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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
  • India & Russia exploring early operationalisation of Chennai-Vladivostok Eastern Maritime Corridor
  • DP World launches state-of-the-art warehouse in Bhiwandi
  • Cabotage rule removal being mulled
  • Amnesty Scheme for One Time Settlement of Default in Export Obligation by Advance and EPCG Authorisation Holders
  • MSC in partnership to operate HHLA as a strategic joint venture
  • IFCBA holds Board Meeting; focuses on membership, next generation of CBs, AEOs & MRAs
  • ONE's new Northeast Asia & India/Pakistan NPI service
  • C. K. Govil elected ACAAI President
  • Indian carriers seen requiring 2,200 aircraft in 20 years, says Boeing India Chief
  • More air cargo demand seen a few quarters away
  • Global air cargo showing continuing trend of recovering growth rates
  • Panama drought seriously impacting world trade
  • Huge India-Saudi trade potential: Goyal
  • GST authority time limit to report invoices for businesses having turnover of INR 100 cr. or above
  • India's GDP seen at $25 trn in 25 years

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
  • A merger for sustainable packaging
  • Alternative route on the North-South corridor
  • John Mizerek to lead CMC Logistics
  • MSC to acquire a minority stake in HHLA
  • IHRO increases storage capacity
  • Weekly bimodal Central Asia service launched
  • One air freight tonne "weighs" almost EUR 153,000
  • Sierra Leone: new director general for SLCAA
  • Dutch-built river pusher for Paraguay
  • Green energy provider bolsters presence in Poland
  • Pallet network keeps UK hauliers on the road
  • Menzies Aviation renews Jazeera Airways contract
  • Ecovium names CFO
  • Eco ships for Ocean Yield
  • German logistics companies partner up
  • A new van to expand Renault's electric portfolio
  • My Freighter commissions Unilode
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
  • MSC wants Hamburg as 'global hub' and bids for 49.9% of port operator
  • 'Significant logistical challenges' as aid flows into Morocco and Libya
  • US-Taiwan-China: supply chain through the lens of TSMC, Intel & AMD
  • US regulators unveil new rules on rail operator performance and safety
  • MSC vs Kuehne - a bidding war in Hamburg?
  • Amazon launches 'end-to-end' logistics for selling partners
  • Analysis: Across the pond - the transatlantic's tale of woe
  • Box tracking takes off - but who owns the data?

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
  • Attempts to free grounded Ocean Explorer remain unsuccessful
    In a reminder that those who sign up for "adventure cruises" don't always get the sort of adventures they expect, the 104-meter long, ice class PC6, expedition cruise ship Ocean Explorer today
  • Piriou to build two new vessels for Isles of Scilly ferry services
    Isles of Scilly Steamship Group is moving ahead with its plans for new vessels for its ferry services between Penzance in Cornwall, England, and the Isles of Scilly, off the southwest tip
  • Corps awards Monongahela River lock and dam removal contract
    The Pittsburgh Engineer District has awarded the Joseph B. Fay Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. , a nearly $30 million contract to remove the Monongahela River Locks and Dam 3 in Elizabeth, Pa.

