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Exim India web site
JUNE 7, 2024
  • Kerry Indev Logistics celebrating 40 years of growth and success
  • Disruption in ocean freight container shipping having varied impact: Report
  • Palm oil imports touch 4-month high in May
  • JNPA celebrates World Environment Day 2024 with mega tree plantation drive
  • CBIC initiates electronic disbursal of duty drawback amount directly to exporter's bank accounts through PFMS from June 5
  • Export of food commodities through National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL)
  • Netherlands becomes third largest export destination in FY24
  • Modal shift from ocean to airfreight predicted
  • Govt plans for global manufacturing hub
  • India's GDP seen growing at 6.9 pc in CY24: Goldman Sachs
  • Charter owners' container fleet at a low
  • India mulling setting up major shipping company

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 7, 2024
  • New trucks in the port of Hamburg
  • Between two remembrances
  • ATSG reshuffles senior management
  • Trident and Neptune to help protect supply chain
  • An intelligent approach to warehousing
  • Final ballast water deadline nears
  • Celebrating 17 years of partnership
  • A fresh pair of hands for the after sales unit
  • Greener inland haulage options in France
  • Bundling pharma logistics in Bavaria
  • Charter fleet's share at lowest level since 2002
  • WFS lands new contract in North America
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • AI technology to improve safety
  • Circling back to automation
  • Savage: handing over the baton
  • A regular chem-train to link Russia with China

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 6, 2024
  • 'Two-tier market' as ocean rates for shippers and forwarders diverge
  • Cash call now? Forward Air - kinda from heaven to hell and back
  • Floods bring chaos to Europe's railfreight services and river traffic
  • Dispute over warehousing contract yet another legal wrangle for Flexport
  • PCA eyes ways to increase Panama Canal transits and reliability
  • TS Lines eyes 'risky' return to long-haul trade with new ships
  • Ammonia finding favour as fuel after vessels carry it safely as cargo
  • Industry starting to reap benefits of AI - but risks grow alongside
  • Cindy Cao becomes DB Schenker's greater China cluster CEO

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 6, 2024
  • Charleston Harbor Pilots avert potential box ship strike on bridge
    The skill of Charleston Harbor Pilots may well have saved the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge over the Cooper River from potentially suffering the same sort of fate as Baltimore's Key Bridge. The
  • DNV: Onboard carbon capture is technically feasible, but ...
    While onboard carbon capture (OCC) is gaining increasing interest as way for ships to continue operating on conventional fuels while reducing emissions, there seem to be all sorts of questions around things
  • VIDEO: Last large Key Bridge section moved from Federal Channel
    Ten weeks after the containership Dali struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge initiating its collapse, salvage crews successfully removed the final large steel truss segment of the bridge blocking the 700-foot-wide Fort
  • ABB launches Optimal Speed Routing service
    ABB Marine & Ports has introduced a new feature to its routing services portfolio, Called Optimal Speed Routing, it will allow vessel owners to manage fuel costs on a through-voyage basis by

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Container News web site
JUNE 6, 2024
  • Global Ports and Leningrad region partner to expand Ust-Luga Port capacity
    Global Ports, Russia's leading operator of marine container terminals and a part of the Delo Group has signed a cooperation agreement with the Government of the Leningrad Region at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2024. The agreement aims to enhance the transport infrastructure in the port of Ust-Luga. The document was signed by Alexander Drozdenko, governor of the Leningrad Region
  • WinGD, Alfa Laval, ABS, and KSB to develop ammonia-fuelled MR Tanker
    Swiss marine power company WinGD, Swedish marine technology leader Alfa Laval, and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) will collaborate with Korean shipbuilder K Shipbuilding (KSB) to develop an ammonia-fuelled medium-range (MR) tanker design. This collaboration is formalized under a memorandum of understanding signed in April. The tanker design will incorporate WinGD's 6X52DF-A engine. "After
  • Gulftainer welcomes first Ro-Ro vessel at Jubail Container Terminal
