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February 15, 2023

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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
  • High Level Committee constituted to draft revised guidelines for RoRo, RoPax ferry services & Model Concession Agreement for terminal operator
  • East Coast Maritime Forum & Eastern Star Awards 2023 to congregate the fraternity in Kolkata on Feb. 24
  • Strikes seen affecting several French ports
  • DRI seizes 24.4 kg gold smuggled from Bangladesh in Operation Eastern Gateway
  • Uncertain economic outlook seen for the near term
  • HMM takes step toward carbon neutrality by ordering nine methanol-fuelled 9,000 TEU containerships
  • AISATS to develop India's largest Multi-Modal Cargo Hub at Noida International Airport, Jewar, Uttar Pradesh
  • Govt to develop 100 airports: Minister
  • Amendment in Circular No. 29/2020-Customs dated 22.06.2020 for allowing transhipment of Bangladesh export cargo to third countries through Delhi Air Cargo
  • Atul Ubale to hold additional charge as SCI's Director (P&A) from March
  • Seafood exports set for all-time high
  • Sugar exports stand at 27.83 lt till early Feb.
  • Turkey post-quake port status update
  • Digital initiatives undertaken for empowerment & enabling ease of doing business for MSMEs
  • Maize exports looking up

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
  • From Italy to the world
  • Intermodal at its best
  • Codognotto and Vectorys in tandem
  • North-East Corridor reopens for rail traffic
  • Röhlig banking on digitisation and expansion
  • OOCL: records - of the past
  • Asendia strengthens presence in North Asia
  • Joining forces to improve urban logistics
  • Aeroflot: massive increase of China service
  • WDS established on the West Coast
  • Low waters, but many containers
  • GXO picks Rui Marques as new MD for France
  • Portfolio of railfreight wagons sold
  • Etihad Cargo: more flights to Europe
  • Happy beginning, happy return
  • Qatar Airways Cargo's flower power
  • Deutsche Aircraft bolsters legal department
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Berth navigation digitally enhanced

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
  • West coast port contract talks limp on as permanent traffic loss looms
  • MSC joins ship-scrapping spree, but overcapacity still a prospect
  • Welcome to the eastbound transpac volume hammering
  • Lufthansa Cargo bets on China, despite further airfreight rate falls
  • Decline in reefer rates 'less violent', but new green rules will hit old ships
  • The Toll Group muddle - chasing basis points
  • Röhlig Logistics eyes M&A as it looks to grow after a strong 2022
  • SATS - flying too close to the sun?
  • Methanol high on South Korean agenda as HMM orders more ships
  • Two more trains derail, just two weeks after Ohio chemical spill

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
  • Rem Offshore books straight-from-the-shipyard charter for newbuild CSOV
    Fosnavåg, Norway, headquartered Rem Offshore has secured a charter contract, with options, from ASSO Subsea for its newbuild CSOV Rem Power. The vessel will support the construction phase of wind farms, providing
  • Blue Sky Maritime's David Cummins to keynote TTB 2023
    David Cummins, president and CEO of the Blue Sky Maritime Coalition-a non-profit, strategic alliance formed to accelerate the transition of waterborne transportation in Canada and the United States toward net-zero greenhouse gas
  • Austal USA celebrates opening of its new San Diego shipyard
    At an afternoon reception that brought together military and community leaders, elected officials, and representatives from across the ship repair industry, Austal USA yesterday celebrated the opening of its new San Diego

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
  • Port of Santos sees profits soar over 66%
    The Santos Port Authority (SPA), the state-owned corporation that runs the major Brazilian port, finished 2022 with the best result in its history, achieving a net profit of US$106 million, translating to a 66.3% growth over 2021. The company's net revenue reached US$270 million, up 24.1% from the previous year, indicating the record 10.5% increase in the period in cargo handling and the constant
  • Evergreen announces suspension of operations at Iskenderun port due to severe earthquake damage
    Evergreen Line has suspended all services at the port of Iskenderun due to the severe earthquake that devastated regions in Türkiye and Syria on Monday, 6 February 2023. "Structural damage to the Port of Iskenderun will keep the facility closed for an undetermined period of time. Roads and logistics infrastructure within the area have also been damaged, causing all services to be suspended until
  • Cyclone Gabrielle wreaks havoc on New Zealand ports
    Container movements to key New Zealand ports have been interrupted as the country declared a state of emergency in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle which has lashed the central and northern parts of the country. An advisory that Maersk Line issued to customers stated that ships have to leave anchorage in Tauranga port and stay at sea until it is ascertained safe to return. Vessel calls at Tauranga h
  • London Medway's unaccompanied freight service reaches 50,000 units milestone
