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Exim India web site
MARCH 1, 2024
  • CMA CGM acquires 100% of Bolloré Logistics
  • Bahri wins Guinness World Record for largest mobile desalination plant
  • India's GDP growth could reach near 8 pc: Barclays
  • India, SA thwart investment pact from being part of WTO MC13 agenda
  • Empty container movements up 20%
  • Imports of thermal coal seen falling
  • Shipping decarbonisation seen uncertain
  • Asian container exports to Europe up
  • India to be largest global oil demand growth driver by 2030: IEC
  • India's LNG spot buying pulling US cargoes
  • Steel imports soar to six-year high
  • Port of Fujairah's intimation on P&I Clubs
  • Susanta Purohit is the new Chairman of VOC Port
  • China, India heavily investing in port infra
  • Red Sea attacks raise the need for IMEC, says India
  • India puts forth a strong case for keeping development at the core of WTO work now and in future
  • India's wheat production seen exceeding target
  • Mahindra Logistics expands its fulfilment operations in West Bengal
  • 1WN-One World One Network launched for the logistics industry
  • Rotterdam World Gateway container terminal invests in shore-based power

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 1, 2024
  • Polish leasing company orders 100 locomotives
  • Germany's first remote operations centre
  • Captrain: changes at the helm
  • Icao: forecasts for 2024
  • A tool to lower language barriers on the road
  • Investing in future logistics tech
  • MOL's plastic recycling trial
  • Up to 120,000 kg cargo capacity every Friday
  • Study for an e-fuel supply chain
  • "B" score despite increased challenges
  • Freight's out, and away we go!
  • From DB Schenker to Maersk
  • Linking Jacksonville with South America
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Hudson Bay Railway secures funding
  • Eastern Airlines moves to the West
  • HFW expands its Greek ship finance team
  • A Kiwi cold chain hub

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
  • Maersk's new NAM chief urges US shippers to 'know your best alternative'
  • Liners on the vertical integration prowl
  • AF-KLM Cargo's 2023: more capacity, but less volume and revenue
  • DB Cargo plan to cut 1,800 jobs is 'gambling with its future', says union
  • Wincanton bidding war begins as GXO steps in with better offer than Ceva
  • Jackson exit expected to accelerate LTL push at Knight-Swift
  • NYK extends its logistics arm with takeover of UK's Noel Topco
  • Ole Trumpfheller joins Maersk as VP and MD North Europe

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
  • KOTUG takes full ownership of Kotug Seabulk Maritime
    KOTUG International B.V. said today that it has concluded the acquisition of Kotug Seabulk Maritime LLC (KSM), taking full ownership of the business. KOTUG has acquired the interest held by its joint
  • New NYSERDA contracts put two NY offshore wind projects back on track
    New York Gov. Kathy Hochul looks to have notched up two more successes in her efforts to get New York State offshore wind back on track. Today she announced that the state
  • SECNAV urges Korean shipbuilders to invest in U.S. shipyards
    Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro has been meeting with top South Korean shipbuilding executives and making the case for them to create American subsidiaries and invest in integrated U.S. commercial
  • Three-way partnership creates new JSI Alliance
    A twosome is becoming a threesome. After three years in a successful commercial alliance, Dutch maritime heavy lift transport and engineering contractor Jumbo Shipping and German breakbulk and project cargo specialist SAL

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
  • CMA CGM applies new peak season surcharge from Egypt to West Africa
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced a new peak season surcharge (PSS) from Egypt to West Africa. The new surcharge will commence on 4 March and will be effective until further notice. The PSS will be US$100 / container and will be applied only to dry cargo, according to the company's announcement. If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Grimaldi bolsters Italy-Greece connections
    The Grimaldi Group is set to elevate transport capacity and comfort on its Italy-Greece connections with the introduction of the Europalink vessel on the Brindisi-Igoumenitsa service starting 29 February. As the ro-pax unit boasts the largest cargo capacity ever deployed in the Adriatic Sea, the Europalink will complement the modern ro-pax unit, the Kydon Palace, already operating on the line. Th
  • Port of Montreal signs partnership deal to proceed with new box terminal project
    The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) announced its partnership agreement with Contrecoeur Terminal Constructors General Partnership (CTCGP), which consists of Pomerleau and Aecon. This collaboration will support the MPA in designing the in-water works for its Contrec�ur expansion project using a progressive design-build (progressive DB) approach. In October of last year, MPA announced its intention
