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April 19, 2023

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Exim India web site
APRIL 19, 2023
  • Road logistics sector projected to see favourable demand in FY2024
  • Container ship order volume at a high
  • Procedure for applying for Amnesty scheme for one-time settlement of default in export obligation by Advance and EPCG authorization holders
  • US becomes India's top trade partner in FY23
  • Global air cargo demand declines in April
  • CargoAi facilitates eAWB transition & ISC2 with its FWB & FHL features
  • Cathay Pacific extends voluntary carbon-offset programme to cargo operations
  • Jewar International Airport to be ready by 2024 end
  • Etihad Cargo & SF Airlines connect their mega hubs & expand network
  • Massive rise in use of renewable energy at Major Ports
  • India to continue export ban on wheat
  • Continued policy support to push chemical export growth, says Minister
  • India on course to grow at 7 pc in FY23: FM

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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 19, 2023
  • Duisport: positive results for 2022
  • Volta Zero trucks now in series production
  • Exciting prospects for Cargo-Partner USA
  • Transnet to establish leasing company
  • XPO picks Emmanuel Arnaud
  • Swedish know-how for the C-390 Millenium
  • Emtelle's UAE facility under construction
  • Fuel cap alarm to scare off thieves
  • New feeder link between Abu Dhabi and Kuwait
  • Swissport Swissport bolsters executive team
  • Silk Way West: regular flights to Houston
  • Construction work disrupts hinterland traffic
  • Boston-based B2B matchmaker
  • UK-based provider expands portfolio and network
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Nexxiot appoints Roger Gloor
  • Upward trend for CM Port's foreign trade

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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 18, 2023
  • CMA CGM confirms takeover talks with Bolloré Logistics
  • Carriers hit by wave of rising costs rethink N Europe box port networks
  • Mr Market: Textainer the 'next one' post-Triton $13.3bn M&A bonanza
  • PCTC charter rates hit record highs as capacity stays tight
  • Keen interest in the 'sanctions-busting business' boosts Russia trade
  • Earnings pot: JB Hunt - wonderful findings
  • Slowdown dents warehouse construction and forces automation
  • CMA CGM + Bolloré Logistics now reality (almost)
  • Green shipping looks expensive, but can be competitive, says ABS
  • Christoph Remund takes charge of De Well's Pacific region

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 18, 2023
  • New cutter suction dredge joins Callan Marine fleet
    Callan Marine staff, crew, and guests gathered today to watch the dockside launch of the dredging and marine construction contractor's newest fleet asset, the 18-inch cutter suction dredge (CSD) General Marshall from
  • Alabama Shipyard wins $21.9 million T-AKE 2 contract
    Alabama Shipyard LLC, Mobile, Ala., has been awarded a $21,955,104 firm-fixed-price contract (N3220523C2143) for a 123-calendar day shipyard availability for the regular overhaul and drydocking of the Military Sealift Command's dry cargo
  • Havfram Wind orders second WTIV
    Oslo-headquartered Havfram Wind AS has exercised the first option under its contract with the CIMC Raffles shipyard and ordered a second state-of-the-art wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV). The vessel design will be
  • VIDEO: Warship near-miss report emerges
    Thanks to the efforts of San Diego broadcaster NBC7 a redacted version of a Navy investigation into a "near miss" encounter between two warships last year has been getting more attention than it

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Container News web site
APRIL 18, 2023
  • CMA CGM to change terminal in Poland
    CMA CGM has announced that it will be changing its port of call in Poland, effective from 15 May 2023. The French ocean carrier said it will be docking all its vessels in Gdansk at the Baltic Hub container terminal instead of previous terminals in the Port of Gdynia, while service to Szczecin will remain unchanged. "This change will bring you an enhancement of your overall experience, ease of doi
  • DP World Dakar achieves record box volumes
    DP World has achieved a record container handling performance at the Port of Dakar, handling 76,282 TEU during March, which is the highest throughput in a single month since the UAE-based operator began operations in Senegal in 2008. DP World has invested nearly US$300 million to upgrade and expand the Dakar Container Terminal since 2008. The company said these investments have increased the term
  • CMA CGM enters into exclusive negotiations to acquire Bolloré Group's logistics activities
