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Exim India web site
MARCH 20, 2024
  • DP World launches global freight forwarding network
  • CONCOR, CWC MoU to leverage respective strengths
  • Digitised goods should be outside of tariff moratorium at WTO: India
  • Kerala govt mulls maritime cluster
  • Antwerp port's Certified Pick up an important step in the digitalisation of logistics chain for containers
  • ITC collaborates with IWAI to transport FMCG products
  • Adani Vizhinjam Port wins International Safety Award
  • MOL inks MoU for joint development of synthetic fuel/synthetic methanol supply chain
  • Kattupalli Port achieves highest-ever gate movement in 24 hours
  • GDP growth seen moderating in FY25
  • Red Sea attacks & rising piracy off Somali coast disrupting global trade: Report
  • India committed to safeguard navigational freedom in the Indian Ocean region: PM
  • Global air cargo demand stabilises; surge in Dubai-Europe tonnage
  • IATA Digitalization Leadership Charter for cargo launched
  • Delhi Airport ships 80 lakh kg of B'desh goods in 2023

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 20, 2024
  • New presence in Liège
  • Intermodal terminal in Hamilton in operation
  • Modalis bolsters Italian team
  • More movements but less volume
  • New wagons for European grain transports
  • Building a vehicle hub at Dunkirk
  • Record order for automatic stacking cranes
  • Another B777F for Silk Way West
  • Concordia Damen wins contract in Uruguay
  • Cakeboxx welcomes CCO
  • A win-win agreement in South Africa
  • Express shipping to and from China
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • MSC Air Cargo banks on Descartes
  • Sunrock picks MD for its German branch
  • H2-truck covers 2,000 km in four weeks
  • A UK-Turkey FTA
  • Advancing hydrogen collaboration
  • FedEx shifts from Newcastle to Teesside

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • THE Alliance goes large on the transpacific to reassure shippers
  • EXCLUSIVE: CH Robinson - forwarding debacle spurs another top casualty
  • Ports of LA and Long Beach busier this year and eyeing an early peak season
  • Exporters nervous as air cargo congestion builds in Delhi and Mumbai
  • Box throughput improves, but delays still endemic at South African ports
  • Cargo-carrying gliders could save 65% of aviation fuel costs, says US developer
  • Vedat Serbet returns to Hellmann to develop European rail freight offering

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • Derecktor picks MJP waterjets for new hybrid ferry duo
    Two new hybrid ferries being built by Derecktor Shipyards New York for Chatham Area Transit (CAT) of Savannah, Ga., will feature Marine Jet Power (MJP) waterjets as part of their sophisticated power
  • New GCMD study: Ports aren't ready to handle onboard carbon capture
    A study commissioned by the Singapore-based Global Center for Maritime Decarbonization (GCMD) finds that a lack of port readiness may present a carbon capture bottleneck. It comes as on board carbon capture
  • As Congress dithers on FRC spending, Bollinger delivers another
    Bollinger Shipyards recently delivered the USCGC David Duren to the U.S. Coast Guard in Key West, Fla. This is the 182nd vessel Bollinger has delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard over a

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Container News web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • APM Terminals, HHIT enter strategic collaboration
    As part of the Dutch Trade mission to Vietnam, APM Terminals and Hateco Haiphong International Container Terminal (HHIT), a fully owned subsidiary of Hateco Group, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to further develop their cooperation on terminal development in Haiphong in North Vietnam. "Vietnam is a rapidly growing and high-potential market in South-East Asia and the strategic col
  • BIMCO analysis: 13% of world seaborne trade under attack from Houthis and Somali pirates
    "Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, coupled with a rise in piracy off the coast of Somalia, are disrupting global trade. In 2023 an estimated 13% of global seaborne trade transited through these areas. However, the attacks have reduced the number of ships transiting the area by 50%," stated Filipe Gouveia, Shipping Analyst at BIMCO. Since November 2023, the threat to shipping has increased a
  • COSCO to serve Port of La Spezia via 20,000 TEU vessels
    COSCO Shipping is scheduling regular visits to the Port of La Spezia with 20,000 TEU vessels. The imminent arrival of the COSCO Shipping Aries marks the first docking of such a large container ship from the Chinese liner at the Italian port. Beginning in March, COSCO 20,000 TEU container ships will establish a consistent presence at the Port of La Spezia. This recent announcement by the Chinese l
  • Ports of Hamburg and Argentia unveil green hydrogen partnership
