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April 5, 2024

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Exim India web site
APRIL 5, 2024
  • India to drive South Asia as the fastest-growing region in the world for the next two years: World Bank
  • Allcargo Group appoints logistics veteran Ketan Kulkarni as Chief Growth Officer
  • Ports, terminals unaffected by Taiwan earthquake
  • Cochin Port handles record overall and container traffic in 2023-24
  • India begins anti-dumping probe of PVC Suspension Resin from 7 countries
  • Second temporary alternate channel opened near Baltimore port for commercially essential vessels
  • AD Ports Group inks agreement to develop port and economic zone in Iraq
  • Engineering exports up by 15.9 pc
  • Ship recycling at lowest level in 20 years due to strong demand, market shocks
  • National port strike announced in France on April 8

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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 5, 2024
  • 26 princes kiss a Danish sleeping beauty
  • Baltimore: more railfreight services
  • Hamburg sends relief supplies to Odessa
  • Smart solutions to solve storage problems
  • Back to the office?
  • Sats welcomes Air Canada back to Singapore
  • 66% deliveries shifted from truck to rail
  • Network Cargo Management: three more years
  • Americold's Arkansas addition
  • Check vessel designs to avoid costly claims
  • Sustainability at the heart of Bifa
  • Re-fleeting to boost transport capabilities
  • MSC Air Cargo joins CCA
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Lithuanian carrier picks UIC data exchange system
  • Distributing vaccines Down Under
  • Predictive intelligence for container shipments
  • From MediaMarkt to Competec
  • 100 years ago: the first successful RTW flight

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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 4, 2024
  • Baltimore: liners rerouting, but automotive supply chains will be hardest hit
  • Major Danish shipping lane shut due to missile risk
  • Analysis: CH Robinson - the loneliest
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen could see $10m hit from car-carrier stranded at Baltimore
  • Airfreight shift as Taiwan earthquake impacts semiconductor production
  • Relief as Finnish port strikes are set to cease in bid to start talks
  • UK government defends 'crippling' fee for plant and animal product imports
  • Chinese airlines eye expansion and US allows more flights in
  • US rail unions applaud new two-person crew rule for Class 1 operators
  • More specialised containers the order of the day as CSD profits tumble
  • Volta's new owner gearing up for electric truck summer launch

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 4, 2024
  • Key Bridge response operations deal with weather challenges
    The Unified Command responding to the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge was continuing to coordinate operations Wednesday, despite challenging weather conditions that included severe thunderstorms and high winds. Trained crews,
  • VIDEO: Metal Shark's new Prowler interceptor is autonomous and semisubmersible
    Jeanerette, La., headquartered boat builder Metal Shark will use next week's Sea-Air-Space event to debut the Prowler, a versatile military craft that combines multiple technologies to meet the current and near-future warfighting
  • Ship owner and master fined after pilot ladder breaks
    Here's another incident underscoring the importance of pilot ladder maintenance. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) reports that, acting on its behalf, he Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) has successfully prosecuted

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Container News web site
APRIL 4, 2024
  • Container traders anticipate rise in disruptions and increase in container prices in the Wake of Baltimore Bridge Collision
    In the aftermath of the Baltimore Bridge collision, supply chain professionals are anticipating price hikes, as indicated by a significant rise in sentiment for container price increases. A rebound of freight volumes into the US this year, coupled with the bridge incident and the ongoing challenges in the Red Sea as well as the Panama Canal is expected to strain key US ports in the short term. Th
  • DB Schenker launches onboard courier service
    DB Schenker, a major global logistics service provider, has unveiled a new standardized product tailored to a growing market segment: Customers now have the option to utilize the exclusive onboard courier (OBC) service, guaranteeing swift and reliable express air transport to and from any destination worldwide. This latest addition caters specifically to customers requiring urgent courier solutio
  • Bunker indices show moderate upward trend
    During the 14th week of the year, there was a moderate upward trend observed in the Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global bunker indices. The 380 HSFO index saw a rise of US$6.91 to US$553.09/MT. The VLSFO index climbed by US$8.49, reaching US$696.13/MT. Additionally, the MGO index experienced an increase of US$10.14, surpassing the US$900 mark and reaching US$901.39/MT. "At the time of writing,
