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March 15, 2024

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Exim India web site
MARCH 15, 2024
  • Kerry Indev Logistics bags two National Awards for Excellence in Maritime & Logistics Services
  • India leading tech-fuelled business confidence in 2024
  • FIATA and Global Shippers Forum call for enhancing data quality and information exchange for EU ICS2 requirements
  • Global trade growth seen accelerating in 2024, says report
  • Edible oil imports dip
  • Atul Ubale to hold additional charge as SCI's Director (Finance)
  • DPA awards Concession for Tuna Tekra container terminal to DP World
  • Red Sea crisis seen boosting lines' short-term profitability
  • FFFAI celebrates International Women's Day by initiating on-job training for the underprivileged
  • CMA CGM Open Top & Flat Rack Additional from Indian Subcontinent & Middle East Gulf to Indian Ocean & East Africa
  • Amnesty Scheme for one time settlement of default in export obligation by Advance and EPCG Authorisation Holders
  • IndoSpace announces the launch of its first in-city warehousing facility in Chembur
  • Thermal coal imports soar
  • Diamond exports set to hit 5-year low in FY24
  • JNPA approves impactful CSR projects to address critical needs within the communities surrounding the port
  • GDP growth seen at 8 pc for FY24: Moody's

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 15, 2024
  • Flying to freedom
  • Polish carrier certified
  • Turkey, France and now Germany
  • Streamlining charter operations
  • Successes in Swiss customs clearance
  • Signalling technology for railfreight
  • New record in Philadelphia
  • From DHL to GXO
  • SkyCargo now live on Cargo One
  • RMI Registry's 20-year record
  • USA: freight corridors for zero-emission vehicles
  • B&H goes electric in London
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Ceiv Fresh certification for Dar es Salaam
  • A microgrid to supercharge trucks
  • PKM picks national sales manager
  • Wärtsilä enhances nautical training in UAE
  • Caught at the border smuggling birds

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 14, 2024
  • Hapag-Lloyd in choppy water as volatile market sinks profits
  • Espionage, state subsidy, protectionism: which is the terminal disease?
  • Back to the 'old Hapag-Lloyd'? Here's how bad it looks
  • Only piecemeal additions to cargo capacity on China-US flights
  • Brazil's ports '50 years behind the times', claims new report
  • South Korea fears growing impact of Chinese e-commerce players
  • A 'tsunami of e-commerce growth' on course for air cargo
  • Sustainability, digitalisation and a record-breaking IATA event
  • UPS promotes Markus Kessler to country cluster manager
  • Sam Warren elected first chair of BIFA sustainability policy group

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 14, 2024
  • Gulf Island delivers new ferry to Texas DOT
    The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently unveiled its new hybrid-electric ferry Esperanza "Hope" Andrade in a dedication ceremony honoring its namesake, Texas transportation infrastructure pioneer Esperanza "Hope" Andrade. Built at Gulf
  • VIDEO: HaiSea Marine's floating tugboat base marks a milestone
    The fleet of ultra green tugboats built for Canada's HaiSea Marine will operate from a purpose-designed and built floating tugboat operations base. When we last reported on the project in August last
  • Marine Log's TTB 2024 sees another successful conference
    For the fourth year in a row, attendance at Marine Log's TTB 2024 (Tugs, Towboats & Barges) conference exceeded expectations, attracting a growing number of vessel owners and operators, C-level executives, and

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Container News web site
MARCH 14, 2024
  • Saudi ports see container decline despite import surge
    Saudi container ports have seen a container decline in February moving 561,484 TEUs, translating to a 10% drop from the same month last year. In the breakdown of container volumes, Saudi ports' export volumes fell by 6% to 181,944 TEUs, but import containers increased by 17% to 266,672 TEUs. Additionally, the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) reported a significant 35% decrease in the transshipment
  • Port of Los Angeles, Caltrans begin US$130 million transportation project
    The Port of Los Angeles and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) are commencing a US$130 million transportation project to reconfigure a significant interchange where State Route 47 (SR 47) meets the Vincent Thomas Bridge and Front Street/Harbor Boulevard in San Pedro. This project aims to diminish travel durations, ease congestion, and enhance safety for both motorists and pede
