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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
  • Rail Post Gati Shakti Express Cargo Service launched to facilitate seamless logistics
  • Rushabh Sealink & Logistic opens warehouse in France
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (17 February 2023)
  • SMP, Kolkata attains new high in cargo handling
  • Another digital transformation initiative at DPA
  • Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port guidelines for vessels
  • Paradip Port surpasses last fiscal's cargo throughput 43 days in advance
  • NPG shortlists INR4.5 lakh cr. worth projects under PM Gati Shakti
  • Saudi Arabia's largest Integrated Logistics Park coming up
  • Indian economy seen growing at 6.2 pc in FY24
  • Panama Canal draught adjustment for Neopanamax locks

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
  • Rail parcel service launched
  • From research to logistics practice
  • A vision for Melbourne
  • More cool capacities at Charles-de-Gaulle
  • Prestigious awards for eco-friendly hauliers
  • Aramex lost momentum in Q4/2022
  • Three industry veterans to join advisory board
  • Kukla UK and Portugal going green
  • Lorry park renews safety certification
  • New shuttle service in East Med
  • VRR delivers 100th air horse stall to Jettainer
  • Colonel Dimini Allahare takes the helm
  • A mixed bag for the port of Brussels
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Wallenius Sol picks Elvir Dzanic
  • Saudia Cargo awards multi-station contract to WFS
  • Deal closed in the stadium
  • The safest area for drivers

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
  • Heavy weather for carriers as rates for new contracts near parity with spot
  • Asiana Airlines takeover just talk, says cautious HMM chief
  • The DSV romance - back to Agility GIL levels
  • Common truck booking platform at LA/LB may help stop cargo leakage
  • Booooom: Hunter WiseTech on a roll
  • Shipping adoption of e-bills of lading won't be trouble-free, warns air cargo
  • CFO Robert Erni to leave Dachser for 'personal reasons'
  • One-to-one with (seemingly) M&A-driven Danaos
  • How you can help earthquake relief efforts as transport groups weigh in

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
  • Austal USA delivers autonomous-capable EPF
    Following delivery by Austal USA yesterday, Expeditionary Fast Transport USNS Apalachicola (EPF 13) is now the largest surface ship in the U.S. Navy fleet with autonomous capability. "The delivery of EPF 13
  • Algoma Central and CSL order four methanol-ready ocean self-unloaders
    The latest shipowners joining the growing number ready to explore methanol fueling are Canada's Algoma Central Corporation and CSL Group. Today they announced a newbuild order for their CSL International Pool. Placed
  • Ingram Marine christens the M/V Steve Alley
    Nashville, Tenn, based Ingram Marine Group held a special christening ceremony February 15, for the latest addition to its fleet, the M/V Steve Alley. The towboat is named after Ingram's former vice
  • OOCL names its first 24,188 TEU mega vessel
    Hong Kong's Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) on Thursday officially named the first 24,188 TEU mega vessel in its fleet OOCL Spain, in a ceremony at the Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
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  • WLP inks partnership agreements to enhance Thailand logistics business
    World Logistics Passport (WLP), a Dubai-led worldwide project aimed at easing the flow of global commerce, has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Thai Logistics Service Provider Federation (TLSPF) and the Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC). According to the statement, the agreements seek to encourage the expansion of the logistics business in Thailand for exporters and sh
  • Schweizerzug launches direct rail connection between Switzerland and Rotterdam
    Schweizerzug began providing a direct train service between Basel (Frenkendorf), Zürich (Niederglatt), and Rotterdam on 1 January. The 650-metre-long shuttle runs three times each week and can carry 96 TEUs between the two cities in Switzerland and the Dutch port. Schweizerzug is a subsidiary of Swissterminal AG, which was created in 1972 and recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. "Ever since
  • HHLA reports higher annual revenues amid container volume drop
    Total container throughput for Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) decreased by around 8% in 2022 falling to 6,396,000 TEUs. HHLA noted that its Hamburg box terminals reported a year-on-year decrease of 4.1%. Additionally, according to HHLA's report, despite operational disruptions regarding vessel arrivals at German seaport terminals, the total transport volume remained relatively steady at 1
  • ICTSI announces expansion proposal for Australian container terminal
