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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 12, 2023
  • BTL's annual get-together in Mumbai sees wide-ranging trade participation
  • BCBA conducts orientation for skill development at Vadhwan Port
  • Export restrictions persist even as trade-facilitating trend continues
  • Pipavav Port to revise B/L wise rail-out tariff from Jan.
  • India selected as pioneer lead country for IMO's Green Voyage2050 Project
  • MSC enhancing its Sentosa-Shikra pendulum service
  • Portfolio of four ETS clauses adopted
  • DP World Cochin launches new 'SIG' service to expand connectivity to Southeast Asia and the Middle East
  • EU carbon tax seen hurting global trade
  • AD Ports Group & Vietnam Maritime Administration sign MoU to enhance ports & maritime collaboration
  • "Clean Truck Express" lane opens at Pier 400 Los Angeles
  • SOHAR Port-funded AI lab opens
  • DB Schenker appoints Niklas Wilmking as Global Board Member for Contract Logistics

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 12, 2023
  • Albatros Express expands network
  • Air Charter Service opens its doors in Thailand
  • Nine decades of transformative transport research
  • MOL's sustainability goals in Hungary
  • Ukrzaliznytsia: first trucks to Poland by rail
  • EU ETS: shipping's big bill
  • GE Aerospace wins contract in Taiwan
  • Maersk's methanol ship to set sail
  • Promotions and recruitments at Danx Carousel
  • German wind park manager renews lease
  • A rail corridor from Oslo to Palermo
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Is there a pilot in the cargo plane? - No...
  • New responsibilities for Niklas Wilmking
  • Luxembourg cider goes green
  • Bywater in UK boosts fleet capacity
  • German ports need a strong rail network

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 11, 2023
  • Carriers force through rate hikes and prevent new 'race to the bottom'
  • Q&A: keep trucking with RXO in a muted peak season?
  • Israel-Hamas war driving up costs for carriers and their customers
  • 'It's a bit busier, but certainly not a peak' says Etihad Cargo's Mouaniss
  • MSC in 'stealth mode'; Riyadh the new Shanghai?; nuclear ships...
  • HMM suitor Dongwon hits out at rival Harim's 'unfair' bid
  • White House unveils raft of measures to prioritise supply chain resilience
  • Air freight: wars, volcanoes, earthquakes, snowfall - and goldfish
  • OceanX wrap: Inching up... in a would-be greener world
  • Industry must not get complacent while waiting for greener fuels

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 11, 2023
  • U.K. will transfer two minehunters to Ukraine
    The U.K. and Norway are to lead a new Maritime Capability Coalition to support Ukraine. As part of the initiative, the U.K. will transfer two Royal Navy Sandown class minehunters to the
  • USCG lab identifies responsible party in NY/NJ tar ball pollution
    A spill that happened on the evening of Nov. 22 during an oil transfer at an oil facility in Bayonne, N.J. has been identified as the source of an incident that subsequently
  • BOEM moves ahead on more offshore wind projects
    In a clutch of announcements today, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) said that it has completed its environmental review of the proposed Sunrise Wind energy project, is proposing an offshore
  • Vard wins $200 million Toyo Construction cable layer contract
    Fincantieri reports that its Norwegian subsidiary Vard has signed a contract worth more than $200 million to design and construct a hybrid-powered cable-laying and construction vessel for Japan's Toyo Construction. The hull

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 11, 2023
  • DP World commences works on Southampton driver welfare facility
    DP World has today (11 December) broken ground on a new state-of-the-art driver welfare facility at its Southampton logistics hub. When complete, the new facility will provide the drivers of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) with amenities including a restaurant, café, bathrooms and showers, and will accommodate over 120 lorries with 24-hour security. Alongside these driver welfare benefits, the 7,500m
  • DP World Marine Services achieves 16% reduction in carbon emissions
    DP World Marine Services has successfully slashed its carbon footprint by over 16% in 2023, measured against its 2019 baseline of 2,118 ktCO2e. "Much of the reduction came from optimising its vessels' routes and scheduling to ensure full utilisation and reduced idling time. Creating more efficient deployment networks - with vessels traveling along more direct, shorter routes- also leads to a redu
  • FMC dismisses MSRF's complaint against HMM
    The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has thrown out US gourmet food producer MSRF's complaint against South Korean liner operator HMM. In June 2022, MSRF complained against HMM and Taiwanese liner operator Yang Ming Marine Transport to the FMC, accusing them of contravening their contractual obligation to provide the requisite shipping capacity in 2021 and 2022, when the container shipping ma
  • Shaping Sustainability: The Digital Evolution of Shipping in 2024
