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Exim India web site
JULY 14, 2023
  • SeaLead expands presence with first India office in Mumbai
  • South East CEO Conclave & Awards 2023 enthrals with record participation
  • Shippers see worse reliability
  • DPIIT notifies QCOs for lighters to limit import
  • Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates 'SAGAR SAMPARK' Differential Global Navigation Satellite System to strengthen maritime sector
  • India exports 275 tonnes of grapes to the Netherlands
  • Record number of Indians lifted out of poverty in 15 years: UNDP report
  • Seafrigo acquires specialist UK-headquartered forwarder Perishable Movements
  • India, Bangladesh begin trade transactions in rupees
  • CMA CGM FAK rates from India & Pakistan to East Coast Central America, the Caribbean & Mexico East Coast

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The Loadstar web site
JULY 13, 2023
  • Canadian labour minister sends in mediator with plan to end port strike
  • Amazon at a critical (logistics) juncture
  • Ocean carriers confirm strike delays as pessimism grows, says eeSea
  • Judge dismisses forwarder racketeering claims against Polar Air Cargo
  • China-Europe H1 rail freight rebounds after losing volumes to ocean
  • As HMM sale talk heats up, SM Line boosts its stake in flagship carrier
  • Foxconn eyes new tech partners for semi-conductor plant in India

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Marine Log web site
JULY 13, 2023
  • Philly Shipyard wins contract for hospital ship replacement study
    Philly Shipyard Inc. reports that it has been awarded a contract by Gibbs & Cox to conduct the T-AH(X) Hospital Ship Feasibility Study. The six-month hospital ship replacement study will cover a
  • Milestone: MAN B&W research engine completes successful ammonia test run
    With the race on to develop engines able to burn the next generation of future fuels, MAN Energy Solutions has announced the successful first running of a test engine on ammonia at
  • NASSCO delivers the future USNS Harvey Milk
    GD NASSCO delivered the future USNS Harvey Milk (T-AO 206), the second ship in the Navy's 20-ship John Lewis-class fleet oiler program, during a July 11 ceremony at its San Diego shipyard.
  • VIDEO: AWO spreads the word on waterways sustainability
    The American Waterways Operators (AWO) continues to take the industry's message on waterways sustainability where it needs to be heard. When it comes to environmental sustainability, says AWO, "we have a powerful

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Container News web site
JULY 13, 2023
  • PSA leads financing round of Bangladeshi truck booking platform
    Truck Lagbe, a truck booking logistics platform in Bangladesh, has announced the completion of its Series A+ financing round. PSA International, a worldwide port operator and supply chain provider, led the financing, with Startup Bangladesh Limited and IDLC Venture Capital Fund I, also participating. This funding will enable Truck Lagbe to continue expanding its platform and increasing its reach,
  • ReCAAP ISC and Royal Thai Navy to strengthen regional cooperation
    The Royal Thai Navy, which is ReCAAP Focal Point for Thailand, and the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC) completed a three-day cluster meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. The participants discussed ways to strengthen regional cooperation and information sharing to combat Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Southeast Asia. According to ReCAAP, the Thai authorities shared how they are steppin
  • Asia-US container exports continue to decline
    Container exports from ten major Asian economies to the United States reached 1,473,191 TEUs in June (based on volumes at ports of loading), according to Descartes Datamyne statistics compiled from Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) and bill-of-lading (B/L) data provided by the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP). They fell 13% from a year ago, continuing an 11-month decreasing
  • NYK JV trials electronic vehicle truck transportation in China
    NYK Zhenhua Logistics (Tianjin) Co. Ltd. (NYK Zhenhua), an NYK joint venture (JV), will launch a demonstration test to examine potential issues involving a large EV (electronic vehicle) truck in July. This test will be performed jointly with Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance (China) Ltd. (MSIC) and Panasonic Navinfo Mobility Technology Service (Beijing) Co. Ltd. (Panasonic Navinfo). EVs have become more
  • Bunker indices show upward trend
    The Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global bunker indices are still on an upward trend as of the current week. The 380 HSFO index increased by US$10.4. In turn, the VLSFO index rose by US$3.4 and the MGO index gainded US$17.7. "At the time of writing, the market was still on an uptrend," stated a MABUX representative. The Global Scrubber Spread (SS) - the price difference between 380 HSFO and VLSF
  • Shippers see worse reliability, Sea-Intelligence reports
