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October 11, 2023

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Exim India web site
OCTOBER 11, 2023
  • DG Shipping amendment on guidelines for RoFR
  • Piyush Goyal unveils system-based automatic 'Status Holder' certificates under Foreign Trade Policy 2023
  • India importing less coal seen impacting overall demand growth prospects for dry bulk sector
  • Ashte Logistics & Terapanth Yuvak Parishad jointly hold successful blood donation camp at Ashte CFS
  • Business confidence on the up
  • Year-on-year air cargo demand grows for the first time in 19 months
  • Blue Dart to implement General Price Increase w.e.f. January 1, 2024
  • Qatar Airways Cargo relaunches its Mail product
  • Rail connectivity to 3 key airports being expedited under PM GatiShakti
  • Smartphone exports surge to the UAE, US
  • New Berthing Policy & Tariff Structure at Dahej terminal
  • Additional restrictions expected at Panama Canal
  • Govt likely to reduce basmati rice MEP

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International Transport Journal web site
OCTOBER 11, 2023
  • Adding value in Germany's skies
  • Products "made in Italy" directly to Japan
  • Trans-Asia rail sub-route in Bangladesh to open in 2024
  • Decline in post-panamax values
  • Cargo-Partner: milestones in Eastern Europe
  • ELP delivers further Euro Dual locomotive
  • More belly capacity for Angolan airline
  • Jens Schmale to be the next CEO
  • Unsworth next to integrate Pledge carbon tracking
  • Growing intermodal options within Asean region
  • Tecon Suape's ESG commitment
  • QR Cargo marks World Post Day
  • Xstaff: a reshuffle at the helm
  • US Customs to use AI in supply chain visibility
  • 530 km completed without charging
  • Deugro expanding in Poland
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • ACS: new leadership team for Greater China region
  • Support for reopening of Doncaster airport

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The Loadstar web site
OCTOBER 10, 2023
  • Alliances sinking - EC says CBER 'no longer fit for purpose' and won't renew it
  • BIFA urges UK government to follow the EC's lead on liner consortia laws
  • DHL Global Forwarding fully acquires Danzas AEI Emirates
  • Listen: Toll Group eyes deals - second time lucky? Or just fluff?
  • OOCL Q3 data provides a frightening pre-curser to carrier results season
  • Europe 2021 results show some growth as Flexport battles rising costs
  • Classic pie-sharing MSC - next deal (Wilson Sons?), please
  • More ships on East Asia-Russia lanes push up capacity by 44%
  • PHOTO BLOG: Maersk's new methanol-powered containership

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Marine Log web site
OCTOBER 10, 2023
  • USCG recovers more human remains from Titan submersible wreck site
    Marine safety engineers with the Coast Guard's Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) recovered and transferred remaining Titan submersible debris and evidence from the North Atlantic Ocean seafloor, October 4. Additional presumed human
  • Sicily to get a "made in Sicily" ferry
    Italy's Sicilian Region is to get an entirely "made in Sicily" ferry to link it with its smaller islands of Lampedusa and Pantelleria. The EUR 120 million contract for the LNG dual-fueled
  • FTA's Donald Burns to keynote FERRIES 2023 conference
    The ferry market continues to rebound from the pandemic and is making great strides to improving ridership and going green thanks to innovation and also available funding opportunities. Opening the FERRIES 2023

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Container News web site
OCTOBER 10, 2023
  • Port of Halifax publishes report on building workforce capacity for net-zero future
    The workforce development team at the Port of Halifax in Canada has released its report on green skills for a net-zero economy. This is part of the Port of Halifax's continuous efforts to cultivate a skilled and diverse workforce, which includes Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programs, hackathons, seminars, and other activities. The study is based on contributions from the Nova Scotia Apprentices
  • MOL and MCS Internasional form new LNG carrier joint venture
    MOL (Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) and PT MCS Internasional, a manning company in the PT Humpuss Maritim Internasional Group, officially launched PT McMOL Crewing International, a new joint-venture LNG carrier manning company in Indonesia. The joint-venture firm intends to start operations in April 2024 and will primarily allocate sailors to the MOL Group's fleet of LNG carriers. According to a statement,
