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Exim India web site
MAY 29, 2024
  • JN Port reaffirms its pivotal role as it completes 35 years
  • Muskan Container Lines has successfully handled the export of Oil Plant Project from Nhava Sheva to Jebel Ali
  • Mid-year Special Drive (MSD) to be conducted at Mumbai Customs Zone-II
  • COSCO SHIPPING Development secures world's first full-container industry chain transformation finance project
  • Dry bulk hit due to Panama Canal issues
  • India exported 45,000 tonnes of onions since ban lifted
  • Freight rates may rise to Europe, US
  • GDP growth seen higher
  • Air Cargo Club of Delhi elects new Managing Committee for 2024-25 at 47th AGM
  • Rates & tonnages from Middle East & Asia remain high; India to Europe rates surge yoy

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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 29, 2024
  • Investments despite shrinking volumes
  • Leadership transition at Forward Air
  • Charging 96 EV trucks simultaneously
  • Venturing into Vienna
  • Flying relief to flooded Southern Brazil
  • Future car terminal operator sought
  • Changes at Kammac
  • CCCS clears acquisition
  • Port-rail service launched in Sydney
  • Building logistics partnerships in Bali
  • National action plan for eco-friendly shipping
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Boosting cargo capacity by over 50%
  • 75% of logisticians focus on sustainability
  • Friedrich-Wilhelm Meyer for Southwest Germany
  • An insight into shipment tracking
  • Challenges for war risk insurance

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The Loadstar web site
MAY 28, 2024
  • Box ships omitting Singapore call as port congestion hits critical level
  • All your eggs in the Schenker basket? 'It's idiotic!'
  • Port operations in Bangladesh and India suspended as Cyclone Remal hits
  • Volumes remain stable, but liner schedule reliability has continued to drop
  • CH Robinson - the good and bad
  • Amazon rejigs logistics set-up as pressure grows from US and Chinese rivals
  • DCSA: regulatory ambivalence proving a barrier for eB/Ls
  • Ecommerce driving contract logistics growth, but there is a threat
  • OX: Still party time for carriers; 'build or buy' in FreightTech; Schenker in mind
  • Fraport's Max Conrady set to quit air cargo

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Marine Log web site
MAY 28, 2024
  • VIDEO: Volvo Penta puts its new IPS Professional Platform to the test
    Volvo Penta describes its new IPS Professional Platform as the "industry's most advanced technology and propulsion platform for superyachts and commercial marine vessels." First announced earlier this year (see story) the new
  • BOEM offers Maine lease for floating wind research project
    The state of Maine's planned floating wind research project has taken a significant step forward since we last reported on it. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced the availability
  • A new era for shipping demands a focus on compliance and performance
    SPONSORED CONTENT: The right software solution can help operators manage the dual demands of regulatory compliance and commercial opportunity. By Staci Satterwhite, ABS Wavesight CEO The shipping industry faces a once in
  • Ship Repair USA: Corrosion protection strategies for longevity and reliability
    Ships and assets operating in or near seawater are subjected to one of the most corrosive environments for steel-based structures. Even though marine epoxies have been used for decades, they have also
  • MAN Cryo selected to design fuel supply system for world's largest hydrogen powered ferries
    MAN Cryo will supply some of the key technology in the two giant hydrogen-fueled ferries on order for Norwegian ferry operator Torghatten Nord. With a length of 117 meter and a capacity
  • Florida's SeaPort Manatee orders two Konecranes mobile harbor cranes
    The Manatee County Port Authority's SeaPort Manatee in Tampa Bay, Fla., is to add to its container and general cargo handling capabilities with two Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 mobile harbor cranes. After ordered
  • North Star Renewables orders its eighth hybrid SOV
    Backed by a contract from Siemens Gamesa, Aberdeen, Scotland, based North Star Renewables is to build a hybrid SOV (service operations vessel ) for long-term charter at the East Anglia THREE offshore

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Container News web site
MAY 28, 2024
  • Modular Prefabricated Buildings in Turkey