    Gulftainer's KSA subsidiary, Gulf Stevedoring Contracting Company (GSCCO), announced the arrival of the first Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) cargo vessel, Grande Dakar, at Jubail Container Terminal. This operation, which saw the seamless discharge of 287 buses with remarkably swift turnover time, showcases GSCCO's long-standing expertise and commitment to driving efficiency in cargo handling operations
  • Kalmar to supply eight eco reachstackers to Maritime Transport
    Kalmar, a part of Cargotec, has inked a deal with UK-based integrated road and rail freight logistics provider Maritime Transport for the supply of eight Kalmar Eco reachstackers. The agreement encompasses a seven-year Kalmar Complete Care package and Kalmar Insight coverage for all units. This order was recorded in Cargotec's Q1 2024 order intake, with delivery scheduled in two instalments: four
  • Boluda Towage expands presence in France with acquisition of Les Abeilles
    With a heritage spanning over 150 years, Les Abeilles was established in 1864 and stands as a leading company in the French maritime sector, entrusted by the Marine Nationale for swift response rescue and anti-pollution interventions. Over the past two decades, the company has successfully conducted more than 200 maritime rescue operations. Bringing its extensive experience to Boluda Towage, Les
  • Port of Tanjung Pelepas surpasses 1 million TEUs in a single month
    Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between Malaysia's MMC Group and Netherlands-based APM Terminals, has reached a significant milestone by handling 1,077,747 TEUs in a single month. This achievement, accomplished without any congestion, solidifies PTP's position as Malaysia's busiest and largest transshipment hub. In 2022, PTP made history as the first container terminal in Malaysia
  • OrbitMI appoints new Chief Financial Officer
    OrbitMI, a leading provider of maritime intelligence and analytics solutions, announced the appointment of Youn Lee as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 1 February 2024. Lee, who officially joined OrbitMI on 1 October 2023, brings extensive experience in finance and operations, with a distinguished career that includes leadership roles in digital transformation across various indus
  • DP World unveils major investments to enhance Latin American ports
    DP World, a global leader in supply chain solutions, is significantly investing in its port terminals in Peru and Ecuador to boost capacity and operational efficiency. This move aligns with its strategic vision for Latin America, offering more trade opportunities for its customers. These expansions come at a time when the global supply chain landscape is becoming more complex, prompting leaders t

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Splash web site
JUNE 6, 2024
  • Swire Pacific sells $75m stake in Cadeler
    Swire Pacific is selling down in Denmark-based offshore vessel owner Cadeler. The Oslo-and New York-listed Cadeler said Swire had struck a deal to sell around 12.35m shares to institutional investors at NOK64 share ($6.06). The deal worth about $75m will see Swire offload 3.5% of its stake, leaving it with just under 5% ownership interest ...
  • Trafigura hires Performance Shipping aframax tanker
    Greece's Performance Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with commodities giant Trafigura for one of its aframax tankers. The deal will see the 2010-built, 103,304 dwt LR2 tanker P Aliki work for a minimum of four and a half months. The maximum period is six months and 25 days. The deal will begin ...
  • New Dayang seals two more ultramax orders from Wah Kwong
    Hong Kong-based diversified shipowner Wah Kwong has ordered two more ultramax bulk carrier newbuilds from New Dayang Shipbuilding. Wah Kwong hired the shipbuilding arm of state-run machinery manufacturer Sumec Group for the first pair of two Crown 63 Plus design vessels in April this year. No price was disclosed for either the first or second ...
  • Sharma offloads third cape in quick succession
    Anil Sharma, best known as a cash buyer for ships for recycling, has sealed his third deal in a row, selling a 2003-built cape named Lila Singapore to Chinese buyers. The ageing bulk carrier has been transferring class to a non-IACS society, and the ship is currently en route to the port of Shakhtersk, Russia, sailing ...
  • Lomar Shipping exits container shipping
    Libra Group subsidiary Lomar Shipping has sold its last containership. Lomar has sold more than 90 boxships this decade. The company is looking to focus on innovation and sustainability, while still having some shipowner exposure via its fleet of dry bulk ships and tankers, which number around 30 vessels today. "Lomar's exit from the container ...
  • Is the case for pools getting stronger?
