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Exim India web site
JULY 4, 2024
  • Jumbo Shipping, SAL Heavy Lift & Intermarine join forces in new commercial joint venture: JSI Alliance
  • CONCOR now has over 10,000 indigenously manufactured containers
  • Folk Maritime signs MoU with Bahri Ship Management to collaborate on technical ship management and crewing of vessels under Saudi Arabia flag
  • Multi-modal cargo terminal to be built at Arakkonam
  • India imports 45 pc of crude from Russia in June
  • Consumption of transport fuels dip in June
  • DPA handles record salt in June
  • APSEZ's June 2024 cargo volume increases to 37 MMT; Q1 FY25 volume up at 109 MMT
  • E-way bills show robust economic growth, says FinMin
  • JSW Tuticorin Multipurpose Terminal to develop dry bulk cargo berth at VOC Port
  • MOL signs Japan's 1st sustainability-linked lease agreement
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International Transport Journal web site
JULY 4, 2024
  • A strategic transformation
  • Tesco Ireland replaces diesel with biomethane
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  • China delivers first shunting locos to Kazakhstan
  • Dokasch TS expands US operations
  • New Orleans port signs ten-year lease
  • Maersk to transport wind turbine parts
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  • UP: new rail-linked opportunities
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The Loadstar web site
JULY 3, 2024
  • Box ship buys push MSC to record 20% market share of liner trade capacity
  • Analysis: what odds a US east coast and Gulf shutdown?
  • Ceva restructures as it integrates Bolloré - but will 'no job losses' pledge hold?
  • TS Lines sails back into the transpacific trade, boosting SeaLead relaunch
  • Managing freight spend the main concern as Red Sea crisis drags on
  • US tariff on Chinese-made container cranes will distort competition between ports
  • HMM hits back after Samsung D&D complaint with court claim for unpaid fees
  • French-Dutch group acquires Oslo Seafood Center
  • Sükran Gencay and Daniel Hülemeyer join Hellmann global sustainability division

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Marine Log web site
JULY 3, 2024
  • New DIA report details effects of Houthi attacks on international trade
    The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has released a new report detailing how Houthi maritime attacks have affected international trade and are supported by an expansion of military capabilities with help from
  • DOF Group in $1.1 billion agreement to acquire (most of) Maersk Supply
    Goodbye Maersk Supply, hello Maersk Offshore Wind ... and a bigger DOF Group fleet. Maersk Supply Service, which is a subsidiary of A.P. Moller Holding, announced on Tuesday that it is forming
  • Kongsberg introduces new underwater mountable thruster with permanent magnet motor
    Kongsberg Maritime has added a new size of underwater mountable thruster, with a 3.7-meter propeller and 4.2 MW power output , to its range. Suited to a range of vessels including drill

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Container News web site
JULY 3, 2024
  • HJ Shipbuilding & Construction to install 34 cranes at Busan New Port
    HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) announced that its construction division won the contract for the Busan New Port West Container Terminal Phase 2-6 Transfer Crane Installation Project. This project follows Busan New Port Pier 7 (Phase 2-5), which became South Korea's first fully automated terminal upon its opening in April. The multinational constructor was also involved in Phase 2-5 of the
  • CMA CGM implements peak season surcharge from South America East Coast to Europe
    Marseille-based box line CMA CGM announced a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) from 1 August to 31 December 2024 (loading date). The surcharge applies to dry cargo (standard and special equipment) originating from Brazil (excluding Fortaleza, Manaus and Vila do Conde), Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, and destined for North Europe, Scandinavia, the Baltic, East Mediterranean, West Mediterranean, and N
  • Bearing AI expands AI-powered deployment planner to tramp shipping
    Following the success of its Deployment Planner for liner shipping companies, Bearing AI, a provider of cutting-edge operational solutions, has introduced a set of powerful new features tailored specifically for tramp shipping companies. Unlike liner operators, tramp shipping companies handle one-time contracts between ports of loading and discharge, complicating the optimization of emissions per
  • Duvenbeck expands in Bavaria with Erich Haslbeck acquisition
    The logistics company Duvenbeck is enhancing its presence in Bavaria by acquiring the operations of Erich Haslbeck, a freight forwarding company headquartered in Niederviehbach near Dingolfing, Germany, effective 1 July 2024. Founded in 1971, the Haslbeck family business specializes in factory traffic for the Bavarian automobile industry and provides freight forwarding and logistics services for
  • Chinese ports handle 133 million TEUs in 2024 so far
    From January to May 2024, Chinese ports handled a container throughput of 132.8 million TEUs, marking an 8.8% increase year-on-year. During the same period, Shanghai Port's container throughput reached 20.9 million TEUs, reflecting an 8.6% year-on-year rise, while Ningbo Zhoushan Port handled 15.8 million TEUs, a 6.5% year-on-year increase. Beibu Gulf experienced the highest increase in container
  • MSC's market share now at 20% as fleet nears 6 million TEUs
    MSC now has a market share of 20%, as its aggressive newbuilding drive and ship purchases placed the largest liner operator's fleet at just under 6 million TEUs. Alphaliner's report stated that MSC's fleet now stands at 837 ships of 5.98 million TEUs, putting the Swiss-Italian operator "one big ship delivery" away from hitting the 6 million TEU mark. These include 539 owned ships of nearly 3 mill
