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Exim India web site
OCTOBER 15, 2024
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International Transport Journal web site
OCTOBER 15, 2024
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OCTOBER 14, 2024
  • Calls for Beirut Airport, 'Lebanon's only gateway for aid', to be protected
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  • Trump or Harris: who will be better for revision of US trade deal with Mexico?
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Marine Log web site
OCTOBER 14, 2024
  • VIDEO: First of new Windcat Elevation hydrogen-powered CSOVs launches
    Damen Shipyards, Windcat and CMB.TECH have held a ceremony celebrating the launch of the first of six Windcat Elevation Series of future-proof offshore wind farm Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs). The launch

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Container News web site
OCTOBER 14, 2024
  • RightShip updates age trigger for vessel inspections
    RightShip, the digital maritime platform providing expertise in safety, sustainability and social responsibility practices, announced a change in its vessel inspection age trigger. In response to evolving market conditions and continuing safety risks in the dry bulk and general cargo sectors, RightShip will implement a phased approach to require inspections of vessels at an earlier age. This chan
  • Arctic route could emerge as strategic alternative option
    s the pace of climate change hastens the thawing of Arctic ice, navigational paths like the Northern Sea Route (NSR) and the Northwest Passage (NWP) are increasingly feasible, introducing both opportunities and challenges. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container N
  • Four fire incidents in oil and LPG tankers in Chittagong over two weeks
    During a two-week period, fires broke out in a total of four oil and LPG-carrying ships in the Chittagong port area, killing four crew members and causing million-worth damages. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Sharar Nayel Asia Correspondent If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Port of New Orleans secures over US$1 million grant to enhance security and emergency response capabilities
    The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has received US$1,040,583 in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Port Security Grant Program. This grant will fund significant physical and technological enhancements, aimed at bolstering the Harbor Police Department's (HPD) surveillance capabilities and providing essential equipment for emergency response. All enhancements are schedul
  • CMA CGM consolidates inland presence in India ahead of network alliance restructuring
    Container lines serving Indian trades are rushing to prepare themselves for a wave of ocean network alliance changes. French ocean carrier CMA CGM has opened a new large inland container depot at Mundra Port, as it begins to pursue standalone services. Mundra is the busiest container handler in India. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Jenny Dan
  • Maersk launches new service dedicated to Tanzania cashew exports
    Danish ocean carrier Maersk will launch a new seasonal ocean service from Tanzania's Mtwara port to facilitate cashew exports from Tanzania to destination markets in China, India, and Vietnam. The Korosho Express will run between Mtwara and Kenya's major port of Mombasa, according to Maersk's representative, and from Kenya, the cargo will connect to other services to the aforementioned destinatio
  • APMT to equip Rotterdam's terminal with shore power
    APM Terminals Maasvlakte II (MVII) has decided to equip its terminal with shore power from 2028, providing cargo vessels with clean energy while in port. In this direction, Maersk's operating arm APM Terminals has signed an agreement with Rotterdam Shore Power, a partnership between the Port of Rotterdam Authority and Eneco. Connecting the vessels to the power grid at APM Terminals MVII will redu
  • Singapore authorities seize swords in containers
    Singapore's immigration authorities halted an attempt to smuggle 10 swords in containers. Swords, which are controlled items, require import permits from the Police Licensing Regulatory Department to be brought into Singapore. Immigration and Checkpoints Authority said in a Facebook post on 9 October that 10 swords were found in three different smuggling attempts in August. On 5 August, a metal s
  • Saudi Ports Authority sees fewer containers in September
    Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani)-operated ports achieved a 7.82% increase in cargo throughput tonnage during September, reaching 28,097,022 tons. The number of exported containers recorded a 9% growth, reaching 255,606 TEUs, while the number of imported containers rose by 18% to 258,007 TEUs. Additionally, the total general cargo amounted to 975,406 tons, solid bulk cargo to 4,473,019 tons, and liq
  • HHLA enhances Container Terminal Burchardkai operatios with Konecranes machines
    Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) will introduce 116 Li-Ion AGVs from Konecranes in a transition to a fully electric Automated Horizontal Transport System at its Hamburg's Container Terminal Burchardkai (CTB). This largest-ever single order for Konecranes Gottwald AGVs, booked in 2022, is expected to help HHLA become more efficient and reach its carbon neutrality goal by 2040. Deliveries wil
  • CEVA Logistics, Almajdouie Logistics create new joint venture in Saudi Arabia
    During the inaugural Global Logistics Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, CEVA Logistics and Almajdouie Logistics signed an agreement to create a joint venture in the country. First announced in July and subsequently approved by the relevant Saudi authorities, the newly created joint venture, CEVA Almajdouie Logistics, is expected to leverage the strengths of both companies to meet the growing demand
  • DP World invests US$1.3 billion in London Gateway
    DP World has announced a GB£1 billion (US$1.3 billion) expansion of London Gateway aiming to make it Britain's largest container port within five years. The global port and terminal operator will increase the capacity of London Gateway's port by building two new shipping berths, taking the total to six berths able to receive the world's largest container vessels. The site will also see a second r
  • Navigating Seasonal Skin Changes: Summer to Autumn
    Eventually, the bright summer days give way to the crisp autumn air, and we often fail to notice how much our skin changes with the seasons. It might be challenging for our skin to go from warm, humid air to cooler, drier weather. If you've seen an increase in your skin's unpredictable nature, you're not alone. A tailored approach is necessary to keep your complexion looking healthy and glowing t

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Splash web site
OCTOBER 14, 2024
  • Two ships suffer damage in Russian strikes on Ukraine's Odesa port
    Two more vessels have been damaged in another Russian missile attack on Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa. A Belize-flagged 2,700 dwt general cargo ship NS Moon was hit while moored at the port, together with the Palau-flagged 5,800 dwt Optima, which sustained damage in a previous ballistic missile attack last week. One person was ...
