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Exim India web site
AUGUST 16, 2024
  • Leading lights from overseas to be part of MALA 2024
  • Tuticorin International Container Terminal at VOC Port to be ready for commercial operations by Sept.
  • Geo-political uncertainty & the challenge of managing ocean container shipping budgets
  • Singapore Port to implement new Customs rules from Sept.
  • ILA strike seen seriously impacting US East Coast ports
  • Asyad Line enhances trade between China, India & the Gulf with upgraded Far East Express service
  • HMM's net profit surges in H1 2024
  • Major Port workers threaten industrial action
  • Merchandise exports up during April-July 2024
  • The Bills of Lading Bill, 2024 (as introduced in Lok Sabha)

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International Transport Journal web site
AUGUST 16, 2024
  • AD Ports invests in Tbilisi Dry Port
  • Austrian carrier adds more intermodal services
  • A manager for major and fleet customers
  • Gruber and Siemens choose e-trucks
  • EJMT adds hybrid cranes
  • From China to Europe by block train
  • "Smart Facility" certification for "Smartist" terminal
  • Returning to Leschaco and Asia
  • Large cargo space for projected Addis airport
  • US class I railway upgrades in Alabama
  • Higher freight rates and a focus on profitability
  • Lagermax expands in green logistics
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Of flounders and salmons
  • Bryant brings broker experience
  • Import hikes and record cargo levels
  • Join the Business Run community in Hamburg

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The Loadstar web site
AUGUST 14, 2024
  • Alert to shippers as airfreight capacity becomes scarce and rates increase
  • Hapag-Lloyd chief stays bullish despite falling H1 revenue and profit
  • 'Downside' for Deutsche Bahn, if Schenker isn't sold
  • 'Echoes of the pandemic' as Taiwan carriers enjoy a 'most profitable' Q2
  • Time for shipping 'to bite the bullet' and pay for its emissions, says ICS
  • New parcel sector dynamics eroding the stranglehold of FedEx and UPS

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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 14, 2024
  • Equinor and Dominion the winners in $92.65 million Central Atlantic offshore wind lease sale
    Two established U.S. offshore wind players, Equinor and Dominion Energy, were the winners in today's Central Atlantic offshore wind lease sale. The sale, details of which were announced in June, was the
  • FERRIES 2024: Green funding access for ferry operators
    Going green isn't always inexpensive, but there are strategies to help ferry operators manage the costs. To provide valuable insights on accessing green funding, Kristen Kissinger, marine transit planning team lead, project
  • USCG extends Birdon America's 47-foot MLB SLEP contract
    Birdon America Inc. reports that the U.S. Coast Guard has exercised "Option Order 1" under the 47-foot MLB (Motor Lifeboat) Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) contract it was awarded in 2019. This
  • Hydrex team completes double underwater stern tube seal repair
    Underwater repair specialist Hydrex reports that, earlier this year, its diver/technician teams carried out a double underwater stern tube seal repair on a RO/RO ship berthed in the Port of Burnie, Tasmania.

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Container News web site
AUGUST 14, 2024
  • Pipavav Shipyard resumes operations
    India's largest shipbuilding facility in Pipavav is anticipated to resume operations following the resolution of its bankruptcy issues. The shipbuilding yard will now be led by Swan Energy and has appointed former Damen Shipyards executive, Carsten Schumacher, as its new chief operating officer. Pipavav Shipyard will get to work on a repair job for the Indian Coast Guard, and is in talks for a co
  • Container volumes increase at Port of Los Angeles
    The Port of Los Angeles handled a record-breaking 939,600 TEUs in July, a 37% increase over the previous year. According to the port's data, it was the best July in the LA port's 116-year history and the busiest month in more than two years. Additionally, seven months into 2024, the Port of Los Angeles is 18% ahead of its 2023 pace. "We've seen an influx of year-end holiday goods coming across ou
  • GAC opens new office in Spain
    GAC Spain, a provider of shipping and logistics services in the Iberian Peninsula, has opened a new office at the Port of Huelva, aiming to strengthen its support for customers within the country's shipping and energy sectors. The opening of GAC Spain's office positions the global ship agent to serve its existing dry and liquid bulk customers, as well as gas carriers at Huelva, with specialised s
  • MSC, Hapag-Lloyd introduce more solo services ahead of alliance changes
    MSC and Hapag-Lloyd have begun building up their capacity as both carriers prepare to leave their respective current alliances, according to Alphaliner's report. MSC, which will split from its 2M partner Maersk, has been launching standalone loops on the Asia - North America and Far East - Europe routes. After launching two additional standalone services in July, MSC's non-2M fleet capacity on th
  • Sea-Intelligence analyses impact of potential ILA strike
    The agreement between the US East Coast port workers' union International Labour Association (ILA), and the terminals organization United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) expires on 30 September. ILA has been adamant that if there is no new agreement, they will initiate a strike from 1 October. ILA President warns of potential strike at Atlantic and Gulf Coast Ports in October "In this context, it
  • CMA CGM implements reefer surcharge from Brazil
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM will apply a new peak season surcharge (PSS) to reefer containers originating from the port of Rio Grande in Brazil. CMA CGM said the PSS will be US$300 per refrigerated unit and will be effective from 7 September. If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News.
