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Exim India web site
MAY 19, 2023
  • Wan Hai Lines adds Colombo call to America East Coast service
  • CMA CGM AIR CARGO strengthens its commercial offer with the launch of service to Mumbai
  • Added pressure on US port capacity
  • New report highlights risks in meeting shipping decarbonisation targets
  • NIPPON EXPRESS & Cargo-Partner in sale & purchase agreement
  • DBGT handles record parcel size
  • ZIM announces investment in Spinframe, a provider of an innovative vehicle monitoring platform for maritime & land supply chains checkpoints
  • Amnesty Scheme for one time settlement of default in export obligation by Advance and EPCG authorization holders
  • World shipping faces threat,coercion not seen since WWII: UK Minister
  • Soymeal exports revised upward
  • Russia jumps 16 ranks to become 4th largest import source for India in FY23
  • Govt mulls cut in high-capacity mining equipment import
  • Indo-Israel trade seen growing to $10 bn
  • India's LNG market vibrant
  • GDP seen growing by 6.7 pc in 2024

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The Loadstar web site
MAY 18, 2023
  • MSC's megaship newbuilds will be soaked up by slow-steaming
  • FedEx Express pilots vote overwhelmingly for strike over new contract
  • DSV + CH Robinson - thinking out loud
  • Forwarders are not your enemy, WCA tells shipping lines
  • UK logistics players call for more detail as more Brexit customs rules loom
  • Mango season looks fruitful for Dhaka airliners as export target doubles
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Marine Log web site
MAY 18, 2023
  • Steve Scalise receives SCA Maritime Leadership Award
    The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair industry, has presented U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana) with the SCA Maritime Leadership Award.
  • MSC eyes ammonia dual-fuel containership
    Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that would give it the option of adopting ammonia as a zero-carbon main propulsion fuel for future newbuilding contracts. The other
  • FTA: $220 million available for ferry grants
    Back in January, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the award of more than $384.4 million in federal funding for ferries programs. Today, the agency set the process for the next round

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Container News web site
MAY 18, 2023
  • AD Ports Group and Karachi Port Trust ink strategic MoU
    By signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Karachi Port Trust (KPT), AD Ports Group has taken an important step towards increasing regional connectivity and encouraging economic growth in Pakistan. The MoU signifies a common ambition to foster sustainable growth, promote trade diversification, and improve bilateral connections between the UAE and Pakistan. The partnership includes a
  • CMA CGM AIR CARGO adds new destination in India
    CMA CGM AIR CARGO has announced the opening of a scheduled route between Paris in France and Mumbai in India, strengthening its combined offer with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo Group. CMA CGM AIR CARGO will serve the international airport in Mumbai with four weekly flights from 12 May with an A330F aircraft. The post CMA CGM AIR CARGO adds new destination in India appeared first on Container Ne
  • VCFI finished 2022 down 11.3%
    The Valencia Containerised Freight Index (VCFI), which measures the trend and evolution of container transport costs by sea from the Port of Valencia, ended the financial year 2022 at 3,603 points, a year-on-year drop of 11.3% (December 2021 ended at 4,063 points). The VCFI anticipates a total gain of 260% since the start of the historical series in January 2019. The VCFI also showed distinct beh
  • Wan Hai Lines adds new call in America East Coast service
    Wan Hai Lines AA7 service added a direct call at the port of Colombo. The first vessel will be Wan Hai A10 voy.001 and will arrive in Colombo on 16 May 2023. The service will be operated by 12 container vessels with a capacity of 8,500-13,100 TEUs, strengthening the service coverage between Indian subcontinent and USA, according to Wan Hai. The service rotation will be, is Shanghai (China) - Ning
  • Contecon Guayaquil S.A. welcomes ZIM's Colibri Express service
    Contecon Guayaquil S.A. (CGSA), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s (ICTSI) Ecuadorian unit, recently handled the inaugural call of Zim Shipping Line at the port of Guayaquil. In particular, ZIM recently launched their ZIM Colibri Express (ZCX) service, an independent weekly service from South America West Coast to US East Coast. The ZCX service places emphasis on refrigerated cargo