  • Cargo and Compliance: Simplifying Documentation in the Shipping Industry
    The shipping industry, characterised by its critical role in global trade, faces an array of challenges in managing the vast amounts of documentation required for operations. The reliance on paper-based documents not only slows down processes but also increases the risk of errors and compliance issues. As companies strive for efficiency and sustainability, the transition towards digital documenta
  • Port of Tanjung Pelepas secures deal for new ULCV quay cranes
    Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between the MMC Group and APM Terminals, has finalized a deal with Sany Marine Heavy Industry to purchase six units of ultra-large container vessel (ULCV) quay cranes. The agreement, sealed by PTP CEO Mark Hardiman and Sany Marine CEO Jeff Fu on 23 February, marks a significant milestone for the Malaysian port. Chairman of PTP, Tan Sri Che Khalib Moh
  • Port Houston starts 2024 with container export record
    Port Houston has kicked off the year on a high note, achieving record-breaking total container volumes in January. The month saw a remarkable total of 332,961 TEUs, marking a 4% increase compared to the same period last year. Notably, container imports rose by 3% to reach 154,493 TEUs, mainly attributed to robust imports from China ahead of the Lunar New Year festivities. Additionally, loaded exp
  • CMA CGM completes Bolloré Logistics takeover
    French shipping giant CMA CGM Group has completed the acquisition of Bolloré Logistics from its compatriot transportation company Bolloré Group. The two firms announced that the purchase price is €4.85 billion (US$5.25 billion), on the basis of the estimated debt and cash on the completion date. In 2022, Bolloré Logistics achieved a turnover of €7.1 billion (US$7.7 billion), transported 710,000 T
  • Euroseas charters out feeder ship under construction
    Greek container ship owner Euroseas has entered into a time charter contract for the 2,800 TEU Leonidas Z, a newbuilding fuel efficient feeder ship currently under construction, for 23-25 months at the option of the charterer, at a gross daily rate of US$20,000. The new charter will commence upon delivery of the vessel from the shipyard expected around the end of April or beginning of May 2024. A
  • Rotterdam World Gateway to fully equip quayside with shore-based power
    Dutch container terminal Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) has decided to equip its entire quayside with shore-based power capabilities, enabling all vessels to utilize this eco-friendly power source. According to a statement, already renowned for its full automation and carbon neutrality, the RWG terminal's initiative will further enhance environmental sustainability. With the implementation of shor
  • Scrubbing the Future: Bridging Renewable Energy and Syngas Purification
    Okay, let's get one thing out of the way right from the start - I'm no engineer or environmental expert. Just a regular guy who works in renewable energy and has picked up a thing or two along the way. The only reason I know anything about "syngas" and gas "scrubbers" is because I got roped into a project at work that involved both. It was a total baptism by fire, let me tell you. One day I'm jus
  • Hong Kong customs bust shark fins smuggling attempt
    Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department officers seized a container of shark fins from a controlled and endangered species after intercepting a container on 27 February. Customs inspector Chan King-fung said that the department acted after being tipped off by the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau that a river vessel bound for Macau was suspected of smuggling. A patrol vessel tracked and stopped th
  • Top 5 Supply Chain Management Scholarships For International Students to Apply for in 2024-2025
    Supply chain management is an area with tons of prospects. However, finding a scholarship in this field is quite challenging. Specializing in this field requires one to have extraordinary problem-solving skills. These skills are essential for dealing with various logistical issues that will most definitely come across while working in this industry. Moreover, the problem of choice gets even more
  • Tips Maintaining Sustainability Of Supply Chain Management
    An eco-friendly or sustainable supply chain has become a critical - and ever more visible - an element of corporate social responsibility. The trend is fueled by heightened regulations to reduce the environmental impact of industrialization. Plus, today's consumers don't want to be associated with an unethical company. According to a report, 77% of consumers say they will buy a product of a compa
  • CN analysis: Freight rates on major Indian trades see downward corrections after January highs
