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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
  • Customs issues new instruction regarding weighment of self-sealed export containers in Centralized Parking Plaza
  • TGP Projects successfully executes shipment of windmill blades from India to South America (Brazil & Chile)
  • Blackstone-backed Horizon Industrial Parks selected as lead partner to manage CWC logistics assets
  • Newly approved Industrial Smart City projects aimed at making India a global manufacturing powerhouse
  • GTI handles highest-ever monthly volume in Aug.
  • Update on SCMTR implementation
  • Containers primarily drive APSEZ volume growth in Aug. & first five months
  • Tyre exports soar by 17 pc in Q1
  • MSC enhances Santana & Carioca services for improved connectivity
  • Panama Canal Authority announces modifications to Transit Reservation (Booking) System tariffs
  • Growing port, rail cargo seen reflecting strength of Indian economy
  • Vizhinjam Port readying for commissioning with berth expansion
  • LPG shipping rates seen weakening
  • DP World gets key validation for commitment to reduce carbon footprint
  • Adani Petronet (Dahej) jetty operations to be suspended for maintenance dredging

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
  • Frikus: only biofuel from now on
  • Some relief on north-south axis
  • Extended loop allows two-way railfreight traffic
  • Supplying snacks in Singapore
  • Looking for "unconventional incendiary devices"
  • A vice president for Asia-Pacific
  • Dover-Calais partnership to cut freight times
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • UK/China: Mission accomplished
  • Event transporter saves costs and carbon
  • Cosco launches new generation of green vessels
  • Third Polish hub for Blue Water
  • FedEx names executive vice president

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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
  • East coast port strike threat grows - and Canadian rail dispute still lingers
  • Delays expected as Cathay Pacific starts fleet-wide inspection of A350s
  • Bad weather causes chaos at Indian ports, and cargo backlogs build
  • Another chapter of Toll Group's legacy - distressed NZ Logistics up for grabs
  • DSV rough patch continues, with questions asked over Russian trade
  • Russia said to be sending incendiary devices in European parcels
  • News in Brief podcast | Week 36 2024 | Equipment shortages, Gemini alliance and soaring air cargo
  • OceanX: Liner profits up, rates down, with the world still turning - and burning
  • Wan Hai has been invited to join a shipping alliance, reveals GM
  • TT Club and ICHCA launch 'innovation in safety' award
  • Volumes fall as staff shortages and technical problems beset RZD
  • MSC Marie sets a new record as Panama Canal gets back in business
  • DP World completes Cargo Services acquisition
  • QR's Elodie Berthonneau takes on Lufthansa Cargo Asia Pacific role
  • Andries Retief moves up as CCO of DHL Supply Chain in EMEA

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
  • VIDEO: New Northern Offshore I-Class CTV is world's first vessel with Volvo Penta IPS Professional Platform
    Copenhagen-headquartered Northern Offshore Services (N-O-S) Group has taken delivery of the next-gen crew transfer vesel M/V Impresser. The vessel, which began operating at a U.K. offshore wind farm yesterday is the first
  • ZEMBA deal will see Gasum bunker Hapag-Lloyd ships with 20,000 tonnes of bio-LNG
    Nordic region energy company Gasum Oy is to supply Hapag-Lloyd containerships with liquefied biomethane (bio-LNG) over a two-year tender period. Earlier this year, Hapag-Lloyd won the first tender by the Zero Emission

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
  • cargo-partner launches service from Ireland and UK to North America
    cargo-partner, a subsidiary of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, claims that it is now offering the fastest sea freight solution for businesses exporting from Ireland and the United Kingdom to various destinations in North America. This enhanced service provides weekly connections from Ireland to the US and Canada, with easy access to feeder services in the UK via Liverpool. As the fastest available carri
  • First cargo vessel with wind-assisted propulsion debuts at SMM
    This year's SMM will mark a milestone as it becomes the first major maritime event to feature a vessel equipped with an advanced Wind Assisted Propulsion System (WAPS). The 2,850 dwt Eems Traveller, a Dutch-flagged general cargo ship owned by Amasus, will dock at Überseebrücke in Hamburg on 3 and 4 September. The ship will showcase its two 17-meter-high eSAILs® (suction sails) from bound4blue, hi
  • Navigating the Digital Marketplace: How to Use Online Business Directories to Your Advantage
    In today's world of competition where everything is going digital, an online business can be of great help to your business by increasing its visibility and customer base. However, to harness the full potential of these directories for your business, how can you do it? This guide will only outline the general steps that are involved. Creating Your Business Profile in Online Directories Perhaps, i
  • Fluent Cargo and DP World partner to transform global supply chain
    Fluent Cargo has teamed up with DP World CARGOES to offer seamless shipment tracking for customers, addressing the ongoing challenges of global shipment disruptions and delays. Often referred to as the "Google Maps for Freight," Fluent Cargo will provide its user-friendly central tracking platform to DP World CARGOES' carrier network. This collaboration will allow Fluent Cargo's centralized track
  • NWSA strengthens global ties with new representative in Vietnam