    London Medway's unaccompanied freight service between the United Kingdom and France sees trade numbers rising by two-third since its launch. Specifically, the cross-channel route, which is run by DFDS, has experienced a 65% increase in daily unit volumes since the service began in July 2021. Moreover, in recent weeks, the Sheerness to Calais service hit a new landmark, as it has now moved more th
  • PANGIA project: new platform for ship managers and operators
    The PANGIA project, a partnership between Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM), Blue Dynamics (BD), and the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI), has been in the works for two years and is scheduled to begin in July 2023. The European Union and the Republic of Cyprus are co-funding the initiative through the Research and Innovation Foundation. Ship managers, operators, owners, and banks, among ot
  • New electric vehicles at Virginia box terminal
    Four new all-electric trucks went into operation on 12 January at Norfolk International Terminals (NIT) of the Port of Virginia, as part of the US port's plan to become carbon-neutral by 2040. The new vehicles, MAFI T230e Electric Yard Tractors, are expected to move containers inside the terminal area. According to Port of Virginia, these cutting-edge vehicles will soon be outfitted with GPS tech
  • COSCO establishes China Electric Ship Innovation Alliance
    China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited and COSCO Shipping Development developed the China Electric Ship Innovation Alliance which was established on 8 February. At the founding ceremony, the strategic partnership agreement of the Green Water Zero Carbon Project was also signed. A collaboration agreement was signed between COSCO Shipping Development, China Merchants Capital, China Energy Enginee
  • World Distribution Services officially opens new warehouse in Tacoma
    World Distribution Services (WDS), a provider of warehouse logistics solutions, hosted the grand opening of its new around 279,000 m² warehouse and distribution center in Tacoma on 1 February. Representing WDS's first United States West Coast facility, the new Tacoma facility is going to further bolster the company's presence in the Pacific Northwest. WDS Tacoma with an approximately 11 meters cl
  • HMM orders new methanol-fuelled 9,000 TEU boxships
    HMM has secured contracts for nine 9,000 TEU container ships powered by methanol dual-fuel engines with Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) and HJ Shipbuilding and Construction (HJSC). The deal calls for HSHI and HJSC to construct seven and two vessels, respectively, for a total cost of US$1.12 billion. The ships are expected to be delivered between 2025 and 2026 and will be deployed on the Asi
  • CMA CGM sends humanitarian aid to Turkey and Syria
    A CMA CGM AIR CARGO A330-200F aircraft flew from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Turkiye's Gaziantep Oguzeli airport on Sunday, 13 February, to transport the civil security field hospital deployed by the French Civil Security. This new emergency relief operation will be carried out as part of a collaboration between the CMA CGM Foundation and the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs' Crisis and Supp

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
  • Diana Shipping adds another ultramax
    Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has added to its list of ultramax acquisitions with a $27.9m deal for the 2016-built . The New York-listed company said the delivery of the Norden chartered-in and Nissen Kaiun-owned vessel should take place by the beginning of April 2023. The 63,379 dwt scrubber-fitted vessel will add to Diana's existing ...
  • 300 jobs at risk as Wärtsilä reshuffles Voyage business
    Finnish marine technology firm Wärtsilä will cut up to 300 jobs as part of its plan to streamline its Voyage business unit offering. The Voyage business, which was integrated into Wärtsilä Marine Power at the beginning of 2023, will now see part of its activities moved to Portfolio Business, which evaluates divestments and other strategic ...
  • Østensjø Rederi to manage and operate Fredriksen's flotel
    Norway's Østensjø Rederi has been selected to manage and operate the vessel its floatel unit Edda Accommodation called off at Hyundai Heavy Industries. The 155-m abandoned flotel, which has been at the Hyundai shipyard in South Korea since 2016, was acquired for about $80m by the Norwegian tycoon John Fredriksen in late 2022, with Equasis ...
  • Maersk tanker denied entry into Spanish port for carrying Russian-origin cargo
    Spanish authorities have denied entry of the Singapore-flagged product tanker into Tarragona port due to it transporting cargo originating from a former Russian-flagged ship. The country's transport ministry said the 2010-built Maersk Magellan received the cargo in a ship-to-ship transfer from a Vietnamese-owned product tanker Elephant that originally came from the Cameroon-flagged Nobel ex-Neati
  • Rem Offshore scores new charter for CSOV newbuild
    Norway's Rem Offshore has secured a new charter agreement for its newbuild construction service operations vessels (CSOVs) Rem Power. Greece-based offshore contractor Asso Subsea has contracted the 85-m-long vessel to support the construction phase of wind farms with a startup from delivery in May and has further options to extend the charter. In January, the ...
