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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
  • Govt to invest Rs 80 lakh cr. to revolutionise maritime sector
  • Chennai-Vladivostok maritime corridor operational: Sonowal
  • DPA surpasses 90 MMT throughput in 2024-25 faster than last fiscal
  • In-depth study to assess India's potential entry into global container shipping business
  • Paradip, Vizag ports to be linked to Chennai-Vladivostok corridor
  • Trump's vow on tariff sends shockwaves through supply chain
  • Steel imports surge in April.-Oct.
  • Boeing forecasts continued long-term growth for air cargo; India's domestic air cargo market to nearly quadruple
  • Emirates joins Move to -15°C global coalition
  • Improved service for rail users in the Antwerp port area
  • Ship Recycling Alliance launched
  • MSC congestion surcharge for cargo from Middle East and India, Pakistan to Port Louis
  • Global coal shipments down
  • You Ask We Answer

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
  • HGK to shift more trucks to rail
  • Providing IT support from Porto
  • Low emission locos for Sweden and Norway
  • UK freezes Iran Air's assets
  • New handling vehicles at Heathrow
  • Rail bundling cuts costs for shippers
  • More responsibilities for Adrien Thominet
  • Tim Schönherr now global head of sales
  • Maskargo joins forces with Qatar Airways Cargo
  • Biofuel milestone for Arkas Bunker
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Electric and fuel cell trucks on a roll
  • Cargoboard launches in Iberia

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
  • Zim enjoys record growth at double the market rate
  • Indian importers face freight rate hike shock out of Asia
  • Vancouver airport closes runway after Cargojet's Amazon flight skids off tarmac
  • Will a little prick burst air cargo's bubble?
  • Loadstar Podcast | November 2024 | Trump tariffs, TIACA insights, and looming 2025 capacity crunches
  • European forwarders set for a bumpy ride in automotive logistics, says Ti
  • The US Line: Making America move again
  • Is Amazon Air Cargo flying in the right direction?
  • Furniture maker Loctek's vertical integration ends as boxship sold
  • Grape demand: carriers line up for a bite as South African export season begins
  • Top 10 carriers divide over new fuels, orderbooks show
  • Flexport appoints ex-Hellmann CCO as Asia Pacific head

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
  • Anthony Veder uses NAPA Logbook to ease environmental regulatory reporting
    Rotterdam-headquartered gas shipping specialist Anthony Veder is partnering with Finnish maritime software specialist NAPA to ease regulatory reporting by expanding the use of electronic logbook solutions, The joint project between the two
  • Armon picks Thordon COMPAC for Liberty Lines' high-speed hybrid ferries
    Thordon Bearings has completed the delivery of COMPAC propeller shaft and SXL rudder bearings for the series of environmentally advanced high-speed ferries under construction at Spain's Astilleros Armon for Italian operator Liberty

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
  • Port of Los Angeles partners with University of California
    The University of California (UCLA) and the Port of Los Angeles formalized their shared commitment to sustainability and community well-being by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the South Bay Summit on 15 November. The summit, held at the UCLA South Bay campus in Rancho Palos Verdes, was organized by the Los Angeles-based green tech firm Adept Group, Inc., with workshop facilita
  • No real air peak yet; GRIs stick for Asia-Europe ocean: Freightos
    Last week, Canada's Labor Minister ended the separate labor disputes - one on each coast - that had resulted in lockouts at Canada's major container ports. The Industrial Relations Board ordered operations to resume in Vancouver, Prince Rupert and Montreal, and sent operators and port worker unions to binding arbitration, with ports reopening late last week. The ILWU Local 514 in British Columbia
  • Kuehne+Nagel introduces server and data centre logistics solution for cloud infrastructure sector
    Kuehne+Nagel has unveiled a specialized logistics offering tailored to the rapidly growing cloud infrastructure sector. This growth is further driven by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), with Gartner predicting a 20.4% increase in public cloud spending in 2024, followed by a 22.1% rise in 2025 due to AI expansion. "Customers of cloud infrastructure demand reliable, secure, and scalable so
  • Digital Solutions to Tackle Workforce Challenges in Shipping
    The shipping industry today needs more personnel. The field requires special training of specialists and high training, and the direction itself is associated with various risks. Therefore, ship owners often need help with selecting employees. Modern technological tools can solve this situation. They aim to optimize personnel management in this sector and provide better working conditions for sea
  • Operational profile of recently-sanctioned IRISL
    Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) is a prominent player in Iran's maritime sector, recently spotlighted due to expanded European sanctions targeting the company's operations. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • APM Terminals Pier 400 boosts efficiency with new cranes
    Los Angeles port's APM Terminals Pier 400 has made a significant leap in accommodating larger vessels with the arrival of three advanced cranes. These new cranes promise to cut up to 14 hours off the time needed to service each vessel, significantly boosting efficiency and preparing the terminal for future demands. As global trade grows and ships increase in size to improve operational efficiency
  • Case Studies in Cargo Protection: Success Stories from Industries That Rely on Shock-Gard Solutions
    Ensuring the safety of cargo during transit is a fundamental concern for industries worldwide. With the complexity of modern supply chains, protecting goods from damage due to shifting, impacts, or environmental conditions is crucial. Shock-Gard, a leader in cargo securement solutions , has helped various industries tackle these challenges effectively. This article explores several case studies t
  • Port of Oakland exports 235,899 TEUs of agricultural commodities in 2024
    The Port of Oakland remains a critical gateway for US agricultural exports. By October 2024, the Port has shipped 235,899 TEUs of agricultural commodities, with a combined value of nearly US$8.5 billion. Oakland leads all US ports in international refrigerated export trade by TEU volume, a position it has held for seven consecutive years. "The Port of Oakland is a major international gateway for
  • Lines moving towards alternative fuels: Key strategies and industry front-runners
    Alphaliner's report states there is no clear winner when it comes to decarbonisation efforts among container carriers. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Martina Li Asia Correspondent If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Vehicle trade declines at Valenciaport amid global sector challenges
    The import and export of vehicles at Valenciaport have faced challenges. In October, the terminals of the Spanish port handled the loading and unloading of 50,465 vehicles, reflecting an 11.75% decrease compared to the same month last year. From January to October, the total number of vehicles handled reached 480,441 units, a decline of 10.43%. On an annual basis, 587,208 vehicles were processed,
  • Strategic inventories boosted by Trump election win
    A shift in global trade patterns is expected to be accelerated by the election of Donald Trump to US president as China and other nations anticipate sweeping protectionist measures meant to protect US industry from being imposed after the inauguration of the president on 20 January. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Mary Anne Evans Corresponden
  • DNV and Seatrium join forces for innovation in marine sustainability
    DNV will support Seatrium with expert guidance on market and regulatory trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in environmental, safety, and quality standards for the maritime and offshore industries under a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Both organizations will collaborate to optimize processes and enhance efficiencies in new building, conversion, and retrofit projects. The


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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
  • The Greater Bay Area and shipping in the spotlight
    Why working with nearby southern Chinese cities is an imperative for Hong Kong. The latest installment from our brand new magazine being distributed across Hong Kong Maritime Week. The Greater Bay Area, Beijing's attempt to unite nine cities in Guangdong with Hong Kong and Macau into an economic powerhouse and rival the New York metropolitan ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Nova Marine Carriers
    Minor bulks are the most exciting segment in dry bulk, according to Vincenzo Romeo, CEO of Nova Marine Carriers, something that is just as well as the Italian is set to take the stage next April in Geneva Dry's minor bulks session. "There are more origins and destinations in minor bulks compared to grains, coal ...
  • Synergy promotes autonomous vegetable growing on ships
    Synergy Marine Group has become one of the first adopters of autonomous vegetable-growing technology onboard ships. A pioneering initiative, which also includes shipowners Eastern Pacific Shipping, Seaspan, Capital Shipping, and CoolCo, has utilised Agwa's AI-directed cultivation devices with the aim to enhance sustainability and crew wellbeing, the Singapore-based shipmanagement giant said. Sinc
  • TGS wins 3D streamer work in India for ONGC
    Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS has won a 3D streamer contract for ONGC in the Mahanadi basin on the East Coast of India. The Ramform Sovereign is scheduled to mobilize for the survey in January 2025 and the contract, which was described as 'significant', has a duration of approximately six months. According to the company, ...
