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November 14, 2023

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
  • More Vectrons for Europe's railways
  • Cargo-Partner ready to take off in London
  • A new Dutch link in the cold chain
  • Simon Oberbeck to take the helm
  • OSL augments network in Southern Germany
  • From Dubai via Cyprus into Europe
  • Another trio for Arkas
  • Safari Express Cargo opts for Octogen
  • Heppner Group's happy clients
  • Bolloré Logistics appoints CEO for Middle East
  • Train service to Irkutsk region introduced
  • RBT welcomes Neo Bossa line
  • BRU: more sustainability initiatives
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • A Nordic hub for Dachser
  • Bobby Franklin promoted to COO
  • JV founded to deploy FCEV
  • CMA CGM's Q3 earnings dip

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
  • CMA CGM Q3 profit plunges, and liners paint a grim picture of life in 2024
  • Logistics at CMA CGM - a carrier affair that cheers up M�rsk
  • DP World port operations in Australia recovering after cyber-attack
  • CMA CGM Air Cargo 'losing money' in a high-capacity weak-demand market
  • LX International may be rethinking its bid to take over HMM
  • Box lines announce new efforts to hike rates on India-US trades
  • Unplanned uncoupling: truck safety is of paramount concern
  • Opportunities: A bull touches down in China
  • Row erupts over Australia's plan to create 'strategic' shipping fleet
  • OceanX wrap: Swings
  • 'Choosier' shippers want more visibility as supply chain pain points shift
  • Over 2,500 trucks queueing along Ukraine-Poland border

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
  • Seaspan to upgrade and expand Vancouver Drydock shipyard
    Canada's Seaspan Shipyards is making substantial investments to upgrade and expand its Vancouver Drydock infrastructure to help grow the company's ship repair and maintenance operations. Seaspan received permit approval from the Vancouver
  • Cyberattack hits Washington State Ferries
    Maritime's vulnerability to cyberattacks continues - around the world. Last week, as one of Australia's largest port operators, DP World Australia was forced to shut down operations for three days, Washington State
  • MSC Cruises orders two more World Class cruise ships
    Geneva, Switzerland, based MSC Cruises has confirmed the orders for two new LNG-fueled World Class cruise ships at Chantiers de l'Atlantique. With the first ship in the 1,094 feet, 6,762 passenger series,

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
  • Two Modes, Split Roads
    Author of the article: Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos Group At FreighTech 2023, the annual conference we hold each year to spark innovation and efficiency in the freight industry, I focused my opening remarks on digitalization, specifically on the rate of digitalization among air freight and ocean freight. It is indeed "A Tale of Two Modes," each with its own story, pace, successes, and snags. I
  • ONE organised first interactive loss prevention workshop
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced the success of its first interactive loss prevention workshop, held at ONE's headquarters in Singapore on 7 November 2023. The workshop brought together representatives from Protection and Indemnity (P&I) clubs - NorthStandard Club, UK P&I Club, Steamship Mutual - as well as ONE's insurance provider, TM Claims Service Asia, and broker, Marsh. Additionally, wo
  • Mundra, India's first port to handle over 16 MMT in single month
    Mundra Port, the flagship of APSEZ, established another milestone in October by moving 16.1 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo, the highest-ever volume handled by any port in India. Mundra Port is the country's largest port, with 102 MMT of cargo handled year to date (YTD), representing a 9% year-on-year increase. The port crossed 100 MMT in 210 days, breaking the previous record of 231 days se
  • NYK unveils seventh LNG-powered pure car and truck carrier
    Tadotsu Shipyard, a member of the Imabari Shipbuilding Group, delivered the LNG-fuelled pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) Sweet Pea Leader to NYK on 26 October. NYK ordered the vessel from Nihon Shipyard, and it is the company's eighth LNG-fueled PCTC. NYK will launch a total of 20 additional LNG-fueled PCTCs by 2028 as a bridging solution to achieve net-zero GHG emissions for the NYK Group's oce
  • APM Terminals Callao receives green light to start development works
    The General Directorate of Environmental Affairs (DGAAM) of Peru's Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) has approved the approach to environmental management at APM Terminals Callao. This means that the global port operator has environmental authorisation to start the third stage of development works at the Multipurpose North Terminal. Works include the construction of a battery of vert
  • PSA Halifax enhances handling capabilities with new mega STS cranes