  • PDVSA lines up aframax orders in Iran
    Venezuela's state-run energy firm PDVSA has set aside a total of $67.5m to order two aframax tankers in Iran, according to Reuters. Details of the delivery dates have not been made available. The ships - to be called India Urquia and India Mara - will be built at Iran Marine Industrial Company's Bushehr shipyard, a ...
  • FSL secures pair of long-term charter extensions
    First Ship Leasing Trust (FSL Trust) has sealed long-term charter extensions with UK-based James Fisher Everard for two tankers. The Singapore-listed product tanker owner has fixed the 2005-built Clyde Fisher and the 2006-built Speciality for two and three years, respectively. The trust has eight tankers of different sizes in its portfolio, all of which are ...
  • Seaway 7 lines up offshore wind contract valued at up to $500m
    Offshore wind contractor Seaway 7 has secured work for an undisclosed offshore wind farm project potentially worth up to $500m. Under the contract, Subsea 7's unit will transport and install inner-array and export power cables and respective cable protection systems. Operations on the project should start in 2023 and continue through 2024 and 2025. Seway ...
  • Edda Wind seals funds for CSOV trio
    Norwegian offshore wind service pure play Edda Wind has secured a green loan facility agreement for the pre-and postdelivery financing of three commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs) under construction at Gondan shipyard in Spain. The facility agreed with Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Eksportfinansiering Norge and Sparebanken Vest, is for a minimum €100m ($107.3m) ...
  • Bangladesh Shipping Corporation to receive $22.48m pay-out for vessel hit by rocket in Ukraine
    State-run Bangladesh Shipping Corporation will get a $22.48m pay-out from insurers over its abandoned bulk carrier, , which has been stuck in Ukrainian waters for a year, having suffered a rocket attack in the early days of the war with Russia. The bulk carrier arrived in Ukraine on February 22 last year on charter to ...
  • Japan Drilling awarded jackup contract in Thailand
    Tokyo-based offshore driller Japan Drilling Company (JDC) has been awarded a contract by Medco Energi for the jackup rig Hakuryu 11. The deal will see Japan's sole offshore drilling contractor work on the Bualuang oilfield offshore Thailand. Medco has signed up to drill four firm workover wells and three optional wells, with operations commencing around ...
  • TOP Ships gets better rate for product tanker
    NASDAQ-listed TOP Ships has fixed a three-year time charter for its product tanker, . The new time charter will commence immediately after the expiry of the present time charter employment contract in the first quarter of 2024. The revenue backlog expected to be generated by this fixture is about $22.4m for the firm period and ...
  • COSCO forms the China Electric Ship Innovation Alliance
    China's largest shipping entity, COSCO, has formed the China Electric Ship Innovation Alliance. Top national authorities and more than 80 companies have joined the alliance, helping cement the country's position as one of the world's leaders when it comes to the electrification of shipping. The Yangtze has served as the petri-dish for much of China's ...
  • HMM orders nine methanol-fuelled boxships
    South Korean flagship carrier HMM is the latest container line to move for methanol-fuelled tonnage, announcing today orders for nine 9,000 teu vessels, which will deliver from 2025 through to 2027. The orders, worth a combined KRW1.41trn ($1.12bn), are split between Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries and HJ Heavy Industries with the former responsible for building ...
  • US Department of Energy to fund studies into increasing cost efficiency of wind power generation
    The US Department of Energy (DOE) last week announced a $30m funding opportunity to advance the cost-effective domestic manufacturing of materials, including lightweight composites, that allow wind turbines to produce power more efficiently. Led by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)'s Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO), this funding opportuni
  • Port of Corpus Christi moves forward with green hydrogen energy plans
    Port of Corpus Christi Authority in Texas and Canadian clean energy company AmmPower have entered into a memorandum of understanding to explore the potential development of green hydrogen to be used as feedstock for a green fuel and green derivatives production, storage and distribution facility. The facility would produce green, hydrogen-rich derivatives for domestic and ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
  • Cargill proceeds with wind plans and looks to focus on newbuilds
    Cargill Ocean Transport plans to complete its first solid wind sails installation by May as part of its decarbonisation plans...
  • Bunker firms' 'merger of equals' creates Baseblue brand
    'Merger of equals' in response to decarbonisation and other challenges
  • Ardmore swings to profit on firm tanker markets
    Rates are still firm despite a softening in the first quarter of the year
  • Containership fixtures increase while charter rates remain stable
    The number of reported fixtures is at its highest level since mid-2022, driven by strong demand for 1,700 teu capacity...
