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Exim India web site
JANUARY 25, 2024
  • Chennai Port organises India-Russia workshop on operationalising the Eastern Maritime Corridor
  • CONCOR announces further measures to enhance ease of doing business & reduce logistics costs
  • US, UK strikes on Houthis seen further pushing up freight rates
  • CBDT releases key Direct Tax statistics through time series data
  • Mahindra Logistics announces 6.5 lakh sq. ft. multi-client warehousing facility in Phaltan, Maharashtra
  • Market sentiment of shippers and exporters in Asia impacted due to Red Sea crisis
  • CMA CGM Port Congestion Surcharge at Kribi
  • Exports from Gujarat dip 8 pc in Apr.-Dec.
  • Adani Ports, Mundra creates national record by handing 16,596 TEUs on single vessel
  • YOU ASK.. WE ANSWER...

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 25, 2024
  • Railfreight's future
  • Intermodal partnership in North America
  • Weapons or POWs? Shot down or accident?
  • DHL takes over Dubai venture
  • Quantron to supply FCEVs for UK trial
  • A JV to elevate digitalisation
  • Matthias Köfler to drive intermodal portfolio
  • Eco cost of the Red Sea crisis
  • B&H goes sky-high in the USA
  • More business in Estonia
  • End-to-end solutions for 2024 challenges
  • Dokasch hires VP for sales & marketing
  • Confirming the obvious
  • A toast to the Canadian market
  • Developing new food corridors
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Piloting H2-vehicles in Wales
  • New office and team for GTM
  • Philipp Rauchhaus extends his remit
  • PS Logistics acquires flatbed division

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 24, 2024
  • THE Alliance carriers move to calm customer nerves after Hapag defection
  • EXCLUSIVE: CMA CGM - French roulette in the air ahead of Bolloré closing
  • Middle East land bridge offers 'express' solution to extended shipping transits
  • Insurance refusal and higher premiums adds to pressure on carriers
  • Could Los Angeles be the new sea-air hub for Asia-Europe shippers?
  • Sea Legend joins opportunists launching Red Sea services
  • Los Angeles and Long Beach must collaborate for port complex to compete
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo: we're more mature, tech-savvy and customer-focused

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 24, 2024
  • Attack on Maersk Detroit underscores continued Houthi threat
    This morning brought news from UKMTO of an incident 50 nautical miles south of Al Mukha, Yemen, in which the master of a ship reported an explosion about 100 meters off the
  • Barbara Pickering to succeed Mark Ross as Chevron Shipping president
    Barbara Pickering, currently vice president of operations at Chevron Shipping Company, is to be the next president of the company succeeding Mark Ross, who has elected to retire effective May 1, 2024.
  • First fully electric tugboat in U.S. delivered to Crowley
    Crowley has accepted delivery of eWolf, the first all-electric, ship assist harbor tugboat in the U.S., a milestone advancing the company's commitment to sustainability and decarbonization. The tugboat, which was designed by Crowley's
  • TTB 2024: Navigating today's barge rates
    Accurately and quickly estimating the costs of barge rates can be difficult for a multitude of reasons. To help inland and coastal shippers better understand today's market, Jason Aristides, CEO of OpenTug,

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Container News web site
JANUARY 24, 2024
  • Red Sea crisis expected to spike vessel emissions
    As the Red Sea conflict intensifies, it becomes evident that we might be in it for the long haul, forcing shipping lines into round-of-Africa routings for the foreseeable future with a direct consequence of an increase in CO2 emissions, according to Sea-Intelligence. The Danish analysts said there are three important elements to consider: Increase in emissions due to longer sailing distances Pote
  • THE Alliance reaffirms "unwavering cooperation" in 2024
    The members of THE Alliance have published a joint release to emphasize their commitment to continue their collaboration and operations as usual in 2024. This statement comes in response to recent developments surrounding THE Alliance , after the announcement of Gemini Cooperation formation between the largest THE Alliance member Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk Line. "We wish to emphasize our unwavering c
  • Hapag-Lloyd implements new GRI from US West Coast to Indian Subcontinent and Middle East
    Hapag-Lloyd has recently announced a new General Rate Increase (GRI), effective from 1 March 2024, from US West Coast to Indian Subcontinent and Middle East. This GRI of US$200 per container will be applicable to dry fruit and nuts commodity cargo, according to the German carrier's announcement. North America West Coast includes ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland, while Indian Subcontin
  • Hapag-Lloyd dismisses critics of its role in Gemini Cooperation
