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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
  • Northern India Air Cargo Conclave & Awards 2024 a resounding success
  • Govt plans shipbuilding, repair clusters in 5 states
  • India to have trade promotion office in Sydney
  • Impact of the impending US East Coast ports strike, strategic recommendations & consequences
  • Joint Secretary Logistics holds productive discussion with JNPA stakeholders
  • DPA creates new record in salt handling
  • India cuts duty on parboiled rice export to 10 pc
  • India's food grains production up at 332.2 MT in 2023-24
  • Bangladesh begins importing more onions from India
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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
  • US-short line railroad founded
  • Swiss names new head of Swiss WorldCargo
  • Scalability is the thing
  • Waste collection now electric
  • CPC Istanbul completes major projects in 2024
  • Heppner clinches deal in Benelux
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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
  • Bottlenecks begin to form in Asia as air peak season approaches
  • Mediation talks begin at port of Montreal after workers vote to strike
  • Global terminal operators - the unassailability of PSAs, MSCs, APMTs et al?
  • USMX files unfair labour practice charge in bid to resume negotiations with ILA
  • Spot rates tread water - some calm before the 'USEC storm'
  • FedEx AGM - love the bean counters more than the climate
  • Indian government intervenes to help exporters facing higher costs
  • Schiphol grows cargo volumes - but airport stakeholders want more
  • Adding UK port as first call will see Asia-Europe liners save on ETS fees
  • BYD signs major PCTC cooperation deal with Hyundai Glovis
  • Swiss WorldCargo names Lufthansa exec Alain Chisari as new chief

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
  • ILA calls USMX move at NLRB "a publicity stunt"
    As a port strike that threatens to close U.S, ports from Maine to Texas on October 1 gets ever nearer, the ILA union is dismissing the most recent reported move by the
  • Fincantieri Monfalcone floats out Star Princess
    Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard yesterday floated out Star Princess, the second LNG-fueled cruise ship that the shipbuilder is building for Carnival Corporation's Princess Cruises brand. With a gross tonnage of approximately 178,000 tons,
  • Philly Shipyard delivers Patriot State
    Philly Shipyard Inc. yesterday delivered the Patriot State, the second of five new purpose-built, state-of-the-art training vessels for America's state maritime academies. The vessels are being built under MARAD's National Security Multi-Mission
  • SHI wins ABS approval for new LH2 carrier design
    ABS has issued general design approval (GDA) to Samsung Heavy Industries Co. (SHI) for its detailed design of a liquefied hydrogen (LH2) carrier. The 20,000 cubic meter capacity LH2 carrier features Type

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
  • Seventh portainer boosts productivity and streamlines operations at Porto Itapoá
    Acquired last year and set to begin operations in 2024, the new portainer-a rail-mounted crane that transfers containers between ships and the dock-at Porto Itapoá has already boosted productivity by 15%. However, the portainer doesn't function in isolation. Each one relies on a range of supporting equipment and personnel, collectively known in the port industry as a "terno." The seventh terno at
  • Critical Stages of Supply Chain Planning: From Forecasting to Execution
    The question that is asked by many businesses is how they can keep up with customers' changing needs while at the same time cutting down on expenses in the current global market, which is moving very fast. The solution to this is through effective supply chain planning. This complex procedure can unlock cost efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction if performed effectively. Neverthele
  • The Role of Curriculum Design in Modern Education
    Curriculum design is a cornerstone of effective education systems worldwide, shaping the learning experiences of students from elementary school through higher education. As the needs of learners evolve, so does the necessity for curriculum designers to create content that is engaging, inclusive, and relevant to the challenges of the 21st century. In modern education, the focus has shifted from t
  • How Logistics Technology Is Revolutionizing Fleet Management
    Fleet management is evolving fast. Logistics technology plays a crucial role in this transformation. You see IoT and AI stepping up to enhance efficiency like never before. These tools don't just track vehicles; they predict maintenance needs and optimize routes. What does this mean for your operations? Better reliability, reduced costs, and improved service quality are on the table. Stick around
  • 7 Logistics Trends Revolutionizing Shipping Economics Now
    Over the past few years, the supply chain world has had to adapt rapidly in response to shifting and increasing market demands. Customers, today, expect perpetual availability of items, fast delivery services, and transparency throughout the supply chain. Here, both well-established technologies and emerging tools have played a crucial role in helping logistics operations transform, streamlining
  • Scan Global Logistics strengthens its presence in Latin America
