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Exim India web site
JUNE 30, 2023
  • Rajkumar Beniwal is the new Vice Chairman & CEO of Gujarat Maritime Board
  • Antwerp port puts in place comprehensive digital radar & camera network for safe & efficient shipping traffic
  • Global long-term shipping rates further rationalise in June
  • Blank sailings at a post-pandemic low
  • Cyclone-hit vessel berthed safely at KICT
  • India's GDP on a high growth trajectory of 6-7 pc: Goldman Sachs
  • Global shipping outlook: It's all about capacity as the tide turns
  • China, the world's largest seafood producer, ratifies WTO deal on fisheries subsidies
  • Horticulture production seen at a record
  • Nano urea export to the US
  • Edible oil industry seeks curb on imports
  • Spices exports soar in April-May
  • US Green Shipping Corridors key to reducing emissions: Buttigieg
  • US inventories still not declining; seen leading to a weaker than normal peak season

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 30, 2023
  • Teams from three nations
  • Metrans: two new services in Eastern Europe
  • Port of Bilbao a leader in green shipping corridors
  • RWI / ISL - "energy price shock has been overcome"
  • Green steel for new trucks
  • GW acquires freight forwarder B+A
  • Iata: five hackathon winners
  • Not only kangaroos...
  • US railroads to create new corridor
  • Software optimised during live operations
  • South Korea investing in logistics centres in USA
  • K + N announce change in executive board
  • Known for two years, but still so much to do
  • Hybrid locos for English Channel
  • Gérald Delacourt joins Panattoni France
  • MSK Pharmalogistic opens new distribution hub
  • Latam Cargo boosts flower export capacity
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • TLX service launched

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 29, 2023
  • Canada's turn to feel the heat as port workers agree to July strike
  • Analysis: $3.1bn Prologis-Blackstone deal - a fancy capital structure exercise
  • Steam goes out of the charter market as carriers look to off-hire ships
  • Exclusive: Menzies cargo chief Robert Fordree quits
  • Logistics tycoon John Lau sues EV Cargo founder over investment
  • Mexican port struggles with auto industry growth
  • China Airlines Cargo shrinks 747 fleet, looks to lower costs with 777s
  • Maersk named king of the backhaul in latest Xeneta league tables
  • CMA CGM finalises 10-ship haul at Yangzijiang

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 29, 2023
  • Beacon Wind takes another step forward
    Another U.S. offshore wind project is moving along the regulatory pathway. BOEM has announced a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Beacon Wind project.
  • Inaugural Ship Repair USA is a hit with attendees
    Marine Log held its first-ever Ship Repair USA conference in New Orleans on June 20-21, drawing nearly 250 attendees from across the spectrum of yards, vessel operators, maintenance providers, suppliers and other
  • Japanese ammonia/LCO2 carrier design gains ClassNK AiP
    Japan's Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and NYK Line have obtained an Approval in Principle (AiP) from ClassNK for a vessel designed to carry ammonia on one leg of a voyage and captured carbon on
  • Two ship operators reach settlements on Vessel General Permit violation claims
    Compliance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Vessel General Permit regulations under the Clean Water Act can get complicated. Failure to comply can get expensive. The EPA has settled with two shipping
  • Austal USA lays keel for second EPF Flight II
    Austal USA has celebrated the official start of construction of the future USNS Point Loma (EPF 15) with a keel laying ceremony at its Mobile, Ala. shipyard. Ship sponsor Mrs. Elizabeth Asher,

