will move containers from the port yard onto lorries bound for consumer markets across t
  • ZIM relaunches ZEX service to meet eCommerce market needs
    Israeli box carrier ZIM announced the relaunch of ZIM eCommerce Xpress (ZEX), its eCommerce line connecting South China to the US West Coast. Originally introduced in 2020, the ZEX service returns in view of the recent evolving needs of the eCommerce market, said the company. The ZEX service is set to resume with the following port rotation: Xiamen (China) - Yantian (China) - Los Angels (Californ
  • Spot box rates lose momentum after four weeks
    Four weeks of gains in spot container freight rates are expected to evaporate as mainline operators continue chasing market share despite weak demand. While Transpacific rates were still up when the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index (SCFI) closed on 3 November, Shanghai-North Europe rates have begun retreating as carriers are adding capacity. Shanghai-US West Coast rates climbed nearly 10% fro
  • South Korean orderbook analysis
    The following infographic analyses the breakdown of vessels on order in South Korea, the top ordering nations, the key companies investing in South Korean newbuildings, the most valuable vessels on order and the share of dual fuel vessels being built. South Korean Orderbook by Vessel Type Containers are the most popular vessel on order in South Korea, with a total of 263 vessels, followed by LNG
  • AD Ports acquires 10 offshore vessels for US$200 million
    AD Ports Group announced the purchase of ten offshore vessels to strengthen its offshore activities in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The investment is around US$200 million in a well-maintained, diverse fleet with an average age of approximately nine years. All ten vessels are planned to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2023, with financial consolidation beginning in the first quarter
  • HHLA boards support MSC deal
    The Executive Board and the Supervisory Board of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) published their joint reasoned statement pursuant to Section 27 of the German Securities Acquisition and Takeover Act (WpÜG) on the takeover offer by MSC on 23 October. Both boards recommend the shareholders to accept the offer. In negotiations with the City of Hamburg and MSC, the Executive Board and the Supe
  • DP World refuses to respond to allegations of Aussie tax avoidance
    DP World, which is in dispute over rostering plans with the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA), has refused to respond to the unions' allegations that the company has not paid a cent in taxes in eight years. The dispute erupted in October as the Dubai port and logistics operator had announced plans to change work rosters to meet the demands of an economy that operates 24 hours a day 365 days a yea
  • MSC announces port congestion surcharge to South Africa
    Italian/Swiss container line MSC has announced a new congestion surcharge (CGS) for cargo from any destination except East and West Africa to all South African ports. MSC said the surcharge will be US$210 per TEU only for dry cargo containers and will be effective from 3 December (bill of lading date). The company said the new surcharge will be implemented "due to the congestion in the South Afri
  • Maersk to implement new Peak Season Surcharge from Far East to East Coast South America
    Maersk has announced a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for 20dry, 40dry, 40hdry, and 45hdry containers from the Far East to the East Coast of South America (ECSA). The surcharge to ECSA destinations will be effective from 3 December for Taiwan origin, from 18 November for Vietnam origin and from 16 November for all the other Far East countries. Origin Destination Effective Dates Container Type Cu
  • Maersk opens seven new facilities in Australia
    Danish shipping company Maersk has decided to strengthen its omnichannel-fulfillment capabilities in Australia, opening seven new facilities across the country. The expansion plans coincide with Maersk's 30th anniversary in Australia. The new facilities are part of the company's global integrator strategy. Four sites have already opened earlier this year, while the remaining three will be ready u
  • ONE commences Thailand Singapore Express service
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced the launch of the new Thailand Singapore Express (TSX) service. This new dedicated Shuttle Service will give customers a quick transit time between Thailand and Singapore, as well as great connectivity and transit times for cargo travelling on the Asia Europe Trade, according to the company. The new TSX service is designed to deliver reliable and high-quality

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
  • McDermott wins work with ONGC offshore India
    US subsea and deepwater engineering and construction player McDermott has been awarded a large transportation and installation contract by India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) for a project located off the east coast of the country. Under the scope of the contract, McDermott will perform the transportation and installation of a central processing platform ...
  • Lomar cuts boxship exposure
    Lomar Shipping has continued to be active on the containership sell side as it shifts its fleet towards bulk carriers and chemical tankers. The UK-based diversified shipowner of Libra Group has seen four boxships exit the fleet bringing in nearly $39m. The 2002-built, panamax 3,237 teu sister vessels Velika Express and Mirador Express estimated as ...
