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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
  • Rushabh Sealink & Logistic celebrating 20 years of growth & success
  • Kerry Indev expanding its 3PL/4PL Logistics footprint in India
  • Sanjeev Harale is the new President of BCBA; Paresh Thakkar is the Senior Vice President
  • The impact of the Red Sea situation on reefer trades: An analysis
  • US East Coast ports gear up for strike
  • Readymade garment exports surge by 12 pc in Aug.
  • DGFT notifies extension of import regime for laptops till Dec. 31
  • India's GDP seen at 6.8 pc in FY25: S&P
  • Agri exports dip 4 pc in Apr.-Aug.
  • Basmati rice exports seen soaring after MEP removal
  • Sonowal presents extensive overview of the significant milestones achieved by the Ministry in the first 100 days

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
  • Fresh from Angola to global markets
  • Two dual-mode locos for La Spezia
  • Another honour for Emanuele Grimaldi
  • A promotion for Lauren Gleason
  • Ethiopia banks on rail for livestock transports
  • Dachser adds Austrian office
  • Santos greets new international port association
  • Sats and Sinotrans to explore strategic projects
  • Breb creates offshore services portfolio
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Cargoline: a trio at the head of the cooperation
  • Direct train from Munich to Trieste launched
  • Combining sweets and sustainability
  • Passing the Hindu Kush with an A321F

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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
  • USMX files unfair labour practice charge in bid to resume negotiations with ILA
  • Air and sea gateways ready for Hurricane Helene's landfall
  • Mærsk Line shoots to the bottom of earnings/teu league
  • Scores of ships en route to USEC will be forced to wait out strike
  • THE Alliance plans to 'port-hop' if strike goes ahead, says Yang Ming
  • There may still be a path to USEC dispute settlement, says 'optimist' shipper
  • Customs computer glitch at Chittagong hobbles port operations
  • Airfreight faces capacity challenge, as widebody fleet growth falters
  • Polar Air Cargo's Carlton Llewellyn jailed for role in 'kickback' scheme
  • Chapman Freeborn appoints Allen Liu as president of the Greater China region
  • Former K+N chief Detlef Trefzger joins Swissport board
  • Australia follows US and Canada in tightening airfreight security

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
  • USMX seeks NLRB intervention as port strike looms
    With a threatened Maine to Texas port strike on October 1 getting ever nearer, the employers organization, the United States Marine Alliance (USMX), today filed with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
  • Damen to build two new fully-electric ferries for City of Toronto
    Damen has signed a contract with the City of Toronto for the delivery of two fully-electric ferries. They will operate between the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal in downtown Toronto and the Toronto

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
  • Impact of Used Vehicles on Logistics Efficiency
    Could used vehicles still have some kind of purpose when it comes to logistics? This might be the question that many in the business realm ask all the time. Especially when part of their business model is using delivery services to get the products requested by customers to the intended destination on time. Vehicles with much more mileage than newer ones might face its challenges - such as concer
  • USEC strike to paralyze global shipping industry: One-day strike would take five days to clear
    The potential strike on all United States East Coast and Gulf ports is expected to cause severe disruptions in the global supply chain, creating a major headache for shipping stakeholders worldwide. With operations at 36 major US ports-handling 40-50% of the nation's imports and exports-facing a potential shutdown on 1 October, the global shipping industry is on edge. "If the strike does occur, w
  • MSC moves 390-tonne hydraulic hammer from Rotterdam to Singapore
    MSC has successfully transported a 390-tonne hydraulic hammer from Rotterdam to Singapore, marking the heaviest cargo the company has ever handled. Measuring 25.7 meters in length, 4.55 meters in width, and 4.82 meters in height, the hammer arrived in Singapore in early August and will be used to install foundation poles for an offshore wind farm, supporting South Asia's energy transition. This c
  • Gulf ports to keep facing challenges due to Red Sea crisis
    A gloomy picture looms on the horizon for the Gulf ports' performance, as the disruptions in the Red Sea continue unabated. Saudi ports experienced a notable increase in container handling in the 2023 fiscal year, with over 5 million TEUs processed. This growth was mirrored by an improvement in Saudi Arabia's ranking on the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index (LPI), moving up 17 positions to
  • Sea-Intelligence sees uncompetitive ETS cost in 2025 for Ocean Alliance
    The European Union's Emissions Trading System (ETS) acts as a de facto carbon tax for shipping within the European Union (EU). All vessels operating within, to, or from the EU are required to pay a carbon emission tax, which applies to 100% of emissions for voyages between two EU ports and 50% of emissions for trips between an EU and a non-EU port. In addition, to optimize ETS savings, vessels sh
  • Wallenius Lines acquires two Ro-Ro cargo ships