    Sea-Intelligence reported that global schedule reliability increased to 67% in May 2023, which albeit low, is considered "normal performance". Even though most shippers are exposed to only a subset of the trade lanes covered, and hence from their perspective it is the trade level detail that is relevant, the global figure serves the purpose of conveying a sense of the larger picture. "To better r
  • Shipping emissions up to three year high in Europe
    According to a recent Transport & Environment (T&E) report, European shipping emissions increased by 3% last year, bringing the industry closer to pre-pandemic levels. Cruise ship emissions were well up on the year before while a high number of vessels transporting LNG contributed to driving up emissions. "The industry is moving closer to the point of no return," pointed out T&E. Jacob Armstrong,
  • Evergreen Marine chairman Chang: No thrid-quarter peak this year
    Evergreen Marine Corp. chairman Chang Yen-i said that the third-quarter peak is unlikely to materialise this year, and the industry can only look to a rebound in the fourth quarter. Chang was speaking at an event held by the National Association of Chinese Shipowners (NACS) just as Evergreen sealed a US$4.32 billion order for 24 16,000 TEU methanol dual-fuelled ships, 16 at Samsung Heavy Industri
  • ZIM forecasts full-year losss in updated outlook
    Israeli ocean carrier ZIM Integrated Shipping Services updated its guidance for the full year of 2023 and now expects to generate adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of US$1.2 - US$1.6 billion and adjusted EBIT loss of US$500 - US$100 million. According to ZIM's prior guidance, the company's adjusted EBITDA was expected between US$1.8 billion and US$2.
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases rates from Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh to North and South Europe
    Hapag Lloyd has announced changes in its tariff rates from Pakistan, India and Bangladesh to North and South Europe. The updated rates will apply to 20' and 40' dry containers, including high cube equipment, and will be effective from 6 August 2023 until further notice. 20' dry containers From To Current base rate New base rate Delta Karachi, PK North Europe US$405 US$805 US$400 Nhava Sheva, IN N
  • LA port sees improved container figures in June, but H1 volumes remain low
    The Port of Los Angeles moved 833,035 TEUs in June, representing its best performance since last July and a 5% decrease compared with the same month last year. In the previous month, loaded imports reached 435,307 TEUs, down 2% from June 2022. On the other hand, loaded exports increased by 15%, reaching 108,050 TEUs. At the same time, empty boxes landed at 289,679 TEUs, translating to a 14% year-
  • ZHD Stevedores orders Liebherr's first all-electric crane
    ZHD Stevedores has confirmed the order of Liebherr's first all-electric crane, which was recently launched and has a hook lifting capacity of up to 105 tonnes and a maximum grab capability of up to 90 tonnes. The crane will be utilised for bulk handling in the Rotterdam region, as well as at ZHD terminals in Dordrecht and Moerdijk in the Netherlands. Liebherr said that new features were added to
  • OOCL commences new service in Europe - East Coast South America network
    COSCO-owned ocean carrier Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) announced a new service connecting Europe with East Coast South America. OOCL expects to launch its new product in September aiming to enhance its network coverage in Latin America. The new Europe East Coast South America Express (EEX) will provide direct connections between Europe and Brazil. "With an attractive transit time of only
  • Call for expression of interest for electric harbour craft in Singapore
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) on 10 July 2023 to invite interested parties to submit proposals to design and promote adoption of full-electric harbour craft (e-HC) in Singapore. MPA aims to support harbour craft companies by providing e-HC engineering reference designs and safety standards to adopt, as well as helping the companies acces
  • President of Oakland Port Commissioners Board begins second term
    Barbara Leslie was reelected as president of the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners for a second term. As first vice president, Yui Hay Lee will begin his second term. Andreas Cluver will take over as second vice president replacing outgoing commissioner Cestra "Ces" Butner. Leslie was appointed to the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners in 2018. She served as first vice president from 2020 to 2

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Splash web site
JULY 13, 2023
  • Operators 'wait and see' as floater reactivation economics passes the tipping point
    Strategies of market leaders with cold-stacked tonnage could signal the recovery of the deepwater drilling sector, says MSI The floating rig market has long since crossed an inflection point incentivising the reactivation of cold-stacked tonnage, yet operators remain disciplined in their approach, according to new research by Maritime Strategies International. In its Q2 MODU Report, ...
