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The Loadstar web site
MAY 17, 2024
  • CMA CGM see Q1 profit slump but bets on Bollore bounce
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Marine Log web site
MAY 17, 2024
  • VIDEO: Unified Command starts preparations for Dali refloat
    Officials of the Key Bridge Unified Command were yesterday continuing to evaluate the Dali in preparation for refloating the vessel and clearing the Fort McHenry Federal Channel to the Port of Baltimore.
  • BigLift brings 11 Damen tugs from Asia to Europe on one ship
    Putting the big into BigLift, Spliethoff Group's heavy lift specialist BigLift Shipping has used a single vessel to transport 11 Damen tugs from the shipbuilder's yards in Vietnam and China to Europe.
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    Crew safety and comfort are more important than ever. It has become critical to understand how a living environment can impact crew retention and performance. That's why vessel refits or renovations should

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Container News web site
MAY 17, 2024
  • MSC increases rates for shipments to Valencia and Antwerp
    Swiss/Italian container carrier MSC has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates for shipments to Europe, effective from 1 June until further notice but not beyond 30 June. All Prices are in US Dollars unless otherwise specified Port of loading Port of discharge Commodity Rate 20 DV 40 DV & HC Nhava Sheva Antwerp Freight All 4,500 4,800 Kinds (FAK) Ennore Antwerp Freight All 4,500 4,800 Kinds
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces peak season surcharges for shipments to North America
    Hamburg-based box line Hapag-Lloyd has announced new peak season surcharges for shipments destined for North American ports. The German company will apply a new peak season surcharge from Indian Subcontinent & Middle East to North America for cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry, reefer and special containers, including high cube equipment. The surcharge will apply to all containers gated in full
  • CFL multimodal and ista Luxembourg ink long-term deal
    CFL multimodal, through its subsidiary CFL logistics, and ista Luxembourg S.à r.l have signed a long-term agreement, under which the logistics expert will provide warehousing, customs and distribution services to ista, an international energy and water usage metering service provider. CFL logistics ensures storage of ista's products in a temperature-controlled, TAPA certified environment while al
  • MSC launches new weekly North Peru Feeder service
    MSC has announced the "North Peru Feeder", a new dedicated feeder service from Salaverry and Paita in Peru to provide increased port connections and faster transit times to Europe, the United States and the Far East. "By offering greater access from Salaverry's hinterland, the North Peru Feeder service will also provide time savings and mitigation of logistics risks for Peruvian customers," said
  • Container dwell times improve at San Pedro Bay ports
    Average dwell time for containers moving through the San Pedro Bay's Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach improved during April 2024, as dwell times for containers moved by truck and rail saw reductions. Containers imported to the San Pedro Bay Port complex and destined for local delivery via truck spent an average of 2.50 days at port terminals, according to data from the Pacific Merchant Shippin
  • Port of Hamburg nears 2 million TEUs in 2024 Q1
    Port of Hamburg handled 1.9 million TEUs in the first quarter of 2024, representing a slight 1.1% growth compared to the same period last year. At the same time, the German port's box throughput by tonnage also increased by 0.7% to 19 million tonnes. Axel Mattern, CEO of Port of Hamburg Marketing, explains, "The development of container throughput suggests that, despite the current events in the
  • Maersk reopens Baltimore bookings
    Maersk has announced an update on its services to the Port of Baltimore, reopening bookings for direct loading and discharge on the upcoming voyages. The Danish ocean carrier noted that the following bookings have opened: AGAS service Import to BAL - Dubai Express 421n - ETA June 1 (departing Cartagena, CO - May 19; departing Manzanillo, PA - May 20) Export from BAL - Dubai Express 422S - ETD Jun
  • Training is the key for opening the door to women in shipping
    Digitalisation and decarbonisation have altered shipping's horizon and have offered a route for women to enter the industry, filling a growing skills gap and changing the cultural norms of an industry that heavily leans towards male-dominated values. From digitalised support systems onshore to chief engineers and masters, working women will be involved in a maritime sector that the industry antic
  • PACECO and MITSUI debut first hydrogen fuel cell RTG crane at Port of Los Angeles
