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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 16, 2024
  • UMS achieves ISO 45001 certification
  • Shashi Kiran Shetty playing pivotal role in positioning IIM Mumbai among India's premier management institutions
  • Gujarat Junction 2024 & Exim Star Awards 2024 to see eminent participation representing the entire fraternity
  • Alliance schedule reliability (2017-2024)
  • Survey shows steady rise in eBL adoption, but more impetus needed
  • World merchandise trade on the up
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (13 December 2024)
  • India, Australia make significant strides towards finalising CECA
  • FDI inflow reaching $1 trillion reflects India's growing appeal as a global investment destination
  • SCI supporting commencement of scheduled services on National Waterways 1 & 2
  • Kandla Container Terminal sets operational record
  • National, inland waterways being revitalised: Sonowal
  • APSEZ targets significant annual cargo by 2030
  • Deendayal Port crosses 100 MMT throughput

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 16, 2024
  • 20 years, 21 million franks
  • Gifts from heaven
  • Bluebox expands tracking solutions
  • 5,700 trucks shifted to rail in Antwerp
  • GXO and Guess: partners until 2032
  • Handing over the baton at Deutsche Post
  • Icebreaker project to drive expansion in shipyard
  • An autonomous truck saves 6,000 litres of diesel
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Winning even more shipments
  • BMS connects Malta, Adriatic, and East Med ports
  • Hellmann welcomes COO airfreight
  • Combatting donkey skin trafficking
  • More opportunities for cold chain transports

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 13, 2024
  • Trump backs ILA campaign against 'distress-causing' automation in ports
  • Increased scrutiny of ecommerce may threaten high-flying air cargo
  • The New Robinson - expert at playing the markets
  • Shippers struggle to find capacity amid growing shortage of reefers
  • Air China Cargo plans IPO to raise funds to increase freighter fleet
  • Spring launch for Brittany Ferries new rail freight 'motorway'
  • Winners and losers in a year of unpredictability - but there was 'magic'

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 13, 2024
  • Petrobras signs contracts for 12 new hybrid PSVs
    Edison Chouest Offshore's Brazilian affiliate Bram Offshore is one of two companies that will each build and operate six new hybrid PSVs (platform support vessel) under contracts awarded yesterday by Brazilian energy
  • Trump backs ILA position on automation
    President-elect Donald J. Trump has come out firmly in support of the ILA union position as its negotiations with port employers association USMX continue to bog down over what the employers call

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 13, 2024
  • Top Maritime Trade "Hotspots" for 2025
    Container News identifies the key maritime trade "hotspots" set to shape the shipping industry in 2025. These regions, where geopolitical risks intersect with economic dynamics, are poised to redefine global shipping routes. 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
  • InductEV joins Zero Emissions Port Alliance
    Wireless EV charging pioneer InductEV has joined the Zero Emissions Port Alliance (ZEPA), aiming to accelerate port decarbonization and make battery-electric container handling equipment (BE-CHE) more affordable and accessible. Moreover, ZEPA estimates that over 120,000 container handling units, which contribute 10-15 million tons of CO2e annually, need to be decarbonized. InductEV's high-power i
  • Pilbara Ports Authority records throughput increase in November
    In November 2024, the Pilbara Ports Authority reported a total monthly throughput of 67 million tonnes (Mt), reflecting a 9% increase compared to November 2023. The Port of Port Hedland handled 49.3 Mt, with 48.8 Mt of that being iron ore exports, marking an 8% increase over the same month last year. Imports through the Port of Port Hedland totalled 168,216 tonnes, translating to a decrease of 9%
  • WiseTech Global takes over Australian GTM solution provider
    WiseTech Global, developer of the CargoWise logistics platform, has announced an agreement to acquire BSM Global, an Australian-based provider of global trade management (GTM) solutions. Founded in 2003 by Robert Flemming, BSM operates across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United States. Its GTM solutions enable exporters and importers to manage contracts, financial arrangements, and
  • Weekly Highlights of Container Shipping Companies Stocks
    The container shipping sector experienced a dynamic week marked by fluctuations in stock prices, reflecting broader economic trends, trade dynamics, and geopolitical developments. Amid concerns about global trade demand and cost pressures, the sector showed mixed performances, with certain players defying the general downtrend. Below is an analysis of key players in the container shipping industr
  • Evergreen diversifies into real estate to manage volatility
    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 News .
