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Exim India web site
MARCH 5, 2024
  • DP World launches multimodal service 'SARAL-2' connecting Chennai to Delhi-NCR
  • MOL Chemical Tankers completes acquisition of Fairfield Chemical Carriers
  • World Bank partners in workshop to boost logistics efficiency
  • IFSCA seeks nod for foreign flag ships from GIFT City
  • Global standard contract for transport and installation of offshore wind turbines being worked on
  • Houthis threaten more attacks
  • Weighment of self sealed export containers in Central Parking Plaza
  • Minister dedicates first-ever Made-in-India ASTDS tug
  • Exporters to declare emissions on EU default value
  • HMM collaborates with Hellmann Worldwide Logistics for sustainability initiatives using Green Sailing Service
  • DP World inks partnership agreement for renewable energy systems across its port operations in the Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Ports Authority recognised for its Quality Management System
  • OOCL in agreement to provide refrigerated ocean transport utilising electric field technology to realise long-term preservation
  • Port officers at Nantes-Saint Nazaire to strike

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 5, 2024
  • Kicking off tri-partite cooperation in Liege
  • Train service replaces Red Sea route
  • Sorting out the sorting process
  • Girteka: driving development in Poland
  • New Orleans: transloading park to open in summer
  • Ammonia fuel study initiated
  • An MRO partnership for the Silk Road
  • Packing parcels in Poznan
  • UK to modernise 38 truck stops
  • We need you!
  • Trelleborg's new piloting tool
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Resilinc: new CMO and CCO
  • Turning up the heat for freezing Icelanders
  • A new project for Kansas City
  • FMH Group joins Australia's top five
  • Seafreight sustainability partnership
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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 4, 2024
  • Rubymar sinks, with cargo of fertiliser a threat to Red Sea ecosystem
  • Kuehne pounded, out of Schenker auction - but jumbo 'sale will help us'
  • CMA CGM containership cargo 'for Pakistan military' seized in India
  • Cainiao sets up HK-Liege e-commerce air link with Saudia Cargo and WFS
  • Geodis - show me the cash, please!
  • Liner heavyweights sail in for some tough transpacific contract talks
  • HMM should use surplus cash to double size of its box ship fleet
  • OceanX: Logistics thoughts on Kuehne vs CMA CGM vs M�rsk, among others...
  • Full steam ahead for major expansion of Eurasian rail freight traffic
  • Tim Martin and Françoise Russo join Aramex leadership team
  • Bolloré's Thierry Ehrenbogen becomes CMA CGM's SVP of development

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 4, 2024
  • Airbus ship heads for Mobile, powered by suction sails
    The decision by Airbus and Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) to install Norsepower rotorsails on their three next-generation newbuilds is just one part of the story on how the two are looking to
  • MSC containership struck by Houthi missile
    An MSC containership has become the latest vessel to be damaged in a Houthi attack. U.K. Maritime Trade Operations today issued a report at 1500 UTC on an incident 91 nautical miles
  • Ingalls completes acceptance trials of final Flight I LPD
    Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) reports that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division has successfully completed the acceptance trials of amphibious transport dock Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29), the final Flight I LPD

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Container News web site
MARCH 4, 2024
  • CMA CGM applies PSS from Indian Sub, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea and Egypt to US
    CMA CGM has announced the implementation of a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) starting from 20 March, until further notice. This surcharge will apply to all types of cargo originating from the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea and Egypt to the US East Coast and US Gulf. The surcharge amount will be US$1,000 per unit. If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared
  • Port of Virginia opens wider channel for giga container ships
    Port of Virginia's wider shipping channel is now operational for accommodating the two-way passage of ultra-large container vessels (ULCV), resulting in a reduction of up to 15% in the time these vessels spend at berth. The widening of the channel is a component of the port's strategic infrastructure investment plan totalling US$1.4 billion, aimed at enhancing efficiency, accommodating larger car
  • Port of Long Beach unveils two new fireboat stations
    On 1 March 2024, officials commemorated the opening of two newly constructed fireboat stations at the Port of Long Beach. These stations mark a significant improvement in the Long Beach Fire Department's ability to respond to emergencies both on the water and on land, providing enhanced safety for ships, cargo, and waterfront personnel. Known as Fireboat Station 15 and Fireboat Station 20, these
  • What is a Parcel Locker in an Apartment Building?
