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Exim India web site
OCTOBER 7, 2024
  • JN Port again registers improved monthly & yearly performance in cargo handling
  • Top-tier speakers & panelists to grace Cargo Shop 2024 - Shippers & LSP Forum in Vadodara on Oct. 17
  • US port workers' strike ends leaving cargo backlog
  • Apple plans AirPods production in India for exports
  • Implicit and Inferred concept of seaworthiness of a vessel
  • Adani Mundra Port achieves milestone by handling 100 MMT this fiscal
  • The PDP Group® expands its logistics footprint by extending operations to Vizag
  • FFFAI concludes its 61st AGM in New Delhi; holds Open House with top govt officials & industry leaders
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (4 October 2024)
  • Directorate General of Shipping invites public comments and stakeholder consultation on the draft notification on Regulations for Vessel Sharing Agreements (VSAs)
  • Port strike has ended but ripple effect will remain for some time: Report
  • Dumping probe on six Chinese imports
  • CMA CGM Overweight Surcharge on dry cargo from India, Sri Lanka, Middle East Gulf & Djibouti to Europe

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International Transport Journal web site
OCTOBER 7, 2024
  • Universal extends hub infrastructure
  • A strategic partnership
  • Tazara concession deal to be finalised this year
  • Moerdijk port strengthens ties with Bilbao
  • 25 years in Hungary
  • New responsibilities for Oliver von Götz
  • Etihad Cargo: ten-year milestone in Vietnam
  • More funds for pan-EU transport network projects
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Gothenburg opens new ro-ro service to Asia
  • Supporting a Spanish sports brand
  • ACS Time Critical picks CEO
  • US port strikes boost storm in airfreight market

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The Loadstar web site
OCTOBER 4, 2024
  • Strike swell hits transatlantic rates - transpac shippers hold their breath
  • US ports re-open as ILA and USMX extend master contract - and negotiations - to January
  • Chinese stimulus plan - defend and spend
  • Insurance moves to the fore as US ports start to deal with delayed cargo
  • Air charter demand soars as humanitarian flights add to strike fears
  • Mexico-US trade may be buoyant, but still faces challenges, say forwarders
  • Yang Ming to invest in newbuilds and staff as new chairman gets to work
  • Fans of American toilet paper in Poland back on a roll

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Marine Log web site
OCTOBER 4, 2024
  • WSF: Three yards in running to build new hybrid-electric ferries
    Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, Eastern Shipbuilding Group and Philly Shipyard are likely to bid to build Washington State Ferries' planned series of five new hybrid-electric 160-car ferries, according to WSDOT Assistant Secretary

