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April 17, 2023

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Exim India web site
APRIL 17, 2023
  • Mundra Port playing a key role in catalysing growth
  • Exports rise 6 pc to a record $447 bn in FY 23: Goyal
  • Developing countries seen facing tough times in slowing global economy; growth projected to drop in 2023
  • COSCO SHIPPING, CMA CGM ink MoU for cooperation in supply of green marine methanol
  • CMA CGM to add new call at Ennore on its NEMO service
  • Shifts in diversity in carriers' reliability
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (14 April 2023)
  • Road Ministry to facilitate development of logistics parks in Maharashtra; dry ports in Nashik & Pune on the anvil: Gadkari
  • Global piracy & armed robbery at 30-year low
  • Cochin Port handles 35.26 MMT in 2022-23, up 2.04 pc
  • Paradip Port achieves new record in rake unloading
  • Key project cargo movement through Indo-Bangladesh protocol route
  • GDP growth seen at 6 pc in 2023
  • Mobile phone exports double in FY23
  • Industrial output up in Feb.

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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 17, 2023
  • Innovative block train service launched
  • Growing demand for freight services in Europe
  • Ceiv Pharma certification for Apac & ME
  • A big catch for Brookfield
  • Canadian airport reports second-best cargo year
  • Geodis picks Camille Porgès
  • Fourteen e-trucks for city logistics
  • Expanding business in Lyon region
  • More housing modules to the land of Ikea
  • Changes at STG Logistics
  • American Airlines Cargo announces summer schedule
  • Two new vehicles to gear up for festival season
  • Uniexpress selects pioneer software
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Weekly flights from Bogota to Dallas Fort Worth
  • Claus Wagner re-elected chairman of Vacad
  • Adding two warehouses at Port Everglades

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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 14, 2023
  • FBI rounds-up former Polar execs charged with $52m fraud
  • Carrier capacity management success signals more rate hikes
  • From WeWorky to Milkrun's spectacular nepo baby faceplant!
  • Market too pessimistic, says Evergreen boss, demand will bounce back
  • PMA ramps up the rhetoric amid west coast labour talks
  • Where value is absent: Expeditors vs CH Robinson
  • Transatlantic capacity surge by US carriers drives air rates down further
  • DB Schenker orders 100 e-trucks from 'converted' Daimler

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 14, 2023
  • Title XI support sought for CREST Wind SOV
    According to MARAD's latest listing of applications for Title XI financing guarantees, Crowley SOV I, LLC is seeking a Title XI guarantee for the 288-foot HAV 832 service operation vessel (SOV) on
  • VIDEO: World's first battery electric shallow draft pushboat
    The Belov Engenharia shipyard in Salvador, Brazil, has delivered the HB Poraque. The Robert Allan Ltd. designed RApide 2000-E design vessel is the first of the two innovative battery/diesel electric vessels the
  • Ship Repair USA: When to repower or rebuild?
    There often comes a time when a vessel owner or operator will need to decide whether to repower and upgraded or rebuild a vessel from scratch. To help owners and operators decide
  • Hong Kong welcomes world's largest FSRU
    The world's largest floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) vessel, FSRU Challenger, has arrived in Hong Kong. Owned and operated by a joint venture of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Royal

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Container News web site
APRIL 14, 2023
  • GSBN completes PoC using confidential computing to transform global trade finance
    Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) completes a ground-breaking proof-of-concept (PoC) with the British multinational universal bank and financial services holding company HSBC to harness confidential computing technology through Decentriq Data Clean Rooms to transform global trade finance. GSBN is an independent, not-for-profit technology consortium building a blockchain-enabled operating sy
  • Fuel prices are moving sideways
    Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) indexes did not show a clear trend and moved sideways during the 15th week of the year. In particular, the 380 HSFO index increased to US$511/MT, the VLSFO index rose to US$654.96/MT, while the MGO index fell to US$891.04/MT. The Global Scrubber Spread (SS) - the difference between 380 HSFO and VLSFO - decreased to US$143.64 during Week 15. The weekly average fell b
  • SCFI logs largest weekly gain in 23 months to settle back at fourth digits
    The Shanghai Shipping Exchange powered Shanghai Containerized Freight Exchange (SCFI) logging its biggest weekly gain in percentage terms (about 7.95%) since May-2021 to pass the four-digit mark ending at US$1,033. The index has now logged a gain of 14% in just one month, from the recent low of US$906. Its outperforming counterpart until the recent past, the China Containerized Freight Index (CCF
  • Maersk opens new service facilities in Mexico and Brazil
    Maersk launches a new Global Service Centres (GSC) for the Americas Region, based in Mexico City in Mexico, with a dedicated satellite centre in Santos, Brazil. The Maersk GSC network is spread across India (Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, and Pune), China (Chengdu, Chongqing) and the Philippines (Manila), with a small hub in Morocco (Tangier). Through the new GSC, Maersk will gain regional expertise
  • Sihanoukville Autonomous Port orders Konecranes equipment for first time
    Konecranes received its first mobile port crane order from Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) for two Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Cranes, which will be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2023. The Cambodian government owns and operates PAS, which is the country's only deep-water port and is vital to the national economy. Sihanoukville Autonomous Port chose to add movable port