  • ORBCOMM introduces dry container telematics solution
    ORBCOMM Inc., a global provider of supply chain Internet of Things (IoT) technology, announced that its new dry container telematics solution is commercially available through its global distribution network. Therefore, ORBCOMM will be showcasing its maritime IoT offering at stand D32 during this year's Intermodal Europe conference from 10-12 October at the RAI Amsterdam in Netherlands. In partic
  • Mawani and GEOSA start collaboration on research, commercial and logistics operations
    The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information (GEOSA) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to strengthen mutual engagement in data sharing, technical consultation, research, surveying, and geospatial services. The agreement was signed in the Mawani headquarters in Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia by Omar Hariri, Mawani president, and Mohammed
  • MSC Air Cargo completes its first direct flight from Italy to Japan
    The first flight operated by MSC Air Cargo, the MSC Group's air cargo division, has departed from Italy's Malpensa Airport. In particular, the Boeing 777-200 Freighter, adorned with the MSC livery in white with yellow and black stripes, landed at the Lombard airport from Liege Airport (Belgium) before departing for Tokyo, Japan. This inaugural flight is part of a weekly service, operating every F
  • Golden week holidays no barrier to rate index decline
    Rates on the two major trades to Europe and the United States continued to slide even as workers begin their slow return to factories in China following the Golden Week holidays. Last week's shutdown of production in China included the Shanghai Container Freight Index (SCFI) which will resume publishing its rates this week with the headhaul Pacific rates already US$200/FEU below the last SCFI val
  • Quick and Effective Financial Solutions for Small Businesses
    Small businesses often face financial challenges that require quick solutions. Whether you're looking to avoid cash flow shortfalls, invest for growth, or run into unforeseen expenses, knowing the tools that can help you access financial resources quickly is always helpful. In this article, we'll look at several quick financial solutions tailored to the needs of smaller companies. The Most Common
  • Hapag-Lloyd revises INDAMEX 2 service rotation
    Hapag-Lloyd has decided to discontinue its vessel calls at Norfolk, US on its INDAMEX 2 (IN2) service, effective from November 2023. The updated IN2 service port rotation will be as follows: Port Qasim (Pakistan) - Mundra (India) - Nhava Sheva (India) - Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) - Charleston (US) - Savannah (US) - Port Qasim The German ocean carrier said it will use its INDAMEX (TPI) service as an al
  • Africa Global Logistics wins international tender for Lobito container and multipurpose terminals
    The Angolan authorities have announced that Africa Global Logistics (AGL) was the successful bidder for the Lobito container and conventional terminals, following an international call for tenders launched in January 2023. With the support of MSC, AGL's industrial project aims to improve the connectivity of the Lobito port platform, while it is expected to boost trade in the region and support in
  • Tacoma terminals halt operations after fatality accident
    All terminals in Tacoma, US remained closed on Monday, 9 October due to a fatality that occurred during Sunday night operations at a marine terminal in Tacoma. The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), a marine cargo operating partnership of the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, said that normal operations will resume today, 10 October. "We appreciate your understanding at this time and offer our deepest
  • deugro boosts its global presence with two new branches in Europe
    deugro, a highly specialised expert in freight forwarding and project logistics solutions, will establish its second branch in Aarhus, Denmark on 1 November, as part of its expansion plan, to increase client proximity and attract and hire more staff. This second branch expands on the well-established Herning branch, which celebrated its 20th anniversary on 1 January 2023. The new office is anothe
  • Associated British Ports to restore Grimsby docks heritage