    Parcel Locker in an apartment building - this is an automated system of mailboxes for receiving and sending mail, as well as various goods. This device is designed to provide convenience to residents and improve mail delivery efficiency. Typically, Parcel Locker is installed in public areas of an apartment building, for example, in entrances or garden areas. What is a Parcel Locker? As a rule, a
  • CMA CGM, Shanghai International Port Group extend Terminal Stevedoring Agreement
    French shipping company CMA CGM and the terminal operator Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) jointly held a strategic Terminal Stevedoring Agreement (TSA) extension signing ceremony on 28 February in Shanghai, China. The cooperation between the two parties has yielded positive results over the recent years, according to the statement, and several achievements have been made in areas such as
  • Schedule reliability insights: CMA CGM climbs to the top
    Sea-Intelligence has released the 150th edition of the Global Liner Performance (GLP) report, featuring schedule reliability data up to and including January 2024. "Source: Sea-Intelligence.com, GLP Report, issue 150" Amidst the ongoing Red Sea crisis, global schedule reliability witnessed a decline, with a month-on-month drop of -5.1 percenta
  • Samskip and Cochin Shipyard begin zero-emission container vessel construction
    Samskip, a provider of global logistics solutions, and the market-leading shipyard Cochin Shipyard in India have commenced the construction phase of their next-generation zero-emission shortsea container vessel, the Samskip SeaShuttle. "When it comes to sustainability, we believe in transparency, setting goals and taking responsibility. Yesterday, at our event, we introduced our Sustainability Co
  • CMA CGM and Nike forge agreement for sustainable shipping solutions
    Nike, a global leader in the apparel and sportswear sector, has recently forged an agreement with French ocean carrier CMA CGM to purchase eco-friendly biofuel for a part of its maritime shipping needs. This strategic move signifies a significant step towards decarbonizing Nike's supply chain. Beginning 1 July 2023, until 31 May 2024, Nike plans to utilize sustainable biofuel for transporting 36%
  • Kalmar to deliver first electric mobile equipment fleet for ITC in Australia
    Cargotec-owned Kalmar has finalized a deal with Intermodal Terminal Company (ITC), an Australian operator, to provide six Kalmar Electric Reachstackers and two Kalmar Electric Empty Container Handlers. These machines will be deployed at ITC's upcoming Somerton Intermodal Terminal in Melbourne, Victoria, a multipurpose terminal currently under construction. This contract, which also encompasses a
  • HMM and Hellmann cooperate to reduce Scope 3 emissions
    HMM has collaborated with Hellmann Worldwide Logistics to manage Scope 3 emissions by implementing the Green Sailing Service, a low-carbon transportation solution aimed at reducing carbon emissions. This initiative empowers the decrease of carbon footprint and tackles Scope 3 emissions with efficiency. The methodology behind this service is guided by PwC Korea. "We are delighted to experience one
  • Contrasting period for container spot and contract markets - Way forward outlook
    The latest quote by the Drewry World Container Index (WCI) voiced the correction in spot prices after the massive 138% swing in 6 weeks witnessed between 15 December 2023 and 30 January 2024. The WCI registered a 5% loss for the week, and at US$3,493 ended at a six week low. But in February though, the index lost over 8% with the primary laggards being the China- Europe and China-Mediterranean tr
  • Container carriers face US$1.4 trillion decarbonisation bill
    US consultancy AlixPartners has said in its 2024 report that container shipping has very high carbon dioxide emissions, and the liner industry has to spend US$1.4 trillion to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Targeted investment and conversion to alternative-fuel propulsion systems will be inadequate to achieve the mandated 20% reduction by 2030, but net zero by 2050 remains within reach-barely-
  • ICTSI's Manila terminal rebrands
