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Exim India web site
JANUARY 23, 2023
  • Constitution of Major Ports Adjudicatory Board will result in TAMP ceasing to exist
  • India mulls ban on certain vessels older than 25 years
  • Ocean freight rates rationalisation continues
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (20 January 2023)
  • Cargo traffic growth at Major Ports in Dec. signals strong rebound
  • Chinese supertankers transporting Russian Urals crude to India, China
  • 'Adequate budgetary allocation to capital expenditure projects essential'
  • Nitin Gadkari inspects progress of key Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway
  • FFFAI hosts webinar on new developments & opportunities on INSTC route & Shahid Beheshti Port in Chabahar
  • Clarification on RCL (Regional Container Lines) & RC Line
  • EPCG Scheme relaxed for sectors affected by pandemic
  • Vessel dimension permitted at Deendayal Port's Oil Jetty No. 7
  • Jet Freight Logistics' Rights Issue opens
  • Coal imports seen rising to meet surge in demand
  • SC seeks details from govt on notices to exporters regarding GST exemption

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 23, 2023
  • Shiphol: air cargo back in focus
  • Forward automation: pilot project in Tallinn
  • Davies Turner launches new LCL
  • Global transit times improving
  • Tonnages make a big jump again - yields not yet
  • Jessica Maitra to head claims and legal services
  • Three new locos for freight and building sites
  • More traction units to bolster interstate service
  • Seven new associate directors for Baxter Freight
  • Cargojet renews strategic contract in Canada
  • Liebherr comes to the rescue
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Magma Aviation picks James Gilliard
  • Cooperation in Japan
  • Mass production of XD and XF Electric ready to go
  • Dutch inland shipper changes hands
  • Dachser Hörsching expanded

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 20, 2023
  • Bleak outlook post-Chinese New Year prompts more blank voyages
  • BlackRock trims exposure to CH Robinson and Expeditors
  • 'Brave' decision as Joost van Doesburg is appointed head of Schiphol Cargo
  • Tech, layoffs & logistics - Mr Ocean speaks and you'd better listen
  • JB Hunt eyes revival in struggling intermodal market, but it will be a hard slog
  • India's proposal to ban older vessels could deplete coastal fleet
  • MSC to appeal judge's ruling in US furniture shipper case
  • Kevin Keegan scores a hit as he toasts BIFA's forwarding stars

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 20, 2023
  • Wiernicki: LNG is "a fuel in transition"
    ABS chairman, president and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki made it clear that LNG will be a key fuel in the energy transition in a keynote speech at the 6th Liquefied Gas and
  • U.K. to convert offshore construction vessel to subsea protection ship
    As last year's incident involving the Nordstream pipeline in the Baltic underscores, subsea infrastructure can be extremely susceptible to sabotage. The U.K. is taking the problem sufficiently seriously that last November it
  • MARAD's Daniel Ladd to talk construction funding at TTB 2023
    On March 7-8 in Mobile, Ala., Tugs, Towboats & Barges (TTB) 2023 will once again bring together owners, operators, naval architects, shipbuilders and more to discuss advances in technology and design, as

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Container News web site
JANUARY 20, 2023
  • South Carolina Ports sets new annual box record
    South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) set a new container record in 2022 by handling the largest number of boxes ever at the Port of Charleston. In 2022, SC Ports handled almost 2.8 million TEUs, translating to a 1.5% increase over 2021, and carried more than 1.5 million pier containers, representing a 1% growth over 2021. Furthermore, in the previous year, SC Ports transported 199,343 automobiles thro
  • Port of Halifax exceeds 600,000 TEUs in record year
    The Port of Halifax has crossed the 600,000 TEU annual container throughput threshold in 2022 for the first time in history. In particular, 601,700 TEUs have been moved through PSA Halifax Atlantic Hub and PSA Halifax Fairview Cove, the two box terminals of the Canadian port. "In 2022, PSA Halifax, CN and the Halifax Port Authority worked together in a collaborative, meaningful way, and the incre
  • Port of Los Angeles nears 10 million TEUs in 2022
    Port of Los Angeles (POLA) handled 9.9 million TEUs in 2022 in its second-best annual performance, just like its twin port of Long Beach . Los Angeles was for the 23rd consecutive year the busiest container port in the United States, leaving the other port giant in San Pedro Bay, the port of Long Beach, in second place. Long Beach achieves second-busiest year in history At his annual State of the
  • AD Ports enters into strategic agreements for further growth in Africa
