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Exim India web site
AUGUST 5, 2024
  • JNPA handles highest monthly container traffic in July 2024, up 16.39 pc
  • Kodee Shipping making its presence felt in the shipping & logistics industry as a new star on the horizon
  • Allcargo Terminals' consolidated net profit up in Q1FY25
  • CONCOR makes available 'e-Booking facility of containers'&'e-forwarding note' at all its EXIM terminals
  • Waterways cargo up 5 pc in FY24
  • Major mineral imports up 80 pc
  • Cabinet approves development of 8 key National High Speed Corridor projects
  • SCI proposes to incorporate wholly owned subsidiary in GIFT City IFSC
  • International Salvage Convention 1989 and Domestic Legislative Measures
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (2 August 2024)
  • The impact of digitalisation on shipping and logistics

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International Transport Journal web site
AUGUST 5
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The Loadstar web site
AUGUST 2, 2024
  • Spot rate volatility spreads amid disruption, bumping up long-term prices
  • Analysis: CH Robinson - from worst to best...or beast?
  • Air rate anger from Bangladesh exporters as carriers 'cash in' on logjams
  • US trucking sector recovery still elusive, say latest market numbers
  • DHL sees H1 profits plummet, but XPO gains momentum in North America
  • Capacity crunch: which airlines have been adding air freight capacity?

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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 2, 2024
  • VIDEO: Hybrid research cat R/V Resilience joins PNNL
    Snow & Company, Inc. Seattle, Wash., recently completed construction and delivered the 50 foot hybrid research catamaran R/V Resilience to the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). It is the first and thus
  • ICS report sees need for many more hydrogen carriers
    Hydrogen is widely seen as key to meeting global decarbonization ambitions and a large fleet of specialist hydrogen carrier vessels will be needed to meet projected world demand. To meet a global
  • Vard books order for new energy construction vessel (ECV)
    There's a growing interest in construction vessels that can serve both the offshore wind and oil and gas subsea construction markets. Now Wind Energy Construction A/S has placed an order with Fincantieri
  • Mark Rayha to succeed Kevin Graney as president of Electric Boat
    Mark Rayha, senior vice president and chief operating officer at General Dynamics Electric Boat, will become president of the company effective December 1, succeeding Kevin Graney, who has informed the company that

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Container News web site
AUGUST 2, 2024
  • Wan Hai Lines celebrates naming of two boxships
    Wan Hai Lines held a ship naming ceremony for WAN HAI 375 and WAN HAI 377, along with a charity donation event, on 1 August at the Japan Marine United Corporation TSU Shipyard. The event was jointly officiated by Chao-Hon Chen, honorary chairman of Wan Hai Lines, Charles Chen, president of Wan Hai Lines Japan and director of Wan Hai Lines Singapore, and Nobuyuki Nada, president and CEO of Japan M
  • Beacon lights up shippers' supply chains
    Visibility in supply chains is the buzz word but who owns the data remains a critical test and for some just knowing where your box is, can be useful, but collecting data that is proprietary to your own company can offer major insights into the efficiency of supply chains. Carriers offer alerts and forwarders offer a greater understanding of entire supply chains, but by having your own data set s
  • Freeport East, ITES forge alliance to propel green transport innovation
    Freeport East has entered into a strategic partnership with Innovating for Transport and Energy Systems (ITES) to advance clean transport technologies and enhance bilateral trade. ITES, a program spearheaded by UK energy innovation experts Energy Systems Catapult in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science, aims to revolutionize green transport solutions and attract substantial private-
  • ONE eyes cleaner fuel delivery in Shanghai
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) have signed an agreement to jointly promote the development and supply of alternative marine fuels. ONE and SIPG will jointly explore and develop alternative marine fuels to be supplied to the pan-Japanese operator's boxships in Shanghai port. ONE said that this not only helps promote the energy transformation and sustainabl
  • Hapag-Lloyd introduces 66 new trainees
