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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
  • Bank branch inaugurated at JNPA SEZ to facilitate ex-im trade
  • J. R. Roadlines Pvt. Ltd creates new milestone at Deendayal Port
  • CMA CGM & Maersk join forces to accelerate decarbonisation of the shipping industry
  • Allcargo Group organises activities on International Coastal Cleanup Day
  • MOL appointed "Sector Champion" of First Movers Coalition for promoting zero-emission fuels
  • New BPTS at Hazira
  • GDL & DSV launch LCL consolidation from ICD Garhi to Nhava Sheva
  • Back-to-school temporary rush boosts container traffic, but challenges loom ahead
  • Oilmeals export soars
  • Govt clarifies on GDP growth
  • Mooring charges at Krishnapatnam Port revised
  • CBDT extends due date for filing of Form 10B/10BB & Form ITR-7 for Assessment Year 2023-24
  • Railways needs dedicated coal corridors: Study

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
  • New gateway to the Gulf
  • Cargo-Partner: control tower solutions in Ireland
  • Finland: e-loco to pull over 2,000 t trains
  • Hapag-Lloyd promotes Dheeraj Bhatia
  • LA port stable despite global trade slowdown
  • A Mancunian hub for DB Schenker
  • 85,000 pallets transported in Portugal
  • Iosa's 20th anniversary
  • Pallet-Track picks new CEO
  • The Alliance: service adaptations in PNW
  • Canada's largest pet speciality facility
  • Qatar Airways Cargo partners with Xiamen Airlines
  • Bringing Ukrzaliznytsia closer to EU rail network
  • A sales director for GRS in Spain and Portugal
  • Iumi's annual market analysis
  • An automated wine and beer warehouse
  • USA: JV kicks off with two refrigeration units
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • ACN opens aviation leasing office in UK

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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
  • THE Alliance suspends transpacific service, but more capacity cuts needed
  • Crime gang used containers to smuggle stolen cars to West Africa
  • Capacity crunch at Mexico-US border as nearshoring shift boosts freight flows
  • HHLA, MSC, Hapag et al - 'mutually assured destruction'?
  • "Buying HMM would be a career pinnacle" Dongwon head says
  • Chittagong becomes congestion-free following volume drops
  • Green critics hit out at carrier appetite for LNG fuel
  • Volumes flatline at Europe's major air cargo hubs

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
  • BV takes stake in NYC based OrbitMI
    Bureau Veritas (BV) has announced a strategic investment in OrbitMI, a New York City based maritime software company named as one of 2023's most innovative companies in maritime in a recent report
  • Crowley inks MOU on nuclear power generation ship
    Crowley is teaming with the company that builds the reactors for the U.S. Navy's nuclear ships, BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), on a concept nuclear power generation ship with the potential to

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
  • FERNRIDE raises US$50 million to scale autonomous yard trucking
    Germany-based autonomous trucking company FERNRIDE has closed a further US$19 million in its Series A funding, pushing the total round amount to US$50 million. Therefore, the firm aims to strengthen its focus on advancing the transition towards automated and sustainable logistics. According to FERNRIDE, driven by high investor interest, the second closing comes just weeks after FERNRIDE's initial
  • Ports of Singapore and Rotterdam join forces to cut shipping emissions
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the Port of Rotterdam Authority (PoR), and 20 partners in the Green & Digital Shipping Corridor are collaborating to cut international shipping emissions by 20%-30% until 2030. The agreement was made in the third Green Corridor workshop, which was held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands this week. The Green & Digital Shipping Corridor was formed in A
  • Wan Hai puts 2,500 TEU boxship up for second hand vessel sale
    Taiwanese ocean carrier Wan Hai has announced that its 2,500 TEU container ship Wan Hai 302 is for second hand vessel sale. Wan Hai stated, "The interested bidder submit your offer for 2nd hand Sale and shall be deemed to be fully aware of, accepting and complying with the contents of this announcement and the measures for the implementation of the bidding." "After a comprehensive evaluation, the
  • Change in US consumer behaviour hampers Transpacific trade
    As the traditional peak season of the shipping sector comes to an end, the spot rate declines over the past two weeks are a very clear indicator that the peak season did not really materialise, according to the recent Sea-Intelligence report. Further to that, the Danish maritime data analysis company noted that there are "dark clouds looming over the horizon" for the Transpacific trade, in part l
  • MacGregor receives multi-million order for general cargo cranes
    MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received a significant, more than €25 million (almost US$27 million) order for general cargo cranes for ten 84,500 dwt multipurpose vessels built in Asia. According to MacGregor, the order was booked into Cargotec's 2023 third quarter orders received, while the equipment is expected to be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2026.
