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Exim India web site
JUNE 21, 2024
  • Cabinet approves development of all-weather greenfield deep-draft Major Port at Vadhvan in Maharashtra
  • Höegh Autoliners celebrates 15 years of pioneering success in India
  • Allcargo's ECU Worldwide appoints Rajneesh Garg as Chief Information Officer
  • Cotton exports seen soaring by 67 pc
  • Minister discusses 100-day action plan with Major Port Chairpersons, other key officials
  • NHAI signs MoU with IIIT Delhi to enhance road safety by deploying Artificial Intelligence
  • Three-wheeler exports dip in May
  • APSEZ shines in World Bank's global container port rankings
  • India fastest growing Asia-Pacific economy: Moody's
  • CMA CGM PSS from Asia to the Middle East Gulf, Red Sea & Indian Subcontinent
  • Russia mulls shipping coal to India via INSTC
  • Soymeal exports rise in Oct.-May

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 21, 2024
  • Panoramic view at Lake Geneva
  • Sustainable at 130
  • Milestone birthday for Korean Air Cargo in Vienna
  • Etihad Cargo boosts direct e-booking connectivity
  • Pushing ahead with electrification
  • 150 dual-mode locos to arrive by 2027
  • DP World's UK expansion
  • More electric transport in Portugal
  • Unifeeder to retrofit ships with EET solutions
  • A perfect match for Business Code
  • EUR 10 billion for Amazon in Germany
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  • Chongqing launches regular train to Germany
  • Bpostgroup appoints interim CEO
  • Westhof BIO picks automation solution
  • Getting high on a blue wave
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Zero-tailpipe HGV deployed in the UK
  • A new minister of civil aviation for India
  • A base in Bratislava

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 20, 2024
  • APMT eyes partnership in India's 'global top 10 port' project at Vadhavan
  • The government of India has given the final nod for a high-stakes port project on the west coast: a greenfield harbour at Vadhavan, some 120 miles north of Mumbai. The investment ...
  • Mærsk CEO Clerc by the book - 'to each their own'
  • Felixstowe intermodal services partially blocked by train derailment
  • Airline connectivity still lacking, claim, as Etihad and K+N unveil direct ebooking
  • Struggling Forward Air sharpens its job axe again in bid to cut costs
  • South Korean ferry operator Panstar ventures into 'cut-throat' liner sector
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges can help shippers 'get your boxes off the roads'
  • With the US and EU putting up barriers, Chinese EVs could divert to SE Asia
  • Dual-fuel engines could avert danger, says Höegh as it opts for ammonia

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 20, 2024
  • Bollinger launches inaugural Shipfitter Bootcamp
    This week, Bollinger Shipyards kicked off the inaugural Shipfitter Bootcamp. The innovative workforce development initiative is being launched in cooperation with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC), the Southern Mississippi Planning &
  • Hanwha to acquire Philly Shipyard
    In deal that was first reported as in the works last October, Philly Shipyard is to be acquired by Korea's Hanwha Group, whose Hanwha Ocean is the former the former Daewoo Shipbuilding
  • VIDEO: Shipping industry appalled as Houthi attacks continue
    Video has emerged showing the Houthi attack on the MV Tutor with an explosive laden drone boat. That attack eventually led to the sinking of the vessel, which has now been confirmed

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Container News web site
JUNE 20, 2024
  • Are You Eligible for Benefits Under The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act?
    A career in the maritime industry can be rewarding, but it's also physically demanding and potentially dangerous. The hours are long, and you're often working in adverse weather conditions, and you're also dealing with heavy machinery, hazardous substances, and slippery surfaces. To help ensure maritime workers receive compensation for job-related injuries and illnesses, federal law provides bene
  • Sea-Intelligence discusses costs for carriers of maintaining loyalty
    One of the key challenges in container shipping is the lack of enforceability in shipper/carrier contracts, according to Sea-Intelligence. With the recent sharp increase in freight rates, there have been calls for carriers to adhere to contracts and moderate their revenue pursuits, noted the data analysis firm. This implies that shippers would, in turn, honour contracts when the market declines.
