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Exim India web site
JULY 26, 2024
  • DP World receives Authorized Economic Operator-Logistics Operator (AEO-LO) program accreditation
  • Carriers seen bullish for the peak season
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) issued by CBDT on the new capital gains tax regime proposed in the Union Budget 2024-25
  • Edible oil imports seen up in July
  • ESL's Far East Chennai Express (IFX) service to call Chennai & Vizag
  • DPRs for three more DFCs submitted to Railway Board
  • Shipbuilding clusters planned on the coasts
  • Ocean container shipping market seems reaching peak: Analysis
  • Non-major ports' cargo handling soars by 15 pc in Gujarat
  • China's rail freight at historic highs in June
  • Telecom equipment imports exceed exports by 7 times

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International Transport Journal web site
JULY 26, 2024
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The Loadstar web site
JULY 25, 2024
  • Bollore bounce boosts CMA CGM Q2 revenues, but job worries persist
  • Maersk Frankfurt owner declares General Average, as fire-fighting continues
  • Typhoon Gaemi sinks cargo ship in Taiwan
  • Conf call redux: DSV - the numbers tell you all you need to know
  • Agents not compliant with dangerous goods training rules will be struck-off, warns IATA
  • DB chief praises Schenker H1 performance amid group's poor results
  • Knight-Swift - spot the elusive inflection and fill the gaps
  • 'Doomsday scenario' for forwarders just a post-Covid rate drop blip
  • CMA CGM outlines plan to deploy AI across shipping and logistics operations
  • Megawatt charging tech for trucks 'represents an enormous step forward'
  • 3PLs look for return of growth as competition grows and revenues fall

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Marine Log web site
JULY 25, 2024
  • VIDEO: Ulstein delivers Olympic Boreas
    Ulstein Verft today delivered the state-of-the-art offshore wind commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) Olympic Boreas to Fosnavåg, Norway, headquartered Olympic Group. The vessel is the first of two sister vessels based on
  • Coral Expeditions manages biofouling with graphene coatings and robotic cleaning
    In a cruise industry first, Australian expedition cruise specialist Coral Expeditions is to use a combination of robotic hull cleaning and graphene-based hard foul release coatings from GIT Coatings on its 2019-built,
  • ABS releases industry-first ammonia-bunkering advisory
    With ammonia-fueled and ammonia-ready tonnage already on order, ABS has released guidance focused on the bunkering of the fuel, the first such advisory for the industry. The ABS Ammonia Bunkering: Technical and
  • VIDEO: Cargill-chartered NYK Group bulker retrofitted with VentoFoil suction sails
    Hard sails, rotor sails, suction sails: wind assisted propulsion solutions are now getting the attention of serious players, notably major charterers- including Vale, Trafigura and Cargill. Back in July last year Japan's

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Container News web site
JULY 25, 2024
  • MSC Orion calls at Port of Salvador
    Wilson Sons, Brazil's largest port and maritime logistics operator, received MSC Orion at the Salvador Container Terminal on 24 July. This 366-meter-long ship, with a 16-meter draft and a capacity of 15,000 containers, is the first of its class to operate in Baía de Todos-os-Santos in Brazil. In 2018, the Port of Salvador became the second port in Brazil to receive authorization from the Bahia Po
  • Global bunker indices continue moderate decline
    In the 30th week of the year, the Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global indices maintained their moderate downward trend. The 380 HSFO index dropped by US$11.25 to US$541.69/MT, thus breaking below the US$550 mark. The VLSFO index decreased by US$9.58 to US$643.10/MT, falling below US$650. The MGO index declined by US$12.29 to US$825.51/MT. "At the time of writing, the world bunker indices demons
  • BIFA and TT Club provide advices on container shipping safety
    The British International Freight Association (BIFA) used the latest episode in its 2024 webinar series to provide crucial advice on safety in container shipping. The keynote speaker, Mike Yarwood, managing director of loss prevention at TT Club-a global leader in insurance and risk management services for the international transport and logistics industry-was joined by Robert Windsor, BIFA's mem
  • Indian Register of Shipping reveals new leadership appointments
