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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 22, 2023
  • Nabros Transport safely delivers one of the largest reactors at the longest distance
  • BLR Logistiks expands fleet to include reefer containers
  • Transworld Group and Jafza to establish state-of-the-art logistics centre
  • The race to obtain enough blue and green fuels for shipping by 2030
  • CMA CGM intimates of Red Sea charge
  • Round Africa again?
  • Cargo seen damaged in Thoothukudi floods
  • Indian economy projected to surpass $4 trn by FY25
  • Horizon Industrial Parks builds high-quality logistics facility for Flyjac Logistics
  • Adani Ports Mundra handles 43 vessels in 24 hours
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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • Empty boxes will be stuck in all the wrong places for new year peak
  • EXCLUSIVE: Flexport taken to court by disgruntled ex-Flexporters
  • Impact of Red Sea attacks not 'mind-blowing', but will delay cargo delivery
  • Box ship owners may benefit from Red Sea and Suez diversions
  • Maersk launches combined container/ro-ro Tunisia-Italy service
  • Pharma.aero and Cool Chain Association aim for common standards
  • 'We have to eat a bowl of Tricolor? Ugh': investors wary of FedEx restructure

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • Boeing delivers Navy's first Orca XLUUV
    The Navy's plans for unmanned vessels include uncrewed undersea as well as uncrewed surface vessels and Boeing [NYSE: BA] has now delivered the first Orca Extra Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) to
  • Gulf of Mexico O&G sale: High bids and big questions
    Yesterday's Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Lease Sale 261 generated $382,168,507 in high bids for 311 tracts covering 1.7 million acres in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. A total
  • Carnival reports all time high full year revenues
    Cruising has come a long way since the dark days of the COVID shut-down when much loved veteran cruise ships were being beached for scrapping. Evidence of the industry bounce back came

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • CMA CGM announces new Panama Canal surcharges
    French container shipping company CMA CGM has announced new Panama Canal surcharges for several routes worldwide. In particular, CMA CGM will implement a surcharge of US$150 per TEU for all types of cargo from the US West Coast ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland to North Europe, Scandinavia, Poland and Baltic, effective from 12 January. Additionally, the ocean carrier will introduce the
  • NYK to install air compression systems on LNG-fuelled car carriers
    NYK is set to implement a cutting-edge Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) system in the construction of LNG-fuelled car carriers by Shin Kurushima Dockyard, with the first vessel anticipated for delivery in 2026. The VCR system has the capability to dynamically adjust the air compression ratio within the engine combustion chamber, ensuring an optimal balance tailored to engine power and the specifi
  • New container train service between Latvia and Poland launches operations
    Starting from early December, a new container train has been put into operation, linking Latvia's Rigas universalais terminalis (RUT) and Poland's Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) within the Freeport of Riga. This initiative provided by Baltijas Ekspresis, the largest private rail freight carrier in the Baltics, marks a significant improvement in the efficiency and safety of container delivery to
  • CMA CGM starts new service from Morocco to North America
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM will launch a new seasonal service dedicated to exports of fruits and vegetables from Morocco to North America. The new NAMEX service will have the following port rotation: Tanger Med (Morocco) - Halifax (Canada) - New York (US) - Philadelphia (US) - Norfolk (US) - Savannah (US) - Charleston (US) - Tanger Med CMA CGM's NAMEX service map The 15,128 TEU container vessel
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges to upgrade Malaysian port Lumut
    Port of Antwerp-Bruges International (PoABI) and Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Perak (PKNP), a Malaysia state development agency, have formed a strategic partnership to develop the port of Lumut in Perak state, Malaysia. The European Commission has awarded a €1.9 million (US$2.1 million) grant for feasibility studies, recognising the port's potential as a logistics and industrial hub. For PoABI, a s
  • Wilhelmsen and MPC Capital acquire ship manager Zeaborn
    Wilhelmsen Ship Management, a provider of third-party ship management services headquartered in Singapore, and Hamburg-based asset manager MPC Capital have agreed to acquire 100% of Zeaborn Ship Management, which manages a fleet of around 100 vessels, comprising container ships, bulkers, tankers and multi-purpose vessels. The acquisition is the "next milestone" in the partnership between Wilhelms
  • Gebrüder Weiss opens new office in Australia
    Gebrüder Weiss is expanding its network in Australia with the opening of a new Air & Sea office in Brisbane. This is now the third location operated by the international logistics company in Australia, following on from Sydney and Melbourne. The most important transshipment hub in Brisbane is the container port, which plays an important role in international trade with a record throughput of 1.56