  • DP World spending $1.3bn to turn London Gateway into UK's largest box port within five years
    DP World is pressing ahead with plans to expand London Gateway into Britain's largest container port within five years with an investment of around £1bn ($1.3bn). The Dubai-based terminal operator said it would increase the capacity of London Gateway's port by building two new shipping berths, taking the total to six berths able to receive ...
  • Shearwater picks up two survey projects in Asia Pacific
    Norwegian offshore seismic contractor Shearwater GeoServices has been awarded two consecutive towed streamer survey projects by an undisclosed client in the Asia Pacific region. The projects are expected to start early in the fourth quarter of this year and have a combined duration of 3 months, the Bergen-based said in a release. Shearwater will utilise ...
  • Hanwha makes improved and final offer for Dyna-Mac
    South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group has sent an improved 'take it or leave it' offer to buy all shares it currently does not own in Singapore-based Dyna-Mac. Hanwha Group made the initial offer in September. The company already owns a 25.36% stake in Dyna-Mac most of which it acquired by buying Keppel's 23.91% stake back ...
  • Major French owners face hefty tax bill as Paris aims to right fiscal ship
    Facing a large hole in its coffers, the French government has targeted cash-rich shipowners in its latest budget plans. Operating income of shipping companies that elect to use the country's tonnage tax system and whose annual turnover is EUR500m ($546m) or more per year will be hit a 9% tax next year followed by a ...
  • US sanctions more Iran tankers
    The United States has tightened up its sanctions on Iran's petroleum and petrochemical sectors in response to Iran's October 1 attack on Israel, its second direct attack on Israel this year. The US Treasury stated that this action intensified financial pressure on Iran, "limiting the regime's ability to earn critical energy revenues to undermine stability ...
  • Havfram lines up more work for WTIV newbuild
    Norway's Havfram has inked a reservation agreement with an undisclosed client for one of its newbuild vessels to transport and install next-generation wind turbines. Installation activities are expected to start in the first quarter of 2029, with the project carrying on into 2030, the company said Monday without disclosing further details. Havfram is currently building ...
  • Yangzijiang drawn into court battle over $900m cancelled contract
    Singapore-listed Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, China's largest private shipyard, on Saturday revealed it has been involved in arbitration proceedings over a $900m newbuild contract placed in late 2021 that quickly turned sour. Yangzijiang stated in a release that an unspecified customer had placed orders for up to 10 vessels in late 2021 worth $900m, only to cancel ...
  • Athina Martinou passes away aged 97
    Athina Martinou, one of the most prominent figures in Greek shipping for decades, passed away on Friday night at the age of 97 according to an announcement made by the foundation that bears her name. Martinou entered shipping in 1964 and in 1971 she founded the now-shipping giant Thenamaris Ships Management which currently owns almost ...
  • Barakah Offshore chairman steps down
    Malaysian oil and gas contractor Barakah Offshore Petroleum announced its independent non-executive chairman Datuk Mohd Zaid Ibrahim has resigned after five years at the helm. Zaid, 73, has stepped down to "take a rest from work", the company said in a bourse filing. Zaid was appointed to the board in October 2019 and does not ...
  • Spanish shipbuilder tipped to save Harland & Wolff
    Multiple media outlets across the UK reported over the weekend that Spanish state-owned shipbuilder Navantia is in advanced talks to buy Harland & Wolff, a British yard that has recently gone into administration. The potential sale would be for all four of Harland & Wolff's yards in Belfast, Devon, the Isle of Lewis and Fife. ...
