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Exim India web site
JULY 28, 2023
  • Mundra Port accelerates double-stack container train movement
  • Product tanker contracting up
  • Colombo Port delegation visits VOC Port; interacts with port representatives & Tuticorin trade
  • MSC's new locomotives to facilitate cross-border freight transport in Europe & supplement container transport by ship
  • India sends first rupee trade shipment to Bangladesh
  • Panama Canal adjusts daily transit capacity to an average 32 vessels per day
  • US FMC mulls reforms to three practices of ocean carriers & marine terminal operators
  • India may require at least 13 lakh charging stations by 2030 to support aggressive EV uptake: Report
  • Russia, India, Iran plan more test shipments for Chabahar
  • Coastal shipping a focus area for Visakhapatnam Port
  • Edible oil imports seen soaring by 60 pc in July
  • GST invoice frauds
  • First LNG-powered Capesize vessel berths at Dhamra Port
  • Rolling steel mill to come up at Khalifa Economic Zones in Abu Dhabi

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The Loadstar web site
JULY 27, 2023
  • Fatal Fremantle Highway blaze rendered lifeboats inaccessible
  • 'More than this' and watch that scope creep
  • Sale of profitable Schenker on course, but 'it will take some time', says DB
  • 'Challenging' time for N American railroads as Q2 numbers disappoint
  • Has Klaus-Michael Kuehne got M&A in his sights?
  • Air India capacity boost may include freighters as export drive accelerates
  • Bangladesh factories face delays as rail stoppage triggers box congestion
  • MSC beefs up its standalone network as newbuilds arrive
  • South Korean fishing and logistics group Dongwon mulling bid for HMM
  • Ukraine blacklists Emirates president Tim Clark

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Marine Log web site
JULY 27, 2023
  • Derecktor Mamaroneck delivers hybrid research catamaran
    Recently delivered to the University of Vermont, the R/V Marcelle Melosira is the fourth vessel built by Derecktor Shipyards, Mamaroneck, N.Y., to incorporate hybrid systems supplied by BAE. It is named for
  • BAE San Diego awarded $37.3 million LPD 26 contract
    BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair, San Diego, Calif., has been awarded a $37,730,467 firm-fixed-price contract action for maintenance, modernization and repair of USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) fiscal 2024 Selected
  • "Excessive speed" seen in expensive tugboat collision with containership
    Excessive speed during an advanced harbor-assist maneuver led to a tugboat collision with a containership in the Houston Ship Channel last year, the National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday. The vessels in

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Container News web site
JULY 27, 2023
  • Maersk finds another partner for green methanol production
    A.P. Moller - Maersk has entered a green methanol Letter of Intent with US-based SunGas Renewables, Inc., a spin-out of GTI Energy, and a company providing technology and equipment systems for large-scale production of renewable fuels. This is Maersk's ninth such partnership aiming to drive the acceleration of global production capacity for green methanol. SunGas joins eight other Maersk partners
  • Patrick Terminals orders ten Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers
    Cargotec-owned port equipment manufacturing company Kalmar will supply a total of ten new Kalmar Hybrid Straddle Carriers to Patrick Terminals in Melbourne, Australia. The order was booked in Cargotec's 2023 Q3 order intake, with the delivery of the machines scheduled to be completed during the first quarter of the next year. Patrick Terminals is an Australian container terminal operator, handlin
  • DHL Group strengthens its presence in Turkey with parcel delivery firm acquisition
    DHL Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Turkish parcel delivery company MNG Kargo YurtiCi ve Yurtdisi Tasimacilik A.S. (MNG Kargo) and its subsidiaries. MNG Kargo is a parcel delivery company in Turkey, where the parcel and e-commerce market is growing rapidly. This acquisition will create additional synergies for DHL Group which noted that its customers will benefit from logistics o
  • Freemantle Highway fire exposes Mercedes to US$13 million loss: Russell Group analysis