    In the global pursuit of sustainability, industries worldwide are placing an increasing emphasis on eco-friendly practices, recognizing the crucial role each sector plays in the collective effort. The shipping industry is not simply catching up; it is forging ahead in the digital revolution, with sustainability as its main objective in the year 2024. As the shipping industry critically aligns its
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases rates from Asia to Latin America
    Hamburg-headquartered container line Hapag-Lloyd has announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) from Asia to the West Coast of Latin America, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America and Latin America East Coast. The German box carrier said the new GRI will be effective from 1 January and will apply to cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry containers, including high cube equipment and 40' non-operative ree
  • ONE launches new subsidiary in Japan
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the establishment of a new subsidiary company, ONE DEJIMA CO.LTD. in Nagasaki, Japan. ONE said this establishment was made possible with the support of Nagasaki Prefecture, Nagasaki City, Fukuoka Financial Group and the Juhachi-Shinwa Bank, Ltd. The new company, which will be supporting some of the operational functions from ONE's global headquarters in S
  • COSCO partners with MAN Energy Solutions for container vessel retrofit solutions
    COSCO Heavy Industry Shanghai has formalised a strategic agreement with MAN Energy Solutions for the methanol retrofitting of four main engines on COSCO Line's Camellia and Virgo-class vessels, boasting capacities of 13,800 and 20,000 TEU respectively. Currently propelled by single-fuel MAN B&W 11S90ME-C10.5 engines, these vessels are set to transform dual-fuel MAN B&W 11S90ME-LGIM10.5 units, cap
  • MSC adds Karachi port to Sentosa-Shikra pendulum service rotation
    The world's largest container carrier MSC has decided to enhance its Sentosa-Shikra pendulum service. The service, which is operated solely by the Swiss/Italian line, will now include a port call at Karachi in Pakistan, providing direct service between Asia, Pakistan and the US West Coast. The updated port rotation will be Port Klang (Malaysia) - Singapore - Laem Chabang (Thailand) - Vung Tau (Vi
  • Hapag-Lloyd is working on wind-assisted propulsion project for container ships
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd is working on wind-assisted container ship propulsion project trying to figure out how this could work in technical terms. At the beginning of the year, Hapag-Lloyd and its partner, the yachtsman Boris Herrmann and his Team Malizia, launched a concept study for a 4,500 TEU vessel with a state-of-the-art wind-assisted propulsion system. "Some shipping companies hav
  • Evergreen goes bright and colourful to retain seafarers
    Evergreen Marine Corporation has designed the living quarters of its largest ships to look like cruise ships in order to give its seafarers the best living conditions to compensate for their long absences from their families. The Taiwanese mainline operator has decorated the crewmen's accommodation in its newest 24,000 TEU ships to create a semblance to the interiors of cruise ships. An Evergreen
  • COSCO hits 100,000th electronic bill of lading milestone
    On 24 November, COSCO SHIPPING issued its 100,000th blockchain-based electronic bill of lading to a cross-border e-commerce customer in Shenzhen, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to providing secure and efficient services. Throughout the year, COSCO SHIPPING has successfully delivered blockchain-based electronic bills of lading to over 7,500 diverse customers, ranging from large-
  • New charging station for electric trucks to open in Long Beach
    The increasing fleet of electric trucks servicing the Port of Long Beach will be able to charge at a new depot on Pico Avenue, just north of the Long Beach International Gateway Bridge, which is set to open in mid-2024. The Californian port is collaborating with Forum Mobility, a provider of zero-emission drayage trucking solutions, to supply 19 dual-port chargers and six single-dispenser charger
  • Carrier fuel surcharges to soar for shippers in 2024 amid trade disruptions
    The next year will witness large increases in the scale of bunker adjustment factors (BAFs) applied by container carriers as the shipping industry faces new trade and regulatory challenges. From 1 January, BAF tariffs have been revised substantially upwards across trade lanes while they vary widely from carrier to carrier. For example, CMA CGM's revised BAF rates will be US$602 per TEU, US$669 pe

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 11, 2023
  • SAL Heavy Lift exercises option for MPP newbuild at Wuhu
    Germany's SAL Heavy Lift has lifted its orderbook at Wuhu Shipyard in China to five firm 14,600 dwt heavylift multipurpose (MPP) vessels. The Hamburg-based outfit of the Harren Group already had four 149.9 m long ships at Wuhu for delivery starting in mid-year 2024. The first two ships will be exclusively involved in the shipping ...