    Are you looking for an affordable way to create a strong, quality workspace? If that's the case, consider prefab design and using a modular prefabricated building. Module T is a prefab manufacturer involved in the design and supply of various types of prefabricated buildings and containers suitable for use on commercial and industrial sites. Our Prefab Turkey range of constructions is made to the
  • Gothenburg port authority seeks operator for car terminal
    Since 2011, Logent Ports and Terminals has successfully operated the car terminal at the Port of Gothenburg. However, with the contract set to expire in 2026, the Gothenburg Port Authority has initiated the process of selecting a new terminal operator for Sweden's largest carport. Under Logent's management, the number of vehicles handled at the port has increased by nearly 100,000 units, marking
  • WEC Lines opens new office in Portugal
    WEC Lines announced the opening of a new office in Figueira da Foz, Portugal, in April 2024. According to a statement, this expansion aims to strengthen its local presence and enhance service to meet client demand. Located at Rua da República 202, the new office marks a significant milestone in WEC Lines's journey to broaden its service offerings in Europe and beyond. The office is led by Samuel
  • Carriers attempt rate hikes for India-US cargo despite persistent market challenges
    Container lines on India-US trade have lined up a new round of rate increases for June even as market conditions remain increasingly challenging due to excess capacity. From mid-June, rates are set to go up by US$500 per container for Indian loads to the US East Coast and US$1,200 per container to the US West Coast, on average. The upcoming rate hike plans include peak season surcharges (PSSs) of
  • DP World and Mawani begin US$250M logistics park at Jeddah Port
    DP World and the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) have begun constructing a new US$250 million logistics park at Jeddah Islamic Port. This state-of-the-art facility aims to enhance storage and distribution capabilities, bolstering trade within Saudi Arabia and the broader region. Spanning 415,000 square meters, the greenfield facility will include 185,000 square meters of warehousing space and an e
  • Panama Canal restrictions drive 31% increase in dry bulk sailing distances
    In this week's "Shipping Number of the Week" from BIMCO, Shipping Analyst Filipe Gouveia examines the substantial impact of limited daily transits in the Panama Canal on the dry bulk market. Between January and April 2024, transits decreased by 74% year-over-year, leading to a 31% year-over-year increase in sailing distances for affected routes, despite a 25% year-over-year decline in cargo volum
  • Consortium inks MoU to develop green methanol facility in Egypt
    AD Ports Group, a global trade, logistics, and industry facilitator, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Transmar, a leading container shipping line and terminal operator in the MENA region, and Orascom Construction, a prominent global engineering and construction contractor. The MoU outlines the development of a green methanol storage and export facility aimed at supplying low-ca
  • Grimaldi Group's GSAB2 project to enhance port efficiency
    On 14 May 2024, the GSAB2 (Grimaldi Satellite Berthing 2) project was launched. This initiative is an evolution of the previous GSAB project, which the European Space Agency (ESA) assigned to the Grimaldi Group in 2022 under its Navigation Innovation and Support Program (NAVISP). The initial project aimed to develop and validate the first assisted guidance system using satellite technology for do
  • ACL's fastest transatlantic freight service makes first arrival in Ireland
    The inaugural fast shipping service between North America and Ireland, a collaboration between Atlantic Container Line (ACL) and BG Freight Line (BGFL), has made its first port calls to Dublin and Belfast. The two shipping lines have joined forces to offer exporters and importers in Ireland and Northern Ireland the fastest transatlantic access to North America. "Today sees a real breakthrough wit

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Splash web site
MAY 28, 2024
  • Ningbo Ocean Shipping orders all-electric feeder vessels
    Ningbo Ocean Shipping Co (NBOSCO) has signed for the construction of two battery-powered feeder boxships at Jiangxi Jiangxin Shipbuilding. The Shanghai-listed subsidiary of Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Group has booked 740 teu ships, which will operate along the Chinese coast once delivered in 2026. The newbuilds will be driven by two 875 KW permanent magnet propulsion motors ...
