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June 9, 2023

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Exim India web site
JUNE 9, 2023
  • Commerce Minister to address FFFAI Diamond Jubilee event as Chief Guest in New Delhi today
  • COSCO SHIPPING Lines appoints BSV Shipping Agencies as sub-agent in Hyderabad
  • Major players bid to operate new liquid cargo berths at JN Port
  • GDP to grow by 6.5 pc in FY24: RBI
  • PCN marks a significant milestone by covering 130 countries
  • Mandatory additional qualifiers in import/export declarations in respect of certain products wef 1.7.2023
  • Maersk expands relationship with Microsoft to further digitise & decarbonise logistics
  • Supply chains threatened by stalled talks with US West Coast port workers
  • Foodgrain output at new record
  • India's internet economy seen growing six-fold by 2030
  • Finished steel exports dip

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 9, 2023
  • Navigating with "Windwings"
  • SBB sets a new course for freight traffic
  • Yang Ming orders five LNG 15,000 teu vessels
  • 30th road haulage branch on Iberian Peninsula
  • Logtainer and Hupac bolster cooperation
  • Port of New Orleans welcomes Matthew Wypyski
  • Another weekly flight between Beijing and Geneva
  • Electric charging depot in California in operation
  • ALS expands to Poland
  • C.H. Robinson picks Dave Bozeman
  • Quay and road access improvements in Matadi
  • Ameriflight gets FFA approval to operate drones
  • RCG handling new timber transports
  • Europa Group: UK best Option for Ireland-EU goods
  • Latam Cargo implements Iata's ONE Record
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • CTP Germany strengthens team
  • A partnership to build ammonia-fuelled engines
  • Time to vote for wind - until 18 June!

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 8, 2023
  • Transpac rates head north as carriers face Panama Canal restrictions
  • CMA CGM Logistics - about $30bn of hidden value
  • Crew member injured as fire hits MSC containership
  • Lies, leaks and lethality: is ammonia a safe fuel for ships?
  • PAC files complaint against port operator over 'unjust' charges
  • Good boy - K9's Rodney can sniff-out lithium batteries
  • Strike vote at Pacific ports in Canada sparks fresh worries for BCOs

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 8, 2023
  • VIDEO: Hurtigruten unveils plans for zero-emission cruise ship
    Hurtigruten Norway used this week's Nor Shipping event to unveiled early concept plans for its first zero-emission cruise ship. Initially announced in March 2022, under the project name Sea Zero, Hurtigruten has
  • Clean Shipping Act of 2023 introduced
    Today is World Ocean Day and, perhaps sending a signal that legislators in many parts of the world can't wait for IMO to act, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42), and Senator Alex Padilla
  • State-of-the-art containership delivered to ABS class
    Recently delivered to Singapore-based Asiatic Lloyd Maritime LLP (part of the AL Group), the ALS Ceres is the first in a series of six 7,100 TEU containerships and is the first Asiatic

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Container News web site
JUNE 8, 2023
  • Container lines see important decline in revenues and earnings in 2023 first quarter
    Sea-Intelligence said there were indications of a weakness in the market in the second half of 2022, which has manifested fully in the first quarter of 2023. Revenues declined quite sharply, in the range of 35%-70% year on year, while in terms of earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), there was a stark difference for the first quarter of 2023 versus the previous two years. Overall, the first
  • Kalmar and Access World continue collaboration with new terminal equipment order
    Access World ordered four Kalmar Eco reachstackers and two Kalmar Essential empty container handlers for deployment at their new Durban container terminal in South Africa. Access World is a service provider for major commodity markets including ferrous and non-ferrous metals, forestry and agricultural products, project cargo, chemical polymers and oil and gas. The order was booked in Kalmar's mot
  • HHLA, ABB join forces to develop automatic stacking crane systems
    Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) and ABB have agreed on a partnership in order to improve efficiency in long-term operation of large automatic stacking crane (ASC) systems. The aim of the partnership between the two companies, which will be ongoing until the end of 2025, is to unlock potential for the further development of systems for automatic stacking cranes as well as their use, mainten
  • ZIM enhances LBX service with Greek port call
