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Exim India web site
JANUARY 5, 2024
  • Sanjay Sethi successfully completes five glorious years of leadership at JNPA; Unmesh Sharad Wagh takes charge as Chairman In-Charge
  • Rear Admiral Jaswinder Singh (Retd.) assumes charge as SCI's Director (Liner & Passenger Services)
  • Karan Adani elevated as Managing Director of APSEZ
  • Key shipping associations call for holding malign actors accountable for unlawful seizures & attacks in the Red Sea
  • UAE begins process of investment in food parks in India
  • APSEZ targets 400 mt cargo in FY24
  • Govt extends RoDTEP benefits to e-commerce exports
  • AI seen adding $1.5 trn to India's GDP by FY30
  • AD Ports Group announces Noatum's acquisition of APM Terminals Castellón in Spain
  • India denies payment issue with Russia on oil imports
  • ONE's new Indian Ocean Mediterranean (IOM) service
  • HMM introduces Supply Chain Carbon Calculator for effective measurement of GHG emissions

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 4, 2024
  • Tension grows amid calls for UN to step in to stop attacks on ships
  • Transpacific rates poised to rise as liner networks come under pressure
  • The PSA case: ports and carriers - the ties that bind
  • Shippers eye longer-term airfreight contracts to avoid ocean delays
  • Alternative routes sought as US-Mexico rail traffic hits the buffers
  • Bonuses tumble for Taiwan liner employees after profit plunge
  • The EVA Podcast: Alex Lennane's extensive journey in logistics journalism
  • News Podcast | Jan 2024 | Suez Canal crisis, rates, implications. And, box tracking takes a giant leap forward

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 4, 2024
  • McAllister receives new Low Emission Class tractor tug
    On the heels of its 160th anniversary this year, New York headquartered McAllister Towing received the M/V Grace McAllister tugboat from Maine shipyard, Washburn & Doughty. The tug is equipped with 3516E
  • Heddle Shipyards rebrands as Ontario Shipyards
    Canada's Heddle Shipyards, which operates three shipyards on the Canadian side of the Great Lakes, has rebranded. On January 1, it became Ontario Shipyards, saying that the name change has been made
  • Houthis put on warning: Now what?
    Yesterday saw growing international concern over the situation in the Red Sea as Houthi attacks on merchant ships caused more vessels to avoid the area and sent ocean freight rates soaring. While
  • AWO and Vane Brothers Rick Iuliucci to keynote TTB 2024
    Capt. Rick Iuliucci, vice president of Baltimore, Md., based Vane Brothers Company, and American Waterways Operators (AWO) Chairman of the Board and Chairman of the AWO Sustainability Task Force, will keynote Marine
  • Equinor and BP announce a "reset" of Empire Wind 2
    Back in November 2023, the New York State Public Service Commission denied petitions submitted by Empire Offshore Wind, Beacon Wind, Sunrise Wind and the Alliance for Clean Energy New York, Inc. (ACENY)
  • Seabourn adds Starlink to the champagne and caviar
    SpaceX continues to add satellites to its Starlink galaxy and maritime customers of all kinds for the low earth orbit (LEO) satcom technology. These include Carnival Corporation's ultra luxury cruise and expedition
  • Standing out in a sea of maritime events
    As 2023 neared its close, Marine Log finished up its conference calendar by drawing a record attendance for its long running FERRIES event with over 250 attendees-60 of them ferry operators. While
  • Recent workboat deliveries have enhanced fuel efficiencies in mind
    Coming off the heels of the International Workboat Show last month, one thing is certain: an emphasis on green operations was all over the showroom floor. Workboats, including patrol and pilot boats-the
  • ECSA names its first female president
    The European Community Shipowners Association (ECSA) has appointed its first female president. Karin Orsel stepped into the role for a two-year term on January 1, succeeding Philippos Philis on the conclusion of

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Container News web site
JANUARY 4, 2024
  • CMA CGM to reshuffle its services connecting East Med, Malta & Libya