    International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI)-owned Manila Harbor Center (MHC) has unveiled a new name, logo and website as part of a strategic rebranding initiative. MHC, the largest and busiest international bulk and breakbulk operations in the Philippines, has rebranded to Manila Multipurpose Terminal. ICTSI took ownership of the Manila Multipurpose Terminal in 2021. Under ICTSI's ma
  • CMA CGM implements new rates from Europe to Latin America and Carribean
    French shipping line CMA CGM has unveiled updated Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates, effective from 1 April 2024, from Europe to Latin America and the Caribbean. The following rates will be applicable for shipments from North Europe and the Mediterranean to destinations in the Caribbean, Central America, West Coast South America, and East Coast South America, except Mexico. Amounts in € (Euros) - Fro
  • CMA CGM moves to Augusta port in Sicily
    CMA CGM Group has announced it will move its activities from the Italian terminal in Catania, Sicily to the nearby port of Augusta, as the local Port Authority, covering Catania, Augusta and Pozallo, has decided to terminate container activity at the Catania terminal and relocate all activity for all container carriers to their terminal at Augusta. This transition will be effective at the end of

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Splash web site
MARCH 4, 2024
  • Capital Product Partners continues boxship sell-off
    US-listed Capital Product Partners has offloaded three more containerships as it works towards becoming an LNG carrier pure-play. The Evangelos Marinakis diversified owner is selling the 2015-built 9,300 teu Akadimos and the 2008-built 5,100 teu sister vessels Fos Express and Seattle Express. In November last year, Capital Product Partners announced plans to buy 11 LNG ...
  • Western Bulk appoints interim chief executive
    Norwegian dry bulk operator Western Bulk Chartering has appointed board member Ørjan Svanevik as interim chief executive officer. Svanevik, the former director and chief operating officer at John Fredriksen's Setankers Management, joined Western Bulk's board last August. He will keep his position as he takes over from Hans Aasn�s following the news of his stepping ...
  • World's largest floating solar project to become part of OranjeWind
    The Nautical Sunrise consortium partners are looking to create the world's largest offshore floating solar (OFS) power installation offshore the Netherlands. Research and development on the OFS systems and the components of the €8.4m ($9.1m) project, supported by €6.8m from the Horizon Europe programme, has already started. The project will enable the large-scale deployment and ...
  • Diana Shipping charters out ice-class panamax to Louis Dreyfus
    New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with Louis Dreyfus Company Freight for one of its ice-class panamax bulkers. Louis Dreyfus hired the 2014-built, 77,525 dwt bulker. The gross charter rate is $13,900, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for a period of a minimum ...
  • New benchmark set with sale of Norwegian VLCC
    The sale of a Norwegian-flagged VLCC has set a new benchmark as tanker values continue to climb. The Korean-built, eight-year-old 299,998 dwt has been sold to undisclosed interests for $98.5m. The ship was owned by Norwegian heavyweights, Awilco and TRF. According to Clarksons Research, the firm price shows that values for semi-modern tonnage are up ...
  • Rubymar's sinking poses 'major environmental crisis' in the Red Sea
    The Red Sea shipping crisis has entered a new chapter with the sinking of the bulk carrier early on Saturday morning. The insurance situation regarding the Lebanese-owned, Greek-managed, Belize-registered ship remains unclear. The vessel has become the first constructive total loss since the Houthis from Yemen started their campaign against merchant shipping five months ago ...
  • Joint investigation points to identity of tug owner involved in Tobago oil spill
    In the hunt to find the owners of a tug and a barge responsible for one of the Caribbean's worst oil spills in recent years, a joint investigation carried out by Bellingcat and the Trinidad & Tobago Guardian has laid the finger of blame on a Panama-registered company called Melaj Offshore. According to Bellingcat, a ...