    The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) announced new leadership appointments aiming to strength its management team. The Board of Directors of IRS has approved the appointment of P.K. Mishra as managing director and T.K. Sahu as joint managing director, effective from 1 August 2024. P.K. Mishra, who has been with the organization for 26 years and previously served as joint managing director, bring
  • CMA CGM applies updated PSS from Egypt and Türkiye to West Africa
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has notified its customers of an updated Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) from Egypt and Türkiye to West Africa. Effective from 1 August 2024 (loading date) until further notice, CMA CGM's surcharge will apply to dry cargo shipped from Türkiye and the Eastern Mediterranean region of Egypt to West Africa. The surcharge amount is set at US$400 per container. If you liked thi
  • NWSA announces refrigerated electrical upgrades on Terminal 5
    The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), a marine cargo operating partnership of the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, has announced refrigerated electrical upgrades on its Terminal 5. The purpose of the proposed project is for SSA Terminals (Seattle Terminals) LLC (SSAT) to install the necessary electrical infrastructure to supply power for up 960 new reefer containers. The project includes pulling new
  • AI and Automation in the Container Shipping Industry
    The container shipping sector impacts global trade in a big way. It has recently improved significantly with the support of AI and automation. The two technologies help container companies use resources better. They minimize mistakes and make shipping workflows more efficient. AI helps predict repair time and the most fuel-effective routes. It helps the personnel arrange containers in the most ba
  • Eco Maestro: First methanol-powered boxship docks at Muuga port
    On 22 July, HHLA TK Estonia welcomed Eco Maestro, the first container vessel powered by crude methanol, to the Estonian port of Muuga. Eco Maestro, flying the Maltese flag, is owned by the Singaporean company X-Press Feeders. Operating on the Green Finland X-PRESS (GFX) route, this vessel, operated by X-Press Feeders, began its journey from Rotterdam with stops in Antwerp, Kotka, Helsinki (Vuosaa
  • MSC breaks ground on new multimodal terminal in France
    MSC's logistics division MEDLOG has commenced construction works on a new multimodal platform in the Paris region. The MEDLOG Inland Terminal Paris-Bruyères is part of a broader redevelopment project at the Port 2000 site (TN MSC) in Le Havre and is expected to offer rail and barge connections for regional importers and exporters. HAROPA PORT awarded the site to TiL in 2022 after a competitive bi
  • Sea-Intelligence sees carriers as "bullish" for the peak season
    As we approach the end of the first third of the traditional container shipping peak cargo season, examining the levels of blank sailings and planned capacity deployment for the remainder of the third quarter provides valuable insights into carriers' confidence for the 2024 peak season. Sea-Intelligence's following graph illustrates the percentage of blanked capacity scheduled for the rest of the
  • Tanker and cargo ship become Typhoon Gaemi's first victims
    Typhoon Gaemi has claimed its first shipping casualties. Early this morning local time (25 July), an oil tanker capsized in Philippine waters, killing one of its 17 crewmen. Around the same time, a cargo ship sank in Taiwan, and its nine crew members remain missing. In the first incident, a domestic Philippines tanker, Terra Nova, which was laden with 1.4 million tonnes of fuel oil, capsized in M
  • MSC resumes Transpacific service
    MSC has announced the reinstatement and improvement of Liberty service, a standalone product of MSC, aiming to provide additional capacity for the ongoing robust demand in the Transpacific market. As part of this enhancement, MSC is introducing a new direct call to the port of Philadelphia. The Swiss/Italian container carrier said the service will offer competitive transit times into the United S
  • Smart reefer monitoring system transforms Thessaloniki Port
    Thessaloniki Port Authority (ThPA) is enhancing its reefer container handling capabilities by integrating RTE's GRASP automated reefer monitoring platform. This cutting-edge system, along with WRAD II Bluetooth® wireless devices, is expected to transform the Greek port's reefer operations, ensuring more efficient and effective handling. "Our first terminal project in Greece is an exciting opportu
  • HMM and KORAIL team up for eco-friendly intermodal transportation
