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September 27, 2023

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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
  • SMP, Kolkata inks MoU to connect NE States via facilities in Bangladesh
  • Bengaluru & Delhi-NCR among top 10 APAC logistics markets in terms of annual rental growth in 2023
  • Implementation of the Trade Notice No. 07/2023-24 dated 08.06.2023 in reference to the pre-import condition under Advance Authorisation Scheme
  • Call for greater supply chain visibility
  • Singapore the top maritime centre for 10th consecutive year
  • Three Japanese shipping companies partner to establish global liquefied hydrogen supply chain
  • Bahri affirms pivotal role in driving the growth of the regional logistics sector at Saudi Maritime Congress 2023
  • DP World Chennai hosts inaugural call of Far East India Express (FIX1) service
  • Outline for first-ever green shipping corridor across the Pacific unveiled
  • Etihad Cargo appoints Giridharan Srinivasan as Area General Manager - Indian Subcontinent
  • Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates new infrastructure at Tezu Airport, Arunachal Pradesh
  • Global air cargo tonnages showing improvement
  • DGFT notifies export of 75,000 tonnes non-basmati rice to UAE
  • Updated Berthing Policy & Tariff Structure at Dhamra Port
  • Panama Canal modifies Fresh Water Surcharge
  • ABB bags order to provide power to Samskip's hydrogen-powered vessels

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
  • Asia, Arctic, archipelagos
  • Heavier locos for Swiss railfreight operator
  • India: Mycrane launches online crane rental
  • Natural gas from waste for trucks
  • Green Finnlines ships serving Bilbao
  • A promotion for Mattias Hellstrom
  • Cooperating on best practices in air cargo
  • Picking up the parcels
  • Partnering for port safety
  • First electric-hybrid flight with 100% SAF
  • Irish haulier grows - and augments its fleet
  • Network Aviation Group appoints CEO
  • Lactalis to lease dairy facility in Ontario
  • Record funding for rail projects
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Procureship expands to Singapore
  • Bergé moves to new terminal
  • Cargobooking to roll out in Europe

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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
  • Auto strike goes up a notch but supply chains yet to feel major impact
  • Rush for e-commerce capacity could trigger airfreight rate rise
  • Mr Joy: CEO eye - the lying kangaroo
  • Manufacturing boom in India drives up intra-Asia freight rates
  • Fear of new landslide keeps vital Alpine rail freight link closed
  • CK Line expands intra-Asia portfolio with larger newbuildings
  • White House offers $1.4bn to upgrade rail infrastructure

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
  • Is "dead" Russian admiral Viktor Sokolov alive?
    Russia's Defense Ministry has released video purporting to showing the Commander of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, Admiral Viktor Sokolov, participating via a video link in a Russian Defense Ministry board meeting, said
  • Callan Marine wins $102.89 million Corpus Christi dredging contract
    The Galveston Engineer District (SWG) has awarded Callan Marine Ltd., Galveston, Texas, a $102,896,306 firm-fixed-price contract for pipeline dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
  • Gulftainer strengthens ties with freight forwarders in South China
    Gulftainer held a significant meeting with key traders and freight forwarders in Shenzhen, China reinforcing its desire to strengthen trade and logistics ties with South China's dynamic freight forwarding community. The Shenzhen International Freight Forwarders Association and the Qingdao Logistics Network attended the meeting, which introduced them to Gulftainer's value proposition in its flagsh
  • Port of Rotterdam, Yokogawa launch study to increase energy and resource efficiency across industries
    The Port of Rotterdam Authority and Yokogawa Electric Corporation have launched a feasibility study to increase cross-industry integration for the efficient use of energy and utilities in the Rotterdam industrial cluster, with the objective of contributing to ambitious regional decarbonisation targets. A preliminary scan revealed that optimising the use of electricity and utilities across busines
  • Kinimatic strengthens US network
    Kinimatic, an agile US warehousing and fulfillment service platform, announces the acquisition of approximately 150,000 square meters of premium warehouse space in 14 locations between Laredo and Pharr on the southern Texas border. This increase is being driven by the expanding trend of nearshoring between the United States and Mexico, which is increasing demand for cross-border freight operation
  • RightShip unveils port and terminal risk management solution
    RightShip, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) focused digital maritime platform, has unveiled PortRISK, an innovative new risk management solution aimed at transforming operational efficiency and decision making for port and terminal operators during vessel pre-arrival preparations. Built using RightShip's maritime vessel, incident, and company database, PortRISK provides a comprehensive
