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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 8, 2024
  • Getting going
  • Great success for GW
  • Australia's first off-grid truck fleet
  • Melbourne Port welcomes Vict upgrade
  • Health takes precedence
  • From Lufthansa Cargo to ACL Airshop
  • Better protection for refrigerated cargo
  • KLN strikes a deal in France
  • Cashless payments for cargo collection
  • Wascosa welcomes new CSO
  • Partnership for eco-friendly seas
  • Surprise: a hazmat warehouse
  • Regular road groupage service launched
  • Training options for the air cargo industry
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • An addition to Astre Group
  • Awery named top aviation tech platform
  • AI to improve digital freight matching
  • Chinese ports visit Bilbao's wind power hub

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 7, 2024
  • Three merchant ship crew killed in latest Houthi missile attacks
  • Expeditors - staff dynamics, layoffs... and tech as a substitute
  • TPM 24: To hub-and-spoke, or not to hub-and-spoke? That is the question
  • Flying start to the year as airfreight benefits from shipping delays
  • TPM24: 'Frenetic interaction', insight and advice - it's a 'people business'
  • Contract-shy BCOs eye a shift to index-linked pricing
  • TPM24: US growth 'impossible' without Maersk as an integrator, says shipper
  • Ethiopian air cargo facility will kickstart Africa's e-commerce sector
  • Singapore Alliance For Action aims for smoother transhipment

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 7, 2024
  • White House: U.S. military to build port on Gaza coast
    In a White House background briefing this morning on the delivery of humanitarian aid for Gaza, senior officials said that, in his State of the Union speech this evening, President Joe Biden
  • World first: Large marine two-stroke runs successfully on 100% hydrogen
    In what's being claimed as a world first for the maritime industry, Japan's Mitsui E&S Co. Ltd, a MAN Energy Solutions' licensee, has successfully tested a 50-centimeter bore MAN B&W two-stroke engine
  • Austal USA delivers the future USS Kingsville
    As production of the Navy's littoral combat ship (LCS) program approaches its planned closure, Austal USA has delivered the next to final ship of the trimaran-hulled Independence-variant LCS series, the future USS

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Container News web site
MARCH 7, 2024
  • Current week sees sideways fluctuations in global bunker indices
    During the tenth week of the year, global Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) indices did not have a firm trend, fluctuating sideways. The 380 HSFO index saw a notable increase of US$17.67 to US$535.99/MT. Similarly, the VLSFO index saw a modest rise of US$3.10, reaching US$677.85/MT. However, the MGO index experienced a decline of US$5.30 to US$896.14/MT, thereby falling below the US$900 mark. "At th
  • Konecranes new reachstacker to enhance ABP's Humber Container Terminal operations
    The Humber Container Terminal at the Port of Hull, operated by Associated British Ports (ABP), has received a cutting-edge reachstacker. Konecranes SMV 4638 aims to enhance ABP's container service in Hull, aligning with its sister facility at ABP Immingham, the primary northern England gateway for short sea container traffic to Europe and the Baltic. Featuring a robust, eco-friendly engine, the n
  • Unity insurance facility expanded to cover all shipping in Ukrainian ports
    Marsh McLennan, the major global professional services firm specializing in risk, strategy, and human capital, has collaborated with the Ukrainian government and Lloyd's to announce a significant expansion of its Unity insurance facility. This expansion entails the provision of affordable war risk insurance for ships transporting all non-military cargo, including commodities such as iron ore, ste
  • Mawani launches Port Community System
    The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has introduced the Port Community System (PCS) as part of the comprehensive logistics platform "Logisti" aiming to provide over 250 e-services across Mawani-operated ports in Saudi Arabia. During the launch of the new PCS, Omar Hariri, president of the Saudi Ports Authority, emphasized Mawani's commitment to harnessing technology for the benefit of maritime tran
  • ClassNK approves new vessel monitoring solution
    ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to "Cassandra", a vessel and voyage performance monitoring platform developed by Deep Sea Technologies SMPC. Furthermore, "Cassandra" integrates vessel performance data with AI technology, allowing real-time monitoring of a ship's status from shore. It operates on a cloud-based platform, enabling monitoring of fuel consumptio
  • SSA Marine unveils first zero-emission equipment at San Diego Port
