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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 9, 2024
  • Prism Logistics excels in SODC transportation project for Panipat refinery
  • AILBIEA's 23rd anniversary function sees thoughtful insights and renewed commitment to advancing the interests of the liquid bulk trade
  • Salient features of the "Scheme for Incentives to Promote the Utilization of Inland Waterways Transport (IWT) Sector by Cargo owners and for starting Scheduled Services for Cargo Movement on NW-1, NW-2 via IBP Route and NW-16"
  • NHAI introduces performance assessment rating system for concessionaires
  • Economy can grow by 7 pc in H2, says CEA
  • Interoperability seen as key to unlocking shipping's digital potential
  • APSEZ takes over container handling operations at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port's NS Dock
  • Coal output up by 7.2 pc in Nov.
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (6 December 2024)
  • Post-monsoon maintenance dredging to be carried out at Mumbai Port's Indira Docks
  • India slaps anti-dumping duty on solar glass from China, Vietnam
  • India firm on staying out of RCEP: Goyal
  • Looming threat of tariff wars could impact container shipping next year; shippers called on to carefully consider their options
  • FDI restrictions on China likely to continue

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 9, 2024
  • Kenya Railways gets three Rolls-Royces
  • Combilift launches Christmas video
  • LTG Cargo now also active in Austria
  • A new home at Heathrow
  • Major crane delivery for SCCT
  • Klaus Goersch to be executive VP and COO
  • Two heavyweights for Dutch haulier
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Cargolux goes live
  • Advanced collaboration in Johannesburg
  • Three days of supply chain discourse
  • New harbour cranes to serve Florida's trade hub
  • Averitt: two promotions

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 6, 2024
  • Relief for Asia-Europe carriers as rate hikes stick - now transpac GRIs loom
  • Air cargo industry 'firing on all cylinders', with ecommerce in the driving seat
  • Running the rule over DHL's green targets
  • Premier Alliance unveils main trades network ready for February launch
  • Is the swell in box demand here to stay?
  • Regional carriers steam in to add more services to lucrative India-Red Sea trade
  • Geodis management changes confirmed
  • US Justice Department cracks down on sanctions-busting
  • Box lines scramble to secure new containership orders

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 6, 2024
  • Ocean Master: Fast ferry delivered fast
    Austal Philippines has delivered a 32-meter Incat Crowther designed catamaran to Australia's Rottnest Fast Ferries, less than twelve months after commencing construction at its Balamban, Cebu, shipyard. The vessel, the Ocean Master,
  • Wallenius Maritime carries out wind tunnel tests for world's first sail-powered PCTC
    Sweden's Wallenius Marine is getting nearer to achieving its goal of building the world's first wind-powered PCTC (pure car and truck carrier). It is now conducting advanced wind tunnel tests to confirm

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 6, 2024
  • Haivanship expands into northern Vietnam with two new Konecranes equipment
    Leading Vietnamese maritime logistics operator Haivanship (HVS) is strengthening its capabilities with the addition of two Lloyd-certified Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald ESP.9B cranes on barges. The first order was placed in the third quarter and the second in the fourth quarter of the year with both cranes scheduled for delivery by the end of 2025. Currently, HVS supports coal transshipment op
  • Developments at Matadi Port place DR Congo on global container shipping map
    The recent inauguration of Rubavu port in Rwanda highlights ongoing developments in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and its port of Matadi. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Weekly Analysis of Container Shipping Stocks
    The first week of December brought mixed fortunes for container shipping stocks, reflecting broader market uncertainties amid fluctuating freight rates, muted global trade recovery, and geopolitical developments. As companies face pressure from sluggish consumer demand and unpredictable trade flows, this week's stock movements highlight key trends and investor sentiment. Below is a breakdown of i
  • MARAD awards US$5 million to boost marine highway projects
    The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded US$4.85 million in grants to five marine highway projects in Louisiana, Puerto Rico, Washington, and West Virginia through the United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP). This funding aims to enhance waterborne freight services, alleviate landside congestion, and improve the surface transportation system by leveraging navigable waterways. "Th
  • Piraeus Port conducts emergency drill on spillage incidents response at Cruise Terminal
    Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) conducted its annual emergency drill at the central facilities of the Greek port, specifically at the Cruise Terminal, simulating a marine and land spillage incident. The primary objective of the drill was to update knowledge and skills on the appropriate specialized experience of both the competent personnel of PPA and the port users, for the effective activation and
  • OOCL unveils OOCL Iris: Next-Gen 16,828 TEU Smart Vessel
    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) introduced its newest 16,828 TEU container vessel, OOCL Iris, marking a significant milestone as the second of ten 16,000 TEU vessels ordered by OOCL and the first delivered by Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering (NACKS). The vessel's name, "Iris," carries a dual significance, symbolizing both the flower and OOCL's proprietary IT innovation, the Integrated Reg
  • Car carrier moored in Malacca Strait after fire incident
    A Malaysian car carrier remains anchored in the Malacca Strait after a fire onboard resulted in the evacuation of its 19-man crew on 2 December. Malaysia Star, typically deployed to transport refurbished second-hand vehicles within Asia, suffered a fire around its fuel tank. Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), Malaysia's coast guard, was alerted to the incident around 8.40 am (local tim
  • Hambantota Port boosts container operations with US$41 million crane upgrade
    The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has announced a transformative investment of US$41 million to enhance its operational capacity with cutting-edge crane technology. Scheduled to be fully operational by January 2025, this upgrade includes the installation of four Quay Cranes (QCs) and 13 Rubber-Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGs) at the Sri Lankan port, boosting its container handling capacity
  • Dimerco: Tighter capacity and higher rates fuelled by tariffs
    The first indications that a surge in freight may occur came from Drewry's today when the consultant's WCI composite index showed global, week-on-week, rates rising 6%. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Höegh Autoliners inks five-year deal with major global car manufacturer
    Höegh Autoliners has entered into a five-year agreement with a prominent international car manufacturer, whose identity has not been revealed, for the transportation of significant volumes of cars along two of the company's core trade routes. Shipments under this contract are set to begin on 1 January 2025. With the signing of this contract, Höegh Autoliners has secured long-term agreements over
  • Four new Konecranes electric RTGs to improve Koper port operations
    Luka Koper in Slovenia's Port of Koper has ordered four Konecranes electric Rubber-Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes to replace old machines in its container yard. The order was booked in the third quarter of 2024, with hand-over scheduled for the first quarter of 2025 at the latest. Koper also has plans to construct a new quayside and container yard with additional storage space. The Konecranes electric
  • Geodis announces two key appointments
    Geodis, a global transport and logistics provider, has announced two significant leadership appointments within its management team. Eric Martin-Neuville has been named Executive Vice-President for Asia-Pacific & Middle East, while Henri Le Gouis has been appointed Executive Vice-President for Global Freight Forwarding. Both will continue to serve as members of the Geodis Group's Management Board
  • Unveiling Gdynia Port's Background: NATO Concerns and Chinese Investments in Focus
    Amidst growing geopolitical tensions and strategic maneuverings within Europe, Gdynia Port emerges as a focal point of international concern. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Global trade set to reach new high of US$33 trillion in 2024
    Global trade is set to reach a record US$33 trillion in 2024, according to UNCTAD, translating to a 3.3% annual growth or a US$1 trillion increase. Robust growth in services trade, up 7% for the year, accounted for half of the expansion, while goods trade rose 2% but remained below its 2022 peak, said UNCTAD in a release. According to the report, developing economies, traditionally strong drivers
  • Premier Alliance updates Asia-Transpacific West Coast network and announces maiden voyages
    Premier Alliance, including HMM, Wan Hai and Ocean Network Express (ONE), has announced adjustments to its Asia-Transpacific West Coast service network. The PS5 and PN4 services will be postponed to May 2025, according to the alliance partners, which noted that before PS5 and PN4 start in May, they will enhance service coverage with additional port calls on PS4, PS6, and PN3. Below there are the
  • Maersk implements updated PSS from China to Philippines
    Maersk will adjust the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) rates for both dry and reefer containers departing from North China and East China ports and heading to the Philippines. Effective from 1 January 2025, the PSS rates for the ports of Batangas and Subic will be as follows: Origin Destination Effective Dates Container Type Currency New tariff levels Qingdao, Xingang, Dalian and North China area Nin