    French shipping company CMA CGM Group announced today (18 April) that it has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire the transportation and logistics activities held through Bolloré Logistics. CMA CGM said the negotiations are in line with its long-term strategy, based on the two pillars of shipping and logistics. "The Group's strategy is to offer end-to-end solutions in support of its cus
  • NWSA reports lower TEU volumes
    NorthWest Seaport Alliance's total container volume fell 27.2% to 240,979 TEUs in March, with full imports dropping 37.2% as a result of persistent mediocre demand and uncertainties surrounding the PMA-ILWU contract discussions. At the same time, full exports decreased by 5.4%, although volumes have been climbing month after month, with March complete exports up 13.2% over February. On the other
  • Port Houston on track to surpass 1 million TEUs earlier than ever before
    Despite a 3% drop in total TEUs in March, container volumes at Port Houston are set to reach 1 million TEUs earlier than ever before this year. The US port handled 934,031 TEUs in the first quarter of 2023, representing a 3% increase over the same period in the previous year. Loaded export volumes at Port Houston reached 349,964 TEUs year-to-date, translating to an increase of 26% year-on-year. A
  • New Zealand keeps back boxship after series of breakdowns
    New Zealand port authorities have held back a container ship owned by Feedertech, after the vessel lost power as it approached Wellington port. The 2005-built, 5,117 TEU ship, Shiling, was about to enter Wellington on 15 April when it stalled. Two tugs helped to tow Shiling back to a berth in Wellington. The ship, acquired second-hand by Feedertech in early 2020, is assigned to a service connecti
  • CMA CGM implements new hazardous surcharge from Asia to North Europe
    CMA CGM has announced it will apply a new surcharge for the transportation of hazardous cargo from Asia ports to North European destinations. In particular, the French ocean carrier will apply a "hazardous surcharge" of US$150 / TEU for containers moving from North East Asia, South East Asia, China, Hong Kong & Macau SAR to the ports in North Europe, Scandinavia, Poland and the Baltic. The additi
  • Global Ports sees box volume decline in first quarter
    Global Ports has announced its operational results for the first quarter of the year with the company's consolidated marine container throughput declining by 48.8% compared to the same period last year. The box throughput of Global Ports' Vostochnaya Stevedoring Company (VSC) in the first three months increased by 17.3% year-on-year, while Global Ports' consolidated bulk cargo throughput grew by
  • COSCO Shipping Ports achieves slight container growth in March
    COSCO Shipping Ports reported that its total throughput in March 2023 increased by 0.6% year-on-year with the trend turning positive and showing a general recovery. The Chine port operator said that the ports in the regions of the Bohai Rim, the Southwest Coast and the overseas recorded positive growth in March, compared with the same month last year. However, in the first three months of 2023, C
  • Emtelle and KEZAD jointly break ground at new regional hub in Abu Dhabi
    Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) Group and Emtelle announced the ground-breaking of one of the world's largest facilities for the manufacture, distribution and Research & Distribution (R&D) of blown fibre units and ducted network solutions in Abu Dhabi. The ground-breaking represents the beginning of Phase 1 of the three phases of development of this Emtelle facility, which is being joint
  • Global Infrastructure Partners, Grupo Romero acquire 50% stake in Tramarsa
    Global investor Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) has completed the acquisition of a 50% stake in Trabajos Maritimos (Tramarsa), a Peruvian integrated port infrastructure platform, in collaboration with Grupo Romero, a privately owned diversified conglomerate in Latin America. The purchase marks the start of a new joint venture co-controlled by GIP and Grupo Romero, which aim to invest more in
  • Kube & Kubenz ramps up storage capacity for tank containers in western Germany
    As producers and traders in the Rhineland chemical region in Germany seem to have more storage capacity available for filled tank containers since this spring, the liquid bulk logistics company Kube & Kubenz, which operates throughout Europe, recently expanded the storage area of its branch in Bergheim, Germany. The company created 120 new storage spaces for filled tank containers of hazardous ma

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Splash web site
APRIL 18, 2023
  • Shipmanagement business model under pressure
    Much of Splash's brand new shipmanagement magazine is focused on how the business model of the shipmanagement sector will change with many contributors sure the old ways of doing business are set to be jettisoned. Rajiv Singhal, who heads up MTM Ship Management, is not alone in saying he sees the business as a whole ...