    International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has made its own proposal for the expansion of the Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), its wholly-owned subsidiary at the Port of Melbourne in Australia. ICTSI said it could contribute more than US$340 million in Victoria, in addition to over US$480 million it has already invested in the Australian state since the founding of VI
  • ONE's new service to link Israel with Egypt
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has decided to launch the Israel Express (ILX) service, a new weekly Israel shuttle service, connecting Israel with the port of Damietta in Egypt. The first sailing of the new service will commence on 29 March with the following rotation: Damietta (Egypt-Wed/Thu) - Haifa (Israel-Sat/Sun) - Ashdod (Israel-Tue/Wed) - Damietta (Wed) The port rotation map of ONE's Israel E
  • PIL to commence Kenya-Tanzania service
    Singaporean ocean carrier Pacific International Lines (PIL) announced the resumption of its call to Zanzibar, Tanzania through the launch of the Zanzibar Shuttle (ZNS), as part of its efforts to enhance connectivity to major East African markets. The service will begin on 16 March 2023, from Mombasa in Kenya, and will serve as a feeder between Mombasa and Zanzibar. The port rotation of the servic
  • An introduction to B2B Discount
    B2B Discount serves as an international marketplace where sellers and buyers can connect globally. Both for companies engaged in export and import, we provide simple and handy access to establishing business connections with foreign partners, expanding globally, and selling or buying unclaimed shipments. We do not deal with the good personally, and we do not participate in arranging your deal mor
  • ZIM names its new 15,000 TEU LNG container vessel
    A celebratory naming ceremony was held at the Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) shipyard in South Korea for the new 15,000 TEU LNG-powered container ship, ZIM Sammy Ofer, the first of 10 ships ordered by Seaspan Corporation as part of a long-term chartering agreement with ZIM. The vessel is named after the late shipping magnate Sammy Ofer, who passed away in 2011. ZIM Sammy Ofer is an LNG dual-fuel
  • First phase of Long Beach Pier B rail facility project to be completed in 2025
    The Port of Long Beach (POLB) has published an update on the planned Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility, according to which the locomotive facility is set to be finished in 2025. The new facility is expected to significantly enhance refueling capacity and provide additional options for building longer trains, while more tracks will be added to Pier B, as construction progresses. The full projec
  • WiseTech Global continues its acquisition strategy with Blume takeover
    WiseTech Global, the creator of the logistics execution software CargoWise, has announced the acquisition of Blume Global, a provider of intermodal rail solutions in North America. WiseTech Global bought US-based Blume for US$414 million from funds managed by Apollo, EQT and other minority shareholders According to the statement, Blume is a high-growth recurring revenue company that is predicted
  • MSC provides support to earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria
    The MSC Group and the MSC Foundation support the population in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Türkiye and Syria. MSC Aurelia, normally used as a passenger and vehicle ferry, departed from the Port of Naples in Italy on 16 February heading for the port of Iskenderun, which was heavily affected by the earthquake. The vessel carries necessities and first aid items collected by the MS
  • Container traffic at North West Seaport Alliance plunges in January
    Total container volume at the North West Seaport Alliance (NWSA), a marine cargo operating partnership of the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, decreased by 21.7% in January, compared with the same month last year, falling to 213,095 TEUs. Additionally, full imports declined year-on-year by 30%, as imports continue to struggle due to elevated retail inventories and weak consumer demand. At the same ti
  • Saudi ports increase box volumes in first month of 2023
    The flow of containers in the ports operated by the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) increased by 24.05% in January, compared with the same month last year, totalling 694,803 TEUs. Mawani's report showed a 17.8% year-on-year increase in exported containers to 206,177 TEUs in the first month of 2023, while imported containers have also maintained an increasing trend, rising 26.08% to 220,119 TEUs. A
  • MSC orders ten new LNG dual-fuel container ships
    Chinese manufacturer China International Marine Containers (CIMC) has reportedly confirmed a new order from MSC for ten LNG dual-fuel container vessels with a capacity of 11,500 TEUs. According to a CIMC statement, Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard, in which CIMC is a shareholder, will build the container ships, which will be designed by CIMC ORIC. Moreover, CIMC noted that the newbuildin
