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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
  • J M Baxi receives global recognition
  • South East Air Cargo Conclave and Awards 2024 in Chennai this week to be a power-packed gathering with eminent participation
  • 'CONCOR is committed to providing responsive, seamless & cost-effective end-to-end service to customers'
  • Engg goods exports up 38.5 pc in Oct.
  • New report examines how artificial intelligence may shape future of international trade
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (22 November 2024)
  • India's garment exports seen rising
  • No significant risk for GDP growth in FY25, says DEA Secy
  • Major carrier EBIT up 600% Y/Y in 2024-Q3
  • Policy shifts, increased tariffs seen reshaping US container trade dynamics following Trump victory
  • India, Iran deliberate on Chabahar's role as a growing transit hub
  • BDI still down 10% despite recovery in Capesize demand
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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
  • SBB Cargo International now in France
  • A transport bridge between Turkey and Milan
  • Dachser invests in more e-trucks
  • MOU to drive modal shift
  • Experiencing the benefits of new HDPE pallets
  • Handing over the baton at Wascosa
  • Duvenbeck expands in northern Germany
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  • Additional funding for eleven US short lines
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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
  • Adani Group chiefs accused of using bribery to win solar energy deal
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  • Down Under: A sick patient in road freight
  • Airfreight's forward planning prevents chaotic Q4 rate hikes
  • Rhenus has a 'layered approach' to manage added supply chain disruptions
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  • Maritime Union of Australia voices support for US dockworkers 'at war'
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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
  • HKKF takes delivery of two advanced new hybrid ferries
    Hong Kong & Kowloon Ferry Limited (HKKF) has taken delivery of two new state-of-the-art hybrid ferries. Designed by Incat Crowther and built by Hong Kong-based Cheoy Lee Shipyards, the new 40-meter ferries
  • Navy will sideline 17 MSC ships to ease mariner stress
    Under a plan approved Oct. 30 by Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, and disclosed by the Navy yesterday, the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) is to sideline 17 ships to

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
  • MSC enhances NWC-Morocco to West Africa service
    Swiss/Italian box carrier MSC announced enhancements to its NWC-Morocco to West Africa service, strengthening trade connections between Europe and West Africa through new direct calls. This marks the company's first direct service from Northwestern countries to Angola, Congo, and DR Congo, offering transport solutions for dry, reefer, and project cargo. Key updates to the service include: Direct
  • Port of Oakland to receive US$50 million grant for infrastructure upgrades
    The Port of Oakland has secured approximately US$50 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) to modernize wharves and terminal infrastructure at its Outer Harbor. These upgrades aim to facilitate the accommodation of Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs) at the Californian port, now a common feature of West Coast shipping routes. With handling
  • CMA CGM increases rates from Asia to Med and North Africa
    Starting from 1 December until further notice, French ocean carrier CMA CGM will implement new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates for shipments originating from all Asian main ports and destined for all Mediterranean base ports. The following updated rates will apply to dry, out-of-gauge (OOG), and paying empties cargo types. 20' 40'/40'HC West Mediterranean US$4,500 US$6,500 Adriatic US$4,600 US$6,60
  • CrimsonLogic and Newage transform freight management in North America
    PSA International-subsidiary CrimsonLogic, a provider of digital trade, digital ports, and technology solutions has announced a strategic partnership with Newage Software & Solutions, a logistics technology firm. This collaboration integrates CrimsonLogic's Advance Commercial Information eManifest House Bill (ACI eHBL) solution directly into NewageNXT, a freight management ERP platform. The integ
  • Major carriers record 600% growth in Q3 earnings
    The major ocean carriers reported a combined EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) of US$17.06 billion for the third quarter of 2024, marking a 600% year-over-year increase. Sea-Intelligence noted that this growth excludes ZIM, which reported a one-time non-cash impairment loss of US$2.06 billion in Q3 2023, as including this would artificially inflate the year-over-year comparison. Of these
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen and United European Car Carriers expand their PCTC fleets
    Scandinavian shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen has declared two out of four options for the 11,700 CEU "Shaper" class of pure car truck carriers (PCTCs). These ships will be constructed by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, with expected delivery in the latter half of 2028. In addition, two current orders for 9,300 CEU vessels will be upgraded to the 11,700 CEU "Shaper" class. Consequently, th