  • How US agencies made a success of "complex" Dali salvage
    All salvage operations are complex and have their own particular challenges, but few recoveries can have had so many elements of potential danger as the operation to reopen the access channel to the port of Baltimore after the Dali had collided with a bridge support. The Francis Scott Key Bridge immediately collapsed on impact, killing six unfortunate workers on the road and blocking marine traff
  • Marport invests in new terminal equiment
    Türkiye-based Marport has reached another milestone by acquiring four state-of-the-art ship-to-shore gantry cranes, featuring advanced technology and an impressive 25+1 container horizontal reach, as part of the US$250 million Marport Modernization Project initiated in 2022. Contributing significantly to the Turkish economy, Marport has invested US$60 million in these cutting-edge cranes, which w
  • CMA CGM, AD Ports inaugurate new container terminal in Abu Dhabi
    New Abu Dhabi's container terminal, CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, has commenced operations after the official inauguration on 12 December. The new box terminal will be operated by a joint venture of CMA Terminals, a subsidiary of CMA CGM Group, and Abu Dhabi Ports (AD Ports). CMA Terminals owns a 70% stake in the joint venture, while AD Ports holds the remaining 30%. The inauguration was made by Sh
  • MSC continues container ship order rally with new major order
    The Swiss container shipping giant MSC continues its strong order streak, placing a new massive order for newbuild container ships. According to Alphaliner, MSC has placed an order for ten vessels, each with a capacity of 24,000 TEUs, at the Chinese shipyard Hengli Heavy Industry. The delivery of the newbuildings is expected to begin in 2028, with the value of the deal estimated at around US$2.35
  • 2M crowned most reliable container alliance over eight years
    Since April 2017, the container shipping industry has operated under a three-alliance structure comprising the Ocean Alliance, THE Alliance, and 2M Alliance. This structure, which will be reshaped in February 2025, has significantly influenced trends in schedule reliability over nearly eight years. To better contextualize these trends, Danish maritime data analysis firm Sea-Intelligence developed
  • Charting India's Maritime Future: Advancements Under Maritime Vision 2047
    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 News .
  • Delta Cargo partners with cargo.one
    Delta Cargo, a US-based air cargo carrier, has entered a long-term agreement with cargo.one, the premier digital air freight procurement platform. This partnership will provide freight forwarders worldwide with enhanced digital access to Delta Cargo's services, streamlining instant booking, quoting, and tracking capabilities. Delta Cargo's extensive network of over 250 destinations and commitment
  • Future of Lines of Credit In 2025: Emerging Trends to Watch Out
    Line of credit or LOCs help individuals and businesses meet their financial needs. LOCs offer businesses and entrepreneurs a flexible borrowing option enabling them to meet various business needs with ease. But like any other financial instrument, the line of credit is evolving with time. With advances in technology, customer expectations, and global financial trends, our line of credit has also
  • MSC adds Australian port call to Koala service
    Swiss/Italian ocean carrier MSC has announced a new direct call at Adelaide port on its Koala service, which connects China, Australia and Indonesia. Liberia-flagged MSC Sijing will be deployed on the first sailing of the following updated port rotation with an estimated time of departure from Shanghai on 18 December: Shanghai (China) - Hong Kong - Jakarta (Indonesia) - Fremantle (Australia) - Ad
  • TT Club commends UK efforts to bolster freight crime resources
    Earlier this month, the UK's House of Commons held a debate that underscored the significant impact of freight crime on public safety and the UK economy, particularly its future growth, a priority for the current Government. The discussion also highlighted the insufficient resources allocated to combatting freight crime effectively concluding that England's National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Ser
  • Panagiotidis-led Castor Maritime buys MPC Capital
    Thalvora Holdings GmbH, a subsidiary of Castor Maritime Inc. and led by Greek businessman Petros Panagiotidis, has acquired a 74.09% stake in MPC Capital, a global investment and asset manager for infrastructure projects and the mother company of the Norwegian vessel owner MPC Container Ships. The price was set at €7 (around US$7.3) per share. Constantin Baack, CEO of MPC Capital AG, commented: "
  • Trump Backs ILA in Port Automation Dispute
    The new president of the United States Donald Trump met with the leaders of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), a North American labor union representing longshore workers along the US East Coast, to discuss the thorny issue of port automation. While the previous ILA strike on the USEC ports lasted only three days, there are fears for new labour actions in mid-January, as the unio
  • Indian dockworker unions withdraw 'indefinite' strike threat
    Labour peace has been restored at India's major public ports after the government cleared a new wage agreement for implementation. A federation of six national labour groups, representing dockworkers, had threatened to launch an indefinite strike from 17 December, prompting officials at the Ministry of Shipping to intervene and address the workers' grievances. "We have received an order from the

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 13, 2024
  • Knutsen seals LNG FSU deal in Honduras
    Norway's Knutsen Group has agreed on a charter deal with Genesis Energias in Honduras for its 2004-built LNG carrier Bilbao Knutsen. The 138,000 cu m vessel will be used as an LNG floating storage unit (FSU) as part of an LNG-to-power project. The vessel, that marked Knutsen OAS Shipping's entry into the LNG market, will ...