    Introducing enhanced strategies for the Intramed market, the CMA CGM - Short Sea Lines Division is excited to reveal the reshuffling of their TULYB and GTL services, effective from WEEK 2&3, covering services between TURKEY | GREECE | CYPRUS | LEBANON | MALTA | LIBYA. The revamped TULYB configuration is tailored to cater to the North Turkey - Egypt - Libya markets, ensuring swift and direct conne
  • BIMCO appoints new deputy secretary general
    Stinne Taiger Ivø, who currently serves as BIMCO's director of Contracts and Support, is set to assume the role of deputy secretary general at BIMCO starting 1 January 2024. Ivø, who joined BIMCO in early 2022 to lead the Contracts & Support department, oversees the development of contracts and clauses for the shipping industry in collaboration with industry representatives. Additionally, the Sup
  • Charter rates for large boxships jump in response to Red Sea diversions
    In response to the shortage of ships resulting from Red Sea diversions, tonnage providers have jacked up charter rates, particularly for larger vessels that are the workhorses of long-haul routes. As of 21 December 2023, Clarksons' Containership Timecharter Rate Index stood at 67 points, down 32% from the beginning of the year, but 18% above levels in 2019, the year before the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Wisdom Marine ship stable off Alaska after suspected lithium-ion battery fire
    Nearly a week after a fire in its cargo hold, a general cargo ship owned by Taiwan's Wisdom Marine remains anchored in Broad Bay, near Alaska's Dutch Harbor, said the US Coast Guard on 2 January. Around 4.40 am (local time) on 28 December 2023, the crew on the 2012-built 13,663 dwt Genius Star XI alerted the US Coast Guard to fire in the cargo hold. At the time, Genius Star XI was 225 miles south
  • Carriers sought to up market share despite challenging 2023
    The year 2023 saw a race involving mainline operators' market positions, according to Alphaliner. Mediterranean Shipping Company overtook Maersk as the world's largest container carrier in January 2022 and the gap between the two has widened by 1.12 million TEU over the past year. MSC now operates 5.61 million TEU of vessels and has consolidated its pole position with its massive orderbook of 122
  • EU ETS boost from Red Sea conflict
    Carbon trading in the maritime sector was launched on 1 January, but the effects of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) have been amplified by the critical nature of the Red Sea attacks. Last month's missile and drone attacks on vessels transiting the narrow Bab al-Mandeb straits, where the Red Sea meets the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, have forced many vessels to divert onto the much
  • Maersk Broker changes brand after 110 years
    Maersk Broker, the global shipbroking arm of A.P. Moller-Maersk, has successfully completed a management and employee buyout from the Mc-Kinney Møller family, its longstanding private owners. The rebranding announcement, disclosed by Maersk Broker on 29 December 2023, marks a significant shift in ownership for the subsidiary established in 1914. "The owners and the Board of Directors have for som
  • AD Ports Group boosts financial figures in 2023
    Over the first nine months of 2023, AD Ports Group experienced a remarkable 116% YoY revenue increase reaching US$2.2 billion with EBITDA growing by 30% YoY to nearly US$590 million and net profit rising by 14% YoY to approximately US$290 million. The year also witnessed significant financial strides as AD Ports Group invested in future growth, securing a US$2 billion corporate facility with a sy

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Splash web site
JANUARY 4, 2024
  • Harald Solberg steps down as chief executive of Norwegian Shipowners' Association
    Harald Solberg has decided to step down as chief executive of the Norwegian Shipowners' Association. Solberg will leave the organisation founded in 1909 which counts around 160 members after six years at the helm to take over The Federation of Norwegian Industries. The association's board, led by Synnve Seglem, the deputy CEO of Knutsen OAS ...
  • European shipowners elect first female president
    Karin Orsel has been named the first female president of European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA). Orsel started her two-year term on January 1, 2024. She succeeds Philippos Philis, who has held the position since January 2022. At the same time, Mikki Koskinen joined ECSA as the new vice president. Orsel became a shipowner and maritime ...