  • Portchain Connect welcomes first Turkish box terminal to its network
    Evyapport will become the first Turkish container terminal to use Portchain Connect to increase the quality and speed of its berth alignment with customers through digital handshakes and secure data sharing. Portchain said it is excited to partner with Evyapport to simplify its communication channels and improve overall berth alignment. Portchain Connect is expected to enable EVYAPPORT to receive
  • Orca AI joins forces with NorthStandard for automated situational awareness solution
    NorthStandard and Orca AI have formed an exclusive partnership, with the global marine insurer encouraging its members to embrace Orca AI's automated situational awareness solution. Orca AI's platform enhances vessel navigation in challenging conditions and congested waters, empowering ship owners and operators to identify and address safety gaps and trends effectively. This collaboration integra
  • Port of Barcelona and Adif collaborate to strengthen Barcelona rail freight transport
    Train Port Barcelona, a joint venture between the Port of Barcelona and Adif with equal ownership, was officially established before a notary. This step marks an important moment in the collaboration between both organisations to enhance the development and management of the railway logistics hub in the Barcelona metropolitan area. The aim is to bolster rail freight transport along the Mediterran
  • ABB, Kuenz secure record crane order for Dutch container terminal
    Global engineering company ABB and Austria-based crane manufacturer Kuenz have secured the largest single order for Automatic Stacking Cranes (ASC) ever placed by a European terminal. This order is part of the ambitious "phase 2" expansion project at APM Terminals Maasvlakte II (APMT MVII) in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The collaboration involves the delivery of 62 ASCs and one Intermodal Yard Cr
  • Round-Africa routing and vessel size dynamics: Impact on slot costs and network disruptions
    Greater sailing distances on the round-Africa routing would, all else equal, lead to higher fuel consumption and, hence, an increase in slot cost, according to the latest Sea-Intelligence report. The Danish shipping data analysis firm said that assuming the vessels are well-utilized, which should be the case, deploying larger, more fuel-efficient vessels, should bring these increased slot costs d
  • ONE revamps Japan - South Korea service network
    Singaporean container carrier Ocean Network Express (ONE) will revamp Japan Korea Express 1 & 2 services aiming to expand its direct shipping network between South Korea and Japan. The company will add a call at the port of Nagoya in Japan to its Japan Korea Express 1 (JK1) service, effective from 28 March. The updated port rotation of the JK1 service will be Busan (South Korea) - Shimizu (Japan)
  • Port of Virginia selects partner for Norfolk International Terminal North Wharf upgrade
    The Port of Virginia has chosen a Joint Venture of Skanska and McLean Contracting Company to undertake the revitalization of Norfolk International Terminal North Wharf. This contract, valued at US$85 million, signifies a significant advancement in improving the terminal's infrastructure. This project is part of a comprehensive US$650 million master plan aimed at optimizing the North International
  • Hijacked Bangladeshi ship reaches Somalia; Crew remains hostage
    A security ship followed the Bangladeshi hijacked ship Abduallah and fought with the pirates on Wednesday (13 March) night, according to a crew member onboard. He sent the updates to his relatives in Bangladesh through WhatsApp message, saying the security ship was probably from Navy of any nearest countries. The security personnel had warned the pirates to free the ship and the hostages. However
  • We Asked AI: The Largest Container Ship in 2050
    We asked an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system to provide us with a glimpse of the potential appearance of the largest container ship in 2050. The results are quite impressive, with some designs appearing more in line with current container vessels, while others showcase a more futuristic approach. Click into the gallery to appreciate the impressive images in a larger view. 1 of 8 If you liked t
  • APMT-operated terminal commissions new Container Freight Station in Nigeria
    APM Terminals-operated West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) has marked a significant milestone by opening its new Container Freight Station (CFS). APM Terminals said this investment brings Port of Onne's WACT closer to its strategic vision of becoming the "gateway to Eastern Nigeria and beyond", offering a comprehensive suite of logistics solutions. The new station is expected to act as a centra