  • Maher Terminals installs Kalmar Collision Warning System on straddle carriers
    Maher Terminals LLC, a multi-user container terminal operator running North America's largest marine container terminal in the Port of New York and New Jersey, has recently installed the Kalmar Collision Warning System on 36 of its straddle carriers, with a further 68 machines to follow in 2024 and 2025. Maher Terminals aims to install the system on all machines in the fleet, comprising over 270
  • MSC strengthens Asia-Mexico service network
    Swiss/Italian container line MSC is launching a new shuttle service, Dhalia, to provide additional capacity for Asia to Mexico West Coast routes. According to the company's statement, this new service will provide customers with a premium loop rotation serving South China to Mexico trade as well as additional network coverage and frequency between Asia and Mexico. Dhalia joins MSC's existing Ande
  • Baltic Hub commences construction of third deep-water quay
    Baltic Hub, a member of PSA Group, announced a significant milestone in its expansion efforts by laying the cornerstone for the new T3 terminal in Poland on 5 June. This development marks an important step toward enhancing its position as the leading container hub in the Baltic Sea region. The addition of a third deep-water quay and expanded storage yards signifies a strategic advancement aimed a
  • SAAM Terminals invests US$500,000 in simulator for crane operator training
    SAAM Terminals aims to train new crane operators and enhance the skills of current ones with advanced exercises. The company has invested US$500,000 in a state-of-the-art simulator from Canadian firm CM Labs Simulators. "This equipment is pioneering in the Chilean port industry. It offers ground-breaking graphic realism and accurately emulates the movements and forces applied during crane operati
  • MPC Container Ships secures ship acquisitions and new charter package deal
    MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC) has announced the acquisition of two 3,500 TEU vessels and a charter agreement package for 10 vessels, including the new acquisitions. The Norwegian ship owner bought two 3,500 TEU vessels for US$47.25 million. The vessels are expected to be handed over from their current owner in the third quarter of 2024 and will be delivered into pre-agreed firm 36-month time cha
  • More berths to open early in new Singapore port to alleviate logjams
    Singapore plans to speed up the opening of berths in the new megaport in the city-state's Tuas industrial estate to cater to the growing number of boxship calls. Besides the eight existing berths on the north side of Tuas Port, terminal operator PSA will expedite the opening of three new berths later this year to increase overall port handling capacity. Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (M
  • Singapore oil spill: Minister says most oil removed
    Singapore's Transport Minister said today (20 June) that much progress has been made in cleaning up the oil spill that happened six days ago. Chee Hong Tat said in a Facebook post, "We have made progress in the clean-up, but it will still take some time before the oil will be completely removed. Currently, we are focused on cleaning up the oil slicks and sheens from water and land which are visib
  • KEZAD Group, Astha Biotech ink US$12 million deal for microalgae plant in Abu Dhabi
    Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) Group, the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones, has partnered with Astha Biotech, a UAE-based investment and development company, to establish a new facility in KEZAD Al Ain. The lease agreement was signed at the Make It In The Emirates Forum 2024. "We are more than happy to welcome Astha Biotech, an infrastructure company with
  • DP World opens largest-ever warehouse in UK
    DP World has announced the opening of the largest-ever warehouse in the United Kingdom, with the 55,550 m² facility in Coventry being part of a US$63.5 million investment. The new warehouse, internally fitted out for US$43.2 million and completed last month following a two-year construction period alongside developer SEGRO PLC, includes a new fully Automated Case Retrieval (ACR) system expected t
  • MSC launches new service linking major Asian and European ports
    MSC announced the launch of its new service, Britannia, which will enhance port connections through a corridor from China and Vietnam to the port of Liverpool in the United Kingdom. This new loop provides access to the port of Vung Tau, establishing a direct link to Liverpool and MSC hubs in Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Hamburg, while also connecting to destinations in Scandinavia and the Baltic regio
  • Emirates Shipping Line debuts reefer container order
    Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) has acquired 300 Carrier Transicold PrimeLINE ® container refrigeration units aiming to expand its reefer capabilities. "We are excited about this in-fleeting and are confident that Carrier Transicold's PrimeLINE units will help us create optimal solutions for our customers who ship temperature-sensitive cargo," said Caesar Yiu, Head of Container Management at ESL. "I
  • CMA CGM announces PSS from Med to US, Mexico, Canada East Coast & US Gulf
    CMA CGM has announced the implementation of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS), starting from 15 July 2024 (loading date) until further notice. The surcharge will apply to cargo originating from the West Mediterranean, Adriatic, Black Sea, and East Med (excluding Egypt) and destined for the US East Coast, US Gulf, Mexico East Coast, and Canada East Coast. The PSS will be US$350 per 20' container and U

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Splash web site
JUNE 20, 2024
  • Tsakos Energy Navigation makes LR1 newbuild move
    Greek owner Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has set out to expand its tanker fleet with five additional newbuilds. The New York-listed firm, which earlier this year booked a 154,400 dwt shuttle tanker at Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea, has revealed "firm discussions" with a Far Eastern yard for the construction of five LR1 vessels. ...
