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June 19, 2023

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Exim India web site
JUNE 19, 2023
  • MSC HAMBURG completes safe journey to JNPA terminal
  • JNCH launches NEEV initiative to promote seamless exports
  • CONCOR commences weekly scheduled train service from Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port to ICD Birgunj (Nepal)
  • First over dimensional cargo moves via waterways from Kolkata to Numaligarh refinery in Assam
  • Gujarat ports re-commence operations after cyclone
  • Demand drops on Indian Subcontinent-US East Coast corridor, but potential for rebound seen
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (16 June 2023)
  • Six new-generation diesel electric dry cargo vessels to be built in India for Europe
  • Exports to UAE dip in April-May
  • India pitches for Moody's upgrade
  • UK revokes countervailing tariff on Indian steel bars, rods import
  • MSC recognised as 'Sea Freight Operator of the Year'
  • EU's carbon tax seen making aluminium exports unviable
  • Global trade headwinds bring down exports, imports in May
  • TVS ILP expands its footprint in Coimbatore with tailored warehouse solutions for Nestlé

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 19, 2023
  • Ambrogio opens seventh intermodal terminal
  • Fast-tracking to decarbonisation
  • CSX launches online rail hub search tool
  • RCG secures 19 million t logistics package
  • Logistics platform to boost trade in Abu Dhabi
  • Elfly's "Noemi" at Le Bourget show this week
  • Swissport reshuffles finance and procurement team
  • ¡Hola!, Felipe Ángeles
  • First Hapag-Lloyd vessel in Wilhelmshaven
  • Fedex operates its first EVs in South Africa
  • ACFS Port Logistics opens warehouse in Perth
  • SC Ports: 30 new ambassadors
  • DX to invest in new freight parcel depot
  • Logix Initiative strengthens board
  • Fifth MSC service in Halifax
  • Westjet Cargo launches Bike Air
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 16, 2023
  • Rates woes continue for carriers amid claims of transatlantic price-dumping
  • Calm at US west coast ports at last - but it stays stormy up north
  • Foxconn unveils plan to build electric vehicles - but not in China
  • DeskOne: Eyes on the payout
  • Pipavav gets back to business, slowly, after Cyclone Biparjoy
  • US parcel rates poised for rebound, but shippers can shop around
  • Competitor for An-124 heavylifter could be 20 years, and $30bn, away
  • DP World forwarding ambitions writ large in Ceva hire
  • Atlas Air adds sustainability to new CCO Richard Broekman's role

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 16, 2023
  • Offshore wind installation mega merger in the works
    Two of the largest players in the offshore wind installation market are planning to combine. Cadeler A/S (OSE: CADLR) and Eneti Inc. (NYSE: NETI) today reported that they have entered into an
  • VIDEO: Lyman-Morse Fabrication launches new landing craft series
    With landing craft type workboats demonstrating their versatility in a broad range of applications, Thomaston, Me., based Lyman-Morse Fabrication has launched its the LMF 33 landing craft as its newest workboat project.