    Wallenius Lines has acquired two Ro-Ro cargo ships, Thuleland and Tundraland, from Baltic Container Shipping as part of its ongoing strategy to expand through both new vessel construction and the acquisition of second-hand ships. These vessels are currently operated by WALLENIUS SOL, a joint venture between Wallenius Lines and Svenska Orient Linjen, to bolster sustainable infrastructure in the Gu
  • Software glitch heavily disrupts Chittagong port operations
    A software malfunction of Bangladesh's customs authority has halved export-import activities in Chittagong Port during the last five days after the National Board of Revenue (NBR) updated its online system at the weekend. Most of the customs officials, shipping agents, C&F agents, and people involved in the export-import trade have been failing to enter the online system, submit data, bill of lad
  • Yang Ming exploring various ways to make fleet more energy-efficient
    Taiwanese mainline operator Yang Ming Marine Transport is exploring various ways to procure more energy-efficient ships. Speaking at a press conference on 25 September, Yang Ming president Cliff Pai said these include purchasing vessels already on long-term charter. The company is exploring more newbuilding orders and will also retrofit some ships to be dual-fuelled. Due to carbon emission reduct
  • MSC establishes new container terminal at Port of Aarhus
    Denmark's Port of Aarhus has signed an agreement with MSC for the lease of land, where the world's largest container shipping company will establish a new box terminal. Terminal Investment Limited (TiL), MSC Group's container terminal operator, will move into the Omniterminal, which is currently being finalized. Thomas Haber Borch, CEO of Port of Aarhus, commented, "We are pleased that MSC Group
  • MOL, Dryad Global enter into multi-year partnership
    Dryad Global, a provider of risk intelligence, maritime security, and cyber protection solutions, announced a multi-year contract with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), one of the world's largest shipping companies in the world. MOL, a long-standing client of Dryad Global, has strengthened its partnership with this new agreement, incorporating Dryad's flagship Secure Voyager Hub as a key solution for MO
  • August loaded imports register double-digit growth in Oakland
    The Port of Oakland's loaded container volume continues its steady month-over-month growth, with a 5.4% increase in August compared to the same month last year. Loaded imports saw a significant 14.9% rise, totalling 83,272 TEUs in August 2024, up from 72,481 TEUs in August 2023. "This growth reflects the ongoing surge in demand from U.S. manufacturers for products from Asian suppliers," said Port
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces rotation update on South America East Coast Service
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced changes to its South America East Coast (SEC) Service. Starting on 27 September, Hapag-Lloyd's SEC service port rotation will be updated as follows: New York (US) - Philadelphia (US) - Charleston (US) - Jacksonville (US) - Port Everglades (US) - Santos (Brazil) - Buenos Aires (Argentina) - Rio Grande (Brazil) - Itapoa (Brazil) - Rio de Janeiro (Brazi
  • South Carolina Ports reopens Leatherman Terminal
    South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) announced the reopening of the Leatherman Terminal. Starting on 26 September at 8 a.m. (local time), SC Ports will restart operations at the Leatherman Terminal gates to receive containers, in preparation for a significant weekly Asia service launching early next month. Israeli ocean carrier ZIM is set to introduce its ZCP service at Leatherman Terminal, offering s
  • Container shipping braces for rate collapse
    Colossal levels of newbuilding, waning demand and a discontented and resentful customer base is a recipe for a run on rates that had been expected last year but is now predicted to be only marginally affected by a United States East Coast port strike. Global Shippers Forum (GSF) director James Hookham will tell a FIATA World Congress in Panama today (26 September) that shippers have had enough an
  • Thessaloniki Port boosts financial figures in 2024 H1
    Thessaloniki Port Authority recorded consolidated revenue of €48.4 million for the first half of the year, translating to a significant 17.3% growth year-on-year. All key business units at group level, showed revenue increase, according to the port authority: The container terminal posted a significant revenue increase of 16.7% to €34.3 million. The conventional cargo terminal grew by 20.7% to €1
  • Ports preparing for USEC strike, carriers introducing surcharges
    Less than five days remain before the ILA's current contract expires and, most likely, a large-scale strike begins. The ILA and USMX have not met face to face since June and remain far apart on key issues like wage increases and port automation. Multiple shipper associations have reached out to the White House asking it to intervene. The vocally pro-union administration has stated that it does no

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
  • Euronav sells suezmax brace
    Belgium's Euronav is shipping out two of its ageing suezmax tankers as part of the company's fleet rejuvenation. The Alexander Saverys-led dual-listed shipowner has sold the 2006-built Statia and 2008-built Sapphira to a wholly-owned subsidiary of Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB), Bocimar, in a deal that is expected to generate a capital gain of $61.38m. The ...