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Splash web site
APRIL 14, 2023
  • MOL pushes ahead with ammonia-fuelled gas carrier
    Japanese shipowner Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and compatriot yards Tsuneishi Shipbuilding and Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding have delivered on the project launched last year to develop an ammonia-powered gas carrier. The 40,000 cu m ship, which can carry ammonia and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), has received approvals in principle (AiPs) from ClassNK and Lloyd's Register. "This ...
  • Africa Finance Corporation takes over Røkke's offshore play in Ghana
    Kjell Inge Røkke is selling his Ghana-focused offshore oil company Aker Energy to the pan-African multilateral development finance institution Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). The deal will see AFC take over the stakes of Røkke-controlled Aker (50.79%) and his family's investment vehicle TRG (49.21%), becoming a 50% owner of the Deepwater Tano Cape Three Points (DWT/CTP) ...
  • Chevron and Angelicoussis Group explore ammonia shipping
    Chevron is teaming up with Greece's Angelicoussis Group to explore how tankers can be used to transport ammonia. Ammonia in its liquid form can be used as an intermediate carrier for hydrogen. The partnership will aim to advance ammonia's technical and commercial feasibility at scale, particularly as an export for petrochemicals, power, and mobility markets. ...
  • Adnoc Drilling clinches $412m contract
    Adnoc Drilling has confirmed a five-year contract award worth $412m to provide integrated drilling services for the development of the Upper Zakum field, the largest producing field in Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)'s offshore portfolio. The contract, awarded by Adnoc Offshore, is set to start in the second quarter of 2023, adding 20% to ...
  • BP and EnBW tap Kent for 2.9 GW offshore wind project in Scotland
    Dubai-based Kent has landed a contract to carry out pre-front-end engineering and design for the 2.9 GW Morven offshore wind project being developed by BP and Germany's Energie Baden-Württemberg (EnBW) in Scotland. The project, located some 60 km off Aberdeen, will use fixed-bottom turbines in 65 to 75 m of water, making it one of ...
  • Japan to hit 6 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030
    Japan's offshore wind farm market is gaining momentum, with over 6 GW of active capacity expected by 2030. Backed by ongoing seabed auctions and important streamlining of the permitting process, Clarksons Research is projecting that around 600 wind turbines will be added to the 59 in operation today. "While the development of the Japanese wind ...
  • N-Sea secures work on Dutch offshore wind-powered gas field development
    Dutch subsea services specialist N-Sea has won a contract from compatriot energy company ONE-Dyas to install a power cable between the Riffgat offshore wind farm and the new to-be-built N05-A gas production platform in the North Sea. The contract includes the complete scope comprising of survey, design, supply, engineering, transport, installation, burial, termination and testing ...
  • Cash buyers making fortunes flipping vintage tankers
    The extraordinary sums paid for vintage tanker tonnage in the wake of Russia's war with Ukraine is seeing cash buyers become adept at flipping ships that in normal times would have been heading to the ranks of blowtorch-wielding demolition experts in south Asia. Singapore-headquartered cash buyer Wirana has just added its third VLCC in as ...
  • Boxship and gas carrier orders smash more records
    LNG carrier and containership ordering continue to create incredible records. The two ship types have dominated yard contracts for the last two years, sending pricing to all-time highs, and promising to overhaul their fleets in the coming years. During the last 10 quarters, 8.61m teu worth of containerships have been contracted, matching the level contracted ...
  • China imposes Sunday ship ban north of Taipei
    Tension remains high for merchant vessels heading past the island of Taiwan in East Asia. China has said it will ban vessels from an area near Taiwan on Sunday because of the possibility of falling rocket debris. The area, about 160 km from the Taiwanese capital Taipei, will be closed from 9am to 3pm, the ...
  • Cyclone skirts past Port Hedland
    The world's busiest iron ore export port avoided the brunt of a massive cyclone overnight. Ships had been cleared out of the harbour at Port Hedland in Western Australia ahead of yesterday's arrival of Cyclone Ilsa. Ultimately however the destructive storm skirted the port as it made its way inland with the port reopening this ...
  • Employers and union at Port of Halifax reach tentative agreement
    Locals of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the Halifax Employers Association (HEA) reached a tentative agreement on April 12 for renewal of their collective agreement. Pending ratification, the new agreement is for a four-year term and will run until December 31, 2025. Union members have been working without a collective agreement since December 31, ...