    After spiking dramatically amid the Red Sea crisis-linked shipping disruption, container freight rates seen on trades out of India have held firm or even declined in some cases in February, month-on-month, according to the latest market analysis by Container News . On the westbound India-Europe trade, average short-term contract rates for 20-foot container bookings from West India [Jawaharlal Neh
  • NYK buys UK-based logistics firm
    International Logistics Group (ILG), a UK subsidiary of NYK Line's Yusen Logistics, acquired Noel Topco, a UK-based holding company of 10 companies, including Global Freight Solutions (GFS). The acquisition is part of the logistics business growth strategy outlined in the medium-term management plan announced by the NYK Group in March 2023. NYK said the acquisition realizes ambidextrous managemen
  • Alternative Financing Vs. Traditional Loans: A Small Business's Guide
    Access to capital is vital for small business growth. Traditional bank loans, while common, may not always be accessible, especially for early-stage enterprises. Fortunately, numerous financing options exist today, offering diverse opportunities tailored to different business needs. This guide will delve into alternative lending versus traditional loans to help you understand the financial landsc
  • Meest Experts Recommend: Tips on Shipping to Kazakhstan
    With the advancement of new technologies, shipping to Kazakhstan is no longer a hassle. Simply create an account on the Meest Portal and easily create, pay for, and manage your shipments without leaving your home. Meest experts will strive to answer popular questions that clients often encounter when wanting to send a parcel to Kazakhstan. What Determines the Cost of Shipping to Kazakhstan It's n
  • Georgia Ports growth plans and collaborations fuel job expansion and economic opportunities statewide
    Georgia ports play a crucial role for automakers, suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics operations considering job expansion in Georgia, United States. "We're not talking about only Savannah or Atlanta. It's our mission to drive the success of the entire state. A whole series of recent announcements prove that our efforts are paying off in greater economic opportunity for Georgians in large and

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
  • Genco capesize sales fall through
    US-listed bulker player Genco Shipping & Trading has failed in its first attempt to successfully close the recently confirmed disposal of two elderly capesize vessels. The John Wobensmith-led owner of more than 40 ships said it has terminated the deals due to the buyers' breach of the agreements' terms. The 2010-built Genco Claudius and 2009-built ...
  • Atlantska Plovidba signs for ultramax newbuilds in China
    Croatian bulker owner and operator Atlantska Plovidba has returned to Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry in China with an order for two ultramaxes. The Zagreb-listed outfit, majority owned by Zadar-based peer Tankerska Plovidba, is paying around $65m for the 53,500 dwt duo designed to meet IMO Tier III and EEDI Phase 3 requirements. Atlantska, which ...
  • Rotterdam World Gateway terminal to provide shore-based power for all vessels
    Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) container terminal has decided to equip its entire quayside with shore-based power for all vessels. The RWG terminal is already fully automated and CO2-neutral and the construction of shore-based power facilities will mean the ships will also no longer emit particulates, nitrogen and CO2 when at berth. These facilities will also ...
  • CMA CGM wraps up $5.2bn Bolloré Logistics acquisition
    French liner CMA CGM has completed the acquisition of family-run conglomerate Bolloré Logistics for €4.85bn ($5.25bn). The Bolloré Group said that, even though the sale to CMA CGM has been completed, the transfer of Bolloré Logistics Sweden AB to the French company remains subject to obtaining foreign investment clearance in Sweden. The two agreed to ...
  • Seafar starts up Germany's first remote-controlled inland waterway shipping centre
    Belgian specialist in remote-controlled shipping Seafar, with its project partners HGK Shipping and Reederei Deymann, has set up the first remote operations centre in Germany. The centre enables captains to navigate vessels on inland waterways from dry land. This technology, according to Seafar, is one way of countering the shortage of specialist workers. Five vessels ...
  • Odfjell Oceanwind launches floating wind foundation manufacturing venture
    Norwegian floating offshore wind specialist Odfjell Oceanwind and fellow automation and manufacturing expert Prodtex have established a joint venture for floating wind foundations called Windsteel Technologies. The jv, headed up by former boss of Corvus Energy Geir Bjørkeli, has been created to set up floater production capacity with the aim of having the first factory ...
