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Exim India web site
AUGUST 2, 2024
  • MALA 2024 all set to be a grand celebration of logistics excellence on August 21 in Mumbai
  • SITC expanding its India coverage with 2 new services
  • DPA asks ship agents to ensure cargo holds are ready for loading, seeks fitness certificate
  • WTO launches digital platform allowing users to view the latest trends in world trade
  • APSEZ kicks off FY25 with strong 47% PAT growth in Q1
  • Exports hit by rising shipping rates, vessel scarcity
  • GDP to expand by 7.5 pc in FY25: Ind-Ra
  • Minister gives overview of maritime sector advancements
  • Govt hikes Customs duty on chemicals from 10 pc to 150 pc
  • Cotton exports surge 68 pc
  • New industrial hubs proposed at 12 locations along key freight corridors
  • CHENSAA AGM discusses key issues

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International Transport Journal web site
AUGUST 2, 2024
  • Massive pressure on the margins

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The Loadstar web site
AUGUST 1, 2024
  • Ports struggle with congestion as Red Sea crisis and front-loading boost volume
  • 'Demand surcharge' disclosure sinks DHL
  • Expected strong peak season the 'cherry on the cake' for airlines
  • Euro road freight rates are falling, but costs are up and driver shortage persists
  • CStar Line to cut Russia feeder services for more-profitable Red Sea routes
  • Climate activists stuck to runway hold up cargo flights at Leipzig
  • Kevin King takes the reins as TT Club's new CEO

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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 1, 2024
  • ZIM Kingston fire raises worries over Canada's marine emergency preparedness
    The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has issued two safety concerns following the 2021 loss of containers and fire on board the container vessel ZIM Kingston, off Vancouver Island, B.C. The
  • Artemis Technologies opens its first U.S. office in Brooklyn Navy Yard
    With its eye on the Jones Act market, Belfast, Northern Ireland-based Artemis Technologies, a leading contender in the foiling e-ferry race, has opening its first U.S. office in response to significant interest
  • Amogy renames its ammonia powered tugboat NH3 Kraken
    Brooklyn, N.Y.-headquartered ammonia to power pioneer Amogy Inc. is getting nearer to trialing the world's first ammonia powered tugboat on a tributary of the Hudson River. In preparation for that event it

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Container News web site
AUGUST 1, 2024
  • Global bunker indices still in downward trend
    During the 31st week of the year, the Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) indices continued their downward trend. The 380 HSFO index dropped by US$9.30 to US$531.05/MT, approaching the US$500 mark. The VLSFO index fell by US$10.88 to US$630.92/MT. The MGO index decreased by US$13.61 to US$810.08/MT, nearing the US$800 mark. "At the time of writing, the global bunker indices showed signs of a moderate
  • Liberian Registry appoints new VP of Port State Control Affairs
    The Liberian Registry, one of the world's largest shipping registries, welcomes Commander Norm Witt (retired from the U.S. Coast Guard) as Vice President of Port State Control Affairs. "I'm excited to be in a position where I can leverage my previous Coast Guard experience in helping clients achieve high levels of regulatory compliance, which in turn minimizes shipping delays and enhances overall
  • Hassan Allam Construction secures major contract from Saudi port
    Hassan Allam Holding announced that its subsidiary Hassan Allam Construction Saudi has been awarded a significant contract in partnership with El Seif Engineering Contracting and China Harbour Engineering Arabia by the Port of NEOM, located in Oxagon, northwest Saudi Arabia. This Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) project involves the development of the Port of NEOM's Container Term
  • Gebrüder Weiss announces leadership transition in West region
    On 1 August, Alexander Eberharter assumed the management of the West region for the international transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss. He succeeds Hannes Mayr, who is retiring after a remarkable 41-year career with the company. Mayr joined Gebrüder Weiss in 1983 and served in various management roles. "Hannes Mayr and his team have made a significant contribution to the success of Gebr
  • Sea-Intelligence reports no consolidation impact on ocean carrier competition
    In Issue 675 of the Sea-Intelligence Sunday Spotlight, the Danish shipping data analysis firm examined whether the turmoil of the last four years has led to the largest carriers growing in dominance versus the mid-tiered carriers, or has been an opportunity for mid-sized carriers to gain in importance versus the big carriers. To assess this, Sea-Intelligence calculated the global Herfindahl-Hirsc
  • Port Authority of Valencia awards contract for new railway line
    The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) has awarded the works to double the track and implement the third rail line between the Poniente and Levante docks in the Port of València to the joint venture between the companies TECSA Empresa Constructora and Dragados, for a total of €11,546,582.05 (VAT included), with a maximum completion period of 18 months. Once this infrastructure is completed, it will
  • Taiwanese government to back Yang Ming's fleet expansion
    Taiwan's Transportation and Communications Minister Li Meng-yen said at a press conference on 30 July that with Yang Ming Marine Transport's change of management, the government will support the mainline operator to commission more newbuildings to boost its fleet. Li noted that Yang Ming had been less active in ordering newbuildings, resulting in the Taiwanese operator being relegated from eighth
  • PIL partners with WNS to proceed with its digital transformation
