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Exim India web site
AUGUST 30, 2024
  • PM to lay foundation stone for Vadhvan mega port project today
  • Maritime SheEO Awards 2024 calls for entries
  • Sarbananda Sonowal approves wage structure revision for workers of Major Ports
  • E-commerce export hubs projected to generate over 2.25 lakh new jobs; to transform logistics sector
  • New DFCCIL MD focusing on expanding Gati Shakti cargo terminals
  • IMO Secretary-General again calls for immediate end to the 'illegal, cowardly & unjustifiable' attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea
  • MoPSW's proposed maritime strategy dialogue aims to advance global maritime goals
  • Department of Economic Affairs amends Securities Contracts Regulation Rules, facilitating direct listing of securities by public Indian companies on International Exchanges of GIFT IFSC
  • GDP seen at 7.1 pc in Q1: SBI
  • Thermal coal imports seen picking up from Sept.

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International Transport Journal web site
AUGUST 30, 2024
  • Checking freight wagons as they roll past
  • Closing the Karinca Logistics merger
  • Thai Airways picks Indian GSSA
  • Containership fires trigger TT safety alert
  • Building an air-rail-road hub in Liège
  • DHL supports wastewater business
  • More responsibilities for Michael Jerogin
  • SAS emerges from restructuring proceedings
  • E-sail technology set to cut costs and emissions
  • Switzerland: increasing road safety
  • From the USA to Canada and back
  • Competec regroups
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • X2.3 to complete first hover flight
  • Tecplata expands capacity
  • ZTO Express to optimise its logistics network
  • Three e-trucks for Vienna
  • Supporting foreign personnel working in Japan

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The Loadstar web site
AUGUST 29, 2024
  • Transpacific rates war breaks out as new arrivals undercut major liners
  • Surcharges add up for parcel shippers - and there may be more to come
  • Dark skies - pain in the air down under
  • Arrival of new box ships and fewer blank sailings should ease port congestion
  • Railfreight round-up: Russia discounts; new locos for KTZ; UK fee waivers
  • Gemini's hub-and-spoke strategy will 'fuel demand for feeder vessels'

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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 29, 2024
  • VIDEO: Tymor Marine offers a new solution for performing draft surveys
    For centuries, draft surveys-an essential measurement to determine the weight of a vessel and its cargo-have been conducted manually, relying on the judgement of the human eye. This traditional approach is susceptible
  • Hempel introduces new Hempaguard Ultima hull coating
    Hempel has introduced a new two-layer hull coating system called Hempaguard Ultima. It combines the company's proven Hempaguard X7 with a new biocide-free silicone topcoat, Hempaguard XL, to prevent the growth of

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Container News web site
AUGUST 29, 2024
  • IRS-classed tanker MT Elgon ready for Lake Victoria operations
    The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a premier international classification society, announces the successful delivery of the Double Hull Oil Tanker 'MT ELGON' on 16 August 2024. Constructed by Mahathi Shipyard Uganda and adhering to IRS's rigorous classification standards, this vessel is set to operate on Lake Victoria, catering to Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania. The 'MT ELGON' boasts a m
  • Maersk's methanol ship docks at LA's green APM Terminals Pier 400
    Decarbonizing supply chains gains momentum as land and sea integrate, with "Green Corridors" enhancing global connections. The arrival of Maersk's revolutionary methanol-powered vessel at Los Angeles' APM Terminals Pier 400 highlights the alignment of future-forward ships with cutting-edge terminals. In addition, APM Terminals, participating in a pioneering electrification pilot across eight loca
  • ONE introduces new services linking East Asia and Middle East
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced the launch of its new weekly services-"Gulf Asia Liner Express (GLX)," "Central China Middle East Express (CMX)," and "South China Middle East Express (SMX)"-which will connect East Asia with the Middle East. These new services will enhance coverage, boost connectivity, and increase frequency to Asia for this expanding trade route, complementing ONE's existin
  • Asia's container exports to Europe surge 8% in June
    In June, container exports from Asia to Europe reached 1.59 million TEUs, marking an 8% increase compared to the previous year, according to data compiled by the Japan Maritime Center (JMC) and provided by the U.K.'s Container Trades Statistics (CTS). This rise in shipments, driven mainly by increased exports from China, has continued to climb for 16 consecutive months. Breaking it down by origin
