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Exim India web site
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International Transport Journal web site
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  • Torched container ships halved in 2024
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    Dali, the container ship that knocked down the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in March 2024, has resumed service after two months of repairs. Vessel-tracking data showed that after a period of detention and salvage, Maersk-chartered Dali sailed to Subic Bay, Philippines, staying there between 4 and 6 November. The 2015-built, 9,962 TEU ship then moved to Luoyuan Bay Huadong Shipyard on 13
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  • Gaza truce talks to shape Eastern Mediterranean ports future
    Qatari officials and various sources acknowledge the unpredictability of when a truce between Hamas and Israel might occur. There are reports, though, indicating that discussions are in an advanced stage and appear promising.
  • Geopolitical Tensions Rise as NATO Launches Baltic Sea Initiative to Counter Subsea Threats
    NATO secretary-general Mark Rutte co-hosted a summit of Baltic Sea allies yesterday (14 January) launching new military activity in the Black Sea to protect critical infrastructure following a spate of ship attacks in the Baltic on pipelines and subsea cables.
  • CMA CGM increases rates for US shipments
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced new rates and surcharges for shipments destined for the United States. Firstly, CMA CGM will apply a peak season surcharge from the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea and Egypt to the US East Coast and US Gulf. Effective from 1 February, the Marseille-based container line will implement a surcharge of US$1,000 per unit. Additionally, CMA CGM
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    AD Ports Group has signed a Foundation Agreement with SEMURG INVEST LLP (Semurg), the owner and developer of the Sarzha Multifunctional Marine Terminal at Kuryk Port, Kazakhstan. Under the terms of this agreement, AD Ports Group owns a 51% stake and Semurg owns a 49% stake in the partnership Sarzha Grain Terminal. The partnership has commenced constructing a greenfield grain terminal at Kuryk Por
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    OneStop has announced the next phase in its strategic partnership with Tyne Container Services in Brisbane, Australia. With OneStop's systems set to go live on 3 February, this expansion reinforces aims to reinforce the commitment to transforming the logistics landscape in Oceania by integrating cutting-edge technology with streamlined operations. This new phase combines OneStop's next-generation
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    Neda Maritime, a Greek tanker and bulker player controlled by the Lykiardopoulos family, has sold an increasingly rare LR2 tanker. Neda Maritime has let go of the 2008-built, 109,300 dwt Suvretta to Chinese buyers for $31.5m according to multiple broking reports. The last comparable deal was sealed in October when Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis-led Marla Tankers made two ...
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  • KBR pens global services agreement with BP
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  • TGS clinches four 4D streamer projects in Norway
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  • Bureau Veritas in merger discussions with Swiss rival
    Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has confirmed it is in discussions with Geneva-based SGS over a merger that could create a European testing and certification giant. "There can be no assurance that these discussions will result in a transaction or other arrangement," the two groups said today following strong media speculation about the deal on ...
  • InterManager battles seafarer criminalisation
    InterManager, the international trade association for the shipmanagement sector, is calling on shipping industry colleagues to contribute to a new campaign to highlight the issue of criminalisation of seafarers. InterManager said in a release it is concerned at the "increasingly harsh" treatment of ships' crew in some parts of the world and is actively taking ...
  • Kawa orders first newbuilds
    Multiple brokers are reporting China's Kawa Shipping has ordered its first newbuilds, signing for three 4,800 teu ships at Wuhu Shipyard. Alphaliner has put a price tag of $60m per ship with the dual-fuel LNG vessels due for delivery in 2027. The emerging new Chinese owner, whose fleet currently stands at four ships ranging in ...
  • Kyklades Maritime sells aframax to Bangladeshi interests
    A sale between Kyklades Maritime, a private shipowner belonging to the Alafouzos family of Greece, and Dhaka-listed MJL Bangladesh has appeared in broker reports across the globe. MJL

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 15, 2025
  • Elderly boxships still in service but scrapping should rebound when Red Sea reopens
    The one-two punch of the pandemic and the Red Sea crisis has kept vintage box tonnage on the water. The...
  • Falsely flagged, US-sanctioned tanker reportedly detained in Venezuela
    Venezuelan authorities have reportedly detained a US-sanctioned tanker that is falsely flying the flag of Guyana amid heightened tensions between...
  • Stylianides hails EU support for green makeover for Greek ferries and ports
    Greece estimates $2bn needed for the sector by 2027-2028
  • MR tanker sold for scrap spoofing in Middle East Gulf
    Three of the four dark fleet ships reportedly sold for recycling in the December have since engaged in AIS manipulation...
  • Russian oil and shipping faces significant disruption, says IEA
    Global crude and refined product balances could tighten, the agency estimates, as previous US sanctions reduces activities of designated tankers...
