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Exim India web site
JUNE 26, 2023
  • MSC adds Jubail to India-West Med service
  • Global trade in goods & services rebounds in Q1
  • India & US announce resolution of six outstanding WTO disputes during Prime Minister's visit
  • VLCC freight rates seen rationalising
  • CMA CGM Bijagos Shuttle service for cashew exports to India resumes
  • AD Ports Group signs 50-year Concession Agreement with Karachi Port Trust for container terminal
  • ZIM expands partnership with cross-border trade financing platform
  • DPA declares non weather working days
  • Examination of Export goods at Export Docks in two Shifts
  • X-Press Feeders launches Colombo-West Coast India service
  • A new age of volatility seen in container freight as peak season approaches
  • ECGC raises ambit for exports risk cover to Rs 10 trillion
  • B'desh imposes 15 pc VAT on Indian cargo
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (23 June 2023)
  • India's GDP growth seen up at 6.3 pc for FY24: Fitch
  • Major Ports' traffic increases in April-May
  • Oilmeals export up 59 pc in April-May
  • Steel exports dip

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 26, 2023
  • Pan-Iceland links
  • A joint venture to develop H2-locomotives
  • Boosting traffic on China-Europe axis
  • Bijagos Shuttle returns for cashew season
  • Paris instead of London
  • Genesis takes delivery of 20th 737-800BCF
  • Transporting hydrogen by rail
  • Kombiverkehr shifts more trucks to rail
  • David Roussiere: next stop India
  • First new widebody jet for Iraqi Airways
  • Historic moment for APM Terminals Apapa
  • Cargo-Partner: a major investment in China
  • Cargo crimes reduced over the last five years
  • Austria's Logistics Award 2023 goes to RWA
  • ID Logistics appoints group HRD
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Konecranes' newest acquisition
  • One airshow after another

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 23, 2023
  • Freight rates still tumbling and a liner bear market looms
  • Logistics budget down under - one of the most difficult in decades
  • Air cargo breaks cloud for a ray of sunshine as rates finally edge up
  • Automotive industry change will spark a whole new supply chain
  • Warning to Dutch government over Schiphol Airport slot reduction plan
  • Striking dock unions should pay $2 billion a day, say Republican senators

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 23, 2023
  • "Steel in the water" at South Fork Wind
    South Fork Wind, New York's first offshore wind farm, yesterday achieved its "steel in the water" milestone with the installation of the project's first monopile foundation. The development comes within less than
  • Maersk green-methanol engine retrofit could open door for many more
    In a shipping industry first, A.P. Moller - Maersk is to retrofit an existing ship to a dual-fuel vessel able to operate on green methanol. It has signed an agreement with PrimeServ
  • Norwegian mystery owner to power newbuild with Amogy powerpacks
    Brooklyn, N.Y., headquartered Amogy Inc. says it has entered a pre-order contract with "an undisclosed renowned Norwegian shipping company" that will see it supply four of its 200 kW ammonia-to-power systems for
  • Kongsberg to offer U.S.-built Kamewa waterjets
    In what it calls "a step change in support for its U.S. customers," Kongsberg Maritime has established a dedicated manufacturing facility and service team to provide in-country support for its Kamewa waterjet
  • House Appropriations Committee approves strong FY 2024 inland waterways funding
    The Waterways Council reports that the House Committee on Appropriations has approved, by a vote of 34-24, the FY 2024 Energy and Water Development (E&W) Appropriations Bill. Included in the bill are

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Container News web site
JUNE 23, 2023
  • Wilson Sons invests in new port equipment at Brazilian terminal
    Wilson Sons-operated terminal Tecon Salvador has decided to invest around US$5 million in 12 electric yard tractors, two reach stackers, and a side loader. Terminal tractors transport cargo between vessels and container storage areas and aim to increase the operating capacity of the port of Salvador in Brazil. According to Wilson Sons, by adopting technologies that rely less on the consumption of
  • MOL and Chevron join forces to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Chevron Singapore have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a strategic alliance aimed at lowering the carbon intensity of the marine energy industry. In particular, the companies will conduct joint research on next-generation fuels in various regions around the world and jointly study safety measures and legislation for lower-carbon efforts in the marine e
