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Exim India web site
JULY 24, 2024
  • Reforms on the anvil to improve share of Indian shipping: Finance Minister
  • JNPA's proposed agricultural commodity-based processing & storage facility to provide comprehensive services
  • Call for strengthening Customs-industry resilience
  • Kerala seeks Centre's diplomatic intervention to lift US ban on shrimp exports
  • BUDGET 2024-25 highlights
  • JNPA invites EoI for Vadhvan Port work
  • Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and IndiGo CarGo announce partnership with extensive Interline Agreement
  • TIACA appoints Mahendra Pokhriyal as Regional Representative - India
  • Rates stay firm despite slight July demand lull; India to Europe tonnages fall
  • Budget is balanced, positive and forward-looking; logistics also should gain from the overall growth trajectory
  • A strong move towards accelerating India's growth trajectory with steadfast focus on infrastructure investments

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International Transport Journal web site
JULY 24, 2024
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The Loadstar web site
JULY 23, 2024
  • New FMC regulation rules out carrier 'lame excuses' for rolling cargo
  • Analysis: Kuehne + Nagel slides - shades of 'dull' or just plain 'awful'?
  • K+N eyes more cost-cutting after first-half profit and market share declines
  • Trump tariffs could spark 'global trade war', warns industry think-tank
  • Vizhinjam gets a head start in its quest to be a major transhipment hub
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo axes Shanghai route over cost concerns
  • Mayerline Santamaria Neira named Leschaco Colombia's new MD

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Marine Log web site
JULY 23, 2024
  • Seatrium wins major ship repair and upgrade orders
    Singapore headquartered Seatrium Limited reports that it has booked ship repair and upgrade contracts with an aggregate value of SGD $180 million (almost US$140 million). In addition to damage repairs, the work
  • Carnival Corp orders three new - and big - ships for Carnival Cruise Line
    The world's largest cruise company, Miami-based Carnival Corporation & plc, today announced an order for a further three new ships. Ordered for its Carnival Cruise Line brand at Fincantieri, they will be
  • Bridge strike scare box ship MSC Michigan VII free to leave Charleston
    The U.S. Coast Guard has lifted the detention order imposed on the containership MSC Michigan VII following the June 6 incident in which a power surge caused it to surge forwards as

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Container News web site
JULY 23, 2024
  • Ocean rates dip on capacity increase and early peak
    The massive IT outage caused by the CrowdStrike update led to thousands of delayed or cancelled flights worldwide over the weekend as airport and airline systems went black. Though many - but not all - carriers were able to restore operations relatively quickly, delays are expected for impacted shipments as the backlog is cleared. Though some container ports and carriers also had outages, the imp
  • Hapag-Lloyd applies US$1,000 GRI from Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to North America
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced a General Rate Increase (GRI)/ General Rate Adjustment (GRA) from the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to North America. The GRI will apply to cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry, reefer and special containers, including high cube equipment, and will be effective from September 1 until further notice. The German carrier said the new GRI will be US$1,000 per container
  • Sailing into the Future: The Role of Climate-Controlled Storage in Maritime Conservation
    In the vast expanse of the maritime industry, the integration of climate-controlled storage is revolutionizing how we preserve and protect valuable cargo and historic artifacts. From ancient shipwrecks holding timeless treasures to modern pharmaceutical shipments requiring precise temperature conditions, the adoption of climate-controlled environments ensures that these vital materials withstand
  • Oakland Port commissioners reappointed for new four-year terms
    The Oakland City Council confirmed the reappointments of Andreas Cluver and Arabella Martinez to the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners for another four-year term on 16 July 2024. During their previous terms, Cluver and Martinez significantly contributed to enhancing the Port's economic impact at both the Oakland Seaport and the San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport. They provided cruc
  • Sustainability Practices in Supply Chains