    WNS, a provider of global digital-led Business Process Management (BPM) solutions, announced its strategic relationship with Singapore-based shipping firm Pacific International Lines (PIL). In this multi-year contract, WNS will work with PIL to accelerate its digital transformation journey by leveraging WNS' proprietary shipping process automation platform, Malkom.ai. This collaboration will enab
  • Wärtsilä to transfer Trieste manufacturing site to MSC
    In July 2022, technology group Wärtsilä announced a plan to ramp down manufacturing in Trieste and to centralise its four-stroke engine manufacturing in Europe to Vaasa, Finland. The production activities in Trieste have since been discontinued, with manufacturing volumes centralised in Vaasa. Now, Wärtsilä and MSC have agreed on a transaction for the Trieste manufacturing site. Today, 255 employ
  • Maersk announces preliminary Q2 revenue of US$12.8 billion
    Based on preliminary figures, AP Moller - Maersk reports an unaudited revenue of US$12.8 billion, underlying EBITDA of US$2.1 billion and underlying EBIT of US$756 million (reported EBIT of US$963 million) for the second quarter of 2024. Due to the continued supply chain disruption caused by the situation in the Red Sea, which is now expected to continue at least until the end of 2024, coupled wi
  • Port of Koper commences container terminal expansion project with public procurement
    Recently, the Port of Koper announced a major public procurement for one of its largest and most crucial upcoming projects. The investment will include the construction of a container quay and additional storage space in the northern part of Pier 1. The deadline for tender submissions is 30 September 2024. The public tender encompasses the development of a 326-meter quayside, 70,000m² of stacking
  • CMA CGM collaborates with GTT and HD KSOE for 12 new LNG-fuelled boxships
    In July, technology and engineering group GTT received two orders from its Korean partner HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) to design the cryogenic fuel tanks for 12 CMA CGM's new LNG-fuelled container vessels. Under these new orders, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and HD Hyundai Samho (HSHI) will each build six container ships. Each ship will have a capacity of 15,500 TEU
  • New CEO takes the helm at TT Club
    Kevin King is the new Chief Executive Officer of the specialist transport and logistics insurer TT Club, completing a planned move announced last year. Acting as Deputy CEO to Charles Fenton over the last year, King and Fenton have worked closely to complete a smooth transfer of responsibilities. King officially assumed his duties on August 1. Originally based in the United States, King has long
  • ICTSI boosts Manila terminal operations with new cranes
    ICTSI's flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) in the Philippines has completed the commissioning of its three new quay cranes. With this latest investment, the global operator International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) aims to enhance the terminal's capacity to handle the increasing demands of modern container shipping. "The acquisition of these new quay cranes repr
  • MPA Singapore partners with Microsoft
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Microsoft on 29 July to collaborate in innovative technologies including cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, robotics, and cybersecurity. The two partners aim to support the adoption and the development of digital and green solutions for the maritime industry. MPA and Micr
  • OceanScore inaugurates new office in Singapore
    OceanScore has opened a new office in Singapore to serve its regional clients, responding to the growing demand in Asia for its digital solutions designed for efficient regulatory compliance with the EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime. This new office in Singapore represents the latest expansion for the Hamburg-based maritime technology company, which already has offices in Poland and Portugal. "Our list
  • Ocean container shipping market reaches a tipping point: Xenetal Analysis
    The ocean container shipping market reached a tipping point in July, with long-term rates on major fronthaul trades showing signs of life just as spiralling short-term rates begin to soften. The Xeneta Global XSI®, which covers all valid long-term contracts in the market, edged up 2.5% in July to stand at 151.5 points. More notably, the underlying XSI® sub-index for Far East Exports - which inclu
  • Irish Defence Forces orders Konecranes equipment
    In early 2024, the Irish Defence Forces placed an order for a Konecranes E-VER electric forklift to handle containers and general cargo at their main Logistics Hub in Curragh Camp, Co Kildare, Ireland. The forklift is scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of 2024. "This order proves that the E-VER's rugged strength and reliability will offer the versatility needed for a wide range of applic
  • ONE reports US$4.2 billion revenue in Q1 FY2024
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) released its financial results for the first quarter of FY2024, covering April to June 2024. The revenue for this quarter was US$4.211 billion, representing a 12% increase from the same period last year, with a net profit of US$779 million, an increase of US$266 million year-over-year. Cargo movements improved due to increased consumer spending in North America and Eur

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Splash web site
AUGUST 1, 2024
  • JP Morgan takes over US carrier Bold Ocean
    Investors advised by JP Morgan Asset Management have acquired US shipping and logistics firm Bold Ocean from private equity firm Nova Infrastructure for an undisclosed sum. Annapolis, Maryland-based Bold Ocean operates nine vessels that transport goods under long-term charter with the US government. In 2018, a group of companies in US flag shipping, fleet technical ...