    Associated British Ports (ABP) historic buildings at the Port of Grimsby are being brought back into use as part of a programme of renovation works. Twelve buildings have initially been earmarked for requiring urgent work. This list of buildings and required works have been identified from condition surveys undertaken by ABP, Historic England, and North East Lincolnshire Council, as part of grant
  • Maersk unveils methanol-fuelled newbuildings with new design
    Maersk has unveiled the new look of its new series of 12 large methanol enabled container vessels. The new vessels with the new container ship design are expected to enhance the fleet of the Danish ocean carrier in the next months. "The first in a new series of 12 large methanol enabled container ships, made her launching and undocking milestone," said Maersk in a Twitter post. The new container
  • HMM returns to port of Koper after ten years
    South Korea's major ocean carrier HMM established a new link with the port of Koper in late summer, with connecting transhipment in Piraeus, Greece from where HMM provides direct services to Asian and Indian ports. The FIM (Far Est - India - Mediterranean) provides relatively quick travel times from/to Indian ports such as Nhava Sheva and Mundra. According to the port of Koper's statement, HMM ha

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Splash web site
OCTOBER 10, 2023
  • Marco Polo Marine sets up another joint venture with Taiwan's Shengfan
    Singapore offshore vessel player and shipyard Marco Polo Marine has formed another joint venture company with Taiwan's Shengfan. The company's subsidiary, Marco Polo Offshore, has incorporated M Renewables in the Cayman Islands, where it will hold a 49% ownership stake. Back in 2021, the duo set up a jv company, Oceanic Crown Offshore Marine Services, ...
  • EU puts a stop to antitrust exemption for liner shipping consortia
    The European Commission has decided not to extend the EU legal framework which exempts liner shipping consortia from EU antitrust rules. The Commission said on Tuesday that the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER) no longer promotes competition in the shipping sector and therefore it will let it expire on April 25, 2024. Today's decision follows ...
  • KCA Deutag Azerbaijan venture lands $300m contract extension
    Turan Drilling & Engineering, a joint venture between drilling and engineering contractor, KCA Deutag and drilling and integrated well services company, SOCAR AQS, has secured a contract extension in Azerbaijan worth $300m. The two-year extension, effective from April 2024, will see Turan continue to deliver drilling operations and maintenance as well as procurement and warehouse ...
  • SAL Heavy Lift bolstering fleet with pair of modern deck carriers
    Germany's SAL Heavy Lift is strengthening its fleet with two modern semi-submersible deck carriers on a long-term charter deal with Shanghai Salvage in China. The 2022-built Zhong Ren 121 and Zhong Ren 122 will be delivered in Shanghai between December 2023 and February 2024 and marketed through the Jumbo-SAL-Alliance, a joint venture with the Dutch ...
  • Lomar taps into autonomous hull cleaning tech
    Lomar has teamed up with US robotics startup Alicia Bots to deploy autonomous hull cleaning technology on up to fifteen of its vessels. The UK-based shipping subsidiary of Libra Group said the move both integrates cutting-edge robotic hull inspection and grooming solutions into its biofouling control practices as well as tests new use cases, "marking ...
  • Viking Supply Ships wins anchor handler work in Australia
    Sweden's Viking Supply Ships has signed a contract for one of its anchor-handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels for operations outside Australia. Viking Supply Ships said that it won a deal for the anchor handler - soon to be named Andreas Viking. The vessel will be operated by Go Offshore under a time-charter with an unnamed ...
  • Shipping on alert as Israel's war with Hamas enters fourth day
    The war that has broken out between Israel and Hamas has shuttered one port 10 km north of the border with the Gaza Strip, currently being pounded by the Israel Defense Forces (pictured), while international shipping has been cautioned to exercise extreme caution when transiting near the region. Ashkelon, Israel's biggest oil terminal, has been ...
  • Aker BP and DeepOcean team up on unmanned vessel operations
    Norwegian ocean services provider DeepOcean has sealed a deal with oil and gas company Aker BP to use an unmanned surface vessel (USV) for subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) and survey work. The two companies, which already cooperate under a frame agreement for subsea IMR and survey work, share a long-term ambition to move ...