  • Concor and DB Schenker forge logistics partnership for the Indian market
    Container Corporation of India (Concor) and Schenker India (DB Schenker) signed a Memorandum of Understanding in New Delhi, India to collaborate on export, import and domestic sectors. "CONCOR and DB Schenker are leaders in their respective fields, and the two organisations are joining hands to provide a bouquet of end-to-end services seamlessly for customers which would also help in further impr
  • Damietta Alliance Container Terminal signs final financing contract
    The Damietta Alliance Container Terminal (DACT) has signed the final financing contract for its box terminal in Damietta, Egypt. The financing consortium comprises international development banks including European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), International Finance Corporation (IFC), Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), DEG and Proparco. The joint venture, Damietta Alli
  • Oakland sees declined box traffic in November
    The Port of Oakland reported a 6.8% drop in its container volumes in November, handling 132,648 TEUs. Full imports rose 3.8% year-on-year, with 71,258 TEUs passing through Oakland port facilities this November. On the other hand, full exports declined by 3% to 61,390 TEUs. At the same time, empty imports experienced a drop of 0.6%, with 14,118 TEUs, while empty exports experienced a significant 4
  • ZIM ships banned from Malaysia as Gaza war drags on
    All of ZIM Line's ships will be barred from calling at Malaysian ports effective from 20 December, as the Muslim country announced a blanket ban on all Israel-flagged vessels. Alluding to the Gaza war, Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is also the finance minister, said, "These restrictions are a response to Israel's actions that ignore basic humanitarian principles and violate interna
  • Red Sea detours will prolong transit times by 30%
    If all container shipping routes along the Red Sea take detours round the Cape of Good Hope, transit times could jump by 30%, according to consultancy Linerlytica's report. Taiwan's three main liner operators Evergreen Marine Corporation, Yang Ming Marine Transport and Wan Hai Lines, issued customer advisories on 18 December, saying that they are joining their peers in suspending shipments to Isr
  • Maersk commences new weekly service to Port of Tunis Rades
    Maersk introduces an innovative transport solution connecting the growing Tunisian market to its mainliner services spanning Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. This recently launched weekly service operates with a dedicated ro-ro vessel, linking the Port of Rades in Tunisia to the hub port of Cagliari in Italy. Notably, the service strengthens the connection between Morocco and Tunisia, with the
  • What to Do If You're Injured in a Truck Accident in Another State
    There are always risks on the road when you are driving. Even if you are driving safely and obeying traffic laws, accidents can happen. You can't control the weather, road conditions, and the actions or neglect of other drivers. These factors, along with mechanical failure and other issues with your own vehicle, can cause accidents. Even minor crashes and incidents can cause damage and injuries.
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    In today's business climate, knowledge is power. But harnessing that power within an organization can sometimes be easier said than done. That's where ' Knowledge Management Strategies' come into play. Below, we will discuss the importance, development, and implementation of these strategies, as well as how to overcome common challenges that can arise during the process. The Concept of Knowledge

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • CSL reveals order for world's first fully electric battery-capable self-unloading bulker
    Canadian owner CSL has partnered up with Adelaide Brighton Cement (Adbri) to build and operate the world's first fully electric battery-capable self-unloading bulk carrier. The 11,000 dwt ship is expected for delivery from an unnamed shipyard in early 2026. Under a 20-year strategic partnership, the custom-designed ship will replace Adbri's Accolade II and will support ...
  • US slaps sanctions on Sovcomflot manager and traders of Russian oil for price cap breaches
    The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued new sanctions on Sovcomflot shipmanager and several oil traders for helping Russia evade a cap on its oil price. Sanctions were placed on Sun Ship Management, a Dubai-based subsidiary of Sovcomflot, Russia's state-backed shipping company. The company, listed on the fleet ...
  • Prysmian splashes $385m on two cable layers
    Milan-based cabling giant Prysmian is expanding its fleet of installation vessels with two units worth around €350m ($385m). The first cable layer will be built by Fincantieri-controlled Norwegian shipbuilder Vard and enter service by the beginning of 2027. It will be an evolution of the Monna Lisa class vessel, with a length of about 185 ...
  • Fugro to bolster geotechnical capacity with conversion of newly acquired PSVs
    Dutch surveyor Fugro has picked up two platform supply vessels for conversion into geotechnical assets. The Sea Goldcrest and Sea Gull delivered in 2019 and 2020, respectively, from Fujian Mawei shipyard in China to Jon Fredriksen's Seatankers and managed by Remoy Shipping in Norway have been acquired for an undisclosed price. The acquisition is in ...
