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Exim India web site
APRIL 29, 2024
  • FIATA meeting highlights standardised path to digitalisation
  • CONCOR CMD visits JN Port terminals
  • Toll Charges on Cargo/Container passing through JN Port
  • Perspective on Indian Rupee by Rajani Sinha,Chief Economist,CareEdge Ratings
  • India to ramp up steel import monitoring portal
  • DP World's Beyond Boundaries initiative empowers young cricketers in New Delhi
  • Engineering exports rise
  • MSC expands & upgrades cargo protection offering
  • US Coast Guard issues guidance for safe operation of ships
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (26 April 2024)

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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 29, 2024
  • Vegetable oils for diesel locomotives
  • Gruber hub in Verona's Interporto Quadrante Europa
  • Green transition completed
  • Cargo IQ appoints new board
  • Logistics, spice, and everything nice
  • HVO network for trucks expands to Spain
  • A multi-port training project
  • A third air cargo centre at Liège airport
  • Alexander Hund to head German portfolio
  • A cold chain centre for Kigali
  • Norfolk Southern to serve new factory
  • WW adds capacity in the US Southeast
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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 26, 2024
  • Global airfreight volumes blooming as flower shipments take off
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  • Trade growth getting stronger, but ocean freight rates stay flattish
  • Cainiao: ecommerce is a happy journey for some
  • Rising costs of port congestion force surcharge by Asian feeder operators
  • The Loadstar Explains: Abandoned ships - and abandoned crews
  • Big Three US airline cargo revenues continue to shrink alongside margins and rates
  • Threat of rising oil price adds to frustration for crisis-hit supply chain chiefs
  • Demands for improvement to governance and transparency at UK freeports

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 26, 2024
  • Michelle Kruger named president of Austal USA
    The board of directors of Austal USA has named Michelle Kruger president of Austal USA, where she has been serving as interim president since August 2023. Kruger joined Austal USA in 2022
  • VIDEO: First commercial vessel transits new fourth Baltimore temporary channel
    Efforts to get the Port of Baltimore up and running again are making progress. According to Coast Guard Sector Maryland, the status of the port is now "Open with Restrictions." A new,

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Container News web site
APRIL 26, 2024
  • CMA CGM announces new FAK rates from Asia to North Europe
    CMA CGM, the French carrier, has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates effective from 15 May 2024 (loading date) until further notice as follows: 20'GP 40'GP/40'HC/40'REEFER Asia to North Europe US$2,700 US$5,000 Base port-to-base port rates are established, with out-ports subject to standard TAO/TAD guidelines. Originating from all Asian ports (including Japan, Southeast Asia, and Banglade
  • OOCL launches new service for express Asia-Mexico connection
    OOCL has introduced a new service, Transpacific Latin Pacific 5 (TLP5), in its Asia-Latin America network to enhance port coverage in the regions. In addition to OOCL's existing loops TLP1 / 2 / 3, the new service will provide direct connections between China, Korea, and Mexico, boasting competitive transit times of 15 and 20 days from Qingdao to Ensenada and Manzanillo, respectively. Port rotati
  • DP World and Asian Terminals launch new terminal in the Philippines
    DP World and Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) have jointly inaugurated the Tanza Barge Terminal in Cavite in the Philippines, enhancing the efficiency of goods and raw materials transportation to and from the capital via sea barging. Situated within the newly designated MetroCas Industrial Estates Special Economic Zone, the Tanza Barge Terminal is designed to handle nearly 240,000 TEUs annually and wil
  • MSC and GSBN partner to enhance lithium battery shipment safety
    MSC announced its partnership with the Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN), a neutral, non-profit consortium dedicated to promoting paperless, accessible, and sustainable growth in global trade through its robust data infrastructure and network of partners. This collaboration aims to bolster safety standards in the transportation of lithium battery shipments. The increasing presence of lithiu
  • DAKOSY and dbh introduce digital authorization for pick-up
    A new digital release process for containers arriving at German seaports, called "Secure Release Order," is set to be implemented. Developed by DAKOSY, a leading software company for logistics and dbh, a leading IT company for software, this system aims to gradually replace the existing PIN code-based process. The introductory phase is planned to roll out in the second half of this year. Through
  • Port of Algeciras sees 3% cargo growth in Q1 2024
    During the first quarter of 2024, the Port of Algeciras experienced a 3.30% increase in cargo throughput, reaching 26.6 million tonnes. This growth was primarily driven by a surge in Liquid Bulks, with 7.5 million tonnes of crude unloaded and refined fuels loaded at the port, marking a 14% increase. Additionally, Container Throughput contributed to the cargo volume, with 1.17 million TEUs handled

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Splash web site
APRIL 26, 2024
  • D'Amico doubles down on LR1 newbuilds
    Italian product tanker owner and operator d'Amico International Shipping (DIS) has bolstered its orderbook at Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding with two additional LR1 tankers. The Milan-listed firm is paying $56.2m per ship, with deliveries expected in July and December 2027. DIS currently boasts a fleet of 34 double-hulled product tankers of which 26 are owned. ...