    ZIM decided to add a weekly call at the port of Thessaloniki in Greece to the rotation of its Levant - Black Sea Express (LBX) service in June. "Adding Thessaloniki will complement the existing calls of other ZIM services at Piraeus, providing full coverage of Greece," noted the Israeli container carrier. ZIM's LBX new rotation will be Haifa (Israel) - Alexandria (Egypt) - Constanta (Romania) - V
  • Construction works begin on new port experience center in Rotterdam
    The Port of Rotterdam Authority announced on 5 June that its new port experience centre has been named Portlantis. On the same date, the authority celebrated the official launch of the centre's construction. More specifically, this took place on the construction site near the Maasvlakte 2 bathing beach at the end of Prinses Amaliahaven. The centre is expected to be ready at the end of the next ye
  • Port of Los Angeles approves US$2 billion budget for next fiscal year
    The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has announced a US$2 billion fiscal year 2023/24 (July 2023- June 2024) annual budget for the port of Los Angeles. The budget includes total operating revenues of US$652.9 million, an 8.6% increase over the fiscal year 2022/23 forecast. Also, shipping services are expected to make up the bulk of operating revenues at 73.3%, followed by rentals at 15.1
  • NRF urges Biden Administration to intervene with West Coast port labour negotiations
    The National Retail Federation (NRF) has called on the US President Biden Administration to intervene with West Coast port labour negotiations after reports of disruptions at Californian terminals. The new disruptions come as the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) have failed to reach and ratify a new labour agreement following more than
  • Seafarer labour market tightest on record
    The 2023 officer availability gap has widened to a deficit equating to about 9% of the global pool, which represents a marked rise from last year's 5% shortfall and the highest level since Drewry first started analysing the seafarer market 17 years ago. Similar deficit levels are forecast for 2023-2028 based on the limits of new seafarer supply becoming available in the period. While these defici

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Splash web site
JUNE 8, 2023
  • CMA CGM takes stakes in Spanish terminals
    French carrier CMA CGM is strengthening its foothold in Spain with stakes in two COSCO-operated terminals. The Marseille-based shipping giant has sealed a deal to acquire 49% of Cosco Shipping Ports (CSP) Valencia and 38% of CSP Bilbao from TPIH Iberia for an undisclosed sum. CSP Bilbao links Spain with the main ports of northern ...
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping taps GSI for more LNG dual-fuel tankers
    Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has signed up for more tanker newbuilds at CSSC Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI). Idan Ofer's diversified owner has booked up to four LNG dual-fuel aframax/LR2 product carriers. The two firm 115,000 dwt units each costing around $70m will deliver in March and December of 2026. The deal also includes options ...
  • Titan adds to LNG bunkering fleet with Fratelli Cosulich newbuild charter
    Dutch fuel supplier Titan has chartered in the first of the two LNG bunkering vessels Italy's Fratelli Cosulich booked for construction in China. The 8,200 cu m Alice Cosulich, built by Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore and Engineering was recently delivered to Titan and will start operating in Europe in the fourth quarter of this year. ...
  • Island Offshore secures more contract work for MPSV
    Norway's Island Offshore has secured employment for its multipurpose vessel to support two offshore projects. The 2020-built vessel will be responsible for the installation of a complete mooring spread for a floating storage regasification unit this autumn in a campaign expected to last between 90 and 120 days. The contract for an undisclosed client is ...
  • Equinor and Nexsphere press ahead with offshore wind in Tasmania
    The Tasmanian government has committed to working together with the owners of the multi-gigawatt Bass Offshore Wind Energy (BOWE) project to secure green power supply for northern Tasmania. Energy minister Guy Barnett has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with representatives of Norway's Equinor and Australian firm Nexsphere, which are partners in the multi-billion-dollar project in ...
  • Landmark lifecycle assessment set to be carried out on Knutsen LNG carrier
    An important study, long called for by environmentalists, will get underway shortly - shipping's first-ever full cradle-to-grave lifecycle assessment of a vessel from the raw materials dug from a mine needed to manufacture a hull block to the welder's torch at its life-end. Lloyd's Register, Knutsen, HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering and HD Hyundai ...
