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February 10, 2023

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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
  • Over 60 infrastructure projects get the green signal under PM Gati Shakti
  • Gati's Express Business 9M FY23 EBITDA grew by 89 pc over 9M FY22
  • The Renewed Role of Freight Forwarders in MSMEs' Exim Trade
  • Schedule reliability continues on its upwards trend
  • Govt proposes quick settlement of contractual disputes to promote ease of doing business as announced in Union Budget 2023-24
  • McLaren Racing announces DP World as an Official Partner of McLaren Formula 1 Team
  • New Mill Scale handling record at Chennai Port
  • DPA withdrawal of oil jetty suspended
  • APM Terminals Pipavav consolidated net profit rises 89 pc to INR 844 million in Q3FY23

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
  • This time it's an Airbus
  • More train trips between Rotterdam and Germany
  • El Mosca expands fleet
  • Charging network for heavy e-trucks
  • Milk run flights from Europe to West Africa
  • Two roles for Markus Unterstein
  • On the impact of the 2M break-up
  • Swire launches PWX
  • A good start but a long way to go
  • Everts Air Cargo contracts AEI
  • Cargo-Partner values sustainability
  • Narrow Aisle picks Mike Hawkins
  • More e-vehicles in Swiss transport
  • Spot rates fall first time since Q1/2020
  • Procureship appoints Carsten Schmidt
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Another investment for Air Canada Cargo
  • Tianjin maintains speed
  • Rockford: a boost for air cargo business

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
  • Maersk lays out integrator plan: no new alliance, post 2M
  • Carriers offer free cancellations, amendments and diversion from Iskenderun
  • Xeneta green scheme names and shames box line heroes and villains
  • Mærsk's 27% yield - the race to a new bottom
  • Shifts in procurement a threat and opportunity for forwarders
  • HMM creates digital system to track and move empty containers
  • $5.5-31.1/share Freightos - fairness of opinions
  • Carriers add flurry of long-haul services into 'steady' Indian market
  • Snapshot: Over 100% upside for CJ Logistics?
  • Supply chain diversification a boost for ASEAN economies
  • Awery appoints three industry veterans to push growth
  • Silicon Valley veteran Jitesh Shetty to head ECU's digital platform

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
  • Huntington-Ingalls breaks ground on new nuclear sub construction facility
    Huntington-Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) has broken ground on a new project that will support nuclear submarine construction at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. The Multi-Class Submarine Production Facility is one of three
  • Seaside LNG acquires Clean Jacksonville LNG bunkering barge
    Seaside LNG reports that it has acquired the LNG bunkering barge Clean Jacksonville from TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico, LLC, a subsidiary of TOTE Group, LLC. Seaside LNG's maritime transportation company, Polaris New
  • Crowley takes first step toward creating Port Fourchon offshore wind facility
    Port Fourchon, La., the land base for multiple service companies supporting U.S. Gulf offshore oil and gas activities, looks set to also become a hub for offshore wind. Crowley reports that, at