  • Irregular fluctuations in the global bunker market
    Over the seventh week of the year, Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global bunker indices did not show the same trend and changed sideways. On the one hand, the 380 HSFO index rose to US$483.44/MT, while on the other hand, the VLSFO index fell slightly to US$696.82/MT and the MGO index decreased to US$967.52/MT. "At the time of writing, indices continued changing irregularly in the global bunker ma
  • Port of Los Angeles sees box volume drop in January
    In January, the Port of Los Angeles processed 726,014 TEUs, a 16% reduction from the previous January's all-time high. Loaded imports in January 2023 totalled 372,040 TEUs, a 13% decrease from the previous year, while loaded exports completed 102,723 TEUs, a 2.5% increase over the previous year. At the same time, empty boxes reached 251,251 TEUs, translating to a 26% fall year on year. "We expect

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
  • Island Offshore awarded Equinor PSV contract
    Norway's Island Offshore has secured a contract with Equinor for the battery hybrid platform supply vessel . The 2009-built vessel, currently on spot fixture with the Norwegian energy giant, has been fixed for a period of seven months with two options of two months each. Following this contract, Island Offshore now has two PSVs and ...
  • Klaveness Combination Carriers secures two-year charter
    Norwegian owner Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) has secured a new charter contract with an undisclosed leading energy player for one of its Cleanbu vessels. KCC chief executive Engebret Dahm said the two-year deal further strengthens and expands the already established close relationship with the charterer in question. KCC operates eight Cabu and eight Cleanbu combination ...
  • IMO mulls adding an extra digit to its identification number scheme
    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is looking at adding an extra digit to its under fire identification number scheme. IMO numbers, first introduced in 1987, became mandatory for all ships built after July 1, 2005. Each ship registered under the identification scheme is allocated a unique identifier made up of the letters IMO followed by ...
  • RWE forms Spanish floating wind partnership with Ferrovial
    Germany's RWE has teamed up with Spanish engineering and construction firm Ferrovial to jointly develop, built and operate floating offshore wind farms off the Spanish coast. Spain has set a target of 3 GW of installed capacity by 2030 in order to become a leading European market for floating offshore wind. Ferrovial has so far ...
  • EDF Renewables swoops for massive floating wind project off Australia
    EDF Renewables, a subsidiary of France's utility EDF, has acquired a massive floating offshore project under development in Australia. The potential 10 GW Newcastle offshore wind farm, situated near the Port of Newcastle and energy transmission networks, is proposed for the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) as part of the NSW government's electricity infrastructure ...
  • TechnipFMC wins subsea contract for Equinor's Verdande project
    New York-listed TechnipFMC has secured a contract to deliver a complete subsea production system for Equinor's Verdande project on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The deal worth between $75m and $250m includes subsea trees and structures, control systems, connections, tooling, and installation support. Comprising the Cape Vulture and Alve North-East discoveries, Verdande is located in the ...
  • Carisbrooke Shipping to trial hydrogen engine onboard
    Carisbrooke Shipping has partnered with Carnot whose consortium has been awarded £2.3m ($2.75m) to develop a zero-emission 50kW hydrogen auxiliary engine demonstrator. Following design, simulations and s testing, the single-fuel hydrogen engine will be integrated into a containerised system and mounted on the deck of one of Carisbrooke's vessels for a 40-day sea trial in ...
  • MSC adds another 10 newbuilds in China
    An order for 10 dual-fuel 11,500 teu ships by Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has been confirmed in China. China International Marine Containers (CIMC), which has a 30% stake in Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard, has detailed the ship orders with MSC opting for LNG dual-fuel, with the ships coming as methanol-ready when they deliver in 2025 ...
  • DSME's parent buys engine maker
    South Korea's Hanwha Group is acquiring local ship engine maker HSD Engine following the conglomerate's takeover late last year of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). "By merging with DSME, we can strengthen our high value-added businesses such as the manufacturing of vessels with eco-friendly engines," a Hanwha Group spokesperson said. "The plan is to ...