  • Scorpio Tankers offloads 11-year-old MR2 in $34m deal
    Monaco-headquartered Scorpio Tankers has cashed in on one of its MR2s recently purchased out of a sale and leaseback arrangement in China. The New York-listed product tanker owner has offloaded the 2012-built scrubber-fitted for $33.9m, according to brokers. The Emanuele Lauro-led company bought the ship back from Bank of Communications Financial Leasing for about $8.2m, ...
  • Croatia's Tankerska to make takeover bid for bulker player Atlantska Plovidba
    Croatia's Tankerska Plovidba will launch a takeover bid for compatriot bulker owner and operator Atlantska Plovidba. The Zadar-based diversified owner led by Mario Pavic informed the market through the law firm Mamic, Peric, Reberski, Rimac of its obligation to launch a takeover offer to buy the 60.9% it does not already own in Zagreb-listed Atlantska. ...
  • El Niño wreaks havoc on global shipping patterns
    Across every continent shipping is having to contend with the fallout from this year's El Niño, a weather phenomenon that has helped cut drafts along major waterways, slashed agricultural production in key export markets, and could herald a stormy Pacific for vessels to contend with in the coming months. El Niño is a weather pattern ...
  • Wärtsilä to ditch shipping gas solutions business
    Finnish marine technology firm Wärtsilä is selling off its gas solutions business as part of the move to further streamline its organisation. The company said its provider of gas processing systems has limited synergies with the rest of its marine product portfolio. The unit, which delivered net sales of around €293m between Q4 2022 and ...
  • Polemis buys VLCC pair from SK Shipping
    Shortly after Adam Polemis' New Shipping made $14m on a 21-year-old VLCC bought six years ago, the famous Greek owner is back in the secondhand market, adding two modern 10-year-old VLCCs. Broking sources link the company to a deal with South Korea's SK Shipping, tabling some $132m for two 314,000 dwt tankers, named C.Spirit and ...
  • HGK seals charter and newbuilding deal with steelmaker Salzgitter
    Germany's HGK Shipping, one of Europe's top inland shipping names and compatriot Salzgitter, the country's second-largest steelmaker, have penned a long-term charter deal for three dry cargo ships. The deal also involves a newbuild vessel designed to meet the requirements of the Salzgitter Group and cope with the western German canal region. The development follows ...
  • AD Ports buys $200m worth of offshore vessels from E-NAV
    Abu Dhabi's AD Ports Group has purchased ten offshore vessels that are supposed to bolster offshore operations in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The investment is around $200 million, into a well-maintained, diversified fleet with an average age of around nine years - less than the industry average. All ten vessels are expected to ...
  • Diamond Offshore inks two new rig deals
    Houston-based Diamond Offshore Drilling has received $240m in new contract awards in the UK North Sea. The New York-listed company said that the second and third priced option wells for the 2016-built harsh environment semi-submersible Ocean GreatWhite were exercised by British major BP in the UK with an estimated duration of 60 days each. The ...
  • Seven Islands moves for another MR
    Fast-growing Seven Islands Shipping is sourcing plenty of tankers to serve India's growing energy demands. Its latest registered deal is the 14-year-old, Iwagi-built, 48,000 dwt Vanda, paying Adora Holding $23.5m for the tanker. This is the fourth MR Seven Islands has added this year and the third MR purchase in as many months. The Indian ...
  • KR launches XR-based ship familiarisation solution
    Classification society Korean Register has launched KR-Real360, a 360-degree XR (eXtended Reality)-based ship education and training program. KR-Real360 has been developed to provide users with the educational information necessary for ship operation and maintenance using the latest XR technology. Users can effortlessly locate educational resources, such as operation manuals, survey data, and che
  • Are shipmanagers doing enough to retain crew?
    Peter Schellenberger, founder of maritime consultancy Novamaxis, has some advice to keep crew happy. I was really intrigued by the statements of the world's largest shipmanagers during the recent Maritime CEO Forum held at the Monaco Yacht Club which I was very happy to attend. While the argument of scale and subject matter specialist environments ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
  • Ardmore Shipping sees 'market at inflection point'
    Ardmore Shipping posted strong third-quarter earnings and said the EU's embargo on refined products bodes well for the market. It...
  • International Seaways beats expectations and fattens dividend again
    Lois Zabrocky-led International Seaways sails to another strong quarter, reporting earnings per share of $1.99, above Jefferies' expectations of $1.75...