  • Wood offshore workers end dispute with salary reinstatement deal reached
    UK offshore workers employed on TAQA platforms have decided to end their industrial action after reaching a deal with Wood which reinstates a 10% cut made to their salaries in 2015. A new offer has been accepted by 86% of the country's largest offshore trade union members, Unite. Around 120 Unite members had taken four ...
  • Shell and Eneco venture contracts Rosetti Marino for hydrogen production and storage platform off the Dutch coast
    Italian fabricator and shipyard Rosetti Marino has won a contract from Dutch offshore wind farm developer CrossWind, a joint venture between Shell and Eneco, to build a green hydrogen production and storage plant within Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm located some 18 km off the Dutch coast. The contract covers engineering, procurement, construction, installation ...
  • Diana Shipping fixes out bulker to Cobelfret
    Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has entered a time charter contract with Cobelfret for the kamsarmax dry bulk vessel. Diana Shipping said that the charter of the 2013-built 82,131 dwt dry bulk vessel was expected to begin on July 15, 2023. The gross charter rate is $12,650 per day, minus a 5% commission paid to ...
  • Dynagas LNG Partners agrees charter for LNG carrier duo
    New York-listed Dynagas LNG Partners has entered into time charter party agreements for two LNG carriers with Rio Grande LNG. The Tony Lauritzen-led LNG carrier owner said that the two charters added approximately $270m to its existing backlog. The first deal is for the 2007-built LNG carrier Clean Energy. It was given a time charter ...
  • Svitzer inks 15-year Alexandroupolis LNG terminal towage deal
    Towage provider Svitzer has signed a long-term agreement with Gastrade for terminal towage services to their new LNG terminal in Alexandroupolis, the first offshore LNG terminal in Greece. The agreement between Gastrade and Svitzer will last for 15 years and will be Svitzer's first entry into the Greek market. The towage firm will service Gastrade's ...
  • Livanos wraps up GasLog Partners buyout
    Peter Livanos-controlled GasLog has completed a merger with its affiliate, GasLog Partners. The deal saw GasLog take the owner of 11 LNG ships private by acquiring shares it does not currently own for $8.65 per share, including a special dividend of $3.28 per share. Trading in GasLog Partners's common stock on the New York Stock ...
  • Gram Car Carriers swoops on managed vessel
    Norwegian tonnage provider Gram Car Carriers (GCC) has boosted its ownership interest in one of its managed ships. The Oslo-listed firm has bought a 20% stake in Gram Car, a single purpose company owning the 2010-built 5,000 ceu . Prior to this transaction, GCC held 1% of the shares outstanding. The deal is worth $4.75m ...
  • The rise and fall of the biggest names associated with the dark fleet
    In the game of tanker whack-a-mole, as port states attempt to crack down on companies hauling Russian oil, some previously fast-growing names are returning to the shadows while others hoover up tonnage to fill the gap. Mumbai-based Gatik Ship Management, one of the most high-profile companies to be linked to Russian oil shipments in the ...
  • Huaxia Financial Leasing boosts orderbook with kamsarmax pair at Chengxi Shipyard
    Chinese leasing newcomer Huaxia Financial Leasing has returned to Chengxi Shipyard for a pair of its first kamsarmax bulk carrier newbuilds. The financial terms of the deal for the 82,600 dwt duo were not disclosed, but similar newbuild tonnage has been priced at about $35m. The Beijing-based leasing company, which entered the shipping market at ...