  • SU Navigation vessel joins SNAPS tanker pool
    The Stolt NYK Asia Pacific Services (SNAPS) pool has expanded with the addition of a chemical tanker from Singapore-headquartered SU Navigation. The 2023-built, 12,555 dwt Sun Mercury is the latest vessel to join the pool. Stolt Tankers said that the agreement for the vessel to join demonstrated the strategy of pursuing asset-light fleet growth and ...
  • Maritime CEO Forum: 20 is the new 15 for tankers
    Longevity proved to be the overarching theme at this week's tanker session, which kicked off the Maritime CEO Forum held at the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore. Charterers will need to fix older ships, posited moderator Sam Chambers, the editorial director at Splash in his opening remarks. It seems inevitable, he said, that the modern tanker ...
  • Singapore steps up offshore wind focus
    Singapore has set out to expand its network with the global offshore wind sector and foster more project and innovation opportunities between the Lion City and international players in this space. Enterprise Singapore, the Association of Singapore Marine & Offshore Energy Industries (ASMI) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have signed a memorandum of ...
  • Suardiaz targets offshore wind with fresh vessel acquisition
    Spanish shipping group Suardiaz has bolstered its offshore wind business with the acquisition of what it describes as a subsea service vessel. The Madrid-based outfit through its Suardiaz Energy division, has been developing its offshore wind arm in recent months to offer maritime solutions and maintenance of wind infrastructures. The new 80.5-m-long DP II ship, ...
  • Danish-led MSC enters Maersk's backyard with Aarhus port deal
    Terminal Investment Limited (TIL), the ports arm of top liner Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), has struck a deal with Denmark's largest commercial port, Aarhus, to establish a new container terminal. The Swiss-based liner giant, led by the Danish CEO Søren Toft, will move into the port's Ominterminal area, set to be fully developed by 2027, ...
  • OFAC takes aim at 'illicit shipping Syrian magnate'
    The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) in Washington DC has sanctioned more than a dozen entities and vessels for their involvement in the shipment of Iranian crude oil and LPG to Syria and East Asia on behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force and Hizbollah. Among the vessels sanctioned ...
  • UN celebrates 50th anniversary of the adoption of SOLAS
    Today marks the United Nations-backed World Maritime Day which this year has a focus on safety at sea celebrating the 50th anniversary since the adoption of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) - the world's most important treaty for the safety of merchant ships, something that can trace its origins ...
  • Havfram scores more German offshore wind farm work
    Norwegian contractor Havfram has been awarded a contract by Vattenfall and BASF for work on their Nordlicht offshore wind farm cluster. The Nordlicht wind farm zone, located 85 km north of the island of Borkum in the German North Sea, consists of two separate sites - Nordlicht I, with an expected capacity of 980W, and Nordlicht ...
  • RWE to help develop Portuguese port into floating wind logistics hub
    German utility RWE has signed an agreement with the Port Authority of Setúbal to adapt the port's infrastructure and turn it into a floating wind energy hub. The port, located south of Lisboa, will become an important industrial hub for the marshalling, assembling, and deploying key components for large-scale floating offshore wind projects. Portugal has ...
  • CLdN branches out into new container segment
    Luxembourg-headquartered CLdN is entering a new sector, tapping Hyundai Mipo in South Korea to build 10 load-on/load-off (lolo) container vessels which will start to deliver in early 2027. The newbuild ships will have a cargo capacity of 1,100 teu and will complement CLdN's fleet of more than 30 roro vessels. Earlier this year, CLdN introduced ...
  • Austal to build French cargo trimaran
    French company VELA has raised another $43m as it gears up to order a pioneering sailing cargo trimaran in Australia. "Together, we are entering a new era where capital serves the green revolution. This sailing cargo trimaran symbolises our vision of a world combining innovation, sustainability, and humanity," said Michael Fernandez-Ferri, managing director and chairman ...
  • Solar, wind and nuclear power to the ports
    Dr Will Beer, owner of environmental consultancy, Tunley Environmental, on shoreside carbon reduction strategies. What fast track renewable power options are available to ports to lower their carbon footprint and long term energy bills? Many ports are grappling with this complex issue especially with funding available in the US via the Inflation Reduction Act and ...
