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Exim India web site
JULY 15, 2024
  • India's first deepwater container transhipment port inaugurated & begins commercial operations
  • CFSAl highlights congestion at JN Port terminals
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (12 July 2024)
  • IMO called to amend flaws in Carbon Intensity Indicator
  • Port-led City Development
  • Panattoni enters Indian market with Grade A warehouse park
  • NICDC Logistics Data Services and Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board sign MoU to enhance logistics in Gujarat
  • New WCO Data Model has significant enhancements to streamline Customs processes & help foster international trade
  • Levy of Seafarers Club Charges
  • Vikas Narwal no longer Deputy Chairperson of Cochin Port Authority; appointed Managing Director of Indian Ports Association
  • Penal berth hire at Deendayal Port
  • Dhamra Port part concession for vessels using alternative fuels
  • CMA CGM Overweight Surcharge on dry cargo from India & Sri Lanka to North Europe & the Mediterranean
  • India to expand shore-to-ship power infra
  • Call to resolve seafood export sector issues
  • Rapeseed-mustard output revised downwards
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  • India & Taiwan implement Mutual Recognition Agreement for organic products

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International Transport Journal web site
JULY 15, 2024
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The Loadstar web site
JULY 12, 2024
  • CMA CGM vessel loses 44 containers overboard as rough weather hits the Cape
  • Adani prepares to plough a further $1.2bn into Vizhinjam transhipment hub
  • Breathing space for shippers in a flat week for spot rates
  • Sea-state: Here be monsters...
  • Airfreight rates ex-Asia 'surprisingly strong' through traditionally low period
  • Shortage of reefer boxes plays havoc with India's export schedules
  • Port hopes rise after call for delay to 'unfair' US tariff on Chinese cranes
  • Scan Global gains a foothold in Brazil with acquisition of Blu Logistics
  • MSC settles $696m purchase of PCTC provider Gram Car Carriers

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Marine Log web site
JULY 12, 2024
  • Salvage of grounded MV Ultra Galaxy underway in South Africa
    Work on extracting contents onboard a grounded Panama-flagged general cargo vessel, the MV Ultra Galaxy, now virtually beached almost on its side, in a remote coastal area of the Western Cape, South
  • Baleària's Margarita Salas LNG-fueled fast ferry enters service
    Following sea trials and the vessel's positioning voyage from shipbuilder Astilleros Armon, Spanish ferry operator Baleària this week put its second 1,200 passenger/425 vehicle, LNG dual-fueled fast ferry, the Margarita Salas, into
  • Canadian shipyards hail ICE Pact
    The two Canadian shipyards building heavy polar icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard, Seaspan Shipyards and Chantier Davie, have welcomed the trilateral ICE Pact announced yesterday by the governments of the U.S.,
  • VIDEO: New ProZero tour boat goes to work in Greenland
    Greenland-based tour operator Albatros Arctic Circle has just taken delivery of a brand new ProZero 13.5 meter Arctic Workboat from Faarborg, Denmark, headquartered Tuco Marine / ProZero Workboats. Built on the proven

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Container News web site
JULY 12, 2024
  • California backs POLB's Supply Chain Information Highway
    The Port of Long Beach's comprehensive digital platform, the Supply Chain Information Highway, designed to expedite cargo deliveries nationwide, is receiving significant funding from the administation of Governor of California Gavin Newsom. The Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) has announced a US$7.8 million grant for the port's data system. This funding will support
  • Wärtsilä simulators to aid Wavelink Maritime Institute in sustainable fuel training
    Wärtsilä has provided its latest dual-fuel engine simulator technology to Wavelink Maritime Institute (WMI), the training division of the Singapore Maritime Officer's Union (SMOU). These navigational and technological simulators are key components of the newly inaugurated WMI simulation suite, launched by Grace FU Hai Yien, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of
  • Maersk Air Cargo becomes first Danish airline with Boeing 777
    Maersk Air Cargo (MAC), operating under A.P. Moller-Maersk, received its first of two new Boeing 777F aircraft, marking a historic milestone as the first Danish airline to own a Boeing 777. The handover ceremony took place at Boeing's headquarters in Seattle, US. The arrival of Maersk's inaugural Boeing 777F at its home base in Billund, Denmark is scheduled for Saturday 13 July. This acquisition
  • NCL backs ammonia power with vessel orders