    Scan Global Logistics (SGL), a global logistics provider, is on a growth trajectory in Latin America, driven by new market entries, expansions, and acquisitions. The company has opened new offices in Argentina and Colombia while enhancing service operations in Chile, Peru, and Mexico. These efforts aim to expand product offerings and develop new competencies in both new and existing locations. Ad
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases rates from Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to US
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) / General Rate Adjustment (GRA) from Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to the US East Coast and Gulf Coast. The new rates will apply to cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry, reefer and special containers, including high cube equipment. This GRI/ GRA of US$1,000 per container is applicable to all boxes gated in full fro
  • Maersk applies new PSS from West Coast North, Central and South America
    Due to the increased demand, Danish box line Maersk will be implementing a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) of US$800 per dry container. The surcharge will be effective from 27 October for all cargo transiting within the following scopes: From To West Coast South America Central America Pacific, North America and Caribbean Central America Pacific West Coast South America, North America and Caribbean N
  • Market Analysis: Container rates on trades out of India continue to soften amid weakening demand
    Container freight rates on the main trades out of India have continued to cool in September as the pace of exports slowed, according to an analysis of market data by Container News . On the westbound India-Europe trade, average spot rates for loads from West India [Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT)/Nhava Sheva or Mundra Port] to Felixstowe/London Gateway (UK) or Rotterdam in April have decreased to US
  • Container volumes increase at major Japanese ports
    According to preliminary data from Japan's transport ministry, the country's six major ports processed 1.17 million TEUs in July, representing a 3.3% growth from the previous year. This marks four consecutive months of year-on-year increase. Total exports accounted for 571,534 TEUs, up 3.3%, while imports reached 594,158 TEUs, up 3.2%. In detail, port of Tokyo handled 346,740 TEUs, translating to
  • Ningbo-Zhoushan Port to develop new 2 million TEU terminal
    Ningbo-Zhoushan Port plans to establish a new terminal with a capacity of 2 million TEUs in the Fodu zone of the Liuheng port area. According to DynaLiners, the new terminal is expected to include two berths capable of accommodating vessels of 24,000 TEUs, with the potential for future expansion to handle ships of up to 32,000 TEUs. The construction works are scheduled to commence in October 2025
  • Asia-Europe container trade rising in 2024
    Container exports from Asia to Europe amounted to 1.59 million TEUs in July, according to Japan Maritime Center (JMC) and Container Trades Statistics (CTS). Asia to Europe container shipments increased by 6.4% from a year earlier, which was a year-on-year improvement for 17 months in a row, due to briskness in furniture, bedding, garments and other consumer goods. In the first seven months (Janua
  • Container Shipping Stocks: Key Highlights from the Past Month
    This article delves into recent stock performance trends within the container shipping industry, highlighting significant fluctuations among leading ocean carriers. In the following section, we will analyze the stock trends of some of the world's largest shipping companies, providing a closer look at their market performance. AP Moeller-Maersk AS (AMKBY) USD The stock prices for AP Moeller-Maersk
  • Hong Kong customs seize tablet PCs and mobile phones from falsely declared containers
    Hong Kong Customs officers seized US$21 million of undeclared electronic goods in three containers on ships bound for Singapore and Taiwan. Through intelligence analysis and risk assessment, two Singapore-bound containers, and one Taiwan-bound container were singled out as suspicious, and customs officers inspected the ships on 9 September and 19 September. The three containers were declared as c
  • MSC orders ten LNG/dual fuel ULCVs from Chinese shipyard
    The world's largest container shipping company MSC has signed a letter of intent (LOI) for ten LNG/dual fuel ships of 21,000 TEU capacity with Hengli Heavy Industries of China, according to a recent DynaLiners report. The delivery of the container vessels is expected to start in 2027. The Swiss-Italian box line appears to be continuing its aggressive newbuilding order spree, aiming to further sol
  • MSC joins call for regulatory framework to accelerate net-zero fuel adoption
    At the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) High-Level "Ocean for the Future" meeting held at the UN headquarters in New York on 23 September, business leaders from sectors including shipping, ports, energy, and banking urged the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member States to adopt a global regulatory framework to accelerate the maritime industry's path toward achieving net-zero emiss
  • Box lines reshape intra-Europe service networks