  • Duvenbeck introduces e-fulfilment services
    The logistics firm Duvenbeck has entered the e-fulfilment industry, inaugurating a new fulfilment centre in Böblingen, Germany near Stuttgart earlier this year. This facility is dedicated to processing online purchases, offering a comprehensive range of services tailored to the needs of Internet stores and online marketplaces. With Duvenbeck, online merchants now have access to a one-stop solutio
  • ONE refreshes Adriatic service
    Singapore-based box line Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced an update to its Adriatic Feeder Service (AIB) in the Mediterranean region. "The service rotation has been redesigned to continue to offer seamless connections to the Asia-Mediterranean network," said ONE in a statement. "The updated AIB service will be expected to provide a reliable and quality assured transport solution as well
  • Maersk names second methanol-enabled vessel in Japan
    In a ceremony conducted in Yokohama, Japan on 4 April 2024, the world's second large methanol-enabled container ship was officially named "Astrid Maersk". The vessel marks the second installment in Maersk's series of 18 large methanol-enabled vessels, slated for delivery between 2024 and 2025. This innovative fleet is poised to make a substantial contribution to the company's net-zero targets and
  • CMA CGM partners with automobile giants on electric van venture
    CMA CGM Group announced its participation as a founding member of the innovative electric van venture, Flexis SAS, alongside Renault Group and Volvo. The partnership unveiled on 22 March marks a significant step towards sustainable transportation solutions. Through its energy investment fund, PULSE, CMA CGM has secured a 10% ownership stake in Flexis SAS. Additionally, the company expresses keen
  • Demand shocks drive ship recycling to lowest level in 20 years
    Over the past eight quarters, ship recycling of bulkers, tankers and container ships has dropped to the lowest level in 20 years. A combination of strong demand following a series of market shocks and low order books have kept older ships operating for longer than usual. During the first quarter of 2024, only two million deadweight tonnes (DWT) ship capacity were recycled. This marks the ninth co
  • Eight missing after SITC boxship collides with Chinese fishing trawler
    A ship operated by SITC Container Lines collided with a Chinese fishing trawler off Hainan Island, China just after midnight local time on 3 April, leaving eight persons missing after the trawler capsized. The Panama-flagged ship, 1,032 TEU SITC Danang had just departed China's Qinzhou port and was on its way to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, when the accident happened around 12.15 am local time. The
  • DP World and Brazilian railway operator to build new terminal at Santos
    DP World has joined forces with Brazilian railway operator Rumo to build a new terminal at the Port of Santos to handle 12.5 million tonnes of grains and fertilizers per year. The total investment for the construction of this state-of-the-art facility, according to Rumo's estimations, reaches US$500 million, which will be financed through a combination of Rumo's resources, loans, and potential pa
  • CMA CGM to retrofit 100 vessels at Damen's European facilities
    French liner operator CMA CGM will send around 100 of its vessels to the European facilities of Damen Shipyards for significant modifications, which are expected to deliver fuel efficiencies of more than 10%. The upgrades will take place at Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque (DSDu) in France and Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam (DSAm) in the Netherlands, which between them have some of Europe's largest dry doc
  • TIPC upgrades container terminals in Kaohsiung
    Container Terminal 7 of the port of Kaohsiung, which started operations in May 2023, is expected to increase the annual container handling capacity of the Taiwanese port by 6.5 million TEUs, according to Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC), which is now focussed on the upgrade of two other box terminals. TIPC has now shifted its attention to Port of Kaohsiung's 3rd and 5th Container Ter
  • Baltimore rerouting not impacting broader ocean operations or rates so far: Freightos Analysis
    Salvage crews have already started working to clear the wreckage from last week's bridge collapse in Baltimore. Despite this task's complexity and obstacles in the way, the US Army Corp of Engineers estimates it will take weeks, not months, to restore full access to the port. Teams will first work to open a temporary channel allowing easier access for recovery vessels and restoring some commercia
  • AD Ports Group partners with General Company for Ports of Iraq
    AD Ports Group has entered into a preliminary agreement with the General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI). This agreement outlines the establishment of a joint venture aimed at developing Al-Faw Grand Port and its associated economic zone, along with potential future expansions. Additionally, the agreement encompasses the possibility of investment, management, and operation of ports, economic zon
  • Buying Property in Portugal: Where to Start?