  • Samsung Heavy unveils wind-assisted LNG carrier design
    Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has rolled out its own design for an LNG carrier equipped with wind-assisted propulsion. The South Korean shipbuilder has been granted approval in principle by the compatriot class society Korean Register and the Liberian Registry for the vessel that sports wing sail technology. The unit has been designed with the wheelhouse ...
  • Edda Wind bags CSOV newbuild charter
    Oslo-listed offshore wind support vessel pureplay Edda Wind has announced that it is in the signing process for a 12-month deal for one of its CSOV newbuilds. The one-year contract for the vessel, currently under the designation C504, will also have 12 months worth of extension options. The charter will begin following the delivery of ...
  • OWC gets work on Japanese floating wind pilot
    Renewable energy consultancy OWC will provide pre-FEED services for a 15MW floating wind project offshore Japan. OWC was appointed by the Japanese engineering firm Kanadevia Corporation to demonstrate the floating offshore wind technology under the subsidy of Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). The subsidies from the organisation are used to commercialise
  • EnQuest cancels deal for Dolphin Drilling semisub
    Semisub rig owner Dolphin Drilling has reached an agreement with UK-based oil and gas operator EnQuest for the early termination of a contract awarded to the Borgland Dolphin rig. The deal, awarded in late November last year, was for a 137-day drilling programme in the UK North Sea. The contract included a contribution toward the ...
  • Chinese bulk carrier top suspect in latest European cable outage
    A Chinese ship is once again at the centre of a European infrastructure attack. Yi Peng 3, a 23-year-old panamax bulk carrier owned by Ningbo Yipeng Shipping, is the top suspect linked to the severing of two data cables in the Baltic Sea in recent days. The ship departed from the Russian port of Ust-Luga ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd joins ONE and others in installing wind shields
    Container carriers are leading shipping in adopting wind shields to cut fuel use. German carrier Hapag-Lloyd is the latest to add wind deflectors, with Alphaliner carrying an image of a megamax newbuild under construction in South Korea featuring a large dome-shaped wind shield on its forecastle. Other Hapag-Lloyd ships under construction in China are also ...
  • Green shipping corridors face 'feasibility wall' challenge
    Green corridors increasingly wrap their way around the world's oceans and seas, but they face a "feasibility wall", according to a new 36-page report from the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum. Green shipping corridors are specific trade routes where the feasibility of zero-emission shipping is catalysed by public and private action. ...
  • X-Press Feeders hits out at long-term detention of master in Sri Lanka
    X-Press Feeders has hit out at the "bureaucratic and legal hurdles" that have caused severe delays in the case of the X-Press Pearl, a boxship that caught fire in 2021 causing one of Sri Lanka's worst-ever environmental disasters. The master of the ship has not been able to leave the Asian island for the past ...
  • Watch the finals of The Captain's Table live on Splash today
    The Captain's Table 2024 Pitch Competition will air today on Splash live from Hong Kong. This year will see the sixth cohort of startups pitching live from 4pm Hong Kong time to a global, in person audience in Hong Kong and online. The Captain's Table is one of the leading global pitch competitions designed for ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
  • LA/LB cargo volumes near record levels ahead of upcoming tariff 'headache'
    The strong run for the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach continued in October, with both ports reporting record...
  • Green corridors have led nowhere
    The failure of green corridors highlights the perils of voluntary industry initiatives
  • Join us for the Lloyd's List Outlook Forum: 2025 and beyond
    If you would like to hear from shipping leaders who will offer up their views on the opportunities and threats...
  • Zim books billion-dollar quarter as spot rates soar
    Israeli carrier Zim reported its best quarter since the pandemic boom, posting $1.2bn in profits. Earnings were driven by ongoing...
  • Unwinding timetable for Russia's dark fleet uncertain even as market seen as 'saturated'
    Tankers likely to go into lay-up if sanctions are removed, with asset values for 15- to 20-year-old tankers already falling...
  • CMA CGM blames ultra-large containerships as culprit for global port congestion
    Linerlytica analyst pointed out ship upsizing has occurred for years and attributed recent severe Southeast Asia port jams more on...
