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April 10, 2024

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Exim India web site
APRIL 10, 2024
  • JNPA expands liquid cargo handling capacity
  • Container throughput up 8 pc at Major Ports in 2023-24
  • Maersk's new warehouse in Sri Lanka to strengthen integrated logistics solutions for customers
  • Organic chemical firms seek anti-dumping action on Chinese imports
  • CMA CGM Rate Restoration Initiative for cargo from North European & Mediterranean ports to US, Canada and Mexico ports and inland destinations
  • DGTR begins anti-dumping probe into insoluble sulphur imports from China, Japan
  • Kamarajar Port to become Cape compliant
  • Houthis attack British, US, Israeli ships
  • Adani TotalEnergies E-Mobility and MG Motor India sign MoU to strengthen EV ecosystem
  • SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant flags off Liberalised Special Freight Train Operator (LSFTO) rake for cost-efficient, eco-friendly and better transport logistics
  • Indian Register of Shipping commences celebrations as it enters 50th year
  • X-Press Feeders signs MoU with six European ports for green shipping corridors
  • India to operate Sittwe port in Myanmar
  • Air cargo continues to show strong growth this year
  • Etihad Cargo boosts capacity with new Boston service
  • IndiGo & Malaysia Airlines ink MoU for codeshare partnership
  • Open sky policy for foreign cargo carriers reviewed: DGCA
  • Exporters face spike in air freight rates due to Red Sea crisis

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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 10, 2024
  • Rail to link ICD with Mundra
  • Flying high to master social challenges in Japan
  • An industry veteran as VP and COO
  • Broadening business in Belgium (and beyond)
  • AI-powered operations set to launch at DGT
  • Agroexpress with satellite tracking
  • Bridging e-commerce hubs in Pearl River Delta
  • A new certification for Swissport in Vienna
  • Quality ranking with new frontrunners
  • Stord takes over fulfilment provider
  • 100 charging stations from California to Nevada
  • Next-gen eco vessels for Arkas Line
  • Daily sailings between Sweden and Poland
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Strategic expansion in 2024
  • Fourkites: one promotion, one return
  • A fourth pharma hub in Ohio
  • Two new trucks for more than 100 pubs

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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 9, 2024
  • Dachser takes another bite into food logistics with Brummer buy
  • Aggressive fleet builders HMM and Zim overtake Yang Ming in liner ranking
  • Big M&A up Kuehne's sleeve?
  • Flexport sues BCO for $12.3m of unpaid box detention charges
  • The 'enviable position' of carriers' balance sheets...
  • TT Club: Acting on climate change
  • Challenge: an 'integrator of complex cargo' with pick 'n' mix services
  • Snubbed M�rsk takes to court in Transnet/ICTSI Durban port deal
  • Belgium's Bpost will boost logistics ambitions with Staci takeover
  • DFDS celebrates Ekol buy, and says shift to electric trucks going 'better than expected'
  • Beebird Logistics - the curious case of the vanishing logistics company
  • Manuel Delgado steps up as MD of APMT's T4 terminal in Buenos Aires

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 9, 2024
  • Del Toro reiterates call for new investment in U.S. shipyards
    "Over the past forty years, America's maritime shipbuilding capabilities and capacity have atrophied," said Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, in a keynote speech at a Navy League Sea Air Space
  • Hapag-Lloyd in largest yet ship-to-ship bio-LNG bunkering
    Titan Clean Fuels has successfully bunkered the Hapag-Lloyd containership Brussels Express with 2,200 tonnes of bio-LNG. Believed to be the largest yet ship-to-ship bioLNG bunkering, the operation marked Hapag-Lloyd's entry into using
  • NCLH plans to build eight new ships at Fincantieri
    Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) yesterday unveiled the biggest newbuild program in its history. It has placed an order with Fincantieri for four new next-generation cruise ships: two for its

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Container News web site
APRIL 9, 2024
  • Liberian Registry earns QUALSHIP 21 for 2024-2025
