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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
  • PSA Mumbai surpasses 200,000 TEU monthly throughput in Aug. 2024
  • J M Baxi Group's Tuticorin Container Terminal inaugurated at VOC Port
  • DSV to acquire DB Schenker in major logistics consolidation
  • DPA achieves highest ever single day discharge from vessel
  • Adani recognised in TIME World's Best Companies of 2024
  • Mumbai Port docks three grand vessels together for the first time
  • Freight rates see surge across Indian ports
  • 'National Logistics Policy has brought remarkable changes to India's logistics sector'
  • Vizhinjam International Seaport berths over 24,000 TEU capacity vessel, the largest ever in South Asia!
  • Asia-NAM and Asia-Europe networks impact 2025

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
  • Pactl upgrades CMS with minimal downtime
  • Containers instead of coal
  • Menzies becomes busier in Mozambique
  • Goggins welcomes business development manager
  • Strengthening Singapore's e-commerce
  • A powerful engine for international traffic
  • Ship safety challenges at the top of the agenda
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • First Swiss LUC to Matternet
  • Geopost picks finance and acquisitions expert
  • 10,000 parcel stations in Italy
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  • Railpool opens site for e-locomotives

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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
  • Typhoon Bebinca shuts down port operations in Shanghai and Ningbo
  • Severe floods cause delay and disruption across central and east Europe
  • DSV - king status, leverage, value divide
  • Shippers eye Canadian ports as US east coast strike 'looks certain'
  • UPS healthcare buys shows integrators have reached a strategic crossroads
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  • Apple driving growth in India's air cargo sector, but at a cost
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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
  • Date set for first Gulf of Maine offshore wind lease sale
    In what could mark a major milestone for the development of U.S. floating wind technology, the U.S. Department of the Interior has announced that it will hold an offshore wind energy lease
  • FERRIES 2024: Navigating shipbuilding challenges in the U.S.
    Shipbuilding in the United States has significantly declined over the past 75 years. According to Ted Williams, president of Senesco Marine LLC in North Kingstown, R.I., "We are now at a level
  • Maxie Lafleur named president of Chantier Davie Canada
    Canadian shipbuilder Davie today announced the appointment of Maxie Lafleur as president of Chantier Davie Canada Inc. She comes to the company with wide experience in digital transformation, growth strategies, change management,
  • Mystery owner orders up to 10 MPSVs at PaxOcean
    PaxOcean, a subsidiary of Singapore's Kuok Group, says that an undisclosed "leading Greek shipowner" has awarded it a contract to build up to 10 state-of-the-art multi-purpose service vessels (MPSVs). Designed by Salt

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
  • CMA CGM announces port charges in US East Coast and US Gulf
    CMA CGM has informed its customers of upcoming changes to local port charges at various US East Coast and US Gulf ports. These new charges will take effect starting 11 October 2024 and will remain in place until further notice. The new Local Port Charge at Origin (LPC01) will apply to shipments departing from the US East Coast and US Gulf to all global destinations. The charges will affect Dry, R
  • Sea-Intelligence examines alliance structures and MSC 2025 network strategies
    Gemini Cooperation, Premier Alliance and MSC have all unveiled their 2025 service networks. Ocean Alliance has yet to announce its network, but given the stability in its alliance structure, only minor changes are expected. The following figure illustrates the number of distinct port-pairs offered by each alliance (with MSC also grouped as an 'alliance' for practical reasons) on both the Asia-Nor
  • Marine insurance sector overview and trends in 2024
    The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) held its 150th annual conference in Berlin, Germany, marking a significant milestone in its history. The conference, chaired by various industry leaders including Frédéric Denèfle and Ilias Tsakiris, shed light on the evolving landscape of marine insurance amid global changes and challenges. Frédéric Denèfle, IUMI President, inaugurated the confe
  • AAPA announces new Executive President in Latin America
    The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has appointed Juan Duarte as the first Latin American to serve as Executive President of AAPA in Latin America. Duarte comes to the head of AAPA Latin America after his role as CEO of DUAGA, a consultancy in the port sector in Latin America, and his active participation in the AAPA Professional Development Board in the United States, where he ha
  • Intra-Asia rates weaken again; Drewry launches new container index
    Average spot rates on most intra-Asia container trade lanes weakened again in the first two weeks of September, according to Drewry's new Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI). Drewry's new composite Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI), a weighted average of spot container freight rates, decreased 25% to US$668 per 40ft container in the past fortnight and has fallen back 35% since its recent peak of US
  • CMA CGM adds another 15,000 TEU vessel to its fleet
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced the addition of CMA CGM Laguna to its fleet. The newbuilding is a 15,000 TEU container ship and the last one of a series of six sister ships of the same capacity. CMA CGM celebrated the grand naming ceremony of the LNG-powered boxship on 10 September at the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai, China. "September 10th coincides with National Teachers' Day in Chi