    Hapag-Lloyd has responded to suggestions that Gemini Cooperation, its imminent collaboration with Maersk Line, does not favour the German operator. In its latest report, consultancy firm Linerlytica highlighted that Hapag-Lloyd faces a disadvantage due to its fleet size of 1.98 million TEUs, which is less than half of Maersk's 4.16 million TEUs. Addressing this point, Hapag-Lloyd's spokesperson t
  • Dockers stop ZIM boxship from berthing in Melbourne
    A ship operated by ZIM Line has been held up by pro-Palestine unionists in Australia's Melbourne port for five days now. The newly built 5,504 TEU ZIM Ganges arrived in Melbourne on 19 January on its maiden voyage from Busan, South Korea. However, the Trade Unionists for Palestine, along with protesters from Free Palestine Melbourne and Disrupt Wars, have been preventing the ship from docking at
  • Red Sea Crisis: Xeneta forecasts freight rates to rise further in February
    Early indications suggest ocean freight shipping rates are set to increase further in early February amid the ongoing Red Sea crisis, according to data released by Xeneta, a leading ocean and air freight rate benchmarking and market analytics platform. The Xeneta ocean freight rate benchmarking platform calls upon more than 400 million crowdsourced data points and the latest projection is based o
  • Two bulkers collide off Yangtze River, 21 crewmen evacuated
    Twenty-one seafarers were evacuated after two bulk carriers collided off Yangtze River in China on 23 January. The incident, which happened around 3.35 am local time, saw the 2004-built 48,821 dwt bulk carrier Omega, owned by Turkish company Gamma Denizcilik Nakliyat colliding with 1997-built 46,645 dwt Mirabella. The latter vessel is operated by a Lebanese company, Safe Sea Services. Mirabella w
  • Asyad Ports opens Duqm container terminal
    Asyad Group has initiated operations at the Asyad Container Terminal - Duqm, which will be operated by Asyad Ports, the group's ports and terminals arm. According to a statement, this development is part of Asyad's expansion plans to provide integrated logistics solutions, stay ahead of global trade trends, and meet the needs of major players in the container industry. Furthermore, the Asyad Cont
  • HMM expands its fleet with new 13,000 TEU vessel
    In a significant milestone, HMM held the naming ceremony of its premier 13,000 TEU container ship HMM Garnet at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries headquarters in Ulsan, South Korea. Underlining their commitment to expansion and environmental responsibility, HMM signed a formal contract in June 2021 with Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for the construction of twelve 13,000 TEU vessels (

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Splash web site
JANUARY 24, 2024
  • Barbara Pickering named next president of Chevron Shipping
    Barbara Pickering has been selected to lead Chevron Shipping Co after president Mark Ross retires from the position he has held since 2015. Pickering, who is currently vice president of operations, will take over on May 1. She joined Chevron in 1991 as a ship charterer in London and has held positions with Chevron in ...
  • Bruno Chabas calls time after 12 years as CEO of SBM Offshore
    SBM Offshore is getting a new chief executive officer as Bruno Chabas has decided to step down after 12 years at the helm. The Dutch floater giant said Chabas will not seek a fourth mandate at the end of his current term on April 12, after which the company's current chief of operations, Øivind Tangen, ...
  • Rovco expands survey vessel fleet with another Glomar charter deal
    UK offshore contractor Rovco has strengthened its site characterisation business in a long-term charter deal with Dutch vessel operator Glomar Offshore. The 2008-built Glomar Worker has been hired for four years as the company experiences increased demand for "innovative geophysical and geotechnical survey solutions". The vessel will be converted to a dedicated geophysical survey asset ...
  • ABB buys weather routing firm in latest maritime tech consolidation move
    In a most recent move for shipping data providers, multinational tech corporation ABB has acquired the shipping business of weather and meteorological forecasting specialist DTN. ABB acquired the shipping business of DTN Europe and DTN Philippines expanding the company's offering in maritime software. The acquisition of the DTN Shipping portfolio covers vessel routing software, including ...
  • Europe needs $435bn investment in offshore wind grid to meet targets
    The European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) has claimed in its review of the existing offshore grid capacity that a €400bn ($435.8bn) investment in offshore wind grids is required to meet European plans. The report, named Offshore Network Development Plans: European Offshore Network Transmission Infrastructure Needs or ONDP for short, stated that ...
  • Iranian boxship converted into drone carrier readies for duty
    To add to merchant shipping's long list of concerns surrounding the security situation in the Middle East, Iran is readying to launch its first drone carrier, the Shahdid Bagheri, a converted boxship previously called Sarvin. Splash has obtained exclusive satellite images (see below) of the ship taken by Planet Labs 10 days ago, following an ...