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Container News web site
JUNE 16, 2023
  • Container traffic at Saudi ports increase in May
    Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) reported 709,944 TEUs in May, translating to an 18.8% year-on-year growth. Data coming out of Mawani's ports show a 28.18% increase in exports to 224,718 with imports jumping 35.98% to 236,358 TEUs in May 2023. Additionally. transshipments inched up by a marginal 0.15% to 248,866 TEUs in the previous month. On the other hand, overall cargo throughput was 6.12% lower
  • Container ships spend fewer days in port: SSE
    The average number of days for which container vessels were in port at the world's 20 busiest box ports decreased from April to May by 4.7% to 1.79 days, according to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange (SSE). Additionally, if we compare May 2023 with May 2022 we see a large decline of 24.8%. At China's nine major ports, container ships stayed for an average of 1.42 days, a decrease of 3.4% from 1.47
  • MPCC buys five modern eco-design container vessels
    Norwegian vessel owner MPC Container Ships acquired five modern eco-design vessels for a total price of US$136.4 million. These vessels have existing charter contracts with top-tier counterparties, further strengthening the company's revenue-generating capabilities. Constantin Baack, CEO of MPCC, commented that the inclusion of five young, eco-design vessels enhances the overall composition of th
  • New European green hydrogen corridor between Bilbao and Amsterdam
    Port of Bilbao, the Basque Energy Agency (EVE), Petronor, SkyNRG, Evos Amsterdam, Zenith Energy Terminals and Port of Amsterdam, are joining forces for the development of a new green hydrogen corridor between Bilbao, Spain and Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The corridor focuses on the maritime route between the two European ports. The port of Amsterdam noted, "we want to develop a green hydrogen sup
  • Yara Clean Ammonia and Cepsa form alliance to supply clean hydrogen to Europe
    Yara Clean Ammonia and Cepsa have decided to form a strategic cooperation to build the first clean hydrogen maritime corridor connecting the ports of Algeciras, Spain and Rotterdam, the Netherlands in order to decarbonise European industry and maritime transport. The collaboration with Yara Clean Ammonia will aid in the establishment of a secure, resilient, and cost-effective supply chain for pro
  • New intermodal rail services to boost Port Houston volumes
    From January to May 2023, Port Houston terminals handled 1,542,392 TEUs, representing a 2% decrease from the previous year's record-breaking levels. Import volumes in Houston continue to fall, as witnessed in other markets around the country. Following last May's record year, the Port handled 139,745 TEUs in loaded imports in the previous month, a 12% year-on-year decrease but still the second-hi
  • APM Terminals Gijón receives new Post-Panamax crane
    APM Terminals Gijón celebrated the commissioning of a Post-Panamax QC903 crane, which has a capacity for 40 tons of nominal load, 33 metres of height under spreader and a 16-rows outreach. These dimensions have already proven suitable for larger vessels at the Osa quay, according to APM Terminals. The ship-to-shore crane arrived from Valencia port at the end of January and aims to enhance the Spa
  • US West Coast ports and shippers releived after PMA/ILWU labour contract
    Several parts of the US West Coast shipping sector have welcomed the tentative agreement between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) after a long period of negotiations. California's key container ports, which saw operational challenges from port worker actions during the negotiations, applauded the representatives of the aforementione
  • Demand rebound loses some steam in April, reports Sea-Intelligence
    Sea-Intelligence reported that in terms of TEU*Miles (which also accounts for the distance a container has to travel), there was a sharp 6-month growth reduction that reverted to "only" a minor level of growth decline in March 2023. "This new trend continued in April as well, albeit somewhat less strong," noted the Danish maritime data analysis firm. Sea-Intelligence analysts explained, "When we
  • Port of Long Beach approves US$634.5 million annual budget
    The Long Beach Board of Harbour Commissioners approved a US$634.5 million budget for the Long Beach Harbour Department, which included a record-breaking transfer to the City's Tidelands Operating Fund, which funds projects along Long Beach's coastline. The budget for the fiscal year beginning on the first of October is 7.4% decreased than the budget passed last year. Operating revenue is expected
  • MABUX reports increase in global bunker indices
    Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) reported a moderate upward movement in global bunker prices during the 24th week of the year. The 380 HSFO index rose to US$481/MT, the VLSFO increased to US$602/MT and the MGO index climbed to US$794/MT. "At the time of writing, the market was in an upward trend," noted a MABUX official in the their weekly report. The Global Scrubber Spread (SS), or the price diffe

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Splash web site
JUNE 16, 2023
  • China stimulus talk fails to lift dry bulk
    Beijing is readying a stimulus package to boost its stuttering economy following the central bank's interest rate cuts earlier this week. How much of a boost the increased spending will be to the deflated global dry bulk scene remains to be seen. JPMorgan Chase, UBS and Standard Chartered all trimmed their 2023 gross domestic product ...
  • Fire hits Beks cape off Russia
    A fire broke out today onboard the Turkish-owned capesize bulk carrier some 85 km south of the Russian Nakhodka port in the Sea of Japan. The Marshall Islands-flagged 177,200 dwt ship, fleet register Equais listed as owned by Istanbul-based Beks Ship Management and Trading, was sailing from China to load coal in the port of ...
  • Floatel accommodation vessel to stay with Vår Energi
    Offshore accommodation platform operator Floatel International has been awarded a charter by Vår Energi to provide accommodation support to the Jotun FPSO in 2024.
