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March 4, 2024

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Exim India web site
MARCH 4, 2024
  • Prime Minister emphasises strength of Indian economy & its potential
  • Railways continues to excel in freight movement
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (1 March 2024)
  • CONquest 2024 - Business Forum & Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards to bring together some of the best in the fraternity this Wednesday in New Delhi
  • Schedule reliability drops again in January 2024
  • MPS is a leading importer of fresh fruits & vegetables in Middle East from SAARC, Far East, Gulf, Mediterranean & Africa
  • DPA Chairman inaugurates new Admin Building on port's 60th Foundation Day
  • Genre and species of salvage
  • PM dedicates to nation & lays foundation stone of infrastructure projects at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port
  • Several countries want to trade in rupee with India, says FM
  • Ban sought on export of low-grade iron ore fines
  • NYK Group acquires UK-based delivery platform business for e-commerce operators
  • India's export growth seen remaining higher despite Red Sea crisis
  • Indian Navy safely escorts Castle Ships' vessel through Red Sea

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 4, 2024
  • Ankara's rail hub: links to all Turkish ports
  • ICTSI's financial discipline pays off
  • More belly capacity in less than three months
  • Automated future at Sines
  • Seaports appoints interim MD
  • Ukraine/Turkey extend visas for goods transport
  • Building a European transport network
  • A strategic partnership for cargo handling
  • A promotion and a recruitment
  • Granting access to CPKC facilities
  • EV battery regulations required
  • 50 vessels, one alliance
  • Jetblue Cargo enhances air cargo operations
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • More space to tranship rail cargo at Vladivostok
  • JBHT: changing of the guard
  • Combining forces on roads in Asia Pacific
  • P&O Ferries charting a cleaner course

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 1, 2024
  • High transpac rates good news for carriers as new contract talks loom
  • Ceva beaten to the punch as Wincanton accepts GXO takeover bid
  • Cost of 'land bridge' alternative to Panama Canal too high for carriers
  • Bangkok, Colombo and Dubai see major shift in cargo from sea to air
  • K+N profits tumble as market 'normalises', but eyes expansion in Asia
  • Boeing safety woes add to US aviation sector supply chain troubles
  • EU ETS could be a new trading market for 'a bit of a gamble'
  • DSV's Neom JV in Saudi Arabia comes under 'human rights' scrutiny

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 1, 2024
  • Unity Ukraine war risk insurance now covers all non-military cargo
    Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) has announced a major expansion of its Unity Ukraine war risk insurance facility. Launched in November 2023 to support Ukrainian exports of grain and other critical food supplies
  • HAV Design to design zero-emission autonomous ferry quartet for Fjord1
    Norway's HAV Design has won a contract to design and develop four newbuild, zero-emission autonomous ferries for ferry operator Fjord1. To be built at Turkey's Tersan Shipyard, they will operate on the