  • Record TPM opens as 'difficult' transpacific contract negotiations get underway
    The fortunes of the container market will become clearer this week as close to 4,000 delegates descend on Long Beach for the 24th edition of TPM, the sector's top annual event. The summit, which runs from Sunday to Wednesday, brings together lines and shippers to hammer out contracts and comes at a time where container ...
  • Trafigura inks debut VLCCs order
    One of the world's largest charterers Trafigura is addressing the market shortage of modern supertanker tonnage by signing up to build its first VLCCs. The Singapore-headquartered global commodities trader has contracted Jiangsu New Hantong Ship Heavy Industry in China for the construction of two 319,000 dwt crude carriers, delivering in July and September of 2026. ...
  • Secondhand ship prices and sales volumes scale heights
    Secondhand tanker and bulker prices are at highs not seen for more than a decade, with owners scrambling for all available tonnage, pushing secondhand prices close to newbuild levels. According to Clarksons Research, secondhand tanker prices are at a 15-year high, while secondhand bulk carrier prices are at close to the peak experienced in the ...
  • Marinakis books pricey LNG carriers
    Evangelos Marinakis' Capital Group has been revealed as the owner behind a high-priced order for four liquefied natural gas carriers at Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries. Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE), a holding entity overseeing the shipyards of South Korea's conglomerate HD Hyundai, announced the deal with an undisclosed shipowner for 174,000 cu m units ...
  • Meadway Bulkers returns to Japan for more orders
    Greek owner and operator Meadway Bulkers has strengthened its shipbuilding programme at Japanese shipyards with two handysize bulk carriers at Namura. The George Dellaportas-led outfit has revealed a pair of 40,050 dwt units with delivery in the first quarter of 2026 for an undisclosed price, adding to another 40,000 dwt newbuild set to join the ...
  • Ray Car Carriers splurges $268m on pair of Korean newbuilds
    Ray Car Carriers has boosted its orderbook with two more newbuilds contracted in South Korea. The Abraham Rami Ungar-controlled owner has returned to Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Ulsan for a 7,500 ceu pair, delivering by May 2028. The order worth about $268m follows four 7,700 ceu LNG capable units booked last year, with delivery due ...
  • Live Animal Export: An experimental double take as the Bahijah tries again
    Dr Lynn Simpson, a well-known former live export veterinarian, on the long journey ahead for thousands of animals heading from Australia to Israel via the west coast of Africa. This past weekend the Dareen rounded Yemen within missile range, then passed the Rubymar as she slid under the sea

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 4, 2024
  • Houthis unlikely to halt Red Sea attacks despite ceasefire, former US Secretary of Defense says
    'Good reason to doubt the Houthis' word', former CIA director and US Secretary of Defense tells Journal of Commerce TPM...
  • MSC ship hit in latest Houthi attack
    Liberia-flagged, 2,169 teu containership MSC Sky II is the latest victim of Houthi attacks. Militants continue to target commercial ships in...
  • Capital Product sheds more boxships as it doubles down on gas shipping
    First four disposals expected to swell owner's cash kitty by about $81m
  • Yildirim: I told Jacques Saadé box lines must work together
    Metals, ports and shipping tycoon Robert Yildirim's 2011 rescue of CMA CGM paid off handsomely in the past two years...
  • Global Ship Lease remains unfazed by uncertain box market outlook
    Legacy charters from container market supercycle and recent tightening of supply and demand help US-listed owner to strong fourth quarter...
  • The week in charts: Alternative-fuel newbuilding orders decline | Red Sea crisis pains Piraeus | War halves Ukraine's maritime trade | Container rates slide
    A slowdown in liner alt-fuel orders has led to commodity carriers making up the greater share of newbuilding orders in...
