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Exim India web site
JULY 12, 2024
  • Vizhinjam Port greets first mothership call with water salute
  • Ocean freight container shipping volume hits record
  • Govt committed to achieving $2 trillion export target by 2030: Piyush Goyal
  • More trade facilitation than restricting happening globally today: WTO
  • Allcargo Gati celebrates double win at India Risk Management Awards 2024
  • APM Terminals Mumbai (GTI) transitions to 80% renewable electricity
  • Visakha Container Terminal excels in June
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  • Salt exports soar 66 pc from DPA
  • Basmati rice exports up 13 pc in April-May
  • Highest number of moves in a shift achieved at Haldia Dock Complex
  • IRCLASS Academy successfully delivers first-ever Port Facility Security Internal Auditor training program

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International Transport Journal web site
JULY 12, 2024
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The Loadstar web site
JULY 11, 2024
  • New container volume high provokes major concerns over peak season
  • The age of alliance domination of east-west box trades may be over
  • Analysis: DP World in a tight M&A spot
  • Hurricane Beryl wreaks havoc as it hits US Gulf coast and moves inland
  • Cargo owners and truckers slam carriers' call to delay new D&D rules
  • Asiana unions and its debts a challenge to sale of cargo arm to Air Incheon
  • Ecommerce drives growth at Liege, as Lufthansa Cargo doubles down on China
  • Shipping hits out at IMO Carbon Intensity Indicator ahead of MEPC 82
  • Truck driver safety 'the prime objective' as cargo crime hits new heights

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Marine Log web site
JULY 11, 2024
  • World's largest wind assisted cruise ship will have Thordon propeller shaft bearings
    Thordon Bearings has secured an order to supply its COMPAC seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearings for installation on the two large wind assisted cruise ships that Frances Chantiers de l'Atlantique is building for
  • Steerprop solutions picked for giant cable layer Fleeming Jenkin
    Rauma, Finland, based Steerprop has been selected to provide a comprehensive propulsion system solution for the for the world's largest cable-laying vessel, the Fleeming Jenkin. Under construction for the Jan De Nul
  • U.S., Canada and Finland in new polar icebreaker ICE Pact
    In a joint statement released today, the leaders of the United States, Canada, and Finland announced their intent to create the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort, or ICE, Pact, which is a trilateral arrangement
  • Yanmar taps Amogy for H2ICE hydrogen-fueled engine project
    Japan's Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. (YPT), a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, reported in January that is developing a hydrogen-fueled four-stroke high-speed generator engine (H2ICE) for Japanese coastal vessels as part of

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Container News web site
JULY 11, 2024
  • Maersk updates PSS for C1E trade route
    Maersk has announced an updated Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for the trade route C1E, effective from 15 July 2024. The Danish shipping firm has included the levels and rate structure for some sample corridors from Shanghai, China to Manzanillo, Mexico, valid from mid July until further notice. The revised tariff amounts are as follows: Origin Destination Container Size/type Rate Currency Charge Ba
  • ONE launches new service connecting Asia with Mexico
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of a new shuttle service, the Asia Latin America Express 4 (ALX4), to meet the growing demand for cargo transport from Asia to Mexico's West Coast. The service will commence with the vessel ONE Reputation, expected to arrive in Shanghai on 16 August 2024. The port rotation for this service will be Shanghai (China) - Busan (South Korea) - Lazaro
  • Hapag-Lloyd implements new peak season surcharges worldwide
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced several peak season surcharges (PSS) worldwide effective from the next days in July and early August. The German ocean carrier will apply a PSS from India to Africa, effective from 15 July. The surcharge will be as follows: India to Tanzania and Kenya: US$1,000 per container India to South Africa, Mozambique and Namibia: US$500 per container India to Angola, Republic of
  • Advanced 5G surveillance and autonomous drones to strengthen Port of Valencia security
    The IMAGINE-B5G project's success hinges on 5G connectivity, speed, efficiency, optimization, and real-time coordination. This initiative, part of the Port Authority of València (PAV) innovation strategy, has been developed by Telefónica, XRF, ETRAIR, and coordinated by the PAV, the Valenciaport Foundation, and the iTeam Institute of the Polytechnic University of València. The project's goal is t
  • Extreme weather halts container traffic at Cape of Good Hope
    Severe weather conditions near the Cape of Good Hope have halted container traffic this week, according to an analysis by LSEG Shipping Research. "We have a complete stop at the Cape of Good Hope for container ships - east and west. There is no significant change in Red Sea traffic so far, but several container ships have made turnarounds and/or are waiting off the coast of Durban," said Fabrice
  • WaveBL integrates Legal Entity Identifier on eBL platform
