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January 29, 2024

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Exim India web site
JANUARY 29, 2024
  • DahNAY acquires Container Freight Stations in Chennai & Tuticorin
  • JNPA celebrates Republic Day with patriotism & fervour
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (26 Jan. 2024)
  • Dry bulk cargo demand to grow only marginally in 2024 & 2025
  • No import restriction on desktop computers
  • FIATA in MoU to promote excellence in freight forwarding and logistics sector academic education
  • Red Sea Crisis: Increase in CO2 emissions
  • Ocean freight shipping rates seen increasing further in early Feb.
  • Partial shutdown of berths at JN Port
  • THE Alliance reaffirms commitment to unwavering cooperation in 2024
  • Automatic discount for Green Award inland vessels at Antwerp port
  • Govt allows direct listing of securities by public Indian companies on International Exchanges of GIFT-IFSC
  • Connecting link between Western & Eastern DFC dedicated to the nation

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 29, 2024
  • "Increasing importance"
  • US class I railway to upgrade its core network
  • RMI hits 200 million t landmark
  • Turkka Kuusisto takes the helm
  • GOL enters Chapter 11 process
  • USD 157 million for Wabtec's brakes
  • No magic, just automation
  • Landing a cargo handling contract in Saudi Arabia
  • Container highs at SC Ports
  • PTP picks new CEO
  • 1,000 e-trucks for cement giants
  • Building a hub in Germany's Ruhr region
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • 2023: a solid year for AEI
  • AD Ports investing in Jordan
  • A promotion for P.K. Mishra
  • Modern waste trucks for Fribourg
  • A new platform for shipping operations

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 26, 2024
  • What on earth is going on at Schiphol?
  • Asia-Europe spot rates level out as CNY doldrums come into view
  • The watershed DB Schenker sale - 'hearing this, heard that?'
  • An ILA may be the best deal for liner clients mulling a spot rate gamble
  • Red Sea crisis a new headache for customers after Ukraine traffic revamp
  • PHOTO BLOG: Maersk set to deploy its first large methanol-enabled box ship
  • Digitise now, it's key to airfreight's future, says Ram Menen
  • Atlas Air appoints Joel Goldberg its SVP and chief information officer

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 26, 2024
  • Fire on Trafigura-chartered tanker hit by Houthi missile
    The U.K. Maritime Trade Office (UKMTO) reports that a vessel was struck when 60 nautical miles southeast of Aden and, as of 16.42 UTC was on fire. The vessel is identified in
  • VIDEO: First large green methanol box ship Ane Mærsk set to enter service next month
    Set to enter service next month, the world's first large methanol-enabled container vessel has been named Ane Mærsk in a ceremony held at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' Ulsan, South Korea, shipyard. The
  • Biden administration pauses new LNG export project permitting
    Citing climate crisis concerns, the Biden Administration today announced a temporary pause on pending approvals of liquefied natural gas (LNG) export projects. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) says that it will
  • SEACOR Marine will upgrade more PSVs for battery hybrid operation
    Houston-headquartered SEACOR Marine Holdings Inc. (NYSE: SMHI) is to acquire four state-of-the-art energy storage systems from Kongsberg Maritime AS. They will be installed on four of SEACOR Marine's platform supply vessels (PSVs),

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Container News web site
JANUARY 26, 2024
  • Global bunker indices exhibit fluctuation without discernible trend
    During the fourth week of the year, the Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global bunker indices exhibited fluctuating movements without a distinct pattern. The 380 HSFO index experienced a decline of US$2.01, settling at US$502.04/MT and approaching the US$500 mark. In contrast, the VLSFO index witnessed a rise of US$13.23, reaching US$649.35/MT. Additionally, the MGO index recorded an increase of U
  • cargo-partner unveils new air service between Western Europe and Mexico
    Global logistics provider cargo-partner strengthens its air consolidation services with a new Frankfurt-Mexico City service. The move is expected to address challenges European exporters face amid market uncertainties, offering stable solutions. The company's air export gateways in Frankfurt (Germany), Vienna (Austria), and Budapest (Hungary) aim to provide flexible options to meet diverse custom
  • Container ships defy Panama transit trends
    Panama Canal's overall transit trends are down by 42% year-on-year in December, but container shipping is seeing a rise in transits as other vessel types divert from the waterway. In its latest report on the Panama Canal this week, Drewry Shipping Consultants reports that December 2023 transits fell by 25% to 746 transits compared to October, and that was a year-on-year decline of 42%, from 1,281