  • Scottish offshore wind farm operator to pay $42m for breaching energy market rules
    Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Limited (BOWL), the operator of the 588MW Beatrice offshore wind farm off northeast Scotland, has agreed to make a payment of £33.14m ($42.3m) after admitting to breaching energy market rules. UK energy regulator Ofgem said in a statement that BOWL admitted to breaching one of its licence conditions by charging excessive prices ...
  • Aviation technology provider enters maritime sector with SmartSea launch
    Air transport industry IT provider SITA has made its venture into the maritime sector with an agreement with Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM) in an effort to accelerate digitalisation across the whole value chain. The SITA-powered SmartSea is the industry's first company which will bring the same advanced technology that has already transformed the air transport industry ...
  • Van Oord firms up German wind farm contract
    Dutch marine construction firm Van Oord has officially been awarded a contract by RWE to transport and install monopile foundations for the 1.6 GW Nordseecluster offshore wind project in Germany. Under the contract, which follows the preferred supplier agreement in April last year, Van Oord will install a total of 104 extended monopiles with a ...
  • Navigazione Montanari seals tanker newbuilds in China
    Italian owner Navigazione Montanari is renewing its tanker fleet with a pair of MR1s at Singapore-listed Chinese yard Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. The Fano-headquartered company listed on VesselsValue with 17 ships and an average age of about 15 years has booked the 41,000 dwt duo at about $42m each, according to brokers, with delivery expected in 2027. ...
  • Vessel takes on water after missile strike off Yemen
    A bulk carrier took on water and tilted to one side after suffering damage in a missile attack off the Yemeni coast. Maritime security consultancy Ambrey said the ship issued a distress call stating its cargo hold was damaged and was taking on water after being targeted by three missiles. The incident took place some ...
  • AD Ports finds partners to develop green methanol facility in Egypt
    Abu Dhabi-based ports and logistics giant AD Ports Group, container shipping firm Transmar, and engineering company Orascom Construction have signed an MoU for the development of a green methanol storage and export facility for maritime transport in Egypt. As a fuel, green methanol has several benefits compared to fossil fuels. It is clean-burning and has ...
  • Knutsen offshore wind venture seeks to build gigawatt-scale floater off Sweden
    Knutsen wind venture Deep Wind Offshore has applied to build and operate a 1.5 GW floating offshore wind farm in Sweden. The Swedish government has received the first application for a floater project outside Stockholm in the Baltic Sea. In the first phase, the project, dubbed Erik Segersäll, will produce around 6.5 TWh, corresponding to ...
  • Beijing calls on the Houthis to stop their campaign against merchant shipping
    Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi met with his Yemeni counterpart Shaya Mohsen Al-Zindan today in Beijing where the dire security situation in and around the Red Sea was discussed. Wang said the Red Sea situation was directly down to the ongoing war in Gaza. "China calls for an end to harassment of civilian ships and ...
  • Hyundai Glovis returns to GSI for more of world's largest car carriers
    South Korea's Hyundai Glovis has commissioned China's Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) to build more ultra-large car carriers. The shipping and logistics unit of Hyundai Kia Automotive Group is adding six LNG dual-fuel 10,800 ceu vessels to the CSSC-affiliated yard's project backlog following HMM's order last year for a similar sextet against Hyundai Glovis charters. The ...
  • Pacifico Energy teams with Korean firm to develop foundations for 3.2GW project
    Pacifico Energy Korea has signed a memorandum of understanding with HSG Sungdong Shipbuilding to develop and supply foundations for a 3.2GW offshore wind project cluster. This deal is the first Korea-U.S. partnership for developing, fabricating, and supplying large-scale offshore wind substructures. Pacifico Energy's offshore wind project cluster consists of three offshore wind projects - Myeong
  • Cooper Energy takes Petramina to court over decommissioning cost dispute
    Australia's Cooper Energy has informed that it would be going to court to force Indonesian state-owned energy company Petramina to pay its share of the Basker Manta Gummy (BMG) field decommissioning costs. According to Cooper Energy, the expected final cost of the BMG wells decommissioning programme is toward the upper end of the mid-case estimate ...
