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June 14, 2024

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Exim India web site
JUNE 14, 2024
  • 'JN Port will continue to serve with full efficiency & productivity'
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  • Tuticorin Container Terminal welcomes first crane shipment
  • Hydraulic Trailer Owners Association unveils Heavy Haulers Journal, May 2024 edition
  • CMA CGM ESS from Indian Subcontinent to North Europe, the Mediterranean & North Africa
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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 14, 2024
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  • New branding and investments in business growth
  • Duisport moves into packaging
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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 13, 2024
  • Anyone got a ship for an east-west service? Carriers scramble for tonnage
  • Boeing to investigate issues on undelivered 787s
  • Analysis: DSV CEO Lund by the book - that is not enough
  • FedEx to shed up to 2,000 posts in European consolidation
  • MSC's HHLA deal hits a roadblock as opposition in Hamburg grows
  • Antong to be swallowed up by state-owned China Merchants group
  • Relief for foreign vessels as Bangladesh suspends cabotage rules
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Marine Log web site
JUNE 13, 2024
  • Captain of pollution case tanker PS Dream could get prison term
    While two whistleblowers in a recent tanker pollution case could could be awarded up to $500,000, the vessel's captain could face imprisonment. As we reported earlier, last month two related companies that
  • Industry makes progress in fight against dangerous CARB DPF requirement
    In a major milestone for mariner safety in California, the California Senate Transportation Committee has voted 14-0 in favor of a measure that would prevent the California Air Resources Board (CARB) from
  • Damen unveils new offshore charging concept
    Offering a way to cut emissions during the operating phase of an offshore wind farm, Damen Shipyards Group has developed a new concept for offshore charging. The system envisages a fully electric

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Container News web site
JUNE 13, 2024
  • U.S. container imports to surpass 2 million TEUs for next 7 months
    The Global Port Tracker report, released jointly by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates, forecasts that monthly inbound cargo volumes at U.S. major container ports will reach their highest levels in nearly two years this summer. According to Ben Hackett, founder of Hackett Associates, this surge, expected to extend over seven months with import levels consistently exceedin
  • Liebherr Container Cranes completes major upgrade at Port Liberty in NY
    Liebherr Container Cranes announced the successful completion of a significant upgrade project at Port Liberty (formerly Global Container Terminals) in New York. This project involved enhancing three out of four Liebherr ship-to-shore container cranes (STS) by increasing lift height and extending the boom tip, with work on the fourth crane set to finish soon. The entire process was captured on ca
  • Klaipeda Port bolsters fleet with two new hybrid pilot boats
    Each of the two new hybrid pilot boats, contracted from Estonia's "Baltic Workboats AS," will assist ships entering and leaving Klaipeda Port in a year and a half. "At the end of next year, a hydrogen-powered waste collection vessel and two new-style hybrid pilot boats will be sailing in the Klaipeda Port Channel. Klaipeda Port is undergoing renewal and modernization while taking a comprehensive
  • Descartes acquires BoxTop Technologies for US$13 million
    Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in connecting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has announced its acquisition of BoxTop Technologies Limited (BoxTop), a leading provider of shipment management solutions for small to mid-sized logistics service providers (LSPs). Headquartered in Windsor, England, BoxTop was acquired by Descartes for approximately US$13 million, paid from cash
  • Pier owner seeks to arrest MSC boxship after near-miss
    An arrest warrant has been issued against one of Mediterranean Shipping Company's ships, MSC Michigan VII, after Charleston port officials accused the vessel of causing damage to one of its piers. The 2000-built 6,648 TEU MSC Michigan VII had lost power near Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge on 5 June while sailing along Cooper River. The pilot alerted the US Coast Guard, saying the ship had lost control
  • US importers caught in a vicious circle as labor union strike threat raises fears of soaring freight rates and massive disruption at US East and Gulf Coast ports
    Threat of strike action at US East and Gulf Coast ports may see importers accelerate efforts to protect ocean supply chains in a vicious circle of disruption in ocean freight container shipping. The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) announced on Monday that it has suspended negotiations with United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) over a new labour contract for workers at US East Coas