    The Port of Argentia in Newfoundland, Canada and the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) in Germany signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to collaborate on the export and import of green hydrogen from Canada to Germany. The agreement was signed by Scott Penney, CEO of the Port of Argentia, and Jens Meier, CEO of HPA, during their attendance at the Canada-Germany Hydrogen and Ammonia Producer-Offtaker Conferen
  • Peel Ports Group and E.ON commence UK's largest solar project
    Peel Ports Group, the UK's second-largest port operator, has partnered with E.ON to achieve its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. The initiative begins with the installation of the UK's largest roof-mounted solar energy system at the Port of Liverpool, followed by repowering the existing wind turbines along the banks of the River Mersey with fewer, larger turbines. This marks the init
  • Kombiverkehr KG starts rail connection between Rotterdam and Germany
    Kombiverkehr KG is expanding its range of services between Germany and the Netherlands with a new train running between Rotterdam and Köln-Eifeltor. In Rotterdam, the train will terminate at the Rail Service Center (RSC) in Waalhaven. The first train will depart the Dutch city on 12 March and reach Köln-Eifeltor in twelve hours. The new service leaves on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in both
  • Evergreen ship held up in Qingdao after collision
    One of Evergreen Marine Corporation's ships has been held in China's Qingdao port for investigations after colliding with another vessel. The 2014-built 8,508 TEU Ever Lucid, deployed to the Taiwanese line's Transpacific Northwest Service, reportedly collided with an unnamed Chinese cargo ship around 1 am local time on 14 March. The ship set out from Qingdao just before 10 pm local time on 13 Mar
  • CFL Cargo launches multi-system locomotives
    CFL Cargo, a European railway operator, has successfully homologated the first multi-system locomotives for operation between Germany, Luxembourg, and Poland. This achievement enhances international rail traffic and promotes the transition from road to rail transport, which is a more sustainable mode of transportation. These new locomotives, in their final configuration, are groundbreaking in Eur
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces Mediterranean-South America West Coast service updates
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced changes in its Mediterranean-South America West Coast (MSW) service, which will be effective from 20 March. Hapag-Lloyd will introduce the port of Vigo in Spain to the MSW rotation as the initial port of call in the Mediterranean. Through this addition, the Hamburg-based line aims to offer expedited transit times to northern Spain and Portugal market
  • Wharf Holdings boss concerned with Hong Kong port's waning competitiveness
    The chairman of Hong Kong logistics and real estate conglomerate Wharf Holdings, Stephen Ng Tin Hoi, said that Hong Kong port is no longer among the world's busiest ports and is not optimistic about the terminal business. Wharf Holdings, which operates container terminals (under the Modern brand name) in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, saw operating profit from the group's logistics business halve year-o
  • Port of Los Angeles exceeds 780,000 TEUs in February
    In February, the Port of Los Angeles saw a significant surge in activity, handling 781,434 TEUs, marking a remarkable 60% increase from the same period last year. This continues the trend of consecutive monthly growth, marking the seventh straight month of such volume increase at the busiest port in the United States. The LA port saw a substantial rise in loaded imports, reaching 408,764 TEUs, re
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases Asia container rates
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd said its ocean tariff rates for Freight All Kinds (FAK) between Far East and North Europe & Mediterranean will increase. The updated prices will apply for cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry containers, including high cube equipment, and reefer for sailings commencing on 1 April, as follows: Per container from Far East (in US$) Destination 20' Dry 40' Dry 40' HC

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Splash web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • ASCO scores $25m contract extension hat-trick
    Energy logistics player ASCO has won three contract extensions worth more than $25m in total. The Aberdeen-based group has seen long-standing clients, Centrica Energy Storage, TotalEnergies and BP renew contracts for up to three years each. ASCO has been appointed by BP and TotalEnergies to support each operator across the North East of Scotland leveraging ...
  • Spanish port scales up floating wind ambitions
    The Port of A Coruña in Spain has secured a new backer in its ambitions to become a logistic hub for the marshalling, assembly and deployment of floating offshore wind components. German utility RWE has signed up to facilitate the scaling-up of the port capacity in support of Spain's floating wind targets of up to ...