  • New Central Asia ocean-rail connect via APM Terminals Poti
    APM Terminals Poti in Georgia aims to offer an intermodal gateway for an end-to-end transport solution connecting global producers to Central Asian markets. In particular, a new ocean-rail route, launched by Maersk, promises to overcome the complexities of multiple modal changes between rail and sea in the region. Cargo arriving by ocean at APM Terminals Poti will be seamlessly transported via ra
  • Eyebrows raised at China's state-owned players' increased stakes in European ports
    Chinese companies hold investments in some 31 container seaport terminals in Europe and the Mediterranean as of end-August, reflecting the increased activity by China's state players in Europe's port network since 2016, according to Alphaliner's report today (20 September). With the addition of HHLA's Tollerort terminal, COSCO Shipping Ports (CSP) now holds shares in eleven terminals in seven Eur
  • Celtic Freeport seeks for CEO
    The Celtic Freeport announced that it is seeking for first permanent chief executive to take the lead in bringing this vital project to completion. In particular, the Celtic Freeport aims to unlock the widest possible opportunities for Wales by accelerating innovation and encouraging significant investment, while fast-tracking modern skills for new green industries and national decarbonisation. C
  • Bosch equips Port of Paracas with AI-based detection cameras
    MIC IP ultra 7100i cameras were placed by Bosch on approximately 10 40 metres high masts to meet the high-security requirements at Port of Paracas in Peru. The port operators were reportedly looking for a video security solution to ensure reliable, high-resolution surveillance of a 110.000 m² area. More specifically, these cameras offer 4k UHD resolution wind resistant up to 290 km/h, 12x zoom an
  • TX Logistik sees increased demand in waste transport by rail
    So far in 2023, TX Logistik, a private railway company, has seen significant demand for international waste shipping via rail. The railway logistics firm, which is part of Mercitalia Logistics (Gruppo FS Italiane), expects transfers to triple to up to 850 trains per year. TX Logistik has been successful in transferring many waste shipments from road to rail, notably in the European north-south co

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
  • Hafnia bags $303m sustainable loan backed by nine ships
    Product tanker unit of Singapore's BW Group, Hafnia, has secured sustainability-linked financing maturing in early 2029. The Oslo-listed shipowner said the revolving loan facility is worth $303m through a syndicate of eight banks, which included BNP Paribas, Citibank, Danske Bank, DBS Bank, IYO Bank, Nordea Bank, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, and Standard Chartered Bank. BNP Paribas ...
  • Castor Maritime spinoff Toro nets nearly $27m from double tanker sale
    Nasdaq-listed tanker and LPG owner Toro has offloaded two ships for an aggregate price of $49.5m and a net gain of nearly $27m. The spinoff of Cyprus-based Castor Maritime has sold the 2006-built handysize MR tanker for $18m and the 2005-built aframax for $31.5m to two different unaffiliated third parties. The Petros Panagiotidis-led firm said ...
  • Crowley floats plan for nuclear power plant vessel
    US-based maritime, logistics and energy solutions company Crowley has teamed with fellow nuclear components supplier and developer BWX Technologies for a shallow-draft hull ship concept that will supply small-scale nuclear energy to shoreside locations. Under a memorandum of understanding, both companies will jointly pursue and develop opportunities relative to the design, engineering and develop
  • Jinhui Shipping ships out veteran supramax for $8m
    Chinese bulker operator Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has sold its 2004-built supramax to Singapore's ETL Shipping. The Oslo- and Hong Kong-listed company is offloading the 52,700 dwt ship, VesselsValue estimates as worth $10.25m for around $8.1m. The Oshima-built vessel, which Jinhui purchased for $10.8m as Tai Hawk in 2021, will change hands between October 25 ...
  • Bureau Veritas invests in OrbitMI to push shipping decarbonisation
    French class society Bureau Veritas (BV) has become an investor in US-based maritime software company OrbitMI. The collaboration will leverage combined strengths to address the dual opportunities of the digital transformation and the decarbonisation of shipping. Neither firm disclosed the size of the investment but reports have emerged that BV will receive a seat on ...
  • Suspected mine blast rocks cargo ship near Romanian Black Sea port
    Crew onboard Togo-flagged general cargo ship were evacuated Monday morning following an explosion near the Black Sea port of Sulina in Romania, close to the northern border with Ukraine. Maritime security consultancy Ambrey said the 1981-build vessel had possibly struck a sea mine while drifting 10nm east of Sulina. The vessel reported an explosion at ...