    The Republic of Angola's Ministry of Transport and AD Ports Group signed a framework agreement on 19 January aiming to start working together on the development of maritime services and infrastructure throughout Angola. In order to improve marine connection along Africa's west coast, AD Ports Group has continued its consistent policy of international growth by striking strategic partnerships. "Th
  • Forth Ports to install digital berth planning tool at London Container Terminal
    Forth Ports, a port owner of the port of Tilbury in the United Kingdom, has decided to use Portchain Quay as Port of Tilbury's London Container Terminal-wide berth planning tool, including intelligent projections. The installation of Portchain Quay is expected to be a significant step in the London Container Terminal's digitisation journey, as various critical planning procedures will be digitise
  • Wan Hai Lines reportedly paid fewer bonuses
    Wan Hai Lines' staff reportedly received their bonuses at midnight today, in line with the Taiwanese liner operator's practice of paying bonuses just before the Chinese New Year. The Chinese New Year starts on 22 January but Taiwan begins its week-long holidays today. Staff received an average of nine months of salaries, slightly below the 10 months paid out last year. Taiwanese media reports sta
  • NWSA's container volumes shrank last year
    Box volumes at the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), a marine cargo operating partnership comprising the ports of Seattle and Tacoma in the United States, fell 9.4% in 2022. NWSA handled 3,384,018 TEUs last year, with full imports and exports down 14.1% and 19.7%, respectively. The alliance said that "imports were impacted by high inventories, and exports were impacted by the strong dollar, ongo
  • Saudi ports see over 955,000 TEUs in December 2022
    Saudi ports closed December with a run of exceptional outcomes across numerous metrics, the most notable of which was a 13.63% year-on-year increase in container throughput from 841,055 TEUs in December 2021 to 955,731 TEUs in the same month last year. Statistics show an increase in all container categories, with a 7.15% rise in exports reaching 214,789 TEUs and a 24.41% growth in imports climbin
  • How Are ELDs Changing The Trucking Industry?
    In recent years, the trucking industry has increasingly relied on electronic logging devices (ELDs). These devices are used to track and record a driver's hours of service and other important information, and they have become an integral part of the industry's operations. Benefits Of ELDs These logging devices , which are required to be installed in most commercial vehicles, are used to track and
  • How to Ensure a Smooth Road Freight Delivery: Tips and Tricks
    Are you planning to send goods via road freight delivery? Whether you're a first-time shipper looking for an easy way to get your items from one destination to another or a veteran road freight user trying to streamline your processes, some certain tricks and tips can ensure your journey is as smooth and effortless as possible. This article will look at how you can ensure everything goes accordin
  • Long Beach achieves second-busiest year in history
    The Port of Long Beach (POLB) has achieved its second-busiest year on record in 2022, moving 9.13 million TEUs, a 2.7% decrease from 2021, which was the port's busiest year in its 112-year history. In particular, imports fell 4.9% year-on-year to 4,358,789 TEUs, while exports fell 1.6% to 1,414,882 TEUs. "In 2023, we will continue to invest in digital and physical infrastructure projects, focus o
  • MSC to appeal court decision about MCS Industries case
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has expressed its disappointment with the initial decision of the Federal Maritime Commission Administrative Law Judge Wirth on 13 January 2023 about the MCS Industries case. MSC said it has sought diligently to persuade the FMC to invoke the procedures required to fully comply with both US and Swiss law when producing documents and pointed out that "the decisio
  • Around three tons of cocaine seized from cargo ship, all crews arrested
    Around three tons of cocaine were found in the 2005-built general cargo ship Blume on 18 January off the western Sahara, while all the crew members of the vessel have been arrested. The Togo-flagged ship was taken to Santa Cruz de Tenerife in Spain on suspicion of drug trafficking, according to Maritime Bulletin's report. Blume left the port of Santos in Brazil on 21 December and was sailing to t

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Splash web site
JANUARY 20, 2023
  • Eitzen takes over Høglund Marine Solutions
    Norwegian shipping and investment group Eitzen is taking over compatriot Høglund Marine Solutions, a provider of sustainable automation services and LNG fuel gas systems. The Oslo-based family-owned firm led by Axel C. Eitzen, which among other things owns the Copenhagen-based chemical tanker player Christiania Shipping, has become a majority shareholder in Høglund through a share ...