    PSA Halifax unloaded two brand new mega Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes for its Atlantic Hub terminal on the south end of the Canadian port. These new ultra-large cranes will be added to the five existing super-post-panamax cranes at the terminal, thus allowing PSA Halifax to handle the largest container vessels deployed along the North American East Coast. This new equipment will also play an importa
  • Interview with Mario Cordero, CEO of Port of Long Beach
    Climate change concerns have caused companies all around the world to reassess their shipping strategies. As clients become more interested in sustainable solutions, supply chain companies are adjusting their methods to meet demand. Mario Cordero, CEO of the Port of Long Beach, talked to Container News about a collaboration of leading maritime goods movement stakeholders, including the California
  • First direct freight rail connection between Spain and France
    A new direct freight rail service connects the port of Barcelona in Spain with the French cities of Toulouse and Lyon. The container service, created by APM Terminals Railways Spain, Synergy and Naviland Cargo, will provide four weekly connections between the port of Barcelona and these southern French cities four times a week, three to Toulouse and one to Lyon. This latest connection is direct,
  • DP World's Australian terminals restore activities after cyber attack
    DP World's Australian container terminals have resumed operations today (13 November), after their computer systems were hacked over the weekend. The terminals in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth were hacked on 10 November and the restoration took nearly three days. Normal operations resumed at 9 am (local time) today, after systems were successfully tested last night. DP World estimates tha
  • No sign of nearshoring, according to Sea-Intelligence analysis
    Since the onset of the pandemic, there has been considerable focus on the concept of nearshoring, where production is brought closer to the consumers, countervailing the strong trend of production offshoring seen over the previous decades, according to Sea-Intelligence. A side-effect of nearshoring would be a shortening of supply chains as some production will move closer to the end-consumer, but
  • cargo-partner opens new office in UK
    Global transport and logistics provider cargo-partner has launched its fourth office in the United Kingdom, located near London Heathrow Airport. The cargo-partner teams are now located in Manchester, Basildon, Bradford and London, providing full air, sea, and road transport solutions. Following the formation of a joint venture with Aztek International Freight Ltd in 2021, cargo-partner purchased
  • Santos Brasil box terminal selects new operating system
    Tecon Santos, one of South America's largest container terminals, managed by Santos Brasil selected OPUS - TOS (Terminal Operating System) software from CyberLogitec, a South Korean company specializing in technological operational solutions for logistics terminals. The new system, chosen for its simplicity of integration with new technologies, allows the terminal to leverage cutting-edge technol
  • Quebec-based blue economy innovation hub Novarium collaborates with Port of Barcelona
    Novarium, the Quebec-based blue economy innovation hub, announced the creation of a strategic partnership with the Port of Barcelona. This collaboration will give companies funded by Novarium with access to the Port of Barcelona's Blue Sandbox, enhancing the link between Quebec and Barcelona. Furthermore, the partnership has been designed to act as a catalyst for non-dilutive investment funding f
  • Wärtsilä delivers autodocking system to Seaspan
    Wärtsilä ANCS, a subsidiary of Wärtsilä, has offered cutting-edge autonomous SmartDock capabilities to Seaspan, a marine transportation and shipbuilding firm. This delivery represents a key step toward autonomous docking and undocking operations, which will make marine activities safer and more efficient. Wärtsilä ANCS's SmartDock system enables Seaspan to undertake autonomous docking manoeuvres
  • HMM's financial figures sink in 2023
    South Korean ocean carrier HMM reported that its third-quarter revenue decreased by 58% to US$1.6 billion. At the same time, the company's operating profit was US$57 million, with a margin of 3.6% and net profit reached US$72 million with a margin of 4.5%. HMM said it maintains profits in an unfavourable market situation for the cumulative nine-month period. The revenue and operating profit came

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
  • Ørsted exits Norwegian offshore wind partnership with Fred Olsen Seawind and Hafslund
    Denmark's Ørsted has scrapped plans to bid for offshore wind developments in Norway in partnership with Fred Olsen Seawind and Hafslund Eco. "Ørsted have informed us that due to a prioritisation of investments in the portfolio they will withdraw from pursuing participation in offshore wind developments in Norway, and therefore their participation in the partnership ...