  • The hidden emissions of the shipping industry
    Rasmus Elsborg-Jensen, CEO of ReFlow, on the importance of lifecycle assessments. The shipping industry has long been regarded as a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions. Although it is responsible for approximately 4% of these emissions, this figure is estimated and only accounts for direct emissions from fuel combustion in vessel propulsion. However, to ...
  • Cash-rich CMA CGM enters negotiations to buy Bolloré Logistics for $5.5bn
    Two of France's richest people Rodolphe Saadé and Vincent Bollore have entered negotiations that could see cash-rich liner CMA CGM take over the transport and logistics businesses of compatriot conglomerate Bolloré for an enterprise value of €5bn ($5.5bn). With record earnings in the last two years, the world's third-largest carrier has been on a buying ...
  • Marco Polo Marine taps ammonia-to-power startup Amogy for its offshore wind fleet
    Singapore offshore vessel player and shipyard Marco Polo Marine has partnered with US-based startup Amogy to install ammonia-to-power systems on its existing or newbuild offshore wind support vessels. Marco Polo said the collaboration fits into its efforts to decarbonise the shipping sector and reduce the carbon footprint of offshore wind farms, but that it also ...
  • Mainstream and Hexicon venture applies for permit to build 2.5 GW floating wind farm off Sweden
    Freja Offshore, a joint venture between Aker Horizons-controlled Mainstream Renewable Power and Stockholm-based floating wind developer Hexicon, has submitted plans for a 2.5 GW floating wind farm in Swedish waters. The Mareld project is planned more than 40 km off the west coast of Orust, and when fully operational, it has the potential to deliver ...
  • Shandong Shipping signs for 12 kamsarmaxes
    Shandong Shipping, China's third largest shipowner, has made its biggest newbuild splurge ever, signing for twelve 82,000 dwt kamsarmaxes at Jiangsu New Hantong Ship Heavy Industry. The ships will carry carbon capture and storage technology created by state-run China State Shipbuilding Corporation in what is being billed as an important pilot project for Chinese shipbuilding. ...
  • Havfram doubles up on WTIV orders
    Norwegian installation contractor Havfram Wind has added another wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) to its orderbook at CIMC Raffles Shipyard in China. The order is part of the existing shipbuilding contract with CIMC Raffles, which could see the construction of up to four of the so-called NG20000X vessels, capable of installing offshore wind turbines with ...
  • Seacon in for two multipuropse newbuilds
    Hot on the heels of its initial public offering in Hong Kong, Chinese shipowner and operator Seacon Shipping has placed orders for a pair of 62,000 dwt multipurpose dry cargo vessels. The Qingdao-based company has tapped Huanghai Shipbuilding to have the vessels delivered by November and December 2024 for $41.58m each. Seacon said in a ...
  • Sea Transport adds MR tanker
    Aminu Umar-led Sea Transport, one of Nigeria's leading tanker players, with nine tankers in its fleet, is tied by brokers to its first deal this year, tabling some $20m for the 2007-built, 40,000 dwt , sold by Cyprus-registered Interorient Shipmanagement. Last summer, the African firm added a sister ship from the same outfit, the one-year-older Norient ...
  • Maersk unveils video of keenly awaited methanol-fuelled ship
    Maersk has unveiled a video of its keenly awaited 2,000 teu, dual-fuel ship, which can run on either VLSFO or methanol, a landmark ship that has since opened the floodgates to many more methanol vessels being contracted at yards across Asia. The ship was ordered two years ago and is due for delivery from Hyundai ...
  • ITF secures freedom for 13 abandoned seafarers stuck in Singapore for 5 months
    Thirteen Filipino seafarers have made it home after more than five months aboard an abandoned livestock carrier ship, the Yangtze Harmony, thanks to the intervention of the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF). The ship's owners abandoned the vessel and its crew after the ship was arrested in October 2022 in Singapore over an unpaid fuel ...
  • 24-hour strike by Argentina's grain inspectors stops shipments, more stoppages planned this week
    Grain inspectors in Argentina held a 24-hour strike on Monday to protest high taxes that are cutting into their wages. According to Guillermo Wade, head of the country's Chamber of Port and Maritime Activities (CAPyM), the job action by the Urgara union "is affecting absolutely all the ports" in Rosario, a hub for agricultural transportation, ...