    Ocean carriers have announced several changes to their intra-Europe services, according to DynaLiners. In a bold expansion of its shipping services, WEC Lines is now steering a broader course, connecting northwest Europe directly to Portugal, according to Alphaliner. The details of the two updated WEC Lines services are as follows: Northwest Europe - Spain/Portugal: Dublin, Liverpool, Setubal, Le
  • Puerto Aguadulce sets new high for Colombian coast with APL Fullerton call
    International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI)-operated Puerto Aguadulce, a terminal on Colombia's Pacific coast, recently reached a significant milestone by handling the Ultra Large Container Vessel (ULCV) APL Fullerton. This CMA CGM-operated vessel, which measures 398 meters in length and 51 meters in width with a capacity of 19,856 TEUs, is the largest ship to ever dock on the Colombi
  • Maersk halts Haiti bookings
    In the wake of the recent social unrest in Haiti, which is preventing normal operations at Port Au Prince, Maersk has decided, effective immediately, to stop any new bookings from and to Haiti to prevent the accumulation of boxes at the transshipment terminals. "For bookings already confirmed but for which no container has been assigned, we kindly ask you not to position those containers until fu
  • New OPS system at Barcelona container terminal allows first emission-free port call
    For the first time, a ship was able to shut off all its engines while docked at the Port of Barcelona, marking the first emission-free port call for a container vessel. The new Onshore Power Supply (OPS) system at Hutchison Ports BEST container terminal made this significant step toward decarbonizing port activities possible. The system, which provided 100% renewable energy to the 24,000 TEU cont
  • Global bunker indices see moderate growth
    During the 39th week of the year, the Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) indices saw moderate growth. The 380 HSFO index increased by US$8.33 to US$512.27/MT, remaining near the US$500 threshold. The VLSFO index climbed by US$10.34, reaching US$612.42/MT. Similarly, the MGO index went up by US$8.93 to US$758.17/MT. "At the time of writing, there were no significant shifts in the global bunker market

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
  • Delta Corp revives US listing plans
    Mudit Paliwal-led Delta Corp Holdings has rekindled ambitions for a NASDAQ listing via a merger deal with US distributor of vaping products Kaival Brands. The deal, expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year, will see the two companies become wholly owned subsidiaries of a holding company incorporated in the Cayman Islands of ...
  • SeaRenergy signs offshore wind infrastructure deal with Siemens
    Clasen Rickmers-owned SeaRenergy has been awarded a multi-year contract by Siemens Energy to provide offshore infrastructure services for a minimum of thirteen converter platforms. The scope of work covers integrated onshore and offshore logistic and support services, which will be executed throughout the commissioning phase of the platforms, including the provision of a PSV. SeaRenergy ...
  • Lamprell to build transition pieces for RWE's UK offshore wind farms
    German utility RWE has awarded two key contracts to Lamprell Energy to supply transition pieces to its two UK offshore wind projects currently under development - Norfolk Vanguard West and Norfolk Vanguard East. The scope of work requires manufacturing and supplying one batch of 92 transition pieces per wind farm and transporting the structures to ...
  • Northern Ocean scores semisub work offshore Ghana
    John Fredriksen-controlled Northern Ocean, a semisub rig spin-off of Northern Drilling, has won a contract from the Springfield Group for its Deepsea Bollsta rig offshore Ghana. The two companies also inked a strategic alliance which includes mutual exclusivity to explore a long-term field development program in Ghana. The awarded contract is for one well test. ...
  • Marinakis and Lauro sell tankers to Pertamina
    Two European tanker specialists have offloaded one ship each to Indonesia's state-owned shipping giant, Pertamina. The Jakarta-based company had 98 ships in its fleet before its latest purchase. According to sales registers, Evangelos Marinakis Capital Maritime has sold the five-year-old ice class 1A scrubber-fitted 109,900 dwt Alkinoos. At the same time, Emanuele Lauro-led Scorpio has sold ...
  • VLCCs change hands at a rapid clip
    With VLCC earnings in solid territory, it's no surprise that fresh sales emerge weekly in broking reports across the globe. The latest deals involve two rusty vessels. First, a 2005-built 300,000 dwt VLCC named Sake, a ship noted sold for $40m by Dynacom Tankers. The Greek mammoth has hit the sweet spot for this ship, ...
  • UK sanctions five Russia-linked gas carriers
    The UK has followed the lead of the US in sanctioning five LNG carriers linked to Russian gas exports. Earlier this year, the UK alongside the US and the European Union, imposed sanctions on Russia's flagship Arctic LNG 2 terminal, as a result of which the project was forced to slash production. "Today's action builds ...
  • How to attract Singapore's Gen Z to a career in maritime
    Are sufficient numbers of tech students enthused enough to enter a career in maritime in Singapore? The latest chapter from our brand new, 60-page Singapore special. "The maritime industry is on the cusp of a major transformation," according to Hor Weng Yew, chairman of the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF). "Whether it's the imperative to decarbonise ...