  • Saudi Red Sea Authority sign two MoUs during STF 2024
    During the final day of the Saudi Tourism Forum 2024 in Riyadh, the Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) entered into two significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with the Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC) and the National Maritime Academy (NMA). The agreements, signed by various key figures, communicate the SRSA's primary responsibilities, services, and advancements in facilitating coast
  • Port of Rotterdam opens first charging station for electric trucks
    Truckparkings Rotterdam Exploitatie (TRE) and the Port of Rotterdam Authority opened the first charging station for electric trucks in the Dutch port. The new station is located at the Bodaanweg truck park in Waalhaven. TRE has worked with the Port of Rotterdam Authority to install the first five charging points in the truck park, which can accommodate a total of eight electric trucks. The truck
  • Boluda Towage launches operations at Abu Qir Container Terminal in Egypt
    In January 2024, Boluda Towage initiated towage operations at Abu Qir's Container Terminal in Egypt, deploying three tugs. The first container vessel that was operated by Boluda Towage's tugs VB Amon and VB Horus was the 2002-built, 4,367 TEU Zhong Gu Ji Lin on 9 January. Subsequently, on 12 January, the tugs assisted the arrival of a second container vessel, Mao Gang Shanghai into the port. "Abu
  • Maersk names first vessel of its large methanol-enabled fleet
    The world's first large methanol-enabled container vessel has been named "Ane Maersk" at a ceremony in the shipyard of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) in Ulsan, South Korea. This vessel pays tribute to Ane Mærsk Mc-Kinney Uggla, the chair of the A.P. Moller Foundation and A.P. Moller Holding, with the naming ceremony featuring her eldest granddaughter as the godmother. The ship was christene
  • IAPH appoints new director of business development
    The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) has announced the appointment of Nick Blackmore as the association's new director of business development. Blackmore's role will focus on the strategic and commercial development and marketing of IAPH's portfolio of products and services, including the Environmental Ship Index (ESI), the World Ports Conference and initiatives relating to t
  • Kazakhstan introduces digital platform to enhance customs clearance processes at China-Kazakhstan border
    In December 2023, a groundbreaking initiative named Tez Customs was launched to revolutionize and streamline the customs clearance processes for transit cargo at the border of China and Kazakhstan. Spearheaded by the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan (SRC), in collaboration with JSC NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) and Global DTC-a subsidiary of PSA International, a

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Splash web site
JANUARY 26, 2024
  • Hafnia and Mercuria form panamax pool
    BW Group's product tanker giant Hafnia, and commodity trader Mercuria have revealed a new panamax venture called Hafnia Panamax Pool. The duo will initially operate 10 ships with an average age of 13 years from their offices in the US, Europe and the Far East. The partnership is expected to launch in March aiming to ...
  • Grindrod sells handy bulker as it strikes charter and purchase option deals
    Singapore-based bulker owner Grindrod Shipping has announced a sale of another bulk carrier as well as several charter deals. The Ed Buttery-led company sold the 2007-built handysize bulk carrier IVS Kingbird for $10.4m which, according to Grindrod is a 1.5% premium to carrying value. Delivery of the 32,600-dwt vessel to the new owners is expected ...
  • Methane slip from gas-fuelled ships back in the spotlight
    Within the space of a week there have been three future fuel reports with very different takes on today's controversial leading alternative fuel, LNG. Likely grabbing the most headlines is an 80-page report from the Washington DC-based International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) which claims real-world methane emissions from LNG-fuelled ships are higher than current ...
  • Industry-first forensic psychology service launches
    Germany's Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS) has launched a forensic psychology service that will aid investigators in getting to the truth of potential crimes at sea. Headed up by clinical and forensic psychologist Julia Oppermann (pictured), the service will likely interest investigations teams at P&I clubs, shipowners and flags. Oppermann has spent time working on ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Sea
    Christoffer Svärd is well aware of shipping's frustration at the fragmented nature of maritime tech. Clients are faced with a huge, confusing array of often repetitive solutions with little in the way of standardisation or actual holistic offerings. When he heads to Switzerland for Geneva Dry, Svärd, the Swedish chief commercial officer at freight fixing ...