  • Saverys fails in Exmar buyout bid
    Nicolas Saverys has failed in his second bid to take over Belgian gas shipowner and infrastructure provider Exmar. After falling short in its first bid, Savery's investment vehicle Saverex reopened its offer of €11.1 per Exmar share on August 28. The offer expired on September 15, resulting in Saverys controlling 49.8m shares, or 83.76% of ...
  • White paper calls for urgent changes to charter parties to meet MEPC 80 goals
    Shipping is still digesting the enormity of the agreed new green targets from this July's gathering of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting at the International Maritime Organization at which it was agreed there will be indicative checkpoints to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping of 20% striving for 30% by 2030, ...
  • Foresea wins new drillship contract with Petrobras
    Brazilian drilling contractor Foresea has confirmed the award from Petrobras for one of its drillships. The company created in June this year from the restructuring of Ocyan's drilling unit has fixed its 2011-built floater Norbe VIII to the state-controlled oil giant for three years. The rig is currently on hire with Petrobras, and the new ...
  • Biden action plan to boost offshore wind and grid resilience
    The U.S. Departments of the Interior and Energy have released an action plan which aims to expand offshore wind infrastructure in the Atlantic region. Action Plan for Offshore Wind Transmission Development in the U.S. Atlantic Region, developed by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the Energy Department's Grid Deployment Office, outlines immediate actions needed ...
  • Industry-wide cooperation and knowledge sharing vital on path to net zero: IUMI
    Global ocean hull premiums rose in 2022 by 5.7% to reach $8.4bn, delegates attending this week's annual gathering of the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) were told. This was largely due to a combination of growing activity, increased vessel values and reduced market capacity. Claims for the same period remained moderate although early 2023 ...
  • China's European port interests mapped
    Chinese container port interests in Europe have been making plenty of headlines in recent years. Putting their total presence across the continent into perspective analysts at Alphaliner have produced a map (see above) which shows that with the exception of the Adriatic Chinese companies now have port facilities in every corner of the continent. Chinese ...
  • 2,500 people take to the streets of Hamburg to protest MSC's port plans
    As many as 2,500 people took to the streets in Hamburg yesterday evening in a protest organised by a local union against the 49.9% sale of the city's top port operator, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA), to Swiss-based Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC). Flares were thrown and there was a strong police presence as the demonstration ...
  • MOL signs up for methanol-powered ultramax bulker
    Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is to take on a methanol dual-fuel ultramax bulk carrier in a charter deal with compatriot Kambara Kisen, the shipping arm of the Tsuneishi Group. The 65,700 dwt ship will be built at Tsuneishi Shipbuilding and delivered in 2027 on a charter to MOL Drybulk. MOL, which targets having 90 ...
  • Abu Dhabi firms explore ammonia shipping
    Fertiglobe, the partnership between ADNOC and OCI Global, the world's largest seaborne exporter of urea and ammonia combined, the largest nitrogen fertiliser producer in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and an early mover in sustainable ammonia, has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AD Ports Group to explore logistics and ...
  • Backers of Singapore - Rotterdam green corridor vow to slash emissions by up to 30% by 2030
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the Port of Rotterdam and 20 partners in the Green & Digital Shipping Corridor are working to reduce 20% to 30% of emissions from international shipping by 2030. This was agreed at the third Green Corridor workshop, held this week in Rotterdam. The Green & Digital Shipping ...
  • Ship Concept 2030: Identifying what tomorrow's newbuilds will look like
    Ship Concept 2030 is the latest magazine out of the Splash Special Reports stable, a publication designed to give readers a glimpse of what is realistic for newbuilds coming out of yards seven years from now taking into account regulations, fuels, information technology, seafaring skills, shipyards and charterers - a unique magazine with the big ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
  • ESPO warns ships are already dodging EU ETS
    European Sea Ports Organisation said ships are already rerouting to ports outside the bloc to avoid paying the EU Emissions...
  • Marine insurance talks with Ukraine falter as two ships test alternative Black Sea grains corridor
    International Union of Marine Insurance says 'grey areas' surround Ukraine government proposal to reinsure marine risk
  • BV invests to bring OrbitMI into the fold
    OrbitMI chief executive Ali Riaz said Bureau Veritas recognised the importance of intelligent connected workflows, and was committed to developing...
  • EU ETS could spur disruptive reciprocal measures
    IMO climate head warns of potential disruption for shipping in response to the EU ETS, adding that he looked forward...
  • Green ships will be available but what about the fuels?, asks Habben Jansen
    Liner boss told European summit that while customers may support decarbonisation, most are still in denial there will be a...