  • Shell opts out of Northern Ocean rig
    John Fredriksen-controlled Northern Ocean, a semisub rig spin-off of Northern Drilling, announced that Shell will not be keeping the 2019-built rig Deepsea Bollsta after its contract expires in June next year. In May, Shell declared its option on the semi for continued work in Namibia with an additional option for a consecutive six-month period which ...
  • BW Ideol inks Port Talbot floater pact with ABP
    Recently privatised floating wind company, BW Ideol, has teamed up with UK's largest port operator Associated British Ports (ABP), to investigate the feasibility of serialised production of concrete substructures for floating offshore wind turbine foundations based on the BW Ideol design at ABP's port of Port Talbot. A memorandum of understanding between the duo has ...
  • Star Bulk and Eagle Bulk to merge
    Two bulker heavyweights are merging. Star Bulk Carriers of Greece and US-based Eagle Bulk Shipping have sealed a deal to combine into the largest US-listed dry bulk shipping company with a combined fleet of 169 owned vessels on a fully delivered basis. The transaction unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies is ...
  • Vard wins $200m cable lay and construction vessel order from Japan's Toyo
    Norway's Vard, part of Italian shipbuilding giant Fincantieri, has secured a contract from Japan's Toyo Construction to design and build a power cable lay and construction vessel. Toyo Construction, which has set out to take the top share in Japan's offshore wind construction sector, is paying more than $200m for the 149.6 m long ship ...
  • Jifmar takes over Acta Marine workboat business
    French marine contractor and vessel operator Jifmar Offshore Services has snapped up all workboat activities of Dutch offshore shipowner and operator Acta Marine for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition covers 26 workboats, the crews, the Netherlands-based firm and all existing contracts. Acta Marine's offshore wind construction support and walk-to-work businesses have not been included in ...
  • Shipping leaders set out plans to deliver on IMO emission targets
    60 maritime organisations and government partners have agreed on a course to deliver on the International Maritime Organization (IMO)'s net zero targets by or around 2050 at Shaping the Future of Shipping, an event hosted by the International Chamber of Shipping and the government of the UAE on the sidelines of COP28 in Dubai. More ...
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers debuts on the New York Stock Exchange
    Greek owner Okeanis Eco Tankers (OET) will start listing its shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) from this morning. The Alafouzos family vehicle, listed in Oslo in 2018, boasts a fleet of six suezmaxes and eight VLCCs. The NYSE listing sees Okeanis Eco Tankers change its listing status in Oslo to secondary. Other ...
  • Clipper sells handy to new Turkish owner
    Clipper Group has sold a handy bulker to Turkey's ZBB Bulkers. Little is known about ZBB Bulkers, a company with no track record in shipowning. The bulker outfit is based in Istanbul, according to its website which is still under construction, while some of its staff have been with the company for a little over ...
  • Cape sales trickle in
    Cape rates have see-sawed in dramatic fashion in December, losing $20,000 last week from highs of $55,000. Cape sales have ignored the wild spot fluctuations, partly because most ships will be delivered to their new owners in the first quarter when the market is weaker seasonally. Last week's most-watched ship sale was the scrubber-fitted, six-year-old, 181,000 dwt ...
  • Cadeler seals $592m green finance deal ahead of Eneti merger
    BW Group-backed Danish offshore wind contractor Cadeler has agreed senior secured green loan deals worth €550m ($592.5m). The financing is led by DNB and supported by Rabobank, Credit Agricole, Danske Bank, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC), Standard Chartered Bank and Societe Generale. The loans will be used to refinance existing vessels in Cadeler and Eneti ahead ...
  • Who'll win the maritime tech battle?
    Simon Francis, the founder of SHINC, a laytime claims platform, harks back to the dot.com bubble in assessing who will come out on top in today's crowded maritime start-up scene. Mark Roberge at Stage 2 Capital and founder of the CRM software platform Hubspot did a recent podcast where he posed the question who will ...
  • Shelf Drilling awarded $73m rig contract in Vietnam
    Oslo-listed jackup rig pure-play Shelf Drilling has secured a contract for the Shelf Drilling Perseverance with PetroVietnam Domestic Exploration Production Operating Company. The 2008-built rig, formerly the Noble Hans Deul will shortly start mobilisation to Southeast Asia, with the planned start-up of operations in Vietnam expected in the third quarter of 2024. The fixture is ...
  • Houthis widen ship targets
    It has been another weekend of heightened fear for seafarers transiting the Red Sea. On Saturday, Yemen's Houthi movement said they would target all ships heading to Israel, regardless of their nationality, and warned all international shipping companies against dealing with Israeli ports. The Houthis have attacked and seized several Israeli-linked ships in the Red Sea in recent weeks in ...