  • New research finds charging of recruitment fees most common illegal practice experienced by seafarers
    The results of a new study of seafarers launched today finds that over two thirds (70%) of seafarers who have experienced violations of their workers' rights say they were either charged recruitment fees - an illegal practice that can result in significant levels of debt leading to forced labour conditions - or were victims of ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 18, 2023
  • Euronav board U-turn points to positive progress
    Another vote looms for Euronav at next month's AGM, but the resurrection of Saverys family nomination Julie De Nul implies...
  • Strong coal keeps dry bulk rates stable
    Global coal trades rose 20% year on year in the first quarter, driven by higher exports from Indonesia and Australia...
  • Shipowners should see emissions trading as profit opportunity
    The European Parliament has voted to include the shipping industry in the bloc's carbon market, first introduced in 2005 and...
  • Ambitious Chinese car shipping firms could face 'price war'
    Delivery of PCTC orderbook from 2024 will put Chinese companies in competition with foreign rivals that are dominating the market
  • CMA CGM in talks to acquire Bolloré Logistics
    CMA CGM has been growing its logistics businesses since the acquisition of Ceva Logistics in 2019. It is now looking...
  • EU Parliament approves shipping's inclusion in regional carbon market
    European Parliament votes to include shipping in its Emissions Trading System from 2024 with a phase-in period that will mean 100%...
  • Antwerp-Bruges continues to feel geopolitical impacts
    Fewer sailings from Asia to Europe hit container throughput. Only bright spot was in liquid bulk sector in a quarter...
  • Shenzhen offers incentives for developing LNG shipping business
    The move comes against the backdrop of Shenzhen's ambition to develop into an LNG trading hub
  • Boxship charter rates increase as supply of ships shrinks
    'Owners are using all options in pushing the markets further north,' says shipbroker
  • UK-based law firm promotes four shipping and trade partners
    Law firm has plans for growth, with transportation and trade singled out as key sectors
  • Crew abandoned in Singapore freed after five months
    ITF said Hong Kong-based shipowner has a long history of abandoning crew, and its vessels have been detained before for...
  • Shandong Shipping orders 12 kamsarmaxes in China
    Deliveries are scheduled between 2024 and 2025. Shandong Huachen Financial Leasing is the financier of the project
  • Bourbon starts Guyanese OSV venture with Tethys Marine
    Tethys becomes a 51% shareholder of the joint venture with Bourbon
  • Shell to start electric ferry service in Singapore
    Electrification of harbour craft is part of Singapore's decarbonisation goals in maritime
  • Daily Briefing
    Gard warns of dark fleet danger as number of uninsured ships rises | Russian crude mark-ups may reduce availability of...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 18, 2023
  • Supreme Court rules in NJ's favor over exit from port watchdog agency
    The Supreme Court turned away New York's attempt to keep New Jersey beholden to a bi-state police agency charged with labor oversight at their jointly run port.
  • NFI, RoadOne expand networks with acquisitions in Canada, US
    Transportation and logistics companies continue to grow by acquiring competitors, and although the wave of acquisitions may have crested there is still plenty of opportunity in a soft market.
  • US manufacturing data offers mixed bag for truck carriers: analyst
    Despite negative trends being felt in some parts of the US manufacturing landscape, it's not all bad news for trucking because other sectors are poised to have volumes at or above 2022 levels, writes analyst Jason Miller.
  • Antwerp-Bruges Q1 volumes slip amid Europe's economic woes, Ukraine war
    The poor economic conditions affecting Europe's major economies and the ongoing war in Ukraine continue to drag down container volumes at the continent's second-largest port.
  • Container glut hurt J. B. Hunt, other intermodal providers in Q1
    Intermodal providers began idling thousands of domestic containers when demand fell sharply in the first quarter, causing an equipment glut across the US.
  • MSC's US EVP 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.
