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February 28, 2023

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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
  • Global trade remained resilient & performed better than expected despite Ukraine conflict: Report
  • Adani Ports' cargo volumes cross 300 MMT in just 329 days
  • Container feeder service launched between Chennai & Pondicherry ports
  • Allcargo Group flags off Allcargo Digital Literacy Mission
  • Digital sector seen at 25 pc of GDP by FY29
  • CMA CGM RRI from Subcontinent to US East Coast & Gulf
  • ZIM & Hai An announce Lotus Link, a new joint venture for domestic & regional shipping services in Vietnam
  • New service highlights potential of Poti as Central Asia-Europe intermodal hub
  • World Logistics Passport inks agreement to promote growth of logistics business for Thai exporters & shippers
  • No restriction on onion exports: Govt
  • Gangavaram Port withdraws charges for vessels using open loop scrubbers
  • Greenfield Highway on Bengaluru-Vijayawada Economic Corridor approved
  • Indian economy outlook seen very strong in mid-, long-term

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
  • Growth in large parts of Europe
  • JAS continues to strengthen Americas team
  • Molslinjen and Forsea merge
  • IAG Cargo expands global network
  • Joining forces to deploy e-trucks in California
  • Good news from Iceland
  • More than EUR 2 billion
  • Further Eurasia railfreight service introduced
  • Carri Marais to join Bifa's training team
  • Stengg and SF Airlines to set up MRO JV in China
  • For Continental from Toledo
  • A coalition of technologies
  • Chapman Freeborn picks James Edwards
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Priority access to hub-to-hub lanes
  • Mena operations to launch from Bahrain
  • EPG acquires Groenewout
  • More capacities to the Canary Islands

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
  • Plunging airfreight rates and no post CNY pick-up: 'the end of globalisation?'
  • Turkish Airlines weighs in as relief efforts step up and supply chains recover
  • Norfolk Southern Ohio derailment drives calls for tighter safety regulations
  • Li-ion batteries pose a risk to freight ro-ro services
  • OceanX: Shedding those loads, piggy cycles - and the conference carnival
  • Wan Hai fine-tunes reefer sales drive ahead of peak fruit shipping season

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
  • HOS to acquire six OSVs from Chouest affiliate
    Hornbeck Offshore Services Inc. (HOS) reports that it has entered into a definitive vessel purchase agreement with Nautical Solutions LLC, an affiliate of Edison Chouest Offshore, to acquire a total of six
  • BC Ferries receives funding to avoid fare hikes
    The British Columbia government is pumping CAD 500 million (about US$369 million) of new funding into BC Ferries. The aim is to lower fare increases for users of its coastal ferry service.
  • Chevron signs up for LNG fleet modification project
    Singapore's Sembcorp Marine Repairs & Upgrades Pte. Ltd has signed an agreement that will see it install a range of new technologies in Chevron Shipping Company LNG carriers. Chevron is looking to

