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August 28, 2023

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Exim India web site
AUGUST 28, 2023
  • MALA 2023 dazzles with the entire fraternity in attendance, including overseas participation
  • Deendayal Port Authority & DP World ink Concession Agreement for developing Mega Container Terminal at Tuna-Tekra
  • T.S. Lines to launch second loop to India's East Coast with commencement of IFX2 service from September 2023
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (25 August 2023)
  • DG Shipping & SCI roadshow on GMIS 2023 connects the global maritime industry
  • Abu Dhabi Maritime launches marina awards to recognise excellence across the MENAT region
  • Focus on manufacturing urged for 7-7.5 pc growth
  • Global cotton output seen dipping by 3 pc next season

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International Transport Journal web site
AUGUST 28, 2023
  • An agora for 20,000 people
  • Ukraine and Moldova to ease transit traffic
  • Shandong Port's cluster ambitions
  • Gilog sees growth potential in Poland
  • Kazakhstan and Tajikistan plan railfreight hub
  • All-female executive team for Top Glory Marine
  • Replacing A330s and A380s
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Port of Auckland: financial rebound in 2023
  • IAG Cargo picks new sustainability manager
  • Quantron spreads its wings
  • Two thirds of logistics companies affected
  • WFS: fifth cargo terminal in Madrid
  • DHL to continue solar ship route in Berlin
  • Port awards USD 220,000 in college scholarships
  • Joining forces to enhance rail connectivity
  • FedEx launches new offering in the Middle East
  • Air Charter Service expands in Texas

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The Loadstar web site
AUGUST 25, 2023
  • Asia-North Europe rates sinking again as GRIs 'run out of steam'
  • Panama Canal problems may prompt strategy re-think in shipper boardrooms
  • EC switches €135m rail support funds from Russia to Ukraine
  • Closer trade ties between UAE and China boost air cargo demand
  • Six new members as BRICS trade bloc targets growing markets
  • Drug smugglers going bananas again

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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 25, 2023
  • Canada plans to buy ferry from Fjord1 as interim Holiday Island replacement
    Transport Canada plans to buy a 2007-built Norwegian double-ended car passenger ferry, the Fanafjord, to replace the M/V Holiday Island, one of two vessels used to provide service between Wood Islands, PEI,
  • Silver Ships makes first deliveries under major NAVSEA contract
    Theodore, Ala., aluminum boat specialist Silver Ships has recently completed its first deliveries under an $8.2 million NAVSEA contract covering both Naval Special Warfare (NSW) surface support craft (SSC) and U.S. Coast
  • BOEM Gulf of Mexico oil and gas sale restrictions face legal challenge
    While the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management may be all in on offshore wind, that's not the case with oil and gas. On August 23, BOEM announced plans to hold Gulf of