  • Global bunker indices trending up
    During Week 35, global bunker indices from MABUX experienced a moderate upward trend. The 380 HSFO index climbed by US$5.83 to US$529.18/MT. The VLSFO index saw a rise of US$16.99 to US$635.76/MT. The MGO index also gained US$6.07, reaching US$793.17/MT. "At the time of writing, there was no clear trend in the global bunker market," stated a MABUX official. The MABUX Global Scrubber Spread (SS)-t
  • TT Club urges unified action to combat rising container ship fires
    Following a recent series of fires aboard container ships, TT Club, an international freight and logistics insurance provider, has emphasized the urgent need for all participants in the global supply chain to ensure accurate and effective communication when transporting dangerous goods. The past four months have seen four major incidents involving container ships-two in port and two at sea-which
  • SeaLead relaunches Far East India Express 2 service
    SeaLead, a rapidly expanding global shipping line, is relaunching its Far East India Express 2 (FIX 2) service to boost connectivity between Central China and West India. The inaugural voyage is set for 12 September 2024. The FIX 2 service will provide a direct weekly route from Shanghai, with stops at Ningbo, Shekou, Nhava Sheva, and Mundra, skipping intermediary ports like Singapore and Port Kl
  • MSC buys all four of Safetrans' ships
    Safetrans Line, the China-based Russia-focused liner operator, has cashed out on all four container ships. The Panamax vessels, SFT Egypt, SFT China, SFT Saudi and SFT Turkey, have all been sold to the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), which continues to build its lead over its peers. The sales price of the ships was not disclosed, although Linerlytica stated in its report this week that Safe
  • ESL expands Far East-Middle East network with enhanced services
    ESL has announced the revamp of the existing Galaxy (GLX) and Cosmos (CMX) services, along with the introduction of the new Sirius (SMX) service. Collectively, these services enhance overall connectivity between the Far East and the Middle East, providing the most extensive and in-depth coverage in the market. According to a statement, the Sirius service, named after the brightest star in the nig
  • CN analysis: Container freight rates out of India begin to trend down after strong gains in July
    Container freight rates on trades out of India have generally moderated in August with the exception of bookings to Europe, according to an analysis of market data for by Container News. On the westbound India-Europe trade, average spot rates for loads from West India [Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT)/Nhava Sheva or Mundra Port] to Felixstowe/London Gateway (UK) or Rotterdam in April have moved highe
  • AD Ports Group enters global top-20 after Noatum acquisition
    According to a recent industry survey by Drewry, AD Ports Group has made its debut in the global top 20 rankings of world port operators. Ranked 19th globally, this achievement highlights the expanding influence of AD Ports Group's ports business, which has grown significantly following new operating concessions and the 2023 acquisition of Noatum, a company managing 16 terminals in Spain. AD Port
  • Sea-Intelligence exposes ocean carriers' carbon calculators inconsistencies
    For the past 13 years, Sea-Intelligence has diligently analyzed the online carbon emissions calculators offered by ocean carriers, and over time, the firm has consistently uncovered significant discrepancies in the results these tools provide. "We did this exercise once again, focusing on Ocean Alliance, as all member carriers have publicly available carbon calculators. We specifically looked at
  • Top 5 Challenges of Studying Abroad and How to Overcome Them
    Studying abroad is an enriching experience that benefits any student by helping them adapt to new cultures and academic environments. However, it also comes with its own set of challenges. From culture shocks to loneliness, the hurdles faced can be daunting yet not insurmountable. Here is an account of the top five challenges faced by students studying abroad and how to overcome them. 1. Navigati

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Splash web site
AUGUST 29, 2024
  • Diana Shipping locks ultramax bulker into charter with Cargill
    New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with Cargill for one of its vessels. Aquavita chartered the 2015-built, 60,508 dwt ultramax bulker DSI Pegasus for a gross charter rate of $15,250, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for a period until a minimum of June 1, ...
