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Exim India web site
MARCH 28, 2023
  • Sabari Container Terminals organises well-attended get-together to celebrate Director Vijayan Unni's 50th year of service to the industry
  • Höegh Autoliners covers a number of markets from India; sustainable transportation is at the heart of our vision for the future - Leif O. Hoegh
  • Mugharraq Port in Al Dhannah, UAE inaugurated
  • Brazil's Porto Itapoá invests in equipment 'firsts' for Brazil
  • CMA CGM Zimbabwe update
  • MoU inked to adopt ammonia-to-power systems for ships
  • Union Minister urges exporters to focus on untapped potential to diversify export basket
  • DP World's overseas logistics investments since 2012 cross $10 billion mark
  • Capacity loss nearing pre-pandemic normal
  • Generation of IGCR Intimation Number (i.e. IIN) at ICEGATE under IGCR Rules for the Financial Year 2023-24 and utilising thereof in the Bill of Entry filed w.e.f. 1st April 2023
  • TVS ILP to develop 20 mn sq. ft. industrial space by 2027
  • Steel exports slump
  • DGFT notifies extension of RoDTEP scheme to 18 textile items
  • Pulses exports seen scaling to new high in FY23
  • MOL expands financing base through transition-linked loan to promote environmental strategies

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 28, 2023
  • The biggest bird is back to the South Island
  • ZSR reaches new milestone in digitisation
  • Kukla at full throttle
  • Platform keeps containers on the move
  • Indigo Cargo picks Mark Sutch
  • WFS to support Qatar Airways Cargo at JFK
  • CFNR is now RSP
  • Expanding logistics capacity in South America
  • Upswing for US railcar industry
  • Wingd: methanol engines for Cosco
  • Antwan D. Banks joins NMFTA
  • Building a new gateway in Northern Norway
  • 15 parcel sorting centres planned by 2030
  • Schenk adds another 180 hp to fleet
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Swiss Post promotes Marc Hasler
  • "Ventofoil" to accelerate green transformation
  • Westjet Cargo now certified

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 27, 2023
  • Container shipping can see 'green shoots' of freight demand recovery
  • Canadian government funds intermodal upgrade to boost US/Mexico links
  • DB Schenker sale - storm clouds gathering
  • One-day strike hits German transport network
  • Greener maritime power will be cheaper than fossil fuel by 2025
  • Extended range adds flexibility for niche 737 operators
  • Kuehne and that Rothschild squeeze-out allure...
  • Chicago Rockford Airport leader Mike Dunn to retire
  • OceanX: Big ships & legends, live from Hong Kong

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 27, 2023
  • Bleutec seeks Title XI support for its offshore wind vessel spread
    When we last reported on Houston-headquartered Bleutec Industries Offshore Wind Services LLC back on March 2, it was to note that the company had received Approval in Principle (AiP) from ABS for
  • Davie Shipbuilding negotiating purchase of Helsinki Shipyard
    Canada's Davie Shipbuilding (Chantier Davie Canada Inc.) is in advanced negotiations to buy Finland's Helsinki Shipyard. In a press release yesterday, the Lévis, Quebec, headquartered shipbuilder announced it had exercise of its
  • Sponsored: Integrated voyage optimization for emissions reduction
    by Ascenz Marorka The environmental regulations are here to stay Over the last years and months, we have witnessed an unprecedented pressure on the maritime industry to adopt environmentally friendly measures. In
  • Neste charters Terntank newbuild duo
    Finnish refiner Neste has signed an agreement to time charter in two low-emission 15,000 dwt products tankers with foldable suction sails and methanol dual fuel engines. Designed by Kongsberg, the vessels were

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Container News web site
MARCH 27, 2023
  • APM Terminals, HATECO partner to develop container infrastructure in Vietnam
    APM Terminals will provide funding, operational, and technological assistance to HATECO Group Joint Stock Corporation (HATECO) as part of their strategic collaboration. The project intends to leverage the area's advantageous natural conditions and geographic position in order to facilitate the direct purchase and export of products between the north of Vietnam and European and American marketplac
  • UWL opens new office in Pacific Northwest
    UWL, a top 10 American-owned NVOCC, is expanding its presence in the Pacific Northwest with a new 390m² office. Duncan Wright, president of UWL, commented, "UWL and our parent company, World Group, feel the Pacific Northwest is the gateway of the future as shippers look for alternatives to the southern California ports. This new office demonstrates our commitment to growth in the region, and comp
  • ZIM and Shell complete the first LNG bunkering under 10-year agreement
    ZIM and Shell have announced the successful bunkering of the Hong Kong-flagged container vessel ZIM Sammy Ofer with liquefied natural gas (LNG) at Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) in Jamaica on 26 March. This is the first LNG bunkering operation in Jamaican waters. ZIM Sammy Ofer is the first in a series of ten 15,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ships which ZIM plans to deploy on their Z