  • Star Bulk lifts profits in wake of Eagle merger
    Petros Pappas-led bulker giant has clinched new $130m loan to finance five kamsarmax newbuildings under construction
  • Port of Los Angeles and UCLA sign sustainability agreement
    University will join with port to improve the environment for portside communities and deliver on both organisations' sustainability goals
  • Book small and early ahead of trade disruption, shippers told
    Shippers should book small lots three to four weeks ahead to guard against capacity tightening, possible future port strikes and...
  • Vancouver issues first LNG bunkering accreditation
    Canadian company Seaspan Energy said it is working towards operating three LNG bunkering vessels on the west coast of North...
  • BankServe warned against Nordic Plan after payout refusal on Galaxy Leader
    Speculation about second case of an owner denied claim by Norwegian underwriters, as brokers blast Danish insurer Codan's 'inappropriate' stance
  • London Club to seek target increase in premium volumes
    IG affiliate books double-digit percentage point gain in mutual entries
  • Ocean Yield readies for 'transformational' France LNG deal
    Ocean Yield had a stable third quarter and posted a $60m dividend as it prepares to acquire France LNG Shipping...
  • Chinese bulker suspected of cutting Baltic cables
    A Danish naval vessel met China-flagged bulker Yi Peng 3 off the Danish and Swedish coast on the evening of...
  • The Daily View: The war on shipping, then and now
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Daily Briefing
    Galaxy Leader owners in dispute with Codan over loss of hire cover | A year of Houthi terror in numbers...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
  • Cargo push to continue amid mounting market pressures: Zim
    The carrier's CFO pointed to the rising ratio of US retail sales to inventories as a sign that retailers are still bringing in new inventory.
  • Supply chain needs compete with political concerns for US offshore wind
    Donald Trump has promised to stop US offshore wind projects on "day one" of his administration, but stakeholders say they are cautiously optimistic that momentum from existing projects and leases could help ease his resistance.
  • Regulator proposes tougher transparency requirements for US freight brokers
    Brokers would have to make transaction records, including shipper rates, available to trucking companies electronically and the requirements could supersede non-disclosure agreements, according to a proposed rule from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
  • NVOs eager to get past carriers' tight grip on unexpectedly favorable market
    NVOs will enter 2025 hoping that their experience this year with carriers taking a get-tough approach to their business dealings was merely cyclical, a product of an unusual market following the Red Sea diversions and an early peak season.
  • Uncertain nuclear outlook in US clouds demand picture for MPV sector
    MPV operators are hopeful the incoming Trump administration will build on Biden's support for nuclear power generation, which would boost cargo volumes.
  • Startup technology vendor takes aim at cargo theft with free tracking service
    GenLogs, founded by an ex-counterterrorism expert, is offering shippers and brokers a way to track lost trailers and trucks as cargo theft in the US booms.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
  • Euroseas orders container ships in China as earnings blow past Wall Street bets
    Net income drops, but not as far as analysts expected
  • Idan Ofer boosts car carrier newbuilding orderbook with six dual-fuelled ships
    Diversified shipowning company has already lined up employment contracts for six of the 5,500-ceu newbuildings
  • New Eletson Holdings CEO works with Toronto hedge fund Murchinson
    Ultrapetrol and Ravenscroft veteran Len Hoskinson also part of new three-man board
  • US official says Houthis seeing themselves as 'not so much subordinate' to Iran
    Efforts to degrade militant groups capability will continue, Lloyd Austin says
  • JL Mowinckels breaks into new arena with ultramax order
    Norwegian owner behind one of two mysterious contracts reported earlier at Jiangsu Haitong Offshore Engineering
  • Zim at the ready for changed world under Trump administration
    Coming off big earnings beat, management talks about what 2025 could hold
  • Ningbo Ocean doubles bulker fleet with ultramax newbuilding swoop
    Chinese owner best known for container ships is more than doubling its dry cargo fleet at a stroke
  • Zim shares soar after $100m special dividend and hike in full-year profit forecast
    Israeli liner company rewards holders with $100m special dividend, taking payout to $3.65 per share
  • Bargains to be had as smaller tankers keep S&P market ticking over