    SSA Marine, one of the world's largest independent marine terminal operators, has unveiled the inaugural zero-emissions cargo handling equipment at the Port of San Diego's Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal. This marks the first of six pieces scheduled for introduction over the next 12 to 18 months. Additionally, the Port of San Diego has finished installing the necessary electrical infrastructure to f
  • Major shipping associations express concern about Houthi rebels' first fatal vessel attack
    Several associations of the shipping industry published a joint statement to express their deep concern over the tragic loss of life and injuries suffered by the crew of True Confidence in the first fatal ship attack by Houthis in the Red Sea. "The loss of life and injuries to civilian seafarers is completely unacceptable," said the joint statement. "Merchant vessels crewed by civilian seafarers
  • MacGregor to provide Prysmian with three cranes for installation on cable-laying vessel
    MacGregor, a part of Cargotec and a leader in sustainable maritime cargo and load handling, has secured a large order to provide three cranes for installation on a cutting-edge cable-laying vessel set to be delivered by the renowned shipbuilder VARD. The contract has been recorded in Cargotec's order intake for the first quarter of 2024, with the crane delivery anticipated for the third quarter o
  • Malaysia's first AI-based port to be built in Port Dickson
    Malaysia will build its first artificial intelligence-based container port. The facility will also be the first container port in the city of Port Dickson in Negri Sembilan state. The MYR2 billion (US$425.7 million) project will be developed by a public-private partnership between the state (through Menteri Besar Negeri Sembilan Inc.) and Malaysian property developer Tanco Holdings. The latter, t
  • Houthis first fatal ship attack: Three seafarers killed
    Houthi rebels have inflicted the first fatal attack on a ship since the Iran-backed group began reprisals for the Israel-Gaza War in November 2023. Three seafarers on the Barbados-flagged 2011-built Supramax bulk carrier True Confidence were killed when anti-ship ballistic missiles hit the ship at 11.30 am (Yemen time) on 6 March, while three others suffered burns. The US Central Command (Centcom
  • Yang Ming marginally profitable in 2023
    Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation achieved consolidated revenues of US$4.51 billion and after-tax profits of US$153.26 million. "Amidst inflation and economic growth slowdown in 2023, the overall freight levels of container shipping declined compared to 2022, which led to a reduction in Yang Ming's annual revenues. In the latter half of the year, during the challenges of the Red Sea crisis,
  • Leading retailers advocate for UK's two-port strategy
    Several rapidly growing value retailers in the United Kingdom have teamed up with Peel Ports Group, a major UK port operator, to advocate for a fresh approach to the country's port entry strategy. They aim to streamline lead times, cut costs, and reduce carbon emissions. Major discount brands, including TJ Morris, the parent company of Home Bargains, are pushing for shipping lines to adopt a new

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Splash web site
MARCH 7, 2024
  • Progress and challenges on diversity in maritime
    Eline Muller from Multraship Towage and Salvage writes for Splash on International Women's Day. Over the past decade, the shipping industry has undergone noteworthy transformations, particularly in its commitment to fostering diversity and inclusivity. This shift is not only a matter of social justice but also a strategic imperative for businesses aiming to innovate, enhance ...
  • China's second largest liner reveals changes at the top
    Yang Shaopeng has stepped down as long-serving chairman of SITC International Holdings, setting in motion a series of promotions that will remake the leadership of China's second largest liner operator. Chief executive Yang Xianxiang has stepped up to become chairman, while Yang Xin has been appointed as the company's vice chairman. With over 30 years ...
  • Iberdrola makes $2.5bn offer to take full control of US subsidiary Avangrid
    Spanish electric utility company Iberdrola has launched an offer to acquire the remaining stake in its US subsidiary Avangrid. Avangrid received a non-binding proposal from Iberdrola to buy an 18.4% stake in the company. The Spanish firm owns approximately 81.6% of Avangrid's issued and outstanding shares of common stock. Iberdrola offered to buy the remaining ...
  • dship Carriers signs for up to eight MPP newbuilds in China
    German MPP specialist dship Carriers is expanding its fleet with up to eight heavylift multipurpose newbuilds in China. The Hamburg-based company has commissioned China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing for four firm 15,000 dwt units and two plus two optional vessels dubbed D500. dship Carriers said the D500 series, which according to shipbuilding databases will ...