    The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) announced the selection of United Base, as its official representative in Vietnam. This strategic partnership is set to bolster NWSA's presence in this critical market, further enhancing trade opportunities between the Pacific Northwest and Vietnam. Vietnam, NWSA's third-largest trading partner, has become an essential part of the Seattle and Tacoma alliance'
  • CMA CGM-operated ship targeted by Houthis for second time
    UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said in an incident report that on 30 August, around 17:00 UTC, two missiles exploded near the 2002-built 2,500 TEU Groton, 130 nautical miles east of Aden. UKMTO said, "The master reports all crew members are safe and proceeding to the next port of call. Investigations are ongoing. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity
  • Wärtsilä Water & Waste collaborates with DHL to elevate supply chain efficiency
    Wärtsilä Water & Waste, a division of the Wärtsilä technology group, has announced a new partnership with DHL Supply Chain. Under this agreement, DHL will oversee the warehousing and logistical operations for spare parts, aiming to further enhance the efficiency of Wärtsilä Water & Waste's supply chain and bolster operational capabilities in anticipation of the business's upcoming sale. This coll
  • COSCO invests in 42 new bulk carriers
    On 30 August, COSCO SHIPPING Development finalized a major agreement to invest in, construct, and lease 42 bulk carriers. This agreement represents the largest shipbuilding and leasing transaction since the company transitioned into a shipping and finance operator in 2016. Under the terms of the agreement, COSCO-affiliated COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry will be responsible for the building of 20 b
  • Wan Hai: Newbuildings not aimed at surpassing any peer
    Wan Hai Lines has countered speculation that its recent newbuilding orders are aimed at breaking into the world's 10 largest liner operators and displacing its Taiwanese compatriot peer Yang Ming Marine Transport. Wan Hai's latest newbuilding orders, comprising eight 8,000 TEU ships at CSBC Corporation and four 8,700 TEU ships at HD Hyundai Samho inked in August, leave less than 100,000 TEUs betw
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces new GRI in South America
    German container line Hapag-Lloyd has announced that a new General Rate Increase (GRI) of US$500 per container will take effect on 1 October. The new GRI will apply to all dry and reefer containers from the East Coast of South America (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay) to the West Coast (Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Buenaventura in Colombia) and will remain in effect until further not
  • BERG, CMA CGM, Reederei Rambow partner for boxhsip retrofit project
    A collaboration between Swedish manufacturer of controllable-pitch propellers BERG Propulsion, French ocean carrier CMA CGM, and German ship owner Reederei Rambow has played a crucial role in significantly enhancing the efficiency of an 868 TEU boxship. The 2007-built Henneke Rambow has been revitalized and now ranks among the top performers in its class. As part of an innovative retrofit project
  • CMA CGM receives new aircraft and launches first Transpacific service
    On 18 August, CMA CGM Air Cargo received its third Boeing 777-200F, which inaugurated a new transpacific route connecting Asia to North America. The delivery of this new aircraft, operated by Atlas Air, is expected to play an important role in the expansion of the CMA CGM Air Cargo network on a strategic route, serving airports like Hong Kong, Chicago, and Seoul. The first commercial flight took
  • Gothenburg Port unveils new terminal
    The Port of Gothenburg announced the inauguration of a new port terminal spanning 144,000 square meters. This facility, named "Arendal 2", represents a significant investment of approximately US$66 million and has been in development for the past six years to support the growing transportation demands of the Swedish industry. "This terminal began planning as early as the 1990s and then we talked
  • CMA CGM introduces port congestion surcharge in Algeria
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced a new port congestion surcharge (PCS) to the ports of Alger, Bejaia, Skikda and Oran in Algeria. The Marseille-based box line will apply a surcharge of US$250 per TEU, effective from today, 2 September for all origins, except of US and Latin America countries where the surcharge will take effect on 30 September. If you liked this post, please consider do
  • Chinese ports exceed 190 million TEUs in 2024 so far
    Chinese ports handled 190.9 million TEUs from January to July, marking an 8.3% year-on-year increase. In July, Shanghai Port recorded a container throughput of 4.84 million TEUs, reflecting a 15.1% year-on-year growth, while Ningbo Zhoushan Port handled 3.35 million TEUs, up by 5.3% compared to the previous year. The two busiest ports in China have also enjoyed container volumes increases in the
  • 4 Benefits of Lean Supply Chain Management
    Image by Tiger Lily on Pexels Lean supply chain management aims to cut waste and optimize value creation all through the whole supply chain process. A lean supply chain's primary focus is streamlining operations, lowering costs, enhancing quality, and eventually, improving customer satisfaction. Implementing a lean supply chain comes with numerous rewards. Discussed below are four benefits of lea
  • Valenciaport sees significant growth in trade with Australia, Baltic States, and Red Sea
    The Port Authority of Valencia's Statistical Bulletin for June highlights notable growth in trade over the past six months with three key regions: the Red Sea, the Baltic States, and Australia. The shifts in shipping routes due to the ongoing war crisis have driven increased traffic in the Red Sea and Baltic regions. Australia's growth, however, is attributed to strengthened trade relations betwe

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
  • How big a problem is the mounting global debt?