    PACECO Corp., a container handling machinery company, announced the commencement of commercial operations of the world's first hydrogen fuel cell powered rubber-tired gantry (RTG) Crane at the Port of Los Angeles. The H2-ZE RTG Transtainer Crane, developed in collaboration with MITSUI E&S, began operations at Yusen Terminals Inc. (YTI) on 15 May, marking the first time a fully hydrogen powered RT
  • Evergreen splashes out on more containers as equipment shortage bites
    Evergreen Marine Corporation (EMC) is turning to its in-house container manufacturer for more containers as major container makers have their slots full. The Taiwanese mainline operator announced on 14 May that it is ordering 17,500 containers from Evergreen Heavy Industrial Corp. (Malaysia), for a total price of US$65.17 million. Linerlytica's data shows that major container manufacturers' slots
  • Port of Greenock boosts reefer cargo capabilities through major investment
    United Kingdom's Port of Greenock will increase its reefer points from 32 to 220 with a significant investment of £750,000 (around US$950,000). This upgrade to the port's reefer capabilities is expected to facilitate access to global markets for food and drink manufacturers, with commodities like seed potatoes, meats, fish, fruit and vegetables and dairy products directly benefiting from the addi
  • European liner operators apply new surcharges from Asia to Africa
    Three of the major ocean carriers have announced new peak season surcharges (PSS) for shipments from Asia to several ports in Africa. First of all, Danish container line Maersk will apply the following PSS for dry and reefer containers from China to Kenya and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, effective from 20 May. Origin Destination Rate basis Container Currency Rate China Kenya Per container ALL_20_DRY
  • AD Ports expands into Türkiye through Noatum's new office
    AD Ports Group's Noatum, a multinational provider of integrated port operations, maritime, and logistics services, announced the inaugural launch of Noatum Maritime's office in Türkiye. The launch of the new office, to be led by Noatum Maritime, will serve as an important step towards broadening the company's reach in key regional markets with a focus on strengthening its maritime agency services
  • Harbor Lab raises US$16 million to streamline port cost management
    Harbor Lab, the maritime software company, has raised a US$16 million Series A funding round led by European VC Atomico. With participation from existing investors Notion Capital, Venture Friends, SpeedInvest and The Dock, and new investors Endeavor Catalyst and maritime VC TMV, the round follows a Seed round of €6.1 million (around US$6.6 million) and takes total funding for the Greek startup to
  • Port of Portland continues container services thanks to state financial support
    Port of Portland will continue providing container shipping services at Terminal 6, keeping Oregon's only international container terminal open. The decision follows Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek's announcement that she will include two critical items in her 2025-27 biennial budget that directly affect marine cargo service at T6: Capital investments at the terminal Channel maintenance costs in the lower
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Splash web site
MAY 17, 2024
  • OceanPal and George Economou bury the hatchet
    Greece's OceanPal has struck a deal with George Economou, which will see the compatriot shipping magnate drop his pursuit to oust most of the bulker owner's directors. Economou, who owns 14.1% of the Nasdaq-listed spinoff of Diana Shipping via his investment vehicle Sphinx, has been seeking departures from five of OceanPal's seven current directors, including ...
  • Van Oord and Sumitomo line up UK interconnector deal
    Scottish energy firm SSEN Transmission has selected a consortium consisting of Van Oord and Sumitomo Electric as the preferred bidder for the Shetland 2 high voltage direct current (HVDC) link subsea cable. The need for a second HVDC link from Shetland to the main transmission system of Great Britain was announced by the National Grid ...
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    Christen Sveeas' investment company Kistefos has filed a class action lawsuit against the board and chief executive of Solstad Offshore and Kjell Inge Røkke-controlled Aker Capital. Sveeas has for some time been in conflict with Solstad Offshore and Røkke over the restructuring plan from October last year that splits the offshore shipping player into old ...
  • Houthis reiterate Mediterranean attack warning
    The leader of the Houthis has once again hinted that his group's area of attacks could spread to the Mediterranean. In a televised address yesterday, Abdulmalik al-Houthi vowed that all ships heading to Israeli ports will be targeted by his group's drones and missiles. The Houthis have previously made threats of extending their attacks into ...