  • Shipping mourns first deaths from Red Sea crisis
    Top officials from across the shipping industry have expressed their feelings about the first loss of lives from the five-month old Red Sea shipping crisis. The Houthis fired a missile yesterday at the , a 13-year-old, 50,448 dwt bulk carrier, which struck near the stern of the vessel. Three crew - a Vietnamese and two ...
  • UK extends oil and gas windfall tax until 2029
    The government of the UK has decided to extend the windfall tax on oil and gas firms by an additional year putting 42,000 jobs in jeopardy. The 35% surcharge on profits due to high energy prices had been scheduled to end in March 2028 but will now continue until March 2029. The extension did face ...
  • Perdana Petroleum wins multiple vessel contracts
    Malaysian OSV operator Perdana Petroleum has secured work for five vessels from Petronas Carigali worth in total of around $14.4m. In five separate Bursa Malaysia filings, the the company said its Perdana Nautika division had won contract extensions for three anchor-handling tug and supply vessels (AHTS), an accommodation work barge and a new contract for ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Veson Nautical
    Veson Nautical, one of the 45 sponsors present at Geneva Dry, is ready to bring a treasure trove of data and stats to the Swiss dry bulk event. Helping set the scene for the global commodity shipping summit, Rebecca Galanopoulos Jones, senior content analyst at Veson Nautical has crunched the numbers, using data from VesselsValue, ...
  • UK government supports offshore wind auction with $1bn
    The UK government has announced over £1bn ($1.27bn) in support of the upcoming renewables tender, with the largest slice of the cake - some £800m or around $1bn - going to offshore wind. Developers are being offered £800 million for the upcoming contract for difference (CfD) Allocation Round 6 (AR6) to prevent the previous round's ...
  • Larsen & Toubro bags ONGC order for offshore project
    The hydrocarbon business of Indian engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured an order from compatriot state-owned Oil & Natural Gas Corporation for the MHN TCPP PGC BGC Project off India's west coast. The scope of work includes engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning of new process gas compressor modules at ONGC's Mumbai High ...
  • Oldendorff sells three post-panamaxes
    As bulker prices are at highs not seen for more than a decade, a pattern is emerging where smaller owners scramble for all available tonnage while larger owners sell. A string of owners has joined the sales wagon, with German powerhouse Oldendorff Carriers being one of the most active sellers, selling three Chinese-built 13-year-old post-panamaxes, Christine Oldendorff, ...
  • Yang Ming, HMM and ONE urged to collaborate with MSC
    Business consultants at AlixPartners have suggested the remaining members of THE Alliance should attempt to form a vessel sharing agreement with Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), the world's largest containerline, as global liner groupings prepare for a major reshuffle early next year. MSC is splitting with Maersk in their 2M grouping on the main east-west trades ...
  • Crude tanker newbuild contracting jumps 490%
    In the first two months of 2024, crude tanker newbuild contracting surged to 7.4 m dwt, a 490% leap year-on-year, due to a rise in orders for VLCCs, according to data from shipping organisation BIMCO. A notable 19 VLCCs were ordered in the first two months of the year, already surpassing the number of orders ...
  • New Korean engine brand unveiled
    Hanwha Ocean, the Korean yard formerly known as Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, has unveiled a new subsidiary, Hanwha Engine, having completed the takeover of compatriot HSD Engine. Among a range of products the new entity will work on developing are ammonia-powered engines. "By adding Hanwha Engine to its list of affiliates following the acquisition ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 7, 2024
  • US to establish aid delivery port on Gaza coast
    The US plans to establish a Mediterranean port on the Gaza coast that can receive large ships carrying food, water...
  • Saudi's Red Sea box port traffic decimated by Houthi attacks
    Transhipment hub King Abdullah saw a 90% drop in capacity heading to the port last month against pre-crisis levels, while...
  • Navium had 100% of war risk on True Confidence
    Marine MGA Navium wrote 100% of the war risk for the bulk carrier hit by a fatal Houthi strike on...
  • Nautilus union calls owners to avoid Red Sea after True Confidence deaths
    Officers' union Nautilus International called on shipowners not to transit the Red Sea after the sinking of Rubymar last week...
  • China stimulus hopes meet shipping reality check
    China's import and export data for the first two months of this year offered good reason for shipping to cheer...