  • Ocean City requests immediate halt to wind farm development due to whale deaths on East Coast
    The mayor and city council of Ocean City, Maryland, have added their voices to the increasing call by US Atlantic coast lawmakers to halt wind farm development until further investigation of whale deaths has been completed. In a press release, Ocean City said it supports clean and renewable energy, but "the town remains concerned about ...
  • Shell starts production at Vito in US Gulf of Mexico
    Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, announced that production has started at the Shell-operated Vito floating production facility in the US Gulf of Mexico. With an estimated peak production of 100,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, Vito is the company's first deep-water platform in th

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
  • Wind propulsion gains momentum to help shipping decarbonise
    New regulations incentivising better energy efficiency look set to boost interest in wind propulsion technologies
  • US supply chain bottlenecks persist despite vessel logjams subsiding
    A drop in demand has helped ease oceanside congestion, but has also left inventories stacked and warehouses full. In addition...
  • Box equipment price fall reflects weak demand
    Prices to lease or buy containers have fallen in Asia. The mid-term outlook does not forecast demand to rise
  • Klaveness Combination Carriers buoyed by strong caustic soda trades
    New three-year index-linked contract of affreightment with Brazil's Raizen aims to lower the carbon footprint of the combination trades by...
  • Shipping and Ukraine: Repercussions of a crisis
    Next week sees the first anniversary of the Russian invasion. There should be no second anniversary
  • Oldendorff in selling spree
    Privately-owned German company has sold five vessels that will be delivered to the new owners this year, while taking delivery...
  • January volumes remain soft at San Pedro Bay
    Volumes in the US' busiest gateway resumed double-digit year-on-year declines, as imports continued softening. Smaller declines were registered in the...
  • Star Bulk says bulker prospects remain 'encouraging' despite further dip
    Greece-based owner of 128 vessels cites low order book, China reopening and its own scrubber-fitted fleet among grounds for optimism
  • Smaller carriers face choices after 2M dissolution
    The 'we want to do that too' by other carriers, should Maersk's model prove to be successful, may well then...
  • HHLA forecasts weak first quarter before volumes recover
    Revenues rose on the back of higher storage fees. But earnings, while higher than expected, were down, with no recovery...
  • Europe-Asia competition for LNG set to intensify
    The drop in Russian pipeline gas flows prompted unprecedented policy and regulatory intervention as governments in Europe sought to bolster...
  • United Maritime to spend up to $63m on three bulkers
    Greece-based Seanergy Maritime affiliate agrees to buy two kamsarmaxes and takes a panamax on bareboat charter with purchase option
  • Sembcorp Marine's shareholders approve merger with Keppel O&M
    Completion of the $3.4bn deal, which was first mooted in mid-2021, had been delayed several times due to the complicated...
  • Six states expected to enter IMO leadership battle
    The contest for the IMO's top job is expected to be a six-horse race with Dominica and Bangladesh expected to...
  • Daily Briefing
    Ukraine billion-dollar total loss payout fears receding | IMO to address CII concerns post review | Carriers face tough talks...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
  • New data casts doubt on H2 rebound in US freight demand
    Despite better-than-expected factory output in January, the manufacturing spigot that releases shipping demand simply isn't turning fast enough and retail inventories remain stubbornly high.
  • After pandemic shock, container shipping navigates unchartered waters
    The container shipping market is quickly moving on from the pandemic period and into a phase that is at once familiar but also entirely new and unpredictable, writes Peter Tirschwell.