  • Shipmanagement Market Report 2024
    The argument to outsource has never been stronger, and yet less than one in five ships are farmed out to managers today. What is the sector doing wrong in appealing to its clientele? How best to get this message across? This forms much of the coverage in this 68-page publication being distributed online, across the ...
  • Romania gets much-needed port upgrades
    Yesterday, DP World opened three new sites in Romania, adding much-needed capacity to marine infrastructure that has welcomed far more vessels in recent years. Constanta, the largest container port on the Black Sea, is now home to two new facilities following a €65m ($70.6m) investment: a 5 ha project cargo terminal and a new roro ...
  • George Economou backs down from Genco boardroom battle
    Greek shipping tycoon George Economou has backed out of his proxy fight against Genco Shipping & Trading and pulled back his nominee to the US-listed bulker owner's board. Economou's investment vehicle, GK Investor, said in a filing Thursday it had withdrawn the nomination of Robert Pons as a candidate for election to the Genco board, ...
  • Odfjell Technology buys Aberdeen-based oil and gas services firm
    Odfjell Technology, a spinoff of Odfjell Drilling that specialises in offshore operations, well-service technology, and engineering solutions, has acquired consultancy, design, and development services firm McGarian TDC. Odfjell Technology said that the acquisition would further enhance the product line offering of its Well Services business area, enhancing its capabilities in the slot recovery a
  • RWE taps Ocean Infinity for Dogger Bank South geophysical survey
    German utility RWE and UAE's clean energy powerhouse Masdar have placed a contract with US offshore robotic ship operator Ocean Infinity for 3D ultra high-resolution seismic geophysical surveys at the Dogger Bank South (DBS) West offshore wind farm. Ocean Infinity will survey the subsea terrain at each of the proposed wind turbine foundation sites at ...
  • Saipem gets $850m subsea deal for Angolan oilfield work
    Italian offshore engineering and construction giant Saipem has been awarded a new offshore contract for the development of the Ndungu Field as part of the Agogo Integrated West Hub Project. Under the contract, awarded by the Angolan arm of Azule Energy - an incorporated joint venture between Eni and BP, Saipem's scope of work entails ...
  • Financial lifeline offered to Oregon's only container terminal
    The governor of Oregon has proposed a financial lifeline for the state's only container terminal. Portland's Terminal 6 has been scheduled to cease operations on October 1 this year, following the loss of regular shipping line clients and the departure of the terminal's operator. However, Governor Tina Kotek yesterday proposed $40m in state funding to ...
  • Ukraine mounts large-scale drone attack along the Russian Black Sea coast
    This morning, Ukrainian forces mounted a large-scale drone attack along the Russian Black Sea coast, hitting multiple Russian targets in Novorossiysk and Tuapse including oil refineries that had only recently been patched up from attacks earlier in the year. More than 30 explosions were recorded. Ukrainian drones also targeted the Crimean port of Sevastopol overnight, ...
  • Building a strong foundation for ESG compliance
    Putting in place enforceable regulations and achievable means of compliance for ESG targets is the only pathway to a secure a sustainable shipping industry for the future, writes Wikborg Rein's Laura Hyne. ESG (environmental, social and governance) considerations have gone from a 'nice to have' to a 'must have' in the maritime sector, spurred on ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 17, 2024
  • Economou ends proxy fights with Genco and OceanPal
    George Economou has ended his proxy battles with US-listed Genco and OceanPal. The shipping magnate took credit for Genco's rising...
  • Bullish box signals: CMA CGM back in black, spot indexes add to gains
    As the French liner company reports a return to profitability in its first quarter, spot rates in the second quarter...
  • Tata Steel shipping head says cargo owners must drive green transition
    Dry bulk cargo owner Tata Steel says fuel suppliers must work with cargo owners more than shipowners for decarbonisation to...
  • ITF designates Gabon and Eswatini flags of convenience
    'Maersk's of this world' don't abandon seafarers themselves but are 'complicit' by using open registries, Crumlin charges
  • Blue Visby optimiser trial yields 'significant' CO2 savings
    A voyage optimisation software trial yielded CO2 average savings of 17.3%, according to the Blue Visby consortium
  • Ukraine Black Sea strikes could further disrupt Russia's refinery capacity
    The extent of the damage caused to the Tuapse refinery is not yet clear, but operations had only restarted after...
