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Exim India web site
OCTOBER 14, 2024
  • Sinolines launches direct CIW service connecting China & West Coast India with maiden vessel call at BMCT
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  • Merchandise trade recovering despite widening regional conflicts & increasing policy uncertainty: Outlook
  • DPA registers significant growth in cargo volumes in H1; achieves multiple handling records
  • India's GDP raised to 7 pc in FY25: World Bank
  • Auto component exports seen at $100 bn by 2030
  • CMA CGM Group opens a new state-of-the-art inland depot in Mundra
  • OOCL's revenues and liftings up in Q3 and nine months
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International Transport Journal web site
OCTOBER 14, 2024
  • Another gateway to Asia
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  • VCT upgrades cargo handling with new MHCs
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  • Schenker to open semiconductor site
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The Loadstar web site
OCTOBER 11, 2024
  • Spot rates ex-Asia still falling, despite USEC congestion, with more blanks
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  • GXO Logistics takeover talk - scent of box line interest
  • US retailers look to consumers to save an industrial sector in the doldrums
  • Automated postcard from Hamburg
  • Ban on overtime at port of Montreal a threat to supply chains, says MPA
  • Close price gap between fossil fuel and going green, urges Maersk CCO
  • Amazon set to expand its subcontinent footprint with India Post deal
  • South African court blocks ICTSI-Transnet Durban deal
  • Challenge Group sources new aircraft as Jet's 777s remain elusive
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  • Menzies Aviation shakes up Americas leadership team
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Marine Log web site
OCTOBER 11, 2024
  • Hurtigruten releases new Sea Zero details
    Norwegian cruise line Hurtigruten has released updated plans for its Sea Zero project, the zero-emission cruise ship scheduled to debut in 2030. Using large batteries, sails, and other innovative solutions, the ship

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Container News web site
OCTOBER 11, 2024
  • Is Strait of Malacca at Risk from Supply Chain Weaponization?
    Recent disruptions in the Red Sea have highlighted the significant challenges facing the global shipping industry in maintaining operational stability. Meanwhile, the Strait of Malacca is increasingly exposed to vulnerabilities stemming from geopolitical tensions, military conflicts, piracy, and the impacts of climate change. This strategic chokepoint facilitates about 30% of global trade, provid
  • Singapore, Shandong sign agreement to create Green and Digital Shipping Corridor
    Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and China's Shandong Provincial Transport Department signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 9 October to establish the Singapore - Shandong Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC). Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive of MPA, and Gao Hongyan, Deputy Director of Shandong Provincial Transport Department, signed the MoU at the 25th Singapore - Shandon
  • New ZMPC cranes boost Port of Gioia Tauro container handling capabilities
    Four new ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the Port of Gioia Tauro, with two more expected by the end of the month. The new equipment is provided by the Chinese port equipment manufacturer ZMPC. In the first nine months of 2024, container traffic at the Italian port rose by 10.4%. Following the addition of six new ship-to-shore cranes in November 2019 and three more in February 2023, the port
  • San Pedro Bay Ports achieve record reduction levels of GHG emissions
    Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA), an independent, not-for-profit association representing terminal owners & operators and ocean carriers operating on the United States West Coast, reported significant air quality improvements at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles in 2023. PMSA said this is a result of maritime industry efforts, according to two new Emissions Inventories, Port of
  • 2M Alliance announces blank sailings on Transpacific services
    2M Alliance of Maersk and MSC has announced several blank sailings on its Transpacific services due to the ongoing congestion at ports across the US East Coast caused by the recent East and Gulf Coast port work stoppage. The two companies have published the following blank sailings: Asia to US East Coast Service Vessel / Voyage Voyage First Port / Proforma ETD TP11/Elephant Maersk Sydney 443W Lae
  • Songfa to acquire affiliated Hengli Heavy Industries
    Shanghai-listed Guangdong Songfa Ceramics, part of the wider Hengli conglomerate, has announced it will buy a stake in Hengli affiliate and shipbuilder Hengli Heavy Industries, according to the latest DynaLiners report. It is important to note that this yard has recently received a letter of intent from the world's largest container carrier MSC for ten 21,000 TEU LNG-fuelled vessels. According to
  • Newbuild Vessels: Fleet Expansion or Renewal for Leading Container Lines?