    In Hamburg, 66 young men and women are beginning their training with Hapag-Lloyd. Among them, 14 will train as ship mechanics, while 18 will become assistant officers, with roles split between 14 nautical, three technical, and one electronic. Additionally, 17 trainees will pursue shore-based careers, such as shipping agents. Hapag-Lloyd is also welcoming 17 dual work-study students who will earn
  • Hiab unveils new recycling crane
    Hiab, a division of Cargotec, has introduced the new JONSERED iZ.18R HD recycling crane, featuring the advanced SPACEevo control system for enhanced productivity and safety. This new model marks JONSERED's entry into the 18 to 19 tm market segment, offering a robust and durable mechanical structure. The JONSERED iZ.18R HD, equipped with the SPACEevo control system, sets new standards for safety a
  • Maersk announces temporary adjustments to Gulfex service
    Effective 31 July, with the sailing of the MAIPO from Altamira, Mexico, Maersk implements the following changes to the Gulfex service: - Mexico Alternating Port Calls: Port calls will alternate between Veracruz and Altamira every two weeks. - Brazil Alternating Port Calls: Port calls will alternate between Navegantes and Paranaguá. These changes aim to address operational bottlenecks and enhance
  • CMA CGM strengthens logistics coverage in Congo
    CMA CGM aims to enhance its coverage in the Democratic Republic of Congo by expanding its current feeder system. The French carrier will introduce an innovative intermodal solution for the capital of the country Kinshasa. This new offering seamlessly connects with the ASAF, MIDAS 1, and EURAF 1 services, extending the company's inland reach to Kinshasa. CMA CGM provides two options for customs cl

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Splash web site
AUGUST 2, 2024
  • Prokopiou tanker venture emerges
    A new shipping venture from the Prokopiou clan in Greece has emerged with brokers reporting a first LR1 purchase. Marielena Procopiou, the daughter of Greek tycoon George Prokopiou, is behind a new shipowning outfit named Akrotiri Tankers. The company quietly made its first purchase in May, adding the 2008-built, 77,000 dwt Hafnia Thames from Hafnia. The ship ...
  • World Bank deciphers the correlation between disruption and increasing box rates
    The 2020s have marked a period of unprecedented disruption for liner shipping, which in turn has created the conditions for the greatest earnings the sector has ever recorded. Quantifying how this disruption - whether it be covid, the drought in Panama, or the Red Sea shipping crisis - equates to freight rates increasing has hitherto ...
  • New Jones Act shipping firm launches
    Crowley and SEACOR Holdings have officially launched Fairwater Holdings, combining the pair's American petroleum and chemical tanker fleets. Fairwater is active in all major Jones Act coastwise tank vessel trades. The fleet consists of 31 owned vessels, including medium-range product tankers, aframaxes and articulated tug-barges (ATBs). Fairwater also provides shipmanagement services for 20 third
  • Oceaneering clinches FPSO maintenance strategy contract in Brazil
    Houston-based Oceaneering has secured a contract to design the maintenance strategy for a floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel set to be installed offshore Brazil. The project, which will be managed by Oceaneering in Rio de Janeiro, aims to optimise the FPSO's performance, enhance reliability, and ensure smooth operations, Oceaneering said without disclosing further ...
  • TDI-Brooks wins Woodside survey work off Trinidad
    US-based offshore surveyor TDI-Brooks has been awarded geotechnical work for Woodside Energy's Calypso development off Trinidad and Tobago. The contract will see the deployment of TDI-Brooks' most recent addition to its survey fleet the 2000-built Nautilus - the former offshore support vessel Nautical Geo. TDI-Brooks operates six research vessels and this award will be the ...
  • TRIG cuts stake in German offshore wind farm
    The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) is to offload part of its stake in the 330 MW Gode Wind 1 offshore wind farm in Germany. The London-listed green energy investment company said it had struck a €100m ($108m) deal with infrastructure investor Equitix to part ways with a 15.2% stake in the wind farm at a ...
  • Petrofac awarded more work on Dutch carbon capture and storage project
    UK energy services company Petrofac has won a multi-million-dollar front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for the Aramis CO2 capture and storage project in the Netherlands. Petrofac's work scope involves decommissioning topsides and installing a new repurposed injection platform connecting to the Aramis CO2 distribution network. The contract follows the award of a FEED to Petrofac ...
