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Exim India web site
JUNE 15, 2023
  • T. K. Ramachandran appointed Shipping Secretary
  • Commerce & Industry Minister endorses FFFAI & Customs Brokers' important role in partnering with government to transform the ecosystem of ex-im trade
  • AEO programme digitization - Ease of doing business-Dispensing with physical submission of documents for AEO applications
  • FIATA renews partnership with WiseTech Global to make available the eFBL to its customers
  • May container traffic climbs 18.8% at Saudi ports
  • CONCOR highlights benefits of connectivity with DFC
  • Shipping finance looking up
  • Oil, container ports shut down due to Cyclone Biparjoy
  • First freight train trial run conducted on EDFC in Punjab
  • Warehouse leasing up 0.1 pc to 51.3 million sq ft in FY23: Knight Frank
  • US West Coast ports labour talks continue
  • DGTR notifies continuation of duties on Chinese steel wheels
  • AD Ports Group signs agreement to enhance Abu Dhabi's digital Customs services through 'ATLP'
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  • CMA CGM Overweight Surcharge for dry cargo from North West Coast of India to Europe
  • India to have sustained economic growth till FY25: Survey
  • MOL & JERA ink another long-term charter deal for newbuilding LNG carrier
  • Sri Lanka exempts 286 items from import restrictions

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 14, 2023
  • Port of LA chief dismisses disruption as 'minimal' and anticipates 5% growth
  • Mainfreight - a healthier Bolloré Logistics
  • US carriers must get first pick on emergency cabotage flights, says Atlas
  • Feeder newbuilds make a comeback as A2B aims to bypass CII
  • Eastern Airlines in major strategy switch - without key cargo execs
  • Freighter network ambitions slow, but IndiGo still bullish on air cargo
  • Volvo backs the Trucksters 'Pony Express' truck relay system

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 14, 2023
  • Danica office damaged in Russian missile attack on Odesa
    As Russia continues its attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine, four Kalibr missiles were launched last night at Odesa, one of the ports in the Black Sea Grain Initiative. In a LinkedIn
  • Silver Ships books $48.25 million Navy target boat contract
    Theodore, Ala., based aluminum boat builder Silver Ships has recently been awarded a $6.1 million firm-fixed-price General Services Administration (GSA) contract for the construction and delivery of up to 246 High-Speed Maneuvering
  • Overreliance on ECDIS seen as factor in cruise ship strike on Alaska pier
    In its report on a May 9, 2022, incident that saw a Royal Caribbean cruise ship strike a cruise terminal pier causing $2.1 million in damage, the National Transportation Safety Board identifies
  • WinGD introduces new VCR engine technology
    Winterthur, Switzerland, headquartered engine designer WinGD has introduced an engine technology that, it says, for the first time eliminates the need for ship operators to compromise on optimal combustion when using multiple

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Container News web site
JUNE 14, 2023
  • DP World's SeaRates partners with C P World
    DP World's SeaRates has integrated with C P World aiming to help digitise global trade and provide more choices for smaller cargo owners and freight forwarders globally. SeaRates can now provide enhanced real-time container availability and pricing information, empowering shippers to compare rates across a broader range of ocean carriers. By optimising container space, the company also enables co
  • HHLA TK Estonia unveils largest solar park in Muuga Harbour and expansion plans
    HHLA TK Estonia, a subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), has constructed the largest solar park in Estonia's Muuga Harbour and has plans to expand it further in the near future. "With the completed solar installation, we aim to generate up to more than half of our total electricity consumption ourselves in a sustainable way. Combining the daytime loading operations of our dual pow
  • London court fines British firm around US$1 million over Beirut blast
    London court has ordered a British-registered company Savaro to pay over GB£800,000 (US$1 million) in compensation to the victims of the Beirut port explosion on 4 August 2020, when more than 220 people were killed after a huge shipment of ammonium nitrate fertiliser that had been sold by Savaro exploded. The information was confirmed on 12 June by a group of lawyers in Lebanon in the first verdi
  • DP World invests heavily in fully electric equipment at London Gateway
    DP World has confirmed an investment of £12 million (US$15.2 million) in eight new electric straddle carriers that will be used in the new fourth berth at its London Gateway logistics hub. DP World highlighted that the new machines will be part of the first all-electric fleet in the world to go into commercial operation at a port. Each straddle carrier, which moves containers handled by the quay
  • Global Ports enhances Yanino terminal equipment fleet