  • Over 15,000 ships could be recycled by 2023, up more than 100% on the last 10 years
    "Over the next ten years, from 2023 to 2032, more than 15,000 ships with deadweight capacity of more than 600 million tonnes are expected to be recycled, more than twice the amount recycled in the previous ten years," says Niels Rasmussen, chief shipping analyst at BIMCO. As recycling volumes increase, it is increasingly important that the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Envir
  • Additional 35% pressure on US port capacity
    Sea-Intelligence noted that in the pre-pandemic period in 2018-2019, the median time spent in port was relatively stable around 16.5-17 hours, based on data from United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This then increased to 20 hours at its peak during the pandemic in the second half of 2021 and first half of 2022. The pandemic disruptions and the increase in volumes, contrib
  • Global bunker indices noted medium decline
    The global MABUX bunker indices declined moderately. The 380 HSFO index dropped by US$1.48, to US$477.66/MT. The VLSFO index fell by US$6.09, to US$596.77/MT. The MGO index decreased by US$4.33, to US$800.50/MT. "The market downtrend persisted at the time of writing," commented a MABUX official. The Global Scrubber Spread (SS) - the price difference between 380 HSFO and VLSFO - decreased by US$4.
  • Hapag-Lloyd appoints new senior managing director for North Europe
    Joerg Sonne will take over as senior managing director of Region North Europe, following Martin Rolf, who will take over the position as managing director of human resources. Sonne will begin his new role on 1 June 2023. In addition, Sonne joined Hapag-Lloyd following the merger with UASC and directed Area Arabian Gulf effectively from 2017 to 2022. He has been Area Germany & Central Europe manag
  • New temporary barge quay ready as upgrade project works commence at Antwerp's Europa Terminal
    The first phase of the renewal of Antwerp's Europa Terminal is underway with a new barge quay having been constructed. The purpose of this construction is to keep offering the same level of service during the extensive works and to continue to encourage the modal shift. The barge quay is already operational and is temporarily creating additional mooring space for inland navigation. The quayside a

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Splash web site
MAY 18, 2023
  • AD Ports signs Karachi port infrastructure deal
    Abu Dhabi's AD Ports Group has inked a memorandum of understanding with the Karachi Port Trust of Pakistan that paves the way for increased efforts in the infrastructure development, expansion, and digitalisation of port projects within Pakistan. A senior delegation from the United Arab Emirates, led by Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, managing director and Group ...
  • MSC sets sights on ammonia dual-fuel ships
    Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has tapped class society Lloyd's Register, German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions and Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI) for a design for the ammonia dual-fuel operation of its containership. A memorandum of understanding between the parties will see the development of technical specifications and associated design documents fo
  • Belgium gets a glimpse of autonomous shipping future
    Two of a series of 10 pioneering inland barges have been christened this week in Antwerp, giving shipping a glimpse of its potential unmanned future. Naval Inland Navigation's series of so-called drone ships are controlled from a control room on land. The first two vessels - River Drone 1 and River Drone 2 - have ...
  • Saipem wins two contracts worth $850m
    Italian offshore engineering and construction player Saipem has landed two new contracts worth a total of around $850m. The first contract involves the second phase of the Sakarya gas field development project in the Turkish Black Sea waters. The work scope covers engineering, procurement, construction and installation of a 175 km long pipeline at 2,200 ...
  • Samsung Heavy seeks Chinese help to churn out massive orderbook
    Samsung Heavy Industries, a Korean yard with an enormous backlog of vessels to build, is contracting work out to Chinese yards. Samsung Heavy, which in the past had a yard near Ningbo fabricating hull blocks, has subcontracted hull assembly to two yards in China including Hengli Shipbuilding, a yard formerly known as STX Dalian, which ...