  • Saipem wins $900m in offshore contracts
    Italian energy services player Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts worth a total of around $900m. The first contract, in partnership with Aker Solutions, has been awarded by Total Energies, for the Lapa Southwest development project, a deepwater oil field in the Santos Basin, 270 km off the coast of São Paulo, in Brazil. ...
  • Shipmanagers actively seeking further consolidation opportunities
    With the merger news between OSM Maritime and Thome being among the biggest shipping news stories of the year to date, attention is turning to where consolidation will take place next in the shipmanagement sector. Yesterday Splash broke news of the creation of OSM Thome, a shipmanagement giant with around 1,000 ships on its books ...
  • 2020 Bulkers locks in pair on index-linked contracts
    Norway's 2020 Bulkers has struck new time charter deals with an unnamed European charterer for a pair of its newcastlemax bulk carriers. The Oslo-listed owner's 2020-built Bulk Santos and Bulk Sao Paulo have been fixed up until April 1, 2025, to June 31, 2025. The charters will start immediately on redelivery from their current employment ...
  • Shipmanagement software vendors targeted by hackers
    Shipmanagement software vendors have been warned to be on their guard with experts suggesting this maritime niche is becoming the focus of hackers. With Voyager Worldwide and DNV's ShipManager software both hit by cyber attacks in the past couple of months, and other cyber incidents happening but going unreported, there is strong speculation that hackers ...
  • Borr Drilling picks up Latin America deal
    Tor Olav Trøim's Borr Drilling has received a letter of award from an undisclosed customer for the 2013-built jackup to carry out work in Latin America. The award will cover two wells with an estimated duration of 200 days on a dry-hole case and up to 460 days on a success case. The campaign will ...
  • MSC to appeal case with American furniture maker
    Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has decided to appeal a court decision in the US to fine it close to $1m in a long-running battle with an American furniture maker. Splash reported yesterday on judge Erin Wirth's decision to fine MSC $944,655 over an alleged failure to meet contractual obligations during container shipping's boom years. The judge ...
  • AD Ports to develop Angolan maritime infrastructure
    Fast expanding AD Ports Group has entered into a framework agreement with Angola's Ministry of Transport to begin collaboration on the development of maritime services and infrastructure across the country. The Abu Dhabi group has also entered into a head of terms agreement to form a joint venture with state-owned logistics and transportation company UNICARGAS, ...
  • Port of Rotterdam adopts integrated planning for inland container shipping
    The Port of Rotterdam has signed on to use integrated planning after a pilot project that resulted in faster handling of inland vessels. Nextlogic matches supply and demand for inland container shipping handling. Barge operators enter their rotation, calls and cargo information in Nextlogic in advance for each inland vessel. Container terminals and empties depots ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 20, 2023
  • Daily Briefing
    There's a bad smell around the bunker sector. And it isn't just the product | Shipping banks on China for...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Where have all the pirates gone?
    Piracy attacks are at a 30-year low according to the latest figures, but have the pirates really hung up their...
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  • There's a bad smell around the bunker sector. And it isn't just the product
    A decade after OW Bunker's demise, bunker providers must prove the industry can police itself. If it cannot do so...
  • Höegh Autoliners planning for ammonia fuel operations from 2026
    Ammonia as a fuel 'is moving rapidly forward on both the supply side and the engine side,' says chief executive
  • IMO report finds indifference and ignorance about fake flags and fraudulent shipping practices
    Only 14% of member states, recognised organisations, marine insurers and class responded to a questionnaire about unlawful practices associated with...