    The significance of incorporating sustainability practices in supply chains has intensified amid the present-day global economy. Corporations acknowledge the need to merge environmental, social, and economic factors into their activities for long-term sustenance. The primary objective of achieving sustainable operations is to reduce detrimental effects on nature while advancing ethical employment
  • How GPS Tracking Boosts Container Transport Reliability
    In the world of logistics, reliability is key. GPS tracking for container transport has emerged as a vital tool in this sector. It enhances visibility, reduces risk, and optimizes routes. This technology is transforming the way businesses manage their supply chains. In this article, we delve into how GPS tracking boosts container transport reliability. We'll explore its benefits, how it works, an
  • Global Ports reports increased volumes in 2024 so far
    The major Russian port and terminal operator Global Ports has announced its operational results for the second quarter and the first half of 2024. In Q2 2024, the Russian marine container market continued its rapid recovery. Total container throughput at Russian marine terminals increased by 11.8% year-on-year (y-o-y) and 3.4% quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) to 1.338 million TEUs. In H1 2024, total co
  • Clintopia Container Freight: Europe and the UK's Premier Transport Solutions
    Navigating the complexities of international logistics, Clintopia stands at the forefront of the container freight industry. With our robust infrastructure and strategic partnerships, we maintain a commanding presence across Europe and the United Kingdom. Our operations are anchored by significant port facilities in Felixstowe, Southampton, and London Gateway, which serve as vital hubs for our Co
  • Ports of Indiana and Antwerp-Bruges partner on container trade and green shipping
    Representatives from the Ports of Indiana and Port of Antwerp-Bruges met in Antwerp to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aiming to advance critical economic and environmental initiatives for the ports. This significant agreement formalizes a commitment from the partners to collaborate on enhancing economic growth, container shipping, decarbonization, port security, and technology integrati
  • Safety First: Essential Vehicle Inspection Tips for CDL Drivers
    Introduction Safety is paramount in the trucking industry, and thorough vehicle inspections are a critical component of ensuring safe operations. As a CDL driver, conducting regular and comprehensive vehicle inspections can prevent accidents, reduce downtime, and ensure compliance with federal regulations. This article provides essential vehicle inspection tips to help you maintain safety on the
  • Telemar to provide safety support services to seven Ignazio Messina boxships
    Telemar, a provider of smart maintenance and remote access technologies, has entered into an agreement with Genoa-based shipping company Ignazio Messina & C. Spa to enhance safety services on seven of its vessels. Telemar, part of the Marlink Group, will deploy and manage the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) on these seven container ships. The vessels included in the agreement a
  • Hapag-Lloyd updates South East India-Europe Express service
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced changes in its South East India - Europe Express (IEX) service. Starting at the end of July, Hapag-Lloyd will stop calling at Le Havre, France and Vishakapatnam, India, will add Valencia, Spain (CSP Terminal) and switch from Gateway to PSA Terminal in Antwerp, Belgium. The updated service rotation of Hapag-Lloyd's IEX service will be: Rotterdam (Neth
  • cargo-partner expands e-truck testing to Slovenia
    Earlier this year, the international logistics provider cargo-partner launched a comprehensive e-truck testing program across Europe as part of its corporate sustainability strategy. Following successful pilots in Austria and Slovakia, the programme has now been extended to Slovenia. In May, cargo-partner, a subsidiary of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, introduced its European electric truck testing pro
  • DP World and Evyap Group create global logistics hub to boost Turkish trade
    DP World and Evyap Group will jointly establish a new international logistics hub on the Marmara Sea, enhancing Türkiye's significant role in global trade. This merger received regulatory approval from the Turkish Competition Authority. The new entity, DP World Evyap, features DP World holding a 58% stake in Evyapport, while Evyap Group maintains a 42% share in DP World Yarimca. The ports will be
  • Siemens integrates Mevea's digital twin technology at Port of NEOM