  • Maqta Gateway unveils rebrand
    AD Ports Group, a global leader in trade, logistics, and industry, has announced the rebranding of Maqta Gateway to Maqta Technologies Group. This transformation reflects the company's strategic focus on digitalizing global trade through innovation, collaboration, and investment. Maqta Technologies Group will consolidate AD Ports Group's Digital Cluster capabilities under a unified master brand,
  • CMA CGM applies Panama Canal Transit Surcharge from Far East to US East Coast & US Gulf
    The Panama Canal Authority has introduced a new booking reservation system, the Long-Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA), to regulate canal crossing reservations. This system, which will take effect on 1 January 2025, has significantly increased operational costs for CMA CGM. To offset these additional costs while continuing to provide reliable services transiting through the Panama Canal, CMA CGM will
  • Port of Singapore: Resilient leader in maritime trade, yet vulnerable to global shifts
    The Port of Singapore plays a pivotal role in global maritime trade, strategically positioned at the crossroads of the Strait of Malacca, where its operational efficiency and connectivity underscore its significance. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • CMA CGM introduces congestion surcharge in Gambia
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced the implementation of a port congestion surcharge (PCS) at Gambia's port of Banjul. The surcharge will take effect from 15 December and will apply to cargo originating from the Far East, including China, Hong Kong & Macau SAR, North East Asia, and South East Asia, and destined for Banjul, Gambia. The surcharge will be applicable only to dry cargo and has

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 6, 2024
  • Höegh Autoliners secures new five-year car shipping deal
    Norwegian car carrier player Höegh Autoliners has inked a new five-year contract for the transport of a significant volume of cars. The client was not revealed but was described as a 'major international car producer'. The transport of the vehicles, according to the company, will be done in two of its core trade lanes and ...
  • Study finds dramatic GHG cuts brought by improved port optimisation
    A new study by London's UCL Energy Institute and shipping decarbonisation consultancy UMAS, which analysed ship movements between 2018-2022, found that optimising port arrivals to take into account port congestion or waiting times could reduce voyage emissions by up to 25% for some vessel types. The average potential emissions saving for the voyages is approximately ...
  • Babylon Navigation swoops for vintage Great Eastern suezmax
    Babylon Navigation is one of many fast-growing vintage tanker players located in the United Arab Emirates. The owner has emerged as the taker of a ship sold by Great Eastern, tabling $33m for the 2005-built suezmax Jag Lalit. The vessel has now been named Liliana and is the largest ship in the Babylon Navigation fleet. ...
  • Crew abandon ship in the Red Sea
    The crew of the Isa Star general cargo ship were forced to evacuate ship yesterday after a fire broke out in the vessel's engine room. The ship was close to Yemen in the Red Sea when the fire broke out, but initial reports suggest this was an engine room fire followed by flooding, not an ...
  • Petrofac awards offshore service deal to Tanjung Offshore
    Malaysian contractor Tanjung Offshore, part of T7 Global, has been awarded a contract by energy services company Petrofac for the provision of pan-Malaysia maintenance, construction, and modification work as well as hook-up and commissioning services. The contract is firmed up following a letter of award Tanjung Offshore won on October 30 this year. The deal ...
  • TGS wins 3D streamer work in Southern Atlantic
    Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS has won a large 3D streamer contract in the Southern Atlantic. The company said in an Oslo Bors filing that the acquisition is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of this year and that the contract has a duration of approximately 140 days. According to TGS, the comprehensive seismic ...
  • Shadow VLCCs lined up for demolition
    Changes are afoot in the Iranian-linked VLCC fleet with just over six weeks until Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the US. Splash reported on further sanctions aimed at Iran's tanker fleet earlier this week, as well as news that China has started to ease imports of Iranian oil. Now broker ...
  • Northern Ocean rig gets more work in Norway
    Northern Ocean, a semisub rig spin-off of Northern Drilling, has won a contract in Norway for its Deepsea Bollsta rig with an undisclosed client. The contract is expected to commence in the second quarter of 2025, immediately after the rig has mobilised for operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The contract has an estimated firm duration of ...
