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Exim India web site
OCTOBER 17, 2024
  • Cargo Shop 2024 - Shippers & LSP Forum to see comprehensive, engaging deliberation in Vadodara today
  • Minister launches district master plan for infra under PM GatiShakti
  • India, Africa trade $200 bn by 2030, says Barthwal
  • Applicability of Para 4.08 (ii) of HBP in case of inputs being procured by Advance Authorisation Holders from units located in SEZ
  • US FMC monitoring the supply chain closely at all major terminals along US East and Gulf Coasts
  • Andhra invites EoI for port construction, operation, maintenance
  • DPA, Chairman honoured at Kutch Business Excellence Awards 2.0
  • KPSAA elects new Office Bearers for 2024-25
  • Palm oil imports dip in Sept.
  • GRSE inks pact for delivery of 5th multi-purpose vessel
  • Basmati rice exporters see slowdown, payment issue from Iran
  • CBAM unilateral, arbitrary; hurts India's exports, says Minister
  • China's GDP seen slowing further in 2025: World Bank
  • India's export of petroleum dips by 2 pc in April-August
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  • India, Russia working group discusses new initiatives for Northern Sea Route

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International Transport Journal web site
OCTOBER 17, 2024
  • MAN starts deliveries of its heavy duty e-trucks
  • Targeting the peak cashew season
  • Partners in line with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030
  • ELL to augment its fleet to over 300 Vectrons
  • PIL names two LNG dual-fuel vessels
  • A debut in Dubai
  • Logistec picks CCO to accelerate growth
  • Embraer's e-freighter now certified
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Clever combinations are green and efficient
  • A new maritime route via Colombo
  • Yusen selects WMS for UK hub
  • L.I.T. Air & Sea expands management team

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The Loadstar web site
OCTOBER 16, 2024
  • A Trump presidency would put pressure on ocean rates and Asian exports
  • Air cargo market enjoys some calm before an expected Q4 storm
  • Lean and mean JB Hunt sparkles, surges, but value!?
  • Box ship transits through Panama Canal hold steady, despite drought limits
  • DP World buys 47,000 teu of containers to boost 'end-to-end' ambitions
  • Out-of-fashion LNG now the favourite fuel for new containerships

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Marine Log web site
OCTOBER 16, 2024
  • Navy demos breakthrough TRAM rearm at sea method
    The U.S. Navy says that it has achieved a breakthrough in combat readiness. This month, it successfully demonstrated the Transferrable Reload At-sea Method (TRAM) on an underway warship in open ocean for
  • VIDEO: Mass Maritime takes custody of TS Patriot State
    Within days of its delivery to MARAD by Philly Shipyard, the TS Patriot State, the second of five new purpose-built, state-of-the-art NSMV training vessels for America's state maritime academies arrived at Massachusetts

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Container News web site
OCTOBER 16, 2024
  • WinGD offers new LPG-ready option for ammonia operators
    Swiss marine power company WinGD has introduced an option for its X-DF-A ammonia-fuelled engines to be delivered capable of running on liquified petroleum gas (LPG). The 'pre-fit' solution will be of particular interest to vessels under construction for the anticipated global trade in ammonia, which will also be capable of transporting LPG. Dubbed the X-DF-P, in reference to propane-the main comp
  • CMA CGM implements peak season surcharge from North Europe to Central America and Caribbean
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced a new peak season surcharge (PSS) from North Europe, excluding Portugal, to the East Coast of Central America, the Caribbean, Guyana North Brazil, Windward and Leeward, excluding St Maarten and Gustavia. From 7 November (14 November for Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Colombia and Virgin Islands destinations), and until further notice, CMA CGM will apply a surch
  • No turning back from shift towards fleet renewal
    Vessel ordering is continuing apace with Hapag-Lloyd confirming it is negotiating with yards for a 24-ship order and Maersk's rumoured order of 22 LNG dual fuel vessels worth in excess of US$4 billion. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Mary Anne Evans Correspondent at Large If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared fir
  • Efficiency boost at APM Terminals Gothenburg amidst expansion project
