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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • CONCOR signs MoU with DB Schenker India to collaborate in ex-im & domestic business
  • Paradip Port breaks its own record for swiftest climb to 100 MMT cargo handling among Major Ports
  • G20 countries urged to unwind recent & longstanding restrictions on trade
  • Red Sea attacks impacting gas shipping
  • IWAI encouraging the private sector to invest in container vessels through various stakeholders conferences: Sonowal
  • Coal imports from the US rise in Nov.
  • Aurionpro partners with Vix Technology to unveil Mobility Solutions
  • Road awards by Govt seen dipping by 40-43 pc in FY24, says ICRA
  • YOU ASK.. WE ANSWER...

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • You can't argue with speed

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 20, 2023
  • Carriers 'tear up schedules' in race to get diverted box ships to port
  • CH Robinson - trucking on thin ice
  • Malaysia bans Zim ships from docking at its ports
  • Sea-air gearing up for rush in demand following Suez disruption
  • No 'winner's curse': Harim plans to turn HMM into top five box line
  • News Podcast | Dec 2023 | Explained: the Suez crisis. Plus: winners & losers 2023, and the outlook for 2024
  • Forwarders undercutting ocean carriers - but it's a gamble, says Xeneta
  • No early end to Red Sea crisis in sight as carriers re-route
  • FedEx stabs UPS - yet red flags appear
  • Chinese airlines on course to boost Latin America connections

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 20, 2023
  • Red Sea is becoming a no go zone for shipping
    Supply chain disruptions as a result of Houthi attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea are only likely to increase. A growing number of ship operators have themselves decided to suspend
  • CSL to build world's first battery self-unloader
    Canada's CSL Group has entered a 20-year strategic partnership with Australia's Adelaide Brighton Cement Ltd. (Adbri) to build and operate the world's first fully-electric battery capable self-unloading vessel. The custom-designed battery self-unloader
  • Moose Boats delivers powerful new fireboat
    As demand for fireboats continues to build, Vallejo,Calif., based Moose Boats LLC reports that it has delivered the most powerful version of its M2-38 catamaran fireboat thus far built to the Alameda