  • BW Ideol unveils mass production setup for floating wind foundation
    Floating wind company BW Ideol is offering a standardized floating foundation product based on the Damping Pool solution in operation since 2018 in France and Japan. With over 22 GW already awarded in Scotland, around 8 GW in the USA, and several GW being awarded or in the tendering phase elsewhere, floating wind is now ...
  • RWE picks Fugro for Dogger Bank South seabed survey
    German utility RWE and Masdar, its partner in the Dogger Bank South offshore wind project, have hired Fugro for geotechnical seabed surveys on the project sites. RWE said in a social media post that the findings would provide a detailed and accurate picture of the ground conditions, which will aid the developer in designing the ...
  • TotalEnergies UK extends North Sea assets maintenance deal with PBS
    TotalEnergies' UK arm has extended the general maintenance and operations contract covering its UK North Sea assets with Aberdeen-based consortium PBS. The PBS contract was initially awarded by TotalEnergies UK back in 2020 and was supposed to last for five years. The Aberdeen-based consortium is made up of Ponticelli, Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, and ...
  • Costamare takes Nissen Kaiun cape
    New York-listed Greek owner Costamare has reaffirmed its dry bulk fleet plans, emerging as the highest bidder of one of the few reported cape sales this month. The Konstantinos Konstantakopoulos-led company tabled some $35m for the 12-year-old, Koyo Dock-built Frontier Unity, in a deal with its close friends at Nissen Kaiun. This is the second ...
  • Shipowners welcome 40% production benchmark for clean shipping fuels in Europe
    European shipowners welcomed the inclusion of clean fuels for shipping, including advanced biofuels and e-fuels, in the list of net-zero technologies adopted yesterday at the European Parliament under the Net-Zero Industry Act. The new law introduces a benchmark for the European Commission and EU member states to match 40% of the deployment needs ...
  • 'Roly-poly' ship goes viral in Taiwan
    A video of a new self-righting vessel developed by Taiwan's Lungteh Shipbuilding Company has become a viral hit on the island. Video footage of the test shows the firefighting vessel being turned upside down in the water before automatically righting itself in less than 10 seconds, something that is more readily associated with smaller lifeboats. ...
  • HMM to deploy AI onboard to boost safety
    HMM, South Korea's flagship line, is installing Deep Eyes, an artificial intelligence video analysis solution on one of its biggest ships as a pilot with a view to further installations. Deep Eyes is a safety monitoring system that automatically recognises and warns crewmembers of abnormal situations such as fire, smoke, workers not wearing safety equipment, ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Burmester & Vogel
    The history of Burmester & Vogel (B&V) began in Hamburg in 1983 when Wieland Burmester and Andreas Vogel were introduced by a shipbroker to Alfred C. Toepfer International - now part of ADM, one of the world's largest grain traders - and tasked with the challenge of building a fast, flexible, and accurate laytime calculator. ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 26, 2024
  • Puzzled by Aponte's Gram Car Carriers deal? Don't be
    After putting together the world's biggest shipping empire in little over five decades, it's safe to say this guy knows...
  • From Crimea to Iran: two more ships join Russia's grain-smuggling fleet
    Following last year's joint investigation with Lloyd's List on Russia's evolving tactics to export grain from occupied Ukraine, Bellingcat uncovers...
  • Ukrainian grain exports rebound as ship arrivals near pre-war levels
    Fears rose over global food supply when the original Black Sea grain export corridor expired in July 2023. That threat...
  • Low-emission freight tender shows pragmatic approach to decarbonisation
    Hapag-Lloyd's win in a low-emission freight tender with its bio-LNG bid is seen as the best commercial decision for shipping...
  • Safe Bulkers inks new kamsarmax order in Japan
    Cyprus- and Greece-based operator aims for 'one of the most environmentally efficient dry bulk fleets in the market'
  • Wärtsilä chief says shipyard capacity slowly improving
    LNG carrier segment experiencing major bottleneck, but other segments have more shipyard capacity
  • Shipping swings at geopolitical curveballs on decarbonisation path: NYK chief
    Soga describes his experience over the past year as the commander-in-chief of the Japanese shipping and logistics group as constantly...