    Portugal has a strong case for real estate investment, especially in its capital city of Lisbon, given its fascinating history, lively culture, and breathtaking scenery. This city offers a vibrant market for both experienced and inexperienced investors because of its stunning architecture and multicultural atmosphere. Investing in Lisbon real estate can result in significant earnings that offer m
  • UK vs US - A Comprehensive Comparison
    There is a lot of conversation and interest around the subject of living in the UK vs the US because every country has advantages and peculiarities that have a huge impact on work, leisure, and lifestyle. While working abroad increase its popularity, making comparisons among countries became everyday topics.This comparison explores the subtleties of daily life, cultural differences, and the overa
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges marks first methanol bunkering with Ane Maersk
    The first large methanol-powered deep-sea vessel, named 'Ane Maersk', made its inaugural call at the Antwerp port, docking at the MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET). During its port stay, the vessel underwent its first bunker operation in European waters, receiving 4,300 tons of green methanol and 1,375 tons of biodiesel (B100). This successful bunkering operation signifies a significant milestone

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Splash web site
APRIL 4, 2024
  • US targets Emirati shipmanager and 13 vessels in latest round of Iran-related sanctions
    The US has imposed sanctions on a United Arab Emirates-based shipmanager and 13 vessels linked to its role in shipping commodities on behalf of Iran's military. The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said Thursday that Dubai-based Oceanlink Maritime facilitated shipments of unspecified Iranian commodities on behalf of Iran's Armed ...
  • DP World teams with Rumo for new $500m grain and fertiliser terminal at Brazil's Santos port
    Dubai-based terminal operator DP World has partnered up with Brazilian railway operator Rumo to build a grain and fertilizer terminal at the Port of Santos in Brazil. The new terminal, estimated to cost about $500m, will handle 9m tonnes of grains and 3.5m tonnes of fertilizers a year. Construction is expected to take 30 months, ...
  • Golden Energy Offshore finds work for PSV duo
    Norway's Golden Energy Offshore Services (GEOS) has won new short-term contracts for two of its platform supply vessels (PSVs). The two platform suppliers in question are Energy Swan and Energy Partner. The clients were left undisclosed but were described by the company as "first-class international charterers." Until recently, the Energy Swan has been busy under ...
  • Saudi Aramco suspends deals for Borr and Arabian Drilling jackups
    Two more offshore drillers have received a contract suspension for jackup rigs in Saudi Arabia. The latest ones are Borr Drilling and Arabian Drilling. Borr Drilling said in an Oslo Bors filing that it received a notice of temporary suspension of operations for its Arabia I working in Saudi Arabia. The fleet status report states ...
  • DeepOcean lands long-term deal with Equinor
    Norwegian offshore contractor DeepOcean has sealed a frame agreement with Equinor for marine services on both offshore renewables and oil and gas fields. The agreement is valid for four years, with options to extend it for up to four more years, and covers subsea intervention and repair contingency for subsea pipelines, structures, and high voltage ...
  • Sapura Energy awarded subsea services contract by Shell
    Malaysian offshore services provider Sapura Energy has been awarded a contract to provide pan-Malaysia underwater services for the Petronas group of companies and petroleum arrangement contractors. The company said in a stock exchange filing that its subsidiary Sapura Subsea Services had won the contract from Shell that will run until January 30, 2029. The value ...