  • Heidmar in second try to go public via new merger deal
    Athens-based pool operator and shipmanager Heidmar has lined up a merger deal with lifestyle brand portfolio company MGO Global, marking the company's second attempt at a stock market listing. Pankaj Khanna-led Heidmar, with more than 60 tankers and bulkers under commercial management, first tried to go public via a merger with Home Plate Acquisition Corporation ...
  • Hanwha strikes $100m deal for Philly Shipyard
    South Korean conglomerate Hanwha has sealed a deal to take over Aker-controlled US shipbuilder Philly Shipyard. Oslo-listed yard said it is selling the business to defence specialist Hanwha Systems and shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean for $100m in cash. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year, and the closing price could ...
  • Genting awards FLNG construction deal worth over $1bn to Wison New Energies
    Malaysia's Genting has contracted Chinese company Wison New Energies for the construction of a 1.2m tonnes per annum FLNG facility in West Papua, Indonesia, in a deal valued over $1bn. The contract executed by Genting subsidiaries, Genting Oil & Gas Sdn Bhd and PT Layar Nusantara Gas (PTLNG), for the FLNG facility is 962.8m but ...
  • RightShip and Windward create risk management solution for chartering operations
    London-listed predictive maritime intelligence firm Windward and ESG-focused digital maritime platform RightShip have teamed up to enable cross-platform data sharing. The partnership will see Windward's sanctions insights integrated into RightShip's platform and vetting workflow. The partnership aims to address the growing challenges the maritime industry faces, including regulatory compliance, s
  • Danish shipping companies retain special tax relief
    Shipowners' organisation Danish Shipping has welcomed the country's decision to maintain seafarer tax exemptions under the Danish International Ship Register (DIS) scheme. Earlier this year, an expert group led by businessman Christian Frigast proposed to scrap the DIS scheme, claiming it could save over a billion DKK but that it would also result in significantly ...
  • New Houthi tactics put seafarers on edge
    The Houthis have ratcheted up the fear factor for seafarers heading to the Middle East - as well as families at home - with their latest video showcasing how they managed to deploy boats packed with explosives to take out the Greek-controlled Tutor kamsarmax last week, a first-of-its-kind attack in the Houthis' seven-month campaign against ...
  • Sirius Shipping secures employment for methanol-ready tanker newbuilds
    Swedish tanker owner Sirius Shipping has sealed a charter deal with compatriot refiner Preem for two methanol-ready oil and chemical carriers under construction in China. Donsö-based Sirius has two 15,000 dwt ships booked at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Yangzhou, with the first delivery expected in the second half of 2026. Once delivered, the two ...
  • Cyan Renewables sends improved takeover offer for MMA Offshore
    Singapore-based offshore wind vessel pure-play Cyan Renewables has sent an improved offer to buy 100% of shares in Perth-based OSV operator MMA Offshore. Cyan, a subsidiary of Cyan Renewables, sent an initial offer to buy shares in the Australian company in March for AUD 2.60 ($1.73) per share. The takeover scheme values MMA's equity at ...
  • ShipServ CEO steps up to lead Marcura
    Maritime tech firm Marcura Group has promoted the head of ShipServ as it plots a leadership transition. Henrik Hyldahn has taken over as group CEO from Marcura co-founder Jens Lorens Poulsen, who has moved to become chair of the board. Christian Siemers Haunso, co-founder and former chair of the board, has stepped aside from his ...
  • CDB Leasing picks up four ships from Dynagas LNG Partners
    CDB Leasing has purchased four liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers from entities linked to George Procopiou-backed Dynagas LNG Partners. The Hong Kong-listed leasing unit of China Development Bank said it is paying up to $477.5m for the 149,700 cu m vessels Clean Energy, Ob River and Amur River, built between 2007 and 2008, and the ...
  • India allocates over $890m in funding for offshore wind
    India's Union Cabinet has approved the viability gap funding scheme for offshore wind energy projects totalling $892.3m. This includes $820.5m for the installation and commissioning of 1GW of offshore wind energy projects - 500MW each off the coast of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu - and a grant of $71.8m for upgrading two ports to meet ...