    The Liberian Registry, recognized as the world's largest shipping registry, has once again qualified for the QUALSHIP 21 (QS21) program for 2024-2025 as awarded by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). This acknowledgment highlights the Registry's steadfast dedication to maintaining exceptional standards within the maritime sector. The QS21 initiative recognizes both vessels and flag administrati
  • Baltimore bridge collapse has not triggered rate increase
    The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has caused supply chain disruption on the US East Coast but, so far, it has not seen an increase in ocean freight container shipping rates. Data released on 8 April by Xeneta, the ocean freight rate benchmarking and intelligence platform, reveals average spot rates from the Far East into the US North East Coast (including Baltimore) have f
  • Pros and Cons of Face-to-face Classes
    Face-to-face instruction, often known as conventional classroom settings, has long been seen as a crucial component of formal education. It involves bringing students and teachers together in physical classrooms for lectures, group discussions, and interactive activities. Although in-person instruction has numerous benefits over online options, this article will cover both, enabling you to make w
  • How to Get Your Homework Done if You Don't Want to
    When you're feeling uninspired or overwhelmed, it might be challenging to find the drive to do your schoolwork, but putting off doing it will just make it take longer and cause more stress. Fortunately, there are a number of tactics you may use if an assignment seems too difficult for you to complete; all you have to do is do your homework, no matter how uninspired or daunting it may seem! Unders
  • New cranes to enhance Greece's Perama Ship Repair Zone in Piraeus
    Two cutting-edge double level luffing jib shipbuilding cranes arrived at the Port of Piraeus in Greece on 5 April. In the next few days, they will be unloaded and installed at positions 1 and 2 within the Perama Ship Repair Zone, according to the Piraeus Port Authority (PPA). The cranes are equipped with a lifting capacity of 40 tons each and are expected to reshape service offerings within the s
  • Port of Gothenburg commences works on fairway deepening project
    The 8th of April marked a significant milestone for the Port of Gothenburg as ground was broken for the Skandia Gateway project. This project, aimed at reinforcing the quay and deepening the fairway, has been in the Swedish port's planning stages for over a decade, enhancing its capacity to serve the country's export and import industries. Excavation and diving works had already commenced unoffic
  • CMA CGM vessel restarts voyage after stalling near New York bridge
    One of CMA CGM's ships has been finally permitted to resume its voyage, after suffering a loss of propulsion just outside the port of New York in the United States. The 2012-built, 10,000 TEU APL Qingdao, which the French carrier deploys on an Asia-US East Coast service, stalled near Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge outside New York port around 9 pm local time on 5 April, evoking memories of Baltimore's
  • Maersk announces fresh surcharges from Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore to Africa
    Danish shipping company Maersk has announced updated and new peak season surcharges from Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore to several African destinations. Maersk will increase its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore to Gambia for all container types from 15 April, as follows: Charge Code Origin Destination Charge Basis Container Levels Peak Season Sur
  • Kuehne+Nagel "streamlines" repoting structure worldwide
    The Board of Directors of Kuehne+Nagel International AG has approved a new direct reporting of the country organisations. "This change sets the course for further efficiency gains and profitable growth," pointed out the company in a statement. Kuehne+Nagel said, "By simplifying responsibilities, the new structure will enable Kuehne+Nagel's business and functional units to sharpen their strategy i
  • PIL establishes new office in East Africa
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) opened its branch office in Rwanda on 5 April, with PIL (RWANDA) Limited appointed as the company's agent in the country. "Customers can look forward to benefitting from an expanded PIL network, including intermodal solutions into Rwanda, with our newly-established presence in the country," said PIL in its announcement. The address of PIL's office in Rwanda, and