  • Reach Subsea firms up cable route survey deal with SSEN Transmission
    Norwegian offshore services player Reach Subsea has penned a survey contract with Scottish energy firm SSEN Transmission for the Spittal to Peterhead HVDC power cable as part of a significant upgrade of the electricity transmission network to facilitate the increase in renewable energy generation across the north of Scotland. The Oslo-listed firm will collect data ...
  • Oceaneering scores five-year contract with Petrobras
    Houston-based Oceaneering has secured a five-year contract from Petrobras potentially worth up to $75m. The contract, which will be executed by Oceaneering's Brazilian subsidiary Marine Production Systems, covers the operation of three existing drill pipe riser ("DPR") systems to support intervention and completion operations in Brazil. The company will be replacing the umbilicals on the ...
  • Metrostar exits aframax segment in busy week for tanker sales
    The vintage groove in tanker S&P has been replaced by sales of modern tonnage, with brokers reporting a flow of young tankers sold, reflecting that average earnings remain healthy in most segments. Mostly cash-rich tanker owners are selling such as shipping and steel magnate, Theodore Angelopoulos and billionaire shipowner George Economou. The takers are ...
  • Cape sales jump in line with soaring rates
    October bulker sales are fired up by firming capsize rates, fuelling excitement in the larger segments. With the Golden Week over in China, more deals are expected to filter in during the coming days. Capesize spot earnings have hit year-high numbers closing in on $30,000 a day in recent days. "The low rainy season has ...
  • Estonia and Finland sign green corridor agreement
    Representatives from Estonia and Finland have signed a green corridor memorandum of understanding (MoU) to speed up marine decarbonisation between the two neighbours. The MoU was signed by the cities and ports of Helsinki and Tallinn, Rederi AB Eckerö, Tallink Grupp and Viking Line, the Estonian Ministry of Climate, and the Finnish Ministry of Transport ...
  • Maersk unveils new-look boxship
    Maersk has revealed the design of its new-look series of 16,200 teu methanol-fuelled ships which feature the accommodation at the bow and no islands along the vessel. The first in a series of 12 methanol-enabled containerships made its launching and undocking milestone over the weekend. The ship is under construction at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries ...
  • Propeller Club elects Maria Conatser as first female international president
    The International Propeller Club, one of the world's largest maritime networking organisations, has elected and installed its leaders for the next two years at its 97th annual convention in Charleston, South Carolina. Representatives of the club's 77 chapters from around the world elected Maria Conatser as international president making her the first woman to be ...

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Lloyd's List web site
OCTOBER 10, 2023
  • Renewable hydrogen-based fuel share to reach 3% by 2030, DNV says
    DNV's energy transition outlook estimates just a 19% share for green hydrogen-derived fuels in 2050
  • Latest Capital moves underline Marinakis' twin-track mind
    New filing with the SEC hints at refocusing public partnership towards the LNG carrier business, although this would hardly count...
  • MOL JV to train seafarers for LNG in Indonesia
    MOL manages and operates the world's largest fleet of LNG carriers
  • Green corridors lack commitment, says Cargill
    The current crop of green corridor proposals could feasibly secure the technology and the low-carbon fuels, but it is the...
  • First vehicle carrier recycling sale since 2021 confirmed as MSC sells a 35-year-old boxship for scrap
    The 36-year-old Foresighter is the first vehicle carrier to have been sold for recycling since March 2021, while MSC is...
  • Vafias steps into dragon's den of local politics
    StealthGas and Imperial chief executive likely to be deployed by new mayor for his fundraising experience
  • Carriers lose fight to keep consortia block exemption regulation
    European competition authorities have finally brought to an end an anomalous rule that dates back to the conference era. Vessel...
  • Owners and charterers tussle in Cyprus over bill for low-friction paint
    Executives at two of the world's largest dry bulk charterers, Cargill and Louis Dreyfus, outline why they will not always...
