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February 9, 2024

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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
  • MCZMA recommends CRZ clearance for greenfield Vadhvan Mega Port to the Ministry of Environment
  • India ranks 38 out of 139 countries in World Bank's Logistics Performance Index
  • Red Sea: Only modest capacity change
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk delivers financial results in line with guidance for 2023
  • Coal output up 10.3 pc in Jan. 2024
  • Scheduled dredging works at Mumbai Port's Indira Docks
  • Exporters' issues should be urgently resolved: FinMin
  • Shipowners seek more clarity on EU Emissions Trading System
  • Merchandise exports seen growing 3 pc in Q4
  • Record 41 containerships with 300,000 TEU capacity delivered in Jan.
  • India ends Free Movement Regime with Myanmar
  • NYK takes delivery of Japan's first LNG-fuelled Capesize bulk carrier
  • Marine insurers continue to support trade in the Red Sea and Black Sea: IUMI
  • No discussions on privatisation of shipping, ports, says govt
  • Seven ships carrying fertilisers rerouted from the Red Sea
  • India, Qatar ink $78 bn renewal pact for LNG imports
  • FTA with India by 2024 end, says Sri Lanka

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
  • Train to link Luxembourg and Germany
  • Intermodal terminal in Phoenix now open
  • Dominik de Daniel to be CEO
  • Avensis: a "PTEF" conversion solution
  • Germany and Mongolia sign agreement
  • Reaching for the stars
  • Maersk also returns to reality
  • A new partner for digital air cargo platform
  • From Palletforce to Kinaxia
  • More than 1,200 flatcars
  • Number four in Louisville
  • Rivers of growth at Contargo
  • CBP intercepts lethal chemical compound
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Fiege expands healthcare team
  • Post-Covid shipping blues
  • Swiss logistics software heads north

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
  • Maersk weathers stormy Q4 for box services, but fears looming overcapacity
  • UK parcel specialist Yodel seeks buyer
  • Mærsk for DB Schenker: of course... 'we are in'
  • Polynesia puts first obstacle in CMA CGM's path to Bolloré Logistics
  • Air rates soar as Bangladesh garment exporters switch from ocean
  • Freight is like water...
  • 'Pooling' ships could save millions in EU ETS payments, says report
  • Staff shortages and logistics lay-offs go hand in hand in today's world
  • Haulage spot rates in Germany are bucking the Euro trend
  • EC plan to cut import storage allowance falters after shipping community protest
  • Air cargo kept at a low profile as Maersk reports declining revenue

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
  • Seaspan Shipyards completes prototype block for Canada's new polar icebreaker
    Both the U.S. and Canada are both building their first polar icebreakers in decades. Polar icebreakers use steel that is considerably thicker than in conventional ships and with tight frame spacings to
  • TTB 2024: Retrofitting the first ammonia-powered tug
    As you can read about in the February issue of Marine Log magazine, tug owners are looking at all their options when it comes to green power and technologies. To drive this
  • Stena RoRo E-Flexer starts its charter to Canada's Marine Atlantic
    China's CMI Jinling, Weihai Shipyard yesterday delivered Ala'suinu, the E-Flexer RoPax ferry that Stena RoRo is chartering to Marine Atlantic, the Canadian federal corporation that provides freight and passenger services between the
  • Wärtsilä books fuel system order for ammonia-fueled Exmar duo
    Back in October last year Exmar LPG (a joint venture between Exmar and Seapeak) announced that two 46,000 cubic meter gas carriers on order at shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) would be

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
  • Euroseas receives new eco-friendly feeder boxship
    Greek container vessel owner and operator Euroseas has announced the acquisition of the 2,800 TEU boxship Tender Soul. This Eco EEDI Phase 3 vessel was delivered on 6 February 2024, from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. in South Korea. "We are very pleased to have taken delivery of M/V Tender Soul, the third vessel from our nine-vessel newbuilding program which includes three additional 2,800 TEUs and t
  • CMA CGM applies new overweight surcharges from India
