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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
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • 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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In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
COSCO Shipping Holdings Group's revenues fell by -3.4% in the second quarter of 2025.
COSCO Shipping Holdings Group's revenues fell by -3.4% in the second quarter of 2025.
Shanghai
Sharp decline in economic performance in the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe markets
For Federlogistica, the bridge over the Strait of Messina will have the miraculous power to gradually eliminate a framework of social injustices.
For Federlogistica, the bridge over the Strait of Messina will have the miraculous power to gradually eliminate a framework of social injustices.
Genoa
Falteri: it can become the artery of an economic and social body that has been underdeveloped to date
SBB CFF FFS Cargo's half-year performance was negative.
Bern
The Swiss company announced a drop in volumes in both domestic and transit traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
In the April-June period, net profit was 122.4 million dollars (+32.4%)
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports hit a new record high in July
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports hit a new record high in July
Beijing
Foreign traffic amounted to 427.6 million tonnes (+6.1%)
South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. and HD Hyundai Mipo Co. to merge
Seoul
The completion of the operation is expected for next December 1st.
Filt Cgil, priority should be given to valorizing AdSP workers rather than assigning positions
Rome
The union denounces the failure to comply with the National Collective Labour Agreement
Companies inform
Accelleron and Geislinger: An Evolving Technical Collaboration
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +4.1%
Venice
There were 228 thousand cruise passengers (+12.8%)
COSCO Shipping International's revenues increased by 10.3% in the first half of the year.
Hong Kong
Net profit was HK$494.6 million (+26.0%)
G20 nations' merchandise trade showed modest growth in the second quarter
Geneva
The increase in trade in services was more pronounced
South Korea's HD Hyundai announces multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
South Korea's HD Hyundai announces multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
Seongnam
Agreements with the US investment firm Cerberus Capital and the Korea Development Bank
MSC World Europa cruise ship crashes off the coast of Ponza
Rome
The Coast Guard reports that the situation on board, where there are 8,585 people, is calm and under control.
MSC World Europa has resumed autonomous sailing
Rome
Electrical problem solved, the cruise ship is headed for the port of Naples
PostEurop warns that from August 29, shipments of goods to the USA could be limited or suspended
Brussels
Last month, Trump eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods.
Chinese oil company OOIL sees growth in its half-year financial results.
Hong Kong
In the first six months of this year, revenues increased by +5.0%
Premier Alliance to split Mediterranean Pendulum 2 service next month
Seoul/Singapore/Keelung
Investment firm CVC Capital Partners exits Boluda Maritime Terminals and TTI Algeciras
Schiphol
The two terminal companies manage a total of nine Spanish port terminals
ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines
Haifa
In the period April-June the average value of freight rates fell by -11.6%
Interferry's Entry/Exit System risks delaying ferry operations at European ports.
Victoria
The system will come into force on October 12th
DFDS closes second quarter with a loss
Copenhagen
In the period April-June 2025 the fleet transported 10.6 million linear meters of rolling stock (-0.4%)
Ammonia and methanol are ready to decarbonize shipping, but some obstacles to their use must be removed.
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking
Los Angeles
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 439.2 million dollars (+182.2%)
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 1.8% last month.
Barcelona
202,321 TEUs handled at loading and unloading (+10.4%) and 142,492 TEUs in transit (-8.3%)
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%
Hamburg
Sharp increase in transshipment container volumes (+26%)
Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea
Oslo
Both companies provide data and information for the optimization of containerized maritime transport
In the April-June quarter, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -3.8%
La Goulette
In the first six months of 2025, 13.8 million tonnes were handled (-3.2%)
Port of Koper sets new quarterly records for containers and rolling stock
Ljubljana
In the period April-June, 5.6 million tons of goods were moved (-4.1%)
Port of Los Angeles hits record monthly container traffic
Los Angeles
Over one million TEUs were handled in July (+8.5%)
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet
Hamburg
Net profit fell by -39.4%
Evergreen reports an 18.7% drop in quarterly revenues
Taipei
The April-June period closed with a net profit decrease of -62.9%
South Korean company HMM's revenues fell by 1.5% in the second quarter.
Seoul
Trump announces rejection of IMO's shipping decarbonization program
Washington
The proposed framework - it is denounced - is in effect a global carbon tax that affects Americans and is imposed by an irresponsible United Nations organization.
