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October 27, 2023

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Exim India web site
OCTOBER 27, 2023
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges International's Koen Cornilly in an influential roadshow across India
  • Allcargo Group releases 2022-23 ESG Report, defines ESG goals
  • Container ships touch highest average age; top the three main shipping sectors
  • 'CSL can deliver quality at competitive price'
  • ODeX launches in the US
  • The importance of digital information exchange to improve port call performance, stability, efficiency, reliability & sustainability
  • Overcapacity absorption seen earliest in 2028
  • Govt decides to slash floor price for basmati rice exports
  • Indian economy to be the fastest-growing in the world in FY24: FinMin report
  • LNG import bill dips 30 pc in H1
  • India opposes steel import safeguard measures by EU, UK at WTO
  • Govt directs power gencos to import coal till March 2024

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International Transport Journal web site
OCTOBER 27, 2023
  • VR joins track condition test
  • Swiss WorldCargo partners with Sonoco ThermoSafe
  • Ageing containership fleet poses challenges
  • Heading back to FM Logistic
  • New software solutions for Prologistik
  • Road haulier relies on bio-CNG fuels
  • A promotion at Neo Air Group
  • GW's next hub: Upper Franconia
  • Fuel-saving was the decisive factor
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges increases market share
  • IAG Cargo expands services to Africa
  • Financial growth at ICS
  • E-commerce for e-cigarettes
  • Work on lines causes train delays
  • ITG Air & Sea welcomes new managing director
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • 50 years and 29 days in Berlin

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The Loadstar web site
OCTOBER 26, 2023
  • Transpacific volumes bounce back as consumers carry on spending
  • More casualties expected, with US trucking on a 'road of pain'
  • Kuehne + Nagel CEO: Zero NEOM JV appeal - it's 'outside the 3PL asset-light model'
  • Smaller vessels bound for the scrapheap as capacity mismatch widens
  • N American intermodal traffic hits the buffers, but CPKC bucks the trend
  • ...that Danish takeover of DB Schenker - 'Nooooo Waaaay'
  • Airbus opts for wind power as it replaces its transatlantic supply ships
  • Interview: Schiphol's Joost van Doesburg on slot issues and integrated cargo

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Marine Log web site
OCTOBER 26, 2023
  • Royal Caribbean cruises to a $1 billion quarter
    Shares in Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) were trading up today, as the company reported third quarter results that topped analysts' expectations. The cruise giant reported net income for the third quarter
  • Metal Shark building two new fast fireboats for Maryland county
    Jeanerette, La., headquartered boat builder Metal Shark is building two welded-aluminum fireboats for the Anne Arundel County Fire Department in Maryland that will have a top speed of 45 knots and a
  • Airbus opts for e-methanol and rotor sails for new transatlantic trio
    Looking to reduce its carbon footprint, Airbus is to renew it entire fleet of vessels chartered in from France's Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) to transport aircraft subassemblies between Saint-Nazaire, France, and its