  • Hanjin Subic yard gear up for sale
    Ahead of potential new tenants moving in, much of the old kit from Hanjin Subic shipyard is being auctioned off by Amsterdam-based Hilco Industrial Acquisitions. The giant yard in the north of the Philippines was created by Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction nearly 20 years ago. US private equity firm Cerberus Global Investment acquired the ...
  • Bunker craft operator banned in Singapore
    Another bunker name has been struck off the approved list in Singapore. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has said it will not be renewing the bunker craft operator licence of New Maritime and it will expire on June 16. "MPA has zero-tolerance for any type of fraud, corruption or bunkering malpractice," the ...
  • CBED clinches new vessel contract in German North Sea
    Offshore accommodation specialist CBED has secured more work for its walk-to-work service operation vessel in the German North Sea. The 1999-built will be utilised on Ørsted's Gode Wind 3 and Borkum Riffgrund 3 wind farms from the first quarter of 2024 until the end of the fourth quarter of the same year. The contract will ...
  • Allseas and Heerema bag Tennet platforms installation deal
    Offshore construction specialists Allseas and Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) have secured multi-year framework agreements with transmission grid operator TenneT to transport and install at least 14 supersized offshore wind converter stations in the Dutch and German parts of the North Sea. Under the framework deal, which covers at least twenty-eight slots for fourteen jackets and ...
  • Blowing away barriers on International Day for Women in Maritime
    Shipping's ambitious goals have created unique opportunities for women across industries to bring their experience and skills to support maritime's evolution, writes Diane Gilpin, CEO of Smart Green Shipping. Industrial sectors are increasingly vying to attract individuals with the necessary skill-sets and aptitude to drive their businesses forward. With its 'salty sea dog' reputation, shipping ...
  • HSG Sungdong makes strides in offshore wind
    A Korean shipyard has taken a big step forwards in the offshore wind sector. HSG Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has won a multi-million dollar contract from Danish utility Ørsted to supply offshore wind power substructures for a power complex being built offshore in Changhua, Taiwan. Renewable energy produced from a 920 MW wind farm ...
  • AI and automated ships pose new challenges in casualty liability
    Artificial Intelligence and the advent of automated ships will pose difficult questions in determining liability under the Hague Rules for maritime casualties, the 2022-2023 chairman of the Association of Average Adjusters has cautioned. Sir Nigel Teare raised the concern as he suggested that a recent case, in which the Supreme Court in the UK confirmed ...
  • ZIM invests in vehicle inspection start-up
    Israeli carrier ZIM has invested in Spinframe, a company which has developed vehicle inspection systems based on artificial intelligence (AI), computer vision, and machine-learning technologies, that create digital twins for vehicles throughout the supply chain and detect anomalies from the assembly line throughout the vehicle journey to the dealership and end customer. Spinframe's monitoring pla
  • Towards a more successful and progressive maritime industry
    On International Day for Women in Maritime, Dane Treasure, a third year marine engineering cadet at Caribbean Maritime University, writes for Splash on how she draws inspiration in what remains a heavily male-dominated industry. Females have always been a minority in the maritime industry. Besides, many are still of the belief that maritime is a ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 18, 2023
  • Price cap is working insists US Treasury as G7 meeting kicks off
    As the G7 leaders gather in Japan to discuss new sanctions and a tightening of existing measures against Russia, the...
  • Tanker owners stay positive as profits projected for fifth consecutive quarter
    Second-quarter guidance to investors suggests rates have moderated but low fleet growth and increased tonne-miles will increase utilisation and keep...
  • Collaboration is one way of achieving gender equality in maritime, IMO chief says
    'There is still a significant gender imbalance in maritime,' says IMO secretary-general Kitack Lim, and while times are changing, 'we...
  • Global grain shifts may support dry bulk market
    Higher corn exports from Brazil will boost long-haul employment of panamaxes and supramaxes, partly offset by lower wheat shipments from...