  • DP World's profit drops despite consistent financial performance
    DP World, one of the largest container port and terminal operators globally, has announced its financial results for the previous year. According to the company's report, DP World achieved a revenue growth of 6.6%, which was supported by Drydocks World (+$400 million) and full year consolidation benefit of Imperial Logistics acquisition (+US$900 million) with like-for-like growth driven mainly by
  • ONE redesigns its Scan Baltic feeder service network
    Singaporean box line Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced service updates in the Scan Baltic Region in Northern Europe. The ONE dedicated IBESCO service has been redesigned to offer faster transit times and enhanced port coverage to/from Denmark and Sweden. The updated weekly service rotation will be as follows: Leixoes (Portugal) - Lisbon (Portugal) - London Gateway (UK) - Rotterdam (Nether
  • Rolf Habben Jansen remains at the helm of Hapag-Lloyd
    The Supervisory Board of Hapag-Lloyd has decided to renew the contract of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rolf Habben Jansen, which runs until 31 March 2027, for five years, until 31 March 2029. In addition, the Supervisory Board has agreed to also extend the contract of Chief Information Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer (CIO/CHRO) Donya-Florence Amer for another five years, to 31 January
  • Long Beach experiences box volume rise at the beginning of 2024
    In February, the Port of Long Beach experienced a surge in cargo shipments, driven by several factors such as cooling inflation, growing consumer confidence and a concerted effort to regain market share. Dockworkers and terminal operators at the Californian port handled a total of 674,723 TEUs during the second month of the year, marking a significant increase of 24.1% compared to February 2023.
  • Hapag-Lloyd records third-highest group profit in history despite significant financial declines
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has reported revenues of US$19.4 billion and profit of US$3.2 billion in 2023, translating to massive year-on-year drops from US$36.4 billion and US$18 billion, respectively. Additionally, the company's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) fell from US$18.5 billion in 2022 to US$2.7 billion in 2023 and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amorti
  • Marshall Islands sustains premier fleet quality
    The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry continues to excel in supporting its owners and operators, maintaining the world's highest quality fleet. At the conclusion of day one of CMA Shipping 2024, Rear Admiral Wayne Arguin announced to RMI Registry staff that the RMI has once again attained the prestigious United States Coast Guard's (USCG's) QUALSHIP 21 status, marking 20 consecutive

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Splash web site
MARCH 14, 2024
  • Wah Kwong JV firms up two more LNG carriers at Dalian Shipbuilding
    Hong Kong shipowner Wah Kwong Maritime Transport and its joint venture partners China Gas Holdings and Hong Kong's CSSC Shipping have officially confirmed their order for two additional LNG carriers in China. The jv has signed for a pair of 175,000 cu m units at state-run Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC) after ordering its first ...
  • Subsea 7 wins contract for Woodside's deepwater field in Mexico
    Offshore engineering and services player Subsea 7 has struck a deal with Woodside Energy for work on the Trion field development in Mexican waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Under the contract, worth between $350m and $500m, the Oslo-listed company will provide subsea installation services on the deepwater development in the Perdido Fold Belt with ...
  • Bibby Marine awarded three-year charter extension by TotalEnergies
    UK shipowner Bibby Marine has landed a long-term contract extension with the Dutch unit of TotalEnergies for its walk-to-work (W2W) vessel Bibby WaveMaster 1. The new three-year charter starting in the first quarter of 2025 will see the 2017-built vessel deployed on the Dutch continental shelf in the Southern North Sea to accommodate and transport ...
  • Energy Drilling and SinoOcean set sights on international rig market
    Singapore's Energy Drilling (EDrill) has partnered up with Chinese manager of idle offshore assets, SinoOcean, to offer more drilling rigs to the international market. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at capitalising on the strong market dynamics in the oil and gas sector by pooling resources and expertise to win ...