  • Shipping's JIT failure that a five-year-old could understand
    Benefits from just-in-time arrivals at the port are so obvious and easy to achieve that a five-year-old can understand it and yet the industry does not get it according to one leading industry figure. Martin Crawford-Brunt, CEO at consultancy Lookout Maritime told Container News that it is essential the industry "ends the practice of 'sail fast to wait'", slowing ships down is a simple and effect
  • MABUX bunker indices surge in week 24
    In Week 24, the MABUX global bunker indices experienced substantial growth across all segments. The 380 HSFO index increased by US$7.74 to US$544.49/MT. The VLSFO index climbed by US$10.97, reaching US$633.73/MT. The MGO index saw the most significant increase, adding US$22.09 to US$824.02/MT. "At the time of writing, the upward trend moderately continued in the global bunker market," stated a Ma
  • Asia-Europe spot rates could surpass US$20,000 per FFE
    Spot rates have continued to soar this week, causing significant concern among shippers about how high these rates might climb. However, the reality is that no one can predict the exact ceiling. Prices will keep rising until a sufficient number of shippers are unable to afford to transport their goods, which will subsequently reduce container demand to align with available vessel capacity. The pr
  • Port of Los Angeles handles nearly 753,000 TEUs in May
    In May, the Port of Los Angeles handled 752,893 TEUs, reflecting a slight 3% decline compared to May of the previous year. Despite this dip, overall cargo volume for the first five months of 2024 is 18% higher than in 2023. Executive Director Gene Seroka announced plans to visit Taiwan and China next week for discussions to boost cargo volume and reduce the Port's carbon footprint. "We continue o

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Splash web site
JUNE 13, 2024
  • Mainprize Offshore orders six CTVs from Strategic Marine
    UK-based crew transfer vessel operator Mainprize Offshore has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Singapore-based shipbuilder Strategic Marine for the construction of six CTVs. The deal for the construction of the six supa-swath-model vessels comes with an option for an additional six vessels. The MoU was signed after the recent delivery of two such ...
  • Seanergy Maritime charters out cape duo to Costamare
    Greek capesize specialist Seanergy Maritime has fixed out two of its vessels on new deals with compatriot boxship and bulker owner Costamare. The company said that it took delivery of its recent acquisition, the 181,392 dwt vessel Iconship or as it was previously known - the Kinokawa Maru, which the company bought from Shunzan Kaiun ...
  • Havila Shipping bags deals for PSV trio with Equinor
    Norwegian OSV owner Havila Shipping has secured contracts for three of its platform supply vessels (PSVs) with compatriot energy giant Equinor. Equinor hired the Havila Clipper, Havila Fanø, and Havila Herøy PSVs for a firm period of twelve months. The contracts for each vessel include six optional extension periods for one month each. The contracts ...
  • Japanese firms to develop and commercialise rigid sails
    A trio of Japanese companies has teamed up to commercialise rigid sails as a new energy-saving device for shipping. Hiroshima-based shipbuilder Tsuneishi Shipbuilding, in partnership with Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding and Akishima Laboratories, will be developing a wing-shaped rigid sail to be used as an auxiliary propulsion device on ships. According to Tsuneishi, the rigid sail ...
  • Precious Shipping buys handy bulker for $18m
    Thai dry bulk owner Precious Shipping has acquired a handysize vessel from Ratu Shipping for $18.6m. The company's Singapore subsidiary, Precious Marigold, inked a deal for the acquisition of the 2015-built Western Panama. The 39,260 dwt vessel will join Precious between July 1 and August 31, 2024. The ship will be converted to the Singapore ...
  • Larsen & Toubro scores order for ONGC's Daman offshore project
    The hydrocarbon business of engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured an order from India's Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) for the Daman project off the country's west coast. The scope of work includes engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning of four wellhead platforms, 140 km of pipeline and associated topside modifications at ...
  • Sea Cargo Charter report shows shipping is falling short of climate goals
    A new report from The Sea Cargo Charter (SCC) revealed the sector fell short of the minimum international climate goals set by the IMO by an average of 17% in 2023, equivalent to 165m metric tonnes of CO2e. Taking into account the 'striving' goals set by the IMO, SCC signatories were on average 22% misaligned, ...
  • China Merchants to take over Antong Holdings
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has provided details of what it plans to do with its container and roro fleets. Splash reported last month on plans to spin off Sinotrans Container Lines and China Merchants RoRo Transportation (Guangzhou RoRo) in a deal with compatriot Antong Holdings. CMES, China's second-largest shipowner, has now revealed it will ...