  • 'Too much FOMO': high premiums draw war risk insurers back to Ukraine cover
    Significant increase in enquiries in recent weeks, market sources confirm
  • Lomar dives into robotic inspection and cleaning collaboration
    Co-operation seen as 'significant leap forward' in industry's pursuit of efficiency and sustainability
  • The week in newbuildings: First Maersk alt-fuel ULCS launched as dual-fuel methanol orders prevail
    The first in a new series of dual-fuel methanol ultra-large containerships has been floated out of its building dock as...
  • Cosco eyes VLGC newbuilds amid surging China LPG appetite
    Industry sources suggest the state-owned giant has sought to expand the business, where it has little exposure, amid China's ballooning...
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings forecasts 77% profit slump for first three quarters amid weak market
    The China Containerised Freight Index dropped by nearly 70% in the same period
  • Israel-Hamas conflict: Impact on crude tankers 'neutral' for now, says shipbroker
    Ports Ashdod and Ashkelon have higher risk of disruptions, latest reports say Ashkelon and its oil terminal shut
  • Daily Briefing
    Euronav and Frontline offer two very different visions of the future | Procopiou: EU regulations on shipping 'just bullshit' | Israel marine...
  • Growth in demand for natural gas to slow by a third until 2026: IEA
    Accelerated rollout of renewables and improved energy efficiency key drivers behind the change in consumption patterns in mature markets

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The Journal of Commerce web site
OCTOBER 10, 2023
  • Montreal port gets federal funds for mega-terminal after operators balk at risk
    The Montreal Port Authority said the funding will allow it to "implement a new delivery model" for the Contrecoeur terminal project after talks with initial bidders did not lead to a "satisfactory" result.
  • Typhoon leaves vessel delays in its wake as ports in China, Taiwan reopen
    Both Hongkong International Terminals and Modern Terminals confirmed cargo handling operations at their facilities at Hong Kong's Kwai Chung container port were halted for about 33 hours, gradually resuming late Monday afternoon.
  • Ex-Tiger Cool executives take second stab at Washington state reefer ramp
    Tri-Cities Intermodal said it will revive plans to refurbish a cold storage warehouse and rail ramp served by Union Pacific's intermodal service.

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TradeWinds web site
OCTOBER 10, 2023
  • Dry bulk heavyweights chime in on impact of Middle East warfare
    For a sector that's had to get used to 'black swan' events, how to digest yet another?
  • South Korean VLCC hunger and aframax surge push dirty tanker index to 11-week high
    Baltic Dirty Tanker Index finds new multi-month high as Maran and VL8 tankers ride rebound
  • Frontline fever hits New York: Fredriksen not 'crazy' as Barstad upgraded to platinum
    Capital Link session turns to a subject that seems to be on everyone's mind
  • IMO works on 'fixing' faults with carbon rating scheme, says senior official
    Widening industry concerns about regulation's perceived failings are gaining traction at the UN agency
  • European Commission rips up the rule book by ending block exemption
    Decision marks a victory for those who argued the liner sector has fundamentally changed
  • MCTC fears crew provisions at risk from Indian rice exports ban
    Catering company is monitoring global markets
  • Philly Shipyard tight lipped over Hanwha Ocean takeover talk
    South Korean giant is reported to be in close discussions with the US Jones Act shipbuilder
  • 'Pay my paint': are charterers paying enough for decarbonisation?