  • Marooned ships at Baltimore make their exit as temporary channel opens
    Five cargo vessels, including Wallenius Wilhelmsen's vehicle carrier Carmen, trapped at Baltimore port since March 26 have been able to...
  • China Merchants yard wins order for up to 10 chemical tankers
    Latest order brings Jinling Dingheng shipyard's backlog to 45 vessels
  • Daily Briefing
    Gas carrier fleet shipping Iranian LPG expands as exports boom | Another one bites the dust: Shipping stocks keep disappearing...
  • Hapag-Lloyd strengthens electronic bill of lading offering via IQAX tie-up with GSBN
    Use of IQAX adds another eBL option for Hapag-Lloyd, which already uses competitor vendor WaveBL, as the German container line...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 26, 2024
  • US DOT awards $148 million in grants to lower truck pollution at ports
    The federal grants lean heavily on further electrification of heavy-duty trucks, but also look to other methods for reducing emissions.
  • US CBP clears chassis maker CIE in case alleging tariff evasion
    CIE suspended all imports of chassis and frames during a year-long investigation, but the manufacturer can resume operations now that US customs officials have found no wrongdoing.
  • Bad weather causing delays, congestion at major Asian load ports
    One of the worst-affected facilities is the Shanghai East Container Terminal, where there are delays of up to seven days, Maersk said in an advisory this week.
  • Knight-Swift to open 32 LTL terminals in 2024, expanding super-regional network
    The transportation holding company has set a multi-year "medium-term" LTL revenue target of $2 billion, nearly double its 2023 LTL revenue.
  • Shippers won't see intermodal contract hikes until 2025: Hub Group
    The intermodal provider has become more aggressive in pricing with shippers this year, jockeying with competitors for market share by lowering contractual rates for a second consecutive year.
  • Net-zero bill boosts Europe's decarbonization efforts for shipping
    The legislation adds advanced biofuels and e-fuels to a list of clean energy supported by the EU, which shipowners regard as a crucial step towards meeting the industry's alternative fuel needs of the future.
  • Breakbulk24: Pressure on capacity will shrink MPV/HL fleet: carriers
    Roughly one-third of the multipurpose and heavy-lift fleet is in position to be scrapped, while the industry demands larger vessels and carriers weigh which type of fuel will rule the day.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 26, 2024
  • Safe Bulkers snaps up prompt yard slot, adding eighth newbuilding to orderbook
    New York-listed shipowner continues renewal efforts with latest newbuilding
  • Lois Zabrocky and International Seaways executives see lower compensation on smaller stock awards
    Diversified New York tanker owner turned in record year and cash pay ticked up
  • Houthi missile attack damages first vessel in more than a month
    Royal Navy agency says master reported two strikes targeting ship
  • Vessel damaged in missile attack as Houthis score first direct hit in more than a month
    Royal Navy agency says master reported two strikes targeting unidentified ship
  • Magazine publisher lodges class-action claim as deep-draught channel opens
    Lawyers allege the Baltimore bridge collapsed halted a 'vibrant economic engine'
  • Lawyers allege the Baltimore bridge collapsed halted a 'vibrant economic engine'
    Activist shareholder now has 1m reasons to make life difficult for listed company
  • Zim shares launch 'breakout' with 15% surge in a morning
    Shares in Denmark's Maersk also rise as freight index posts largest one-week gain since January
  • US lifts sanctions on Yasa tanker after company appeal over price cap action
    All restrictions have been lifted on Turkish aframax which is now cleared to trade
  • One in, one out at Norvic Shipping with new commercial chief hired from Norden
    Entry and departure marks new round of musical chairs at bulker operators
  • Private equity firm and pension fund aim to offload $990m in shares in Viking Holdings IPO
    Norwegian billionaire Torstein Hagen to hold unrivalled control with 'special shares'
  • Shadow fleet tanker in Danish Straits collision 'had invalid insurance'
    Danish investigators found Gard documents but insurer denied covering Andromeda Star
  • Shell's Tahir Faruqui makes case for LNG to accelerate shipping decarbonisation right now
    LNG pathway set to play pivotal role in energy transition
  • German human rights law could be catalyst for shipping action
    London broker calls for global legislation to protect seafarers
  • Wavelength Podcast: Go green? not yet! Aponte goes for Gram in hot car carrier market, and safety first, but silence the whistleblower, please
    US-based shipowners seem to have a laissez-faire approach to decarbonisation
  • UN reboots insurers' climate lobby to face down US critics
    Forerunner to new group closed this week under pressure from Republican opponents in the US
  • Jinhui chartering spree continues with deal for Singapore ultramax
    Oslo-listed owner takes Xinghe Shipping vessel for up to 23 months
  • d'Amico International Shipping doubles up with fresh LR1 tanker order in China
    Owner takes tally with same yard to four vessels costing $232.2m
  • Orders and pricing surge help HD KSOE to first-quarter turnaround
    South Korea's largest shipbuilding group logs a full year in profit
  • Outdated checklist blamed as helicopter smashed into bulker's handrail
    Australian accident report examines how aircraft came to suffer substantial damage on Taiwan Navigation kamsarmax
  • 'We are killing people unnecessarily': Is this shipping's Boeing-style wake-up call?
