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Exim India web site
JULY 25, 2024
  • Sonowal envisages Budget 2024-25 to significantly enhance India's shipping, ship repair industry
  • Ocean container shipping market seems reaching peak: Analysis
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  • Blaze on MV Maersk Frankfurt doused
  • MSC reinstates and enhances Liberty service from Asia to USEC
  • Govt removes Customs duty from 25 critical minerals
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  • Containership fleet capacity growth fastest in 15 years
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The Loadstar web site
JULY 24, 2024
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  • UPS Mexico takeover overshadowed by poor Q2 results
  • UPS drama - a Premium back and forth on key bits and pieces
  • Maersk Frankfurt heads for open water as container fire subsides
  • A dark tale - the paradox of St Petersburg's port throughput
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  • Magma expands to Dubai with two freighters, as ASG keeps growing
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Marine Log web site
JULY 24, 2024
  • World's first battery-hybrid self-unloader will have Wärtsilä propulsion system
    Wärtsilä is to supply a hybrid-electric propulsion system for the 11,000 dwt battery-hybrid self-unloading limestone carrier recently ordered by Canada's CSL Group. As we reported earlier, CSL Group will build and operate
  • NTSB reports on $600,000 Great Lakes bulk carrier grounding
    The National Transportation Safety Board has released its report on a January 7, 2023, incident in which the 715-foot long, 1980-built Great Lakes bulk carrier American Mariner grounded on shoals, damaging three

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Container News web site
JULY 24, 2024
  • Southeast Toyota Distributors makes progress on new auto processing facility in Jacksonville
    Contractors for Southeast Toyota Distributors, the largest independent distributor of Toyotas worldwide, are making significant progress on a new 31,587 m² auto processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal. According to a statement, J.E. Dunn Construction, the project's contractor, has finished the foundations and is now constructing the concrete walls. The installation of struc
  • Clariant selects FourKites to boost efficiency, response times and customer satisfaction
    Supply chain visibility provider FourKites has been chosen by Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, to provide comprehensive supply chain visibility for its ocean shipments. In just six weeks after implementing FourKites, Clariant achieved its highest-ever tracking percentage for international shipments, paving the way for rapid return on investment, streamlined operation
  • CMA CGM applies congestion surcharge in Guyana
    Due to the current congestion at the port of Georgetown in Guyana, CMA CGM is implementing a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS). Effective from 22 July, based on the gate-in date (19 August for the United States and Puerto Rico and 22 August for Latin American countries under notice and the US Virgin Islands), this surcharge will apply to all cargo types from anywhere in the world destined to George
  • Port of Trelleborg proceeds with expansion project
    Nearly 50,000 m² have now been paved by Skanska in the new eastern section of the Port of Trelleborg. This asphalting project is part of the European Union (EU) initiative, "Rail-IT," which is co-financed by the Union. Alongside the paving, numerous pine trees have been planted to enhance the area with a greener and more pleasant atmosphere for its customers and travellers. According to the Swedi
  • Shifts in Container Rankings: ZIM surpasses Yang Ming, CMA CGM set to overtake Maersk
    MSC and ZIM Line are the fastest-growing mainline operators, according to the latest Alphaliner's report. MSC's fleet has now crossed the 6 million TEU mark, thanks to aggressive newbuilding orders and recent purchases of second-hand, albeit elderly vessels. The Swiss-Italian operator's latest newbuilding is the 16,616 TEU MSC Juliette, which Guangzhou Shipyard International delivered on 18 July,
  • Container ship fleet sees fastest growth in 15 years
    Since the beginning of the year, the capacity of the container ship fleet has increased by 1.6 million TEUs. "Compared to one year ago, the capacity has risen 11% to 29.5 million TEUs, the fastest fleet growth in 15 years," mentioned Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO. During the first half of 2024, the delivery of new ships reached a new high. A total of 264 ships with a combined c
  • CMA CGM applies peak season surcharge in Gabon
    CMA CGM has announced the implementation of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) from the port of Libreville in Gabon. Effective from 15 August 2024 (loading date) until further notice (18 August 2024, for Latin American countries under notice, and 21 August 2024, for the US and US territories), this surcharge will apply to dry cargo originating from Libreville and destined to worldwide locations. The s