  • Open source maritime cyber hacking database launches
    NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands has launched an open source database that exposes cyber hacking in the worldwide maritime industry Researchers led by Dr Stephen McCombie, professor of maritime IT security, today debuted the Maritime Cyber Attack Database (MCAD), which contains over 160 incidents, including the location spoofing of NATO ships ...
  • Arkona Allied Container behind significant feeder newbuilds in China
    Five owners have teamed together with Hamburg-based project manager Arkona Allied Container (AAC) to order 11 methanol-ready 1,074 teu containerships in China, with the newbuilds set to enter a commercial pool when they deliver. Reederei Jungerhans, Wessels Reederei and Reederei HP Wegener each ordered signed vessels at Jiangsu Dajin, while at Qingdao Yangfang Shipbuilding Douwe ...
  • PSA shelves Hutchison stake sale
    The global economy might have passed its peak ports moment. Bloomberg is reporting Singaporean terminal operator PSA International has ditched plans to sell its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports with limited interest unwilling to fork out the $4bn PSA was after. PSA bought the stake in 2006 for $4.4bn. PSA has declined to comment on the ...
  • Hornbeck turning OSV into SOV to support US offshore wind market
    Hornbeck Offshore has contracted Eastern Shipbuilding Group to convert one of its OSVs into a service operation vessel (SOV) to serve the US offshore wind market as well as the petro-energy flotel market. The conversion of the recently acquired 280-foot OSV into an SOV capable of supporting both construction and operation and maintenance activities will ...
  • Singapore's transport minister faces corruption investigation
    Singapore's transport minister, S Iswaran, is facing a corruption investigation and has been temporarily replaced by senior minister of state Chee Hong Tat. Iswaran is currently assisting the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) with the investigation. "Singapore adopts a strict zero-tolerance approach towards corruption. CPIB investigates all cases without fear or favour and will not ...
  • Portugal and Brazil ink green shipping corridor agreement
    Planned green, digital shipping corridors now crisscross the world's oceans. The latest heads across the Atlantic, connecting Portuguese-speaking nations. Portugal's Sines port and Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional of Brazil have just signed a memorandum of understanding to develop sustainable, green and digital shipping corridors with a strong focus on green hydrogen supplies. The MoU was signed ...
  • Petrobras taps Weatherford for intervention services in Brazil
    NYSE-listed oilfield services provider Weatherford International has been awarded a five-year contract to provide intervention services for oil and gas giant Petrobras in Brazil. Weatherford has performed subsea intervention and commissioning services in Brazil in close cooperation with Petrobras for more than 20 years. The company will build on this with the provision of the ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 13, 2023
  • Forwarders welcome EU green transport package
    Freight forwarder association broadly supports commission initiatives on greener hinterland transport. But rail services need further work to promote uptake
  • Strike in Canada's west coast ports ends as union and employers reach tentative agreement
    ILWU Canada and the BCMEA have reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year deal, bringing an end to the...
  • Salvors report further slump in revenues
    ISU member companies had a poor year in 2022. Both the number of cases and earnings from that work fell...
  • Guards still needed in some areas, experts warn
    Lloyd's List Intelligence data records extent of attacks on shipping in year to date
  • Damaged CldN ro-ro arrives at A&P Falmouth ship repair berth
    CLdN's ro-ro cargo vessel Mazarine, which received damage to its hull after running on to rocks off Cornwall on Monday...
  • Iran's oil exports have hit a five-year high point
    Iran's oil exports remained robust throughout the first half of the year, averaging 1.3m barrels per day, data from US...
  • The next IMO secretary-general: Zhang Xiaojie
    China's candidate Zhang Xiaojie tells Lloyd's List he thinks his chances are 'pretty good' at securing enough votes when the...