    APM Terminals Gothenburg has effectively managed the challenge of staying agile during a significant port expansion, helping 96% of the 70% of vessels arriving out of their appointed timeslots to depart on time. This efficiency is further enhanced by the Swedish terminal's innovative approach to optimizing terminal handling equipment routing, which has reduced driving distances by 30% for exports
  • Hapag-Lloyd applies new PSS from Türkiye to Morocco
    German container line Hapag-Lloyd has announced a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from Türkiye's Istanbul and Gemlik port to the port of Casablanca in Morocco. The surcharge will be effective from 1 November until further notice. The new PSS will be US$300 per TEU and US$350 per FEU, while it will be applicable to all cargo and equipment types. If you liked this post, please conside
  • Inferno in Hong Kong container yard damages 10 boxes
    More than 10 containers were damaged in a fire that broke out in a container storage yard in Hong Kong's Yau Ma Tei district on 14 October. The fire, reportedly involving plastic materials, broke out around 5.06 pm local time and took 14 hours to be brought under control. No injuries were reported. Hong Kong Fire Services Department said the fire involved about 10 containers in the Yau Ma Tei Pub
  • Top-5 Container Ports in South America [Graphs & Analysis]
    This presentation delves into the dynamics of South American ports, presenting a comprehensive overview of their operational scale and connectivity. It is useful to follow up on the volumes recently handled by the South American ports in order to have a perspective of the strength of each port and the changes observed between them. By examining the total volumes in terms of TEUs and connectivity
  • Evergreen/Wan Hai joint service calls Mindanao Container Terminal for first time
    The 2020-built, 2,000 TEU container ship Ever Core was the first vessel deployed on a new joint service by Taiwan's ocean carriers Evergreen and Wan Hai, which called at the Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s (ICTSI) operation in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. ICTSI believes the new bi-monthly service enhances MCT's connectivity with key internation
  • Saudi Arabia and Hamburg to jointly propel port innovations
    Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI), Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), and HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) today (16 October) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the IAPH World Port Conference in Hamburg, Germany. This cooperation is expected to propel innovations in port operations, port development, and workforce capacity building. The agreement signals a shared vision for tackling impor
  • India's Port Consortium: Strengthening Global Reach or Countering China?
    The recent development of the new Indian consortium formed by Ports Global Ltd (IPGL), Sagarmala Development Co Ltd (SDCL), and Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corp Ltd (IPRCL), underlines something more than meets the eye. The consortium, supported by the Indian government will mainly target development opportunities along key corridors that serve India's national interests. This business model aim
  • Freightos reports lower East Coast congestion as strike backlogs are cleared
    Hurricane Milton battered the west coast of Florida last week. Power disruptions kept the Port of Tampa Bay closed until Monday, while ports in Miami and Jacksonville resumed operations before the end of last week. The Port of Savannah, which was still facing a backlog from Hurricane Helene in September, will require another two weeks to restore full fluidity as the three-day ILA port strike adde
  • Portico Shipping secures significant investment in Portsmouth's major cargo terminal
    UK terminal operator Portico Shipping has secured a GB£20 million (US$26 million) investment for Portsmouth's major cargo terminal. Portico Shipping's owner Portsmouth City Council has approved the investment proposal, which followed an independent report of Portico's business, which concluded that capital investment would provide the best financial return for the Council, forecast to be GBP£30.1
  • Newbuilding frenzy effects greater than Suez Canal restoration
    Maersk has warned that the reopening of the Suez Canal could cause a meltdown as schedules falter, but this would likely be a temporary effect, with ships heading around the Cape meeting vessels in Europe that had transited the canal. Scheduling challenges will occur, but more serious are the effects of the oversupply of capacity that shipping lines have seemingly failed to address. This content
  • Carrier Transicold introduces new series of reefers