  • Pirates plan more attacks as abducted Bangladeshi bulk carrier moors off Somalia
    Emboldened by their vessel capture earlier this week, Somali pirates have set out again to sea to snare more ships passing by. UK maritime consultants Ambrey have received a report of four suspected pirate skiffs departing from the Hobyo, Nugal, and Mudug areas in Somalia, with 36 armed people onboard. The , a Bangladeshi bulk ...
  • Three companies bag $1.75bn in offshore drilling deals with Equinor
    Norwegian energy giant Equinor has extended contracts for drilling services on the Norwegian Continental Shelf with KCA Deutag, Odfjell Technology, and Archer. The initial contracts with the trio were signed in 2018 with three option periods of two years. The first two-year option was exercised in 2022. Equinor said that the options for drilling services ...
  • Habben Jansen's contract at Hapag-Lloyd extended through to 2029
    Having overseen its greatest earnings ever, Rolf Habben Jansen has had his contract extended as CEO of Hapag-Lloyd, Germany's number one containerline. Habben Jansen, a Dutch national, has been in charge of Hapag-Lloyd for the last 10 years and now has a contract in place through to the end of March 2029. "Rolf Habben Jansen ...
  • Siem Offshore firms up long-term PSV contracts in Brazil
    Siem Offshore has sealed new deals with TotalEnergies for two platform supply vessels operating in Brazil. The 2013-built Siem Atlas and 2014-built Siem Giant have been fixed from June this year for an undisclosed sum in direct continuation of their current employment with the French energy major. The 4,700 dwt Siem Giant will be on ...
  • Chinese liner readies transpacific entry
    A new Chinese entrant is ready to enter the transpacific container trades. Hong Kong-based Hede (Hong Kong) International Shipping, part of Tangshan Port Industrial Group, will deploy two 4,250 teu ships later this month on a new service linking Shanghai and Los Angeles. Previously the shipping line focused on domestic trades with a small sideline ...
  • US court rules in favour of CMB's takeover of Euronav
    The Saverys family-controlled Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) has cleared the first obstacle for the takeover of Euronav set by US investor FourWorld Capital Management. In late February, funds managed by FourWorld filed a complaint in a US District Court regarding CMB's offer to purchase all outstanding ordinary shares of Euronav from US holders. The complaint ...
  • SBM Offshore and Technip Energies form floating wind pure play
    Dutch floater expert SBM Offshore and French-based engineering company Technip Energies have created a floating offshore wind joint venture. The joint venture, named EkWiL, will be a floating wind pure play and will use the expertise of the two companies to create integrated floating solutions for the offshore wind market. The 50/50 JV will operate ...
  • Price tracker of comparable alternative and conventional bunker fuels debuts
    Bunker intelligence platform ENGINE has teamed up with price reporting agency and biofuels specialist PRIMA Markets on biofuel-blended bunker fuel benchmark prices. ENGINE is also introducing its Fuel Switch Snapshot, a price tracker of comparable alternative and conventional bunker fuels in the world's two biggest bunkering hubs. Biofuels have become considerably more mainstream as bunker ...
  • CMA CGM drives clients to its booking platform with rewards scheme
    For air miles, read nautical miles - French liner CMA CGM has just unveiled a loyalty program with customers. SEA REWARD aims to forge "deeper connections with customers while providing them with exclusive benefits and a seamless digital experience", the company stated in a release yesterday. Like an airline loyalty scheme, customers earn Nautical Miles ...
  • Jones Act leasing business launched by Libra subsidiary
    Seapath, part of Libra Group, has launched a Jones Act leasing business with $25m of initial transactions already concluded. Seapath's leasing portfolio includes an order of six Jones Act-compliant barges, which are currently under construction. It also has a platform supply vessel (PSV) under bareboat charter to ThayerMahan. Joshua Lubarsky, president of Seapath, said the ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 14, 2024
  • Panama Canal expected to be operating at full capacity by September
    Panama Canal Authority deputy administrator Ilya Espino de Marotta says rainy season should allow tonnage levels to return to normal...