    Siemens, a global technology conglomerate, will use Mevea's digital twins and simulation technology for crane automation at the Port of NEOM in Saudi Arabia. This technology will facilitate the operation of 10 automated ship-to-shore (STS) gantry cranes and 30 automated electric rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes at the port, located in Oxagon, NEOM's innovative industrial city. "Crane automation i
  • AI roadmap takes trucking from chaos to control in 2024
    You're a logistics manager. Fuel costs are skyrocketing, drivers are hard to find, and regulations keep changing. How do you keep your fleet efficient and profitable? The American Transportation Research Institute reported a 6.6% increase in truck operating costs for 2023. This rise coincides with a significant financial burden: deadhead mileage reached an average of 16.3% for non-tank operations
  • Melbourne achieves slight container increase in June
    Port of Melbourne handled 264,000 TEUs in June, translating to a 2.3% increase compared to the same month last year. The Australian port reported that full container imports (excluding Bass Strait) volumes were up in June 2024 against prior year with furniture, domestic appliances timber all above last year's volumes. Additionally, full container exports (excluding Bass Strait) volumes were also
  • X-Press Feeders names and puts into operation first dual-fuel container ship
    Eco Maestro, the first dual-fuel container vessel to sail on methanol, was christened in Rotterdam port, the home port to all 14 methanol vessels of X-Press Feeders. Singapore-based container carrier X-press Feeders aims to have these "green vessels" sail mainly on routes in Europe, which means there will be the first network of feeders sailing on green methanol in the continent. Evergreen Feeder
  • San Pedro Bay Ports container dwell times remain low in June
    The average dwell time for containers moving by truck through the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach remained low and steady in June, compared to the previous month. The average rail-destined cargo dwell time saw positive improvement with a decrease of approximately two days. Cargo traveling through the San Pedro Bay Port Complex and destined for local delivery via truck spent an average of 2.70
  • Global IT Outage: CrowdStrike and Microsoft Stocks Plunge, Scammers Exploit Crisis
    Following the global IT outage, which has caused disruptions at several European container terminals , worldwide searches for "CrowdStrike stock" and "Microsoft stock" have surged 3,054% and 981%. However, each corporation's daily stock value dropped on 19 July, when a software update "triggered a logic error", as Crowdstrike said in a statement. George Kurtz, CEO & Founder of CrowdStrike confirm
  • SeaLead announces strategic appointments to drive global expansion
    Global shipping company SeaLead has announced a series of strategic appointments amid its ongoing growth in key regions. Having met its operational targets in business performance and financial results, the company has increased its market share by expanding new routes and connections in regional and global container shipping markets. SeaLead has established a five-member Board of Directors to pr
  • Protectionism will raise transport costs, says Dimerco
    Taiwan-headquartered freight forwarder Dimerco, which knows a thing or two about building companies and reputations, with over 50 years of experience in the forwarding business, believes this market is the most challenging it's ever been. Alvin Fuh, VP of Dimerco's ocean freight told Container News that beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) these days have to deal with a much more challenging and comple

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Splash web site
JULY 23, 2024
  • P&O Maritime Logistics CEO steps down
    Martin Helweg is stepping down as chief executive of P&O Maritime Logistics, a unit of Dubai-based ports and logistics giant DP World. "After some incredible years as CEO at P&O Maritime Logistics, it is time for me to step aside and move towards new opportunities," Helweg said in a LinkedIn post on Tuesday. "My time ...
  • New leadership unveiled at SeaLead
    Singapore-based liner operator SeaLead Shipping has set up a new leadership team following a change in ownership earlier this year. Suleyman Avci has been appointed as global chief executive officer, taking over from SC Chan, who filled the position after Henry Schmidl left as part of the "strategic realignment" under the new ownership. Prior to ...
  • Great Eastern ships out another ageing MR
    India's Great Eastern Shipping has carried on its product tanker fleet renewal initiative, with the disposal of another vintage MR unit. The Mumbai-listed diversified owner said it had struck a deal with an undisclosed buyer for its 2005-built Jag Pranav. No price tag has been attached to the deal, but the 51,383 dwt ship, VesselsValue ...