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Container News web site
JUNE 29, 2023
  • Congestion at Mundra Port hits vessel productivity for carriers
    The congestion plaguing India's Mundra Port over the past week continues to cause multiple operational troubles for container lines working on Indian trades, according to industry sources. Because of the logjam that developed after Cyclone Biparjoy-related disruptions, the port has been operating on an erratic berthing window system. Carriers, offering regular calls at Mundra, have had challenges
  • CMA CGM updates service connecting Med ports with Turkiye
    CMA CGM reorganises the new setup of TMX 2 - Turkey Med Express 2 service, which will call Malta instead of Alger with a new rotation duration of 28 days. TMX 2 new rotation will launch on 10 July from the Turkish port of Aliaga. The updated TMX 2 will be operated by four vessels with 1,700 TEU capacity each, while the service's frequency will be weekly. In particular, the port rotation of the se
  • Vietnamese port launches container handling service
    Vietnam's Long An International Port commenced container operations on 24 June after eight years of construction work. Long An International Port is part of the project cluster spanning 19.35 km² in Can Giuoc District, Long An Province consisting of the 3.96-km² industrial park, 2.39-km² industrial services area, 11.45-km² urban area and most especially the 1.47-km² seaport. The port is the flags
  • Newbuilding orderbook to replace older boxships, as container shipping is "maxed out"
    With record deliveries of container ships expected this year and next, most analysts have predicted further heavy downside pressure on container shipping freight rates to be offset by carrier efforts to reduce capacity by slow steaming and layups or, alternatively, by a self-destructive scramble for market share. However, Jan Tiedemann, head analyst at Alphaliner, believes a very different pictur
  • CMA CGM changes port rotation of its BSMAR service
    CMA CGM announced a new rotation of its BSMAR service, which connects the Black Sea and Turkiye with Spain and Morocco beginning 14 July 2023. The service will be served by a fleet of five vessels of 3,550 TEUs and its frequency will be weekly, while 35 days will be needed for a full rotation. BSMAR service's port rotation will be Malta (Italy) - Valencia (Spain) - Algeciras (Spain) - Casablanca