    A new partnership has been announced between the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) and WaveBL, marking a significant advancement for the global maritime industry. This collaboration aims to boost operational efficiency, bolster security measures, and alleviate the regulatory compliance burden through the digital transformation of electronic Bills of Lading (eBLs) and associated tr
  • Shipstar appoints new general manager
    Shipstar, a provider of ship chandling services, has announced the appointment of Arul Prabeen Albert as the company's new general manager. Arul Prabeen Albert succeeds Simone Guerra, who is stepping down and will be transitioning out of Shipstar. Arul Prabeen Albert, a seasoned professional with over two decades of diverse industry experience across the Maldives, Dubai, US, Spain, Denmark, Singa
  • More boxships sold as Red Sea crisis continues
    The Red Sea crisis has rejuvenated the sales and purchases of container ships as vessel demand soars, according to Alphaliner's latest report. Some 141 ships of 572,600 TEUs were bought and sold between January and June, an average of 23 units per month. This compared to an average of 15 sales per month in the second half of 2023. When Iran-backed Houthi rebels began attacking ships in response t
  • Global bunker indices experience moderate decline
    During the 28th week of the year, the Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global bunker indices experienced a moderate decline. The 380 HSFO Index decreased to US$557.86/MT, the VLSFO Index dropped to US$660.79/MT and the MGO Index fell to US$852.68/MT. "At the time of writing, the global bunker market continued to trend moderately downward," stated a MABUX official. The MABUX Global Scrubber Spread (
  • Wilhelmsen joins RightShip's Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program
    RightShip has announced that Wilhelmsen Ships Service (Wilhelmsen), a maritime solution provider, has joined RightShip's Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program (ZHIP). Through this collaboration, Wilhelmsen will showcase its advanced products, the Timm Snap Back Arrestor (SBA ) rope and the Line Management Plan (LMP ), which underscore its dedication to safer mooring practices. Mooring operations
  • CNC launches new intra-Asia service
    CNC has completed its maiden call at Chan May Port in Vietnam on 9 July on the Japan-South Korea-Vietnam-Thailand (JTVS) service. The container vessel CNC Jupiter arrived at the Chan May Port, which as the sole port in Thua Thien Hue province, it plays a critical role in the region's trade. The JTVS service will directly connect Thua Thien Hue with major ports in Thailand, Japan, Korea and Taiwan
  • Maersk applies fresh PSS from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to UAE
    Danish box line Maersk has announced an updated Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to United Arab Emirates for all dry containers effective from 26 July. Origin Destination Container type Rate Currency India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka United Arab Emirates All dry containers 350 US$ If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container New
  • CMA CGM ship loses 44 containers off South Africa
    The 18,000 TEU container vessel CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin encountered severe weather off the coast of South Africa, resulting in the loss of 44 containers and damage to 30 more boxes. This incident occurred on 9 July, while the 2015-built container ship was en route from Asia to Europe. "No injury to the crew has been reported, no pollution, no strong damage to the vessel which remains fully seaw
  • Fitch upgrades Port of Oakland's outlook
    Fitch Ratings has affirmed the bond ratings for the Port of Oakland and upgraded the Port's outlook from stable to positive. Fitch has affirmed the following ratings for the Port's debt: A+ for senior lien revenue bonds A for intermediate lien revenue bonds A for the underlying bank bond rating for the Port's commercial paper notes "These bond ratings reflect the Port's unwavering commitment to p
  • OceanScore pinpoints US$1.4 billion FuelEU penalty impact on ship segments
    The financial implications of FuelEU Maritime are commanding the attention of shipping companies as they confront potential fines for failing to meet greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity reduction targets. OceanScore has pinpointed the segments most likely to be affected. According to OceanScore, vessels in the passenger/cruise, container, RoPax, bulker, and tanker segments will face significant cost e
  • Port of Los Angeles completes US$73 million rail expansion project
    The Port of Los Angeles has completed a significant rail expansion project on Pier 400, which will enhance cargo flow, reduce emissions, and improve roadway safety at the US busiest port. "This US$73 million rail project will increase cargo efficiency while reducing emissions -- a cornerstone of the Port's blueprint for sustainable growth. Advancing capital improvement initiatives like this are k

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Splash web site
JULY 11, 2024
  • ADES scores 10-year jackup rig extension deal worth $351m
    Oil and gas driller ADES Holding has picked up a long-term contract extension with Saudi Aramco for one of its jackup rigs. The listed operator of 49 offshore assets, including jackup rigs, barges, and mobile offshore production units, has fixed the 1980-built rig Admarine 657 for 10 years in a deal worth $351m. The extension ...