  • China's wind and solar capacity overtake coal for the first time
    The landscape of China is changing on a scale hard to fathom to outsiders with renewable energy projects stretching across vast terrains, and in the process altering the fortunes for dry bulk owners. China's investments in renewables are gigantic, leading the world in wind and solar, with twice as much capacity under construction as the ...
  • Costamare confirms bulker sale as boxship charters flow in
    Greek owner Costamare has confirmed a supramax bulker sale and revealed multiple charter deals for its containership fleet. In its second-quarter earnings report, the New York-listed company has corroborated this month's brokers' reports on the deal for the 2009-built Oracle. While S&P sources suggest Vietnamese interests and a price tag of $12.5m, Costamare did not ...
  • Yang Ming completes top management reshuffle
    Taiwanese shipping line has completed a top management reshuffle with Cliff Pai promoted to president and Feng-Ming Tsai coming onboard as chairman. Pai, formerly chief strategy officer at the line, has been with Yang Ming for the past 40 years. He takes over from Patrick Tu. Tsai, meanwhile, is a professor who holds a Ph ...
  • CLdN invests in Liverpool terminal
    Luxembourg-based roro operator CLdN has launched a multimillion-pound investment in its Brocklebank terminal at the Liverpool port. The investments are part of CLdN's plans to increase capacity on its Liverpool-Dublin route. The infrastructure upgrades at the terminal are expected to improve the use of space and enhance the flow of cargo movements while a new ...
  • Meriaura appoints new CEO
    The CEO of Finnish shipowner Meriaura, Kirsi Suopelto, has resigned from her position to join a new employer. Suopelto will continue as Meriaura's CEO until September 30. The company's board has appointed the current chairman of the board, maritime counsellor Jussi Mälkiä, as the new CEO starting October 1. Board member and vice-chairman Antti Vehviläinen ...
  • Pacific Rim revealed as buyer of Norden cape
    Low-profile bulker player Pacific Rim has emerged as the taker of a ship Norden flipped this May, Norden's first cape after entering the segment in March last year. Fast-growing Pacific Rim, which is based out of both China and Singapore, has added the scrubber-fitted Nord Ferrum, a 180,000 dwt workhorse built in 2011 for $34m, ...
  • Transocean lands $531m drillship contract in US Gulf
    Swiss-based offshore drilling giant Transocean has secured a $531m contract from BP for operations in the US Gulf of Mexico. The contract will see drillship Deepwater Invictus on hire for about 1,095 days starting in the first quarter of 2025. The 2014-built floater was previously named as one of the three rigs earmarked for another ...
  • TotalEnergies takes option on Noble jackup off Argentina
    Offshore rig owner Noble Corporation's harsh-environment jackup rig Noble Regina Allen has gained more work from TotalEnergies in Argentina. The French energy major has exercised two priced option wells on the 2013-built rig at $150,000 per day, keeping the unit busy for an additional 60 days. The initial $31m 220-day contract with Total Austral was ...
  • Ugland Offshore bags BP PSV contract
    Norway's Ugland Offshore has been awarded a contract in the UK sector for one of its platform supply vessels. Offshore brokers tell Splash, that the 2012-built Evita II has been fixed to UK supermajor BP for six months at an undisclosed dayrate, with further extension options attached to the deal. The Cyprus-flagged 85-m-long unit has ...
  • Sumitomo and JGC forge floating wind pact
    Japanese trading house giant Sumitomo Corporation and fellow engineering firm JGC Corporation have teamed up on a potential supply of structural components for the floating offshore wind sector. The duo has signed an agreement aiming for a collaboration in the complete supply chain from detailed design, and manufacture to delivery. The partnership involves the development ...
  • Third ship spills oil in same area of the Philippines
    Remarkably authorities in the Philippines have had to attend to another distressed vessel in Bataan to the west of Manila, a third ship accident in the area in the space of just one week. Oil was seen flowing into the ocean yesterday from tanks inside the Mirola-1, which ran aground near the shore of Mariveles ...
