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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 19, 2024
  • CMA CGM FORT DIAMANT becomes the first LNG vessel to arrive at Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal on its maiden voyage
  • DP World enhances rail freight operations to support growth of containerised rail cargo
  • JNPA's CPP enhancing its sustainability
  • India needs to accelerate its structural reforms to transition to high-income country: Chief Economist, World Bank
  • Indian Register of Shipping supports defence indigenisation through marine component certification
  • CMA CGM FAK rates from the Indian Subcontinent to North Europe & the Mediterranean
  • Smartphone exports cross Rs 20,000 cr. in Nov.
  • Certified Pick up has made Port of Antwerp-Bruges' logistics processes more efficient, transparent and secure
  • Paradip Multipurpose Clean Cargo Terminal breaks record
  • You Ask We Answer
  • eShram portal being integrated with Gati Shakti National Master Plan

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 18, 2024
  • Ocean and Premier alliances plan jointly operated transatlantic networks
  • Air freight review: carriers eye higher contract rates after extended peak
  • Fly Australia? Still SNAFU in the Chairman's Lounge
  • Rail freight review: Ukrainian Railways hikes tariffs as war drives up costs
  • CMA CGM to launch battery-powered container barge in Vietnam
  • Box ship building in China hits new heights with 68.5% of global orders
  • Cosco and SIPG invest in SAIC Anji Logistics as it boosts PCTC fleet
  • EV Cargo founder Heath Zarin to become chairman, with Simon Pearson as new CEO

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 18, 2024
  • ESG cuts steel for first of four new Saltchuck Marine escort tugs
    Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG), Panama City, Fla., reached an exciting milestone Dec 18, initiating steel cutting for the first of the four new advanced four new Robert Allan Ltd. designed RApport 2600
  • Ulstein Verft begins outfitting first BS Offshore SX222 CSOV
    The hull of the first of two Twin X-Stern commissioning service operation vessels under construction for Bernhard Schulte Offshore (BS Offshore) arrived at Ulstein Verft in Norway on Dec. 18, 2024. This
  • Port of Long Beach on track for 9.6 million TEU record year
    Buoyed by six straight months of historic volumes, the Port of Long Beach says that it is on course to reach 9.6 million TEU of cargo containers by the end of 2024

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 18, 2024
  • DP World Australia to automate berth scheduling through Portchain Connect
    Two years after implementing Portchain Connect, DP World's four Australian terminals in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle continue advancing their efforts to streamline berth alignment processes with shipping lines. Portchain has announced a successful integration with these terminals, now automatically updating berth schedules and facilitating smooth alignment with carrier customers. Thr
  • Konecranes to deliver eight overhead cranes to manufacturing facility in Indonesia
    Konecranes has secured an order to supply eight CXT overhead cranes to PT Beka Wire, Indonesia's manufacturing facility in Subang. These cranes will support material handling operations at every stage of production. The order was placed in late October 2024, with delivery and installation planned for March 2025. The package includes three 5-ton overhead cranes for the galvanizing line, supporting
  • Patriotism keeps Chinese shipbuilders from sweeping container vessel orders
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  • COSCO and DP World: Contrasting Geo-Strategies Shaping Global Maritime Trade
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  • Port of Oakland secures US$10.5 million grant for vehicle electrification
    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Port of Oakland US$10.5 million through its Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle grant program. The funding will support the transition from fossil-fuel-powered vehicles to zero-emissions (ZE) technology across Oakland, Richmond, and San Francisco. This grant is part of the Biden-Harris Administration's US$735 million Investing in America initiative,
  • AD Ports appoints Hassan Allam Construction to build Safaga Terminal
    AD Ports Group has announced the appointment of Hassan Allam Construction, the flagship subsidiary of Hassan Allam Holding and a leading contractor in Egypt and the MENA region, to construct the infrastructure for the Noatum Ports - Safaga Terminal. This terminal, located on Egypt's Red Sea coast, will be the first internationally-operated port terminal in Upper Egypt. Captain Mohamed Juma Al Sha
  • SC Ports records container volume growth
    South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) reported a 5% increase in containerized cargo moving through the Port of Charleston in November compared to the same month last year, with 116,273 pier containers and 211,443 TEUs. For the fiscal year to date (July 2024 - November 2024), container volumes have remained steady, with 583,959 pier containers and 1.06 million TEUs, reflecting a marginal 1% year-over-ye