  • One in three seafarers charged illegal recruitment fees
    A new study of seafarers has found that almost a third (31%) have been asked to pay a recruitment fee to secure a job onboard a vessel. Study findings by the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB) and maritime recruitment platform TURTLE mirror those from 2023, showing that charging recruitment fees - illegal under ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
  • Daily Briefing
    Container and dry bulk shipping stocks are outpacing tanker shares | High costs and sanctions fears throw up roadblocks for...
  • First tanker arrives in Houthi-controlled Hodeidah port since July air strikes
    A 14,895 dwt combined chemical and oil tanker has moored at the port of Hodeidah, the first vessel set to...
  • Damaged Ruby bulker is not at risk of exploding, insist Norwegian inspectors
    The Norwegian Maritime Authority said it would not have let the ship leave Norway - nor let its inspectors on...
  • IMO unlikely to make levy decision at MEPC82
    Discussions during the IMO's GHG working group once again demonstrated the gap between states on the question of adopting a...
  • HD Hyundai Heavy wage talks stall as union rejects latest offer
    South Korean shipbuilder stated that the partial strike has had a limited impact on production. The union said it has...
  • UK follows in US steps with fresh sanctions against five LNG carriers
    The UK is moving in lockstep with the US as the allies push to choke off Russia's flagship Arctic LNG...
  • Tanker sale and purchase market subdued as high prices discourage investors
    The confluence of high vessel asset values and softening freight rates has created a challenging environment for potential buyers of...
  • High costs and sanctions fears throw up roadblocks for China's Russian oil imports
    Eroded discounts of Russian grades amid poor refinery margins in China and increasing compliance risks are creating headwinds
  • Schoeller and Deutsche Offshore Schifffahrt enter offshore energy market with newbuild quartet
    Huangpu Wenchong said with the ordering frenzy in the newbuilding market, the offshore wind power sector is also showing signs...
  • The week in bunkers: What do marine fuel suppliers expect from MEPC82?
    Bunker suppliers expect the IMO to improve the business case for investing in alternative fuel infrastructure, as the sector would...
  • Some 31% of seafarers asked to pay illegal recruitment fee, study finds
    A new study, authored by The Institute for Human Rights and Business and maritime recruiter TURTLE, has found that nearly...
  • MSC to challenge Maersk with new Aarhus terminal
    The existing container terminal is operated by APM Terminals, Denmark-based AP Moller Maersk's terminal-operating subsidiary
  • IMO marks 50 years of Solas on World Maritime Day
    IMO secretary-general said the industry can be "proud of the crucial role this convention has played" in protecting lives at...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
  • Weeklong ILA strike would tie up about 2% of global shipping capacity: HSBC
    The global bank also said in a report that West Coast ports would only be able to handle less than 20% of cargo diverted from the East and Gulf coasts, while Mexico and Canada would offer almost no relief.
  • PNW ports say ready for strike-linked cargo diversions from East, Gulf coasts
    Pacific Northwest ports and their terminal operators say they are positioned to handle an extended period of discretionary cargo diversions if a strike by ILA dockworkers begins next week.
  • USMX tries to force ILA back to contract talks with NLRB complaint
    Ocean carriers and marine terminals allege the International Longshoremen's Association is violating US labor law by refusing to return to contract negotiations that haven't been held since June.
  • Trucking races to prepare as deadline for ILA port strike draws near
    Drayage and trucking firms say they are busy pulling containers from East and Gulf coast ports, sending them across the US on rail networks while locating storage space ahead of the Oct. 1 strike date.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
  • Proposed US fentanyl crackdown aims to inspect all ships for synthetic drugs
    Bill seeks to tackle smuggling across road, rail, marine and aviation
  • Shipbrokers 1, AI 0: the score from Miami Beach as ASBA panel leans old school
    Chartering men show loyalty - or maybe just that they can read the room at ASBA
  • Capesize rates leap to 12-week high as typhoon cuts efficiency in Asia and Vale buoys Atlantic
    Fixtures keep rates strong in South America to Europe trade
  • AI helps crews grow fresh vegetables at sea. Green fingers optional
    Israeli start-up Agwa saw huge demand for self contained grower units as managers focus on crew welfare
  • DNV snaps up British digital security firm CyberOwl
    Shipowners facing increased cyber-security rules from classicication societies - and society at large
  • US more likely to wield carrot than stick in carbon reduction protocols
  • VLCC spot earnings tumble for fourth day as Pantheon tanker fixed at lower rate
    Middle East Gulf market pulls average spot rates downward
  • Tankers face lukewarm winter amid rising orderbook and intra-sector competition, says Kpler
