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Exim India web site
MAY 24, 2024
  • PSA Mumbai announces commencement of highly awaited Southeast Asia Service
  • Sharp rise in ocean container spot rates impacting market
  • Availability of anchorages at Mumbai Port during monsoon period 2024
  • Mac-Nels celebrates 25 successful years
  • CMA CGM PSS from Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea & Egypt to US East Coast & US Gulf
  • Transindia Real Estate reports FY24 earnings
  • Panama Canal returning to normal
  • GDP seen growing at 7.5 pc in Q1
  • VOC Port making its presence felt in coastal movement
  • India to operate terminal at Mongla port in B'desh
  • Nagapattinam-Jaffna ferry service delayed
  • India mulls SOPs for negotiating FTAs
  • Exporters' amnesty scheme netted INR 852 cr.
  • Steel output dips
  • India's oil needs seen up 4 pc in 2025, says OPEC
  • Deendayal Port achieves landmark with loading of first indigenous freight wagons
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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 24, 2024
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  • Rail delivers cars made in Mexico
  • A new acting president & CEO for Port Nola
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  • CJC picks transactional director in Singapore
  • 40 t e-trucks for the middle mile
  • Tarros contracts representative in Switzerland
  • Trio acquires UK software provider
  • AA Cargo enhances online booking offerings
  • LOG4NRW gets off to a good start
  • Nine passengers and cargo simultaneously
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  • Global ship losses fall to record low
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The Loadstar web site
MAY 23, 2024
  • Sea-air 'barely viable' as port congestion hits
  • Wan Hai warns of battle for boxes as peak season starts early
  • Canadian shippers await government decision as negotiations derail
  • Analysis: EV truck truths - charging ahead
  • ONE quits Indamex network to offer standalone India-US east coast service
  • A$100 WiseTech - AI: the next earnings booster
  • Mexico needs investment to cope with nearshoring boom
  • Boeing pitches Bangladesh with 'cheaper' freighter offer
  • BMW supply chain under threat after US investigates forced labour claims
  • New government urged to review Brexit strategy as UK border issues continue
  • APM Terminals appoints Christian Roeder to manage Poti terminal
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Marine Log web site
MAY 23, 2024
  • First of 7 new Parramatta Class ferries now in service in Sydney
    The first of seven new 200-passenger Parramatta Class ferries is now in service in Sydney, New South Wales. The fleet of new Incat Crowther designed ferries, which will service the busy Parramatta
  • Damen develops a future-ready fuel flexible tug
    With regulatory pressures mounting, operators of all types of vessels, including tugs, are assessing all the alternative fuel technology options. Releasing details of a new fuel flexible tug design, Damen, one of
  • Whistleblowers could collect $500K in tanker pollution case
    Two whistleblower crewmembers could be awarded up to $500,000, if a plea deal filed in New Orleans federal court yesterday is approved by the court. Two related companies that operated the motor
  • Kelly Teichman elected new AWO chairman of the board
    The members of the American Waterways Operators elected a new slate of leaders last week during the association's Spring Convention and Annual Membership Meeting. Kelly Teichman, executive chairman, T&T Marine, was elected

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Container News web site
MAY 23, 2024
  • Prologis and Maersk open largest heavy-duty EV charging depot in California
    In a significant advancement for California's clean transportation infrastructure, Prologis, a global leader in logistics real estate and Performance Team - A Maersk Company, announced the launch of Southern California's largest heavy-duty electric vehicle (EV) charging depot. Located near the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, this facility is powered by the nation's largest EV truck microgrid
  • Port of Yokohama handles nearly 240,000 TEUs in February
    In February, the Port of Yokohama handled 239,633 TEUs of containers, a 6.2% increase from the previous year, according to the city of Yokohama's Port and Harbor Bureau. According to the Japan International Freight Forwarders Association, Inc. (JIFFA), foreign-trade containers made up 215,392 TEUs, an 8% rise. Exports slightly decreased by 0.5% to 112,709 TEUs, while imports surged by 19.1% to 10
  • MSC reinstates Far East - Baltimore service