  • Offshore wind safety incidents see 94% rise year-on-year
    Data provided in the G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation 2023 report shows that the number of incidents in 2023 nearly doubled compared to the year before. In 2023, there were 1,679 incidents recorded by almost 40 G+ members - a who's who of offshore wind players. This is an increase of 94% ...
  • MSC faces another hurdle in its bid to operate at Hamburg port
    Mediterranean Shipping Co's hopes to complete its buy-in to Hamburg port by the end of June now face a hurdle with local politicians belonging to the Left Party working at the city's budget committee deciding this week to postpone any final decision until after a public hearing now scheduled for next Thursday, which is likely ...
  • DNV green lights shift of chief engineer from ship to shore
    Tech firm Kongsberg Maritime has received approval in principle from classification society DNV to enable a key role to be transferred from a ship to a shore-based control centre. The move will enable the role of chief engineer to be located in a remote operations centre (ROC), where the duties can be carried out from ...
  • Houthis add sea strike capabilities in war on shipping
    The Houthis have displayed greater sophistication in their attacks on merchant shipping this week, hitting targets both by sea and air for the first time, causing severe concern for seafarers tasked with heading towards the Red Sea. The Iran-allied militants have claimed their first successful sea drone strike on a commercial ship in the Red ...
  • MSC partners with the New York Shipping Exchange
    Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), the world's largest containerline, is partnering with the New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX) to enhance the digitalisation of ocean freight contract performance. Through this strategic collaboration, MSC will integrate NYSHEX's technology to gain real-time insights into their contract performance. The secure, cloud-based platform from NYSHEX digitalises key contr
  • MSC ship arrested after close shave with American bridge
    An errant containership operated by Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) that made headlines in the US earlier this month for a close brush with another American bridge is now at the centre of a legal tussle. Carver Maritime has filed a suit over the MSC Michigan VII's throttle getting stuck, which resulted in damage to the ...
  • Fuel price spread at lows rarely experienced during the global sulphur cap era
    The price spread between high and low sulphur fuel oil (HSFO and VLSFO) are at lows rarely seen since the advent of the global sulphur cap at the start of the year 2020. The price spread between shipping's top fuels - known as the Hi5 - stands at around $67 today, eroding the premium earnings ...
  • Understanding Fuel EU Maritime: baselines, incentives and penalties
    The EU's Fit for 55 package will change the way we think about fuel and carbon accounting, writes Christian Rae Holm, managing director of Coach Solutions. The European Union's FuelEU Maritime regulation will be in force from January 1, 2025, as part of the Fit for 55 package which has the goal of reducing CO2 ...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 13, 2024
  • Specter of port strike looming over as-yet unscathed trans-Atlantic trade
    Measures to mitigate the impact of a potential labor disruption at US East and Gulf coast ports could cause the trans-Atlantic market to follow the same path as the heavily disrupted trades out of Asia.
  • MSC joins NYSHEX to improve tracking of ocean contract performance
    The ocean carrier joins rivals Maersk, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd - all investors in NYSHEX - in using the contract management platform.
  • Supply chain automation vendor lands investment to help shippers better use data
    CargoSense said the funding will be used to expand its partner ecosystem of integrated management systems and data sources for its shipper customers.
  • Signs of container spillover remerging in MPV market
    Trade disruption and related congestion, high container rates and tight capacity are pushing shippers to rethink transport modes and make early moves toward revisiting the spillover market seen during the pandemic.
  • Port strikes in Germany, France disrupting cargo movement
    Summer strikes have begun in Europe with a series of walkouts causing significant disruption across the main German and French container ports.
  • Far East-India rates hit new recent highs amid ongoing Asia port flow disruptions
    Large Indian industrial importers, relying heavily on China for input products, have complained that despite shelling out exorbitantly high freight rates, vessel space at load ports continues to be problematic.