    Carrier Transicold unveiled its next-generation intelligent refrigeration units at REFCOLD 2024 in Kolkata, India. The innovative Supra A and Citimax D series aim to transform the cold chain industry through advanced technology and improved efficiency. The Supra A series is a solution that enhances both efficiency and compactness, compared to previous Supra truck refrigeration units. The Supra A
  • How to Avoid Counterfeit Goods from Overseas Distributors
    More than ever, wholesalers in China and other overseas nations are selling products online and shipping them direct to consumers - either through their own websites or through popular marketplaces like Amazon and eBay. That trend has put a bit of a hamper on domestic resale businesses because those businesses effectively sell the same goods for a bit more. If you operate a domestic resale busine
  • New Director for POLB's Communications and Community Relations Division
    The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners named Stephanie Montuya-Morisky, a former assistant director of communications for the Port of Long Beach (POLB), to lead the Californian Port's Communications and Community Relations Division as director. The Communications and Community Relations Division informs and educates the public, media and industry about POLB's multibillion-dollar modernizati
  • Port of Newcastle proceeds with Clean Energy Transition project
    The Port of Newcastle has achieved a significant milestone in its Clean Energy Precinct (CEP) initiative, securing agreements to proceed with Front End Engineering Designs (FEED) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS). These agreements are funded by a US$100 million grant from the Commonwealth Government. CEO Craig Carmody, alongside Federal Member for Newcastle Sharon Claydon MP, marked the o

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Splash web site
OCTOBER 16, 2024
  • Nordic American Tankers seals five-year suezmax charter
    Suezmax specialist Nordic American Tankers (NAT) has secured long-term employment for one of its vessels The New York-listed firm did not disclose the name of the vessel or the charterer but said the unit has been fixed to a "major international energy company". The contract, effective from November this year, is for five years at ...
  • Germany's Bernd Sibum books four newbuilds at Damen
    Germany's Reederei Bernd Sibum has signed up for four battery hybrid-ready combi freighter newbuilds at Dutch shipbuilder Damen. The family-owned shipping company's debut order at Damen will see the so-called CF 3850 series delivered in early 2026. The ships have been designed to boost the sustainability, efficiency, and lifespan of Bernd Sibum's fleet, the shipbuilder ...
  • USAID provides funding to fight maritime corruption in major ports
    The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) has received two-year project funding from the US government's development agency USAID to help in the fight against transnational maritime sector corruption. These funds are part of USAID's 'Doing Business with Integrity' activity and the collaboration will be part of its 'Countering Transnational Corruption Grand Challenge for Development'. This initi
  • New Indian coastal shipping bill designed to strip red tape
    India's cabinet has today approved the Coastal Shipping Bill, legislation designed to cut red tape for shipping operations across the world's most populous nation as well as better integrating inland waterway shipments with coastal shipping. Indian shipping stocks surged today on news of the bill heading to the cabinet for approval. New Delhi has been ...
  • SSY brings in Sea1 Offshore duo
    London-headquartered shipbroking group SSY is strengthening its offshore vessels division with two new hires joining from Norway's Sea1 Offshore, formerly known as Siem Offshore. Andreas Hageli and Thomas Kittelsen will join the company in January to focus on subsea vessels and special projects. Hageli was a chief commercial officer at the company, and Kittelsen was ...
  • SR Shipping takes fleet to 20 vessels
    A string of Bangladesh bulker owners has been bidding for bulker tonnage of late. One of these is SR Shipping, a subsidiary of Kabir Steel Group, which is actively expanding and modernising its fleet. Recent SR acquisitions include two 12-year-old supramax vessels, one built by Kawasaki Heavy and the other by Tsuneishi Cebu. The new ...
  • Perdana Petroleum bags AHTS deal
    Malaysian OSV operator Perdana Petroleum has revealed a new contract and a charter extension for one of its anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels. The Bursa Malaysia-listed company said its subsidiary Perdana Nautika had bagged a charter contract end-August from RUHM Marine for an original period of up to 45 days. RUHM Marine has since ...