  • CMA CGM boxship loses 44 containers in extreme weather off South Africa
    French liner CMA CGM has stated that one of its containerships lost 44 containers at sea due to adverse weather conditions off the coast of South Africa. The 2005-built, 17,859 teu CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin faced severe weather on Tuesday, July 9, during a westbound voyage from Asia to Europe and suffered and loss of ...
  • Container freight rates seen peaking
    The first cracks in the incredible container boom of 2024 are emerging with shippers ready to bargain hard. Linerlytica, an Asia-based consultancy, has warned that freight rates may have peaked, something that is manifesting in the freight futures markets which have dropped off this week (see chart at bottom of article). "Although carriers successfully pushed ...
  • Former Maersk Supply Service boss emerges to head up AD Ports offshore and subsea business
    Former chief executive of Maersk Supply Service (MSS) Steen Karstensen has been selected to lead the offshore and subsea business of Abu Dhabi-based ports and logistics giant AD Ports Group. Karstensen announced his new appointment on LinkedIn more than a year after he had left MSS, following A.P. Moller Holding's takeover in which Christian Ingerslev, ...
  • Cargo ship captain arrested for smuggling Ukrainian grain from Crimea
    The Security Service of Ukraine has detained a cargo ship and its captain off Odesa for allegedly exporting stolen Ukrainian grain. According to the Security Service, the unnamed vessel was sailing under the flag of a Central African country and the crew was ordered by Russia to export Ukrainian grain from the occupied Crimea Peninsula. ...
  • California greenlights 25 GW floating offshore wind scheme
    The California Energy Commission has approved a strategic plan to develop a massive floating offshore wind industry with the aim of achieving 25 GW of capacity by 2045. California's electricity grid is served by nearly 35,000 MW of renewable resources today, but to meet the 2045 goal, the state will need an additional 148,000 MW, ...
  • CIMC Raffles secures work on Petrobras FPSO newbuilds
    CIMC Raffles yard in China has secured a contract from Singapore's Seatrium for work on two newbuild floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels that will be delivered to Brazil's Petrobras. In May, Petrobras selected Seatrium to deliver the vessels with a production capacity of 225,000 bopd and a gas processing capacity of 10 mcpd ...
  • Carbon Intensity Indicator inadequacies highlighted
    Not since the introduction of the global sulphur cap at the start of the decade has an International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulation attracted such criticism as the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII). Six of shipping's top organisations have issued a joint industry policy statement this week on how the CII can be tweaked, the latest in ...
  • Southeast Asia offshore gas 'renaissance' to unlock $100bn by 2028
    Offshore gas production in Southeast Asia is set to unlock a $100bn potential, driven by several planned final investment decisions expected to materialise by 2028, according to Rystad Energy's latest analysis. This represents more than a twofold increase over the $45bn worth of developments that reached FID from 2014 to 2023 and is pointing towards ...
  • Ultrabulk vessel aground off South Africa
    The Ultrabulk-managed general cargo ship Ultra Galaxy, which was abandoned by its crew of 18 seafarers on Monday after a heavy listing, has run aground with efforts to prevent a fuel and oil spill currently underway. The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) said on Wednesday that attempts are being made to salvage the vessel's ...
  • NovaAlgoma orders world's largest cement carrier
    A Chinese yard has been tasked with building the world's largest cement carrier. NovaAlgoma, the joint venture between the Italian-Swiss group Nova Marine Carriers and Canada's Algoma Central Corporation, has ordered a 38,000 dwt ship at Zhejiang Xinle Shipbuilding in Ningbo. The vessel will be methanol dual-fuelled. Other tech on the ship due to deliver ...
  • Norway imports record amount of West African crude
    The Maran Lyra, a VLCC, is due in Norway today with what broker Braemar describes as an "unusual" cargo. The ship will discharge Nigerian crude at Mongstad, north of Bergen where Equinor has a refinery. It is the second vessel to carry Nigerian crude to Mongstad this month, following on from the Atlantic suezmax. "Norway ...
  • MIT study warns on health risks associated with switch to ammonia fuel
    A new study led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has warned over the health risks from shipping's switch to using ammonia as its future fuel. Ammonia combustion generates nitrous oxide (N2O), a greenhouse gas that is about 300 times more potent than carbon dioxide, the study points out. It also emits nitrogen in ...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 11, 2024
  • Taiwan's Big Three carriers post near-record H1 revenues amid soaring rates
    Ocean carriers have seen freight rates on key trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe trades double and triple since the start of the year amid a capacity crunch and supply chain disruptions.