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
  • HHLA Project Logistics inaugurates new office in Kazakhstan
    Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA)'s subsidiary HHLA Project Logistics has opened a new office in Kazakhstan with a celebratory event on 23 February. HHLA said the new office further expands HHLA Project Logistics' network, which already extends across the Caucasus region. HHLA noted that its subsidiary offers specialist transport solutions for the entire Caucasus region and neighbouring area
  • Hapag-Lloyd, Shell ink multi-year LNG supply agreement
    Shell Western LNG B.V and Hapag-Lloyd signed a multi-year agreement for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the German carrier's ultra large dual-fuel container vessels of 23,500+ TEUs. Bunkering for these twelve new container ships, which will be deployed on Europe-Far East routes, is expected to commence during the second half of 2023 and LNG will be supplied in the Port of Rotterdam.
  • Kaohsiung eyes volume recovery with No. 7 Terminal
    Taiwan's key container port Kaohsiung is eyeing volume growth as the No. 7 Terminal, which will be operated by Evergreen Marine Corporation, is slated to open in May. Taiwan International Ports Corporation, the state-controlled port owner, gave a preview of the facility on 24 February. The first phase, covering S3B to S5 wharves, and some backline sites are expected to be completed on May 5. The
  • SASS, Heron AirBridge and CWT Aerospace partner on maritime drone deliveries
    A Memorandum of Agreement (MOU) was inked by the Singapore Association of Shipsuppliers and Services (SASS), Heron AirBridge, and CWT Aerospace. The new collaboration aims to highlight the advantages of maritime drone operations, such as reduced lead times, an alternative transportation method if boats are not allowed in bad weather, sustainability, and the increased technological advancement of
  • CN analysis: Freight rates on India trades continue to cool amid demand challenges
    The ongoing rate slide on Indian container trades is showing no sign of a reversal, according to the latest market analysis by Container News . On the westbound India-Europe trade, average contract rates from West India [Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT)/Nhava Sheva or Mundra Port] to Felixstowe/London Gateway (UK) or Rotterdam (the Netherlands) have dropped to US$1,000 per 20-foot container and US$1,
  • Autotrading in Metatrader 4. How does it work?
    A trader who has a proven profitable strategy can make it easier for himself to make a profit. For this, there are trading automation algorithms: the strategy is transferred to the program code and robots or advisers are created that open deals without human intervention or significantly reduce the time for analysis by finding and highlighting the trading signal. Let's talk in more detail about h
  • APM Terminals' Vessel Inspection App relaunched
    APM Terminals' Vessel Inspection App has been relaunched this February. This time, the app has new features to further support safe working environments for stevedores and other terminal staff. Moreover, this app is available in six languages: Arabic, English, French, Georgian, Portuguese and Spanish. It also takes inspectors through a standardised eight-step procedure, ensuring consistent, compa

