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Exim India web site
MARCH 14, 2023
  • CMA CGM launches Bangladesh India Gulf Express (BIGEX) service
  • JN Port surpasses last fiscal's throughput figures
  • ZIM generates strong full year results
  • Regional workshops highlight salient features of PM Gati Shakti & National Logistics Policy
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Port Hospital to be upgraded to multi-specialty
  • Fourth version of WCO Cargo Targeting System released
  • Adani Ports, Mundra docks first LNG-powered crude oil tanker
  • DP World's Pusan terminal world's first to implement BOXBAY high-bay storage system
  • CMA CGM to reshuffle SAFRAN & SIRIUS services connecting Europe with East Coast South America
  • APM Terminals Poti invests in improved operations
  • COSCO SHIPPING Ports acquires majority stake in Xiamen facility
  • LNG import seen rising to meet demand from power stations
  • Import of fertilisers up
  • India paying for Russian oil in non-dollar currencies
  • Commitment to 100% adoption of electronic bills of lading by 2030

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 14, 2023
  • Cessation of Covid-19 subsidies leads to loss
  • Dachser opens offices in South East Asia
  • Eleven new trucks added to fleet
  • First Australasian carrier for Cargo Ai
  • Logista wins Ecovadis silver medal
  • Maersk provides shipping to Ukraine
  • HPC puts Indian terminals through their paces
  • New deal to stir up international parcel market
  • Key safety measures towards zero accidents
  • Key appointments at XL Global Group
  • Acia Aero Leasing enters Canadian market
  • Research to understand and secure supply chains
  • Now it's time for a full spring checkup
  • Schwarzmüller: a trio to take the helm
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Air Asia's Teleport returns to China
  • HGK Shipping: state neglects inland navigation

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 13, 2023
  • Carriers should revamp networks rather than blank services as demand drains
  • Mexico City airport transition starts slowly, TIACA says carriers need help
  • Spotlight on San Francisco as Silicon Valley Bank sinks
  • Infrastructure upgrade sparks cargo logjam at Nhava Sheva
  • Freightos fairytale earnings call. Are you sitting comfortably, children?
  • Industry puzzles over IAG Cargo's late move to drive eAWBs
  • OceanX: Flying dreams, results galore - and the SVB dive
  • How does a bank collapse in 48 hours?

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 13, 2023
  • All American Marine delivers innovative offshore wind survey vessel
    Bellingham, Wash., based All American Marine (AAM) has delivered an offshore wind survey vessel to Geodyamics, a Newport, N.C., based subsidiary of Nasdaq-listed NV5 Global, Inc. The research and hydrographic vessel, the
  • HaiSea Marine tugboats named at Sanmar Shipyards
    Turkey's Sanmar Shipyards last week held naming ceremonies on two consecutive days for five advanced tugboats being built for Canada's HaiSea Marine. The fleet of three battery-electric harbor tugs and two LNG
  • Top Women in Maritime 2022 video debuts at TTB
    Every year, Marine Log's editorial team carefully selects 20 women of varied backgrounds, ages and locations, as its Top Women in Maritime based on nominations submitted by those in the industry. In
  • Anglo-Eastern plans 200-vessel StarLink roll-out
    One of the world's leading ship managers, Hong Kong headquartered Anglo-Eastern, plans to roll out SpaceX's Starlink Maritime broadband service on at least 200 vessels by year-end, with more to follow. The

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Container News web site
MARCH 13, 2023
  • Rail container traffic on the rise in Valencia
    In 2022, a total of 2,230,683 tonnes of cargo were transported by rail in the Port of Valencia, an increase of 8% over 2021. At the same time, the Spanish port saw 236,142 TEUs be moved by rail in the previous year, translating to a 10% growth over 2021. Additionally, the percentage of containers carried by rail compared to the port's total was 7.8% in 2021, rising to 8.9% in 2022. Port of Valenc
  • Singapore highlights container shipping as Covid-19 success story
    The Singapore government has credited container shipping with ensuring a resilient supply chain as the city-state battled Covid-19 from 2020 to 2021, according to a government report. The government white paper stated that as the aviation sector shut down, container shipping was the main means of moving food supplies. Pacific International Lines, Singapore's only locally owned ocean-going carrier
  • ZIM increases annual revenues amid slight container decline
    Israel-based container line ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has published its operating and financial results for the full year ending 31 December 2022. ZIM reported a year-on-year decline of 3% in its container volumes, handling 3.38 million TEUs in 2022. The Haifa-headquartered company noted that the average freight cost per TEU in 2022 was US$3,240, compared to US$2,786 in 2021, representing