  • Authorities advance plan for offshore wind near US territories
    The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is requesting ideas for baseline environmental and socioeconomic studies regarding potential offshore wind energy activities in the US territories. BOEM is also inviting entities in the US territories that have the capabilities, expertise, and interest in carrying out environmental monitoring and conducting studies. To formally request ideas ...
  • MPC Container Ships adds to fleet as it lands 10-ship charter deal
    MPC Container Ships (MPCC) has strengthened its fleet with two secondhand units and secured long-term employment for 10 vessels, including the latest purchases. The Oslo-listed tonnage provider will be adding a brace of 2009-built 3,500 teu vessels in the third quarter of 2024 for $47.25m. The duo has already been fixed for 36 months with ...
  • Seatrium pays $57m arbitration settlement over newbuild Awilco rig
    Seatrium's wholly owned subsidiary, Seatrium New Energy and RigCo Holding, have entered into a settlement agreement with Awilco Drilling. Seatrium said one of the Awilco units - Awilco Rig 2 (AR2) - will receive a $57m settlement related to an arbitration with Seatrium New Energy, formerly Keppel Fels. AR2 won an arbitration award in November ...
  • New Delhi approves giant west coast port development
    A long-planned mega port has got the green light from New Delhi. The giant Vadhavan port, located some 125 km north of Mumbai on India's west coast, has been discussed for more than a decade, but finally, the Narendra Modi administration has approved the huge $9.1bn development. The first of two construction phases is expected ...
  • Clearing the air on shipping pollution and climate change
    Dr Sian Prior, lead advisor to the Clean Arctic Alliance, reacts to recent news headlines that cutting shipping pollution contributes to a more extreme global temperature rise. She provides scientific context for these reports, and argues that more regulation of shipping is needed to combat the industry's climate impacts. News of a study made recent climate headlines ...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 20, 2024
  • US truckload spot rate metric turns positive for first time in 27 months
    The average US transactional dry-van truckload rate rose "a fraction" above its year-ago level Wednesday, following strong year-over-year gains in spot market volumes, according to DAT Freight & Analytics.
  • HMM deploying more extra loaders to aid South Korean exporters
    With backing from the South Korea government, HMM is deploying more ships to help the country's exporters weather soaring container rates amid heightened demand for their goods.
  • MSC adds to growing Asia-Mexico service launches
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. increasing capacity between Asia and the West Coast of Mexico amid surging foreign direct investment by China into Mexico.
  • Global disruption further complicates ocean carrier network building
    How do you build a robust, resilient system in the face of operational and geopolitical disruptions that throw conventional container shipping networks into disarray?
  • Charleston pausing berth project to ease vessel backlog
    Suspending construction work will allow the Port of Charleston to reopen all three berths in the Wando Welch terminal for two weeks and reduce a backlog of anchored vessels, but ocean carriers should anticipate at least two days of waiting to get a berth once work resumes.
  • Brazil north-south, Asia-ECSA rates hit recent highs on strong demand, congestion
    Local forwarders say the rate hikes are partly due to worsening delays at key ports in Brazil, with ongoing construction work closing part of Navegantes and vessel diversions from that port overwhelming other gateways.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 20, 2024
  • Synergy strikes deal with Baltimore to allow some Dali crew to head home
    Others will remain as Department of Justice continues investigation
  • Jefferies upgrades liner companies with Houthi attacks likely to persist into 2025
    Operators already covering with longer charters, but talk of further newbuildings could be long-term damper
  • GreenSeas bin goes international as IMO chief unveils latest London landmark
    IMO visitors will be able to gaze on BinForGreenSeas No 18 from terrace of headquarters
  • Tsakos Energy Navigation hikes newbuilding plan by five tankers
    Oil majors are grabbing modern ships as soon as his company buys them or orders them, Nikolas Tsakos says
  • Heidmar tries again for Nasdaq listing in $300m merger with lifestyle brand
    Tanker and bulker manager will debut on New York exchange in the third quarter
  • Hanwha buys Rokke's Philly Shipyard for $100m cash
    Parties see transaction closing in fourth quarter
  • 'Huge escalation': Shipowners fear spike in Houthi hostility after rebels finish off Evalend ship
    'What's coming is greater', Yemeni rebels warn after double strike sending Greek bulker to the bottom of the Red Sea