    Shipowner and charterer argue in conference over how the cost of measures to improve ships' fuel efficiency can be shared
  • Israel conflict could influence US-Iran relations and tanker market
    If Tehran is thought to be behind Hamas attack, relationship with Washington could go back to being icy
  • Tankers International awaits fallout from Frontline-Euronav deal
    The 24 VLCCs planned for sale by Euronav to Frontline are all part of the Tankers International pool
  • Reach Subsea boosts reach with deal to buy Guardian Geomatics in Australia
    Survey capabilities expanded through share and cash takeover
  • Biggest tanker S&P deal of all time could propel Frontline to $6bn market cap
    Nothing comes close to $2.35bn price tag for 24 VLCCs
  • MOL named as shipowner behind lone LNG carrier newbuilding order
    Shipowner returns to Samsung Heavy Industries to beef up on newbuildings but at a hot price
  • Crew sentenced in Italy for role in Norman Atlantic tragedy
    But shipowner Visentini and operator ANEK are acquitted
  • Excelerate Energy unveils emissions cuts in first ESG report
    Floating regasification specialist commits to increasing female representation in its workforce
  • Chappell encourages investors to take Euronav up on share offer
    Belgian tanker owner will have to offer smaller shareholders the same deal as Frontline
  • IMO works on 'fixing' Carbon Intensity-Indicator, says senior official
    Widening industry concerns about the CII's perceived failings are gaining traction at the global shipping regulator
  • Lomar reveals tie-up with Alicia Bots on robotic hull cleaning
    London-based shipowner says collaboration with start-up will redefine maintenance operations
  • Peninsula positions its new LNG bunker vessel baby off Gibraltar
    Another piece of LNG fuel supply jigsaw slides into position
  • UniSea expands with deal to acquire shipping software start-up Maindeck
    Long-established Norwegian company takes over new drydock management operation
  • Chappell encourages Euronav investors to take company up on share offer
    Belgian tanker owner will have to offer smaller shareholders the same deal as Frontline
  • Cyprus in talks on interim business for its FSRU as terminal delays mount
    Receiving facility not expected to be ready until 2024 - two years later than planned
  • More than 20 seafarers poisoned by acid exposure on Philippines ropax
    Accident caused spill of sulphuric acid, crew members reported
  • Clarksons looks through the eyes of cargo owners as it reveals freight cost pain
    Analyst Trevor Crowe says shippers have faced much more volatile markets so far this decade
  • Capesize market 'on fire' as Greek shipowners behind a string of bulk carrier deals
    Big bulkers sold by Far Eastern companies are washing up on Hellenic shores
  • Russia offers cheap loans to build up merchant fleet
    Decree offers to compensate Russian lenders over loan scheme to bolster foreign trade tonnage
  • Israel's biggest oil-importing port closes to tankers as fighting continues
    Vessels told to wait offshore following Hamas attack
  • Local hero: Harry Vafias elected city councillor in Athens suburb
    Major shipowner enters local politics in his home town of Kifissia
  • Braemar picks David Holland and Dimitris Kyrtsos as new S&P bosses
    UK shipbroker moves quickly to replace Sebastian Davenport-Thomas
  • OOCL third-quarter performance continues weak trend
    Company continues to see performance revert to normal following extraordinary market conditions of the past two to three years
  • Swire Bulk's Peter Norborg spells out alternative fuel 'dilemma'
    Decarbonisation comes with challenges and opportunities
  • Owners need to focus on results to avoid digital fatigue, says Klaveness Digital's Stensby
    Tech boss has noticed some companies becoming overwhelmed by range of optimisation services available
  • Ship management in focus: Seizing opportunities
    TradeWinds reporters have produced a series of articles looking at how ship managers are zeroing in on business growth drivers in the new economic order. You can read them below

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American Shipper web site
OCTOBER 10, 2023
  • Shippers, regulators tap into technology to ferret out illicit imports
    "AI-powered insights help customers take informed action, like seeking alternative suppliers, tracing their raw materials, identifying potential geographic concentrations and targeting risky supplier networks," says Altana Technologies' Amy Morgan.
  • Qantas Freight makes progress on cargo pileup
    The traffic jam of freight at Qantas Airways facilities in Australia is slowly abating as the airline makes efforts to remediate problems caused by a new cargo system.
  • US container imports still rising, topping pre-COVID levels
    Peak season demand propelled imports higher in September, although softening spot rates point to a fourth-quarter slowdown.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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