  • Vitol consolidates shipping activities into Singaporean company
    Switzerland-based commodity trading giant Vitol has consolidated all its shipping activities into a Singapore-based company. The company is named Vitol International Shipping and will be led by Kit Kernon, Vitol's head of shipping. Vitol International Shipping will be the new name for Mansel which is Vitol's Singapore-based shipping company. There will be no change to ...
  • Seacoast Shipping buys MPP vessel for $6m
    India's Seacoast Shipping Services has purchased a 10,300-dwt multipurpose cargo vessel for $6.1m. The company bought the 20-year-old vessel named , built by Japan's Higaki Zosen Koura. The acquired ship is currently located at Qatar Port where it is undergoing inspection and necessary procedure for a flag change and the process is anticipated to be ...
  • Researchers devise new method for autonomous ship path-following performance
    Researchers from the Korea Maritime & Ocean University have developed a new method for the path-following performance of autonomous ships. In a new study, researchers investigated the path-following performance of maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) using a free-running computational fluid dynamics model. Their findings can help ensure safer autonomous navigation with reduced propulsion powe
  • Avenir agrees time charters for LNG bunker tandem
    Small-scale liquified natural gas player Avenir LNG Limited has executed new time charter agreements for two of its LNG bunker vessels. Avenir's affiliate Future Horizon - a joint venture between Avenir and MISC - signed a new two-year time charter agreement with Petronas trading arm PETCO Trading Labuan Company for the 7,500-cu m Avenir Advantage. ...
  • Grieg takes majority stake in Danish lifecycle assessment firm ReFlow
    Norway's Grieg Green, the ship recycling expert of Grieg Maritime Group, has picked up a majority stake in Danish lifecycle emissions analysis specialist ReFlow. ReFlow has developed a digital platform that allows businesses in the maritime value chain to document products' carbon footprint and "make greener and data-driven decisions", from raw material and equipment procurement ...
  • Kristian Gerhard Jebsen picks new chief executive
    Shipping group Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Skipsrederi (KGJS) has made a change to its leadership by announcing Ørjan Lunde as its new chief executive officer. Lunde took over the CEO role on January 1 from Geir Mjelde who has been the head of KGJS since June 2019. Mjelde will remain with the company in a transitional ...
  • Equinor, BP cancel Empire Wind 2 power supply deal
    Equinor and BP have opted to terminate a deal to sell power to New York state from their proposed Empire Wind 2 offshore wind farm due to inflation, interest rates, and supply chain disruptions. Equinor said that the two partners signed an agreement with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to ...
  • Spot box rates rocket amid Red Sea shipping crisis
    Drewry has published its keenly awaited first box spot rate details of the year, with the Red Sea shipping crisis sending rates rocketing. The UK consultancy skipped a week during the festive period, so today marks the first publication of the World Container Index since December 21, a period of time that has seen a ...
  • TechnipFMC lands new contract in Brazil worth more than $1bn
    Offshore contracting giant TechnipFMC has been awarded work by Petrobras on the Mero 3 project in Brazil's pre-salt field worth more than $1bn. The New York-listed firm will provide design, engineering, manufacture, and installation of subsea equipment, including manifolds, flexible and rigid pipes, umbilicals, power distribution, as well as life of field services for the ...
  • Dyna-Mac acquires Exterran Offshore
    Singapore-based fabricator Dyna-Mac has penned a share purchase agreement to acquire all the total issued and paid-up share capital in Exterran Offshore for $8.25m. The move will see Dyna-Mac secure access to Exterran Offshore's yard facilities of about 4.5 hectares along Gul Road, which will provide additional fabrication capacity for its current and future projects. ...
  • Bahri, Norden and the World Economic Forum latest names to agree to speak at Geneva Dry
    The roster of speakers for the inaugural Geneva Dry continues to make headlines for the calibre of names agreeing to take to the stage. Designed to be the annual global summit for the dry bulk shipping community, the event now boasts an extraordinary mix of shipowners, trading companies, miners and tech providers, all due to ...