    Splash hears the arguments to enter pools in the latest excerpt from our new shipmanagement magazine. With the volatile market shipping has seen in the last couple of years, commercial managers believe pools will continue to be the concept to ensure strong and stable earnings are secured throughout the market's cycles. Pools provide a homogenous ...
  • TotalEnergies books FPSO hull for Suriname project with SBM Offshore
    French energy major TotalEnergies has reserved an FPSO hull with Dutch floater expert SBM Offshore for the development of a project offshore Suriname. The Fast4Ward hull reservation is in line with the FPSO FEED studies work done for the development project located in Suriname's Block 58. SBM Offshore will be doing the project in partnership ...
  • Aker Solutions hired for EPC work on two Angolan FPSOs
    Norway's Aker Solutions has won a long-term frame agreement for the provision of EPC services for brownfield projects and modifications for two FPSOs in Angola from Azule Energy. This is a continuation of the current frame agreement Aker Solutions has with Azule Energy, Angola's largest independent producer of oil and gas and a joint venture ...
  • Gulf Energy Maritime lifts product tanker orderbook in South Korea
    Dubai-based commercial product and chemical tanker operator Gulf Energy Maritime has returned to HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea for more MR vessels. The 50,000 dwt units will be delivered in 2026 at an undisclosed price and be named Gem Daniela and Gem Delilah. Gulf Energy was formed in 2004 as a joint venture ...
  • North Star seals $545m capital infusion deal
    UK OSV owner and operator North Star has secured £425m ($544m) in financing to speed up its ambition to add 40 offshore wind vessels to its fleet by 2040. The committed financial package of £225m includes term facilities from existing lender, IFM Investors, and committed capex and working capital resources from banks including ABN AMRO, ...
  • SHI gets OK for ultra-large ammonia carrier design
    Korean Register (KR) has granted approval in principle for the 150,000 cu m ultra-large ammonia carrier developed by Samsung Heavy Industries during Posidonia 2024. The 150,000 cu m ultra-large ammonia carrier was developed as part of a joint development project between KR and SHI. It is designed to transport large quantities of ammonia while using ...
  • Lessons from Posidonia
    BLUE Communications' Emily Dove explains that for any newcomer Posidonia can be daunting and confusing, but there are tricks that make it easier. You've all heard the name, and most likely the wild stories to emerge from one of shipping's biggest and boldest events held bi-annually in Athens, Greece. Welcoming those across multiple segments - ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 6, 2024
  • Lomar wraps up epic asset play with last boxship sale deals
    'Biggest bet' pays out, but company had to endure tough times for more than a decade in order to prevail...
  • Hydrogen investments constrained by lack of reliable off-takers
    China to account for 40% of global investments in electrolysers in 2024, followed by Europe and the US
  • Tanzania named as one of highest risk flags by three port state control bodies
    Tanzania was the only flag state featured in the highest-risk category for Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU and US Coast Guard
  • ABS heralds new ship safety centre in Greece
    ABS chief Chris Wiernicki says safety a 'non-negotiable boundary condition' of efforts to decarbonise shipping
  • Cowboy colleges in the Philippines exploiting would-be seafarers
    Private maritime colleges in the Philippines promising students a pathway to a career at sea often lead to a dead...
  • Steamship sticks to 'very traditional approach'
    Sanctions mean wide berth for new business with Russian exposure, says Andrews
  • 'Carbon sponge' attracts sharks in Athens
    A Los Angeles tech start-up aiming to solve onboard carbon capture's storage problem won nods of approval from a panel...
  • Squeeze on boxship tonnage providers continues as fleet share diminishes
    With a falling fleet share and low orderbook, BIMCO's chief analyst said the future of the non-operating owner looks bleak
  • Methanol dominates dual-fuel newbuilding orders as alternative fuel share rises
    A total of 127 alternative fuelled vessels were ordered in the first five months of 2024, representing growth of 55%...
  • Cosco Shipping Ports partners with Etihad Rail to connect with UAE commercial hubs
    Since 2018, CSP has operated the Abu Dhabi terminal at Khalifa port, which connects the Khalifa Economic Zones with international...