  • Indonesian ICTSI terminal takes delivery of two new mobile harbor cranes
    East Java Multipurpose Terminal (EJMT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s (ICTSI) business unit in Lamongan Regency, Indonesia, recently received two new Konecranes Gottwald post-Panamax ESP.8 mobile harbor cranes (MHC). The new equipment will support EJMT in handling bulk, project and container cargo once the terminal commences operations in September. "We are pleased to collabor
  • Hapag-Lloyd falls short of US$800 million profit in first half
    Hapag-Lloyd has reported decreased financial figures in the first half year of 2024 with revenues of US$9.5 billion, EBITDA of US$2 billion, EBIT of US$900 million and profit of US$800 million. "Even though we were unable to match the exceptionally good results of the prior year, we delivered a very good first half of 2024 thanks to strong demand and better spot rates," commented Rolf Habben Jans
  • Carrier Transicold expands BluEdge partner offerings
    Carrier Transicold has enhanced its BluEdge Partner Program with a platform that complements Carrier's Lynx Fleet telematics for real-time remote monitoring of container reefers and other connected assets onboard ships. The Vessel Control Tower (VCT) platform, offered through the BluEdge reseller channel, ensures network coverage at sea, giving ship crew an overview of all connected assets onboar
  • Port of Gothenburg and Castellum to develop new logistics facility
    The Gothenburg Port Authority and Castellum are jointly developing a fully leased, efficient, and sustainable logistics facility in a prime location at Halvorsäng, just north of the Swedish port's terminals. The construction works are set to begin in the fall of 2024. The tenant is the medical technology company OneMed, which plans to move in by 2026. The total investment for the joint venture is

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Splash web site
AUGUST 14, 2024
  • Call to make IMO DCS public
    The volume of submissions to the International Maritime Organization ahead of the 82nd gathering of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), scheduled to start on September 30, could break records. One paper submitted generating discussion comes from the American NGO, the Environmental Defense Fund, which calls for the IMO's Data Collection System (IMO DCS) and ...
  • MSC and Hapag-Lloyd seen prepping early for next year's altered liner constellations
    There are 171 days to go until a sizeable liner alliance reshuffle, and two of the principle instigators in this container tango are well advanced in preparing for this new alignment. February 1 next year sees Hapag-Lloyd exit THE Alliance and join forces with Maersk to create the Gemini Cooperation following the disbanding of the ...
  • COSCO seals newcastlemax orders
    COSCO Shipping Bulk is swelling its fleet with eight newcastlemax bulk carrier newbuilds at a domestic yard in a deal worth around $640m. Brokers tell Splash, that the dry bulk arm of the Chinese behemoth COSCO Shipping has booked 210,000 dwt units at Jiangsu Hantong, each priced at $80m. The newbuilds are scheduled for delivery ...
  • Larsen & Toubro bags new long-term deal with Shell
    The technology services arm of Indian engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has signed a long-term framework agreement with energy giant Shell. The multi-year framework agreement will see L&T Technology Services providing integrated engineering and procurement services, digital engineering services, data governance for capital projects, and digital project management consultancy for Shel
  • India's Pipavav Shipyard reopens
    Pipavav Shipyard, the largest shipyard in India by capacity, is set to resume operations having come out of bankruptcy. Now led by Swan Energy, the yard has tapped former Damen Shipyards executive, Carsten Schumacher, to serve as its new chief operating officer. The yard will shortly get to work on a repair job for the ...