  • After leaving Vietnam, Equinor nixes Spain and Portugal offshore wind plans
    Norwegian energy giant Equinor has opted to cancel all its offshore wind projects in Spain and Portugal only days after the company closed its Hanoi office and departed from Vietnam. The decision comes as Equinor decided to reign in its spending and to prioritise capital. Another reason is the ever-rising costs tied to the offshore ...
  • What can we learn from the sinking of the Bayesian?
    Captain Kuba Szymanski, secretary-general of InterManager and a keen sailor writes for Splash today along with Jan-Erik Kruse, a professional airline pilot and yachtsman, offering a viewpoint on this month's high-profile superyacht tragedy off Sicily and the risks that come with blame culture, something that permeates across maritime. When the 56 m super luxury sailing ...
  • New e-methanol plant on the cards in Sweden
    Swedish power-to-fuel player Liquid Wind has been selected by German utility Uniper to develop a new e-methanol facility in Sweden to produce fuel for shipping and chemical industries. Located in the municipality of Östersund, the project called NorthStarH2 is expected to deliver more than 100,000 tonnes of e-methanol, Düsseldorf-headquartered Uniper said. Once operational, the facility ...
  • New careers await at Splash Jobs
    Summer holidays are coming to a close in the northern hemisphere and shipping is getting ready to get back to work. The end of August and the start of September often marks a significant churn point in shipping and offshore recruitment with many deciding for a career change. Over at Splash Jobs there are currently ...
  • Crew wages inspection campaign kicks off this weekend
    The Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control are set to launch a three-month joint concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) on crew wages and seafarers' employment agreements from September 1. During the CIC, non-conformities could result in recording of a deficiency, instructions for the master to rectify, or even detention of ...
  • Spar Shipping swoops on newbuild ultramax
    Norwegian dry bulk shipowner Spar Shipping has bolstered its fleet with a newly built ultramax. Multiple shipbroking outfits have identified the Bergen-based firm behind a resale deal worth slightly north of $38m for the 2024 Nantong Xiangyu-built Century Zhengzhou. The 63,600 dwt sister unit of Spar's recently delivered Spar Mira (pictured) was ordered in August ...
  • Romania bids to take over Moldova's only port
    The Romanian government is in talks to buy Moldova's only port, amid interest from a Bulgarian company. The Port of Giurgiulesti, officially the Giurgiulesti International Free Port, is a port on the Danube River at its confluence with the Prut. It is Moldova's only port accessible to seagoing vessels, situated at km 133 of the ...
  • TotalEnergies to power Culzean platform using floating wind
    French energy major TotalEnergies has launched a pilot project consisting of a floating wind turbine to supply renewable power to the Culzean offshore platform in the UK North Sea. The 3MW floating wind turbine will be located two kilometres west of the Culzean platform, 220 km off the eastern coast of Scotland. The turbine, expected ...
  • Lithuania to relaunch second offshore wind tender
    Lithuania's State Energy Regulatory Council (VERT) has set a new date for the second offshore wind auction in the Baltic Sea after the first attempt fell through in April due to a lack of interest. The repeated tender for the 700MW wind farm in the Baltic Sea is planned to be announced on November 18 ...
  • CoolCo seals one-year charter deal with energy major
    LNG carrier pure-play Cool Company (CoolCo) has secured a new charter deal for one of its TFDE vessels. The New York and Oslo-listed owner and operator said in its quarterly earnings report that an unnamed energy major had fixed the vessel for one year, with the charter starting in the third quarter of this year. ...
  • Houthis will allow salvage teams to attend to blazing Greek tanker
    Iran's mission to the United Nations said yesterday that the Houthis in Yemen will allow salvage teams to head to the badly damaged Sounion suezmax tanker in the Red Sea, and let it be towed. The ship was attacked multiple times by the Houthis in international waters between Yemen and Eritrea eight days ago. The ...