  • NGM Energy finishes the year with ship sales
    This year has been slow for one of Greece's most active and successful S&P players, NGM Energy, run by the Moundreas family. December is proving different. Numerous brokers note that the outfit has offloaded the 2014-built supramax Porthos, a Jiangsu Hantong Heavy-built bulker, for $13m, with brokers noting that the buyer is Indonesian account Bahtera ...
  • DHT offloads oldest ship
    New York-listed supertanker specialist DHT is selling its oldest ship for $43.4m. The Svein Moxnes Harfjeld-led VLCC owner said it had struck a deal with an undisclosed buyer for the 2006-built DHT Scandinavia. Delivery of the Hyundai-built unit is expected in January 2025. DHT said the ship is debt-free and expects to use the sale ...
  • Petrobras splashes $2.8bn for 12 platform suppliers
    Brazilian state-owned giant Petrobras has signed contracts worth R$16.5bn ($2.75bn) for the construction and chartering of 12 platform supply vessels (PSVs). The contracts, which include a period of up to four years for mobilization and 12 years of operation, were signed with Bram Offshore and Starnav Serviços Marítimos. The vessels will be built by the ...
  • Disconnect between earnings and secondhand asset values in the spotlight
    Broker SSY has been studying the disconnect between earnings and secondhand asset values in the bulker market, something it believes will continue next year and beyond, thanks in no small part to shipyard capacity utilisation. Given continued strong newbuild demand across the shipping markets, SSY expects newbuilding prices to remain fairly insulated from the short-term ...
  • Trump comes out in support of dockworkers in automation battle on US east coast
    President-elect Donald Trump has backed dockworkers in their automation battle with employers on the US east and Gulf coasts, citing his America first mantra. Unionised workers and employers have not been able to agree terms for a new labour deal, with levels of automation being the hurdle, something that risks becoming a fully blown strike ...
  • Petrobras hires OneSubsea to boost recovery from two FPSOs
    SLB's OneSubsea has won a contract for two subsea raw seawater injection (RWI) systems to increase recovery from Petrobras' prolific Búzios field The systems will help to increase the production of FPSO vessels, which are currently bottlenecked in their water injection capacities. Once operational, the RWI systems will reduce GHG emissions per barrel of oil ...
  • Subsea 7 rakes in three new deals
    Offshore engineering and services player Subsea 7 has won three new deals for work in the US Gulf of Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Supermajor Shell contracted the company for the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation of a production flowline and related subsea infrastructure at Shell's Phase 3 Silvertip development in the Alaminos Canyon, in water ...
  • Castor Maritime buys MPC Capital
    Petros Panagiotidis-led Castor Maritime is buying a majority stake in MPC Münchmeyer Petersen Capital (MPC Capital), spending EUR182.8m ($192.6m) to take 74.09% of the shares in the Frankfurt-listed company. MPC Capital is an investment and asset manager specialising in infrastructure projects in the maritime and energy sectors. It is the founder and cornerstone shareholder of ...
  • Finland forces ships to discharge wastewater in port
    The Finnish parliament has passed legislation banning cargo ships from discharging wastewater in the country's coastal waters. The law will become effective next July. "This is a huge achievement. Major environmental victories are rare, but this decision is truly world-class. No other country has enacted such ambitious laws," Ville Wahlberg, CEO of the Baltic Sea ...
  • New-look hydrogen carrier unveiled in Norway
    Norwegian shipping technology company CryoVac has received an approval in principle (AiP) from classification society DNV for its vacuum insulation system for liquid hydrogen (LH2), a different format for transporting this nascent seaborne trade. "The AiP is an important milestone for CryoVac in bringing our vacuum insulation system to the market and start engaging with ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 13, 2024
  • Fears grow over future abandonment - not scrapping - of dark fleet tankers
    Dark fleet demand driven by sanctions has brought tanker scrapping to a near halt. There are rising concerns over what...