  • CMA CGM launches direct Bangladesh-Middle East service
    CMA CGM Group announced the launch of a new service, named Bangladesh India Gulf Express (BIGEX). The French shipping company said it will be the first direct service that will connect Bangladesh to the Gulf's Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi, as well as Nhava Sheva and Mundra in India. BIGEX will begin operating from the port of Chittagong in Bangladesh on 5 April. Three 1,700-TEU vessels will be deploye
  • Port of Oakland passes zero-emission law
    At its meeting on 9 March, the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners approved an environmental ordinance. The Port legislation requires cargo-handling equipment (CHE) tenants to develop a strategy for converting CHE to zero emissions. Tenants at the Port of Oakland have until 31 December 2023, to develop a cargo-handling equipment conversion plan. Furthermore, the law will enable the Californian po
  • Malta Freeport adds two new services
    Malta Freeport Terminals has introduced two services that provide customers with quick transit from Malta to different European ports, including seven-day delivery to Felixstowe and Southampton in the United Kingdom. According to the statement, the NC LEVANT express, which is run by CMA CGM and ONE and already calls at the Freeport on its Southbound route, from now on it will provide services to

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Splash web site
MARCH 13, 2023
  • NYK sends first ship for demo in Bangladesh
    Chattogram-based PHP Ship Breaking and Recycling Industries said it has become the first ship recycling facility in Bangladesh to receive a ship from Japan. Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has sold its 1998-built multipurpose (MPP) vessel Kamo to PHP for recycling in line with the Hong Kong Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of ...
  • Navigare Capital sells five-year-old boxship to D Oltmann Reederei
    Denmark's Navigare Capital Partners has sold its youngest containership to German shipowner D Oltmann Reederei. The Copenhagen-based alternative investment fund manager, which has containers, bulkers, tankers, gas carriers and offshore wind support vessels in its portfolio, confirmed the sale and delivery of the 2018-built for an undisclosed price tag. VesselsValue estimates the 10,100 teu boxshi
  • Atlas and EMF score profitable asset play with sale of aframax newbuilds
    Atlas Maritime of Greece and Danish shipping investment firm European Maritime Finance (EMF) have achieved a lucrative asset play in a vibrant tanker market with two aframax newbuilds from South Korea. EMF, chaired by the former Maersk chief commercial officer and the current CEO of Enerjen Capital, Stephen Schueler, confirmed the sale of 115,100 dwt ...
  • Scorpio Tankers buys back six more ships
    New York-listed Scorpio Tankers has repurchased six more ships slashing its debt by nearly $150m. The Monaco-based company said it had given notice that it will exercise options to buy two 2016-built LR2 product tankers, the STI Grace and STI Jermyn, the 2019-built LR2 STI Lavender and three MR product tankers, the STI Magnetic and ...
  • Peterson extends Havila Shipping PSV pair
    Norway's Havila Shipping has secured more work from energy industry logistics provider Peterson Den Helder for two of its platform supply vessels. An affiliate of Peterson Offshore has declared options for the 2009-built Havila Borg and Havila Herøy extending their employment until April 2024. Last month, Havila Shipping also won a contract with Equinor for ...
  • Reach Subsea seals three-year frame deal with Equinor
    Oslo-listed offshore services player Reach Subsea has secured a three-year frame agreement from Equinor for work on the Norwegian continental shelf and internationally. The deal covers all core activities for Reach Subsea, including installation support, seabed intervention and all forms of subsea surveys and monitoring. "The frame agreement will be an excellent driver for growth ...
  • More strikes to hit UK offshore assets
    Unite the union has confirmed that 200 Sparrows Offshore Services workers will take imminent strike action potentially shutting down dozens of platforms in the UK Continental Shelf. Around 150 Sparrows offshore contractors have voted to take strike action across more than 20 oil and gas platforms in a dispute over pay. The strike action will ...
  • NCT emerges behind cable layer order at Vard
    Denmark's NCT Offshore has been revealed as the owner behind the cable layer booked at Norwegian shipbuilder Vard. The ship of VARD 9 01 design will be built entirely by the Vard network in an upgraded version targeting renewables and fiber optics work. It will have a length of around 95 m and a total ...