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
  • The Critical Role of Expedited Freight in Supply Chain Management
    In the vast world of supply chain management, the rhythm of goods and logistics exists in a painstakingly precise harmony. This harmony has to work effortlessly on a daily basis, and expedited freight is its conductor in charge of ensuring that the delivery of goods hums along smoothly, even in the face of disruptions. With all that in mind, let's take a deep dive into the fundamental role expedi
  • RightShip launches updated GHG rating system
    RightShip, provider of maritime data and transparency, has announced the launch of its enhanced GHG 2.0 Rating - the latest version of its industry-leading maritime decarbonisation product. IMO regulations require that ship owners cut their carbon emissions such that international shipping reaches net zero by, or around, 2050. One of the key approaches to reaching this target is by facilitating a
  • ZEVI grants Portsmouth International Port nearly US$25 million
    The Zero Emissions Vessels and Infrastructure competition (ZEVI), sponsored by the UK Government and implemented in collaboration with Innovate UK, has awarded Portsmouth International Port approximately US$25 million (GB£19.8 million). The grant is expected to enable the UK port to launch a ground-breaking decarbonisation initiative with Brittany Ferries, as well as the University of Portsmouth,
  • Australian Peak Shippers Association joins Asian Shippers Alliance
    The Asian Shippers Alliance, a regional alliance of peak trade organisations, welcomed the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA), which is affiliated with the Freight and Trade Alliance and is the Commonwealth-appointed organisation that represents the interests of shippers and cargo owners in Australia. Andy K.H. Seo, Malaysian National Shippers' Council chair and ASA chair, welcomed APSA
  • US dirty tanker export demand jumps 33% year-on-year
    "During the first eight months of 2023, US dirty tanker export demand increased 33% year-on-year while the global dirty tanker exports increased only 5%. Measured in deadweight tonne miles, US exports now account for 14% of global dirty tanker demand," says Niels Rasmussen, chief shipping analyst at BIMCO. US oil production has increased since 2013 while US refinery runs peaked before the Covid p
  • THE Alliance changes Chennai terminal on IO3 service
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced a change in the Chennai port on THE Alliance's IO3 service. Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Yang Ming and HMM, which form THE Alliance, decided to use Adani Kattupali Terminal instead of the current DP World Chennai (CCT). The change will take effect on 4 December with YM Fountain being the first container ship calling at the new terminal. The post appeared first on Conta
  • Port of Salalah facilitates new sea-air logistics solution via Oman
    APM Terminals, which holds a 30% share in the Port of Salalah, has teamed up to offer a sea-air logistics solution via Oman for cargo moving from Colombo, Sri Lanka, to Cairo Egypt. The new multi-modal service will reduce transit times by an estimated 20-40% compared to traditional east-west trade routes, and could deliver a cost saving of 10-20% compared to pure air freight solution, according t
  • Supply Chain Reshaped: The Power of Digital Transformation in Logistics and Supply Chain
    Innovation drives entire industries forward as new feature-rich software solutions appear all the time. Numerous companies from the logistics industry are also undergoing a significant change nowadays. With the global digital transformation expenditure poised to soar to a staggering $3.4 trillion by 2026, the numbers speak volumes. Let's see what advantages digital transformation in the logistic
  • DP World opens new warehouse in India amid growing integrator ambitions
    The broader integrated supply chain strategy is driving industry investment in Indian inland logistics verticals. The latest move comes from DP World. The Dubai-based terminal giant has opened a large warehouse on the outskirts of Mumbai at Bhiwandi. "This new facility elevates DP World's warehousing capability to 5+ million sq. ft. of warehousing space pan India," the company said in a statement
  • MSC seeks to be HHLA's No. 2 owner with 49.9% stake
    MSC, the world's largest liner operator, is set to purchase a substantial stake Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA), the largest port operator in the German port city of Hamburg. Just a day before Germany's National Maritime Conference starts tomorrow (14 September), HHLA announced that MSC has made an offer for a 49.9% stake. Hamburg municipal authorities have signed an agreement with MSC, setti
  • Hapag-Lloyd revises documentation cutoffs for US ports of loading
    Hapag Lloyd is going to streamline documentation cutoffs for US ports of loading beginning from 18 September 2023. The most significant improvement will be a revised timeline, with a useful 24-hour window before the FCL cutoff for Hapag-Lloyd's clients to submit their complete and accurate shipping instructions. "This change aims to treduce the need for dummy details or corrections after the cuto
  • Maersk announces new ocean-rail product in Central Asia
    Maersk launches a new transport solution connecting the United States and other important producing countries in the Far East, Mediterranean and Europe with Central Asian markets. The company's new weekly product aims to enhance the efficiency of cargo transportation particularly for consumer, lifestyle, and tech products to the growing consumer markets in Central Asia, according to Maersk. The D
