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Exim India web site
JANUARY 25, 2023
  • Minister inaugurates new oil jetty & launches other initiatives to augment capacity at Deendayal Port
  • Mohammad Azhar Shams appointed as Director (Domestic Division), CONCOR
  • Sailing towards the twin transition - How shipping can use digital to decarbonise
  • PM Gati Shakti to significantly reduce logistics obstacles, benefit businesses: Secy DPIIT
  • Gateway Distriparks' Q3 FY23 consolidated PAT up 15%
  • Panama Canal Authority issues new Customer Code Form
  • India's export of organic products down
  • DPA's new single day cargo handling record
  • PPA unloads record rakes in a single day
  • Stuck containers' demurrage, port charges waived: Pak Govt
  • CMA CGM supporting construction of RoRo sailing ship
  • Amazon launches dedicated air cargo service 'Amazon Air' in India, its third market
  • New edition of IATA Air Cargo Innovation Awards announced
  • Etihad Cargo restructures Contact Centre Team
  • Quikjet launches its maiden freighter service from GMR Hyderabad International Airport
  • Machilipatnam port gets environmental clearance
  • India inks pact with Russia to import 800,000 t potash
  • India's LNG imports seen recovering
  • GDP growth likely to slow in FY24

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 25, 2023
  • Testing parcel deliveries by rail
  • "BeOne": the focal point of a digitisation hub
  • DB Schenker orders 100 e-trucks
  • Mixed results for Strasbourg in 2022
  • Torrestir joins European network
  • Shortening turnaround times
  • Militzer & Münch: new management team in Germany
  • Challenge Airlines: first flight from Istanbul today
  • ECS Group expands training portfolio
  • Ordering fifteen new units in three months
  • Extension in Emmerich
  • Fiata welcomes new vice chairs for CAI and REU
  • Third market for Amazon Air
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Bridging the African gap
  • LNG trucks help reduce carbon emissions
  • Sandrine Laurent promoted to secretary general
  • ONE tightens links to Latin America

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 24, 2023
  • Maersk's extra insurance offer for boxes just 'another money-spinner'
  • Buy out DSV, not DB Schenker
  • Uptick for air freight? 'Wishful thinking - first half looking bleak'
  • Tough year ahead as economic headwinds slow US truckload operators
  • Carriers slug it out for market share in lucrative India-US trades
  • Tiaca appoints Eric Hartmann to head Latin American region
  • Mexico defends plan to ban freighters from its primary airport
  • Airline veteran Gabriela Hiitola moves up to head Finnair Cargo
  • Europe could end reliance on China for battery production by 2027
  • ITF says governments must step-up green fuel investments

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 24, 2023
  • Grimaldi continues ammonia-ready car carrier binge
    The Naples headquartered Grimaldi Group is continuing its ammonia-ready car carrier shopping spree. Earlier this month, it added five newbuilds to its tally. On January 23, it added another five by exercising
  • Portland Engineer District welcomes new survey vessel
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Portland District officially welcomed its newest hydrographic survey vessel, the Beeman, with a dedication and christening ceremony in Newport, Oregon, Jan. 11. The vessel was built

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Container News web site
JANUARY 24, 2023
  • DASCHER takes over Dutch food logistics provider
    Transportgroep A. Müller B.V. (Müller), headquartered in Holten, has been acquired by DACHSER, a German logistics company based in Kempten. The two parties have decided not to disclose any financial information related to the acquisition, which includes the Dutch food logistics provider's own extensive fleet and is expected to be approved by the Dutch competition authorities. DACHSER has not boug
  • Viasea launches new service between the United Kingdom and Norway
    Norwegian shipping line Viasea Shipping has announced the addition of a new service between the Hutchison Ports London Thamesport and Norway, increasing the range of short sea container services available from the South East UK port. Mark Taylor, director of London Thamesport, commented on the new service, "London Thamesport is already well established as one of the leading short sea container po
  • Investment boost of US$131 million at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Container Terminal
    Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal Private Limited (NSFTPL) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a US$131 million loan in order to upgrade the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Container Terminal (JNPCT) in Nhava Sheva, India. The financing package consists of US$61.4 million from ADB's ordinary capital resources and US$69.6 million from Leading Asia's Private Infrastructure Fund (LEAP) administered by ADB. NS
  • Konecranes inks licensing agreement to expand its presence in India
