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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
  • Worldtron Logistics International celebrates Founders Day
  • Inter-ministerial meeting takes key decisions to address rising freight costs, shipping delays, shortage & non-availability of containers, congestion at ports among issues faced by exporters
  • India on track to become 3rd largest economy by FY31: S&P
  • Two mega shipbuilding parks by 2030
  • Augmentation work at BPCL Liquid Cargo Terminal
  • Maximum permissible drafts at Karaikal Port revised
  • Revised tariff at JSW Jaigarh Port
  • Carriers warn of surcharges, congestion due to impending ILA strike
  • DPA oil jetty work in abeyance
  • India, S. Korea begin sharing BL electronically with Customs
  • Port calls in the Red Sea plummet due to attacks
  • DGFT notifies interest subvention for MSMEs
  • DBGT announces landmark achievement in maritime connectivity
  • Adani Kandla Bulk Terminal sets new cargo handling record of 47,910 metric tonnes
  • TVS ILP debuts in Kerala with state-of-the-art industrial park in Kochi
  • NISAA conducts 39th AGM
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (20 September 2024)

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
  • Swiss forwarder pioneers autonomous driving
  • "AAL Houston" joins super B-class fleet
  • Air France-KLM extends contracts in North America
  • A new green truck in Australia
  • Refreshing the e-truck fleet
  • Spliethoff Group to operate over 140 vessels
  • ACS team takes on Three Peaks Challenge
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • EUR 9 million hub in Neu-Ulm
  • High-horsepower hydrogen finishes first test
  • WEC Lines launches Hamburg-Portugal service
  • Satair expands in Hamburg
  • Mousset-Jetransporte initiates reorganisation

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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
  • Air charter market braced for very busy Q4, and prices are rising
  • Spot rate decline slows, but prices for some long-term ocean contracts soar
  • Germany AG in disarray - 'DSV vs CVC' not over yet
  • FedEx bets on rate hikes being accepted, despite tough market headwinds
  • Seko Logistics refinances after being hit by 'freight recession'
  • 'Worn out' by gloomy FedEx
  • Chinese coastal box ships set course for Russia and Red Sea trades
  • Demurrage income driving carriers into 'hurry-up-and-wait' scenario
  • SpiceJet CFO Kirankumar Koteshwar joins UK's Air One group
  • Call for consistency in ocean shipping emissions calculation
  • Paul Dale promoted to COO at Forth Ports; CFO/CCO Carole Cran steps down
  • Colin Eeles joins Kerry Logistics as business development director

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
  • VIDEO: WSF reports progress on Wenatchee electrification
    After one year at Vigor shipyard, work to modernize the Washington State Ferries (WSF) Jumbo Mark II ferry Wenatchee is progressing, including the necessary and long-planned upgrade to its aging propulsion system
  • Gulf LNG Tugs orders four RApport 2800 tugs
    Gulf LNG Tugs of Port Arthur LLC has announced the acquisition of four cutting-edge, high-horsepower tugboats designed for the Port Arthur LNG export facility in Texas. These Low Emission (LEV) RApport 2800
  • NTSB releases report on $5M bulker Sirocco breakaway
    The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its report on the March 27, 2023, incident in which the 751-foot long bulk carrier Sirocco broke free from its moorings at the Convent Marine

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
  • COSCO SHIPPING unveils two vessels for QatarEnergy's Gas Expansion Project
    On 10 September, a naming ceremony took place on Changxing Island, Shanghai, for two vessels - Rex Tillerson and Umm Ghuwailina - both part of QatarEnergy's LNG transportation project. The construction contract for seven 174,000-cubic-meter LNG carriers was awarded in 2022 to a partnership between COSCO SHIPPING LNG Investment (Shanghai), a subsidiary of COSCO SHIPPING Energy, and Mitsui O.S.K. L
  • Maersk withdraws peak season surcharge from China to Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei
    Maersk has decided to remove the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for both dry and reefer cargo departing from all ports in China and destined for Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei. The Danish ocean carrier will withdraw the following peak season surcharge from 1 October 2024. Origin Destination Effective Dates Container Type Currency New tariff levels All China Ports, Including Hong Kong Ind
  • MSC updates European service network
    The world's largest box line MSC has decided to make adjustments to its European service network, according to DynaLiners. The Swiss/Italian ocean carrier has trimmed its West Mediterranean to Red Sea service by removing France's Marseilles port and Spain's Barcelona port from the port rotation and adding Egypt's Alexandria port. The updated port rotation now includes Valencia (Spain), Gioia Taur
  • Ocean carriers change Middle East - Indian Subcontinent services