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 20, 2023
  • SAAM Towage's first electric tugs en route to Vancouver
    In a significant step toward eco-friendly maritime practices, the first electric tugs for SAAM Towage's fleet are set to embark on their journey from the Port of Tuzla in Türkiye to Vancouver in Canada. Having completed their final seaworthiness trials, these cutting-edge vessels are scheduled to board the cargo ship BBC Emerald, a delicate operation necessitating the use of two 400-ton cranes. T
  • Red Sea crisis: Switch to round-Africa affects required vessel capacity and transit times
    Sea-Intelligence has noted that this week saw a sharp escalation of the security situation in the Bab-al-Mandeb strait off the coast of Yemen. In its latest report, the Danish analysis firm said that multiple vessels have now been attacked off the Yemeni coast by the Houthis resulting in several major box lines placing their vessels on hold to not pass the Red Sea, rendering the Suez routing unav
  • APM Terminals unveils US$390 million investment and secures new concession for Brazilian container terminal
    Brasil Terminal Portuário (BTP) has received approval from Brazil's Ministry of Ports and Airports and the Santos Port Authority to extend its operational tenure at the Port of Santos by an additional 20 years, valid until 2047. In conjunction with this renewed concession, BTP is set to make a significant investment of approximately US$390 million in the development of the container terminal over
  • Port of Valencia handles 395,000 TEUs in November
    Port of Valencia moved 395,078 TEUs in November, translating to an 18.72% increase over the same month last year. Valencia container exports reached 73,847 TEUs, while box imports reached 61,283 TEUs with the Spanish port having now achieved three consecutive months of growth. Additionally, the port of Valencia moved 219,238 TEUs via rail in the previous month, representing a slight 1% growth yea
  • DP World moves head office to Expo City Dubai
    DP World has announced plans to relocate its global head office to Expo City Dubai. DP World has been based in Jebel Ali, at the heart of its port and free zone operations since it was established under its current name in September 2005. Announcing the plan, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, said, "DP World's relocation to Expo City Dubai is not an isolated project; i
  • Stena Line inks 77-year deal with Peel Ports Group
    In a landmark development, ferry and port operator Stena Line has sealed a substantial agreement with Peel Ports Group, a major UK port operator, solidifying their operational ties at Heysham Port until the year 2100. This extended collaboration underscores the strong partnership between the two organisations and aims to enhance their relationship. Notably, Stena Line operates a crucial twice-dai
  • PSA BDP opens office in Portugal
    Global logistics and supply chain solutions provider PSA BDP has announced the opening of its first office in Lisbon, Portugal, aiming to increase its presence in the European market. The decision to establish a presence in Lisbon further expands PSA BDP's global growth strategy. The company said that the strategic expansion into Lisbon presents an opportunity to offer enhanced end-to-end supply
  • Red Sea crisis: Markets spike, consumers will pay the price
    Consumers around the world are expected to pay the price for the unfolding crisis in the Red Sea after missile attacks on merchant ships plunged supply chains into chaos. Latest data from shipping analysis firm Xeneta shows spot rates in the ocean freight shipping market spiked by 20% since Friday (15 December) after major shipping liner companies decided to halt sailings through the Red Sea amid
  • Wärtsilä signs agreement with HMD for new Medium Gas Carrier vessel
    Technology group Wärtsilä has secured a contract to provide cargo handling and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fuel supply systems for a new Medium Gas Carrier (MGC) vessel commissioned by Turkish ship owner Pasco Gas. The agreement, signed by Wärtsi lä and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD), follows the vessel order, exercised as an option from a prior newbuild contract signed in February 2023. According
  • ITF condemns Shipping Australia Limited's opposition to national fleet
    The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) condemned Shipping Australia Limited (SAL) for its persistent opposition to the Australian government's proposal to create a strategic fleet of Australian-flagged vessels. "SAL, which represents major international shipping lines - including Evergreen, MSC, K-Line, HMM, CMA CGM, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd - seems to be more concerned with the prof
  • DP World wraps up third phase of Antwerp expansion plan
    DP World has completed the third phase of its US$220 million (€200 million) investment plan, aiming to deliver faster and more environmentally friendly solutions to its customers. DP World has introduced a new stacking crane module at its terminal in Antwerp, Belgium adding to the array of cranes and equipment commissioned this year, including three quay cranes for ship loading and unloading, six

