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Exim India web site
AUGUST 14, 2024
  • Leading government officials set to grace MALA 2024 in Mumbai on Aug. 21
  • New report by Maritime SheEO highlights progress & challenges in gender equality within India's maritime industry
  • Gandhidham Chamber delegation meets Shipping Secretary to discuss comprehensive development of Deendayal Port
  • Union Cabinet approves road connectivity for Vadhvan Port
  • Eswatini (Swaziland)-flagged vessels added to the restricted list by the UAE
  • Tonnages and rates up 12% in July; Bangladesh tonnages recover
  • US legislation seeks to stop the flow of illicit goods though e-commerce shipments
  • IndiGo plans 7 new global destinations by the end of FY25
  • APSEZ incorporates wholly owned subsidiary DPACCCTL for Berth No. 13 at Deendayal Port
  • Milaha Gulf Express 2 service added to King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam; calls Nhava Sheva and Mundra in India
  • Smartphone exports from India surge
  • Merchandise exports growth seen dipping in Q2 FY25
  • Truck freight rates up on trunk routes in July
  • Tanker freight rates stable despite Middle East turmoil

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The Loadstar web site
AUGUST 13, 2024
  • Swift action prevents 'catastrophic event' as another explosion rocks a box ship
  • Port strikes would expose airfreight's vulnerability to a 'capacity crisis'
  • RXO - deep value for some
  • More challenges for container shipping may be lurking as contract talks loom
  • Wan Hai eyes demand potential on its core trades and orders more ships
  • In an air freight 'race-to-the-bottom', everyone loses

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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 13, 2024
  • Watertight integrity at issue in sinking of Jacqueline A towboat
    The sinking last year of a towing vessel in the Atlantic Ocean was due to a lack of watertight integrity, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday. The vessel, the Jacqueline A,
  • Berge Bulk deploys Sofar Ocean voyage optimization fleetwide
    Singapore-headquartered Berge Bulk has adopted San Francisco based Sofar Ocean's Wayfinder voyage optimization platform across its fleet of owned vessels, including new vessels equipped with wind propulsion technology. Berge Bulk uses Wayfinder's
  • FERRIES 2024: Green funding access for ferry operators
    Going green isn't always inexpensive, but there are strategies to help ferry operators manage the costs. To provide valuable insights on accessing green funding, Kristen Kissinger, Marine Transit Planning Team Lead, Project
  • Windcat selects Anglo-Eastern to manage its hydrogen-fueled CSOVs
    CMB Group's offshore personnel transfer subsidiary Windcat has selected Hong Kong headquartered Anglo Eastern to manage the hydrogen-fueled Elevation Series CSOVs that it has under construction at the Damen Ha Long shipyard

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Container News web site
AUGUST 13, 2024
  • TT warns container seals are being ignored to the detriment of cargo security
    Though not a robust deterrent to determined thieves the humble seal plays a central role in identifying location, method and often perpetrators of cargo theft. Freight insurance specialist TT Club argues for greater emphasis on the container seal as part of a stronger security culture across the supply chain. Loss due to theft is among the top three causes of claims received on an annual basis by
  • Kale Logistics announces new leadership
    Global vertical SaaS platform provider Indian Kale Logistics has announced new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Innovation Officer. Shripad Inamdar, who has over 20 years of SaaS and IT expertise, will be the new CFO and will drive the company's digitalisation projects and international expansion. Sanjeev Madavi, with nearly thirty years of experience in digital transformation and innovation in
  • Leschaco appoints new Managing Director in Malaysia
    The Leschaco Group has announced the appointment of Jens Osterwald as the new Managing Director for Leschaco (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. He will assume his new role in Malaysia on 1 September 2024. Osterwald began his professional career in 2005 with a three-year dual study programme at Leschaco's headquarters in Bremen. He then worked for two years as a sales representative in the tank container depart
  • CSBC breaks boxship order drought with bumper Wan Hai contract
    Taiwanese shipbuilder CSBC Corporation ended its near drought of merchant ship orders on 12 August, when compatriot liner operator Wan Hai Lines commissioned a dozen 8,000 TEU methanol dual-fuelled container ships. The total contract value ranges from US$1.23 billion to US$1.98 billion, representing CSBC's largest order in its 51-year history. The contract also comes with options for another four
  • Yang Ming reports US$730 million H1 profit, reflecting strong financial performance
    Yang Ming reported second-quarter consolidated revenues of US$ 1.65 billion, translating to a year-on-year increase of 50%. The company's after-tax net profit and EPS reached US$435.6 million and NT$3.98, respectively. Additionally, the ocean carrier's consolidated revenues for the first half of 2024 grew by 34% to US$3.02 billion, while its after-tax net profit and EPS for this period were US$72