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
  • SSY brings in Roar Adland as new head of reseasch
    UK shipbroker Simpson Spence Young (SSY) has appointed one of the leading shipping experts, Dr Roar Adland, to the position of global head of research. A shipping professor at the Norwegian School of Economics and a former Clarksons man, Adland will join SSY in May this year. Stanko Jekov, SSY's managing partner, said the company ...
  • Sea Pioneer returns to Japan with kamsarmax orders at Oshima
    Greek owner Sea Pioneer Shipping has returned to Japan with a deal for the construction of three kamsarmax bulk carriers at Oshima Shipbuilding. Industry sources say the Vasilis Bacolitsas-led company paid around $114m for the 81,800 dwt trio set to deliver in the third and fourth quarters of 2025. The deal marks Sea Pioneer's second ...
  • Simon Møkster fixes PSV to Equinor
    Norwegian shipowner Simon Møkster Shipping has won a new contract from Equinor for its platform supply vessel . The 2003-built vessel has been fixed to Norwegian energy major for six months. The deal comes with options, which have not been specified. The LNG dual-fuel vessel has been on contract with Equinor for many years supporting ...
  • Leadership change at PXGEO
    Peter Zickerman's marine geophysical service provider PXGEO has appointed Tony Bowman as the company's new chief executive officer. Bowman, a former Schlumberger executive, will take the helm on April 3, 2023, replacing Duncan Eley, who decided to resign and leave the company. During his almost 30-year tenure with Schlumberger, Bowman held a number of senior ...
  • Al Seer adds Kawasaki LPG/ammonia carrier to growing newbuild orderbook
    Fast-growing Al Seer Marine has booked another gas carrier newbuild as part of its ABGC DMCC joint venture with Dubai-based energy trader BGN International. The ADX-listed subsidiary of the International Holding Company (IHC) announced an order worth around $90m for an 86,700 cu m liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied ammonia gas (NH3) carrier at ...
  • Taylor Maritime sells open hatch bulk carrier
    London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments has let go the , a 33,200 dwt open hatch, Kanda-built bulker for just under $14m. The Edward Buttery-led company had bought the ship in 2018 for $12m. Taylor Maritime was established in 2013. It has since targeted Japanese-built handysize and supramax vessels for its growing fleet. The company has one ...
  • Beks bags more tankers
    Istanbul-based Beks Ship Management and Trading, one of last year's most active Turkish owners in the secondhand market, shows no sign of slowing down. Sources tell Splash that Turkish tycoon Ali Bekmezci has made several moves in the wet sector after starting the year adding his first newcastlemax, the 206,000 dwt Cape Maple. New additions ...
  • A.P. Moller Capital sets up in Singapore
    A.P. Moller Capital has established a new office in Singapore and is ramping up its investment programme in the South and Southeast Asia region, aiming to commit over $750m in capital commitments into infrastructure platforms in the region. A.P. Moller Capital, an asset manager and part of the A.P. Moller Group, manages over $1.5bn and ...
  • Hartshead lining up platform and jacket contractors for UK gas project
    ASX-listed Hartshead Resources has kicked off the pre-qualification process for the platform and jacket contract for the Anning and Somerville gas fields in the UK Southern North Sea. The company said it has a "long list" of eight UK and EU-based contractors for engineering, procurement, installation and construction (EPCI) deal, with plans to issue an ...
  • Pioneering floating wind project off Wales presses ahead
    Blue Gem Wind, the joint venture between TotalEnergies and Simply Blue Group, has secured a marine licence for the 100 MW Erebus floating offshore wind project in Wales. Erebus, Wales' first planned floating wind farm is located approximately 40km off the Pembrokeshire coastline and will house seven 14MW turbines on WindFloat floating platforms, providing enough ...
  • Yinson invests in Norwegian autonomous shipping startup
    Singapore-based Yinson Green Technologies (YGT), part of Malaysia's Yinson Group, has made a strategic investment in Zeabuz, a Norwegian startup specialising in autonomous shipping services. YGT said the investment will allow it to work with Zeabuz in the development of autonomous solutions for its future fleet of electric vessels. Founded in 2019, Zeabuz has developed ...
  • Covid restrictions still frustrating many at sea
    The world is by and large living in a post-covid environment with life back to normal. Not at sea, however, where some restrictions remain in place. There are still a few seafarers working beyond their contracts, and the odd covid flare-up, such as in China at the start of the year, has some port states ...
  • Kim Heng snaps up nine bargain OSVs
    Singapore offshore vessel operator and marine engineering services provider Kim Heng has picked up nine secondhand ships for a bargain price of $9.28m. The company's 49%-owned indirect subsidiary, Ruhm Mazu Sdn Bhd, has agreed to the purchase of one 400-pax accommodation barge, one special service offshore support vessel, four anchor handling tug supply vessels and ...
  • FESCO launches India service
    FESCO, Russia's top container name, is increasingly seeking routes to the country's most important trading partners in the wake of many markets shutting shop to the warring country. FESCO's latest service offering departs Novorossiysk, and calls at Ambarli in Türkiye, and on to Nhava Sheva and Mundra in India. FESCO's Indian Line service will have ...
  • Ukraine to establish $500m ship insurance fund