  • Eagle S owners could abandon tanker, lawyer says
    Herman Ljungberg, who represents owners Caravella LLC FZ, said Finnish authorities had 'no jurisdiction whatsoever' to board the tanker
  • Armed pirates still there, IMB insists
    Owners have a duty to report incidents, even if it means delays to vessels
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    Bulk carrier values have dropped by up to 18% since their mid-year 2024 highs. Prices of capesize units, which maintained...
  • Dark fleet risk growing, says IMO secretary-general
    IMO to focus on helping the small flag states exploited by the dark fleet, as secretary-general also calls on member...
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    New Rotterdam to Spanish port of Vilagarcía route is backed by a new contract from Norway-headquartered Hydro. The new service...
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    In an interview with Lloyd's List, sanctions lawyer David Wolber of Gibson Dunn explains the implications of the Pentagon's new...
  • The Daily View: On a mission, in theory at least
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  • Shanghai container futures plunge as Gaza ceasefire looks near
    Futures prices are not precise in predicting freight rates, but the ample liquidity in the market effectively reflects the key...
  • Daily Briefing
    Sanctioned VLCC abandons China call after identity exposed and port ban | Tanker freight future trading hits record as market...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 15, 2025
  • US ports urge Trump, Congress to keep funds in place but tariffs at bay
    With the president-elect looking to unwind some Biden administration policies, US port operators want to ensure that maritime transportation funding will not be unduly affected.
  • BNSF Barstow project to proceed after CARB emissions rule withdrawn
    The Barstow International Gateway will be a transloading hub where the contents of ocean containers come to be transferred into 53-foot domestic containers to travel inland, ensuring quicker turnarounds of ocean boxes moving back to the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
  • Intermodal comes off strong 2024 to face market unknowns of new year: analyst
    Projections for North American intermodal will likely be upended by some "black swan" event that isn't even on the radar right now as there seems to be no shortage of potential hot spots and disruptors looming, writes Larry Gross.
  • Visibility vendors move to extend reach and relevancy in rebalancing market
    A handful of companies unveiled new products in the last week intended to enable decision-making based off the visibility data they provide.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 15, 2025
  • Will Israel-Hamas ceasefire bring end to Houthi attacks? Probably not, security experts say
    Researchers says tentative end of conflict could lead to temporary halt to shipping assault
  • Zim shares sink again after Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal is confirmed
    Israel-Hamas truce is to begin Sunday with six-week phase, include release of hostages
  • US officials mull 200% tariff on ship repair work in China
    Proposed law would impose duty on US-flag ships repairing in China
  • Container shipping weighs Cosco wildcard after strike threat evaporates
    With a US port strike averted, attention turns to fresh uncertainties
  • BHP and Samsung pile into Aramco-backed ammonia tech start-up
    Ammonia cracking firm Amogy raises further $56m to reach $270m from major industrial backers
  • SSY hires ex-Clarksons offshore newbuilding broker
    Shipbroking group entered offshore business in 2023 and is growing its teams in Europe and Dubai
  • Axel Eitzen's Christiania Shipping sources fully pressurised LPG carrier from sales market
    Deal reveals that Copenhagen-based shipowner has been busy buying individual ships along with entire companies
  • Is a new Trafigura-Sinokor VLCC giant about to be born?
    Market alive with talk of operational merger between trader and shipowner
  • US upgrades sanctions against Russia with global ban on business with 100 entities
    Zvezda and lessor GTLK among companies hit with 'secondary' sanctions
  • Bureau Veritas in merger talks with SGS to create a $33bn certification giant
    French class society has been looking for merger partners for over a year
  • How Chinese refiners rejecting direct Russian oil imports will reshape tanker trade
    Rise in discharges from floating storage expected as US sanctions move the dial
  • SFL adds firepower with $150m bond as it plans to build up fleet
    John Fredriksen-backed shipowner completes latest raid on the Oslo bond market
  • Russian oil supply could take significant hit from US sanctions, says IEA
    Energy body claims previous tanker designations limited activity by 90%
  • Scrapping of container ships could double this year if Red Sea reopens
    Resumption of normal trading patterns could be a major catalyst for veteran container ships to leave the market
  • Shadow fleet VLCC seized over Iranian trading heads for scrapyard
    Momentum building in demolition sector as trading market shrinks for elderly tankers
  • BHP and Samsung pile into Aramco-backed ammonia tech startup
    Ammonia cracking firm Amogy raises further $56m to reach $270m from major industrial backers
  • 'Alarming': Ship abandonment hits record levels with thousands of seafarers affected
    Cases hit record levels as IMO chief warns of impact on seafarer recruitment
  • George Economou cashes in on sanctions-fuelled VLCC market rally
    Tanker fixture will earn private outfit more than $80,000 per day
  • Leasing giants line up $4bn vessel development package with Chinese yard
    Wuhu Shipyard and its partners focusing on energy transition and financial leasing
  • How Chinese refiners rejecting direct Russian oil imports will reshare tanker trade
