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January 9, 2024

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Exim India web site
JANUARY 9, 2024
  • BITS Pilani & Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya sign MoU to propel collaborative efforts in education, research & innovation in diversified transportation & logistics areas
  • Next 4-5 weeks seen critical for global shipping & container traffic
  • All SCTPL candidates appearing for 2023 IICL examinations clear with distinction
  • Denmark announces alliance on green fuels in India
  • Commercial ships to anchor at Vizhinjam port from May, says Minister
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk & Government of Tamil Nadu enter into strategic partnership for investment opportunities in land development for logistics hubs, warehousing facilities & deployment of electric trucks
  • AD Ports Group closes 2023 as a year of global expansion & enhanced capacity
  • CMA CGM to reshuffle its services linking East Med countries, Malta & Libya
  • Modifications to initial auction amount in Panama Canal Neopanamax Locks
  • Red Sea crisis raising shipping costs; support to exporters suggested
  • Goods exports in FY24 seen at FY23 level despite challenges
  • US FMC advisory on providing public access to tariff publication systems
  • Operational Data of Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited for the Quarter and Nine Months ended 31st December 2023
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • Great Nicobar project phase 1 tendering soon
  • Coal output up by 10.75 pc in 2023

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 9, 2024
  • More Swedish intermodal links
  • A promotion at Boeing
  • Increasing the B777 freighter network
  • Supply chain resilience in Saudi Arabia
  • IDS partner invests in Upper Franconia
  • A terminal for EUR 10 million
  • Optimising goods flows on the Rhine Axis
  • Chinese logistics provider heads Southeast
  • France Logistique appoints managing director
  • 321 Precision Conversions earns Easa approval
  • Zim connects Asia with East Med
  • Green light for Opticooler
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Globallink augments Eurasian services
  • Shearwater Law is born
  • Restructuring at Mosolf
  • Trois-Rivières' first 2024 vessel

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 8, 2024
  • Carriers accused of using 'sledgehammer tactics' to hike backhaul rates
  • Be alert, not alarmed
  • Countries shy away from US coalition to protect Red Sea shipping
  • China's Cosco suspends Israel-bound ocean services
  • Multinationals pledge major facility investment in India's Tamil Nadu
  • OceanX: Bella Italia and a messy Red Sea...
  • Hapag and Nexxiot's smart scheme for better speed, quality and value
  • FAA orders immediate inspections of most Boeing 737-9s
  • Amazon's Federico Mosqueira joins Frankfurt Cargo Services
  • Changes at the top at Leschaco
  • Logistics veteran Michael Conroy is new CEO of Kinaxia Logistics

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 8, 2024
  • Maersk Tankers acquires Penfield Marine
    Maersk Tankers has acquired Southport, Conn., headquartered Penfield Marine. Founded in2012 by Tim Brennan and Eric Haughn, Penfield describes itself as "a boutique commercial management company operating tankers around the world in
  • American Maritime Partnership announces new leadership team
    The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the U.S. domestic maritime industry, has elected a new leadership team, with AWO's Jennifer Carpenter taking the helm as president and, in doing so,
  • Stena RoRo orders E-Flexer for Corsica Linea
    Stena RoRo has ordered what will be the first of its E-Flexer RoPax vessels to operate in the Mediterranean region. Set for delivery from Chinese shipbuilder CMI Jinling (Weihai) in the first
  • Empire Wind 2 rock installation contract terminated
    Equinor and BP's decision to "reset" the Empire Wind 2 offshore wind project (see earlier story) has led to another contract termination. As we noted in our report, the so-called "reset" decision

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Container News web site
JANUARY 8, 2024
  • Port of Oakland, Parsons and partners introduce new app to improve port operations
    Parsons Corporation has joined the Port of Oakland, Advent eModal, Mobile Programming and key stakeholders to announce the launch of the Freight Intelligent Transportation System (FITS) at the Californian port. Since 2020, Parsons has worked closely with the Alameda County Transportation Commission (CTC), Port staff, the City of Oakland, the California Department of Transportation, and subcontrac
  • Leschaco announces changes at top level positions
    Germany-headquartered logistics service provider Leschaco announced the appointment of David Williams as the company's new Global Head of Tank Container. Williams will take the helm from his predecessor, Maximilian Nause, who will assume the role of Global Head of Sales as of 1 January 2024. David Williams brings a wealth of experience to his new position, showcasing a diverse background in vario
