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April 12, 2024

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Exim India web site
APRIL 12, 2024
  • Transcon Group's 40th Anniversary Celebration: A Night of Elegance, Innovation & Enduring Connections
  • LP Logiscience sets the stage for rapid expansion in 2024, with strategic plans of doubling warehousing capacity & venturing into new territories
  • Baltimore bridge collapse has not led to rise in rates, but further US East Coast disruptions seen likely
  • Maersk employees innovate a system to deliver fresh water from its vessels to ports
  • Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port giving major thrust to PPP projects
  • DBGT handles 6 pc more containers in 2023-24; surpasses operational capacity
  • GDP seen growing at 7 pc in FY25
  • WCO publishes Handbook on Performance Measurement for Customs administrations
  • Jeena & Company merges with JBS Group
  • DNV awards AIP to HMD for new ammonia-powered LPG carrier designs
  • Tanker prices at record highs, but attractiveness of investment in question: Analysis
  • India permits sugar, rice, onion exports to Maldives

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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 12, 2024
  • Yes to stricter CO2 targets for HDVs
  • Continuity at DVF's 40th general assembly
  • Inclusion in practice at Sievert Logistik
  • Nola to consolidate position as a trimodal hub
  • SAF now in fashion
  • Not just fun and games
  • Maritime piracy rises by 20% in early 2024
  • MST welcomes Malaysian freighters
  • HFW continues global shipping growth
  • Freight terminal operator appointed
  • Boosting cross-border business
  • UV ballast treatment on cargo sailing ship
  • One piece of counterfeit jewellery a day
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • DP World names VP of freight forwarding
  • Europe invests in links to Central Asia
  • 157 GDP certifications
  • Red Sea: EU tankers take the long route

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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 11, 2024
  • Resurgence of Somali pirates creates another 'danger zone' for shipping
  • Baltimore blame game, shadow boxing on transpac and HK's maritime decline
  • SNCF has its say on Premium's Geodis coverage
  • Other east coast ports can cope with Baltimore cargo - 'in the short term'
  • Pledge to boost HMM box fleet to help 'weakened' THEA stay competitive
  • Airfreight demand grows but 777F production logjam hobbles capacity
  • Shippers need resilience as new regulations add to geopolitical pressures
  • Upside from DEI disclosure - Expeditors shareholder explains
  • Shippers will have to foot the final bill for 'greener' shipping
  • Acquisition-happy Dachser strikes again as it takes control of Italy JV

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 11, 2024
  • Rauma shipyard lays keel for first of four corvettes
    Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) today laid the keel of the first of the four Squadron 2020 project multi-role Pohjanmaa-class corvettes that it is building for the Finnish Navy. The keel
  • Denmark will ban scrubber water discharges
    The Danish Ministry of the Environment said today that, from July 1, 2025, the discharge of exhaust gas scrubber water from ships will be prohibited in waters up to 22 kilometers (about
  • Pelagic Partners invests in two high-end 2021-built PSVs
    Limassol, Cyprus, based vessel owner and shipping fund manager Pelagic Partners reports that it has successfully completed an investment in two state-of-the-art platform supply vessels (PSV) that will see it partner with

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Container News web site
APRIL 11, 2024
  • Due diligence needed for maritime tech adoption to minimize risk with digital transformation
    Rapid technological change, complex regulation and competitive pressures are driving digital transformation in the shipping industry. But navigating a confusing software landscape can be difficult and sound decision-making is essential to minimize innovation risk, according to OrbitMI. Industry spending has soared in recent years on intelligent process automation solutions geared to boosting effi
  • Aggregate Industries to significantly invest in Port of Liverpool facility
    Aggregate Industries (AIUK) has unveiled a significant investment plan to meet the growing demand for cementitious products in the UK construction sector. The company has announced the construction of a new 'super shed' at the Port of Liverpool, owned by Peel Ports Group, the UK's second largest port operator. This expansive new import facility, one of the largest in Europe, will enable the stora
  • Platform operators launch digital sea and inland port networking initiative
    Platform operators Portbase and RheinPorts have launched a ground-breaking project in a joint initiative to digitally connect the maritime and inland port communities. The two parties aim to optimise the flow of data between the seaports in the Netherlands and the inland ports on the Rhine. The Port of Rotterdam, duisport and Port of Switzerland are supporting this project as shareholders and act
  • Global Bunker Indices experience modest decline during week 15
    During the 15th week of the year, the Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global indices saw a slight downturn. The 380 HSFO index dropped by US$3.26 to US$550.73/MT. Similarly, the VLSFO index decreased by US$3.08 to US$699.08/MT and the MGO index experienced a minimal decline of US$0.30 to US$906.07/MT. "As of the time of writing, there wasn't a discernible trend in the global bunker market," stated