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Container News web site
MARCH 1, 2024
  • SC Ports bolsters rail capacity to support port-reliant enterprises
    Through collaboration with rail partners and support from state officials, South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) aims to enhance rail capacity across South Carolina to effectively manage the increasing demand for goods in the state's economy. The development of the upcoming Navy Base Intermodal Facility in North Charleston is progressing smoothly. Set to debut in July 2025, this cargo facility connecte
  • Unpredictable movement in MABUX prices worldwide
    During the ninth week of the year, Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global indices exhibited irregular fluctuations without a discernible pattern. The 380 HSFO index experienced a marginal decline of US$0.32, slipping to US$519.50/MT. On the opposite direction, the VLSFO index increased by US$1.42 to US$674.96/MT, while the MGO index saw a decrease of US$4.84, falling to US$904.54/MT. "Currently, t
  • Empty container movements surge by 20%
    Utilizing data from Container Trade Statistics (CTS) on the movement of full containers between regions, Sea-Intelligence estimated the corresponding trends in empty container movements. Empty container volumes, when compared to 2019 levels to mitigate the effects of pandemic-related volatility, have consistently stayed around a 20% increase in the past few months. "Source: Sea-Intelligence.com,
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases rates from North Europe and Mediterranean
    Hapag-Lloyd has unveiled new ocean tariff rates for shipments from North Europe to destinations including India, Pakistan, the Red Sea, and the Arabian Gulf. The updated rates will apply for 20' and 40' dry containers, as well as high cube equipment. This adjustment will take effect for sailings commencing on 14 March and will remain valid until further notice. US$ per 20' dry container From* To*
  • Asian ports eye Gemini Cooperation potential impact
    Key Asian ports that have been ostensibly excluded from Gemini Cooperation are monitoring the potential impact once the Maersk-Hapag-Lloyd tie-up starts in 2025. Taiwan's main container port, Kaohsiung, is not among the ports listed in Gemini Cooperation's service line-up, and in a recent interview with local media, Taiwan International Ports Corporation's Kaohsiung branch's CEO, Wang Chin-jung,
  • German box ports' hinterland rail freight on uptrend
    The German Federal Logistics and Mobility Office (BALM) conducted an extensive analysis on the evolution of container transportation via water and rail over an extended period. As per the analysis, rail-based container transport in Germany witnessed a significant surge of approximately 86% from just under 4.2 million TEUs to around 7.7 million TEUs between 2005 and 2022. This notable increase was
  • Emirates Shipping Line strengthens its Far East/Middle East service network
    Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) has announced the introduction of its new COSMOS (CMX) service and the enhancement of its existing GALEX (GLX) service aiming to optimize transit times and increase frequency between the Far East and the Middle East. The port rotations of ESL's services will be as follows: COSMOS: Shanghai (China) - Ningbo (China) - Da Chan Bay (China) - Jebel Ali (UAE) - Sohar (Oman)
  • Ankara's new intermodal terminal commences operations
    The initial stage of the Ankara Port Baskent OIZ Eti Logistics Ankara Intermodal Terminal has been launched, boasting a container capacity of 500,000 TEUs and a dry bulk capacity of 20,000,000 tons. Additionally, this development includes the inauguration of a railway connection and a 700-meter platform, facilitating the successful launch of train operations at the terminal. This new hub is expec
  • Klaipeda Port announces tender for offshore wind marshaling harbour development
    To accommodate the development of the two Lithuanian wind farms, as well as other projects in the Baltic Sea, Klaipeda Port announced an international tender for the reconstruction works of quays and dredging of the first stage. The director general of the port authority Algis Latakas said, "With favorable conditions for the development of offshore wind farms and numerous wind farm projects in pr
  • PSA Sines receives six new automated RTG cranes
    Portugal's terminal operator PSA Sines initiated its journey towards fully automated yard operations with the arrival of six new fully automated Rubber Tired Gantry Cranes (aRTGs). These cranes will complement the existing twenty-nine-yard cranes, empowering PSA Sines to enhance its operational capacity. Expected to bolster productivity and safety while advancing sustainability objectives, these