    CStar, CU Lines and UGL have expanded their cooperative efforts, forming a joint service known as the IMR, which CStar brands as MER1. This service has been enhanced to a weekly schedule, covering key ports including Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Jebel Ali, Djibouti, Jeddah, and Aden, before looping back to Nhava Sheva. Additionally, MSC has adjusted its Upper Gulf Express service by removing UAE's Jebel
  • India's drive to rein in container shipping charges faces hurdles as volatility persists
    Indian government leaders have promised exporters some notable proactive steps to ease their supply chain pain points, but industry stakeholders remain sceptical about their winnability and value proposition amid multiple challenges. At a high-level stakeholder meeting held on 19 September to address exporter concerns, officials agreed to extend relief in the form of longer free times for empty c
  • Valenciaport sees surge in August exports
    The Valencia Port Authority's Statistical Bulletin for August shows a notable rise in Spanish exports through Valenciaport. This growth is driven by both containerised goods, which increased by 18.85%, and non-containerised and bulk goods, which rose by 4.73%. Among the containerised exports, wood and cork saw a sharp increase of 85%, while beverages grew by 25% and foodstuffs by 23.7%. For non-c
  • Central European floods cause operational disruptions and delays
    The severe flooding in Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic has affected the transport network's local infrastructure, including container facilities. German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced the flooding has already affected its container depots, which may result in operational delays in the affected regions. "Whilst we continue to accept your bookings for the coming weeks, we ask for
  • What Is a B2B SaaS Marketing Agency?
    A B2B SaaS marketing agency helps a B2B (business-to-business) company to acquire Software-as-a-Service and become a B2B SaaS company. So, why do you need to convert your B2B company to a B2B SaaS company? This is because if your company is failing to meet the desirable conversion rates, then you should reconsider your lead generation and marketing strategies. A SaaS company can utilize cloud-bas
  • Box lines adjust intra-Far East/Australasia services
    CNC Line is set to enhance its role from a slot operator to a vessel provider on CoscoSL's NP1 service at the end of September, according to DynaLiners. This upgraded service, branded as RNM by CNC, will deploy two 1,700 TEU vessels, maintaining a route that includes Singapore, Subic Bay, and Manila. Additionally, Sinotrans (SinoLines) has launched a new service, the Shantou Philippines Service 1
  • AAL Shipping receives third Super B-Class multipurpose heavy lift vessel
    AAL Shipping (AAL) has received AAL Houston, the third vessel in its eight-ship, third-generation Super B-Class newbuilding fleet. This 32,000 dwt dual-fuel multipurpose heavy lift carrier prepares for its maiden voyage. Named after AAL's operations hub in the Americas, the vessel was formally christened at a ceremony held at the CSSC Huangpu-Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou, China, on 12 September
  • How to Analyze Shipping Stock Trends: A Beginner's Guide to Reading Stock Charts
    Understanding stock charts is essential for anyone interested in investing in the shipping industry. Stock charts provide a visual representation of price movements over time, helping investors spot trends, identify key moments, and make more informed decisions. For beginners, though, reading these charts can feel intimidating. This guide will break down the basics, from the types of stock charts
  • Port of Sihanoukville launches new 450,000 TEU terminal
    Cambodia's port of Sihanoukville has inaugurated its new 450,000 TEU container berth, according to DynaLiners. The cost of constructing the new 253-metre long and 10.4-metre depth berth was US$37.5 million. The port of Sihanoukville will now have a container capacity of 1 million TEUs. The port aims to further expand this capacity, as it is developing a new deep-water container terminal. The upco
  • MOL invests in HIF Global
    HIF Global has announced a new investment from Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), an international shipping company, to support the expansion of its e-fuel projects across the United States, Australia, Chile and Uruguay. MOL is the third Japanese entity to invest in HIF Global this year, following a May announcement from Japanese energy company Idemitsu Kosan, and a prior investment by the Japan Organiza
  • New box terminal in Duisburg opens new opportunities
    As a new container terminal opened at the Duisburg port , Container News attempted to evaluate the strategic environment and the tactics of the German port. The data process noted a notable systemic simultaneous decline in shipping connectivity across Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands. This could be related to broader economic downturns, shifts in global trade routes, or possibly regulatory c
  • Could East and Gulf Coast port strike result in banana shortage?
