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Exim India web site
APRIL 22, 2024
  • JNPA takes strides towards Green Future with Zero Emission Trucking initiative
  • Global economy remains remarkably resilient: IMF
  • Escalation of conflict in the Middle East impacting container shipping
  • Shipping becoming a target is unacceptable: Joint industry letter to UN Secretary-General
  • DGFT notifies port restrictions for essential commodities export to Maldives
  • APSEZ establishes ship leasing firm at GIFT City
  • CONCOR enters into partnership with Hyundai Glovis for movement of cars from Chennai to Nepal
  • Engg goods exports up
  • Maersk enhances ME2 service between India and North Europe, ensuring shorter transit times
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  • Vessel seizure affecting Indian box shipping market: Report
  • Govt keeping an eye on Iran-Israel conflict impacting India's trade
  • Baltimore sues owner, operator of cargo ship involved in bridge collapse
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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 22, 2024
  • Improving network interoperability in Australia
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  • Shifting global HQ to Singapore
  • LIS to stage eleventh telematics event
  • Seven new trucks for Dutch haulier
  • Rhenus grows in Belgium
  • A whole new leadership team
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  • A freshly baked hub
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  • GXO names HR VP France
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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 19, 2024
  • Liners unveil Asia-Europe FAK price hikes to arrest steady rate decline
  • How crazy is this: DSV goes hostile on Expeditors or CH Robinson?
  • 'Opportunistic' takeover bid for UK Royal Mail rebuffed
  • WSC asks US court to order FMC to correct 'inconsistent' new D&D rules
  • Evergreen clients signing transpac contracts as Red Sea crisis props up rates
  • Slow steaming not the way to reduce emissions, 'check the ship's systems'
  • CNS: rumours of its demise may be premature
  • UK to again delay start of checks on EU imports
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Marine Log web site
APRIL 19, 2024
  • Canada steeply increases the size of maritime penalties
    The size of monetary penalties for violations under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 has been increased by a whopping-tenfold: from a maximum of CAD 25,000 to a new maximum of CAD 250,000
  • Norway's Torghatten Nord orders world's largest hydrogen powered ferries
    Norwegian ferry operator Torghatten Nord has awarded Myklelbust Shipyard a contract for what, it says, will be the world's two largest hydrogen powered ferries. With a length of 117 meter and a

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Container News web site
APRIL 19, 2024
  • Port Houston exceeds 1 million TEU mark in first three months of 2024
    In the first quarter of 2024, Port Houston experienced a significant surge in container volumes. From January to March, the US port handled 1,069,917 TEUs, marking a 15% increase compared to the same period last year. March, in particular, witnessed remarkable container volumes at Port Houston, reaching 360,991 TEUs, a notable 20% rise compared to March 2023, making it the port's busiest March on
  • Ulsan Port, Pacific Environment sign decarbonization deal
    During Singapore Maritime Week, the Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pacific Environment (PE), an international environmental organization, to accelerate the transition of shipping ports into eco-friendly facilities. The agreement signing took place at UPA's 'Shipping Port Decarbonization Networking Reception' on 17 April. The reception attracted over 32
  • Seoul earmarks US$2.5 billion to boost vessel capacity of smaller box lines
    As part of plans to grow the locally owned container shipping fleet, the South Korean government will set aside around US$2.5 billion to increase the fleets of SM Line and other South Korean feeder operators by 100,000 TEUs. The kitty is targeted at SM Merchant Marine, commonly known as SM Line, Sinokor Merchant Marine, Korea Marine Transport Company (KMTC Line), Pan Ocean, CK Line, Namsung Shipp
  • Major container lines jointly launch Asia - East Coast South America service
    Five of the largest ocean carriers are cooperating to introduce a new service connecting important ports in Asia with the East Coast of South America. In particular, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen and PIL will jointly launch the new service on the Asia-Latin America trade in May. The service will have two separate loops. The first loop will be operated by 12 container ships of up to 14,000 TEU c
  • European and US ports feel the squeeze in volatile market
    The shifting sands of economic activity are being mirrored in the development of the ports industry with terminals in emerging economies beginning to rise in the rankings as regional ports become more important. Alphaliner's annual list of top 30 ports has seen Dubai replace Rotterdam in the top ten , an event that owes more to Rotterdam's declining volumes than Dubai's growth, while Tanger Med h
  • Freightify appoints new senior vice president of Enterprise Product & Professional Services
    Freightify, the Singapore-based software-as-a-service company, announced the appointment of Claus-Robert Heinze as the new senior vice president of Enterprise Product & Professional Services. With a firm commitment to advancing infrastructure and innovative freight tools, Freightify is excited to welcome Claus-Robert Heinze to spearhead the delivery of intuitive solutions to global freight forwar