  • Ignitis looking for partner in Lithuania's second offshore wind round
    State-owned Ignitis Group has decided to participate in Lithuania's second 700MW offshore wind tender and to seek partners to develop the project. According to the company, it will look to participate in the country's second offshore wind tender for rights to develop an offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea with a partner which would own ...
  • New Delhi selling stake in the country's top yard
    The Indian government is offloading a stake of up to about 5% in shipbuilder Cochin Shipyard. The base size of the offer has been set at 2.5%, amounting to about 6.6m shares, with an option to sell an additional 2.5% stake. The floor price of R1,540 ($18.3) was close to 8% discount to the stock's ...
  • Red is the new black for PIL
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) has gone from black to red again, but this time in hull colour, not on its balance sheet. Singapore's largest homegrown containerline, which underwent significant restructuring at the start of the decade, yesterday named its largest ships in its 57-year history, the LNG-powered newbuilds sporting red-coloured hulls as part of an ...
  • Terminal operator DP World buys 47,000 containers
    For the first time, terminal operator DP World has acquired 47,000 teu that have been registered and branded to the company. "This acquisition provides DP World's customers seamless access to critical container capacity, ensuring that even during periods of peak demand or unexpected disruptions, they have the ability to keep goods moving," the company stated ...
  • Medkon takes five Contships vessels
    Turkey's Medkon Lines has bought five 966 teu sisters ships - all built in China between 2005 and 2007 - from Greek tonnage provider Contships Management. Alphaliner is reporting the Contship Ana, Contship Max, Contship Pep, Contship Quo and Contship Bee have changed hands for an en bloc price of $37.5m. Alphaliner believes that Medkon ...
  • Baker Hughes to supply equipment for Angolan FPSO project
    Nasdaq-listed oilfield services major Baker Hughes has been awarded a contract to supply advanced compression solutions to Saipem for TotalEnergies' Kaminho FPSO project in Angola. Baker Hughes will supply its centrifugal BCL compressor and integrated compressor line (ICL) technology to minimise emissions from the project, eliminate routine flaring, and reinject associated gas into the reservoir
  • LNG firmly back in favour above methanol among containerlines contracting this year
    The resurgence in LNG dual-fuel ship orders over methanol has been a strong theme in newbuild contracting this year. In no sector has this been more prominent than in container shipping where methanol and LNG have swapped positions in 2024. "LNG propulsion has re-asserted itself as carriers' principal short-to-medium term choice on the path to ...
  • Dhaka warns maritime stakeholders to avoid sanctioned ships and cargoes
    In the wake of a severe blaze off its coastline over the weekend (pictured) the Bangladeshi government has told local companies to avoid working with sanctioned ships and cargoes. A 32-year-old LPG carrier that caught fire off Bangladesh five days ago was found to be carrying sanctioned Iranian gas, according to investigations carried out by ...
  • Captain's Table finalists announced
    The finalists for the 2024 edition of The Captain's Table have been announced. One of the world's premier maritime tech pitch competitions, the finals will take place in Hong Kong on November 21 and will be broadcast live on Splash. This year's six finalists are Anlan Technology, a marine hull and cargo insurance tech firm; ...

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Lloyd's List web site
OCTOBER 16, 2024
  • Robust September propels Port of Long Beach to record quarter
    Port of Long Beach continued to see strong volumes in September, driven by holiday-related goods and a pull-forward ahead of...
  • Panama Canal Authority hiked profits amid historic drought despite declining transits
    Crises often create change. Such was the case with the Panama Canal drought. Panama Canal Authority administrator Ricaurte Vasquez Morales...
  • Bangladeshi authorities sound alarm on 'sanctioned cargoes' after double ship blaze
    After major fires broke on two gas tankers during a ship-to-ship transfer of suspected Iranian cargo, the Bangladeshi government is...
  • Daily Briefing
    Iranian claims mistaken identity over UK insurance firm links to sanctioned tankers | How the ascent of oil majors' trading...