    While the boxship newbuilding orderbook is now close to 25% of the active fleet, several liner operators still have a good number of elderly vessels in their fleet, leaving room for renewal, according to Alphaliner. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Martina Li Asia Correspondent If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeare
  • COSCO, ONE enhance their Middle East-Indian Sub offerings
    Two of the largest container lines have announced changes in their intra-Middle East/Indian Subcontinent service networks. Towards the end of October, Ocean Network Express (ONE) will enhance its offerings by incorporating slots from Global Feeder Shipping's Colombo China Gulf service, while, Cosco Shipping Lines announced the launch of OUX service. The services are set to fortify shipping links
  • Middle East Turmoil: Recent developments, oil production fears, and global shipping impacts
    As geopolitical tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East, concerns are mounting over potential disruptions to oil production and their far-reaching effects on global shipping. Recent developments have heightened fears of attacks on critical energy infrastructure, raising alarm bells in markets already grappling with volatility. This article delves into the latest events in the region, the
  • The Complete Guide to Hiring an Injury Attorney for Maximum Compensation
    When you're injured due to someone else's negligence, the aftermath can feel overwhelming. Medical bills pile up, missed work can put a strain on your finances, and the pain from the injury itself only adds to the stress. During this challenging time, hiring an injury attorney can be a key step toward ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve. However, finding the right attorney and under
  • Yangpu Port and Abu Dhabi Terminal strengthen their relations
    The Management Committee of Yangpu Economic Development Zone, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Ports Group, CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal, and Hainan Harbor & Shipping International Port Co., Ltd., entered a new chapter of cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The partners aim to accelerate the connectivity between the sister ports of Yangpu Port and Abu Dhabi Terminal. This initiat
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces new US$1,000 PSS from Asia to Africa key ports
    Hamburg-based ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced a new peak season surcharge (PSS) for shipments from Asia to Kenya's Mombasa port and Tanzania's Dar es Salaam port. The US$1,000/TEU surcharge will be applicable to all equipment types and will be effective from 24 October until further notice. If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • How Red Sea Tensions Are Redefining Global Trade Routes
    As geopolitical tensions escalate around the Red Sea, several ports have benefitted from the rerouting of the vessels, gaining traction, while others have seen their container volumes shrink due to the continuing Houthi attacks. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Contai
  • Prodevelop launches Georgia's National Maritime Single Window
    Prodevelop, in partnership with Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) and Plisk Consulting, has announced the successful implementation and launch of Georgia's National Maritime Single Window (MSW). This digital platform, developed and executed by Prodevelop, represents a significant stride in modernizing Georgia's maritime operations, fostering transparency and interagency collaboration, and securing it

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Splash web site
OCTOBER 11, 2024
  • Renexia awards floating wind farm FEED to Mingyang
    Italian renewable energy firm Renexia has signed a deal with China's Mingyang for FEED work on the 2.8GW Med Wind floating wind farm 80 km off the coast of Sicily. Mingyang has been selected to power the wind farm with 18MW MySE turbines, for which integrated load analysis has already begun and whose prototype is already ...
  • 37 businesses probed by UK over Russian oil ties
    British marine service providers are coming under greater scrutiny for their dealings with Russian oil, with major reports carried this week by both the Financial Times and the BBC. The BBC, the UK's state-run broadcaster, is reporting today that the government is investigating 37 UK-linked businesses including a number of marine insurers for potentially breaking ...
  • ExxonMobil inks largest US offshore carbon capture lease
    Energy supermajor ExxonMobil has signed a lease for the US's largest offshore CO2 storage lease with Texas regulators. The company said the over 1,096 sq km site complements the onshore CO2 storage portfolio ExxonMobil is developing. The terms of the agreement will directly benefit the Texas Permanent School Fund. This will enhance education for Texas ...
  • MEO Group teams up with Korean cable firm on offshore wind projects
    Singapore-based MEO Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South Korea-based cables and solutions provider Taihan Cable & Solution. The agreement was signed during the Singapore-Korea Business Forum. Under the conditions of the MoU, the two companies will collaborate on offshore wind projects, especially in South Korea. The two will conduct activities by ...