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  • Duisburg Gateway Terminal launches operations
    Germany's Duisburg Gateway Terminal, the largest inland terminal in Europe, officially commenced operations on 16 September. DGT, a joint venture between Hupac Group, HTS INTERMODAAL HRM, duisport - Duisburger Hafen AG and PSA, is the first 100% climate-neutral inland facility. Strategically located at the Port of Duisburg, DGT is the first inland container terminal to operate with 100% climate-n
  • PSA Mumbai surpasses 200,000 TEUs in August
    PSA Mumbai has reached a historic milestone by handling more than 200,000 TEUs in throughput for the first time in August, making it the first terminal in Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) to achieve this record. Andy Lane, Executive Director of PSA Mumbai, commented, "This milestone is a testament to the incredible teamwork and dedication of everyone at PSA Mumbai. I foresee even more miles
  • ICS unveils updated guide for maritime emissions issues
    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Publications has released the second edition of "Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Guide to International Regulatory Compliance", an updated resource designed to help ship owners, operators, and managers navigate the increasingly complex regulations surrounding maritime decarbonisation. "This updated edition comes at a critical juncture for the shipp
  • Port of New Orleans resumes operations after Hurricane Francine
    The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and the New Orleans Public Belt (NOPB) have resumed all normal operations following Hurricane Francine. "Preliminary damage assessments showed no significant damage to port facilities or infrastructure," said Port NOLA in a statement. All four Port NOLA bridges on the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal (IHNC) are also back to normal operations. Additionally, the Por
  • Nhava Sheva grapples with capacity pressures amid strong competition
    Container News conducted an analysis to compare the performance metrics of Nhava Sheva port with other ports in the region or globally to contextualize its challenges and efficiency. This analysis provided a clear picture of the operational status and challenges faced by these major ports, set against the backdrop of global economic conditions that influence trade volumes and port operations. The
  • Kribi and Freetown ports emerge as important players in global trade
    In light of CMA CGM's upgraded service network between Europe and West Africa , Container News conducted an analysis to uncover the dynamics of port connectivity in the region and provide valuable insights. The Wazzan and Bijagos services, which show strong connectivity indices, are poised to boost trade flows between Europe and West Africa, particularly benefiting countries like Senegal, Maurita
  • Drydocks World orders new Floating Sheerleg Crane from ZPMC
    DP World-owned Drydocks World has signed a contract with Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) to acquire a next-generation 5,000-tonne Floating Sheerleg Crane, designed to meet the rising demand for large-scale offshore projects. The signing ceremony took place in Dubai, with prominent attendees including Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, Captain Rado Antolovic, Ph
  • Container crane crashes down on MSC feeder at Yantian port
    On 16 September, an MSC feeder boxship, the 1,730 TEU MSC Riona, was involved in an accident at Yantian Port in southern China, resulting in part of a ship-to-shore crane collapsing onto the vessel. As a result, a number of boxes from the ship fell into the sea, according to local sources. MSC Riona was built in 1998 and was deployed on an intra-Asia service. The accident occurred around 8:40 am,
  • CMA CGM applies US$200 overweight surcharge from Asia to North Europe
    CMA CGM has announced an update to its Overweight Surcharge (OWS) for shipments from Asia to North Europe. Effective from 15 September 2024, until further notice, the surcharge applies to cargo transported from North East Asia, South East Asia, China, Hong Kong, and Macau SAR to destinations in North Europe, Scandinavia, Poland, and the Baltic region. This surcharge is specific to dry cargo loade
  • SeaCube Containers orders 3,000 reefers from Carrier Transicold
    SeaCube Containers has made a significant move by ordering 3,000 refrigerated containers equipped with Carrier Transicold's cutting-edge OptimaLINE units, marking a milestone as the first major container leasing company to adopt these highly efficient systems. "Given the evolving sustainability requirements and rising operating costs, we sought a reefer solution that offered the flexibility to ad
  • Red Sea effects depleted
    Disruption in global supply chains through the knock-on effects of the Red Sea diversions is diminishing as supply and demand becomes more balanced and the initial bunching of services, which caused port congestion, has eased significantly, according to Drewry Shipping Consultants. An early peak season in both the Asia to US and European trades saw shippers prepare for what was feared would be a
  • How Mobile Proxies Help Avoid IP Bans in Competitive Gaming
    In the fiercely competitive realm of online gaming, maintaining a seamless and uninterrupted connection is paramount. Mobile proxies emerge as vital tools in this environment, offering gamers and gaming businesses an edge by enabling stable and secure online activities. These proxies are particularly crucial when facing IP bans-a common punitive measure that can abruptly disconnect players from t

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
  • Ørsted, PGE lease Port of Gdansk terminal for offshore wind farm work
    PGE and Ørsted have signed a lease agreement with Polish firm Istrana to use the future T5 terminal in the Port of Gdansk for storage, pre-assembly, and offshore installation of turbine components for the Baltica 2 project. The lease will cover the period from the fourth quarter of 2026 when construction work is scheduled to ...