  • How the ascent of oil majors' trading desks is hindering construction of new Jones Act tankers
    Lack of appetite to construct new Jones Act tankers extends beyond the alternative fuel conundrum, Capital Link forum hears
  • Busy period for secondhand boxship sales as multiple deals concluded
    MSC is continuing to pick up secondhand tonnage to replace elderly ships while Chinese buyers are said to be buying...
  • Californian port majors come out trumps in transpacific alliance shake-up
    Los Angeles/Long Beach and Californian compatriot Oakland will hit new transpacific call quota highs when new container line loops start...
  • DP World buys 47,000 containers to increase capacity
    The Dubai-based company is continuing to invest in the logistics side of its business, as well as operating some of...
  • Continental marine brokers overcoming Brexit disruption to intermediaries
    Loss of Bayesian will have market effect beyond superyacht niche, Francesco Dubbioso, head of technical underwriting, marine, Alta Signa, believes
  • Iranian claims mistaken identity over UK insurance firm links to sanctioned tankers
    Fixed premium provider The Pacific Maritime Club says it has the backing of the 'central government' and claims to the...
  • IMO secretary-general tells industry to be proactive in rule-making process
    Speaking at the Wista AGM in Cyprus, Dominguez called on shipping to share its experiences with the regulator as it...
  • Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation to boost integration via in-group acquistions
    The transaction, which consolidates energy and chemical transport resources at CSET, is valued at nearly Yuan1.3bn
  • Panamax bulker values drop as buyers exercise caution
    China's stimulus package has created an expectation of future demand growth and could act as a buffer against any significant...
  • Türkiye's container transhipments rise further
    Transhipments made up more than 20% of Türkiye's total container traffic, as four key ports posted sharp increases
  • No appeal planned on High Court verified gross mass ruling
    Improved systems at Maersk would probably now pick up a discrepancy between declared and actual weights
  • IEA predicts 'wave of new LNG' to hit market
    An increase of nearly 50% in the global LNG supply is 'on the horizon', the International Energy Agency's World Energy...
  • The rise of sellers' pre-sale inspections in vessel sale and purchase transactions
    UK-based Idwal has shaken up the ship inspection sector with its pre-inspection service for vessel sellers. It is now furthering...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
OCTOBER 16, 2024
  • LA-LB rail dwells spike to two-year high amid record imports in September
    Forwarders say their containers are sitting at some terminals for 10 days or longer before they can be retrieved, though some relief in import volumes and dwell times is expected next month.
  • Softening export demand sends ocean rates crashing on India-Europe trade
    Spot rates on the westbound route, India's largest trade lane by volume, have nearly halved in the last two weeks, according to new data obtained by the Journal of Commerce.
  • SC Ports' chief outlines plans for Charleston to hit 10 million-TEU mark
    Barbara Melvin says 2024 hit Charleston in unexpected ways, but the full reopening of the Leatherman terminal was a major achievement for the port's future expansion.

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TradeWinds web site
OCTOBER 16, 2024
  • Fujian Guohang exercises $150m options to double order for methanol-ready bulkers
    Chinese owner adds four more kamsarmaxes at domestic shipbuilder
  • VLGC spot rates shed 16% amid fixture slowdown and sentiment pullback
    Middle East market hangs on Saudi Arabia while charterers bide their time in the Atlantic
  • 'Compelling narrative': Brazilian iron ore exports offer ray of hope amid falling capesize rates
    Signal Ocean analyst says rising exports and congestion could lift market
  • European sanctions fail to stop dark fleet tankers shipping Russian oil. For the US, it's a different story
    Data analyst says impact of US activity targeting shadow fleet shipping far outstrips European efforts
  • Ship repair company seeks to throw out Foremost Group asset seizure in legal spat
    Axion Management says frozen funds were not within New York court's jurisdiction
  • German owner Amadeus charters new wind-assisted De Bock cargo ship for ageing shortsea sector
    German owner boosts fleet as European demand grows
  • Crude tankers continue incursion into product trades as rates continue to struggle
    Summer phenomenon continues into autumn with LR2s suffering the most
  • Is shipping responsible for mysterious 'gooey blobs' washing up in Canada?