  • The week in newbuildings: Dry cargo carriers and tankers dominate
    Newbuilding contracts for 24 dry cargo carriers, 16 tankers and four vehicle carriers recorded in the past week, all at...
  • Stephenson Harwood hires two partners from Ince & Co Middle East
    New recruits specialise in dispute resolution
  • US fund takes legal fight against CMB's Euronav takeover to Belgium
    US fund FourWorld Capital Management, which recently bought a 2.4% stake in Euronav and is seeking a settlement from CMB...
  • Record volumes of Russian oil shipped outside the West's reach after sanctions crackdown
    Just 39% of tankers calling at Russian ports over February had marine insurance with the International Group of P&I clubs...
  • Marsh expands Ukraine facility to cover all non-military cargoes
    Arrangement allows underwriters to quote extra premiums at steep discount to market rates while still making a commercial profit
  • Hanwha completes HSD Engine takeover to boost green marine propulsion
    Hanwha Group says the acquisition will let the conglomerate offer broader services from shipbuilding to engine production, and to strengthen...
  • VLCC recovery could be at risk on ordering rush, Poten cautions
    While VLCC rates are expected to remain strong in until 2025, the future market will not be smooth sailing
  • Daily Briefing
    Is shipping's decarbonisation revolution about to start slow steaming? | The mess of EU ETS compliance: 'No pub, no beer'...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 4, 2024
  • Slync's technology finds new home in consulting group led by industry veteran
    The saga of embattled technology vendor Slync may have reached a final chapter with its technology assets being acquired by a consulting group that works with importers and exporters.
  • Growing project backlogs a silver lining for EPCs amid mixed profit results
    Four EPC majors -- Fluor, KBR, TechnipFMC and Worley -- reported double-digit growth in order backlogs and say they are optimistic about continued revenue momentum into 2024.
  • Driven by shipper needs, land rush reconfiguring US LTL sector, terminals
    Changing shipping requirements and competitive pressures are reshaping US less-than-truckload networks and LTL terminals themselves at an unprecedented rate.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 4, 2024
  • Global Ship Lease sees term charter appetite growing amid Red Sea crisis
    Larger ships could find two- to three-year contracts as freight rates rise
  • The deal that wasn't: Scorpio not a seller of tanker quintet
    Confusion appears to drive market chatter in wake of earlier Wayzata deal
  • Capesize spot rates climb to 11-week high as Australia and Brazil iron ore volumes surge
    Miners feast on slimming tonnage, but futures lose steam in backwardated market
  • Dragnis family firm Goldenport returns to capesize segment as market sizzles
    Diversified Greek shipowner picks up a 13-year-old vessel as bulker S&P surges
  • Anxious about ammonia: BW LPG chief cautious on gas shipping's hot ticket newbuildings
    CEO notes growing orderbook for specialist ships and questions what will happen if ammonia projects do not materialise
  • Fire on container ship targeted by twin Houthi rocket strike
    Crew fighting fire on MSC Sky II after rocket hits accommodation block
  • Capital Product Partners offloads container ship trio as sell-off extends
    Boxship divestments form part of Marinakis-controlled company's ongoing transformation into an LNG pure-play
  • Houthis attack damages container ship south of Yemen
    Vessel was reported to have been hit during voyage to Dijbouti
  • Svitzer brings in former Torm executive as 450-strong fleet prepares to split from Maersk
    Towage giant also adds former banker Michael Nass Nielsen to strengthen top team
  • Sanctions squeeze leads Russia to surprise cuts in crude exports
    Opec+ countries say they will continue their oil cuts into the second quarter of 2024
  • IMO offers support as ship sunk by Houthis sparks pollution fears
    Questions remain over whether pollution containment operation will be practical or safe
  • Airbus-chartered Louis Dreyfus Armateurs ship gets suctions sails
    The Ville de Bordeaux has three Bound4Blue suction sails installed in Spain