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Splash web site
JUNE 29, 2023
  • United Maritime adds to bulker fleet as it flips last remaining tanker
    Nasdaq-listed Greek owner United Maritime has boosted its dry bulk fleet with the addition of another panamax as it exits the tanker sector after nearly a year with the sale of its final remaining LR2 vessel. The Stamatis Tsantanis-led spinoff of Greek capesize pure-play Seanergy Maritime has purchased the 2011 Japanese-built bulker for $17.8m. The ...
  • Norway gives go-ahead for over $18bn in offshore oil and gas investments
    The government of Norway has given the green light to companies to develop 19 oil and gas offshore fields with investments valued over NOK200bn ($18.5bn). The Norwegian government said in a press release that the projects were either new developments, further development of existing fields, or investments in projects for increased extraction at existing fields. ...
  • Bahri lets go of ageing VLCC
    Saudi Arabia's top shipping line, Bahri, has offloaded one of its oldest very large crude carriers (VLCCs). The Riyadh-based tanker giant is said to have sold the 2003-built to an undisclosed Chinese buyer for $42.5m. Established in 1978, Bahri is one of the world's largest owners and operators of VLCCs with around 40 ships. The ...
  • Norway offshore rig workers agree wage deal, avert strike
    There will be no strike on the Norwegian shelf as the Norwegian Shipowners' Association and the three unions, Industri Energi, SAFE and DSO, struck a wage settlement deal for offshore rig employees. Following national mediation, the parties reached an agreement in Oslo on Wednesday evening. Unions have said that more than 1,600 workers would go ...
  • New milestone for MSC as it readies to surpass Maersk for owned box tonnage
    Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) is about to achieve another milestone in its rise to the summit of the global container carrier league. The Soren Toft-led liner is just three ship deliveries away from overhauling rival Maersk as the carrier with the largest owned box fleet in the world. It was in January 2022 that MSC ...
  • EU takes action against tankers switching off their AIS
    The European Union (EU) has provided further details of its latest package of sanctions against Russia. Splash reported last week that ships caught carrying out ship-to-ship (STS) transfers of price cap-breaking Russian oil in European waters will be banned from EU ports. The bloc has also said it will prohibit access to EU ports for ...
  • Libra board member becomes major shareholder in greentech firm
    Tergeo Limited has become a major shareholder in greentech company SulNOx following a series of off-market transactions. Tergeo Limited now has a holding of 10,000,000 ordinary shares of 2 pence each, which is equivalent to 9.89% of the current issued ordinary share capital in SulNOx. The company is an entity incorporated in the United Kingdom ...
  • Canadian port strike set for July 1
    The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada has earmarked July 1, Canada Day, for a 72-hour strike at the ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert as contract negotiations with employers struggle to find an agreement. Employers in the form of the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) and unions have been haggling over a new ...
  • New Hong Kong shipmanager emerges
    A new shipmanagement company has been formed in Hong Kong, one of the world's top cities for third-party management. Seaways Ship Management has set up offices in Kowloon Bay and offers both technical and crew management. The company is led by Sanjeev Verma, who previously headed up Landbridge Ship Management. Veerma, a former seafarer, also ...
  • Further expansion at Europe's largest port
    Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) has reached agreement with its shareholders DP World, CMA CGM, HMM and Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and the Port of Rotterdam Authority about a phased expansion of the RWG terminal. In a first phase, an extra berth for the deepsea activities will be realized and, in addition to further capacity expansion, ...
  • NYK and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding showcase ammonia/LCO2 carrier
    Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) have been granted approval in principle from ClassNK for a ship that can transport ammonia and liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2). The planned carrier could transport ammonia to thermal power plants on an outbound route and then carry CO2 emitted from thermal power plants to storage sites on the ...
  • Singapore's green ties
    The republic has made itself a world-class resource for shipping's transition away from fossil fuels as our new magazine details. Grab a pencil and draw in the lines of all the proposed green shipping corridors around the globe, and readers will notice that the crossroads of world trade - Singapore - lies at the nexus ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 29, 2023
  • Spain-UK shortsea route recommended for green corridor
    Spain has a growing hydrogen economy. But shipping risks being overlooked unless it can prove its case for offtake
  • Ports of Los Angeles and Nagoya agree green shipping corridor
    The two ports are building upon a previous agreement signed in 2020, and will collaborate to expand cooperation on issues...
  • Business groups sound alarm over Canada port strike
    A strike in key ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert could have a severe impact across supply chains and the...
  • Scandlines continues post-pandemic recovery
    Danish ferry operator bounced back from the effects of the pandemic in 2022. Continued growth is expected but economic headwinds...
  • Marubeni takes a 25% stake in Klaveness units
    The deal is subject to regulatory clearance with an expected closing in the third quarter of this year
  • Nigeria tanker tax demands could hit boxships and bulkers too
    Conciliation move from Tinubu administration sees six-month moratorium on vessel arrests
  • Russia uses South Korea port for ship-to-ship transfers of oil trading above price cap
    Unlike other STS hubs in Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean cargo transfers of Sokol and ESPO grades that trade above...
  • Danaos inks orders for two 8,000 teu boxships at Yangzijiang
    US-listed containership operator has already chartered six of its vessels on order for at least three years
  • Containership sector to boost lowest ship recycling volumes since 2007
    Ageing ships continue to be sold for further service rather than for recycling, although a surge in the sale of...
  • Ukraine's Danube ports take centre stage as grain deal falters
    Ukraine's cluster of river ports have been a lifeline during the conflict and continue to be the only ports to...
  • LNG and LPG: Gas fleet expansion gallops on
    US exports are supporting freight rates for VLGCs, says Poten & Partners
  • Dry bulk: Looking for a boost from the China factor
    The dry bulk market seems to be lacking impetus as participants look to China for direction. So far, however, any...
  • UK flag boxship fleet decimated by Brexit
    European tonnage tax systems require a percentage of EU flagging. The UK can no longer offer that benefit and has...
  • MOL, Petronas and SDARI acquire AiPs for LCO2 carriers and FSO