  • DP World to increase box capacity at Belawan New Container Terminal in Indonesia
    DP World is ready to commence operations at Indonesia's Belawan New Container Terminal (BNCT), after finalising a deal with the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) and Pelindo to manage the terminal and begin a major expansion. "The strategic partnership between INA, Indonesian government-owned port operator Pelindo, and DP World will create Indonesia's most direct link with the Malacca Strait,
  • Feeder trio and Cyberlogitec design dangerous goods screening software
    South Korean maritime software maker Cyberlogitec has joined hands with compatriot feeder operators Sinokor Merchant Marine, Namsung Shipping and CK Line to expedite the digitalisation of dangerous goods management. Cyberlogitec is a subsidiary of Eusu Holdings, formerly Hanjin Shipping Holdings, the previous holding company for now-defunct Hanjin Shipping and other businesses controlled by Choi
  • SC Ports handles over 2.4 million TEUs so far in FY23
    South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) has handled over 2.4 million TEUs and 1.3 million pier containers so far in the fiscal year 2023 (July 2022 - June 2023). In May, SC Ports handled 198,824 TEUs and 110,834 pier containers. Container shipments are down roughly 22% year on year as a result of the tightening economy. Imports are falling as individuals spend less on products, but exports are rising, wi
  • CMA CGM's Eurosal line returns to France
    CMA CGM Group said the Eurosal service connecting North Europe with the West Coast of South America and the Caribbean will go back to Le Havre, France, after more than two years. Guayaquil Express will be the first vessel to return to Le Havre, travelling from the port of San Antonio in Chile on 25 July and arriving at Le Havre's Terminal des Ameriques on 2 September 2023. Additionally, a tenth s
  • ICTSI's Basra Gateway Terminal handles first direct UAE-Iraq freight service
    Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT), ICTSI's operation at the port of Umm Qasr in Iraq, received the first direct freight service between the United Arab Emirates and Iraq. The service connects Jebel Ali in Dubai with Umm Qasr with fast, efficient and safe roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) shipments. Additionally, the service offers a cut alternative travel time of 36 hours from the Port of Jebel Ali to the Port
  • King Abdullah Port and TABADUL confirm digitalisation partnership
    The Saudi Company for Electronic Information Exchange (TABADUL), a supplier of innovative digital and smart fintech services to the logistics sectors, and King Abdullah Port have announced the signing of a strategic collaboration agreement. The contract combines King Abdullah Port's Smart Gate System with Tabadul's Truck Management System, boosting the Saudi port's services by utilising the most
  • DP World proceeds with electrification projects in Brazil
    DP World is accelerating its adoption of renewable energy at the Port of Santos in Brazil making another step towards carbon neutrality by 2040. The initial phase of the electrification process includes the replacement of diesel fuel with electric power for the Santos terminal's Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTGs) container handling cranes. A total of 22 diesel-fueled units will be electrified, by the end
  • ShibataFenderTeam supplies more than 80 fender systems for Nigerian port
    ShibataFenderTeam (SFT), dutch marine company, has engineered an optimised design solution with 80 fenders for the new Lekki Port in Nigeria. Lekki Port aims to significantly increase the container throughput capacity of the western Nigerian port complex. According to ShibataFenderTeam, working in close partnership with the contractor, who was awarded the construction of the new infrastructure, t

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Splash web site
JUNE 23, 2023
  • DP World to start expansion of Indonesian container terminal
    Dubai-based terminal operator DP World is set to begin management and a major expansion of Indonesia's Belawan New Container Terminal (BNCT). DP World said that it finalised an agreement with the Indonesia Investment Authority and Indonesian state-run port operator Pelindo. The partnership between the three entities will create Indonesia's most direct link with the Malacca ...
  • MOL and Chevron look to slash carbon intensity of marine fuels
    Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has joined forces with Chevron Singapore to jointly develop marine fuels with lower carbon intensity. The partnership will see joint studies carried out on next-generation fuels in various regions around the world including safety measures and legislation for lower-carbon efforts in the marine fuels sector. "Chevron aims to ...