  • Octopus makes debut investment in German offshore wind
    Britain's Octopus Energy has made its first investment in Germany's offshore wind sector with a 5% stake in 288 MW Butendiek project in the German North Sea. The 80-turbine offshore wind farm 32 km west of the island of Sylt has been operational since 2015 generating power for 370,000 homes. The deal marks the next ...
  • N-Sea charters in Rederij Groen OSV
    Dutch subsea services specialist N-Sea has struck a deal with fellow shipowner Rederij Groen on a long-term charter for the offshore support vessel 4-Winds. N-Sea will have the vessel under full management and control, strengthening its footprint in the subsea service sector, following the expansion of the offshore oil and gas and offshore wind markets. ...
  • Diamond Offshore wins drillship work off Guinea-Bissau
    Houston-based Diamond Offshore has entered a drilling contract with an undisclosed client for one of its drillships for work offshore Guinea-Bissau. The drillship Ocean BlackRhino was awarded a one-well contract with a minimum duration of 30 days representing $15.4m of additional backlog, excluding mobilization. Work under the new contract is expected to begin in July ...
  • Odfjell strengthening fleet with charter and pool deals for six Japanese newbuilds
    Norwegian chemical tanker owner and operator Odfjell is boosting its fleet through charter and pool agreements for six newbuild vessels. The move will lift the Oslo-listed company's fleet of 25,000 dwt to 40,000 dwt stainless steel ships to 12 when they deliver between 2024 and 2027. The latest series will be built at multiple shipyards ...
  • Capital Product Partners shifts focus to LNG in $3.1bn deal for 11 newbuilds
    Greek owner Capital Product Partners has entered into an umbrella agreement with Capital Maritime and Capital GP for the acquisition of 11 newbuild LNG carriers from the Evangelos Marinakis-led company for a total acquisition price of $3.13bn. The 11 vessels in question are all two-stroke Mega Mark III Flex 174,000 cu m LNG carriers either built ...
  • Avenir LNG CEO steps down
    Peter Mackey will be stepping down as chief executive of small-scale liquified natural gas player Avenir LNG. Mackey was first appointed CEO on an interim basis in November 2020, replacing Milorad Doljanin. He will remain with the company until the end of the first quarter of 2024 to support with the leadership transition. Commenting on ...
  • Petro Services and Ocean Installer team up for TotalEnergies contract off Angola
    Marine construction contractor Ocean Installer has secured work from TotalEnergies and its Block 17 partners on the Pazflor FPSO offshore Angola. As part of the deal, Ocean Installer will as the main subcontractor to West Africa and Middle East-focussed OSV operator Petro Services carry out umbilical recovery and reinstallation scope on the FPSO later this ...
  • Exmar returns to offshore drilling with Vantage stake
    Belgium's Exmar has made its return to the offshore drilling sector with a stake in the Houston-headquartered rig owner and operator Vantage Drilling. The Nicolas Saverys-controlled gas shipowner and infrastructure provider has revealed an 11.5% ownership interest in the OTC-listed business, marking its re-entry into the sector after more than two decades. Established in 2007, ...
  • Fujian Shipping signs for pair of ultramaxes at Nantong Xiangyu
    Fujian Shipping Group has placed an order for two ultramax bulk carriers at compatriot builder at Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering. The 64,000 dwt duo is expected to deliver in 2025, according to Clarksons Research. No price has been revealed but brokers are quoting around $33m for similar newbuild tonnage. Xiangyu has been marketing ...