  • Industry disquiet grows over Panama's plans to deal with canal crisis
    Drought-induced delays and restrictions in the Panama Canal have angered shipowners who are incensed by increased costs, but no sign...
  • DHT third quarter rates hurt by Opec+ cuts, but fourth quarter looks stronger
    A robust opening to the quarter was tapered by Opec+ production cuts, DHT says, although the rates fell to lows...
  • Containership charter rates still trending down but demand rising for larger ships
    Number of fixtures has picked up considerably however charter periods are strictly on a short-term basis
  • HHLA board backs MSC's takeover bid
    MSC's bid for 49% of Hamburg's terminal operator has moved a step closer after HHLA's board recommend shareholders accept the...
  • Canadian shipping law firms maintain independence
    'Obviously Canada is a much smaller market than the US. But proportionately we'd be something like Blank Rome, which has...
  • Iran's oil exports remain elevated as US lawmakers push for more restrictions
    Iran's oil exports remained strong in October but dipped below 1.5m bpd for the first time since July. Tehran's backing...
  • China dominates surge for dual-fuel tonnage
    China's relatively abundant human capital and investments compared with its foreign rivals are said to be partly why it has...
  • Wider sulphur spreads to support east of Suez VLCC scrubber premiums, BRS says
    VLCC scrubber earnings to benefit from wider VLSFO prices in the fourth quarter, while HSFO values could remain muted
  • Miller hires Tsakos London MD
    Williams becomes head of new business
  • Global box volumes continued to flatline in September
    Last September marked the collapse of the pandemic volume boom. While volumes have since picked up, when compared with historic...
  • Zim relaunches Los Angeles express service
    Zim dropped its e-commerce express service earlier this year. Now, it is returning with short transits and expedited shipments
  • Daily Briefing
    Shipowners shift antitrust campaign to UK after EU loss | New EU sanctions expected to tighten price cap and target...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
  • Breakbulk sector poised for boost amid rising commodity prices
    Commodity prices continue to rise, leading to further investments in mining, agriculture and oil and gas projects, all of which is good news for breakbulk and project shippers and their service providers.
  • J. B. Hunt-BNSF launch new intermodal service to grab time-sensitive freight
    The premium service run by the long-time partners aims to capture so-called just-in-time cargo that has historically been shipped via truck.
  • Mobile looks to boost container terminal capacity to handle intermodal demand
    Once fully complete by 2025, the current expansion project would allow the port to handle 1.1 million TEUs annually, up from 650,000 TEUs.
  • India-US cargo flow buffeted by blank sailings, sliding schedule reliability
    On top of the sailing cuts, some recent vessel arrivals at India have been behind schedule by up to a week, resulting in cargo rollovers, according to forwarder sources.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
  • Capesize bulker bounces back over $20,000 per day but El Nino presents 'wildcard'
    Spot rates are higher than forecasted as supply is tighter than expected, analyst says
  • Safe Bulkers sticks to strategy and dividend amid lower profit
    US-listed company counts on newbuildings and environmental upgrades to boost future earnings
  • Tidewater expects favourable supply-demand balance in offshore oil and gas markets into 2024
    New York-listed owner posts $26.2m in third-quarter profit
  • Cadeler-Eneti merger breezes through antitrust screening as tender moves forward
    Wind player Cadeler trots out its tender for all Eneti shares in US securities filings
  • Crowley faces sexual assault lawsuit brought by female cadet
    'Jane Doe' was allegedly raped while serving on Military Sealift Command ship November 2022
  • Oldendorff raises concerns over 'stability and degradation' of biofuel blends
    Study with MIT recommends use of biocides and antioxidants to deal with problems in fuel tanks
  • Rapid growth in wind-assisted ship orders as regulations drive investment decisions
    Wind-assist solution orderbook climbing rapidly as energy efficiency and emission regulations loom
  • MAN Energy Services to supply methanol dual-fuel engines to Wallenius Wilhelmsen newbuildings
    Engines to be methanol-capable and ammonia-ready
  • New Fortress closes financing but awaits FSRU on next up Brazilian terminal
    LNG carrier-to-floating storage and regasification unit conversion due for completion in Singapore this month
  • US could return to aggressive sanctions regime, warns BRS
    Moves in Venezuela and the House of Representatives could change Washington's posture