  • San Francisco Bay Blues: Oakland suffering the most from dockworker dispute
    Ships backing up at Californian anchorages are now becoming clear for all supply chain specialists to see as reports grow of boxships suffering delays entering and leaving the ports of Oakland, Long Beach and Los Angeles on the back of industrial action taken by dockworkers over the past week. The situation is most acute in ...
  • Petrofac secures more decommissioning work in Gulf of Mexico
    Energy industry contractor Petrofac has added a third field and extended the scope of its existing contract to decommission two fields, offshore Gulf of Mexico. A significant contract expansion lifts the legacy offshore fields and assets to 12 platforms, 211 wells and 32 pipeline segments, as well as operations and logistics services. The scope includes ...
  • Toyota-backed marine fuel cell launches
    One of the most high-profile launches at this year's Nor-Shipping trade fair just outside Oslo has come from battery manufacturer Corvus Energy, debuting a new fuel cell, which it claims can transform the maritime industry. The Corvus Pelican Fuel Cell system is the result of the H2NOR research project that started in 2021. H2NOR was ...
  • ADNOC Logistics & Services lands $975m deal for offshore artificial island
    ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) has won a $975m contract from ADNOC Offshore for the engineering, procurement and construction of an artificial island for the Lower Zakum offshore field. The first major deal for ADNOC L&S after it was listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange this month, includes dredging, land reclamation and marine ...
  • Denmark scraps open door wind scheme
    Denmark's new marine plan has excluded the allocation of space for future offshore wind farms under the country's open door scheme, resulting in the suspension of the majority of projects. A new plan proposed in the Danish Parliament expands the area of Denmark's sea available for renewable energy projects and energy islands from approximately 15% ...
  • Futuristic looking ammonia gas carrier project moves ahead at Nor-Shipping
    Delegates attending Nor-Shipping are getting plenty of glimpses of what ships of the future will look like with design approval announcements coming out thick and fast. Among the more headline-grabbing announcements is the NoGAPS, an ammonia-powered gas carrier (pictured). Yesterday classification society DNV awarded the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping in collaboration ...
  • Shipping and climate: all hands on deck
    Dr Simon Bullock writes for Splash today, with analysis from researchers at the Tyndall Centre, University of Manchester, on shipping climate targets ahead of the upcoming MEPC80 at the IMO. When sailing directly into a dangerous storm, timely decision-making and decisive action is understandably essential. Delaying a change in direction risks taking longer to reach ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 8, 2023
  • China moves to tighten control over old tankers amid Western efforts to combat shadow fleet
    A local maritime authority at a major Chinese tanker port is imposing restrictions on the chartering and arrivals of elderly...
  • Ukraine grain deal in jeopardy following Russia ammonia pipeline blast
    Russia had been calling for the ammonia pipeline, which runs from the city of Togliatti to the Odesa port in...
  • One seafarer evacuated after fire breaks out on MSC boxship off UAE
    A fire broke on an MSC boxship en route from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, with one crew member airlifted to...
  • Looming EU shipping sanctions raise enforcement concerns
    Shipping sanctions lawyers have already received several concerned calls from industry officials grappling with the prospect of an EU port...
  • Capesize rates recover on talk of China policy props
    The forward curve has responded to the flicker of hope that the Chinese government is looking to shore up the...
  • Jinhai Intelligent Manufacturing's chief engineer Ki-hee Kim dies, aged 70
    He was honoured with the West Lake Friendship Award in 2015, which is bestowed by the Zhejiang Province government to recognise foreign professionals who have...
  • Ammonia supply chain getting ready for shipping, despite delays
    Stakeholders in the ammonia supply chain have been rushing to help the clean fuel play a significant role in shipping's...
  • Panama Canal draught restrictions could cut boxship loads by 40%
    Ships planning to transit at or near maximum authorised draught should factor in possibility of further reductions during the waiting...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: What we learned from Nor-Shipping
    Decarbonisation dominated the debate at this year's Nor-Shipping, but in between hot air and emissions there was time to take...
  • US imports continue mirroring pre-pandemic levels
    Cargo volumes are expected to continue rising sequentially, but the west coast labour situation is creating much uncertainty as peak...