    Russia's major container terminal operator Global Ports Group has commissioned a new reach stacker and a front loader at its inland terminal Yanino logistics park near Saint Petersburg. Yanino Logistics Park is a multifunctional logistics facility located in the Vsevolozhsk district of the Leningrad region, in the vicinity of Saint Petersburg. The reachstacker at Yanino is used for handling vario
  • First Hapag-Lloyd boxship calls at Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven under FE2 service rotation
    Since April 2023, JadeWeserPort in Wilhelmshaven, Germany has been part of the regular rotation of the FE2 service in the sailing schedule of the partners in THE Alliance, Hapag-Lloyd, Ocean Network Express, Yang Ming and HMM. Hapag-Lloyd's 20,000 TEU Al Zubara made the first-ever call of a Hapag-Lloyd-owned vessel in the FE2 service at the Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven (CTW) on 13 June. Joerg
  • Peel Ports announces significant upgrade investment in Liverpool's Gladstone Lock
    Peel Ports Group has invested over US$12.5 million in new outer lock gates at the Port of Liverpool to increase resilience in the United Kingdom's port. The new gates will be important in allowing local vessels to navigate safely, enhancing reliability, and improving operational efficiencies for port users. Gladstone Dock has been serving ships for over 95 years, with the initial construction fin
  • Port of Long Beach mitigates container declines in May
    During the first five months of 2023, the Port of Long Beach handled 3,135,600 TEUs, a 24.8% decline from the same period in 2022. Loaded imports declined by 28% to 1,472,626 TEUs, while, on the other hand, loaded exports rose 0.9% to 600,586 TEUs. Meanwhile, the Port of Long Beach had its best month in 2023 in May, bolstering mid-year prospects for an upward trend in volume. Last month, dockwork
  • Patrick Terminals Brisbane AutoStrad receives new Liebherr semi-automated crane
    Patrick Terminals Brisbane AutoStrad in Australia recently acquired a new cabinless ship-to-shore container crane with advanced automation capabilities from Liebherr Container Cranes. This cutting-edge crane was recently installed at Brisbane AutoStrad and is currently handling container vessels and automated landside activities. The crane is highly automated and uses Liebherr's Remote Operator S
  • CMA CGM applies overweight fee from India to Europe
    CMA CGM has decided to implement a new overweight surcharge (OWS) from the North West Coast of India to Scandinavia, Poland & Baltic, North Europe, Black Sea, East & West Mediterranean and North Africa. The new additional fee of US$100 per TEU with a container gross weight over 22 tons will be applied only to dry cargo and will be effective from 1 July (loading date). The post appeared first on
  • Office vs. Remote work: How to make the right choice?
    After the coronavirus pandemic began, people were forced to move to remote work because of the mode of distancing and social isolation. Many people had to adapt to the new working method for safety reasons. At present, such a rigid structure is no longer necessary. Nevertheless, even after the end of the social distancing regime, many businesses and companies began to move employees to permanent
  • Maersk orders 25 Volvo electric trucks in Germany
    Maersk has announced the purchase of 25 Volvo FH trucks in Germany aiming to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in hinterland container transports. The first two vehicles are planned to be delivered by Volvo Trucks in the fourth quarter of 2023 and the last in the first quarter of the next year. The purchase of fully electric trucks is supported by the German Federal Ministry for Digital and T
  • US West Coast port contract negotiations continue, Biden Administration engaged in discussions
    The negotiations between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) about the new collective bargaining agreement for more than 22,000 workers at 29 US West Coast ports are continuing. ILWU stated it "remains committed to bargaining a contract that is fair and equitable and represents the hard work and contributions of its members toward the
  • Port of Los Angeles reports weaker container volumes
    Container volume at the Port of Los Angeles increased in May, with the Californian port handling 779,140 TEUs last month. While this is translating to a drop of 19% compared to last May, at the same time, it represents a 60% increase in box throughput since February. More specifically, in May 2023, the loaded imports reached 409,150 TEUs, down 18% compared to the previous year. Additionally , loa

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Splash web site
JUNE 14, 2023
  • UK estimated to gain over 100,000 offshore wind jobs by 2030
    A new report released by the Offshore Wind Sector Council (OWIC) is predicting a significant increase in jobs in the UK offshore wind sector by 2030 - with forecast jobs exceeding 100,000 for the first time. Almost 70,000 additional workers are needed for offshore wind over the next seven years to manage the expected project ...