  • High ocean rates slam brakes on European imports of low-margin goods
    Some imports from Asia are being priced out of the market with container shipping costs on the westbound trade almost seven times higher than this time last year.
  • Software vendors eye ocean bookings as linchpin for broader digitization
    While the industry has focused on areas like tracking and quoting, advancements in booking technology portend new potential for digitizing containerized supply chains.
  • Asia-USWC spot rates edge lower as new capacity takes edge off overheated market
    Forwarders expect the rate decline to accelerate in the coming weeks after carriers launched or reinstated 10 services into the eastbound trans-Pacific.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 11, 2024
  • DHT Holdings reveals third-quarter spot market slump after locking in time-charter
    New York-listed tanker owner also 'expedites' newbuilding orderbook
  • Photo gallery: Foremost celebrates 60 years since James Chao started family-run bulker owner
    Officials, charterers, bankers, suppliers and more celebrate at Harvard Club
  • Dorian LPG executives reap bigger cash bonuses and base salaries
    Executive team, including two new positions, also handed restricted stock awards
  • Oldendorff Carriers hit by exit of three top cargo desk staff
    Desk has been responsible for lining up big-name cargo clients for the bulker operator
  • Sam Norton to continue at OSG helm after Saltchuk takeover, executive confirms
    Seattle-based maritime conglomerate keeps tanker experience at the top in diversifying M&A deal
  • Pilot and crew criticised after BW Dry Cargo bulker grounding in Australia
    Panamax World Diana suffered minor hull damage after taking turn too early
  • Evangelos Marinakis breaks into newcastlemax market at attractive price with Berge Bulk swoop
    Greek shipowner adds to modern dry bulk fleet in deal with James Marshall's Berge Bulk
  • Three vessel sales feed chunky dividend payment from NRP Premium Maritime Fund
    Fund has returned 195% of invested capital back to investors
  • Tanker cluster formed around Russian Baltic port set to balloon as sanctions bite
    More than 50 tankers have been blacklisted by US, UK and EU since October 2023
  • Sanctioned tanker cluster around Russian port to balloon as cargo runs dry
    More than 50 tankers have been blacklisted by the US, UK and EU since October 2023
  • Trans Mountain pipeline 'delivers' as tanker loadings jump and rate 'bonanza' on horizon
    Brokers and analysts mull over the future for Pacific tankers as new Canadian pipeline changes the market
  • New UK shipping minister arrives with 'much to be done' after general election landslide
    New minister joins as part of newly elected Labour government
  • Stolt-Nielsen shares hit harder than expected as investors digest second-quarter showing
    Chemical tanker giant's second-quarter 'in line' but shares fell hard
  • Massive CMA CGM boxship sheds 44 containers as freak storm batters vital shipping route
    CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin proceeding to Cape Town as 'unexpected' weather continues to wreak havoc on South Africa's coast
  • Eastern Pacific and Nereus tankers make it into Houston as operations recover from storm Beryl
    Shipping data shows two suezmaxes docked on Wednesday, while Scorpio ship waited out the bad weather at its berth
  • Massive CMA CGM boxship sheds 44 containers as freak weather batters vital shipping route
    CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin proceeding to Cape Town as 'unexpected' weather continues to wreak havoc on South Africa's coast
  • Why methanol shipping pioneers are giving LNG fuelling a second look
    As the alternative fuel orderbook returns to LNG, the availability of methanol also affects appetite
  • Logothetis family sets up MIT fellowship in memory of Greek owner Philip Embiricos
    Libra Philanthropies foundation says student sponsorship will honour late shipowner's legacy
  • Maersk CEO: Europe 'must be bolder' in green fuel revolution as US and China race ahead
    Shipowner says EU must slash the bureaucracy and aim for more ambitious projects to produce green fuels at scale
  • Public awards and private crises: The legacy of Red Sea attacks on seafarers
    Recognising mariners' bravery is welcome. Dealing with the fallout from global crises is a bigger job
  • China's role fading as driver of global oil demand growth, says IEA
    India and Brazil are expected to take a greater share of record supplies
  • Container S&P transactions slowing after busy first half
    Alphaliner lists MSC as the largest buyer and Maersk as the biggest seller
  • 'Structural decline': China's role fading as driver of global oil demand growth, says IEA
    India and Brazil are expected to take a greater share of record supplies
  • Shareholders approve potential $1.2bn buybacks and share issues as Hafnia moves domicile
    Product tanker company renews capital return and fundraising mandates as it eyes move from Bermuda to Singapore
  • Stolt-Nielsen shares slide after weaker than forecast second-quarter profit
    Oslo-listed chemical tanker operator's bottom line weaker than expected despite boost following explosion settlement
  • SSY hires ex-Fearnleys offshore chief to target subsea business
    Expanding shipbroking group aims to become a major global player in offshore
  • Extreme weather brings Cape of Good Hope container ship traffic to a halt
    LSEG says no vessels have passed the tip of South Africa this week, adding to disruption
  • Klaveness Combination Carriers stalls green retrofits as rates ride high
    Norwegian company says energy-saving work on two ships will now take place in 2025
  • Never mind Euro 2024 ... Who stole the Marine Challenge Cup?