  • Precious Shipping sells ageing supramax in fleet renewal push
    Thai dry bulk player Precious Shipping has continued its fleet renewal push with the sale of a 2013-built supramax. The Khalid Hashim-led listed owner is shipping out the 53,857 dwt Wikanda Naree for $13.66m. The vessel built at Hindustan yard in India is expected to change hands by April 8 this year. Precious Shipping said ...
  • Ship recycling hits 20-year lows
    Ship recycling of bulkers, tankers, and container ships has dropped to the lowest level in 20 years over the past two years, according to the world's largest international shipping association BIMCO. The organisation claimed that only 2m dwt ship capacity was recycled during the first quarter of 2024. This marks the ninth consecutive quarter with ...
  • Salvors wait for improved weather in Baltimore
    Appalling weather conditions are set to ease in the coming days making salvage operations at Baltimore port easier. One of the operations set to get underway will be to start taking undamaged cargo off the Dali, the 9,962 teu ship on charter to Maersk that hit and destroyed the Francis Scott Key bridge last week. ...
  • Safeen Feeders vessel joins Stena Sonangol suezmax pool
    AD Ports Group's shipping arm Safeen Feeders has joined the Stena Sonangol suezmax pool, a joint venture between Swedish shipowner Stena Bulk, and Angola's state-run oil company Sonangol. The 2011 Hyundai Heavy-built 158,600 dwt Safeen Elizabeth, picked up from Ridgebury Tankers about a year ago, has recently joined the pool in Kalundborg, Denmark. "We believe ...
  • Washington seeks new ways to deescalate Red Sea shipping crisis
    The US is trying a new carrot-and-stick approach in its dealings with the Houthis in Yemen. On the one hand, the US military is claiming its attacks on Houthi installations are working, reducing the group's capabilities to attack merchant ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden lately. Meanwhile, the American diplomatic line ...
  • ADES gets suspension notice for five jackups in Saudi Arabia
    Oil and gas driller Advanced Energy Services (ADES) has mutually agreed with its client in Saudi Arabia to temporarily suspend operations on five of its 33 offshore jack-ups operating in the country for up to 12 months. One of the suspended rigs will be deployed to work on a recently awarded $94m campaign for PTTEP ...
  • Dyna-Mac scores largest ever contract
    Dyna-Mac has landed the largest ever contract in the company's history, taking its orderbook to a record S$896m ($663m). In a series of contracts with project deliveries stretching to 2026, a well-known maker of FPSO, FSO and FSRU topside modules said it had secured an order from an undisclosed client involving a record tonnage and ...
  • Swedish gigawatt-scale offshore wind farm receives key environmental permit
    A potential 5.5 GW offshore wind farm project in the Swedish Economic Zone has been granted a Natura 2000 permit by the County Administrative Board of Gotland. The wind farm, dubbed Aurora, consisting of up to 370 turbines with a maximum height of 370 m is being proposed outside the islands of Gotland and öland ...
  • CMA CGM earmarks 100 ships for upgrades
    French liner giant CMA CGM has tapped Damen Shipyards Group to modify around 100 of its ships. The modifications are aimed to deliver fuel efficiencies of more than 10%. The upgrades will take place at Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque (DSDu) and Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam (DSAm), which between them have some of Europe's largest drydocks. The key ...
  • PGS scores 4D survey contract in Northern Europe
    Oslo-listed seismic player PGS has won a 4D contract in Northern Europe for an independent energy company. The company is scheduled to mobilise its Ramform Tethys vessel for the survey in late April. The project will have a total duration of approximately 30 days. "We are very pleased with this contract award, marking the start ...
  • Giant new Iraqi port touted as alternative gateway to Europe
    Abu Dhabi's AD Ports Group has entered into a preliminary agreement with the General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI) to establish a joint venture to develop Al-Faw Grand Port and its economic zone. The agreement also encompasses the potential investment, management, and operation of ports, economic zones, and related infrastructure in other cities in ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 4, 2024
  • Baltimore port aims for limited traffic restoration this month after bridge disaster
    The reopening plans could be affected by adverse weather or 'changes in the complexity of the wreckage,' cautioned USACE Commanding...