  • Hapag-Lloyd takes largest ship-to-ship LBM delivery in Rotterdam
    Titan Clean Fuels, a major supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied biomethane (LBM) to maritime clients, along with STX Group, a global leader in environmental commodities trading and climate solutions, have announced the successful completion of a ship-to-ship bunkering operation. This involved delivering 2,200 metric tons of LBM to a Hapag-Lloyd container vessel in the port of Rot
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen signs US$1 billion deal with premium car segment global player
    The Norwegian/Swedish shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen recently signed a multi-year contract with a major firm in the premium car segment, valued at more than US$1 billion over three years, covering both shipping and logistics services, as well as the use of biofuel. The agreement has a duration of three years, plus a mutual two-year extension option. The contract started between January and
  • ZIM overtakes Yang Ming in global liner rankings
    Israeli ocean carrier ZIM received the 15,248 TEU container ship ZIM Mount Vinson on 3 April, the last unit in the series of 10 same-size vessels built by Samsung H.I. for Seaspan. ZIM has chartered these 10 boxships for 12 years increasing its total operated capacity to 714,800 TEUs, lifting the Haifa-based box line over Yang Ming to 9th spot in the global carrier rankings. Source: Alphaliner ZI
  • Prince Rupert Port appoints two new directors
    The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) has announced updates to its Board of Directors. The appointment of Hilary Cassady has been confirmed by Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport for the Government of Canada. Additionally, Lee Brain has been confirmed for the appointment by the City of Prince Rupert and the District of Port Edward. Moreover, Cassady joins the board as a User Appointee, selec

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Splash web site
APRIL 9, 2024
  • Seacon offloads modern MR1 product tanker in $36m deal with Union Maritime
    Hong Kong-listed Seacon Shipping is selling a bareboat chartered modern chemical and oil products carrier to UK bulker and tanker player Union Maritime. The 2022 Fujian Mawei-built Golden Lavender has fetched $36m, with ship pricing platform VesselsValue estimating the 34,827 dwt unit at about $32.9m. Seacon said it would first buy the vessel out of ...
  • Höegh Autoliners closes $920m financing
    Norway's Höegh Autoliners has secured $920m in new financing for newbuilds, secondhand purchases, repayment of existing debt and bolstering liquidity. The Oslo-listed operator of around 40 car carriers said it had recently struck a deal with eight lenders for a six-year $720m fleet facility with reduced rates. An amount of $350m has already been drawn, ...
  • Star Bulk and Eagle Bulk complete merger
    Dry bulk heavyweights Star Bulk Carriers of Greece and US-based Eagle Bulk Shipping have officially combined in an all-stock deal, creating the world's largest publicly-listed bulker owner. The combined company will operate as Star Bulk Carriers, be headquartered in Athens, and led by Petros Pappas. Under the deal, each Eagle shareholder received 2.6211 shares of ...
  • Borr Drilling bags nearly $160m worth of jackup deals
    Tor Olav Trøim-backed jackup rig player Borr Drilling has won new contracts worth a total of $158.6m. The Oslo-and New York-listed company has secured a combined utilisation of 820 days for the 2013-built Prospector 1, the 2018-built Gunnlod and another rig yet to be determined. The Prospector 1, which has been working for Neptune Energy ...
  • Bourbon signs for six newbuilds
    French offshore vessel owner and services provider Bourbon is set to expand its fleet with six crew transfer vessel newbuilds booked at compatriot yard. Piriou shipyards has been contracted to deliver the new surfer-type vessels in 2025 which will add to Bourbon's fleet operating in West Africa. The 27-m-long newbuilds will be able to carry ...
  • Bordelon Marine renews Jones Act vessel deal with Oceaneering
    US-based OSV owner and operator Bordelon Marine has sealed a new charter agreement with compatriot offshore engineering and services firm Oceaneering for the Jones Act-compliant ultra-light intervention vessel (ULIV) Brandon Bordelon. The Louisiana-based company said the charter had commenced in March this year and will see the 2015-built vessel fixed for an additional two years, ...