  • Push Notifications In Advertising Campaigns: How To Achieve High Conversion And Customer Retention
    Well-known push notifications are clickable pop-up messages that appear in the browser, on the desktop or in the notification area on a smartphone. Push notifications are needed so that companies can quickly send messages, favorable offers and other information to their target audience. According to various estimates, the number of clicks on push notifications is 4-8 times more than on e-mail mes
  • ONE introduces two intra-Europe services
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of two new services, SCX (Scandinavia Express) and IBC (Iberia Europe) aiming to enhance operational efficiency and schedule reliability. The port rotation of the SCX service will be Rotterdam (Netherlands) - Gothenburg (Sweden) - Helsingborg (Sweden) - Aarhus (Denmark) - Copenhagen (Denmark) - Rotterdam. The port rotation of the IBC service wi
  • Port of Osaka surpasses 1.6 million TEUs in 2024 so far
    In October, the Port of Osaka handled 190,844 TEUs of oceangoing containers, marking an 11.8% year-on-year increase and achieving growth for a second consecutive month. Exports reached 88,664 TEUs, up 10%, while imports totalled 102,220 TEUs, up 13.5%. Moreover, laden containers accounted for 139,800 TEUs, translating to a 13.9% increase, with exports at 40,087 TEUs (up 11.8%) and imports at 99,7
  • Container lines refresh East-West service network
    Leading ocean carriers have announced several changes in their East-West trade services, signifying a dynamic shift in trade dynamics. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • PSA Antwerp and Combinant boost terminal-rail connectivity
    PSA Antwerp, a deepsea terminal operator, and Antwerp-based rail terminal Combinant have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create an integrated service enhancing connectivity between PSA's deepsea terminals and the Combinant Rail Terminal at the Port of Antwerp. This collaboration aims to promote a modal shift from road to rail, strengthening maritime intermodal rail solutions within
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  • Chipolbrok orders two new multipurpose vessels
    Chinese/Polish transport company Chipolbrok aims to enhance its ship fleet with two new multipurpose vessels. Chipolbrok has sent an order to China's Chengxi Shipyard, which will construct the two ships with a capacity of 61,600 dwt, including 800 TEU container capacity, a draught of 13.5 metres, and four cranes separated into 2x 80 tons and 2x 150 tons (combinable). The two vessels are expected
  • Evergreen enhances container fleet with massive US$187 million order
    Taiwanese major ocean carrier Evergreen has ordered 60,500 new containers for a total of US$186.8 million. The overall cost means that each container will cost US$3,087 on average, which suggests that the majority of the units will be 40'. According to the DynaLiners' report, Evergreen has sent three separate orders to the following container manufacturers: Source: DynaLiners If you liked this po
  • Messina Line receives 4,000 new containers
    Messina Line, the maritime shipping division of Ignazio Messina & C., one of Italy's most historical shipping lines, has received 4,000 new containers. The new boxes are dry 20' units and are expected to enhance the container fleet of the Italian company. "Considering it [Messina Line] has all but transitioned from multipurpose container-Ro/Ro to full container operations, the investment is under
  • Cosco orders twelve 14,000 TEU methanol vessels
    Cosco Shipping Holdings has received shareholder approval to order a series of twelve methanol-fuelled container ships of 14,000 TEU capacity. The delivery of the vessels is expected to commence in mid-2027 and be completed by early 2029, while the cost of every boxship is estimated at US$179.5 million. The vessels will be built by the Chinese shipyard Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry (Yangzhu). If
  • Liberian and Korean registries grant AiP to SHI for wind-powered LNG carrier design
    The Liberian Registry, the world's largest ship registry, and the Korean Register (KR) awarded Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) Approval in Principle (AiP) on 19 November for the basic design of an LNG carrier equipped with wing sails. This eco-friendly auxiliary propulsion system generates thrust by creating lift through a pressure difference across the upper and lower sections of the wing-like sa
  • China's Greater Bay Area to rival New York and Silicon Valley as global tech and economic hubs
    The Greater Bay Area (GBA) initiative is a cornerstone of Beijing's long-term vision for economic development and global competitiveness. By integrating Hong Kong, Macau, and nine cities in Guangdong province into a cohesive economic cluster, the GBA aims to rival leading global economic hubs like the New York Metropolitan Area and the San Francisco Bay Area. This content is locked Select a CN Pr

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
  • Solstad Offshore rakes in $60m worth of new deals
    Norwegian vessel owner Solstad Offshore has won a total of 900 days of work in multiple new contracts and contract extensions worth $60m. The company's 2008-built CSV Normand Valiant has been awarded a 1.5-year firm contract with Petrobras in Brazil. The start of the contract is scheduled for February 2025 in direct continuation of the ...