  • ZIM adds Cai Mep Port call to Asia-East Med service rotation
    On 8 January 2023, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services unveiled an enhancement to its ZMP service, a pivotal route linking Asia with East Mediterranean. The latest development includes the incorporation of an additional call at the Cai Mep Port in Vietnam. The revised service will be as follows: Pusan (South Korea) - Qingdao (China) - Ningbo (China) - Shanghai (China) - Da Chan Bay (China) - Cai Mep
  • Hanwha Ocean dismisses speculation about abandoning boxship business
    South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean (formerly Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering) has refuted media reports saying it will not accept container ship orders this year. A Hanwha Ocean official said, "We have not made any decisions such as not accepting orders for specific types of ships, such as container ships." Last year, Hanwha Ocean received orders for 17 ships, including five liquefied
  • Denmark and India launch green fuels alliance
    Denmark and India have launched the Green Fuels Alliance India (GFAI), a collaborative initiative aiming to enhance joint efforts between the two nations in the sustainable energy sector, aligning with their shared global commitment to carbon neutrality. Led by the Danish Embassy and Consulate General of Denmark in India, the alliance focusses on propelling the Green Fuels sector, particularly Gr
  • HMM sale will be cautiously proceeded in view of taxpayers
    South Korea's Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Kang Do-hyung told journalists at a New Year briefing that he does not believe there will be a "winner's curse" in selecting the Harim Group-JKL Partners consortium as the preferred bidder for the country's flagship carrier HMM. HMM's largest shareholders, the state-controlled Korea Development Bank and Korea Ocean Business Corporation, chose the Har
  • Port of Virginia becomes first USEC port powered by 100% clean energy
    The Port of Virginia is now powering all its terminals with electricity from clean resources and accelerating its goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2040. By utilising clean electricity, the US port has effectively reduced carbon emissions by 45% per container, addressing both scope 1 and scope 2 emissions. Scope 1 encompasses exhaust emissions from equipment, while scope 2 involves emissions gen
  • India-US shippers hit by three rounds of hefty rate hikes in January
    Indian shippers are getting flooded with general rate increase (GRI) and peak season surcharge (PSS) notices as container lines attempt to maximise pricing out of the troubled Red Sea waters. MSC has just put out its third round of GRI and PSS plans for January, which together make up a total US$5,000-per-box increase for the month on the India-US trade. The Geneva-based liner, which saw one of i
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen to enhance US logistics network with new Kalmar equipment
    Kalmar has secured a significant order from Wallenius Wilhelmsen, a major Norwegian shipping company, for four heavy electric forklift trucks, two electric reachstackers, and three heavy terminal tractors. Wallenius Wilhelmsen aims to enhance its US logistics network with this new equipment. This order, which also includes the deployment of the Kalmar Insight fleet performance management tool, wa
  • Maersk and Government of Tamil Nadu forge strategic partnership
    A.P. Moller-Maersk and the Government of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet 2024. This agreement paves the way for a strategic partnership, empowering both sides to collaboratively explore opportunities and bolster the state's expanding trade initiatives. "We have a long-standing 25-year relationship with the state of

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Splash web site
JANUARY 8, 2024
  • Morgan Stanley leads $34m fundraiser at Vortexa
    London-headquartered energy and shipping analytics platform Vortexa has tapped private equity to raise $34m in fresh capital to speed up technology growth and the company's expansion into new international markets. Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital spearheaded the funding, with existing investors Notion Capital, Monashees, Metaplanet, FJ Labs and Communitas Capital also
  • Wood pens engineering deal for Trion FPU topsides
    UK consulting and engineering firm Wood has secured a contract from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for detailed engineering of the topside facilities on Woodside Energy's Trion floating production unit (FPU) in Mexican waters of the Gulf of Mexico. When complete, Trion will have a production capacity of 100,000 barrels per day and connect to a ...