    A fire on the car carrier Freemantle Highway off the Dutch coast is expected to expose Mercedes-Benz to at least US$13 million (GB£10 million) in economic loss, according to an analysis by Russell, a data and analytics company. Mercedes had previously announced it had 350 vehicles on board the vessel, which caught fire after leaving the German port of Bremerhaven and sailing to Port Said in Egypt
  • Panama Canal maintains competitive draft levels for the next months
    The Panama Canal announced it will maintain a draft of 13.41 metres for the next several months, "as long as weather conditions do not vary significantly from current projections". Panama Canal noted that consistent with this draft and along with this temporary condition, an average of 32 vessels per day will be allowed to transit. "As part of a worldwide phenomenon, in the last six months, the C
  • ONE and Go Shipping join forces in fight against breast cancer
    Singapore-based ocean carrier Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced that Greek logistics operator Go Shipping is the newest partner in its Pink Ribbon campaign. The ONE Pink Ribbon campaign was launched in the later months of 2021 aiming to increase the awareness of breast cancer across the globe. ONE branded 100 of its iconic magenta containers to feature the pink ribbon, an international symbol
  • The Last Mile Revolution: Unleashing the Potential of First Mile Logistics
    In the fast-paced world of e-commerce, the importance of efficient and effective logistics cannot be overstated. As businesses strive to meet the growing demands of consumers, the spotlight falls on the final leg of the supply chain - the last mile. However, an often-neglected aspect that plays a critical role in the entire process is the first mile logistics. The first mile logistics refer to th
  • MSC orders new electric locomotives
    MSC has ordered 15 new electric locomotives to expand its rail fleet at its newest MEDWAY branch in Belgium. The company said that the new locomotives will increase capability at the Northwest Continent terminal and will be employed for cross-border freight transport in Europe as well as supplementing container transport by ship in serving the eastern hinterland of Antwerp. Salvatore Prudente, ex
  • KEZAD Group unveils US$15 million project for infrastructure upgrade
    Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi - KEZAD Group, operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the UAE, announced that it has commenced the upgrade and revamp of the road network and facilities across 40,000 m² in KEZAD Musaffah. More specifically, the AED 55 million (around US$15 million) project includes repairs and recarpeting of 23km of roads within KEZAD Musaffah (ICAD 1), as wel
  • Hapag-Lloyd enhances service linking US and Latin America
    Hapag-Lloyd will add a new port call and will deploy one more container vessel to the US Gulf - South America East Coast (GS1) service in August. More specifically, the 6,622 TEU boxship Tokyo Bay will be the ninth vessel deployed on the GS1 service, while the port of Paranagua in Brazil will be added to the service's port rotation. The first call at the port of Pranagua is expected during the la
  • COSCO, CMA CGM add La Spezia Container Terminal to MedGulf service
    Starting in early August, the La Spezia Container Terminal (LSCT) call will be added to the MedGulf service operated by CMA CGM and COSCO, connecting the ports of the western Mediterranean with those of the US Gulf and Mexico. The MedGulf service was launched at the end of 2022 and the port rotation includes Tanger Med (Morocco), La Spezia (Italy), Genoa (Italy), Barcelona (Spain), Valencia (Spai

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Splash web site
JULY 27, 2023
  • China makes headway on methanol bunkering ships
    Zhejiang Seahead Ship Design and Research Institute has become the first to be granted approval in principle for a methanol bunkering ship in China. The China Classification Society (CCS) Wuhan Rules and Research Institute has given the green light for a ship design with a maximum methanol filling capacity of 7,500 tonnes. The ship design ...
  • Pertamina wins charters for four LPG carriers worth $49m
    Indonesia's Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) has agreed charters for four of its LPG carriers. PIS said that it chartered out its Gas Walio, Gas Widuri, Gas Arjuna, and Gas Ambalat LPG carriers via its PIS Middle East subsidiary to three companies. Namely, the Gas Arjuna and Gas Ambalat vessels were chartered by SHV Gas Supply ...