  • Japanese shipping firms partner to establish global liquefied hydrogen supply chain
    Japan Suiso Energy (JSE) and three Japanese shipping companies, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K LINE), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), have agreed to join JSE Ocean (JSE Ocean), a subsidiary of JSE. In particular, JSE remains the majority shareholder with 50.2%, while the shipping companies hold 16.6% each. Also, Japan's Basic Hydrogen Strategy, revised by the Japanes
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases rates from India to Africa
    German box line Hapag-Lloyd announced a new General Rate Increase (GRI) from India to Ghana and Nigeria for cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry containers, including high cube equipment. The Hamburg-based ocean carrier said the GRI will be US$100/container from Mundra, Nhava Sheva and Hazira in India to Tema in Ghana and Lagos (Apapa / Tin Can Island) in Nigeria. The rate increase will be applic
  • Port Houston handles over 2.5 million TEUs in 2023
    Port Houston reported that total container volumes for the year have reached 2.5 million TEUs from January to August. The US port handled 2,510,162 TEUs, a 4% decrease from the same period last year. Due to a relatively balanced market of import and export demand, year-to-date empty container volume is down 17% with Port Houston handling 307,624 TEUs in August, a 20% reduction from the same month
  • NYK Line selects Marlink to equip its fleet with smart hybrid network
    Japanese shipping company NYK Line has chosen Marlink to equip its own fleet with a smart hybrid network. Marlink will use its experience operating Starlink and other high-capacity LEO internet systems inside an existing smart hybrid network to boost crew wellness. Following the successful assessment of Starlink on two vessels in 2022, NYK Line selected Marlink to integrate LEO services as part o
  • Japan-US container trade continues to decline
    According to Descartes Datamyne, Japan's US-bound container exports totalled 48,372 TEUs in August (based on volumes at ports of origin), a 7.2% decline from the same month in 2022. For the sixth month in a row, Japan to US box exports have continued to fall year on year. Containers carried straight to the United States accounted for 32,256 TEUs, up 11.9% from the previous year, whereas those tra
  • DB Schenker opens new branch in Norway
    DB Schenker opened a new terminal in a central location at Bergen Flesland Airport. The 185,155 m² plot houses a state-of-the-art logistics center with 7,000 m². In particular, large parts of the area are dedicated to freight handling. The building and operation are largely self-sufficient in electricity through solar panels on the roof, which incidentally is also green. Additionally, the buildin
  • Pan Ocean sells ships to raise war chest for HMM bid
    South Korean shipping group Pan Ocean is reportedly selling ships to raise funds to help its parent Harim Group bid for flagship box carrier HMM. So far, Pan Ocean has sold 10 ships this year, consisting of six chemical/products tankers, four bulk carriers, raising around US$132 million. Sources from South Korea's investment banking sector told Container News that Pan Ocean is pursuing the sale o
  • HMM upgrades Intra-Asia Cross Network service
    Major South Korean shipping line HMM announced the expansion of ICN (Intra-Asia Cross Network) container service. Starting on 9 October, HMM's renewed ICN service will provide a convenient shortcut, seven-day route from Busan in South Korea, to Jakarta and Surabaya in Indonesia. The ICN service cross-operates in two routes: String 1 calling at Busan (South Korea) - Shanghai (China) - Ningbo (Chin
  • Peel Ports joins Sedex
    UK-based port operator Peel Ports Group announced that it will join Sedex, a supply chain sustainability data, insights and services company. As part of this commitment, Peel Ports Group will now be part of a global collaborative platform, connecting buyers, suppliers, and auditors. This platform enables organisations to share and access essential data related to supplier ethical and sustainable
  • CMA CGM revises low water surcharge in Brazil
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM reported that the Amazon River's navigability conditions are not improving and as a result, has revised the Low Water Surcharge (LWS) on any cargo from/to Manaus, Brazil. The Marseille-based container line said the updated surcharge will be US$1,100/TEU and will be effective from 25 September until further notice. The surcharge will be applied to all types of cargo fo

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
  • Castor offloads kamsarmax as previous panamax sale falls through
    Cyprus-based bulker and boxship owner Castor Maritime has sold one of its kamsarmaxes while a deal to sell another ship that was announced in April has collapsed. The Nasdaq-listed firm is shipping out its 2009-built during the fourth quarter for $15.75m. The deal should bring in a net gain of approximately $3m, excluding transaction-related costs. ...