  • Scrubber installation costs plummet
    In just over a month it will be the fifth anniversary of the global sulphur cap, and debate continues to rage about the environmental benefits brought about by the regulation and the subsequent mass adoption of scrubbers. Shipowners continue to favour scrubbers for large newbuilds, with the price of installation dropping dramatically recently. According to ...
  • Vertom orders MPP series in India
    Dutch shipping group Vertom has ordered four newbuild geared tweendeckers at Chowgule Shipyards in India for fleet renewal. The Rhoon-based outfit, which operates over 100 vessels ranging from 1,500 to 12,000 dwt, will be adding the new 10,700 dwt units to its fleet in 2027 and 2028. Vertom said the vessels have been designed to ...
  • SBM Offshore secures $1.5bn financing for Jaguar FPSO
    Dutch floater expert SBM Offshore has completed the project financing of FPSO Jaguar for a total of $1.5bn. The project financing was fully secured by a consortium of 16 international financial institutions. The company expects to draw the loan phased over the construction period of the FPSO. The project loan is in line with the ...
  • Aramco suspends another Shelf Drilling jackup
    United Arab Emirates-based jackup rig pure-play Shelf Drilling has received another notice of suspension of operations for one of its rigs. Shelf Drilling said the rig in question was the High Island II jackup currently under contract with Saudi giant Aramco. The company did not reveal the customer in its Oslo Bors filing, however, its ...
  • EuroDry signs for ultramax newbuilds
    Nasdaq-listed Greek dry bulk owner EuroDry has turned to a Chinese shipyard to expand and modernise its fleet. The Aristides Pittas-led company has contracted two ultramax newbuilds at Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding for delivery in the second and third quarters of 2027. EuroDry is paying $71.8m for both 63,500 dwt ships, which will be geared, eco, ...
  • Dutch firm orders subsea rock installation vessel duo for offshore wind market
    Rotterdam-based CSL OWL Subsea Rock Installation (CSL OWL SRI), a newly formed partnership between The CSL Group and Offshore Wind Logistics, has ordered two subsea rock installation vessels tailored for the offshore renewable energy sector. Each vessel will have a cargo capacity of 17,500 tonnes and will be equipped with dynamic positioning. They will be ...
  • Dutch government beefs up security around offshore assets amid growing Russian threat
    The Netherlands has revealed plans to temporarily enlist private company personnel and equipment to bolster the security of offshore assets in its section of the North Sea. The country's Defence Ministry confirmed media reports earlier in the week and stated that the decision follows last year's reports from the Dutch Military Intelligence and Security Service ...
  • Ship engines develop allergy to cashew nut fuel
    Shipowners have been told to avoid selecting fuel made from cashew nutshells, a niche fuel that has been found to cause problems in engine rooms. Bunker fuel tester CTI-Maritec has reported that several ships fuelling up in Singapore and Rotterdam have reported operational problems including fuel sludging, injector failure, filter clogging, system deposits and corrosion ...
  • Spliethoff targeted by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority
    The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned the Netherlands-flagged general cargo ship Marsgracht from entering Australian ports for 180 days following two incidents this year where the vessel was found to have wrongly stowed dangerous goods contrary to the International Maritime Organization's International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. "This recurrence highlights systemic
  • PSA Antwerp boosts rail links
    Terminal operator PSA Antwerp and Antwerp-based rail terminal Combinant will establish an integrated service to optimise the connectivity between PSA's deepsea terminals and Combinant Rail Terminal in the Port of Antwerp in order to facilitate a modal shift from road to rail at one of Europe's most important boxports. "As businesses increasingly seek fast, cost-effective, ...