  • Danica falls victim to Russian missile attack on Odesa
    Offices of Ukrainian crewing specialist Danica Maritime Services in Odesa were damaged during a 'severe missile attack' by Russian forces.
  • IEA sees another tanker trade overhaul on horizon
    A consistent increase in Atlantic Basin crude export volumes to Asia over the next five years will have as far-reaching repercussions for crude oil shipping as the shift in Russian crude exports, the International Energy Agency said. The Paris-based intergovernmental organization said it expects crude and product trade flows to expand in the medium term, with the ...
  • Yara and Cepsa link up for hydrogen shipping corridor between Spain and Netherlands
    Yara Clean Ammonia, part of Norwegian ammonia and fertilizer manufacturer Yara, has partnered up with Spanish energy firm Cepsa to establish a green hydrogen shipping corridor between the Spanish port of Algeciras and the Dutch port of Rotterdam. The partnership envisages Yara Clean Ammonia (YCA) supplying Cepsa with clean ammonia volumes allowing the Spanish firm ...
  • BASF developing onboard carbon capture system with CSSC
    CSSC Power and BASF have teamed up to develop an onboard carbon capture system for commercial maritime applications.
  • Port of Melbourne sets net zero targets for 2030
    Port of Melbourne has set a target to achieve Scope 1 and 2 net zero emissions for port operations by 2030.
  • Clarksons wins Moray West wind farm contract
    Clarksons' port services business has won a contract from Ocean Winds to support its Moray West offshore wind project in the Moray Firth, Scotland. The contract marks a first for Clarkson Port Services in terms of working directly with developers, the company said. The deal will see the company provide port agency services on the ...
  • Commodities giants commit to Geneva Dry
    Geneva Dry, the global dry bulk event, scheduled for May 2 and 3 next year, is shaping up fast. Designed to bring every rung of the dry bulk supply chain under one roof to hammer out deals and seek collaborative solutions for the sector, a host of commodity giants have agreed to speak at the ...
  • White House hails progress made in US west coast port contract negotiations
    The White House has hailed progress made in California this week to resolve the impasse between dockworkers and employers at US west coast ports. Under pressure from a host of business groups, president Joe Biden sent his acting labour secretary, Julie Su, to San Francisco on Monday for talks with employers group, the Pacific Maritime ...
  • MOL agrees LNG newbuild charter with JERA
    Japanese shipowner Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has sealed a long-term charter deal with compatriot power generation major JERA for a newbuild LNG carrier. The 174,000 cu m vessel will be built at the Geoje Shipyard of South Korea's Hanwha Ocean, formerly known as Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, for delivery in 2025 and managed by ...
  • London court orders British firm to pay $1m compensation in Beirut port explosion case
    A court in the UK has ordered a British firm to pay $1m in compensation to some of the families impacted by the 2020 explosion which ripped apart the port of Beirut. London-registered chemical trading firm Savaro was responsible for delivering the ammonia nitrate that exploded in the port three years ago, killing more than ...
  • Chief engineer convicted in pollution case
    A chief engineer of a general cargo ship is facing potential jail time after being convicted by a jury in the US in a pollution case.