  • Port of Klaipeda makes history with inaugural ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation
    The Port of Klaipeda achieved a historic milestone with the successful completion of its first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation. On 9 April, the LNG tanker "Avenir Aspiration" transferred 326 m³ of liquefied natural gas to the 170-meter-long CMA CGM container vessel Containerships Aurora. This event signifies a significant advancement in maritime services within the key Lithuanian transportat
  • EU tanker import tonne mile demand up 12% as ships avoid Red Sea area
    "In 2023, sanctions on Russian oil exports by the EU caused a major shift in tanker trades and a 10% increase in average sailing distances for EU tanker imports. Now, attacks on ships in the Red Sea area have caused average sailing distances to increase a further 16% and tonne mile demand to increase 12% despite falling volumes," stated Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO. During the
  • Global Ports strengthens Petrolesport operations with new terminal equipment
    Global Ports, Russia's major port and terminal operator, has purchased three reachstackers and eight terminal tractors for its multipurpose marine terminal Petrolesport in the Big port of Saint Petersburg. The reachstackers were produced by China-based SANY equipment manufacturer and the terminal tractors were supplied by Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer SHACMAN. Two of the reachstackers h
  • Normalising market challenges Transpacific contract negotiations
    Mainline operators have lost half of the gains seen during the early days of the Red Sea crisis, and this is placing the market in shippers' favour during Transpacific contract negotiations, according to the Baltic Exchange's latest report. Writing in the report, Vespucci Maritime CEO Lars Jensen noted that the pace of rate declines on the Transpacific and Asia-Europe lanes is slowing down, for n
  • Svitzer Europe appoints new Chief Commercial Officer
    Svitzer Europe, a global towage provider, has appointed Sara Gerdner Kalle as its new Chief Commercial Officer, effective from 1 April 2024. With nearly 25 years of experience in the logistics and supply chain industry, Sara Gerdner Kalle brings extensive expertise and strategic insight to her new position. "The opportunity to join Svitzer as the CCO for Europe was incredibly appealing due to the
  • Port of Valencia unveils bidders for new terminal construction
    The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) has announced the four Temporary Joint Venures (TJVs) that have submitted bids for the tender for the execution of the works for the container terminal in the northern expansion of the Spanish port. The TJVs are: Acciona Construcción, SA - Jan de Nul nv - Grupo Bertolin, SAU Dragados, SA - Rover Maritime, SL - Torrescamara y Cia de Obras, SA - Dredging Interna
  • US container imports remain stable, with several potential global challenges to be seen
    In March, US container import volumes saw marginal growth compared to February, edging up by only 0.4% to reach 2,145,341 TEUs. However, TEU volumes experienced a significant increase of 15.7%, compared with the same month last year, and marked an even larger increase of 20.6%, compared with pre-pandemic levels in March 2019. Notably, the impact of the Chinese Lunar New Year might have obscured e
  • Box volumes increase at Georgia Ports amid ongoing expansion projects
    The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) reported 436,000 TEUs in March, marking an 18.5% surge in trade compared to the same month last year. "With double-digit growth in the first quarter, we're excited about where we're going and thankful for the continued trust our customers place in Georgia Ports. No other port in the country can match Savannah's efficient operations, thanks to our GPA employees an
  • Maersk's former seafarers turn innovators with groundbreaking project for fresh water delivery from ships to ports
    A team of three Maersk employees, who are former seafarers, decided to undertake an innovative project that could store and deliver fresh water from vessels to ports, aiming to provide a solution for fresh water scarcity faced by regions all over the world. Cargo ships undertaking global trade are equipped with fresh water generator systems that produce clean drinking water by distilling sea wate
  • Maersk ship dodges Houthi missile
    United States forces have shot down an anti-ship ballistic missile that Houthi rebels allegedly fired at a Maersk ship in the Gulf of Aden. The US-flagged 2,500 TEU Maersk Yorktown was being escorted by the US Navy as it carried out feedering between Oman and Djibouti. US Central Command said that the ABSM was shot down at 3 am Yemen time on 9 April. It said, "The ASBM was likely targeting the MV


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Splash web site
APRIL 11, 2024
  • DryDel Shipping adds kamsarmax bulker to its fleet
    Greek bulker player DryDel Shipping has expanded its fleet with a 2015-built kamsarmax bulker. The 81,841 dwt Beluga, formerly the Nord Beluga, was delivered in Singapore to DryDel Shipping on Wednesday. It has been known for some time that the vessel has been bought for $27m but the buyer was described by brokers as an ...