  • Military action against land-based targets in Yemen moves a step closer
    A coalition is moving closer to taking military action against land-based targets in Yemen after more than 20 merchant ships have been targeted in recent weeks in the waters of the southern Red Sea. Houthi strikes via drones and missiles at merchant shipping, backed by Iranian firepower and intelligence, in the wake of Israel's war ...
  • The shipping news you might have missed over the past fortnight
    December 18 was the last issue of Daily Splash, our free newsletter. In the intervening 17 days, the Splash editorial team has been updating the site regularly with the shipping news agenda showing no signs of slowing down during the festive season. Key maritime developments you might have missed over the past couple of weeks ...
  • New marine insurance firm launches in London
    Tom Fulford-Smith and Charles D'Alton, the founders of Latitude Brokers, have created a new shipping insurance entity called Ai Marine Risk, having sold their old company to Filhet-Allard Maritime three years ago. BP Marsh, a London-based venture capital investor, has acquired a 30% shareholding in Ai Marine Risk. Ai Marine Risk is a London-based managing ...
  • Just 10 sites worldwide have methanol bunkering facilities
    For all the clamour surrounding methanol as shipping's future fuel, there remains very limited sites worldwide with available bunkering for the in vogue fuel. New research issued this week from Clarksons Research shows there are just 10 sites worldwide offering methanol bunkering, with another 11 under development. By contrast, for LNG, the other leading alternative ...
  • Golden Ocean makes Lars-Christian Svensen permanent CEO
    Golden Ocean Group has made Lars-Christian Svensen permanent chief executive after he stepped up from the chief commercial officer role in June last year to become interim head of the John Fredriksen-backed dry bulk player. "The board is delighted to have appointed Lars-Christian Svensen, who has demonstrated his abilities serving as interim CEO. We are ...
  • Avance Gas banks $27m on sale of ageing VLGC
    Oslo-listed very large gas carrier (VLGC) specialist Avance Gas has offloaded its 2008-built Venus Glory for $66m in a deal that is expected to generate a gain of about $27m once the ship changes hands. The Øystein Kalleklev-led owner will deliver the Daewoo-built 83,700 cu m ship to an unnamed buyer in February or March ...
  • COSCO signs for six tanker newbuilds
    COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation (CSET) has placed an order for the construction of six tankers spread between two shipbuilding units of Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry. The listed oil and gas shipping arm of COSCO Shipping Group has tapped Yangzhou COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry to build three aframaxes for about $289m. All three 114,200 dwt ships ...
  • Louis Dreyfus Armateurs selects shipyard for wind-assisted roros backed by Airbus charter
    French family-owned shipowner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has selected China's Wuchang Shipbuilding to build three roro vessels which will serve Airbus, the world's biggest planemaker as part of its renewed chartered fleet. Under the deal, announced last October, LDA is to build, own and operate three modern, low-emission sips, supported by wind-assisted propulsion. The ships ...
  • Valaris scores $519m drillship contract with Petrobras
    Offshore driller Valaris has secured a long-term contract from Petrobras for its drillship Valaris DS-4 to work on the upcoming Buzios program offshore Brazil. The New York-listed firm has fixed the 2010-built floater for 1,064 days in a deal worth around $519m, including mobilisation fees and additional services. The contract should start late in the ...
  • DOF wins MPSV contract extension
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has bagged a contract extension from Prime Energy Resources Development for the 2012-built MPSV Skandi Hawk. "This is a substantial contract extension with an estimated value of over $60m. It builds on the successful partnership between our team in APAC with Prime Energy and the Malampaya field since production commenced ...
  • Fred Olsen Windcarrier seals Polish offshore wind deal
    Norwegian offshore wind installation player Fred Olsen Windcarrier has been awarded a contract with Ørsted and PGE for the Baltica 2 project in Poland. The company will carry out the installation of wind turbines utilising one of its special purpose-built jackup vessels during 2027. The Baltica 2 offshore wind farm is one of the largest ...