    Near-term outlook may not be as rosy as some owners suggest
  • Europe's first carbon capture and storage project Northern Lights is ready to roll
    Delegates gather for seminar to celebrate milestone with first LCO2 carriers due for delivery next month
  • Blystad and Borealis pounce as Easterly Clear Ocean flips chemical tankers at a profit
    US investor will likely have made $20m after selling 15 and 16-year-old ships
  • UK sanctions five ships in new crackdown on Russian LNG trade
    Listings mark the first time that Britain has targeted individual LNG carriers
  • Beleaguered aframax shipowners given lifeline as Libyan factions strike deal that could end export impasse
    Fearnley Securities says agreement on central bank governor could see Libyan production resume, lifting rates
  • Clarksons drafts Petrobras chartering boss to lead new deep-sea tanker team in Brazil
    Bruna Carvalho de Lima brings 18 years of worldwide shipping experience
  • US Navy mulls commercial tanker charter to replace damaged veteran vessel
    Refuelling ship Big Horn suffered water ingress after grounding or hitting underwater object in Middle East
  • Shadow fleet losses take a toll on V.Group as red ink rises
    UK manager also says it has refused to work with companies operating 'lower-standard' vessels
  • Poten & Partners parent BGC Group in talks to buy Oil Brokerage
    Companies likely to remain separate as they are very different entities
  • Seafarers face five years behind bars for calling into Crimea port
    Small cargo ship said to have visited Russian-occupied Sevastopol in breach of Ukrainian law
  • 'Illicit shipping Syrian magnate' in US sights as new sanctions take aim at Hezbollah and Iran
    Chinese ship manager and registered owner of two VLCCs also placed on Treasury list
  • Arlie Sterling hits US beach with a cabana full of carbon credits and some thanks to Europe
    Fears that EU Emissions Trading System might dampen demand for carbon credits appear unfounded
  • Purus doubles down on ammonia carrier bet with order at HD Hyundai Mipo
    UK owner confirms deal for medium-size vessels to bring orderbook to six ships
  • Greek shipbroker Seaborne spreads its wings with Singapore office led by new hire from Howe Robinson
    Athens shop's first branch abroad will be led by former Howe Robinson Partners broker James Porter
  • Cargo ship ended up wedged across UK river after pilot over-corrected course
    UK accident report says concentration may have lapsed after two-hour stint on bridge
  • Seafarers face five years behind bars over Crimea grain theft claims
    Officers face up to five years in prison for calling at Russian-occupied port
  • Purus doubles down on ammonia carrier bet with order at Hyundai Mipo
    UK owner confirms deal for medium-size vessels to bring orderbook to six ships
  • Tankers set for short-term boost as Saudi Arabia signals end to production cuts
    The kingdom is abandoning a $100 per barrel price target
  • Damaged bulker with explosive cargo anchors off UK as ship banned by flag state Malta
    Open-hatch ship remains laden with 20,000 tonnes of potentially explosive ammonium nitrate
  • Richard Fulford-Smith names new CEO at Affinity as succession plan revealed
    Founder and managing partner prepares to shift gear in company he founded 10 years ago
  • Tufton Oceanic Assets hands $58m to shareholders as profit soars
    UK shipping fund boosted by asset value rises and operating performance
  • Stolt Tankers and NYK add new Japanese partner to expanding chemical tanker pool
    SU Navigation follows Eneos Ocean in adding to the power of the SNAPS operation
  • Saverys family's CMB buys Euronav tankers acquired in Genmar takeover
    Clan's private company takes on two ageing suezmaxes as public vehicle continues to shed non-eco ships
  • Evalend Shipping tied to Hengli VLCC resales at eye-catching price
    Kriton Lendoudis becomes the second Greek owner to swoop on Hengli resale tonnage in five months
  • Can shipping and miners keep up as energy transition supercharges copper demand?
    Niche trade will become all the more important as electrification and renewable energy projects take off
  • Navios Maritime stacks orderbook with two more container ships
    It now has a total six 7,900-teu boxships on order at HJ Shipbuilding
  • 'I felt betrayed by the maritime industry': Seafarers speak out on illegal recruitment fees
    Shipping companies and cargo owners must be made aware, Institute for Human Rights says as practice becomes 'endemic'

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American Shipper web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
  • Jacksonville Port Authority braces for Hurricane Helene, possible ILA strike
    As Hurricane Helene inches closer to Florida and a possible strike looms over East and Gulf Coast ports, the Jacksonville Port Authority has provided a weather and labor update.
  • Former Polar Air Cargo executive sentenced to 6 months for fraud
    A high-level executive at a prominent air cargo company was sentenced to prison for defrauding the company.

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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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