  • Northern Offshore bags work for jackup rig offshore Oman
    Houston-based jackup owner Northern Offshore, a 91.81% subsidiary of Rex International, has won a multi-well deal offshore Oman for one of its rigs. The drilling program will be undertaken in Masirah Oil's Yumna field in Block 50 off Oman. It will consist of the drilling and completion of a new in-field well and the workover ...
  • US logistics firm GXO tops CMA CGM's offer for Wincanton
    The bidding war for UK logistics player Wincanton is heating up, with US-based warehousing firm GXO Logistics surpassing an offer made by CMA CGM's CEVA Logistics. The owner of Clipper Logistics has logged a bid under which shareholders would get 605 pence in cash for each Wincanton share held - up about 26% from CEVA ...
  • Euroseas eyes improved box market as it fixes out another newbuild
    Greek owner Euroseas has taken advantage of the improving containership market to clinch another long-term charter deal for one of its newbuild feeders delivering this year. The Aristides Pittas-led company has fixed a 2,800 teu Leonidas Z for up to 25 months from April or May at $20,000 per day. Pittas said the deal is ...
  • Saudi offshore owner accused of abandoning crew across multiple vessels
    The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has revealed multiple concerning reports about withheld pay from seafarers working on eight ships owned by Saudi Arabian marine services contractor Hadi H Al Hammam Establishment. According to ITF, the company, which lists Saudi Aramco among its clients and was buying brand new ships as recently as 2018, has ...
  • Capesize FFAs hitting prolonged highs not experienced since the 2000s
    Capesize rates are on a charge, leaping by more than 10% on the Baltic Exchange yesterday to stand on the cusp of the $30,000 a day mark thanks in no small part to strong volumes of iron ore from Brazil to northern China. Moreover, FFAs look strong with March contracts of more than $30,000 a ...
  • Norden orders four capes
    Danish shipping giant Norden has revealed orders for four capesize newbuildings, which will deliver between 2025 and 2027. Prices and the yards contracted have not been revealed. Norden already has five owned and seven chartered capes on its books, and today stated its aim was to get to a total operating capesize fleet of between ...
  • Atlantic Oceanic expands fleet with Tek-Ocean MPSV
    UK-based offshore vessel owner Atlantic Oceanic, has bolstered its fleet with the acquisition of a multipurpose supply vessel from Melbourne-based Tek-Ocean Energy Services. The company, formerly known as Castle Ship Technical Management, has added the 1991-built Tek-Ocean Spirit for an undisclosed sum and renamed it Atlantic Spirit. Atlantic Oceanic had six European and Jones Act-compliant ...
  • Sapura forms decommissioning joint venture
    Malaysian offshore services provider Sapura Energy and AF Offshore Decom, part of Norway's AF Gruppen, have joined forces to target the increasing demand for offshore decommissioning services in Southeast Asia. A joint venture called Kitar Solutions was recently presented in Kuala Lumpur with the aim of simplifying the decommissioning process through integrated engineering, preparations, removal,
  • BHP studies nuclear-powered ships
    Mining giant BHP has become the latest big name to study the potential for nuclear to power ships. The Australian headquartered company tapped Dutch consultants ULC-Energy to compare key characteristics of various civil reactor designs against the requirements for the potential use in commercial maritime shipping as well as evaluating a range of regulatory, operational, ...
  • NYK acquires UK logistics company
    Japan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has bought Noel Topco, a UK-based holding company of 10 companies, including Global Freight Solutions Limited (GFS), a specialist in fulfillment services for e-commerce businesses, from order receipt to delivery. The UK e-commerce market is the third largest in the world after China and the US, according to NYK. "The ...
  • Biden administration announces $3bn clean ports investment
    The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the launch of a $3bn clean ports program to fund zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure. The EPA is releasing two separate notice of funding opportunities. First, the nearly $2.8bn zero-emission technology deployment competition will directly fund zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure to reduce mobile source emissions a
  • Does GDP matter for shipping?
    Pierre Aury has some advice for executives looking too closely at the health of national economies. My January column discussed AI, global warming, the geopolitical situation and the possibility of a financial crisis as likely or not to shape 2024. It triggered some feedback along the lines of a recession being more likely to have ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
  • Berge Bulk orders newcastlemax pair at CSSC yard as ordering momentum grows
    Deal comes as newbuild activity for large bulkers is picking up pace in recent years
  • Strong finish sends BW LPG to strongest year on record
    BW LPG posted its strongest financial year after a robust fourth quarter, during which VLGC rates climbed to near-record levels...