  • US truckload carriers look to fill revenue gaps as rates fall
    With contract rates down as much as 16 percent in March, producer price index data indicates truckload carriers are making more use of accessorial charges.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 18, 2023
  • Green Seas: Shipping welcomes EU emissions trading approval's 'strong signal of certainty'
    TradeWinds' weekly environment newsletter explores the reactions to the European Parliament's decision to require maritime to buy carbon credits starting in 2024
  • Eagle Bulk's S&P windfall comes from asset play on 'non-core' vessels
    Sources provide insight into Connecticut bulker owner's sale of three supramax bulkers for profitable price
  • Lindblad Expeditions prices $275m in bonds at 9% interest
    Cruise operator expects to post operating profit in range of $26m to $28m for this year's first quarter
  • China's strong GDP growth 'welcome news' for dry bulk sector, shipowners say
    All shipping sectors should benefit from country's growing economy, analysts say
  • Hong Kong's long-awaited first LNG regasification vessel ties up at its new berth
    Mitsui OSK Lines' floating regasification and storage unit has been on a six-year odyssey before arriving at its new long-term home
  • European Parliament votes to include shipping in EU emissions trading
    Industry now ready to be rolled into Emissions Trading System in 2024
  • Excelerate Energy CEO Steven Kobos more than doubles pay in 2022
    Company head busts incentive payment target for IPO but base salary will be cut for this year
  • CMA CGM in talks over €5bn takeover of Bollore's transport and logistics operations
    Vincent Bollore's group is exiting sector after three decades
  • Petros Panagiotidis buying $19.5m shares in spin-off Toro to fund tanker buys
    Chief executive of company separated from Castor Maritime will control nearly all the equity after the deal
  • CMA CGM in talks to acquire Bollore's transport and logistics operations
    Vincent Bollore's group is exiting sector after three decades
  • Former DOF PSV fitted with containerised battery as part of conversion
    New technique offers pathway to decarbonisation for shortsea and offshore shipping
  • Evangelos Marinakis' Capital linked to aframax tanker sale at highest price for 15 years
    Greek shipowner said to have sold 2017-built ship at above current newbuilding cost
  • Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific turns to China's Jiangnan Shipyard for VLGC newbuildings
    The company is doubling its VLGC fleet to eight with the order of four newbuildings at the Chinese shipyard
  • Seafarers, scams and extortion: 'There are no jobs without a bribe'
    Illegal charging of seafarers fees 'widespread and unreported'
  • Thirty open LNG newbuildings remain until end-2027, HoweRob says
    But ongoing tenders could fast remove most efficient vessels from this list, broker warns
  • UN in final $29m push to avert oil spill off Yemen
    UK and Dutch governments to host event next month to start oil salvage operation from decaying tanker
  • Suezmaxes, aframaxes facing short-term hit on Russian oil surplus, BRS says
    But French shipbroker believes Putin regime will have to boost output later this year
  • Havfram doubles up on Chinese WTIV order after contract wins
    Norwegian shipowner adds second offshore wind ship at CIMC Raffles to cope with new work
  • Euronav board now backing former CMB candidate Julie De Nul in latest vote
    Belgian shipping executive now considered independent, a month after tanker owner's shareholders rejected her candidacy
  • Russia claims Black Sea grain ship inspections have restarted
    Moscow blamed Ukraine for inspection delays which caused a 50-ship backlog
  • Bulker shipments halted as Argentina grain inspectors strike
    More action to come this week in tax dispute at Rosario terminals
  • Singapore faces criticism over crew-abandonment case
    City-state could have done more to speed up the repatriation of stranded seafarers, claims union
  • Panagiotidis buying $19.5m shares in spin-off Toro to fund tanker buys
    CEO of company separated from Castor Maritime will control nearly all the equity after deal
  • International Group clubs pull P&I insurance cover from Gatik tankers
    Only a handful of the Indian shipowner's tankers remain under the cover of the shipping industry's leading insurers
  • Wisdom Marine ups handysize bulker order tally in Japan
    The company has ordered three newbuildings at Saiki Heavy Industries
  • Maltese court auctions off former US Shipping Corp tanker for scrap
    Elderly chemical tanker that was almost wrecked in Malta is among nine demolition sales reported over past week
  • ITF secures $1m pay for crew of abandoned livestock carriers
    But there were contrasting fortunes for crews left adrift in Australia versus those stuck in Singapore

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 18, 2023
  • United Airlines' cargo sales slump 37% in Q1
    United Airlines posted a quarterly loss and said cargo sales fell more than a third from a year ago, but was optimistic about strong travel demand the remainder of the year.
  • Geopolitics, container shipping rates and an ominous sign from Taiwan
    "We are starting to see ocean carriers systematically take geopolitical risk into consideration," says Xeneta's Erik Devetak.

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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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