    Finland-based port equipment manufacturer Konecranes aims to strengthen its presence in the Indian market with a licensing deal with an Indian multinational corporation Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for the manufacturing and distribution of Konecranes port cranes in the country. The partnership between Konecranes and Larsen & Toubro (L&T's) Minerals & Metals business unit includes Konecranes' brand portf
  • FESCO sets new record, dispatching 53 box trains from Vladivostok
    Russia-based FESCO Transportation Group dispatched 53 container trains from Vladivostok in one week. In particular, 49 railway trains departed from the Commercial Port of Vladivostok (CPV) and the remaining four began from rear container terminals in Vladivostok. The total loading of the box trains was more than 7,000 TEUs. Moreover, the dispatch of four trains was organised using the technology
  • MSC, Evergreen head scrubber-fitted fleet ranking
    MSC, the world's largest container shipping company, was the "scrubber champion" for 2022, as the Swiss/Italian box line ended the year with the largest number of scrubber-fitted vessels, according to DynaLiners report. In particular, 216 boxships of MSC are equipped with scrubbers, translating to an overall capacity of 2,132,700 TEUs. Additionally, one of Taiwan's major ocean carriers, Evergreen
  • New study: 96% of companies move manufacturing closer to home amid supply chain disruptions
    The newest Trade in Transition survey, commissioned by DP World and led by Economist Impact, recorded the opinions of industry executives who have to manage the recent disruptions to global trade, ranging from the war in Ukraine to inflation and extended Covid-19 lockup policies in various markets across the world. The research's primary conclusion is that the vast majority of 96% of companies be
  • Hapag-Lloyd changes rotation of India Gulf Service 1
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced an update on the India Gulf 1 (IG1) service port rotation replacing the call at Bahrain with a call at the port of Jubail in Saudi Arabia. The new rotation of the weekly service will be Jebel Ali (UAE) - Karachi (Pakistan) - Mundra (India) - Sohar (Oman) - Jebel Ali - Shuaiba (Kuwait) - Umm Qasar (Iraq) - Jubail (Saudi Arabia) - Jebel Ali Three container ships with an av
  • Nigerian president opens Lekki Port, largest port in the country
    President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari officially inaugurated the Lekki Deep Sea Port in Itoke village, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, on 23 January, while observing the offloading of the CMA CGM Mozart at the port's quay. This US$1.5 billion project is a joint venture between the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigerian Ports Authority, the Lagos State Government, the Tolarams Group (owner of the
  • Second CMA CGM vessel faces machinery issues in seven days
    The 3,426 TEU container ship CMA CGM Veracruz became disabled and adrift south of New Orleans in the United States on 20 January, according to a recent report from marine and transit claims consultancy WK Webster. "It is possible that General Average/Salvage and associated recovery issues may arise as a result of this casualty," said WK Webster. Greek shipping data and real-time information provi

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Splash web site
JANUARY 24, 2023
  • Oaktree selling further stake in Hafnia
    US private equity firm Oaktree Capital Management has moved to sell 25.2m shares in the Oslo-listed product tanker unit of BW Group, Hafnia. Oaktree-controlled OCM Luxembourg Chemical Tankers has hired Fearnley Securities, Jefferies and Pareto Securities to explore a potential block sale of existing shares equal to approximately 5.01% through a private placement. The share ...
  • US investment manager Arroyo gets into LNG bunkering
    Arroyo Investors has closed an investment in Seaside LNG, which has a 50% stake in the JAX LNG production facility in Jacksonville, Florida and owns an LNG bunkering barge through Polaris New Energy. The Houston-based investment manager, which focuses on power and energy infrastructure assets throughout the Americas, did not reveal the size of its ...
  • Simon Møkster Shipping bags MMT vessel extension
    Norwegian shipowner Simon Møkster Shipping has secured more work with Swedish marine survey specialist MMT for the multipurpose support vessel . The Ocean Infinity company has exercised the option to add additional six months to the contract keeping the vessel busy until October 2023. The 2010-built MPSV has been on contract to MMT continuously since ...
  • Alfa Laval rolls out first biofuel-ready separators
    Alfa Laval has introduced what it says are the marine industry's first biofuel-ready separators, which can tackle potential operational challenges associated with the use of the fuel in shipping. Biofuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) can be used by diesel engines without major engine modifications. However, Alfa Laval ...
  • Rovco takes Glomar OSV on long-term charter
    UK-based subsea technology and services firm Rovco is bolstering its site characterisation business unit with a three-year charter of the 2009-built multipurpose support vessel, from Dutch vessel operator Glomar Offshore. The two companies in collaboration with marine design consultants, Medea, will reconfigure the vessel to permanently carry an entire suite of survey sensors and equipment, ...