  • Bear Head receives environmental approval for green hydrogen and ammonia project in Nova Scotia
    Bear Head Energy has received environmental assessment approval from the Nova Scotia Minister of Environment and Climate Change for the company's green hydrogen and ammonia production, storage and loading facility, Bear Head, in Point Tupper, N.S. Bear Head is permitted for up to 2 GW of hydrogen electrolysers. At full build-out and peak power inflow, ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 14, 2023
  • PMA says 'illegal actions' continue to disrupt operations at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
    Tensions remain high in the San Pedro Bay as PMA warns disruptions would have ramifications beyond the ports
  • Is IMF downgrade unwelcome news for dry bulk shipping?
    For dry bulk shipping, the slower growth rate in the advanced world will be compensated by strong growth elsewhere, says...
  • Singapore bunker sales rebound in March
    Higher vessel arrivals in Singapore resulted in firmer bunkering demand, sending marine fuel sales to pre-pandemic levels
  • The Wimbledon effect should see London still dominate maritime legal market
    As long as shipping disputes are by default resolved under English law in English courts, domestic firms have an obvious...
  • Increase in hull claims as shipping returns to pre-pandemic activity level
    'This is in line with expectations, and the claims cost per vessel is still at a very moderate level,' says...
  • Methanol-fuelled boxships can be economically viable
    The price of methanol could see slot costs rise by omore than 50%. But if the right steps are taken...
  • Russian diesel in floating storage peaks post EU ban
    Lack of buyers in Europe has resulted in a sharp increase of floating Russian diesel storage, as sellers try to...
  • Chinese port autonomous truck maker eyes further expansion
    Shanghai-based Westwell has chosen to team up with global operators to extend its reach to more markets
  • Germany reviewing Cosco stake in HHLA terminal
    Cosco Shipping Ports' agreement in principle to acquire a minority stake in Hamburg's Tollerort box terminal could be in doubt...
  • Long-term rates indicate changing sourcing patterns
    Volumes from Southeast Asia have fallen less than those from the Far East, helping rates remain stronger. Meanwhile, spot rates...
  • Russian oil exports rise to three-year high, says IEA
    Russia increased its oil exports in March to the highest point since the early days of the pandemic, while its...
  • Boxship values remain stable while premiums paid for eco-ships
    Sales volumes of secondhand containerships have been rising in recent weeks, following a downturn from the fourth quarter of last...
  • Port Hedland reopens after cyclone closure
    Pilbara Ports Authority, which runs Port Hedland in northwest Australia, has carried out safety checks and is liaising with terminal...
  • Hong Kong receives first FSRU vessel
    Hong Kong's first offshore LNG terminal, jointly constructed by CLP Power Hong Kong and Hong Kong Electric, is the first...
  • Navigator completes acquisition of five ethylene carriers from Chinese buyer
    Navigator Gas agreed in September last year to form a 60:40 joint venture with Shenzen-based Greater Bay Gas to purchase...
  • Daily Briefing
    Ince sale marks fall of the world's most prestigious shipping law firm | US sanctions Türkiye-based shipowners for ties to...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 14, 2023
  • LA-LB dockworkers target automated terminals as job actions continue
    Members of ILWU Local 13 have been "red-tagging" cargo-handling equipment at Los Angeles-Long Beach's three automated terminals, which designates the equipment as unsafe and forces an inspection, sources say.
  • MSC's US chief sees import demand readying for H2 rebound
    The carrier executive says despite a slow start to 2023, a return to seasonal shipping patterns in August and September could follow a mid-summer lull in import demand.
  • Hapag-Lloyd files FMC complaint against CSX over rail demurrage fees
    Growing tension among shippers, ocean carriers, and logistics service providers over free time fees has ratcheted up with Hapag-Lloyd accusing subcontractor CSX of profiting from rail demurrage.
  • JOC Rankings: MSC, Maersk top two carriers in Gulf Coast in 2022
    Although the two carriers are partners in the 2M Alliance, it was the addition of extra capacity in their standalone services that led them to handle a combined 40 percent of the cargo coming into the Gulf Coast last year.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 14, 2023
  • Pacific Maritime Association accuses union of illegally disrupting California ports
    Association and International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 13 continue to negotiate new labour contract
  • Dry bulk market slips as Port Hedland endures cyclone fury during Easter-shortened week