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Container News web site
OCTOBER 26, 2023
  • Carrier Transicold's Lynx Fleet Digital Solution to strengthen cold chain in India
    Carrier Transicold recently announced at REFCOLD India 2023 the launch of its Lynx Fleet digital platform, now available in India for over-the-road owners, operators and leasing companies providing a new level of visibility, data and actionable insights. In particular, by applying advanced Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning and analytics, Lynx Fleet provides users with a new ability to mo
  • Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles update San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan
    The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles will provide an update on the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) on 8 November. The discussion will cover updates on the 2022 Emissions Inventories, the implementation of the Clean Truck Fund Rate, zero-emission cargo handling equipment targets, and grant funding cooperation with the ports and the South Coast Air Quality Management District. T
  • Container ships reach highest average age on record of 14.2 years
    "Container ships have reached their highest average age yet at 14.2 years, the highest average age of the three main shipping sectors. The dry bulk fleet has an average age of 11.9 years whereas tankers on average are 12.8 years old," stated Niels Rasmussen, chief shipping analyst at BIMCO. The average age of the container fleet has increased 4.3 years during the past 13 years with the average ag
  • KR signs MoU with HD Hyundai Global Service
    KR (Korean Register) and HD Hyundai Global Service formalized their collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), at the Kormarine 2023 evente in Busan, South Korea. The purpose of this agreement is to jointly assess and validate solutions aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the maritime industry. With the gradual strengthening of decarbonization regulations, shipping companies
  • TT Club publishes new paper "Risk Byte: Good neighbour agreements"
    TT Club, a worldwide freight transport and cargo handling insurer, applauds equipment-sharing agreements as an effective use of resources but warns of possible liability risks if appropriate insurance cover is not in place. The first of TT's new 'Risk Bytes' series of advice documents provides guidance. The benefits of good neighbour agreements are generally recognized and successfully used by fr
  • OOCL's parent company changes CEO
    Orient Overseas International Limited (OOIL) said that Huang Xiaowen has retired as executive director and CEO of the company, and is no longer a member of the Executive Committee and the chairman of the company's Inside Information Committee, Risk Committee, and Strategic Development Committee. Chen Yangfan has been appointed as the new executive director and chief executive officer of OOIL. Che
  • Gebrüder Weiss takes over Amm logistics in Konradsreuth
    Gebrüder Weiss announces the next acquisition in Upper Franconia, Germany: with effect from the beginning of 2024, the logistics provider will take over the Konradsreuth location from the forwarding company Amm, which is going to operate under the Gebrüder Weiss brand in future. The location near Hof will be continued in its current structure as part of the German general cargo cooperations Cargo