    Marseille-headquartered box line CMA CGM has announced a new overweight surcharge (OWS) effective from 7 February 2024 until further notice. The surcharge applies to cargo originating from Indian ports such as Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Tuticorin, Hazira, Cochin, and Mangalore, and destined for ports in the Indian Ocean region, including Tamatave, Tulear, and Ehoala in Madagascar, Port Louis in Mauriti
  • Assessing round-of-Africa routing disruptions on deployed capacity
    The significant disruptions in services due to the round-of-Africa routing naturally raise questions about the impact on deployed capacity. Here comes Sea-Intelligence's Trade Capacity Outlook database, which shows the differences in offered capacity between the immediate pre-crisis and the present situation. The following figure illustrates, for each of the four major East/West trades out of Asi
  • Sri Lanka Ports Authority orders US$280 million cranes from China
    The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is set to receive twelve state-of-the-art STS Gantry cranes and forty ARMG cranes from China, totalling US$282 million in investment. On 2 February, three STS Gantry cranes arrived at the SLPA's East Container Terminal (ECT) in the Port of Colombo. These cranes, fully funded by the SLPA, will enhance operations at the ECT. The delivery of the remaining cranes
  • Port of NY/NJ handles 7.8 million TEUs in 2023
    In 2023, the Port of New York and New Jersey closed the year on a high note, surpassing pre-Covid volumes from 2019 by 4.4%. Throughout 2023, the port maintained its position as the nation's second busiest for loaded imports and exports, handling a total of 5.3 million TEUs. December contributed to this success, with total volume reaching 633,925 TEUs (351,402 containers), a 3.4% increase compare
  • Maersk's revenue takes US$30 billion hit in "transitional year"
    Like the majority of container carriers, Maersk has seen huge drops in its 2023 financial figures. The Danish company reported a US$30 billion decline in its yearly revenue reaching US$51 billion, while EBITDA plunged from US$37 billion to US$9.5 billion and EBIT plummeted from US$31 billion to US$4 billion. Vincent Clerc, CEO of Maersk, commented, "2023 was a transitional year following the extr
  • Ulsan Port achieves world's first green methanol supply to very large container ship
    South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, led by Kang Do-Hyung, along with the Ulsan Port Authority under president Kim Jae-gyun, announced a historic achievement: the successful completion of the world's first ship-to-ship (STS) green methanol supply to a very large container ship (16k) at Ulsan Port in South Korea. To pave the way for this groundbreaking milestone, the Ministry of Oceans
  • Maersk initiates demerger and separate listing of Svitzer
    The Board of Directors of A.P. Møller - Mærsk (APMM) has decided to initiate the separation of the company's towage and marine services activities through a demerger. As part of the demerger, the shares in Svitzer A/S and its subsidiaries as well as certain other related assets and liabilities will be contributed by APMM to a new legal entity under the name of Svitzer Group A/S, the shares of whi
  • Valenciaport awards contract for railway track devices to enhance operations at Port of Sagunto
    Valenciaport has awarded the contract for the supply of railway track devices for the emerging inland railway network within the Port of Sagunto to Voestalpine Railway Systems JEZ S.L. The contract, valued at approximately US$2 million (excluding VAT), entails the provision of ten pieces of track equipment under specific conditions, which encompass pre-assembly and testing at the workshop, transp

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
  • Costamare continues clearout of smaller bulkers
    New York-listed Greek owner Costamare has reaffirmed its dry bulk fleet renewal and focus on larger tonnage in the sector. The Konstantinos Konstantakopoulos-led company has revealed the sale of nine ships ranging between 32,400 dwt and 56,670 dwt and built between 2006 and 2012. Five bulkers have already switched hands, resulting in net proceeds after ...
  • ExxonMobil lines up shuttle tanker newbuilds
    US supermajor ExxonMobil has reserved up to four slots for shuttle tanker newbuilds in South Korea. Shipbuilding sources report Samsung Heavy Industries winning a tender for a pair of 150,000 dwt units with delivery in June and December 2027 and options attached for two more newbuilds. Samsung is the biggest builder of these vessels that ...