  • Port of Virginia enhances access to Indian Sub with last-out vessel call
    Exporters using the Port of Virginia now have a new route to access the expanding Indian Subcontinent market through a standalone vessel service, with Virginia as its final port of call on the United States East Coast. The service, named the WIN (West India North America) service and operated by Ocean Network Express (ONE), recently commenced operations with its inaugural call at the Port of Virg
  • SLS Bucharest Intermodal Terminal selects Navis Cloud TOS and DSP for new intermodal facility
    SLS Bucharest Intermodal Terminal, a logistics and transport operator under FAN Courier ownership, has recently opened Romania's first intermodal terminal within an industrial park. This new initiative is a key component of the company's medium and long-term growth strategy, which was announced in 2020 following its integration into the FAN Courier portfolio. The investment, valued at nearly US$2
  • Houthi failures lead to VHF harassment
    Houthi attacks on shipping have been widespread and deadly but not always accurate, according to security firm Dryad Global, which reports a new tactic by the Yemeni group that involves harassing crew via VHF radio. According to Dryad Global, the Antigua & Barbuda flagged container ship Rotterdam Trader was threatened via VHF while transiting the Gulf of Aden, 75 nautical miles southwest of Aden
  • C.H. Robinson expands into Southeast Asia with new office in Philippines
    Global logistics provider C.H. Robinson is expanding its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region by opening a new office in the Philippines. This strategic move aims to enhance support for the country's burgeoning logistics and transportation sectors, aligning with the company's commitment to delivering customized services in key global markets. The Philippines, known for its robust economy and proj
  • CEVA Logistics accelerates growth with integration of Bolloré Logistics
    CMA CGM's subsidiary CEVA Logistics announced a new organizational structure designed to enhance customer access to its comprehensive global logistics services. This includes capabilities across air, ocean, ground, and rail transport, as well as contract logistics, finished vehicle logistics, project logistics, and customs solutions. Following the recent acquisition of Bolloré Logistics by CMA CG
  • More rate increases expected soon, though signs congestion is easing
    Ex-Asia ocean rates were stable last week, but prices already at highs for the year are expected to climb further as we enter the typical peak season months and congestion - though less severe than in recent weeks - remains an issue at some major hubs, with several carriers announcing significant July Peak Season Surcharge increases or GRIs. Scarce container space from China to India has some imp
  • Maersk adjusts Far East peak season surcharges
    Maersk has decided to adjust the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar (Burma) and Laos to Congo, effective from 3 July. The tariff levels are as follows: Origin Destination Rate basis Container Currency Rate Indonesia / Malaysia/ Singapore / Vietnam/ Cambodia / Thailand / Myanmar(Burma) / Laos Congo, Dem. Rep. of Per container ALL_20
  • Onne Multipurpose Terminal handles largest boxship in Eastern Nigeria
    Onne Multipurpose Terminal (OMT), operated by International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) in Nigeria, recently handled Kota Cempaka, the largest container vessel in Eastern Nigeria. Operated by Pacific International Lines (PIL), the 300-meter vessel with a capacity of 6,660 TEUs loaded and unloaded a total of 2,000 TEUs during its stop at OMT. PIL intends to regularly deploy vessels o
  • MSC announces East-West service network adjustments
    Swiss/Italian container line MSC will adjust its new standalone services, Swan and Britannia aiming to enhance its network. Swan service will become Swan-Sentosa to provide a new corridor for Eastbound cargoes to and from Southeast Asia. The new pendulum service will include additional westbound calls in Qingdao and Busan, while there will be no change in its current Northwest Continent rotations
  • HHLA launches first hydrogen-powered port logistics test field in Hamburg
    Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has inaugurated the first test field for hydrogen-powered port logistics and the corresponding hydrogen refuelling station at the Port of Hamburg in Germany. Located at the Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT), this test field represents a significant milestone in the journey toward decarbonizing logistics. In collaboration with partner companies from the Clea
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    It's widely known in the legal field that insurance companies want to settle your claim for as little money as possible or even deny your claims to save the company money. Reports from the American Association for Justice show that initial settlement offers are usually 40% lower than the final settlement achieved with legal representation. Injured people often run into complications when dealing

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Splash web site
JULY 3, 2024
  • Vitol grows LNG bunker fleet with time charter and new orders
    Switzerland-based commodity trading giant Vitol has expanded its LNG bunker fleet via a time charter deal with Avenir LNG and an order for two vessels at the CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering shipyard in China. The time charter with small-scale liquified natural gas player Avenir LNG was for the company's first 20,000 cu m LNG bunker ...