  • MSC vessel suffers blast in Colombo port
    One of MSC container ships caught fire after an explosion in Sri Lanka's Colombo port on 11 August. The incident of the 2006-built, 2,824 TEU MSC Capetown III occurred in Colombo's Jaya Container Terminal around 1 am local time. MSC Capetown III, which serves MSC's East Africa Service or South Asia - East Africa Service (Dar Es Salam Service), was discharging 995 boxes and loading 880 boxes at th
  • Essential Measures for Minimizing Disruption Amid Ningbo Port Closure: Container xChange
    Container xChange, an online container trading and leasing marketplace, is alerting the global container trading and leasing community to the serious repercussions of the recent explosion aboard the Yang Ming vessel YM Mobility at Ningbo Port, China. This incident, which has led to the closure of one of the world's busiest container terminals, is expected to have significant ripple effects across
  • HMM achieves growth in first-half revenue and profits
    South Korea's major container line HMM has posted significant gains in first-half revenue and profits. In particular, HMM reported a year-on-year 18.6% growth in its H1 revenue, reaching US$3.64 billion, an 88% increase in net profit climbing to US$840,000, and a 125% increase in operating profit rising to US$770,000. HMM's first-half operating margin is 21.1%, which is the highest level among gl
  • First VCR technology to be trialled on CMA CGM boxships
    Swiss marine power company WinGD's Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) technology is expected to be trialled onboard one of CMA CGM's container vessels. The collaboration marks the first field test for the new dual-fuel engine technology and follows successful factory tests showing significant efficiency improvements with both diesel and LNG fuel. VCR dynamically adapts cylinder compression ratio in
  • Intermodal Group and OneStop extend partnership at new terminal
    OneStop, a supply chain optimisation solution provider, and Intermodal Group (IMG) have expanded their partnership to include the latter's new facility, the Kenwick Intermodal Terminal (IMT) in Western Australia. This collaboration will introduce OneStop's cutting-edge solutions, OneStop Modal and Vehicle Booking System (VBS) at the new intermodal facility, aiming to enhance operational efficienc
  • Saudi ports see container drop in July
    The Saudi ports, supervised by the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani), recorded a 9.11% increase in cargo throughput tonnage during July, reaching 27,382,403 tons, compared to 25,096,888 tons in the same month of the last year. The statistics for imported containers show an increase of 15.72%, totaling 271,465 TEUs compared to 234,592 TEUs last year. On the other hand, the statistics for exported con

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Splash web site
AUGUST 13, 2024
  • VLCC sales reemerge after two-month hiatus
    The first VLCC sales since the middle of June are appearing in broking reports. The 14-year-old, Japanese-built Apollo Harmony has been sold by Idemitsu Tanker for $58m to unspecified Greek interests. The scrubber-fitted vessel has dry-docked recently and just passed its special survey. Meanwhile, Patria Nusasegara from Indonesia has recorded a today profit from the ...
  • Diana Shipping fixes out kamsarmax bulker to Paralos Shipping
    New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with Paralos Shipping for one of its vessels. Aquavita chartered the 2013-built, 81,513 dwt kamsarmax bulker Astarte for a gross charter rate of $14,000, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for a period until a minimum of July 15, 2025, ...
  • ASRY appoints new CEO
    Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) has appointed Ahmed Al-Abri as the new chief executive officer. The Omani national and former chairman of Asyad Container Terminals and CEO of Asyad Ports brings over 25 years of experience to Bahrain-based ship repair and fabrication yard. Tawfeeq AlMoayed, ASRY chairman of the board of directors, said: ...
  • Anglo-Eastern seals Windcat CSOV shipmanagement deal
    Crew transfer vessel operator Windcat, part of Saverys family-controlled CMB.TECH, has selected Hong Kong-based shipmanager Anglo-Eastern for the technical and crewing management of six commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs) currently under construction at Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards. The partnership builds on the deal with Anglo-Eastern Technical Services (AETS), Anglo-Eastern's t
  • Tankers International increases VLCC pool to 35
    UK-based VLCC pool operator Tankers International has added two Vietnamese-flagged tankers to increase the pool size to 35. The two vessels in question are the 2010-built Felix and the 2009-built Symphony VLCCs. The former joined the pool earlier this year, with the latter joining earlier this month. Although the owners of the vessels were not ...
  • Tsunami of boxship orders grows as Wan Hai lines up 20 newbuilds
    Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines has set out to expand its fleet with up to 20 methanol dual-fuel vessels. The world's 11th largest containerline, which had ordered around 40 ships during the box shipping boom of 2021 and 2022, has inked a letter of intent with compatriot shipbuilder CSBC Corporation for 12 firm and four optional ...