  • ONE unveils new service from Northeast Asia to Pakistan and India
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced the addition of a new service to its network connecting Northeast Asia and Pakistan/India. ONE's new service will begin with vessel GSL Nicoletta on 19 October. The new Northeast Asia to Pakistan and India (NPI) service will offer clients new direct connections and shorter transit times, according to the Singaporean box line. The NPI service rotation will be
  • FourKites introduces generative AI solution
    FourKites, supply chain visibility provider, announced the launch of Fin AI, a new natural language interface that aims to help customers surface buried insights, identify opportunities for optimisation, and automate time-consuming tasks, such as assessing the impact of events across a shipment network. According to FourKites, with Fin AI the company is driving meaningful progress toward eliminat
  • Global Ports and Hua Xin Container Lines to expand container transportation between China and Russian Far East
    Global Ports, part of the Delo Group, and Chinese container shipping company Hua Xin Container Lines signed an agreement on 11 September to expand cargo transportation between China and Russia. Liu Junhui, CEO of Hua Xin Container Lines, and Igor Pukhov, CCO of Global Ports, agreed to expand sea container transportation between Chinese ports and the Russian Far East via the terminal of Vostochnay
  • C.H. Robinson opens cross-border logistics facility in US trade hub of Laredo
    C.H. Robinson opens a new facility that speeds up trade across the Mexico border, at a time when a growing number of global shippers are nearshoring in order to diversify and fortify their supply chains. Last year, the port of Laredo handled US$268 billion in trade with Mexico, up 20% from 2021. Earlier, in February, Laredo surpassed more than 450 seaports, airports and other border crossings to

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
  • Two cheers for Mr Moller
    Ahead of a landmark boxship naming ceremony today in Copenhagen, Andrew Craig-Bennett wishes there were more Maersks sailing the seven seas. Maersk is being as good as its word; it is going to use 'green' methanol to fuel its new Baltic feeder vessel which will be named today in Copenhagen. See Adis Adjin's report here ...
  • Amazon, IKEA and other major brands invite bids for zero-emission shipping
    An alliance of freight buyers that includes e-commerce giant Amazon and the world's largest furniture retailer IKEA has invited shipping lines to place their bids to move 600,000 containers over a three-year period on ships that offer a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional fossil fuels on a lifecycle basis. The Zero ...
  • Angeliki Frangou launches buyout offer for Navios Holdings
    Navios Maritime Holdings has received an unsolicited non-binding proposal from N Shipmanagement Acquisition Corp. (NSC) to acquire all outstanding shares not already beneficially owned by NSC and its affiliates. Navios Holdings said that NSC, a company affiliated with chairman and CEO Angeliki Frangou, would buy the shares for a price of $1.84 in cash per ...
  • SSY rolls out EU carbon market compliance service
    London-based Simpson Spence Young (SSY) has launched a new service to secure carbon allowance procurement for clients ahead of shipping's entry into the EU's emissions trading system (ETS). The world's largest independent shipbroker has joined forces with carbon market specialists CF Partners, which operates one of the largest trading desks in the carbon compliance market. ...
  • Wilhelmsen takes Avenir LNG bunker trio under management
    Wilhelmsen Ship Management has sealed a deal with London-based small-scale liquified natural gas carrier owner Avenir LNG to manage three of its bunker ships. The Singapore-based shipmanager, with a portfolio of more than 450 vessels, has taken on the 2022-built 20,000 cu m Avenir Achievement and the 7,500 cu m duo Avenir Aspiration and Avenir ...
  • Bumi Armada and Pertamina link up on Indonesian FLNG project
    Malaysian floater specialist Bumi Armada has signed a non-binding deal with Pertamina International Shipping and gas trading company Davenergy Mulia Perkasa to develop and commercialise liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Madura field and its surrounding fields in Indonesia. Under the deal, Bumi and Pertamina will design, construct, install and operate a floating natural gas ...
  • BP CEO Bernard Looney resigns over past relationships with colleagues
    The chief executive officer of energy giant BP, Bernard Looney, has resigned from his position with immediate effect for failing to fully disclose details of past personal relationships with colleagues. BP said in a statement that it received allegations from an anonymous source in May 2022 regarding Looney's conduct with respect to personal relationships with ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Edward Buttery
    In the coming months ahead of the inaugural Geneva Dry event organised by Splash, we will be sitting down with key names attending the dry bulk mega summit. In the hot seat today: Edward Buttery. Edward Buttery, CEO of London-listed dry bulk owner Taylor Maritime Investments and Grindrod Shipping, is both an optimist and a ...