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Splash web site
MARCH 1, 2024
  • Trio looking to develop hybrid wind-solar project offshore Italy
    Offshore floating photovoltaic (OFPV) specialist SolarDuck, Italian asset manager Green Arrow Capital, and compatriot developer New Developments have agreed to collaborate on the development of a 120MWp OFPV farm integrated with 420MW of floating offshore wind. The project will use SolarDuck's elevated platform technology that allows PV panels to be deployed in significant wave heights ...
  • Berge Bulk orders ammonia-ready newcastlemax pair in China
    The leading newcastlemax builder in the world, CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding, has bagged another order for a pair of ammonia-ready bulk carriers. James Marshall-led Berge Bulk has gone to northeast China, signing for a pair of 210,000 dwt newbuilds, estimated to cost $80m each. Earlier this week, Splash reported fellow Singapore owner Eastern Pacific Shipping ...
  • Grindrod offloads another handy bulker
    Grindrod Shipping has continued its ship divestment campaign, with another handysize unit set to exit the fleet. The Singapore-based bulker owner is selling the 2012-built for $11.7m. The 28,200 dwt ship built at Imabari should be delivered to an unnamed buyer by March 21, the company said. In January, Grindrod sold the 2007-built handy IVS ...
  • Lidl's Tailwind crowned fastest-growing boxline in the world
    The fastest growing containerline fleet in the world in percentage terms is a brand better associated with low-cost goods on the European high street. While other retail chains have pulled back from chartering in ships since the covid pandemic waned, Tailwind Shipping Lines, owned by the parent of Germany's Lidl supermarket chain, has doubled down, ...
  • Mermaid Maritime sets up joint venture in Vietnam
    Thailand's Mermaid Maritime, via its subsea services unit, has established a joint venture company in Vietnam with local marine contractor Tan Cang Offshore. The Singapore-listed company said the new company, called Tan Cang Mermaid Subsea Services, will be involved in remotely operated vehicle (ROV) services, vessel chartering and transportation and installation support services. The business ...
  • Helix bags Talos decommissioning deal in US Gulf
    New York-listed Helix Energy Solutions has penned a five-year deal with Talos Energy for offshore decommissioning work in the US Gulf of Mexico. The Houston-based firm said the agreement covers normal course abandonment of offshore wells, pipelines and platforms. Helix's Louisiana-based unit, Helix Alliance, will use derrick barges for structure removals, liftboats for plug and ...
  • The Chinese digital octopus spreading its tentacles through smart port ambitions
    Andre Wheeler carries a warning today about China's LOGINK digital platform. As the world of shipping has moved towards smart ports, China has quietly been strengthening its position of power over global trade via its data aggregation platform that has been embedded into port and terminal operating systems. Initially, the level of data exchange and ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 1, 2024
  • The IMO is speaking softly on greenhouse gases. The time may come to use the big stick
    Substantive regulatory measures should be the last resort. But last resorts are sometimes unavoidable
  • The mess of EU ETS compliance: 'No pub, no beer'
    The EU has added a compliance burden without the regulatory framework for companies to comply with it. Lack of charter...
  • Grimaldi expands capacity on Igoumenitsa service
    Brindisi-Igoumentisa service 'an essential bridge' for transport between Italy and Greece
  • Kuehne+Nagel profits fall as market normalises
    A 'persistently challenging' environment characterised 2023. But earnings remain far above pre-pandemic levels
  • Hafnia in the dark as Danish authorities confirm sanctions investigation
    'We do not carry Russian oil', insists product tanker giant Hafnia, as the Danish Business Authority presses ahead with an...
  • Yara inks binding agreement to buy green ammonia
    The long-term offtake agreement covers a yearly volume of 100,000 tonnes of green ammonia compliant with EU regulations
  • Container rates slide as parties head into negotiations
    Carriers and shippers will meet in Long Beach next week to begin negotiating this year's transpacific contracts. Discussions are expected...
  • Is shipping's decarbonisation revolution about to start slow steaming?
    The shipping industry and governments are attempting to negotiate the most difficult and controversial details of a global greenhouse gas...
  • RightShip GHG rating emerging as emissions benchmark amid CII concerns
    RightShip's efforts to remove the influence of power-limitation tools for its greenhouse gas rating has boosted the popularity of the...
  • Shipmanagers can now agree to take on ETS liability, but remain reluctant
    The way the EU decides which entity is the 'shipping company' responsible for surrendering carbon credits is still not clear...
  • Pacific Basin pins hope on demand despite profit slump
    Pacific Basin sees net profit plunge on weak dry bulk market and global volatility
  • Daily Briefing
    Red Sea crisis deals blow to Piraeus' standing as East Med's transhipment king | Shipping prepares for its first dance...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 1, 2024
  • MSC reinstates India-USEC 'Indusa' string amid now-routine Red Sea diversions
    The capacity reinstatement is also a boon for Indian shippers facing intermittent void calls and longer transits as they try to maximize exports ahead of the current fiscal year closing on March 31.
  • Modest economic hit from Red Sea disruption obscures larger shipping changes
    Even as the industry seemingly adjusts to the new status quo of routing ships around southern Africa, there's significant -- yet less apparent -- changes afoot in container shipping, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.