  • Port of Corpus Christi handles over 50 million tons in 2024 Q2
    In the second quarter of 2024, 50.1 million tons of cargo passed the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, marking a 1.7% rise compared to the same period in 2023. During this period, the US port experienced growth in shipments of crude oil, break bulk, and agricultural commodities. In particular, crude oil tonnage rose by 4.8% to 32.6 million tons, while breakbulk and agricultural cargoes increased by 52
  • Leschaco Colombia appoints new managing director
    Leschaco Group has announced the appointment of Mayerline Santamaria Neira as the new managing director for Leschaco Colombia and its subsidiaries, effective from 1 August 2024. This strategic leadership appointment follows the recent successful rebranding of the first four Colombian companies, emphasizing Leschaco's commitment to fostering growth and innovation in the region. To ensure a smooth
  • PIL upgrades its eBL solution
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) is partnering with WaveBL, a provider of digital trade solutions, to provide a wider range of electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) solutions to its customers. WaveBL's solution is expected to improve the ease, security, efficiency, and sustainability of PIL's trade documentation process. Additionally, it is anticipated to provide a fuss-free experience for customers w
  • Port of Long Beach names new Harbor Commission president
    Harbor Commissioner Bonnie Lowenthal was elected president of the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners, the five-member board overseeing the Port of Long Beach (POLB). The board also appointed Frank Colonna as vice president and Steven Neal as secretary. Each July, Commissioners choose a president and two board officers for one-year terms. The new officers will begin their terms on 5 August,
  • Hapag Lloyd introduces new PSS from South Europe to Arabian Gulf
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced that a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) will be implemented for shipments from South Europe to certain destinations in the Arabian Gulf. This surcharge will apply to all 20' and 40' dry & reefer containers, including high cube equipment, starting with sailings on 3 August 2024, and will remain in effect until further notice. The PSS rates will be as follows: US$250 per 20' an

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Splash web site
JULY 24, 2024
  • Hafnia moves to offload cargo from fire-damaged tanker off Singapore
    Product tanker giant Hafnia is looking to remove the cargo from its fire-damaged ship that was involved in a collision with another tanker off Singapore last week. The BW Group company is in discussion with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on a safe location to transfer naphtha from the 74,200 dwt Hafnia ...
  • Diana Shipping charters out ultramax to Stone Shipping
    New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with Stone Shipping for one of its ultramax dry bulk vessels. Stone Shipping hired the 2018-built, 60,404 dwt bulker DSI Polaris. The gross charter rate is $15,400 per day, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for a period until ...
  • Uniper taps Navigator-Bumi Armada JV for LCO2 export from UK project
    UK CO2 shipping and injection solutions joint venture company Bluestreak CO2 has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Düsseldorf-headquartered energy company Uniper to work on liquid CO2 export from a proposed facility in the UK. Under the agreement, the parties will explore the feasibility of implementing a jetty-moored floating liquid CO2 storage facility and ...
  • Seacon expands with double tanker bareboat deal
    China's Seacon Shipping continues to expand its footprint in the tanker segment by adding a pair of chemical carrier newbuildings through a bareboat charter deal. The Hong Kong-listed diversified owner and operator has inked contracts worth in aggregate about $55.9m with Yingxing Financial Leasing for 18,500 dwt units, which will be built at China's Wuhu ...
  • Aurora Offshore scores one-year PSV fixture with BP
    Borealis Maritime's offshore vessel arm, Aurora Offshore, has secured long-term employment for one of the platform supply vessels taken over from Viking Supply Ships earlier this year. Brokers report the 2021-built Aurora Cooper fixed to BP UK for one year plus options, with the charter likely starting next week. Dayrates for the LNG dual-fuel battery ...
  • Archer pens $40m drilling services deal in Brazil with Equinor
    Norwegian offshore service provider Archer has been awarded a two-year contract for platform drilling services for Equinor in Brazil. The estimated firm contract value awarded by the Norwegian giant is $40m and includes an optional two-year extension period. The deal will begin in November 2024 in direct continuation of Archer's current contract for drilling operations ...
