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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
  • Piyush Srivastava to grace Northern India Air Cargo Conclave & Awards 2023 on Oct. 6 in New Delhi
  • BLR Logistiks acquires majority stake in Standard Multimodal Logistics
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (22 September 2023)
  • Large spending on goods not in containers
  • India seen becoming $5 trn economy by 2027
  • FFFAI highlights key issues during interaction with Member Customs, CBIC
  • GTI embraces green energy through partnership with O2 Power
  • Govt mulls postponing curbs on laptop imports
  • New tariff structure at Mundra Port
  • India exports broken rice to Senegal, Indonesia, Mali, Gambia
  • Rising pepper imports reportedly impacting domestic demand, prices

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
  • Like a fish out of water
  • Three roundtrips between Brwinow and Rotterdam
  • Dokasch TS expands its business in India
  • JKL Partners sets its sights on HMM
  • Locomotive fleet grows to 36 Vectrons
  • Austria names successor to Hercules
  • A 16,000 sqm warehouse in Cameroon
  • Envirotainer adds containers for the Americas
  • Anna-Maria Kirchner joins Finnair Cargo
  • Singapore tops global shipping centre index
  • Faster and more cost-effective than rail and air
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: no time to waste
  • Uber and Waabi: an AI project in Texas
  • Etihad Cargo picks area general manager
  • Next hop for iconic Islander
  • More investors for autonomous trucking
  • Safety programme for chemical terminals
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
  • "Freefalling" Asia-North Europe rates shed half their value in three weeks
  • Carriers hunt e-commerce volumes as China-UK air freight capacity jumps
  • Lidl-owned Tailwind targets apparel shippers on its China-Europe services
  • Latest WorldACD data suggests mild uptick in air freight markets
  • 125 jobs threatened as port of Liverpool begins consultation with union
  • 'Under pressure' MSC not blinking yet as re-stocking languishes
  • China Railways launches new 50ft container designed for express rail services
  • US ag exporters at most risk from Panama and Mississippi restrictions

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
  • Court orders BOEM to hold GoM Lease Sale 261 the way Congress directed
    The State of Louisiana, the American Petroleum Institute, Chevron USA Inc. and Shell Offshore have been granted a preliminary injunction in response to their law suit challenging conditions in BOEM's Final Notice
  • France's Green Navy takes wraps off hydrogen-fueled catamaran design
    La Forêt Fouesnant, France, headquartered Green Navy is set to unveil an innovative hydrogen fuel cell powered passenger catamaran design at next week's Monaco Sustainable & Smart Marina Rendezvous event on September
  • Excessive speed seen in expensive ASD tug grounding
    Excessive speed during a bow-to-bow harbor-assist maneuver led to the grounding of the ASD tugboat CC Portland in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel last year, the National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday.

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
  • Port of Liverpool's container division to commence redundancy consultations
    Following a "sustained and significant deterioration" in container volumes at the port, the Port of Liverpool will commence redundancy consultations with workers in its container sector. Given the current economic background, the port's management stated the decision was "extremely regrettable but unavoidable," adding that "where possible, every effort will be made to redeploy affected staff to a
  • Singapore is top maritime centre for 10th consecutive year
    Singapore is ranked the top maritime centre in the Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index (ISCDI) Report for the tenth consecutive year. The report, published jointly by the Chinese state news agency Xinhua and global marine data supplier Baltic Exchange, names Singapore as the world's leading maritime centre, followed by London and Shanghai. Singapore received 95.32 points
  • The Advantages of Geomembrane in Environmental Protection
    As sustainability becomes a priority, more attention is turning to geomembrane for environmental safeguarding applications. Geomembranes are large impermeable sheets made of materials like polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene, polypropylene or ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM). This emerging technology offers substantial benefits for water conservation, pollution containment and landfill
  • SITC International spends over US$100 million buying ships and containers from associate
    SITC International Holdings, the holding company of Hong Kong-based intra-Asia carrier SITC Container Lines, said on 21 September that it will spend over US$100 million to buy five existing ships and two newbuildings from an associated company. The associate, SITC Investment, is a British Virgin Islands-incorporated entity owned by SITC Maritime Group, a China-registered private company owned by
  • New container service connects Europe with South America