  • Subsidies a must for EU emissions regulations to hit home
    Star Bulk's Charis Plakantonaki adamant that unless the bloc introduces subsidies to incentivise shipowners to decarbonise the cost of compliance...
  • US experiences bridge scare after containership stuck on full throttle
    US Coast Guard was alerted to the incident shortly after midday on June 5 and immediately moved to close the...
  • Bunker hubs to keep biofuel market dominance in 2025 as demand lags in smaller ports
    Cheaper prices and ample supply to increase biofuel demand at major bunker hubs along with new GHG intensity rules
  • Mexico treated vessel as imported goods, Luxembourg alleges
    Decision by Central American country authorities violates 11 articles of UNCLOS, contends flag state
  • Shippers cry foul again as container rates approach pandemic peaks
    As freight rates approach pandemic highs, should shippers complain or thank the carriers?
  • Scrubber premiums dwindle as fuel spread reapproaches Covid-era lows
    It has been quite the rollercoaster for scrubber users. Fuel savings jumped when IMO 2020 was first implemented, collapsed during...
  • Daily Briefing
    Record newbuilding orders expected to emerge from 'red hot' Posidonia | FuelEU could prove pivotal decarbonisation disruptor, says ABS chief...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 6, 2024
  • Sale of remaining Yellow terminals stalls amid court battles
    Yellow still has 130 terminals that could be sold, but they're not quite ready for the auction block, bankruptcy court testimony revealed this week.
  • Navigating cargo preference is key to US energy buildout
    Managing federal funding requires transparency, early coordination between logistics and finance, and early planning with MARAD in mind.
  • Google researchers take aim at liner network design challenge
    The thorny issue of running more efficient ocean carrier networks on a global scale has been a long-term quandary for liners and the software vendors catering to them.
  • Importers try to push cargo to contract rates as trans-Pac spot market surges
    Amid soaring spot rates, importers are booking as much cargo as possible under the allotments in their freshly signed annual service contracts, many of which just went into effect on May 1.
  • Barbara Yeninas, maritime communications pioneer, leaves 50-year legacy
    Barbara Yeninas, who died May 31, is remembered as a passionate supporter of the container shipping industry, having cut her teeth reporting on the Port of Newark and then launching a well-known communications firm.
  • Knock-on effects of unexpected container shortage take aim at North America: analyst
    The current chaos playing out in the container market globally doesn't have to last that long to have some big impacts on North American intermodal, writes Larry Gross.
  • Bottlenecks flare in Barcelona as port battles rise in transshipment volumes
    As a destination port, Barcelona is being used for transshipment beyond its capacity, something that has increased dwell times and slowed the turnaround of vessels.
  • Transfix selling digital brokerage business to NFI Industries
    One of the first "digital-native" brokerages, Transfix is shifting its focus to selling software as a service to other brokers, including NFI.
  • No industry consensus on duration of Asia-Europe ocean disruption
    The return of regular voyages to the Red Sea and Suez Canal will signal an end to the current disruption on the Asia-Europe trade lane, but there remains zero visibility on when that will happen.
  • Financial burden of decarbonization more likely to fall on ocean carriers
    To the extent carriers can't pass those costs along, the industry faces the prospect of sharply higher costs for zero-carbon fuels, and potentially further consolidation and reduction in choice for shippers.
  • SEKO reinstated to US duty-free program, but still pursuing action against CBP
    The forwarder says it has been "conditionally" restored to CBP's so-called Type 86 program and has filed a complaint against the agency to get reinstated without conditions.