    Players from UK insurance powerhouse sweep all before them at the annual London five-a-side tournament
  • DNB shipping loan book rises to $3.4bn in the second quarter
    Nordic lender swells exposure to shipping in a period that saw overall profit climb
  • Stricken Ultrabulk ship runs aground on inhospitable African coast and capsizes
    Salvors say the prognosis for the multipurpose vessel does not look good
  • Inui Global Logistics scores hefty gain on handysize bulker sale
    Japanese shipowner returns to the sale-and-purchase market as a seller for the first time in five years
  • Adnoc L&S floats 29-year-old LNG carrier for sale
    Shipowner markets Moss-type, steam turbine vessel as it moves to fleet renewal
  • Ultrabulk's stricken Ultra Galaxy runs aground on the African coast
    Salvors say the prognosis for the multi-purpose vessel does not look good
  • Singapore boxship waiting times cut to 'two days or less', claims PSA
    Terminal operator says ships are spending more time in port as they look to rejig stowage plans

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American Shipper web site
JULY 11, 2024
  • Western Global pilots seek federal mediation in contract talks
    Pilots for Western Global Airlines say they need help from the National Mediation Board to move along negotiations on a labor agreement.
  • Air cargo surge could be at expense of peak season growth
    Airfreight volumes are buoyant during the typically slow summer season. One theory is that businesses are ordering sooner to avoid late deliveries for second-half shopping holidays, which could mean the busy season will be less busy than expected.

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CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry
Szczecin/Brussels
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
Genoa
In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%
Coper
Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow
Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President
Copenhagen
He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav
The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start
Joy Taurus
It is not subject to the VIA procedure
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
Seoul
The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
Hamburg
The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases
Keelung/Taipei
The second company recorded a decline in profits
In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%
Istanbul
In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
Cairo
Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected
Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding
Fly
Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036
US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points
Beijing/Washington
They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%
Ravenna
Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo
The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)
Ancona
At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%
In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%
Monk
Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed
The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational
Joy Taurus
Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
Copenhagen
Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals
European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry
Brussels
It will be in force until the end of 2033
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase
Trieste
In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%
In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%
Venice
Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%
GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International
Genoa
Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028
The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Florence
Giani: work can finally start
Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition
Genoa
Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections
Zurich
DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition
Copenhagen
The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%
At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara
Olten
The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network
Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter
Manila
Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled
Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company
Genoa
It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
Panama
Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
Ankara
A total of 9,351 ships passed through
Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste
Trieste
It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project
Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow
Brussels
Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Miami
In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%
DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker
Hedehouse
In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance
Hamburg
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
Singapore
In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
Shanghai
The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)
In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)
OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships
Hong Kong
Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract
Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Beijing
In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)
Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port
Messina
Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)
Atlanta
Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics
Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched
Shanghai
It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026
Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control
Rome
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April
Long Beach/Hong Kong
Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues
Lysaker
The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)
Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment
The Spice
For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen
MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment
Westerville/Indianapolis
Strengthening the e-commerce segment
V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts
London
It will be based in Monaco
Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy
Milan
Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter
Helsinki
The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars
NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port
Barcelona
Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group
Paris
Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport
Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda
Jerusalem
IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships
Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel
Trieste
It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028
Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense
Rome
Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved
Trieste
It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros
Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy
Baden
The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.
UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said
The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved
Ancona
Green light from the Management Committee
RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works
Rome
Program worth approximately 180 million euros
Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia
Damascus
Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years
Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority
Messina
DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025
Bonn
Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)
Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed
Venice
It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.
CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium
Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert
Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)
Vienna
31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres
The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved
Cagliari
Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers
Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved
Padua
Revenues up +7.3%
Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Works worth six million euros
Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina
Messina
It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people
Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea
Taranto
424.8 million port works completed in the last decade
Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders
Helsinki
In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
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
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
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