  • HMM fires back in legal battle with Samsung Electronics America
    HMM, South Korea's flagship carrier, has gone on the attack in its bid to rebut overcharging claims levelled by Samsung Electronics America. Having lodged cases with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in Washington DC against COSCO, OOCL, SM Line and ZIM, Samsung Electronics America went after HMM last month, claiming the carrier imposed around 96,000 ...
  • Transka Tankers books MR1 newbuilds at Wuhu
    Turkey's Transka Tankers has set out to expand its fleet with MR1 newbuilds in China. The shipping unit of Akbasoglu Holdings has signed for four 40,800 dwt product carriers at Wuhu Shipyard for delivery in 2027. No price has been divulged for the SDARI-designed 180-m-long newbuilds which meet the EEDI Phase 3 requirements. Transka's fleet ...
  • Fredriksen's SFL splurges $1bn on containership newbuilds
    John Fredriksen's SFL Corporation has joined the rush for containership newbuilds with an order worth around $1bn. The New York-listed diversified shipowner has confirmed a deal for five 16,800 teu vessels at China's New Times Shipbuilding with deliveries expected in 2028. The newbuilds will be LNG dual-fuel and cost about $200m apiece. Once delivered, the ...
  • Guinea bauxite exports to China smash records helping fuel hot cape market
    Capesize rates cracking past the $30,000 a day mark in recent days are in no small part down to the record amounts of bauxite heading from West Africa to China. Bauxite is primarily used as the main source of aluminium. It is the only minor bulk that tends to be shipped on capesizes. The US ...
  • US gives all clear to ninth offshore wind project
    The US Department of the Interior has approved the Atlantic Shores South offshore wind energy project - the country's ninth commercial-scale offshore wind energy project approved under the current administration. With today's approval, the US has approved more than 13GW of clean energy from offshore wind energy projects, enough to power nearly five million homes. ...
  • N-Sea takes over compatriot survey vessel provider Geo Plus
    Dutch subsea services specialist N-Sea Group has acquired the Groningen-based survey vessel provider Geo Plus. Geo Plus operates a fleet of five highly specialised survey vessels, which are currently operating on long-term projects in Europe and the Middle East. The fuel-efficient vessels are capable of conducting all types of geophysical surveys and inspection activities. Currently, ...
  • SIRE 2.0 to go live on September 2
    The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has confirmed that its digitalised Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE 2.0) is scheduled to go live on September 2 and become the standard tanker inspection tool for the marine industry. The move to SIRE 2.0 will mark the end of the phased transition to the updated, enhanced and ...
  • Japanese press ahead with landmark hydrogen-powered tanker
    In Japan, a project to develop the world's first tanker powered by liquefied hydrogen is pressing ahead. ClassNK has issued an approval in principle (AiP) for a design concept of a small hydrogen-fuelled oil tanker with an electric propulsion system developed by domestic tanker owner Uyeno Transtech, Yanmar, and Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding. The ship was ...
  • Saverys moves ahead with Euronav rebrand to CMB.TECH
    One of the most famous names in European tanker circles is set to fade from view. Shareholders have approved plans to change the name of Euronav to CMB.TECH with the brand switch scheduled for October 1. The decision to change names comes after a protracted takeover saga between the Saverys family, who control CMB.TECH, and ...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 3, 2024
  • Capacity repositioning to east-west trades sends India-Middle East rates soaring
    NVO sources who spoke with the Journal of Commerce noted that carriers active on the regional trade lane have pulled tonnage out of the short-haul market for redeployment to China-centric longer-distance services.