  • Dolphin Drilling agrees $40m private placement
    Semisub rig owner Dolphin Drilling has raised NOK432m ($40m) via a private placement of some 72m shares. The company said in Oslo filing the net proceeds would be used to secure adequate runway towards having three out of the four rigs back in operation as well as to provide contingency related to uncertainty about the ...
  • Synnøve Seglem steps up to CEO role at Knutsen OAS Shipping
    Synnøve Seglem has stepped up to the CEO role at Norway's Knutsen OAS Shipping. Local media reports Seglem has taken over from Nils Kristian Strøm who is retiring after about 11 years at the helm and more than 20 years at Knutsen in various senior positions. Seglem, who joined Knutsen as a project engineer in ...
  • Baltimore bridge investigation targets ship's electrical failure
    Investigators in Baltimore are focusing on the Dali's electrical power system and its circuit breakers and have called in the ship's builder, Hyundai Heavy Industries from South Korea, with a preliminary report on this year's most high-profile shipping accident set to be released in the first week of May. Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National ...
  • Denmark bans scrubber discharges
    Denmark's government has joined the growing list of countries taking action against open-loop scrubbers, having reached a "broad political agreement" to ban the discharge of washwater from scrubbers into its waters, starting next year. The ban that covers ships with open-loop scrubbers out to 22 km from the Danish coasts comes into force on July ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Propel Marine
    Established in 2018 and headquartered in Western Australia, Propel Marine has built a strong name for itself as a go-to in Asia-Pacific for marine surveying, project cargo management, marine warranty surveys, inspection, and audit with operations now spanning major Australian ports, extending across the Tasman Sea to New Zealand, and reaching key global maritime centres ...
  • D'Amico buys MR product tanker for $43.5m
    Italian owner d'Amico International Shipping has agreed to buy the 50,000 dwt MR product tanker Amfitrion for a consideration of $43.5m. The acquisition was made by the Italian firm's Irish subsidiary, d'Amico Tankers. The vessel was built in 2017 by Samsung Heavy Industries Ningbo in China. According to the Equasis database, the tanker is managed ...
  • Boxship fleet upgrades stir debate
    The CMA CGM Arctic, a giant 15,264 teu containership, only made its maiden voyage out of the docks of Hyundai Samho shipyard in South Korea in June 2022, and yet it is already being penned in for a drydocking. The 366 m long ship (pictured) is one of the first of around 100 vessels ...
  • New maritime security firms emerge on the back of 'worrying' return of Somali pirates
    Similar to 15 years ago during the last Somalia piracy cycle, new maritime security companies are emerging. A total of 33 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships were recorded around the world in the first three months of 2024, an increase from 27 incidents for the same period in 2023, according to the ...
  • Maersk unveils novel way ships can deliver fresh water to parched ports
    Three Maersk employees, all former seafarers, have come up with a system to deliver fresh water from vessels to ports. The project optimises an existing fresh water generation system onboard container vessels to further store and deliver it in tank containers to ports and regions facing scarcity of fresh water. Fresh water scarcity is an ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 11, 2024
  • Detained Rostock ship raises knotty sanctions questions
    The detained Atlantic Navigator II shows what happens when sanctions clash
  • Coalition calls for greater transparency on methane slip data in LNG engines
    One T&E representative argues that betting on LNG 'a complete trap', and if more data about methane slip was available...