    Pierre Aury assesses the state of the world economy with some startling stats. We saw last month that it was unlikely that the historically high level of unrealised losses sitting in the balance sheets of banks could trigger a 2008 style crisis. Human ingenuity is endless when time comes to cook the books in order ...
  • SMM readies to open its doors
    The 31st SMM - the world's largest shipping expo - opens its doors today across 90,000 sq m of exhibition space in Hamburg. With shipyard orderbooks in Asia extending through late into the 2020s, and billion dollar-plus newbuild contracts raining in, the German show is ready to break records this week. SMM convenes at a ...
  • Eitzen's Christiania Shipping snaps up 13 chemical tankers with Navquim takeover
    Copenhagen-based chemical tanker owner Christiania Shipping is expanding its fleet with the acquisition of Navquim Holding from France's Sogestran Shipping. The deal will see the Axel Eitzen-controlled company add 13 stainless steel chemical carriers via a share purchase transaction, which is expected to close in October. Navquim built out its fleet on the legacy of ...
  • Longship stacks orderbook with up to eight newbuilds
    Netherlands-based shortsea operator Longship Group has ordered a series of four 6,000 dwt vessels, with an option for an additional four ships. The newbuilding project for the so-called Pmax Eco Trader vessels will be a collaboration between GS Projects and Ship and Steelbuilding (SaS) at the Dutch shipyard in Waterhuizen and Groot Ship Design. The ...
  • DOF CSV gets decommissioning work off Australia
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has won a new contract award for subsea decommissioning services in the Asia-Pacific region. The contract award includes project management, engineering, logistics support, and execution of decommissioning activities utilising the 2010-built construction support vessel (CSV) Skandi Hercules. The offshore campaign will be conducted in Western Australian waters a
  • DP World expands into retail logistics with Cargo Services Far East buy
    Dubai-based terminal operator DP World has completed the acquisition of Cargo Services Far East, a Hong Kong-based supply chain provider. Cargo Services is involved in origin services, or in other words, moving goods from the factory floor to the customer's door. It employs over 2,500 people in China and across Asia, Europe, South Africa, and ...
  • Lloyd's Register acquires Ocean Technologies Group
    British class society Lloyd's Register is acquiring Ocean Technologies Group (OTG), a provider of human capital management and operational software, from European private equity firm Oakley Capital. No price has been revealed for the acquisition. OTG provides critical training, compliance, operational and HR software to over 1,000 shipowners and operators and over 1m seafarers around ...
  • Russian ships seen obscuring names and IMO numbers while transiting the Bosporus
    Russian-linked ships are getting crews to crudely obscure vessel identities, contravening laws established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Yörük Isik, who describes himself on social media as an obsessive ship spotter along the Bosporus, has tracked "dozens" of vessels where original names - and even IMO numbers - have been painted over. Isik told ...
  • Salvors assess how best to handle the burning Sounion tanker off Yemen
    The on fire Sounion suezmax is expected to be towed from its location off Yemen today. Two tugs, Hercules and Gladiator, have been primed to carry out the delicate operation. The tanker was hit by multiple projectiles from the Houthis 12 days ago, with the crew evacuating and the Houthis then boarding the Sounion and ...