  • MAN confirms breakthrough in testing of ammonia-fuel two-stroke engine
    MAN Energy Solutions predicts that around 27% of fuel used on large merchant ships will be ammonia by 2050
  • Sanctions test looms for shipowners as Urals crude price exceeds G7 cap
    Risk and compliance concerns amplify for Russia's Baltic and Black Sea oil trades as the price of crude surpasses the...
  • Recessionary sentiment drags on PSA's Hutchison Ports stake sale
    Trade spats, high inflation, a looming global recession, and growing geopolitical conflicts are said to be dampening the outlook, making...
  • EU shipping emissions reached three-year high in 2022
    Liner giants MSC, CMA CGM and Maersk were the top three emitters last year, according to analysis by environmental group...
  • Russia wheat exports reach record while Ukraine dwindles
    As the 2022-23 trading year ends, Russia has solidified its standing as the world's top wheat exporter, reaching a record...
  • The next IMO secretary-general: Nancy Karigithu
    Kenya's candidate Nancy Karigithu tells Lloyd's List how she fell in love with the sea as a small girl living...
  • Boxship charter rates head downwards as demand softens
    Container line operators appear to have become more cautious in arranging the fixture of chartered containerships due to an uncertain...
  • UN secretary-general contacts Russian President days before grain deal expiration
    Moscow representatives say the deal will come to an end at this renewal round, but no formal withdrawal has been...
  • Nanjing Tanker cashes in on tanker freight rates, with profits close to doubling in first half
    Nanjing Tanker profits surge nearly 300% in the first half of the year as tankers ride an opportunistic wave of...
  • Singapore transport minister involved in anti-corruption probe
    The investigation originated from an unrelated probe on a separate matter
  • Daily Briefing
    Erratic actions of Suez Canal pilots cited as major contribution to Ever Given grounding | Prokopiou inks orders for VLCCs...
  • Chinese builders seal more bulker newbuilds amid strong market momentum
    Deals indicate an extension of the remarkable performance shown by shipyards in China during the first half of the year
  • Los Angeles posts strong June volumes
    The port of Los Angeles had its strongest month since July of the past year, with imports down only 2.1%...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 13, 2023
  • Western Canada port strike ends after deal reached on tentative four-year contract
    The end of the strike comes less than two days after Canada's Minister of Labour ordered the federal mediator overseeing negotiations between the union and employers to provide recommendations for a settlement.
  • Chassis repairs causing short-term shortages in Chicago
    Truckers are having difficulty locating available chassis in Chicago because many units have been taken off the street to be serviced after heavy usage over the last two years.
  • Zim expects EBIT loss up to $500 million in revised 2023 guidance, citing soft rates
    The carrier's CEO said the company would continue to "actively manage and rationalize" its fleet and services during the current downturn in the global shipping market.
  • Fewer empty imports reconfigure Indian containerized trade patterns
    The new trade pattern reflects in large part a sharp drop in empty equipment imports amid weakening demand conditions, rather than sustained export trade, industry observers say.