  • Fears of a future US ETS for shipping raised at CMA
    Holding out for an IMO-led global carbon tax, even if several years in the making, would be better than grappling...
  • What to expect from MEPC81?
    A breakthrough at MEPC81 is seen as unlikely as several member states oppose a flat rate GHG tax on shipping...
  • Owners have legal duty to seek release of ransomed crews
    War risk, hull and machinery or kidnap and ransom cover will normally foot the bill, with cargo contributing through general average
  • Seafarer supply the biggest challenge for shipowners in future, says d'Amico chief
    Paulo d'Amico, chairman and chief executive of d'Amico International Shipping, says fewer people want to go to sea, but the...
  • Habben Jansen: Return to Red Sea will come quickly but only when it is safe
    Hapag-Lloyd stayed profitable in 2023 despite 'unsustainable rates'. But it is looking to alter its strategy to avoid the volatility...
  • US Coast Guard sees 'rapid' rise in sexual misconduct complaints
    The US Coast Guard has seen a surge in harassment and sexual misconduct complaints since the Safer Seas Act, passed...
  • US court clears path to CMB's Euronav takeover
    The US District Court for the Southern District of New York denied FourWorld Capital's motion for an injunction against CMB's...
  • Canals and climate change challenge cool chain
    The reefer market suffered a torrid time during the pandemic. Now it is struggling with stagnant growth and further supply...
  • DP World shrugs off Red Sea fallout despite Jeddah and Sokhna dips
    Port giant is not concerned about the volume losses in the Red Sea, as the overall business portfolio maintains its...
  • Marsh Netherlands to get new marine broking director
    Role involves hull and cargo insurance broking services and risk advisory expertise for Dutch maritime sector
  • Wah Kwong, China Gas and CSSC Shipping team up for more LNG carrier newbuilds
    Two large LNG carrier newbuildings will be added to the partnership led by the Hong Kong-headquartered owner
  • Daily Briefing
    Houthi attacks will continue thanks to their robust weapons supply chain | Somalia piracy resurgence makes kidnap & ransom cover...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 14, 2024
  • Evergreen, Wai Hai join peers in reporting sharply lower 2023 financials
    But both carriers have seen a rebound in revenues for the first two months of 2024 amid the higher freight rates the market saw early this year.
  • CMA CGM amps up retention of spot shippers with loyalty program
    Small shippers that have historically been out of reach for CMA CGM are being targeted through a loyalty program connected to the carrier's online spot booking tool.
  • No cost hikes in Gemini's transshipment-based model: Habben Jansen
    Hapag-Lloyd's CEO insists the total cost of the network will be lower because Gemini will be able to better utilize controlled assets and deliver more efficient cargo connections in the hub and spoke model.
  • Zim's standalone position enhances partnership potential on trans-Pacific: CFO
    The carrier, after steadily increasing its coverage on trade lanes between Asia and North and South America while building its fleet and volumes, aims to leverage that market strength into new slot-sharing agreements.