  • Petrobras taps PXGEO for Campos Basin survey
    Marine seismic player PXGEO has won a new contract from Brazil's Petrobras for a 3D ocean bottom node (OBN) survey in the Campos Basin. The survey will be acquired in water depths of 2,300 m and last for approximately 10 months. The project will be PXGEO's fifth carried out for Petrobras since mid-2021. The most ...
  • Eagle Bulk adopts poison pill as it buys out Oaktree in $219m deal
    US-based Eagle Bulk Shipping has bought Oaktree's 28% stake in the company for $219.3m via a repurchasing program and adopted a shareholder rights plan preventing a takeover. Eagle Bulk said that it bought approximately 3.8m shares of Eagle common stock for a purchase price of $58 per share. Additionally, the company announced that it adopted ...
  • AD Ports puts pen to paper on 50-year Karachi terminal concession
    UAE's AD Ports has signed a concession agreement with Karachi Port Trust, the Pakistani federal government agency that oversees the operations of the Port of Karachi. Under the terms of the 50-year concession agreement, a joint venture between AD Ports as a majority shareholder and Kaheel Terminals, a UAE-based company has been formed to manage, ...
  • SLB CEO: Offshore exploration spending to grow over 20% this year
    With offshore exploration and appraisal making a comeback, this year could see offshore exploration spending increase by more than 20%, SLB CEO Olivier Le Peuch said. Le Peuch recently spoke at the J.P. Morgan Energy, Power & Renewables Conference where he made a few predictions regarding the offshore oil and gas industry for this year ...
  • Borr Drilling jackup gets more work in Thailand
    Norwegian jackup rig owner Borr Drilling has secured a contract extension from Canada-based oil and gas company Valeura Energy for its premium rig operating in Thailand. The contract extension covers a firm term of 9 months starting in direct continuation to the rig's current employment that was set to end in November. The new deal ...
  • Scorpio Tankers clinches four-ship financing
    New York-listed Scorpio Tankers has sealed a $94m financing deal with Germany's DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale for four of its vessels. The Monaco-headquartered owner and operator of 113 tankers said the proceeds would be used to finance one MR and three LR2 product tankers. The company agreed to a margin of 1.7% over the Secured Overnight ...
  • Ørsted develops USV measurement vessel for offshore wind farms
    Offshore wind farm developer Ørsted has designed and developed the first uncrewed surface vessel (USV) in the industry for offshore met-ocean measurement campaigns. The measurement data will help lower uncertainties in the expected annual energy production for new offshore wind farms. Ørsted, who has patented the USV concept, sees enormous potential in the technology and ...
  • Sail, solar, and battery retrofit solution gets approval
    A retrofit solution involving rigid sails, solar panels, and batteries has received an approval in principle from Italian class society RINA. Designed by naval architects Aurelia, in partnership with Econowind, Wattlab and Vertom, the solution can be applied to almost any kind of vessel, whatever their purpose or cargo. It does not interfere with operational ...
  • Join the DotS on the Day of the Seafarer
    Sunday marks the International Day of the Seafarer. Who better to write for Splash on the topic than Steven Jones, the founder of the Seafarers Happiness Index? As we all celebrate, commemorate, commiserate, or whatever is appropriate for the Sunday's International Day of the Seafarer (DotS), it seems a good time to reflect on the ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 23, 2023
  • Heidmar's private-to-public voyage sees Nasdaq listing within sight
    'I don't want to start as a shipmanager from scratch' says chief executive Pankaj Khanna, who wants to buy a...
  • 'Terrible policy' relying on commercial incentives for energy transition
    Regulation should be driving the energy transition, Gurnee tells a Marine Money forum. Expecting stakeholders to pressure shipping companies into economically...
  • China's lacklustre stimulus and weak recovery exhausts dry bulk patience
    A 'bazooka' move by Beijing to resume China's flagging growth is not expected to occur, with dry bulker shipping, especially...