  • Sulmara wins survey contract for 1 GW Scottish floating wind farm
    Glasgow-based subsea specialist Sulmara has been awarded a contract for the Stromar floating offshore wind farm in Scotland. Stromar is one of the world's largest proposed floating offshore developments, with a planned capacity of 1 GW. The project off Caithness in northern Scotland, around 50 km east of Wick, is being developed by a joint ...
  • Sea's new compliance solution to help charterers with sanction risk mitigation
    Maritime software provider Sea has launched a new compliance solution to help customers navigate the regulatory landscape for freight and avoid sanction breaches. Sea's new Vessel Compliance Management solution enables customers to complete vessel screening and ensures governance, compliance, and the mitigation of risks in chartering processes. In a study conducted by the company this ...
  • Seacon in for chemical tanker at Wuhu
    China's Seacon Shipping has moved to further expand its footprint in the tanker segment by adding another chemical carrier newbuilding to its growing orderbook. The Hong Kong-listed diversified owner and operator has signed up for an 18,500 dwt unit at China's Wuhu Shipyard, hot on the heels of orders for a series of similar chemical ...
  • Exxon will not buy Hess but is considering buying its Guyana stake
    ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods has stated that the US supermajor has no intention of buying Hess from under Chevron's nose but rather wants to establish its rights over Hess's Guyana assets. Woods told reporters during the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston that it would not have waited for Chevron to announce its $53bn deal to ...
  • Ship prang brings operations to a standstill at one of the world's largest manganese mines
    Operations at a mine in the north of Australia were suspended yesterday after a Cypriot-flagged bulk carrier, buffeted by strong cyclone winds, rammed into a pier. Groote Eylandt Mining Company (GEMCO), jointly owned by South32 and Anglo-American, was forced to stop operations after the 189 m long bulker caused "severe damage" to a pier at ...
  • Louis Dreyfus Armateurs showcases liquid hydrogen-based SOV concept
    French family-owned shipowner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has revealed a new offshore wind service operation vessel (SOV) capable of running on liquid hydrogen. The so-called liquid-H2 SOV, currently in the concept design phase, is being developed in partnership with Salt Ship Design as well as equipment suppliers, class and flag authorities and fuel providers. The ...
  • New Dayang wins ultramax orders
    Chinese builder New Dayang has secured orders for ultramax bulk carrier newbuildings from China Construction Bank (CCB) Financial Leasing. The deal covers two firm vessels of the Crown 63 Plus design which will be operated by Bohai Shipping (Hebei) after delivery, starting in late 2026. The shipbuilding arm of state-run machinery manufacturer Sumec Group based ...
  • CMB on home straight with Euronav stake now above 88%
    Following the closing of the Euronav takeover bid, the Saverys family-controlled Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) effectively controls 88.61% of the Belgian tanker giant. The acceptance period of the mandatory public takeover bid for all Euronav shares not already owned by CMB or its affiliates expired on March 15, 2024. During the acceptance period, over 69.2m ...
  • Containerised hydrogen fuel cell and battery solution gives shipping new options
    Project partners Port of Gothenburg, Skanska, PowerCell Group, Hitachi Energy, Linde Gas, Volvo Group and Skagerak Energy have conducted a joint field test to demonstrate the latest innovation in hydrogen-electric power infrastructure: the containerised Hyflex solution. The product is a flexible container solution that can be used in a wide range of applications for emission-free ...
  • Red Sea salvage ops not possible: IMO
    Salvors will not come to clean up the mess left by Houthi attacks until the situation in the Red Sea calms down, shipping's top regulator said yesterday. Speaking at a press conference in London at the opening of the 81st session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), Arsenio Dominguez, secretary-general of the International Maritime ...
  • New British wind propulsion tech readies for market
    The UK is leading many of the world's wind propulsion efforts in shipping with new tech coming to market. Bristol-based maritime engineering start-up WingTek, in collaboration with the National Composites Centre and the University of Bristol, has just won a £2.2m ($2.8m) innovation grant to develop the WingTek Wingsail (pictured above), something its backers claim ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • Tusiani: 'timing and luck' were the secret of my success
    Poten & Partner's chairman emeritus Michael D Tusiani ushered in as new CMA Commodore in acknowledgement of his stellar career...