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
  • Contecon Manzanillo, first carbon neutral port in Mexico
    Contecon Manzanillo, a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) and the concessionaire of the Specialized Container Terminal of the North Zone of the Port of Manzanillo (TEC-II), is the first company in the Mexican port industry to be certified carbon neutral. Earning this certification strengthens Contecon's position as a forerunner port terminal in Manzanillo, Colima
  • DP World becomes official partner of McLaren Formula 1
    McLaren Racing announced a partnership with DP World, a provider of supply chain logistics, as an official partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team from 2023. DP World will also become the lead partner of McLaren APEX, McLaren's off-track business-to-business event programme, promoting influential collaborations across McLaren's expansive partner network and beyond. From the 2023 F1 season, DP World
  • ACFS Port Logistics confirms new equipment order from SANY Group
    ACFS Port Logistics, Australia's transport, warehousing and freight logistics company, has concluded an agreement with SANY Group for a new equipment order. ACFS will receive 19 twin pick empty container handlers and 14 heavy reach stackers from the Chinese port equipment manufacturer in 2023 to enhance its cargo handling fleet. "These new machines will be under a regular service maintenance cont
  • Maersk to recruit South African cadets for its vessels
    South Africa has been recognised as a high potential crew sourcing location for Maersk fleet, which now counts 280 fully-owned and operated container vessels employing 12,500 seafarers. South African cadets from the National Seafarer Development Program will be evaluated for placement with Maersk, and the first cadets are anticipated to join Maersk vessels in the second quarter of 2023. "The impo
  • Port of Riga sees increased container numbers in 2022
    The Port of Riga recorded an increased container cargo volume with 460,700 TEUs in 2022, with containers being the third largest type of cargo in the Latvian port. Last year, Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) achieved a record-high cargo turnover rate, exceeding the previous year's result by 16% and transshipped 326,000 TEUs, which is the highest annual turnover in its history. The growth in contai
  • FMC calls on MSC to justify congestion fee imposed on US firm
    The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) of the United States has asked the largest container line in the world MSC to justify a congestion fee of US$1,000 levied against SOFi Paper Products, a US paper products firm. SOFi filed a complaint with the federal agency responsible for regulating the US international ocean transportation system and MSC must provide answers by the end of the month. Accordi
  • Box volumes skyrocket at port of Klaipeda
    The Port of Klaipeda in Lithuania was added to more cargo shipping routes in 2022, which led to an increase in container volumes, particularly in the transshipment sector, handling a total of 1,047,941 TEUs. The Port of Klaipeda has achieved the largest container growth among the ports on the east coast of the Baltic Sea with a 57% box volume growth. The major Lithuanian port closed the previous
  • US government announces over US$660 million available for port development
    The United States Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making available more than US$662 million in Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 funding for MARAD's Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). The purpose of the PIDP investment is to modernise the country's ports and help strengthen the supply chain sector in the
  • More boxships inactive as freight levels tank
    Close to 6% of the global boxship fleet is now idle, up from just under 5% a week ago, according to Alphaliner. It appears that it is mainly the carrier-controlled small and mid-sized vessels that are now unemployed. Alphaliner's count suggests that 338 vessels totalling around 1.48 million TEUs are now inactive, as freight levels, cargo volumes, and port congestion revert to pre-Covid-19 levels.
  • Drewry's World Container Index sinks below US$2,000 for first time in 32 months
    The Drewry's World Container Index (WCI) annexed the psychological mark of US$2,000 on the downside for the first time since July 2020, post the first set of quotes reported in the aftermath of the Chinese New Year. It must be noted, though, that similar quotes were seen in the WCI in early 2015 too. So, technically the rates are at a pre-pandemic level. The Europe-US rates fell 4% for the week,
  • Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach release final drayage truck feasibility assessment
    The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have released a final report on the current state and overall feasibility of using clean, heavy-duty drayage truck technology throughout the San Pedro Bay port complex. More specifically, the two mega container ports in California have jointly released a draft assessment in August 2022 for public review and comment. Moreover, the 2021 assessment builds upon
  • Iskenderun port fire to cause trade loss of around US$680 million: Russel Group
    According to Russell Group, a data and analytics company, the container fire at the Port of Iskenderun in Turkey, caused by the heavy earthquake , can generate US$680 million of trade disruption. The analysis says the accident is projected to interrupt US$36.7 million in iron and steel exports and US$51.4 million in plastic materials imports. The port shut operations on 6 February and remains clo
  • GCT proposes its own Vancouver new terminal plan instead of VFPA's project
    Global Container Terminals (GCT), a Canadian port operator, has submitted a proposal for the expansion of the port of Vancouver and the construction of a new box terminal. GCT's proposal comes with the name "Deltaport Fourth Berth Expansion Project (DP4)", which is currently undergoing federal and provincial impact assessments, and conflicts with the proposal of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authorit
  • Medkon Lines pays US$4 million to acquire its largest boxship
    Medkon Lines has acquired its largest vessel to date, according to Alphaliner, from Sea Consortium. The Turkish container shipping company paid approximately US$4 million for the boxship X-Press Brahmaputra, which has a box capacity of 1,162 TEUs and was built in 1997. The container ship will be renamed Medkon Mira and Medkon Lines will now operate a total of 13 vessels. The post appeared first