  • If Greta Thunberg doesn't shame you, Legal & General Investment Management will
    Even if you're as tired of environmental stuff as Tor Olav Trøim, you'll soon find out that the more polluting...
  • Capesize rates rise 36% on Atlantic activity
    Flattening of the futures curve attributed to uninspiring macroeconomic outlook, although some positive movements have been seen in recent sessions
  • MSC snaps up feedermaxes and sells eighth boxship for recycling
    MSC has been linked to a number of recent secondhand containership purchases and is now thought to have bought 310...
  • Handysize loading in Crimea points to expanding Russian grain operations
    The arrival of a larger Russia-flagged bulk carrier in the Crimean port of Feodosia indicates that Moscow is expanding its...
  • China's BoComm Leasing turns to 'classic ship finance'
    BoComm expects to commit $3bn in capital to shipping in 2023, Marine Money conference in New York hears
  • Why a sense of humour will steer us through the messiness of decarbonisation
    In a speech to naval architecture graduates, ABS chairman Christopher Wiernicki observed that people will be the real heroes of...
  • Grains into China a clear positive for dry bulk shipping, says Braemar
    Global head of dry research at the London-based broking house, Derek Langston, says sub-capesize vessels can draw support from grain...
  • DP World and Indonesia join hands to double capacity at Belawan New Container Terminal
    The terminal expansion is part of a $7.5bn partnership between DP World and the Indonesia Investment Authority launched in 2021
  • NYK geared up for $1.4bn transition bonds
    Proceeds will be used to fund new and existing projects related to NYK's fuel conversion plan, including vessels powered by...
  • Marine insurance: Back in black, but further rate hikes in prospect
    Claims inflation is rising perceptibly, yet not to the same extent as inflation in the wider economy and consumer market
  • Performance Shipping sees 'sustainably' firm tanker market ahead
    An LNG-ready aframax on order for 2025 is a reflection of company's view that the market's fundamentals are positive
  • Marine Money spat over substandard New York shipping listings
    Head of Olso-listed Gram Car Carriers also tells Marine Money capital markets panel he's being dragged down by 'shit listings�...
  • MOL and Chevron to form decarbonisation alliance
    Initiatives include the use of new technologies, such as wind power and electricity, in tankers that are on long-term charters...
  • Daily Briefing
    EU sanctions ship ban details yet to be decided | Diversity has gone too far argues Tor Olav Troim |...
  • Eagle Bulk buys out Oaktree for $219.3m and adopts poison pill amid rapid stake build-up by Danaos
    Eagle Bulk buys out Oaktree Capital's 28% stake for $219.3m and adopts a limited duration shareholder rights plan after Danaos...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 23, 2023
  • SSA Marine looks to expand into new US ports with deal for Ceres
    Carrix, the parent company of terminal operator SSA Marine, said it has agreed to buy Ceres Terminals for its exposure to container business going to the US East and Gulf coasts.
  • C&K Trucking expands to Columbus and Kansas City, with more to come
    The major eastern US drayage provider is looking to expand its footprint to California and the Pacific Northwest before the end of the year, markets where its major competitors already operate.
  • Demand pressure keeps India-US contract rates sliding despite GRI efforts
    After two attempts to push through GRIs largely failed, forwarder sources in India believe it will be difficult for carriers to achieve success under current tight booking conditions, but liners have nonetheless lined up further rate hikes.
  • Shipping path to net-zero rests on post-MEPC 80 regulatory progress: WSC
    While the London meeting of the IMO's environment committee will revise its 2050 emissions targets, the next critical step is to quickly establish the global regulatory framework to underpin those ambitions.