  • ECA loophole letting ships dodge NOx pollution limits, IMO told
    IMO rules meant to protect fragile environments and coastal peoples from shipping pollution in the Arctic are being undermined. Green...
  • 'Irresistible call' for renewal of tanker fleet, says BRS
    The difficulties for 'grey' tankers to return to normal trading will create an irresistible call for the renewal of the...
  • Human element integral in the age of AI
    Shipping's reputation as an analogue industry is unjustified; companies have been investing in artificial intelligence for years, with mixed results...
  • West launches two new specialist claims teams
    Charterers' cover becoming an increasingly important aspect of club's activities, says marine mutual
  • Barter deals in ports could fall foul of local law, Gard warns
    The problem is particularly acute in Togo, where a recent exchange for 20 kg of shrimp landed both a ship's...
  • Norwegian digital sector eyes Greek shipping market
    Oslo-supported innovation summit in Athens aimed to encourage interaction with major owners' market
  • Surge of secondhand capesize deals triggered by 14-year peak in earnings
    Greek owners identified as leading buyers with one-third of capesize purchases this year, as well as ranking first alongside Chinese...
  • Minsheng Financial Leasing gains approval for Hong Kong shipping subsidiary
    Minsheng Bank-controlled lessor will invest $400m in the wholly owned subsidiary
  • Maersk extends Haiphong co-operation deal
    Vietnam is seen as a high growth market by Maersk, which is extending its agreement with Hateco to help develop...
  • Seafarer unions mark second anniversary of P&O Ferries sackings
    Britain needs mandatory seafarers' charter to spark 'ratings revival', Mick Lynch says
  • Ports not ready to process captured carbon from shipping
    Capturing carbon is the easy part; getting if off ships and through terminals safely is proving to be a bottleneck
  • Gabon, UAE, Mauritius offer regulatory safe haven to sanctioned dark fleet operator Hennesea Holdings
    The latest regulatory arbitrage play by Hennesea Holdings' anonymous owner sees Gabon, UAE and Mauritius providing marine services for remaining...
  • MOL and partners to develop e-fuels supply chain with domestic CO2 capture
    MOL will be charged with the marine transportation of CO2 and e-fuels, connecting Japan and overseas production plants
  • Rise of dark fleet capping growth of P&I clubs, says Roppestad
    'We are seeing lower growth in tonnage, not because we are getting less business in, but because some part of...
  • CCB Leasing orders Sumec ultramax pair backed by Bohai Ocean charters
    A pair of firm 64,000 dwt conventional-fuel dry bulkers were placed at Sumec's subsidiary New Dayang Shipbuilding, with more to...
  • Daily Briefing
    IMO resumes efforts on carbon pricing tools | Red Sea tensions on display at IMO meeting | Bunker demand faces...
  • Seacon expands fleet with chemical tanker order
    Deal comes after Seacon ordered another four chemical tankers of the same size and four MR tankers in China last...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • Regulators must take slower approach to mandating green trucks: trade groups
    Members of the Clean Freight Coalition say they aren't opposed to converting from diesel to electric vehicles, but argue that regulators are pushing timelines that are too aggressive and will cause supply chain disruptions and higher prices.
  • BNSF, UP working through rail container backlogs in Southern California
    The railroads say they are deploying more intermodal railcars to Los Angeles-Long Beach and adjusting their operations so marine terminals can clear out rail containers and reduce dwell times following strong import volumes early this year.
  • THE Alliance restores two trans-Pacific services as Asia imports jump
    US imports from Asia last month were up 40% over February 2023, the biggest year-on-year jump for any month since May 2021.
  • Seafarer unions declare Red Sea, Gulf of Aden 'warlike' no-go areas
    The deaths of three bulk carrier crew in early March has spurred an international body representing seafarers to downgrade the busy shipping lanes from "high risk" to "warlike" and has urged all carriers to avoid sailing through the region.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • Harry Vafias spinoff C3is raises $6m in face of Nasdaq de-listing threat
    Deal created 120m new shares and caused penny stock to plunge further
  • ExxonMobil charters Yasa suezmax for three years at hefty rate
    Big oil players continue tying large crude carriers on lucrative, long-term employment
  • Has JP Morgan snapped up more Swire Bulk ships?