    ONE (Ocean Network Express) and Cosco Shipping will start the LUX service. This route connects Europe and the Mediterranean to the east coast of South America with weekly stopovers. The route includes important ports such as Rotterdam (the Netherlands), Hamburg (Germany), and Antwerp (Belgium), among others. Sergni Pessoa Rosa Jr., director of Operations, Technology, and Environment at Porto Itap
  • APM Terminals announces launch of new rail connection in Nigeria
    The Federal Government of Nigeria flagged off the first cargo movement on the Lagos-Ibadan rail corridor from one of the three standard gauge rail lines at APM Terminals Apapa. While inaugurating the standard gauge rail, the Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, said, "The wagon freight train from Apapa port to Ibadan would move 90 containers daily, which would decongest the port and reduce d
  • Transmasters starts using specialised fleet at FCT
    First Container Terminal, part of Delo Group's stevedoring holding Global Ports, handled the first vessel call of Honrise container ship of the foreign trade transport and forwarding company Transmasters. Since August, Transmasters has been replacing universal cargo vessels with specialised container vessels for international services between the ports in the Asia-Pacific region and St. Petersbur
  • Port of Oakland sees lower box volumes
    Container volume at the Port of Oakland fell in August compared to the same month last year with the Californian port handling 135,253 TEUs, down 13.1% year-on-year. "However, the robust volume in August 2022 draws an unrealistic comparison to this August's numbers," noted the US port. Vessel calls have continued to grow throughout 2023, reporting 650 vessel calls through the end of August, risin
  • INFORM publishes new AI guidelines
    INFORM, a global pioneer in Artificial Intelligence-driven optimisation software, announces the publication of its in-depth Responsible AI Guidelines. These guidelines underscore the company's commitment to advancing AI technology with accountability, transparency, and an ethical foundation. INFORM recognises the imperative to harness its power responsibly, based on the AI landscape that is conti
  • COSCO signs Memorandum of Cooperation for green methanol industrial chain
    The Memorandum of Cooperation on the Construction of a Green Methanol Industrial Chain was signed online by China COSCO SHIPPING Corporation Limited (COSCO Shipping), State Power Investment Corporation Limited (SPIC), Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG), and China Certification & Inspection Group (CCIC). This milestone marks the beginning of the real constructing phase for this extensive in

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
  • Pyxis Tankers gets $40.7m from US buyer for eight-year-old MR2
    Greek owner Pyxis Tankers is selling one of its product carriers to an unaffiliated US buyer for $40.75m in cash. The Nasdaq-listed company has struck a deal to offload the 2015-built 50,295 dwt MR2 , currently estimated by VesselsValue at $35.5m. Up until recently, a product tanker pure-play with four ships in its fleet said ...
  • Nexans contracts cable layer newbuild at Ulstein
    French cabling specialist Nexans has returned to Norwegian shipbuilder Ulstein with a contract on the construction of a large DP3 cable laying vessel. The vessel, an ST-297 CLV design by Skipsteknisk, will be an updated version of the Nexans Aurora, delivered in 2021. "We awarded the contract for a new vessel to Ulstein after an ...
  • Dayang awarded more work by Sapura OMV
    Malaysia's Dayang Enterprise has secured a contract extension from Sapura OMV Upstream, the parent company said in a filing with Bursa Malaysia. The deal, which covers maintenance, construction, and modification services offshore Malaysia, will last through to December 31, 2024. The value of the contract extension is based on work orders issued by Sapura OMV ...
  • Blanked sailings fail to halt plummeting spot indices
    The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) fell another 4% today, the key box spot index remaining stubbornly below 1,000 points at 911.71 points. Likewise, Drewry's World Container Index, another composite spot indicator, fell 5.2% to $1,479.48 per feu, albeit it remains 4% higher than average 2019, pre-pandemic rates. Rates from Asia to North Europe and ...
  • Maritime CEO's agenda-setting annual outlook gears up
    Maritime CEO is back with a bumper annual outlook, setting the agenda for top executives looking for pointers as to how 2024 will pan out. For years, Splash has been publishing widely read forecasts at the start of the year whether it be on the main shipping segments, tech, or finance. We're now packaging all ...
  • Floating structure defects push back Goto City floating wind farm startup
    The Goto Floating Wind Farm LLC consortium has pushed back the operational startup of the Goto City Offshore Wind Power Generation Project due to the discovery of defects in a floating structure. The commercial operation startup date for the project was initially scheduled for January 2024, however, the construction process was delayed due to defects ...
  • Samsung Heavy debuts laser welding robot as it wades through record LNG orderbook
    Samsung Heavy Industries has developed a laser high-speed welding robot, aimed at substantially enhancing the productivity of constructing LNG carriers, a ship type which the Korean yard has record numbers to build on its orderbook. The new technology specialises in quickly welding membrane panels used in the cargo holds of LNG carriers. These membranes are ...