  • 'Robust cooperation throughout 2024': THE Alliance members bid to quash speculation
    In a bid to quash rampant speculation about its future, the members of THE Alliance have issued a release today stressing that its operations will carry on as per normal for this year. It has been a week since Hapag-Lloyd shocked its liner partners by ditching THE Alliance to form the Gemini Cooperation with Maersk, ...
  • California port given $426m grant for offshore wind terminal construction
    The U.S. Department of Transportation has provided a $426.7m grant to the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation, and Conservation District for the construction and maintenance of offshore wind infrastructure. The Humboldt Bay project will involve the construction of a modern marine terminal primarily for the transport, import, staging, preassembly, final assembly, launch, in-water construction, and lon
  • George Economou boosts position in OceanPal
    Greek shipping magnate George Economou has upped his stake in the Palios family-linked dry bulk player OceanPal ahead of an upcoming boardroom challenge. The latest filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission shows Economou has picked up an additional 1% stake in the Diana Shipping spinoff via his investment vehicle Sphinx and now owns ...
  • Bulkers collide on Yangtze River
    Two bulk carriers have been involved in a collision on the Yangtze River. The incident which took place early Tuesday morning, saw the 1997-built 46,600 dwt Mirabella collide with the 2004-built 48,800 dwt Omega about 15 nautical miles north of the Yangtze River Estuary. The ships are owned by Safe Sea Services of Lebanon and ...
  • Evergreen and Yang Ming in discussions for multiple feeder orders on home soil
    Early delivery slots in Asia are rare with one notable exception, Taiwan. CSBC, the island's top shipbuilder, still has space to deliver ships as soon as next year, and Taiwan's top two lines, Evergreen and Yang Ming, are in discussions for a number of feeder ships at the yard, whose facilities include one of the ...
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo fares the worst in flag survey
    The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been named as the worst shipping flag among more than 100 registries surveyed in an annual report compiled by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). The DRC is joined by Comoros, Togo and Algeria as the worst performers in the ICS's 2023/2024 Shipping Industry Flag State Performance ...
  • Canadian project to develop marine-based nuclear reactors moves ahead
    Canada's Prodigy Clean Energy is teaming up with Westinghouse Electric Company to develop nuclear power plants that can be used both at sea and on land. The two companies are designing transportable nuclear power plants featuring an eVinci microreactor from Westinghouse. According to the pair of North American companies, marine-based nuclear reactors can be beneficial ...
  • Not-for-profit company established for maritime mental health
    To meet the growing awareness of the importance of protecting mental health in the maritime industry, consultant clinical psychologist Dr Pennie Blackburn has launched Waypoint M

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 24, 2024
  • Maersk suspends US-flag operations in Red Sea after two ships targeted
    Maersk is suspending Red Sea operations for its US-flagged vessels after two ships under naval escort came under attack and...
  • Namibia and Mozambique bunker demand jumps amid South Africa constraints
    Bunker suppliers TFG Marine and Monjasa reported rising demand in Namibia, Mozambique and Mauritius, as vessels rerouting from the Red...
  • Containership charter rates continue to rise but overcapacity threat remains
    Improvements in boxship charter rates because of Red Sea diversions may not last as the containership markets face a wealth...
  • HCOB boosts ship finance capacity with $546m bond issue
    Bank now has $3bn-plus shipping book
  • Box shipping reaching Red Sea inflection point
    High rates and capacity shortages will last into February. But shippers can expect a gradual easing after Chinese New Year
  • Cosco Shipping Energy's 2023 profit outlook positive despite Q4 loss risk
    Equity analysts from China are disappointed about the last-quarter results, but remain optimistic about the longer-term prospects amid Red Sea...
  • P&I renewal round softest in years, brokers claim
    Passengership owners saving more from reduced GXL tariff than paying out in rate hikes, says Lockton PL Ferrari's Stephen Hawke
  • The Alliance confirms it will meet 2024 commitments
    Alliance members are keen to show it is steady ahead for 2024. Beyond that, however, the picture remains unclear
  • BAR Tech and China Merchants to make sails in China
    British sail designer BAR Technologies will make its WindWings hard sails in China in partnership with China Merchants Energy Tech...
  • Maersk suspends US-flag operations in Red Sea after two ships targeted
    Maersk is suspending Red Sea operations for its US-flagged vessels after two ships under naval escort came under attack and...