  • Eidesvik bags PSV extension from Aker BP
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Eidesvik has won an extension for the platform supply vessel (PSV) from Aker BP. The contract extension runs from February 2025 in direct continuation of the current contract, extending the firm period to February 2026. The initial deal for the PSV was awarded by the oil and gas player back in ...
  • Seaway 7 and Dong Fang Offshore in Taiwanese wind link-up
    Subsea 7's offshore wind contractor Seaway 7 and Taiwan-based offshore wind service player Dong Fang Offshore, a subsidiary of Hung Hua Construction, have joined forces in the expanding Taiwanese renewables sector. Under a memorandum of understanding, the duo will focus on developing a localised cable installation offering. Seaway 7 has been operating in Taiwan since ...
  • Diamond Offshore scores $360m in rig deals
    Houston-based Diamond Offshore Drilling has won a contract with Serica Energy for one of its semi-submersible rigs and an extension from BP for drillship work. The offshore driller won a contract with Serica Energy to use the 1983-built jack-up semi-submersible Ocean Patriot for two plug and abandonment wells in the UK part of the North ...
  • Norwegian survey players scoop survey deals off India
    Norwegian offshore seismic specialists Argeo and Shearwater have won separate survey contracts offshore India. Argeo's NOK 154m ($14.5m) contract was awarded by India's National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research. It will comprise a near-seabed exploration survey and data analysis to identify and delineate massive seafloor sulphide deposits over India's exploration contract area in the ...
  • Maersk parts ways with towage unit Svitzer
    Maersk chief executive Vincent Clerc, in the job for the past 13 months, looks to be continuing the strategy established by his predecessor Soren Skou to run Denmark's largest shipping company under a single brand for global container logistics. Over the past years, Maersk has offloaded a number of divisions and consolidated shipping brands under ...
  • Unloading animals from controversial livestock carrier now pencilled in for this weekend
    With animals spending over a month on the livestock carrier a chance to get back on firm land has been earmarked for this weekend. According to media reports, some 16,000 sheep and cattle that were ordered back from the Red Sea due to the possibility of Houthi attacks, will be unloaded in Australia with the ...
  • Polaris Shipping CEO jailed as takeover stalls and fleet culled
    Polaris Shipping, one of South Korea's largest shipowners, is enduring turbulent times, its CEO sentenced, a proposed takeover on the rocks, and a significant fleet sell-off. The company's CEO was sentenced yesterday to a three-year jail term for professional negligence in the sinking of the Stellar Daisy, a converted ore carrier that went down in ...
  • New chief executive to take over at Shelf Drilling
    The chief executive officer (CEO) of Oslo-listed jack-up rig operator Shelf Drilling, David Mullen, will step down from the role in August 2024 with a replacement already lined up. Mullen will not leave the company but rather assume the role of executive chairman. At the same time, Greg O'Brien, the current executive vice president and ...
  • Swiss Re report captures the extent of global shipping disruption
    Insurer Swiss Re has come up with a chart to highlight the dramatic changes to the world seaborne map in recent years as shipping faces disruption in the Red and Black Seas as well as the Panama Canal and multiple drying up rivers. "Pressure on global shipping routes is creating stress in global supply chains ...
  • Marinakis and Fredriksen ink large VLCC orders in China
    With one announcement from China, the tiny global VLCC orderbook has swelled by 60%. Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC) has scooped orders from two famous European owners for up to 14 VLCCs worth a total of $1.8bn. John Fredriksen-led Seatankers has contracted the Chinese yard for six firm conventionally fuelled VLCCs with options for two ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
  • Ofac focusing on Russia 'intermediaries' in sanctioned trades as crackdown continues
    'We are in a phase where we are very concerned about evasion. I think that is clear from the actions...
  • Markel names Costello head of hull and war
    Newly promoted Katie Costello's sector knowledge and time in the business made her 'perfectly poised to take our hull and...
  • Banks see 'plenty' of capital and deal flow for shipping in 2024
    Panellists at Capital Link Athens conference argue financing options should exist for conventionally fuelled and older vessels
  • Maersk: Red Sea is no bonanza for container lines
    Maersk expects that diversions will help it avoid losses in the first quarter. But in the longer term, rerouting will...