    HMM has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL) to enhance inland rail transportation. The agreement covers utilizing domestic rail infrastructure for refrigerated cargo and establishing an 'Intermodal One-Stop Transportation System' that connects rail and maritime freight. This cooperation is expected to contribute to developing a low-carbon logistics
  • Valenciaport container traffic surges in 2024 first half
    The container sector remains Valenciaport's major force, accounting for 72% of total cargo, including bulk, and 78% excluding bulk. In the first half of the year, the Spanish port handled 2,708,318 TEUs, translating to a 14.05% increase from the same period last year. The Red Sea, Baltic States, and Australia are the destinations that have registered the greatest increases in traffic with Valenci
  • Container movement resumes at Chittagong port after five days
    The shipment of containers had remained suspended through Chittagong port for five days from Friday to Tuesday, due to a countrywide internet connection cut, and enforcement of curfew to calm student protest seeking public sector job quota reform. Some 200 people reportedly died across Bangladesh during the last week as they clashed with police to press home their demand. They burnt vehicles and

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Splash web site
JULY 25, 2024
  • Top Ships bags $100m in charter extensions for MR tanker duo
    Greek tanker owner and operator Top Ships has won long-term charter extensions for two eco MR tankers at a bumper rate. Top Ships said that the 50,000 dwt eco MR tankers Eco Yosemite Park and Eco Joshua Park were awarded seven-year extensions. The company's subsidiaries own 50% of the vessels while the other 50% is ...
  • Castor moves into ultramax bulker segment
    Nasdaq-listed Castor Maritime is moving into the ultramax segment with the acquisition of an unnamed 2015-built vessel in a deal worth $25.5m. The Petros Panagiotidis-led bulker and boxship owner said it expects the vessel to join the fleet in the third quarter of this year. Earlier this year, the Cyprus-headquartered outfit completed the sale of ...
  • d'Amico scraps Marinakis MR deal
    Italian product tanker player d'Amico International Shipping (DIS) has terminated the purchase of a 2017-built MR agreed earlier this year. The Milan-listed firm said the deal for the 50,000 dwt Amfitrion from Evangelos Marinakis' stable fell through as the vessel had not been delivered in time. "Due to the sellers' failure to adhere to the ...
  • HMM and KORAIL team up to enhance refrigerated cargo rail transport
    South Korean flagship carrier HMM has signed a memorandum of understanding with railroad freight transportation services provider Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL) to create an intermodal transportation system. The agreement covers utilising domestic rail infrastructure for refrigerated cargo and establishing a one-stop transportation system that connects rail and maritime freight. According to
  • TotalEnergies buys stake in RWE's Dutch offshore wind farm to produce green hydrogen
    French energy major TotalEnergies has bought a 50% stake in the 795 MW OranjeWind offshore wind farm from German renewable developer RWE and will dedicate it to producing green hydrogen. TotalEnergies will use its share of the renewable electricity production from the project to power 350MW electrolyzer projects. These will produce about 40,000 tons per ...
  • Rovco wins survey work on 560 MW Scottish floater
    UK offshore contractor Rovco has been selected by Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn joint venture to conduct a site survey for Green Volt floating offshore wind farm, located 80km east of Peterhead in Scotland. The contract with an undisclosed value covers geophysical surveys in the wind farm array area, offshore and nearshore export cable corridors, shallow ...
  • GE Vernova blames faulty manufacturing for Vineyard Wind blade incident
    The manufacturer of the damaged blade on the Vineyard Wind farm, GE Vernova, has revealed the findings of a preliminary investigation and claims that the problem was faulty manufacturing, not a design flaw. The turbine suffered blade damage on July 13. No one was hurt but the island beaches were strewn with fibreglass shards and ...
  • Nine seafarers missing after ship sinks off Taiwan
    A Tanzanian-flagged general cargo ship Fu Shun capsized and sank in stormy weather off Taiwan with its nine crewmembers missing. The 1985-built 56-m-long vessel went down around 19 nautical miles off the coast of Kaohsiung City early morning, after Typhoon Gaemi swept across the island overnight. Local authorities said the nine crew from Myanmar had ...