  • Indian dockworkers accept new pay deal
    The Indian government has announced a wage deal has been struck with dockworkers, ending nearly three years of negotiations. Port workers had threatened to go on strike indefinitely from yesterday if no pay deal was agreed. A previous pay contract expired in December 2021 There are around 20,000 permanent port workers employed across 12 major ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 29, 2024
  • Cosco joins carrier ordering spree with $2.2bn methanol-powered ships
    With the latest deal, Cosco's containership orderbook capacity increases to about 800,000 teu, making it second only to MSC and...
  • Tanker surprise: Spot rates for exports of Canada's TMX down double digits
    Shipping loves stories about catalysts - about new cargo sources or new routings that will theoretically propel rates higher. Canada's...
  • Generali leads slip on Red Sea tanker blaze cargo
    Houthi attack designed to increase pressure on marine insurance markets, some underwriters suspect
  • Falsely flagged 'dark fleet' tanker sold for scrap after being banned from UAE waters
    Sale to undisclosed breakers at discounted price valued the tanker at $9m. The UAE banned all Eswatini-flagged tankers from its...
  • Russian traders give ships a 'Bosporus paint job' to conceal identities
    Rough-and-ready concealment of hull details seen escalating this year at chokepoint, as ships laden with grain and oil from Russian...
  • State funding critical to future of Portland's container terminal
    The US container terminal was saved from closure after intervention from Oregon's governor, but long-term investment and a third-party operator...
  • Hanwha Ocean seals South Korea's first US Navy MRO contract
    The deal is expected to help the US restore maritime power with the help of its South Korean ally
  • BIMCO forecasts better 2024, weaker 2025 for tankers
    Rebounding oil demand will help this year, but new ships and a (possible) return to shorter routes will boost supply...
  • Brunei's China-backed Muara port starts expansion with $280m investment
    Brunei launched its first direct container shipping route to China in the past year, connecting Muara with Qinzhou
  • The week in charts: Israel port volumes fall | Containership data signals very strong August for Los Angeles | Suezmax and aframax lead tanker newbuildings
    Israeli authorities are seeking to reassure the shipping community that its ports are safe despite the war, data shows cargo...
  • Red Sea volatility pushes CSSC Shipping first-half profit up by 23%
    Lessor CSSC Shipping sees positive prospects ahead as the US Federal Reserve looks set to start an easing cycle. The...
  • Seacon first-half profits double on tankers bet
    Buoyant Seacon foresees continuing demand in the chemical product and related logistics segment in the future. It will keep an...
  • The week in bunkers: Will Amsterdam spoil ARA mass flow meter party?
    Amsterdam has no plans to make mass flow meters mandatory in bunker deliveries, diverging from Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges
  • Daily Briefing
    Nobody taking responsibility for potential Sounion oil spill costs | Nauru rejects flag hoppers amid US crackdown on sanction-busting shipowners...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 29, 2024
  • Carriers to deploy 'extra-loaders' to Los Angeles-Long Beach amid import surge
    The added capacity - 14 extra-loaders at each port -- comes amid peak season demand and an anticipated boost in discretionary cargo diverted from ports along the US East and Gulf coasts as shippers protect themselves from potential longshore labor disruption.
  • Expected trade growth, inventory restocking to buoy H2 market: Cosco Shipping
    The carrier said it was "cautiously optimistic" about business prospects in the second half of the year, while acknowledging that a "complex geopolitical situation," delivery of new capacity and rising costs could provide headwinds in the coming months.
  • US shippers increasingly uncertain about Q4 revenue, orders: industry survey
    The BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index shows an uptick in negative sentiment about revenue and orders in late 2024, despite gains in freight volume this summer.
  • California clean air rules imperil potential LA-LB port relief valve
    State environmental regulations could derail, or at the very least stall, a BNSF rail project promising to reduce pressure on Southern California ports.