    Furniture, bananas and motor vehicle parts could be the top containerized commodities that would be affected by a potential labor strike at the United States East Coast and Gulf Coast ports, according to US Census Bureau data. The top three containerized goods processed by East Coast and Gulf Coast ports year to date have included nearly 2.5 million metric tons of furniture, followed by 2.2 milli
  • How to Create Seamless Video Tutorials with Online Editors
    Video tutorials have become a crucial medium for conveying information, whether for educational purposes, marketing, or product demonstrations. Viewers expect a smooth, engaging experience that helps them quickly grasp the concepts being presented. The key to achieving this is seamless editing, which ensures the tutorial flows logically and captivates the audience. With advancements in technology
  • AD Ports Group signs agreements with UAE banks
    AD Ports Group has entered into agreements with two UAE banks to refinance its existing US$2.25 billion syndicated loan on more favourable terms. This refinancing is expected to help the Group save up to US$12 million in finance costs over the next 12 months. The new financing arrangements will provide the Group with increased flexibility to strategically time its return to the debt capital marke
  • OSRL supports ammonia transfers for Pilbara region bunkering
    Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL) played a key role in supporting a recent ammonia ship-to-ship transfer pilot, a collaboration between the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), Pilbara Ports, and Yara Clean Ammonia (YCA). Conducted at the Port of Dampier in Western Australia's Pilbara region, this groundbreaking operation marks a significant step toward establishing Pilbara as a gre

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
  • Sinokor sells veteran LNG carrier for scrap
    South Korea's Sinokor Merchant Marine has offloaded one of its aged LNG carriers for recycling - the third ship in this sector to be scrapped this year. Brokers said the nearly 45-year-old Coral Energy, anchored in the layup waters of Labuan in Malaysia, has been sold on an as-is basis to an undisclosed demo cash ...
  • Spliethoff buys 30-ship-strong ForestWave
    Two Dutch shipowners are merging with news from Amsterdam today that Spliethoff Group has acquired a majority shareholding in fellow multipurpose operator ForestWave for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition takes Spliethoff's fleet to 147 vessels spread across seven brands which also include BigLift Shipping. ForestWave controls a fleet of 30 ships with an average age ...
  • Hafnia redomiciles from Bermuda to Singapore
    Hafnia, the world's largest product tanker owner, has been given the go-ahead to redomicile from Bermuda to Singapore. The BW Group affiliate expects the redomiciliation to come into effect by the start of next month. Shares in Hafnia commenced trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) this April, to go alongside an existing listing ...
  • Dali leaves US for repairs in China
    Nearly six months after it made headlines around the world for bringing down Baltimore's largest bridge, the Dali containership finally left American waters yesterday and is headed to Ningbo in China for further extensive repairs. The ship was escorted by the US Coast Guard and three tugs as it left Norfolk, Virginia yesterday, carrying no ...
  • Chevron retrofits LNG fleet to cut methane slip
    Wärtsilä, in partnership with Chevron Shipping, is converting one engine on six of Chevron's LNG carriers from dual-fuel (DF) to spark gas (SG) operation, a first-of-its-kind project in the marine industry aiming to reduce methane slip. Wärtsilä's 50DF to SG conversion project is designed to modify the engines in service to operate as SG, using ...
  • MOL invests in American e-fuels developer
    Japan's largest shipowner, Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), is investing in Houston-based e-fuels developer HIF Global. HIF has a production target of about 4m tons per year of synthetic fuel (e-fuel) and synthetic methanol (e-methanol) from green hydrogen derived from renewable energy sources and recycled CO2 in four countries: the US, Chile, Uruguay, and Australia. In ...
  • GE Vernova mulls cutting 900 offshore wind jobs
    Energy equipment maker GE Vernova is considering reducing its the size offshore wind business, a move that could cut over half of its workforce in the sector around the world. As was the case with many developers, the company pointed to cost inflation and supply chain issues as the main crux of the sector's problems ...