  • COSCO car carrier venture in for three GSI newbuilds
    COSCO's car carrier shipping venture has contracted CSSC Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) for the construction of three new vessels. The Guangzhou-based branch of the state-run shipbuilding conglomerate has booked 7,000 ceu LNG dual-fuel vessels for delivery in 2026, lifting the shipyard's LNG-powered car carrier orders to 22. Guangzhou COSCO Car Carrier Shipping was set up ...
  • S&P Global buys Tradenet
    Vessel tracking data platforms are hot property in 2023. New York-headquartered S&P Global has joined the race to offer clients real time shipping data, announcing today the acquisition of UK-based technology firm Tradenet, which has been the long-time developer of the Market Intelligence Network (MINT) live vessel tracking platform that S&P Global has exclusively sold ...
  • One in five VLCCs 'break bad'
    TankerTrackers.com, one of the world's foremost sources covering illicit movements of oil, has worked out that one in five VLCCs trading today are "up to no good". The Samir Madani-led platform tracks ships breaking sanctions against Iran, Venezuela and Russia. It has counted 174 VLCCs out of the 900-strong fleet are currently breaking rules put ...
  • Wales greenlights first floating wind project
    The Welsh government has granted consent for the country's first floating wind farm being developed by Blue Gem Wind, the joint venture between TotalEnergies and Simply Blue Group. The project Erebus is located approximately 40km off the Pembrokeshire coastline and will house seven 14 MW turbines on Principal Power's WindFloat floating platforms, providing enough energy ...
  • Embiricos making a fortune selling VLCCs
    Epaminondas Embiricos-led Aeolos Management is dominating VLCC S&P headlines, pumping the market with ships bought cheaply in recent years and finding buyers keen to haul Russian oil. The savvy London-based Greek owner is making a fortune, offloading a string of rusty mammoths. Over the weekend, sources tell Splash that Aeolos Management is attempting to offload ...
  • 'As connected as any office or home': Anglo-Eastern gives rave Starlink review
    Anglo-Eastern, one of the world's largest shipmanagers, has made the biggest on the record investment in Starlink at sea to date. The Hong Kong-based manager has earmarked at least 200 installations of Elon Musk's new satellite communication system across its fleet by year-end. Last week Anglo-Eastern had the first formal installation of Starlink's maritime broadband ...
  • Marine-Fields Holding expands its presence in Germany
    Marine-Fields Holding, part of the Tototheo Maritime, has bought fellow consultancy BM Bergmann Marine. "We are excited to join forces with Marine-Fields and to build on the strengths of both companies," said Michael Bergmann, managing director of BM Bergmann Marine. "Together, we will be able to offer an even broader range of services and solutions, ...
  • ExxonMobil relinquishes oil and gas permits in 'critical marine habitat' off Canada's Pacific coast
    ExxonMobil has relinquished the exploration permits it held offshore British Columbia, Canada, including two permits within or bordering the Scott Islands Marine National Wildlife Area. The permits were granted more than 50 years ago. WWF-Canada and the David Suzuki Foundation, represented by lawyers from Ecojustice Canada, disputed one of the permits in a court challenge ...
  • Navantia and General Dynamics NASSCO to join forces on development of floating offshore wind power in the US
    Spanish company Navantia Seanergies has signed a memorandum of understanding with the US shipyard General Dynamics NASSCO to enable the companies to jointly bid on offshore wind farm projects in the US. Through the agreement, the two companies will manufacture components and assemble floating foundations for offshore wind projects, combining Navantia's experience of almost a ...
  • Blue sky thinking on CII and the weather
    Advances in predictive analytics and weather forecasting accuracy are key to shipping's smart response to climate change, writes Eleni Polychronopoulou, CEO of METIS Cyberspace Technology. Entry into force of shipping's Carbon Intensity Indicator has only reinforced resistance to the International Maritime Organization mechanism devised to drive ship decarbonisation. Shipping interests have highl

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 13, 2023
  • Scorpio exercises purchase options on six product tankers
    Company has has exercised purchase options on more than 20 ships that were financed under sale and leaseback arrangements since...