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
  • Drewry's World Container Index sinks below $2,000 per feu
    The Drewry World Container Index ducked below the $2,000 per feu mark today for the first time since July 30, 2020. The composite global spot index now stands at $1,997.22 per feu, having peaked back in September 2021 at more than $10,300. "Container freight rates have fallen materially over the past six months and are ...
  • Tonnage offload accelerates at Navios Maritime Partners
    Active seller Navios Maritime Partners is busy offloading bulk and container tonnage. Greek player W-Marine has been identified as the taker of the 11-year-old, 93,000 dwt Jupiter N, while broking sources note that several more deals are in the making. Sources tell Splash the outfit is processing to sell the 12-year-old Serenity N, a Chinese-built ...
  • Quirky box-related world record secured in the Middle East
    One of the more quirky shipping-related world records has just been achieved in the Middle East. Khalifa Port, Abu Dhabi's flagship deepwater port, has set a new Guinness World Records title for assembling the largest shipping container logo/image. The Khalifa Port team assembled 676 containers in the shape of AD Ports Group's logo at its ...
  • Pertamina seals VLGC acquisition
    Indonesia's Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) has taken delivery of the 2021-built Monte Rosa Explorer, now renamed , from Trafigura. No price has been revealed for the 90,000 cu m ship, which becomes the largest LPG carrier in the PIS fleet. In November last year PIS detailed a five-year, $3bn fleet rejuvenation and expansion programme.
  • Fire under control at Iskenderun Port
    Firefighting continued this morning at the severely damaged container terminal at Iskenderun in southern Turkey three days after the site was hit hard by a massive earthquake. Turkey's Maritime General Directorate yesterday announced that the fire at Iskenderun Limak Terminal had been brought under control after efforts from sea, air, and land. However, TV images ...
  • CMA CGM adds ropax business to sprawling empire
    Cash-rich, acquisitive CMA CGM is closing in on a takeover of fellow Marseille shipowner La Méridionale, a struggling ropax operator belonging to STEF Group with routes to Corsica, Sardinia and Morocco. La Méridionale, which has 600 employees, has three ships and is the latest acquisition target by Rodolphe Saade-led CMA CGM, which has been on ...
  • TGS and CGG awarded NCS survey contract
    Seismic data providers TGS and CGG have been awarded a contract for the acquisition and imaging of a dense ocean bottom node multi-client seismic survey in the Balder and Ringhorne areas of the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). The surveycovers a mature part of the North Sea, including the Balder and Ringhorne fields, the Iving/Evra and ...
  • $662m made available for American port development
    The US Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has made $662m available for port infrastructure development this year. "America's ports play a central role in our supply chains," said US transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg. "With today's announcement, we are helping make our ports safer, more efficient, and more reliable-strengthening supply chains, reducing costs for t
  • Crowley takes key step toward becoming one of Port Fourchon's newest tenants
    Crowley has reached a right-of-first-refusal agreement with the Greater Lafourche Port Commission (GLPC) to potentially lease and develop an offshore wind terminal at Port Fourchon, the southernmost port in Louisiana, located on the Gulf of Mexico coast. The site, more than 40 acres with over 2,200 linear feet of waterfront, is in a prime location ...
  • Equinor and SSE plan expansion at Dogger Bank offshore wind farm
    Equinor and SSE Renewables are looking to add an additional 1.32GW capacity to the world's largest offshore wind farm Dogger Bank, announcing early scoping work to explore options for developing a fourth phase, Dogger Bank D. Dogger Bank D would be located in the eastern zone of the Dogger Bank C lease area, subject to ...
  • Reach Subsea awarded North Sea decommissioning contract
    Reach Subsea has secured a decommissioning scope in the North Sea, utilising Olympic Subsea's CSV . The contract is scheduled for the first quarter of this year, and has a duration of about 40 days. Reach Subsea has an existing cooperation with Olympic Subsea for use of the vessel, and the companies have agreed to ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
  • Saverys lay out decarbonisation agenda ahead of Euronav boardroom battle
    Board replacements will then be asked to 'explore whether, next to running an efficient and value-creating tanker business, new investments...
  • Upbeat Eneti boasts stronger than expected fourth quarter results
    Chief operating officer of wholly owned subsidiary Seajacks says outlook is bright on solid fundamentals, as demand for installation vessels...
  • RightShip works to stamp out seafarer abandonments
    Crew on a general cargoship off Senegal seize vessel after being without a generator, proper provisions, and wages for months
  • CMA CGM linked to purchase of Mediterranean ferry operator
    STEF confirmed the sale of La Meridionale to French financial media, although CMA CGM has not responded to requests for...
  • US sanctions Iranian petrochemical and petroleum trade
    The US has blacklisted nine entities involved in the production, sale and shipment of petrochemicals and petroleum from Iran
  • Russia sanctions insurance deal for Bosporus tankers now includes products, says Gard
    Development likely to be welcomed by shipowners engaged in the trade, who will now have clarity on insurance situation
  • P&I renewal round heats up
    'There is still no evidence of clubs conceding,' says one broker. 'All of those I have spoken to recently -...
  • Höegh Autoliners boosted by high spot rates and contract repricing
    World's fifth-largest operator of large car and truck carriers posts fourth-quarter revenue of $356m, compared with $329m in previous three...
  • Odfjell sees momentum in 'strong' chemical tanker market
    Charterer's interest in COAs remains high but available space is limited, leading to 'promising' negotiations on both rates and contract...
  • DFDS freight volumes fall but passenger numbers quadruple
    While freight volumes dropped, increases in freight rates and passenger volumes helped the Danish ro-ro cargo and passenger ferry operator...
  • ICBC manager is latest executive targeted in China's anti-graft crackdown
    Incident suggests Beijing's corruption crackdown on China's ship finance sector is not yet over
  • Democratisation of data is best hope for sustainable shipping
    There's no one-size-fits-all digital solution and trying to develop proprietary software is a waste of money, says study
  • Singapore agrees maritime and port co-operation with Vietnam
    Port authorities will explore collaboration and exchange views on areas including digitalisation, port state control inspection, maritime training of personnel...
  • Daily Briefing
    High China container throughput volume said to be inflated | Maersk's 'integrator' strategy unachievable under 2M, says chief | Price...
  • Tanker market recovery continuing says DHT Holdings as it posts highest profit in ten quarters
    Operator of 29 very large crude carriers refinances expensive debt as forecasts of global tanker fleet contraction keep rates profitable
  • Malaysia's Northport expands port handling capacity
    Terminal reconfiguration plan involves conversion and development of a new container yard, and acquiring port equipment
  • TotalEnergies delivers biofuel bunkering to Hapag-Lloyd vessel
    Bunker operation marks the start of a term supply agreement under which TotalEnergies will supply very low sulphur fuel oil...
  • Singapore removes harbour craft incentives for LNG bunkering
    Singapore has touted LNG as a 'pragmatic transition fuel' to reduce greenhouse emissions