    China plans to cut steel output, but it may not impact country's iron ore demand, Clarksons Securities says
  • Prescription refill: International Seaways orders up three more years of poison for John Fredriksen
    New York tanker owner has extended shareholder rights defence against hostile takeover while lightening some provisions
  • ABS' Christoph Rasewsky says green container shipping can work - and here's how
    Box guru says using alternative fuels could be cost-effective if liners take the right steps
  • Podcast: Inside the effort to defuse the 'time bomb' tanker
    Audio edition of Green Seas looks at an effort to prevent a catastrophic oil spill from a floating oil storage vessel abandoned off Yemen
  • Reaping rewards? Synched Brazil and US soybean harvests 'good for panamaxes'
    Heavy rains in Brazil are expected to extend the growing season into the second half of the year, according to research analyst
  • Record number of LNG carriers made March US calls as exports hit new peak
    Clarksons Research says US will become the world's largest shipper of gas later this year
  • Fearnleys very bullish on tankers as it sees pressure on Opec to reverse cuts
    Shipbroker sees some short-term weakness but likes the look of the sector long-term
  • Editor's Selection: Ince insolvent, Vafias spins again and dark fleet goes grey
    TradeWinds brings you some of the biggest and best stories of the week from our team of international reporters
  • 'I'm in mourning', says last Ince shipping head Julian Clark
    The financial collapse of the Ince Group came as a shock to insiders including one key figure who was shown the door after trying to save the venerable law firm's shipping practice
  • Major spill from 'dark fleet' just a matter of time, warn experts
    Three law experts consider how shipping will respond to a 'dark fleet' casualty as they launch the latest edition of shipping's oil pollution 'bible'
  • Maersk Tankers' two-month sanctions saga ends with STS off Greece
    The Maersk Magellan is free to call at EU ports again in a case that highlighted the complexity of Russian sanctions regime
  • Values of 20-year-old MR tankers hit highest level since 2008
    VesselsValue says prices of veteran ships have risen 6% in a month
  • VLGCs heading for 'softer landing' as newbuildings delayed into 2024, Fearnleys says
    Fearnleys advisor Mia Groeng downplays fears of deliveries tanking spot rates
  • Concordia Maritime not 'closing the door' to any opportunity in fleet reboot
    Erik Lewenhaupt says work continues on concrete proposals to rejuvenate its business
  • Nordic insurers added $274m in premium income last year
    Figures show hull, energy and P&I insurance markets remained firm last year
  • Russia's crude exports breach G7 oil price cap for first time, says IEA
    Weighted average of Russian crude barrel prices goes above $60 in April
  • Suez Canal: Torm tanker refloated by tugs after brief grounding
    LR1 Torm Sara got stuck in the Great Bitter Lake days after a collision between two Greek tankers
  • Study rules out hydrogen as a viable fuel for handymax bulkers to 2052
    Master's thesis from Bluetech engineer Jonas Korpela backs green ammonia and methanol for net-zero operations
  • Odfjell could earn $500m this year in 'bull cycle', DNB Markets says
    The investment bank believes the chemical carrier sector should stay strong as product tankers swing away from trades
  • China United Lines arrests chartered container ship detained in Singapore
    Liner operator says it was fed up with the vessel's frequent breakdowns and port-state-control detentions
  • Angelicoussis Group working with Chevron on next-generation ammonia tankers
    Greek owner launches study with US oil major covering green fuel supply chain
  • Havfram to need more wind turbine installation vessels after contract win
    Norwegian owner seals turbine deal with RWE and Northland Power from 2026
  • Boom and burst: How the container bubble went 'pop'
    The market tide has turned for container shipping, with the good times now firmly in the rearview mirror
  • Greek shipowner Evalend firms up suezmax orders at Hyundai Samho
    The company will pay $85.25m each for the scrubber-fitted vessels
  • Stolt Nielsen backs green coatings start-up GIT in $7.5m fundraiser
    Norwegian tanker owner among latest investors to back Canadian coatings start-up
  • GTT runs out of road in legal fight as Supreme Court of Korea rejects appeal
    LNG containment system designer notes 'surprising decision' that will allow yards to move in on technical assistance
  • Gotland picks Austal to design world's first large hydrogen catamaran
    Australian shipbuilder tasked with making 'Destination Zero' a reality for Swedish owner

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 14, 2023
  • Merlin to deliver Alaska cargo with self-flying aircraft
    Artificial intelligence, not magic, allows Merlin to operate small aircraft without a human pilot.

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