  • China's ports still lead performance rankings, while India's move higher: CPPI
    The fourth edition of the Container Port Performance Index shows some changes in the annual list's middle tier as ports improve and new entrants make their mark.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 6, 2024
  • Stefanou brothers snap up Laskaridis panamax bulker trio in all-Greek deal
    Greek siblings continue bulker push with fresh buying burst that brings their fleet to 30 ships
  • Tiny landlocked San Marino touts shipping flag at industry's biggest show of the year
    Fledgling registry joins rivals in seeking clients at world's top shipping fair as they vow to play by the rules
  • Bahri to back fledgling Saudi shipyard with score of VLCC orders
    International Maritime Industries sits on $10bn worth of guaranteed off-take agreements for ships and rigs
  • Hapag-Lloyd's Habben Jansen not as bullish as Maersk on container rate spike
    German line's CEO cannot see current mini-boom lasting until the end of the year
  • Trafigura eyes cleaning up of crude tanker tonnage for products trading
    Talk of the trader picking off VLCCs and suezmax vessels rattles partied-out Posidonia
  • Swire Pacific selling chunk of BW-backed Cadeler for $75m
    UK-owned shipping group offloading stock to institutional investors
  • ABS to establish seafarer training centre in Greece
    US-based classification society promises 'immersive training techniques' for Greek crew
  • Supersize ammonia carriers advance with Samsung Heavy and KR's design
    Myriad ammonia vessel announcements pepper Posidonia
  • India plans new shipping company to swell its fleet by more than 1,000 ships
    Ambitious plan for the next decade is spurred by desire to bank more of the rewards of surging trade
  • Myriad ammonia vessel deals pepper Posidonia
    ULACs break cover as Samsung Heavy Industries and KR advance design
  • 'Biggest bet in shipping history' pays off as Lomar completes $2bn container exit
    Libra Group company says the last box vessels were sold this month
  • Second VLCC stuck off Dangote refinery with crude cargo amid alleged payment problems
    Oak Maritime's Kondor encounters the same issue as Angelicoussis tanker in April
  • Houthis claim to have targeted three ships after Red Sea near miss
    Master reports explosion close to ship off the Saudi Arabian coastal city of Al Shuqaiq
  • Norden confirms newcastlemax buys as it charters in another MR tanker
    Danish owner says deals enhance strategic position
  • Evangelos Marinakis' Capital Gas leads charge as it upscales and decarbonises LCO2 carriers
    Greek owner is adding onboard carbon capture to its newbuildings as it looks at next size up
  • 'Biggest bet in shipping history' pays off as Lomar seals $2bn container exit
    Libra Group company says the last box vessels were sold this month
  • Dimitris Melissanidis outfit signs Saudi ship waste recycling deal
    Greek firm joins programme to clean up ports
  • Dorian LPG lines up $115m share sale despite big cash balance
    VLGC owner aims to use proceeds of offering for general corporate purposes
  • Trafigura profits tumble as extreme volatility ends
    Major traders reported record profits since 2020 owing to Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping partners with MAN Energy Solution on ammonia training
    Agreement will enhance crew safety and strengthen environmental aspect
  • US bridge closed after MSC container ship lost control at 'full throttle'
    Coast Guard swings into action after pilot reported he could not control engines
  • Petrocab orders Dae Sun product tanker for Morocco assembly
    Owner contracting second small carrier from South Korean yard
  • Wah Kwong doubles ultramax bulker newbuilding order at New Dayang
    Quarter is scheduled for delivery in 2027
  • Three 'high-risk' flag states hit by triple-listing
    Tanzania, Togo and Belize identified among worst performers by three port inspection regimes
  • Shipowner NKT chooses methanol fuel capability for cable-layer newbuilding
    Vessel will also use renewable power when alongside for zero carbon emissions
  • Atlas and EMF strike again with fresh suezmax newbuildings in South Korea
    Leon Patitsas' total orderbook races past the $2bn-mark with scrubber-fitted, dual-fuel tankers at DH Shipbuilding
  • Posidonia 2024: Three key takeaways as shipping shines under sun and stars in Greece
    Shipowners are enjoying the boom more than their bankers and future fuels are going out of vogue
  • NKT opts for methanol fuel capability for cable-layer newbuilding
    Danish shipowner says vessel will also use renewable power when alongside for zero carbon emissions
  • Alpha Omega ties up with Yangzijiang Financial and adds another bulker
    Emerging ship investment company is growing with a joint venture and a second vessel
  • North Star lands $540m of financing to add 40 ships by 2040
    Scottish shipowner taps ABN Amro and others to fund big ambitions in wind sector

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 6, 2024
  • Altana releases next-generation supply chain management platform
    Altana's enhanced platform Value Chain Management System is designed to help customers track, identify and manage all the components of their supply chain.

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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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