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June, revenues decreased by -26.5% and -8.7% respectively
Cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals grew by 6.0% in the second quarter
Istanbul
In the first six months of 2025, an increase of +16.7% was recorded
In the period April-June, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.0%
Zagreb
Cruise passengers grow by +5.4%
Container traffic at US ports is expected to plummet in the second half of this year.
Washington/Long Beach
In July, the Port of Long Beach handled 944,000 TEUs (+7.0%)
ThyssenKrupp shareholders approve spin-off of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems
Eat
The company will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.
Geneva
Global trade in goods is expected to grow by 0.9% this year
Hupac will increase the number of weekly rotations between Busto Arsizio and Basel from five to eight
Noise
Increase in attendance from September 1st
From January 1st, new bunkering regulations will apply in the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp.
Rotterdam
The barges must be equipped with flow meters
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings
Copenhagen
Terminals and logistics have made a positive contribution. Container shipping benefits from demurrage revenues.
The CIPESS has approved the final project for the bridge over the Strait of Messina.
Rome
Construction will begin this year and the project will be completed in 2032.
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter
Bonn
Significant reduction in shipments from China and Hong Kong to the US due to Trump's abolition of the de minimis regime
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa
Milan
The remaining 30% will remain with Fingiro, owned by Michele Giromini, the company's CEO.
HMM announces failure of SK Shipping acquisition talks
Seoul
The operation reportedly fell through due to a disagreement on the transaction price.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto increased by +22.8%
Taranto
Containers stopped at just 4,000 TEUs (-27.4%)
In the first half of the year, the operating revenues of the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group grew by +2.3%
Rome
In the goods segment alone, an increase of +6.9% was recorded
Pacific Environment calls on IMO to adopt binding measures to reduce the impact of shipping on the Arctic
Anchorage
In the first half of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo increased by +0.5%
Palermo
Rolling stock is growing. Other freight is declining.
In the second quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal increased by +16.3%
In the second quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal increased by +16.3%
Panama
Panama Ports Company says it is ready to confront the Panamanian government, but "at the appropriate time."
The National Retail Federation has strongly condemned Trump's tariff policy.
Washington
New tariffs will impact goods in the coming weeks
Mulino proposes the Panamanian state's entry into the consortium interested in acquiring Panama Ports Company.
Panama
Supreme Court verdict on concession contract pending
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Singapore
In the April-June period, revenues decreased by -4% and net profit dropped by -89%.
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo
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In the second quarter, sales of dry containers produced by CIMC fell by -33%.
Hong Kong
Reefer boats increase by 57%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Shanghai
Naples
It will be used for the transport of vehicles between East Asia and Northern Europe
The ART urges to verify that the investment plan and the related amortization period are consistent with the duration of the port concessions.
Turin
Chinese automaker FAW ships components to Europe by train
Changchun
Transit time reduced to 18 days compared to 45 days for maritime transport
The assets and fleet of the Spanish Armas Trasmediterránea will be sold to Baleària and DFDS
Las Palmas/Dénia/Copenhagen
Two agreements worth €215 million and €40 million respectively have been signed.
Italian State Railways (FS), investing €70 million to install the ERTMS system.
Rome
Work has been completed on 382 Trenitalia trains, while the retrofitting of 60 locomotives from Mercitalia Rail, an FS Logistix company, is underway.
MPC Container Ships' quarterly revenue returns to growth
The second quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit of 78.1 million dollars (+20.5%)
Plans to build two container customs areas north and south of the Suez Canal
Cairo
Fourteen of the 48 abandoned shipwrecks in Catania port have been removed.
Catania
The activity will be replicated in the port of Augusta
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has confirmed the validity of the tender for the new Ravano Terminal in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
DP World's port terminals handled record quarterly container traffic
Dubai
Revenues grew by 22.2% in the first half of 2025
In the quarter April-June the volume of rolling stock transported by Höegh Autoliners increased by +9.0%
Oslo
Sharp increase (+46.6%) of vehicles from Asia
South Korea's HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering acquires Vietnam's Doosan Enerbility
Seongnam
It manages an industrial area with its own port facility
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras grew by 6.6% in July
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -2.9% was recorded
In July, the port of Valencia handled 488,000 containers (+6.7%)
Valencia
Increase driven by growth in empty containers
Salvini has appointed Annalisa Tardino as extraordinary commissioner of the Western Sicilian Sea Port Authority.