  • Optimising voyages would boost CII ratings, says study
    Optimising voyages with the aid of simulation software could improve CII ratings enough to move ships up to the next...
  • Benefits of terminal automation challenged
    The arguments for port automation centre on cost and efficiency. But there is little evidence that productivity increases, while other...
  • EU sets out rules for producing green hydrogen
    European Commission aims to avoid creating extra renewable energy demand by ensuring additional capacity to produce green hydrogen
  • Flex LNG eyes stronger time charter rates
    Norwegian company expects slower sailing speeds, increased congestion and a reopening of the arbitrage to Asia to support rates
  • Reefer sector shows resilience despite downturn
    Imbalances remain a challenge for the refrigerated container segment. But easing congestion and lower dry demand will ease the flow...
  • China's Haidong Shipyard gets contract for four tankers
    Haidong did not reveal the identity of the shipowner although online information indicates the order is linked to Emepco FZE
  • DSME wins first LNG newbuilding contract in 2023
    DSME has reduced its annual newbuilding target by 22% for this year
  • Maersk files lawsuit linked to Ever Given grounding
    The 20,000 teu Ever Given was grounded in the Suez Canal in March 2021, blocking all vessel traffic for six...
  • Daily Briefing
    Chinese leasing: Beijing should let the corruption scar heal | Uncertainty driving 'extended and painful' PI renewal round | Box...
  • Greeks sign shipping finance co-operation deal with China
    Greek owners have spent more than $50bn ordering at Chinese yards, while Chinese banks are said to have modest $3bn...
  • Greece-owned tankers ship Russian cargoes from Baltic ports
    Tankers are entered with Western P&I clubs, and remain flagged by Malta or Greece, according to databases
  • HMM orders nine 9,000 teu methanol dual-fuel containerships
    Green shipping corridors between Busan in South Korea and key ports in the US are potential routes to operate the...
  • Nakilat posts record profit on robust LNG demand
    An 'increased demand for clean energy' allowed the company to continue diversifying its portfolio and international footprint
  • FSL Trust warns of softer tanker market outlook
    The tanker specialist is generally positive on the medium-term outlook
  • Singapore's monthly bunker sales up 8.6%
    Singapore retained its crown as the largest bunkering hub in the world last year, selling 47.9m tonnes of marine fuel

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
  • Cass sees US freight shifting to truckload as costs drop
    Lower rates and ample capacity are drawing more freight to the US truckload sector, particularly the dedicated and contract markets, according to the Cass Freight Index report.
  • US LTL shipments getting smaller: Forward Air
    Shippers are still tendering approximately the same number of shipments, but they're shipping less freight per shipment, the head of expedited LTL carrier Forward Air says.
  • Carriers, shippers seek sweet spot in post-bull market service contract talks
    In negotiations leading up to the annual service contracts that will take effect May 1, container lines and importers are trying to find a new middle ground amid uncertainty as to how strong demand will be in the second half of the year.
  • HMM joins move to methanol with $1.12 billion vessel order
    Methanol is increasingly being seen as one of the frontrunners for shipping's fuel of the future, with HMM the latest convert to the green energy source.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
  • Safe Bulkers bolsters fleet's green credentials as profit shrinks
    US-listed bulker owner eyes environmental upgrade programme in 2023
  • How Ardmore Shipping finally came to love exhaust gas scrubbers
    Money and questions about environmental impact were issues on the first go-round, but Irish shipowner has different views today
  • US tapping oil reserves again while questions remain on tanker market impact
    It is unclear if the latest Strategic Petroleum Reserve release will raise tanker markets the way last year's did
  • Maersk Tankers vessel barred from Spanish port over 'Russia sanctions breach'
    Port authorities in Tarragona take action over trade linked to a former Russia-flagged tanker
  • Fleet sale near done? Concordia linked to $90m deal to sell tanker trio
    Sale talk comes just after company said it might sell the rest of its dwindling fleet
  • Oversupply and seasonality fuel 29% slump in capesize bulker rates in one day
    Index may see further losses as a result of more vessels possibly being in Atlantic basin, broker says
  • Navig8 snaps up familiar LR1 quartet from German shipowner
    Germany's Jacob Shipping group divests its clean product tanker fleet in a deal that has been brewing for some time
  • Marubeni fleet optimisation study shows 7.3% cut in emissions