  • Zim expects second-half rebound as rates 'near bottom'
    Israeli carrier issues a more modest guidance for 2023 amid a challenging near-term outlook for container shipping
  • Uniper proceeds with Rotterdam electrolyser plans
    German energy company has selected a technology provider to design its 100 MW Rotterdam electrolyser as part of its wider...
  • VLCC rates climb on firm activity
    Demand from China is seen as the biggest driver for large crude carriers with charterers seeking to fix tonnage for...
  • Russia-linked dredger denied entry to Lithuania over sanctions
    Vessels registered under the flag of Russia are prohibited from entering ports in the European Union
  • The week in newbuildings: Coated aframax tankers in demand
    Orders for two medium-range and five long range two tankers have been placed recently, together with one cable-laying vessel and...
  • Amazon and Aspen Institute announce maritime decarbonisation alliance
    Alliance says its mission is to give companies access to zero-emission shipping solutions that are not yet available
  • Green hydrogen breakthrough unlikely before 2035, study finds
    A new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research sets out the challenges that could delay the scaling...
  • Container demand fall will spark service modifications
    Volume recovery will not emerge in the first half of the year. Carriers need to begin phasing out services to...
  • Bulk carrier values climb as positive market sentiment returns
    'Over the past couple of weeks, sentiment has turned positive in the paper market, which has been reflected in the...
  • The week in charts: Dark fleet moving sanctioned oil doubles | Cruiseship sector advancing decarbonisation strategy | Bulk exports from Russia remain elevated
    Rates and volumes have fallen back to earth a year on from the peak of the container cargo surge, Iran's...
  • NYK Line certifies first standards-compliant scrapping yard in Bangladesh
    Ship recycling yards certified by NYK include 30 in India, three in China and one in Türkiye
  • Container lines 'likely insulated' financially despite declining rates
    How well the container lines manage additional capacity and whether there will be changes in other carrier alliances will be...
  • Cosco unit expands PCTC orderbook with 7,000 ceu trio
    The number of electric vehicles exported from China continues to grow, but the sector is also facing big challenges, including...
  • Daily Briefing
    Dark fleet of tankers now comprises 10% of seaborne oil transport | Ingosstrakh confirms P&I cover for sanctioned Russian shipping...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 13, 2023
  • FMC outlines $44 million budget request to enhance market oversight
    The Federal Maritime Commission is preparing to ask for another big increase in its budget as it looks to increase market surveillance and enforce OSRA-22.
  • 'Precipitous' fall in ocean spot market near bottom: Zim CFO
    Restocking by US retailers will spur demand on the trans-Pacific and arrest the steep drop in freight rates in the second half of the year, according to Israel-based carrier Zim.
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  • US chassis market nearing 'equilibrium' after disruptive shortages
    Chassis providers believe the equipment shortages that bogged down inland supply chains in 2021 and 2022 will soon no longer be an issue for shippers, allowing the industry to return to a more typical supply/demand balance.
  • Ocean carriers on transnational regulatory defensive over antitrust immunity
    Stripped of antitrust protection that is under scrutiny on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as the legal certainty of being able to operate within alliances and perhaps even vessel-sharing agreements, ocean carriers could be all but forced to operate independently, writes Peter Tirschwell.