  • Where Hong Kong leads the world
    Managing vessels is something the Special Administrative Region does better than most. The latest installment from our brand new magazine being distributed across Hong Kong Maritime Week. Hong Kong remains one of the world's greatest centres for shipmanagement with a number of the biggest brands in the sector headquartered in the Special Administrative Region (SAR). ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
  • Could tough Trump tactics on China shrink markets for Western owners?
    The larger China's role in shipbuilding and the greater its control of the global fleet, the more Western owners could...
  • Has Denmark challenged the right of innocent passage? Watch Yi Peng 3 to find out
    The swift and aggressive response to Yi Peng 3 is insightful and suggests a co-ordinated decision by Nato allies
  • Customers must choose to make greener shipping happen, Höegh Autoliners CEO says
    Höegh Autoliners chief executive Andreas Enger is more bullish than most that ammonia will be the future fuel for deepsea...
  • Container spot rates to US west coast keep falling despite cargo front-loading hype
    Spot freight rates for container shipments from Asia to the US west coast continue to slide. Either US importers are...
  • What happened to shipping's innovation boom?
    Lloyd's List editor-in-chief Richard Meade speaks to shipping's thought leaders to find out where the true innovation in the industry...
  • Panama flag begins registry clean-up to kick out substandard, sanctions-circumventing ships
    In an acknowledgement of the geopolitically led bifurcation of global trade, the new head of Panama's registry Ramon Franco said...
  • Dynagas Partners reinstates dividend after five-year hiatus
    Prokopiou-backed, US-listed partnership aims to grow in core LNG carrier business but is also eyeing up 'other shipping sectors'
  • Product tankers star in Pyxis' stronger third-quarter result
    After diversifying into bulkers, Pyxis eyes further acquisitions, 'primarily' on product tanker side
  • AMSA bans Spliethoff cargoship from Australian ports
    The authority considers Spliethoff to be a 'poor performing operator', citing a detention rate that 'significantly exceeds the global average'
  • Britannia targets 7.5% renewal increase
    Fellow club Swedish also announced a rate increase of 5%, which places it closer to the average announced so far...
  • EuroDry inks deal for two ultramax newbuildings
    Move highlights Nasdaq-listed owner's commitment to growing and modernising its fleet
  • Hong Kong urged to accelerate, yet tread carefully, in green shipping hub ambition
    Leveraging mainland China's enormous production potential to supply green methanol fuel is a big focus. However, there are serious warnings...
  • Protestors blockade world's biggest coal port
    The group successfully appealed an exclusion zone ordered by the New South Wales Government in the state's supreme court just...
  • Cosco and SIPG to invest $138m in Anji Logistics
    The share subscription will enhance the collaboration among the car shipping trio. It follows the establishment of a joint venture...
  • Eletson families dismiss 'new leadership' as premature
    Lauded Greek tanker company emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings under hedge fund's plan, but incumbent management in Piraeus says...
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  • Bulker was breaching regulations when crew member was killed, investigation finds
    The Isle of Man-flagged vessel manoeuvred astern using its own engines when berthing at Puerto Ventanas, Chile, in contravention of...
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    An aria of evasion: leaked papers sing sanction-skirting song of Sea Opera | Ukraine's maritime trade forced offline by Russian...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
  • Investors plan to expand US LTL carrier Roadrunner after takeover
    The acquisition of a majority stake in Roadrunner by an investment group sets the stage for further growth at the carrier as the LTL sector readies for expansion in 2025.
  • US retailers prepare for new ILA strike threat, tariffs on China imports
    Major retailers such as Ralph Lauren and Target say they successfully mitigated disruptions from the early October port strike and are ready for the next labor threat and the fallout from likely higher tariffs on Chinese goods.
  • Freightos, e2open link up on airfreight e-bookings for forwarders
    By connecting to forwarder-customers of software vendor e2open, Freightos is continuing its push to develop electronic booking capability in the airfreight industry.