  • Study reveals opportunities along green shipping corridor between Singapore and California
    One year after the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed to establish a Green and Digital Shipping Corridor, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach have concluded a comprehensive baselining study. This study projects an increase in green jobs, improvements in local community health, and economic benefits for participating countries. It al
  • Mixed movements in global bunker indices
    During the 16th week of the year, the Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global indices displayed mixed dynamics without a clear trend. The 380 HSFO index increased by US$2.83 to US$552.14/MT. The VLSFO index declined by US$1.88, registering US$694.83/MT, consistently remaining below the US$700 mark. Meanwhile, the MGO index decreased by US$11.06 to US$895.42/MT, falling below the US$900 mark. "At th
  • CMA CGM increases rates from Asia to Mediterranean
    CMA CGM has announced increased Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from Asia to the Mediterranean, effective from 1 to 14 May (date of loading in the origin ports) until further notice: FROM ASIA 20' 40'/40'HC WEST MEDITERRANEAN US$3,800 US$5,200 ADRIATIC US$3,900 US$5,300 EAST MEDITERRANEAN US$3,900 US$5,300 BLACK SEA US$4,000 US$5,400 ALGERIA US$5,100 US$6,800 TUNISIA US$4,600 US$6,200 LIBYA US$5,00
  • Gebrüder Weiss establishes new logistics center in Germany
    On 18 April, Bavaria's Minister-President Dr. Markus Söder inaugurated the new branch of Gebrüder Weiss in Straubing, Germany on "Logistics Day", an annual event where the nationwide industry opens its doors. He hailed Gebrüder Weiss' US$15 million investment in Straubing as a beacon of hope amidst what he described as challenges faced by truck logistics in Germany. Dr. Söder expressed concerns o
  • Stormy weather sends Middle East supply chains out of whack
    Days of bitterly unusual weather across the Persian Gulf region have sparked serious concerns for ocean and air freight stakeholders, dealing another blow to supply chains already caught up in worsening geopolitical setbacks after the Iran-Israel faceoff. Cargo agents and other shipping industry sources in Dubai have reported significant cargo delays and backlogs, which they believe could take up
  • Bridge Quality in the U.S.
    In the early morning hours of March 26, 2024, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland collapsed. Named after the author of the Star Spangled Banner, this bridge, also known as the Key Bridge, had been standing strong since 1977. While the bridge collapse occurred due to a cargo ship losing power and crashing into one of its main beams, the tragedy still brings about concerns regarding
  • AD Ports Group partners with ADNOC Distribution for marine lubricants
    AD Ports Group has announced its Ports Cluster's expansion into the global distribution of marine lubricants. This decision follows a strategic partnership with ADNOC Distribution, a leading manufacturer of marine and automotive lubricants in the UAE. "This agreement will see two major global corporations, with vast expertise in their respective fields, creating new opportunities within the marin

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Splash web site
APRIL 19, 2024
  • Diana Shipping charters out capesize bulker to Bohai Shipping
    New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with Bohai Shipping for one of its capesize dry bulk vessels. Bohai Shipping hired the 2013-built, 179,134 dwt bulker P. S. Palios. The gross charter rate is $27,150 per day, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for a period ...
  • Ontario Shipyards shuts Thunder Bay yard
    Canadian ship repair and construction firm on the Great Lakes has halted work at its facility in Thunder Bay. Operations at the site have been temporarily idled largely due to a slow market and the availability of skilled workers, the company told local media. The yard struck a deal in 2020 to build blocks for ...
  • Equinor cleared to double capacity at two UK offshore wind farms
    Norwegian energy major Equinor has received consent to double the capacity of the operational Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon Offshore wind farms. The consent for the windfarm extension projects was awarded by the UK Secretary of State for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero Claire Coutinho. This will double the capacity of the existing ...
  • Port of Newcastle looking to become floating wind hub
    The Port of Newcastle has revealed its intention to become an offshore wind hub and to service floating wind turbine projects in the Hunter offshore wind zone. The Australian port is owned by Macquarie's Infrastructure Fund and China Merchants Port Holdings Company. It is located adjacent to the 1,854 sq km Hunter offshore wind zone. ...
  • UK offshore wind industry reveals plan to triple supply chain
    RenewableUK, the Offshore Wind Industry Council, The Crown Estate, and Crown Estate Scotland have published a detailed Industrial Growth Plan looking to triple offshore wind manufacturing capacity over the next ten years. The UK offshore wind industry currently employs 32,000 people and each new large offshore wind farm adds £2-3bn (between $2.5bn and $3.7bn) to ...
  • Shipping on alert as Israel retaliates against Iran
    Israel launched an attack on Iran on Friday, sparking concerns about the conflict escalating further across the seas of the Middle East. Iranian state media reported that air defence batteries had been activated against unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) after reports of explosions near a major airbase close to the city of Isfahan. Maritime security experts ...