    Norwegian regional operator North Sea Container Lines (NCL), which already ordered an ammonia powered vessel at the end of last year, has ordered a ground-breaking ship that uses new ammonia-cracking technology to power its latest newbuilding. The company has ordered a 300 TEU vessel which will be powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, with the gas derived from an Amogy designed ammonia cracker that us
  • APM Terminals Mumbai shifts to 80% renewable electricity
    APM Terminals Mumbai (GTI) has transitioned to 80% renewable electricity this month by commissioning a 10.65 MW captive solar power plant under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with O2 Power. This significant step marks a substantial advancement in GTI's journey toward operating as a renewable-energy-powered container terminal. The captive solar plant is expected to produce over 21 GWh of electri
  • Port of Klaipeda plans new cruise ship terminal
    Screening procedures to evaluate the potential environmental impacts have been completed as the Port of Klaipeda plans to build a new cruise ship terminal in the city centre. The Environmental Protection Agency has determined that an environmental impact assessment is not necessary for this project. The procurement process for the contract works is currently underway, and the implementation phase
  • Seaboard Marine orders 1,000 reefer boxes from Maersk Container Industry
    Seaboard Marine ordered 1,000 Star Cool Integrated Reefers from Maersk Container Industry (MCI), including a portion of units equipped with Star Cool CA (Controlled Atmosphere). This order, which is facilitated through leasing company Global Container International (GCI), includes MCI's Sekstant reefer monitoring. Sekstant provides real-time monitoring and control of the reefer containers and uni
  • Norfolk Southern launches PPP team to drive infrastructure and operational improvements
    Norfolk Southern has recently introduced a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) team comprising representatives from key strategic departments. This newly formed PPP team aims to optimize the use of federal and state funding by collaborating with public partners to improve safety, operational efficiency, and infrastructure across its 22-state network. The team includes Strategic Planning, Government
  • La Spezia Container Terminal to handle first 21,000 TEU vessel
    The 21,000 TEU container ship OOCL Indonesia is expected to arrive at the La Spezia Container Terminal in the next days, marking a new milestone for the Italian box terminal. Following an upgrade process initiated earlier this year, the Contship Group's Gateway terminal is all set to receive OOCL's Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCV), as part of the Asia-West Mediterranean service (WM1 MEX2 AEM1
  • IRS managing director retires after 34 years
    The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), an international ship classification society providing ship classification and certification, announces the retirement of Vijay Arora, managing director, following 34 years of service. Arora retired from his position on 30 June 2024. During his tenure, Arora made significant contributions to the organization, demonstrating exceptional vision and commitment.
  • Port of Corpus Christi appoints new Chief Operating Officer
    The Port of Corpus Christi has announced Kyle Hogan as the incoming Chief Operating Officer, succeeding Clark Robertson, who will retire on 3 September 2024. Hogan most recently served as commander of the Corpus Christi Army Depot. His distinguished military career spans three decades, including 15 years with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) Airborne. "I am honoured to begin

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Splash web site
JULY 12, 2024
  • Saipem seals new BP deal in Azerbaijan
    Italian offshore engineering and construction giant Saipem has, together with its consortium partners, inked a framework deal with BP for offshore projects in Azerbaijan. The deal, involving Saipem Contracting Netherlands, BOS Shelf and BOS Shelf International, covers work in the Azerbaijani waters of the Caspian Sea utilising the Shah Deniz consortium-owned subsea construction vessel Khankendi.
  • Salvage of grounded Ultrabulk vessel underway
    Work has begun on salvaging contents from the Ultrabulk-managed general cargo vessel Ultra Galaxy grounded in a remote coastal area northwest of Cape Town, South Africa. The vessel is almost fully beached on its side in a remote coastal area known as Duiwegat, dominated by a patchy, rocky landscape with stretches of sandy beaches. The ...
  • Greeks pounce on MR newbuild slots
    Greek interest in newbuild MR tanker tonnage continues strong, with fresh orders tipped to be coming from the Vafias family and Monte Nero Maritime. Shipbroking sources report Harry Vafias-backed outfit Brave Maritime securing two newbuilds in a $108m deal recently revealed at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea. The Vafias Group's return to the yard ...