  • Denmark's offshore wind tender attracts zero bids
    Denmark's offshore wind ambitions have taken a heavy hit after the first part of the 6GW tender in the North Sea failed to attract any bids. The deadline for bidding on the first 3 GW of Denmark's 6 GW offshore wind tendering procedure expired on Thursday. The Danish Energy Agency has not received bids for ...
  • Global trade set to hit record $33trn this year
    Global trade is on track to hit a record $33trn in 2024, according to the latest data from UNCTAD, the United Nations' trade body. This 3.3% annual growth has been driven largely by a 7% rise in trade in services, contributing $500bn to the overall expansion. Trade in goods has grown at a slower 2% ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 6, 2024
  • FMC investigating Spanish government over alleged banning of US-flagged vessels
    The FMC is investigating whether Spain's refusal to let 'certain vessels, including US-flagged vessels', call at its ports resulted in...
  • What went wrong for VLCCs in 2024 - and what could go right in 2025
    Analysts speaking during the Breakwave Day annual forum conducted a post-mortem on the disappointing year for VLCCs and gave their...
  • Optimising port calls could cut some ships' emissions by up to 25%
    A study of port emissions from ships waiting between 2018-2022 found significant opportunities for emissions cuts, but highlighted the need...
  • No container rate upside yet from strike prep or tariff frontloading
    The Shanghai Containerised Freight Index is up again this week. European rate strength remains the driver, with transpacific rates continuing...
  • LNG the cheapest way to comply with FuelEU, says DNV
    Fossil LNG could offer a ship a lifetime of compliance with the incoming FuelEU Maritime regulation, with gas the cheapest...
  • Russia manipulating all navigational data in Kerch Strait area
    Disruption is so severe that no vessels operating in the immediate area are transmitting reliable information for weeks at a...
  • Lloyd's List Outlook Forum: shipping's superior talking shop
    From geopolitics to climate change and sanctions, this year's Lloyd's List Outlook Forum focused on the big issues
  • The Odd Couple: NorthStandard and Noord Nederlandsche insist partnership is win-win
    Tie-up between International Group giant and local minnow designed to benefit both sides
  • Upturn in crude tanker recycling expected as sanctions start to bite
    While no VLCCs have been recycled since 2022, shipbroker Braemar reports that two shadow fleet VLCCs are being circulated for...
  • Top 10 in regulation 2024
    The failure of green initiatives, abandonment of national climate goals and continued confusion over future fuels in 2024 rammed home...
  • Indian ports strike looms as agreement implementation falters
    The strike planned for late August was postponed after a meeting where an agreement was reached to address the unions'...
  • Top 10 in ship finance 2024
    Bocomm Leasing, led by Xu Bin, is aiming for the top position among global ship financiers, driven by record-high leasing...
  • Top 10 maritime lawyers 2024
    Even now, most shipping contracts specify dispute resolution under English law, but the US and Asia are also home to...
  • The Daily View: Next year is critical
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Wan Hai and ONE join forces on China-US west coast trade
    Launch of the new service underlines Wan Hai's strategy to expand its footprint on the competitive transpacific trade
  • Daily Briefing
    Bad guys will keep doing bad things on sanctions, Lloyd's List Forum told | IMO can resolve owner-charterer impasse, says...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 6, 2024
  • FMC halts Premier Alliance start for more information
    The Federal Maritime Commission said that it needs more information about the new grouping of ocean carriers known as the Premier Alliance before the vessel-sharing agreement can begin in February on US trades.
  • North America trade to dominate Premier Alliance's network launch in February
    The Asia-North America trade will be featured on 13 of the initial 24 services inaugurated by the ONE-HMM-Yang Ming partnership.
  • Trans-Pac settles into sedate December before New Year's uncertainties
    The extensive frontloading of imports that occurred this fall will keep cargo volumes modest this month, but the vagaries of labor negotiations and new tariffs threaten to disrupt the market in short order.
  • Air freight users forced to better manage heavily imbalanced market
    Air cargo is seeing a greater volume of non-essential products to get around container shipping challenges, a move that comes at a substantial cost to shippers.