  • Why globalisation and its enemies matter
    Andrew Craig-Bennett channels a former paramount leader of China in reminding readers to seek truth from facts. People like to feel that they are right. It is far easier to get someone to agree with something by flattering them, and telling them that you agree with them than it is to try to tell them ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 26, 2024
  • Trafigura-operated tanker battling fire in Red Sea after Houthi missile attack
    A product tanker operated on behalf of Trafigura, with only secondary links to UK and US entities, is battling a...
  • The good, the bad and the ugly: the flagging standards of flag states
    Flag states have a legal and moral duty to enforce the hard won safety standards that underpin global maritime trade...
  • LR2 rates hit levels last seen in Covid storage scramble
    Product tanker rates have surged of late, with LR2s pushing past $100,000 per day. The Baltic Clean Tanker Index reached...
  • US destroyer intercepts missile as dark fleet tanker reports explosion
    Explosions sighted in the Gulf of Aden on Friday morning local time, Ambrey and UKMTO report. US Central Command says...
  • Sanctioned ships briefly find a new home as Eswatini enters the flagging business
    Eswatini's nascent flagging business has taken in sanctioned Syrian vessels since it launched late last year and is offering seafarers...
  • IMO progresses work to tackle underwater noise but rules out mandatory measures
    IMO finalises action plan to reduce underwater noise at the sub-committee on ship design and construction, while ruling out future...
  • Shipping's chokepoints have far reaching implications
    Between the Black Sea and disruptions of the two key canals, shipping is facing severe challenges. The impacts on the...
  • Regional Container Lines firms up boxship newbuilding contract
    Firm newbuilding contracts for 4,382 teu boxship quartet, priced at $56.6m apiece, follow the signing of a Letter of Intent...
  • Box freight rates turn a corner
    After nearly two months of rises spot rate indices are beginning to reverse. Rates are now expected to continue to...
  • World's first deepsea methanol-fuel boxship named Ane Maersk
    Maersk was the first shipowner to order dual-fuel methanol containerships. A total of 143 such vessels have now been contracted...
  • Beijing repeats demand for Houthi restraint in Red Sea
    Beijing's official voice comes despite the Houthi's offer to assure the safe passage of ships from China and Russia, with...
  • War risk market split on covering US and UK-linked vessels for Red Sea transits
    'We have increased our threat assessment towards vessels representing states engaged in the anti-Houthi coalition, and it seems apparent that...
  • Rotterdam fourth-quarter bunker sales fall to lowest in 15 years
    Conventional bunker fuel sales in Rotterdam at lowest since at least 2010, as fewer arrivals and higher prices than Singapore...
  • Hanwha Ocean sees second worker death in a month
    Another subcontractor died after an explosion at the same shipyard two weeks ago
  • Owners face greater challenges in covering bunker requirements
    Owners with urgent requirements who are not prepared to pay a premium may need to find alternative ports to bunker...
  • Shipping starts scenario planning for long-term disruption
    The evolving situation in the Red Sea, with its rerouted ships, skyrocketing insurance and uncertain duration has largely prompted a...
  • Senior Greek calls on builders and suppliers to 'try harder' for green solutions
    ETS, CII and EEXI are added headaches and do the industry no good in its quest for green shipping, says...
  • Daily Briefing
    'Toxic fleet' of US-sanctioned Russia dark fleet owner Hennesea Holdings means company is 'done' | Prominent shipbroker says 'everybody knows'...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 26, 2024
  • Unwinding post-Red Sea crisis supply chains will come with challenges: analyst
    While a resumption of Suez Canal transits would be welcomed, ports and inland infrastructure in Europe, the Mediterranean and along the US East Coast could be overloaded with cargo when carriers revert to traditional routings, warns Lars Jensen.