  • MMA Offshore teams with US subsea robotics firm Nauticus
    Australian OSV operator MMA Offshore has partnered with Houston-based developer of autonomous maritime systems Nauticus Robotics. Under a memorandum of understanding, the companies will focus on developing an integrated service offering in the Asia-Pacific region utilising Nauticus artificial intelligence-enabled subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) robots called Aquanauts. The deal, w
  • UK looking at 50% increase in offshore energy workforce by 2030
    Research done by Robert Gordon University (RGU) has shown that the UK offshore energy workforce could increase by up to 50% by the end of the decade. This report presents a range of workforce outcomes that could materialise over the coming years. All are based on the extent to which governments and industry realise their ...
  • Windea Offshore forms wind autonomous surveying partnership
    German offshore wind service provider Windea Offshore has teamed up with marine data acquisition specialist Subsea Europe Services to provide hydrographic survey and underwater inspection technology to the European sector. The partnership will see the duo work to further develop and optimise autonomous surface and subsea vehicles in Subsea Europe Services' fleet and integrate them ...
  • Parana river tolls cause uproar among South American nations
    An ugly spat has broken out among South American nations over the use of the continent's so-called grain superhighway, the Parana river. Argentina has started collecting tolls on its portion of the river, much to the chagrin of other users of the key dry bulk waterway - Paraguay, Brazil, Bolivia and Uruguay. Argentina went so ...
  • MSC tables bid to to buy 49.9% stake in Hamburg's HHLA
    The jewel in Germany's port crown is set for dramatic change with news this morning that the Apontes, the richest family in Switzerland, have moved to take over Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA). The Aponte family-controlled Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), owners of the world's largest containerline, has tabled a bid to take over HHLA, including ...
  • Bed Bath & Beyond files complaint against Yang Ming
    Bankrupt retailer Bed Bath & Beyond has filed a complaint with the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) against Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming seeking reparations from the firm for not shipping 85% of its contracted cargo. Bed Bath & Beyond entered a service contract with Yang Ming covering the period from May 1, 2021, through ...
  • US tops Australia and Qatar in LNG exports
    The United States exported more LNG than any other country in the first half of 2023, according to data from CEDIGAZ. US LNG exports averaged 11.6bn cu ft per day during this period, 4% more than in the same period last year, allowing the US to leapfrog past Australia and Qatar in global exports (see ...
  • Panama Canal administrator will not rule out further transit cuts
    The Panama Canal Authority has warned there's a chance the number of daily transits could be slashed further if drought persists. Ricaurte Vásquez Morales, the administrator of the Panama Canal Authority, invited the press to a conference yesterday in which he laid out how he sees traffic faring across the waterway in the short-term as ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
  • Frangou launches bid to acquire remainder of Navios Holdings
    Since shedding 36 bulkers a year ago, Navios Holdings has concentrated on 63.8%-owned South American logistics business but it also...
  • Greed driving London brokers fixing ships for the dark fleet
    London brokers and their 'pet lawyers' are putting greed ahead of morals by helping sell tankers into the dark fleet*...
  • Globus continues eyeing secondhand deals although modern ships 'scarce'
    Company takes $1.2m second-quarter loss after 59% year-on-year slump in average rates
  • Shipping won't get to choose its alternative fuel, Shell says
    The energy company continues to question ammonia and methanol bunkering, arguing that the shipping industry will not be able to...
  • Box shipping sector ready for container tracking
    Falling unit costs make smart container devices viable for dry equipment. Carriers also see the benefits of managing their fleet...
  • Sovcomflot transfers tankers to new non-sanctioned entity
    A total of 18 vessels have been transferred over the past month by Sovcomflot to a newly created company based...
  • ABS sets up global electrification centre in Singapore
    Facility will support maritime decarbonisation projects for shipowners and shipyards with team of engineers and technical specialists
  • China's NewNew Shipping Line to add up to 10 more boxships on northern sea route
    NSR helps save about 10 days for each one-way voyage between Shanghai and St Petersburg
  • Take decarbonisation baby steps with LNG, says SEA-LNG chairman
    While not ignoring the development of other alternative fuels, Keller says to make progress on the decarbonisation pathway 'we need...