  • 2020 Bulkers seals Koch Shipping charter
    Tor Olav Troim-backed newcastlemax specialist 2020 Bulkers has secured a new time charter contract from Koch Shipping for . The new charter starts on February 19 at $19,000 per day for the first 100 days, after which the ship will earn an index-linked rate that reflects a premium to a standard capesize vessel and a ...
  • d'Amico exercises product tanker purchase option
    Italy's d'Amico International Shipping has exercised a purchase option on the , a 50,000 dwt MR product tanker vessel built in May 2018 by Onomichi Dockyard, paying $30m for the ship, which will deliver in May. The Italian owner now has 36 product tankers in its fleet. The company bought the High Explorer's sister ship, ...
  • Japanese bulk carrier in difficulty off the coast of Queensland
    Australian authorities are attending to a stricken bulk carrier off Mackay on the Queensland coast. The crew of 24 remain onboard the with local reports suggesting the engine room has been flooded. The 2012-built, Panama-flagged capesize is owned by Japan's Nissen Kaiun and is on charter to compatriot Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK). It is not ...
  • Equinor extends framework deal with PGS
    Norway's Equinor has exercised its option to extend the framework agreement with fellow seismic survey specialist PGS by two more years. The deal, which covers 4D monitoring surveys on the Norwegian and UK continental shelf, will see PGS work on the Gullfaks and Gudrun fields during the 2023 summer season. Equinor has one additional two-year ...
  • Nigeria's first deepsea port inaugurated
    Nigeria, the most populous nation in West Africa, has its first deepsea port up and running. The nation's president, Muhammadu Buhari, was on hand yesterday for the official inauguration of the $1.5bn Lekki Deep Sea Port, with a CMA CGM vessel calling at the new facility in Lagos state a day prior. The port, in ...
  • Holland Shipyards wins contracts for two coasters
    De Bock Maritiem has contracted Holland Shipyards Group to build two shortsea vessels. The 3,600 dwt vessels, designed by Conoship, will transport dry cargo and have a low air draft, making them suitable for inland waterways and the Rhine as well. The vessels feature diesel-electric propulsion and measure 88 m by 13.2 m and have ...
  • India's proposed ship age limits to have negligible effect on the global merchant fleet
    It's been one of the most read stories on the Splash site this month, but just how significant is the news coming out of India about soon-to-be-enacted ship age limits? Splash reported five days ago about new rules be issued by New Delhi whereby no bulk carrier, tanker or general cargo ship aged 25 or ...
  • Breakthrough year in autonomous shipping as international collaboration ramps up
    One Sea Secretary General Sinikka Hartonen discusses the key developments in autonomous shipping in 2022 and provides an outlook for the year ahead. 2022 was a year of breakthroughs in autonomous shipping, opening the way for further significant progress in the coming 12 months. During MSC 105 in April, The International Maritime Organization (IMO) provided ...
  • Oregon State University building first utility-scale, grid-connected wave energy test site in the US
    Oregon State University (OSU) has executed the last major contract pieces to build a wave-energy test facility, PacWave South, paving the way for construction of the facility off the coast of Newport, Oregon. PacWave South will be the first utility-scale, grid-connected wave energy test site in the United States. The facility will offer wave-energy developers ...
  • Greek shipowner and operator ordered by US to pay $1m each for tampering with pollution-prevention equipment
    Empire Bulkers Limited and Joanna Maritime Limited, two related companies based in Greece, were sentenced in the US last week for committing knowing and willful violations of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS) and the Ports and Waterways Safety Act related to their role as the operator and owner of the 33,700 dwt ...
  • Lessons learned from 2014's oil price collapse
    Zane Berry from MCA Consulting identifies how the offshore industry has transformed over the past decade. I was interested to understand what happened in 2014 when the oil price collapsed and the offshore oil industry, my industry, was halved overnight. Clearly supply outstripped demand at that point but what happened during the near 10 years ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 24, 2023
  • Pressure on China to 'intensify' over Iranian oil imports, says US envoy
    US official confirms that talks have been going on for several months with China as the US tries to isolate...
  • IMO number declared invalid after fatal explosions on UK-insured tanker linked to vessel identity fraud
    Tanker Smooth Sea 22 identified by UN Security Council report in 2021 as involved in identity laundering scam, yet remained...
  • Vessel operating costs to moderate in coming years
    While lube oil and insurance led the cost increases in the past year, dry dock expenses along with lube oil...
  • Vehicle carrier orderbook hits record 27% of existing fleet
    Recent newbuilding contracts by Grimaldi and SAIC Anji Logistics have driven the backlog of pure car and truck carriers to...