  • Yinson Production invests in scrubber outfit Ionada's carbon-capture tech
    Yinson Production has invested in an innovative carbon capture technology developed by Canadian scrubber maker Ionada as part of its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its offshore operations. The Singapore-based offshore unit of the Malaysian Yinson Group said Ionada's technology has "enormous potential" to support the offshore oil and gas industry's transition to ...
  • Gate Energy wins Woodside FPU commissioning contract
    Houston-based Gate Energy has been awarded the commissioning contract for the Woodside Trion floating production unit (FPU) project by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. The contract with an undisclosed value includes pre-commissioning and commissioning planning and execution at HHI's fabrication yard in Ulsan, South Korea. The latest deal marks the third consecutive HHI-built FPU project awarded ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd studies wind propulsion for boxships
    German carrier Hapag-Lloyd has been studying wind propulsion options for newbuilds. The Hamburg-headquartered liner has unveiled a newbuilding concept design of a ship with a capacity of 4,500 teu featuring eight sails with a total sail area of 3,000 sq m. The six rear sails are extendable, and the two front ones retractable. According to ...
  • MSC in for Zodiac resales
    Prized Korean newbuild slots are changing hands for big prices. Resales are happening as owners seek earlier delivery slots with South Korea's top three shipbuilders all reporting record orderbooks that stretch into 2027, and all of them are also struggling to keep up with their production schedules. Maersk Broker is reporting a change of ownership ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 11, 2023
  • Eagle Bulk and Star Bulk announce landmark merger to create dry bulk behemoth
    Bulker owners Eagle Bulk and Star Bulk to combine, creating a 169-vessel dry bulk mammoth
  • Three dead after fume inhalation on bulker off Philippines
    Three crew of Marshall Islands-flagged bulker Blue Cecil have died after being found unconscious, reportedly from inhaling dangerous fumes
  • UK establishes new unit to crack down on Russian sanctions evasion
    The new unit will focus on companies circumventing Russian sanctions, who will face tougher penalties with the creation of OTSI...
  • More vessels at risk as Houthis up Red Sea threats
    It is not just ships on the way to Israel that need to be wary, warn security analysts. Those with...
  • One Hundred People 2023: Industry influencers adjust outlook as the difficult detail kicks in
    Carbon regulation has once again dominated Lloyd's List's annual assessment of influence in shipping, but while the International Maritime Organization...
  • Box volumes continue to tread water in October
    Annual growth of nearly 10% needs to be taken in the context of the past year's slump. Since 2019, annualised...
  • Prokopiou adds suezmaxes to giant orderbook
    Already reported to be looking at more newbuildings for dry bulk arm Sea Traders
  • Some London underwriters not quoting Israeli shipowners for Red Sea transits
    Hikes could add hundreds of thousands of dollars to cost of using Suez Canal
  • Swedish Club becomes final International Group affiliate to declare renewal pricing
    Year ahead will see lowest rate hikes since 2020
  • The week in newbuildings: Orders valued at $3.5bn signed
    Newbuilding contracts for 14 bulk carriers, five gas carriers, 11 tankers and 12 vehicle carriers have been recorded in the...
  • Questions raised over dark fleet Estonia P&I coverage
    The Continental Steamship Owners Mutual Protecting & Indemnity Association Ltd has not confirmed the status of tankers entered with the marine...
  • Global trade value shrinks by 5% in 2023
    Trade in goods is expected to have fallen by $2trn in 2023. The outlook for 2024 remains 'generally pessimistic'
  • Top 10 technology leaders 2023
    MAN Energy Solutions' Dr Uwe Lauber is named this year's top technology talent, as the engine manufacturer rises to the...
  • Dark fleet suezmax tanker spoofed location off West Africa before running aground
    Cameroon-flagged Liberty, whose owner and insurance status are unknown, was freed by tugs three days ago after running aground on...
  • Geopolitics and carbon taxes driving bets on Shanghai's container futures
    Trading mainly boosted by speculators. Industry players remain cautious about getting involved
  • IMO's Dominguez vows to find compromise among member states
    The IMO's incoming secretary-general says he will work to make sure all member states are on board to deliver the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Angel officers still under detention in Taiwan | Ukraine's Danube port turnover nears 30m tonnes this year but demand starts...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 11, 2023
  • Software vendors seek opportunities in the smaller corners of logistics
    Cost and long implementation timelines are among the reasons software has been out of reach for smaller shippers, brokers and carriers, a dynamic that newer solutions providers are attempting to change.