  • US Treasury: Russia oil price cap is working
    The oil price cap policy is cutting Russia's revenue, a senior official at the US Treasury has maintained. Speaking at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), Wally Adeyemo, deputy secretary of the treasury, said yesterday: "In just six months, the price cap has contributed to a significant decline in Russian revenue at a ...
  • TechnipFMC pens 20-year framework deal with Chevron Australia
    UK-based subsea company TechnipFMC has signed a 20-year framework agreement with Chevron Australia for the provision of subsea production systems.
  • Offshore wind giant formed as Sohmen-Pao and Lauro merge Cadeler and Eneti
    Two titans of shipping, Andreas Sohmen-Pao and Emanuele Lauro, are combining forces in the offshore wind arena through a merger deal between the sector's major construction players, Cadeler and Eneti. The merger takes place through a stock-for-stock exchange, where each Eneti share can be exchanged for 3,409 Cadeler shares. The proposal values each outstanding Eneti ...
  • Kim Heng inks MoU for development of South Korean offshore wind projects
    Kim Heng has inked a non-binding memorandum of understanding with KOMS Co. Ltd. to cooperate on offshore wind farm projects and other offshore projects in South Korea.
  • Low carbon economy and crew management
    Craig De Savoye, commercial director at Protection Vessels International, on how crew managers can utilise a place-based model to support a just transition. I'm not a climate change activist - I am a pragmatist and as a pragmatist, and a commercial director, I spend time trying to look over the horizon to determine what awaits ...
  • Petrofac and Wood Group workers in UK to strike over pay dispute
    UK's largest offshore trade union Unite informed that offshore workers employed by Petrofac on the FPF1 platform, and Wood Group on TAQA platforms would resume strike action next week.

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 16, 2023
  • Shipping's carbon revenues must be distributed beyond maritime for equitable transition, World Bank says
    The World Bank says the shipping industry should consider contributing to climate mitigation spending with carbon revenues to help developing...
  • US west coast labour talks: There must be a better way
    Carriers will welcome the six-year settlement between port employers and dock worker representatives announced this week. But it's time to...
  • Indian west coast ports shut for cyclone
    The ports remain shut after the cyclone's landing on June 15
  • Lomar buys three kamsarmaxes from Shagang Steel
    Triple bulker acquisition is unveiled same day as sale of five boxships to MPC Container Ships is confirmed
  • MPC Container Ships buys five feeders as it offloads 'non-strategic' panamax
    MPC Container Ships paid $136.4m for the modern eco boxships, which come with charters attached to CMA CGM and Maersk
  • Political influences further slow Ukrainian grain exports
    Political forces continue to impact the functioning of the initiative, which is designed to support global food security by stabilising...
  • Port co-operation can reduce infrastructure investment
    Port authorities compete with each other to win funding. But a co-operation would make a better model to optimise investment
  • K Line sets up Singapore arm to strengthen shipmanagement services and maritime technologies
    K Line Marine & Energy will help encompass the parent company's capacities in shipmanagement, maritime technology, human resources and operational...
  • Cadeler-Eneti merger to create offshore wind juggernaut
    The combined company, which will be known as Cadeler and will be headquartered in Copenhagen, will have seven wind turbine...
  • Glittering Greek Shipping Awards turn 20
    As their 20th anniversary event approaches, the Greek Shipping Awards can reflect on a remarkable voyage that has already seen...
  • Knutsen NYK Carbon Carriers in tie-up to transport LCO2 in Australia
    KNCC recently gained DNV approval for its proprietary LCO2-EP containment system technology, which paves the way for newbuilding orders to be...
  • Peak season hopes fade as container spot rates fail to budge
    Weak volumes continue to keep a lid on freight rates. Carriers will need to review their peak-season strategies
  • Howden acquires Northern Lloyd
    Development comes after launch of marine-focused Howden Norway earlier this year
  • Will shortage of ships undo Greece's LNG terminal plans?
    The war in Ukraine has presented Greece with an opportunity to play a greater regional energy role, which has led...
  • Greek ferries face funding gap for 'green' renewal
    Attica Group and Anek Lines have agreed to merge in the latest round of market consolidation but are waiting for...