  • MSC makes first move for ammonia-fuel containerships
    MSC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Lloyd's Register, engine designer MAN Energy Solutions and China's leading ship designer...
  • Carriers use inventive solutions to absorb capacity
    Container lines are looking to prop up rates in a market defined by falling demand and rising supply. There are...
  • Vladivostok volumes continue to rise on access to China's domestic transhipment trade
    Beijing will allow domestically traded cargo from a key agricultural and industrial province in the north, to transit through Vladivostok...
  • Maersk sells more boxships while Messina halves deepsea ro-ro fleet
    Technomar Shipping of Greece is said to have purchased two 8,648 teu Maersk 'S-class' boxships, while Italy's Messina Lines has...
  • Bulker undergoes repairs after tank damage off Brazil
    The 207,609 dwt vessel suffered damage to ballast tanks while exiting the Bay of Ilha Grande, according to the Brazilian...
  • Cosco partners with PWL Shipping to expand car shipping services into Europe
    Co-operation between two parties aims to capitalise on China's accelerating car export growth. Cosco Shipping Car Carriers is planning to...
  • Arbitration finds in favour of Panama in canal dispute
    Construction of a third set of locks on the Panama Canal was plagued by contractual conflicts and delays. The ICC...
  • Daily Briefing
    Dark fleet tanker loses engine power transiting Danish waters | Euronav AGM completes boardroom clean-out as shareholders size up future...
  • Crowley-managed Stena Bulk tankers to join US government's Tanker Security Program
    Three tankers, which are part of a joint venture between Crowley and Stena Bulk US, have been accepted to a...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 18, 2023
  • US-Mexico cross-border trucking expanding on manufacturing demand, nearshoring
    Greater demand for manufactured goods, especially automotive parts, is spurring Mexico-to-US cross-border trucking, with more nearshoring of production on the horizon.
  • Lower volumes translate into better North American intermodal service: survey
    Customers were largely satisfied with intermodal service in early 2023, citing CSX and J.B. Hunt as the top overall providers in North America, according to a Journal of Commerce biannual survey.
  • Hopeful wind OEMs look for rebound after emerging from pandemic
    Quarterly earnings reports reveal that wind turbine manufacturers are slowly recovering from a pandemic market battering as orders and revenues ramp up.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 18, 2023
  • California container volumes slump as labour talks push cargoes to East Coast
    Port of Los Angeles' April container volume is down 22% from a year ago
  • Amid Russian grumbling, Black Sea grain corridor is rolling again
    Moscow suggests extension for another two months was largely a favour to Turkish mediators
  • Comment: From a deluge in Florida, a lesson in port resilience
    Gas shortages in South Florida showed how extreme weather from climate change can impact ports and reverberate into the economy
  • Dorian LPG expects to smash revenue record as VLGC rates jump again
    Owner expects to have banked up to $133m in three months to 31 March
  • Did someone say outperform? How sagging listed dry owners fared on the water in 2022
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at operating performance for 23 publicly listed companies, and why it might or might not correlate with valuations assigned by investors
  • United Maritime maintains dividend, despite first-quarter loss
    Seanergy spin-off eyes a very profitable sale of its last tanker
  • Owner of seized crude tanker Niovi insists it had 'no links to Iran whatsoever'
    Greek manager says Iranian authorities have still not explained themselves
  • Chief engineer sues Maersk for wrongful firing in Midshipman X rape probe
    But Maersk says seafarer was present while his subordinates were drinking on board and did not stop it
  • Shell pumps £50m into chartering arm Stasco as profit swells
    Energy major's shipping service operation made plenty of money last year, accounts reveal
  • Golden Ocean Group CEO: We have proven you can renew your fleet and still pay dividends
    It has been an 'exhilarating three years', Ulrik Andersen tells TradeWinds
  • Senegal's first LNG cargo for KARMOL FSRU changes course for Brazil
    Yawning gulf on price said to have scuppered project's latest chance at commercial start-up
  • Crowley and Stena fix three MR tankers to US energy security programme