  • Sea-Intelligence analyzes port-pair data in container alliances
    The current structure of the container shipping alliances [2M, THE and Ocean alliances] has been present since April 2017 and will last a few more weeks before new groupings are formed in February 2025. Danish maritime data analysis firm Sea-Intelligence has used 'offered port-pairs,' an important metric, to analyze market trends over the past eight years. The following figures show the distinct
  • Ports of LA and Long Beach set records
    The Port of Los Angeles handled 884,315 TEUs in November, marking a 16% increase compared to the same month last year. In the first 11 months of 2024, the Californian port has processed 9,375,735 TEUs, representing a 19% growth over 2023. At a media briefing, Scott Kelly, Vice President of Ocean Services for the Americas at Expeditors International, joined Executive Director Gene Seroka to discus
  • CMA CGM updates FAK rates from Indian Sub to North Europe and Med
    French shipping company CMA CGM has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates effective from 15 January 2025 (gate-in date), until further notice. These updated FAK rates will apply exclusively to dry cargo shipped from the Indian Subcontinent, including India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, to destinations in North Europe and the Mediterranean. 20' 40' From India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka Amount in US
  • Pakistan's Maritime Sector: Challenges and Strategic Developments
    The recent announcement about Pakistan's first major commercial ship being constructed at the Karachi Shipyard marks a significant development in the country's maritime sector. However, Pakistan continues to face challenges with its low export levels-a persistent barrier to achieving economic independence. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If y
  • Port Houston on track to surpass 4 million TEUs in 2024
    Port Houston is poised to close 2024 as one of its most successful years, having already handled around 3.8 million TEUs in the January-November period, translating to a 9% increase compared to the same period last year. November alone saw a record-breaking 369,361 TEUs, marking a 24% year-over-year surge and the highest monthly container volume of the year. Charlie Jenkins, CEO of Port Houston,
  • Can Europe handle a mega-ship grounding?
    As container ships have rapidly increased in size, the methods of dealing with casualties have remained fairly static, particularly where grounding is concerned, with vessels drained of fuel and cargo removed to lighten a vessel before it is refloated using tugs. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating
  • Port of Long Beach handles over 880,000 TEUs in November
    The Port of Long Beach processed 8,788,718 TEUs in the first 11 months of 2024, a 20.2% increase from the same period last year. Furthermore, buoyed by six consecutive months of record-breaking volumes, the Californian port is on track to handle approximately 9.6 million cargo containers by the close of 2024-surpassing the previous high set during the pandemic in 2021, all without congestion or d

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 18, 2024
  • Performance Shipping pens aframax charter with AET
    Greece's Performance Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with American Eagle Tankers (AET) for one of its aframax vessels. The deal will see the 2011-built, 104,623 dwt tanker Blue Moon work for AET, the tanker arm of Malaysia's top shipping line MISC, for 21 months. The charterer has the option to shorten or ...
  • Thomas Kazakos appointed ICS secretary general
    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has appointed Thomas Kazakos as its next secretary general. The director general of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber since 1995 will replace Guy Platten, who will be stepping down at shipping's top lobby group in June next year after holding the position for nearly seven years. Kazakos started his career ...
  • Doun Kisen bulks up with four newbuilds in China
    Japan's Doun Kisen has boosted its bulk carrier orderbook in China with four additional newbuilds. Multiple broking outfits report the diversified shipowner has returned to Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering for a pair of kamsarmax and ultramax vessels each. The 82,000 dwt and 63,500 dwt units, costing about $37.3m and $35.3m, respectively are expected ...
  • Monjasa makes LNG bunkering move in the UAE
    Denmark-based bunker supplier Monjasa has brought in an LNG bunkering vessel on charter for deployment in the UAE. The company's move into the LNG bunkering space has seen NYK's 5,000 cu m Green Zeebrugge fixed for an undisclosed period in what Monjasa says was a response to a growing demand for alternative fuels, including ships ...