  • Sweden turns down Vattenfall's planned offshore wind farm
    The Swedish government has turned down its utility Vattenfall to build a wind farm at Stora Middelgrund on Sweden's west coast. The country's Ministry for Climate and Enterprise said that the proposed project posed an unacceptable risk to sensitive natural values. Minister Romina Pourmokhtari also indicated that the potential negative impact on national interests in ...
  • Peterson scores logistics contract with Apache North Sea
    Energy logistics firm Peterson has secured a contract from Apache North Sea. The contract, which commenced this month following a 12-week transition period, will see Peterson deliver quayside, receipt and dispatch, and fuel services from its bases in Aberdeen and Edzell. Peterson said it will recruit around 50 staff to support the contract. "A high ...
  • CWind sells out of Taiwanese joint venture
    Taipei-based International Ocean Group (IOG), has taken full ownership of offshore wind farm services firm CWind Taiwan, its joint venture with Global Marine Group's CWind established in 2018. The move allows for better integration of CWind Taiwan into IOG's portfolio, which also includes IOVTEC, Taiwan International Windpower Training Corporation (TIWTC), Fugro IOVTEC, and IOG Shipyard, ...
  • Merchant shipping at the sharp end of escalating crisis in the Black Sea
    Merchant shipping is at the sharp end of the escalating crisis in and around Ukraine, which risks dragging more combatants into the war with Russia. NATO said Wednesday it was stepping up surveillance of the Black Sea region as Russia bombards port facilities and grain export infrastructure, including along the Danube where a Romanian-flagged ship ...
  • Dayang secures more work with JX Nippon
    Malaysia's Dayang Enterprise has secured a contract extension from JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration for the provision of maintenance, construction, and modification services offshore Malaysia. The value of the contract is based on work orders issued by JX Nippon throughout the contract duration, Dayang said in a Bursa Malaysia filing. The extension kicked in ...
  • Maine bill to bring floating offshore wind to US East Coast
    The authorities in the US state of Maine have passed a bill advancing the state's offshore wind industry with the first auctions set for next year. The bill is now expected to be signed into law by Maine Governor Janet Mills as part of the state's push to reach 100% clean energy by 2024. This ...
  • Delegates pour in as Geneva Dry unveils official drink
    With 280 days to go until the inaugural Geneva Dry conference, due to take place at the Hotel President Wilson on May 2 and 3 next year, organisers report massive take up in terms of delegates and sponsors. The event, which aims to become the world's single annual global dry bulk gathering linking every rung ...
  • Eolus explores strategy options for offshore wind business
    Swedish renewables developer Eolus has initiated a strategic review of its offshore wind business with the aim of creating "the best conditions" for permitting and realising its projects. The examination includes the possibility of looking for a strategic partner with the expertise and resources to help accelerate the development and implementation of offshore initiatives. "We ...
  • SLB not liable in sexual harassment case
    Oilfield services giant SLB was not found liable for sexual harassment which a former female employee claimed she suffered during work on drilling rigs. The plaintiff, Jessica Cheatham, is a former Schlumberger engineer who worked on oil rigs in various US states. She was employed by Schlumberger as a field engineer on its Texas oil ...
  • Car carrier still burning near Dutch UNESCO World Heritage Site
    The Dutch coastguard is trying to cool down the car carrier which has been on fire for over 24 hours. Around midnight on July 25, the Dutch coastguard received a report that a major fire broke out on the Shoei Kisen-owned car carrier. The vessel, chartered by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), was located some ...
  • Chartworld takes another cape
    Lou and George Kollakis are making waves in the sale and purchase market, picking up one modern cape after another. Sources link Chartworld Shipping to the 179,000 dwt, Dalian-built , bought from Korean owner H-Line. The 2015-built bulker fetched $36.5m after receiving a handful of bids. In June, Chartworld lined up $41.5m for another modern cape, adding ...