  • Okeanis eyes 'even better' longer-term scenario for tankers
    New York- and Oslo-listed owner clinches sharply higher rates in first quarter of 2024 after record 2023
  • International Seaways reveals $232m MR acquisition as it posts record profits
    International Seaways has posted its strongest year on record and unveiled acquisitions for six medium-range tankers totalling $232m. Chief executive...
  • EU to support shore power and e-fuel projects in ports with $1bn fund
    The EU has launched a call for proposals from the transport sector, as the bloc aims to support alternative fuel...
  • Hamburg feels effect of northern range slowdown
    Throughput was down in 2023 as weak economic conditions and geopolitical tensions affected trade. For terminal operator HHLA, there was...
  • Euroseas newbuild charter illustrates bounce in market for boxships
    Nasdaq-listed owner aims to 'continue capitalising' on firmer market for other vessels coming open, including three 1,800 teu newbuildings
  • Red Sea crisis deals blow to Piraeus' standing as East Med's transhipment king
    Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows calls of larger tonnage, 10,000 teu and above, at Piraeus have more than halved since...
  • IMO to adopt practical mid-term measures to put decarbonisation back on track
    Secretary-general is optimistic on shipping's chances of reaching new IMO targets aiming for net zero by or around 2050, as...
  • Shipping prepares for its first dance with carbon trading
    Companies are scrambling to set up trading accounts, while a niche industry springs up to help them manage an unfamiliar...
  • CMA CGM completes Bolloré Logistics deal
    CMA CGM's growing presence in the logistics sector is cemented through its acquisition of Bolloré Logistics. But it has lost...
  • Eastern Pacific exercises options for two tankers and four bulkers at Chinese yards
    Singapore-based shipowner now has 10 ammonia dual-fuel bulkers on order at Beihai Shipbuilding
  • Svitzer prepares to go it alone
    Towage and terminal service may not be a high-growth sector. But the chief executive says there are benefits to avoiding...
  • Norden expands capesize fleet with four newbuilds
    Danish company aims to prioritise dry bulk tonnage this year amid higher asset prices in the tanker market
  • K Line seals storage site agreement for Malaysia CCS project
    K Line and its partners have been working on a storage site project since 2022. In September 2023, the consortium agreed...
  • Frontline sees Q4 boost from Euronav VLCCs
    Last year 'exceptional for tanker industry' and Red Sea disruption will benefit larger vessels, says Barstad
  • Daily Briefing
    Heightened security threat accepted norm for Ukraine's Black Sea traders | Rubymar owners defy Houthi threats in final bid to...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
  • US shippers urged to use technology to fight cargo crime, fraud
    Using layers of technology from digital documents to artificial intelligence to tracking devices, shippers can detect and even head off the growing threat of cargo crime, experts say.
  • CMA CGM closes $5 billion Bolloré deal, but faces bidding war for Wincanton
    The carrier's acquisition spree has brought one of France's largest transport and logistics companies into the group, but its bid to acquire UK forwarder Wincanton is being challenged.
  • PayCargo targets invoice automation with Rippey AI acquisition
    PayCargo has taken a majority ownership stake in process automation company Rippey AI to better connect invoicing to payment transactions.
  • J.B. Hunt veteran Shelley Simpson tapped as company's next CEO
    Simpson will become the first woman to take the top job at J.B. Hunt, something many in the industry expected to happen after she was named president 18 months ago.
  • MPV carriers settle into reliable 'new normal' for vessel diversions
    The multipurpose sector is managing security risk, dodging pricey transit fees at the Panama Canal and finding new cargo sources as route diversions globally become routine.
  • Ocean carrier push for carbon pricing mechanism not without risk
    Carriers are advocating in increasingly vocal and high-profile ways to ensure that an effective price on carbon comes out of IMO deliberations and puts regulatory teeth behind its commitment to eliminate carbon emissions from shipping by or around 2050.
  • APM looks to ease trucker woes over New Jersey terminal appointment system
    APM Terminals will make more slots available for retrieving import containers at its Port Elizabeth site as truckers say delays in booking appointments are worsening.