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Splash web site
OCTOBER 26, 2023
  • EuroDry forms shipowning joint venture for bulker duo
    Greek dry bulk owner EuroDry has formed a joint venture with several investors represented by NRP Project Finance regarding the ownership of two recently acquired ultramax vessels. The JV will own the 63,197 dwt Christos K, formerly known as the Giants Causeway, and 63,153 dwt Maria, formerly known as the Sadlers Wells. Both bulkers were ...
  • James Fisher signs for LNG-fuelled tanker newbuilds
    UK-based James Fisher has contracted up to four LNG dual-fuelled product and chemical tankers in China. The company has commissioned China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Yangzhou to build two firm 6,000 dwt units costing $28m each for delivery in 2025. The deal includes options for two additional vessels, according to brokers. James Fisher Everard, acquired ...
  • Italy's Manisa books up to eight ships in China
    Italy's Manisa is expanding its fleet with a shipbuilding contract at CSSC Guangxi yard for up to eight general cargo vessels. The contract covers six firm 8,500 dwt gearless, open-hatch ships for delivery in 2025 and 2026, with an option for two additional units. The RINA-classed 119.9-m-long vessels, designed by Marine Design & Consulting of ...
  • UK shipbuilder duo joins forces under one banner
    Two UK-based shipbuilders have been brought together to form a new global firm named APCL Group. APCL Group has been established to operate as an umbrella organisation for UK-based firms A&P Group and Cammell Laird Shiprepairers & Shipbuilders Limited. Ship repair and project management specialist Atlantic & Peninsula Australia and UK-based Neway Industrial Services will ...
  • Ships advised to wait further offshore as rockets rain down around Israel
    Shipping lines are being advised to wait further offshore when calling Israel as the nation battles Hamas. Yesterday Hamas launched a single unguided long-range rocket toward Haifa. The rocket ultimately exploded mid-flight. Similar rocket attacks have been reported at the nation's other major port, Ashdod as well as the Red Sea port city of Eilat. ...
  • Seacor sells inland shipping business to Ingram
    US owner Seacor Holdings has sold Inland River Transport Holdings (SCF) to Ingram Barge Company, a division of Nashville-based Ingram Marine Group. "I am extremely pleased to enter this transaction with Ingram, one of the most respected river transportation providers," said Eric Fabrikant, Chief Executive Officer of SEACOR. "As an organization, Ingram upholds a corporate ...
  • Tech expert takes the reins at OOCL
    A Chinese tech expert has been appointed by COSCO to run Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the holding company of Hong Kong containerline subsidiary OOCL. Chen Yangfan, 47, is taking over from Huang Xiaowen as CEO at the famous liner brand with Huang set to retire. Chen had 25 years of experience in information technology ...
  • Trøim's Himalaya Shipping fixes entire fleet
    Oslo-listed Himalaya Shipping has secured employment for its entire fleet of newcastlemax dry bulk carriers, having struck a new charter deal for one of its vessels under construction in China. The Tor Olav Troim-backed owner has fixed the last remaining of its 12 LNG dual-fuel ships to a major Japanese shipping and logistics company for ...
  • Tight market puts 15-year rig deals on the table
    According to energy market research and consultancy firm Westwood, a marked lengthening of new contract award durations, as well as for new tender opportunities, are becoming a trend as offshore drilling rig utilisation increases and availability continues to tighten. Over the last decade, new rig deal durations peaked in 2013 for jack-ups and in 2014 ...
  • Massive boxship orderbook delivering into record ageing fleet
    Container shipping is entering a once in a generation fleet renewal with a record orderbook delivering into a fleet that is now primed for much demolition with shipping organisation BIMCO reporting today boxships now have reached the highest average age on record. "Container ships have reached their highest average age yet at 14.2 years, the ...
  • CIP, Avangrid agree $1.2bn in funds for Vineyard Wind 1
    Denmark-based Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and US Iberdrola subsidiary Avangrid have closed a $1.2bn investment in the Vineyard Wind 1 offshore project. CIP said that this was the largest single asset tax equity financing and the first for a commercial-scale offshore wind project. It was provided by three US-based banks - J.P. Morgan Chase, Bank ...
  • Russia in talks with China to develop shipyards
    Russia is in talks with China to develop shipbuilding expertise across the world's largest country. Andrey Kostin, CEO of Russia's VTB Bank, which has just taken over the running of United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC), has been in Beijing with president Vladimir Putin, attending China's Belt and Road Forum. Interviewed by Hong Kong's South China Morning ...
  • Rosetti Marino awarded $316m contract by Saipem
    Italy's Rosetti Marino has secured a contract worth over €300m from compatriot energy services player Saipem for an offshore project in the Mediterranean Sea. Under the contract, the Ravenna-based fabricator and shipyard will build a gas recovery module (GRM) of approximately 5,000 tonnes to be installed on the DP4 offshore structure off the coast of ...
  • Korean yards seal bumper Qatar gas carrier orders
    South Korea's president, Yoon Suk Yeol, is jetting back home having concluded an incredibly successful trade mission to Qatar with Korean shipyards hauling in record orders for LNG carriers. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries confirmed a record-breaking $3.9bn deal to build 17 LNG carriers for QatarEnergy on the trip, while Hanwha Ocean and Samsung Heavy Industries ...
  • LA and Guangzhou form green corridor pact
    Los Angeles now has green corridor links to more destinations in Asia than any other port with Guangzhou in south China being the latest port to sign a reciprocal deal with the Californian port. Areas of collaboration include development of digital supply chain infrastructure, creation of a transpacific green shipping corridor between the two ports, ...
  • Why dry bulk owners have cause for optimism
    China's steel sector remains in the doldrums as "market players are taking a fence-sitting attitude" after the Golden Week holiday according to analysts at ChinaSteel. Iron ore prices have stabilised a few dollars either side of $120 per tonne. Yet freight rates for iron ore from both Brazil and Australia to China have ballooned in ...
  • M3 Marine opens London office
    M3 Marine Group, Asia's largest independent offshore broking company, is launching a new London-based offshore brokerage, M3 Marine (Offshore Brokers) UK(M3OBUK). Set to begin trading on November 1, M3OBUK will be spearheaded by M3 Marine Group CEO Mike Meade and will offer brokerage services for newbuilding, sale and purchase and chartering on a fully global ...
  • Embracing Alfred Holt's vision
    Shipping's past can offer inspiration for a possible atomic future, writes Russ Green, founder of RTG Communications. As the shipping industry enters a new era, transitioning from fossil fuels to using cleaner energy sources, a comparison has been made to the launch of commercial long-haul steamships in the 1860s, which challenged the primacy of sail. ...