  • Winter tanker spike capped by production cuts and Iranian oil
    China's support for mainstream owners looks to be weakening, as local refineries buy more discounted Iranian and Russian crude
  • MSC bids for stake in Hamburg terminal operator
    HHLA has struggled to maintain volumes and revenues. Acquisition of stake by MSC could boost fortunes
  • Don't underestimate the challenge of continual professional recruitment
    The challenge of the age is decarbonisation; a related challenge is retaining the talent needed to get the industry there
  • Stopford: Shipping won't get 'a sniff' of green fuel
    Shipping economist Martin Stopford laid out the challenge in stark terms as industry figures questioned whether shipping can reach its...
  • Daily Briefing
    Dark fleet shipping sanctioned oil expands to 530 tankers after oil price cap breach | Dry bulk owners look to...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
  • CMA CGM looks to boost usage of New York terminal with new investment
    The carrier aims to increase capacity by more than half at the Staten Island terminal it took over as part of its acquisition of Global Container Terminals' US assets.
  • Logistics providers stake claim in potential-laden 'end-to-end' space
    It's an open question whether shippers want end-to-end supply chain services from a single provider, but that hasn't stopped names such as Amazon, Maersk and Flexport from building integrated solutions.
  • Global shippers launch 600,000-TEU tender to fast-track decarbonization
    The bids would require carriers to quote a negotiated "green premium" that cargo owners would pay to transport the containers on ships powered by zero-carbon fuels.
  • MSC makes bid for a half-stake in Hamburg's main terminal operator
    The carrier has made a cash offer to acquire just under 50% of HHLA in a deal that will significantly expand its terminal and intermodal reach.
  • Railroads acknowledge need to boost service to win market share from trucking
    Railroads told the Intermodal Association of North America conference they must concentrate on providing more reliable, consistent service at a competitive rate over the long term to reverse the recent market share loss to long-haul trucking.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
  • US, European and Asian port container volumes fall as economies slow down, analyst says
    Port of Los Angeles saw biggest drop of 25.4% in year-over-year six-month throughput, Alphaliner says
  • Crowley and Seacor team up to form US Jones Act tanker giant
    Joint venture Fairwater Holdings to boast 31 vessels in the petroleum and chemical trades
  • US becomes second largest contributor to crude tanker export demand, says Bimco
    US dirty tanker export demand has increased 33% compared to first eight months of last year, according to shipowners group
  • Women seafarers battle male-dominated culture
    All female panel line-up talks future fuels, ports, digital skills and how they came into shipping at Lloyd's Register report launch
  • 'Soft' market pushes Globus Maritime earnings into the red
    New York-listed shipowner's time charter equivalent rates drop 64.5% during quarter
  • Freight buyer's alliance with Amazon, Ikea and more asks container lines to bid on green shipping tender
    Eventual deal would involve moving 600,000 teu of containers using zero-emission fuels over three years
  • YieldStreet to pay $1.9m after US investigation of vessel scrap financings
    Alternative finance platform YieldStreet will not admit wrongdoing over charges it misled US investors in scrapping deals by cash buyer Tahir Lakhani
  • Citi's Michael Parker: 'In 10 years this industry is going to be very different'
    Cash for decarbonisation will be available but it will go to those whose progress on emissions reduction can be measured
  • Angeliki Frangou to take Navios Holdings private with buyout offer
    N Shipmanagement Acquisition Corp offers $1.84 per share for US-listed company's stock
  • Seacor Marine stretches debt runway by tapping EnTrust Global
    US offshore vessel owner says financial structure will now be more efficient
  • Navios Group to bring Navios Holdings back into the fold with buyout offer
    N Shipmanagement Acquisition Corp offers $1.84 per share for US-listed company's stock
  • UAE-controlled cargo ship reports 'attack' in Strait of Hormuz
    Vessel was seen straying from traffic lane towards Iran
  • Suez Rajan cases raise questions over Iran's crude dealings and US sanctions
    UANI argues US and Panama should take action against the Virgo for carrying sanctioned Iranian oil
  • RightShip tightens influential vessel ratings by removing EPL effects
    Once-in-a-decade methodology update is meant to ensure an 'apples-to-apples' comparison of ships based on their design, the platform says
  • Experts warn of dangers as shipping adopts AI systems