  • High demand leads to end-of-year surge in Asia-Europe ocean rates
    Strong bookings out of Asia require more capacity than carriers can provide, according to Hapag-Lloyd, which is having the predictable impact on prices.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 6, 2024
  • Analysis: What will Trump 2.0 do about the Houthi menace to shipping?
    Opinions differ among Middle East and security experts on what the next president should do
  • Torstein Hagen leapfrogs 1,800 billionaires on Forbes rich list
    Viking shares approach double the price of April initial public offering
  • Wavelength podcast: More naval vessels to the Red Sea, please, and MAN's ME-GA issue
    Plus, Hagen's Viking Holding bonanza and Storebrand's shipping stock tips
  • Owners circulating shadow fleet VLCCs for demolition as sanctions put Chinese imports under pressure
    Is bubble bursting for older tankers as Braemar tips more scrapping ahead?
  • Joakim Hannisdahl's Gersemi fund shorted CoolCo stock after predicting dividend cut
    Investor also went long on Avance Gas in volatile month for shipping
  • John T Essberger boss Sven Schwarz quits after less than a year
    German shipowner CEO is looking for fresh challenges
  • Kpler analyst throws cold water on Donald Trump-Iran VLCC story
    Internal Opec+ politics could keep other members from grabbing vacated Iranian market share
  • Japan becomes latest P&I club to hike premium
    Japanese mutual last of the 12-strong International Group to report plans after a year of rising claims
  • Former Braemar newbuilding boss Jona Desselberger clocks on at Clarksons
    London-listed group says experienced German broker has joined as newbuilding managing director
  • Petredec sells control of ship operator Carib LPG to co-founding Lewis family
    Trenco also involved in the deal that will see control pass from Singapore VLGC owner
  • 'Deep crisis': Fresh secret bathroom filming victims of Norwegian shipping executive emerge
    John Anders Lindtveit Rose faces more charges after admitting indecent behaviour during Arendalsuka economic gathering
  • EGAS inks New Fortress FSRU deal as Egypt bolsters natural gas infrastructure
    Regas unit serving Jordan due to shift over in the second half 2025
  • Italian anti-mafia investigators could be unleashed to expose shadow fleet shipowners, report urges
    Specialist European police could be employed to peel back layers of ownership, US think tank says
  • 'Very scary': Master reveals how crew saved JP Morgan tanker bombed by Houthis
    Avhilash Rawat and his team have received bravery award from the IMO
  • 'We don't insure sanctioned ships,' insists blacklisted Russian insurer Ingosstrakh
    Ingosstrakh says it cancelled coverage for more than 100 ships since 2020
  • Greek aframax carrying Venezuelan oil for Eni in Italy as exports rise
    Green Aura heading to Sarroch with licenced cargo of crude
  • Hoegh Autoliners boosts backlog with eye-watering rates
    Contract renegotiations result in renewals longer than four years
  • Fire-ravaged Greek tanker transfers crude three months after Houthi missile attack
    Sounion has been emptied of its cargo at Suez anchorage
  • Lithuania gets its Independence as Hoegh Evi hands over FSRU
    State-run KN Energies takes over ownership of 'front-line' asset in country's pursuit of energy independence
  • 'Very scary': Master reveals how crew saved JPMorgan tanker bombed by Houthis
    Avhilash Rawat and his team have received bravery award from the IMO
  • Idan Ofer rakes in $120m as he takes Zim stake below 10%
    Kenon Holdings discloses 'forward sales transaction' with unidentified bank
  • Lithuania gets its Independence as Hoegh Evi hands over FSRU to Lithuania
    State run KN Energies takes over ownership of 'frontline' asset in country's pursuit of energy independence
  • Dry ice and a blast from the past: How ex-DNV boss Henrik Madsen hopes to disrupt new carbon markets
    Henrik Madsen set to ship dry ice to Iceland to demonstrate viability

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 6, 2024
  • Shippers urge longshore union, employers to resume contract talks
    As a January deadline nears, a coalition of exporters and importers calls on East Coast port employers and their longshore union to resume bargaining on a new contract.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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