  • SLB OneSubsea awarded contract in Brazil
    SLB OneSubsea, a joint venture backed by SLB, Aker Solutions, and Subsea7, has won a contract from Petrobras for the Roncador project, offshore of Brazil. As part of the project scope, SLB OneSubsea will provide the full subsea equipment scope, including two production manifolds, one electro-hydraulic distribution unit and additional related services. Much of the ...
  • RightShip updates age trigger for vessel inspections
    Risk management platform RightShip has announced a change in its vessel inspection age trigger for the ageing dry bulk and general cargo sectors. Citing "evolving market conditions and continuing safety risks", RightShip explained in a release today it will take a two-phased approach to the new age requirements. From the end of March next year, ...
  • OMV Petrom taps Green Yard Kleven for field support vessel newbuild
    Romanian oil and gas producer OMV Petrom has contracted Green Yard Kleven, part of Norway's Green Yard Group, for the construction of an offshore field support vessel that will operate the largest natural gas project in the Romanian Black Sea and the country's first deepwater offshore project under development. The 89.5-m-long newbuild will be delivered ...
  • Gas carrier blaze off Bangladesh
    A total of 31 people were rescued after two gas carriers caught fire outside Chittagong port early Sunday. Crewmembers leaped into the sea after an explosion and fire occurred just before 1 am. The explosion and subsequent blaze occurred while LPG was being transferred from the mother vessel, Captain Nicholas, to the 27-year-old lighter vessel ...
  • Anthony Veder becomes first gas shipowner to install wind tech
    Very few ship types remain without sampling the possibilities of wind power. Rotterdam-based Anthony Veder has debuted the first gas carrier to feature wind technology. The Coral Patula, an ethylene carrier, now sports two VentoFoils from Dutch compatriot Econowind on its deck. Later this year, sister ship Coral Pearl will be equipped with two similar ...

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Lloyd's List web site
OCTOBER 14, 2024
  • Temporary US strike resolution 'driven more by political intervention' than 'traditional collective bargaining'
    'The solution was driven more by political intervention than it was by a traditional collective-bargaining process, and it is a...
  • Daily Briefing
    Cargill: shipping decarbonisation will stall without clear regulation | US broadens Iran targeting as it sanctions dozens of 'ghost fleet'...
  • Athina Martinou, matriarch of the Martinos shipping clan, dies at 97
    One of the most beloved personalities in shipping, Martinou remained a keen hunter and fisherwoman into her 90s and was...
  • Crediting mechanism could avoid double emission pricing from EU and IMO, says new paper
    New academic paper analyses potential scenarios of double GHG pricing in the shipping industry amid IMO discussions on a carbon...
  • The week in charts: Capacity overspill prompts further box rate erosion | Panama Canal sees 29% plunge in transits | Bab el Mandeb and Suez transits hit fresh lows
    Latest spot prices show persistence of downward trend over the past three months, the Panama Canal saw transits down by...
  • Russian strikes damage two vessels in Odesa
    The attacks are the latest in a string of incidents where civilian ships are being struck during broader campaigns against...
  • Boxship charter rates stay firm despite freight rate falls
    Weakening freight rates could mean liner operators will adopt a more cautious approach to the chartering of containerships, says Braemar
  • Cargill: shipping decarbonisation will stall without clear regulation
    Progress towards scaled decarbonisation of shipping is in danger of stalling more than it already has done if there is...
  • US corn exports to increase as Russia and Ukraine lose out
    The report comes as Brazil continues to experience a crippling drought, prompting barge cargoes of grain to halt due to...
  • Singapore bunker sales remained higher in September
    Marine fuel sales in Singapore were nearly 3% higher year on year in September, driven by HSFO and MGO
  • DP World will make London Gateway UK's biggest container port by 2030
    Two new berths will be built at the port, which means London Gateway will be able to berth six vessels...
  • Carriers do not have to check verified gross mass, High Court finds
    Claimants' case failed on facts, while duty of care to ensure Bills of Lading are not used as instruments of...
  • The week in newbuildings: energy shipping sectors make up lion's share of orders
    New orders were dominated by the offshore and tanker segments, while big orders are in the pipeline for Maersk and...
  • Grimaldi says major ropax orders are on horizon
    Italy-based owner optimistic about future of car carriers and aims to be 'in pole position' to serve manufacturers
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding to confront arbitration hearing for $835m claims
    The shipbuilder stated that the claims are 'highly improbable to succeed' and were not expected to have a significant impact...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
OCTOBER 14, 2024
  • Chicago cargo theft highlights larger challenges for intermodal container moves
    A source with knowledge of Friday's incident said the UP train was being interchanged to Norfolk Southern Railway, although it's unclear why the train was stationary in a residential area.
  • Port Tampa Bay reopens after power restored following hurricane closure
    The port reopened on Saturday after engineering firm Woolpert performed a survey to check for storm debris in shipping channels.