  • Sanctioned Russian insurer clouds dark fleet picture further
    The complex insurance picture surrounding the so-called dark fleet of tankers trading around the world has become even more unsure. Following the UK government's decision to sanction Russian insurance provider Ingosstrakh earlier this year, London-headquartered West of England P&I Club has warned it may be constrained in its ability to provide cover for members with ...
  • Ocean Winds finds partner for upcoming Portuguese offshore wind tender
    Ocean Winds, an offshore wind player created as a 50-50 joint venture by EDP Renewables and Engie, has formed a strategic partnership with Martifer Renewables & Energy to jointly participate in Portugal's first tender for offshore wind farms set for later this year. This collaboration brings together Ocean Winds' experience in developing and operating offshore ...
  • Athenian Sea Carriers adds to chemical tanker newbuild series
    Greece's Athenian Sea Carriers has bolstered its chemical tanker orderbook in China. The Kyriakou family-controlled owner has exercised options for two 18,500 dwt vessels at Wuchang Shipbuilding Group taking its newbuilding programme at the yard to 10. These vessels will feature NOx-Tier III, EEDI Phase 3 compliance, and readiness for both LNG and methanol fuels. ...
  • Chinese commodity imports reach new highs
    All year long there has been a severe mismatch between the doom and gloom headlines surrounding the Chinese economy and the mountains of commodities shifting through the nation's ports. This dislocation is getting wider with the latest data from broker Braemar showing that in the second quarter China managed to break all records for dry ...
  • New Fortress Energy secures $700m loan for second Fast LNG unit
    US-based LNG player New Fortress Energy has closed a $700m loan which will fully fund the construction of its second Fast LNG unit (FLNG 2). The FLNG 2 unit will be developed in partnership with Mexico's state-owned utility Comisión Federal de Electricidad utilising its terminal infrastructure in Altamira. Fast LNG design is the first of ...
  • Euroseas fixes charter for 2007-built feeder boxship
    Nasdaq-listed Greek boxship owner Euroseas has entered a time charter contract for one of its feeder containerships. Euroseas won a charter for the 2007-built, 1,740 teu EM Spetses for a minimum period of 18 to a maximum period of 20 months at the charterer's discretion, at a gross daily rate of $18,100. The charter for ...
  • TechnipFMC wins new Petrobras contract
    Subsea contracting giant TechnipFMC has secured more work from Petrobras for the pre-salt fields offshore Brazil The New York-listed firm has sealed what it describes as a substantial deal for the design, engineering, and manufacture of flexible pipe for water injection and gas lift. "One of our core technologies will once again support Petrobras's ambitions," ...
  • MSC breaks ground on Paris box terminal
    Mediterranean Shipping Co's logistics arm, MEDLOG, has broken ground on a new multimodal platform in the Paris region. The MEDLOG Inland Terminal Paris-Bruyères project is part of a wider renovation project underway at the Port 2000 site in Le Havre and will provide rail and barge connections for the region's importers and exporters. The project ...
  • CMA CGM tipped to develop new Hamburg terminal with Eurogate
    Long a closed shop for overseas operators, the port of Hamburg is being tipped to welcome a third foreign liner investment. Alphaliner understands that the French ocean carrier CMA CGM and the German terminal operator and logistics group Eurogate have agreed to join forces in the development of a new container terminal at Germany's largest ...
  • Fire-struck Maersk ship moved away from Indian coastline
    Five days after a fire broke out on its maiden voyage, the blaze on the Maersk Frankfurt off Goa was finally doused yesterday. Small fires in some containers are still being reported, however. "The vessel is presently 13 nautical miles west of New Mangalore and heading towards open sea," the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 24, 2024
  • SFL follows Dorian's lead and sells shares. Are more offerings around the corner?
    Follow-on offerings by larger shipowners were a mainstay of US public markets in earlier eras. After a long drought, offerings...
  • What does Ursula von der Leyen's re-election mean for shipping?
    European shipping, and shipping in general, should benefit from a strong EU policy focused on growth and securing competitiveness. But...
  • First signs of Russia amassing 'dark fleet' of LNG carriers
    The purchase of assets for LNG shipments has all the hallmarks of dark fleet tanker development seen since 2022 when...
