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Exim India web site
JUNE 29, 2023
  • MSA Global launches new EPIC Depot at Nhava Sheva
  • Mumbai Port Authority commemorates 150th anniversary by holding Special Board Meeting at Asiatic Society
  • Minister releases new CSR guidelines for ports
  • India's NSA visits Duqm port in Oman to boost ties
  • New Mangalore Port inks MoU for developing CFS-cum-warehousing facilities
  • Exports of APEDA agri products dip
  • Höegh Autoliners joins Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
  • Hong Kong ship recycling convention to enter into force
  • MSC changes port rotation on India to West Med Service
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  • India seen as fastest growing economy in the Asia-Pacific: S&P
  • Panama Canal extends Friday high demand surcharge for Neopanamax vessels
  • Saudi Ports Authority registers record monthly container throughput
  • UP plans Inland Waterways Authority
  • CMA CGM PCS in Mersin, Turkey from the Middle East Gulf, Red Sea & Indian Subcontinent
  • India now has second largest road network after the US; huge increase in last 9 years: Gadkari

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 29, 2023
  • RWG to keep growing
  • First time bunkering of a UECC vessel
  • Switzerland: additional funds for car transport
  • More Italianità in Lithuania
  • Shipbob snags supply chain expert from Amazon
  • AAPA: air cargo demand declined in May
  • DB Schenker adds capacity in strategic location
  • G&W to further enhance its fleet
  • Two Wah Kong vessels equipped with CCS
  • A bigger brother for "G-OASL"
  • Electric HGV can carry 74 t
  • Dachser inaugurates high-bay warehouse
  • Ifoy awards for six companies
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Poland: space for 30,000 pallets
  • Flo Group banks on Akanea software
  • Solvares Group: changes in the sales organisation
  • WFS reduces truck waiting times in North America

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • MSC leads capacity exodus from transpacific - but Zim bucks the trend
  • New blood for 'logistics colossus' Kuehne as DSV hits new high
  • Despite slow demand and falling rates, supply chains still cost a packet
  • Bright outlook for Africa-Asia cargo, amid concern over Sudan conflict
  • Deeply distressed Yellow Corp - a monumental industry booster
  • Box carriers eye more volumes and logistics services through ties with 3PL
  • Indian exporters 'euphoric' over prospects from new US trade ties
  • Logistics budget back to basics - 'don't get mad, get even'
  • More cash needed to train HGV mechanics as UK logistics 'falls behind'
  • Ex-DHL GF chief Thomas Nieszner joins SGL board
  • Michael Aldwell to succeed Otto Schacht on K+N board

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • USCG: "Presumed human remains" recovered from Titan wreck
    The U.S. Coast Guard says it has received debris and evidence recovered from the seafloor at the site of the Titan wreck when the M/V Horizon Arctic arrived in St. John's Newfoundland,
  • Finally, AMHS christens ferry launched in 2018
    Alaska first lady Rose Dunleavy smashed a ceremonial bottle of champagne on the bow of Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) ferry M/V Hubbard in a christening ceremony held in Juneau, this past
  • UECC bunkers a RO/RO with GoodFuels biofuel
    European short-sea RO/RO operator United European Car Carriers (UECC) has successfully bunkered its chartered-in RO/RO Emerald Leader with sustainable biofuel. The operation was carried out in the port of Vlissingen, Netherlands, in
  • Hit by a seafarer shortage, Canada opens way for more foreign nationals to work on its ships
    Faced with a shortage of Canadian seafarers, on June 25 Canada signed agreements with Georgia, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom to allow their certified seafarers to work onboard Canadian vessels. This
  • Marcon: CARB puts a crimp on tug sales into California
    Coupeville, Wash., shipbroker Marcon International Inc. has issued its latest tug market report and says that sales and purchase activity has been brisk, with numerous tugs changing hands during the past quarter

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Container News web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • Gebrüder Weiss acquires German freight forwarder