  • China admits responsibility for last year's European pipeline destruction
    Chinese authorities have stated that Newnew Shipping's container ship Newnew Polar Bear was responsible, albeit by accident, for damaging the Balticconnector subsea gas pipeline between Estonia and Finland last year. According to a report by the South China Morning Post, Chinese authorities have conducted an internal investigation and forwarded the results to the two European ...
  • Houthis pursue ship across the Red Sea
    The Houthis in Yemen have adopted a new tactic which sees them pursuing individual ships across long stretches of the Red Sea. An unidentified ship was attacked by the Houthis three times in the space of 12 hours today. The first attack happened around 115 km south of the Houthi-held port city of Hodeida, the ...
  • Subsea sector global spending tipped to go past $42bn by 2027
    Driven by rising operator expenditure on equipment and installation services, the subsea market segment will see a 10% annual compound growth rate from 2024 to 2027 with total spending exceeding $42bn by the end of this period, a new Rystad Energy report suggests. Investment activity in the sector has been strong in South America and ...
  • Belships outfit Lighthouse Navigation rebrands as Norwegian Bulk Carriers
    Oslo-based dry bulk operator Lighthouse Navigation has been rebranded as Norwegian Bulk Carriers. The move comes after Norwegian bulker owner Belships took a majority stake of 67% in the company while letting go of similar business, which operates from offices across Asia and Australia, in April this year. Norwegian Bulk Carriers operates between 60 and ...
  • Shipping gears up to debate carbon levies
    Ahead of the next session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), scheduled to start at the end of September, proposals are pouring into the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The headline from the global gathering is expected to be the deliberations on some form of carbon levy. Lobby group, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), ...
  • Two dead from explosion on Icon Offshore platform supplier
    Malaysian offshore service provider Icon Offshore said on Monday that an explosion occurred on its Icon Amara platform supply vessel which led to two fatalities. The incident on the Icon Amara occurred on August 2 at approximately 10:30 pm local time at the Sapar Alpha platform near Bintulu. The incident resulted in two fatalities and ...
  • PSA retains port crown
    Singapore's PSA International has retained its ports crown in the latest annual rankings of global container terminal operators from UK consultancy Drewry. The seven largest terminal operators now handle over 40% of global port throughput on an equity-adjusted basis. Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) recorded the strongest growth last year, with equity teu up by more ...
  • Seacon offloads second bulker in a month
    Hong Kong-listed Seacon Shipping has cashed in on its second bulk carrier in a month as it continues to gather cash for potential future deals and balance out its fleet portfolio. The Qingdao-based diversified owner and operator has agreed a $32.1m sale of the modern 2019-built ultramax Seacon Athens to Shanghai-based Henxin Ship Leasing. The ...
  • Prysmian awarded $96m in trade secrets case against Sterlite
    Offshore cable maker Prysmian has won its trade secrets case against its India-based competitor Sterlite Technologies and the Italian firm's former executive Stephen Szymanski. A South Carolina jury found in favour of Prysmian following a three-week jury trial in the US District Court in Columbia, South Carolina. The jury found that Sterlite was 'unjustly enriched' ...
  • Yilport invests in El Salvador
    Turkey's Yilport will invest $1.6bn in two ports in El Salvador. The investments will go towards tripling the capacity of Acajutla, El Salvador's largest port, as well as resuscitating the port of La Union, a facility that was completed in 2008 and never opened. Yilport and El Salvador's Autonomous Port Executive Commission (CEPA) will jointly ...
  • DryDel tied to third ultramax sale this year
    Greek bulker player DryDel Shipping has been linked to its third ultramax disposal this year. Multiple S&P sources report the Costas Dellaportas-led company is shipping out the 2012-built Dolce Vita in a deal worth about $23.5m with an undisclosed Chinese buyer. DryDel, formerly Meadway Shipping and Trading, bought the 61,600 dwt Oshima-built vessel for $24m ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 13, 2024
  • Pyxis Tankers lifts profits after adding bulkers
    Nasdaq-listed company will continue to monitor the product tanker sector for acquisition opportunities but values have reached a 10-year high
  • Over 90% of Russia crude exports circumvented G7 price cap in July
    Two thirds of crude and condensates loaded at Russian ports were shipped on the so-called dark fleet* of elderly, anonymously...
  • Syrian businessman assassinated in July was linked to Iranian oil sales
    Israeli officials say al-Qaterji was linked to Iranian oil sales and was operating in support of the IRGC-Qods Force and...