  • Red Sea missiles give Iranian box line an edge, says Jensen
    Free from Houthi threat, Iran's HDASCO boxships are sailing freely through the Red Sea, delivering cargoes to Europe, according to...
  • Wall Street may be overvalued. That doesn't mean shipping equities are
    Industry stocks have been hitting it out of the park for a couple of years. They may just go higher...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Why women need their own day in the maritime calendar
    A male boss in the 1970s told one of the Wista founders that she needed to be a cold bitch...
  • Seeing is believing as Greek shipyards find saviours
    The picture for Greece's shipyard sector is looking much brighter as it undergoes a remarkable transformation after decades of gloom
  • Better placed than ever? Greek shipowners leading from the front
    At the vanguard of shipping since the days of Onassis and Niarchos, Greeks have once again been heavily reinvesting in...
  • Nuclear lobby asks IMO for fair hearing on safety
    Companies backing nuclear shipping defended the technology's safety record and asked the International Maritime Organization for a level playing field...
  • China's Zhoushan Changhong secures order for up to six tankers
    The newbuildings will be delivered from 2026 to 2027
  • Oregon's governor proposes lifeline for ailing Portland box terminal
    Oregon's governor said she would attempt to allocate $35m of the 2025-2027 budget to the port, which was set to...
  • Containership lessor GSL's adjusted share price just topped Covid-era high
    Sentiment was grim on US-listed containership lessors such as Global Ship Lease in the aftermath of the pandemic boom. But...
  • Daily Briefing
    Shipment from occupied Sevastopol to Venezuela marks new direction for Russia grain trades | Dutch owner entitled to reject euro...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 17, 2024
  • Bullish fundamentals can't prevent sharp slide in CMA CGM's Q1 financials
    The declines in the carrier's first-quarter net profit and revenue came despite an almost 12% jump in its container volumes to 5.6 million TEUs.
  • DP World's Centerm project at heart of employer-union dispute in Vancouver
    The union representing Canada's West Coast longshore foremen say they are holding off a strike vote while a mediation process takes place with maritime employers.
  • Backhaul demand boosts rates for intra-Asia liners out of India
    Local industry observers and carrier executives expect Asian import flows into India to remain buoyant, aided by growing demand for raw materials and semi-finished products needed to support domestic industrial production lines.
  • Mid-level US freight recession packs larger truck rate wallop: analyst
    While the current US freight recession for trucking volumes is rather middling compared to recessions over the last five decades, the severity of the rate decline has been the sharpest and recovery isn't likely until 2025, writes economist Jason Miller.
  • Ongoing buildout of cross-dock, warehousing capacity boosts Virginia port system
    The roughly 1.7 million square feet of cross-dock capacity that has come online over the past two years is a mark of volume growth and the deepening of supply chains through Norfolk's terminals, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.