    In a bid to get more grain exports moving, Ukraine's parliament has approved a $500m insurance fund to offer compensation for any ships damaged calling at its ports. Ukraine is gearing up to renegotiate the terms of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, a deal with warring foe Russia created in July last year which allows ...
  • EU targets shipping in latest package of Russia sanctions
    The European Union approved a tenth package of Russia sanctions on Friday with shipping very much in the sights of politicians. Sun Ship Management, the Dubai-based manager of the Sovcomflot fleet, is part of the new sanctions as is the Russian National Reinsurance Company (RNRC) and Atomflot, which manages Russia's icebreaking fleet. "Dubai has become ...
  • Chevron announces lower carbon LNG fleet modification project with Sembcorp Marine
    Chevron has tasked Singapore's Sembcorp Marine with a contract to reduce the carbon intensity of the oil major's LNG fleet operations. Under the agreement, new technologies including reliquefication systems, hull air lubrication, and gas compressors will be installed on Chevron's LNG fleet. Together, these changes are expected to reduce cargo boil-off, lower fuel consumption, and ...
  • Canada tightens ballast water regulations
    Canada's Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra last week announced funding of C$12.5m ($9.2m) to launch the Ballast Water Innovation Program, part of its Oceans Protection Plan. The program, a central component of the Government of Canada's efforts to advance the implementation and enforcement of the 2021 Ballast Water Regulations, will play an important role in ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
  • Euronav must survive to be sustainable, warns De Stoop
    Euronav campaign urges shareholders to vote against CMB's 'fundamentally flawed' diversification strategy ahead of crucial shareholder showdown on March 23
  • American Club, Skuld and Steamship hail strong renewals
    Only two of the eight P&I mutuals to unveil performance to date have shown a drop in entries, with four...
  • Bangladeshi ship recycling makes a comeback
    Bangladesh has been limited in its ability to compete with India for the purchase of large vessels for recycling due...
  • Black Sea grain initiative monitor resumes operational updates
    The new updates have been amended to include information on fertiliser exports, but omit other details
  • Insurance details on sanctioned Russian tankers remain unclear
    'In case of a pollution or navigation incident, one can wonder how damages will be recovered by any third parties...
  • Golden Ocean chief sees signs of China's comeback
    Shipowners do not need extraordinary demand growth to see attractive returns given low fleet growth across all segments, says Ulrik...
  • The week in newbuildings: Orders valued at $2.1bn signed
    Orders for five bulk carriers, six boxships, three gas tankers and eight product tankers have recently been reported by shipbuilders...
  • The week in charts: More boxships head for recycling | Trapped ships in Ukraine | Vessels deflagged by Panama reflag with Iran
    Bulkers departing Russia's major coal ports mostly owned by Greeks, Japan's LNG importers switch to Middle East and Asia suppliers...
  • Sembcorp Marine to cut Chevron LNG fleet's carbon footprint
    Sembcorp Marine will provide Chevron with engineering, procurement, installation and commissioning services. Work should be completed by mid-2025
  • Can Singapore be a leading green maritime hub?
    With Singapore already a leading maritime hub, the government is keen to catalyse change within the industry as it sets...
  • CSSC Shipping sets up ESG committee
    Move comes after Chinese shipyards win more orders for greener vessels featuring dual-fuel propulsion systems
  • Daily Briefing
    Do the legal trade with Russia. But stay the right side of the line | The Lloyd's List Podcast: Why...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
  • TPM23: Trans-Pacific shippers warned of wave of spring blank sailings
    If container lines don't significantly blank capacity in March and April, spot rates on the eastbound trans-Pacific will fall further, according to the CEO of Sea-Intelligence Maritime Analysis.
  • TPM23: US can't quit China, but trade needs to de-risk: Petraeus
    US shippers are entering an era of greater risk in China trade, retired Gen. David Petraeus warned, but the two largest global economies will remain linked despite moves to source goods elsewhere.
  • TPM23: Resilient US economy may avoid recession in 2023: economist
    The forecast for the US and global economies is brighter than a year ago, with reduced risk of recession, thanks in part to the "decongestion" of supply chains, economist Nariman Behravesh said at TPM23.
  • Hapag-Lloyd inks LNG deal to power incoming mega-ship fleet
    Hapag-Lloyd is the latest carrier to sign a supply deal with a major energy company aimed at locking in the volumes of alternative fuel required to drive new dual-fuel ships.
  • UP ending chassis policy that rendered containers inaccessible
    The policy - known informally as the "no cherry picking" rule - prohibited trucking companies from coming into terminals with private chassis when there were no pool chassis available.
  • TPMTech23: 'Purchase order management' the new catchphrase in logistics
    Retailers are discovering the importance of closely managing purchase orders as increasingly complex trans-Pacific supply chains spawned by the pandemic highlight the need for a heightened hands-on approach.
  • UP CEO Fritz stepping down amid pressure from activist investor
    Fritz did not elaborate on what role the activist investor played in his decision to step aside, but the announcement came shortly after Soroban Capital wrote that "current [UP] management is not capable of driving a strong operating performance."