  • Latsco places first-ever bulker order in Japan
    Tanker and gas carrier owner made first bulker play in 2016 with secondhand supramaxes
  • MSC resumes boxship buying spree
    MSC is said to have purchased the 9,400 teu Joseph Schulte, which had been trapped in Ukraine for over a year...
  • Possible sea mine blast on Black Sea ship off Romania
    One crew member was injured and another 11 rescued after a possible sea mine blast on the general cargoship Seama...
  • Global carbon tax impossible, Barroso says
    José Manuel Barroso warned European policymakers about protectionism in his keynote speech to the European Shipping Summit, while suggesting that...
  • Rotterdam-Singapore green corridor aims to cut emissions by up to 30% by 2030
    MPA, Port of Rotterdam and 20 other partners in the green and digital shipping corridor will work together to cut...
  • Autonomous shipping revolution will slash P&I claims and payouts, IUMI told
    The coming MASS revolution has huge implications for marine insurance, with fewer people on ships meaning fewer 'people claims', delegates...
  • MOL ties up methanol-powered bulker to cut emissions
    Japanese shipping giant intends to charter the 65,700 dwt dual-fuel ship ultramax bulker from domestic owner Kambara Kisen. The vessel...
  • Shipping is central to EU security insists commission vice-president Schinas
    European shipowners looking for political recognition of the maritime sector's strategic economic status have been backed by the European Commission...
  • Daily Briefing
    Questions raised over UK government claims Odesa-docked ship was Russia target | CMA CGM teams up with Maersk to scale...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
  • More trans-Pac service cuts on tap for October as carriers seek to buoy rates
    The decision to suspend a service outright may represent a new leg down in terms of ship capacity, which is expected to grow sharply this year and next.
  • Norfolk Southern teams with tech company to ease intermodal cargo flow
    The Class I railroad and DrayNow will launch an app in 2024 designed to digitize, organize and streamline processes that have previously been performed via email or over the phone.
  • Asia-North Europe blank sailings to soar in October amid capacity overhang
    Ocean carriers on the busy trade lane plan to slash deployed capacity to match falling demand levels that typically follow China's Golden Week holiday at the start of October.
  • Intermarine, JSA target Chilean metals, energy markets with new subsidiary
    Affiliated carriers Intermarine and Jumbo-SAL-Alliance are poised to reap new cargo from the expected growth boom in South American mining, green fuels and wind.
  • Panama Canal draft restrictions offer sustained challenge for carriers
    Carrier executives and others say the draft limitations imposed due to a shortage of rainfall are creating a more difficult economic rationale for the so-called all-water route to the East Coast of North America.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
  • South Korean private equity firm poised to take over Polaris Shipping
    HMM and KOBC participating in the acquisition of the VLOC company as financial investors
  • Futures market for capesize bulkers falls while spot rates rally on
    November contracts lost almost $1,000 per day on Wednesday
  • Concept unveiled to build floating nuclear plants to meet military needs
    Crowley and BWX Technologies also envision vessels with microreactors responding to disasters
  • Baltic Dry Index climbs to four-month high as bulkers ride 'robust upward trend'
    China stimulus measures add to optimism as Panama Canal buoys handysizes
  • UK tightens laws to punish fraudulent shipping
    British laws had failed to keep up with international agreements leaving enforcers toothless
  • Blank sailings expected to reach 16% as Golden Week hurts container demand
    Freightos Baltic Index falls almost 20% since late August
  • No shortage of offshore bravado at Pareto Securities show
    Secondhand market weirdness and surging day rates have owners and observers excited
  • 'Nothing as contagious as protectionism': warns Emanuele Grimaldi as EU probes China's car exports
    Major car carrier owner rails against the rise of protectionism amid rising geopolitical tensions
  • Lines struggle to stop the rot as container freight rates hit four-year-low
    Spot rates hit their lowest since October 2019 as supply-and-demand outlook worsens
  • Ports on EU's edge poised to pounce on bloc's business, warns Malta
    As the EU's emissions trading scheme is about to include shipping, container ports at the bloc's periphery get ready to take advantage
  • Jinhui Shipping sells oldest bulker as renewal push goes on
    Hong Kong company takes book loss on 2021 purchase, but vessel made a trading profit in that time
  • Green Seas: The era of methanol-fuelled container shipping begins
    This week's edition of TradeWinds' newsletter on the environment and the business of the ocean explores what the Laura Maersk means for box shipping
  • Tonnage-hungry Subsea 7 could set its sights on Solstad Offshore, analyst says
    Pareto's Joren Sovik Opheim cites fleet similarities in hypothetical takeover