  • Intermodal rail, private fleets absorbing US freight growth: Cass
    US shippers are playing a direct role in keeping the for-hire truck market soft as they tactically shift freight to in-house fleets, according to Cass Freight Index.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 17, 2024
  • CMA CGM earnings drop 30% as shipping weathers gradual normalisation
    But liner giant hails 'robust' profitability as freight rates rebound on Red Sea crisis
  • From sailing school to shipping hall of fame, the life of Genco's John Wobensmith
    Dry bulk executive talks about family, friends and even a frenemy at Port of New York and New Jersey induction ceremony
  • Jan De Nul repeats order for extra-large cable-layer in China
    Belgian group expands subsea fleet to five ships
  • Okeanis unlikely to be buying as VLCC prices set for another step up
    Greek owner happy with fleet as it predicts rise in secondhand values
  • Greece's Horizon Tankers ends decade-long order drought with tanker deal in China
    Shipowner books up to six product carriers at Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard
  • Wavelength podcast: The cause of the Dali allision in Baltimore, women in the boys' club culture of shipbroking
    NTSB gives evidence on cause of Dali bridge disaster. Female shipbrokers talk candidly about experiences in the boys' club
  • George Economou drops OceanPal board bid in return for influence at Palios family shipowner
    Greek shipowner turned shareholder activist settles second spat in two days
  • UN trade body head to visit Panama Canal as extreme weather threats weigh on trade
    Unctad chief will see impact of climate change on supply chains
  • Spain made 'mistake' over barring vessel 'carrying arms to Israel', says ship operator says
    Transport minister says the Marianne Danica requested permission to call at Cartagena
  • Bahri steams in to snap up SM Korea Line VLCC quartet
    Brokers say Hanwha Ocean is in negotiations but still trawling for buyers on its 2026 large tanker berths
  • Ukrainian drones strike Russian refinery for the second time
    IEA reports lower than expected impacts from Ukraine attacks
  • Shipbroking needs to embrace true equality and real respect so women may flourish
    Sure, shipbroking is a highly competitive business but make it a fair one
  • VLCC term rates stay firm as Trafigura fixes Marubeni tanker
    Brokers note more activity in all tanker sectors
  • Henning Oldendorff-backed M&M Bank ups lending as high rates stimulate investment
    Norwegian niche lender sees loan book grow to $379m
  • SFL trying to fill charter gaps left by spot players Frontline and Scorpio Tankers
    John Fredriksen's sale-and-leaseback specialist aiming to be part of longer-term logistics chain
  • Aristidis Alafouzos hits back at 'sour grapes' over stellar Okeanis VLCC rates
    Greek CEO grilled by analysts on how company's freight levels can be so much higher than rivals
  • Scrapping work sparks explosion and fire on tanker in Caribbean
    Video shows tug trying to extinguish blaze on Aqua Marine off Port of Spain
  • Profit beats revenue at Castor Maritime as another bulker is sold
    Cypriot owner confirms deal to offload panamax built in 2011
  • Women shipbrokers call for end to 'boys' club' culture
    Exclusive TradeWinds survey to mark International Day for Women in Maritime reveals female brokers want more flexible working - and less 'unwanted attention'
  • Women in shipbroking: Tickbox culture or a genuine shift to inclusion?
    On International Day for Women in Maritime, an exclusive TradeWinds survey of leading companies highlights a sector that has not always proved female-friendly but is talking change
  • Women shipbrokers step up fight against 'boy's club' culture
    Exclusive TradeWinds survey to mark International Day for Women in Maritime reveals female brokers want more flexible working - and less 'unwanted attention'
  • Imperial Petroleum confirms tanker sale as Harry Vafias 'optimistic' on markets
    Athens owner talks up big jump in fourth-quarter earnings but figures down year on year
  • Oldendorff-backed M&M Bank ups lending as high rates stimulate investment
    Norwegian niche lender sees loan book grow to $379m
  • Firefighter dies tackling chemical tanker blaze
    Man was found unconscious in engine room
  • Stale Hansen plays down merger talk as Skuld 'goes-it-alone'
    CEO Stale Hansen says P&I provider is gunning for a top three position as premium income surpasses $500m for first time
  • Hyundai Vietnam Shipbuilding bags two product tanker orders
    Pan Ocean is named as the owner of the two 50,000-dwt vessels
  • 'She-farers': Columbia cadet tells other female crew members to have confidence in themselves
    Ship manager shares mentoring interview with Filipino container ship recruit
  • BAL mulls $600m order for ultra-large container ship newbuildings
    The liner company is ordering up to four scrubber-fitted 14,000-teu vessels
  • Weaker floating storage demand drags on results at Thai VLCC player
    First-quarter results at Prima Marine also hampered by several tankers heading for dry-dockings
  • All Aboard: Swire Shipping's quest to welcome women seafarers
    Chief executive Jeremy Sutton says goal to have women make up 10% of its seafarers is just the start
  • George Economou surrenders Genco Shipping board fight, declares victory
    Tycoon pulls back director nominee, says his critiques have been 'principal driver' for higher stock price

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American Shipper web site
MAY 17, 2024
  • What early freight orders for peak season show - CNBC Supply Chain Survey
    A new report from CNBC shows consumer spending will not dramatically rise this peak season, but a modest uptick is likely. Companies with a clear view of their businesses have an idea what peak season will look like and are preparing.

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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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