    Larger vessel sizes may not be selling, but buyers remain interested in older product and chemical carriers
  • London Greek player Helikon sells supramax duo ahead of newbuild delivery wave
    Low-profile firm has ordered 16 bulker and two tanker newbuildings in past two years
  • Idan Ofer, Evangelos Marinakis and Synergy pioneer autonomous vegetable-growing kit on ships
    Big shipping names promoting healthier crews and a more sustainable future
  • Vard snares five-ship offshore wind vessel order from mystery buyer
    Norwegian group's Vietnam yard to build specialised walk-to-work ships for delivery from 2027
  • London Greek owner Helikon sells supramax duo ahead of newbuild delivery wave
    Low-profile firm has inked 16 bulker and two tanker newbuildings over the past two years
  • As tanker rates keep rolling, China could have thrown up another hurdle
    Earnings gains on some routes as Beijing cuts product export tax rebate
  • Zim shares soar after earnings beat and increase to full 2024 guidance
    Israeli liner company rewards holders with $100m special dividend, taking payout to $3.65 per share
  • Greek shipowner sues after insurers snub $50m payout on VLCC seized by Iran
    The targeting of the Niovi has echoes of the helicopter-borne operation to seize the Galaxy Leader
  • Samsung Heavy Industries unveils wind-assisted LNG carrier design
    Shipbuilder shifts bridge forward to circumvent visibility issues
  • Greek shipowners sue after insurers snub $50m payout on VLCC seized by Iran
    The targeting of the Niovi has echoes of the helicopter-borne operation to seize the Galaxy Leader
  • Mercy Ships becomes charity partner of Norway's maritime industry to boost newbuild construction
    Medical charity's third vessel is scheduled for delivery in March 2028
  • 'Eye-watering' rates fuel unprecedented boom in small chemical tanker orders, SSY says
    UK shipbroker identifies long-neglected sector as one to watch
  • Costamare bulker platform slides deeper into red in third quarter
    Greek firm sticks to its ambitious charter-in venture but has still to see a profit from it
  • Ocean Yield scales down newcastlemax bulker deal with CMB.Tech
    Arctic Securities describes third-quarter report as credit neutral
  • Trading giant Gunvor seals $2.3bn finance deal linked to emissions of chartered fleet
    Placement of two revolvers was upsized due to bank demand, commodities giant says
  • Golden Energy Offshore flips to profit as fleet growth continues
    Alesund-based owner's fleet stands at nine ships following management deal
  • Shipowner JL Mowinckels enters new sector with ultramax bulker order
    Norwegian owner behind one of two mysterious contracts reported earlier at Jiangsu Haitong Offshore Engineering
  • Venture Global poised to rise through US LNG producer ranks as second plant set for exports
    Controversial US producer is widely tipped to be pursuing plans for an IPO
  • Eidesvik Offshore's term cover lifts profit to eight-year high despite sluggish market
    Norwegian owner not affected by struggling PSV rates
  • Eletson sails out of bankruptcy court with a hedge fund backer, a new chief executive and no debt
    Tanker owner emerges with no debt and new leadership
  • Maersk Tankers takes $40m hit in legal battle linked to collapsed empire of tycoon OK Lim
    Danish owner admitted it had discharged gasoil without presenting original bills of lading in dispute with United Overseas Bank
  • Hong Kong shipowners: It feels like we're in 'The Twilight Zone'
    Wah Kwong, Pacific Basin and KC Shipping taking no risks without clear direction
  • Star Bulk cranks up profit and scores $130m debt deal
    New York-listed shipowner delivers results within range of Wall Street expectations
  • Chinese bulker suspected of underwater cable 'sabotage' held off Denmark
    In likely repeat of 2023 incident, vessel is investigated for damaging subsea Baltic internet connection
  • Eletson sails out of bankruptcy court with Murchison backstop and no debt
    Tanker owner emerges with no debt and new leadership
  • Trump taps prominent shipping name to head US Commerce Department - again
    Owner of Poten & Partners and Oil Brokerage is moving into cabinet post, if confirmed

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
  • Port of LA whittles dwell time despite record container volumes
    The Port of Los Angeles posted record container volume in October on resilient consumer spending and a strong economy.
  • Zim Q3 powered by spot market, new ships
    Zim saw a decision to leverage its business against spot rates pay off on surging demand in the trans-Pacific trade.

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Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
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
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
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