    Emerging technology has uses for tracking emissions, avoiding collisions and route planning but the lawyers are circling, seminar told
  • Green Seas: Sustainability at the forefront as shipping gathers in London
    Our environment newsletter brings you TradeWinds' key stories from London International Shipping Week, where sustainability topics were front and centre in the discussions around maritime's future
  • Gulf of Guinea piracy is weakened but still remains a threat, security provider warns
    While the number of incidents has fallen, letting up on security efforts would create an opportunity for more attacks Loyz Marine head says
  • Shipping must seize the day of Salman, Biden and Modi's 'big deal' at G20
    The US bid to blindside China's Belt and Road initiative to build global influence is encouraging for maritime amid widening geopolitical fractures in Arab states
  • 'Greed knows no bounds': Richard Fulford-Smith slams shipping over Russia deals
    Affinity (Shipping) boss says accidents will happen as shadow fleet of ageing tankers delivers Russian crude
  • 'Aggressive' Premuda proved right on tanker buys, Marco Fiori says
    Italian executive tells purchasers they will not regret acquiring modern vessels
  • One VLCC for delivery in a year? Heidmar's Pankaj Khanna can't remember that happening before
    Shipowners are still not rushing to shipyards as in previous years, tanker manager says
  • Nigeria sees UK as source of shipping finance as domestic demand ticks up
    Opportunities exist in dry cargo and tankers, but there is little local capital to go around
  • Hitting 2030 IMO targets might be tough, but DNV panel still optimistic
    With only seven years to go before the IMO expects a 20% reduction in greenhouse gasses, some think the target might be too ambitious
  • Russian oil revenues surge after price cap breaches
    Production cuts led by Saudi Arabia and Russia have increased oil prices and boosted the Kremlin's coffers
  • MSC muscles in on Beijing's Hamburg port bid with friendly takeover offer
    MSC and City of Hamburg strike 'long-term strategic partnership' for European boxship terminal operator HHLA
  • RightShip tightens influential vessel ratings by removing engine power limitation
    Once-in-a-decade methodology update is meant to ensure an 'apples-to-apples' comparison of ships based on their design, the platform says
  • VLGC TCE rates hit all-time high a day after tonne figure claimed new record
    Sector's 'bull run' shows no sign of slowing down
  • Saverys 'makes history' with bulk carrier wager in China
    The 210,000-dwt newbuildings will be installed with ammonia-fuelled engines
  • SSY launches partnership to allow clients to access EU ETS carbon allowance market
    World's largest independent shipbroker has teamed up with CF Partners to facilitate the purchase and warehousing of EU carbon allowances
  • Shipping's 'natural DNA' makes mergers difficult, Frontline boss Lars Barstad says
    Fragmented tanker market would benefit from consolidation, Norwegian executive argues
  • New Stolt-Nielsen boss Udo Lange succeeds with $112m bond sale
    Investors remain keen on shipping debt in Oslo
  • Ukraine missiles attack Crimean shipyard, damage two vessels
    Violence in the Black Sea escalates as the government in Kyiv responds to rising Russian attacks on its own port infrastructure
  • Maersk sells second green bond for $750m in US dollar first
    Danish shipping giant can spend the cash on clean shipping projects
  • 'Very good shareholders' Fredriksen and Saverys more aligned than most, Euronav's Gallagher says
    Peace breaks out during amiable merger and acquisitions discussion in London
  • Russia sends non-ice class capesize bulker and suezmax tankers into the Arctic
    Moscow takes rare, maybe even unprecedented steps to boost its seaborne trade ties with Chinese clients
  • Avenir LNG trio switches from Hoegh LNG management in deal with Wilhelmsen
    Company excited about new opportunities with vessel management giant
  • More executives exit Flexport as logistics start-up looks to return to growth
    It has also rescinded offers to an unspecified number of employees who were due to join the company
  • 2028: 'A nice time' to have some LNG newbuildings
    Ship prices may be high and delivery dates distant but there is demand for LNG, long-term contracts to be had and financing available
  • Russia sends non-ice class capesize bulker and suezmaxes tankers into the Arctic
    Moscow takes rare, maybe even unprecedented steps to boost its seaborne trade ties with Chinese clients
  • Pertamina International awakens to take on the tanker world
    Chief executive of shipping Yoki Firnandi outlines how captive carrier is transforming itself into global player

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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.
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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