    Rise in discharges from floating storage expected as US sanctions move the dial
  • NRP's credit fund provides $10.5m financing for handysize bulker pair
    Fund financed a chemical tanker purchase in December
  • Alpha Bulkers nears panamax exit in latest Greek vintage bulker deal
    Falling prices have sparked interest for midsize bulkers built more than 20 years ago
  • 'Holy grail' of autonomous shipping moves closer to reality as DNV issues technical specs
    Notations available for systems meeting certain safety standards
  • Sanctions surge extends for VLCC owners as rates more than double in under a week
    Modern vessels earning $58,100 as companies capitalise on post-sanctions boost
  • Cosco reaps Red Sea reward as annual liner profit surges to $7.5bn
    Parent of Cosco Shipping Lines and OOCL poised to log third-best result
  • 'Cat and mouse' collision fears: Shadow fleet tankers pose huge risk to Baltic, experts warn
    Concerns mount over idling vessels as winter chill adds extra complication
  • NYK forms new management joint venture for offshore wind ships
    Operation with Akita Eisen will focus on crew transfer vessels
  • SSY hires ex-Clarksons offshore newbuildings broker
    Shipbroking group entered offshore business in 2023 and is growing its teams in Europe and Dubai
  • Huge demand forces Houthis to postpone security webinar, group claims
    Rebels claims interest from organisations and nations for online meeting
  • Cyprus assessing bids for redeploying its unemployed FSRU, minister says
    Recently delivered LNG carrier-to-regasification unit conversion set to remain off Malaysia for next few months
  • John Fredriksen's private UK consultancy sees profit drop as London office lease transferred
    Seatankers Services charged £7m in fees to shipowning parent in year to 31 March
  • Crude tanker tightness rises as cleaned-up suezmax cannibals target diesel, Braemar says
    Shift from dirty to clean trades took place before recent rate spike due to US sanctions
  • Venezuela detains 'false-flag' Chinese tanker over alleged illegal entry
    Four Plus reported to have had no authorisation for Venezuelan waters
  • Greek owner Neda Maritime sheds oldest tanker as values fall in 'illiquid' market
    Lykiardopulo family company notches up the first sale of an LR2 in the S&P market in nearly two months
  • First big demolition deal of the year sees NYK capesize bulker hit the beach at Alang
    Lady Cedros ends career on Indian beach despite earlier reports it was heading to Bangladesh
  • 'Risk is growing': Shipping's top regulator warns of growing shadow fleet safety threat
    Arsenio Dominguez reminded flag states of their responsibilities as shadow fleet operators look to light-touch registries
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    ESL's AtoB@C Shipping expanding fleet with new long-term deals
  • DHT outpacing market in 2024 with room to snag fixtures in hot VLCC market
    First-quarter bookings could seem low but company has nearly half of days left to book
  • KCC product carrier combis beat LR1 tankers at end of 'historically strong year'
    Combination carrier company reveals weaker preliminary figures for fourth quarter
  • Buy BW LPG at a 'discount' and sell Avance Gas after $1bn fleet deal, says DNB Markets
    Analyst Jorgen Lian sees 'solid VLGC market prospects'
  • Andreas Sohmen-Pao builds stake in Cadeler with $5m of share deals
    BW Group owner increases lead as biggest shareholder in world's largest WTIV company
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    Cases hit record levels in 2024 as IMO chief warns of impact on seafarer recruitment
  • Trading giant inks long-term time charter for MOL LNG carrier newbuilding
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  • Hyundai LNG Shipping joins growing list of owners offering steam tonnage for sale
    South Korean owners are starting to weed out their elderly LNG vessels
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    Experts warn of the risks of a huge disaster despite efforts to prepare
  • Yinson offshore unit bags $1bn investment from consortium through convertible shares
    Investors include Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, British Columbia Investment Management and RRJ Group
  • Axel Eitzen's Christiania Shipping sources fully pressurized LPG carrier from sales market
    Deal reveals that Copenhagen-based shipowner has been busy buying individual ships along with entire companies
  • Chinese scrubber manufacturer ContiOcean raises $35m in Hong Kong listing
    Company will use 50% of funds raised to develop its R&D teams in Shanghai and Lisbon
  • 'Cashbox' Wellard to be wound up after selling last ship and delisting
    Decades-old shipping company could not persuade stakeholders to invest in more vessels
  • New Hong Kong shipowner inks $240m deal for container ship newbuildings
    Kawa Shipping signs up for quartet at China's Wuhu Shipyard

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 15, 2025
  • Ocean carrier Cosco blacklisted by US over China military ties
    Washington added China's Cosco shipping line and two of its largest shipbuilders to a blacklist of companies it said were directly tied to the People's Republic of China military apparatus.
  • Analysis: When will ocean carriers return to the Red Sea?
    Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire, raising questions as to when major container lines will return to the Red Sea.
  • US poised to restrict low-value imports from China
    Companies involved in cross-border e-commerce face new data requirements and other changes as U.S. officials clamp down on de minimis shipments from China.

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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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