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping returns to China for LNG dual-fuel LR2 tankers
    The freight market boom has fuelled ordering activities in the sector, with 46 LR2 tankers ordered so far this year...
  • Shipping skips over short-term struggles in favour of long-term aspirations
    Nor-Shipping has exposed the gap between what the industry is saying and what it is doing about decarbonisation in the...
  • MSC sells seventh containership for scrap
    Sale of 3,500 teu containership adds to six vessels that MSC has sold for demolition since February. Meanwhile, Chinese owners...
  • Hedge fund KKR provided lease financing for Russia-spoofing tanker
    KKR has provided lease financing for seven tankers bought and operated by shipowners in Greece to serve Russian oil trades...
  • CMA CGM acquires stakes in Spanish terminals
    Former Noatum terminals now owned by CSP and CMA CGM. Carrier says deal will boost its shortsea services and Mediterranean...
  • Seafarers want training on digitalisation and new fuels, study finds
    Training to handle the new technologies related to decarbonisation and digitalisation ranked highest among the concerns of the seafarers surveyed...
  • Port of New York and New Jersey terminals shut early as smoke engulfs US northeast
    Smoke emanating from wildfires in Canada has severely impacted air quality and visibility in the US northeast and has forced...
  • AMSA bans second vessel in a week
    Taiwan-owned vessel Babuza Wisdom was given a 90-day ban in the past week. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority says it has...
  • Daily Briefing
    Greece seen stalling on new EU sanctions package on Russia that targets dark fleet ships | Shadow fleet 'immoral', 'disgraceful'...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 8, 2023
  • Southern California ports navigate vessel backlog after ILWU job actions
    Cargo handling was back to normal Thursday in Los Angeles and Long Beach for the first time in a week, but the ports are now struggling with a large vessel backlog after not having sufficient longshore labor.
  • Standoff between Yellow, Teamsters puts LTL shippers on alert
    Yellow claims its ability to "continue as a going concern" is being impaired by Teamster opposition to its restructuring.
  • Wilmington port gets new operator after GT USA's unsettled tenure
    The Delaware port will be turned over to terminal operator Enstructure, which has committed to advancing the proposed Edgemoor container terminal project.
  • CSX looks to dismiss Hapag-Lloyd complaint amid FMC oversight question
    While the FMC has jurisdiction over ocean carriers, it cannot regulate railroads simply because of their association with container lines, CSX said in a motion to disentangle itself from a demurrage complaint.
  • IMO must set zero-emission target for 2050: Norwegian shipowners
    The shift to green fuels needs to be "supercharged" by establishing a clear zero-emissions target at the IMO's July meeting, according to an Oslo-based shipowner group.
  • Second month of big Asia-Med volume growth drives market optimism
    There are growing expectations in the container shipping market that the Asia-Europe trade will see a peak season this year as European import volume growth continued in April.
  • CMA CGM to acquire share of Cosco's Spanish terminal unit
    The Marseille-based carrier continues to grow its terminal portfolio in strategic areas as part of a broad move to control the end-to-end logistics of customer shipments.