  • Maersk Tankers snaps up Penfield Marine
    Denmark's Maersk Tankers has acquired US pool operator Penfield Marine for an undisclosed sum, creating a crude and product tanker player that will manage around 240 vessels. The combined company will operate under the Maersk Tankers name and brand and will be headquartered in Copenhagen, with Tina Revsbech at the helm. Penfield Marine was founded ...
  • Energos Infrastructure buys Dynagas FSRUs on charter in Germany
    Energos Infrastructure a US-based liquefied natural gas (LNG) joint venture majority-controlled by Apollo-managed funds and minority shareholder New Fortress Energy has acquired two floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) from affiliates of Greece's Dynagas. The two 174,000 cu m closed-loop FSRUs Transgas Force and Transgas Power, built in 2021, will be renamed Energos Force and ...
  • Petrofac wins new contract on BP's gas project offshore West Africa
    Offshore engineering specialist Petrofac has secured a new contract from BP to provide operations services for the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) liquefied natural gas project in Mauritania and Senegal. The multi-million-dollar deal is for three years and covers a wide scope of services, including onshore and offshore management and supervision, provision of personnel, and equipment ...
  • Houthis show no sign of backing down in tense Red Sea standoff
    Houthi attacks against naval and merchant ships carried on over the weekend with more than one in five vessels electing to avoid the Suez Canal on routes between Asia and Europe. Yemen's Houthi militia have been targeting ships with drones and missiles in the southern Red Sea and beyond for the past two months in ...
  • Noble clinches drillship contract extension in US Gulf
    Offshore rig owner Noble Corporation has secured a contract extension from LLOG Exploration for its drillship . The New York and Copenhagen-listed firm said the Louisiana-based operator had exercised an option to add six months to the 2014-built rig's work scope in the US Gulf of Mexico. The extension should kick off in direct continuation ...
  • BW Catcher FPSO charter to continue past seven-year term
    The , owned and operated by Oslo-listed BW Offshore, will be working on the namesake field beyond its fixed seven-year term. The original seven-year base term of the contract expires on January 6, 2025, and from January 6, 2024, the contract is subject to a rolling 12-month termination right. Until such a termination notice is ...
  • Somalia strikes back at Ethiopia's bid for Red Sea access
    Landlocked Ethiopia's bid to gain access to the Red Sea via the port of Berbera has created a predictable diplomatic storm. Splash reported a week ago that Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia's prime minister, had signed a memorandum of understanding with Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland to lease 20 km around the Red Sea port of Berbera. ...
  • Unipec maintains tanker dominance
    New York-based brokers Poten & Partners has released its annual dirty spot chartering rankings with China's Unipec remaining the dominant force in tanker shipping. While China's Unipec was still the top player in the tanker market for 2023, the company moved 6.8% less cargo in 2023 versus 2022 and concluded 50 fewer fixtures, according to ...
  • TGS, PGS, SLB gear up for seismic survey offshore Malaysia
    Norwegian offshore seismic acquisition specialist TGS, in cooperation with its partners PGS and SLB, has announced that prefunding has been secured to expand multi-client seismic data coverage in the Sabah Basin offshore Malaysia. The seventh phase of this multi-year project off the coast of Sabah encompasses over 5,000 kilometres of new 2D seismic data acquisition, ...
  • India to create local P&I club
    India is to establish its own protection and indemnity (P&l) club, the latest part of the maritime jigsaw the Narendra Modi administration is creating in driving the country's shipping ambitions. Provisionally called India Club, the insurance entity will initially focus on covering domestic shipping, with a view to going international at a later stage. Local ...