  • Seadrill bags $1bn for drillship duo in Brazil
    Offshore rig owner Seadrill has landed two drillship contracts worth nearly $1bn with Brazilian state-owned oil and gas major Petrobras. The New York-listed company has secured fresh employment for the ultra-deepwater units, West Tellus and West Jupiter, each set to deliver about $498m. The contracts include additional services but exclude mobilisation fees of $72.5m in ...
  • Ventura Offshore seals Petrobras drillship deal
    Oslo-listed Brazil-focused drilling contractor Ventura Offshore has secured employment for its ultra-deepwater drillship Carolina with Petrobras. The 2011-built unit has been fixed for 910 days under a deal worth around $363m for work on the Sepia and Atapu fields in the Santos basin offshore Brazil. The contract, which includes mobilisation fees, comes with a $113m ...
  • Fugro hired for ground investigation work on Equinor's European CO2 highway
    Dutch surveyor Fugro will be carrying out a comprehensive ground investigation for a new CO2 highway, off the coast of Belgium. The contract is part of a 1,000-kilometre-long planned pipeline by Equinor to transport CO2 between mainland Europe and Norway. The pipeline is targeted to come onstream in 2030. The pipeline is planned to start ...
  • Oil washes up along Black Sea coastline following triple tanker casualties
    Oil has washed up along the shorelines around the Kerch Strait following a series of tanker disasters involving ancient Russian tankers in recent days. Footage posted on social media showed birds along the shoreline covered in mazut on Monday, after 3,700 tonnes of the heavy, low-quality oil product spilled into the strait linking the Sea ...
  • UK keeps up sanctions pressure on Russian tankers
    The UK continues to lead the world in the tanker sanctions campaign levelled at Russia. Prime minister Keir Starmer revealed another 20 tankers have been added to the UK sanctions list yesterday while confirming news carried by Splash on Tuesday that the UK has teamed up with a number of north European neighbours to challenge ...
  • Navantia to buy Harland & Wolff
    Spanish shipbuilding group Navantia has ridden to the rescue of Harland & Wolff, a British shipbuilder weighed down in debt. Navantia will take over the company and its four shipyards spread across the United Kingdom, with the British government ensuring Harland & Wolff will build three navy vessels as part of the takeover deal, which ...
  • Nike supports CMA CGM's new electric barge service in Vietnam
    CMA CGM will deploy a 100% electric barge from 2026 powered by green electricity, alongside dedicated charging infrastructure supported by a new solar farm at its partially owned Gemalink Terminal in Cai Mep. The electric barge will operate on a 180 km return route between Binh Duong province and the deepsea Gemalink terminal, emitting zero ...
  • Children's book published exploring family separation
    As the holidays approach for much of the world, marine insurance specialist the Swedish Club and Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS) have produced a children's book designed to explain why parents working at sea spend so much time away from home. The story Our Family and the Sea explores the stress of separation and takes ...
  • Another pirate attack recorded in the Singapore Strait
    Yesterday a Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier was boarded by two individuals while transiting eastbound in the Philip Channel, 4.6 nautical miles northwest of Kapalajernih Island, Indonesia. The suspects were reportedly armed with a "gun-like" object, according to UK maritime security consultancy Ambrey. During the incident, the vessel was underway at 10.1 knots, with an estimated ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 18, 2024
  • LNG shipping execs write off 2025 and pin hopes on 2026-2028 recovery
    The counter-seasonal plunge in LNG shipping rates does not appear to be a transitory setback. It looks more like the...
  • Baltic Exchange appoints Howe Robinson's Guy Hindley as new chairman
    Guy Hindley has been appointed as the Baltic Exchange new chairman, effective January 1, 2025. He has been on the...
  • The Lloyd's List Outlook Forum: Is the dark fleet getting darker?
    We bring you more highlights from the Lloyd's List outlook forum held in London earlier this month, featuring foremost sanctions...
  • San Pedro Bay still handling record volumes
    While combined volumes fell from October - as has been the case in nearly each of the past six years...
  • Boxship charter market loses some steam but strong demand to continue
    Chartering activity has slowed in the final weeks of 2024 but there is no suggestion of a charter rate slump...