  • Enova grants Viridis $14m in funding for ammonia-powered bulker duo
    Norwegian government enterprise Enova has decided to grant NOK 152m ($14.1m) to Viridis Bulk Carriers for the construction of two ammonia-powered bulk carriers. Viridis Bulk Carriers expect to place orders for the two ships near the end of 2023, with deliveries starting in 2025. The two ammonia-powered bulkers, designed by Kongsberg Maritime, will have a ...
  • IEA sees ammonia as shipping's go-to solution for reaching net zero by 2050
    The International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a 2023 update of its 'Net Zero by 2050' report that shipping will primarily turn to ammonia to decarbonise the sector. The 'Net Zero by 2050: A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector' report was published in 2021. It translated the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C ...
  • Vehicles melt as Russia ups its targeting of Ukraine's ports
    The Russian military is pounding Ukrainian ports hard this week. Following very damaging strikes on the port of Odesa early on Monday morning, Russia then turned its attention to the Danube river port of Izmail last night with many drone strikes. A port building, storage facilities and more than 30 trucks and cars were damaged ...
  • DDW Offshore taps EnTrust Global for $31m fleet refinancing
    Norway's DDW Offshore, a subsidiary of Akastor, has secured a new refinancing deal that will see the company take control of two ships, reactivate another, and stretch debt maturity into September 2026. The company has arranged a $31m loan with alternative shipping financer EnTrust Global via its "Blue Ocean Funds". The deal is guaranteed by ...
  • Grindrod seals deal to buy Taylor Maritime Group shipmanagement units
    Singapore-based bulker owner Grindrod Shipping has reached an agreement to acquire two shipmanagement companies from Taylor Maritime Group. The Ed Buttery-led firm is to take over Taylor Maritime Management and Tamar Ship Management in a $11.75m cash and shares deal. Following the acquisition, which is expected to occur before mid-October this year, the companies will ...
  • AI: a hot air balloon?
    For his monthly column, Pierre Aury gives readers his thoughts on artificial intelligence. After a lazy August column we feel like elevating things: it's time to revisit the topic of artificial intelligence. Well at least we might avoid death by an overdose of articles on CO2 emissions ...although no doubt AI, being so powerful, will ...
  • MOL, NYK and K Line join forces to develop hydrogen carriers
    Japan's three largest shipowners are joining forces with Kawasaki Heavy Industries and industrial gas firm Iwatani Corporation to develop hydrogen carriers together. Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) are each taking a 16.6% in new firm JSE Ocean, designed to quickly build up Japan's maritime hydrogen supply ...
  • Boxship capacity growing at fastest pace on record
    With nearly a container newbuilding scheduled to deliver daily for the rest of the year, brokers Braemar have warned this week it remains difficult to anticipate where the demand should be coming from to overcome the current supply situation. According to analysis from Asia-based consultancy Linerlytica, the pace of the growth of the box fleet ...
  • 250,000 seafarers' pay boosted by 6%
    Seafarers' unions and maritime employers have signed a four-year agreement that will see wage increases and dozens of workplace protections and improvements for over 250,000 seafarers' serving on more than 10,000 vessels. The International Bargaining Forum (IBF), the forum that negotiates the world's largest global collective bargaining agreement, agreed terms for the 2024-2027 IBF Framework ...
  • Tugs ready to try and move grounded Canadian cement carrier
    Two tugs are ready to try and move the , a cement carrier belonging to Nova Marine Carriers, which grounded on a tricky part of the St Lawrence river on Sunday morning, bringing ship traffic to a halt in the intervening two days. The ship has developed a list to port. Having veered off the ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
  • Castor to seek compensation following botched panamax sale
    A $13.95m sale announced in April that was slated to net Nasdaq-listed Castor Maritime $5.3m is off after buyer failed...
  • Box volumes fall in Savannah but remain solidly above prepandemic levels
    Operating capacity in the port of Savannah fell in August as the port was rebuilding several berths, Georgia Port Authority...
  • Norden chief executive says asset-light strategy keeps it profitable amid bulker rates slump
    Norden attributes its business model that embraces freight trading over vessel ownership to combined profits of more than $1.3bn since...
  • Norway funds ammonia and hydrogen ship projects
    Norway's climate fund Enova announced its most recent grant winners in the maritime sector, as the Norwegian government ramps up...
  • Danaos continues deep dive into dry bulk with move for capesize brace
    Second of new acquisitions is understood to remain subject to certain inspections
  • Russia's Danube offensive is failing to dent Ukraine exports
    Russian drone attacks targeting Ukraine's Danube exports have cut capacity and added pressure to a supply chain already struggling with...