    Joint venture company will reflag modern tankers to the US for government work
  • Regional Container Lines splashes out $47m for brace of feeder container ships
    Fleet renewal continues as profits return to earth for Thai feeder operator
  • Danes fear 'catastrophic' pollution as tanker carrying Russian oil breaks down in Baltic
    Vessel acquired by rapidly expanding UAE owner Radiating World suffered engine problems on Monday
  • Danish concern mounts as tanker carrying Russian oil breaks down in Baltic
    Vessel acquired by rapidly expanding UAE owner Radiating World suffered engine problems on Monday
  • We must promote women to tackle shipping's great challenges, says IMO chief
    Kitack Lim says the industry has to ensure that workplace culture and attitudes are fit to embrace a diverse workforce
  • 'Tomorrow is yours to win': shipping leaders speak out on IMO women's day
    To celebrate the IMO International Day for Women in Maritime, shipping's leading females are passing on some of their tips for reaching the top
  • 'Never stop learning': female shipping leaders give advice for women on the rise
    To celebrate the IMO International Day for Women in Maritime, shipping's leading females are passing on some of their tips for reaching the top
  • UAE makes radical U-turn to back tougher emission target ahead of crunch meetings
    Energy minister tells IMO it supports a revised 2050 goal
  • IMO 'will agree ambitious carbon cut target' says Europe's candidate to head UN agency
    Finland's Minna Kivimaki says Europe is aligned with other IMO member nations in its commitment to global rules, with more action needed on enforcement
  • Harry Vafias' Imperial Petroleum back in favour with Nasdaq after share price boosted
    Tanker owner carries out reverse stock split to regain compliance with listing rules
  • Panama Canal survives $671m claim from lock contractors GUPC
    Miami tribunal dismisses latest legal bid in row over huge expansion project
  • Newest Great Lakes bulk carrier grounds in Detroit river
    The Mark W Barker is being inspected after refloating on Wednesday
  • Surge in LNG carrier traffic helps boosts profit at Milford Haven
    Welsh port said activity has been boosted by global events such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine
  • Meet the energy major trailblazing a path for women in marine fuelling
    Nearly half workforce are female and there is an equal split between women and men on top management team
  • Engineer Louise Tricoire embarks on her next voyage of discovery
    TotalEnergies Marine Fuels' relatively new VP has been on a deep dive into decarbonisation before jumping into marine bunkering
  • TotalEnergies Marine Fuels sees rise in spot enquiry for LNG bunkers
    New head of French energy major's fuelling arm says LNG 'is not a perfect product' but combined with bio-methane it has a 'great future'
  • Brokers feeling 'spoiled' as new investors push up very firm tanker prices
    Older clean tankers keep changing hands as fresh buyers line up to enter market
  • Star Bulk Carriers 'positive' on iron trade for second half of 2023
    China built a lot of new floor spaces in the first quarter, chief executive Petros Pappas says
  • IMO must address 'ghost fleet' rule breaking, says Europe's candidate to head UN agency
    Finland's Minna Kivimaki says Europe is aligned with other IMO member nations in its commitment to global rules, with more action needed on enforcement
  • Weak freight rates push Grindrod Shipping to first quarter loss
    Singapore-based shipowner rides out the weaker first quarter of the year ahead of expected market strengthening

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American Shipper web site
MAY 18, 2023
  • Flexport names Uber Freight chief to lead digital truck unit
    Flexport has taken another step toward simplifying international freight transportation from manufacturing to e-commerce storefront.
  • Startup CMA CGM Air Cargo expands network to India
    CMA CGM Air Cargo is trying to find its footing as a new airline. It has begun flying to India instead of the U.S.
  • WestJet initiates controlled shutdown as pilot strike looms
    Cargo shipments will cease on Friday as WestJet pilots walk off the job. The airline is trying to avoid a chaotic situation by taking down aircraft ahead of the deadline.

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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
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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
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