  • Emanuele Grimaldi strengthens foothold in Höegh Autoliners
    Italian shipping magnate Emanuele Grimaldi has lifted his shareholding in the Norwegian car carrier player Höegh Autoliners. A filing to the Oslo Stock Exchange on Tuesday revealed Grimaldi owns about 10% of the Oslo-based company, strengthening his foothold as the second-largest shareholder in the operator of some 40 vessels, after the Höegh family. The head ...
  • Two weeks to stave off supply chain chaos on the US east coast
    With just two weeks left to strike a deal the prospect of 45,000 American dockworkers downing tools come the start of next month now looks highly likely. Contract negotiations have broken down between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and port operators on the US east and Gulf coasts. The current agreement, which covers workers at ...
  • Svitzer makes battery-methanol newbuild debut
    Danish towage operator Svitzer has placed an order for what it says is the world's first battery-methanol tug. The Copenhagen-based group with more than 450 vessels has contracted the Turkish shipyard Uzmar to build the unit, which will feature a 6MWh battery supported by dual-fuel methanol engines for backup and range extension. Svitzer said the ...
  • Oregon tribes take US authorities to court over offshore wind plans
    The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians are suing the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) for giving the all-clear to two areas offshore Oregon for potential floating wind energy projects. The lawsuit, filed last Friday in U.S. District Court in Eugene against BOEM, accuses the organisation of violating two federal ...
  • Crane collapse at Yantian
    A vintage feeder boxship belonging to Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) was involved in an accident yesterday that resulted in part of a giant ship-to-shore crane belonging to Yantian Port in southern China come crashing down on the vessel. The 1998-built, 1,730 teu MSC Riona was on an intra-Asia service, calling at Shenzhen's Yantian port when ...
  • US puts Gulf of Maine offshore wind sites up for sale
    The US Department of the Interior announced that it would hold a lease sale on sites for offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine next month. The offshore wind energy lease sale will be held on October 29, 2024, for eight areas on the Outer Continental Shelf off Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. If fully ...
  • Sounion successfully towed away from Yemeni coastline
    Salvagers successfully towed a Greek-flagged oil tanker that had been ablaze for weeks following attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels to a secure area, preventing any oil spill, the European Union naval mission said yesterday. The tanker was hit by multiple projectiles from the Houthis of Yemen on August 21, with the crew evacuating and the ...
  • India looking for bidders to develop 500MW offshore wind project
    The Solar Energy Corporation of India, a company established by the country's government, has issued a tender for developing a 500MW offshore wind power project off the coast of Gujarat. According to the tender, the project will enhance India's renewable energy capacity and be connected to the Inter-State Transmission System. The deadline for bid submissions ...
  • 'We have reached the end of the globalisation process': IUMI president
    Opening this week's International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) annual conference in Berlin, president Frédéric Denèfle focused on how change was likely to impact on all lines of marine insurance business. Denèfle highlighted the recent geopolitical tensions as one of the key drivers of change. War risks, sanctions and embargoes were increasing and this was ...