  • Loading worries drive early peak season frenzy on eastbound trans-Pacific
    Some shippers still raw from two years of pandemic disruption are willing to pay thousands of dollars more to ensure they secure slots and equipment on container ships, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.
  • CEVA integrating Bolloré, restructuring company to unlock product verticals
    The CMA CGM subsidiary is centralizing its organizational structure following a string of high-profile and expensive acquisitions, making use of its critical size in key product sectors.
  • Post-COVID market shocks challenge long-held container shipping truisms
    It was only when assets stopped circulating that ocean carrier profits took off, thanks to containers stranded on idle ships that lined up outside of congested ports during the worst of the pandemic disruption.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 3, 2024
  • Angelicoussis suezmax tanker lifts first Senegal crude cargo for Shell
    Initial barrels produced last month at Woodside offshore project
  • Top Braemar bosses see pay drop as shareholders mount bigger rebellion against executive reward policy
    James Gundy and Tris Simmonds took home less as bonuses fell for 2023/2024, annual report shows
  • 'Beginning of an upcycle': DOF signs $1.1bn deal for Maersk Supply after nine months of talks
    Combined company will sell vessels opportunistically
  • Fratelli Cosulich hails 'second-best year ever' despite profit plunge
    Drop of 42% in net profit follows two seemingly unbeatable years
  • 'Champion of the little guy' challenges the established order in Wall Street standoff
    Divide was perhaps never clearer than at this year's Marine Money Week in New York
  • Swire Group eyes investment in newer ships after bulker sales
    Container ship and dry cargo group says 2023 was a year characterised by declining rates
  • DOF 'kills two birds with one stone' after striking $1.1bn Maersk Supply takeover
    Fearnley Offshore analyst Jesper Skjong says owner has pulled off a coup with acquisition of younger fleet
  • 'Milestone': John Fredriksen's SFL confirms $1bn LNG boxship order backed by 10-year charters
    Boss Ole Hjertaker says deal shows commitment to cutting carbon footprint
  • Sanctions sting sees shadow fleet tankers swinging at anchor
    Cluster of blacklisted carriers gather off Baltic port of Ust-Luga as Russia trade weighs moves by regulators
  • Vitol orders two LNG bunker vessels at CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering
    Top bunker supplier makes first move into owning vessels supplying LNG as a marine fuel
  • Charity opens new mission to help seafarers affected by Red Sea diversions
    Maritime charity Stella Maris' new mission will provide pastoral care for bereaved crew members
  • Schulte Group branches into emissions management with launch of Ocean Opt
    German ship manager taps into demand for emissions tracking, reduction and compliance
  • Red Sea diversions pushing tankers into 'unfamiliar' places as demand jumps
    Deadweight demand for tankers is roughly three times higher than cargo growth, MSI said
  • Purus and Bluewater working on fleet of storage vessels for ammonia and hydrogen
    Partners want to be one-stop shop for clean energy distribution
  • Thanassis Laskaridis breaks into new area of product tanker market with five-ship newbuilding deal
    China's Penglai Jinglu has won multiple newbuilding contracts for its steadily expanding MR2 portfolio
  • AP Moller forms new wind shipping company after market upturn spurred Maersk Supply sale
    Maersk parent keeps its interest in renewables while offloading oil and gas-linked business
  • Start-up Folk Maritime eyes fleet expansion with Bahri ship management deal
    Red Sea feeder service brings in Saudi Arabian giant to help acquire more ships
  • Greeks in the frame for aframax tanker deal after Idan Ofer ruled out
    Did Greek buyers outbid Eastern Pacific on the Pusaka Java?
  • Dorian LPG upgraded to buy as DNB tips 'robust VLGC freight market to persist'
    DNB Markets raises target price to $52 from $48.10 per share
  • Container ship fleet hits 30m teu as deliveries and orders surge
    Peak of deliveries may have passed, but fears over 100 pending orders remain
  • Turkish delight as Bosphorus shipping scene steals limelight
    Record crowds gather at the 6th Bosphorus Ship Brokers Dinner
  • John Fredriksen-backed DOF Group buys Maersk Supply Service for $1.1bn
    AP Moller to hold 25% of combined Oslo-listed company
  • CSL Group wins Australian transshipment contract worth nearly $400m
    Canadian company will initially use existing vessel while purpose-built ship is under construction

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American Shipper web site
JULY 3, 2024
  • Uzbek airline My Freighter adds 2 more Boeing 767s
    My Freighter is growing its fleet so it can be your freighter in the Asia-Europe region.

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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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