  • DHL to invest $551 million to expand presence in Latin America
    DHL will spend hundreds of millions of dollars in the region over the next five years as the company targets customers looking to globalize their business and diversify sourcing.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 13, 2023
  • Canada dockers end strike after reaching tentative labour deal with employers
    Canadian Labour Congress strongly opposes government involvement in negotiations
  • Diana kamsarmax bulker scores 15-month charter as period rates sink lowest level since 2021
    It has been three weeks since a bulker snared a charter that is longer than a year, according to market data
  • Saverys sticks to Exmar take-private offer after missing acceptance threshold
    Nearly half of Exmar minority shareholders hold out against $411m Saverys offer
  • Dynagas LNG Partners wins deals at new US liquefaction project
    As European dependency on US natural gas grows, NextDecade's Rio Grande project starts showering business on LNG carrier owners
  • Tor Olav Troim's 2020 Bulkers and Himalaya see rates slip but stay ahead of Baltic Exchange
    Oslo-listed newcastlemax vehicles follow earnings trend downwards, but still offer 'strong' returns, analysts say
  • 'Ghost ship' that fled oil transfer is linked to sanctioned trading
    TankerTrackers.com identifies the tanker using the name of a VLCC scrapped five years ago
  • North Star hires Amplemann executive for European wind shipping push
    Scottish owner creates new role for Caspar Blum in Hamburg
  • 'This is about cleaning up shipping': Green Marine gets real on methanol fuelling
    Platform has built a one-stop shop for operating methanol-fuelled vessels and has plans to invest in ships themselves
  • Pelagic Partners fixes out former Hafnia tanker to International Seaways
    Cypriot shipowner secures two-year deal for LR1, while Seaways charters out one of its own aframaxes
  • Briese and Nordic Hamburg linked to $232m-worth of MPP orders
    Sources say project and heavylift vessels will be built in China
  • Streetwise: Michael Webber has his ESG scissors out and they're going to clip Eagle Bulk's wings
    International Seaways also could see a further drop in annual governance 'scorecard' as analyst punishes defensive measures
  • Mitsubishi and Imabari deepen cooperation on LNG dual-fuel orders
    Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will provide fuel supply systems for car carrier and bulker order
  • Iranian oil exports hit five-year highs amid talk of sanctions deal, says IEA
    Country could record some of the highest crude production growth levels of any nation in 2023
  • Iranian oil exports hit 5-year highs amid talk of sanctions deal, says IEA
    Agency says the country is on course to record some of the highest levels of crude production growth of any nation in 2023
  • Prateek Gupta accuses Trafigura staff of cooking up $590m nickel fraud
    Court filings present Indian businessman's defence for first time in curious case of missing metal shipments
  • Gram pumps more cash into NRP car carrier at 'attractive' price
    Norwegian company says deal will boost dividends
  • Emissions fall on most major box routes, but have lines got lucky?
    Expert argues improvement is down to slower speeds rather than permanent reduction measures
  • First Citizens' CIT strikes $30m MR tanker refinancing deal with MSea Capital
    US lender says it will help Cyprus-based owner expand its fleet
  • Russia's Urals crude breaches price cap for first time, creating headache for Western shipping interests
    G7 and European shipping services go on alert after oil price rises
  • Chengxi Shipyard bags bulk carrier newbuilding order from Huaxia Financial Leasing
    Chinese leasing company expands orderbook with two kamsarmaxes
  • Revived Greek shipyard puts panamax dock in operation
    Elefsis is the second Greek shipyard to stage a turnaround under the management of Greek-US Onex group
  • Panama probe reveals what went wrong in Ever Given Suez Canal grounding
    Investigator recommendations determine that bridge teams should not be 'overconfident' in assessing a pilot's abilities
  • Fred Olsen's Bonheur close to selling out wind vessel capacity to 2026
    Norwegian group's offshore ships in demand and cruise operation returns to profit
  • First Citizens' CIT strikes $30m MR tanker refinancing deal with MSea
    US lender says it will help Cyprus-based owner expand its fleet
  • Briese and Nordic Hamburg linked to $232m worth of multipurpose orders
    Sources say orders for eight F-500-type project and heavy lift vessels to be built at China's Huanghai Shipbuilding
  • Singapore transport minister faces anti-graft probe
    Senior minister of state Chee Hong Tat will be acting minister for transport while inquiry is carried out

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American Shipper web site
JULY 13, 2023
  • It's over: Labor deal ends strike at Vancouver, Prince Rupert ports
    The extended strike in western Canada was beginning to affect U.S. supply chains. Its resolution limits the fallout.
  • Delta Air Lines' cargo revenue falls $100M in past year
    Delta Air Lines delivered sharply lower cargo revenue in the second quarter, reflecting the prolonged downturn in shipping demand that has engulfed all air logistics providers, even as overall revenue [...]
  • Carload traffic grows at ports of Vancouver, Prince Rupert
    Although international intermodal traffic has come to a halt at the Canadian West Coast ports since the start of the work stoppage on July 1, carload volumes for commodities such as coal and grain have grown, according to supply chain data visibility firm RailState.

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Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
London
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
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
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
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
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Arrival ports by:
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
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