  • Gram Car Carriers chief calls sector 'boring'
    Whist suggests it'll be hard for the EU to curb electric vehicle imports from China. He also described China's fast-expanding...
  • Miller open to enquiry on Ukraine war risk cover
    Vessel tracking will let underwriters monitor exposure despite Russian threat to treat merchant shipping as military targets
  • Flood of newbuilding capacity bites at boxship charter market
    Almost 190 containerships with a combined capacity of 1.4m teu have been delivered since January 2023, according to Lloyd's List...
  • China's Cinda Leasing emerges as lender for Hengli's first VLCC order
    Deal will significantly boost Cinda Leasing's shipping portfolio that previously stood at $120m, according to the latest available data
  • China unveils standards for methanol as marine fuel
    Cosco Shipping's bunker service provider launched two standards for methanol fuel in another step towards using the chemical as marine...
  • Russian diesel ban and Europe's gasoil shortfall to push demand for product tankers higher
    Seaborne flows of middle distillates to recalibrate yet again if Russia's diesel ban extends through October
  • Japan's three shipping giants team up to carry liquefied hydrogen
    The trio plan to put the first large-scale LH2 carrier in operation by 2024
  • Maersk Line to offload USMMI tanker business to Jones Act owner Maritime Partners
    Second expansion into the tanker market by Maritime Partners sees Maersk Line leave the US-flag tanker space, citing USMMI's ownership...
  • Daily Briefing
    Carriers struggle to contain costs | Chinese container executives warn of slower growth | Winter rally arrives for VLCCs as...
  • Seacor sells harbour-towing operations and assets
    EN Bisson & Son to take over 12 vessels in Florida and Alabama, while Bay-Houston will acquire eight vessels operating...
  • IEA net zero scenario sees limited methanol uptake in shipping
    The IEA's report estimates a 1% uptake of methanol in shipping by 2035 in its net zero scenario, as it...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
  • Inland23: Industry not holding its breath for immediate freight recovery
    A muted peak and post-peak season for imports and intermodal activity has shippers and service providers eyeing a freight rebound no earlier than late 2024.
  • Aggressive trans-Pac blank sailings likely through Lunar New Year amid freight downturn: sources
    For importers and forwarders, the blank sailings mean the resulting schedule disruptions and "rolling" of cargo they are already experiencing at Asian load ports will force them to book more of their cargo with carriers they can count on to maintain schedule integrity.
  • Inland23: Pandemic yields rise in US truckload thefts
    Solar panels and energy drinks are among the top targeted goods for truckload theft, with major markets such as Los Angeles, Houston and Chicago particularly ripe for those crimes.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
  • Castor seeks compensation after buyer fails to take delivery of bulker
    Panamax Magic Moon left on the shelf as March purchase falls through
  • Capesize rates leap 11% in a day to new four-month high amid China's hunger for iron ore and coal
    China's steel output for August is up 3.2% from a year ago, analyst notes
  • 'They're going to need wind': Wingsail maker AYRO raises €19.2m funding and names new CEO
    Wind propulsion tech company to use cash to scale up production and build commercial team
  • 'Shipping is back on the map' for banks and other lenders
    Industry has made headlines and banks are again making a strategic commitment to sector, TradeWinds Shipowners Forum hears
  • Insurer Shoreline launches policy to protect crew under US Marpol detention
    Law firm Chalos & Co also involved to provide legal representation
  • Russia starts shipping LPG from Crimea after eight-year gap
    Producers moving out small cargoes from annexed region
  • Sweden's Stena seeking bond sale to pay off 2025 maturity
    Tanker, ferry and LNG carrier group aiming to tap into hot debt market
  • Consumer crackdown to market-based measures? Wikborg Rein attorney mulls next generation of shipping rules
    Andreas Fjaervoll-Larsen says shipping will be hit with more technical regulations in the coming years
  • Norwegian government splashes cash on ammonia-powered bulkers with Viridis, bunkering with Yara
    A total of NOK 240m in grants backing ammonia-fueled shipping were announced on Tuesday
  • Columbia launches rehabilitation centre project for Ukraine seafarers
    Ship manager hopes to get other maritime companies on board to help seafarers and their families deal with post-traumatic stress
  • Ammonia to lead shipping's charge to net zero by 2050, says global energy agency
    Report says ammonia will have nearly half of fuel market share by 2050 if industry is to hit climate goals
  • Green Instruments: Let's start actually measuring harmful ship emissions and collecting accurate and concrete data
    Morten Brandborg, CEO, Green Instruments
  • Financiers must share in shipping's green transition risk, says MISC boss Rajalingam Subramaniam
    Right now they are not doing enough, says Malaysian shipping giant's outspoken president and group CEO
  • Ship size is going to matter for ammonia's limitations, designers say
    Naval architects argue bigger vessels will have an advantage by being able to house large fuel tanks
  • Director pay and dividends down as Tufton Investment Management profit shrinks
    Tufton group fund manager also saw revenue dip in 2022
  • TEN's Nikolas Tsakos says fuel choice is like a Covid jab - difficult to know which one works best
    Shipping is in a confused state about how to get greener but it has faced similar challenges before, Greek owner argues
  • Viewpoint: Are maritime headlines inducing colour blindness over methanol?