  • Samsung Heavy reveals look of new hydrogen carrier
    ABS has issued a general design approval (GDA) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its detailed design of a liquefied hydrogen carrier. The 20,000 cu m vessel (pictured) features Type C tanks and is one of a host of hydrogen carrier designs under development in South Korea. "SHI plans to prepare for commercialisation of liquefied ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
  • Daily Briefing
    America's next big traffic jam is nigh. Who is to blame? | China wins 80% of all containership orders booked...
  • MEPC82: IMO carbon price debate to focus on levy and revenue distribution issues
    Despite growing support for a GHG levy during the intersessional working group, IMO member states still have to make tough...
  • Noises from Beijing music to dry bulk ears, but analysts urge caution
    The stimulus measures announced by the Chinese Central Bank and president Xi could spark China's sluggish real estate market back...
  • Container terminal stars in Thessaloniki port's strong first-half performance
    Thessaloniki will expand its investment programme during the second half, with new container-stacking and other equipment
  • Industry issues updated Red Sea transit guidelines
    The Joint Industry Security Group of shipping industry associations has released 'industry transit advice' on Red Sea transits. No Houthi...
  • Indian coal imports top 90m tonnes between April-July
    Overall coal imports increased 0.9% in the period year on year, with coking coal imports declining 2.6%, as the country...
  • America's next big traffic jam is nigh. Who is to blame?
    More than 100 containerships were stuck off east and Gulf coast ports in autumn 2022 amid the supply chain crisis...
  • Red Sea crisis remains chief driver of containership demand growth says BIMCO
    BIMCO expects weaker containership demand in 2025 due to falling cargo volumes; however, its outlook differs, depending on the duration...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: How healthy is the marine insurance market?
    Law and insurance editor David Osler assembles a stellar line-up at the International Union of Marine Insurance annual conference in...
  • Spliethoff returns to China for its largest newbuildings to date
    Amsterdam-headquartered shipowner has returned to Wuhu Shipyard, which delivered seven newbuildings to Spliethoff in 2022, for up to 10 MPV...
  • Navios Partners extends boxship orderbook to nine
    First pair of sisterships has already been chartered for four years to Ocean Network Express
  • USMX files unfair labour practice charge against ILA
    The alliance of terminal operators is seeking injunctive relief with the National Labor Relations Board, which would force the International...
  • China wins 80% of all containership orders booked in 2024
    Lower prices, relatively early delivery slots and a stable workforce continue to provide Chinese shipyards with an edge over South...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
  • USMX chief meets with Biden administration officials as port strike deadline looms
    The Biden administration may finally be looking to take a firmer hand in stalled talks between the ILA and maritime employers with an expected strike just days away.
  • Port of Montreal to face three-day strike against two terminals next week
    The strike will affect about 40% of Montreal's container capacity and comes as port employers remain in protracted talks with the longshore union over a new contract.
  • Yellow puts remaining 112 LTL terminals on the block
    A court has cleared the sale of the last batch of properties from the bankrupt LTL provider, more than two dozen of which are located near container ports.
  • Breakbulk sector not expecting much disruption from possible longshore strike
    Should a strike occur - and if it continues for an extended period - one possible outcome is the spillover of container cargo into breakbulk vessels, similar to the scenario that played out in response to supply chain bottlenecks during the pandemic.
  • USMX chief to meet at White House as port strike deadline looms
    The Biden administration may finally be looking to take a firmer hand in stalled talks between the ILA and maritime employers with an expected strike just days away.
  • Freight ecosystem suffers pain while intermodal wastes opportunities: analyst
    Today's dilemma is whether the new external realities of activist investors can coexist with an industry with long-lead times to deploy assets that cannot be moved, writes Ted Prince.
  • Zim to gain slot rights on MSC's India network for US loads
    Israel-based Zim said its new alliance with MSC will offer customers extensive port reach and enhanced service levels.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
  • Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku riding high while sibling sits in bailout spotlight
    Meyer Turku celebrates decade of family ownership with four largest LNG-fuelled cruise ships ever
  • Newcastlemax bulker sold at a healthy price as buyer demand stays strong for bigger ships
    South Korean-built vessel achieves almost as much as a Japanese-constructed newcastlemax
  • Robert Bugbee invests an extra $1.5m on Scorpio Tankers call options
    Tanker owner's president makes bet that stock prise will rise
  • EU tees up shipping fuel funding in 1.2bn Hydrogen Bank auction
    European Commission to spend €200m of emissions trading revenue on grants for shipping fuel projects
  • Wavelength podcast: Record-setting car carriers and big news in dry bulk
    Also: improving vessel risk profiling and is there a path to net zero for shipping?