  • HPH Trust implements 5G technology at its Hong Kong container terminals
    Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HPH Trust) announced the implementation of 5G technology at its Hong Kong container terminals, making them the first 5G-operated box terminals in the country. According to the announcement, five 5G base stations have been installed within HPH Trust Hong Kong terminals in collaboration with CK Hutchison's telecommunications and internet service provider 3HK, enabling
  • AD Ports Group commences new Ro-Ro service between UAE and Kuwait
    AD Ports Group announced the start of a new Ro-Ro shipping service between United Arab Emirates' Khalifa Port and Kuwait's Shuwaikh Port. The new service seeks to enhance business connectivity and make the trade between UAE and Kuwait more convenient. The two countries' long-standing bilateral trade relations have seen rapid development in several important commodity markets in recent years. Acco
  • PIL to integrate China barge service offering into new PIL Intermodal Service
    PIL offers river barge service in China as part of its service options to clients who require effective transportation of their goods from ports into inland China. The Singaporean line is working to integrate its barge service offering in China as part of the newly launched PIL Intermodal Service. PIL's barge service is currently offered in 16 provinces in China, including Shandong, Jiangsu, Anhu
  • Samskip launches new green project to reduce emissions from its vessels
    Samskip has recently started a new creative project to decrease carbon dioxide emissions from its ships. Samskip's Carbon Capture and Utilization system is a smart and sustainable application that catches 30% of CO2 emissions from combustion engines in real time and saves it in portable batteries. These batteries can then be shipped to companies that use CO2, such as farming customers and greenho
  • Port of Rotterdam tests smart berth at ECT
    Following the effective testing of one smart bollard along the quay of the Hutchison Ports ECT Delta port on the Maasvlakte, the Port of Rotterdam Authority has now placed six "smart bollards". The six bollards, designed in cooperation with Straatman BV, Zwijndrecht, are installed side by side at a single berth for large container vessels. Straatman, based in the Dutch city of Zwijndrecht, has sp
  • Meratus introduces new smart container solution
    Indonesian shipping company Meratus has unveiled a new container solution, called SMARCO-Smart Container, aiming to increase the efficiency and security in box transportation. Meratus said that SMARCO's advanced Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, GPS tracking, and cloud-based technology allow businesses to have full visibility and control over their container shipments, including real-time monitor
  • Oakland's container volumes drop in February
    Port of Oakland reported another slow month for cargo traffic moving 153,837 TEUs in February, translating to a decline of 20.9% compared to the same month last year. According to the statement, domestic inventories stay high, as retail sales dropped in February, reducing cargo numbers at US West Coast ports. A strong dollar is also impeding export volumes. When retail regains its footing, the Po

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Splash web site
MARCH 27, 2023
  • Fratelli Cosulich expands fleet with MPP buy
    Italian diversified owner Fratelli Cosulich has bought a multipurpose general cargo vessel from compatriot owner Barone Shipping taking its fleet to 16 vessels. The Genoa-based company has picked up the 2010-built for an undisclosed sum. The 9,300 dwt unit, VesselsValue estimates as worth close to $8m, will be bareboat chartered to Argo Shipping. Fratelli Cosulich ...
  • Kumiai Navigation orders third LPG/ammonia carrier at Kawasaki Heavy
    Singapore-based Kumiai Navigation has ordered its third liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)-fuelled 86,700 cu m very large gas carrier (VLGC) at Japanese shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) for delivery in 2026. No price has been revealed for the 230 m long vessel that will be delivered from KHI's Sakaide Works and be able to carry LPG ...
  • Purus Wind returns to Damen for eight wind farm support vessels
    Purus Wind, the offshore wind business of Julian Proctor-led Purus Marine has contracted Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards for the construction of eight more offshore wind support vessels. The deal includes four battery hybrid fast crew suppliers of 2710 design, three 3210-design crew transfer vessels and one, 90-m-long construction service operation vessel (CSOV). The new ...
  • APM Terminals seals Vietnamese partnership
    Maersk's port operating arm APM Terminals has teamed up with the Vietnamese Hateco group to develop two new deepwater berths at Lach Huyen port in Haiphong City, in the north of Vietnam. Under a strategic partnership deal, APM Terminals will provide financial, operational and technical support to the project that aims to facilitate direct import ...