  • Aker Solutions seals Equinor subsea deal
    Norway's Aker Solutions has been lined up for a new contract by fellow energy major Equinor to provide a subsea production system and control umbilical for the Eirin field development in the North Sea. The final contract award worth between NOK500m ($46.5m) and NOK1.5bn ($139.3m) is subject to Equinor and partners' approval and final investment ...
  • Rare deal for young cape sealed
    Herun China Shipping has sold a modern capesize, offloading the six-year-old, 181,100 dwt Herun Zhoushan for $41.5m. Greece's Chartworld Shipping has been linked to the acquisition. This is a rare deal, as no traditional-sized capes this young have been sold this year. While a few modern ore carriers have changed hands in 2023, mostly ...
  • Sea Cargo Charter seeks shipowners to sign up
    The Sea Cargo Charter, a global framework for assessing and disclosing the climate alignment of chartering activities, is seeking more shipowners to come onboard the green movement. Signatories to the charter released an annual report yesterday covering 2022, showing the disclosure of emissions data from shipping companies' activities. The emissions data for last year showed ...
  • Semco and PTSC secure work on Polish 1.5 GW offshore wind project
    Semco Maritime and PTSC Mechanical & Construction (PTSC M&C) consortium has won an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract from PGE Group and Ørsted for four 375 MW offshore substations for the Baltica 2 offshore wind project in the Southern part of the Baltic Sea. The contract for the wind farm, located some 40 km ...
  • Iberdrola forming hydrogen corridor to the Netherlands
    Dutch Gasunie, ACE Terminal, and Spanish energy company Iberdrola have joined forces to create a hydrogen corridor between Spain and the Netherlands.
  • Imoto Lines moves for three resales
    Japanese domestic liner Imoto Lines has moved to acquire three resales. Alphaliner reports Imoto has taken three 1,096 teu ships being built by Japan's Kyokuyo shipyard, which had been ordered originally by China's StarOcean Marine. Imoto is reported to be paying $26m per ship for the resales. All ships deliver this year and will stand ...
  • Grimaldi to take over Heraklion port
    Italy's Grimaldi Group is bolstering its footprint in Greece. The company, which owns Minoan Lines, has been selected as preferred bidder for Crete's top port, tabling €80m ($86.4m) for a 67% stake in the Heraklion Port Authority in the latest phase of Greece's port privatisation process. Last year Grimaldi was selected in a €84.7m deal ...
  • OCIMF begins phased roll-out of new SIRE 2.0 tanker inspection programme
    The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has begun the phased roll-out of its new digitalised tanker inspection programme, SIRE 2.0, which will replace the existing Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE) used by the marine industry to assess a vessel's condition and operational standards. SIRE 2.0 is being rolled-out in four phases, with Phase 1 ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 14, 2023
  • ILWU and PMA announce long-awaited tentative agreement on new west coast labour contract
    After more than a year of protracted talks and amid a recent spate of coastwide disruptions, leaders from PMA and...
  • OceanPal remains in red for first quarter
    Diana spin-off recently implemented reverse stock split
  • EU needs €13bn if it is to achieve 5% renewable marine fuels by 2030, environment lobby says
    Bloc's policy makers have been intensifying efforts to reduce shipping emissions with a range of measures that include the European...
  • P&I consolidation: that's it for now, predicts Gallagher
    Owners should brace for fifth year in succession of hefty rate hikes at next renewal round, marine broker warns
  • Small fleet exclusively employed in Mariupol trade
    Two ships cannot only be tracked heading towards the port of Mariupol, but are now actively signalling the illegally occupied...
  • Tanker tonne-miles gaining despite IEA's peak oil forecasts
    Demand for seaborne freight to grow by 3% annually from 2022 to 2028, according to latest mid-term outlook from the...
  • Boxship values stable on limited sale and purchase activity
    Containership sale and purchase activity is focused on smaller tonnage with Asian buyers dominating the market
  • VLCCs surge as Asian demand picks up
    Activity to ship crude barrels from the Middle East is said to have picked up as demand from Asia rebounds...