  • New report finds 'alarming' amount of global merchant fleet still has no internet access
    As much as 13% of the global merchant fleet has no internet access, a new survey has found. Idwal, a British ship inspection company, has just launched a social impact report, which draws on data from more than 13,0000 vessel inspections over a 17-month period through to September last year, providing unprecedented transparency into the ...
  • Japanese feeder operator goes hybrid with latest order
    A Japanese feeder line has embarked on a zero-emission boxship project. Imoto Lines, together with compatriot tech firm Marindows, is aiming to produce ships that achieves zero CO2 emissions not only during operation but also within ports and while docked. State funding has been granted for the development. Imoto intends to create a hybrid ship ...
  • Three approaches to making shipping transactions more digital
    Torgeir Willumsen, resident partner at Simonsen Vogt Wiig in Singapore and founder of Assentiri, with some advice for shipping on the industry's digital path. Earlier this month I discussed some key obstacles to digitalising shipping transactions: the complexity of the shipping industry, the human element and security concerns. These are all valid reasons for why ...
  • NYK unveils scraping robot
    The Japanese are leading the charge to get robots working on ships at sea. Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) with a number of other local companies has just conducted a trial of a remote-controlled robot that scrapes wood chips in the hold of a wood-chip carrier. NYK said in a release the new scraping robot aims ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 19, 2024
  • Carbon transport hangs in balance amid CO2 capture setbacks
    Low carbon prices and a lack of mature projects are holding back carbon transport, as projects have been slow to...
  • Lloyd's List Outlook Forum told of tectonic shifts in supply chain and trading flows
    The unfolding events in the Middle East are capturing everyone's attention, but bigger changes may still lie ahead
  • Agreement reached for 1.4m tonne US ammonia plant
    Project has been called the first 'meaningful' volume of low-carbon ammonia, with production set to start in 2028
  • Brexit checks will go ahead as planned, despite confusion
    UK port organisations expect import checks to be in place by the end of the month, pouring cold water on...
  • Russia's sanctioned ships continue trading unabated
    Sanctions are a key tool for Western governments to damage Russia's economy. The US has been actively targeting ships and...
  • China looks to lead low-carbon methanol production
    The Methanol Institute expects global production of low-carbon methanol to reach 6.8m tonnes at the end of 2025
  • Gulf crisis yet to affect container spot rates
    The Middle East Gulf remains open for shipping, despite the seizure of MSC Aries. But any further escalation could have...
  • Warnings issued to vessels as Israel strikes Iran
    Latest escalation in conflict between Iran and Israel has increased tension for shipping in the Middle East
  • Industry urges UN secretary-general to protect seafarers
    'Shipping is not a target with no victims. Innocent seafarers have been killed, seafarers are being held hostage. This would...
  • Daily Briefing
    LNG carriers would lose but VLGCs could gain in Hormuz closure scenario | Eswatini shipping registry flagged as 'false' operation...
  • Heidmar acquires Landbridge Ship Management to expand into technical management
    Under Heidmar's stewardship, the goal is to use the Hong Kong-based manager's successful history of securing long-term charters with top-tier...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 19, 2024
  • Warehousing demand in Southern California lagging import surge, for now
    Warehouse vacancy rates are still rising in Southern California due to what Prologis says is a long correction, but a wave of imports may change that.
  • Norfolk Southern makes final push to thwart activist investor
    The railroad and Ancora Holdings have been trading barbs ahead of a May 9 vote by shareholders that could see Ancora oust the railroad's top executives.
  • Cautious shippers navigate post-pandemic landscape of visibility data tools
    The primary dilemma for shippers is whether to source visibility data or applications from a standalone vendor or to expect it to be included in a bundle from a third-party logistics provider.
  • Supply-demand disruption continues to elevate South Asia air cargo rates
    Given the huge volumes involved in ocean freight, even a small percentage shift in transport mode from South Asia shippers is enough to keep air cargo demand and rates buoyant.
  • Ocean carriers seek clarity on D&D billing to truckers under new FMC rules
    The World Shipping Council said the Federal Maritime Commission's new rule on detention and demurrage is creating "substantial confusion and uncertainty."