  • Höegh Autoliners delivers record revenues as vehicle carrier freight rates rise further
    While volumes remained flat, net freight rates hit a record high of $83.4 per cu m because of a continued...
  • Red Sea blockade ripples reach Israel's container ports
    Mediterranean feeder networks and routes from the US that serve Israeli ports have strengthened to compensate for lost volume via...
  • Maersk 2040 net zero target is first to be validated by Science-Based Targets Initiative
    Maersk has become the first shipping company to validate its 2030 and 2040 climate targets with the Science-Based Targets Initiative...
  • Fleet inefficiencies to benefit dry cargo markets, says Norden's Rindbo
    'We see more potential for dry cargo in the longer term but in the short term we're optimistic on tanker...
  • Japanese lines forging into CCS market
    MOL is working with a compatriot energy company to develop a carbon capture and storage value chain to Australia. Estimates...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
  • Mobile teams up with CSX on new inland port to serve northern Alabama
    The Port of Mobile is looking to boost intrastate rail service with a new intermodal ramp that would give shippers an alternative to using rail from major Southeast ports.
  • Maersk to 'look into' potential DB Schenker acquisition: Clerc
    The profitability of global forwarders since the pandemic has piqued Maersk's interest in the sector and it would be "irresponsible" to ignore DB Schenker's availability, according to the carrier's CEO.
  • Red Sea crisis won't prevent likely significant operating loss in 2024: Maersk
    Higher rates and surcharges driven by the diversions around southern Africa will provide only a temporary respite from the severe supply-demand imbalance that dragged rates down in 2023, according to the carrier's CEO.
  • Railroads maintain 'go it alone' strategy after CPKC merger: analyst
    North American intermodal functions mainly as a set of regional networks defined by railroad route structures, one of the handicaps for intermodal as it competes against a "go-anywhere" national truck system, writes analyst Larry Gross.
  • Forward Air ousts CEO Schmitt after completing Omni merger
    Forward's chief legal officer will take over as interim CEO as Tom Schmitt exits following a contentious legal battle with Omni Logistics.
  • FMC asked to slow fast tracking of Red Sea-linked freight surcharges
    While higher operating costs are inevitable due to longer voyages around the Cape of Good Hope, shippers want more transparency as to what those costs are.
  • C.H. Robinson using AI to advance 'touchless' truck scheduling
    The largest US freight broker is trying to eliminate the wait at the gate by not only scheduling truck appointments for shippers, but finding optimal appointment times.
  • Two new services boost Port of Virginia's South American business
    The Port of Virginia has handled very few food products coming from or moving to South America, but the new services could bring Norfolk closer to its competitors on the East Coast.
  • India-US contract rates trend lower after Red Sea crisis upswing
    A price correction was not entirely unexpected, but carrier sources believe that rates could move up again next month due to the fiscal year-end shipping rush.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
  • Eagle Bulk continues fleet renewal path with sale of scrubber-fitted supramax
    New York-listed bulker owner finds European buyer for one of two ships circulated for sale
  • Maersk scores climate target first with 'gold standard' validation for net zero goal
    Liner operator's plan to slash greenhouse gas emissions wins validation from SBTi
  • Greek majors and Lloyd's Register launch new initiative for greener shipping
    Capital, Navios, Neda, Star Bulk and Thenamaris get behind research centre to lower existing fleet emissions
  • Could this seafarer's case upend the US prosecution of oil dumping by ships?