  • Ability counts more than gender in Greek cluster
    Athens is hailed for hosting 'more women in leading roles' than other maritime hubs
  • Chinese port giants grapple with volume contraction amid weak trade demand
    Respective container throughput levels reported by Cosco Shipping Ports and China Merchants Port Holdings were down for the first five...
  • Eastern Pacific notches up century of LNG bunkering operations
    The newcastlemax Mount Tai is slated for spot trading on the West Australia to Northeast Asia green corridor. Accepting the...
  • Daily Briefing
    ILWU and PMA announce long-awaited tentative agreement on new west coast labour contract | Shippers wary of carbon tax being...
  • CTM takes another new Japanese bulker in drive for fuel efficiency
    Chief executive John Michael Radziwill says new ships with conventional fuel can yield huge reductions in emissions, but group will not snub...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: What's keeping MOL chairman Junichiro Ikeda awake at night?
    The Lloyd's List Podcast moves to Japan this week, where MOL chairman Junichiro Ikeda shares his insights about what he...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 16, 2023
  • UPS Teamsters authorize strike as contract talks enter final weeks
    The International Brotherhood of Teamsters and UPS say they've made progress on non-economic issues, but there's still heavy lifting ahead for the largest labor pact in the US private sector.
  • Cadeler, Eneti combine to create $1.3 billion wind installation vessel operator
    The merger of wind installation vessel operators Cadeler and Eneti, which already have a combined project backlog worth $1.75 billion, was driven by an expected surge in offshore wind farm projects through 2030, Cadeler CEO Mikkel Gleerup told a webinar Friday.
  • La. Governor aims to restore funds for new Port NOLA terminal
    Louisiana's state legislators made a surprise cut to funding the Port of New Orleans planned to use for the design and planning of a new $1.5 billion mega-terminal.
  • Teamsters-ABF pact would boost LTL wages, limit driverless technology
    Leaders within the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have endorsed a tentative contract reached with ABF that would set a high bar for other unionized carriers in the largely non-union less-than-truckload sector.
  • West India ports reopen to limited operations after cyclone
    Some inland logistics services have resumed, but vessel movements at the ports of Pipavav and Mundra remain suspended due to disruption stemming from Cyclone Biparjoy.
  • Chassis providers rehabbing fleets as costs for new units remain elevated
    With demand in ports and rail hubs weak, chassis providers are turning their attention to refurbishing older, less-reliable units, a process that is expected to take years to complete.
  • Resilient US trucking revenues could slow capacity adjustments: analyst
    Despite a sharp decline in rates amid slowing demand and higher costs, total revenue for truck transportation companies remains elevated, and that could keep capacity in the market longer, writes Professor Jason Miller.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 16, 2023
  • Eneti shares climb as investors digest details of merger with Cadeler
    Stock of New York-listed WTIV player on pace to trade 10 times normal volume on combination news
  • Capesize spot rates tread water as China's economic recovery continues to stall dry bulk
    Seasonality is also exerting downward pressure on the stagnant sector, market expert says
  • Editor's selection: World Bank wades in to carbon levy debate, Greeks after big tankers and wind farm shipping giant formed
    Which stories are making headlines this week?