    By acquiring German freight forwarder B+A Luft- und Seefrachtspedition GmbH, Gebrüder Weiss aims to extend its network in the country. The new completely owned company, specialising in the import and export of groupage freight containers between Asia and Germany, was added to the Gebrüder Weiss network on 27 June 2023. B+A, a freight forwarder based in Nuremberg, was formed in 1982 and specialise
  • Rotterdam World Gateway to increase capacity by 1.8 million TEUs
    Dutch container terminal Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) has agreed to a gradual extension of its terminal at the Prinses Amaliahaven on the Maasvlakte in the port of Rotterdam with its shareholders DP World, CMACGM/Terminal Link, HMM and MOL, and the Port of Rotterdam Authority. Currently, RWG has access to approximately 1 million m² of land, 1,150 metres of deep-sea quay and 550 metres of barge/f
  • MSC and small players head Transpacific withdrawals
    MSC and other opportunistic regional carriers have led the retreat in Transpacific capacity, according to Alphaliner's latest report. As of this month, we have seen 514 ships of 4.86 million TEUs, down from 674 ships of 5.56 million TEUs in June 2022. Most of the withdrawn vessels were from MSC and other long-haul newcomers who exited when the Covid-fuelled boom ended. MSC removed just under 400,
  • Kuehne+Nagel appoints new Board member
    Kuehne+Nagel International AG's Board of Directors has selected Michael Aldwell as a new member of the Board, effective from 1 October 2023. Michael Aldwell will assume responsibility for the business unit Sea Logistics and succeed Otto Schacht, who will take over advisory activities for the Kuehne+Nagel Group with a focus on Sea Logistics. Michael Aldwell began his career in 2008 with Kuehne+Nag
  • New radar and camera network in Antwerp port area
    The Port of Antwerp-Bruges wants to upgrade its traffic management with the launch of an extensive digital radar and camera network. This advanced equipment scans the entire port area and aims to become the backbone of safe and efficient shipping traffic, according to the port's statement. The vast Antwerp port area covers more than 120 km² with 110 million metres of waterways and quays. Also, mo
  • Wärtsilä introduces retrofit solution for its marine engine governor system
    Wärtsilä Automation, Navigation and Control Systems (ANCS), part of the technology group, has launched an innovative retrofit solution for its marine engine governor system in collaboration with Swedish marine green tech company Qtagg. The solution is designed to extend the lifespan of a ship's propulsion control system, while simultaneously enhancing the vessel's overall efficiency, according to
  • Gasunie invests in hydrogen network at Port of Rotterdam
    Gasunie, an energy network operator, has decided to invest in the first part of an across-the-nation hydrogen network. The first section will run from the Second Maasvlakte to Pernis. Work will begin at the port of Rotterdam after the summer. Gasunie's first-phase investment worth more than US$109 million. Hynetwork Services, a subsidiary of Gasunie, will be in charge of development. Gasunie over
  • CN analysis: Carriers see steady rate levels on most Indian trades, but slide continues for US cargo
    With the exception of trades to the United States, container carriers operating out of India have mostly seen steady freight rate trends this month, the latest market analysis by Container News shows. On the westbound India-Europe trade, average short-term contract rates from West India [Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT)/Nhava Sheva or Mundra Port] to Felixstowe/London Gateway (UK) or Rotterdam (the N
  • CMA CGM revises Turkey-Med service rotation
    CMA CGM has decided to reshuffle the TMX 1.2 - Turkey Med Express 1.2 service, which will now include the port of Gebze in the rotation as well as Djen Djen port instead of Bejaia in Algeria. The French ocean carrier noted this update will allow maintaining a large coverage in Algeria while bringing better service reliability despite the congestion situation. CMA CGM will deploy three 950 TEU con
  • Kalmar receives forklift truck order from Italian logistics firm
    Kalmar has secured an order of 13 forklift trucks from an Italian logistics and equipment rental service provider, with an option for an additional four units for usage in the most demanding steel-handling applications. The new equipment is expected to be delivered in the first and second quarters of 2024. Kalmar has not revealed the name of its customer. "Our Italian frontline team has built a s