  • Accident report into Canadian boxship blaze sparks call for greater firefighting equipment
    Canada's Transportation Safety Board (TSB) has called for improvements to Canada's emergency preparedness rules following the release of a report looking into a boxship accident off Vancouver Island three years ago. The ZIM Kingston lost 109 containers - two containing hazardous materials - during dire weather in October 2021, in an accident that also saw ...
  • European Commission launches ship finance portal
    The European Commission has launched a ship financing portal in a bid it says to boost the maritime sector's green transition. The platform, launched by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport, provides businesses and organisations with a repository of available financial tools needed to drive fleet renewal and retrofitting, enhance efficiency, and reduce ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 1, 2024
  • Dorian LPG not concerned by VLGC rate downturn
    Hurricane Beryl and increased transits through the Panama Canal have put downward pressure on VLGC rates, but fundamentals point to...
  • Beset with fleet renewal questions, Teekay finally buys a modern tanker
    How do you rejuvenate an ageing fleet when asset values are sky-high and investors punish you for paying inflated prices...
  • Red Sea-driven liner profits are still rising, new Maersk numbers imply
    Listed container lines continue to follow a familiar pattern in 2024, under-promising early in the year and over-delivering in the...
  • Softening hull market seen as good for shipowners
    Baltimore bridge casualty will see marine reinsurance rates harden, but impact on direct market pricing difficult to call
  • ICS warning on hydrogen market's uncertain future and huge power need
    Shipowners' group wants more incentives to drum up hydrogen demand, as well as port infrastructure so the industry can be...
  • JP Morgan Asset Management acquires US operator Bold Ocean
    Institutional investors advised by JP Morgan's Asset Management have acquired US flag operator Bold Ocean group from private equity firm...
  • D'Amico rides strong product tanker rates to higher profits
    Milan-listed owner has ordered four LR1s, a segment it expects to deliver promising returns
  • Governments may have to foot bill after dark fleet spill, argues Reed Smith
    'Countries like Türkiye, which permit ships insured by such policies to pass through strategic waterways like the Bosporus, might be...
  • Port state control bodies to investigate crew wages and employment agreements
    If deficiencies are found then masters could be ordered to rectify the faults or the vessel could even be detained...
  • Zim Kingston report shows 'gaps in Canada's preparedness' for marine emergencies
    The report investigates a fire on board containership Zim Kingston off Vancouver in 2021, which burned for five days before...
  • Finnish crane maker vows 'made in USA' as Biden pledges to phase out Chinese equipment
    The company is seizing opportunities presented by the 'Building America Buy America' Act and Investing in America Agenda, both of...
  • Net zero goals are creating 'new shipping supercycle'
    QBE Asia's head of marine, Rama Chandran, says converting to new fuels and technology will ignite strong growth for the...
  • South Korea extends tonnage tax system to 2029
    Seoul will also increase tax for chartered vessels not owned by flag carriers to support domestic ship registry
  • Bahri breaks ground with first Chinese VLCC order
    Deal comes as Saudi Arabia's national shipping firm is seeking to renew its fleet amid a shortage of yard slots...
  • West of England sets up shop in Dubai
    Former North claims director Dhillon hired to head drive into Middle East Gulf and Indian subcontinent markets
  • Daily Briefing
    Iran-linked tanker joins new 'fake' registry of Guinea as flagging fraud escalates | Red Sea crisis could have permanent effect...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 1, 2024
  • Maersk hikes full-year profit forecast by $2 billion, ups volume outlook
    Despite reporting lukewarm second-quarter results, the carrier is expecting disrupted supply chains and strong demand to boost its annual financial result.
  • Panama Canal transits rise to almost normal levels as expansion work begins
    The move to increase ship traffic comes as canal officials have started talks with some of the inhabitants who will be affected by the $1.6 billion project to expand the canal's water catchment, including construction of the Rio Indio reservoir.
  • No sign of slowdown in ongoing air cargo 'peak season'
    Not even the widespread disruption to global aviation from the Microsoft IT outage in mid-July could derail resurgent air freight markets.
  • Raise fossil fuel price to spur demand, investment in green alternatives: WSC
    The container shipping lobby group believes higher costs levied on users of conventional bunkers is vital for the energy transition that requires multi-billion-dollar investments by fuel producers.