  • 'Why I still feel numb when I write about MV Estonia'
    The sinking of the the ferry Estonia nearly 29 years ago should hurt like it was yesterday and be remembered
  • Estonia ferry disaster report finds no evidence of collision
    Ferry sank in deteriorating weather on a passage between Estonia and Sweden
  • Most dry bulk routes see red amid rate erosion
    Questions remain about how China's reopening will affect dry bulk commodity demand, with hopes pinned on a steel sector rebound...
  • Bangladesh foreign minister 'surprised' Russia used sanctioned vessel
    Bangladesh officials are hoping Russia delivers equipment for a nuclear power plant using an unsanctioned vessel
  • Trends reveal a dynamic safety culture landscape
    Analysis identifies eight trends that show a shifting safety environment. Leadership behaviours and the duty of oversight are paramount
  • IMO urged to adopt measures to reduce underwater noise
    Clean Arctic Alliance calls for action to address the impact of underwater noise from ships on Arctic wildlife ahead of...
  • Daily Briefing
    Lack of 'real' green solutions leaves shipping hanging, say London Greeks | Blankings fail to halt Chinese New Year container...
  • Small oil spill from boxship reported off Vancouver
    The Canadian Coast Guard responded at the weekend to a spill of an estimated 60-100 litres of oil

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 24, 2023
  • Virginia lawmakers propose funds for state's second inland port
    Some Virginia state legislators are looking to fund a second inland port, but the project's prospects hinge on railroad and shipper demand, according to a study.
  • UP says all container traffic halted on its network between LA and Midwest
    An outage involving a bridge in New Mexico in the heart of Union Pacific's network is causing major delays for intermodal and automotive shippers between Southern California and two major inland hubs.
  • Customer service, not falling rates, the focus for 2023: UP
    The Class I railroad vowed it would focus on providing better service to shippers in 2023 and move to heal wounds from tense labor negotiations by addressing quality-of-life issues affecting its workforce.
  • Electronic bill of lading 'green shoots' emerge in wake of pandemic
    Pandemic-driven acceleration in the usage of its digital shipping document product is a sign that blockchain does work in niche applications in global logistics, according to CargoX.
  • US House bill includes $755 million in truck parking grants
    The expansion of truck parking along US highways is a primary objective of the "SHIP IT" act, along with providing incentives to attract and retain more drivers.
  • 'Service interruption' affecting container moves between LA-Midwest: UP
    An outage involving a bridge in New Mexico in the heart of Union Pacific's network is causing major delays for intermodal and automotive shippers between Southern California and two major inland hubs.
  • UP says will focus on service, not falling rates, in 2023
    The Class I railroad vowed it would focus on providing better service to shippers in 2023 and move to heal wounds from tense labor negotiations by addressing quality-of-life issues affecting its workforce.
  • India-US freight rate decline shows no signs of slowing in new year
    Rates on trades out of India continue to soften in January, most notably to the US, and at least one carrier is seeking general rate increases in a bid to prop up prices.
  • J.B. Hunt focusing on faster container turns to move more loads
    J.B. Hunt Transport Services will focus on working with shippers to empty containers in a more expedited manner as freight is moving slower than ever with box turn ratios falling for four consecutive years.
  • Empowered, but weary, importers eye streamlined Asia-US contract talks
    The balance of power has shifted back to shippers for annual trans-Pacific contract negotiations, but many logistics managers, exhausted after the most chaotic and stressful period of their careers, could be more willing to work with forwarders or simply less motivated to haggle with carriers, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.