    After the tragic incident at the Francis Scott Key Bridge on 26 March 2024, MSC announced the reinstatement of MSC's Far East - Baltimore service on the firm's Empire Service. Starting from the YM TRUST voyage number 422E, scheduled to call Yantian on 28 May 2024, with an ETA in Baltimore on 13 July 2024. The rotation will return to: Yantian, China - Xiamen, China - Ningbo, China - Shanghai, Chin
  • Peak in China's coal demand in sight as renewables jump 12%
    Between January and April 2024, China's electricity generation from renewables surged 12% y/y, significantly outpacing the 6% growth in generation from fossil fuels. "While steam coal shipments to China rose 29% y/y, they are starting to feel the pressure from stronger renewables. Between March and April, the shipments fell 7% y/y as electricity generation from fossil fuels only rose 1% y/y," sta
  • HMM's methanol-powered ships to ply world's first green shipping route
    South Korea is pursuing an ambitious project to launch the world's first green shipping route. And 9,000 TEU methanol-fueled container ships being built by the country's flagship carrier HMM is expected to play a leading role in establishing green shipping routes. Speaking at a recent seminar, Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries' secretary of maritime industry technology, Lee Chi-kyung, stated, "Wit
  • CMA CGM announces ESS from the Middle East Gulf to worldwide
    CMA CGM has announced an Emergency Space Surcharge (ESS/FRT59) effective from 5 June 2024, until further notice, applicable for shipments originating from the Middle East Gulf to North Europe (including Scandinavia, Baltic States, and Poland), the Mediterranean, and North Africa. This surcharge applies to Dry, OOG, and Paying empties cargo types, with a fee of US$250 per container. If you liked t
  • APM Terminals Poti appoints new managing director
    Christian Roeder will succeed Julián Fernández as the managing director of APM Terminals Poti, Georgia, effective 6 June 2024. He will also join the company's European Regional Leadership Team. Mr. Roeder began his career with the Maersk Group in 2000 as a MISE Trainee. From 2003 to 2011, he worked for Maersk in various countries. Notably, he served as managing director of Maersk Georgia from 200
  • MABUX global bunker indices show irregular changes
    In Week 21, the MABUX global bunker indices exhibited irregular changes with no clear trend. The 380 HSFO index saw a minor decrease of US$0.13 to US$544.13/MT. The VLSFO index declined by US$2.53 to US$654.27/MT. Conversely, the MGO index increased by US$3.63 to US$842.18/MT. "At the time of writing, a steady downward trend was observed in the global bunker market," stated a MABUX official. The

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Splash web site
MAY 23, 2024
  • MPP boarded off Somalia
    A multipurpose vessel has been boarded some 401 nautical miles (742km) southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and British maritime security firm Ambrey corroborated that an unknown number of unauthorised people used two small boats to board the Liberia-flagged vessel. "The vessel was observed sailing with a northeasterly heading at ...
  • Cyan Renewables teams with Ocean Infinity for Asia Pacific offshore wind projects
    Singapore-based offshore wind vessel player Cyan Renewables and offshore robotic ship operator Ocean Infinity have joined forces to provide services for offshore wind projects in the Asia Pacific region. The companies have signed a memorandum of understanding formalising their commitment to work together on delivering geophysical and geotechnical surveys, as well as remotely operated vehicle ...
  • Cadeler inks vessel reservation deal worth up to $760m
    Denmark-based offshore wind installation vessel player Cadeler has won an installation vessel reservation agreement with an undisclosed client for upcoming wind farm installation projects. If all options are exercised during the four-year agreement, the company claimed that the agreement would represent the largest deal in Cadeler's history with a potential value of the projects to ...
  • Ships in near miss with missile attacks off Yemen
    Two unidentified merchant vessels have reported an attack off Yemen. Maritime security consultancy Ambrey said it received a report that a ship was suspiciously approached 68 nautical miles southwest of Yemen's port city of Hodeidah and had undergone what it described as a "missile attack." Another unnamed ship reported an incident some 33 nautical miles ...
  • Cargo sailing ship capsizes off Bahamas, two crew missing
    One of the sail transport vessels of the early champion of sail-powered cargo shipping, Blue Schooner Company, has capsized and sank south of the Bahamas archipelago. The United States Coast Guard informed the company that the schooner De Gallant capsized at 3.30 am on Tuesday and sank half an hour later. So far, very sudden ...