  • Marine insurance premiums won't hit opcosts, Drewry predicts
    P&I clubs approach underwriting balance, while H&M insurers still slugging it out for market share
  • Ammonia bunkering coming to Norway and California
    The project at Fjord Base in Norway has been called a 'milestone' for ammonia as a source. Elsewhere, MAN Energy...
  • Maersk completes China's first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering in Shanghai
    Danish shipping giant carried out the landmark bunkering for its second methanol-powered containership Astrid Maersk, which is due for delivery...
  • Travlos calls on EU to safeguard shipping for public benefit
    Shipping panel at Greek political and economic summit underlines role of industry in preserving EU's competitiveness and security
  • Protest group threatens supply chain disruption
    The war in Gaza and actions in Yemen have seen protests against events in the region. One group is now...
  • Bangkok port's newest relocation attempt unlikely to materialise
    Pollution reduction cited as the main reason behind relocation, but other private terminals nearby could make any move redundant
  • Daily Briefing
    Cansi chief seeks united front with Japan on shipbuilding amid US reshoring push | Baltimore bridge collapse owners liability limitation...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 11, 2024
  • Economic indicators point to slow growth in US freight demand
    A rebound in the US Freight Transportation Services Index is the latest of several indicators pointing to stronger seasonal freight activity, but excess capacity is diluting the impact of demand.
  • South Korea plans $4 billion program to double container ship capacity
    The government's latest move to increase the size of the national fleet has reportedly led HMM to reevaluate its own five-year expansion plan to invest around $11 billion, including funds for new vessels.
  • India-US ocean rates continue steady retreat from Red Sea-induced boost
    Still, more capacity is on the way for India-US shippers, with Ocean Network Express due to start its new West India-USEC standalone connection in late May.
  • NWSA unveils incentive program to boost carrier, rail and terminal performance
    The $11 million program that seeks to boost schedule reliability and volumes comes as the Seattle-Tacoma gateway saw its share of US imports from Asia decline year over year in February.
  • US import surge comes amid restocking, but puts port fluidity in the crosshairs
    The import strength goes beyond restocking, showing the impact of a recovery in housing and the US manufacturing resurgence, writes Peter Tirschwell.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 11, 2024
  • Opec: Oil demand remains robust despite price rises
    Producer group maintains growth predictions until the end of 2025
  • Rare deal takes Costas Dellaportas firm DryDel into ice-class bulker space
    Acquisition of former Norden vessel boosts Greek firm's owned and ordered fleet to 21 ships
  • DFDS to deploy fleet of battery electric ferries in the English Channel
    Initial pair will be in service by 2030 along with additional vessels running off ammonia and methanol
  • 'Extremely poor picture': Lloyd's of London slated over 'inadequate' environmental and human rights oversight
    Nearly half of large Lloyd's members scored lowest rating in sustainability report
  • Trafigura enters talks to lock in crude and product cargoes for a decade at French refinery
    Trader's joint venture with Entara enters into talks to buy Fos-sur-Mer plant
  • Hafnia denies buying TRF MR tanker duo it operates in chemical pool
    Owner says it has not acquired vessels reported sold by brokers
  • Secondhand tanker market players in 'euphoric state' as deal flow accelerates, Greek brokers say
    Allied Shipbroking argues money is best invested in modern assets currently
  • London lawyers Mike Lax and Stuart Dench jump ship to Hannaford Turner
    Legal experts had joined Rosling King in 2021 as part of a merger deal
  • K Line, NS United and Itochu named as owners of ammonia-fuelled bulker
    First of MAN Energy Solutions' new engines set to be installed in 2025
  • Exit shocks Copenhagen: Michael Bonderup leaves bulker operator BaltNav
    Line Lund Clausen is stepping in as partner at the handysize specialist
  • Union Maritime drives deeper into LR2 tanker market to extend $1.2bn newbuilding push
    Laurent Cadji explains investment in tanker segment and efforts to cut emissions