  • ILA links contract wage proposal to ocean carriers' financial results
    The International Longshoremen's Association cited the "massive profits" ocean carriers have booked in recent years to highlight the wage proposal it plans to push in contract talks with employers.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 13, 2024
  • Seafarer severely injured in blaze after Houthis target three ships
    Polish-Ukrainian bulker is 'making way' after it is hit by anti-ship cruise missiles
  • Meet MOL's climate tech leader in California's Silicon Valley
    Venture capital firm MOL Switch is busy investing $100m budget in start-ups that are rethinking energy
  • Blaze breaks out on Ukrainian ship struck by Houthi missiles
    Ship is 'making way' after receiving three blows from 'unknown projectiles'
  • Russian interests cancel LNG and tanker newbuildings deal at SHI
    Arbitration looms over agreement on hulls that were to be completed at Russia's Zvezda
  • UK blacklists Russian insurer Ingosstrakh and first shadow fleet vessels
    Four tankers and two cargo vessels are on new UK list targeting Russian interests
  • Cleaves shipping fund's 'overexposure' to tankers pays off as stocks rise 80%
    Norwegian investment bank sees tighter product markets into 2025 after markets underestimated Red Sea effects
  • Danaos Corp forward-fixes six 8,000-teu container newbuildings with Hapag-Lloyd
    German liner is behind three-year charters of methanol-ready neopanamaxes
  • Seafarer killed in Houthi attack on Greek Evalend bulker as salvage op continues
    Two-year-old kamsarmax becomes second vessel to suffer fatal strike
  • Cleaves shipping fund's 'over-exposure' to tankers pays off as stocks rise 80%
    Norwegian investment bank sees tighter product markets into 2025 after markets underestimated Red Sea effects
  • Redelivering LNG steamships set for lay-up or scrap
    Fearnleys analysts say fleet replacement and industry growth will prompt second wave of newbuildings
  • John Dragnis opens up on dry bulk and gas investments
    Greek owner has been growing and will continue to keep shipping business in private hands
  • Shipowners can now move quickly if scrapping needed, Stolt Tankers' Bjarke Nissen says
    Demand has never been a problem, but ship supply is key to chemical sector, executive argues
  • Buyers happy to hunt secondhand tankers they will not own until 2025, analyst says
    Seaborne Shipbrokers' Eva Tzima notes deals for forward deliveries are increasing
  • Adnoc green-lights Ruwais LNG export plant as it eyes energy growth prospects
    New facility will more than double Abu Dhabi's production
  • Buyer of Scorpio product tanker revealed to be Indian shipowner Great Eastern
    Destination of four other vessels sold by New York-listed owner as yet unknown
  • New missile strike on ship reported in Red Sea as fate of Evalend bulker unknown
    Fresh incident comes a day after Greek bulker hit in similar area
  • Greek shipowner Chandris orders first VLCC since global financial crisis
    South Korean shipyard finds another slot for 2026 delivery
  • VLCC completes Russian oil transfer from three aframaxes off Morocco
    Kpler tracks first-ever transshipment of crude off the African country
  • Western Bulk names new head of Indian Ocean as it targets panamax growth
    Norwegian dry bulk operator appoints Amit Jakhmola
  • 'Tremendous' yard order backlog likely to create newbuilding delays
    Fearnleys head of research warns of a 'tsunami' of ship phase-outs adding fresh pressure
  • Danica Crewing boss rues chronic lack of competent officer seafarers
    Crewing specialist expects tight labour market for officers to go on 'for a long time'
  • Car carriers at 'critical' tipping point as charter rates fall, Clarksons says
    Analysts argue that the sector is moving into a period of higher newbuilding deliveries
  • Solstad Maritime scoops Petrobras charters
    Multiple deals involve construction support and anchor-handling tonnage
  • Norwegian hedge fund sells Golden Ocean shares after rally
    Sissener Canopus remains positive on dry bulk
  • US puts seven Russian LNG carrier newbuildings on its blacklist
    Move is part of a sweeping, new sanctions package encompassing more than 300 entities worldwide
  • Precious continues S&P action with Japanese handysize bulker acquisition
    Thai owner acquires more modern tonnage after shipping out veterans
  • Chemical tanker sector ripe for takeovers, says Stolt Tankers' Maren Schroeder
    Legislation and disruption is weighing heavily on tanker companies lacking scale, boss argues
  • Tina Turner, portraits and pressure: Stolt boss Lange makes London debut
    German executive reveals new 'simply the best strategy' as he continues to put his imprint on shipping and logistics giant
  • Higher requirements and societal change lead to seafarer shortages, Danica CEO says
    Crewing specialist expects tight labour market for officers to go on 'for a long time'

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 13, 2024
  • Dockworkers seek wage increase 'commensurate' with corporate profits
    The International Longshoremen's Association is in a contract dispute with ocean carriers over wage increases and use of automation.

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