  • Emerging from pandemic fog, global reefer market reverts to type
    If the reefer mode can tough out the rest of 2023, next year should be better for operators largely because there will be more cargo, and therefore demand will be stronger, writes analyst Richard Bright.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 23, 2023
  • US pushes for zero emissions at IMO but is still on the fence on carbon levy
    Biden administration is open to taxing carbon but has voiced support for a global fuel standard
  • EU announces tanker port ban on no-notice ship-to-ship operations
    Measures were included in 11th package of sanctions levied against Moscow by 27-nation bloc
  • Baltic Dry Index heats up as temperatures rise in coal-hungry China
    Average capesize bulker rates boost the BDI as country's coal demand rises to provide electricity for air conditioning
  • KCC firms up $180m order for next generation of Cabu combination carriers
    Letter of intent in China becomes firm deal for three vessels
  • Poison pill: Eagle Bulk adopts anti-takeover language after Danaos builds stake
    Acquiring parties to be capped at 15% of shares outstanding or face punitive dilution steps
  • Editor's selection: Troim's back, carbon gambit and shipbroker goes bust
    A look back at the important and intriguing stories of the week, brought to you by TradeWinds' team of international reporters
  • Prow Capital cautions finance gap still exists as big banks chase listed owners
    Dutch finance house has money to help smaller shipowners with the energy transition
  • Cluttered bridges and complex navigation tech contributes to accidents, IMO told
    Review of accidents by European investigators reveals how badly designed displays have played a role in marine casualties
  • Pelagic Partners expands again with Hafnia tanker buy and bulker deal
    Cyprus shipowner also makes its third payout from original investment fund
  • Alternative ship finance house Prow Capital roars past $119m lending mark
    Dutch newcomer explains how it has been building up its portfolio through first fund
  • CMA CGM said to have chosen China's Yangzijiang for huge ultra-large container ship order
    CMA CGM has 36 methanol dual-fuel container ship newbuildings on order at shipyards in South Korea and China including the 24,000-teu vessels at Yangzijiang
  • Oman's Asyad Shipping puts middle-aged VLCC trio up for grabs
    Scrubber-fitted ships pushed out on the market by state-owned group in apparent fleet-renewal move
  • Big dividends ahead as MPCC 'materialises' asset values with sale and redelivery
    But Clarksons Securities has downgraded container ship owner to neutral
  • Vogemann bulks up with capesize and kamsarmax newbuildings at Hengli Heavy
    German owner expands further into large bulkers with a huge order
  • Vafias bulker spin-off C3is makes rollercoaster Nasdaq debut
    Greek owner's latest venture plunges on first trading day but recovers after the close
  • OSG doubles up on its share buyback programme in stronger markets
    Jones Act tanker owner can spend another $10m on its own stock
  • MOL and Chevron partner up to reduce the carbon intensity of marine fuels
    Research will be carried out into lowering emissions from existing marine fuel oil and LNG
  • Frontline triumphs as eight owners vie for Brazilian VLCC cargo but rates plunge
    Testing times ahead as charterers keep their cool and break owners' resolve
  • Turkey's Ciner bumps up Jiangmen orderbook to 10 handysize bulk carriers
    Major industrial group and shipowner now has 17 bulkers under construction in China worth more than half a billion dollars
  • Marubeni teams with Bound4blue to sell suction sails worldwide
    Agreement builds on project with Spanish manufacturer to fit eSAIL on panamax bulker
  • Oldendorff's Maritime & Merchant Bank boosts liquidity with share split
    Boss Halvor Sveen says niche lender is not looking for new investors
  • Will US, EU and UK gambit be able to force through 2050 zero emissions target?
    Tense negotiations begin at IMO working group to determine shipping's decarbonisation goals
  • Mystery Norwegian owner set to debut ammonia hybrid fuel cell system
    Amogy hopes first deal will serve as an inspiration for other shipowners to follow
  • Euronav legal victory over UniCredit tames 'almighty' power of bills of lading, lawyers claim
    Behaviour of cargo financiers under scrutiny when courts decide if owners are on the hook for misdelivered cargoes
  • Who's buying Oaktree's stake in Eagle Bulk? Eagle Bulk is
    Deal for $219m comes as Danaos Corp reports snapping up more of the bulker owner's shares

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 23, 2023
  • Controversy swirls over shipping stocks that sink as rates rise
    Concerns over highly dilutive share offerings by microcap shipowners have been building for years. The debate just intensified.
  • ASL Airlines United Kingdom begins flying 1st cargo jet
    ASL Airlines United Kingdom has two cargo planes in its fleet after receiving a Boeing 737-800 converted freighter.

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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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