    SEA-LNG chairman Peter Keller says that the hazy lexicon used to debate future fuels is hampering progress
  • Tributes paid to ex-Teekay chairman Sean Day, 'the smartest guy in the room'
    Shipping exec lived a life of adventure, family and philanthropy
  • Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri bags $847m sustainability loan
    Funding linked to shipbuilders ability to reduce emissions and develop energy efficient cruise ships
  • Alex Vullo to lead Gallagher's P&I team after Malcolm Godfrey departs
    Changing of the guard at one of shipping's largest marine insurance brokers
  • Japan's 'big three' shipping companies team up to supply liquid hydrogen
    Japan aims to supply 3m tonnes of hydrogen per year by 2030 and 20m tonnes by 2050
  • Financiers must share the risk on shipping's green transition, says MISC boss Rajalingam Subramaniam
    Right now they are not doing enough, says Malaysian shipping giant's outspoken president and group CEO
  • ICS head Emanuele Grimaldi urges talks, not trade wars, and warns against 'American dreams'
    Shipowner says there are no differences between trading blocs that cannot be resolved by negotiation
  • Torm and Norden tankers call in Mexico three years after Vitol bribery ban
    Product carriers transported cargoes to two ports for trading giant
  • Shipowners blast upcoming EU ETS as 'a tax on maritime trade'
    International Chamber of Shipping's Simon Bennett expresses concerns over regional regulation in Shanghai speech
  • Investors exposed by red-hot VLGC rates, but market well-supported, Gersemi's Joakim Hannisdahl says
    Norwegian fund supremo has sold his position in listed gas carrier companies after FFAs dropped
  • KCC opts for air lubrication as part of 'wave' of energy-saving retrofits
    Norwegian owner becomes one of the first tanker or bulker owners to fit Silverstream system
  • Ammonia to lead shipping's charge to net zero by 2050, says IEA
    Report says ammonia will have nearly half of fuel market share by 2050 if industry is to hit climate goals
  • Kjell Inge Rokke's Akastor taps EnTrust Global to refinance and reactivate offshore ships
    Norwegian operation's subsidiary DDW Offshore agrees new $31m loan package
  • Genco Shipping bulk carrier hits anchored Zeaborn handysize in Black Sea
    Minor damage was sustained in an incident at anchorage off Constanta
  • Greece's Evalend Shipping pockets around $60m from sale of VLGC newbuilding pair
    Newbuilding pair scheduled for delivery next year
  • Tankers may be heading for 'never-ending' winter market next year, Joakim Hannisdahl says
    Norwegian fund Gersemi goes 'all-in' on very promising crude and product investment
  • Grindrod buys private Taylor Maritime Group ship management operations
    Chairman Kurt Klemme says move will boost revenue as his firm continues to integrate with listed Taylor Maritime Investments
  • Hanwha wins arbitration case against Fredriksen over cancelled drillships
    Oslo-listed company says it may appeal over tribunals decision to find in favour of former Daewoo yard

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American Shipper web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
  • Container shipping has a Europe problem and it's getting worse
    Inflation and economic fallout from the war are curbing demand just as a tidal wave of new ship supply hits the water.
  • Atlas Air snags ex-Etihad cargo chief for C-suite role
    Another top-level cargo executive for a Middle Eastern airline has found a new job. Atlas Air, which leases and flies cargo and passenger aircraft for airlines, logistics companies, sports teams [...]
  • DHL relocates A300 freighters to Europe for better sustainment
    DHL is moving its A300 fleet from Asia because the region doesn't have sufficient aerospace support services for the aircraft.

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