  • Torm chief praises seafarers and shore-staff amid record results
    'What we are doing differently to our competitors is that we do everything in-house. All at Torm, including our seafarers...
  • Shipping M&A picks up after two-year fall
    Shipping mergers and acquisitions are picking up after a lull, with marine services and technology companies a big driver, says...
  • CSSC urges buttress for marine hydrogen production at China's Two Sessions
    China has formulated a medium-term plan for the hydrogen energy industry, aiming to establish an industrial chain by 2035
  • SITC appoints new chairman amid container shipping downturn
    Leadership succession comes as the company reports a significant earnings drop in the face of challenging market conditions
  • Daily Briefing
    Three crew dead and several more seriously injured as Houthis claim a second casualty | ONE's Jeremy Nixon confident on...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 7, 2024
  • IMC considering additional acquisition following American Pacific purchase
    The nationwide drayage provider is looking for opportunities to expand its footprint and fill in its network.
  • Norfolk Southern says addressing truck backups at Chicago terminal
    Drivers arriving at the Landers terminal have complained about multi-hour delays picking up import containers over the past four months, causing shippers to wait longer for their cargo.
  • TPM24: Scale of transshipment underpins skepticism over Gemini operating model
    Shippers are no fans of transshipment and have expressed reservations over the ability of Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to provide the efficiency needed to achieve their stated on-time performance goal of 90%.
  • TPM24: Transloading seen getting boost from shifting shipper strategies
    Shippers seeking more flexible supply chains are turning to transloading, and not just for containerized imports, speakers at TPM24 said.
  • TPM24: Marine chassis provider TRAC preparing for next surge in demand
    TRAC Intermodal is investing in its fleet and positioning equipment in inland markets that saw the worst chassis shortages in 2021 and 2022, CEO Daniel Walsh told TPM24.
  • DHL drops pursuit of DB Schenker amid questions over value 'upside'
    DHL's decision leaves Denmark's DSV as the only remaining obvious potential bidder for DB Schenker after Kuehne+Nagel confirmed last week it would not pursue an acquisition.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 7, 2024
  • MSC-controlled Log-In sinks to a loss despite best ever fourth-quarter revenue
    Brazilian terminal and container ship operator takes hit from tax charges and higher cost
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen and Hoegh Autoliners just go about things differently, Kristoffersen says
    Largest car carrier operator touts its logistics services
  • Profit exceeds revenue at Performance Shipping as asset play pays off
    S&P deal add $15.7m to New York-listed company's bottom line
  • 'Both of us are probably a little unhappy' Alexander Saverys says in Frontline sale postmortem
    Belgian owner would not commit to a certain mix of VLCCs and suezmaxes
  • Billionaire ex-Glencore trader inches closer to buying Greek shipping bank
    Investor has initial deal to become top shareholder in Tsakos and Coustas-backed Aegean Baltic Bank
  • Payout promise: Tanker giant Hafnia has firm plans to deploy growing cash pile
    Dividend focus remains at tanker owner that continues to bank plenty of money
  • Angeliki Frangou is on a buying spree, and it doesn't involve purchasing ships
    Investment in Navios Maritime shares helps drive price to highest level since the end of 2015
  • Bulker bosses eye 'super-profit territory' amid 'compelling supply side story'
    Low order book to support the market long term, panel says
  • Huge swings pending as product tankers move closer to 'absolute utilisation', says Torm chief
    Volatility will continue in 2024 as ships tied up on longer voyages, Danish boss believes
  • Dship Carriers strikes deal for up to eight new MPPs in China
    German owner picks Jinling Shipyard in China for next-generation heavy-lift ships
  • Threat of EU electric vehicle tariff just 'a bump in the road' for car carrier owners
    Additional charges could start in July, but owners appear unfazed
  • Death toll rises as Houthis inflict first fatal missile strike
    Three crew members die and others are in critical condition as Yemen rebels target ship formerly linked to US fund manager
  • Porsche sued for €30m by MOL over car carrier fire
    Japanese owner files suit in Germany following loss of vessel in 2022
  • AG&P LNG buys into Vietnam's next-up import terminal
    Nebula Energy-controlled company makes early break into country planning to up its LNG imports to 15 mtpa by 2030