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
  • Maersk must contend with volumes, market share in steady decline: analyst
    If Maersk's volumes and market share continue to slip, the reduction in size will eventually challenge profitability aspirations in a market where some competitors are increasing their scale benefit, writes analyst Lars Jensen.
  • US DOT says ports can tap $662 million in 2023 grants
    The US Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration is on the hunt for port projects that mitigate climate change, among other aims, as it lays out grant funding opportunities for 2023.
  • Pandemic effect drives disconnect in global trade-GDP demand indicator
    Global economic growth is expected to outstrip container shipping demand through 2023, potentially upsetting the traditional approach to measuring trade.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
  • 'All trading volatility': March contracts for capesize bulkers plunge 12% in a day
    Physical capesize market remains flat as traders speculate, Breakwave Advisors' John Kartsonas says
  • Only a new board can 'restore serenity' at Euronav, Saverys' CMB says
    Belgian shipping dynasty says any shareholder with a 3% or greater stake can make recommendations at 23 March meeting
  • DHT looking to stand pat with fleet despite a few older ships still trading
    VLCC specialist says it is happy with its older ships and newer ships need to get cheaper alongside future fuels clarity
  • Star turn: Fidelity Investments checks out of dry bulk's biggest shipowner
    Famous institutional investor also has slashed its position in Connecticut's Eagle Bulk Shipping
  • New Russia ban will lead to higher freight rates, says Angelicoussis' Stohle
    Senior Angelicoussis executive expects sanctions on Russian products to have similar effects as the one on crude
  • Trafigura sets aside $577m for potential losses after nickel cargoes turn up nickel-less
    Trading house moves to sue alleged fraudsters, with poss potentially taking a chunk of its profits
  • Tailwinds: Eneti shares surge 12% after earnings beat estimates
    Offshore wind player benefitted from better than expected fleet utilisation as it hashes out a contract for second WTIV newbuilding
  • US continues crackdown on Iranian petroleum exports with fresh round of sanctions
    Nine companies connected to alleged frequent offender Triliance Petrochemical land on US blacklist
  • China's Jovo snaps up 15-year-old LNG steamship from Japan's Shoei Kisen Kaisha
    Chinese trading company has been slowly growing its LNG fleet with secondhand buys but has yet to take delivery of its first newbuilding
  • Supply shock: MR tanker rates skyrocket as US Gulf exports rebound
    Lower output earlier in the year reduced the number of vessels moving to the region
  • 'Forward looking' Chevron taps ABS Wavesight to track fleet's greenhouse gas emissions
    California energy giant to streamline data collection for IMO, EU and Sea Cargo Charter reporting requirements
  • Streetwise: Are product tanker stocks feeling the 5 February effect after breakout 2022?
    Our finance newsletter asks: What will the impact of the Russian product ban be on tanker stocks?
  • Klaveness and RightShip agree to share data to boost charterers' decision-making
    Norwegian shipowner's Market Manager tool will receive input from ESG platform
  • Windward: Risk of tankers busting sanctions rises with new oil ban
    Consultancy identifies hundreds of tankers currently operating in crude and product trades
  • Shipping lending down at HCOB due to 'dampened' credit demand
    Hamburg lender blames liquidity situation in the market, but profit rises
  • Global shipping leaders bemoan acute seafarer shortage
    As if Covid and Ukraine were not bad enough for seafaring, a labour standards brawl may make things even worse
  • ICBC ex-gas team leader Zhang Siliang targeted in China graft probe
    A 10th prominent figure in Chinese ship finance is in custody of Communist Party enforcers, according to sources
  • Evergreen is bottom of the class in new carbon emission rankings
    Outfit was worst of top six carriers operating from Asia to the East Coast of South America
  • Shanghai finance shop disbands amid Communist Party investigations
    Staff of China's Smarine Advisors are splitting up and starting over after founder Eric Wang was detained by Communist Party investigators