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Container News web site
OCTOBER 4, 2024
  • Enhancing Container Shipping Efficiency for Faster Deliveries
    As the demand for faster deliveries increases, the container shipping industry faces a pressing need to enhance its efficiency. This article explores key strategies to optimize container shipping processes. Understanding these methods can help professionals stay ahead in the competitive landscape of global logistics. Container shipping is integral to global trade, facilitating the movement of goo
  • Fire incidents lead to more stringent rules for shipping charcoal in containers
    Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS), an initiative created by the container shipping industry, has published guidelines on the safe carriage of charcoal in containers, as nearly 70 boxship fires were caused by misdeclared charcoal cargoes between January 2015 and December 2022. CINS said: "Most of these incidents also arose from consignments that had been misdeclared and therefore the carri
  • Drones: New tool for shipping stakeholders to maximize efficiency
    Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are rapidly being adopted across various sectors of maritime and shipping operations due to their versatility and the ability to perform tasks remotely. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • US dockers shift from catastrophe to comedy
    For weeks, experts and scribes have been warning of a US East Coast catastrophe as the strike loomed. When the date arrived, the whole thing shifted from Shakespearean tragedy to Hollywood farce within three days. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Mary Anne Evans Correspondent at Large If you liked this post, please consider donating The post
  • Weekly Highlights: Stock Trends of Major Container Shipping Companies
    This article explores recent trends in stock performance within the container shipping industry, focusing on notable fluctuations among major ocean carriers over the past week, spanning late September to early October. In the following section, we will examine the stock trends of some of the world's largest shipping companies, offering an in-depth look at their market performance during this peri
  • Konecranes unveils new design of Noell Straddle Carrier
    Finnish port equipment manufacturer Konecranes presented the new design of its Noell Straddle Carrier prototype on 26 September in Würzburg, Germany, on a celebratory event for the 200th anniversary of the brand. "Sustainability is becoming more and more important for container terminals using straddle carriers, as they search for viable ways to decrease their CO2 emissions and power usage," said
  • USEC port strike ends, but supply chains will take weeks to recover
    Strike action at ports on the US East and Gulf Coast ended , after a new wage agreement was reached - but a backlog of more than 40 ships waiting to offload billions of dollars of cargo means the pain is not yet over. The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) reached a tentative agreement on wages while also extending the Master Contract unt
  • India preps to level pricing field between landlord terminal concessionaires and private ports
    Marine terminal companies holding operating concessions at India's major landlord ports now have an opportunity to better compete with private ports, an industry domain being increasingly dominated by the Adani Group. The government has released revised draft policy guidelines allowing old terminals with operations on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) basis, who had been victims of a flawed pricing
  • Salalah and Djibouti ports enter intense competition for regional dominance
    The current competitive landscape among the Arabian Sea ports is in the spotlight, as the Red Sea crisis continues hampering shipping operations, affecting all the major regional players. The ports are also part of larger geopolitical strategies, involving not only the host countries but also global shipping powerhouses like China and the United States. The partnerships and alliances formed throu
  • Egypt remains vulnerable to global shipping disruptions
    The geopolitical situation in the Red Sea area has continued to deteriorate, leading to significant shipping disruptions in the Suez Canal. According to the UNCTAD report, as of early 2024, the crisis that began in November 2023 has resulted in a notable decline in Suez Canal revenues by about 40%, significantly affecting Egypt's financial stability. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Sub
  • South Korea's intra-Asia container trade grows
    South Korea traded 367,000 TEUs of containers with eight other Asian economies in August, translating to a 12% year-on-year increase, accomplishing the second highest monthly volume after 368,100 TEUs in April. Exports accounted for 161,300 TEUs, representing a 5% growth, while imports were increased by 18% to 205,600 TEUs. Exports and imports increased to and from six of the eight countries and
  • USEC port strike is over; ILA, USMX reach tentative agreement
    The port workers' strike on the United States East Coast comes to an end after the agreement between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). The two bodies have reached a tentative agreement on wages and have agreed to extend the Master Contract until 15 January 2025. In January, they are expected to return to the bargaining table to nego
  • Hapag-Lloyd introduces low water surcharge from North Europe & Med to Canada
    Hapag-Lloyd will implement a low water surcharge from North Europe and Mediterranean to Canada, effective from 14 October. "The water levels in the St. Lawrence River have significantly dropped, and the Canadian Coast Guard has forecasted further reductions in the coming weeks," noted the German carrier. In response to these conditions, Hapag-Lloyd will introduce a surcharge of US$150 per TEU for

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Splash web site
OCTOBER 4, 2024
  • Diana Shipping extends post-panamax deal at slightly lower rate
    New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has extended the time charter contract with Aquavita International for one of its post-panamax dry bulk vessels. Aquavita International hired the 2013-built, 87,146 dwt bulker Phaidra. The gross charter rate is $12,000 per day, minus a 4.75% commission paid to third parties, for a period until a minimum ...
  • Plans revealed for $500m shipping fund in India
    India's Alphard Maritime Group has set out to establish a $500m shipping fund in the country's new financial services centre, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). The plan is for Alphard to contribute Rs500 crore, while partners would provide another Rs4,500 crore to Indian shipowners looking to acquire assets worth between $10m and $20m. Mumbai-based ...
  • MOL tipped for FSRU order at Hanwha Ocean
    Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has been tied to this week's order for a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) in South Korea. Hanwha Ocean, which has 12 FSRU projects under its belt, announced on Tuesday that it had won a new contract from an unnamed client in Asia. Industry sources suggest that the Tokyo-headquartered ...
  • Arctic emission control areas established at MEPC
    As is common when it gathers, the final day of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is expected to run late with many last-minute compromises and negotiations. Among this week's confirmed important agreed milestones has been the agreement to adopt key amendments to MARPOL Annex ...
  • Velesto Energy taps SLB to improve rig capabilities
    Velesto Drilling, the offshore drilling unit of Malaysia's Velesto Energy, has signed a memorandum of understanding with oilfield services giant SLB to enhance rig capabilities. The three-year collaboration will see SLB deploy its DrillOps Intelligent Well Delivery and Insights Solutions as well as its Drilling Emissions Management Solutions on designated Velesto rigs. These digital solutions ...
  • Punit Oza takes the helm at Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers
    A well-known name in Asian shipping circles has become the first Singaporean to take the reins at the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS). Oza, the founder of maritime consultancy Maritime NXT, whose career has included stints at Precious Shipping, Torvald Klaveness and Wiz Bulk, has been appointed as the ICS president, taking over from Kevin ...
  • Safety study grills the carriage of charcoal
    Carrying charcoal as cargo has led to 68 fires on containerships in eight years, with a new study published to try and help stamp out this scourge. The Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS), a safety initiative representing container shipping lines and maritime insurance interests, has published a series of guidelines for the safe carriage of ...
  • Sea1 Offshore finds work for AHTS trio in Australia
    Norwegian offshore vessel operator Sea1 Offshore, formerly known as Siem Offshore, has secured a multi-well project for three anchor-handling tug and supply vessels (AHTS) in Australia. According to an Oslo Bors filing, the contracts will begin in either the second or third quarter of 2025 for a firm period of around 380 days up to ...
  • Petrobras to cooperate with Wood on concepts for future FPSOs
    UK consulting and engineering firm Wood has agreed with Brazilian national oil major Petrobras to deliver concept studies with designs and recommendations for FPSOs in the next decade. The first study will explore design concepts of FPSO units with lower human exposure to risk and increased operational reliability. The plan is to evaluate this concept ...
  • Metaverse pioneer hails 'exciting' potential for maritime
    Spot Ship, a cloud-based digital platform, is celebrating securing a tech titan from the gaming industry on its board. Herman Narula, co-founder and CEO of British multinational tech company Improbable, will be joining the Spot Ship board, his first board role outside the Improbable Group. Narula, best known for his gaming and metaverse developments, will ...
  • Russian strike on bulk carrier off Romania seen as slip-up
    Last month's strike by Russian airforce planes on a bulk carrier close to Romania's shoreline was likely a mistake, a new study from the UK's Ministry of Defence suggests. The 27,239 dwt bulker Aya, which was transporting Ukrainian grain to Egypt, sustained damage to its port side, including a cargo hold and a crane, when ...