  • Rising costs and market disruption bring inventory management back into focus
    Lack of visibility on spare parts means vessel operators are wasting money onboard and ashore, writes Gurinder Singh, director of solutions engineering at ABS Wavesight. Global shipping markets are booming as a combination of market drivers and geopolitics conspires to push the maritime industry to the limits of its operational capacity. Trade lane disruption, vessel ...
  • MISC lines up deal for LNG carrier newbuilds in South Korea
    Malaysia's top shipping line, MISC, has set out to order more LNG ships, with newbuilding slots reportedly reserved in South Korea. South Korean shipbuilding sources have linked Samsung Heavy Industries and MISC to a letter of intent for two 174,000 cu m units and a potential deal estimated at $511m. Further details have not been ...
  • Kerala transhipment hub welcomes first Maersk vessel
    The Indian ports scene has entered a new, more sophisticated era with the call of the 300 m long, 8,700 teu San Fernando ship operated by Maersk. The ship is moored at the brand new Vizhinjam Port in Kerala in the far southwest of the country, a facility Adani Ports aims to make a top ...
  • SSY picks Fearnley man for offshore subsea project manager role
    London-based shipbroker SSY has appointed former Fearnley Offshore Supply man Martin Hestnes to the newly created role of offshore subsea and projects manager. Based in Dubai, Hestnes (pictured above) will work alongside the head of offshore Frank Holck and the wider team to further expand SSY's presence in the Subsea space. He will start his ...
  • US, Canada and Finland sign ICE Pact
    On the sidelines of this week's NATO summit in Washington DC, the US, Canada and Finland have agreed to work together to build more polar icebreakers. The so-called ICE Pact - which stands for Icebreaker Collaboration Effort - is a potential sizeable bonus for many shipyards in North America and Scandinavia and comes at a ...
  • Diana Shipping finds work for panamax bulker with Cargill
    New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with Cargill for one of its panamax dry bulk vessels. Cargill hired the 2014-built, 77,539 dwt ice-class bulker Atalandi. The gross charter rate is $14,600 per day, minus a 4.75% commission paid to third parties, for a period until a minimum ...
  • US sued over delayed decom of offshore oil infrastructure
    The Center for Biological Diversity, a US nonprofit, has sued the Interior Department for what it claims is an ongoing failure to examine the damage done by delayed decommissioning of offshore oil and gas infrastructure. The lawsuit, filed in federal district court in Washington, D.C., said that federal agencies have violated the National Environmental Policy ...
  • Scrapped wind project off New Jersey rebid in upcoming solicitation round
    Germany-based RWE and New York-based National Grid will try again to push through the Community Offshore Wind project after it was scrapped by US authorities from New Jersey's third solicitation round. The partnership submitted the bid for Community Offshore Wind on Wednesday. If it goes through in the upcoming solicitation round and is built according ...
  • Seized suezmax leaves Iranian waters after 441 days
    The Advantage Sweet, a suezmax tanker apprehended by the Iranian military in April 2023, is on the move. VesselFinder data shows the ship departed Iranian waters yesterday and is currently heading south into the Arabian Sea. The ship, owned by a Chinese leasing company, was on charter to Chevron when it was abducted 442 days ...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 12, 2024
  • FMC wants Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd to provide more details on Gemini alliance
    The US maritime regulator said the initial information the two carriers filed with the agency about the operational partnership "lacks sufficient detail to allow for a complete analysis of its potential competitive impacts."
  • MSC returns to vehicle carrier market after $698 million Gram Car Carriers takeover
    The deal marks MSC's return to the booming car carrier market that it exited in March 2023 when it sold its two vehicle carriers to focus on transporting vehicles in containers.
  • ONE becomes latest carrier to add capacity to Asia-Mexico lane
    The liner follows MSC, Cosco and CMA CGM in rolling out new services that cater to the growing container trade between China and Mexico.
  • Maersk's new Boeing freighter flies into China-Europe service
    The carrier wants a third of its air cargo volume to be handled within an owned and controlled network as part of its integrated logistics strategy.