  • Brussels and Washington seek ways to rely less on Chinese shipbuilding output
    In Brussels and Washington, debate is ongoing about how best to revive shipbuilding as fears grow about the dominant position China has in the sector. The People's Republic now commands more than 50% of the global merchant ship orderbook, while its naval shipbuilding output dwarfs any other nation. The Maritime Advantage Results in National Economic ...
  • Borr Drilling racks up more work for two rigs
    The Oslo and New York-listed offshore driller Borr Drilling has revealed several new deals in the company's latest fleet status report. The rig owner previously secured a two-month contract extension from BW Energy for the 2011-built premium rig Norve in Gabon, keeping the unit utilised through July 2024. The company now revealed that the jackup ...
  • Hunter Group reveals offshore wind play
    Norway's Hunter Group has set its sights on the burgeoning offshore wind sector. The Oslo-listed investment firm, which late last year returned to the tanker business, said Thursday it had secured a NOK100m ($9,4m) grant from Norwegian government enterprise Enova for the potential construction of two next-generation commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs). The potential project ...
  • Rovco wins survey work on 1.5GW Outer Dowsing offshore wind farm
    Subsea technology and services firm Rovco has been selected for site characterisation work on the Outer Dowsing offshore wind project in the UK's Southern North Sea. The project is a joint venture between TotalEnergies, Corio Generation, and Gulf Energy Development. Outer Dowsing will have a planned installed capacity of 1.5GW and be one of the ...
  • Gabon and Eswatini registers added to ITF's flags of convenience list
    Two shipping registries that have been making plenty of Splash headlines this year have been added to the list of flags of convenience (FOC) tallied by the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF). Gabon and Eswatini - both flags strongly associated with so-called dark fleet transportation - have been added to the ITF's list. "It's a ...
  • Elemental Energies wins orphan wells decom deal in Gulf of Mexico
    Well specialist Elemental Energies has won a master services contract from late-life oil and gas operator Promethean Energy to support decommissioning of nine orphaned wells in the Gulf of Mexico. The first phase started in February with Elemental Energies providing well management services from its Houston office for well plugging and abandonment in the Matagorda ...
  • Russia's first Pacific LPG terminal to open next year with financing from China
    In its great energy pivot eastwards, Russia is set to open its first liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal on the Pacific Ocean coast with joint investments from China by the end of 2025. Last week during Russian president Vladimir Putin's visit to Beijing, Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) sealed a deal with Chinese petrochemical company Haiwei ...
  • Green corridors linking Ireland and UK under development
    NatPower Marine and Peel Ports Group have announced plans to establish the first green shipping corridors between Ireland and the UK. The proposed project would see NatPower Marine, part of the UK's NatPower Group, develop the UK's first commercial electric ship charging network to support electric propulsion and cold ironing, as part of a global ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 23, 2024
  • Did shipping learn its leverage lesson or is debt drop due to decarbonisation?
    Larger listed owners like Star Bulk are slashing their debt. If costly decarbonisation rules are enacted in the future, the...
  • Digital twins and 3D models of ships could improve energy efficiency
    The project brings together major Japanese maritime companies such as ClassNK and Imabari Shipbuilding to share data more easily
  • Braemar hails 'reassuringly solid' results
    Chief executive Gundy highlights growing market share and strong performance by US and Spanish acquisitions
  • Shipping 'heading in the right direction' on ESG, says Grimaldi
    First international ESG Shipping Awards underlines industry's progress on aspects such as diversity, equity and inclusion, say organisers
  • MPV boarded off Somalia in suspected hijacking
    The Liberia-flagged Basilisk was en route to Abu Dhabi from Rotterdam and came under attack just over 400 nautical miles off...
  • Aframax exports first crude cargo from Vancouver's newly expanded Trans Mountain pipeline
    Marshall Islands-flagged Dubai Angel is carrying the first cargo from the recently expanded Trans Mountain pipeline in Vancouver, vessel-tracking data...
  • It's been a hull of a ride for Hellenic
    Hellenic Hull has a unique record as a Greek underwriter and has contributed to establishing Greek shipping's reputation as a...