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Lloyd's List web site
OCTOBER 26, 2023
  • Ukraine denies maritime corridor is closed
    The maritime route continues to function under difficult military circumstances. Security analysts indicate the threat of sea mines to commercial...
  • Surging spot rates raise fourth quarter outlook for mid-sized tankers
    Spot rates for suezmax and aframax crude tankers, as well as long range two product tankers, have surged in recent...
  • Imperial spends $2.5m on share and warrant buybacks
    Third-quarter is profitable despite revenue dip due to lower charter rates, tanker dry dockings, the sale of one tanker and...
  • EU needs at least 1 GW shore power to reach targets, ICCT says
    The International Council on Clean Transportation publishes new working paper stating EU requires at least 1 GW of new shore...
  • Filipino seafarer named among Verity missing
    Faversham Ships not ready to release details of crew members now feared dead
  • Cost of insuring bulkers up 40% in four years, says Baltic Investor Indices
    Development will add weight claims from brokers that 'rate restoration' process has overshot
  • EuroDry joins Norway's NRP shipping fund for bulker duo
    Nasdaq-listed EuroDry clinches $11m sustainable loan from Eurobank for first of joint-venture ships
  • Seacor announces second asset sale in a month
    Seacor is continuing to offload assets, announcing a second sale within one month. The Florida company has agreed to sale...
  • Box terminal giants join up to push electrification agenda
    Terminal operators need to give the right signals if they are to electrify their equipment. An industry-wide effort would help...
  • Hanhua Ocean reports first quarterly profit in three years
    LNG carriers account for more than 65% of its order backlog
  • One third of China's seaborne car exports are being carried in containers, says Höegh Autoliners
    About a third of China's seaborne exports are being shipped in containers, Höegh Autoliners says, adding volumes will return to ro-ros...
  • Boxship age profile edges up
    Demolition has failed to match the influx of newbuildings entering the market. The average age of fleet is highest of...
  • Cosco Shipping appoints new blood as old guard retires
    The move marks a generational shift as the state behemoth completes the transition among its top management
  • No can do: Performance Shipping recommends against Economou's tender offer
    Performance Shipping rejects the tender offer submitted by shipping magnate George Economou's Sphinx Investment Corp earlier this month
  • Daily Briefing
    Carriers face car crash year in 2024 | Russian move to acquire seized Mariupol ships branded 'plainly unlawful' | Fake...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
OCTOBER 26, 2023
  • US LTL carriers gaining freight and hiking rates, but real recovery is elusive
    Less-than-truckload freight once hauled by Yellow is being "reallocated" among carriers, and rates are rising, but an underlying economic impetus for a surge in LTL demand is still missing.
  • China-India rates tick steadily higher as Asian manufacturing diversifies
    Seeing the demand growth, niche intra-Asia liners have beefed up their networks out of India, deploying bigger vessels and opening more calls to the country's East Coast ports.
  • Hobbled Panama Canal pinched further as eastern Asia factory growth favors Suez
    The Panama Canal faces the prospect of transit and loading limitations becoming a regular feature of all-water transits to eastern North America, while a shift of trade out of China increasingly favors Suez Canal routings in the longer-term, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.