  • Corio looking to use Brazilian yard to construct over 2.4GW of offshore wind
    Offshore wind developer Corio Generation and Brazilian shipyard Estaleiros do Brasil (EBR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to see how the shipbuilder's facilities could support offshore wind projects off Brazil's south coast. Corio and EBR will look at how the existing infrastructure, located close to Rio Grande port in Brazil's southern province of ...
  • Poland launches $5.4bn loan scheme for offshore wind funding
    The Polish development bank has revealed that the country would launch a nearly €5bn ($5.46bn) programme to provide loans for the construction of offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea. Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) said the programme was financed from the European Union's recovery funds and will grant loans on market terms. This is not ...
  • Walmart expands its container offering
    American retailing giant Walmart is getting more into container shipping, offering its Marketplace sellers the chance to use the company's cross-border ocean shipping solution to transport China-made goods to its US fulfillment center network. Walmart's Cross Border service is a port-to-door, full container load freight service from China to the US, according to the Walmart ...
  • Vineyard Wind allowed to continue with towers and nacelle installation
    Vineyard Wind, a joint venture between Iberdrola's US arm Avangrid and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, and GE Vernova has received approval from the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) to resume the installation of towers and nacelles at the offshore wind farm. The approval is only for components not associated with the blade incident that ...
  • Niovis reveals ultramax orders in Japan
    Greek owner Niovis Shipping is expanding its fleet with a pair of Japanese ultramax newbuilds. The Piraeus-based outfit revealed on its website that it had booked 64,000 dwt units at Oshima Shipbuilding. Including the two newbuildings, the Mavroleon family vehicle currently counts a fleet of 19 vessels in the dry bulk and tanker segments. The ...
  • American port strike looms as shipping's next major chokepoint
    The real threat of a dockworker strike at ports across the US east and Gulf coasts come October 1 could knock supply chains out of synch through to 2025, according to new research from Copenhagen. Contract negotiations have broken down between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and port operators. The current agreement, which covers about ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 14, 2024
  • Southern California cargo surge smashes records in July
    Trade is booming in the San Pedro Bay as shippers navigate myriad uncertainties. The ports of Los Angeles and Long...
  • Panama Canal on track for full recovery as transit rebound continues
    More containerships transited the neopanamax locks in July than before transit restrictions were enacted in November. In the smaller panamax...
  • Russian LNG shadow fleet will not hurt wider market growth
    Oystein Kalleklev said Russia will absorb some elderly vessels coming off legacy contracts, but dismissed concerns these would hamper the...
  • Eswatini ships face legal action as register disappears into the shadows
    Eswatini's flag operation may be opaque, potentially fraudulent and popular with dark fleet operators, but it has never lacked ambition...
  • Hapag-Lloyd sees stronger third quarter and warns on US port strike risk
    In one scenario, carriers could see rates sink in the fourth quarter as peak season ends. In another, a crippling...
  • Singapore HSFO sales hit seven-month high in July
    LNG bunker sales exceeded 40,000 tonnes for the third consecutive month, as prices remain competitive with fuel oil
  • Port of LA sees 'blockbuster' cargo volumes as container dwell time grows
    The port of Los Angeles has been sustaining strong volumes in recent months, leading to an increase in dwell time...
  • Chinese iron ore imports continue to strengthen, but how long can it last?
    Despite iron ore imports into China remaining strong, concerns are mounting about demand from its construction and real estate industries
  • Höegh Autoliners boosts contract shipping share as vehicle shippers seek stability
    World's fifth-largest vehicle carrier operator is filling its vehicle carriers with more long-term contract cargo at the expense of short-term...
  • No reinsurer panic on Baltimore casualty, insists Gallagher Re
    'This was a marine loss, not a black swan event. A ship had an accident, and I don't think it's...
  • Two seafarers killed in accident involving offshore service vessel in Malaysia
    Local authorities said an explosion on board Icon Amara, an offshore service vessel owned by Icon Offshore, killed two seafarers...