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 20, 2023
  • Performance Shipping returns to Shanghai Waigaoqiao for more LR2 tanker newbuilds
    Nasdaq-listed Greek tanker owner Performance Shipping is expanding its fleet with new contracts at China Shipbuilding Trading and CSSC-affiliated Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) for the construction of two LNG-ready LR2 aframax product and crude oil carriers. The 114,000 ships, costing around $$64.8m each, should deliver in January and April of 2026. The newbuilds will be ...
  • Solstad buys back CSV in $4m deal
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Solstad has exercised its option to purchase the construction support vessel Normand Tonjer for $4m. The 2010-built unit was sold to a vehicle called Mpsv for $10m in 2021 and leased back on a bareboat agreement for a firm three-year period with options for two one-year extensions and a purchase option ...
  • Louis Dreyfus lines up juice carrier for suction sails retrofit
    Wind propulsion continues to gain recognition as one of the key components of shipping's decarbonisation strategy with Rotterdam-based agricultural giant Louis Dreyfus Company selecting its chartered juice carrier for the installation of four suction sails developed by Spanish engineering firm bound4blue. The 2014-built Atlantic Orchard owned by Sweden's Wisby Tankers will be retrofitted with fou
  • Eyal Ofer's Zodiac Maritime eyes nuclear-powered ships
    Eyal Ofer's Zodiac Maritime has partnered with classification society Lloyd's Register (LR) and South Korea's HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and KEPCO E&C to develop nuclear-propelled ship designs. As the shipping industry looks more closely at nuclear as a future marine fuel, the joint development project initiated by the signing of a ...
  • Red Sea impasse remains despite creation of international naval coalition
    The global shipping industry has welcomed news of a US-led naval coalition to ease tensions in the Red Sea, but is wary that it will take weeks before the area is safe to transit. The US and a coalition of 10 countries, including the UK, France and Canada, have formed a naval security initiative called ...
  • Beks flips its only newcastlemax
    Istanbul-based Beks Ship Management and Trading ends the year where it started. Brokers note that the Bekmezci family has flipped its first and only newcastlemax after toying with it for a year, pocketing $1.5m on selling the 206,000 dwt , ex Cape Maple. In the first month of the year, the 2005-built bulker was added for around $15m from Japanese ...
  • New technology needs nurturing - so does its reputation
    As the rush to meet shipping's urgent need for decarbonisation technology raises pressure and stakes across the board, this is not the time for cutting corners, writes Ina Reksten, deputy CEO and COO at Yara Marine Technologies. The past few years have witnessed a significant increase in regulatory pressure surrounding emissions, with ambitious targets set ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 20, 2023
  • Liberia removes all remaining Sovcomflot vessels from flag
    'Sovcomflot is not a client that the registry considers appropriate to flag,' says LISCR official as the US Treasury announces...
  • Price cap coalition tightens rules as US slaps out fresh Russian sanctions
    The price cap coalition has introduced tighter guidelines for attestation and price reporting, mirroring some of the requirements included in...
  • Clean Middle East-Europe LR1 rates hit 11-month high on Red Sea disruption
    Rising risks and insurance rates boost freight rates for product tankers that mostly carry diesel and jet fuel from the...
  • Performance Shipping orders two further LR2s at SWS
    Contracts bring the number of tankers on order to three for Nasdaq-listed company at Chinese yard
  • International Group cuts GXL reinsurance costs for 2024
    IG purchases sublimited excess war cover for vessels trading with Russia, Ukraine and Belarus
  • Norwegian Sea and Canadian Arctic proposed as new ECAs
    New proposals for sulphur oxide and nitrogen oxide Emission Control Areas will be discussed at the IMO Marine Environment Protection...
  • Regional Container Lines inks deal for sub-panamax newbuilds
    Potential order follows firm signing for four 7,000 teu vessels at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding last year
  • Bulkers diverting from Suez may need a Plan C
    Prolonged disruption in the Suez Canal will help bulkers, but it is hard to say by how much
  • Red Sea war risk rates 'still rising' after doubling in past week
    Development comes after Joint War Committee expands listed area in key waterway
  • New EU sanctions will increase burden for shipping, but will not stop circumvention
    The EU's 12th package of sanctions targeting Russia seeks to tighten oil price compliance and increase transparency. It is unlikely...
  • Europe-Asia boxships in Red Sea start returning to Suez Canal
    The 18,200 teu Mary Maersk and the 13,200 teu Cosco Faith have both reached the southern approaches of the Suez...
  • LNG shipping could gain momentum as carriers divert from Red Sea, says Drewry
    Four LNG carriers appear to have rerouted to avoid sailing through the Bab el Mandeb Strait, while others continue to...
  • Malaysia bans calls by Israel-owned or flagged ships to support Palestinians
    Restrictions to take effect immediately
  • Carl-Antoine Saverys to take the reins at Exmar
    Exmar announces chief executive transition with Carl-Antoine Saverys succeeding Francis Mottie, who will remain as COO. The generational shift comes...
  • Daily Briefing
    Asia/Europe boxships remain in Red Sea limbo | Business as usual for tanker trades as most operators continue on Red...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 20, 2023