  • FMC upholds shipper retaliation ruling against Hamburg Sud
    The US maritime regulator said the ocean carrier did not simply have a contractual dispute with a shipper but instead clearly violated the US Shipping Act.
  • Container shipping market continues to be reset by ongoing Red Sea crisis
    The longer the bigger and more established carriers divert away from the Suez, the more we will see niche carriers solidify not only their financial position but also their customer relations in the region, writes analyst Lars Jensen.
  • Canadian truck rates remain elevated following rail shutdown
    It may take a week or more for the trucking disruption caused by last week's brief Canadian rail stoppage to stabilize and for long-haul intra-Canada spot rates to drop.
  • LA-LB rail dwells on the rise as port complex enters height of peak season
    While some customers worry rail container dwell times could worsen, port stakeholders say they are accustomed to the ebb and flow and can manage the recent import surge.
  • CMA CGM Air Cargo launches trans-Pacific flights from Hong Kong to Chicago
    The service comes as air freight rates out of Hong Kong have stabilized but are still approximately 20% higher than this time last year, according to the Baltic Air Index.
  • Container shipping navigates new hurdles in bid for a green fuel future
    Maersk's recent big order of dual-fuel ships - some of which will be powered by LNG - illustrates the quandary the carrier, and by extension container shipping, is currently in when it comes to achieving a zero-carbon future, writes Peter Tirschwell.
  • US shippers expanding private truck fleets to haul more of their own freight
    Private fleets owned by shippers are increasingly hauling freight once moved by for-hire carriers, and those truck counts are expected to keep expanding, according to an industry survey.
  • Portland pushing for third-party container terminal operator by January
    The port is looking to employ the landlord model used at other West Coast ports that would allow a private operator to manage the T6 terminal's daily operations and market the facility to ocean carriers and shippers.
  • Chipolbrok expands MPV fleet amid flurry of new orders in sector
    A Journal of Commerce analysis reveals that the average age of MPVs now trading globally is rapidly approaching 20 years, with almost 12% of vessels 25 years or older.
  • Canadian rail workers back on job after failed challenge to binding arbitration
    Despite workers returning to their jobs, the brief work stoppage will impact freight flows in Canada and the US for a few weeks.
  • Capacity boost on trans-Pacific pushes carriers to compete for cargo
    Competition to fill ships in the eastbound trans-Pacific has become so intense in recent weeks that ocean carriers are offering a variety of special rates that are much lower than the spot rates they are quoting.
  • High container rates, port congestion entice some shippers back to MPVs
    Most of the recent interest from shippers is for mode-malleable cargo - freight that can be easily switched between breakbulk and container modes.
  • Healthy work orders come with turbine troubles for some wind manufacturers
    While manufacturers remain optimistic for the longer term thanks to hefty order backlogs, they have faced recent headwinds in the form of project slowdowns, rising interest rates, higher commodity costs and, in some cases, defective turbines.
  • OOCL/Cosco to inject tonnage into new CMA CGM India-USEC string
    Hong Kong-based OOCL will contribute two vessels to the rebranded Indamex service that CMA CGM kicked off last week as a standalone operation after relinquishing its long-time consortium arrangement with Hapag-Lloyd.
  • North American cargo crime takes big jump as thieves get more organized
    The wave of cargo thefts hitting the US and Canada grew rapidly in the first half of the year as criminals became more sophisticated, a study from risk management firm Overhaul shows.
  • Canada's Labour Minister orders end to rail work stoppage via binding arbitration
    The directive came about 17 hours after Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City locked out more than 9,000 workers early Thursday, snarling supply chains for US and Canadian businesses that rely on trains to transport their cargo.
  • Ocean carriers reviewing Western Canada calls amid rail lockout
    The Port of Vancouver is still berthing ships for now, but ocean carriers are reviewing future calls due to the potential for congestion caused by the Canadian railroad work stoppage.
  • UP joins peers in assessing peak season surcharges for Southern California
    Demand for domestic containers in the region has exceeded all other North American markets and intermodal providers believe more volume will be coming their way in September.