  • Russia forced to import fuel with up to 20% of its refining capacity knocked out
    A new report from Oslo-based Arctic Securities estimates today that around 20% of Russia's refining capacity has been knocked offline with as much as 3m more barrels per day at risk from increasingly daring raids by Ukrainian drones. The 20% estimate is a significant jump from last week's 15% estimate from NATO and comes as ...
  • American investor takes aim at Euronav again with new legal action
    An American investor in Euronav has returned to Belgium with another lawsuit in a bid to overturn deals struck between the European tanker giant's shareholders last year. The New York-based FourWorld Capital Management has filed a claim with Antwerp Enterprise Court seeking to declare null and void all transactions agreed by Euronav's supervisory board and ...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen nets $1bn deal in premium car segment
    Oslo-listed car carrier operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen has revealed another lucrative multi-year contract. The new deal, worth more than $1bn, has been struck with one of the leading players in premium car brands to cover both shipping and logistics services, as well as the use of biofuel. The contract, which does not name the client, has ...
  • 'Compelling' tanker orderbook augurs well for rates through to 2026
    The "compelling" tanker orderbook augurs well for freight rates for the coming couple of years, according to multiple researchers. The tanker sector has one of the lowest extant fleet to orderbook ratios, and a minuscule delivery schedule. According to data from Greece's Xclusiv Shipbrokers tanker fleet growth will be just 0.02% in 2024, 1.7% next ...
  • Thai PM calls for Bangkok Port to be relocated
    Bangkok Port is to be relocated. Srettha Thavisin, Thailand's prime minister, has vowed to regenerate the area along the Chao Phraya River in Klong Toey district where the port is currently based. He also said the decision to relocate the port would benefit local citizens from a drop in pollution, both from ships and the ...
  • ZIM climbs the liner rankings
    There's been a shuffling of the global liner rankings with Israeli carrier ZIM leaping above Taiwan's Yang Ming. Consultancy Linerlytica reports that with the recent delivery of the 15,248 teu ZIM Mount Vinson, the Israeli carrier now has a larger operating capacity than Yang Ming, moving from 10th to ninth in the global rankings. ZIM ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 9, 2024
  • VLCC owner dilemma: Buy assets at the peak or let fleets keep ageing
    Hopes for future VLCC rate upside in light of a compelling supply side thesis are being weighed against very high...
  • Navigator Gas completes first ship-to-ship transfer of ammonia
    'Completing this ship-to-ship transfer demonstrates the practical feasibility of ammonia bunkering and is an important step in supporting and driving...
  • IMO carbon pricing rules could face WTO challenge
    An IMO carbon pricing tool could face challenges under World Trade Organisation rules, but good design will lessen the chance of...
  • More warships needed if trade returns to Red Sea, says Rear Admiral
    The operational area of EUNAVFOR in the Middle East is twice the size of the EU's land mass and is...
  • Attica sells stake in Moroccan joint venture to Stena for €49m
    Swedish group's buyout of Greek partner in Morocco-Spain service follows a transfer of the majority stake in joint venture from...
  • Large shippers showing more interest in emission-reducing fuels
    Maersk shipped more than half a million teu through its low-carbon services in 2023. But at the smaller end of...
  • Seacon sells tanker to Union Maritime for $36m
    Hong Kong-listed shipmanager said the vessel sale is in line with its strategy of portfolio optimisation
  • Canada's CSL Group acquires 50% of Norwegian dry bulk operator Peak
    World's largest owner and operator of self-discharging vessels CSL takes joint share in Norwegian bulker operator to create new partnership, Peak...
  • Resilient US economy continues to buoy container shipping demand
    America's economy remains a relative bright spot for container shipping demand. US imports held firm at healthy levels in March...
  • Gearbulk orders up to four bulkers from Chinese shipyard
    The joint venture G2 Ocean expects up to eight open-hatch newbuildings from Chinese shipbuilder Huangpu Wenchong, ordered by its two...