  • Noble seals first drilling deal off Poland
    New York and Copenhagen-listed offshore rig owner Noble Corporation has sealed its first drilling deal in Poland. The Texas-headquartered driller, which currently counts a fleet of 31 rigs, has won a contract worth about $6.3m from CEP Central European Petroleum for the jackup Noble Resolve. The contract is for a one-well 45-day campaign in the ...
  • ADNOC L&S venture splurges $1.9bn on ethane and ammonia carrier newbuilds
    AW Shipping, a joint venture of ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) and China's Wanhua Chemical Group, has splashed around $1.9bn on up to 13 newbuilds at Jiangnan Shipyard. The jv has contracted nine firm very large ethane carriers (VLECs) worth about $1.4bn in total and up to four very large ammonia carriers (VLACs) at ...
  • Ocyan bags $134m Petrobras service deal on Buzios field
    Brazilian offshore service provider Ocyan, part of US-based institutional investor EIG, has signed a contract with Petrobras reportedly worth around 750 million reais ($134m) for maintenance and maritime services in the Búzios field. The deal will last at least four years and can be extended for up to 320 days. This is the biggest deal ...
  • Dubai emerges as Russia's gas shipping artery
    A host of entities have been established in Dubai to move Russian gas shipments around the world, in a move that mirrors how Moscow attempted to dodge sanctions for its oil exports. Nur Global Shipping, White Fox Ship Management and New Transshipment are some of the new names that have been established in Dubai as ...
  • Equinor hires Delta Offshore PSV for operations off Brazil
    Brazilian offshore vessel owner and services provider CBO has secured a one-year time charter contract for a platform supply vessel (PSV). The contract is for the Delta Cardinal platform supply with the Brazilian arm of Norwegian energy major Equinor. CBO will operate the vessel in partnership with Delta Logistics Limited, the owner of the vessel, ...
  • Seatrium rakes in $133m worth of repair and upgrade deals
    Singapore shipyard group Seatrium has won a series of repairs and upgrade contracts with an aggregate value of S$180m ($133.8m). The contracts include major repairs on LNG carriers, tankers, offshore vessels, naval vessels, ferries, and damage repair. All projects, except one, will be completed by the end of 2024. Seatrium was awarded periodic maintenance and ...
  • Ship detained in Ceuta over bunker spill
    A 31-year-old general cargo ship run by Germany's NautiCore Shipping has been detained in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on the North African coastline over a bunker spill. Authorities will not let the Antigua & Barbuda-flagged vessel, called Tony Stark, leave until it has paid a bail of $130,000. Last week, trails of fuel oil ...
  • Spyros Polemis passes away
    One of the great names in shipowning, Spyros Polemis, passed away on July 21. The Greek owner, who ran Seacrest Shipping, served as chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) from 2006 to 2012 and had a long history of leadership within the shipping industry. "Mr Polemis was a tireless advocate for shipping, and ...
  • Asyad buys Skybridge Freight Solutions
    Oman's logistics giant Asyad Group has acquired Skybridge Freight Solutions (SFS), a significant international expansion for the state-controlled firm. "cquiring SFS will play a significant role in bolstering Oman's connectivity with vital global trade routes," Asyad stated in a release, claiming the aim was to "ultimately redraw the global trade map". SFS was established in ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 23, 2024
  • Red Sea attacks set to boost liner profits in second and third quarters
    Diversions around the Cape of Good Hope caused spot container freight rates to spike. While most of the carriers' volume...
  • Drone strikes spark armed security rethink
    Two separate cases of armed security on board ships, both targeted by uncrewed surface vessels, have highlighted the inconsistent approach...
  • Asian refineries' crude imports fall again in July, leading larger tanker utilisation lower
    India crude imports averaged 4.6m bpd so far in July, on pace to be the highest in three months, offsetting...