  • Aker Solutions awarded Equinor tieback contract
    Norway's Aker Solutions has won a contract worth up to NOK1.5bn ($142.5m) from Equinor to tie back Berling, previously known as Iris and Hades gas fields, to the Åsgard B platform in the Norwegian Sea. The engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) project for Iris starts immediately, and Hades in September. Offshore mobilisation will ...
  • Embiricos busy selling ships
    London Greek owner Epaminondas Embiricos's container outfit, International Maritime Enterprises, is offloading a 13-year old post-panamax, selling the Hyundai Samho Heavy built-Amoliani for some $60m, an eye-catching price for a 10-year-old, 6,900 teu ship, a price tag in line with newbuilding prices. An unidentified operator has paid a large premium for prompt delivery as available ...
  • Neste charters Terntank's methanol and wind ready tankers
    Finnish oil refiner Neste has signed a charter-in deal for a pair of Terntank's methanol and wind assist-ready product tankers booked for construction in China. The 15,000 dwt ships were ordered by Terntank, designed by Kongsberg, and will be built by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Yangzhou. The ships are due for delivery during the ...
  • EDF and Maple Power venture wins 1GW French offshore wind tender
    EDF Renewables and Maple Power joint venture Eoliennes en mer Manche Normandie has won a tender to develop an offshore wind farm off the coast of Normandy. The French-Canadian consortium will build a 1 GW wind farm with construction starting in 2026 or 2027 and commissioning set for 2031. The price proposed is said to ...
  • Liner profits smash all records
    The earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) liner shipping has made in the past three years are more than the combined profits of the previous 63-year history of container shipping, according to new analysis by Sea-Intelligence. Sea-Intelligence experts have estimated the liner sector made an EBIT of $208bn last year, having racked up $164bn, and ...
  • Tsakos and Columbia Shipmanagement part ways
    Tsakos Columbia Shipmanagement, founded in 2010, has come to a close. Time has been called on the joint venture between the Greek owner and the German/Cypriot manager with Columbia set to sell its stake in the company, which will then be rebranded. The company had been providing technical and crew management to more than 60 ...
  • Deadly explosion rips through forecastle of Indonesian product tanker
    Two crew have died, and one is still missing following an explosion and fire in the Lombok Strait on an Indonesian product tanker on charter to Pertamina. The fire occurred yesterday afternoon on the Kristin product tanker, a 2003-built ship flagged and owned in Indonesia. Pertamina said so far no oil spill had been detected, ...
  • Davie closes in on Helsinki Shipyard purchase
    Davie, Canada's largest shipbuilder, is in final negotiations to buy the Russian-owned Helsinki Shipyard, a facility hit by western sanctions. "If the acquisition is successful, it would combine two historic and highly complementary businesses creating the western world's leading international centre of excellence for Arctic shipbuilding," Davie CEO James Davies said in a release. Helsinki ...
  • Scotland names winners of INTOG offshore wind leasing
    Scottish seabed landlord Crown Estate Scotland has selected 13 projects under its flagship floating offshore wind leasing process intended to reduce UK North Sea oil and gas emissions and boost innovation. Under the Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas (INTOG) leasing, developers have been offered initial agreements that, if accepted would enable them to start ...
  • IMO green gathering points towards stricter regulations to come
    The 14th Intersessional Working Group on Greenhouse Gases (ISWG GHG 14) met last week at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a loose stepping stone towards July's 80th gathering of the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC). While much was discussed, there were little signs of overarching agreement among delegates. Particular attention was focused ...
  • Idwal secures growth investment from LDC
    UK vessel inspection firm Idwal has secured a significant investment from private equity partner LDC to support the development of its proprietary technology platform and expand its global service footprint. Founded in 2010 as a division of Cardiff-based Graig Shipping, the business will, with LDC's backing, the exact value of which has not been disclosed, ...
  • CMA CGM dominating the container charter scene this year
    While Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) continues to dominate the container sale and purchase scene, it is Marseille's CMA CGM which is topping the liner chartering tables this year. More than 20% of all charter fixtures reported in 2023 are linked with CMA CGM, according to brokers Braemar. CMA CGM's latest target has been the 2015-built, ...
  • CDB Leasing picks up GasLog LNG pair
    CDB Leasing has purchased two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers from entities linked to Peter Livanos-controlled GasLog. The Hong Kong-listed leasing unit of China Development Bank is paying $284m for the 2014-built GasLog Saratoga and 2013-built GasLog Sydney, or $144m and $140m, respectively. GasLog and its New York-listed affiliate GasLog Partners will leaseback the 155,000 ...