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Container News web site
AUGUST 25, 2023
  • CMA CGM implements new surcharge in Turkish port
    Marseille-based container line CMA CGM will apply new port congestion surcharges (PCS) in the Turkish port of Iskenderun. CMA CGM will introduce a surcharge of US$100 per container for dry cargo travelling from Iskenderun, Türkiye to the Middle East Gulf & the Red Sea. This surcharge will be effective from 1 September to 30 November 2023 (loading date). The post appeared first on Container News
  • Gate terminal starts construction of fourth LNG tank at port of Rotterdam
    Gate terminal and its shareholders Gasunie and Vopak, announced that the final investment decision has been taken to expand Gate terminal's storage and regasification capacity. In particular, the expansion consists of a new LNG storage tank of 180,000 cubic meters and additional regasification capacity of 4 BCM per year. The new capacity is already rented out under long term commercial agreements
  • Container dwell time at San Pedro Bay Ports stays stable in July
    During the month of July, cargo passing through the San Pedro Bay Port complex and destined for local distribution by truck remained at port terminals for an average of 3.2 days. According to a statement, the July results were consistent with the June average of 2.9 days. A 3-day average is within the typical range and indicates that the supply chain is running well. Dwell time for rail cargo rem
  • Port of Halifax celebrates longstanding relationship with Holland America Line
    The Port of Halifax will host a shoreside ceremony on 28 August, 2023, to celebrate the longstanding relationship with Holland America Line. More specifically, the celebration will honour the 150th Anniversary of Holland America Line and 30 years of Holland America Line cruise ship calls at the port of Halifax. A welcome celebration will feature ceremonial drumming by the Mi'kmaw Native Friendshi
  • Container volume in July 2023 down year-on-year for Port of Melbourne
    Port of Melbourne reported total container throughput, full and empty, in July 2023 were down against July 2022. More specifically, full container imports volumes were down in July 2023 against July 2022 with domestic appliances, furniture and toys below last year's volumes. Additionally, full container exports volumes were down against July 2022, with hay, chaff & fodder and raw cotton below las
  • Mawani and Port of Rotterdam collaborate to create smart ports
    The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has agreed to partner with the Port of Rotterdam on smart ports, human capital development, knowledge transfer, and performance optimisation in support of the Kingdom's economic diversification efforts aimed at creating a state-of-the-art investment and trade hub. Omar Hariri, president of Mawani, and Boudewijn Siemons, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, in
  • Japan's container exports to US plunge in July
    Container exports from Japan to the U.S. amounted to 48,965 TEUs in July (based on volumes at ports of origin), which plunged 10.9% from a year earlier and have registered a year-on-year contraction for five months in a row, according to Descartes Datamyne. From a month earlier, however, they improved 0.2%. Moreover, direct shipments accounted for 29,245 TEUs, down 12.5%. Containers transshipped
  • Kalmar acquires electric terminal tractor product line from Lonestar Specialty Vehicles
    Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed an agreement to acquire the product rights of the electric terminal tractor product line from Lonestar Specialty Vehicles (LSV) in the United States. More specifically, as part of the transaction, LSV will transfer the immaterial assets for Kalmar and act as Kalmar's contract manufacturing partner for the acquired electric terminal tractor product range. Addit
  • CMA CGM applies new FAK rates from Med to US East Coast & US Gulf
    CMA CGM has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from all Mediterranean ports including Malta, France (Fos/Marseille), Italy, Spain (Algeciras, Valencia, Barcelona, Sagunto), Adriatic, Black Sea, North Africa, Cyprus, Greece, Turkey, Lebanon - excluding Egypt to all US East Coast ports and Gulf ports or inland points via said ports. The French ocean carrier said the updated FAK rates will