  • Daily Briefing
    No major east coast fallout from Baltimore container blockage | South Korea vows to double container fleet capacity by 2030...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 9, 2024
  • Lineage Logistics links US, Canadian cold storage networks with new service
    A cross-border temperature-controlled truckload and LTL service will connect key facilities in the company's North American cold-chain distribution network.
  • US retailers make big upgrade in H1 import forecast amid carrier capacity boost
    Ocean carriers have signaled their belief that US consumer buying will remain strong into the second half of the year by announcing the launch or restart of 11 services involving the trans-Pacific and north-south trades.
  • Norfolk Southern ends East Palestine litigation with $600 million settlement
    The railroad also revealed it expects its second-quarter revenue to be impacted by $50 million to $100 million due to the closure of the Port of Baltimore following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
  • Slow uptake of green shipping services, but momentum building: Maersk
    While the carrier is celebrating a large increase in volume transported under its low-emission services, the substantial cost of alternative fuels compared to conventional bunkers remains a hurdle to the wider cargo-owning market.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 9, 2024
  • Nearly a decade after its first nibble, Hafnia sinks teeth into the Big Apple
    Mikael Skov-led company is bigger and bolder after sustained bull run in clean product tanker market
  • Star Bulk retains key executives and a board member as it closes book on Eagle takeover
    New York-listed shipowner closes book on merger with addition of Connecticut company's stable of ultramaxes and supramaxes
  • MSC's rampant buying spree is pushing up charter rates and asset values
    Unrelenting grab for market share sees Swiss owner raid market for container ship trio
  • Ship fire claims spike to highest in a decade as larger vessels add to risks
    Norway's Cefor reports first $50m+ claims for a decade
  • Pay-as-you-save financing could turbocharge shipping's adoption of green retrofits
    Singapore-based Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation believes the model has the potential to plug the data-financing gap
  • Maritime-focused venture capital fund reaps rewards in Singapore
    Motion Ventures launched in 2021 and is already earning a return on investment
  • Tanker owner Mansimov fails in bid to overturn $240m payment order to Socar
    Court in Malta backs UK ruling in row over failed joint venture
  • EU naval chief: Extra warships needed in Red Sea to defend shipping from Houthi rocket attacks
    Greek head of Aspides mission says protection operation could expand to cover wider area if merchant presence grows
  • OSM Thome teams up with US newcomer SMG to boost cruise operations
    European and US managers cooperating on ocean and river services
  • Union Maritime expands board with promotion of operating and finance chiefs
    Matt Enston and Michael Kotsapas step up to become directors at Laurent Cadji-run shipowner
  • Norwegian Cruise Line books largest newbuilding order in its history with eight-ship deal
    US-listed cruise line is teaming up with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri in 10-year project
  • 'Evolution': Union Maritime expands board with promotion of operating and finance chiefs
    Matt Brooks and Michael Kotsapas step up to become directors at Laurent Cadji-run shipowner
  • DFDS buys transport network worth $280m from Turkish player
    Danish ferry owner will connect Turkey to its Mediterranean network
  • 'More dramatic on the outside': Norden chief executive digests flurry of high-profile staff exits
    Departures bring 'opportunities' for others in the organisation, Jan Rindbo tells TradeWinds
  • Newbuildings likely as bulker player CSL buys 50% of Norwegian shipowner Peak Group
    Canadian shipowner strikes cooperation deal on shortsea operations
  • Four modern VLCCs hit the sales block to spark tanker owner feeding frenzy
    South Korean owner invites offers in rare instance of fresh tonnage coming to market
  • Thenamaris linked to $106m product tanker resale acquisition in China
    Modern tonnage dominates slowing tanker transactions amid multiyear-high prices
  • Hapag-Lloyd fuels up boxship with biggest bio-LNG bunkering to date
    Titan Clean Fuels and STX Group claim landmark ship-to-ship supply in Port of Rotterdam
  • Norwegian credit fund bets on shipping amid $2.8bn high-yield bond flurry