  • Maersk's methanol ship conversion tests retrofitting business case
    Converting an existing vessel to be able to operate on methanol requires major engineering work and could cost more than building a new ship with a shorter time to depreciate the investment, according to the carrier.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
  • 'We can finally turn the page': Saverys company emerges from second tender with 92% of CMB.Tech
    Former Euronav to remain listed in pursuit of low-carbon shipping ambition
  • Wavelength podcast: An anniversary no one wanted and the Bahri barometer for tankers
    Don't miss this week's episode of the TradeWinds audio edition
  • Red Sea effect splits analysts as Zim given both 'buy' and 'sell' rating
    Clarksons raises target price to $35 while Fearnleys cuts it to $20
  • George Procopiou's Dynagas LNG Partners eyes 'other sectors' for growth as dividend returns
    US-listed outfit posts biggest net profit in 10 quarters
  • Societe Generale pushing down shipping portfolio emissions with 'selective origination'
    Maritime head Paul Taylor says French bank expects to show improvement in next Poseidon Principles report
  • Pyxis 'guardedly optimistic' on tankers and bulkers as it scours secondhand market
    Greek owner says immediate focus is on share buybacks and debt reduction
  • Get ready for dividends after Solstad Offshore settles claim on biggest ship
    Fight started in 2022 over stakes in subsea vessel Normand Maximus
  • Star Bulk is right to smile on investors with share buybacks, analysts say
    Clarksons Securities believes Greek owner is correct in eschewing newbuildings and secondhand deals for now
  • Spliethoff launches probe after being branded 'poor-performing operator' in Australia
    Dutch owner showed a 'serious lack' of action through double detention this year
  • Cashew nut-based bunkers clogging ship engines, says fuel tester
    CTI-Maritec recommends owners stop using fuel made from shells
  • Demand for 250 capesize bulkers could be added by Atlantic iron ore bonanza, says Clarksons
    Analysts say need for ships outstrips the 136 vessels on order at shipyards
  • Kristian Rokke-backed Philly Shipyard failures come to light as Hanwha acquisition creeps closer
    Lawsuit from Texas customer underscores difficulties at Pennsylvania builder
  • Fake documents mask Russian oil shipments, sanctions body warns
    Enforcer publishes list of warning signs that point to evasion of price cap scheme
  • Bulker owner CSL moves into offshore with order for niche rock installation ships
    Canadian player teams with Dutch group OWL to forge new business in Europe
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen uses option to buy car carrier after value more than doubles in five years
    Shipowner says purchase price was well below current valuation of $72.5m
  • Zodiac Maritime orders dual-fuelled product tankers at New Times Shipbuilding
    Tankers are expected to trade in Europe
  • Dutch owner Vertom hikes orderbook to 26 ships with fresh deal
    Company adds bigger geared tweendeckers to existing 12-ship deal in India
  • Odfjell expands terminal storage capacity in South Korea to boost chemical exports
    Odfjell Terminals Korea signs MoU with Saudi Aramco's S-Oil
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen uses option to buy car carrier after value more than doubled in five years
    Shipowner says price was well below current valuation of $72.5m
  • Ship engines are clogging up due to use of cashew nut-based bunkers, says fuel tester
    CTI-Maritec recommends owners stop using fuel made from shells
  • Vitol research chief charts swing in Chinese tanker demand
    Head of research Giovanni Serio says petrol requirements may have peaked, but clean tankers will still be needed to import industrial feedstock
  • Voyages delayed after pilots refuse to board sweltering ships in Brazil
    Ships delayed after owners forced to buy new units to keep bridges cool
  • Chinese oil demand swinging from fuel to petchems, says Vitol
    Head of research Giovanni Serio says petrol requirements may have peaked, but clean tankers will still be needed to import industrial feedstock
  • Swedish Club follows pack with premium increase plan
    Gothenburg ship insurer said the rise is part of a three-year strategy for sustainable growth
  • 'Poor-performing operator': Australia bans another Spliethoff cargo ship
    Dutch owner showed a 'serious lack' of action through double detention this year
  • 'The great leveller': Why Norden welcomes 'complex' FuelEU Maritime rules
    As compliance and commercial drivers intertwine, Danish company believes opportunities will be created
  • Jobs cut at Pacific International Lines as automation drive kicks in
    Enhanced severance packages and job placement support given to affected employees

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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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