  • Cook Islands in, Australia out in changing of the guard at the Asian Shipowners' Association
    One of the founding members of the largest regional shipowning body in the world has decided to quit. The Asian Shipowners' Association met in Hong Kong today for its annual general meeting, a body that controls more than one in two ships afloat today. The association is a continuation of the Asian Shipowners' Forum (ASF) ...
  • Port congestion returns to haunt the container markets
    Worsening port congestion has removed more than 2% of container vessel supply since March, according to a new report from Bank of America, citing Singapore, Dubai and the Mediterranean as congestion hot spots, while Asian box availability remains tight. "Port congestion has returned to haunt the container markets, with Singapore becoming the latest chokepoint," warned ...
  • Iranian liner continues to call at EU ports despite sanctions
    An Iranian shipping company under sanctions by the US has been using several of its containerships to deliver goods to the EU through the dangerous waters of the Red Sea. Three containerships owned by Hafez Darya Arya Shipping Co (HDASCO), a subsidiary of the Iranian National Shipping Group (IRISL), have been seen calling several EU ...
  • Sumitomo takes stake in IWS Fleet
    Awilco affiliate Integrated Wind Solutions (IWS) has agreed with Sumitomo Corporation for the Japanese trading house to take 25.38% stake in its subsidiary IWS Fleet. The deal, expected to be closed in June, will see IWS Fleet raise €60m ($65.2m) in equity and Sumitomo get a seat on IWS Fleet board. Oslo-listed Integrated Wind Solutions ...
  • Apeejay Shipping grows bulker fleet
    One of India's oldest privately owned shipping companies, Apeejay Shipping, has been tied to the sale of the Oshima-built, 82,000 dwt kamsarmax ASL Uranus, offloaded by Agricore, an active Chinese owner who last week tapped Basile Aloy-led Ebe Shipping for the 12-year-old, Imabari-built El Grasso cape. Apeejay Shipping is a seven-ship-strong bulker outfit with over ...
  • Maritime Technology Demo Day set to be a highlight of next's week Posidoina gathering
    One of the highlights of next week's Posidonia gathering in Athens is set to be a global maritime startup day. Set for the morning of June 4 at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (pictured), the Maritime Technology Demo Day is being co-hosted by The Captain's Table and TMV Ventures with the goal of highlighting ...
  • Cyprus scraps Larnaca port concession
    Cyprus has scrapped a EUR1.2bn ($1.3bn) concession agreement for the development of Larnaca port. Operator Kition Ocean Holdings held a long-term lease to develop and operate both a yachting marina and a commercial port in the southern port town. The Cypriot government said Kition was in breach of contract for failing to renew a letter ...
  • Which party are shipmanagers at today?
    Are the old days of third-party management redundant? The second instalment from our brand new shipmanagement magazine. Claiming the old days of third-party management were out, and that second-party management was a better description of the business these days, Mark O'Neil, head of Columbia Group, created one of the big talking points at the last ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 28, 2024
  • Product tanker sector set for extended upcycle, says new d'Amico CEO
    Product tankers have benefitted from the Ukraine-Russia war, Red Sea attacks, and Panama Canal restrictions. But even without those disruptions...
  • Spain's Marflet hops on wind-assisted propulsion train in bound4blue deal
    Spanish tanker owner Marflet has entered an agreement with suction-sail developer bound4blue for the installation of four 22-metre sails onboard...
  • SITA makes debut in maritime with Columbia link-up
    New venture positions itself as conduit for shipping to 'catch up' to aviation
  • Flag and port state face off over ship detentions
    Port state control is concerned that ambitious flag states seeking to improve their detention record are undermining the independence of...
  • Deripaska charterer decision sets force majeure precedent, lawyers contend
    Supreme Court comes down in favour of principle over pragmatism
  • Houthis begin warning owners and operators as bulker hit in Red Sea
    Houthi rebels claim to have alerted owners and operators that vessels would be targeted if any related ship called at...
  • Higher charter rates boost MPC Container Ships' outlook
    Houthi attacks of shipping have inverted the supply and demand imbalance that was expected this year. Diversions and increased teu...