  • Climate alignment data shows modest progress for 2022
    The number of signatories of the Sea Cargo Charter rose to 33 last year and the overall score of companies' alignment...
  • World's largest FSRU receives first LNG cargo in Hong Kong
    FSRU will be operated under a long-term charter to Hong Kong LNG Terminal, a joint venture by two local power...
  • Shipping needs to aggregate demand for future fuels
    Shipping will only be a relatively small user of future fuels. To ensure supply, it needs to coalesce with customers...
  • We can achieve a bold, ambitious climate strategy, says IMO secretary-general
    The pivotal MEPC80 meeting at the IMO will, in effect, set the tone and timing of the regulatory agenda for...
  • MOL pens fifth LNG carrier charter contract with JERA
    The 174,000 cu m vessel will be built by Hanwha Ocean, formerly known as Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, with...
  • Fredriksen clean energy SPAC closes with no deals
    Speculation that Fredriksen had spotted lucrative opportunities in the decarbonisation tech space have amounted to nothing
  • Green Charter initiative targets systemic charterparty inefficiencies
    Systemic change is the only way to hit shipping's decarbonisation goals, says Nautilus Labs chief executive Matt Heider. The way...
  • Fire breaks out on tanker in Singapore port
    The cause of the two-hour blaze has not yet been identified. Port operations and vessel traffic were unaffected
  • HMM confirms bid for Hyundai LNG Shipping amid growing opposition to foreign ownership
    The Won300bn ($230m) price on offer is said to have exceeded the levels quoted by foreign bidders
  • Port of Los Angeles volumes continue rising but outlook complicated by labour issues
    Port of Los Angeles executive director Gene Seroka says the ports' data suggests labour disruption have had 'minimal impact' on...
  • Daily Briefing
    Hong Kong Convention not over the line yet as Bangladesh nears ratification | Some owners skipping Black Sea war risk...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 14, 2023
  • USWC talks notch some progress, but random job actions continuing
    Minor progress in West Coast longshore talks came as ports operated without significant disruption on the first shift Wednesday, but were not completely spared some measure of labor action by workers.
  • Teamsters, UPS agree on heat safety measures as contract talks continue
    Air conditioning, heat shields and air intake vents are coming to UPS package cars as the Teamsters and their largest employer move closer to a tentative five-year labor agreement.
  • Temperature-controlled intermodal provider Tiger Cool closes: source
    Tiger Cool Express was an innovator in the intermodal industry, one of the first to fully embrace containerized reefer intermodal when it began ramping up operations in late 2013.
  • Indian container flow hit by port capacity strain, cyclone disruptions
    More supply chain disruptions are imminent for Indian containerized trade as Cyclone Biparjoy, a storm that is expected to make landfall Thursday, has now forced major ports on the western coastline to shut.