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TradeWinds web site
OCTOBER 26, 2023
  • Kirby increases profit despite coastal fleet downtime and river delays
    New York-listed tug and barge owner's shares beat analyst consensus in third quarter
  • Carnival loses 2020 Covid class-action lawsuit in Australia
    Operator Carnival Australia found negligent regarding passenger safety
  • Royal Caribbean raises 2023 outlook as it earns $1bn for third quarter
    New York-listed cruise ship operator beat third-quarter analyst forecast by $0.37 adjusted earnings per share
  • Clarksons: Time will be a healer for bulkers as fleet slows down and takes time out for retrofits
    Research by world's largest shipbroker suggests outlook for 2024 will be 'moderate'
  • NAT and Teekay Tankers set to reap benefits from surge in midsize rates
    With two wars raging, Jefferies sees 'risk premium' effect on tightly balanced market
  • Streetwise: Shipping research's officer and gentleman speaks on Harvard, the Air Force and a staffing gambit
    This week's Streetwise newsletter takes a look at how the analyst ranks have settled down and even seen one contender ramping up
  • BW Epic Kosan insiders to mop up remaining investors after reaching 96% ownership
    Take-private offer succeeds in passing the 90% level needed for compulsory buy-out
  • Green Seas: As right whales face extinction, ships are flouting speed rules that protect them
    Newsletter on the environment and the business of the ocean explores compliance with restrictions aimed at keeping a species from the brink
  • Reuben Munger's US shipping investor Vision Ridge puts 'boots on the ground' in London
    Energy transition backer's first non-US office to broaden European reach
  • Oil tankers detained off Malaysia after 'unauthorised' STS operation
    Senior Malaysian coastguard official says the masters of the two vessels are being investigated for obstructing the work of officials
  • Italy's Manisa group orders up to eight newbuildings in China
    Naples-based cargo ship specialist expands its fleet with fuel-efficient vessels
  • Italy's Manisa Bulk orders up to eight newbuildings in China
    Naples-based cargo ship specialist expands its fleet with fuel-efficient vessels
  • Greek buyer linked to carrier quartet sold by MOL Chemical Tankers
    The Singapore-based owner is said to have offloaded ships a month after expanding its fleet with the takeover of Fairfield Chemical Carriers
  • Bonheur warns of 'increasing uncertainty' over wind farm costs
    Wind shipping outlook is still positive but clouds gathering, according to Norwegian owner
  • Broker Clarksons joins carbon storage group to drive CO2 shipping 'evolution'
    Membership will help standardise the nascent sector, company hopes
  • Himalaya Shipping fleet is fully fixed after securing charter for final newcastlemax bulk carrier
    Another charterer has extended its contracts on six vessels
  • France's first FSRU starts delivering its cargo of Norwegian LNG
    The move comes with European calls to end Russian LNG imports to the region growing louder
  • Tankers International says lifting sanctions on Venezuela to drive VLCC demand
    China's teapot refineries will need to look further afield for supplies with Iran-Russia market saturated, says pool operator
  • SpareBank 1 builds shipping book as merger set to make it Norway's second-biggest lender
    Oslo-listed group's tie-up with compatriot bank to boost its market cap
  • Drugs menace has become seafarers' worst nightmare, Intercargo warns
    Arbitrary arrests and incarcerations make it harder to recruit crews for shipping's future vessels
  • Hanwha Ocean back in black, ends 12-quarter loss streak
    Triumph in arbitration battle and improved production help reverse losses
  • Steamship Mutual to hike rates as insurer rewards members with $25m windfall
    London-based mutual is the first protection and indemnity insurer to announce a premium increase target for next year
  • Mike Meade's M3 Marine sets up new offshore broking shop in London
    Doyen of Asian offshore broking hints of more expansion moves over the next year
  • Finland probes Chinese ship after gas pipeline and telecoms cables damaged
    Police believe the rupture was caused by a vessel dragging its anchor
  • Hoegh Autoliners breaks profit record in 'exceptional' quarter
    Norwegian car carrier owner sees a slight volume drop, but freight rates rise again
  • Braemar pushes results into November as broker wraps up legacy deal probe
    London shipbroker's stock will remain suspended until annual accounts revealed
  • Hanwha Ocean bounces back into the black for the first time in 12 quarters
    Triumph in arbitration battle and improved production have helped the shipyard reverse losses
  • Hanwha Ocean rebounds back into the black for the first time in 12 quarters
    Triumphs in legal suit and improved production have helped the shipyard to reverse losses
  • Mike Meade's M3 Marine sets up new offshore broking shop in London
    Doyen of Asian offshore broking hints of more expansion moves over the next year
  • Tor Olav Troim-backed Borr Drilling taps bond investors for $1.5bn
    Oslo and New York-listed jack-up specialist pays stiff premium to secure fresh round of financing

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American Shipper web site
OCTOBER 26, 2023
  • Former Polar Air Cargo exec pleads guilty to swindling employer
    A former senior executive at Polar Air Cargo pleaded guilty to corporate corruption and agreed to pay restitution of $9.3 million in addition to serving a potential jail sentence.

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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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