    Joint study with software firm Napa and classification society ClassNK show voyage optimisation can improve a vessel's carbon intensity rating by 5% to 6%
  • Maersk Product Tankers vessel barred from Spanish port over 'Russia sanctions breach'
    Port authorities in Tarragona take action over trade linked to a former Russia-flagged tanker
  • Flex LNG starts marketing open vessel duo for 2027 charters
    John Fredriksen-controlled shipowner remains coy on fresh newbuildings but does not rule out tender business or consolidation
  • Diana Shipping confirms buying Norden ultramax bulker for $28m
    New York-listed owner expects to take delivery of ship in April
  • American International Group cuts Tidewater position to the bone
    Insurance outfit was once a major Tidewater shareholder and now owns just 0.1% of the company
  • Ex-Bahri manager to build tanker broker team for Dubai's OceanEXL
    Captain Rakesh Yadav is aiming to build a 15-strong team to tap into booming Middle East spot tanker markets
  • Advantage Tankers sets out to order suezmax newbuildings
    Geneva-based company has signed letter-of-intent for crude tanker trio in South Korea
  • Please rate your purchase: New bunker venture to promote Amazon-style service
    Customers can be treated better buying a pair of trainers than when spending millions on marine fuel. That has to change, says bunkers boss
  • Ardmore Shipping caps record 2022 with strong fourth quarter profit
    First-quarter bookings have started off weaker than last but still at robust levels
  • Tsuneishi Shipbuilding wins one more methanol dual fuel bulker contract
    Latest deal comes shortly after winning a double order from Cargill
  • Hunter Group readies new projects as Fredly sells out and sails on
    Arne Fredly hands over the keys to Hunter Group, which is now looking for a new chairman and new projects
  • TotalEnergies shifts into sales talks on last of its 'legacy' LNG carriers
    Sinokor Merchant Marine has been eyeing up 17-year-old vessel under talk of a short charterback deal with energy major
  • Ukraine trapped vessels' hopes hinge on Black Sea grain initiative renewal
    Talks are set to begin as current United Nations brokered agreement comes to an end
  • France's Socatra inks LOI for methanol-fuelled chemical carriers in China
    The company is ordering up to three newbuildings for charter to TotalEnergies
  • Neste ties up fleet planning system deal with Seaber
    Finnish companies agree deal to optimise scheduling efficiencies
  • Liner giant HMM orders 'world's first' 9,000-teu methanol-powered container ships
    Hyundai Samho takes lion's share of newbuildings worth $1.1bn
  • MOL linked to DSME's first LNG carrier order of 2023
    Does lower price signal better terms, a forward delivery date or firming up of an optional slot?
  • Maersk tanker barred from Spanish port over 'Russia sanctions breach'
    Port authorities in Tarragona take action over trade linked to a former Russia-flagged tanker
  • France's Socatra inks LOI for methanol-fulled chemical carriers in China
    The company is ordering up to three newbuildings for charter to TotalEnergies
  • Maersk suspends another transpacific loop due to falling demand
    Bigger box tonnage takes hit as charter and freight rates continue to slide
  • Harald Moraeus-Hanssen reveals offshore buys and chemical tanker order
    Moraeus-Hanssen is continuing to accumulate offshore assets but has also revealed a substantial tanker play at Japan's Fukuoka
  • International Group chief Cutler looks beyond sanctions furore
    Britannia chief executive Andrew Cutler says consolidation will not divide the insurance grouping
  • FSL Trust secures charter extensions as tanker sale boosts profit
    Shipowner has been able to take advantage of the positive market environment to dispose of older tankers
  • Flex LNG expects charter revenue boost for 2023 despite first dry-dockings
    Company turns in improved annual results for 2022, but fourth quarter figures slide year-on-year
  • Dubai-based outfit Akron linked to product tanker quartet at Chinese shipyard
    The tanker newbuildings will be the largest ship type for the 65 years old state-owned shipyard
  • Hanno Tamminga trades tokens for new role at Transport Capital
    Former New Shore Invest founder and CEO to join investment management firm's German team
  • UK and Australian forces join Japan in enforcing North Korea sanctions
    Nations help to police UN resolutions to prevent ship-to-ship transfers of goods involving North Korean-flagged vessels
  • Revived Hengli Heavy Industry hires Yangzijiang's vice president of sales
    Well respected Zhang Tao will be key to marketing efforts at reborn Chinese shipyard

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
  • Finnair modifies A350 weight threshold to carry more cargo around Russia
    Finnair got creative redefining aircraft characteristics for the A350 jetliner so it could carry more fuel, cargo and people on long Asia routes.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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