  • Terje Askvig to take the helm at Prosafe
    Oslo-listed semisub accommodation vessel owner Prosafe has appointed Terje Askvig as its new chief executive officer. He will take the helm from interim CEO Reese McNeel, who will continue as finance chief, as of November 1 this year. Askvig has, for the last 11 years, been an operating partner and senior advisor at European private ...
  • Four parties now in the running to take over HMM
    The runners and riders lining up to bid for control of HMM, South Korea's flagship carrier, are growing. State-backed entities announced they would sell their majority shareholding in HMM last week with interested parties given until August 21 to lodge a bid. Splash has already reported on two conglomerates with shipowning subsidiaries keen to take ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 27, 2023
  • Shipping faces intimidation, harassment and credible threat of attack in Black Sea
    While Russian threats have yet resulted in any direct strikes against commercial shipping, security analysts have warned that those vessels...
  • Strong tanker market helps Performance Shipping to best second-quarter result
    Greece-based owner stepped up share buybacks during most recent quarter
  • Seaborne coal trade projected to set new record in 2023
    Volumes exported this year to exceed 2019 record by 24 million tonnes, according to the International Energy Agency
  • Dream of shipping without risk to seafarers is just that: a dream
    Cargo cannot be blamed for accidents and incidents at sea. Those who move cargoes around the world have a responsibility...
  • Collapse in Argentina grain shipments seen limiting panamax fourth-quarter rates rally
    Panamax dry bulk sector is to face the strongest headwinds amid 54% year-on-year drop in grain exports from Argentina in...
  • Second quarter drags on Finnlines' results
    Major economies in Europe are expected to remain stagnant this year. Freight volumes at Baltic specialist Finnlines have been subdued
  • Fire is second most common cause of vessel loss, AGCS confirms
    Fremantle Highway casualty likely to cause around $13m economic loss for Mercedes-Benz, which had 350 vehicles on the pure car...
  • Weaker rates and environmental investments take toll on Safe Bulkers' profit
    Polys Hajioannou-led company has made progress in improving its emissions profile, although annual CO2 emissions increased last year due to...
  • Maersk first dual-fuel boxship in Singapore's first methanol bunkering
    Maersk's first dual-fuel boxship bunkered with 300 tonnes of bio-methanol at Singapore in a ship-to-ship operation, with local bunker supplier...
  • HHLA restates earnings forecast
    Hamburg terminal operator had thought this year would see a recovery in volumes. Continuing weak economic conditions and low demand...
  • Liquefaction still a big source of bulker casualties, says Intercargo
    The dry cargo owners' association highlights improvements in safety, but says there is more to be done. Specifically, flag states...
  • Daily Briefing
    Fires making car carriers harder to insure, warns Gallagher | One crew dead and several wounded in K Line car...
  • Coastguard attempts to tow K Line's car carrier as fire battle continues
    Offshore supply vessel and tug have secured a line to Fremantle Highway
  • Smaller Greek owners dwindle while fleet grows, says new study
    Forecast to contract in next couple of years, Greek fleet may be pressed to maintain its position as largest shipowning...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 27, 2023
  • Yellow survival depends on Teamsters, customers amid possible bankruptcy
    Yellow says its talks with the Teamsters union are "ongoing," but the less-than-truckload carrier needs to keep customers to stay alive.
  • Ample Southern California warehouse space awaits muted peak season
    After three years of operating at full capacity, warehouses and distribution centers outside the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex are gaining space by shedding excess inventory, and a peak season that some say will be non-existent is not expected to disrupt that newfound fluidity.
  • Local issues stymie movement on new master contract between ILA, USMX
    Only local unions at the ports of New York and New Jersey and Baltimore have come to tentative terms on local issues, with the ILA's chief negotiator saying employers in other ports "have not taken the talks seriously."