  • Investment giant Macquarie strikes deal to buy Danish offshore shipowner Ziton
    Australian group will gain control of the largest provider of jack-up ships to offshore wind sector
  • Green course: James Cook joins in National Oceanography Centre vegetable oil pilot
    Vessels trial hydrotreated vegetable oil as fuel
  • 'Frontrunners': Team 'Flexy' trot out in force to raise over $63,000 for cancer research
    Thirty-seven 'athletes' from John Fredriksen's 'stables' tackle Oslo half marathon and 10 km courses
  • Shipowners Alpha Adriatic and Atlantska Plovidba booted out by Croatian stock exchange
    Zagreb Stock Exchange says shipowners will lose their places on key Crobex lists
  • Saverys family behind $180m sale of boxship quartet to MPC Container Ships
    Belgian owner orchestrates the sale of four wide-beam container vessels
  • Finish shipbuilder Meyer Turku riding high while sibling sits in bailout spotlight
    Meyer Turku celebrates decade of family ownership with four largest LNG-fuelled cruise ships ever
  • VLGC market headed to 'mid-cycle' levels as arbitrage no longer driving up rates
    Rates are a fraction of where they should be, given past performance, but something has changed, Omar Nokta says
  • French start-up vows to fight on after financing setback derails five-strong newbuilding order
    Eco-boxship project stung after South Korean yard terminates order
  • A name change, class exits, a first Red Sea cargo: Russia's LNG shadow fleet sails on
    Shipment from Arctic LNG 2 is moving southbound through Red Sea
  • Wan Hai Lines linked to four container ship newbuildings at HD Hyundai Samho
    Liner company is paying close to $128m each for methanol dual-fuel boxships
  • Saltchuk on consolidation: 'We're not going to trash the market'
    An executive of private Washington group tells Asba conference about approach to key sector
  • Oil Brokerage hires former Braemar global head of tankers David Collins
    Shipping veteran built his name at Clarksons and became a top figure at rival shop before quitting in March
  • James Fisher boss Jean Vernet bags stock after tanker owner returns to profit
    UK group's CEO awarded share options worth £124,000
  • Greenpeace appeals 'historically large' fine over Russian tanker protests
    Environmental group fighting for the right to mount peaceful action in the future
  • Idan Ofer and Peter Livanos latest shipowners to ink independent ammonia fuel initiatives
    Shipowner has teamed up with Samsung, Hanwha Engine and MAN Energy Solutions to develop ammonia-powered boxships
  • Spliethoff follows up ForestWave takeover with order for up to 10 multipurpose ships
    Dutch owner chooses China's Wuhu Shipyard to build new L-type vessels
  • Shipyard safety warning after seafarer dies in fall on bulker
    Investigation report calls for more coordination between shipyards and crew
  • Wan Hai Lines linked to four container ship newbuildings at Hyundai Samho
    The liner company is paying close to $128m each for the methanol dual-fuelled boxships
  • Ifchor Galbraiths trumpets significant cash for growth as higher pay dents profit after merger
    Shipbroker says enlarged company can capitalise on opportunities in unpredictable markets
  • Fearnleys downgrades product tanker stocks as it stays bullish on VLCCs
    Frontline, DHT and Okeanis are bank's top picks
  • Karpowership starts to spin off LNG shipping business into new arm 'Kinetics'
    Company is eyeing a shift into LNG bunkering using its FSRU base
  • Pleiades Shipping books four-strong product tanker deal at Chinese shipyard
    The tanker company has ordered up to four LR1 newbuildings as part of fleet renewal programme
  • Ulrik Andersen returns to shipping: 'Time I swapped family time for Team calls'
    Former Golden Ocean boss opens up about his plans for J Lauritzen's green shipping venture
  • UK utility group draws up plans to ship water from Norway on tankers
    Southern Water examining contingency measures to combat future shortages
  • Hanwha Ocean drops $700m takeover of Andrew Forrest-owned shipbuilder Austal
    South Korean shipbuilder withdrew the bid as agreement could not be reached
  • Shipbrokers 1, AI 0: the score from Miami Beach as ASBA leans old school
    Chartering men show loyalty - or maybe just that they can read the room
  • US Maritime Alliance lodges charge against union in bid to end port strike threat
    As deadline looms, employers' group seeks order bringing ILA to the bargaining table
  • 'Turning point': Beijing surprise stimulus bodes well for bulker owners with more positives in pipeline
    Analysts think some benefits for shipping may be seen as early as the fourth quarter

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American Shipper web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
  • Lithium-ion battery fire disrupts terminal operations at Port of Los Angeles
    A truck carrying lithium-ion batteries overturned and caught fire Thursday near the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
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 second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
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
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