  • Shelf Subsea takes Jumeirah Offshore DSV on long-term charter
    Australia's Shelf Subsea has entered into a long-term charter with Singapore-based Jumeirah Offshore for the diving support vessel (DSV) Oriental Dragon. The charter is for five years effective towards the end of this year following the vessel's current obligations. The vessel is an ST-246 Skipsteknisk designed, 124m DP3, saturation diving construction support vessel, specially designed ...
  • Capacity across big three shipbuilding nations leaps 20% in a year
    Across China, shipyards are expanding and churning out ships on a scale not seen since 2008. The shipyard sector has entered a new golden age after more than a decade's slump following the global financial crisis. In terms of newbuilding capacity, the latest estimate from broker Arrow puts shipbuilding capacity across the big three builder ...
  • Norwegian Car Carriers adds to newbuild series at CIMC Raffles
    Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC) has boosted its shipbuilding programme at CIMC Raffles yard in China with a third dual-fuel newbuild. The Oslo-based outfit, owned by a company advised by US banking giant JP Morgan, has signed up for a new 7,000 ceu ship capable of running on LNG and with an ammonia-ready option. "NOCC is ...
  • Cyan Renewables buys MMA Offshore for $700m
    Singapore-based offshore wind vessel pure-play Cyan Renewables has acquired Perth-based OSV operator MMA Offshore for AUD 1.1bn ($702m). According to a statement by the two companies, this transaction marks the region's largest take-private deal in the offshore wind energy services industry. MMA shareholders will receive AUD 2.70 ($1.78) per share in cash, representing a 36% ...
  • Japan's NYK finds novel way to gain carbon credits and feed the nation
    Japanese shipping giant Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has found a novel way to earn carbon credits while also feeding locals with a much-loved delicacy. NYK is investing in Ireland's Verdant Bloom, the parent company of Urchinomics Group, which aims to restore kelp forests to sequester CO2. These underwater forests are attracting attention as a blue ...
  • Golden Energy Offshore clinches new PSV fixture
    Oslo-listed OSV pure play Golden Energy Offshore Services (GEOS) has won a new contract for its large platform supply vessel Energy Swan, securing coverage for the rest of the year. The 2005-built unit has been fixed out of the North Sea to a "first-class international operator" for 100 days from September. The vessel has been ...
  • Transocean picks up extensions for drillship duo
    Offshore drilling giant Transocean has secured more work for two of its drillships in the US Gulf of Mexico and Brazil. The New York-listed contractor revealed in its latest fleet status report that the Deepwater Atlas drillship was awarded two firm contracts by Beacon Offshore. The ultra-deepwater drillship started working for Beacon in the US ...
  • SIGTTO seeks new chief executive
    The Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators (SIGTTO) is looking for a new CEO after its current top executive stood down as he battles cancer. Ian Revell had been working for the industry body since September 2022, however, he was diagnosed with cancer at the start of the year and has now decided ...
  • Two Swiss lawyers take aim at flags of convenience in new book
    Two Swiss lawyers have published a 247-page book looking at the risks associated with flags of convenience. Flags of Convenience, Below the surface of the global shipping industry, penned by Mark Pieth and Kathrin Betz, is available to read for free by clicking here. Research for the book took the authors to accident sites in ...
  • Manila braces for oil spill as tanker sinks
    A 22-year-old tanker carrying industrial fuel oil capsized and sank 3.6 nautical miles off Lamao Point in the Philippines due to rough seas on Thursday. The incident which involved the Philippine-flagged TerraNova tanker, carrying 1,494 tonnes of industrial fuel oil, has led to a large oil spill, according to a statement by the Philippine Coast ...
  • Palau-flagged ship detained in Israel over dire conditions onboard
    No employment contracts, food storage freezers all at above 0°c, the stench of rotten meat, a bug infestation, broken sanitation facilities - these are some of the inhuman conditions seafarers faced aboard the Serafina, a 31-year-old general cargo vessel detained in Haifa, Israel after an inspection by the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF). Haifa's Port ...