  • Red Sea diversions drag carrier schedule reliability to 2022 levels
    Longer transit times caused ships to miss their arrival slots last month in ports across North Europe and the Mediterranean, and carriers have warned shippers to prepare for further disruption to their supply chains.
  • Shippers urged to tether rate management with freight invoice processes to cut errors
    Most shippers use spreadsheets to manage rates from forwarders and container lines, which contributes to an inefficient process for freight payments and audits.
  • Former Slync CEO Kirchner convicted by federal jury over misuse of company funds
    A guilty verdict against Slync founder Chris Kirchner brings closure on a saga that came to light when Slync employees went unpaid for weeks in spring 2022.
  • Domestic carriers wade through murky market to start 2024
    North American railroads and truckload companies are hopeful rates and demand will rise this year but say there's too much uncertainty in the market to offer a confident forecast.
  • Asia-US carriers push for spot rate hikes in overheated pre-Lunar New Year market
    Liners are attempting to capitalize on tight vessel space at Asian load ports as well as the uncertainty over how long they will be forced to divert all-water services to the US East Coast around the southern tip of Africa.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 26, 2024
  • Warships arrive to aid Trafigura-chartered tanker after Houthi strike sparks fire
    Crew reported safe as they work to contain blaze on UK-owned ship
  • Houthi strike sparks fire on Trafigura-chartered tanker in Gulf of Aden
    Crew reported safe as they work to contain blaze on UK-owned ship
  • Houthis claim strike sparked fire on Trafigura-chartered tanker in Gulf of Aden
    Crew reported safe after reports of fire on UK-owned ship
  • Shipowner takes stake in German football team Werder Bremen
    Martin Harren keeps up a shipping tradition by acquiring a slice of a major European football club
  • Older bulkers are braving Bab-el-Mandeb while newer vessels divert
    Research by Arrow Shipbroking shows a clear trend emerging in the dry-cargo vessels passing through the area
  • Podcast: Fighting over LNG labels and how the Houthis are hitting shipping's emissions
    The audio edition of Green Seas explores a debate over whether the EU's taxonomy should consider LNG green
  • Houthi threat taking its toll on carbon intensity scores for tankers
    Technology firm finds higher speeds on diversion from Suez Canal threatens CII grade
  • Headed to $90? Jefferies analyst latest to hike all things Scorpio on products surge
    Omar Nokta suspects clean giant may move sooner rather than later on cash-payout strategy
  • Global crises prompt surge in shipping emissions, says UN
    Trade body says Red Sea and Panama Canal woes have highlighted the vulnerability of global trade to geopolitical shocks
  • Easing of Red Sea crisis could see more disputes over route choices, shipowners warned
    Reed Smith's Nick Austin argues if Houthi threat lessens, there may be more disagreement with charterers over what is safe
  • Editor's selection: Fractal boss speaks out, a pool power play and more VLAC orders
    A look back at some of the big stories of the week
  • Shipping Corp of India to start $241m spending spree with first vessel purchase in six years
    Indian state shipowner recognises the need to rejuvenate tanker, VLGC, boxship and offshore vessel fleet
  • Hafnia and Mercuria to convert LR1 pool fleet to ship dirty products
    New pool partners spy gap in the market for safe and efficient panamaxes
  • 'Fishy things' at sea cannot be swept under the carpet, cold-case investigators say
    MHSS experts argue that transparency is increasing among shipowners
  • Fake tanker stars in smash-hit Slow Horses Istanbul chase scene
    Vessel named Dundler is seen in opening episode of series three as spies race around it
  • Viking Supply Ships exits PSV market by dropping management of last two vessels
    Sale of shares in vessel owning companies expected to make Swedish owner $17.5m in cash
  • DNB hikes Hafnia profit forecast as product tankers push into multi-year upcycle
    Singapore shipowner's earnings 'set to stay high'
  • Black swans bring shipping back as a mainstream investment
    Global disruption has changed investor views on shipping with negative world events usually having a positive impact on the industry
  • UK awards $42m to maritime cleantech projects in latest funding round
    Government wants to position Britain as a leader in emerging technologies
  • Tanker carrying Russian cargo and Trafigura ship avoid Gulf of Aden strike
    Explosion seen close to one of the ships from an apparent missile strike