  • Overland Saudi container transits gain traction amid Red Sea diversions
    The prospects of trucking goods from the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia's to the trade hub of Jeddah on the Rea Sea looks increasingly more favorable amid soaring ocean spot rates and few signs that southern Red Sea security will be restored soon.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 1, 2024
  • Tanker owners are their own worst enemy in VLCC rate 'grind', Frontline boss says
    Lars Barstad says tanker companies should not be competing against each other as charterers play their cards well
  • Several injured in Red Sea 'security incident' on stricken Rubymar
    Ten days after missile attack, vessel becomes scene of more violence
  • Editor's selection: CMB hungry for big bulkers, Fredriksen's Frontline payback and Robert Yildirim's unusual hobby...
    What has been making the news this week?
  • Sanctions heap pressure on Urals-hauling shadow fleet
    Mounting campaign by G7 powers likely to hit Urals trade but leave Far East unaffected, says Vortexa
  • 'Eyebrows raised' at unusually low price for car carrier sold by Hoegh Autoliners
    Veson Nautical analyst Andrea de Luca says the buyer of Hoegh Chiba may have got the better deal
  • Eagle Bulk beats profit and earnings forecasts in 'final' quarter as a public company
    Stamford owner confirms sale of two 2009-built supramaxes for $29.1m
  • VLCC rates fall back to earth to kick off March after big rally
    The largest tankers are only slightly ahead of where they started February, despite rates topping $80,000 per day during the month
  • New Fortress starts up its FSRU-based Santa Catarina terminal in Brazil
    After a long delay, company doubles up by adding two facilities in same week
  • Seafarer 'pass-the-parcel' leaves crew vulnerable to exploitation
    India says it has charted more than 200 cases in which recruited seafarers end up on the wrong ship
  • Insurance broker Marsh expands Black Sea war risk collaboration with Ukraine
    New private-public insurance facility will be expanded to include all critical export cargoes
  • Major steelmaker hints at shipping exit after en-bloc bulker sale
    Izmir Demir Celik shakes out all the vessels it bought when entering shipping 15 years ago
  • There's a catch as owners compete to 'get feet wet' on VLCC orders, Lars Barstad says
    But Frontline boss has been too busy integrating new Euronav ships to focus on newbuildings
  • Container giants face trillion-dollar price tag on 2050 net-zero target
    AlixPartners' study says boxship emissions are 'dangerously high and climbing'
  • Altera confirms sale of $280m fleet of super-large anchor-handlers to Boskalis
    UK-based group wants to focus on FPSOs, shuttle tankers and carbon capture
  • Hanwha Ocean clarifies its ownership of sanctioned Arc7 LNG newbuilding
    Shipbuilder says 'incorrect' information was published on the Pyotr Kapitsa which has since been amended
  • DFDS engages banks to sell new senior unsecured bonds
    Danish ferry owner to issue bonds in Norwegian kroner
  • Atlas Maritime clinches record three-year charter for modern aframax
    Owner Leon Patitsas sees Phillips 66 fix a 2023-built aframax at a level and duration nowhere on the record
  • Rokke's refinancing deal costs drag on Solstad Offshore earnings
    Administrative expenses rise and impairment charges contribute to quarterly loss
  • 'Constructive outlook' as newbuilding and secondhand activity increases, Ocean Yield's Rode says
    S&P company playing an instrumental role in owners' fleet renewals, boss argues
  • Ultrabulk closes in on ammonia-fuelled vessels order after ship sales
    Contracts for new vessels expected to be signed this year, Danish operator says
  • 'Crazy' billionaire boxship investor Robert Yildirim is buying football clubs for fun
    CMA CGM backer gets a kick out of purchasing teams in Europe, Africa and South America
  • Havila Kystruten's new finance chief joins from Kistefos' Norgas Carriers
    Oslo-listed cruise company also hires new marketing chief
  • Berge Bulk signs ammonia-ready newcastlemax order in China
    Shipowner returns to newbuilding market after a six-year hiatus
  • Low-profile Greek player MPP Carriers nears the 10-ship mark
    Linked to a Ukrainian-born shipping entrepreneur, Athens outfit has been quietly scooping up bulkers on the secondhand market
  • Fredriksen-backed Edda Wind sells first ship but others hit by technical trouble
    Vessels taken out of service with gangway problems
  • Ultrabulk closes in on ammonia-fuelled bulker order after ship sales
    Contracts for new vessels expected to be signed this year, Danish operator says
  • How 'crazy' billionaire boxship investor Robert Yildirim is buying football clubs for fun
    Wealthy CMA CGM backer is buying football clubs in Europe, Africa and South America
  • Shipping proves more profitable than Pizza Hut and Taco Bell at Thoresen Thai
    Thai company says shipping and offshore accounted for 71% of its net profit in 2023
  • Uni-Asia leverages high asset prices to offload older bulkers
    Singapore-listed company says shipping markets have normalizing as factors such as port congestion ease post pandemic
  • Berge Bulk inks ammonia-ready newcastlemax bulk carrier order in China
    Contract marks company's return to the newbuilding market after a six-year hiatus

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 1, 2024
  • Kuehne+Nagel operating profit cut 50% in 2023
    Kuehne+Nagel is the largest logistics company in the world, but it wasn't immune to downward market forces in 2023.
  • Red sea disruptions among critical supply chain risks in 2024
    Houthis, the Lunar New Year, drought in the Panama Canal, an impending potential strike and the upcoming election mean rough seas in 2024. Here's how shippers can protect themselves.
  • Restocking boosts January US port activity
    The CEO of the Port of Long Beach boss cited restocking ahead of the Lunar New Year as the driver for import growth in January.

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