  • Bridge alarms have increased by 197% in less than two decades
    Digitalisation of maritime operations has led to the number of bridge alarms increasing by 197% in less than two decades, which often creates critical alarm flooding leading to poor decision making, reveals new research from classification society Lloyd's Register. The number of alarms onboard ships must be rationalised to ensure they support officers' and watchkeepers' ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
  • Biden warned by 177 US trade groups on 'devastating' port strike risk
    There are just two weeks to go before a major US port strike, and the two sides are not even...
  • Listed owners turn to buybacks amid lower stock prices
    Share buybacks reward shareholders by reducing the amount of outstanding shares, but only make sense when the share price is...
  • Daily Briefing
    Baltimore bridge may be allocated share of fault after boxship allision, US lawyer tells IUMI | IMO states 'ready to...
  • IMO states 'ready to deliver' on climate, Oftedal says
    Sveinung Oftedal, the chair of the IMO's greenhouse gas emissions working group, said the regulator has delivered on time and...
  • Norway's Ro Marine investigates 'dark trading' of newly insured Iran-linked LPG carriers
    Ro Marine said it is sending inspectors to each vessel to check logbooks and talk to crew after it was...
  • Refinery turnarounds and high inventories to cap clean US Gulf-Europe handy rates
    Refinery maintenance season on the US Gulf Coast and ample diesel supply in Europe could keep freight rates on USG-Europe...
  • Liner alliance changes to herald rise in boxship charter rates, says Braemar
    As liner alliances begin to reshuffle, the charter market is expected to strengthen, as operators compete for the limited number...
  • Is there much point in talking to the Houthis? IUMI panel asked
    'You email the Houthis and get the message they're not going to shoot your ship. Do you trust that message?'...
  • Over half of cargo owners blame box carriers for holding back digitalisation, survey finds
    A survey of cargo owners found 54% blamed shipowners for blocking the digital transition. Staff fearing for their jobs make...
  • Gard's profits climb 36% as marine premiums rise
    Combined ratio net has improved while gross premiums and profits increased
  • Wärtsilä has future fuel technology in a 'basket', now it needs orders
    Finnish four-stroke engine designer suggested shipowners should pool orders with competitors to justify development of alternative fuel engines
  • GCMD-led group successfully trials ship-to-ship ammonia transfers
    GCMD will use the knowledge gained from this pilot project to prepare for the next phase of its initiative to...
  • Shipping doing well out of disruption, Clarksons research head tells IUMI
    Shipping has benefitted from disruption in the past four years, says Gordon, adding outlook is positive for next 18 months
  • Baltimore bridge may be allocated share of fault after boxship allision, US lawyer tells IUMI
    Crew of Dali may take the fifth, under constitutional provision against self-incrimination

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
  • US shippers again ask White House to intervene in longshore contact talks
    The shippers were joined this time by a group of House Republicans, who in a separate letter warned of the "dire impacts" to the US economy from a possible port strike.
  • Railroads say able to handle disruption from possible ILA port strike
    CSX and NS might see some more West Coast cargo routed through Chicago to Michigan and Ohio if there is an East Coast port strike, but trucking is likely to be the main beneficiary for cargo owners booking true coast-to-coast hauls.
  • Divergent data suggests US trucking jobs lower than reported
    An analysis of quarterly and monthly Labor Department data puts trucking employment at 2019 levels, and that could signal a quicker change in capacity if freight increases.