  • Poseidon Principles expands to assess ESG standards in shipping
    The Poseidon Principles is set to expand beyond its original climate origins to encompass many other environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects. The Poseidon Principles Association, known for integrating climate considerations into financial lending and pioneering the assessment and disclosure of climate alignment in ship finance portfolios, has decided to create the Future Principles Co
  • Giant MSC Marie sets Panama transit record
    In another sign that operations are getting back to normal at the Panama Canal, the waterway on Friday saw a boxship cargo record broken. The 366 m long, 17,640 teu MSC Marie has become the largest container vessel to transit the canal's neopanamax locks, surpassing the 17,312 teu Ever Max which passed through Panama a ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
  • Sounion salvage to start today
    The European Naval Force's Operation Aspides says its vessels will be supporting the operation to tow the tanker, which is...
  • Canadian shipbuilding body calls for 100% tariff on China-built ships
    The Canadian Marine Industries and Shipbuilding Association has called for the tariffs to be extended to Chinese shipbuilding, which it...
  • 'Virtual distance' among proposed CII fixes
    A proposal before the IMO suggests converting port and anchorage fuel consumption into equivalent voyage distance and fuel consumption for...
  • Gap between Black Sea and Red Sea war risk rates closing
    The Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian war risk exclusion justified earlier differential, but comparative loss records have seen reassessment of risk
  • Feeder containership charter rates under pressure but overall market maintains strength
    While charter rates and periods for smaller containerships have shown signs of decline the Hamburg and Bremen Shipbrokers' Association notes...
  • DP World enters retail logistics with acquisition of Hong Kong-based Cargo Services Seafreight
    CS' retail sector network bolsters DP World's efforts in delivering tailored services across various industries
  • Cosco Shipping begins construction of Dalian hydrogen-based energy terminal
    Dalian plans to develop Changxing island into a hydrogen-based power hub in northeast Asia. A second phase will see it offering...
  • The week in newbuildings: Orders valued at $13bn signed
    Newbuilding contracts for 123 ships valued at some $14bn were signed in the past two weeks
  • Cosco reveals scale of ordering spree with $1.8bn bulker shopping list
    The mammoth 42-ship bulker order may be just a fraction of what could turn out to be a colossal newbuilding...
  • Houthis hit another crude oil tanker in Red Sea
    As the vessel Sounion continues to burn in the Red Sea, the Iran-backed rebel group has hit another tanker
  • Daily Briefing
    Sounion plight sparks memories of Limburg casualty | Cosco joins carrier ordering spree with $2.2bn methanol-powered boxships | Yemen's twisted...

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
  • Green Tech Report: Deep-pocket shipping elites pump cash into a cleaner future
    Ahead of the SMM conference in Germany, TradeWinds reporters Craig Eason and Eric Priante Martin explored how an elite group of shipowners and operators are backing cleantech start-ups. Read all the stories below.
  • Liner sector bags best quarterly profit since Covid with even better to come
    Previous three-month period saw container shipping net $10bn collectively
  • Eitzen Group strengthens chemical tanker position with 13-ship M&A deal
    Norwegian company's Christiania Shipping buys up Navquim Holding, with fleet and offices in the Netherlands and Spain
  • Moustakas family exits capesize market with sale of bulker bought before financial crisis
    Successive deals turn Piraeus-based Ocean Freighters into a pure-play kamsarmax and post-panamax owner
  • TS Lines joins regional owners booking container ship newbuildings
    Orders for brace of 4,300-teu vessels comes as charter availability has dried up
  • Cosco Shipping reveals $1.79bn splash for 42 new bulk carriers
    Spree focuses on midsize ships, bringing group's recent newbuilding spend to $3.84bn
  • Russia-trading Greek shuttle tanker struck twice in new Red Sea attack
    Assaults continue amid international efforts to stop environmental disaster from burning Greek tanker Sounion
  • Vafias family builds product tanker orderbook and banks tidy profit on aframax sale
    Brave Maritime doubles down on orders as it pockets sale-and-purchase profit
  • Drunk Ukrainian container ship captain facing fine after pilot reported him to police
    Master was trying to dock WEC-operated ship in Gran Canaria
  • Frontline has lost 'all faith in enforcing sanctions', says boss Lars Barstad
    Norwegian tanker company boss speaks out over growing number of elderly ships trading to Russia and Iran
  • MOL and Ultranav back start-up using behavioural science to cut shipping emissions
    UK software company Signol raised £2.5m in latest funding round