  • Northern Ocean rig gets more work with TotalEnergies
    John Fredriksen-controlled Northern Ocean, a semisub rig spin-off of Northern Drilling, has secured more work in West Africa for its 2018-built rig Deepsea Mira. The French energy major TotalEnergies has exercised the first option under the semi's contract extending its utilisation by 180 days and into the fourth quarter of 2024. The extension provides between ...
  • Noble wins Petrobras semisub contract off Columbia
    New York and Copenhagen-listed drilling rig owner Noble has secured a contract with Petrobras for the semisub Noble Discoverer offshore Colombia. The 2009-built rig has been fixed for 400 days from the second quarter of 2024. The deal comes with options to extend the fixture by 390 days. "We are thrilled to announce that we ...
  • Wilhelmsen and MPC Capital acquire Zeaborn Ship Management
    Wilhelmsen Ship Management and MPC Capital have agreed to acquire 100 % of the company Zeaborn Ship Management. The acquisition is the next milestone in the partnership between Wilhelmsen and MPC Capital and their shipmanagement joint venture Wilhelmse

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • Wilhelmsen and MPC Capital acquire Zeaborn Ship Management
    Brand name to disappear after deal goes through for undisclosed sum
  • Shipping's protectors face 'exquisite dilemma' in the Red Sea
    US attacks on Houthi positions would worsen the shipping crisis without hurting the Yemeni rebels much, a researcher says
  • Red Sea security in limbo as shipping awaits detail of naval operations
    Despite the public relations hype, the naval protection force put together under the name Operation Prosperity Guardian lacks detail and...
  • Greek shipowners' storm aid channelled to restore schools
    Memorandum signed with government is first tranche of €50m collected from shipowner donations
  • 'Little clear guidance' on lawful deviation from Red Sea rerouting, lawyers warn
    Ports are not deemed safe unless a vessel can reach, use and leave them without exposure to danger that cannot...
  • Top 10 Lloyd's List podcasts: 2023
    The road to zero-carbon shipping, geopolitical risk, supply chain resilience, the impact of sanctions on Russia and the rise of...
  • Dozen more Cosco megaships skip Suez as carriers add Red Sea surcharges
    MSC and CMA CGM are imposing surcharges for vessels circumventing via the Cape of Good Hope, reflecting potential magnitude of...
  • Boxship charter market defies usual December lull
    Charter rates for smaller tonnage remain under pressure, although levels for ships of above 3,500 teu are stable
  • Ex-SIPG president expelled from CCP over corruption charges
    Alleged wrongdoings include enabling relatives to use his position and influence for personal gain through corrupt practices; improperly intervening in...
  • Zodiac in nuclear vessel research project with KSOE and LR
    The group said nuclear propulsion has the potential to help shipping decarbonise because it emits no carbon
  • Seacon expands fleet via newbuild quartet leaseback
    Seacon will bareboat charter the fresh tonnage for up to 15 years after delivery, which is set for between August...
  • Daily Briefing
    Europe-Asia boxships in Red Sea start returning to Suez Canal | New EU sanctions will increase burden for shipping, but...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • Trans-Pacific spot rates explode amid accelerating Red Sea carrier diversions
    While shippers adapt to the complicated market environment in the short term, they are also casting a wary eye on annual service contract negotiations with carriers that will heat up early next year.
  • CPKC implements embargo on Mexico-bound empty containers in Laredo
    With CPKC competitors BNSF and UP unable to send or receive cargo because of the border closures at El Paso and Eagle Pass, they might be tempted to send containers through CPKC's still-opened Laredo crossing.
  • Port NOLA gets federal funds to launch construction of mega-terminal
    The proposed 2-million-TEU container terminal would be situated downriver from New Orleans where ships won't face the air-draft restrictions of the Crescent City Connection bridge that spans the Mississippi River.
  • Container lines unleash surcharges linked to Red Sea diversions as spot rates jump
    The anticipated costs to shippers of the Red Sea crisis are becoming clearer, with spot rates up sharply and rate hikes and surcharges announced by ocean carriers.
  • Yellow sells 23 leased terminals to big LTL carriers for $82.9 million
    Six large US LTL carriers, led by Saia and Estes, acquired a small portion of Yellow's remaining facilities at auction this week, keeping the lion's share of properties sold to date out of the hands of developers.