    Appeal by imprisoned chief engineer tests the reach of the long arm of US law
  • Louis Dreyfus Armateurs inks biggest ever wind sail deal
    Owner picks Norsepower Flettners for huge 18-unit order for three newbuildings
  • VLGC rates start recovery as Panama Canal eyes increase in daily transits
    Analysts and brokers note upswing as arbitrage comes back onto the table
  • Secondhand car carriers rivalling newbuilding prices, Gram Car Carriers says
    Tonnage provider found chartering and sale and purchase markets 'out of sync'
  • Maersk shares tumble as Red Sea effect is not enough to lift earnings outlook
    Market uncertainty to persist after fourth-quarter results
  • Norwegian-US outfit TRF selling VLCC with major Greek buyer in the frame
    Market sources are strongly linking Greek shipowner Tsakos Energy Navigation as the buyer
  • Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller's former right-hand man takes Monjasa board seat
    Lars-Erik Brenoe, former personal assistant to legendary Maersk owner, adds experience to tanker and bunker group
  • Himalaya Shipping converts charters for two bulkers to ride out first half of the year
    More than half of the newcastlemax fleet will earn just over their daily breakeven this month and next
  • Greek majors and LR launch new initiative for greener shipping
    Capital, Navios, Neda, Star Bulk and Thenamaris get behind research centre to lower existing fleet emissions
  • Maersk fears $5bn loss if Red Sea crisis solved quickly
    CEO Vincent Clerc and CFO Patrick Jany outline different scenarios for performance in 2024
  • 'We don't want to go to bed with strangers': Flex LNG chief executive open to consolidation with the right partner
    CEO wants to find a partner with the same values and vessel types
  • 'Never complain and never explain': Why P&I clubs will never fully open up on shadow fleet expulsions
    Being more transparent could help protect other insurers and industry parties - but it could also be anti-competitive
  • Tanker rates and utilisation holding up at UK group James Fisher
    London-listed maritime services company says shipping operations performed well in second half of 2023
  • SpareBank 1 shipping book shrinks as it awaits merger to become Norway's second-biggest lender
    Bank reports good loan quality as it reverses impairments
  • Seafarer killed in 'work accident' on ship owned by Balearia
    Shipowner working to understand how 40-year-old lost his life
  • Maersk crashes to a loss as it spins off Svitzer operation
    Danish group also cans $1.6bn share buyback as it adapts to 'the new reality'
  • DNB sees buying opportunity in Flex LNG after share price drop
    John Fredriksen-owned company offers potential upside in extension options and new contracts
  • Hoegh Autoliners profits rise as it awaits impact from Red Sea diversions
    Car carrier owner looks to implement surcharge as capacity is winnowed down due to rerouting
  • Norden profit shrinks back from record-breaking levels
    Previous year was always going to be a tough act to follow for Danish shipowner
  • Gram profit soars in record year for car carriers
    Norwegian tonnage provider says utilisation for panamaxes and mid-size vessels was 100% in fourth quarter
  • 'Rate erosion': Maersk crashes to a loss as it spins off Svitzer operation
    Danish group also cans $1.6bn share buyback as container markets continue to turn
  • Hong Kong may be first big loser from Maersk alliance shift shaking up liner shipping
    HPH Trust says more liner companies are looking to go direct to China rather than transship containers
  • Nordic shipping junk bonds outstrip high-yield index on annual returns
    Shipping sector's share of the Norwegian high-yield market fell to 12%
  • Meet the former FedEx executive pushing Stolt-Nielsen to deliver value beyond chemical tankers
    Udo Lange joined the company in September from FedEx and has a new vision for the Oslo-listed owner
  • Kim Heng dives into geotechnical survey work through South Korean wind contract
    Partnership with Soiltech will see Singaporean offshore player convert MPSV into geotechnical drilling vessel
  • Challenging markets make shipping investments 'not favourable', says Topouzoglou
    Singapore's FSL Trust to return bulk of the company's unrestricted cash holdings to shareholders
  • BlackRock cuts stake in Eagle Bulk and pockets $11m from share sale
    New York investor reduces exposure to US bulker company after adding more of Pangaea Logistics

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
  • Water level projections threaten future Panama Canal transits
    Hopes for a significant rebound in Panama Canal water levels to boost throughput will likely be met with a harsh reality over the next few months.
  • Spare part delays keep Lufthansa Cargo A321 freighters grounded
    Two of Lufthansa Cargo's smaller freighters are out of service because of maintenance and supply chain challenges.

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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
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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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