  • Rate of US import declines to slow into third quarter: Retailers
    The year-on-year gap in monthly import volumes will only narrow as shippers start to ramp up back-to-school and seasonal product ordering, says the National Retail Federation.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 8, 2023
  • Viridis gets second class nod for ammonia-fuelled bulker design
    Norwegian owner now has approvals in principle from DNV and Bureau Veritas
  • MOL orders dual-fuel coal carrier against charter from Kepco
    Oshima Shipbuilding will construct bulker
  • Protesters target oil carriers with homemade bombs in Peru
    Country's largest crude producer says two vessels are being held by indigenous rights group in northwest Peru
  • UK underwriter 'kept North Korea's foreign trade fleet afloat'
    Danish investigation claims David Skinner's DGS Marine was involved in insuring sanctioned vessels
  • Quarter of owners lead carbon cut plans, while long tail is slower to move, survey finds
    Study by Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation and Boston Consulting Group identifies important trends in the race to cut carbon
  • Oman's Asyad grows chartered fleet by 32 ships as profit rises
    Owner is also betting on LNG market after order for two more carriers
  • A ho-hum shareholder meeting is music to the ears of Seaways management
    This week's Streetwise takes you to International Seaways' annual shareholders meeting, where the potential for open conflict yielded to the status quo - for now
  • Protestors target oil carriers with homemade bombs in Peru
    Country's largest crude producer says two vessels are being held by indigenous rights group in northwest Peru
  • CMA CGM expands terminal reach by buying into Cosco's Spanish ports
    French giant continues in expansion mode with deals involving Bilbao and Valencia
  • Oshima Shipbuilding wins bulker order from Meadway Shipping
    Japanese shipbuilder is increasingly doing business with Greek owners after ignoring the market
  • One-fifth of world fleet lead carbon cut plans, while long tail is slow to move, survey finds
    Study by Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation and Boston Consulting identifies important trends
  • Bertram Rickmers remembered at Hamburg funeral service
    Large attendance expected today as shipping community pays its last respects to late shipowner
  • Stakeholders shun shipping like 'tobacco', complains Seatankers
    'Just say no' approach is hobbling efforts to finance the energy transition, leading investors and financiers tell Oslo panel
  • Nine seafarer hostages freed four months after product tanker broke down off Libya
    Indian crew of the Maya 1 is heading home following February capture by militia
  • Capesize spot rates 'hesitant' despite 5% rise in demand, Bimco's Filipe Gouveia says
    Analyst believes uncertainty over Chinese recovery and panamax competition are holding big bulkers back
  • Singapore study says upskilling 'essential' for decabonisation and digitalisation
    Survey finds seafarers need additional training to handle new fuels and technology
  • Knutsen teams with LR, HHI and KSOE to assess lifecycle carbon emissions on LNG carrier
    Joint Development Project will make first-of-a-kind study and help shipowners with decision on whether to upgrade vessels or build new
  • Singapore study says upskilling 'essential' for decarbonisation and digitalisation
    Survey finds seafarers need additional training to handle new fuels and technology
  • OSG tankers in double sea rescue within 18 hours
    Vessels pick up six people from two sailing boats in distress
  • 'Internationally-minded' Nisshin Shipping legend Yayoi Fujii dies aged 91
    Giant of Japanese shipping liked to keep a low profile
  • Golden Energy Offshore boss Fagervoll builds stake to 10% with share deals
    Chief executive adds 1.4m shares in PSV owner
  • 2020 Bulkers ups dividend as index-linked charter rates rise
    Switch to variable deals paying off for Tor Olav Troim-backed newcastlemax owner
  • John Kerry likens climate fight to D-Day invasion as he urges net zero goal by 2050
    US climate envoy says this is a 'decisive decade' and that global warming will not be stopped without shipping's help
  • NorthStandard's top brass make Singapore pitstop to celebrate 'marriage'
    Singapore shipping names help managing directors Jeremy Grose and Paul Jennings toast P&I mega-merger
  • Report claims seafarer has died in fire on MSC container ship
    Crew member was evacuated after a blaze broke out off the UAE
  • Broker Marsh puts FD&D cover under the microscope
    New report examines how shipowners can find value in legal services cover
  • Comment: Ukraine crisis triggers new Cold War for shipping in the Arctic
    Sanctions and ever-warmer summers are super-charging interest in Arctic shipping and fears of a free-for-all
  • Mitsui OSK Lines orders LNG dual-fuel coal carrier against charter contract from Kansai Electric
    Oshima Shipbuilding will be constructing the LNG dual-fuel 95,000-dwt newbuilding
  • Improving offshore markets help OSV player Sealink slash red ink
    Malaysian charterer and shipbuilder says recovery is being helped by increased demand and shrinking supply of ships

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 8, 2023
  • Labor unrest, canal woes could complicate 'normal' peak season
    This year's peak season could see West Coast labor disruptions coincide with Panama Canal water levels impeding cargo flows to the East Coast.
  • Alaska Airlines trades water ballast for e-waste on Nome cargo flights
    Instead of carrying dead weight to help balance its empty freighters, Alaska Air Cargo is taking waste that will go to a recycling center.
  • Labor slowdowns hinder container processing at Pacific Northwest ports
    Labor disruptions are slowing down ports in the Pacific Northwest as labor negotiations continue.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
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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
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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