  • Why liner giant Evergreen is leading fresh rankings for carbon emissions
    Outfit was worst among the top six carriers operating from Asia to the East Coast of South America
  • Erik Lewenhaupt plots Concordia Maritime reboot after sell-offs
    CEO says future may be outside of product tankers with potential total fleet sale
  • Tomini Shipping moves into capesize segment with Greek bulker buy, brokers say
    Dubai-based shipowner reportedly starts 2023 in a big way with the purchase of its largest bulker yet
  • IMO working on helping stranded ships in Ukraine, Kitack Lim says
    'Special effort' is underway to deal with situation, according to IMO secretary general
  • Hoegh Autoliners pays record dividend after best ever quarterly result
    First quarter has started well, Norwegian car carrier owner says
  • DNB shipping book shrinks by $806m on impairment reversals
    Major Norwegian lender is still writing back earlier provisions after strong 2022
  • Container ship charter renegotiations inevitable, DNB banker says
    Voices proliferate, that amid falling container ship markets something will have to give
  • Braemar eyes offshore broking expansion with new office in Aberdeen
    Team of five likely to grow after move to modern property in Scottish city's west end
  • Trafigura's Olivi and Greek manager Zachariadis cross swords on ship efficiency
    Trafigura brings alternative energy efficiency gauges into play as shipowners seek revisions to CII
  • Gram hopeful of fixing open ships at big rates as profit grows
    Car carrier tonnage provider wants to lock in earnings in record markets
  • Concordia Maritime mulls further sales in product tanker asset boom
    Gains for the Swedish company were limited during rates spike with most of its tankers on long-term time charters
  • P&I clubs set $80m excess war risk cover limit for Russia
    Move comes following the exclusion clauses set by International Group's reinsurers
  • Container ship bear run: Fearnley Securities downgrades Maersk to 'sell'
    Weak market outlook for coming two years causes rethink
  • Yang Ming shortlists two yards for five container ship newbuildings
    The 15,000-teu boxships will be the liner's first LNG dual-fuelled vessels
  • Former boxer accused of using MSC ships to move cocaine pleads not guilty
    Goran Gogic fighting all charges as he remains in a federal detention facility in Brooklyn
  • Veteran Maersk technical guru swaps boxships for cruise ships
    The Harvard-trained marine engineer is set for sunnier climes as he swaps Copenhagen for Miami
  • Singapore withdraws concessions for FSRUs used for LNG bunkering
    Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore says there is now adequate capacity for LNG bunkering in the city state
  • Cosco-linked Sanya International sells only ship after finding cruise to be less than charming
    However, with Chinese travel restrictions lifted, another cruise newcomer plans to launch with former Carnival ship
  • Great Eastern could add 30 ships to fleet when time is right, Bharat Sheth says
    Prices in some sectors are falling, but from elevated levels, Indian owner's boss tells analysts
  • Busier Wah Kwong sees emissions almost double but efficiency improves
    Hong Kong group blames bigger carbon output from vessels on more fixtures and longer hauls

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
  • Welcome to the dark side: The rise of tanker shipping's 'shadow fleet'
    Sanctions have split the world's tanker fleet in two. On one side, those that follow Western rules; on the other, those that don't.
  • Flexport offers simplified ocean logistics for Shopify merchants
    Flexport and Shopify are partnering on a new app designed to reduce the complexity of managing ocean shipments for small businesses.
  • Aloha Air Cargo asks DOT to remove regulatory handcuffs on expansion
    Aloha Air Cargo is seeking to change an unusual federal limit on its fleet size so it can deliver more mail between the Hawaiian Islands.
  • Rockford airport prepares next cargo expansion as Menzies moves in
    Chicago Rockford is moving into the major leagues of cargo airports with big expansion plans and the arrival of a global ground handling agent.

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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
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
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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