  • North American intermodal headed for down year, but 'green shoots' exist: analyst
    The fundamentals for intermodal demand in 2024 appear to be improving in several important respects, according to analyst Larry Gross, though some adverse long-term fundamentals remain in place.
  • Reset for wind energy cargo reflects global supply chain realities
    Although carriers and project forwarders have seen lower wind volumes in some markets this year, the slowdown is bringing the US wind buildout to a more realistic level, stakeholders say.
  • US truckload pricing expected to rise, but trajectory remains unclear
    Not all industry analysts believe a surge in demand is necessary for US truckload rates to rise in 2024, but some say capacity levels remain too high for a big move upward.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 11, 2023
  • Star Bulk Carriers acquires Eagle Bulk in all-stock $500m deal
    Star Bulk's Petros Pappas to lead combined $2.1bn shipowner with 169 bulkers
  • UK provides mine sweepers to help protect Ukraine's Black Sea trade
    New pro-Ukraine Maritime Capability Coalition is led by UK and Norway
  • Master and officers 'held hostage' by Taiwan in dispute over container ship sinking
    Seafarers appeal to president to send them home five months after accident
  • Vard seals deal for $200m offshore wind cable-layer from Toyo Construction
    Fincantieri-owned shipyard company wins contract for hybrid-power vessel
  • OSG's Sam Norton seeks to solve the US-flag crewing crisis by looking overseas
    CEO of Overseas Shipholding Group talks about 'the toughest challenge'
  • Three seafarers die after being found unconscious in bulker hold
    Azure Maritime vessel had sought medical assistance from Philippines Coast Guard
  • France's Jifmar strikes deal to buy 26-ship offshore fleet from Acta Marine
    Dutch owner will focus on new wind farm service operation ships after transaction
  • Russia plans to open Northern Sea Route year-round in 2024
    Pilot program due to start from January as Arctic LNG 2 gears up for launch
  • Profit motive: KCC's Engebret Dahm says a bankrupt owner cannot help decarbonise shipping
    Norwegian CEO says a sustainable approach must start with efficiency
  • Israeli war risk insurance rates under pressure after latest Houthi threat
    Israel says it can defend shipping and cover any losses met through public fund
  • Panama Canal transits plunge 20% as Clarksons predicts deepening disruption
    UK shipbroker said drought impact will intensify before it eases
  • EU deal will allow countries to ban Russian LNG cargoes
    Will key importers Belgium, Spain and France make a move on imports?
  • Amazon drought blamed for grounding of Greek MR tanker in Brazil
    Minerva Rita got stuck after moving into shallow waters, Brazilian authorities say
  • Pertamina builds VLGC capacity with $240m raid on Avance Gas fleet
    Indonesian state energy company will have five large gas carriers after deal goes through
  • Modern Aeolos VLCC fuels tanker S&P rumour mill
    Middle East buyers said to have swooped on four-year-old ship, in yet another lucrative deal for Greek owner
  • Castor widens bulker sale campaign by shedding its only capesize
    Latest capesize deals suggest the secondhand market for big bulkers is catching up with improved freight rates
  • Game-changer: Moundreas tanker delivers first crude to Nigeria's new Dangote refinery
    Clean tanker demand set to be hit as Nigeria aims for self-sufficiency in oil products
  • Could emissions trading problems force owners to suspend shipping services to charterers?
    Reed Smith's Nick Austin posits potential drastic action in extreme cases
  • Amazon drought blamed for grounding of Greek MR tanker off Brazil
    Minerva Rita got stuck after moving into shallow waters, Brazilian authorities say
  • Three seafarers die after being found unconscious on bulker
    Azure Maritime vessel had sought medical assistance from Philippines Coast Guard
  • Japan's Shin Nihonkai out of cruise as Pacific Venus moves on to South Korean owner
    Vessel will launch new South Korean cruise operation following shipyard spell
  • Shipping industry hangs on carbon levy decision before green fuel plunge
    Methanol producer Proman says operators are currently unwilling to pay higher prices for green fuels
  • Seafarers bear brunt of failures to respond to Covid-19 crisis, says owner
    Some shipyards have declined to incorporate measures requested by owners to improve the health and well-being of seafarers
  • Old bulkers live on as spike in spot rates sees owners pull ships from demo market
    The absence of bulkers and tankers leaves Indian recyclers chomping on feeder-size container ships
  • Singapore plans green corridor with China's Tianjin Port
    City state says it will also be exploring similar collaborations with other ports in China

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 11, 2023
  • How Venezuelan invasion of Guyana could impact tanker shipping
    As war rages in Europe and the Middle East, a new flashpoint in South America could pose more complications for shipping.

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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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