  • Results of AP Moller-Maersk transformation have to be seen right now, boss Vincent Clerc says
    CEO of liner giant promises results of strategic streamlining will be evident in next earnings statement
  • Ukrainian ship abandoned after Houthi strike is afloat and receiving help
    Despite a blaze on board, there is still hope for the 11,400-dwt Verbena (built 2008)
  • Greek owner DryDel makes rare bulker sale as it takes first Namura newbuilding
    Costas Delaportas-led outfit shakes out modern, scrubber-fitted ultramax to Chinese buyers
  • 'Unprecedented conditions': Chemical tanker consolidation set to surge in booming market
    Analysts argue that merger-and-acquisition landscape has changed since big-ticket deals in previous decade
  • New sanctions targeting LNG and shadow fleet backed by EU
    Reports suggest new deal includes measures aimed at Russian gas and new designations for oil tankers
  • John Fredriksen's offshore firm Paratus Energy valued at $755m in Oslo listing
    Trading of shares on Euronext Growth Oslo to start about 28 June
  • 'Competition was fierce': Norway opens wallet for ammonia and hydrogen shipping
    Norwegian climate fund manager spends more than $100m in its largest outlay in the maritime transport sector
  • Britannia braces for Baltimore bridge claims with robust balance sheet
    London-based protection and indemnity provider bounces back to report strong investment returns in 2023/24
  • Cash piles, canal chaos and compliance: Why big guns are mulling orders for 100-plus container ships
    Competition for shipyard space is running hot as leading players jostle to place orders
  • John Fredriksen's Seatankers linked to mystery Wuchang Shipbuilding order
    Series of construction ships boosted to four units, according to Norwegian designer Salt
  • Videos show multiple Houthi attacks and explosions that sunk Evalend ship
    Houthi footage appears to show second blast that may have taken place after crew was evacuated
  • International Seaways shreds boring tag with dividend racing to $472m in 18 months
    New York tanker owner tells how 'disciplined' strategy to capital allocations is paying off
  • Amon Maritime breaks into gas market with ammonia-fuelled ships backed by Norwegian state cash
    Amon Maritime spin-off wins $17m from energy transition agency Enova
  • Mystery shrouds fate of Ukrainian ship hit by uncontrollable fire after Houthi strike
    Ukrainian owner stays mum and western navies profess to have no information
  • New York, Oslo or both? Why marrying Norwegian nous with US scale makes sense for shipping companies
    As rival shipping stock capitals compete, dual listings appear to be catching on
  • First tanker opens eastbound sailings season on Northern Sea Route
    But industry waits and watches for start of LNG transits
  • Marcura shakes up top management after ShipServ takeover
    Dubai shipping platform says move underlines commitment to innovation and growth
  • Methanol pioneer Maersk spreads future fuel bet with latest newbuilding play
    Tonnage providers and Chinese yards in mix for what could be a change of tack for liner giant
  • Nordic American Tankers to see big spike in rates despite 'dangerous' peak oil forecast
    Clarksons Securities bullish on suezmax prospects as debate rages over demand
  • John Fredriksen's offshore firm Paratus Energy valued at $755m in Oslo listing
    Trading of shares on Euronext Growth Oslo to start on 28 June
  • MPC Container Ships buys first vessels in a year as it seals 10 charters with major line
    German owner splashes $47.25m on boxship pair with new charters in place
  • New York, Oslo or both? Why marrying Norwegian nouse with US scale makes sense for shipping companies
    As rival shipping stock capitals compete, dual listings appear to be catching on
  • Video shows exploding Houthi drone zeroing in on Evalend ship it would sink
    Houthi footage appears to show second blast that may have taken place after crew was evacuated from ship
  • CDB Leasing adds more LNG carriers to fleet after deal with Dynagas
    Hong Kong company has done LNG carrier deals with Awilco LNG, GasLog and now George Procopiou
  • Agricore Shipping expands fleet with ultramax bulk carrier orders in China
    Chinese-owned company orders quartet at Jiangsu Hantong
  • Singapore's Cyan forced to cough up more cash for MMA takeover
    Suitor offers $267m more to shareholders in bid to win control of offshore energy company

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 20, 2024
  • PayCargo collects $16M from CargoSprint in FreightTech trademark case
    A long-standing dispute between logistics technology providers ended with a $16 million payment from CargoSprint to PayCargo.
  • Amazon transferring Boeing 737-800 cargo jets to Sun Country Airlines
    Sun Country Airlines will operate 20 freighter aircraft for Amazon by late 2025 after the retailer agreed to expand its partnership with the passenger and charter airline.

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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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