  • TS Lines joins regional owners inking newbuilding orders for container ships
    Orders for brace of 4,300-teu vessels comes at time charter availability has dried up
  • Natalie Jackson jumps ship from HFW to join WFW Athens shipping team
    Experienced dispute resolution lawyer has become a partner at the UK-headquartered law firm
  • Greek owner Athanassios Kossidas scores fat profit on product tanker asset play
    Aerio Shipmanagement raising funds to acquire a younger ship from Greek peer
  • Brace yourself for an underwhelming end to the year, MSI tells capesize owners
    The usually strong end of the year for large bulkers could take a hit
  • The only way is up: Gibsons surveys product tanker market as rates hit new low for the year
    Shipbroker examines what is in store for owners next year
  • New Western Bulk CEO targets big changes on his first day in the chair
    Torbjorn Gjervik has risen from trainee and is now seeking to give the company more legs to stand on
  • VLCC rates could top $80,000 next year with over 40 extra tankers needed, Clarksons says
    Analysts believe increased western crude production will be a shot in the arm for struggling sector
  • Singapore's Kim Heng buys out private equity partner in OSV shipowning venture
    Thomas Tan-led offshore player takes full control of seven-ship Bridgewater fleet
  • Angelicoussis sells capesize bulker as asset values find new heights
    Sale of 18-year-old vessel to Chinese interests comes as key sale-and-purchase indicator reaches highest level since 2010
  • Hapag-Lloyd awards bio-LNG contract in stepping stone to net zero
    Energy company will supply liner operator under Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance tender
  • Clarksons launches new S&P desk in Middle East with company veteran at helm
    Region seen as vital to world's biggest broker
  • Clarksons' Tim Barraclough to head up new Dubai sale and purchase desk
    Region seen as vital to world's biggest broker
  • Tankers set for boost as Opec+ members mull more pumping
    Unidentified sources suggest that oil producer cartel will start unwinding some of its cuts
  • Cosco Shipping reveals $1.69bn splash for 42 new bulk carriers
    Spree focuses on mid-size bulkers bringing the Cosco group's recent newbuilding spend to around $3.84bn
  • Fleet deal with oil and gas tycoon takes Icon Offshore into bulker ownership
    Malaysian owner strikes series of transactions with Lim Han Weng's private companies
  • Shuttle tanker struck twice in new Red Sea attack as Houthis shun military deterrents
    Attacks continue amid international efforts to stop environmental disaster from burning Greek tanker
  • Icon Offshore moves into bulkers as it doubles fleet in $91m deal with tycoon Lim Han Weng
    Malaysian owner strikes series of transactions with tycoon's private companies
  • Ship struck twice in new Red Sea attack as Houthis shun military deterrents
    Attacks continue amid international efforts to stop environmental disaster from burning Greek tanker
  • SITC eyes newbuildings and 'chartering in large quantities' as Red Sea crisis fires market
    Quartet of small boxships will cost more than $100m
  • Stena boosted by LNG fleet sale and strong tanker market
    Swedish group pushes up earnings in second quarter
  • Tor Olav Troim's Golar LNG hires four banks for a fresh run at the bond market
    Company will use funds for capital expenditure, refinancing of debt and general corporate purposes
  • Lloyd's Register swoops for Ocean Technologies Group from Oakley Capital
    Merger planned with OneOcean digital service
  • Over half global orderbook now alternative fuel capable, Clarksons says
    Brokerage's research arm contrasts its stats over time on eve of Germany's huge SMM meet
  • Kumiai Navigation scores 'sale of the week' with deal for newcastlemax in rising S&P market
    Singapore shipowner offloads second-oldest ship amid active time for secondhand bulker deals
  • Adani splashes out $185m for majority stake in Astro Offshore
    $180m transaction is part of Indian conglomerate's plan to expand its footprint in the maritime services sector.
  • Think tanks weigh in on Houthi menace: Current military strategies won't stop attacks
    Even a ceasefire in Gaza may not end Houthi attacks on shipping, although not all agree
  • 'We had tears in our eyes': BHP shipping chief Rashpal Bhatti opens up on his time at the top
    Dry bulk power player is climbing the mining giant's corporate ladder with a new role in Australia
  • Golar LNG commercial manager departs for Fearnleys role
    Erik Nikolai Stavseth becomes shipbroker's director of LNG infrastructure & projects

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American Shipper web site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
  • Portland Terminal 6 aid "urgently" needed: Report
    A new plan calls for public-private investment in the Port of Portland's money-losing Terminal 6, the state's only international container facility.

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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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