  • 123: Panama queue growing day by day
    There are now a total 123 ships waiting to transit the Panama Canal, considerably higher than the 90-ship average of the past seven years since the waterway was expanded. At its worst moment, back in August of this drought-ridden year, the canal had more than 160 ships waiting to cross. Drought has forced the canal's ...
  • GC Rieber offers to buy remaining stake in GC Rieber Shipping
    Norway's GC Rieber has submitted a bid to buy all the shares it does not already own in its Oslo-listed shipowner and project house, GC Rieber Shipping. The Bergen-based privately owned company that operates within the fields of real estate, shipping and industry is offering NOK8.8 per share, a premium of 79% to the closing ...
  • Eqva sells Havyard Leirvik yard to Turkish shipbuilder
    Norwegian ship technology group Eqva, formerly known as Havyard, has entered into an agreement to divest its Havyard Leirvik yard in Norway. Eqva said that the divestment reaffirms the company's strategic direction to become an industrial investment company. Eqva ASA is selling its shares (100%) in the Havyard Leirvik yard, and its two subsidiaries Havyard ...
  • Winning bolsters newcastlemax arm
    Chinese capesize specialist Winning International Group has another newcastlemax on its books. The Singapore-based bulker giant has reached a deal for an 18-year bulker, added from Lou and George Kollakis's Chartworld Shipping. The 206,000 dwt, Namura-built has now been renamed Sunny Mamou and will join Winning's armada hauling bauxite from West Africa to China. No ...
  • Siemens Gamesa nixes plans for US offshore wind turbine blade factory
    Wind turbine maker Siemens Gamesa has cancelled its plans for an offshore wind turbine blade factory in the US. Siemens Gamesa did not provide many details regarding the cancellation and claimed that it had called off the construction of the factory due to its inability to meet development milestones. The proposed $200 million factory was ...
  • DP World resumes operations in Australia following crippling cyber attack
    DP World resumed operations across Australia on Monday, having halted work for three days following a high-profile cyber attack. DP World cut its systems from the internet when the attack was detected Friday, preventing trucks from unloading or picking up cargo at ports in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle. "DP World Australia is pleased to ...
  • Shipmanagement company launched in Dubai focusing on methanol-powered vessels
    A shipmanagement venture has been created to focus on methanol-powered ships. Dockendale Ship Management has teamed with methanol marine specialist Green Marine to form the new Dubai company. Dockendale Green Marine Ship Management will be headed by Vikrant Gusain, who joined Dockendale in April this year after many years with Fleet Management and Univan Ship ...
  • Euronav and Ocean Yield agree sustainability-linked sale and leaseback on two suezmaxes
    Norwegian sale and leaseback player Ocean Yield has picked up a pair of modern suezmax tankers from Belgium's Euronav. The KKR-controlled owner is buying the 2022 Daehan Shipbuilding-built 157,310 dwt and , which will, after delivery in the fourth quarter, be chartered back to Euronav for 14 years. The deal will add about $250m to ...
  • The insidious food mile
    Andrew Craig-Bennett hits out at foodstuffs moving by plane. Long ago, in an expensive hotel, I saw a menu that offered air flown beef. I did wonder how anything might fly, if not by air, on this planet anyway, but it was a menu, and the more expensive the restaurant, the sillier the menu, as ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
  • US Treasury said to target 30 shipmanagers over suspected G7 oil cap price breaches
    If reports are verified this represents the first significant intervention in Russian trades since sanctions were introduced 11 months ago
  • Türkiye shipmanager Unic takes on nine Gatik tankers shipping Russian oil
    Unic Tanker Ship Management is the only company that has taken over management of Gatik ships that can be verified...
  • Capital Product Partners agrees to acquire 11 Marinakis-owned LNG carriers for $3.1bn
    Public company will also have first refusal on Greek shipowner's recently ordered very large ammonia carriers and liquid CO2 carriers
  • The week in newbuildings: China Merchants confirms $508m contracts for PCTCs and dry cargo carriers
    CMES has exercised options for four pure car and truck carriers and has signed new orders for two kamsarmax bulkers...
  • Ports and customs seek to build trust
    Port operators and customs organisations have competing interests in trade flows. Digitalising their processes will help facilitate cargo movement while...