  • Canada rail shutdown squeezing truck capacity, including cross-border supply
    There's not enough truck capacity to haul the volume carried by CN and CPKC in Canada, and that's causing a dislocation of truck supply across the country and on the US border.
  • OOCL H1 profit falls, but no signs of slowing headhaul demand
    The Cosco subsidiary said its ships on the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe trade lanes are fully loaded with volume secured at high rate levels.
  • Supply chain transparency mandate looms over customs brokers' technology plans
    A range of supply chain mapping and risk management tools have emerged in the past decade, many aimed at customs brokers and third-party logistics providers.
  • Canadian ports, liner operators bracing for rail strike impact
    Canada's western ports have little capacity to handle idled intermodal cargo should railroad workers strike, but eastern ports have more space to manage any delays.
  • Refurbishments, new projects driving Gulf of Mexico wind cargo uptick
    Ports along the US Gulf are beefing up infrastructure, equipment, capacity and dock strength to handle king-sized onshore turbines.
  • Asia-Europe ocean market seasonality 'kicking in': BCO network
    Many European shippers are locked into the peak season that will extend the high volume of Asian imports through the third quarter despite the early movement of orders to mitigate disruption from the longer Red Sea routing.
  • India-US carriers drop August rate hike plans as market begins to resettle
    As competitive pressures build from a capacity boost on the trade lane, carriers are said to be extending significantly lower rates to their select customers, generally with a validity of one or two weeks.
  • Technology, imports drawing logistics investment to Phoenix
    A key inland transportation market is growing as companies from Class I railroads to specialized logistics firms chase freight and expand in Arizona's "Silicon Desert."
  • Intermodal providers prep for peak season uptick in Southern California
    Peak season surcharges are in play this year amid the demand bump, but the average shipper should still be saving money on the rails compared with trucking on business out of the region.
  • US CBP increasing scrutiny of customs brokers as e-commerce exposure rises
    A flood of duty-free shipments from Asia has upped the ante on brokers having broad knowledge of the upstream supply chains used by their importer clients.
  • Hamburg's H1 volume ticks lower despite solid US trade growth
    Slowing trade with China and carriers adjusting port schedules were factors behind a drop in first-half volume at Europe's third-largest port.
  • Restocking begins on trans-Atlantic ahead of potential labor disruptions
    The first signs of US importers beginning to advance shipments from Europe to get ahead of possible terminal closures along the US East and Gulf coasts at the end of September are being reported by carriers and forwarders.
  • Tacoma marine terminals grappling with heavy import rail congestion
    Container lines calling in Tacoma say the congestion is being caused by a surge in import volumes and a shortage of rail cars that is likely to last at least through August.
  • US port strike would have Red Sea-like 'global impact': ZIM CFO
    A prolonged work stoppage at ports along the East and Gulf coasts would put global shipping under stress in a manner similar to the forced vessel diversions around southern Africa, Zim's Xavier Destriau told the Journal of Commerce.
  • Procurement software acquisition gives Freightos deeper contract freight reach
    Most of Freightos' traction in air and ocean freight procurement has centered around spot pricing, but the purchase of Shipsta will give it access to contract data from enterprise shippers.
  • Canadian railroads start scaling back business ahead of potential work stoppage
    A shutdown of Canada's two freight railroads would not only impact loads in that country, but also cross-border traffic to US destinations such as Chicago.
  • Scrapping of Swedish e-fuel plant a setback to net-zero push: Methanol Institute
    The fuel that would have been produced at the Ørsted plant was meant to provide a vital contribution to the supply needed in the coming years to power the fast-growing methanol-enabled fleet.
  • Air cargo shrugs off seasonality to ride wave of e-commerce demand
    Chinese online marketplaces have hit on a rich vein of business-to-customer volumes, with the current boom in international air freight driven by cross-border e-commerce rather than a recovery of traditional manufacturing.
  • Ro/ro cargo rates rise despite falling demand
    Major roll-on/roll-off carriers reported climbing net rates in the first half even as demand for machinery and rolling stock faltered and a congested shipping market tightened capacity.