  • Greece-owned merchant fleet adapts to changing tides
    Chinese business gains momentum while Russian trade loses lustre
  • Neptune's steep ascent
    Chief executive Harris Antoniou says ship leasing has already become a mainstream form of finance and can only continue growing
  • Focus on renewables puts peak coal in sight for China
    China is developing enough renewable energy to replace its coal-fired electricity stations. Imports of steam coal are forecast to fall
  • Greek banks continue their rise
    Four of the five biggest lenders to Greek shipping are now home-based banks as international institutions struggle to sate their...
  • MOL and Jera ink seventh LNG carrier charter deal
    Jera aims for LNG transaction volume exceeding 35m tonnes by 2035
  • Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance formally adopts net zero target
    Patrizia Kern-Ferretti re-elected as chair of the Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance Association
  • Greek bulk carrier reports near-miss in Red Sea
    The latest attack in the Red Sea follows reports by US Central Command that its forces shot down drones in...
  • 'Dead' dark fleet tanker Pablo seen resurrected in Russia as AIS manipulation tactics escalate
    Rising number of dead ships are appearing to return to life when their MMSI number is broadcast, reflecting an increase...
  • Star Bulk 'optimistic' on dry bulk prospects as it integrates Eagle Bulk fleet
    Fresh crop of sales brings total proceeds from disposal of 'older and less fuel-efficient' vessels to nearly $480m in just...
  • Daily Briefing
    Iran claims sanctioned satellite services are jeopardising shipping safety | Secret safety deals and fake certification scams | Bull run...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 23, 2024
  • Prince Rupert export infrastructure project secures Canadian government loan
    The Port of Prince Rupert is receiving a C$150 million loan to help finance development of an export logistics hub at which agricultural and forestry products will be transloaded into marine containers for export.
  • Heavy-haul sector urged to participate in creation of multimodal freight network map
    The US DOT's latest iteration of a national multimodal freight network map presents an opportunity to pinpoint vital routes and address concerns specific to out-of-gauge and heavy-haul road transport.
  • 'Crunch time' for regulators as shipping seeks clarity on net-zero ambitions
    The scale of the investment required by companies across the maritime value chain in the transition from fossil fuels to green energy will need to be underpinned by clear global regulations, according to shipping executives.
  • Rail, truck container dwells in LA-LB slide as early peak season approaches
    While the lower dwells are promising, some trucking and logistics executives say terminal operators in Los Angeles and Long Beach have not yet fully adjusted to the rise in import volumes, especially considering projections for an early start to peak shipping season.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 23, 2024
  • Houthi missile targets Greek ship on heels of suspicious approach
    Attack on Eastmed bulker follows US shooting down four drones over Houthi-held territory on Wednesday
  • Ifchor Galbraiths opens presence in Canada with Vancouver office
    Broker from dry chartering team listed at new office in busy port city
  • Fears over LNG 'dark fleet' rising, Flex boss warns
    Company has bid on secondhand tonnage, but for now is content to market own vessels
  • Heavylift ship sold at auction linked to Iranian front company
    Disputed vessel Sevgi sells for $16.2m at auction in South Africa
  • Euroseas profit drops in the first quarter on higher dry dock costs
    US-listed container ship owner locks in robust charter rates for new vessels joining its fleet
  • Fears over LNG 'dark feet' rising, Flex boss warns
    Company has bid on secondhand tonnage, but for now is content to market own vessels
  • Crew flee to citadel as pirates board German-managed ship
    Crew believed to have taken refuge to the citadel after 'unauthorised persons' boarded merchant vessel off Somalia
  • Braemar gives up on disputed $1m loan to former Indian staffer
    London broker says little prospect of getting money back through courts
  • German-managed ship attacked in suspected Somali piracy raid
    Crew believed to have taken refuge to the citadel after 'unauthorised persons' boarded merchant vessel off Somalia
  • Suspected Somali pirate attack after ship boarded in Indian Ocean
    'Unauthorised persons' boarded merchant vessel off Somalia
  • Cadeler lines up biggest-ever vessel charter deal worth up to €700m
    BW-backed owner coy on client details as it reserves one or more ships
  • Belships boss defends Oslo Stock Exchange as shipowners set sail to New York