  • EU sanctions on Russian LNG could increase its imports
    A research paper by the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies said the EU's latest sanctions could create contract disputes, but...
  • Rate hikes and supplementary calls boost Japan Club financial statements
    Marine mutual highlights challenges facing insurers in wake of pandemic, including Ukraine invasion and Houthi assault on merchant vessels
  • EU to fund alternative marine fuel projects with ETS revenue
    Member states will be able to top up budget allocated to alternative bunker fuel production
  • Public can have confidence in FuelEU verification, argues Verifavia
    'We can have reasonable reassurance that there are no material misstatements in the data, no big mistake in those numbers...
  • Containership fleet growth hits 15-year record
    A combined 1.6m teu of containership newbuilding capacity was delivered in the first half of this year while only 51,000...
  • MPA collaborates with Hafnia on cargo transfer and towage plan following collision
    The cause of the collision remains unknown as investigations continue, Singapore and Malaysia authorities say
  • Fincantieri wins multi-billion dollar Carnival cruiseship order
    World's largest cruise vessel operator has ordered trio of 230,000 gt vessels at Italian cruise and naval vessel shipbuilding specialist...
  • US partners with South Korea to rebuild shipbuilding industry while keeping pressure on China
    South Korean shipbuilders are seeking to establish a bridgehead in the US Navy's maintenance, repair and overhaul business through co-operation
  • MSC breaks ground on Paris multimodal terminal
    The terminal is part of a wider project to renovate Port 2000 at Le Havre, with an aim for the...
  • India Coast Guard says major fire on Maersk Frankfurt 'doused'
    India Coast Guard has deployed a pollution control vessel on site to help prevent leaking
  • Daily Briefing
    Drone strikes spark armed security rethink | Red Sea attacks continue as four vessels attacked in past week | Over-reliance...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 24, 2024
  • ODFL's LTL freight volume rising despite soft industrial demand
    More business from logistics partners and retailers helped increase daily shipment count for the second-largest US LTL provider, but year-over-year comps are about to get tougher.
  • MSC restores trans-Pacific Liberty service with new call at Philadelphia
    The carrier said the move was a response to "ongoing robust demand" on the trade lane, becoming the second trans-Pacific service MSC has relaunched this year.
  • CN sees some diversion of intermodal freight to US amid labor uncertainty
    Ocean carriers and shippers are diverting some intermodal freight to US ports to counter the threat of a Teamsters strike against Canadian railroads.
  • PIL turns to software vendor to meet 2030 eBL target
    The Singapore-based ocean carrier is the fifth shipping line to use WaveBL's electronic bill of lading product.
  • High ocean demand from Asia shows signs of peaking: DSV CEO
    Jens Lund believes the supply and demand balance on the major trade lanes is being restored as front-loaded shipments make their way through the supply chain.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 24, 2024
  • JP Morgan's Norwegian Car Carriers signs order 'ramping up its green fleet'
    Oslo-headquartered shipowner books third LNG-fuelled ship at CIMC Raffles
  • Top Ships strikes deal to buy 'mega-yacht' from boss Evangelos Pistiolis
    Para Bellum to be chartered out on short-term deals
  • Rio Tinto shows decarbonisation commitment with new Eastern Pacific dual-fuel vessel
    Mount Ossa unveiled as ninth member of its chartered newcastlemax fleet
  • SFL leads plunging US shipping shares after $100m fundraiser prices at a discount
    John Fredriksen-backed company follows its playbook for stacking acquisition powder
  • Gas industry body Sigtto on hunt for new CEO as Ian Revell steps down
    Health issues push chief of tanker and terminal membership organisation to resign
  • Dorian LPG springs $42.6m dividend to share cash pile with investors
    Preview of earnings shows quarterly revenue growth
  • Navigator and Bumi Armada plot fleet of vessels for carbon shipping project with Uniper
    Joint venture partners to explore building fleet of ships to export waste gas from Kent power station
  • VLCC rates strike six-week high driven by pent-up charterer demand
    Middle East and West African activity drives earnings up 61% in a week
  • How blacklisted shipowners have hijacked Hong Kong
    Sovcomflot and Fesco have set up subsidiaries there since the invasion of Ukraine