  • BW Offshore and McDermott to use FPSOs for blue ammonia production
    Houston-based offshore contractor McDermott and Oslo-listed floater specialist BW Offshore have entered into a collaboration to advance the technical and commercial viability of offshore blue ammonia production. The collaboration will leverage the combined expertise of McDermott and BW Offshore to advance the development of low-carbon ammonia production aboard an FPSO. According to the two compan
  • TechnipFMC bags subsea work in Brazil from Petrobras
    Offshore contracting giant TechnipFMC has been awarded two subsea contracts by Brazilian state-owned oil and gas major Petrobras for work on pre-salt fields offshore Brazil. The first award contract, a substantial one under TechnipFMC standards, is to design, engineer, and manufacture riser flexible pipe. The company will also supply associated services including packing and storage. ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
  • Daily Briefing
    Small registries grow at record pace as flag-hopping tankers play regulatory game of 'whack-a-mole' | US retailers 'extremely' worried as...
  • Small registries grow at record pace as flag-hopping tankers play regulatory game of 'whack-a-mole'
    Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Honduras, Sierra Leone, San Marino and Sierra Leone among registries taking on business from dark...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Is LNG the pragmatic choice for shipping?
    Hear from three key players across different shipping sectors discuss LNG's role in shipping's race to decarbonise, and find out...
  • IUMI Berlin: We can be heroes, just for four days
    Keeping trade flowing is a moral endeavour, and shipping's insurers deserve credit
  • Finland to call for icebreaking exemptions in IMO emissions regulation
    The country's alternate permanent representative to the IMO said the Finnish taxpayer was already on the hook for costly icebreaking...
  • MEPC82: Levy debate to intensify as IMO set to discuss emission reduction measures
    IMO member states will look to make progress on mid-term emission reduction measures between September 30 and October 4 as...
  • MPCC seeks $100m bond issue to renew fleet
    MPC Container Ships wants to raise $100m in senior unsecured sustainability-linked bonds to buy assets and refinance debt. Bond spreads...
  • Salvors board smouldering Sounion to take stock of damage
    Tanker has been burning since Houthi attack one month ago
  • MSC taps containership newcomer Hengli Heavy for ultra large dual-fuel order
    Deal comes amid a backdrop where smaller builders with earlier slot availability are gaining more business from owners keen to...
  • Critical compliance tool compromised by GPS jamming
    Deliberate GPS interference is not unusual in conflict zones and other high-risk areas. While its purpose is often defence related...
  • MOL invests in US e-fuel producer HIF
    MOL becomes the first shipping company to invest in e-fuel producer HIF, which secured $220m in total equity investments in...
  • ZPMC appoints financial head Zhu Xiaohuai as president
    Zhu, who previously served as the crane maker's executive director, will maintain his role as the company's financial head following...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
  • NY-NJ port stakeholders scrambling ahead of strike threat
    Nearly 30 ships are bound for the Port of New York and New Jersey as marine terminals and ocean carriers prepare for a possible dockworker strike.
  • FedEx Freight realigns in rapidly changing US LTL market
    Cutting terminals as freight volume drops, FedEx Freight is positioning itself for growth and a possible separation from its parcel carrier parent company in 2025.