  • DOF completes restructuring
    Norwegian offshore vessels player DOF has completed its financial restructuring with creditors taking over the company. The move saw the conversion of approximately NOK6bn ($572m) of debt into equity in 'New DOF' which has a share capital of around NOK295.6m ($37.6m) divided into 158.2m shares, each with a nominal value of NOK2.50. A new board ...
  • CMA CGM, COSCO and Hapag-Lloyd line up further orders
    Tanker and dry bulk owners thinking the odd shipyard slot might open up as liners and gas carriers ease off ordering have been given pause for thought. Maersk Broker is reporting CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd have approached several Korean yards for 10 and six 4,000 teu methanol dual-fuel vessels with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard deemed the ...
  • HMM orders three car carriers in Guangzhou
    HMM, South Korea's flagship carrier, is revisiting its past in a bid to diversify its fleet. The company has ordered three 8,600 ceu car carriers at GSI Nansha in China, according to Clarksons Research. The ships will deliver in 2026. No price has been revealed. HMM was a significant operator of car carriers for many ...
  • Canada sets framework for future decisions on offshore wind projects
    The Government of Canada has launched two regional assessments of offshore wind development, in Nova Scotia and in Newfoundland and Labrador, along with the government of each of the two provinces. Final agreements between the Government of Canada and the two provincial governments, along with terms of reference for the committees leading the assessments, were ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 27, 2023
  • Leasing broker faces 15-year prison sentence in China anti-corruption case
    Prosecution alleges founder of Smarine Advisory was involved in taking $21.9m of bribes in his former role at the Export-Import...
  • Suez Canal partners with Greek specialist for waste management company
    Plans call for joint venture also to build plants for producing refuse-derived fuel and green hydrogen
  • The Ukraine effect podcast: The rise of the dark fleet
    Chapter 1: Why Russia's increasingly sophisticated sanctions evasion tactics present a lasting risk for the wider shipping industry. Featuring Lloyd's...
  • Biden urged to intervene in stalled west coast labour talks
    The US National Retail Federation is leading a group of trade associations urging the White House to offer mediation. It...
  • Uncertainty weighs on dry bulk market
    Better steel production numbers in China support bulk carrier demand for iron ore and coking coal, as emerging banking crisis...
  • Shipping must adapt to retain and attract talent
    Employers need to adapt to a new generation of seafarers, improve internet connectivity on board ships, and invest in the...
  • Box terminal sector less affected by container slowdown
    Terminal volumes are set to reduce as demand falls back. But there are still reasons to be optimistic about the...
  • The week in newbuildings: Tankers prevail, while big boxship orders imminent
    Crude oil and product tankers have been driving the orderbook since the beginning of the year, although more orders are...
  • APM Terminals to partner on new Vietnam facility
    Hateco Haiphong International Container Terminal expects to have two berths open by 2025. Development will allow for deepsea vessel calls...
  • Tanker boarded by armed attackers in Gulf of Guinea
    While several fishing boats have been boarded in the region, this is the first time armed attackers have taken control...
  • Maersk agrees green methanol bunkering deal with SIPG
    Shanghai Port plans to be one of the world's leading ports in green methanol refuelling
  • The week in charts: Boxship owners push for longer charters | Coal trades add to bulker demand | Ship recycling supply falls
    First containerships capable of operating on hydrogen ordered, coal imports into India and China are expected to drive demand for...
  • Container sector earnings likely to have topped $200bn in 2022
    Fourth quarter of the year reporting shows the party may be coming to an end for carriers. But full-year earnings...
  • Daily Briefing
    It is still possible for the IMO to translate climate aspiration into action | Shipowners 'forgot' how war risk insurance...
  • Singapore approves Hanwha's acquisition of DSME
    The deal has already been cleared by the UK, Türkiye, Japan, Vietnam and China
  • Sembcorp Marine unit facing probe in Brazil for 'irregularities'
    Sembcorp Marine said the yard is co-operating fully with the authorities

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 27, 2023
  • New bill in US House seeks repeal of carriers' antitrust immunity
    The legislation also aims to provide a boost for US exporters by prioritizing getting their products into foreign markets and better defending them against container rate increases and detention and demurrage fees.
  • US resin exports start 2023 strong, but growth outlook cloudy
    Recovering US supply and lower shipping costs are benefiting resin exports, but the uncertain forecast for the global economy makes the outlook for more growth a guessing game.
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  • APM Terminals to develop Haiphong container terminal with Vietnam's Hateco
    APM Terminals said the new facility would specifically target North American and European export and import markets.