  • Gas major buys into Vietnam's next-up LNG import terminal
    Nebula Energy-controlled company makes early break into country planning to up its LNG imports to 15 mtpa by 2030
  • Greek shipowner Meadway Bulkers steps up gear with ship buys and newbuilding orders
    George Dellaportas emerges behind acquisitions of Star Bulk and Mitsubishi ships, plus a pair of orders in Japan
  • From junk bond villain to governance cop: Whatever his persona, George Economou always has a plan
    This week's Streetwise reviews the recent developments in tycoon's activist investing
  • Norden dry team jumps ship to join George Economou panamax play
    Capesize owner and operator is branching out into panamaxes with new hires in Copenhagen and Singapore
  • Euronav breaks into Brussels big time as one of Belgium's top 20 public companies
    From the ashes of a takeover battle, reshaped tanker giant Euronav will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Euronext Brussels with an unexpected promotion
  • Deadly ship strike leaves London war risk insurers on the hook for first time in Houthi campaign
    Underwriters are appointing a salvor to rescue abandoned bulker True Confidence
  • George Economou's Classic Maritime scoops up panamax team from Norden
    Capesize owner and operator is branching out into panamaxes with new hires in Copenhagen and Singapore
  • Exmar LPG doubles up on ammonia dual-fuelled gas carrier newbuildings
    Shipowner pays a higher price for latest order with fuelling optionality included
  • Torm boss Meldgaard sets terms for Red Sea return
    Danish boss says returning to region is a safety question, not an economic one
  • Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska-linked sanctions dispute faces top UK court ruling
    Supreme Court to hear case brought by Dutch bulker specialist MUR Shipping over 2018 payment
  • Torm raids KGJS and Hayfin tanker fleet again with cash and shares deal
    Boss Jacob Meldgaard said the company has bought another vessel from joint venture after big fleet swoop last year
  • Latsco Shipping orders LR2 tankers worth close to $280m at Hyundai yard
    Hyundai Vietnam Shipbuilding will be building four scrubber-fitted aframax product tankers for the Latsis family
  • 'Shock and revulsion': Shipping reacts to deadly Houthi attack
    Deaths of three seafarers on True Confidence marks the first fatal missile strike by Houthis
  • Human cost of Houthi campaign revealed in dramatic video of rescue operation
    Helicopter hauls nearly 20 Asian seafarers from a liferaft in the Gulf of Aden
  • Offshore wind player Cadeler loan bumps up HSBC loan facility to €80m
    Danish shipowner says is 'well placed to meet the increasing global demands'
  • Torm heading for $1bn year after buying 22 tankers in record-breaking 2023
    Danish shipowner tips Ebitda to top $1bn in 2024 in volatile product carrier markets
  • Tankers carrying Russian oil barred from Turkish port as sanctions pressure grows
    Operator GTS says it will no longer accept cargoes after imports hit record levels last year
  • Savvy shipowners could be making $56m profit from modern VLCC asset plays, Clarksons says
    Analyst Trevor Crowe has examined asset plays and earnings to come up with some staggering figures
  • Shipping faces an uncomfortable challenge: How to spend its piles of cash?
    After a decade of struggling under mountainous debts, shipping now faces bountiful profits
  • Lepta lifts large orderbook with new kamsarmax bulkers
    Joint-venture Japanese company now has 14 kamsarmaxes on order at Yangzijiang
  • Chemical shipping veteran Jens Gronning joins Navquim as executive director
    Former head of Eitzen Chemicals, UACC, Team Tankers and Chemical Tankers to run fleet of 15 stainless-steel vessels
  • Lepta lifts up large orderbook with new kamsarmax bulkers
    Joint-venture Japanese company now has 14 kamsarmaxes on order at Yangzijiang co-owned yard
  • Chemical shipping veteran Jens Gronning joins Navquim as new executive director
    Former head of Eitzen Chemicals, UACC, Team Tankers and Chemical Tankers to run fleet of 15 stainless steel vessels
  • What does Yangzijiang plan to do with its $1.3bn cash pile, analysts ask
    China's largest privately-owned shipbuilder also bullish on order prospects for 2024
  • Death toll rises as Houthis pull off first fatal missile strike
    Three crew members die and others are in critical condition as Yemen rebels target ship formerly linked to US fund manager

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 7, 2024
  • Lufthansa Cargo profit tumbled 86% last year
    Lufthansa Cargo saw a big drop in profitability last year because of difficult market conditions.

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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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