  • WiseTech continues acquisition campaign with $414 million Blume purchase
    WiseTech Global is doubling down on its reach into US intermodal networks with its $414 million purchase of Blume Global three weeks after acquiring drayage tech provider Envase.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
  • Star Bulk plans to slow steam its way to first-quarter profit in down market
    New York-listed shipowner is also 'very positive for the rest of the year', chief executive Petros Pappas says
  • Capesize bulker market falls 50% as owners 'wait out a recovery'
    Bulker owners do not expect that to be 'on the immediate horizon', Baltic Exchange analysts say
  • Good fortune continuing for product tankers as LR1 rates squeezed upward
    Product tankers have made big gains since the start of the month, with some routes jumping by $30,000 or more
  • Lidl subsidiary Tailwind doubles down on Asia-Europe trade
    German liner operator establishes niche service using smaller ships calling less busy ports
  • Turner Holm leaves Clarksons analyst role to make bank in offshore wind
    Oslo-based staffer becomes the latest shipping analyst to be lured over to the investment banking side
  • 'New mindset': Cyprus woos ships with green, digital goodies
    The Mediterranean nation has been trying fresh approaches to boost maritime services
  • Editor's Selection: Maersk Tankers caught up in sanctions, Lorentzen & Co wields job axe and Euronav eyes huge fuel savings
    TradeWinds revisits some of the biggest stories of the week
  • Cyprus removes flag from tankers managed by SCF as Europe sanctions bite
    Deputy shipping ministry says the move was because of sanctions as EU aims to put the squeeze further on Russia
  • Cyprus will keep fighting in shipping's corner, minister says
    Cyprus shipping supremo Vassilis Demetriades speaks about his country's efforts to boost its maritime industry amid Covid and Ukraine upheavals
  • Cyprus removes flag from tankers managed by SCF Group unit
    Deputy shipping ministry says the move was because of sanctions as EU aims to put the squeeze further on Russia
  • Muckermann joins the growing throng of women leading cruise
    Women are increasingly making the cruise C-suite their own
  • 'Finally, Asia is open again,' says new Silversea Cruises CEO Barbara Muckermann
    Luxury brand's leader says cruise is back on track as China reopens for business and India takes off
  • Wind powers Fred Olsen-controlled Bonheur to strong profit
    Renewable energy and wind farm services brought in a $166m bottom line
  • Pressure mounts on China as Portugal ratifies Hong Kong Convention
    Adoption by major recycling country is still required to bring it into force
  • Klaveness yields to temptation in two-year tanker time charter
    'Extreme markets' have led carbon-conscious Klaveness Combination Carriers to take a step that will affect its emissions figures
  • Shipping magnate Sammy Ofer remembered by Zim and Seaspan at naming ceremony
    Dual-fuel vessel is named after the late industry icon
  • MSC and CMA CGM weigh in with aid for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria
    Iskenderun port open for disaster relief but aid flows look modest, in view of the huge task at hand
  • Up to 450 new LNG carriers will be needed in the next decade despite the 2022 order boom
    GTT is bullish on the sector and LNG-fuelling but trashes methanol as a marine fuel
  • Greek shipowner Latsco orders VLGC newbuildings at KSOE
    Company declares options to book a total of four 88,000-cbm gas carriers
  • Europe is not an option for Maersk Tankers cargo barred from Spanish port
    Pool operator says charterer has yet to decide a new destination after alleged Russian sanctions breach
  • CMA CGM splashes $1bn on methanol-fuelled container ship sextet
    Owner already has 18 methanol-fuelled container ships under construction in Asia
  • GTT axes $86.5m of Russian LNG carriers and offshore structures from its books
    Company logs record order haul in 2022 but annual results dip
  • Star Bulk halves dividend on profit dip but beats Baltic index
    CEO Petros Pappas still holds positive view on dry bulk despite 'seasonal spot market weakness'
  • Star Bulk claims to have beaten Baltic indexes despite Q4 revenue dip
    CEO Petros Pappas still holds positive view on dry bulk despite 'seasonal spot market weakness'
  • Costa targets methanol fuel in new partnership with Swiss producer Proman
    Carnival Corp subsidiary signs MOU that could see up to 22 cruise ships retrofitted to run on methanol

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
  • Baltic Dry Index has collapsed: Ominous sign for economy?
    The Baltic Dry Index has fallen 91% since October 2021 to one of its lowest levels ever, yet shipowners remain confident.
  • China in crosshairs of new ocean shipping reforms
    An upcoming supply chain legislation package will include curbs on Chinese influence over global shipping.
  • MSC, Atlas Air carrying aid to Turkey and Syria
    More than 43,500 people in Turkey and Syria have died as a result of the Feb. 6 earthquake, which the United Nations is calling a "once-in-a-generation disaster."

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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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