  • Nervous US shippers have few options in the face of port strike threat
    As the clock ticks down toward the expiration of ILA's current contract, the window for frontloading to the East and Gulf coasts is closing and there's limited potential for diversions through Canada and Mexico, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 1, 2024
  • Star Bulk Carriers confirms settlement of $69m convertible bonds with stock
    Greek bulker owner issues 6m new common shares to holders of former Eagle Bulk notes
  • Shell chief executive Wael Sawan 'very bullish' about role of LNG in longer-term
    But says industry will continue to go through cycles
  • BP shipping veteran takes helm at oil company safety group
    Oil Companies International Marine Forum names Lambros Klaoudatos as chair
  • Teekay Tankers chief wants to buy ships 'but we need to get the timing right'
    Rising prices offer opportunity to sell and reason for prudence
  • Dorian LPG sees shares dip despite earnings beat as investors look to weaker quarter
    US investment bank Jefferies remains a bull on the stock but takes down earnings estimate
  • Uniper targets shipping fuel as it begins producing bio-LNG in Rotterdam
    German energy company converts liquefies biomethane at Dutch hub
  • Diana Shipping executives digest profit slump in 'muted' bulker market
    Zafirakis claims to be "very happy" with company debt profile
  • Investigators board fire-damaged Hafnia tanker in collision probe
    Damaged Hafnia Nile and Ceres I are anchored in Malaysian waters after collision
  • AP Moller-Maersk boosts full-year profit forecast on Red Sea upheaval
    Liner giant expects Houthi disruption to last at least until end of this year
  • d'Amico International Shipping profit soars on back of record product tanker market
    Spot rates are highest in Italian shipowner's history
  • Tech tie-up alerts insurers to real-time maritime perils as global tensions soar
    Insurwave agrees deal with security specialist Ambrey amid growing geopolitical risk
  • All scrubbed up: Scorpio Tankers' technical czar speaks on future of exhaust devices
    Cameron Mackey once made a profitable decision on scrubbers, but it would be different today
  • Dorian LPG set for 'fleet growth and renewal' after $100m share sale, CEO says
    Gas carrier owner's quarterly results in line with previous guidance
  • Violent rolling and a five-day fire: How voyage from hell overwhelmed Zim boxship crew
    Vessel lost 109 containers off Vancouver Island during storm
  • US LNG exports have cut greenhouse gas emissions, study finds
    Findings emerge as Say No to LNG lobby group launches 'Beyond Methane Pledge'
  • Arrow Shipbroking: La Nina weather switch 'almost a red herring' for dry bulk
    Research expects 'negligible' effect on dry bulk exports from the forecasted weather system
  • Idan Ofer orders world's first ultra large ethane carriers
    New breed of large vessel set to emerge as long-haul trades from US to Asia ramp up
  • JP Morgan scores US flag swoop with Schuyler Line acquisition
    Andy Dacy-led buyer snaps up Maryland owner-operator and four other companies
  • 'Price-sensitive': Watchful Costamare has 'ability to execute fast' on bulker S&P deals
    Greek shipowner is ready to pounce on bulker deals -when it sees an attractive opening
  • Liner giants revamp funding proposal for clean fuel ahead of IMO debates
    The WSC Green Balance Mechanism has been updated and submitted for discussion with other market-based proposals
  • Major P&I club to set up shop in 'stronghold' Dubai as shipping shifts east
    CEO Tom Bowsher says new office reflects growing shift of business to the Middle East and Asia
  • Teekay Tankers profit drops on dry-dockings, spot rates and ship sales
    Canadian tanker owner remains optimistic about conditions providing support to its market
  • 'Price-sensitive': Watchful Costamare has 'ability to execute fast' on bulker S&P deals
    Greek shipowner is ready to pounce on bulker deals -when it sees an attractive opening
  • Hapag-Lloyd floats enquiry for up to 30 LNG dual-fuelled container ships
    German liner owner and operator expected to stick with its fuel of choice as it checks out yards for next mega-batch of boxships
  • Teekay Tankers buys aframax from Union Maritime in $70.5m transaction
    New York-listed Teekay Corp spin-off adds modern ship after selling batch of older tankers
  • Asia Pacific Shipping extends orderbook with four stainless steel chemical tankers
    Two Chinese shipyards will be building the 25,900-dwt tanker newbuildings
  • Wind-powered newbuilding aims to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 99%
    Australian shipbuilder has won contract for innovative vessel following global tender process
  • Wind powered trimaran newbuilding aims to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 99%
    Australian shipbuilder said to have won contract for innovative vessel following global tender process

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American Shipper web site
AUGUST 1, 2024
  • DHL eyes freight recovery after subdued 1H
    Parcel logistics giant DHL is banking on a strong peak shipping season to bring up results for 2024.
  • Airline cargo revenues improve in Q2 along with market
    Large passenger airlines recorded solid growth in cargo revenue during the second quarter after more than a year of contraction.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
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
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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