  • MOL showcases landmark wind-assisted gas carrier
    One ship type that has yet to embrace wind power could soon see sails installed. Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has just received an approval in principle from ClassNK for the design of a membrane LNG carrier featuring two of MOL's Wind Challenger sails. Detailed design work is currently underway for a new ...
  • ICS report predicts more than 400 hydrogen carriers will be needed by 2050
    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has launched a new report identifying global hydrogen demand to 2050, with South Korea, Japan and Europe being the first markets for hydrogen. The report highlights that to meet just 30m tonnes of annual global green hydrogen demand, the world would require up to 411 new hydrogen vessels - ...
  • Veer selects Fosen Shipyard to build revolutionary boxships
    Bahamas-headquartered Veer has selected Germany's Fosen Shipyard to build its first two wind-powered and hydrogen-assisted container vessels with an aim to launch clean container services from 2027. "We are delighted and excited that Veer has chosen Fosen to build the first zero-emissions container carrier in Germany," said Carsten Stellamanns, CEO of Fosen Shipyard. "Together with ...
  • BP executive appointed OCIMF chair
    The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has appointed BP's senior vice president for shipping Lambros Klaoudatos as its new chair. Klaoudatos takes over the position from Nick Potter, who has been involved with OCIMF at board level since 2014 and has been the organisation's chair since 2022. Klaoudatos has almost 30 years of industry ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 2, 2024
  • Shipping shares fall sharply amid widespread Wall Street selloff
    The past few days' drop in US-listed shipping equities is just the latest leg down since a peak was reached...
  • Liner profits still rising and should peak in third quarter, says Matson
    How profitable have Red Sea disruptions been for container liners? One indicator is the equity price of niche transpacific player...
  • Iron ore stockpiles and uncertain Chinese growth are a spectre on dry bulk horizon
    BIMCO chief shipping analyst Niels Rasmussen said strong Chinese imports might not be the usual good omen for the dry...
  • D'Amico International seeks more cover after spot rate party
    With leverage down to just 9%, Italian owner can concentrate on acquisitions and rewarding shareholders, says new chief executive Carlos...
  • Green hydrogen is a Catch-22 for shipping
    Holy grails are wonderful things. But as anyone who has read The Da Vinci Code knows, they can be that...
  • Jones Act mammoth Fairwater Holdings formally launches
    Fairwater Holdings, the Jones Act, tank vessel joint venture by Crowley and Seacor, has formally launched. The company's fleet consists...
  • Uniper offers bio-LNG in Rotterdam
    Mass-balanced bio-LNG demand could pick up in 2025, as the EU will allow this form of carbon accounting approach to...
  • Marinakis' Nasdaq arm on cusp of rebranding as Capital Clean Energy Carriers
    Hot container market will give 'optionality' on further containership disposals as owner pivots to gas shipping
  • Lloyd's List Shipping Podcast: Is the bunker sector doing enough to repair its image?
    In this week's edition of the podcast, prominent voices from the marine fuel sector discuss the way forward for the...
  • Iran retaliation fears add to shipping volatility as attacks threaten trade
    Security experts believe Iran and its proxies will launch retaliatory attacks against Israel more intense than April's, with abundant miscalculation...
  • P&I clubs to push for further premium hikes next year, Gallagher predicts
    Eight to 10 potential pool claims yet to be reported, on top of 12 as of renewal deadline
  • EU states support new IMO fund to collect carbon price revenue
    IMO member states to resume talks on a carbon price and a fuel standard at the end of September as...
  • China's Highton Development buys three panamaxes after 81% profit surge in first half
    Following the acquisition of 10 bulkers in the first half of the year, Highton is poised to buy more vessels...
  • Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel to strike over pay dispute
    A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said ministers have met with the RFA twice in the first few weeks of the...
  • Daily Briefing
    How relentless rise in asset prices steers dry bulk fleet strategies | Governments may have to foot bill after dark...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 2, 2024
  • Hub Group regains rail share, while Schneider's Q2 volume stays flat
    While intermodal demand is not strong in the eastern US, there is surging demand in Southern California that could result in providers levying peak season surcharges on some shippers.