  • COSCO orders VLOCs at affiliate yard
    COSCO Shipping has ordered two 325,000 dwt very large ore carriers (VLOCs) at its affiliated yard COSCO Yangzhou. According to Clarksons Research, the vessels will have methanol dual- fuel propulsion, will be shaft generator and scrubber fitted and are expected to deliver in 4Q 2026 and 2Q 2027. COSCO is going hard after methanol as ...
  • What I'd like to see happening in shipping in 2024
    We asked Andrew Craig-Bennett for his wish-list for what he would like to see happening in shipping in 2024, and then we asked him to detail a reality check too. Needless to say, there's quite a divergence between the two. As I am sure you know, 'May you live in interesting times' isn't a real ...
  • Economou takes aim at OceanPal board
    Greek shipowner George Economou continues to pick a fight with the Palios family with the latest plan to oust most directors at dry bulk player OceanPal. Economou is seeking departures from five of seven current directors at the Nasdaq-listed owner of three panamaxes and a pair of capes while proposing two of his candidates for ...
  • Castor Maritime pockets $3.5m profit from kamsarmax sale
    Cyprus-based bulker and boxship owner Castor Maritime has locked in profit from the sale of the 2010-built kamsarmax picked up nearly three years ago. The Nasdaq-listed outfit controlled by Petros Panagiotidis has offloaded the 83,400 dwt for $17.5m, after buying it for $15.85m in January 2021. Castor said the deal should see the vessel delivered ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 8, 2024
  • Energos Infrastructure acquires two FSRUs from Dynagas
    Energos Infrastructure, a joint venture by asset manager Apollo and New Fortress Energy has acquired on two 2021-built FSRU's from...
  • Maersk Tankers boosts fleet to 240 ships as it buys Penfield Marine
    'Our combined commercial and operational expertise will allow us to grow our presence as a commercial manager and extend our...
  • Containership fire claims lives of two seafarers in Houston
    Cause of fatal early morning blaze, which was extinguished by local fire services, is under investigation
  • Houthi leader tells ships to deny Israel links on AIS
    Houthi leader Muhammad Ali al-Houthi urged vessels to broadcast a 'no relationship to Israel' message when transiting the Red Sea...
  • Containership charter rates up on rising demand for extra loaders and feeder tonnage
    Hapag-Lloyd is said to have chartered a 3,400 teu containership for deployment from China to the Mediterranean as rerouting of...
  • Diversions likely to have only short-term impact on capacity
    The weeks leading up to February 10 will see Red Sea capacity concerns peak. But with the normal seasonal downturn...
  • The week in newbuildings: HD Hyundai wins VLGC double
    Newbuilding contracts recorded for eight bulk carriers, five tankers, six gas carriers and a trio of ro-ro cargo vessels
  • Pre-Chinese New Year demand fears temper Asia-Europe container rate optimism
    Demand from this year's pre-Chinese New Year mini-boom appears to be not as strong as expected. Concerns have arisen that...
  • MSC in first boxship recycling sale of the year
    Brokers report the sale of 30-year-old MSC Sophie to Indian recyclers in first containership recycling sale of the year. An...
  • Global volume growth remains subdued
    After two bumpy years, the fall in volume growth may now be levelling off. But despite current events in the...
  • The week in charts: Box freight rates rise | Red Sea activity down nearly 20% | Falling oil prices kept Greek shipowners in Russian tanker trades
    Iran trading fleet grows by 100 ships, tanker freight rates via Red Sea routes rise as transits decline, Shanghai's container...
  • US east and Gulf coast volumes rise in December despite Panama Canal disruptions
    US imports rose slightly in December from November, according to logistics and software provider Descartes. Despite restrictions and congestion in...
  • South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean to be more selective about accepting new orders
    The change in strategic direction is aimed at improving profitability and a sales strategy for specific vessel types will be...
  • Daily Briefing
    Red Sea war risk rates soften as insurers price in Prosperity Guardian | Box freight rates rise again as diversions...