  • Trafigura profits down $4.5bn in 2024 amid 'serious misconduct' investigation in Mongolia
    The trading house said it has recorded a provision of $1.1bn after an external investigation confirmed 'significant exposure' for the...
  • Ten trends that will shape the shipping industry in 2025 and beyond
    Carbon regulation and Trump 2.0 are the obvious factors on which everyone is focused for 2025 - but don't discount...
  • FuelEU is going to hurt and companies need a strategy now
    Classification societies and shipping advisers have warned against complacency, with just days to go until the FuelEU Maritime regulation kicks...
  • Containers: Trump tariffs, strike potential and alliance shake-up feeds anxiety
    2025 opens with the prospect of industrial action at US east and Gulf coast ports, plus the Trump factor and...
  • DHT offloads oldest VLCC for $43.4m
    New York-listed DHT has sold its oldest very large crude carrier for $43.4m. While secondhand prices for VLCCs are mostly...
  • Shipping can help rebuild Syria
    Two cheers at best for developments in Damascus
  • Tankers: Market braces for further volatility, supply shocks in 2025
    Western regulators are to step up sanctions enforcement on Russia and Iran, having already designated more than 200 vessels in...
  • LPG: A second-half boost, but wildcards cloud forecast
    While fourth-quarter softness is expected to extend into 2025, VLGCs should benefit from more US Gulf cargoes in the second...
  • Trump-USMX spat sparks surprise rebound in container freight futures
    Container freight futures rebounded on strike jitters after Trump clashed with carriers over automation, though concerns remain on a Red...
  • MOL plots further cruise expansion as second ship enters service
    Expansion of MOL's cruise division is part of the Japanese shipping group's plans to add to its non-cargo carrying vessel...
  • LNG: Overcapacity points to further turbulence in 2025
    Fleet growth is still expected to outpace expansion in liquefaction capacity, while geopolitical risks cannot be overlooked
  • Geopolitical risk shipping's biggest worry, Lloyd's List poll reveals
    The majority of respondents still thought shipping would miss the IMO's 2030 greenhouse gas emissions target, although there was more...
  • MCA launches Maritime Labour Convention amendments consultation
    Responses invited in coming weeks
  • Dry bulk: Tighter supply to balance demand drop-offs
    On a positive note, restrained fleet growth combined with slower sailing speeds and greater recycling, prompted by weaker rates and...
  • The Daily View: It's all about the bucks, kid
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Sanctions-busting tanker calls in Greek waters in Mediterranean migrant rescue
    Panama Maritime Authority praised the crew's skill in the rescue. Nestos was part of the fleet of UK-sanctioned Fractal Marine...
  • Dry bulk owners and Greek shipowners' body welcome RightShip revision
    UGS says longer roll-out of new, earlier inspection regime will give both sides the time to prepare better
  • Panama Canal sees November surge in VLGCs, big fall in Asia-US containerships
    More very large gas carriers and panamax bulkers are using the Panama Canal, a headwind for spot rates in those...
  • Daily Briefing
    If stocks keep sinking, should owners keep buying back their own shares? | ACL's Abbott confident of ILA deal as...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 13, 2024
  • Worldwide Express rejects lawsuit claims of customer theft, hacking
    A lawsuit filed Thursday in US District Court alleges the fourth-largest US freight broker e Worldwide Express engaged in a campaign of retaliation with a former agent.
  • Transportation M&A activity seen ready to rebound as value of deals rises
    A 30% increase in the total value of transportation and logistics acquisitions over the last six months signals a stronger market for M&A emerging in 2025, PwC says in a market report.
  • ILA plays new Trump card in automation standoff with USMX
    The union's hardline stance against the further encroachment of automation at US ports received a big boost with the incoming administration saying maritime employers should look to labor to increase capacity and efficiency.
  • US offshore wind navigates uncertain future as new Trump term looms
    The wind energy sector provides a key source of project and breakbulk cargo, but US policy shifts could dampen future activity given that President-elect Donald Trump has been a vocal opponent of offshore wind.