  • Taiwan's top three carriers post record first-half profits
    Yang Ming and Wan Hai will upgrade fleet with vessel purchases. Elsewhere, Evergreen plans to lease containers
  • DFDS revenue lifted by acquisition but freight rate pressures weigh on margins
    DFDS chief executive Torben Carlsen says the second quarter turned out to be more challenging than expected. Consequently, the Copenhagen-headquartered...
  • EU-27 and Japan table $100 IMO carbon price
    The number of IMO member states backing a levy is likely to grow beyond 50 following the impact assessment process
  • Walmart launches ocean shipping service
    Senior director of Walmart's global inbound programme says a pilot run by the company 'exceeded expectations' in terms of volume
  • Daily Briefing
    Safety required for Red Sea normalisation is nowhere in sight | Over 90% of Russia crude exports circumvented G7 price...
  • CHN Energy Shipping brings in new chairman amid fleet growth push
    Appointment comes as the company is significantly expanding its fleet

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 14, 2024
  • US truckload, LTL pricing both rise in July, along with shipments
    Producer price indexes and the Cass Freight Index show slight increases in truck pricing and volumes in July, but not a rapid turnaround.
  • Rising US trade leads Hamburg port operator to positive first half
    HHLA's container volume and financial performance in the first six months has been a marked improvement on a disappointing 2023.
  • Air cargo thrives on e-commerce, disruption-driven demand
    Peak season has come early to air freight markets and with ocean shipping disrupted and e-commerce filling planes out of Asia, the demand is set to extend through the second half and beyond.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 14, 2024
  • Wan Hai Lines pushing to take newbuilding spend over $4bn with fresh project
    Order of large container ships will add to the 20-ship haul announced this week
  • Navigator Holdings' reports earnings dip despite revenue growth
    Gas carrier owner sees narrowing arbitrage window lowering rates in third quarter
  • Jefferies upgrades Flex LNG shares as $430m in finance moves keeps dividend safe
    But Omar Nokta is not yet bullish as he keeps rating at 'hold'
  • Firepower: SFL scores $981m in debt for fleet growth and refinancing moves
    John Fredriksen-backed lessor has 'busy' period in finance markets
  • US criminal case offers window into shipping network to supply the Houthis with missile parts
    Crew and captain of the dhow Junus were arrested in Iran before alleged smuggling voyage that landed them in Virginia federal court
  • Creative Okeanis has 'tendency' to outperform the market, Clarksons says
    Analysts argue a premium to underlying value is justifiable for Greek tanker owner
  • Bauxite is why 2020 Bulkers is 'not particularly interested' in taking forward cover
    CEO said volumes of the ore have cushioned what is usually the seasonally weakest quarter of the year
  • Russia's emerging LNG shadow fleet changes dynamics for sector, Flex says
    Rigidity of the Panama Canal booking system not proving conducive for LNG carriers
  • Shadow fleet tanker hit list: Ukraine researchers finger dozens of Russia-trading ships for sanctions
    KSE Institute draws up list of vessels regularly carrying Russian oil to make life easier for western authorities
  • Sexual assault lawsuit over DJ Khaled-hosted cruise suffers dismissal setback
    Decision leaves Norwegian Cruise Line and unknown perpetrator as final significant defendant
  • Arendalsuka: Shipping seeks higher podium of influence at Norway's largest political gathering
    Big issues facing the shipping industry are taking their share of space at Arendalsuka
  • Trafigura says Red Sea tanker diversions will cause 4.5% rise in emissions this year
    Trader and shipowner says crude and product vessels to use extra 200,000 barrels of fuel oil in 2024
  • Iino VLCC to be retrofitted to gather climate change data for Japanese agency
    Shipowner says vessel will observe greenhouse gases over Indian Ocean
  • 'Mediocre' 2025 could be enough for Norden to close value gap, Clarksons says
    Danish owner and operator looks cheap, with patience needed to see share price rise, analysts argue
  • Container ship orderbook tsunami 'not a surprise' to liner boss Rolf Habben Jansen
    That's why we plan to order too, says Hapag-Lloyd boss
  • US Navy strikes back at Houthis destroying two Red Sea attack vessels
    Houthis had earlier attacked two ships using various weapons at their disposal