  • Ocean Installer secures work offshore Angola
    Ocean Installer has been revealed as a consortium partner with Oceaneering in a significant contract from TotalEnergies Angola and its partners in Block 17 to carry out the transportation and installation work for the life extension project of the Girassol FPSO, which has been producing since 2001 to 2031. Ocean Installer will utilise its in-house ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 4, 2024
  • Houthis answer US-led coalition threat with first launch of drone vessel in Red Sea
    Less than a day after a US-led coalition of 13 nations issued a threat to the Houthis, the militants launched...
  • Red Sea activity down nearly 20% after containership exodus
    Most shipping through the Red Sea continues despite the Houthi attacks, although an increase in passes around the Cape of...
  • IMO's upper targets should be considered as 'absolute minimum'
    Shipping needs to cut emissions by 26% in seven years to hit its 2030 target, as the industry's emissions have...
  • Liberia-flagged bulk carrier boarded off Somalia - Ambrey
    UKMTO reports five to six armed persons have boarded a merchant vessel southeast of Eyl, Somalia, which Ambrey identified as...
  • Falling oil prices kept Greek shipowners in lucrative Russian tanker trades
    Tankers from the dark fleet keep a key role in facilitating oil exports, exceeding 40% of ships tracked for a...
  • P&I clubs taking soft stance in renewal round
    'Compared with the previous three renewals, the mood is more conciliatory, which is helpful. It is still not a full-blown...
  • South Korea asks shipping companies to steer clear of Red Sea
    Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows that none of HMM's Asia-Europe boxships are present in or heading to the Red Sea...
  • Essberger plans future fleet in centenary year
    Dr Eberhart von Rantzau, joint managing partner at family-owned shipowner John T Essberger, says the company is studying a fleet...
  • Maersk Red Sea halt prompts more Cape diversions
    Many more originally Suez Canal-bound ships are now marked 'to be announced', with 54 such vessels still to confirm their...
  • Daily Briefing
    Dark fleet operator Radiating World Shipping Services moves to evade UK sanctions | Reports of Houthi missiles fired on Malta-flagged boxship...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 4, 2024
  • 3PL Kenco expands warehousing reach in key US markets
    The acquisition of The Shippers Group gives Kenco greater distribution capacity and underscores resilient demand for space and integrated logistics services despite a weak freight market.
  • US chassis demand tepid amid ample units, additional manufacturers
    Chassis lessors must work quickly to be prepared to unstack units when the international intermodal market rebounds.
  • Rerouted Asia-Europe voyages to cause space, equipment shortages
    Difficulties in finding vessel capacity and empty containers as ship voyages are extended will join rising rate levels on the growing list of supply chain issues faced by shippers.
  • Ocean carriers playing catch up in reducing risk of lithium-ion fires on ships
    The shipping industry, while acknowledging the batteries are here to stay and can't be banned as cargo, is lagging behind in coming to terms with risks that remain poorly understood.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 4, 2024
  • Avenir LNG locks in multi-year deals with Petronas and New Fortress Energy units
    Another pair of specialist LNG carriers finds a home as shortfall looms
  • Pirates strike again? Armed gang board bulk carrier off Somalia, says security specialist
    Vessel targeted in area linked to a resurgence of piracy in recent weeks
  • Dry stocks 'defy gravity' to rise on counter-seasonal surge in capesize rates
    Clarksons analysts see iron-ore market supportive of atypical January movement
  • Rewards trump risk for CMA CGM as liner giant continues to run Red Sea gauntlet
    Despite attack, French carrier is among dwindling lines willing to sail through the troubled region
  • Avenir LNG locks in multi-year deals for two ships with Petronas arm
    Another pair of specialist LNG carriers finds a home as shortfall looms
  • Clarksons hails 'hugely significant' year for shipping industry decarbonisation
    Green Technology Tracker details newbuilding orders involving alternative fuel capable vessels in 2023
  • Color Line switches to biofuels to slash emissions by 85%
    Ropax operator switches two vessels to locally sourced low-emission fuels
  • Crime gangs face clampdown at European ports as cocaine seizures surge
    EU decision-making body vows action after smugglers target terminals throughout the bloc
  • Hunt on for new Norwegian shipping chief after Harald Solberg steps down
    Outgoing CEO will take over The Federation of Norwegian Industries
  • What can history tell us about how George Economou's flutter with Genco will evolve?