    Head of safety scheme Chirp has raised the alarm that shipping is carrying too much risk - unnecessarily
  • India welcomes Russian insurers as it presses on with P&I plans
    India is one of the largest importers of Russian oil but volumes have been hit by sanctions
  • National Navigation orders bulker pair as part of Egypt's fleet expansion
    Transport minister says Egyptian owners want to more than double number of vessels in operation
  • Act now on decarbonisation because costs will only rise, Wartsila's Roger Holm says
    Finnish group's marine boss praises schemes such as the EU carbon levy for speeding energy transition
  • Ernst Russ hives off older feeder boxship in ongoing fleet renewal
    Another German-owned feeder vessel is changing hands
  • BW Group starts DHT stock sell-down with $18m of deals
    Singapore shipping giant signalled in March it would look to cut its stake in US-listed VLCC owner
  • As Houthis and pirates menace shipping, shipowner Christopher Fjeld targets maritime security play
    Investor is hoping a start-up will disrupt and modernise the maritime security sector
  • Dorian LPG hands over another $41m to shareholders in 'active' VLGC market
    US-listed gas carrier company is making 'irregular' payments something of a regular thing
  • CMA CGM launches $215m all-French decarbonisation fund
    Saade family-controlled company commits funds to decarbonise nation's maritime sector
  • Lomar Shipping bosses took home more pay from shipmanagement arm after loss
    Highest earning director at UK subsidiary paid £1.1m, accounts for 2022 show
  • Havila Kystruten welcomes government study into ferry routes
    Ferry company believes its fleet can withstand new environmental rules, should they come
  • Capital Product holds dividend firm with payout policy changes on the horizon
    New York-listed company's chief executive has said a floating distribution is likely in future
  • National Navigation orders bulker double as part of Egypt's fleet expansion
    Transport minister says Egyptian owners want to more than double number of vessels in operation
  • Chinese tanker giant orders up to 10 new ships in chemical carrier drive
    Specialist returns to China Merchants for a series of environmentally friendly vessels
  • Crew rescued as fishing boat sinks after tanker collision
    No injuries reported following accident in Scottish waters on Thursday
  • Havila Kystruten welcomes government look at ferry routes
    Ferry company believes its fleet can with stand new environmental rules, should they come
  • TMI positive on geared bulker demand as it pushes up returns
    Ed Buttery-led owner notes rising grain shipments and higher metal prices
  • Global disruption driving investment in new ships and technology, Wartsila boss says
    Finnish engine maker and researcher posts higher profit amid bullish demand picture
  • Hyundai Glovis splashing out $750m on world's largest car carrier newbuildings
    Car carrier giant to order six LNG dual-fuel 10,800-ceu vessels
  • Back in business? Athenian Shipping linked to bulk carrier newbuildings in China
    Athens company inactive since 2016 may have inked $62m order at a yard rarely linked to bulkers or Greeks
  • Hyundai Glovis splashing out $750m on world's largest car carrier newbuildings
    Car carrier giant to order six LNG dual-fuel 10,800-ceu vessels
  • Asian feeder operators levy emergency surcharge just as congestion levels peak
    Shipowners says they have faced a significant increase in overall operational costs in the past few months
  • LNG market heading into oversupply with demand drop expected in 2030s, institute says
    But Rystad Energy details Russian production set to fall well short of original plans
  • Capital Product keeps dividend firm with payout policy changes on the horizon
    New York-listed company's chief executive has said a floating distribution is likely in future
  • MSC ship suffers near miss in Gulf of Aden after Houthi missile attack
    Flare-up of rebel group's activity after brief lull sees second vessel attacked off Yemeni port

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 26, 2024
  • Port roundup: Strong annual growth across the board
    Despite the timing of the Lunar New Year, import volumes at three of the largest U.S. ports rose year over year.
  • Xeneta finds supply chain diversions fuel spike in carbon emissions
    The transportation industry is a major contributor to climate change. Turmoil in maritime shipping is forcing route diversions that are spiking emissions, reflected in data from Xeneta.
  • Cargo airline Amerijet warns of pilot furloughs amid downsizing
    Amerijet, trying to pull out of a downward spiral, is floating possible furloughs to address a pilot surplus.

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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
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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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