  • Oil demand increases in second quarter, but global economic concerns loom
    Worries about the health of China's economy remain after slower-than-expected growth in 2Q24, heightened by employment and consumer confidence data...
  • Meyer Werft sees another boost with new Disney Cruise Line four-ship order
    New tonnage is set to be delivered by Meyer Werft between 2027 and 2031. The quartet adds to two ships...
  • Safety required for Red Sea normalisation is nowhere in sight
    Analysts agree that a ceasefire or de-escalation in the Israel-Hamas war is the first step to Houthis slowing attacks against...
  • Make IMO DCS data public for planet's sake, say NGOs
    NGOs have called for greater public access to the IMO Data Collection System, saying the current fragmented structure hampers progress...
  • Swedish Club first-half results top expectations
    'We are seeing some solid figures as we continue to grow in a controlled manner to restore our financial strength,'...
  • GSL clinches $300m refinancing with bank trio
    Company's average cost of debt is brought below 4%
  • Boxship casualties turn to LOF agreements
    New version of Lloyd's Open Forum contract is due for rollout next year and is intended to propitiate insurer concerns
  • Shipping emissions fell in 2023, IMO data shows
    The International Maritime Organization has published Carbon Intensity Indicator ratings for the first time
  • HMM thrives in first half of year, racking up 88% net profit growth
    HMM plans for global service network improvement, preparing for market fluctuations
  • Hyundai Heavy union plans walkout despite strong newbuild market
    South Korean shipbuilder calls the decision 'unfortunate' as the industry is facing a 'critical moment' for revival
  • Houthis target vessel three times as US carrier accelerates
    A master of one vessel reported three separate attacks in the early hours of August 13, including an approach from...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen posts record earnings as vessel capacity remains sold out
    'We believe volumes will be higher in 2025, while contract renewals due this year will be at higher rates; 2025...
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding achieves 77% profit surge with record orderbook
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder's orderbook reached a record high of 224 vessels valued at $20.2bn
  • VLCC rates weighed down by weaker-than-expected Chinese growth, says DHT
    'Chinese economic growth and oil demand has recently been slower than expected. We understand Asian refiners to have built inventories...
  • Navigator Gas announces $147.6m financing deal
    Handysize gas carrier specialist Navigator Gas has announced financing of $147.6m that it plans to use for refinancing a 2019...
  • Daily Briefing
    Israel's entry to sanctions game further complicates shipping's compliance conundrum | Palau flag opens investigation into Russia's LNG carriers manipulating...
  • First dual-fuel orders see Wan Hai jump into newbuilding rush
    Wan Hai announced its first-ever methanol-capable orders after a hiatus in new shipbuilding since 2022. Taiwanese carrier says the fuel...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 13, 2024
  • Evergreen rides surging freight rates to big jump in H1 profits
    The results, the carrier's strongest since the second half of 2022, follow those of fellow Taiwan liners Yang Ming Marine Transport and Wan Hai Lines, which reported healthy first-half financials on Monday.
  • India-Europe ocean carriers lower spot rates as demand recedes
    Local freight forwarder sources who spoke with the Journal of Commerce reported a significant downward correction in spot rates quoted by major carriers for their upcoming sailings in the second half of August.
  • When it comes to the Red Sea diversions, the world is moving on
    Not only are several geopolitical scenarios being confronted with much larger stakes, such as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the possibility of escalation in the Middle East, but economists say there is little in the more than six-month shipping disruption that is cause for serious economic concern.