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Lloyd's List web site
OCTOBER 4, 2024
  • Daily Briefing
    US port strike ends after three days but backlog will take weeks to clear | Private security: you get what...
  • Net zero in doubt but progress is being made, brokers told
    Decarbonisation is still the industry's biggest challenge and net zero by 2050 looks doubtful, industry bosses told the Institute of...
  • Shipping's decarbonisation policy still requires a strong narrative to fly with all governments
    The fact that a majority of governments now back a carbon levy for shipping is not enough. To create a...
  • MEPC82 provides CII reality check as enforcement timeline up in the air
    Member states to work on CII review before MEPC83, but phased approach sparks criticism from environmental groups for 'deprioritising CII'...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Why shipping should be training for an ultra-marathon
    Lloyd's List's editor-in-chief Richard Meade takes a more practical look at shipping's alternative fuel future, and highlights the scale of...
  • Oaktree offloads 3.5m Torm shares
    Oaktree Capital has sold more of its stake in product tanker owner Torm, reducing its holdings to 42.4%
  • Black carbon regulation back on the cards at IMO
    Countries have voiced support for developing a polar fuel standard, which green groups hope will mean progress on black carbon...
  • European Commission approves MSC's HHLA deal
    Hamburg Hafen und Logistik operates three of the four container terminals at the Port of Hamburg, as well as a...
  • Container rates sink further as hopes fade for port strike reprieve
    End of US port strike means capacity control could soon once again become the key driving force in the freight...
  • MEPC82: Carbon price decision going down to the wire as IMO juggles GHG, CII
    IMO member states facing a decision between the two primary proposals in April; a levy and a fuel standard backed...
  • India tells seafarers to avoid Iran
    The warning came in an advisory issued by Capt Daniel Joseph, deputy director of shipping, and tells seafarers to avoid...
  • Ruby owner complains of media beat-up
    The Ruby's owners said media speculation and resulting prejudice over its ammonium nitrate cargo were stopping the ship from finding...
  • Private security: you get what you pay for
    The incident raises familiar questions about the quality and consistency of private security teams on board vessels transiting what is...
  • Charcoal should always be treated as dangerous goods, new guidance says
    The guidelines have been published by Cargo Incident Notification System, which includes major shipping lines as well as the International...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
OCTOBER 4, 2024
  • US East, Gulf coast ports confident of smooth post-strike reopening
    Ports on the US East and Gulf Coast say they have spare capacity and expect minor disruptions as they process more than 60 ships backlogged by a three-day strike
  • LA-LB port significantly cuts emissions, but tougher challenges await
    The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach registered their best year ever in reducing emissions, but they still face daunting challenges as they strive to reduce pollution that remains from vessel, cargo handling, truck and rail sources.
  • Rail industry split on how to best combat cargo theft
    While shippers and intermodal providers agree that rail cargo theft is a problem, there is no consensus about the right solution.
  • India regulators seek VSA 'trade-off' for local carriers and alliances
    New provisional guidelines from Indian regulators will allow the major shipping alliances to operate at national ports as long as homegrown carriers get guaranteed access to a 5% share of the massive vessel-sharing agreements.
  • ILA, USMX agree on new wage offer and contract extension that reopens ports
    Maritime employers and the union representing some 45,000 East and Gulf coast dockworkers have reportedly closed the gap in wage expectations to just $1 per hour per year.