  • Container ship newbuilding activity hits three-year high with expectation of more to come
    A second wave of boxship orders may be in the pipeline
  • John Fredriksen-backed SFL sees profit rise as backlog close to $5bn
    Shipowner declares 82nd consecutive quarterly dividend
  • Cargill revenue slashed by nearly 10% as bumper harvests see prices plunge
    US company revealed a turnover of $160bn for the year
  • First ship sunk by Houthi missiles is replaced in owner's fleet
    Lebanese company buys Turkish vessel to replenish tonnage
  • ESL Shipping positive on Baltic bulker demand after earnings rise
    Finnish owner says requirement levels in steel and forestry sectors looking good
  • Regional Container Lines profits rebound on stronger freight market
    Bangkok-based carrier prepares for delivery of the biggest vessel it has ever operated
  • Spar Shipping buys brand-new ultramax bulker in fleet renewal play
    Vessel will replace elderly supramax reported sold in July
  • Greece's first FSRU finally ready for operations after battling delays
    Floating regasification project has fought through technical issues over last few months
  • Hoegh Autoliners shifts focus to backlog stability after massive rate rally
    Car carrier rates have climbed from the doldrums, but owner says market now shifting
  • Indonesia's Patria Nusasegara scores big on VLCC sale deal
    Strong tanker asset values see Jakarta-based company earn hefty profit of at least $10m on PNS Serena sale
  • Knutsen LNG carrier tipped as HD Hyundai Marine Solution's first conversion to an FSU
    Twenty-year-old steam turbine ship set for new life in Central America
  • Yangzijiang opts to build its first LNG carrier duo speculatively as buyer evaporates
    But brokers warn that buying interest in LNG resales has changed
  • Pipeline fire could hit tanker loadings at key Libyan terminal
    Crude flows cut by about 125,000 barrels per day
  • Hapag-Lloyd pins hopes on further Red Sea disruption as profits drop by $2.34bn
    Focus on growth as demand and freight rates rise
  • Free reserves hit $198m after Swedish Club reports 'solid start' to year
    P&I club says insurance and investment portfolio continues to reinforce financial strength
  • Karpowership plans to plough $1bn into South Africa power play
    Company wants to use powership-FSRU combo to deliver electricity to energy-hungry region
  • Seafarers killed in blast on Icon Offshore platform supply vessel
    Accident happened on the Icon Amara at a platform off Bintulu
  • 2020 Bulkers bottom line buoyed by profit from vessel sale
    Norwegian owner has also secured new financing
  • Navios S&P rumour mill swings back to bulkers with reported panamax sale
    Behemoth owner is believed to be selling one of its oldest ships, built in 2005
  • Flex LNG ties up two new facilities on three vessels to refinance $375m loan
    Low spot rates hit earnings for two LNG carriers, slimming second quarter figures
  • Diana Shipping lands $4.58m time charter for kamsarmax bulker with Paralos Shipping
    Vessel will earn gross charter rate of $14,000 per day
  • Supramax specialist Thoresen Thai says its bulkers are outperforming the market
    Company's offshore division also reports a significant rise in revenues
  • Benito jumps from Lloyd's Register to ship manager Wallem
    Classification society veteran joins Hong Kong ship manager as business development and marketing director
  • Qatar Navigation takes revenue hit in the liner and offshore sectors
    Qatari shipowner blames rate pressures and maintenance downtimes for slight drop in revenue and net profit
  • Chemical tanker arrested over cargo contamination claim
    High-pedigree Eva Fukuoka has been held at Deendayal Port since 5 August

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American Shipper web site
AUGUST 14, 2024
  • E-commerce, Amazon demand drive Cargojet volume growth
    Cargojet's domestic and international flying business posted solid gains in the second quarter thanks to e-commerce demand in Canada.
  • Bill aims to strip foreign shipowners' liability protections
    An 1851 law invoked by the makers of the Titanic is allowing the ship that brought down Baltimore's Key Bridge to avoid liability costs, a lawmaker contends.
  • Early peak drives record LA port volume
    Vessel delays and labor concerns had importers rushing to get holiday merchandise into the Port of Los Angeles before the traditional peak season in the fall.

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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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