  • MSC faces potential $63m FMC fine for actions during supply chain crisis
    Allegations arose during the supply chain crisis that container shipping lines took advantage of the situation. The FMC Office of...
  • US sanctions 13 tankers and LPG carriers ferrying Iranian commodities
    Latest round of Ofac actions sees 13 ships, all linked to operator Oceanlink Maritime DMCC, blacklisted for shipping Iranian commodities...
  • Danish military closes shipping strait over missile fault
    The Danish military has closed the Great Belt Strait to air and sea traffic owing to a risk that a...
  • Delay cover will pick up bill for Baltimore waits... for minority that have it
    'Always accessible' and 'reachable on arrival' warranties may come into play on voyage charters, lawyer adds
  • Russian crude exports defy G7 price cap during March
    Average prices of Russian crude grades have exceeded the $60 per barrel cap for nine of the past 10 months...
  • Iran's oil exports sail to record post-sanctions first quarter as second Panama-flagged tanker exodus gets under way
    Preliminary figures from UANI showing that Tehran shipped more oil in the first quarter than in any equivalent period since...
  • Maersk bunkers first deepsea methanol vessel in Antwerp-Bruges
    Ane Maersk is the first ocean-going containership that can burn methanol. Halfway through its inaugural voyage, it has topped up...
  • Scrapping hits the rocks as demand stays strong
    Scrapping was expected to have returned to historical trends by now. But a combination of strong demand and low orderbooks...
  • Euroseas scores higher charter deal for newly retrofitted boxship
    Latest retrofit aims to reduce consumption by 25% - equivalent to a reduction of 8,800 tonnes of CO2 a year
  • The Alliance pauses service restart on Red Sea disruptions
    Container lines, with few exceptions, have resolved to rerouting to avoid the Red Sea. But such disruptions are still being...
  • HMM and SIPG sign agreement on green marine fuel bunkering
    Shanghai International Port Group previously signed MOUs with Maersk, Cosco Shipping and CMA CGM for green methanol bunkering
  • Daily Briefing
    Capesize correction gathers steam as spot rates and FFAs fall | Baltimore bridge collapse vessel owners could still claim general...
  • Vessel reports 'electronic interference' in Middle East Gulf
    The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has reported an unusual incident of electronic interference in the Middle East Gulf. The...
  • Red Sea attacks pull idle containership capacity back to pandemic levels
    Carriers signed multi-year charters during the supply chain crisis. A key question for ship lessors is: Will Red Sea disruptions...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 4, 2024
  • FMC unit seeks $63 million fine against MSC for alleged shipping law violations
    The recommended fine, which requires approval from an FMC judge, aims to rebuke the world's largest shipping company for alleged multiple violations around detention and demurrage billing.
  • BNSF testing terminal fluidity measures ahead of appointment system rollout
    The railroad is gathering information on how to streamline the flow of trucks through terminals ahead of launching an appointment system later this year at three key hubs.
  • Ports in Europe, Asia strengthen multifuel bunkering ambitions
    Demand for alternative fuels is set to rise exponentially as huge numbers of dual-fueled ships are delivered over the next two years while major hubs are rapidly developing their green bunkering capabilities.
  • Asian air cargo block space sold out for 2024 as e-commerce fills export capacity
    The air freight market is off to a strong start this year with volume out of Asia up 11% in the traditionally slow first quarter while rates rose steadily through March.
  • Journal of Commerce rankings: Top 40 truckload carriers still weak after 2023 plunge
    The largest truckload carriers increased revenue 40% from 2020 through 2022, but their rocket ran out of fuel last year amid tumbling spot market prices, lower contract rates and falling fuel surcharges.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 4, 2024
  • How was Genco Shipping's John Wobensmith rewarded in a leaner year for dry bulk?