  • Slync founder Kirchner gets 20-year prison sentence for misuse of funds
    The former CEO of the now bankrupt logistics software vendor has landed in federal prison after a high-profile saga that began with Slync employees not getting paid for weeks in 2022.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 12, 2024
  • South Africa focuses on removing cargo and fuel from stricken Ultra Galaxy
    Suspicion points to cargo liquefaction causing vessel's list
  • Greece's Panayotides family returns to US capital markets with one-ship IPO listing
    Maxim Group-led effort sees Icon Energy raise $5m on the back of an 18-year-old bulker
  • Wavelength podcast: Crowley settles, Ultra Galaxy grounding and Houthis go for swarm attacks
    Crowley settles sex trafficking case, South Africa authorities focus on containment of stricken vessel
  • Amnesty International urges shipping to 'withdraw completely' from sanctioned Myanmar trades
    Human rights group claims jet fuel could have been used in attacks on civilians
  • Sinochem halts Canadian tanker shipments after refinery closures
    Oil from TMX pipeline will be heading elsewhere for the time being
  • Container ship freight rates snap 13-week winning run as cracks appear
    Spot rates from Asia to the US West Coast start to fall
  • New small-scale LNG initiative to transport liquefied gas to China
    AG&P LNG and BK LNG team up on Chinese small-scale gas project
  • Shipping urged to 'withdraw completely' from sanctioned Myanmar trades
    Human rights group claims jet fuel could have been used in attacks on civilians
  • BW shores up grip on director picks after Hafnia US listing
    Tanker owner signs shareholder rights agreement with its parent following New York debut
  • Swarming sea drones herald new phase of Houthi attacks on shipping
    Greek-owned bulker sunk last month after a reported sea drone attack using a tactic learned during Yemen's long war
  • Malaysia's MISC linked to purchase of major stake in local FPSO rival
    But analysts say there is a lack of financial synergies from the non-floater segments
  • Gunvor clinches $1.32bn green loan linked to cutting shipping emissions
    Oversubscribed refinancing involves lenders old and new, trader says
  • 'Disappointing start': BW LPG shares hit hard as Pareto cuts rating on VLGC giant
    Singapore VLGC owner falls as much as 7.3% in Oslo
  • SCI shares spike on reports of VLCC newbuilding joint venture with refiner IOC
    Indian state shipowner says media claims are 'rumours'
  • Iran releases Chevron-chartered tanker after 15-month ordeal
    Chevron-chartered suezmax heading for Oman following long detention
  • Diana Shipping beats the market with panamax time charter to Cargill
    Greek owner inks another deal showing how bulker rates have strengthened this year
  • New small-scale LNG initiative to transport liquified gas to China
    AG&P LNG and BK LNG team up on Chinese small-scale gas project
  • Two missiles target ship in latest Houthi attack in Red Sea
    Vessel and crew are believed to be unharmed
  • Iran releases Chevron-chartered tanker seized with $51m crude cargo 15 months ago
    Chevron-chartered suezmax heading for Oman following long detention
  • A $200m shipping hedge fund digests Red Sea hostilities as 'multi-year upcycle' unfolds
    Albemarle Shipping Fund has returned 25.2% this year
  • Bad weather hampers salvage efforts for Ultrabulk ship off South Africa
    Technical manager of stricken MPP vessel says there are no reports of any pollution
  • Hyundai Samho upgrades facility to meet rising newbuilding demand
    Mokpo shipyard has extended its berthing capacity by 28.6%
  • Bad weather hampers Ultra Galaxy salvage efforts off South Africa
    Technical manager of stricken MPP vessel says that so far there are no reports of any pollution
  • Malaysia's MISC linked to purchase of major stake in local FPSO rival
    But analysts say there is a lack of financial synergies from the non-floater segments

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American Shipper web site
JULY 12, 2024
  • Maersk Air Cargo receives first 777 freighter aircraft
    Maersk Air Cargo will operate its first Boeing 777 freighter between Denmark and China.
  • Avianca Cargo, AeroUnion launch fleet upgrade with A330 freighter
    Avianca Cargo is replacing the fleet of its Mexican partner with Airbus A330 freighters.
  • FreightTech Friday: p44 offers eBOLs for all LTL shipments
    This week: p44 offers eBOLs on all LTL shipments, ODeX moves into Singapore, Goodyear offers Tires-as-a-Service and AutoScheduler.AI raises funds.

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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
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
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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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