  • Port of Oakland taps visibility provider to plug gaps in container status
    Technology provider QuayChain will arm the Port of Oakland with milestone data in areas near its facilities to improve its visibility portal.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 27, 2023
  • Lindblad narrows loss as it 'ramps operations' after pandemic
    New York-listed operator misses Wall Street consensus despite better fiscal result
  • In brief: Crew seek help after as ro-ro breaks down and lists in the Caribbean
  • In brief: Russia turns back general cargo ship for 'explosives'
  • Royal Caribbean ups earnings outlook by 33% as profit exceeds expectations
    Investors are apparently happy with results as New York-listed cruise giant's stock gains 5% in 90 minutes
  • In brief: Performance Shipping nearly quadruples profit as 'solid tanker market' looks sustainable
  • Performance Shipping nearly quadruples profit as 'solid tanker market' looks sustainable
  • D'Amico to boost shareholder rewards amid benign tanker outlook
    Italy's last remaining listed shipping company tries to lure investors
  • Singapore hosts world's second green methanol bunkering amid bio-LNG boost
    Lower carbon fuels get real but prices will remain high until supply ramps up
  • Finnlines profits halved on lower volumes and surcharges
    Grimaldi Group subsidiary looks for rebound with delivery of newbuilds
  • Fremantle Highway blaze: Desperate crew jumped overboard to escape car carrier inferno
    Netherlands Coastguard confirms blaze forced several crew to dive into the North Sea
  • Future fuel: US university spin-out Mattiq pioneers direct ammonia cells
    Technology firm says no thermal cracking to produce hydrogen means a more efficient propulsion system for ships
  • Streetwise: One year after the salad days, shipping stocks stand at a crossroads in 2023
    Streetwise takes a look at second-quarter earnings season with Jefferies analyst Omar Nokta, and sorts the winning and losing stocks from the first half
  • Flag states need to band together to improve shipping, says Liberian Registry head
    Alfonso Castillero says new body is under discussion that will welcome all flags prepared to sign up to a common vision
  • Italy's Fincantieri logs loss on asbestos-linked legacy litigation
    Leading cruise ship builder weighed down in its push for profit
  • US tanker owner jailed for breaching Iran sanctions
    Behrouz Mokhtari bought two ships, then used opaque company structures to hide their ownership
  • Liberia overtakes Panama as world's largest flag state in tonnage terms
    Growth strategy over recent years has paid off for the Liberia Registry
  • Capital's 'green revolution' as Marinakis spends $6.5bn on energy transition fleet
    Greek shipowner says it has been undergoing 'a silent green revolution' over past five years
  • Pertamina charters out four gas carriers in deals worth $49.3m
    Fixtures are part of transition of Indonesian oil major's shipping arm into global player
  • Capesize bulker market jumps 22% as iron ore sails across Atlantic basin
    Several capesizes are set to ship the commodity across the Pacific basin as well, market data shows
  • Evangelos Marinakis splashes $6.5bn to build Capital's 'energy transition fleet'
    Greek shipowner says it has been undergoing 'a silent green revolution' over past five years
  • Zodiac Maritime bumps up orderbook with four chemical tanker newbuildings
    Order is part of Eyal Ofer company's fleet expansion programme
  • Smit and Multraship appointed as salvors in Fremantle Highway fire
    Salvors face difficult battle to extinguish blaze due to the enclosed design of the car decks on car carriers
  • Evalend Shipping dives into new sector with debut LNG carrier orders
    Greek company splashes out more than half a billion dollars on newbuildings at major shipbuilder
  • First half product tanker newbuilding orders at 10-year high
    But uncertainty on fuelling and economic issues dampening newbuilding appetite, Clarkson Research says

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American Shipper web site
JULY 27, 2023
  • Corporate governance in shipping: Who's been naughty or nice?
    Despite ongoing controversy over shareholder treatment, analyst Michael Webber says shipping is doing a better job.
  • Kuehne+Nagel writes off peak shipping season
    Two of the top three global logistics powers took a big profit haircut during the second quarter and aren't very optimistic about a seasonal upturn in shipping.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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