  • Sinopec retains top spot among tanker charterers despite market share dip
    The Chinese charterer's decreased market share stems primarily from the VLCC segment, where some other major players have stepped up...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 8, 2024
  • Container ship disruptions seen easing after Lunar New Year: analysts
    The mini-peak season ahead of China's factory holiday is causing short-term challenges for container shipping, but analysts say conditions should ease after Lunar New Year.
  • Border crossing reliability a hot topic in Mexico intermodal contract talks
    While companies that use the crossing at Eagle Pass are seeking to reassure existing and potential customers, competitors using Laredo, where no closures have occurred, are wasting no opportunity to talk up that route's relative reliability.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 8, 2024
  • Should tanker operators lay a palm oil wager in 2024?
    Strong demand predicted, but supply is still the wild card
  • Insurer Coastal Marine Asia eyes expansion with new hire
    Expanding hull insurer has taken on one a well known figure in the world of marine insurance
  • Synergy and Wisdom Marine launch bulk carrier management joint venture
    Singapore and Taiwanese groups team up for dry cargo technical management
  • Zim shares plunge on reports of liner company pacts with Houthis
    Carriers have denied side agreements with Iran-backed rebel group in wake of report
  • Two seafarers die after fire on 27-year-old container ship
    Investigation begins into cause of blaze on Cosco-chartered, Danaos-owned container ship
  • Maersk Tankers chief pitches to new sectors with 'one-stop shop' tanker pools after Penfield deal
    Tina Revsbech says acquisition of US pool operator part of expansion programme
  • Ex-Vitol trader on trial in US over 'bribes' to win $500m contracts
    Mexican Javier Aguilar accused of bribing government officials between 2015 and 2020
  • Energos Infrastructure swoops for Dynagas FSRU duo in 'transformative' deal
    German-chartered regas units change hands as US infrastructure player steps into the spotlight
  • Maersk Tankers adds 83 ships to pools as it seals Penfield Marine deal
    Combined company will add extra crude tanker options to Maersk Tankers product pools
  • Maersk veteran takes up key executive role at Eyal Ofer's Zodiac Maritime
    New COO says he will help define next stage of giant shipowner's journey
  • Unipec still king of dirty spot charters as it fixes more VLCCs than rest of top 10 combined
    Dominance comes despite Sinopec offshoot doing 51 fewer VLCC fixtures in 2023, says Poten
  • New P&I club mooted as India seeks to soothe sanctions sting
    Mutual will first look at domestic shipping but there are plans to expand
  • 'The gift that keeps on giving': Dorian LPG tops US shipping stock listings for 2023
    LPG and the tanker sector were the year's winners, but dry bulk and container lessors finished strong
  • Maersk veteran Tanuj Luthra takes up key exec job with UK's Zodiac Maritime
    New COO says he will help define next stage of giant UK shipowner's journey
  • Stena RoRo adds to expanding 'green' ropax orderbook
    Swedish owner's 13th E-Flexer will be first delivered to the Mediterranean
  • OL Shipping recruits ship manager Sunil Kapoor as new partner and COO
    Cyprus-based line says new appointment has more than 40 years of shipping experience
  • 'The gift that keeps on giving': Dorian LPG tops US shipping stock listings for 2023
    LPG and the tanker sector were the year's winners, but dry bulk and container lessors finished strong
  • Norden in $70m resale deal with Greek owner as it builds up capesize fleet
    Danish giant is laying its hands on one of the most modern capes in the water amid rising prices
  • Tankers skip troublesome Red Sea as crude rates climb across three main classes
    Tankers joining flight from the waterway alongside liner operators
  • Sinokor 'gambles big' on VLCCs with first spot fixtures and talk of five-ship Frontline swoop
    South Korean owner is stirring up sentiment in the large tanker sector
  • Stink bugs: Tesla-laden car carrier refused Australia entry over 'disastrous' infestation
    Analyst says about 72 days lost as seafarers tried to fumigate ship
  • Ex-Vitol trader on trial in US over 'bungs' to win $500m contracts
    Mexican Javier Aguilar has been accused of bribing government officials between 2015 and 2020
  • Chinese shipping giant Cosco latest carrier to dodge Red Sea
    Significant move would pile pressure on other lines
  • Ex-Vitol trader on trial over $500m-worth of 'bungs' to secure oil transport deals
    Mexican Javier Aguilar has been accused of bribing government officials between 2015 and 2020
  • What is coming down the line for shipping in 2024?