  • Intermodal markets shift into recession after no peak season: J.B. Hunt
    Intermodal shippers are sitting on the sidelines until warehouses unclog and rail service improves, which will result in lower contract rates for shippers in 2023.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 24, 2023
  • Rising global demand for recycled steel could support bulker asset values - report
    Look to recycled steel demand for a glimpse of the future for bulker asset values, research commissioned by the Baltic Exchange says
  • New liquefaction project sanctions could soak up bulk of open LNG newbuildings
    Shipbroker Howe Robinson details at least four liquefaction projects which could take final investment decisions in coming months
  • Japanese capesize 'stable' after engine room flooded to depth of seven metres
    Distress call sent on Tuesday from the Frontier Unity off Australia
  • China Energy reportedly places order for Australian coal
    China unofficially banned the commodity after diplomatic relations with Australia broke down in 2020 over Covid-19
  • D'Amico snaps up leased MR tanker for $13m below market price
    Italian owner exercises another purchase option for bargain product carrier
  • Ban Panama-flag tankers from EU ports over Iran trades, says US pressure group
    Group calls for ban while Iran cautions over public statements about crackdown
  • End of the party looms for car carriers as newbuilding armada awaits
    VesselsValue's Dan Nash argues that 2023 will be the last year of record rates
  • Selective Nakilat steam turbine LNG carriers show up as bigger fleet emitters
    Doha-listed LNG shipping giant drills down deeper with latest ESG report
  • Ex-FBI agent faces sanctions charges linked to Russian oligarch
    Legal experts say move by prosecutors points to 'US-first' plan to target Russia sanctions breakers
  • Al Seer pledges fleet growth after adding bargain MR and selling two ships
    Expanding Abu Dhabi owner confirms ambition to take advantage of volatile shipping and commodity markets
  • VLGC rates take a hammering as Middle East hit by production problems
    Chinese New Year holidays mean earnings are unlikely to recover soon
  • First cargo shipped using GIIGNL's emissions monitoring and verification tool
    Energy major used new framework developed by LNG importers' group for carbon neutral shipment from Australia to Taiwan
  • Trond Mohn keeping MR tankers for now after big profit on Torm LR1 sales
    Norwegian investor says his vessels were debt-free, meaning a big pay-day
  • Usual tanker suspects linked to their first VLCC purchase
    Indian entity tied to 15-year-old VLCC sold by Greek interests at a fat profit
  • BP plots ammonia shipping and hydrogen conversion at German hub
    UK energy giant wants to produce 130,000 tonnes of low-carbon fuel from 2028
  • Meet the maritime matchmaker cleaning up seafarer recruitment
    Disenchantment with pay-to-work scams is providing a boost for Isabelle Rickmer's digital marketplace
  • Rebel shareholder Bjarte Brondmo quits board of restructuring DOF
    Second-largest investor steps down after blocking negotiated refinancing with lenders
  • SK Shipping LNG carrier duo still out of action after more than four years of repairs
    But one vessel appears to be trialling a cargo as rows are said to rumble on among the owner, yard and tank designer
  • Pakistan's container shipments said to be under threat as dollar reserves dry up
    Shipping agents warn government after banks 'stop paying' freight bills
  • France hunts 'shipowner X' after 'nightmare' plastic pellets spill
    Government promises legal action after 'mermaids' tears' from container wash up on beaches
  • Holland Shipyards makes it five new MPPs in a month with De Bock order
    Dutch shipbuilder seals order for coastal vessels with domestic owner
  • Norwegian Hull Club shuffles staff to chase growth
    Bergen-based insurer aims to expand further in Northern Europe
  • Child found in shipping container arrival at Malaysia's Port Klang
    Boy was found inside one of the containers that was shipped by OOCL and was not a victim of human trafficking
  • Tug grounded in collision with Bahri VLCC off Texas
    US Coast Guard said the smaller vessel began taking on water after the incident in Corpus Christi
  • Italy's Grimaldi doubles down on car carriers at China Merchants shipyard
    The company lifts its total tally of car carrier newbuildings on order to 15
  • Contamination penalty pushes Glencore down Singapore's bunker league table
    Meanwhile, the Trafigura-Fredriksen joint venture TFG Marine continues to build market share
  • Crew restrictions returning following end of China's zero-covid policy
    Global Maritime Forum also says vaccination rates among seafarers are now higher than most countries
  • Crew restrictions returning following end of China's zero-covid policy, says GMF
    Global Maritime Forum also says vaccination rates among seafarers are now higher than most countries
  • Scrap prices 'surge' as India steps in to fill the vacuum
    Indian container ship reported sold at a firm $581 per ldt as Pakistan and Bangladesh struggle with finance
  • VLCCs with scrubbers forecast to out-earn those without thanks to wide bunker spreads
    BRS Group believes low sulphur fuel and marine gasoil will get more expensive in the coming months thanks to the European Union's Russian product embargo

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 24, 2023
  • Amazon Air lands in India
    Amazon is still investing in its air cargo network despite cost cuts elsewhere in the company. Next up: India.
  • Hawaiian pilots land lucrative cargo contract ahead of new Amazon service
    A new contract for pilots at Hawaiian Airlines is setting the bar for all-cargo carriers above traditional industry leaders even though the carrier has never flown freighters before.
  • CargoX proof of concept showcases interoperability for global trade eBOLs
    "We are proud to be part of this first-in-history interoperability launch between eBOL platforms," said CargoX founder and CEO Stefan Kukman.

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