  • Danaos ups methanol-ready boxship orderbook
    Chief executive John Coustas sees container market optimism extending to longer term as charterers snap up newbuildings
  • UK targets use of escrow agents in dark fleet sale and purchase deals
    The UK government has published sanctions guidance for brokers selling ships to third countries to stop ships being sold into...
  • IRS chief defends classing Russia-trading dark tankers as fleet doubles
    The IRS continues to follow the existing sanctions regime, but as long as the vessels are not directly related to...
  • Cypriot port's future in doubt after government spat
    Local media reports said Kition Holdings failed to pay financial guarantees on time, but the company has disputed this
  • Terminal congestion spreads through Asia
    Red Sea rerouting continues to throw carrier schedules out of sync. This is now leading to increased congestion, further damaging...
  • Greek shipowners on the hook for €335m next year under ETS phase-in
    Data firm OceanScore said many Greek shipowners are adopting a "wait and see" approach, which could leave them with a...
  • ACL teams up with BG Freight for Irish service
    BG Freight will feeder cargo from Dublin and Belfast to Liverpool. The service claims to cut up to two weeks...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 28, 2024
  • FourKites integrates with truckload scheduling standards initiative
    Amid growing interest in making the truckload appointment scheduling process more efficient, the US visibility provider has added weight to an initiative started in late 2022.
  • Energy efficiency, new fuels only route to 2030 targets: engine maker MAN
    The IMO will introduce shipping's new fuel standard in 2027 aimed at accelerating the industry's decarbonization, but carriers need to work on improving fuel consumption now or risk missing short-term emissions goals.
  • Methanol bunkering at scale a step closer after Singapore refueling
    The ability to refuel a ship while loading cargo in port is key to the successful deployment of alternative fuels for ocean carriers at bunkering hubs.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 28, 2024
  • Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific 'squeezes' product tanker newbuildings out of fully booked shipyard
    Shipowner now has eight LR2s booked at Guangzhou Shipyard
  • Greek bulker suffers additional damage in renewed missile attack, Royal Navy says
    Vessel has no immediately apparent connections to Israel, the UK or US
  • Charter rate trend is stronger for longer, says MPCC boss Moritz Fuhrmann
    Tonnage provider MPC Container Ships cashes in on booming charter market with forward fixtures
  • C Transport Maritime, BW Epic Kosan, Hafnia and others collaborate in AI joint venture
    Partners want to use AI to automate organisational data processes and create efficiencies
  • Fearnley Securities ramps up targets for Himalaya Shipping as investment story pivots to dividends
    Investment bank expects dividend machine to really get going from the second half of this year
  • Golar aiming to hold FLNG yard slot for second half 2027 delivery
    Company's potential spin-off Macaw Energies fires up first pilot unit to convert flare gas to LNG
  • Diana Shipping profit sinks as charter revenue pulls back
    Lower charter rates and fewer operating days eat away at top line
  • 'Air traffic control for shipping': Blue Visby trials crack 'sail fast, then wait' conundrum
    System-wide use of general average, new charterparty clauses and technology saves fuel and improves CII ratings
  • Houthis claim new round of unconfirmed attacks against MSC, Clearlake and Minerva Marine ships
    Rebels announce operations against tankers and boxship in Indian Ocean and Red Sea
  • Strength in LR tankers has owners racing to Middle East or switching to dirty trading
    Owners look to cash in after largest product tankers show big gains
  • Proman Stena stays away from newbuilding deals as prices hit highest level in two decades
    The joint venture is studying the retrofitting of existing tankers
  • Danaos reveals Star Bulk capesize buy as John Coustas trumpets market confidence
    Bulkers have begun to make a modest contribution to the hefty profits of the John Coustas-led container ship firm
  • Collision avoidance platform Orca AI welcomes big hitters on board in $23m funding round
    Israeli tech company banks new investment from OCV Partners and MizMaa Ventures, among others
  • Golar LNG shifts into detailed 'contract negotiations' for redeploying FLNG unit
    Company working with BP and Kosmos to bring forward start-up of second floater