  • Synnove Seglem steps into top job at family's Knutsen OAS Shipping
    Deputy boss takes over as managing director as Nils Kristian Strom retires
  • Paschalis Diamantidis extends dry bulk push with kamsarmax bulker buy
    Greek shipowner pays below market levels to acquire his fourth bulk carrier
  • MOL and Hitachi Zosen team to trial methane slip solution on LNG-fuelled coal carrier
    While LNG fuel can reduce carbon emissions, methane slip remains an issue, says MOL
  • Svitzer Europe hires Maersk commercial chief to drive digitalisation
    Svitzer's owner AP Moller-Maersk is in the process of spinning off the company
  • Evangelos Marinakis scores healthy profit on product tanker sale to d'Amico International Shipping
    After a string of in-the-money purchase option buys, Italy's only listed shipping company expands with third-party vessel
  • Then there were none: Fractal fleet fractures after UK blacklisting blow
    The fleet of 26 vessels at the start of 2024 are now under five different management companies
  • 'Kill' the IPO: Trading giants Vitol, Mercuria and Trafigura pledge to stay private
    Top bosses ask why they would contemplate public listing when lenders are throwing money at them already
  • Houthi attacks open Red Sea as Russian oil shipment corridor as Western and Chinese owners pull back
    Main targets of attacks reroute vessels while others continue to move through zone, says Windward
  • MOL and Hitachi team to trial methane slip solution on LNG-fuelled coal carrier
    While LNG fuel can reduce carbon emissions, methane slip remains an issue, says MOL
  • Harry Vafias' C3is to slash share count by 99% to keep Nasdaq listing
    Reverse stock split will be carried out in the US on Thursday
  • Greek shipowner Ion Varouxakis breaks into tankers as Prodigy inks newbuildings
    Deal sees former FreeSeas chief executive move into the product market
  • 'New normal': Stolt-Nielsen shares on the rise after strong first quarter
    Chemical tanker owner's stock shoots up after positive response to results from analysts
  • Euronav paid out nearly $6m in severance as Saverys family cleared out bosses
    Annual report shows big termination awards to former CEO Hugo De Stoop and finance chief Lieve Logghe, among others
  • Hanwha Ocean floats unusual tender for early delivering VLCC berths
    Shipbuilder takes a unconventional approach to filling two unexpectedly vacant slots, but will buyers bite?
  • Five banks win battle to fund vessel electrification drive in Singapore
    Maritime regulator says it will now look into alternative financing solutions beyond debt financing
  • US hedge fund founder slams Euronav and Frontline tanker megadeal
    Alexander Saverys responds by saying victory in legal battle over merger collapse was not a foregone conclusion
  • Klaveness Combination Carriers sees rates hit all-time highs fuelled by tanker focus
    Better than expected bulker market also keeps Cabu caustic soda ships at strong levels
  • Qatar scoops lion's share of first quarter LNG carrier newbuilding orders
    More Q-Max vessels are expected but other players are due to join the mix in 2024
  • Thenamaris shows who is boss in well above market value sale of supramax bulker
    Chinese owner reportedly pays around $2m above estimated market value for Seaboss
  • Singapore set to showcase 'flying' hybrid marine transportation technology
    City-state to play host to domestically designed Wing-in-Ground effect craft and Swedish hydrofoiling electric ferry
  • Singapore's first-movers making electric vessel dream a reality
    Penguin and Pyxis power ahead with global dreams in Singapore

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 11, 2024
  • DOT launches mapping project to guide government spending on freight
    The government's long-awaited National Multimodal Freight Network has finally kicked off with a two-month request for information to help map out facilities and routes.
  • Cargo airline sends new Boeing 767 freighters directly to storage
    It's not a great return on investment to acquire an aircraft and immediately ground it because demand is soft. But that's what Saltchuk Aviation and its Alaska-based subsidiary Northern Air Cargo have done.
  • Tips for navigating the coming capacity correction
    We may be months away from a national market shift, but the time to start planning for it is now.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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