    US bank reported to have continued dry bulk acquisition campaign
  • Houthis target Greek-owned VLGC in latest Gulf of Aden missile strike
    Missile landed just 200m from the ship, maritime forces reported
  • Norwegian safety regulators argue Viking Sky should have never sailed prior to 2019 drama
    Even before it lost power, cruise ship was missing one of its generators
  • Lack of port infrastructure risks stunting growth of carbon capture technology
    Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation report highlights work needed to make onboard carbon capture technology feasible
  • Torvald Klaveness boasts ample investment firepower after 'historic' 2023 result
    Norwegian group profiting from strength in tanker and bulker markets
  • Ardmore Shipping taps AI to optimise its tramp trades
    Irish owner has been trialling an AI system over the past year
  • Liner giant MSC gobbles up container ships from NSB in latest secondhand swoop
    Gianluigi Aponte-owned company has poached six 6,000-teu vessels from the fleet of German company
  • Ardmore taps AI to optimise its tramp trades
    Irish owner has been trialling an AI system over the past year
  • Capital markets key to Alexander Saverys' ammonia and hydrogen vision for transforming Euronav
    But Fredriksen deal leaves shipowner with plenty of cash to pay for newbuildings
  • Ukrainian shipowner strikes series of deals to get grain out of war zone
    Shipping company eyeing river cooperation in Serbia and Austria after Hungarian agreement
  • Peter Dohle and Foroohari snap up container ships from Evangelos Marinakis stable
    German buyers are moving back into secondhand boxship markets
  • Japanese shipping giant MOL to push e-methanol supply chain
    Partners assess export of Japanese CO2 to produce green methanol for re-import
  • Seacon takes tanker order spend to $340m in a month with latest deal
    Chinese owner continues product carrier spree, this time at Wuhu Shipyard
  • CMA CGM ports chief hired to lead French shipowners' association
    Incoming delegate general has extensive experience in ports sector
  • Even 'inferior' bulkers selling for firm prices in hot market, says Seanergy boss Stamatis Tsantanis
    Greek boss sees strong interest in capesizes in secondhand market
  • Shipping insurer-backed Ceto launches AI emissions management platform
    CarbonID service will help owners track and control carbon output, company says
  • Louis Dreyfus joins zero-emission hydrogen race with wind farm ship
    French owner teams with Salt Ship Design on innovative vessel
  • Fewer claims help Gard record one of its best-ever years
    Norwegian insurer says low claims and high-performing investments makes it stronger than ever
  • Ukrainian shipowner strikes series of deals to get grain out of warzone
    Shipping company eyeing river cooperation in Serbia and Austria after Hungarian agreement
  • WaveCrest Energy makes fresh move to set up UK LNG import facility
    CEO Rob Bryngelson revives Teesside regasification port plan but on a new site as company prepares to auction capacity
  • John Fredriksen buys debt-stricken Equinor offices outside Oslo for less than a dime
    Billionaire agrees to refinance holding company in exchange for NOK 1
  • Tufton Oceanic plots big handout to shareholders as profit soars
    Special dividend could see fund dole out 10% of its net asset value
  • Lack of port infrastructure risks stunting growth of carbon capture technology
    Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation report highlights work needed to make onboard carbon capture technology feasible
  • Greek bulker driven aground as cyclone batters northern Australia
    No reports of pollution or casualties among ship's crew
  • International Seaways selling product tanker at a premium price, brokers say
    New York-listed tanker owner gets anywhere from $23.7m to $25m for 15-year-old ship
  • Hunter ahead by $13,100 per day after fixing second VLCC back to its owner
    Company still looking for more opportunities in strong tanker markets
  • Benchmark supramax bulker price set as Japan's San-E Maritime sells last ship
    Japanese tonnage provider benefits from a rising market to stage shipowning exit
  • New Dayang inks ultramax bulkers with Chinese leasing company CCB FL
    Shipping newcomer Bohai Shipping Hebei to operate bulkers
  • Benchmark supramax price set as Japan's San-E Maritime sells last bulker
    Japanese tonnage provider benefits from a rising market to stage shipowning exit
  • Precious Shipping taps Export-Import Bank of Thailand for new loan
    Thai shipowner puts up two 10-year-old supramax bulkers as collateral for latest finance deal

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • Port of New Orleans' container-on-barge service has record year
    In 2023, the Port of New Orleans achieved a record-breaking year for its container-on-barge service, emphasizing its commitment to reducing emissions.

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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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