  • Bridging the growing maritime skills gap in the UK
    Leo Hambro from Tidal Transit has some advice for the new government in London. The UK's maritime industry stands at a crossroads: it's poised for significant growth driven in part by the burgeoning offshore wind sector, yet an overshadowing mariner skills shortage threatens to stall progress and put a ceiling on the sector's rate of ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 25, 2024
  • D'Amico's $43.5m tanker acquisition falls through
    Milan-listed product tanker owner d'Amico International Shipping has cancelled a memorandum of agreement to acquire the 2017-built tanker Amfitrion because...
  • CMA CGM results dip in second quarter vs first quarter despite spot-rate rise
    Second-quarter results of CMA CGM highlight how changes in spot-rate indexes do not necessarily translate into carrier average rates and...
  • Vessel calls resume at Hodeidah after Israeli air strike
    ITF demands repatriation of abandoned seafarers who witnessed bombing, while Galaxy Leader crew still held hostage
  • Performance Shipping sees 'firm' tanker market remaining
    Orderbook including three LNG-ready aframaxes is already in the money due to recent jump in prices, says chief executive
  • Cook Islands flags more tanker tonnage than registries 30 times larger as it embraces 'dark fleet' niche
    Shipowners behind elderly tonnage used to ship Russian, Venezuelan and Iranian oil are choosing small registries that specialise in this...
  • Thessaloniki becomes first Greek port with RTE reefer monitoring gear
    Move is another step in Thessaloniki port authority's 'smart port' push and could open up opportunities in cold chain logistics
  • Maersk LNG shift created butterfly effect, Drewry says
    LNG led alternative fuel vessel orders in the first half, as methanol loses momentum because of uncertainties about supply
  • Mediterranean ECA to reduce trade by 1%, new paper says
    Trade in the Mediterranean expected to drop to $250bn from $252bn
  • Palau-flagged ship detained in Haifa for 'inhuman' conditions released to undergo repairs
    ITF inspector Assaf Hadar described broken sanitation facilities and stench of rotten meat on board the Palau-flagged general cargoship Serafina...
  • Improving shipboard cuisine: A crucial ingredient in retaining seafarers
    As fewer people are choosing a career at sea, as well as decent internet connectivity and higher standards of shipboard...
  • Houthi threat leads to rise in dark transits across Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea
    Navies and other maritime administrations recommend vessels disable or at least strongly consider disabling AIS when in the vicinity of...
  • UK ports throughput down after two years of growth
    UK ports throughput decreased in 2023 for the first time since 2020, driven by a decline in coal tonnage because...
  • K Line and NYK boost profit forecasts due to Red Sea disruptions
    Just 14% of ships on the Asia-Europe trade route are using the Suez Canal, making it less likely for the...
  • Daily Briefing
    What does Ursula von der Leyen's re-election mean for shipping? | First signs of Russia amassing 'dark fleet' of LNG...
  • UPDATED: Body of crew member recovered as tanker and general cargoship capsize in Typhoon Gaemi
    Two ships capsized and three others have been involved in incidents related to Typhoon Gaemi that swept across Taiwan on...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 25, 2024
  • West Coast ports say ready to handle peak season bump after front-loading surge
    The gateways say they are well-positioned to take on additional diversions from the East and Gulf coasts should an ILA strike occur after the current labor deal expires at the end of September.
  • Mixed Q2 result for CMA CGM as profits fall despite jump in volumes
    The Marseilles-based ocean carrier grew its revenue in the second quarter, but much of the growth came from its recently expanded logistics division.
  • DB Schenker H1 earnings slip, but company extends profitable run
    The operating profit earned by the Deutsche Bahn subsidiary in the first six months of the year fell slightly but was more than double what it earned in the same period in pre-pandemic 2019.
  • McKinsey finds 90% pullback in logistics funding by VCs since pandemic
    A report from the consultancy pins lackluster funding into logistics startups on static freight demand and a steep decline in freight rates in 2023.