  • DP World reverses course, unveils expansion of London Gateway terminal
    DP World's group chairman and CEO had initially ordered the cancellation of Monday's announcement after being angered by comments made last week by two UK government officials.
  • Stabilizing MPV rates belie geographical imbalances
    Healthy demand for "sophisticated" multipurpose vessels is being undercut by a sluggish market for standard MPVs

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TradeWinds web site
OCTOBER 14, 2024
  • The boost to VLCCs from Iranian sanctions: Jefferies breaks down the numbers
    Veteran analyst says it may not be a 'Cosco effect,' but good news nonetheless
  • Former HSBC executive Gordon French buys $100,000 chunk of Taylor Maritime Investments
    New director takes a stake in Ed Buttery-led bulker business
  • A $50trn risk: War game reveals how extreme conflict could hit shipping and snarl global trade
    Lloyd's of London outlines how much disruption to trade and shipping will cost the global economy
  • Ed Buttery's TMI ships out handysize bulker as values descend from peak
    London-listed owner said to have offloaded vessel it bought in the year of its IPO
  • Sale of nomadic VLCC gives window into shadow fleet valuations
    Turkish-owned vessel sold for $43.3m in fourth sale within four years
  • Deadly Russian air strikes damage two merchant ships in Odesa, Ukraine says
    Six vessels have now been hit since September as Moscow ramps up attacks
  • JERA linked to long-term period deals with two LNG shipowners
    Trader also believed to have extended an existing hire with third owner
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen spends another $19m on Glovis investor Treasure stock as delisting becomes more likely
    Norwegian maritime group continues to reduce share liquidity at subsidiary
  • Clarksons reveals the most profitable ship type since 2021. Hint: Not a VLCC
    Analyst Trevor Crowe crunches the numbers to crown shipping's biggest cash cow
  • Columbia rejigs crewing operation with new leader and fresh recruits
    Crewing boss Faouzi Fradi is overseeing a reorganisation at Schoeller-owned group
  • Maersk chief warns of port 'meltdown' when Suez Canal reopens
    Executive warns return to Red Sea routing will not happen for some time amid Middle East tensions
  • Greek shipowner appetite fuelled by falling kamsarmax bulker prices
    Hellenic players are emerging in a series of secondhand transactions for mid-aged tonnage
  • Russia revives plan for gas-carrying nuclear submarine for Arctic waters
    Research institute says vessel could slash Northern Sea Route transit times
  • Analyst-turned-banker Fotis Giannakoulis quits Fearnleys for ABN Amro
    He leaves Fearnleys Securities after three years in its investment banking division in New York
  • LPG carriers go up in flames during suspected dark fleet transshipment operation gone wrong
    Bangladesh's navy and coast guard appear to have averted disaster
  • Huge Chinese stimulus package could add $5,000 to capesize rates, says Clarksons
    Clarksons Securities says uncertainty remains, yet dry bulk volumes are set to rise
  • DP World unveils $1.3bn plan to upgrade London container port
    Dubai-based operator shakes off political row and presses ahead with five-year plan
  • Teekay Corp boosts Teekay Tankers stake with latest $21m share splash
    Filings show parent has added $50m of stock in tanker company
  • Ramlosa Shipping set for Stockholm listing after $2.6m share issue fully subscribed
    Swedish shipowner attracts 600 new shareholders
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding to defend $835m London arbitration claim over cancelled ships
    Chinese yard group faces two UK actions over 10 vessels worth $900m
  • Hunter cuts daily VLCC charter losses in September as rates fall again
    Norwegian investor was still $14,000 behind its charter-in payments last month
  • Navigator Gas hires banks for $100m bond refinancing in Nordic market
    Company drafts Arctic, DNB, Clarksons and Fearnleys for five-year senior unsecured bond
  • Iranian tanker loadings down 70% over Israeli attack fears
    Iran International cites data showing only 600,000 bpd were exported in first 10 days of October
  • Shipping customers wanted: Navigator-backed ammonia start-up hunts for contracts in marine sector
    Ten08 volumes could send gas carrier owner into fleet expansion
  • 'Formidable' Greek shipping matriarch and Thenamaris founder Athina Martinos dies at 97
    Pioneering female shipowner passed on her shipping DNA to her three sons - Thanassis, Dinos and Andreas Martinos - major industry players
  • LPG carriers go up in flames during weekend transhipment operation gone wrong
    Bangladesh's navy and coast guard appear to have averted yet another dark fleet disaster

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American Shipper web site
OCTOBER 14, 2024
  • Longshore union halts overtime at Port of Montreal
    A partial work stoppage at the Port of Montreal follows a three-day strike earlier this month by union dockworkers at Canada's second-busiest port.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
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
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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