  • Bulker queue builds off coal hubs in Australia
    About 55 bulkers are waiting to enter the ports, adding to congestion in the area, though little impact on freight...
  • Pacific Basin financial chief Peter Schulz resigns
    Chief executive Martin Fruergaard will assume the duties of finance chief until a replacement is found
  • Liverpool wins top ranking for port-centric logistics
    Disruptions and shortages were a hallmark of the pandemic. With global trade patterns potentially changing, new opportunities are emerging
  • US green blueprint 'a great start' but leaves much to be desired
    Maritime section of the blueprint seems much less thought through than other transportation sectors, chief of North American decarbonisation group...
  • Sanctioned Russian ship departs Indian waters after failing to unload cargo
    Vessel unable to unload cargo for the Rooppur nuclear power plant in Bangladesh due to US sanctions
  • Shipping banks on China for better Year of the Rabbit
    Stock investors are looking at piling into the dry bulk sector. In addition to an attractive picture of tonnage supply..
  • China's shipping sector banks on market bounce in Year of the Rabbit
    Stock investors are looking at piling into the dry bulk sector. In addition to an attractive picture of tonnage supply...
  • US west coast container volumes declined last year
    Los Angeles and Long Beach bore the brunt of the pandemic-driven surge in cargo volumes. But as demand eases, container...
  • China shipbuilding association flags labour shortage amid economic challenges
    Shipyards need to overcome a series of challenges as they prepare themselves for a considerable increase in newbuilding deliveries this year
  • Shipowner and operator fined $2m in US for illegal discharges
    Related companies Empire Bulkers and Joanna Maritime sentenced for breaches of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships and the...
  • Pacific Basin financial chief Peter Schultz resigns
    Chief executive Martin Fruergaard will assume the duties of finance chief until a replacement is found

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 20, 2023
  • Big Flexport layoffs offer potential clue to its future identity
    Scrutiny over Flexport's job cuts earlier this month points to a long-term issue for the venture-backed logistics company: a perceived lack of identity in a market that has long been skeptical of its differentiation.
  • Waning demand, service issues to weigh on international intermodal volumes
    If inland rail ramps remain congested due to chassis shortages and discretionary imports continue to flow away from the West Coast to the East Coast, international intermodal volumes could decline for a second straight year.
  • Ocean shippers may 'pay up' for secure capacity despite weak market
    Even as weak economic conditions prevail during the annual service contract negotiating cycle, it does not automatically mean shippers will be driving the hardest possible bargains with newly vulnerable carriers.
  • India-US trade adds new capacity with Cosco-OOCL service to East Coast
    The AWES service itinerary is yet another example of liners' increasing network consolidation at Mundra for the Indian leg, a single-port call strategy that, arguably, helps them save on marine dues.
  • Rotterdam rolls out delay-busting barge planning tool
    The digital sharing of schedule information via Rotterdam's Nextlogic platform addresses the complexity involved in terminals booking and handling 18,000 container barges a year.