    Scientists baffled by origin of strange pale objects found on beaches
  • George Economou asks court to block Seanergy Maritime vote as legal fight takes fresh twist
    New York-listed bulker owner says filing is another 'self-interested' attempt to gain control
  • Chinese shift to LNG-powered trucks shakes up global tanker markets
    More LNG demand is good for owners in that sector, but a negative indicator for tankers
  • Delta Corp locks horns with Dubai trader in $31m charter dispute
    New York asset seizure lawsuit follows London arbitration after cargoes fail to materialise
  • Geopolitical turmoil hitting global drive to cut shipping emissions
    Annual energy report warns of the impact of a full stop of traffic through the Red Sea
  • Capesize spot rates slide 8% in a day as Chinese sentiment strains market
    Basket assessment received a hefty cut as spot market continues to sink
  • EU ministers debate fresh moves to curb Russian LNG as imports rise
    Stricter monitoring mooted ahead of March 2025 transshipment ban
  • German owner Bernd Sibum doubles fleet with hybrid cargo ship order
    Damen Shipyards to build four combi freighters for delivery in 2026
  • Shell lights up LNG bunker vessel market with multi-ship newbuilding play
    Large number of owners invited to offer as fears expressed that energy major may play hardball on bids
  • Dash for gas lifts LNG to over half of 2024 container ship orders
    Methanol orders fall below even conventional powered boxships on supply concerns
  • Lomar Shipping bosses take home less pay from ship management company as loss grows
    Shipowner's UK-based division hit by lower commissions on lease contracts and ship sales
  • New banking rules to focus lenders on shipowners' reputations, lawyer says
    Stephenson Harwood expert explains how Basel IV regulations will reshape shipping finance
  • Shares in India's Cochin Shipyard fall as Indian government sells off $240m stake
    Two-day stock offering aimed at boosting trading liquidity in bulker and offshore vessel shipbuilder
  • Capesize newbuilding orders about to hit a six-year high, says SSY
    Low scrapping is helping to support net fleet growth too
  • Wah Kwong bulker arrested in cargo shortfall scuffle with fertiliser firm Indian Potash
    Case involves yet another legal dispute involving a cargo discharged against a letter of indemnity
  • Cido Shipping VLAC debut deal pushes newbuilding spending close to $3bn mark
    Shipowner moves into a new arena with $250m HD Hyundai Group deal
  • New Mediterranean fuel rules will boost product tankers as very low-sulphur fuel oil demand wanes, Gibson says
    UK broker sees opportunity for vessels to bring compliant gasoil in from the US and Middle East
  • 'You have the power to change the world': Cargill's Jan Dieleman urges leaders to embrace risk in green drive
    Opening of Global Maritime Forum annual summit in Tokyo hears Cargill shipping boss urge leaders to use their power and influence
  • SSY hires well-known offshore pair as it targets subsea business
    Duo joins from Sea1 Offshore, previously known as Siem Offshore
  • Nordic American Tankers banking at least $64m through five-year suezmax charter
    Herbjorn Hansson-led owner locks in vessel with energy major
  • Stimulus spur and coal keeping the lights on: Norden bets on 'resilient' Chinese economy
    Company sees more synergies between bulkers and project business
  • Latsis venture Marla Tankers doubles its money on sale of LR2 pair
    Greek asset-player flips sister ships for about twice the money it spent to buy them six years ago
  • US sanctions expansion could turn the screws on Iran's petrochemical sector
    Maritime lawyer says Biden administration move shows ramping up of attention on Tehran
  • Citi's Michael Parker calls for shipowner emissions data to be made public
    Poseidon Principles chief says true impact of IMO's decarbonisation rules and green financing to be seen in two to three years

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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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