    This week's Streetwise examines another move on a listed bulker company by Greek shipowner George Economou
  • ABN Amro hires Danske Bank analyst to drive Nordic shipping services
    Dutch bank recruits former equity analyst and shipbroker
  • Suez Canal LNG shipments halved in December amid Red Sea attacks
    Sector's 2023 market dynamics unfold as biggest importers and exporters of year emerge
  • Norwegian owner KGJS names new chief executive after Geir Mjelde steps down
    New CEO is an internal hire with experience at Odfjell Drilling and the bank Nordea
  • Tanker rates soar on 'red hot' Red Sea routes as owners embrace danger zone
    Traffic holds up across the sector as owners fix vessels on case-by-case basis, says Braemar
  • Norwegian owner KGJS names new CEO after Geir Mjelde steps down
    New boss is an internal hire with experience at Odfjell Drilling and Nordea
  • Grieg snaps up software house stake to ramp up life-cycle emissions offering
    Move on start-up gives Norwegian company a broader cradle-to-grave sustainability offering
  • Tanker major KOTC plotting half-billion dollar newbuilding spree
    Owner is looking to order VLCC and gas carrier series
  • 'Perfect storm': Fearnley Securities hikes Klaveness Combination Carriers target price
    Estimates raised on the back of robust fundamentals in product and dry markets
  • Norwegian owner KGJS hires new chief executive after Geir Mjelde steps down
    New CEO is an internal hire with experience at Odfjell Drilling and the bank Nordea
  • MSC container ship cleared of blame in collision with trawler
    Report finds fishing vessel was not maintaining a proper lookout and failed to heed warning signals
  • Clarksons hails 'hugely significant' year for 'shipping industry decarbonisation'
    Green Technology Tracker details newbuilding orders involving alternative fuel capable vessels in 2023
  • Grieg snaps up software house stake in bid to ramp up lifecycle emissions offering
    Move on software company Reflow gives Norwegian company a broader cradle-to-grave sustainability offering
  • Norwegian shipowner KGJS hires new chief exec
    New CEO is an internal hire
  • MSC container ship cleared of blame in collision with fishing vessel
    Report finds trawler was not maintaining a proper lookout and failed to heed warning signals
  • Shipping 'blind spots' revealed by global tracking study
    Satellite-based imagery highlights scale of activity on the world's oceans
  • 'Bring all pressure to bear': Houthis put on notice as Red Sea violence escalates
    A chorus of international condemnation seems to presage more robust action against rebel group
  • NTSB report clears MSC container ship of blame in fishing vessel collision
    Report finds trawler was not maintaining a proper lookout and failed to heed warning signals
  • $1bn solution: How AI is helping Japanese giant MOL fight risk of electric vehicle fires
    Prominent shipowner fortifies fire-prevention measures by tapping into AI to create solutions
  • Tanker newbuilding orders pile up as shipowners bank on long-term boom
    Mid-size crude carriers and product tankers lead the way as Russian reshuffle and new refineries entice owners
  • Seatrium bags first contract of 2024 with repeat Shell FPU deal
    Latest project is an enhanced version of two earlier FPUs built for oil major by Singapore yard group

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 4, 2024
  • West Coast shipping rates surge as Red Sea fallout goes global
    The combination of Red Sea detours and Panama Canal restrictions is having a knock-on effect: higher Asia-West Coast rates.
  • FedEx pilots face pay cuts, buyouts as contract talks resume
    FedEx Express wants to compensate for a surplus of pilots by lowering guaranteed pay and offering severance packages once a new labor contract is reached. Meanwhile, mechanics are agitating to unionize.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
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
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