  • Australia downgrades mining exports by $63bn
    Treasurer Jim Chalmers said China's economic struggles meant Australia could lose A$100bn ($63bn) in mining exports over the next four...
  • Bunker supplier Monjasa to inaugurate LNG provision at Dubai
    Monjasa is set to deploy the first LNG bunkering vessel in the Middle East to serve the containership, cruiseship and...
  • International Chamber of Shipping names Thomas Kazakos as new secretary-general
    'Association man' and Cyprus shipowner representative Thomas Kazakos pledges to strengthen the voice of shipping, as he is confirmed as...
  • Boxships hit by huge hike in International Group reinsurance levy
    GXL price increases baked into calculations since Baltimore bridge collapse
  • What does a fake flag certificate look like? Lloyd's List shows you
    There is no international flag registry for St Maarten and these certificates are fraudulent, according to the Netherlands government
  • Global coal imports to shrink to 2027 after hitting record this year, IEA says
    Weather factors - particularly in China, the world's largest coal consumer - will have a major impact on short-term trends...
  • Ukraine 'outraged' at Yemen grain shipment from occupied Crimea
    Russian efforts to expand trading out of occupied territories continues to see ships deliver grain to Yemen, via a UN...
  • ONE partners with Ocean Alliance members on transpacific services
    Three new jointly operated services, namely AT1, AT2 and AT3, will connect 14 direct ports in the UK, continental Europe...
  • Red Sea crisis heavily redirects LNG flows but doesn't rescue LNG rates
    Monthly LNG carrier transits around the Cape of Good Hope have increased by twice as much as LNG transits through...
  • Norden seeks further expansion in project cargo to 'future-proof' company
    After two acquisitions in the past 18 months - Thorco Projects and Norlat Shipping - project cargo now comprises nearly...
  • Container shipping forecast adrift for 2025 with multiple variables in play
    Most analysts believe next year's container shipping market will be oversupplied. Teu-mile demand is projected to range from positive 3%...
  • The Daily View: It's the demand, stupid
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Daily Briefing
    UK expands sanctions on Russia's 'shadow fleet' and targets trader | Baltic countries to check dark fleet insurance | Commodity...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 18, 2024
  • DCLI adding GPS to domestic chassis
    DCLI equipping domestic chassis with GPS fills an information gap on when shippers sit on cargo excessively.
  • CPKC's bridge expansion boosts US-Mexico capacity, reliability
    The opening of a second span across the Laredo border will benefit CPKC trains to Atlanta and Chicago along with other transport providers such as Union Pacific Railroad and its customers.
  • Asia-US container spot rates spiking to year-end highs
    Spot rates from Asia to the US rose to highs this week as a looming dockworker strike on Jan. 15, the early Lunar New Year in Asia and the threat of tariffs under the new administration are keeping front loading of imports at unusually high levels for December.
  • Bridge expansion boosts CPKC intermodal capacity, reliability
    The opening of a second span across the Laredo border will benefit CPKC trains to Atlanta and Chicago along with other transport providers such as Union Pacific Railroad and its customers.
  • Asia-US spot rates surge to near-record levels
    Spot rates from Asia to the US rose to near-record highs this week as a looming dockworker strike on Jan. 15, the early Lunar New Year in Asia and the threat of tariffs under the new administration are keeping front loading of imports at unusually high levels for December.