  • Northland secures $3.7bn loan to fund Taiwanese offshore wind project
    Canada's Northland Power has secured a 20-year 118bn new Taiwan dollar ($3.7bn) credit agreement for its Hai Long offshore wind project. The non-recourse project financing will be provided by over 15 international and local lenders with support from multiple export credit agencies from six different countries. Upon the achievement of financial close, total debt and ...
  • COSCO developing green methanol industrial chain
    As has been well telegraphed, China's state-owned shipping behemoths are going hard after methanol as a future fuel. To this end, COSCO, the world's largest shipowner, has teamed with three other state-run firms - State Power Investment Corporation Limited (SPIC), Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG), and China Certification & Inspection Group (CCIC) - to develop ...
  • Swiss shipping flag in danger of disappearing
    Trade union Nautilus International has made a joint statement with Swiss shipowners urging the Swiss government to save the Swiss flag. They reject the Swiss government's current proposed draft framework for shipping which misses the opportunity to ensure ships register under the flag. It is well known that the number of ocean-going vessels flying the ...
  • Shipping's $64bn fuel question
    What will be the percentage breakdown of fuel types for all the ships that come out of yards in 2030? It's the crystal ball guesstimate that divides shipping more than any other topic these days. The winner of the future fuels debate. For the purposes of our new magazine, Ship Concept 2030, the breakdown of ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
  • Can shipping be relied upon?
    There is a growing realisation in shipping that nebulous net zero pledges are starting to require action and investment, and...
  • Consolidation, collaboration and 'coopetition': modern maritime mergers
    Bureau Veritas has teamed up with OrbitMI in a move that benefits both parties. The tie-up says much about consolidation...
  • Marine insurers 'lack resources' to know beneficial owner
    Insurance costs 'would go through the roof' if it crosschecked everything that's said, according to chair of International Union of...
  • Medium-range tanker rates west of Suez to dip on Russia's diesel export ban - FGE
    Estimates predict the volume of diesel lost to the export market will be around 7.3m barrels, while Russia is expected...
  • Oaktree Capital reduces stake in Star Bulk
    Oaktree Capital Management's sale of some of its stake in Nasdaq-listed dry cargo vessel operator follows sale of its entire...
  • China Cosco Shipping launches digital platform for car shipping and supply chain
    The new platform provides carbon emission records for each shipping journey
  • Dark fleet tanker engine failure blocks Turkish Strait traffic
    Tanker managed by India-based Geras Ship Management, whose fleet includes tankers commercially operated by Buena Vista Shipping, linked to infamous...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Everything you always wanted to know about marine insurance, but were afraid to ask
    The International Union of Marine Insurance conference is an annual health check for the shipping industry's risk cover and as...
  • Tanker values may have peaked as Greek owners avoid dark fleet sales
    Shipowners are becoming more stringent about who they sell their tankers to for fear of of being connected to dark...
  • Trafigura and Wah Kwong sign onto Cosco's VLCC pool
    Some 80% of the vessels in the pool are scrubber-fitted and about half are eco-designed tonnage
  • More ships head to Ukraine's sea ports
    Ukraine's temporary corridor was only used to free stranded vessels in the Odesa region until last week
  • China leading global clean hydrogen capacity: IEA
    The IEA urged governments to support clean hydrogen as delays are hindering investment decisions and costs rise
  • Cosco invests in MOL's LNG tanker newbuilds
    Deal will further boost Cosco's total invested LNG carrier fleet, which now stands at more than 70 ships
  • Daily Briefing
    Seaspan's ammonia-fuelled ULCS concept advances | China's state-owned giants team up on green methanol | Europe can learn from Asia's...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
  • New ZIM service takes advantage of Savannah's expanding cold storage network
    Savannah attracted the new service due to its growing third-party logistics network and proximity to East Coast and Midwest markets, allowing for quicker and fresher imports.
  • US LTL shippers still juggling carriers, freight in wake of Yellow's demise
    Less-than-truckload freight once hauled by Yellow is being redistributed among other carriers in waves as shippers shop for the best fit in price, capacity, technology and service.
  • Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd put shippers on notice ahead of European ETS surcharges
    The phased implementation of Europe's emissions trading system on the shipping industry beginning next year will generate significant costs for carriers that will be passed on to customers in the form of new charges.