    Sissener fund boosted shipping bond holdings after buying Ocean Yield and Shearwater
  • Monjasa adapts to volatility as it wins long-term contacts for expanded tanker fleet
    Bunker and tanker company was able to match supply to demand as ships re-routed around South Africa
  • Maersk Tankers doubles up on VLAC newbuildings at HD Hyundai Samho
    Danish giant paying almost $117m per ship as it goes ahead with four more vessels
  • Norden commercial chief Christian Vinther Christensen joins exodus at Danish giant
    Commercial role will be split between two wet and dry executives
  • Kongsberg Digital pumps cash into Clipper Group spin-off to accelerate digital shift
    Clipper Group performance software spin-off Coach Solutions looks to increase market share as competition increases
  • 'Major investment': Bourbon renews fleet with six newbuildings at French shipyard
    French shipowner aims to cut fuel consumption by 20%
  • Veteran Jens Mahnke takes helm at historic German shipbroker Frachtcontor Junge
    Ship finance and shipbroking veteran is returning to his roots as successor to managing director Jens Christian Nielsen
  • 2020 Bulkers springs special dividend to hand vessel sale profits to investors
    Newcastlemax owner has also refinanced a term loan to cut its daily breakeven rates
  • CMA CGM container ship 'suffers loss of propulsion' near New York's longest bridge
    Incident north of Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge comes less than two weeks after Baltimore crash
  • JP Morgan tipped for $270m Equinor charters for new methanol-fuelled product tankers
    Investors linked to US bank said to have scooped big deal, but question marks have been placed over profitability
  • Newbuildings likely as bulker player CSL buys 50% of Peak Group
    Canadian shipowner strikes cooperation deal on shortsea operations
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen strikes $1b deal with 'premium car' player
    Car carrier owner has secured deals worth $2.8bn in the past months
  • Hunter $5,000 per day in the black after getting hands on second VLCC
    Investor reveals healthy margin for its tanker charter play
  • US fund widens fight against Saverys deals to Fredriksen, Frontline and Euronav
    New York's FourWorld starts fresh legal bid to quash transactions that took place to end shareholder deadlock
  • BW Group-backed Hafnia boosts dividend payout as it starts trading in New York
    CEO sees good balance between shareholder value, debt repayments and future investments
  • 'Whacking great price': Kristian Siem's Subsea 7 believed to have bolstered fleet with eye-catching purchase
    Giant oil and gas contracting company adds to fleet as contracts keep coming in
  • Hoegh Autoliners nets $920m from eight banks to mark major refinancing
    Oslo-listed car carrier will finance six vessels and existing bank debt
  • Pay-as-you-save financing could turbocharge shipping's adoption of green retrofits - Singapore Special Report
    Singapore-based Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation believes the model has the potential to plug the data-financing gap
  • Tanker newcomer Singfar inks aframax debut with LNG dual-fuel newbuildings
    Chinese shipyards said to be seeking more than $68m for an LNG dual-fuel aframax tanker
  • NCL books largest newbuilding order in its history with eight-ship deal
    US-listed cruise line is teaming up with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri in 10-year project
  • Maritime-focused venture capital fund reaps rewards in Singapore - Singapore Special Report
    Motion Ventures launched in 2021 and is already earning a return on investment
  • Tanker newcomer Singfar International inks aframax debut with LNG dual-fuel newbuildings
    Chinese shipyards said to be seeking more than $68m for an LNG dual-fuel aframax tanker

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 9, 2024
  • Ocean freight rates steady despite Baltimore bridge collapse
    Xeneta data reveals that ocean spot rates have not reacted significantly to the Baltimore bridge collapse, despite the disruption to supply chains on the East Coast.
  • Flow of trade always prevails
    As disruption after disruption throws transportation leaders for a loop, how are we still able to keep supply chains moving?
  • ABX Air pilots choose cooperation over confrontation
    The pilots union at ABX Air, a large contract carrier for DHL, is taking a novel approach toward labor relations by promoting the company at industry trade shows.

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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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