  • Cosco to partner in ONE's upcoming India-US East Coast WIN service: sources
    The move makes sense, according to a Mumbai-based source, as ONE needs a partner to fill space and Cosco needs a strong service out of India.
  • Carrier on-time service levels plummeted in January amid Red Sea crisis
    A drop in schedule reliability was expected on trade lanes such as Asia-Europe and Asia-US East Coast, but the diversions around southern Africa have also affected routes not directly connected to the Red Sea.
  • New Saudi feeder line to tap into Red Sea-driven changes in demand
    Folk Maritime's stated goal is to "fill an essential void" in the regional maritime market, with its launch coinciding with heavily disrupted container shipping flows.
  • RK Logistics joins wave of 'tuck-in' acquisitions to reach East Coast
    As California-based RK Logistics' high-tech customers move east to new markets, the logistics provider is following by buying New York-based On Time Trucking.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
  • Broker BRS calls time on the boom in values of older tankers
    Company believes geopolitical pendulum has swung away from veterans to younger models
  • New Fortress declares its FLNG project as 'fastest on the planet'
    Company switching to next facility on shore as it awaits first export cargo from offshore unit in April
  • Excelerate Energy eyes up vessel acquisitions and newbuildings
    Houston-based regasification specialist also pursuing investments in LNG terminals and downstream infrastructure
  • Seaways sees rates improve across diverse fleet as another strong quarter looms
    Manhattan-based owner expects to have all six Wayzata MR acquisitions operating in first half of 2024
  • Golar LNG secures 2027 delivery slot for next-up LNG-to-FLNG conversion
    Company plans separate listing for flare gas-to-LNG venture Macaw Energies
  • Frontline boss Barstad says Red Sea is 'a proper mess' due to 'random' attacks
    Tanker owner's boss says every vessel could be a target for the Houthis
  • Marsh and Markel combine to set up new marine insurance facility
    New follow form facility will cater for Marsh's global marine portfolio
  • Pondering the 'absurd': Bank analysts trade blows over Teekay Tankers
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at what's to blame for a big sell-off in Teekay stock following strong earnings
  • India calls for extra powers from UN to tackle Somali piracy
    The country's navy was involved in an operation to retake the bulker Lila Norfolk after it was seized by armed group
  • Grindrod Shipping sheds another older bulker as rates rise
    Singapore owner sells 2011-built handysize and reveals better forward bookings
  • International Seaways confirms six-MR tanker swoop
    New York-listed shipowner used shares for 15% of deal price
  • CMA CGM completes €4.85bn buy of Bollore Logistics
    Takeover of French logistics peer marks the biggest acquisition in CMA CGM's history
  • Herbjorn Hansson just wants to talk 'upward slope' of Nordic American Tankers success
    Quarterly profit drops to close out 2023, but company trumpets full-year results and future prospects
  • New Fortress Energy fires up its FSRU-based Barcarena terminal in Brazil
    Company turns in record results but still awaits start-up of its delayed first FLNG unit
  • Cosco Shipping International bounces back to profit
    Singapore-based logistics company is concerned about the impact of economic slowdown
  • Golar LNG signs up 'potential customer' to either its next-up or existing FLNG units
    Company reveals it has ploughed over $1.5bn into conversion floater for BP's delayed project
  • Two Genco Shipping capesizes back on sales block after deal implodes
    New York owner was to receive combined $36.5m from sale of older duo
  • John Fredriksen getting his money back as Frontline refinances 24 tankers in $900m deals
    Cash from recent sales will also be used to clear loans granted by major shareholder
  • Atlantska makes ultramax bulker debut with order in China after takeover by rival
    Croatian owner continues fleet modernisation with deal for two bulkers
  • Altera Shuttle Tankers prices upsized $200m bond issue as it refinances
    UK-based owner's new deal comes in 0.5% under 2025 notes' interest coupon
  • Greek shipowner Victor Restis in UK legal tussle over $46m claim
    Businesswoman Amanda Staveley claims she felt intimidated into signing documents linked to 16-year-old debt
  • Ocean Yield hunts new deals and plots bond issue as profit rises
    Sale-and-leaseback specialist has been busy
  • Norden buys four capesize newbuildings in deal worth over $271m
    Danish firm has been building up its owned and operated fleet of capesizes
  • Damaged Subsea 7 WTIV drags on quarterly earnings, but focus is on future
    Revenue should grow in 2024, the Kristian Siem-backed offshore player says
  • Norden buys four capesize newbuildings in deal worth over $300m
    Danish firm has been building up its owned and operated fleet of capesizes
  • Favourable exchange rates and rise in shipbuilding revenue lift Yangzijiang's net profit
    Higher value contracts see Chinese shipbuilder's revenue increase despite lower number of deliveries
  • BW LPG expects more VLGC volatility after logging best ever quarterly profit
    Singapore owner believes market fundamentals remain sound despite big swings in rates