    New York-based dry bulk owner lays out compensation details for executives and directors
  • US pressures Iranian military revenue with sanctions against Dubai ship manager and 13 vessels
    VLCC accused of carrying out ship-to-ship transfer with sanctioned NITC vessel
  • Greek owner Benelux Overseas exiting VLGC market with $43m deal
    Kostas Angelou-led company has been a very busy player on the S&P and newbuilding markets for gas carriers
  • Shipping needs a 'global standard' to measure life-cycle emissions
    Credibility is threatened if life-cycle assessment (LCA) are not assessed properly, argues Deltamarin
  • 'Electronic interference': Rare cyber attack targets ship off coast of Iran
    Security source says incident is probably beyond Houthi capabilities
  • British cleantech firm gets venture capital funding for wind propulsion trials
    GT Green technologies wins backing from OnePlanetCapital, along with investment from Carisbrooke Shipping
  • Cypriot owner EDT builds fleet with MPSV from Israeli government
    Island Offshore also offloaded PSV in strong secondhand market
  • Baltimore bridge tragedy puts fuel contamination in shipping spotlight
    While cause of deadly accident remains unknown, industry experts say fuel quality is an ongoing problem
  • Ship designer sued after vessel vibrations caused cracking, ITIC reveals
    UK insurer covered naval architect in complex case involving an oil and gas ship
  • Brokers and scientists hit out at unintended consequence of key shipping emissions law
    IMO 2020 rules on sulphur emissions are having an unintended consequence in the world's oceans
  • Navios and bulker giants head pack as shipping tracks S&P 500 in first quarter
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at the winners and losers for shipping stocks in the first quarter
  • Andreas Martinos firm Minerva Marine sells aframax tanker after newbuilding orders
    Major Greek owner Andreas Martinos is parting with one of his oldest crude carriers
  • Precious offloads second bulker in 2024 as it drives fleet renewal
    Thai-based shipowner confirms disposal of 11-year-old supramax bulker built by yard in India
  • 'Teslas of the seas': The ammonia-fuelled vessels poised for their debut
    But green fuel supply and infrastructure of incoming zero-emission fuel will likely take years to go global
  • Stena and Sonangol add new member to 'more open' suezmax tanker pool
    Middle East owner contributes 2011-built ship to operation numbering around 20 vessels
  • Red Sea crisis pushes tanker tonne-mile demand to all-time high in March
    LR2s capitalising the most from Red Sea disruption, Fearnley Securities believes
  • Drought-hit Spanish region rules out shipping in water on tankers
    Government of Andalusia says recent rains have improved reserves
  • Greek shipowner E Nomikos plays both sides of bulker S&P game
    Low-profile panamax specialist shakes out its oldest vessel to replace it with a five years younger unit
  • Color Group calls in five banks for $65m bond issue
    Cruise ferry owner will hold bond investor meetings from today
  • Andi Case's pay nears £12m at Clarksons as overall bonus pot grows
    CEO and finance chief Jeff Woyda not waiving bonuses this year due to record profit
  • Shipping is headline news and investors are opening their wallets as they wake up to opportunity
    Baltic Exchange CEO Mark Jackson believes new investor indices will help attract more money to shipping markets
  • Nova Marine Carriers banks tidy profit from quick bulker asset play
    Swiss bulker player flips Tsuneishi Cebu-built vessel four months after acquiring it
  • Scottish ferry fiasco claims second chief executive scalp
    CalMac CEO is the latest casualty in a long running saga involving the construction of two new ferries
  • ZeroNorth opens up in Japan to spearhead Asian sustainability drive
    Danish platform wants to strengthen ties in huge market

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 4, 2024
  • FMC fears glut of container fee disputes after Baltimore bridge collapse
    Federal regulators are bracing for a surge in container late fee complaints as ocean carriers and shippers process alternate routing options following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
  • Postal Service's air cargo shift to UPS makes everyone a winner
    The U.S. Postal Service picked UPS to replace FedEx as its primary partner for moving parcels by air, but analysts say FedEx actually comes out ahead by losing the business.

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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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