  • Cargo and vessel disruption expected after typhoon closes Shanghai, Ningbo ports
    Hapag-Lloyd said in an advisory that ships were already waiting up to 60 hours to berth at Shanghai and up 48 hours to berth in Ningbo due to vessel bunching ahead of the storm.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
  • US tariff actions stoke fears that Chinese-built ships may be next
    As unions seek fee of $1m per ship, Biden administration may find carveouts or other remedies
  • James Fisher sees tanker earnings hold firm as non-core sales keep cash rolling in
    London-listed group also lining up a refinancing as it turns around loss
  • Steelhead LNG calls on court to halt work on rival's FLNG unit in patent battle
    Canadian company files claim against developer and Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korean courts
  • Emanuele Grimaldi set for car carrier payday regardless of Hoegh Autoliners takeover play
    Italian owner has said car carrier shares are a financial play, and Norwegian outfit set for big dividends
  • Houthis target ex-Star Bulk panamax again despite new Chinese ownership
    Security firm says Houthi group may still be working with old shipping data
  • George Procopiou pumps €500m into huge seaside real estate project
    Development on the site of Athens' old airport has been attracting other Greek shipowners as well
  • Arne Blystad's Songa sheds older tonnage as fleet renewal drive rolls on
    Deal numbers among a growing number of feeder boxship sales
  • Arne Blystad offloads another container ship in ongoing fleet renewal
    Songa deal numbers among a growing number of feeder boxship sales
  • Banker Rebecca Brosnan joins Taylor Maritime board as Chris Buttery retires
    London-listed bulker owner also brings in HSBC veteran Gordon French as it integrates Grindrod Shipping
  • Thenamaris and Sea World emerge as buyers in all-Greek tanker resale deals
    Major players stand out in limited group of repeat product tanker buyers from Greece
  • Clipper Bulk sues after Italian charterer walks away from voyage over 'objectionable' odour
    Danish operator sues Marinter to seize cargo over fallout from fire at Houston terminal
  • Maritime methane abatement group releases new protocol for consultation
    Members aiming to standardise and certify sustainable methane practices in shipping
  • Theatercafeen dances to Skuld's beat as Stale Hansen leads maritime musicians
    Insurer's AGM hits high notes as big names take the stage as veterans sign-off in style
  • Refuge-seeking bulker carrying cargo with explosive power of Hiroshima bomb
    However, experts are playing down the risks of the ammonium nitrate on board
  • Smugglers busted trying to ship $270m of meth into Australia
    Arrests made after joint operation between Canada and Australian authorities
  • Bad news for tanker owners from Mexican oil 'malaise', Gibsons says
    UK broker notes crude shipments falling and major new refinery still not up to speed
  • Future-proofing: Four factors shaping the next generation of LNG carriers
    Larger, slower, methane-proof, and carbon-capture-ready vessels are key asks
  • Seapeak becomes first shipowner to join UN methane emissions monitoring programme
    Gas carrier company wants to enhance transparency in shipping
  • Red Sea transits still have strong backing from London market amid Houthi attacks
    Insurance conference hears rebel group has a hotline to help industry gauge threat to shipping
  • Astrup Fearnley launches two new shipping funds as it eyes $380m in assets under management
    Fearnley Asset Management recruited four portfolio managers to staff fresh ventures
  • Emanuele Grimaldi doubles Hoegh Autoliners stake, fuelling share spike
    Italian magnate cements second place behind Hoegh family outfit
  • Greek shipowner Constantine Logothetis builds $14.5m stake in decarbonisation venture
    Lomar co-founder adds to holding as trials show 15% cut in fuel usage through use of additive
  • Gang busted trying to smuggle $270m of meth bottles by ship into Australia
    Arrests made after joint operation between Canada and Australian authorities
  • Crackdown on Russia oil transfer hotspot extended by Greek navy
    Vessel drills in Laconian Bay have been disrupting ship-to-ship transfers
  • Svitzer claims world-first with zero-emission battery-methanol newbuilding order
    Danish towage group has ordered what it calls a unique ship in Turkey
  • Investor NRP targets $100m for new shipping fund to capture 'higher and for longer' cycle
    Norwegian shipping investor will launch fund in November
  • WiGS goes stateside with pre-Gastech Houston gathering
    Chart Industries chief Jill Evanko discusses often asked question: 'What's it like being a female CEO?'
  • German Tanker lifts MR tanker newbuilding order to six vessels
    Latest newbuildings involve options held at Xiamen Shipbuilding
  • Greek and Dutch partners add Taylor Maritime bulker to fleet as part of 'journey of growth'
    Hellas Confidence and Orient Shipping Rotterdam take control of open-hatch carrier
  • Why stop when it's just getting exciting: 'Mr FLNG' Javid Talib on a sector set for lift-off
    Black & Veatch engineer says keep it simple on floating LNG as he reflects on 50-year career
  • Dasin Shipping rejects report of seven-ship supramax bulker sale
    Brokers say undisclosed interests bought supramaxes in $80m deal
  • Partners add Taylor Maritime bulker to fleet as part of 'journey of growth'
    Hellas Confidence and Orient Shipping Rotterdam take control of open-hatch carrier

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American Shipper web site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
  • Report: Biden won't block dock strike
    A shippers' coalition on Tuesday asked the White House to help restart stalled contract negotiations and said President Biden should be prepared to intervene to prevent a strike.
  • DOT approves $1.9B Alaska Air, Hawaiian merger
    Alaska Airlines will become a major cargo airline with the integration of Hawaiian Airlines' freighter fleet that services Amazon.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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