  • Colombian port operator goes live with Tideworks TOS solution
    Colombia's box terminal operator, Santa Marta International Terminal Company (SMITCO) is now live with Tideworks' next-generation marine terminal operating system (TOS) solution, Mainsail 10. SMITCO has upgraded from Tideworks' older Mainsail solution to the advanced Mainsail 10. Tideworks Technology Inc., a full-service provider of TOS solutions, said the new system offers terminal operators gre
  • CMA CGM revamps EURONAF service
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has revised its EURONAF service, which will now consist of four loops instead of two. In Loop 1, CMA CGM will deploy three 1,700 TEU container vessels on the following 21-day rotation: Malta (Italy) - Marseille (France) - Bejaia (Algeria) - Malta Loop 2 will run between the ports of Barcelona and Oran with one vessel of 850 TEUs and one vessel of 1,700 TEUs. The frequ
  • Much-needed rain postpones depth restrictions on Panama Canal
    The Panama Canal will postpone depth restrictions that were going to affect larger ships crossing the main waterway after a rainfall, according to Reuters. In fact, the Panama Canal had published measures , scheduled to take effect on 25 June and 9 July, requiring ships to sail at higher depths. Rains are expected to dump between 70 mm (2.76 in) and 80 mm (3.15 in) of precipitation into the Panam

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Splash web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • Batteries lead the charge in the June issue of Splash Extra
    Just how far can batteries take shipping around the globe? Including ships on order, the number of vessels equipped with batteries has recently hit the 1,000 mark, and yet even the leading manufacturers concede there remain significant shortfalls in batteries' power to sustain deepsea trades. In the June issue of Splash Extra, this month's in-depth ...
  • Petrofac awarded field development work off Trinidad
    Petrofac has been appointed by London-listed Trinity Exploration & Production to undertake a concept-screening study for the development of further reserves in the Galeota block offshore East Coast Trinidad. The Galeota contains estimated 2P+2C reserves and resources of 46.1b barrels of oil equivalent and is Trinity's largest asset. The study expected to conclude in September ...
  • Hadley lets go of last boxship
    Hadley Shipping from the UK has sold its only containership, leaving it with a fleet made up of bulk carriers, roros and product carriers. Alphaliner is reporting Hadley has sold the 2013-built, 1,728 teu Cerinthus to China's Zheijiang Xiehai Group for $17m. The ship has since been renamed , and marks Xiehai's entrance into deepsea ...
  • Aquaterra Energy scores decommissioning contract in the Middle East
    Offshore engineering specialist Aquaterra Energy has won a multi-million-pound contract working in partnership with TPMC to support a decommissioning campaign for a major Abu Dhabi-based operator. The deal will see the Aquaterra provide offshore riser equipment and services for the decommissioning of eight wells, in 80 m water depth offshore Abu Dhabi by 2028. Throughout ...
  • Ukraine readies to shift more grain via the Danube
    Ukrainian officials will be keeping an eye on water levels along the Danube this summer as more grain exports look likely to be shifted along Europe's longest river with Russia making shipments via the Black Sea near impossible. The head of the Ukraine Sea Ports Authority stated yesterday that the Danube will become the key ...
  • Ramboll secures work on Danish North Sea energy island
    Denmark's Ramboll has been selected to develop electrical infrastructure for the planned energy island in the Danish North Sea under a 10-year contract worth DKK225m ($33m). Acting as a hub, the artificial energy island will gather the power produced by nearby offshore wind farms and distribute it to Denmark and neighbouring countries. Ramboll will, as ...
  • Ineos debuts in LNG sector with MOL newbuilding charters
    Ineos Energy Trading has made its first foray into the LNG market by signing a charter agreement with Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) for two newbuild LNG carriers. Ineos said that the two vessels will be used for the import of LNG into Germany from the United States. The company added that it would capitalise on ...