    Belships head makes case for Norway as owners shun Oslo exchange for New York
  • $5.4bn profit in three months: Red Sea crisis pushes container shipping back into the black
    Liner shipping sector bounces back to log a $5.4bn profit in first quarter
  • Wages down at Braemar as broker numbers rise and dry cargo bonuses fall
    Finance boss Grant Foley outlines a very different 12 months for broker's big two desks
  • US shipping investor Oaktree joins football party as new owner of Inter Milan
    Shipping investor took control this week after Chinese owner defaulted on $428m loan
  • Fresh blood: Braemar boss James Gundy puts trust in 'hungry' new generation
    CEO says next wave of brokers is just as important as acquisitions
  • Proman Stena Bulk dual-fuel tanker claims bunkering landmark at Singapore naming
    First vessel in Proman Stena Bulk fleet to carry out methanol bunkering in the city state
  • Goldman Sachs swoops for Gram Car Carriers shares as Gianluigi Aponte takeover unfolds
    Bank's investment comes with the shipowner heading for private control
  • Hunter plots move into offshore wind with CSOV newbuilds backed by state cash
    Norwegian group diversifies into 'virtually' zero-emission ships
  • Columbia Shipmanagement boosts Middle East presence with new office in 'dynamic maritime centre' Dubai
    Schoeller-owned company targets more regional business with new office in shipping hub
  • Houthi missile targets ship on heels of suspicious approach
    Attack follows US shooting down four drones over Houthi-held territory on Wednesday
  • Hoegh LNG in 'active dialogue' on new FSRU business
    Spot trading LNG carrier conversion candidate due to end hire in August
  • Himalaya Shipping books a profit ahead of last newcastlemax bulker deliveries
    Bulker owner is positioned for an upturn in the freight market later this year
  • Houthi-style 'grey zone' warfare spooks global business
    Low-cost attacks on shipping by Iran-backed group have cost major economies billions
  • Awilco LNG prepares to fix redelivering vessel in weak short-term market
    Company aims to close ship refinancing this quarter in bid to cut costs and cash break-even level
  • Lars Peder Solstad sells $9m chunk of Solstad Offshore stock to pay tax bill
    Norwegian shipowner's CEO also wants to take part in rights issue of new company Solstad Maritime
  • Star Bulk profit soars on the back of 'counter-seasonal' first quarter
    US-listed bulker behemoth confirms further ship sales, boosting the number of divested vessels to 20
  • Heavy-lift ship sold at auction linked to Iranian front company
    Disputed vessel Sevgi sells for $16.2m at auction held in South Africa
  • Braemar on acquisition trail in 'fragmented' shipbroking market as profit holds up
    Chief executive James Gundy says expansion will boost resilience of London-headquartered shop
  • Flex LNG ups time-charter coverage as spot market wallows
    Company opts to fix out redelivering vessel through into 2025 as newbuildings flood market
  • Dee4 Capital moves on from last ship with nice profit on product tanker
    Vietnamese-built ship sold for $41m as secondhand prices continue to firm
  • KNOT Offshore Partners not worried by growing shuttle tanker orderbook
    Brazilian market continues to tighten, but demand in the North Sea has remained subdued
  • Eyebrows raised by strong prices as Asian buyers swoop for ageing LNG carriers
    Dubai-based vintage tonnage deals prompt questions
  • Stephenson Harwood unifies shipping, trade and offshore practices under Dora Mace-Kokota
    UK-headquartered law firm brings together 56 partners and 97 lawyers across the world
  • Heavy-lift MPP vessel accused of being of owned by Iranian front company sold at auction
    Disputed vessel Sevgi sells for $16.2m at auction held in South Africa
  • Stena Bulk charters Hammonia suezmax for up to five years
    Brokers say deal follows a trend of increased focus on longer time charters
  • Cosco plots colossal $4.5bn order for 120 newbuildings
    Fleet renewal plans emerge as China giant responds to 'structural undersupply of tonnage'

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American Shipper web site
MAY 23, 2024
  • DHL Express ends capacity agreement with Mesa Airlines
    Mesa Airlines has stopped flying for DHL Express, citing low cargo demand.
  • DHL launches virtual cargo airline for supply chain customers in Brazil
    DHL's supply chain unit has invested nearly $100 million to set up an air line haul operation with the help of a local airline that will support logistics customers in Brazil.

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Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
London
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
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
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
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