Rome/Palermo
The President of the Sicilian Region announces the appeal against the provision
The materials dredged in the ports of La Spezia and Carrara will be used for the construction of the new breakwater in Genoa.
Genoa/La Spezia
Agreement between the two Ligurian Port System Authorities
X-Press Feeders denounces authorities' failure to acknowledge responsibility in the X-Press Pearl accident
Singapore
According to the company, the Supreme Court ruling ignores international maritime law
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -6.5% in July
Hong Kong
A decline of -3.7% was recorded in the first seven months of 2025
Cargo traffic in Russian ports remained stable in July
St. Petersburg
In the first seven months of 2025, loads decreased by -4.6%
In July, the Port of Singapore set a new all-time record for monthly container traffic with 3.9 million TEUs.
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized cargo decreased by -3.6%
Compensation to be paid by the Civitavecchia Port Authority in the Fincosit case has been set at €1.5 million.
Civitavecchia
Latrofa: The ruling allows the release of set-aside sums that have frozen the budget for years.
Germany's HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
Hamburg
In the second quarter, the group's port terminals handled 3.2 million containers (+7.9%)
In the first half of 2025, CK Hutchison's port terminals handled 44 million containers (+4.0%)
Hong Kong
In the quarter April-June the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet transported 14.8 million cubic meters of rolling stock (-0.5%)
Lysaker
Revenues down by -0.7%
In the second quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 670 thousand tons of goods (+0.6%)
Podgorica
Volumes with Italy amounted to 154 thousand tons (+53.1%)
With the arrival of the first container ship, the testing of operational procedures at the Rijeka Gateway begins.
The Hague
The first commercial ship is expected on September 12th
A proposal to bring the port of Taranto back onto global container routes? Start a discussion table.
Taranto
Meeting on the status of freight traffic
Port of Ancona: Tender for demolition of fire-damaged Tubimar warehouses
Ancona
The expected duration of the works is four and a half months
Merger of the German MACS and Hugo Stinnes, both active in the MPP vessel segment
Hamburg/Rostock
Stinnes headquarters in Rostock to close by December 31
A.SPE.DO, operationalizing the Smart Terminal to increase the competitiveness of the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +2.9%
Tirana
There were 331 thousand passengers (+13.6%)
ING loans to Premuda for over 100 million dollars
Milan
Funds for the management buyout and the purchase of two product tankers
Sallaum Lines has taken delivery of the first of six Ocean-class dual-fuel PCTCs
Rotterdam
The ship was completed four months ahead of schedule
First meeting of the new Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Genoa
Several measures approved, including those for CULMV and CULP staff
Euroports to operate a new liquid bulk terminal in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It is expected to become operational in 2026
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.6%
Ravenna
Growth of 0.6% was recorded in June. An increase of 4.8% is expected in July.
OsserMare presents five reports on the marine economy
Rome
They focus on a specific sector supply chain or aspect of it
Port of Naples: Road haulage operations resume
Naples
Resolution meeting between institutions, operators and trade associations
ICTSI again reports record quarterly financial and operating results
Manila
Global Ship Lease Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Athens
In the April-June period, net profit was 95.4 million dollars (+8.4%)
Vard receives new order from North Star for two hybrid SOVs
Trieste
Contract worth between 100 and 200 million euros
The Panama Shipping Registry will no longer accept the registration of oil tankers and bulk carriers over 15 years old.
Panama
Measure to counter the use of the shadow fleet
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly revenue
Athens
The April-June period closed with a net profit of 130.9 million (-7.3%)
New customs fast corridor between the port of La Spezia and Interporto Padova
Padua
It adds to the other three already active on the same route
ICTSI to operate Indonesia's Batu Ampar Container Terminal
Manila
It is located on Batam Island
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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ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Oman to build Middle East's first green ship recycling hub
(Muscat Daily)
EU mulls 10-year tax holiday for jet and shipping fuels, draft shows
(Reuters)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Pino Musolino has been appointed CEO of the Alilauro shipping company.
Naples
He replaces the resigning Eliseo Cuccaro
In the second quarter, DIS' time charter revenues fell by -37.1%.
Luxembourg
Net income was $19.6 million (-70.5%)
Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.
Milan
Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.
Austrian Rail Cargo Group is focusing on the development of the Sommacampagna-Sona intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Ten-year agreement
In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
Ankara
18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length
Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia
Rome
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
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