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
  • Performance Shipping puts at the market offering to bed
    Tanker owner axes agreement after selling just $1.2m worth of shares
  • Evercore's Chappell says tanker market strength is not just down to war
    Veteran equities analyst says supply-side factors are also fuelling tanker rate rises
  • De Stoop: Fredriksen would agree with our pure-play tanker plan
    Euronav chief executive says the CMB plan is good for a family-run outfit, not a public company
  • 'Strong markets' and asset gains push Algoma Central to 46% profit jump
    Toronto-listed shipowner's revenue jumps in bulkers, product tankers, self-unloaders and shortsea
  • Methanex and MOL claim first-ever net-zero voyage using bio-methanol
    Producer and shipowner say Cajun Sun tanker completed trip across the Atlantic on new fuel blend
  • SSY names Norwegian shipping professor as new head of research
    Roar Adland, a well-known name in the worlds of freight derivatives and maritime academia, is joining the broking shop
  • De Stoop rejects CMB stake buyout in favour of getting around the boardroom table
    Euronav CEO says purchasing Saverys family's shares would not be the best use of capital
  • Low orderbook drives positive Nordic American outlook for 2023
    Russian invasion of Ukraine has encouraged longer voyages for oil and hoarding of supplies, says New York-listed shipowner
  • SSY names famous shipping professor as new head of research
    Roar Adland, a well-known name in the worlds of freight derivatives and maritime academia, is joining the broking shop
  • De Stoop rejects CMB stake buyout in favour of getting around the boardroom table
    Euronav CEO says purchasing Saverys family's shares would not be the best use of capital
  • Euronav slams 'cynical' CMB for 'bringing the chaos' by blocking Frontline merger
    Chief executive Hugo De Stoop has strong words for the Saverys family as he seeks to persuade shareholders to support the current board
  • American Club encouraged after growing 25% at renewal
    Premium income increased by 8% per tonne for renewing tonnage
  • Green Ray onboard methane abatement project snares EU cash
    Demonstrations of kit will be installed on two newbuildings and retrofitted on a another vessel
  • Wave of giant container ships hits the water as demand wanes
    MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and OOCL are poised to take delivery of the vast vessels
  • Shipping Corp of India wins approval to split business ahead of sell-off
    Government okays demerger plans to hive off non-core assets
  • Low order book drives positive Nordic American outlook for 2023
    Russian invasion of Ukraine has encouraged longer voyages for oil and hoarding of supplies, says New York-listed shipowner
  • Lauritzen's Josefsen: one wrong move on sanctions and you're out of business
    CEO explains how worldwide reaction to the Ukraine war is proving a minefield for shipowners
  • MOL tipped as winner of Ineos two-LNG ship tender
    Eyes are on Japanese owners' recent Samsung Heavy Industries newbuildings
  • Sea Pioneer orders kamsarmax trio at Oshima Shipbuilding
    Oshima is back working with Greek owners again after more than 40 years
  • Russian reinsurer targeted by EU to promote sanctions impact
    Russian National Reinsurance Co has reinsured vessels denied by Western businesses, says EU
  • Oldendorff flips ultramax quartet as sales hit 13 ships in a year
    Owner's modern bulkers were bought out of Chinese leases in 2022
  • Lila Global buys Cosco VLCC after flipping another acquired last December
    Anil Sharma's shipowning arm buys second VLCC from Cosco as other Middle East companies also chase tanker tonnage
  • Essar pumping $3.6bn into hydrogen and ammonia fuel production
    Investments will centre on the UK and India and also include biofuels
  • Yemen threatens ban on shipowners as cargo calls resume at Houthi port
    Hodeidah has seen the first boxes and general cargo arrive since at least 2016
  • Sovcomflot-linked ship manager among firms hit by fresh EU sanctions on Russia
    Dubai-based Sun Ship Management and ice-breaker specialist Atomflot included in 10th package of measures
  • Ukraine launches $500m ship insurance fund to boost Black Sea trade
    The move comes as the cost of war risk cover in the region continues to increase
  • Hedge fund boss Tor Svelland bullish on bulk carriers and tankers
    Former Fredriksen group executive says shipping is not meeting demand in some sectors
  • Okeanis ready to go all-in on tanker spot market as term deals end
    Aristidis Alafouzos says rate picture would have to really change before considering more period charters
  • Prospering Okeanis reveals the two VLCC deals that got away at more than $120,000
    Delays meant eye-watering rates went begging for Greek owner in the fourth quarter
  • Chevron aims to cut LNG fleet's carbon footprint with green tech retrofits
    Singapore yard to install reliquefication systems, hull air lubrication technology and gas compressors
  • Pimp my ride: Kim Heng raids OSV bargain basement for doer-uppers
    Singapore shipowner also reports return to full-year profit despite weaker performance by its renewables arm

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
  • Kuwait government orders Agility to vacate logistics parks
    Agility is losing lucrative contracts to manage logistics parks in Kuwait after the government decided not to renew its agreement with the company.
  • The rise of crude tanker 'cannibals' in wake of Russia-Ukraine war
    Larger crude tankers are moving more U.S. exports on shorter voyages to Europe as long-haul volumes to China stagnate.

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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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