  • MOL and Petronas reveal concepts for liquified CO2 shipping and storage
    Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Malaysia's state energy firm Petronas have showcased the results of their joint efforts aimed at shipping and storing liquified carbon dioxide (CO2). The duo, in collaboration with Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI), has developed and secured approval in principle for liquefied CO2 carriers and ...
  • Technip FMC and Technip Energies pay $230m in fines to avoid corruption lawsuits
    Subsidiaries of TechnipFMC and Technip Energies will pay fines of nearly €210m ($230m) to avoid lawsuits regarding subsea projects undertaken between 2008 and 2012. Technip UK Limited, a subsidiary of TechnipFMC, and Technip Energies France SAS, a subsidiary of Technip Energies settled matters with France's national financial prosecutor or Parquet National Financier (PNF). PNF said ...
  • NYK to introduce world's first engine air compression system
    Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) will install a variable compression ratio system (VCR system) on two large LNG-fuelled coal carriers to be built at Oshima Shipbuilding. The vessels are scheduled to be delivered by the end of 2025. This will be the first time for VCR systems to be installed on vessels, including existing vessels that ...
  • World's Russian oil STS operations mapped
    Ship-to-ship (STS) transfers are back in the news following last week's latest sanctions announcements from the European Union, which will see a ban on port calls for ships who are caught carrying out STS transfers of suspected illicit Russian oil in European waters. The EU cited a "sharp increase in deceptive practices, and related environmental ...
  • China yard watching
    For shipyard nuts such as yours truly, this month I've been watching with interest the pride and - dare I say it - chest-beating coming out of China with the undocking of the Adora Magic City, the nation's first domestically built large cruiseship, a project that has been in the making for the last 17 ...
  • June 2023 Review
    Walkouts at US west coast ports dominated the headlines for much of June. Eventually the Biden administration stepped in, and a deal was hatched between unions and employers covering 22,000 workers at 29 US west coast ports ending a fraught 13 months of stalled negotiations, industrial action and cargoes emigrating to alternate locations. The new ...
  • Typical seasonality strikes tankers
    First there was going to be a supercycle, then there wasn't, then there was again until Friday June 23 when a brief bubble in VLCC rates deflated. VLCC rates, basis Baltic Exchange calculations, increased from an average of $16,546 a month for May to $32,215 for the first three weeks of June, though the peak ...
  • Dry cargo is cheerleading for China
    China's slow economic march out of coronavirus lockdown faces a sweaty period ahead as temperatures around Beijing head north of 40 Celsius, prompting a heat warning for the first time in in nine years. Two days of temperatures over 40 C has never been recorded before since the China Meteorological Society began observing temperatures in ...
  • CII could be box saviour
    China's monthly containerised exports index increased 0.4% month on month in May to 952.11 points. The highest increase was to South America, with a 17% increase in volumes, followed by volumes to the MEG, which were up 8.5% month-on-month. The overall index remains below the 1,000 point benchmark set as far back as January 1, ...
  • Analyst Abstract
    Tankers Tanker bulls are increasingly arguing that the 2020s represents one glorious last hurrah for earnings thanks to the limited orderbook and the changed trading patterns. A consistent increase in Atlantic Basin crude export volumes to Asia over the next five years will have as far-reaching repercussions for crude oil shipping as the shift in ...
  • Deathly quiet S&P scene
    Deathly was how one seasoned broker in Asia described the S&P scene this month, a point of view backed up by stats by VesselsValue. In dry bulk, ships were being sold at lower than last done which seems to upset a lot of people because they don't like a falling market while in tankers there ...