  • Ardmore profit dip is slimmer than expected as product tanker momentum builds
    New York-listed shipowner posts rising fourth-quarter bookings
  • CJC brings in trio of Ince lawyers led by Chris Kidd to reinforce growth strategy
    Shipping law firm becomes latest to hire from troubled UK rival
  • Crushing it: International Seaways delivers earnings beat and more dividends
    New York owner declares options on two dual-fuel LNG-ready LR1 newbuildings in South Korea
  • DHT earnings fail to excite investors despite Clarksons preaching upside
    Dividend policy and strengthening tanker market should temper investor fears, Morkedal says
  • Galtung Dosvig's EGD Holding banks healthy profit from latest tanker sale
    Norwegian owner sells 2009-built vessel for nearly $8m gain
  • Brokers tip offshore supercycle as secondhand OSV prices rise by $1m a week
    Optimism abounds in markets buoyed by a lack of new ships and better demand
  • AD Ports swoops on E-Nav Offshore fleet in $200m raid
    The deal nearly doubles the size of Abu Dhabi ports, shipping and logistics giant's offshore fleet
  • India's Seven Islands expands - again - striking deals for product tanker trio
    Pinto family and Prem Watsa-controlled owner snaps up product ships in busy sale-and-purchase markets
  • New LNG bunker vessel recruits boost European supply capacity
    Peninsula puts first vessel to work as newbuilding heads for new home with Titan
  • UK P&I Club and Britannia to raise premiums at February renewals
    Britannia also commits to a $10m capital redistribution to its shipowner members
  • Russian coal exports set for dramatic cut next year, but not for the reason you might think
    Loadings of the Russian commodity are up by 16% this year to date, but exports are expected to fall by around 10m tonnes per year
  • Consolidation in Croatia as Tankerska launches $69m bid for bulker owner Atlantska
    Zagreb-listed companies would have combined fleet of 33 vessels if takeover succeeds
  • New LNG bunker vessel recuits boost European supply capacity
    Peninsula puts first vessel to work as newbuilding heads for new home with Titan
  • UK P&I Club and Britannia announce rate rises
    Britannia also commits to a $10m capital redistribution to its shipowner members
  • AD Ports swoops on 10 E-Nav Offshore ships in $200m raid
    The deal nearly doubles the size of Abu Dhabi ports, shipping and logistics giant's offshore fleet
  • Indian yards to build 24 tankers, bulkers and container ships for Russia
    Newbuildings will all be delivered before 2027 to boost Caspian Sea trade
  • A Cypriot in Piraeus: Greece makes unusual choice for shipping minister
    Following a ferry fiasco in September, Greece puts an outside technocrat in charge of shipping
  • Saudi Aramco's profits drop amid crude supply cuts and lower prices
    Cuts in Saudi supply to affect the largest crude carriers with most of its exports hauled on VLCCs
  • Car carrier owners unfazed by newbuilding glut as cars get loaded into containers
    An extremely tight market has Chinese automakers turning to 'suboptimal' solutions
  • Greeks in the frame as SK Shipping linked to sale of up to four VLCCs
    South Korean owner said to have offloaded 2013-built pair, as well as older vessels
  • Saudi Aramco reports lower profits after export cuts
    Cuts in Saudi supply affect the largest crude carriers with most of its exports hauled on VLCCs
  • Ro-ro owners unfazed by orderbook as cars get loaded into containers
    An extremely tight market has Chinese automakers turning to 'suboptimal' solutions
  • Norway to remain an offshore shipbroking hub despite vessel exodus
    Fearnley Offshore Supply argues the traditional broking powerhouse has a 'unique ecosystem'
  • Maersk's revival in charter market activity faces uphill battle against falling rates
    Carrier delves back into market after massive correction in rates
  • Norway's Seabrokers launching 'helicopter-plane' service for remote regions
    Offshore shipping brokerage joining forces with Wideroe Zero and Strawberry for new project
  • Gunvor linked to five-year charters for new AMPTC clean tankers
    Trader's Clearlake shipping subsidiary said to be beefing up product carrier capacity
  • NYK Line and JP Morgan the 'big spenders' at South Korean yards, says VesselsValue
    The high value of orderbooks due to the number of LNG carriers inked
  • China Merchants poised to order kamsarmax and multipurpose newbuildings
    CMHI Jinling is to build the conventional-fuelled ships for delivery in 2026

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
  • What downturn? US imports still rising, highest since boom
    Containerized imports have rebounded strongly in 2023, with October volumes up 33% from February's low.

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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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