  • Asia import projections rise on surprising US economic strengthening
    Brightening prospects of Asia import growth in the first half have pushed container lines to significantly increase Asia-US West Coast capacity, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 14, 2024
  • 'Sentiment' sours as investors punish Zim shares for second straight day
    Caution is the word as market worries about what's next if Red Sea attacks subside
  • Industry pays tribute to 'selfless' charity champion Tim Webb
    BRS broker dies after stepping down from key role at hospital ship charity
  • From pirate victim to pirate vessel? Navibulgar ship on the prowl in Indian Ocean
    Ambrey has information that Somali pirates may have converted a bulker to serve their own purposes
  • US in 'secret talks with Iran to end Red Sea attacks'
    Officials press Iran to use its influence with Houthi rebels to end attacks
  • 'Global trade is under attack' from a 'new generation' of hijackers, warns Norden's Jan Rindbo
    Danish boss believes Somali pirates may have been encouraged by the success of Houthi's Red Sea attacks
  • Insurance specialists blend best of Scandi and London models
    Famous broker's son plans to develop a diverse and innovative London-based insurance platform for shipowners
  • US presses Panama over tankers hauling Iranian crude
    US deputy special envoy Abram Paley says meeting in Panama part of efforts to enforce sanctions targeting Iran
  • Norden open to LR tanker expansion, chief executive Jan Rindbo says
    Moving up in size from MR vessels would be natural but nothing is imminent, Danish boss explains
  • Rolf Habben Jansen: 'Lives are more important than seven days extra transit time'
    Hapag-Lloyd boss laud's sectors approach to the Red Sea crisis but warns of challenges ahead
  • Svitzer team 'super-excited' about Copenhagen listing
    Split from parent Maersk is energising the group as it tackles decarbonisation
  • US LNG project permitting pause could cut newbuilding demand, Poten says
    But overall fallout for shipping unlikely to be 'as drastic' as first feared
  • d'Amico International boosts dividend further on record annual profit
    Italy's only listed shipping company announced its third payout since April
  • Braemar global tankers head David Collins makes shock exit from brokerage
    Familiar VLCC broker follows colleague Nick Edwards as shop loses top two names on crude desk
  • Moving on from Maersk: Svitzer boss Kasper Nilaus tells of going it alone as listing looms
    Danish executive wants to expand geographical reach, but there will be no revolution in its operations
  • 'More fun than counting my money': Tycoon Clive Palmer launches second Titanic II newbuilding bid
    Mining magnate and politician planning replica of world's most famous ocean liner
  • London's non-dom shipowners mull options as UK tax rules tighten
    Family trusts are now probably more important for the UK capital's maritime cluster
  • Greek owner Target Marine reshapes bulker fleet with repeat sales at profitable levels
    Comninos family's bulker arm is linked to three profitable ship disposals this year
  • Shell: Demand for LNG and liquefied biomethane as marine fuels set to grow
    Oil major sees 'challenges' with both methanol and ammonia
  • Red Sea crisis boosting global oil demand as ships seek safer, longer routes
    International Energy Agency boosts global oil demand forecast owing to increased demand for bunkers
  • 'No contact' from pirates over hijacked bulker despite $5m ransom rumours
    Families of seafarers reportedly reveal figure demanded by Somali hijackers
  • Newcomer doubles up on LNG newbuildings at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry
    Vessels will be fixed out to China Gas Holdings subsidiary for 20 years
  • Navigator Gas rides higher rates to bigger fourth-quarter profit
    LPG carrier owner says ethylene ships hit $1.4m per month
  • Critical Solstad Offshore investor departs after controversial refinancing deal
    US shareholder Pointillist Partners supported Kistefos lawsuit push
  • Hapag-Lloyd fears further profit drop in 2024 amid 'volatile' environment
    German liner will focus on 'quality and sustainability' as it prepares for alliance with AP Moller-Maersk
  • US judge kicks out US investor bid to derail CMB takeover of Euronav
    Saverys family's mandatory offer will now complete as scheduled on Friday
  • Tim Jones was happily retired and running a French truck stop. Then his phone rang
    Retirement for former BRS boss has gone from running a truck stop to now running Neu Shipping - and there's never a dull moment
  • NYK strengthens ties with Astomos Energy through joint ownership of new VLGC
    Japanese companies reunite on vessel owning for the first time in 21 years
  • US will take a 'hard look' at union petition on Chinese shipbuilding, Biden says
    Concerns, too, about risks to global supply chains from China's practices in other maritime sectors
  • Biden says US will take a 'hard look' a union petition on Chinese shipbuilding
    US also expresses concerns about risks to global supply chains from China's practices in other maritime sectors

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 14, 2024
  • Georgia invests $6M in Port of Brunswick improvement project
    Georgia is paying $6 million toward a $17.45 million Port of Brunswick harbor improvement project, which includes more warehousing and roll-on/roll-off storage.

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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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