  • Bullish fundamentals portend solid peak season for air, ocean markets
    More than 70% of air cargo space controlled by Kuehne + Nagel subsidiary Apex has been presold for the third and fourth quarters. Photo credit: K+N.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 25, 2024
  • Royal Caribbean shares plunge as yield concern overshadows rosy earnings picture
    In quarterly report that seemed to do everything right, investors see signs of weakness
  • Viewpoint: Scrubbers don't match up to shipping's air pollution rules
    Opportunity Green legal analysis claims scrubbers may be in conflict with Marpol convention
  • CMA CGM profits plunge 50% even as disruptions lift quarterly revenue past $13bn
    Liner operator says volatile macroeconomic and geopolitical environments could continue to affect fluidity of maritime
  • FMC sets rules on 'unreasonable' cargo refusals despite liner giants' objections
    Despite carrier objections, new US regulations on rolled cargo will enter into effect in September
  • Performance Shipping eyes switch in charter strategy as profit sinks in weaker tanker market
    Owner hopes two spot-traded vessels will give access to rising freight rates this year
  • 'We are just getting started': Royal Caribbean dividend return marks major post-pandemic milestone
    Cruise giant reinstates dividend that was put on hold by Covid-19
  • Castor Maritime breaks into ultramax market with first bulker buy in two years
    After selling a dozen bulkers, Petros Panagiotidis firm starts expanding again
  • Newly listed Crown LNG advances $533m FSRU-based project for Scotland
    Planning applications to go in as US-listed company appoints engineers
  • Oil slick spreading after deadly tanker sinking off the Philippines in wake of typhoon
    Seafarer dies as bad weather hampers anti-pollution efforts as oil slick spreads in Manila Bay
  • Sempra Infrastructure sifts shipyards for FLNG project off Mexico
    Company is working with Exmar on honing down its shipbuilder options
  • Njord Shipping sells off two handysize bulkers in latest divestment
    Glastad Holdings subsidiary has pared down its fleet
  • Royal Caribbean dividend return marks major post-pandemic milestone
    Cruise giant reinstates dividend that was put on hold by Covid-19
  • Subsea7 hunts billions of dollars in Brazil with a bevy of big projects up for grabs
    Kristian Siem outfit believes there are six projects in Brazil worth at least $1.25bn each
  • Seafarers stranded by Yemen 'war zone' strikes need to get 'back home', says union
    Sixteen seafarers abandoned in Hodeidah Port, while eight trapped on board their vessel
  • Russian FSRU in Chinese yard receives clearance to take Northern Sea Route
    All eyes on Arctic LNG 2 for a first cargo and liquefaction build-out
  • Tanker giant Bahri in 'advanced talks' for first Chinese-built VLCCs in break with tradition
    Saudi giant is said to be in advanced negotiations with Dalian Shipbuilding for the four tankers
  • K Line becomes second ONE stakeholder to hike profit hopes on Red Sea crisis
    Liner giant reaps the reward of stake in Ocean Network Express as market outperfoms
  • Klaveness Combination Carriers pays off $63m bond loan after 'cheap refinancing'
    KCC will call remaining outstanding NOK 191.5m of 2025 bonds
  • Thenamaris cashes in its two oldest tankers in sales worth over $60m
    Pair of aframaxes emerge with little-known entities based in the Seychelles and the United Arab Emirates
  • Kristian Siem's Subsea7 dripping in confidence as backlog tops $12bn
    Owner hikes forecasts as it adds $4bn to backlog in quarter on the back of two 'super-major' contracts
  • Golden Energy Offshore sees low activity and day rates below expectations in summer season
    PSV owner says 'good coverage' for June with fleet utilisation of 94.8%
  • Three women, a London pub and a big anniversary: How Wista has spread its message to women in shipping worldwide
    What started over a Christmas lunch is bigger than ever 50 years later
  • 'Focus on women as leaders,' says IMO secretary general Arsenio Dominguez
    New IMO chief plans to be more activistic in his role
  • Diana Shipping lands $4.8m ultramax bulker charter from Stone Shipping
    Gross charter rate is $15,400 per day until at least 1 June 2025
  • Canadian investment fund backs Cyan's MMA Offshore takeover deal
    Singapore-based company confirms completion of deal to create largest Asian offshore wind player
  • Cido Shipping racks up newbuildings worth $2.7bn in major investment drive
    Hong Kong-based outfit is breaking into suezmax and LR2 tankers as part of an extensive shopping spree

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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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