  • Container lines unleash surcharges linked to Red Sea diversions
    The anticipated costs to shippers of the Red Sea crisis are becoming clearer, with rate hikes and surcharges announced by ocean carriers.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • K Line ultramax to be built with Japanese green steel
    Japanese steel maker JFES to supply green steel under the mass balance method
  • Bimco: Shipping on track to reach IMO 5% clean fuel target by 2030
    The ships will be ready, but questions remain on fuel availability
  • MSC leads ocean carriers seeking to claw back cost of rerouting ships
    Shippers slammed with more surcharges as more than 200 vessels are paused or diverted away from Suez
  • BIMCO: shipping on track to reach IMO 5% clean fuel target by 2030
    The ships will be ready, but questions remain on fuel availability
  • MSC leads ocean carriers seeking to claw back cost of re-routing ships
    Shippers slammed with more surcharges as more than 200 vessels are paused or diverted away from Suez
  • UK detained Hoegh car carrier for three days over failed PSC inspection
    Inspectors find issue with ISM as well as maintenance of survival craft onboard Norwegian-flagged vessel
  • Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project fires up but with export challenges ahead
    Force majeure notices, missing ships and international sanctions spell start-up headaches for Novatek
  • UK Coast Guard takes manager Intrada to court over fatal Karin Hoj collision
    Scotline management company also faces legal action by families of seafarers who lost their lives
  • Singapore owner Kim Heng sacks manager suspected of corruption
    Offshore vessel company says probe uncovered inflated transactions and misappropriation of assets
  • Tanker owners in 'wait and see' mode as EU bolsters naval taskforce
    Owners demand higher rates on Middle East Gulf to Mediterranean route after Houthi attacks
  • Tufton founder Ted Kalborg splashes cash on Stainless Tankers shares
    Chairman of newly-listed tanker company spends $238,000 on stock
  • Gram Car Carriers tells charterers to stay out of Red Sea in latest defection
    All three major Norwegian car carrier owners are opting for the Cape of Good Hope
  • Vitol consolidates tanker and gas fleets in Singapore under Kit Kernon
    Trader's vessel activities will unite under new Vitol International Shipping banner
  • Zeaborn Ship Management sold to Wilhelmsen and MPC Capital
    Acquisition marks further consolidation in German ship management sector
  • Five Sovcomflot tankers 'fail to reach India' with Russian crude oil
    Bloomberg speculates that price-cap sanctions may be having an affect
  • Ikea warns of delays as shippers grapple with Red Sea diversions
    Furniture giant warns that products will be late into shops as it seeks other options
  • Broker Braemar's bosses cash in shares after latest bonus and options awards
    London-listed shop's top team offloaded around 480,000 shares
  • LNG carrier rates head down, but will Suez swerve reverse falls?
    Jury is out on how market for this sector will end year and develop in first quarter of 2024
  • Eight seafarers missing after cargo ship reported lost off Indonesia
    The Vision Global is said to have sunk south of Panjang Island
  • Shipping braces for long haul as Red Sea crisis escalates
    Shipping companies are unwilling to return to the region until it is safe
  • TradeWinds Person of Year: Kitack Lim who lead the world to decarbonisation deal
    Blockbuster deals drove markets in the last 12 months, but the landmark decarbonisation agreement will be the year's legacy
  • Greece joins US-led anti-Houthi naval coalition in the Red Sea
    World's biggest owner of oceangoing ships is sending a frigate off Yemen
  • International Seaways eyes investment and debt payments with $100m shelf filing
    US tanker owner signs at-the-market deal with Evercore and Jefferies
  • EastMed inks first bulker orders in a decade
    Greek player orders ultramax series from Chinese shipyard
  • Drug-sniffing dog finds €21m of cocaine on Navibulgar bulker
    Customs officers seize 300kg of drugs on handysize that docked in Ireland
  • Tsuneishi Shipbuilding to draw up plans for new yard in East Timor
    The privately-owned Japanese shipbuilder has been in close talks with the country's government
  • Stolt expects to see 5-7% fuel savings from hull coatings trial
    Norwegian shipowner said it expects sustainable coating to last for up to 10 years
  • What is a ship? A Singapore court ruling sets threshold definition
    If it looks like a ship and moves like a ship, is it a ship? Yes, says High Court judge

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • Mexican seaport adds new charge on container shipments
    Mexican officials recently approved a $5 charge on containers moving through the Port of Ensenada.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
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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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