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Splash web site
AUGUST 25, 2023
  • Panama Canal Authority warns restrictions will stay in place for at least 10 months
    Global shipping bodies have been urged to come together to share transit plans at one of the world's key maritime chokepoints with officials at the Panama Canal Authority warning yesterday that water-conserving measures will be in place for at least the next 10 months. Faced with an unprecedented drought this year, combined with the onset ...
  • Lauritzen Bulkers adds three handies
    Lauritzen Bulkers has added to its fleet, taking full ownership of three ships. The Copenhagen-based handysize player announced the delivery of the 2017-built Asian Bulker and Australian Bulker and the 2015-built Iceland Bulker. All three cranefitted vessels joined the company's fleet in August. VesselsValue data shows the company currently owns eight handies with an average ...
  • Ship built to wrong dimensions causes consternation Down Under
    Australia's icebreaking research vessel is much wider than its intended design and is not able to safely turn and pass underneath Hobart's Tasman Bridge and take on fuel on the other side. Reports from Guardian Australia claim that the vessel was denied permission to pass under the bridge due to safety concerns. The A$528m ($339m) ...
  • Saverys holds firm on Exmar price as he reopens takeover bid
    Nicolas Saverys has opted to remain firm on his initial bid to take over Belgian gas shipowner and infrastructure provider Exmar, despite shareholders' push for an increase in the price. After failing in its first bid, Saverys' investment vehicle Saverex is maintaining its offer of €11.1 per Exmar share, which will be reopened this Monday, ...
  • Chevron, API sue Biden administration over changes to upcoming lease sale
    The American Petroleum Institute (API), the state of Louisiana, and oil giant Chevron have sued the Biden administration over a decision to withdraw more than 6m acres from a Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease sale to protect an endangered whale species. On Wednesday, the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced that ...
  • 250 days to go: Geneva Dry by numbers
    Tomorrow marks 250 days to go until the inaugural Geneva Dry, the global dry bulk summit linking every rung in the commodities supply chain. The numbers speak for themselves in terms of how the dry bulk community has lapped up this unique event: 29 confirmed speakers, 22 sponsors, dozens of paid delegates, not forgetting one ...
  • MMA Offshore wins Australian research vessel deal
    MMA Offshore has been appointed by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) to manage a research vessel in a contract expected to generate $80m in revenue over four years. The Perth-based OSV operator will provide technical services, operational management and crew management for the 2014-built . The vessel is part of the Marine ...
  • Strikes averted at Woodside LNG facility
    Woodside Energy has reached an in-principle agreement with unions at Australia's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, averting a walkout that threatened global gas supply. Workers at the Woodside-operated North West Shelf offshore liquefied natural gas platforms had threatened to strike as early as September over issues including pay after the Australian company and union ...
  • Two feared dead as Japanese ship capsizes following collision
    Two seafarers are feared dead after a general cargo ship capsized in Japanese waters having collided with a boxship. The accident happened just before midnight last night some 15 km off the coast of Wakayama prefecture to the south of Osaka. The 72.58 m long flipped over having come into contact with TS Lines-chartered 148 ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 25, 2023
  • What now for the dark fleet?
    The dark fleet may be coming out of the shadows, but the cloud it casts over the rest of the...
  • Russia-linked tankers return to mainstream oil trades
    Greece shipowners Avin International and Aerio Shipmanagement involved in ship-to-ship transfers of gasoline cargo in international waters off Malta to...
  • American Association of Port Authorities announces Cary Davis as next head
    AAPA promotes its head of government relations and general counsel to lead the association when Chris Connor exits in October
  • Hafnia net profit passes $1bn in past 12 months
    The company reported a second-quarter net profit at $213.3m, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation at $261.6m and time charter...
  • Carrier diversification strategies called into question
    Container lines appear to want to do everything except move containers. But does straying from their traditional business areas really...
  • Capesizes slump below $10,000 per day
    A combination of factors including easing congestion, faster turnaround times at Chinese ports and weakening sentiment related to China's property...
  • Two missing after cargo ship collision off Japan
    A collision between two vessels off the coast of Wakayama Prefecture, Japan has left two crew members missing. The cause...
  • Chinese SOE to charter Fortune Ocean bulker newbuilds
    State-owned Bohai Ocean Shipping joins Fortune Ocean and Everbright on the order
  • Yara Clean Ammonia and MPC join LR's Singapore green corridor project
    Class society Lloyd's Register launched the Silk Alliance in the past year to set up a green corridor to and...
  • Box freight rates face summer lull
    Greater capacity discipline is required from carriers if rates are to pick up. But there are few signs of that...
  • Hafnia flags swelling orderbook as second-quarter profits remain strong
    High refinery margins, rebounding Chinese demand and declining European product inventories are set to bolster the prospects for product tankers...
  • Daily Briefing
    Tanker outlook almost 'too good to be true', says Frontline | The quirks of insuring Black Sea ships in a...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 25, 2023
  • Pilot project aims to open more trucker slots in Los Angeles-Long Beach
    The Harbor Trucking Association is teaming with Yusen Terminals in Los Angeles to increase the number of appointment slots each day by cutting the container receiving window from two hours to 90 minutes.
  • Lawmakers push FMC to remove MTOs from demurrage billing requirements
    Two congress members, backed by terminal operators, are insisting maritime regulators follow the congressional intent that underpins OSRA-22 or risk "severe" disruptions to the US supply chain.
  • New LNG carbon inset product rolled out for container shipping market
    The insetting product enters an industry where there is currently a reluctance by cargo owners to pay premium prices for more eco-friendly shipping services.