  • Trump's backing of ILA puts pressure on carriers to cave to union's demands
    A statement posted by the president-elect on social media Thursday made it clear he stood with the International Longshoremen's Association and their opposition to automation at ports along the East and Gulf coasts.
  • Capacity shortage, aging fleet to clip air cargo wings in 2025: IATA
    While cargo volume is expected to grow 5.8% next year, the airline association is warning that aircraft supply chain issues will raise costs, possibly limiting that growth.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 13, 2024
  • Wavelength podcast: The Baltic Exchange's FuelEU calculator and the bet on biomethane
    Plus the ongoing battle against fugitive methane from cargo owner to shipowner
  • Baltic Dry Index nears 1,000-point level as earnings for big bulkers disappoint
    Overall indicator of the strength of bulker markets has weakened to levels not seen since mid-2023
  • Grieg Green managing director Pia Meling to leave after three-year stint
    Head of technical and health, safety, environmental and quality Elin Saltkjel to take over role
  • Former Cleaves research head Michael Christensen launches claim for unpaid wages
    Investment bank's boss, Per Olav Karlsen, says debt will be paid ahead of any court hearing
  • Incoming methane rules set to create two-tier LNG cargo market
    'Not very sexy or exciting' but hunting down supply chain leaks is morally the right thing to do
  • German feedership owners tempted into selling as asset values rise
    Dutch company snaps up purchase option on USC Barnkrug vessel
  • Trafigura profit hammered as trading giant sets aside $1.1bn provision for Mongolian 'misconduct'
    Trader and shipowner said the size of its fleet of tankers, gas carriers and bulkers remained stable during 2024
  • Trump tells cash-rich 'foreign' firms to back US port workers as automation battle looms
    Statement sends signal of support for longshoremen in labour talks
  • Shipping giants: Ofer brothers debut at $55.6bn on Bloomberg's elite family rich list
    News agency compiles wealth of families who have amassed fortunes over two or more generations
  • Newbuilding spree extends as owners order 12 PSVs in $2.7bn deal backed by Petrobras
    Bram Offshore and Starnav grab a slice of offshore newbuilding action with Brazilian deal
  • Klaveness Combination Carriers buys the dip to return $9m to investors
    Oslo-listed owner taking advantage of discount to net asset value by launching share buyback
  • George Economou brands Performance board vote a 'farce' as war of words with Palios family firm reignites
    Greek tycoon says he will no longer try for proxy backing for his director nominee at shareholder meeting next week
  • Morgan Stanley sells its stake in Hoegh Evi to Igneo Infrastructure Partners
    Transaction expected to close in first half 2025
  • 'Noticeable progression': Poseidon Principles hails step forward in climate scores and transparency
    Group of banks representing 80% of ship finance moves closer to IMO decarbonisation goals
  • Petros Panagiotidis' Toro provides $150m to sister company Castor as it buys MPC Capital
    Cypriot tanker and LPG carrier owner arranges new loan and buys more preferred stock
  • Frontline beefs up board with banker and Seatankers investment director
    SFL chief executive Ole Hjertaker steps down as a director at tanker giant after two years
  • UECC looking to expand bio-LNG supply chain after Titan deal for 2025
    Car carrier operator's energy and sustainability manager says customer demand is growing for lower-carbon shipping
  • Russia's Rosneft clinches $13bn-a-year crude supply deal with India's Reliance
    Agreement the biggest ever energy deal between Moscow and New Delhi, report says
  • Chinese shipowner Glorious Youth books its first newbuilding deal
    Spark Ocean Shipping venture picks Haitong Offshore yard for fleet expansion
  • DHT Holdings banks $43.4m windfall from sale of oldest tanker
    VLCC carried no debt as management eyes lower fleet age and CII benefits
  • South Korea to expand Busan port into world's third-largest with $10bn investment
    Plans to 'maintain reputation as a global transshipment hub and its competitiveness' to be completed by 2045
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping returns to Japan for newcastlemax bulker newbuildings
    Idan Ofer-led company has a total of seven conventional marine-powered 211,000-dwt bulk carriers being built in JMU
  • MOL Cruises eyes newbuildings as it sees strong growth potential for Japanese cruise sector
    MOL hopes a scaled-up cruise business will provide stable income

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 13, 2024
  • Apparel importers call for labor talks to resume, say port automation 'vital'
    The American Apparel & Footwear Association called on port employers and the International Longshoremen's Association to work out their differences over automation and avoid another strike in January.

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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
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
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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