  • Japan turns to tankers to fight jet fuel shortage as refinery maintenance bites
    Government outlines plans to cope with greater need due to high summer travel volumes
  • Oldendorff Carriers sells bulker brace as German giant cashes in on rising prices
    Prices are rising and German owner-operator has getting more with every sale
  • Frontera unveils new Colombian LPG import project to boost VLGC demand
    Canadian energy company setting up joint venture to supply growing need for gas from 2027
  • Oil sheen spotted around fire-damaged Hafnia tanker involved in collision with VLCC
    Owner says equipment was taken from tug to stop seepage
  • Maersk in danger of surrendering second spot in global container line rankings at time of record growth
    MSC leads the pack, but CMA CGM remains set to overtake Maersk
  • Capesize S&P market humming with fresh batch of deals at 'very liquid low point'
    Four capesizes aged more than 14 years are stilling Chinese thirst for big bulkers
  • From New York to Cork: How former shipbroker and Wall Street banker 'woke up' at Ardmore
    All roads eventually led to Ireland for new tanker company bosses
  • Danny Ungar's Unity Maritime snaps up bulker as expansion push extends
    UK company says deal is another milestone as it looks to further growth
  • JP Morgan linked to purchase of Oriental Energy VLGCs with new pair fixed out to trader
    US bank has lined up employment for the gas carriers with Mercuria
  • New Fortress plans to deliver its first produced LNG cargo in August
    Company closes $700m load to kick-start second liquefaction project in Mexico
  • Tanker owners face billions in extra costs from European Union fuel regulations
    Fuel EU Maritime costs will top compliance costs for the EU ETC by 2035, BRS Group said
  • TMI boss Ed Buttery sees pay jump after taking on dual-CEO role
    London-listed bulker company sees overall wage bill drop
  • Gail (India) returns to market in search of long-term LNG carrier tonnage
    Seven-year period hire could be extended out to 2038 as Indian gas buyer eyes vessel stake
  • Ardmore Shipping taps 'strong bench' as it prepares for life after Tony Gurnee
    Gernot Ruppelt and Bart Kelleher outline their plans for Ireland-based tanker owner after the departure of founder Anthony Gurnee
  • Aon: P&I clubs will struggle to justify premium increases in 2025
    Broker says strong investment profits and low claims leave mutuals in strong shape
  • Leaner Taylor Maritime Investments begins 'new chapter' after selling 21 bulkers
    Boss Buttery excited about prospects of younger fleet and integration of subsidiary Grindrod Shipping
  • Euroseas clinches 'lucrative' feeder ship charter to replace bumper Zim fixture
    US-listed owner says container ship market fundamentals 'remain quite strong'
  • 'Goldilocks zone': New Ardmore leaders open up on growth plans after inheriting a success story in a bull market
    Gernot Ruppelt and Bart Kelleher outline their plans for Ireland-based tanker owner after the departure of founder Anthony Gurnee
  • John Fredriksen's SFL raises $100m to boost vessel acquisition capacity
    Underwriters have option to buy additional $15m of shares
  • Fredriksen's SFL raises $100m in share offering to boost vessel acquisition capacity
    Underwriters have option to buy additional $15m of shares
  • Dredger seized in Malaysia over claims of illegally sucking up sand
    The sand digger ship was being controlled by foreigners who failed to provide valid legal documents
  • Martin Helweg leaves top spot at Dubai offshore giant
    P&O Maritime Logistics CEO is the second senior shipping executive to leave DP World fold within a week
  • HPH Trust's interim profit jumps as peak season starts early
    Terminal operator says it has benefited from Red Sea crisis at the expense of regional rivals
  • Malaysia opens investigation into fiery tanker collision
    Ships will be towed to a safe anchorage for further inquiries

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American Shipper web site
JULY 24, 2024
  • Airfreight, contract logistics boost Kuehne+Nagel, DSV results
    The recovery of the air and ocean logistics market since the start of the year helped improve second-quarter results at Kuehne+Nagel and DSV.
  • Brazil approves Embraer structural modification for E190 freighter
    The Embraer E190 cargo jet is getting closer to commercial service after Brazil's aviation authority signed off on the passenger-to-freighter conversion plan.

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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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