  • Clarksons wargames Middle East twists as uncertainty stalks shipping
    UK broker has mapped out various scenarios as Middle East crisis continues
  • Nigeria's giant Dangote refinery seeks term deal for tanker to bring in crude
    Facility near Lagos tenders for three-month contract, with three months of options
  • Stephenson Harwood boosts Middle East presence with addition of seven-strong Ince law team
    UK-headquartered firm brings in Mohamed El Hawawy, Khurram Ali and others from collapsed rival
  • 'Euphoria' grips dry cargo S&P as spending hits highest level since global financial crisis
    Secondhand deals abound as strong freight market fuels shipowner confidence
  • Gunvor fined $661m over Petroecuador corruption scandal
    Senior official at state-backed oil company was paid off with 18-carat gold watch
  • VLCC mega-deal paying off for Frontline with $3bn value in sight for ex-Euronav vessels
    John Fredriksen company already $250m in the money on deal to add 24 modern tankers
  • CMA CGM bid for Wincanton hits the buffers after board backs rival offer
    French carrier left ruing its logistics options after higher offer from US-based GXO
  • World's first absolute zero-emission container ship set to be ordered by start-up
    Dannielle Southcott founded Veer with a vision to revolutionise container shipping
  • VLCC mega-deal paying off for Frontline with $3bn value in sight for ex-Euronav tankers
    John Fredriksen company already $250m in the money on deal to add 24 modern tankers
  • Tsakos tied to shuttle tanker order at SHI backed by contract with oil major
    Greek shipowner is said to have ordered the conventionally fuelled high-spec crude carrier against charter
  • Clarksons eyes growth in all regions around 'powerhouse' London, says Andi Case
    Clarksons boss outlines plans for expansion in 2024
  • Turkish shipowner Manta takes top dollar on lucrative LPG carrier asset play
    Mid-sized carrier said to be changing hands after doubling in value in just five years
  • Tsakos tied to shuttle tanker order at Samsung backed by charter with oil major
    The Greek shipowner is said to have ordered the conventionally fuelled high-spec crude carrier against charter
  • Ex-Shell shipping boss Grahaeme Henderson launches 'golden rules' safety coalition
    Former Shell executive steering Together in Safety's campaign to save seafarer lives
  • Western Bulk names ex-Seatankers man as new interim chief executive
    Interim chief executive has long experience within corporate finance
  • MAN Energy Solutions set to deliver first ammonia engine this year
    CEO Uwe Lauber is not expecting green ammonia supply to scale up before 2030
  • Poten warns of VLCC ordering surge with shifting oil demand dynamics in Asia
    Broker says shift in Asian oil demand a key factor that could impact demand for larger tankers
  • Major Euronav investor intensifies fight against Saverys takeover
    'Event-driven' investment adviser FourWorld now wants CMB to raise its bid on Euronav shares in Belgium
  • Dubai's International Shipping & Logistics sends panamax bulker for recycling
    Pakistan grabs ISL Star, while India and Bangladesh buy up industry minnows to get tonnage on the beach before Ramadan
  • MOL Chemical Tankers completes $400m takeover of Fairfield Chemical Carriers
    MOLCT now controls a fleet of 117 chemical tankers
  • Dubai's International Shipping & Logistics sends panamax bulker for recycling
    Pakistan grabs ISL Star while India and Bangladesh buy up industry minnows to get tonnage on the beach before Ramadan
  • Poten urges caution following VLCC newbuilding order surge
    Broker says change in focus of oil demand growth in Asia among factors that will impact demand for larger tankers
  • Does artificial intelligence put maritime jobs at risk?
    Efficiency will help shipping professionals focus less on repetitive tasks and more on things that matter, experts say

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 4, 2024
  • UPS adds twin-bay maintenance hangar at Worldport hub
    The UPS maintenance division is moving into a new hangar, capable of supporting 747 jumbo jets, at its global air hub in Louisville, Kentucky.

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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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