  • HMM reports soaring profitability, but warns of growing market challenges
    The carrier is preparing its container shipping network for any shifting cargo flows amid rising geopolitical risks and global trade tensions.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 13, 2024
  • Disney Cruise Line announces four more newbuildings
    US leisure and entertainment giant says cruise is one of the strongest growing businesses
  • Delta Tankers ship named as target of latest multi-prong Houthi attack
    Product carrier managed by Anglo-Eastern identified as ship in the vicinity of another explosion
  • Letter: Shipping needs to see the big green picture
    Failure to consider the resources and energy used in a ship's full life cycle can lead to poor environmental decisions, argues Jan-Hugo Holten
  • Aegean Sea emerges as new Russian diesel transfer site as oil product export revenue rises
    Data shows ship-to-ship transfers have declined in EU waters
  • Yang Ming puts profits to work with purchase of 11,000-teu container ship duo
    Taiwanese liner operator lifts tally to 10 neo-panamax vessels bought in past 18 months
  • Dominant dry cargo player Star Bulk share price 'puzzling', says Clarksons
    Owner offers 'shining value' after Eagle Bulk merger, analysts argue
  • Retail giant Walmart offers ocean shipping to e-commerce network
    Largest US chain looks to leverage container shipping position to move beyond traditional retail
  • DHT mulls time charters and finance options for accelerated VLCC newbuildings
    VLCC specialist is seeking to boost contract cover having moved up the delivery dates of its newbuildings
  • Shrinking fleets signal good times ahead for offshore as up cycle looms
    Shrunk anchor-handling tug supply vessel and platform supply vessels fleets fuelling confidence
  • Freedom of navigation facing multiple threats beyond Red Sea, top politicians warn
    Houthi attacks are latest attempts to undermine international law, officials say
  • Peter Dohle extends container ship buying spree with purchase from financier
    Tonnage provider maintains buying spree with vessel chartered to liner upstart Tailwind
  • Braemar joint global S&P head exits amid talk of wider departures for major rival
    Talk circulates of multiple brokers jumping ship to SSY
  • New Fortress finally exports first cargo from its 'Fast LNG' unit
    Offshore plant now due to shutdown for maintenance before firing up into production
  • Anglo-Eastern wins management deal for Saverys' hydrogen-powered CSOV fleet
    CMB.Tech's Windcat hands over technical and crewing operations of innovative offshore wind ships to Hong Kong group
  • Purus opens new UK office and expands in Hong Kong
    Growing shipowner bolstering gas and offshore wind operations
  • Shipowners will wave farewell to record low financing costs as bond market dynamics change, DNB says
    DNB Markets sees Nordic high yield bond return of 8-10% in 2024
  • Tankers International grows VLCC pool with double addition
    Asia Pacific Shipping and Phuong Dong Petrol Transport each contribute a ship to UK-managed pool
  • HMM profit doubles as it rides stronger freight market
    Newbuildings and used ships remain on the agenda for South Korean operator
  • Piles of cash and easy finance: Why bulker sale-and-purchase activity is heading for a fresh record
    Buyers have been undeterred by expensive prices or older vessels, and sellers have been only too happy to take profit
  • Container ship damaged key Baltic gas pipeline 'by accident', says China probe
    Government says incident involving NewNew Polar Bear was the result of a storm, report claims
  • Sea drone 'disabled' as Houthis target two ships in overnight Red Sea attacks
    Vessels survive unscathed and are headed for their next ports of call
  • GSL secures 'significant' interest cut on new $300m boxship refinancing deal
    ABN Amro, Credit Agricole and Bank of America come up with fresh funding linked to 10 vessels
  • Samos Steamship orders capesize bulker brace and an aframax tanker in latest newbuilding play
    The Greek company ends three-years capesize bulker order drought
  • Russian crude-laden product tanker discharges cargo in India after three-week delay
    The Destan was reportedly stuck in Vadinar for three weeks
  • 'Promising' chemical tanker fundamentals see Odfjell upgraded to 'buy'
    Norne Securities sees record earnings and high dividends
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen sees 'strongest quarter on record' as rates jump
    Market remains tight as company forecasts better results than 2023
  • Vroon tanker suffered 'significant' damage after being hit by bulker
    French maritime authority said Dutch bitumen ship was at anchor when accident occurred
  • Wan Hai Lines inks $2bn swoop for 20 dual-fuel container ship newbuildings
    Taiwanese company bucked the trend and picked methanol as fuelling choice
  • Tanker damaged and minor injuries reported after collision with bulker
    French maritime authority said Dutch bitumen ship was at anchor when accident occurred
  • Houthis target two ships in overnight Red Sea attacks
    Vessels survive unscathed and are headed for their next ports of call
  • Norden eyes asset-play profits to plug red ink from its trading business
    Danish owner-operator is considering how to play a raft of purchase options as its asset-light business suffers heavy losses
  • Indonesia's Patria Nusasegara scores big on VLCC sale deal
    Strong tanker asset values see Jakarta-based company earn hefty profit of at least $10m on PNS Serena sale
  • Great Eastern happy to stay 'near 100%' in spot market for tankers and bulkers
    Executive Rahul Sheth says one-off deals have historically paid off better than long-term fixtures
  • Great Eastern starts chartering operation to reap rewards of new 'smart city'
    Benefits on offer to companies setting up shop in country's first purpose-built complex

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American Shipper web site
AUGUST 13, 2024
  • Port of Virginia completes expanded rail project
    Eastern Class 1 railroads Norfolk Southern and CSX will help reach Midwest cities with double-stack trains from the newly expanded Port of Virginia central rail yard.
  • China port explosion snarls trans-Pacific container trade
    Importers are advised to seek alternative routes and plan for extended delays as the peak shipping season gets underway, following an explosion involving hazardous materials at China's Port of Ningbo.

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