  • Oaktree 'indirect' stake revealed in MLEP chemical carrier fleet
    Private equity giant Oaktree, with a tanker captain on its London team, has ambitions in chemical tankers
  • Video: Transmed's Nicole Mylona says efficiency upgrades not fully recognised in the way ships are rated
    CEO thinks RightShip greenhouse gas ratings have too much weight in dry bulk shipping, although chairman Jan Dieleman says they have been 'extremely successful'
  • Suezmax newbuildings buck trend with Russian trades
    Fleet hauling Russian barrels is older than the mainstream tanker fleet but can secure higher rates
  • US vows to tackle oil price cap evasion through industry
    Biden administration official says it is working with international partners and the private sector, but says problem is not widespread
  • Polembros grabs early suezmax slots at New Times Shipbuilding in China
    Keen to secure modern vessels to serve clients, traditional shipowner books its first tankers in several years
  • Video: Transmed's Mylona says efficiency upgrades not fully recognised in the way ships are rated
    CEO thinks RightShip greenhouse gas ratings have too much weight in dry bulk shipping, although chairman Jan Dieleman says they have been 'extremely successful'
  • Cadeler's Mikkel Gleerup 'humbled', 'happy' and ready to give his all in wake of Eneti merger
    CEO says he may be a little low on sleep now, but the company is buzzing about the tie-up with Eneti
  • UK's Lomar Shipping pumps proceeds of container ship sales into bulk carriers
    UK shipowner linked to purchase of three panamaxes following sales to MPC Container Ships
  • OCI ready to meet demand as it argues bio-methanol is not 'second-class' fuel
    Dutch producer's methanol boss Bashir Lebada tells TradeWinds why bunkers produced from waste should not be overlooked
  • 'Good sense': Cadeler and Eneti shareholder J Lauritzen backs merger
    Boss Kristian Morch says Danish investor will retain stake in combined wind farm vessel giant
  • FueLNG puts next large LNG bunker vessel to work in Singapore
    New 18,000-cbm LNGBV supplies fuel to Eastern Pacific Shipping bulker in first commercial operation
  • Give a clear direction to decarbonise or fail, Ardmore CEO warns regulators
    Anthony Gurnee said delays in preparing a pathway to lower emissions was an increasingly 'self-harming roadblock'
  • Sanctioned GTLK orders 34 cargo ships at Russian state shipyard Krasnoye Sormovo
    Leasing company will take delivery of RSD59-type vessels until the start of 2027
  • MPC Container Ships swoops for Lomar Shipping feeder quintet
    German tonnage provider spends $136.4m for five ships and sells older panamax for $22m
  • Two seafarers injured as Beks capesize bulker hit by fire off Russia
    Crew members taken to hospital after blaze broke out in engine room
  • World Bank adds weight to $3.7trn carbon levy as crunch IMO carbon talks near
    Report details how carbon price trillion-dollar fund could be distributed to cut emissions and support climate aims
  • Stena finance director Peter Claesson appointed Swedish Club chair
    Lennart Simonsson steps down from Swedish Club board after 16 years
  • Castor Maritime flips kamsarmax bulker for quick $4m profit
    Cypriot owner offloads bulker bought as part of massive fleet expansion
  • Lower emissions, higher rates: First performance-linked charter deal draws closer
    Index gives accurate, real-time readings of vessel performance for use in chartering, sale and purchase and even bank financing
  • Looming tonnage crisis could extend life of tankers, says Socatra's Laurent Bozzoni
    London conference hears that 27% of the larger tanker fleet is aged more than 15 years
  • Bosses eye savings of $116m per year from Cadeler and Eneti merger
    Cadeler chief executive Mikkel Gleerup will run combined company, as Eneti boss Emanuele Lauro joins the board
  • Japan's K Line sets up a new safety support company in Singapore
    K Line Marine & Energy will develop ship safety and quality management for crew in handling new fuels and technologies
  • Videos: Why Marinakis and Angelicoussis are sticking with LNG
    Picking what type of engine to use is a challenge for Capital Maritime chairman, but for now his mind is made up
  • Tanker churn: Pool operators face unique challenges in hot markets, says UPT
    Rates are higher, but shipowners have more options in a rising market, Columbia Group manager says
  • Comment: Is shipping automation ready for 'everything, everywhere, all at once'?
    ... or could proposals for more trials and a stepped approach look to be a better way ahead?
  • Kim Heng targets South Korean wind sector in co-operation with Koms Co
    Thomas Tan-led company is hoping to gain a slice of South Korea's lucrative upcoming offshore wind projects
  • Japanese wind could see classification competition, but ClassNK still holds the advantage
    Foreign class societies could make in-roads, but 'we accumulated experience' in Japan, ClassNK head says

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 16, 2023
  • Supertanker rate roller coaster: Surprise spike to $91,000 per day
    The International Energy Agency predicts Asia will buy growing volumes of U.S. crude through 2028. That's good news for supertanker demand.
  • FEMA charters Ukrainian cargo airlines for Guam relief
    U.S. law protects American carriers from foreign competition on domestic routes. Two carriers want the government to give them first crack at contracts to fly disaster relief to Guam.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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