  • Chinese carrier electrifies fleet with order for feeder ships
    Ningbo Ocean orders battery-powered container ships for domestic trade
  • Houthi missile strike leaves Greek bulker listing and taking on water
    Yemeni rebel group increasingly takes aim at Hellenic vessels
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding sets new record with orderbook exceeding $16bn
    The shipyard has so far contracted $3.32bn worth of newbuildings this year
  • TotalEnergies set to deploy large LNG bunker vessel on US west coast in 2027
    Newly promoted head of marine & aviation fuelling Louise Tricoire says LNG bunkering is maturing
  • 'Air traffic control for shipping': Blue Visby trials crack 'sail fast, then wait' conundrum
    System-wide use of general average, new charter party clauses and technology saves fuel and improves CII ratings
  • Chinese carrier jumps on electric bandwagon with order for feeder ships
    Ningbo Ocean orders battery-powered container ships for domestic trade
  • Red Sea crisis pushes container shipping to $5.4bn profit in three months
    Liner shipping sector bounces back to log a $5.4bn profit in first quarter
  • Tanker ships out NYK's first cargo of sustainable jet fuel
    NYK Bulkship handles shipment destined for the US
  • Vote of confidence: Constantine Logothetis boosts stake in fuel tech operation
    Greek investor now has more than 24% of London-listed ship optimisation company SulNOx
  • Cadeler pushed to loss by dry-dockings and addition of Scorpio Group vessels
    Dip in earnings follows last year's merger with Eneti
  • Awilco-backed IWS to expand wind fleet after $65m Sumitomo investment
    Norwegian owner strikes strategic partnership deal with Japanese trader
  • Greek shipping: How much does key 'funding source for civil society' contribute to national economy?
    Quantifying the industry's contributions to its home country presents considerable challenges
  • Ship hits Russian bridge after suffering steering failure
    No injuries reported after accident involving domestic vessel
  • China 'prepares' civilian ro-ro and ropax armada for Taiwan invasion, analysts warn
    Naval shortcomings could be bolstered by use of domestic ferries, researchers claim
  • Greece's Mark Terzopoulos strikes out with first 'boutique' LNG brokerage
    Former Maran Gas commercial head launches new shop Longview
  • MPC Container Ships hikes profit forecast as it stays busy in firmer charter market
    German tonnage provider saw rates drop in the first quarter, but is optimistic for the rest of year
  • Shipbrokers face jail over tanker sales to Russian shadow fleet, UK warns
    Government guidance details 19 signs that suggest tankers could be heading to shadow fleet
  • Cadeler pushed to loss by drydockings and addition of Scorpio Group vessels
    Danish group sees temporary dip in earnings following last year's merger with Eneti
  • Watchdog clears Tankerska Plovidba to launch full takeover of former dry bulk rival
    Shipowner to mop up the remaining shares in Atlantska Plovidba
  • 'All-round altar boy': Mosvolds Rederi boss Peder Nicolai Jarlsby surpasses 'mentor' to top shipping's fantasy league
    Norwegian executive equals former Fearnley Securities colleague in claiming the top prize
  • Morfini family's Medcare Shipping makes rare order for product tankers
    China's Penglai Jinglu yard is said to have won contract
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuildings' orderbook stands at record level of over $16bn
    The shipyard has so far contracted $3.32bn worth of newbuildings this year
  • Karpowership emerges as buyer of two former MISC LNG carriers
    Midsize elderly vessels have been renamed under Turkish owner's gas-to-power branding
  • Bengal Tiger Line aims to take Singapore transshipment knowhow to the River Plate
    New service is part of a wider plan to improve regional container ship logistics
  • Freight and insurance costs force Thailand to turn away from Middle East tanker shipments
    Figures show Asian nation importing more crude cargoes from the US and its neighbours

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American Shipper web site
MAY 28, 2024
  • RoadOne breaks ground on 100-acre site near Port of Charleston
    RoadOne has started construction on a 100-acre distribution project near the Port of Charleston.
  • Gulf Coast ports report mixed cargo movements in April
    Container shipments rose at Port Houston in April, while New Orleans and Corpus Christi recorded slight drops in movement of some goods.

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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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