  • Maersk names first large 'methanol-enabled' vessel as liner sector braces for onslaught
    Boxship deliveries power ahead at a rate of one vessel a day
  • UK Government awards £33m to maritime cleantech projects in latest funding round
    Cash comes from £206m UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions programme launched in 2022
  • Cheaper Singapore bunkers hurt Rotterdam fuel sales in 2023
    But the port says it did see an increase in LNG bunkering as well as the first bunkering of biomethanol
  • Dorian LPG shares come under pressure after weak update disappoints market
    VLGC owner downgraded to 'hold' by DNB on back of full valuation
  • Collapsing VLGC rates could soon bottom out, shipping investor Hannisdahl believes
    Gersemi Asset Management principal argues gas price differentials are supportive of better spot rates than owners are banking
  • US puts permitted LNG projects on ice as it reviews climate and economic impacts
    Climate activists fear approving new liquefaction will lock in fossil fuels reliance and increase methane emissions
  • 'VLCC of the future' design team assembled by major Japanese shipowners
    Japanese operator joins with Nihon Shipyard, NYK and Iino Kain to deliver low-carbon emission vessel
  • Record in sight: Red Sea crisis propels LR2 tanker rates into territory not seen since Opec+ price war
    But tanker curves suggest short-term impact on Middle East to Asia runs
  • SCI to start $241m spending spree with first ship purchase in six years
    Indian state shipowner recognises the need to rejuvenate tanker, VLGC, boxship and offshore vessel fleet
  • Red Sea impact rockets LR2 rates to over $100,000
    But tanker curves suggest short-term impact on Middle East to Asia runs
  • Hafnia links up with major trader Mercuria to form new panamax tanker pool
    Shipowner and trader will run 10-ship venture to bridge the gap in segment with rapidly ageing tankers
  • Red Sea impact rockets LR2 rates to over $100,000 per day
    But tanker curves suggest short-term impact on Middle East to Asia runs
  • DNB trims share price targets for BW LPG and Avance Gas after rates collapse
    But Norwegian bank says US-Far East arbitrage implies $60,000 per day rates, which could lead to an upswing
  • 'US can drop all the bombs in the world': Egypt key to unlocking Red Sea shipping crisis
    Blue Ocean Partners chief says Cairo, not Washington, best placed to resolve conflict
  • Next generation of LNG newbuildings will need to be capable of carrying ammonia
    Lloyd's Register director urges owners to to look at how to keep vessels compliant over their lifespan
  • Grindrod Shipping cashes in on sale of older bulker
    Singapore shipowner looks to be in the money on one vessel acquisition
  • Tanker major KOTC sticks to Red Sea route, for now
    Kuwait Petroleum's shipping unit assessing safety on a daily basis
  • MOL secures finance for six newbuildings on the back of sustainability framework
    Transition loans take into account meeting greenhouse gas reduction targets
  • Timber trader briefly arrests Chinese-owned handymax bulker in Singapore
    Prosperity 102 had a short spell under arrest this week, although a seized Chinese tanker continues to languish
  • 'Lending for lending's sake has to stop', say banks as rules and decarbonisation bite
    European and US bankers warn that loans will not get cheaper despite competition and the prospect of falling base rates
  • Cheaper Singapore bunkers hurt Rotterdam fuel sails in 2023
    But the port says it did see an increase in LNG bunkering as well as the first bunkering of biomethanol
  • VLSFO bunker premiums soar in Singapore due to Red Sea diversions
    Strong demand for VLSFO bunker tankers in the world's top bunker port is tightening fuel schedules
  • Price pressures will push consolidation from public to private shipowners, says top banker
    'It does not mean being a small shipowner will be impossible, it will just be more expensive'
  • Great Eastern frees tanker from mortgage linked to $36m bond series
    Trustee releases MR vessel as security for 10-year non-convertible debentures
  • Foremost Group joins elite group of early movers ordering methanol-fuelled bulkers
    New York-headquartered owner books four kamsarmaxes worth about $168m

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 26, 2024
  • Red Sea-driven surge in container shipping rates loses momentum
    Spot rates remain very high, but appear to have plateaued. The question ahead: Will they fall back after Chinese New Year?

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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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