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 19, 2024
  • Jean-Baptiste Choimet named new CEO of GTT as Berterottiere becomes chairman
    After 15 years, Philippe Berterottiere hands over reins of major LNG technology provider as he steps up to lead board
  • Editor's selection: Middle East at melting point and VLCC investor appetite cooling
    These are the big shipping stories making headlines this week
  • 'Very favourable' Nordic market tempts Yinson into a debut $500m bond issue
    Company will apply for the bond to be listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange
  • Bosses plotting more orders at US start-up Kalypso Offshore
    New York company says it wants to expand owning and management operations after revealing plan for first cable-layer
  • Pacific Basin Shipping kick-starts $40m share buyback scheme
    Owner-operator's freight earnings during the first quarter were weaker than last year
  • Tributes pour in as 'irreplaceable' shipping lawyer Julian Clark dies
    Former CJC, Hill Dickinson, Ince and Gard maritime expert was given terminal cancer diagnosis in November
  • 'We'll find some deals': Shipless owner Bob Burke eyes next move after huge tanker payday
    Connecticut-based market veteran talks about buying, selling and one other option Ridgebury Tankers considered
  • Mystery shipping donor auctions exclusive fishing trip for Ukraine charity
    Proceeds will go towards the home in Gdansk for displaced children and families
  • Lloyd's refuses $426m Nord Stream blast claim over war clause
    Responsibility for the 2022 attack remains unclear after Danish and Swedish investigators close probes
  • NYK cancels shares worth $1.32bn after mammoth buyback spree
    Cash-rich Japanese giant boosts value for shareholders
  • Principles over profit: Why specialist P&I provider turned down $50m in business
    Shipowners' Club CEO Simon Peacock says declined business reflected growing membership and tonnage
  • Former DEME bosses plotting more orders at US start-up Kalypso Offshore
    New York company says it wants to expand owning and management operations after revealing plan for first cable-layer
  • CMA CGM sells ageing container ship to make room for next generation of newbuildings
    French company also agrees to sell part of Bollore Logistics' overseas activities
  • Wavelength podcast: Genco boardroom brawl and geopolitical tensions
    Featuring: Wobensmith on Economou, cargo owners sign to pay extra for shipping, fears of shipowners as global tensions rise
  • Abu Dhabi investor linked to swoop for Danish Ship Finance's $5bn loan book
    Financier staying tight-lipped as Danish report claims Mubadala Investment plotting takeover
  • Shipping demands UN bolster military protection after Iran ship snatch
    Key players bemoan the lack of global outrage over the fate of seafarers
  • Danaos Corp fixes $450m of finance for new eco container ships
    Greek owner taps four major banks to secure post-delivery funds for eight vessels
  • Grieg Maritime Group elects two new directors as Eureka Shipping CEO exits
    Espen Gjerde from Wilhelmsen and Akastor's Paal Espen Johnsen join board
  • Hoegh LNG logs CO2 emissions rise for 2023 as FSRUs pressed into service
    Company declares itself 'steadfast' on reduction targets and is also taking taking new steps on methane slip
  • World's first ammonia dual-fuel aframax tankers ordered by MISC shipping arm AET
    Newbuildings are time chartered to Petronas division PETCO Trading Labuan and will be built by Dalian Shipbuilding
  • 'Kabuki theatre' engagement and 'name-calling': Standoff simmers between George Economou and Genco
    Greek tycoon pens another message to Genco shareholders and receives abrupt response
  • Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific to trial electric vessels in Singapore for crew and cargo transfers
    Tie-up hopes to provide valuable data that will pave the way for wider adoption of electric vessels
  • Cocaine and coal: Quick-thinking Precious Shipping seafarers deny entry to alleged smugglers
    Three men arrested after discovery on handysize bringing in coal from Colombia
  • DFDS hires new finance chief from renewable-energy company to drive green transition
    Karen Dyrskjot Boesen will replace Karina Deacon on 1 July
  • Second Spanish region scraps plan to bring in water on tankers to ease drought
    Catalan government to use desalination plants to address supply needs
  • Chandris joins Greek newbuilding rush with product tanker order
    Traditional Piraeus player books LR2s at Guangzhou Shipyard after clearing out older crude carriers
  • Grieg Maritime Group elects two new board directors as Eureka Shipping CEO exits
    Espen Gjerde from Wilhelmsen and Paal Espen Johnsen from Akastor join the board
  • Shipping warned of fresh drone threats following suspected Israeli retaliation against Iran
    Impact on oil markets could be muted after apparent low-level drone operations against Iran
  • Singapore's FSL Trust could sell product tankers as charters expire
    Shipowner quizzed over strategy at AGM
  • Heidmar enters technical management through Hong Kong VLCC outfit
    Landbridge Ship Management becomes part of Pankaj Khanna-led company
  • Greek broker Optima Shipping Services says a big 'kalimera' to Singapore with opening of new office
    S&P broking giant wants to link the world's leading maritime city with the biggest shipowning nation
  • Singapore seeks estimates of freight and insurance costs to import ammonia
    MPA has identified eight potential global sources
  • 'Breaking decarbonisation deadlock starts with small steps,' Shell's Karrie Trauth tells Singapore
    Digital data and alternative fuels can help to decarbonise shipping

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 19, 2024
  • Ship we don't talk about - contracts edition
    Shippers should lock in certainty with airtight ocean carrier contracts that ward off surcharges.

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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
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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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