  • Methanol ships make up third of alternative-fuel orders this year, Clarksons says
    UK research company says LNG is still the most popular fuel choice for new eco vessels
  • Nobody beats competition by going green on their own, says Hapag-Lloyd boss Rolf Habben Jansen
    Shipping should work together to achieve decarbonisation, argues liner company chief exec
  • Mozambique cleared to sue shipbuilder Privinvest in $2bn corruption case
    Shipbuilder says it provided valuable services to African nation which sabotaged the coastal project
  • 'I always want more ships,' says TMI's new operations chief Carl Ackerley
    But newbuildings still too expensive for now, bulker executive explains
  • TMI's Ed Buttery compares handysize scrapping to a fairground coin-pusher machine
    Tipping point is approaching for elderly ships, and this is good news for rates
  • Gail (India) heralds first LNG cargo STS in move to optimise its shipping
    Indian importer is keen to repeat exercise to save cash, shipping time and CO2 emissions
  • Union Maritime doubles down on LR2 tanker newbuildings
    An earlier order for ultramax bulkers order at New Dayang appears to have been dropped
  • Sea mine suspected as explosion hits Ukraine-bound cargo ship off Romania
    Mine sweeper deployed to investigate incident involving the Seama
  • Seatrium loses $32m legal battle against HJ Shipbuilding over defects on accommodation rig
    Newly merged Singapore yard's legacy legal case tossed out due to wording of clause in sub-contract amendment
  • High tanker asset prices worry BW Group's Andreas Sohmen-Pao
    Tycoon thinks decarbonisation will be tough and contemplates move to US
  • Nicolas Saverys's second Exmar take-private bid fails as shareholders cling on to stock
    Exmar set to stay on stockmarket as take private vehicle Saverex shareholding falls short
  • Malcolm Godfrey quits insurance broker Gallagher to join rival Cambiaso Risso
    Genoa-based broker is continuing to grow its business with new hires
  • Hafnia clinches $303m sustainable loan secured by nine chemical tankers
    New revolving facility will mature in 2029, BW Group owner says
  • Nicolas Saverys's second take-private bid fails as shareholders cling on to stock
    Exmar set to stay on stockmarket as take private vehicle Saverex shareholding falls short
  • Nicolas Saverys opts to relaunch take-private bid as shareholders cling on to stock
    Pricing of third offering to be announced on 2 October
  • Kambara Kisen orders methanol ultramax bulker for charter to MOL
    Japanese group will fix out dual-fuel ship from delivery in 2027
  • Seaspan and Maersk Zero Carbon Center unveil huge ammonia container ship project
    Work has been taking place on developing a 15,000-teu design for potential commercialisation
  • European shipowners seek to boost their status in Brussels with show of unity
    Feeling insufficiently appreciated by the Brussels policymaking scene, the continent's shipping lobby holds its debut event to raise its profile
  • Trafigura creates new management committee as one of 'big three' bosses quits
    CEO Jeremy Weir and executive director Jose Larocca to lead new top team
  • 'No skeletons': TMI's Ed Buttery and Carl Ackerley press on with Grindrod integration
    Bulker owners' balance sheets remain separate, but other functions are already working as one, bosses explain
  • Cocaine 'tsunami' hits container supply chain as industry struggles for answers
    Maritime drug flows are rising both in volume and violence. The 'Operation Tin Can' drug bust shows how they can be stemmed
  • Bureau Veritas invests in OrbitMI as strategic partnership targets shipping's carbon emissions
    Stena Bulk-backed software firm teams up with 195-year-old classification society
  • Denmark's DFDS acquires Spain to Morocco ferry company
    Ferry company says acquisition will help it benefit from ongoing nearshoring of supply chains to Europe
  • Mariner Associates and Carlos A Gothong recycle bulker and car carrier in Bangladesh
    But cash buyer GMS cautions that Chattogram's recyclers cannot compete on price for now
  • Singapore-Rotterdam green corridor aims for 30% GHG emission cuts by 2030
    Partners identify action steps for the various fuel pathways and will look at ways to incentivise uptake of alternative fuels

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American Shipper web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
  • Air Belgium abandons direct passenger service to focus on cargo
    Air Belgium says it never recovered from lost business during the COVID pandemic, in contrast to most passenger carriers. It says it can't make money selling tickets to consumers and will focus on doing business with other airlines.
  • Narita Airport to build centralized cargo facility for All Nippon Airways
    All Nippon Airways will soon function in one place at Narita Airport instead of at decentralized cargo warehouses.
  • DSV tailors chartered freighter network to shifting market conditions
    DSV is a logistics company, not an airline, but it is strategically adding freighters it controls through long-term leases based on demand in certain lanes.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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