  • Matson's expedited China business fuels Q2 earnings gains
    Matson's second quarter financial rose well above both last year and the consensus estimate as shippers looked to its expedited ocean services for relief from high air cargo rates.
  • Decades on, 'supply chain visibility' remains a work in progress
    Many tools tend to focus on providing visibility centered around the "planned" supply chain, but perhaps what the industry needs is a shift in mindset that puts greater attention on exceptions, writes analyst Lars Jensen.
  • US LTL carriers gaining shipments despite 'soft' freight demand
    Large LTL trucking companies including XPO, Saia, ODFL and Knight-Swift are increasing volumes by diversifying and going deeper into shipper supply chains as they add customers.
  • Overbookings, service changes roil India-US East Coast loads: forwarders
    With major liners on the trade lane reporting full ships over the last few weeks, incidents of cargo rolling have been more pervasive, forwarders say.
  • Disruptions, tight capacity boost quarterly MPV sentiment index
    The latest iteration of the multipurpose sentiment index reveals short-term optimism and little relief in sight for longer-term capacity pressures.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 2, 2024
  • Trafigura consortium agrees to buy major French refinery and two terminals
    Esso selling Fos-sur-Mer plant and port facilities in Toulouse and Villette-de-Vienne
  • Algoma Central reports 'challenging quarter' as profits plunge by nearly half
    Mild winters temper road salt demand for dry bulk fleet
  • Shipowners debate: Will LR2 tankers stay in the product sector lane or flip back into crude?
    Aframax tanker demand is tightening and could lure LR2s back to crude
  • 'Robust access': Andy Dacy comments on JP Morgan's attraction to US-flag sector
    Increasing US government need for assets and technology changes seen as drivers
  • Wavelength podcast: LNG-fuelled collision, Scorpio sets the pace and West P&I heads east
    A collision between an LNG-fuelled bulker and one at anchor dominates this weeks industry chatter
  • Financial strength of big 12 P&I clubs at all-time high, says Gallagher
    Free reserves have reached highest ever level after strong investment and underwriting results
  • Harland & Wolff secures new $25m loan from US financial player
    Titanic builder confirms CEO departure and stops ferry service
  • Brazil's Transpetro seeks international yards in hunt for product tanker newbuilds
    Tanker owner wants vessels that are dual-fuel ready - and ethanol is on the menu
  • Royal Fleet Auxiliary officers set to strike for first time as 'last resort' in pay dispute
    RMT ratings members also held one-day strike
  • Atlantska Plovidba turns around loss as it keeps lid on costs
    Bulker owner logs higher revenue in first six months
  • New Fortress Energy moves to reassure on its Fast LNG production
    Company says first cargo will deliver to its terminal in La Paz, Mexico
  • Vitol traders share record $6.4bn pay bonanza as disruption reigns
    Commodities and shipping giant rewards about 450 partners after $13bn profit earned for 2023
  • Container forward rates nosedive amid signs of peak season ending early
    Exception is US East Coast because of lingering threat of port strikes
  • Panamax bulker owners cash in from fertiliser trade revival, says Braemar
    Positive impact on freight rates from the trade gain amplified by effect on tonne-mile demand
  • Booming boxship asset prices lift Capital Product Partners profit
    Evangelos Marinakis-controlled owner has many options available as it divests its legacy fleet
  • GasLog Partners lines up LNG carrier for sale-and-leaseback deal
    Profit inches higher but revenue hit by fixtures in past 12 months
  • Booming boxship asset prices lift Capital Product Partners profits
    The Evangelos Marinakis-controlled owner is divesting its legacy fleet
  • Wavelength podcast: LNG-fuelled collision, Scorpio sets the pace, West P&I heads East
    A collision between an LNG-fuelled bulker and one at anchor dominates this weeks industry chatter
  • MRs dominate tanker sale-and-purchase activity as focus switches to modern ships
    BRS says medium-range vessels have accounted for 41% of secondhand deals this year
  • VLCCs expected to see rate uptick, veteran shipping analyst says
    Cyclical upswing in the cards, Jefferies' Nokta argues, but product tankers still tipped to be stronger