  • The week in charts: Civilian vessel struck in Ukraine | Tanker asset values head upwards | Iran's oil exports remain elevated
    Average sailing distance per teu shows no pronounced downward trend, Torm boosts fleet with secondhand ships, and scrubber spreads widened...
  • More biofuels and e-fuels for cars and trucks would mean less for ships, T&E argues
    Uptake of synthetic fuels in road transport would not benefit shipping, contrary to what e-fuel industry groups suggest, T&E said...
  • MSC continues disposal of ageing boxships with sale of 36-year-old vessel to Indian recyclers
    The 1987-built MSC Chiara has been sold for Hong Kong Convention recycling in India. Recycling sales in the past week...
  • Why P&I clubs are giving away tens of millions of dollars
    As Mary Poppins could have told you, a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down
  • IG chief cites growing geopolitical risks as top concern
    Shaw believes verifying authenticity of price cap attestation for Russian cargo should not be the task of clubs, despite IG-insured...
  • Daily Briefing
    Industry falling short in addressing seafarer shortfall | CMA CGM hunkers down as market deteriorates | Los Angeles seeks to...
  • DP World Australia restores operations after cyber attack suspends services
    Port operator expects to transport around 5,000 containers from terminals in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Fremantle, after a cybersecurity breach...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
  • J. B. Hunt shakes up Mexico-US intermodal market with Ferromex deal
    The largest US domestic intermodal provider will no longer partner with CPKC on cross-border loads destined for the Midwest and West Coast, in the latest shifting of alliances on new services between Mexico and the US.
  • Integrate an ESP8266 with a Web Database
    The Kintone Developer Program provides tutorials for integrating ESP8266 with Kintone's web database.
  • Forward Air formally moves to terminate Omni Logistics merger
    The expedited less-than-truckload provider has asked a Delaware court to let it kill the controversial deal that has caused its share price to plummet and raised the ire of activist investors.
  • Taiwan's major container lines see nine-month profits plunge amid market downturn
    Yang Ming said the imbalance between vessel supply and cargo demand, high inflation and geopolitical risks will be among the factors pressuring the ocean market into 2024.
  • Seaboard Marine includes Wilmington in new Central America service
    The direct service that kicks off at the end of the month will add further options to transport apparel, textiles, poultry, pork and agricultural products between Central America and the US East Coast.
  • Cargo operations partially resume after cyberattack hits DP World Australia
    The incident comes as dockworkers announced a further series of strikes this week at DP World's four Australian terminals in an ongoing row over new rostering arrangements.
  • India's Adani secures big US investment for Colombo container terminal project
    The move holds considerable significance as it comes amid accelerated efforts by India and the US to boost bilateral ties at multiple levels.
  • Deteriorating ocean market hits CMA CGM's third-quarter earnings
    The carrier remains profitable, but rate levels maintained their downward trend as the global economic slowdown continued to weigh on the container shipping industry.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
  • 'Shot across the bow' as US fires off letters to tanker players over Russia price cap
    Some 30 companies have been sent letters from Ofac over Western sanctions
  • MSC Cruises strikes on options, ordering LNG-fuelled duo in France
    Cruise giant's orderbook at Chantiers reaches four vessels as option added for fifth ship
  • 'Long only' US investor shows VLCC ace DHT Holdings the meaning of Fidelity
    After more than three years of faith, Boston fund has upped its bet again
  • Too much or too little? US rules ignite spat over the reporting of 'harassment' at sea
    American Waterways Operators want the obligation to report harassment removed, while seafarers' lawyers call for strengthening the law
  • Stefanou brothers continue bulker push with fresh buying burst
    Greek owners' outfits Bright Navigation and Sea Gate Navigation expand rapidly with secondhand acquisitions
  • Avenir LNG loses CEO Peter Mackey as search starts for replacement
    Commercial director to work with board to ensure 'smooth running of company'