  • New Year heralds triple threat to US container shipping
    The risk of an East and Gulf Coast port strike, US tariffs on China, and service disruptions through the launch of new alliances and networks await the industry in the first two months of 2025, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 18, 2024
  • BW Offshore-backed project aims to convert the ocean's power into green ammonia
    SwitcH2 and CorPower team up to feed green fuel-producing FPSO with wave power
  • Performance Shipping takes cover, and this time not from Economou
    Shipowner announces aframax fixture on day market hits two-month high
  • 'Tis the season for capesize bulkers to crash, but this year's lump of coal is worse
    Average spot rates hit lowest level since September 2023 and futures contracts plunge, but Diana Shipping charter shows
  • Veteran tanker values take big hit as buyer appetite plunges
    High tide of secondhand pricing ebbing amid uncertainty over rates
  • Howe Robinson's Guy Hindley replaces Lord Mountevans as Baltic Exchange chairman
    Dry cargo broking expert replaces Lord Mountevans after two-year term
  • Lloyd's of London prepares for shake-up after misconduct consultation
    Insurance marketplace wants wide-ranging powers to tackle bullying and harassment
  • Container ship owners pay price for Baltimore disaster with spike in reinsurance costs
    International Group of P&I Clubs reveals increased costs for owners across the board for 2025
  • ICS selects Cypriot shipping stalwart Thomas Kazakos to replace Guy Platten
    Head of Cyprus shipping association to take over next June as International Chamber of Shipping secretary general
  • Liner operators jockey for position in Transatlantic trade
    HMM returns to trade after six year absence as ONE teams up with member of Ocean Alliance
  • Expanding US LNG exports will add to climate woes, says Biden administration
    It is December and raining LNG reports as a year-long study finally lands
  • Christen Sveaas and Exmar-backed owner seals Petrobras drill ship charter at $374,000 per day
    Oslo-listed Ventura Offshore books out the Carolina for at least two and a half years
  • Grieg Maritime Group names ex-banker as new head of open hatch
    Henrik Rese Bredesen will continue as head of finance
  • ICS picks Cypriot shipping stalwart Thomas Kazakos to replace Guy Platten
    Head of Cyprus shipping association to take over next June as International Chamber of Shipping secretary general
  • Bureau Veritas joins household names on France's benchmark CAC 40 index
    Class society says inclusion is a result of new growth strategy
  • Norway to support construction of nine more ammonia and hydrogen fuel vessels
    Government support focuses on market confidence in ammonia and hydrogen fuels, but veers away from fuel subsidies
  • Western Bulk panamax head Mohneesh Bhutani quits for Dubai shipowner
    Change of role comes after eight-year stint with the company
  • Norway to support construction of nine more vessels set to be built with ammonia of hydrogen fuel
    A total of 24 hydrogen and ammonia fuelled vessel projects awarded funding in 2024
  • Gas carrier damaged after collision with passenger ship
    Government reported that ro-ro drifted in current off port of Merak, Indonesia
  • How Idan Ofer built the world's largest private shipping fleet
    Investment drive that began in 2018 has catapulted the tycoon to fresh heights in 2024, making the shipowner the TradeWinds person of the year
  • Golden Ocean spends $11.5m on its own stock as share price falls
    John Fredriksen bulker company takes advantage of value dip
  • 'First big scrapping cycle' forecast for LNG shipping market with no place for steam turbine vessels
    Market not expected to swing back into balance until 2026-2027
  • Tax rules prompt John Fredriksen to move his private shipping empire out of London
    Tycoon eyeing other more favourable regimes for his new base
  • Russia declares state of emergency as oil washes ashore after twin tanker incidents
    A third vessel in fleet of Volgotanker issues distress call
  • NRP gets 'selective' on deals as markets ride volatility
    Financier capitalises on strong container feeder market
  • Idan Ofer's EPS Ventures teams up with Norwegian government on shore power investment
    West coast Norwegian company gets NOK 50m injection
  • Monjasa takes LNG bunker vessel on charter for new Dubai-based business
    Fuel supplier scores a double first with its initial unit and a Middle East base for LNG bunkers
  • FSL Trust makes profit of $2.3m from tanker sale
    Unnamed buyer pays $7.15m for vessel first reported sold on Monday

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 18, 2024
  • Waiting game: Port strike or no port strike?
    The International Longshoremen's Association has the backing of President-elect Trump in its contract fight with East and Gulf Coast port employers, who may yet have the final say.
  • Reserve before it's too late! Houthis mull Red Sea security webinar
    The rebel militia that has spent the past year terrorizing Red Sea shipping may be taking a new tack as events unfold in the Mideast.
  • DCLI adding GPS tracking to domestic chassis fleet
    Direct ChassisLink Inc. announced it's adding GPS tracking to its entire fleet of 53-foot domestic chassis.
  • US carrier GlobalX in joint venture to launch Australian cargo airline
    Global Crossing Airlines is branching out from the U.S. market to help investors start a charter airline in Australia, serving passenger and cargo airlines.

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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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