  • Week in charts: Box rates still historically high, Iran's tankers double down on concealment efforts and Port of Los Angeles volumes on the rise
    Greg Miller asks whether container shipping rates have peaked, read how Iran's tankers are continuing to conceal themselves and the...
  • Red Sea attacks continue as four vessels attacked in past week
    Three of the four vessels were hit by missiles or drone boats and many were attacked several times over the...
  • Over-reliance on war risk is 'slippery slope' for hull insurers, Allianz Commercial marine head warns
    AI will help to make underwriting more enjoyable, with less time spent typing data into a spreadsheet and more time...
  • Industry stalwart Spyros Polemis dies at 86
    Hailing from a historic Andros shipping family, the shipowner was also a keen historian and writer, passions that he pursued...
  • Türkiye plans new Mediterranean container port
    Development would be the biggest container port in Türkiye, handling more than Istanbul's Ambarli port's 3m teu per annum
  • Containership charter market enters annual summer lull
    Containerships returning en masse to the Red Sea seems highly improbable anytime soon, said the Hamburg and Bremen Shipbrokers' Association...
  • Hong Kong a key hub for sanctions evasion, report claims
    A report authored by non-profit Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation has named Hong Kong as being a hub...
  • South Korea plans autonomous AI shipbuilding to cut delivery time
    With government support, domestic shipbuilders will transfer the know-how of highly skilled welders based on the AI platform to reduce...
  • Nissen Kaiun and Adnoc L&S joint venture both order specialised gas carriers at Chinese shipyards
    Japan's Nissen Kaiun has ordered four VLACs at China's Yangzi-Mitsui Shipbuilding while Abu Dhabi's ADNOC has contracted two VLACs and nine...
  • Hafnia prepares to tow damaged tanker to safe port
    There are no visible signs of flames or smoke on Hafnia Nile
  • Daily Briefing
    Iran's tankers double down on concealment efforts post-sanctions | Yemen port disruption unclear as attacks escalate | Malaysia Coast Guard...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 23, 2024
  • House approves bill authorizing harbor projects in Baltimore, Oakland
    The passage of the Water Resources Development Act in the House of Representatives brings Congress one step closer to authorizing major navigational projects at the two ports.
  • UPS eyes growth in Mexico, plans for a strong peak season
    The acquisition of Mexican package company Estafeta gives UPS a full-fledged ground operation in Mexico that can link to its cross-border and global services.
  • High ocean rates, air cargo peak expected to elevate K+N H2 profit: CEO
    Kuehne + Nagel's Stefan Paul presented a sunny outlook for the rest of the year, saying he expects strengthening air and ocean yields to turn around declines reported across most of the forwarder's financial metrics in the first half.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 23, 2024
  • Chinese iron ore imports spike in boost for dry bulk owners
    India-to-China trade boosting capesize, supramax and ultramax demand
  • John Fredriksen-backed SFL to add acquisition firepower with $120m share sale
    Morgan Stanley and BTIG on deck to sell 8m shares to public with options for 1.2m more
  • Video: Deadly Maersk Frankfurt fire finally 'doused' on fifth day
    Savlors from Smit Salvage have boarded ship as coastguard vessels stay on hand
  • Deadly Maersk Frankfurt fire finally 'doused' on fifth day
    Savlors from Smit Salvage have boarded vessel as coastguard vessels stay on hand
  • Earnings preview: Royal Caribbean teed up to top profit guidance as cruise continues to roar
    Cruise giant is expected to beat Wall Street estimates in Thursday earnings report
  • Star Bulk vessel arrested in legal fight over missing Russian fertiliser
    Alleged cargo shorfall raises a legal stink in Indian court
  • Carnival Corp orders its biggest ships yet as it sticks with LNG fuel
    Fincantieri to build trio of cruise giants, which will bring Carnival's LNG-fuelled fleet to 16 vessels
  • Greek Stefanou brothers replenish and renew ferry fleet with Spanish buy
    Golden Star Ferries buys third ship in two years with "expensive" purchase
  • John Fredriksen's SFL awarded $27m in legal fight with container ship newcomer
    UK court says shipowner would have earned $37.2m - but got far less
  • Watch: Security team destroys Houthi sea drone heading for container ship