  • Namibia and Mozambique bunker demand jumps amid South Africa constraints
    Bunker suppliers TFG Marine and Monjasa reported rising demand in Namibia, Mozambique and Mauritius, as vessels rerouting from the Red...
  • Containership charter rates continue to rise but overcapacity threat remains
    Improvements in boxship charter rates because of Red Sea diversions may not last as the containership markets face a wealth...
  • HCOB boosts ship finance capacity with $546m bond issue
    Bank now has $3bn-plus shipping book
  • Box shipping reaching Red Sea inflection point
    High rates and capacity shortages will last into February. But shippers can expect a gradual easing after Chinese New Year
  • Cosco Shipping Energy's 2023 profit outlook positive despite Q4 loss risk
    Equity analysts from China are disappointed about the last-quarter results, but remain optimistic about the longer-term prospects amid Red Sea...
  • P&I renewal round softest in years, brokers claim
    Passengership owners saving more from reduced GXL tariff than paying out in rate hikes, says Lockton PL Ferrari's Stephen Hawke
  • The Alliance confirms it will meet 2024 commitments
    Alliance members are keen to show it is steady ahead for 2024. Beyond that, however, the picture remains unclear
  • BAR Tech and China Merchants to make sails in China
    British sail designer BAR Technologies will make its WindWings hard sails in China in partnership with China Merchants Energy Tech...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 24, 2024
  • THE Alliance says it's business as usual in 2024 despite pending loss of Hapag-Lloyd
    The four ocean carriers in the vessel-sharing agreement have pledged to continue their "robust cooperation" until Hapag-Lloyd's departure in February 2025.
  • Ocean carriers slash port calls as Red Sea disruptions grow
    The Mediterranean and Middle East are the two regions most affected by the need for carriers to divert around southern Africa to avoid militant attacks in and around the Red Sea.
  • Week-long German rail strike to spill across Northern Europe
    An ongoing pay dispute between a German rail workers' union will see train drivers, signalers and dispatchers embarking on a strike that will have regional ramifications.
  • Nippon Express takes minority stake in India-based digital forwarder
    The digital forwarding model saw a stress test in 2023 amid faltering freight volumes and rates, but investments in early 2024 might signify staying power for the concept.
  • Omni Logistics, Forward Air closing in on revised merger deal
    After months of courtroom battles, the two companies have a redrawn merger plan that could close this week.
  • Port NOLA receives more federal funds for proposed container terminal
    The port, mostly limited to handling Panamax-size ships due to air draft restrictions, is looking to join its Gulf Coast peers in handling post-Panamax ships as early as 2025.
  • Asia shippers get government help to offset Red Sea disruptions, soaring costs
    The South Korean government is guaranteeing a certain amount of vessel capacity for small and medium shippers on services to Europe and the Mediterranean, while Vietnam is also taking steps to mitigate the impact of the Suez diversions.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 24, 2024
  • Dry freight derivatives take flight as capesizes experience surprising seasonal warmth
    What goes up must come down - just not yet in the capesize market as Wednesday saw an unexpected 'roofer' in FFAs
  • Holberg launches high-yield credit fund
    Holberg portfolio manager wishes shipping companies issued more bonds
  • Freight derivatives go bananas as capesizes experience surprising seasonal warmth
    What goes up must come down - just not yet in the capesize market as Wednesday saw an unexpected 'roofer' in FFAs
  • Maersk ships in US Navy convoy forced to retreat under Houthi missile attack
    US subsidiary of AP Moller-Maersk is suspending voyages through Red Sea
  • Cyprus fuel supplier snaps up former Vitol bunker vessel
    Limassol fuel supplier buys vessel for domestic operations
  • LR2 product tanker rates close to eclipsing six figures as exports and reroutings surge
    Clarksons has Europe-bound LR2s earning more than $95,000 per day, while Howe Robinson says rates have passed $110,000 per day
  • QatarEnergy admits Red Sea diversions will hit LNG cargo scheduling
    But world's single largest LNG producer assures that production is 'uninterrupted'
  • Former Vitol vessel snapped up by Cyprus fuel supplier
    Limassol company buys vessel for domestic operations
  • World's biggest cruise ship offers hottest ticket in Miami since Lionel Messi arrived
    Debut of Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas fuels expectations of profitability
  • Dorian LPG sends a $41m cash dividend gift to shareholders
    VLGC owner declares irregular payout of $1 per share
  • Barbara Pickering set to step into Chevron Shipping hotseat
    Long-standing president Mark Ross is retiring after more than 33 years with energy major
  • Ship narrowly avoids UAV strike in latest Gulf of Aden attack
    Incident comes just days after two US-listed shipowners' vessels were hit in the same region
  • Chevron hires Barbara Pickering to head shipping business as Mark Ross steps down
    Long-standing president Ross retiring after over 33 years with energy major
  • Ship suffers near miss in latest Gulf of Aden attack
    UKMTO investigating claims of an attack south of Yemen
  • Tanker and VLGC owner Al Seer hit by investment loss but shipping on the up
    Abu Dhabi-listed company increases operating earnings after fleet expansion
  • Swiss Re transfers hull insurance business to Howden MGA
    Restructuring of its marine business comes as the market is at a turning point
  • KiwiRail prosecuted over ropax power failure off New Zealand
    Operator has faced probe lasting nearly a year
  • TotalEnergies Marine Fuels shortlists owners for LNG bunker newbuilding
    Energy major's fuelling arm seeks an LNG supply ship for the Americas
  • Mystery shrouds both seller and buyer of veteran supramax bulker
    Brokers report veteran Amarnath offloaded to European interests, but by whom?