    Petronas is pursuing a carbon capture and storage project in Malaysia for industries in the Asia-Pacific region
  • Daily Briefing
    Tankers: From hubris to headwinds - tonne-miles, trade imbalances and geopolitics drive demand as peak oil looms | Pool scheme...
  • Bocomm Leasing to fund LNG carriers for MOL, CNOOC and Cosco
    Finance agreement comes as the Chinese lessor, which thrived on offering high leverage against low asset prices, is moving into...
  • Valencia promotes hydrogen for green terminals
    Hydrogen has great potential to reduce emissions from port equipment. But it needs both public funding support and collaborations between...
  • Canada's west coast dockworkers issue 72-hour strike notice
    Longshore workers in Canada's west coast ports are prepared to strike, starting Saturday morning, International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 29, 2023
  • Vessel schedule reliability to US West Coast hits two-year high: Sea-Intelligence
    Vessel on-time performance in the eastbound trans-Pacific is improving at West Coast ports, but slipping somewhat along the East Coast.
  • Trudeau's resolve in spotlight with Western Canadian ports on brink of strike
    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is generally viewed within the Canadian shipping industry as having acted too slowly - and weakly - when containerized supply chains were significantly disrupted over the last three years, notes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.
  • CPKC inks deal with Hapag-Lloyd to boost Mexico intermodal play
    The railroad said the partnership with the ocean carrier is designed to attract cargo owners who may want to avoid Southern California or are looking for a shorter transit for freight destined for the US Gulf Coast.
  • South Korean entities to develop Chicago, New Jersey transloading facilities
    The locations were chosen based on their proximity to key rail, airport and port facilities, the partners said.
  • European hub ports invest in terminal automation, digitization
    Despite the subdued market environment, the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges expect rising volumes to place significant demand on capacity and vessel traffic management, prompting investment in both areas.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 29, 2023
  • Panama Canal drought holdups are 'just a kick' to the container ship market while it's down
    But gas carrier market is poised to benefit from the snarls, Stifel analyst says
  • SEA-LNG calls on IMO to regulate emissions on well-to-wake basis
    Coalition highlights progress made in cutting methane slip ahead of crunch emissions regulatory decision
  • United Maritime makes quick profit with final tanker sale
    Greek owner successfully taps booming market with purchase and sale of four tankers in a year
  • Marubeni Corp buys stake in bulker operator Klaveness Dry Bulk
    Equity deal comprises the Baumarine pool, Klaveness Chartering and the Norwegian group's freight-data tech offering
  • Shipowners still face 'mishmash' of contradictory recycling rules, barrister warns
    Shipping is about to find out how the Hong Kong and Basel conventions will dovetail ... or not
  • Attempt to block Vroon restructuring 'wholly unrealistic', judge rules
    Shareholders had claimed that the billion-dollar restructuring plan undervalued the private shipowner's assets
  • How a newbuilding deluge will change the container shipping landscape
    The landscape will be different once a flood of deliveries recedes
  • WFW sets up law student scholarship in memory of much-loved Mei Lin Goh
    Respected Singapore office head died in February
  • Streetwise: How Nasdaq-listed tanker owner Top Ships turned '$43.4trn' into 60 cents
    Our weekly finance newsletter takes a look at the long-term destruction of share value at Top Ships and related criticism on the Maxim Group
  • Bulker shipowners 'taking any offer on the table' as sales slow and correction looms
    Brokers and analyst continue to talk down sale-and-purchase prospects in dry cargo arena
  • SEB offloads $7.8m stake in Solstad Offshore for mystery client
    Swedish bank retains only a fraction of Norwegian shipowner
  • Details emerge of major shipyard accident that left several workers dead and injured in China
    Safety questions raised after collapse of hull block section on container ship under construction
  • Libra director Constantine Logothetis buys into emissions-reduction company SulNOx
    Alithea Capital head builds 16.31% stake in fuel technology company
  • IMO prepares for probe of maritime damage from Ukraine war
    Secretariat says it lacks expertise and support to carry out investigation into damage costs by itself
  • Eidesvik Offshore drops equity raise as it enters comfort zone
    The Oslo-listed offshore owner had planned equity raise following March private placement
  • BW and Ultranav put $552m of Navigator Holdings shares on the shelf
    Major investors register to sell stock in LPG carrier owner from time to time
  • Comment: Windfall taxes come at a price, just ask Nigeria
    Nigeria's cash-strapped president is trying to balance the country's books, but at what cost?
  • MSC scours Far East for LNG dual-fuel container ship sextet
    The liner giant is looking to order at least six 8,000-teu vessels
  • Yara and BASF teaming up for 'world-scale' blue ammonia project in US
    Chemicals groups aiming to build plant to produce up to 1.4m tonnes per year
  • Doubling V.'s earnings? It's doable, says chief exec Rene Kofod-Olsen
    Growth is on the agenda as ship manager moves into shipping services
  • Greek seafarer dies in unexplained circumstances a month after joining Maersk Ganges
    Body of crew member brought into Tenerife, but there are no details of what happened
  • Fuel production players enter lifecycle emissions conversation with call for 'common language'
    There are more than 100 ways to tally up the emissions from alternative fuels. Certification of the emissions from their pathways from well-to-tank will be essential
  • CoolCo exercises purchase options for two EPS Ventures LNG carrier newbuilds
    Acquisition to be funded by cash on hand and debt financing
  • Tidewater taps offshore marine veteran to lead board of directors
    Dick Fagerstal steps up to chairman role at offshore vessel giant after retirement of Larry Rigdon

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 29, 2023
  • Container shipping trilemma: Weak rates, new ships, pricey charters
    Sluggish demand is capping shipping lines' income. In response, at least one carrier is reportedly moving to limit losses on legacy charters.
  • Gulf Coast ports post mixed cargo results in May
    Houston saw lower container traffic in May, while freight flows rose in New Orleans and Corpus Christi, Texas.
  • Amerijet lays off workers as freight recession drags on
    Amid waning revenue, Amerijet is laying off 15 workers after signing an expensive contract with its pilots.
  • Shipping faces fallout as China's post-COVID rebound falls flat
    Declining demand for Chinese exports and reduced stimulus options threaten bulk commodity import prospects.

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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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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