  • Lack of data leaves shippers reliant on 3PLs to reduce Scope 3 emissions
    Pressure on shippers to take a more active role in bringing down so-called Scope 3 emissions covering the activities of a company's third-party vendors - including transportation - has increased in recent years.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 20, 2023
  • Crude tanker spot market closes out tepid week with suezmax declines and flat VLCCs
    Suezmaxes lose recent gains while VLCC gains were cancelled out by declining rates out of the US Gulf
  • Green Seas podcast: Biofuels prove an easy but expensive carbon-cutting solution for shipping
    Cargill looks to scale to tackle economics as biofuels as it considers the trialling phase over
  • MSC Cruises in talks with Port of Galveston to build $110m cruise terminal
    Both sides are discussing how to fund the project, which is slated to begin next year
  • Falling capesize rates near operating expense levels as China celebrates Lunar New Year
    Some of ships are losing money, however, as smaller bulker sizes continue to profit, according to Baltic Exchange data
  • Volatility predicted for product tanker market as Russian product embargo looms
    Spot rates have not improved ahead of the embargo, with plenty of Russian imports and high inventories pushing a rally back
  • Dig for victory: why excavator sales in China may signal capesize rally
    Research suggests China's economy is set for short-term challenges, but its construction industry is positioning itself for growth
  • Trafigura to import crude into Italy after Russia's Lukoil sells ISAB refinery
    Trader teams up with Cypriot private equity fund to replace Russian barrels at Sicilian plant
  • IMO's carbon tool too 'simplistic', say London Greek shipowners
    Committee says that London is not doing enough to promote itself as a maritime centre at New Year event in the capital
  • Record-breakers: 'Simply not enough' AHTS ships in North Sea, Fearnleys says
    Norwegian broker predicts tight market in offshore sector this year
  • CMA CGM-backed Neoline finalises order for first $65m-plus wind-powered ro-ro
    RMK Marine of Turkey to build innovative vessel that has been 11 years in the planning
  • Cash-rich Maersk wants new metro station built beside its headquarters
    Danish group argues that the 750-metre walk to the nearest stop is too far
  • Ice-breaking LNG carrier makes round trip voyage to China in harsh conditions
    Russia continues to push boundaries on Northern Sea Route with an eastbound winter cargo
  • Editor's selection: Thome-OSM tie the knot, HSBC retreats from shipping and Euronav seeks to save Frontline tie-up
    A look at some of TradeWinds' biggest and most intriguing stories of the week
  • Last orders? Final Russian tanker shipment to Europe may already have taken place
    Traders argue there is now little time to complete delivery and payment of Russian products before ban on 5 February
  • HSBC's Greek retreat leaves market guessing on future path
    Greek rivals pick up the business that the banking giant leaves behind - probably for environmental reasons
  • Blue Visby architect predicts a 'year of reckoning' for 'Sail fast then wait'
    With 'no magic solutions' to decarbonisation, the spotlight will be on pragmatic approaches such as those being developed by the Blue Visby project
  • P&O Maritime takes big profit by selling subsea ship to UK government
    Modern vessel Topaz Tangaroa to be used for infrastructure by Ministry of Defence
  • Cambiaso Risso buys German insurance broker Trident
    Italian marine insurer continues to diversify into new areas and geographies
  • Weather delays hit $70m Gibraltar wreck removal
    Gibraltar government says project is still on schedule to meet its May deadline
  • Germany's third FSRU arrives at new Brunsbuttel Elbehafen LNG terminal
    First commercial cargo said to be incoming from Abu Dhabi
  • Shipping steams ahead on fairy dust from the Magic Mountain
    The industry continues to thrive as world leaders gathered in Davos to seek cooperation in a fragmented world
  • Empire Bulkers fined over 'knowing and wilful' pollution violations in US
    Department of Justice says Greek group will pay $2m for tampering with pollution prevention equipment on handysize
  • Fednav recruits Frank Mortensen to lead on strategy
    The former chief executive of MBBC will be based in Geneva
  • Hoegh and MAN to go straight to ammonia on four newbuildings
    Ammonia engines will be ready for delivery sooner than expected
  • OSM Maritime finds 'perfect match' in Singapore's Thome, says CEO Norbye
    Similar Norwegian heritage will help smooth integration as it looks to size for advantage over competitors

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 20, 2023
  • White House touts easing of supply chain pressures
    White House economic adviser Brian Deese points to supply chain improvements while new pressures loom overseas.
  • East Coast container imports still far above pre-pandemic levels
    American imports remain a tale of two coasts, with continued strength in container volumes headed to Atlantic ports.
  • Terminal49 secures $6.5M to help pave 'journey to automate global trade'
    "Terminal49's automation has saved us thousands of dollars a year, but more importantly it's helped improve customer trust," said Trade XCelerators' Spencer Strader.
  • United Airlines' cargo revenue exceeds $2B despite weak peak season
    United Airlines saw cargo revenue dip but exceeded financial expectations in the fourth quarter.

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