  • BW Offshore stockpiles cash with ship divestments and share sales
    Moves help FPSO owner push dividend as high as it can go
  • UK inquiry to probe results of shipping sanctions
    Treasury committee calls for evidence about the performance of UK's sanctions regulator
  • Ambitious marine insurer Charterama renews five-year deal with RSA
    Rotterdam-based insurer is aiming to double in size in the coming years
  • Excelerate Energy plans to move from 'strategy to action' in 2024
    Chief executive Steven Kobos flags up transition into growth mode as company turns in end-year results
  • Frontline takes a swipe at owners putting crews at risk with Red Sea transits
    Norwegian owner says 'some actors' still willing to make dangerous passage
  • Euroseas gets juicy charter for newbuilding in rising boxship market
    Red Sea disruption yields lucrative employment for feeder vessel that has yet to be delivered from the yard
  • Malaysia's MISC sees fourth-quarter profit dip on higher costs and taxes
    But shipowner remains upbeat for prospects in tanker and LNG markets
  • Frontline reveals jump in first quarter rates as it sees first boost from Euronav VLCCs
    John Fredriksen's tanker giant says earnings capacity has grown by more than a third after acquisition
  • 'Measured' amount of shuttle tanker ordering 'imperative', KNOT Offshore Partners says
    Boss Derek Lowe argues that contracting at shipyards is a sign of confidence in the sector
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers posts record annual profit as a listed company
    Alafouzos family-controlled firm also raises dividend as fourth-quarter profit rebounds
  • Eastern Pacific confirms orders for ammonia dual-fuel newcastlemax bulkers at Chinese yard
    Shipowning giant firms up long-mooted bulker orders and declares an option for two LNG dual-fuel tankers
  • Eastern Pacific confirms orders for ammonia dual-fuel kamsarmax bulkers at Chinese yard
    As shipowning giant firms up long-mooted bulker order, it also declares option for two LNG dual-fuel tankers
  • Malaysia's MISC sees fourth quarter profit dip on higher costs and taxes
    But shipowner remains upbeat for prospects in both the tanker and LNG markets
  • Ray Car Carriers behind pricey PCTC orders at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
    The LNG dual-fuel 7,500-ceu PCTCs cost $134m each

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
  • Amazon's return of leased cargo jets hurts ATSG profit
    Air Transport Services Group is taking a more conservative approach to fleet expansion until the air cargo market picks up and customers start leasing additional freighters.
  • Texas, Louisiana ports' January cargo volumes a mixed bag
    Ports in Houston and New Orleans recorded year-over-year increases in cargo volumes during January, while Corpus Christi, Texas, saw a slight decline.
  • CBNC supply chain reporter, daughter pen book on family histories of slaves
    While visiting Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, Lori Ann LaRocco and daughter Abby Wallace learned about families who were enslaved at the site.

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For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.
Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.
Trieste/Genoa
The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year
Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports
Zagreb
Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers
The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)
Genoa
Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
Seoul
In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)
Offer to acquire European express courier InPost
Amsterdam/Luxembourg
It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)
Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement
Steinhausen/Hamilton
The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.
Hamburg
Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.
FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy
London
The new company is based in London
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Cairo
Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.
The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.
Schiedam
The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Copenhagen
The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.
In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs
Genoa
Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.
Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.
Busan
Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)
Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Panama
Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation
In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%
Cagliari
Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia
Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025
Barcelona
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
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Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
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
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MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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PRESS REVIEW
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
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