  • ADNOC L&S venture firms up $250m ammonia carrier options
    AW Shipping, a joint venture of ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) and China's Wanhua Chemical Group, has firmed up orders for two more very large ammonia carriers (VLACs) at China's Jiangnan Shipyard. The contracts, inked in Abu Dhabi to mark an opening for Jiangnan Shipyard's first office in the Middle East, are for optional ...
  • Shell signs for 10 product tankers in China
    Shell has tapped the Chinese newbuilding market for MR2 product tankers worth around $480m. Shipbuilding sources have placed the UK supermajor behind a deal for ten 50,000 dwt newbuilds worth $48m each at CSSC Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI). The conventionally-fuelled ships are expected to enter service between 2027 and 2028. The deal follows on from ...
  • Historic drought across Amazon basin stymies grain exports
    A historic drought across the Amazon basin is stymying grain exports this year. Water levels along many key Brazilian rivers are at the lowest levels since records began in 1950. Yesterday, local port operator Amport said that grains transport through the Tapajos waterway has come to a halt thanks to the dry conditions and will ...
  • MOL adds to LNG dual-fuel VLCC orderbook
    Japan's Mitsui OSk Lines (MOL) has lifted its LNG dual-fuelled VLCC order tally in China. Multiple shipbroking sources have reported that the Tokyo-based shipping giant has contracted two additional 309,000 dwt newbuilds at Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering (DACKS) for nearly $300m. The largest shipping company in Japan in dwt terms is listed with more ...
  • Bangladesh's Meghna Group faces money laundering probe
    Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have started investigating accusations of money laundering by the Meghna Group, according to multiple reports from Dhaka. Meghna is one of the largest Bangladeshi industrial conglomerates involved in chemicals, cement, consumer products, real estate, insurance, securities, and utilities. The group also h
  • The roaring twenties and volatility
    I've recently started prepping for a panel I will be moderating later this month at the Monaco Yacht Club, and I could do with your help. The session is entitled The Big Issues with the preamble stating: "The days of simple supply/demand forecasting are over. Geopolitics and climate disruption have made forecasts near impossible." The ...

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Lloyd's List web site
OCTOBER 11, 2024
  • US broadens Iran targeting as it sanctions dozens of 'ghost fleet' tankers and companies
    The US has announced its most aggressive round of Iran sanctions in years, targeting 39 tankers and companies in response...
  • Panama Canal ends fiscal year 2024 with 29% plunge in total transits
    Ship transits through the Panama Canal were flat in September versus August, as the waterway continued to handle fewer vessels...
  • Daily Briefing
    Black Sea war risk rates heading north after Russian attacks | The lessons of Panama Canal drought for future shipping...
  • Will it take a 'Prestige' moment to tackle the dark fleet threat?
    The dark fleet poses a threat to shipping safety, but it may take a big, messy and very public European...
  • New Hong Kong shipping chamber's success could test China's continued trade leadership
    Its future success may serve as a test to whether China can continue its economic miracle and to lead global...
  • Bab el Mandeb and Suez transits hit fresh lows in September
    International efforts to degrade the Houthis' capabilities and to protect maritime trade have failed to deter the militant group's attacks...
  • UK strengthens sanctions regulator as scrutiny of maritime sector intensifies
    UK government vows it is 'resolutely committed' to strengthening the sanctions regime as it launches a new unit armed with...
  • BV ready to push class society boundaries with decarbonisation drive
    Major class society Bureau Veritas is to continue diversifying its business by benefiting from key areas like decarbonisation, digitalisation, as...
  • Black Sea war risk rates heading north after Russian attacks
    Insurers fear there might be a deliberate shift toward targeting merchant vessels
  • Lack of multi-stakeholder forum for decarbonisation leaves shipping adrift
    Malta Maritime Summit hears that progress towards developing alternative fuels has been slower than hoped-for and transition remains a 'risky...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Why are we still talking about diversity?
    Wista International president Elpi Petraki, International Chamber of Shipping secretary-general Guy Platten and IMO secretary-general Arsenio Dominguez all feature on...