  • The war for talent in Singapore
    In the second instalment from our new magazine, reporters look at how the Southeast Asian republic's maritime community faces many HR hurdles that other hubs are experiencing. More ink has been spilled on human resources issues in this magazine than any other topic, a clear sign of the vexing problems the republic's maritime industry faces ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • Pool scheme hit by unprecedented back year deterioration, says West
    'According to the circulars, it was a benign 2022. And it was. And we did benefit from that. What I...
  • China oil hub Shandong to further consolidate terminal assets
    The acquisition is aimed at solving competition issues between these ports. It is expected to streamline operations and cut costs...
  • Toro banks another $17m from fourth LR2 sale
    Nasdaq-listed owner has shed four aframax-size tankers in only a few months
  • Five days will determine 25 years of climate efforts
    Eight shipowners' associations have come together to agree on a way forward for shipping at next week's MEPC80 meeting. It...
  • EU inclusion of HKC-compliant recycling yards 'imperative'
    Recognition of facilities compliant with the international convention would create 'level playing field for end-of-life EU-flagged ships'
  • Boxship charter rates fall as newbuilding influx begins to bite
    Reductions in charter rates recently have been most noticeable for ships of below 3,000 teu capacity, due to a substantial...
  • Warning: Too much tech could harm your health
    Technostress, often presenting as anxiety and mental fatigue, will grow in its impact as more technology is fitted on board...
  • Zhejiang Energy and Dalian Shipbuilding team up on green methanol project
    The two sides aim to take a leading position in the green methanol market. They think there is an opportunity...
  • Tankers: From hubris to headwinds - tonne-miles, trade imbalances and geopolitics drive demand as peak oil looms
    Russia-led dislocation in oil trades buttresses earnings for the global tanker fleet, amid rates volatility ahead of moderating oil demand...
  • Southeast Asia has LNG import growth potential
    Southeast Asian countries are forecast to see small incremental demand growth every year to 2032, Poten & Partners senior LNG...
  • Transpacific sees carrier exodus as demand plunges
    The end of the boom times has seen capacity deployed on the transpacific decline by a quarter. But some carriers...
  • Daily Briefing
    Containers: Box shipping keeps an eye on capacity as weak peak season looms | IMO's GHG strategy: Is the gap...
  • K+N looks down under for sea logistics promotion
    Kuehne+Nagel has appointed New Zealander Michael Aldwell to take over the management board position being vacated by Otto Schacht. He...
  • Connectivity revolution takes shipping into the space age
    Marlink's Knut Natvig believes improved connectivity through multiple constellations of Low Earth Orbit satellites is about to transform the way ships...
  • Singapore Maritime Foundation launches bursary to nurture talent
    Fund will provide financial support to academically qualified students from disadvantaged backgrounds,who are studying maritime-related courses or intend to pursue...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • ILWU Canada plans to strike British Columbia ports on Saturday
    The union filed a 72-hour strike notice, which includes the Port of Vancouver, claiming maritime employers have refused to negotiate on the main issues of compensation and automation.
  • End of freight 'recession' drawing nearer, but no strong rebound seen: SMC3
    US inventory levels are still high, depressing demand for trucking services and keeping a rebound in check, analysts said at the SMC3 Connections conference.
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  • Trans-Pac blank sailings ebb as carriers take in newer, larger ships
    The more aggressive approach to managing ship capacity seen in April and May has waned as new ships enter service and imports possibly see a nominal uptick.
  • CPKC-CSX ink deal to provide second rail speedway on Gulf Coast
    The link would offer an alternative to the Meridian Speedway that pre-merger Kansas City Southern and Norfolk Southern Railway have partnered on since 2006.
  • US DOT opens $5.6 billion in funding for projects to strengthen supply chains
    The funds will come from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with three separate grant opportunities soliciting applications under a single program called the Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant program.
  • Zim forwarding arm Ship4wd targets small shippers with new finance tools
    Zim said the financial products are particularly needed amid a slowdown in freight demand as small and mid-sized businesses continue to battle significant financial friction.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • Shipping can cut emissions by 28% to 47% by 2030, says CE Delft report
    Analysis suggests cuts can come at relatively low cost from slow speeding, wind assisted propulsion and 5% to 10% use of zero-emission fuels
  • Streetwise: Tor Olav Troim to John Fredriksen on International Seaways chase - so what are you waiting for?