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TradeWinds web site
OCTOBER 4, 2024
  • Analysis: Here's what the pay hike that US port workers fought for looks like in context
    No one docker will get rich off their $4-per-year hourly pay hike, and it's still below West Coast pay
  • Wavelength podcast: One year to regulatory certainty as IMO carbon talks reach final lap
    LNG bunker vessel demand and the ESG scorecard that makes US-listed shipowners either worried or happy
  • Analysis: Negotiators wrestling with IMO climate talks begin to see common ground
    IMO climate agreement inches closer with clear options on the table
  • IMO talks edge closer to landmark deal to cut shipping's carbon emissions
    Negotiations in London this week provide optimism on climate change action, with warnings patience will be needed head of final decision
  • No-nonsense judge seeks early end to Baltimore bridge liability battle
    Judge says the multi-billion-dollar question over shipowner liability will be addressed first in complex legal case
  • Belships and Diana Shipping fix ultramax bulkers on period contracts as spot market fails to inspire
    Public owners secure one-year fixtures that have been rare in the market
  • Kawasaki blames engine tampering on organisational dysfunction and lack of customer perspective
    The Japanese giant has admitted to tampering with engines built under license for international tonnage
  • Investors flee Zim shares on news of settlement in US port strike
    Heavy trading in New York as liner operator gives up last of disruption premium
  • Greece's most prolific MR tanker buyer strikes again with two new acquisitions
    Greek shipowner and serial buyer snaps up 22 tankers in two years
  • Fire alarm raised as container ships suffer streak of hard-to-tackle charcoal blazes
    Lightweight fuel is frequently misdeclared to avoid bureaucracy and cost for shippers
  • Scale of container ship charcoal fires revealed as industry reveals new safety plans
    Lightweight burning fuel frequently mis-declared to avoid bureaucracy and cost for shippers
  • Stolt-Nielsen a good bet as crude and product tankers swing back to own markets
    Clarksons Securities sees reversal of cannibalisation trend as good news for chemical carriers
  • Mercuria boosts tanker bet with six-ship order in China
    Swiss trader said to have made third newbuilding move this year
  • Europe hits out at Chinese EV makers and car carrier market-makers with tariffs
    Fees as high as 35.3% will be imposed
  • New record shaping up for 2024 Northern Sea Route transits
    But abundance of sea ice could bring early end to non-ice-class traffic for this year
  • Aquavita shaves money off Diana Shipping post-panamax bulker charter
    Greek charterer keeps Phaidra period deal running at lower rates
  • Opec decision to focus on market share tipped to create six-figure VLCC frenzy
    Strong market could last two years, Jefferies analyst Omar Nokta says
  • Oaktree cuts Torm stake after finding buyer for latest big share chunk
    US private equity giant is likely to have banked around $120m
  • Shipowner Harald Moraeus-Hanssen splashes container ship cash on new tankers and bulkers
    Norwegian investor reinvests proceeds from container ships into new ultramax bulkers, LR2 and chemical tankers
  • 'Avoid Iran,' India warns shipowners as Middle East crisis hots up
    Companies advised to move crew changes and reschedule discharge operations
  • CMA CGM vessel damaged after crashing into quay in Colombia
    Boxship suffered machinery failure, port captain says
  • Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd shares crash as historic US port strike ends
    Major European lines see stocks crash around 10% after US dockers agree to return to work
  • Teekay Corp tightens grip on Teekay Tankers in $29m share deal
    Filing reveals parent acquired more 'A' shares, bringing stake to 54%
  • Owner of stranded bulker carrying potentially explosive cargo blames media coverage for port snubs
    The Ruby remains anchored off UK with nowhere to go
  • Attack on Ukraine grain ship blamed on poor targeting procedures from Russian pilots using ageing munitions
    UK sheds some light into mysterious Black Sea incident on 11 September
  • Tanker owners bullish and rates rise as Libyan terminals come back to life
    Output is expected to soar after resolution of row over control of oil revenues
  • Broker-turned-owner plots extra deals after putting Risor back on the shipping map
    Two-vessel dry bulk/general cargo outfit is eyeing growth in Europe's short sea market
  • PascoGas orders two midsize LPG carriers at South Korean shipbuilder HD Mipo
    Turkish owner is believed to be paying $83.5m each for pair
  • Port strike ends after union and employers reach tentative deal
    Agreement extends contract covering US East Coast and Gulf of Mexico ports until 15 January
  • Video: Houthi footage shows sea drone attack on Ultrapetrol tanker in Red Sea
    Footage offers new perspective on strike on Cordelia Moon a day after another video showed armed guards firing on unmanned attack boat
  • Eastern Pacific newbuilding order extends drive into new breed of ethane carrier
    Order is the second ULEC contract Eastern Pacific has inked in two months

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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
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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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