    Armed guards score direct hit as weapon nears hull
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding breaks into VLAC segment with order from Japanese heavyweight
    Japanese shipowner orders four newbuildings against charter contracts from BGN
  • Bunkering spill sees German-controlled cargo ship held in North Africa
    NautiCore general cargo ship alleged to have been involved in causing pollution off Spanish enclave
  • Nigeria launches Dangote probe after refinery falls out with regulator
    A new committee will investigate crude shortages at refineries as well as alleged imports of inferior fuel
  • Fears for free trade take centre stage as Joe Biden bows out of race for the White House
    There is no party for free trade as Republicans and Democrats fight for the heart of the American worker
  • Densay Shipping banks profit from bulker flip as HMM extends buying spree to eight
    Dubai-based shipowner cashes in a vessel it had acquired a few months ago
  • Will tankers be humbled by hurricane season? It's complicated, Gibson says
    About the only thing that can be predicted if storms hit the US Gulf is volatility in rates, UK shipbroker explains
  • Hafnia expects towing of damaged tanker to safe port will begin soon
    Owner is working with authorities to assess a suitable location for cargo transfer and repairs
  • P&I insurer West warns over collision payouts linked to sanctioned Russian insurer
    Protection and indemnity club says planned ship-to-ship transfers with Ingosstrakh-covered vessels may not be covered
  • Will tankers be humbled by hurricane season? It's complicated, Gibsons says
    About the only thing that can be predicted if storms hit the US Gulf is volatility in rates, UK shipbroker explains
  • Adnoc L&S joint venture books up to $1.9bn worth of supersize ethane carriers and ammonia vessels
    AW Shipping confirms up to 13 very large ethane and ammonia carriers at Jiangnan Shipyard
  • Fujian Guohang swells bulker orderbook to a dozen ships with ultramax brace
    Chinese owner returns to Fujian Guohang
  • New owners of SeaLead spring board shake-up with liner veterans
    Former Arkas man to oversee strategic growth following takeover by new investors
  • Ship banned from Europe after third failed safety inspection in two years
    Snow Stars has headed to West Africa
  • Shipping giant NYK Line raises profit forecast as it rakes in cash from Red Sea chaos
    Japanese owner's financial performance has also been boosted by stronger bulker and logistics markets
  • Russia's 'safe haven': How sanctions-busting shipowners hijacked Hong Kong
    Sovcomflot and Fesco have set up subsidiaries there since the invasion of Ukraine
  • Great Eastern offloads latest product tanker after clearing mortgage debt
    Ship bought from Victor Restis 11 years ago has maintained its value
  • International Seaways tanker rescues castaways from life raft in Mediterranean Sea
    Anglo-Eastern-managed ship's crew use drones to locate raft drifting 100 nautical miles off Egyptian coast
  • Fresh faces wait in the wings to run John T Essberger. Who will make the grade?
    Would-be successors must prove their worth if they want to represent the family
  • Star Bulk ship said to fetch 'strong' price months after Houthi attack
    Sale price represents highest value for bulker since June last year
  • China's improving hydro power generation spells bad news for coal imports, says SSY
    Increased rainfall and growing alternative sources of power has already resulted in reduced demand
  • Sinokor tanker selling spree extends to aframax pair in lucrative S&P deal
    Sister ships managed by South Korean giant are reported sold to Vietnam for nearly $140m in total
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding breaks into VLGC segment with order from Japanese heavyweight
    Japanese shipowner orders four newbuildings against charter contracts from BGN

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American Shipper web site
JULY 23, 2024
  • UPS domestic revenue slips as customers trade down to economy service
    UPS is taking longer than expected to restore profit levels amid slower parcel growth and increased operating costs.

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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
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the 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.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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