  • Turbulence hampers US wind energy even as development picks up speed
    The wind energy industry must resolve a number of supply chain issues or it has little chance of reaching the US' 2030 goal for energy generation from onshore and offshore wind.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 25, 2023
  • Editor's selection: Frontline's 'blowout' results, Skov's tanker warning and Synergy's Unni bows out
    A look back at TradeWinds' best news and feature articles this week
  • Grindrod improves half-year profit as cargo volumes grow
    Ports and terminals segment posted ZAR 247m in half-year profit, down 19.4% compared to a year earlier
  • Drug trade goes bananas as Spanish police seize 9.5 tonnes of cocaine in fruit shipment
    Criminal organisation with extensive logistics network blamed for shipment of drugs found in container in Algeciras
  • George Economou returns to US capital markets with tanker play
    Greek tycoon has taken a major stake in a company known for selling shares through the Maxim Group
  • Podcast: The race to bring wind propulsion back to shipping
    An array of technologies are looking to cut shipping's fuel consumption by installing sails, kites and rotors. The Green Seas podcast explores
  • First US-built offshore wind installation vessel Charybdis delayed amid spiralling costs
    Nation's only Jones Act-compliant WTIV will miss its debut for Orsted and Eversource's Revolution Wind project
  • Ukraine formalises alternative shipping corridor through Romanian waters at IMO
    But without insurance arrangement, how shipping can utilise temporary route remains up in the air
  • China's property crisis threatens to slow stagnant capesize bulker sector, brokers say
    Will the demise of major developer Evergrande and the struggles of property giant Country Garden hurt dry bulk?
  • Product tankers to get a boost as VLCC 'cannibals' dwindle, Hafnia's Mikael Skov says
    Smaller delivery schedule means fewer crude carrier newbuildings will be loading products on their maiden voyages, CEO argues
  • Mexico's steel tariff hike may hurt ultramax bulker demand, brokers say
    Steel trade from Asia could suffer blow after Mexico hikes import duties
  • Ludwig's legacy: Mexico-Japan bulker joint venture moves mountains of salt
    Baja Bulk Carriers chief executive tells the story of San Diego operator's roots at a unique lagoon in Mexico
  • Editor's selection: Frontline's 'blow out' interims, Skov's tanker warning and Synergy's Unni bows out
    A look back at TradeWinds' best news and feature articles this week
  • Regional Container Lines sells older vessels after sharp drop in profits
    Thai feeder operator flags 'challenges' as freight rates fall further
  • Could vessel sharing solve OSV supply question and green the industry?
    Marine consultant Stanislas Oriot argues the practice already seen in the container sector is an idea whose time has come
  • Frontline looking for the cracks in tanker market that's 'almost too good to be true'
    Chief executive Lars Barstad says it is easy to paint a bullish picture for the sector
  • Lauritzen Bulkers snaps up Asian handysize trio as owned fleet grows
    Danish owner and operator raids fleets of Pacific Carriers and Grace Ocean for latest additions
  • KCC chases bond refinancing through sustainability-linked issue in Oslo
    Combination carrier owner arranging meetings with investors
  • W Marine kamsarmax buy shows sustained appetite for bulkers
    Lacklustre earnings do not prevent some market players from pouncing on tonnage they believe in and are familiar with
  • Meyer Group appoints new CEO in landmark management shake-up
    German shipbuilder looks outside the family to strengthen management
  • Meet the 'Banksy of shipping'. The anonymous artist committing dry bulk markets to canvas
    The artist known as 'Hardo' heads up the fictional investment bank Hardo & Co and celebrates the world of finance, markets and now shipping
  • Siem Offshore earnings improve, but rate strength behind schedule
    Oslo-traded offshore player sees year-over-year jumps on both the top and bottom lines
  • Altera Shuttle Tankers fixes suezmax to Petrobras for five years
    Shuttle tanker owner returns to profit as depreciation costs drop
  • She's back: Magda Kopczynska returns to lead Brussels transport policymaking
    Influential former European shipping official returns to lead the EC's regulation of land, sea and air transport
  • Two seafarers missing as cargo ship capsizes after collision with Contships feeder
    Accident involving Izumi Maru happened off Japan on Thursday night
  • Hafnia's Skov says 'discipline' needed on tanker orders as 12-month profit tops $1bn
    Chief executive Mikael Skov believes demand will increase but warns of increasing orderbook
  • China's Landbridge Group refinances VLCC pair with domestic leasing company
    Move comes just days after shipowner exercised purchase option on VLCC leased from John Fredriksen's SFL Corp
  • Charterers will have to use older tankers eventually, but not until rates hit $150,000, says Frontline's Barstad
    Lack of new orders will mean a change in vetting rules for oil majors, Frontline's boss believes
  • Australia bans Chinese panamax over 'serious seafarer mistreatment'
    Maritime regulator says vessel charterers like K-Line need to carefully consider which operators they engage to bring vessels to Australia
  • In pictures: Rain delays play as liner execs tee off for 18 holes with Singapore's Bengal Tiger Line
    But conditions fail to dampen enthusiasm at Singapore shipping's most popular golf tournament
  • Wilson Sons' pork exports go hog wild at Rio Grande terminal due to new Asia route
    Main destinations for meaty commodity are China, Hong Kong and Singapore
  • Dry bulk offence: Pacific Carriers gets 'asset heavy'
    Hor Weng Yew says owning ships gives shareholders a better return on capital
  • Pacific Carriers bullish on product tankers as it turns 50
    Chief executive Hor Weng Yew explains how the dry bulk outfit made a successful debut in the MR2 sector

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American Shipper web site
AUGUST 25, 2023
  • Panama Canal Authority extends water restrictions
    Supply chain disruptions could develop if the drought in Panama continues.
  • Falling grain exports will affect US railroads' capacity needs, expert says
    An anticipated decrease in grain exports and increase in domestic biofuels production could change U.S. freight railroads' capacity needs in the coming years.

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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
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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
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