  • Dynamic pricing helps LTL trucker boost volume in soft market
    Flexible transactional pricing is helping ArcBest LTL subsidiary ABF Freight increase shipment volumes and attract new shippers despite reduced demand from core customers.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 14, 2023
  • Sinokor's Tae Soon Chung backs gender push as South Korea launches latest carbon cut initiative
    Two crucial issues facing global shipping face scrutiny at this year's Korea Maritime Week ahead of crunch IMO negotiations
  • Crowley's carbon emissions rise for second straight year as it aims for net zero by 2050
    But its carbon intensity, based on revenue earned, has declined since 2020
  • 'New Vroon' starts life with fresh CEO after wrapping $1bn restructuring
    'All lights green' as refinanced Dutch owner begins new era under bank control
  • Nine things we learned under the blazing sun at Nor-Shipping 2023
    It is all about tankers, investment cash hunting the right deal and how to take the opportunity of decarbonisation
  • Shell zones in on Prelude FLNG's 'challenging' performance as it boosts LNG production
    Major's LNG portfolio set to expand by one third by 2030 as supply from Qatar, Nigeria and Canada comes onstream
  • Cargill's Dieleman on methanol fuelling piggybackers: 'That's exactly what we wanted'
    Dry bulk shipping giant Cargill Ocean Transportation is only in talks for one or two more bulkers to use alternative fuel
  • Modernising tanker fleet for 2030 will 'need $129bn investment'
    Increasing costs of retrofitting and renewing older tankers come at a time of global economic headwinds
  • Pacific International Lines bags Danaos neo-panamax container ship trio
    Singapore-based liner operator continues its comeback with forward fixtures of 13,000-teu vessels
  • Shipping's iron man brings in the gold for child cancer research
    Giveans competed previously as lead shipping equity analyst at Jefferies before his April 2022 hire
  • United Product Tankers balances opportunity and risk in transformed clean market
    Columbia Group pools operator is bullish on sector despite current slower period
  • Danica crewing office damaged by Russian rocket attack in Odesa
    Apartment owned by boss Henrik Jensen is in the same building
  • Hafnia orders methanol MR newbuildings against charters with TotalEnergies
    Shipowner linked to contracts for up to four dual-fuel product carriers
  • GC Rieber plots wind farm fleet expansion beyond initial four ships
    CEO also explains why Shearwater stake is being given to shareholders rather than sold
  • Yara and Cepsa to launch hydrogen shipping corridor between Spain and Netherlands
    Companies also team up to ship ammonia for use in central Europe
  • Can this technology company transform charter contracts to cut fuel?
    Nautilus Labs introduces Green Charter aimed at bringing data collaboration to shipping's legal frameworks
  • Shell to grow its gas business and cut methane emissions to near zero
    Oil and gas major said it will have an 'enhanced focus on performance, discipline and simplification'
  • Stove Shipping sells last vessel in deal with Gearbulk
    Tidemand family shipowning outfit is evaluating alternative-fuelled newbuildings after sales
  • 'Low culpability': OS 35 master avoids jail for Gibraltar bulker wreck
    Supreme Court hands Abdulbar Kaddoura suspended sentence following incident last August
  • WFW confirms Piraeus Bank raid on chunk of HSBC shipping loans
    Greek lender has acquired $265m-worth of loans in 'complex' transaction spanning several jurisdictions
  • Interunity chief engineer faces jail after US pollution conviction
    Officer found guilty of obstructing justice
  • Tanker trade faces new shake-up to rival Russian upheaval, says IEA
    Demand from Asia will be fulfilled by supplies from Atlantic Basin in boost to long-haul trading
  • Cleaves tips Ardmore shares to double as bank initiates coverage
    Product tanker owner has significant potential to grow as fundamental factors paint rosy picture
  • MOL inks long-term charter deal with JERA on one of its LNG newbuildings
    Hanwha Ocean-building vessel is scheduled for handover to Japanese trader in 2025
  • Crane collapses on to Armador bulk carrier in Turkey
    Vessel undergoing repairs in Tuzla may now need some more
  • D'Amico shareholders clear the way for $48.5m buyback and reverse stock split
    Italian tanker owner taking steps to boost share price while keeping options open for return of capital
  • Shipping's future still 'very much human' as Wallem focuses on fundamentals
    After 120 years, the Hong Kong shipmanager with Norwegian roots still finds people and relationships paramount
  • Modern Japanese VLCC caught in Singapore tanker safety clampdown
    Large tanker found to have deficiencies related to ISM, fire safety and working conditions
  • Global Maritim product tanker blaze extinguished in Singapore
    Prompt action from local emergency response services saw blaze on Rosa Dini put out within two hours
  • Singapore OSV player CH Offshore faces eviction from SGX
    Company has up to 36 months to improve its financial performance or face delisting
  • 'Cargo is flowing' despite union disruptions, Port of LA chief says
    Unionised dockworkers accused of disrupting US West Coast port operations for months
  • Sea Cargo Charter calls for action as report shows shipping's climate alignment stuck in neutral
    Reporting body featuring big chartering and shipowning names wants more ambitious decarbonisation targets to be set

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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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