  • Capacity overspill prompts further box rate erosion
    Latest spot prices show persistence of downward trend over the last three months, as overstretched supply suggests little turn in...
  • Secondhand ship sales fall as gap between values and earnings widens
    Enquiries for secondhand ships remain high. However, market uncertainties and sellers' resistance to cutting prices are affecting the number of...
  • Wista at 50: Has the diversity debate really moved on?
    As shipping continues to lag behind other sectors in terms of diversity in the boardroom, the sense of exhaustion at...
  • Optionality seen helping future fuels pricing challenges
    The rapid emergence of alternative fuels has led to an increasingly complex market with an overload of information and opaque...
  • Adnoc L&S joint venture exercises option for two more VLACs at Jiangnan Shipyard
    Jiangnan Shipyard opens its first Middle East office in Abu Dhabi to explore opportunities in the regional market
  • Long-term offtake contracts among challenges to alternative fuel adoption
    The sums and commitment terms required are giving many pause for thought
  • New risk landscape emerging for shipping
    Shipping has a reputation for resilience in the face of adversity. But some fundamental challenges in its future could test...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
OCTOBER 11, 2024
  • Hurricanes not seen as truckload pricing catalyst despite relief demand
    As damage from Helene and Milton is being tallied, logistics experts say the storms won't do much to accelerate spot and contract truckload pricing in the long term.
  • DP World postpones planned announcement of London Gateway expansion
    The move comes after two UK government officials sharply criticized the March 2022 mass layoffs at DP World subsidiary P&O Ferries while launching new legislation to protect seafarer rights.
  • Strike surcharges disappear as spot rates for US West, East coasts near parity
    Carriers began pulling the charges shortly after the end of the strike was announced last week, while pressure to do so came even earlier from Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
  • Behind-the-scenes White House arm twisting got ILA wage deal done
    Some have speculated that specific issues were raised that persuaded at least some of the carrier group CEOs to direct their representatives on the USMX to boost their offer of a pay increase.
  • Port Tampa Bay effectively shut due to power outage in aftermath of Milton
    Port officials say their facilities did not experience widespread flooding but are still being affected by power issues, adding that port tenants will make independent decisions on when to resume their operations.
  • Lack of clarity over clean energy supply driving dual-fuel ship orders
    Ocean carriers are trying to balance huge investment in their orderbooks with a lack of certainty over the availability of green fuels and a slow-moving regulatory regime critical to support shipping's net-zero transition.

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TradeWinds web site
OCTOBER 11, 2024
  • US expands sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel and goes after country's 'ghost fleet'
    Another 17 vessels added to Treasury's list of blocked vessels, while State Department targets six
  • VLCC spot indices post four-day decline even as Onassis group scores rate uptick
    Middle East fixtures drive earnings down from Monday's peak
  • Analysis: Shipping could go for blue fuels before green as US infrastructure gives leg up
    Combining carbon capture with fossil fuels comes at a fraction of the cost of green fuels
  • Shipping customers wanted: Navigator-backed ammonia start-up hunts for contracts in marine sector
    Ten08 volumes could send gas carrier owner into fleet expansion
  • Wavelength podcast: Examining the US and UK funding plans for shipping's transition
    RightShip boss talks about an age drop for ship inspections and Maersk ponders the chaos if Houthi attacks stop
  • European Energy Exchange picks up Baltic's LNG and dry futures contracts
    Doubling of LNG fleet and growing production and demand creating more appetite for products to hedge risk
  • Russian master acquitted by court after sanctions trial
    French detained ro-ro in the days after the invasion of Ukraine amid ownership questions
  • Russian missile victim AK Shipping defies Moscow in return to Ukraine
    Shipowner hits out at Moscow's claims that cargo vessel carried weapons into Ukraine
  • Green Yard Kleven wins gas support ship order from south-east Europe's biggest producer
    OMV Petrom signs up for field vessel to operate at Romania's first deepwater offshore project
  • Shipbroker Gibson puts faith in Ed Romer-Lee as new head of crude tankers