  • New CMA CGM service is sixth to add Port Everglades call this year
    The service will be heavily focused on transporting refrigerated cargo but will also allow for dry cargoes coming out of Latin America to find a new path to the US.
  • FedEx Freight keeping LTL gains from Yellow as market settles
    While the largest US trucking company increased its daily volume 4.6% this fall following Yellow's summertime collapse, year-over-year comparisons reveal a soft market.
  • NY-NJ port takes next steps to study dredging amid larger ship calls
    The port wants to dig to a 55-foot depth because an increasing number of vessels calling are testing the current capacity of its shipping channels.
  • Carriers push Indian rates higher as Suez crisis muddles US, Europe routings
    After holding rates firm at end-November levels into the first week of December, major container lines have pushed short-term contract pricing substantially higher for Indian bookings in the last few days.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 20, 2023
  • Norway says Red Sea traffic 'should be avoided' as Hoegh Autoliners heeds call
    Alert level bans Norwegian-flag ships from calling at ports in parts of region
  • US ratchets up price cap pressure by blacklisting Sovcomflot ship manager and raft of traders
    Move follows similar sanctions by the UK and EU against Russian shipowner's Sun Ship Management
  • Sovcomflot linked to sale of former Primorsk MR tanker for handy profit
    Sanctioned Russian owner said by brokers to have offloaded vessel ahead of special survey
  • Green Seas: Passenger vessels have more work to do to get on Poseidon Principles carbon track
    TradeWinds' newsletter on the environment and the business of the ocean explores annual climate reporting by shipping banks
  • Performance Shipping expands tanker orderbook with Chinese LR2 pair
    US-listed tanker player says the move forms part of its 'core fleet expansion and renewal strategy'
  • 'Great potential': Zodiac throws weight behind nuclear power for shipping
    Eyal Ofer-controlled owner exploring options for bulker and container ship propulsion
  • 'We are not afraid of war' says Al-Houthi as rebels defy Red Sea naval operation
    'We are not the kind of people who are afraid of war', Houthi leader says in TV address
  • War risk rates continue to harden as attacks escalate
    Red Sea high risk area widens in response to Houthi attacks
  • International Group reinsurance rates cut as claims stay low
    Shipowners will pay less for their P&I reinsurance with passenger ships seeing a double-digit decrease
  • Lomar recruits former V.Group commercial director Peter Mellis to develop its business
    London-based shipowner wants to focus on new investments
  • Solstad Offshore exercises option on CSV after 2021 sale and leaseback deal
    Ship will stay with Solstad even after plotted refinancing deal
  • Hafnia speeds up $23m share award to CEO Skov in deal with BW Group
    Singapore owner borrowing stock from parent to bring forward incentive plan's vesting date
  • Suez Canal LNG carrier transits forecast to drop by 18% in December
    Shipbroker Affinity LNG says US-Asia cargoes most impacted as these already hit by Panama Canal restrictions
  • Hoegh Autoliners signs biofuel partnership with Varo Energy
    Car carrier operator says more automobile OEMs opting for biofuel solutions
  • Adnoc buys OCI out of green ammonia venture Fertigobe in $3.6bn deal
    Abu Dhabi oil company takes majority control of sustainability pioneer
  • Ocean Yield brings in lawyer Rebecca Lund Nakkim after CEO and CFO leave board
    KKR-owned sale and leaseback company will now operate with three directors
  • Advantage Tankers splashes out on LR1 newbuildings
    Tanker player orders pair of 73,400-dwt product carriers at K Shipbuilding
  • Liberia de-flags seven tankers blacklisted by US
    'You're sanctioned, you're cancelled,' says the head of the country's registry
  • BP head of trading and shipping Carol Howle makes major's CEO shortlist
    UK energy giant considering two women but will it break the mould and appoint a first female chief?
  • Pelagic Partners builds stake in Oaktree-backed Golden Energy Offshore
    Cypriot fund splashes another $770,000 on platform vessel owner's stock
  • Advantage Tankers splashes out on LR1 tanker newbuildings
    Tanker player orders pair of 73,400-dwt product carriers at K Shipbuilding
  • Norwegian newcomer heads to China for first PSV order in a decade
    Hercules Supply named as owner behind landmark deal for up to three versatile ships
  • Malaysia bans calls by all ships owned by or heading to Israel
    Government says measure is a response to country's conduct in Gaza war
  • Tanker owners still willing to use Suez Canal, says Braemar
    Shipbroker says it is still fixing cargoes via the waterway without Cape of Good Hope options
  • UK detains Hoegh car carrier over failed PSC inspection
    Inspectors find issue with ISM as well as maintenance of survival craft onboard Norwegian-flagged vessel

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 20, 2023
  • Port of New Orleans nets $73M federal grant for container terminal
    The Port of New Orleans is receiving a $73.77 million federal grant to assist in building the $1.8 billion Louisiana International Terminal.
  • Transport Canada contributes $14M to Winnipeg airport cargo expansion
    The Winnipeg Airport Authority is ready to begin the next phase of its cargo expansion and modernization project with an investment from the Canadian government.

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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
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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