    Takeover talk, renewals, regulations, newbuildings, oddities and one big birthday for starters
  • Dorian LPG rides strong fourth quarter to top US stock listings for 2023
    LPG and the tanker sector were the year's winners, but dry bulk and container lessors finished strong
  • Greek shipowner W Marine strikes Nisshin kamsarmax deal in bulker push
    Athens-based company has acquired a seven-year-old vessel
  • Chinese shipping giant Cosco latest carrier to dodge Red Sea, say reports
    Significant move would pile pressure on other lines
  • PascoGas linked to $240m VLAC duo at HD Hyundai Heavy
    Company has been sitting on three berths across two South Korean shipbuilders
  • Norden linked to $70m resale deal with Greek owner as it builds up capesize fleet
    Danish shipping giant said to be laying hands on one of the most modern capesizes in the water amid rising prices
  • Galaxy Leader owner 'encouraged' by reports seafarers could soon be freed by Houthis
    Ray Car Carriers says it will meet full repatriation costs for its crew members
  • Torm announces bond sale to finance product tankers
    Danish product tanker owner to sell five-year senior unsecured bond
  • 'We believe in shipping': broker Lightship takes $3.7m holding in Braemar
    Boss Sune Fladberg explains investment in UK rival
  • Date set for crunch Euronav-CMB.TECH merger vote
    Meeting to approve $1.15bn deal slated for 7 February
  • UK shipowner James Fisher doubles up on chemical tanker newbuildings
    Company has four LNG dual-fuel chemical tankers on order at China Merchants Jinling
  • Hoegh LNG nets charter extension for Colombian-based FSRU
    Cartagena-based regas unit had busy 2023 as South American country notched up record LNG imports
  • Panagiotidis family member snaps up bulker as Castor cashes in
    Cypriot owner turns a profit from selling bulker to a relative of boss Petros Panagiotidis
  • Unipec still king of dirty spot charters as it fixes more VLCCs than the top 10 combined
    Dominance comes despite Sinopec offshoot doing 51 fewer VLCC fixtures in 2023, says Poten
  • Flex LNG eyes bigger payday after Trafigura declines three-year charter extension
    CEO Oystein Kalleklev says Flex Constellation could bag up to $100,000 for term deals
  • Floating LNG sector finally counts down for take-off
    Raft of new projects queue for berth space as other prepare to kick off production
  • Liner giant MSC kicks off shipping's 2024 demolition derby
    Cash buyers say price offerings out of the Indian subcontinent are still not high enough to tempt owners to sell
  • Unipec still dominates dirty spot charters despite 51 fewer VLCC fixtures
    Sinopec offshoot still did more VLCC fixtures than the rest of the top 10 combined, says Poten & Partners
  • Liner giant MSC kicks off shipping's 2024 demolition derby
    Cash buyers say price offerings out of the Indian subcontinent are still not high enough to tempt owners to sell

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 8, 2024
  • As Red Sea risk spooks container shipping, tankers remain unfazed
    Red Sea escalation would juice tanker rates, but rates would fall if the conflict spilled into the Strait of Hormuz.
  • December imports surprisingly high amid Panama, Suez Canal woes
    U.S. imports kept chugging along, despite all the talk of supply chain problems due to Red Sea attacks and Panama's drought.
  • FedEx braces for 50% cut in Postal Service air contract
    FedEx Express faces more headwinds in its effort to improve profitability as the U.S. Postal Service prepares to drop air routes from contracted service.

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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 first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
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
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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