    Experienced former Ocean Shipbrokers and Braemar man to mirror Jin Li's Asian role west of Suez
  • Fire strikes small German-owned tanker in Baltic Sea
    Firefighting crews respond to ship backed by gas station owner
  • Car carrier owners tip market to stay in top gear despite EU tariffs on China
    Additional taxes on Chinese electric vehicles can't temper owner enthusiasm
  • Alba Tankers hires M&A specialist Eskil Bielefeldt as chairman
    Danish owner and manager expands board due to ever-increasing demands of running a shipping company
  • 'If you stay still, you will hit a wall': Polys Hajioannou talks succession, future fuels and shipping investment risk
    CEO Polys Hajioannou tells Wista conference his daughter and son may lead the company one day
  • Anthony Veder claims gas vessel first with fitting of two wind sails to ethylene carrier
    Dutch shipowner expects fuel savings of about 5%, with the potential of more than 10%
  • UK oil price cap probes top 50 and still no fines for Russia-linked activity
    Fresh release of data shows investigations are increasing over suspected oil sanctions breaches
  • Alba Tankers hires M&A specialist Eskil Bielefeld as chairman
    Danish owner and manager expands board due to ever-increasing demands of running a shipping company
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen increases stake in Hyundai Glovis shareholder Treasure
    Move follows underwhelming offer to mop up Treasure's minority investors in 2023
  • Anthony Veder claims gas carrier first with fitting of two wind sails to ethylene carrier
    Company anticipate fuel savings of around 5%, with the potential of more than 10%
  • Ferry giant Grimaldi newbuilding spend to top $4.5bn as Italian owner targets next tranche
    Prospective $1.5bn order for nine ropaxes to lift bookings tally to 36 vessels
  • Shadow tanker catastrophe fears: Oil spill could cost Asian nations $1.6bn, new report warns
    Campaign group says catastrophic event involving a shadow tanker is likely to happen
  • Ship carrying forest-threatening invasive moths nabbed in US port
    Unnamed vessel had arrived from Vietnam with invasive insect hitching a lift, according to customs
  • TotalEnergies finally confirms LNG bunker vessel newbuilding charter
    French major joins list of companies piling into or beefing up presence in emerging sector
  • Western Bulk cull to cut $3m in costs as Atlantic market 'push' falls flat
    Bulker operator says impact will be felt from next year as new chief executive makes his mark
  • Serial Greek buyer Marios Gialozoglou clears out ageing product tanker to China
    Following a string of MR acquisitions, IMS is offloading one of its oldest ships
  • BW LPG fleet boss Knut-Helge Knutsen pockets $381,000 from share sale
    VLGC owner's vice president was awarded stock options as part of a 2022 incentive scheme
  • Maersk warns of shipping green fuel dilemma as shortage swings to oversupply
    Regulators urged to agree robust levy system to ensure proper backing for green fuels
  • Seafarers arrested after four tonnes of cocaine found on Turkish cargo ship
    Spanish and French customs intercepted the Ras off Canary Islands
  • Isle of Man flag adds big Berge Bulk newbuildings
    Singapore shipowner returns to one of its favoured registers for its newbuildings
  • OSM Thome boss Finn Amund Norbye open to more deals after pulling off ship management's biggest merger
    But he explains that repeating something like last year's major tie-up is hard to do
  • Scarcity of FSRUs driving up asset values in changed world, Greek broker says
    Allied Shipbroking notes lack of new regasification tonnage as demand grows
  • How should ship design adapt to cope with severe weather?
    Class society modifications of wave height data in ship design confuse naval architects
  • Jiangnan Shipyard inks VLAC order as it celebrates opening of Abu Dhabi office
    Adnoc joint venture gives first CSSC yard group to open outside China cause to celebrate
  • In pictures: Womar celebrates 15th anniversary on board a luxury tall ship
    Floating venue docked in Singapore proves to be a popular drawcard
  • The big picture: Ship managers look outside maritime to diversify operations
    Bosses tell TradeWinds that some things are more important than expansion through buying rivals

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American Shipper web site
OCTOBER 11, 2024
  • Boeing to sunset 767 freighter program, slow 777X rollout amid strike
    Boeing is scaling back production plans for the 767 and next-gen 777-X freighters, which could create a shortage of widebody cargo aircraft later this decade.

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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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