  • Midterm emissions plan to take center stage at upcoming IMO meeting
    Under the spotlight at MEPC 82 are midterm measures consisting of a technical element to reduce GHG intensity of fuels and a pricing mechanism to narrow the gap between fossil and green fuel.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
  • Wrongful death claim filed in Dali legal row over worker who fell to death
    Guatemala native's body was last to be found after March tragedy
  • Jacksonville port scores $23m for deal with German crane maker
    Funding allows JAXPORT to order third container handling crane from Liebherr
  • IMO official admits greenhouse gas strategy timescale is 'ambitious'
    Heike Deggim highlighted the need to support developing countries in decarbonisation transition
  • 'Protectionism is one of the biggest challenges that we are facing,' says ICS
    Increased barriers negatively impact global trade, says Guy Platten
  • Cargo ship hit by Russian missile debris in Odesa with injuries reported
    Russia confirms hitting warehouses and dry cargo ship allegedly carrying western missiles to Ukraine
  • Panamax period deals popping up as spot market starts to look a little less mediocre
    Confidence and sentiment are growing stronger - but gradually
  • Greek bulker player Seastar re-enters ultramax arena with Japanese-built vessel
    An acquisition previously attributed to Costamare turns out to have been done by a different Hellenic player
  • Wavelength Podcast: How a faulty wire could save Dali's owner millions and Chinese-built ships are facing US port fees
    The 'accident waiting to happen' in the icy Baltic, and how shipowners fail on ESG reporting
  • Aframax diverts after Greek refinery fire as Procopiou VLCC makes it to berth
    Shipping data shows Samos Steamship now heading to Spain after futile wait off Corinth plant
  • Watch up: 'Big-brother' e-LNG is about to start delivering for shipping
    Developers urge maritime industry to dive in early as sector starts its build-out
  • Port strike threat sees container giants deploy fresh surcharges
    Surcharge revenues and higher-than-expected rates could prop up operators earnings
  • Louis Dreyfus sees shipping volumes rise in a market facing new and ongoing geopolitical crises
    Company claims 'strong results' despite geopolitical challenges
  • Inside Seaspan: Understanding major newbuilding investments and what comes next
    Shipowner and tonnage provider is moving into car carriers and potentially, feeder ships, says COO Torsten Pedersen
  • Former Scorpio Tankers ships snapped up by Turkish and Dubai-based players
    One product tanker joins established Istanbul firm Mercan Holding while the second is linked to a new name in shipping
  • Iconic former Royal Mail ship up for sale after conversion to mobile racing hub
    UK broker Eggar Forrester marketing the St Helena six years after handling earlier disposal
  • Hanwha Ocean unwraps its zero-emission LNG carrier
    Shipbuilder unveils rival cargo containment system to established membrane design
  • Alpha Bulkers vessel rescues fishermen stranded for days on sinking boat
    Bulker saved the lives of five men in the South China Sea
  • Spliethoff takeover of ForestWave Navigation creates multipurpose giant
    All-Dutch deal marks further consolidation by one of the sector's largest players
  • Captain Pappu Sastry charts London IPO course for Adhira Shipping six months after taking control
    Father of two offers the inside line on a business plan aimed at opening global doors for mining companies
  • Port party marks 150th anniversary of insurance lobby
    Major marine players gather as Berlin meet wraps up
  • Russia's shadow tankers face blacklisting blitz, warns EU sanctions chief
    Sanctions chief also probing about 300 front companies involved in operating vessels
  • How $127bn carbon pricing revenue stream could help in shipping's fuel transition
    Shipping could be a $127bn cash cow, so use the money to help developing countries produce the fuel it needs
  • Cost and effect: UN body reveals impact of shipping's green ambitions
    IMO member states to decide decarbonisation policies as reports from DNV and UNCTAD unpack effects
  • 'That's how we roll': Frontline sights private tanker deals with stock a trump card, chief executive says
    Norwegian owner considering whether it can use its strong stock price as currency
  • Damaged ship with explosive Russian cargo heading into Baltic Sea in search of safe harbour
    Destination of vessel carrying potentially explosive cargo remains a mystery
  • Shandong Shipping extends Guaibamax bulker order with extra newbuildings
    Company now has six methanol dual-fuel 325,000-dwt ore carriers on order at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding
  • Baltimore bridge crash ship departs US following repair work six months after disaster
    Container vessel is headed to Ningbo, China, almost six months after tragedy
  • Hanwha Ocean takes wraps off its zero emission LNG carrier
    Shipbuilder unveils rival cargo containment system to established membrane design
  • Excelerate Energy buys reliquefaction kit for single FSRU retrofit
    Company details it is building its lone FSRU newbuilding 'reliq ready'
  • Maersk-chartered Dali departs US after repair work at Virginia port
    Container ship headed to Ningbo, China, almost six months after tragedy
  • Pertamina International Shipping poised to launch LR2 newbuilding tender
    A new overseas office, secondhand LNG carriers and moves into untapped sectors for company which plans to triple its business by 2034

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American Shipper web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
  • Port of Los Angeles sees busiest month outside pandemic
    The Port of Los Angeles handled 960,597 twenty-foot equivalent units in August, a 16% increase over the previous year and the busiest month ever outside the pandemic. Eight months into [...]

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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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