  • 'Leadership must evolve,' says Hill Dickinson's Peter Jackson of his departure
    Law firm's CEO explains why it made sense to announce succession plan now
  • Odfjell adds six newbuild chemical tankers in Japanese pool and charter deals
    Norwegian owner expands fleet again with stainless steel ships being built in Japan
  • Brazil well placed to tap into long-haul oil trade to China
    Financial and geopolitical ties between the two countries could help drive up rates for VLCCs in 2024, says Danish Ship Finance
  • Capital Product Partners buys 11 Marinakis LNG carriers for $3.1bn in pure-play gas move
    US-listed Capital Product Partners plans to divest from boxships and rebrand itself as Capital New Energy Carriers
  • Turkish shipbuilder snaps up Norway's Havyard Leirvik shipyard
    Owner of the shipbuilder wants to focus on being an industrial investment company
  • Product and chemical tanker owners avoid 'falling dominoes' in equity markets, Clarksons says
    Acquisitions and improving earnings ahead of winter are bucking the trend of investor caution
  • Shipping seers needed: Clarksons launches annual rate forecasting competition
    UK shipbroker asking industry players to predict next November's ClarkSea Index level
  • Stakes in Greek shipping lenders up for grabs as bailout fund cashes out
    Major stakes in two Greek banks with a combined shipping portfolio of more than $6bn are changing hands
  • Green Marine and Dockendale form world's first dedicated methanol ship management company
    Partnerships being established to handle fleet of new eco vessels
  • VLCC rally from US Gulf expected despite election uncertainty
    Dozens of the largest crude carriers are ballasting to the US to tap into promising rates
  • Ocean Yield adds $250m to profit backlog in Euronav suezmax lease deal
    KKR-backed sale-and-leaseback company buys 2022-built duo with charters back to Belgian operator
  • Rieber family launches offer to take full control of listed GC Rieber Shipping
    Norwegian owners have reached more than 90% ownership with recent share acquisitions
  • Exmar returns to drilling after two decades and boosts dividend
    Purchase of a stake in US-listed Vantage Drilling marks Exmar's re-entry into the business after more than 20 years
  • Greece's Arcadia Shipmanagement emerges behind tanker order at Hyundai shipyard
    The deal is the outfit's first new vessel contract in eight years
  • Tanker owners gather to celebrate ex-Braemar man John Lorkin's 50 years as a shipbroker
    The veteran has retired as head of specialist tankers
  • HD Hyundai's Kisun Chung moves into position as vice chairman
    Reshuffle at world's largest shipbuilder brings promotion for chaebol founder's grandson
  • Erik Thun tanker out of action after funnel fire in Kiel Canal
    Repairs to product carrier expected to take two weeks
  • Huge increase in planned carbon capture projects as shipping rushes to respond to potential demand
  • Policy shifts see increase in CCS and CO2 shipping
    The veteran has retired as head of specialist tankers
  • Genco Shipping may be parting with three smallest capesize bulkers in fleet revamp
    Quartet of supramaxes could also be on the block as owner girds for Europe's ETS
  • Angeliki Frangou warns of dark clouds amid 'dangerous times' for shipping
    Navios Partners CEO gets candid with TradeWinds, offering cautionary note on shipping's future amid macroeconomic risks
  • HD Hyundai's Chung Ki-sun moves into position as vice chairman
    Reshuffle at world's largest shipbuilder brings promotion for chaebol founder's grandson
  • DP World Australia target of 'significant' cyber attack
    Reports say about 30,000 containers are stuck from moving in and out of the DP World terminals

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
  • Greek owner to sell all container ships, spend $3B on LNG tankers
    A fleet of container vessels is up for sale as a company backed by Greece's Evangelos Marinakis switches its bets to LNG shipping.
  • CMA CGM investing in US infrastructure to control its destiny
    CMA CGM, like many other carriers, is reporting serious revenue loss. The North America president and CEO goes into detail with American Shipper and explains why the company is investing in more physical infrastructure.
  • Cargojet founder Virmani passes torch to co-CEOs
    Freighter airline Cargojet announced that founder and CEO Ajay Virmani is leaving that role to be executive chairman, with two top lieutenants stepping in as co-CEOs.

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