  • World's second-biggest tanker fixed on five-year deal hot on heels of Euronav sale
    Former Euronav VLCC has been bareboated to Singapore operator after sale earlier this month to Chinese leasing company
  • Cooldown cargo arrives at ENI's Tango FLNG unit off Congo
    Karpowership's trading LNG carrier brings in commissioning volumes as offshore producer fires up floater
  • Pelagic flips MR tanker to capture 'unusually high' asset prices
    Fleet diversification means some ships will be cashed in from time to time, company explains
  • Digital consolidation continues as ABB snaps up weather routing firm
    ABB brings weather routing into portfolio of digital solutions, which now boasts 5,000 vessels
  • Remaining THE Alliance partners pledge 'unwavering commitment' following Hapag exit
    Four members to deploy additional tonnage ahead over Hapag-Lloyd's departure
  • Red Sea shipping disruption 'less serious than Covid', says Navios' Angeliki Frangou
    Greek shipowner describes Houthi crisis as 'not insignificant but solvable' problem
  • Torvald Klaveness and Marubeni aim for bulker expansion after 'extreme volatility'
    Norwegian and Japanese partners promise growth in vessel investment and earnings management for 2024
  • Bulker in danger of sinking after Yangtze River collision
    Handysize vessels were fully loaded at the time of the accident
  • Euronav inks VLCC newbuilding deal as it rebuilds big tanker fleet
    Saverys-led company is expanding its VLCC orderbook at a time other major owners are advancing newbuilding plans in the sector
  • Greek shipowners Diana and Alpha sell off oldest vessels as freight market cools S&P activity
    Weaker freight rates take a toll on secondhand activity, brokers say
  • Shipping bank adds €500m of lending firepower with vessel mortgage-backed bond sale
    HCOB carries out heavily oversubscribed 'Pfandbrief' bond issue
  • Dubai, the shadow fleet and a tale of vanishing tankers
    How Russia's war and the changing tanker market cemented city state's role as key shipping centre
  • Tanker caught in smuggling probe freed after 10 months as tests undermine 'Russian' oil claims
    Shipowner claims cargo loaded in a ship-to-ship transfer off Greece was from Azerbaijan
  • Seatrium adds to green finance firepower with new UOB loan
    Singapore repair and conversion group adds to roster of banks with new facility from top finance house
  • Red Sea crisis could drive car carrier rates to 'crazy' highs
    A tight market will only get tighter as many ships avoid the region
  • MISC celebrates entry into Brazilian offshore sector with naming of giant deepwater FPSO
    Delivery of FPSO Marechal Duque de Caxias and the VLCC Eagle Veracruz marks significant start to 2024, says group CEO
  • Lomar supramax sails across to new Singaporean owner after $22m sale
    Deal concluded in closing days of 2023 wrapped up $500m in S&P activity for UK owner
  • Digital freight forwarder Flexport raises $260m from existing shareholder Shopify
    Company says strengthening its cash position sends a strong message that is building a long-term sustainable business
  • Financing green retrofits is going to become more challenging in the future. Here's why
    Creative financing mechanisms will be needed to fund complex retrofits, industry stakeholders say
  • First and only VLCC newbuilding of 2024 takes a bow
    AET christens its LNG dual-fuelled Eagle Veracruz, but that's it for this year

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 24, 2024
  • Shipping fallout from Red Sea crisis spreads to product tankers
    The initial effect of Houthi attacks was on containerized consumer goods. The attacks are now snarling seaborne fuel flows.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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