  • German strikes over pay dispute cripple transportation network
    German unions demanding inflation-busting wage increases walked off the job Monday, bringing the country's transport system to a halt.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 27, 2023
  • Details scant as ship attacked by pirates off Congo
    Reports differ as to whether the ship was boarded or hijacked
  • US Gulf Coast VLCCs tipped for continued strength through the second quarter
    BRS Group says cheap crude from the US will prompt more activity on the US to China VLCC route
  • Himalaya Shipping sets sights on $45m peak for New York IPO
    Oslo-listed outfit hopes to use cash for loan repayments and scrubber installations
  • 'We outperformed our guidance on all measures': Carnival Corp slashes red ink
    Miami cruise ship giant delivers record daily passenger spending but still expects to deliver an annual loss
  • CMA CGM and Embiricos complete another benchmark container ship sale
    Greek shipowner forced to settle for much less on latest deal with French liner giant
  • Greek bulker buying heats up amid market revival
    An increasing number of Hellenic names pounce on tonnage - particularly in the bigger sizes
  • Eurotankers and Ancora take fat profits in great Greek tanker sell-off
    Crude carrier markets are the gifts that keep giving to owners of vintage vessels
  • Salvors hopeful of bid to rescue Lloyd's Open Form contract
    Historic salvage contract going through a revamp to halt its long-term decline
  • Australian court seals $6m sale of 'abandoned' livestock carrier
    Money paid into court to settle claims
  • Chandris bulk carrier outfit linked to newbuildings in China
    Hot on the heels of secondhand sales, Century Bulk Carriers may be approaching Cosco Zhoushan for fresh ultramaxes
  • Clarksons upbeat on tankers as 'dark' fleet estimated at 10% of total capacity
    Tonne-mile increase and trading 'complexities' mean owners in a strong position
  • Steel-hungry Economou inks bulk carrier newbuilding duo at Cosco Shipyard
    Greek company said to be paying more than $64m each for scrubber-fitted newcastlemaxes
  • Maersk Tankers ship to discharge oil after Spanish port bar
    The Maersk Magellan is due to start a ship-to-ship transfer outside of EU territorial waters after sanctions-busting claim
  • Clarksons Securities hikes VLGC rate forecasts after strong first quarter
    But analysts say earnings will drop into 2024 and 2025 as fleet growth catches up with buoyant sector
  • Victor Restis bulker holed after hitting pier in Dominican Republic
    Photos show hole torn in Greek supramax and damage to port infrastructure in Puerto Plata
  • Resurrected Davie expands into Europe with takeover of Helsinki Shipyard
    Canadian shipbuilder declares purchase option on plant that lost Russian icebreaker order due to sanctions
  • Lloyd's war underwriters reserve cash for Black Sea claims
    Payouts for ships trapped in Ukraine have not yet been fully resolved
  • Neste charters two methanol and wind-powered tanker newbuilds from Terntank
    Finnish oil group secures lower-emission tonnage from Swedish owner for 2025
  • Tanker conditions strong for several years before shipyard slots fill
    Older tankers remain in service longer to tap Russian market tempering low in newbuilding deliveries
  • Doric Shipbrokers co-founder Mouyis joins Navios Partners board as Zisimatou retires
    Greek owner welcomes back former director of Navios Midstream and Navios Containers
  • Two seafarers die on Pertamina-chartered tanker after fire off Indonesia
    The Kristin is being towed into port after incident off Lombok on Sunday
  • MSC is scrapping another container ship, but where is the promised tsunami?
    Although ship recyclers are hungry for container tonnage, the liner sector is not selling
  • International bidders line up to grab Hyundai LNG Shipping
    Questions resurface about future of South Korean company's six on-order LNG newbuildings for Petronas
  • CTM takes Tokyo by storm with post-Covid cocktail bash
    After cancelling in 2020 (for obvious reasons) the bulker manager threw a reception to toast Japanese relations
  • Sembcorp Marine's Brazil yard probed for 'alleged irregularities'
    Singapore company says Estaleiro Jurong Aracruz is co-operating fully with the authorities

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 27, 2023
  • Delta Cargo cranks up refrigeration at JFK airport
    Delta Air Lines is putting more resources into temperature-controlled cargo services because they pay off.
  • Trans-Atlantic container rates still double pre-COVID levels
    A fifth of U.S. containerized imports come from Europe. Shipping on this route remains much more expensive than it used to be.
  • Triple threat of trade and the outlook for rest of year
    The health of the consumer is the engine that drives trade and profits. To gain insight into this, you need to look at the logistics pipeline.
  • Milwaukee airport to build cargo hub with private financing
    Milwaukee airport wants to redevelop a former Air Force reserve base into an air cargo hub. Officials believe they can capture some shipments from Chicago O'Hare airport.

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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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