  • 'Key milestones': Capital Product Partners seals two major shifts in $4bn energy pivot
    LNG carrier and boxship owner will change from master limited partnership to corporation
  • Wind Energy Construction heads to Vard's Vietnam yard for offshore newbuilding
    Norwegian shipbuilder nabs deal
  • CPLP converts into corporation and changes name to 'Capital Clean Energy'
    LNG and container ship owner will not be a master limited partnership any more
  • How tanker chartering strategy fuelled stellar profit at d'Amico International Shipping
    Move into larger tankers in wake of Red Sea crisis is working out
  • Procopiou clan clears path for potential stake sale in Dynagas LNG Partners
    Company files shelf registration with authorities for security offerings worth up to $400m
  • GasLog Partners lines up LNG carrier for sale & leaseback deal
    Profit inches higher but revenue hit by fixtures in last 12 months
  • Damen orderbook hits record €11bn as newbuilding deals roll in
    Dutch shipbuilder also logs best-ever revenue
  • Wind Energy Construction heads to Vard's Vietnam yard for offshore newbuilding
    Alesund-based shipbuilder nabs deal from Norwind Offshore-based outfit
  • Boss of Finnish owner Meriaura Group quits as board chair steps in
    Outgoing boss will stay until 30 September
  • 'Opinion, not science': Scrubber users defend technology amid green lobby ban pressure
    Alliance of shipowners with exhaust gas cleaning systems installed say criticism based on opinion not science
  • World's first zero-emission container ship moves a step closer as wind start-up picks yard
    Wind-powered boxship start-up has secured initial financing and is doing another fundraise
  • Emanuele Grimaldi alarmed by protectionism during 'very delicate period' for shipping
    ICS chairman reflects on tricky landscape in which he must replace long-standing secretary general Guy Platten
  • MOL extends its telescopic sails to LNG carrier newbuilding
    Shipowner claims AiP first for design developed with Hanwha Ocean
  • Asset players Embiricos and Gianluigi Aponte in secondhand container ship deal
    Greek container ship selling may accelerate now that values are rising
  • Billionaire ex-Glencore oil boss among those charged in West African bribery case
    UK's Serious Fraud Office names five ex-Glencore crude traders facing a court hearing in September
  • $5.7bn cartel: Financial strength of big 12 P&I clubs at all-time high, says Gallagher
    Free reserves have reached highest ever level after strong investment and underwriting results
  • Shipping hopes for new dawn in Europe as Ursula von der Leyen looks to hit the reset button
    Washington's green fuel investment serves as a wake-up call for Brussels
  • Swedish owner Donsotank adds to dual-fuel product tanker orderbook
    Swedish owner says new vessel will be delivered in 2027
  • Red Sea crisis helps to nearly double first quarter profit at K Line
    Japanese shipowner was also boosted by strong performances by its dry bulk and car carrier arms
  • Shipbuilder Fincantieri picks state finance expert as new chairman
    Biagio Mazzotta replaces Claudio Graziano, who died in June
  • Vitol adds to coal and oil products reach with $209m deal to buy Noble Resources
    Trading giant says it will grow the business of Singapore rival
  • 'Doing the maths': Teekay Tankers targets significant capital investment in fleet renewal
    Rising prices offer opportunity to sell and reason for prudence
  • Why the World Maritime University is seeking budding bridge builders
    WMU president Maximo Q Mejia says all nations must speak with one voice on sustainability, safety and efficiency
  • Singapore's Seatrium posts first profit since merger
    Offshore and marine giant says it now has the highest net order backlog in a decade
  • Rising China box freight rates lift Matson profits
    Hawaii container volumes hampered by tourism dip caused by wildfires

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American Shipper web site
AUGUST 2, 2024
  • Amazon flying to generate 20% of Sun Country Airlines' revenue
    Sun Country Airlines expects to double its cargo revenue once a revised transportation contract with Amazon is fully implemented in 2026.

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Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
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
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
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