  • Pandemic, shipping reform boost caseload for harried FMC
    Shippers more than tripled their formal complaints in fiscal year 2022, emboldened by the maritime regulator's sharpened focus on how ocean carriers interact with their customers.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
  • Australia-to-China coal flows push capesize bulker rates to new three-month high
    Spot rates surge 30% in a week as import prices beat North China coal
  • Podcast: Looking ahead in the dawn of methanol-fuelled container shipping
    Audio edition of Green Seas explores whether more newbuildings are in store
  • MSC Group firms up order for hydrogen fuel cell cruise newbuilds
    Deal between Swiss giant and Italian yard Fincantieri still requires financing
  • Nexans awards second contract for cable laying vessel to Ulstein Verft
    Ulstein Group previously built one for Nexans in 2021
  • Marsh-led Ukraine insurance package on the way as shipping activity picks up
    Facility could be finalised in the coming week to help speed up Black Sea grain exports
  • Oaktree Capital's 'prexit' continues as Star Bulk buys back $185m in shares
    Owner funded purchase of 10m units with cash from vessel sales
  • Russia to stand for IMO council role despite boycott threat
    Liberia to fight 'tooth and nail' to join executive and could unseat Russia
  • Russia to stand for IMO council role despite boycott threat
    Liberia says it will fight 'tooth and nail' to join the global body's executive and could unseat Russia
  • US buyer pays high price for MR tanker as Greece's Pyxis banks big profit
    Eight-year-old product carrier fetches firm $40.75m with charter attached
  • Editor's selection: Braemar probe widens, Fearnleys seals Ocean deal and what is making Andreas Sohmen-Pao nervous?
    Amid a raft of important stories carried by TradeWinds this week, we bring you some highlights
  • Seaspan tackles 'huge concerns' over ammonia container ship plans
    Best way to move forward with project is to be honest and open, designer Sebastian Brindley says
  • Braemar S&P boss Sebastian Davenport-Thomas leaves as part of internal restructuring
    Big-name shipbroker will be sought after by rivals, sources say
  • In pictures: Underwriters run for cover in Edinburgh, but downpours fail to dampen spirits
    The lively debate carried on after IUMI's opening day washout
  • Wavelength: Will Russia spoil the product tanker party?
    Market players may be hoping talk of a ban is just sabre-rattling, let's hope they are right
  • Owner of ship linked to 'sea mine' explosion in legal dispute with salvors
    Operator GMZ also denies reports the Seama had sunk or was sinking after blast off Romania
  • Belgium's Lalemant scoops up ex-Swire Bulk team for new London desk
    Desk will operate geared bulkers in the Atlantic market as Belgian firm expands its network under new leadership
  • 'Huge concerns': Seaspan fronts up over ammonia container ship plans
    Best way to move forward with project is to be honest and open, designer Sebastian Brindley says
  • Atlantic MR tankers set to be losers in new Russian oil export curb
    Fearnley Securities 'unfazed' over long-term prospects for product tankers by the temporary restriction
  • Record level of Indian deals pushes VLGCs into new territory at $172,000
    Strong US market also continues to make shipowners' day
  • Evergreen blames boiler malfunction for Ever Oath's loss of power off Vietnam
    Container ship broke down as it approached Vung Tao
  • Ukraine grain corridor is rolling with new vessels getting in and out
    Three bulkers head for Ukraine after two ships make a round trip at the previously blocked port of Chornomorsk
  • Row brewing as Swiss shipowners warn their flag is dying out
    Shipping companies reject government proposal to revive national register
  • Dardanelles traffic suspended as first Gatik vessel suffers engine failure
    Product tanker is laden with Russian cargo via Black Sea
  • Braemar widens probe into legacy deals as results pushed back into October
    UK shipbroker says more transactions dating back to 2006 being checked
  • South Korean feeder owner CK Line places rare container ship order
    Company shuns pricey domestic yards and opts for China's CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding
  • Union Maritime almost doubles its money on aframax duo as 'tanker fever' spreads
    Brokers and analysts say sale and purchase activity is picking up across the board
  • In pictures: Dragons take to the waves to net big bucks for Spinnaker's OSCAR charity
    Dragons roar to net big charity bucks in a 'Cool' finish to London International Shipping Week
  • New success for Ukraine grain corridor as second ship leaves Chornomorsk
    Both vessels that defied a Russian blockade and approached the war-torn country have loaded and left
  • Teapot refiners suck up Iranian crude as tanker owners eye cargoes
    Euronav says any deal on Iran returning trade to the mainstream would be a 'seismic positive' for the sector
  • Wilmar Ship Holdings unveils latest MR2 tanker at naming ceremony in China
    Theresa Lima last of four super-eco tankers built for Singapore owner
  • Suezmax tanker newbuilding surge in 2023 largest in a decade, says Braemar
    Greek shipowners have dominated the ordering frenzy this year with one or two yards also dominating

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American Shipper web site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
  • How will Russian ban on diesel exports impact global energy trade?
    Diesel is an essential fuel for the global economy. The world's second-largest seaborne supplier, Russia, just halted exports.

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