  • Intermodal share data point to opportunities: analyst
    It stands to reason that the more miles one spends on low-cost rail, the better the comparative economics versus truck should be, but that's not what happens in the real world, writes analyst Larry Gross.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 13, 2023
  • 'Window of opportunity': Green group urges action ahead of key IMO meeting
    Upcoming working group meeting is a 'pivotal moment' for aligning shipping emissions with Paris Agreement, Opportunity Green says
  • Russia offers 60-day extension to Black Sea grain deal, leading to questions in Kyiv
    Ukraine official says he is unclear whether the Black Sea Grain Initiative can only be extended 60 days after negotiations in Geneva
  • Freightos widens loss after listing on Nasdaq stock exchange
    Number of yearly transactions reached a record 668,000 deals for 2022
  • Vietnam tanker in sanctions probe returns to Russia port
    Elephant was detained in February after Spanish authorities investigated a ship-to-ship transfer linked to a former Russian-flagged tanker
  • Navios' South American tankers push up contract rates 36% this year
    Coastal clean vessels enjoying much higher earnings from strong demand, Greek owner says
  • Shipowners could be stuck in slow-steaming CII 'straitjacket' during market spikes, Clarksons says
    Research boss Stephen Gordon says there may be no scope for speed increases when vessel demand improves
  • Scorpio Tankers buys back six product carriers to cut debt by $150m
    Emanuele Lauro-led company continues to reduce finance costs by using purchase options
  • Minerva Marine says aframax escorted into port after propeller malfunction off Spain
    Three rescue vessels and tugs in attendance as Minerva Nounou suffers reduced propulsion capability
  • Gibson Shipbrokers tracks more than 140 product tankers shipping Russian oil
    And more vessels are signalling Russian destinations this week as the market undergoes a dramatic transformation
  • NYK makes history with sale of first vessel for green recycling at Chattogram
    Increasingly active scrap market also sees an LNG carrier, as well as a few tankers, bulk carriers and container ships sold
  • Minerva says aframax escorted into port after propeller malfunction off Spain
    Three rescue vessels and tugs in attendance as Minerva Nounou suffers reduced propulsion capability
  • Zim shareholders pocket $2.2bn but profits and revenues plummet
    Dividend payout of $769m in fourth quarter caps 'exceptional year'
  • Clarksons Securities ups bulker rate forecasts as China roars back
    Investment bank also believes stocks are undervalued as asset values rise
  • World Dream auction sets $330m benchmark price for modern ultra-large cruise ships
    Auction price for World Dream suggests prices for this asset class have plummeted
  • Withstanding Covid test: Shipping one of Singapore's response successes, says white paper
    City-state said in early days of the outbreak the industry provided the only way to import most food
  • Greek shipowners make a killing as they capitalise on open VLCC asset window
    Embiricos firm Aeolos Management is tied to yet another, highly lucrative tanker sale
  • Idan Ofer-linked Ace Tankers swoops for chemical fleet of Utkilen's Stream Tankers
    Dutch shipowner follows up last year's capture of six former Chemical Tankers Inc vessels from Hafnia
  • Two seafarers missing after cargo ship sinks off Vietnam
    Search continuing for remaining crew members of the Tuan Tu 09 near Phu Quy
  • Minerva says aframax needed tow after propeller malfunction off Spain
    Three rescue vessels and tugs in operation to bring the Minerva Nounou into Vigo
  • Podcast: Shipping's methanol first movers strive for a greener shade of the fuel
    Cargill, Waterfront Shipping and Vale discuss one of the fastest growing alternative fuels in maritime at the Green Seas Fuels Forum
  • Guangzhou Ocean Car Carrier jumps into red hot market with ship orders
    Joint-venture company has struck a newbuilding deal with Guangzhou Shipyard International for three LNG dual-fuelled ships
  • S&P Global snaps up vessel tracker as Russia drives tech market
    New York-based company buys Tradenet to boost visibility after sanctions shake-up
  • CoolCo shares set to start trading on NYSE this week
    LNG shipowner set to emerge as dual-listed entity within days as it eyes growth prospects
  • Two Russian yards eye 30-ship order to renew domestic bulk carrier fleet
    Krasnoye Sormovo and Okskaya Sudoverf are in line to build more river-sea vessels
  • Gibsons tracks more than 140 product tankers shipping Russian oil
    And more vessels are signalling Russian destinations this week as the market undergoes a dramatic transformation
  • NYK makes history with the sale of first vessel for green recycling at Chattogram
    Increasingly active scrap market also sees an LNG carrier, as well as a few tankers, bulkers and container ships sold
  • Minerva aframax tanker towed into Spanish port
    Three rescue vessels and tugs in operation to bring the Minerva Nounou into Vigo
  • Option advantage: 'We don't have to run round buying ships,' says Paolo d'Amico
    Italian shipowner can use bargain purchase clauses in leases to expand fleet while mulling sales of older tankers
  • RS Platou's founding family offloads $21m of Clarksons stock as Aegon moves in
    Heirs of Norwegian shipbroker's original owners sell off another chunk of UK group
  • Greece's Byzantine Maritime returns to handysize bulker sector after eight-year hiatus
    Shipping company orders handysize bulk carriers at New Dayang Shipbuilding in China
  • World Dream auction set $330m benchmark price for modern ultra-large cruise ships
    Auction price for World Dream suggests that prices for this asset class have plummeted
  • Shipping one of Singapore's Covid response successes, says white paper
    City state said in early days of the outbreak shipping provided the only way to import most food

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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