    This week Streetwise visits the annual Marine Money Week in Manhattan and finds that Tor Olav Troim - who's been to 'hell' and back - is still not pulling any punches
  • 'Be gorgeous, shine brightly, love life', Wista UK hears
    Royal Navy commander shares her personal model for living, as women in maritime enjoyed some mid-summer mingling on the IMO's roof terrace
  • Otto Schacht steps down as head of ocean freight division of Kuehne+Nagel
    Veteran's replacement comes from within ranks of leading container shipper
  • Big shareholder SEB offloads $8m stake in Solstad Offshore
    Swedish bank retains only a fraction of Norwegian offshore vessel owner
  • Green Seas: As IMO hurtles toward a historic vote on carbon targets, next steps draw disagreement
    Our weekly environment newsletter explores as countries debate next steps ahead of key meeting at United Nations shipping regulator
  • MSC raid on German market for small container ships rages on
    S&P momentum remains despite weakening charter market
  • UK lacks 'credible' policies to hit shipping net zero by 2050, says watchdog
    Britain has lost its global leadership position on climate action, says watchdog
  • Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific to apply GIT sustainable coating on 15 ships
    Singapore shipowner using graphene-based efficiency solution from Canadian start-up
  • EU should move to full embargo of Russian LNG, think tank says
    Trading block needs "a coherent strategy for the imports" and could manage without them
  • Minerva sells oldest aframax in steady flow of Greek tanker disposals
    Even though not quite at the frantic pace of previous months, Asian interests keep scooping up old Hellenic tonnage
  • Tanker owner Utkilen trebles profit ahead of newbuilding deliveries
    Norwegian company enjoyed much strong chemical carrier markets in 2022
  • Split over carbon pricing threatens to derail IMO bid to decarbonise shipping by 2050
    China, Brazil, Argentina and other developing countries come out strongly against a carbon levy as a market-based measure
  • UECC bunkers sustainable biofuels on NYK-chartered ship
    European shortsea ro-ro company takes delivery of fuels able to reduce carbon emissions by 90%
  • Bahri linked to sale of another elderly VLCC after steep price rise
    Saudi Arabian owner said to have offloaded the 2003-built Lulu into China
  • Yara delays IPO for ammonia fuel spin-off as market value disappoints
    Producer and shipowner feels portfolio's attractiveness outstrips likely flotation price
  • MOL and Petronas advance plans for LCO2 carriers and FSO unit
    Chinese design institute has joined partners to win AiPs for new vessel types and floating storage and offloading unit
  • Small product tankers hold value as they switch owners in the Middle East
    Tristar Eships and Chaste Shipping are both reported as selling small clean tankers
  • Hunter Group lines up stock split and new loan as it eyes acquisitions
    Oslo-listed company trying to boost share price above minimum NOK 1 level
  • Tugs arrive to prepare for 'time-bomb' tanker replacement
    Divers have completed underwater inspections of the hull of the stricken FSO Safer
  • MPC Capital brings in Arctic Securities exec to run maritime investments
    Felix Nolke will work with German group's shipping boss Christian Rychly
  • Toro Corp nearly trebles its money on elderly aframax as tanker fleet reduced further
    Cyprus-based owner confirms sale of Wonder Musica for huge gain
  • China Development Bank linked to sale of ship leasing arm
    Reports say no specific timeline for the sale has been given, but it could happen by early next year
  • Trading house Mitsui & Co linked to MR tanker orders at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
    The contract value of the 50,000-dwt product carriers is $187m

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • Western Global Airlines grounds cargo jets as bankruptcy rumors swirl
    Western Global Airlines appears to be winding down operations for a potential bankruptcy.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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