  • Trans-Pacific rate push tests health of early peak season
    Carriers on Thursday announced general rate increases of $200 to $400 per FEU, although forwarders say the GRIs could deteriorate quickly due to options such as voyage-specific "bullet" rates and lower pricing offered by non-alliance carriers.
  • Potential strikes could upset muted trucking outlook
    Disruption to inland supply lanes and the location of truck capacity would be possible if rail and port strike threats prove real, analysts told a Journal of Commerce webcast.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 29, 2024
  • Analysts underwhelmed by NAT's prospects despite earnings beat
    Two researchers reduce price targets on expectations for softer third-quarter rates
  • QatarEnergy's long-delayed US LNG export project seeks three-year extension
    Bankruptcy of main contractor adds to setbacks at Texas LNG plant
  • VLCC rates plunge to lowest point of 2024 as Unipec fixture draws Middle East down further
    August gains erased but futures still point to stronger winter
  • European Maritime Finance confirms Atlas order for three ammonia carriers
    Order worth $372m set to deliver by end of 2027
  • Maersk CEO calls for IMO action as Olympic snowboarder names methanol-fuelled ship
    Liner giant's chief calls for IMO to adopt Green Balance Mechanism policy
  • Brussels turns screw on shipping's polluters after anticlimactic carbon trading rules
    Brussels' law enters into force in January, but it is already having an impact
  • CoolCo eyes short-term winter play before long-term hire for LNG newbuilding
    Exit of just 40 steam turbine ships needed to balance market
  • Only way is up: Nordic American Tankers bullish on suezmax market after profit dip
    Boss Herbjorn Hansson talks up million-barrel sector due to low ordering levels
  • Vanguard of shipping companies invest in green fuel production
    Blue-chip names put money into start-ups to make the technology possible
  • Dividend arms race in product tankers playing out with one major player missing in action
    Streetwise takes a look at how the robust clean market has spurred shareholder payouts
  • Brussels turns screw on shipping's polluters after anti-anticlimactic carbon trading rules
    Brussels' law enters into force in January, but it is already having an impact
  • Russian state shipowner Sovcomflot sees profit slashed amid sanctions squeeze
    Shipowner still trying to overcome 'emerging challenges' from Western measures over Ukraine war
  • 'Capital custodian' Cadeler choosy with new business as client calls come in
    Just because you have the opportunity to do something doesn't mean you should, offshore wind giant's boss tells TradeWinds
  • Why electric car production in China is helping boost the coffers of capesize bulker owners
    Bauxite shipments hit a monthly record, and China has been sourcing the ore from unconventional destinations
  • Small container ships eye bonanza from liner sector's next big shake-up
    Upcoming Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd tie-up bodes well for vessel demand, says MPC Container Ships chief executive
  • US sanctioned LNG carrier heads to giant Russian FSU amid offloading speculation
    Will two shadow vessels discharge their Arctic LNG 2 cargoes for storage?
  • 'We can walk and chew gum': Oystein Kalleklev mulls future of Avance Gas
    Discussions are underway on sale or charter of remaining vessels, as well as mergers
  • Speculation mounts over sanctioned carriers offloading LNG at Russian storage units
    Will two US-sanctioned vessels discharge their Arctic LNG 2 cargoes for storage?
  • Tug action steps up around Russian FSU amid offloadings speculation
    Will two US-sanctioned vessels discharge their Arctic LNG 2 cargoes for storage?
  • Tanker bookings in focus as Fearnley tips earnings miss for Frontline
    Investment bank believes higher number of ballast days for former Euronav VLCCs will hold back giant owner's profit
  • VLCCs keep taking a beating as charterers strengthen chokehold on market
    VLCC time-charter equivalents slipped by more than $2,000 per day on Wednesday
  • Maersk lines up $6.6bn order run as LNG-fuel pivot takes shape
    Company pencils in a raft of up to 62 newbuildings and chartered vessels at South Korean and Chinese yards
  • Ernst Russ reveals collision and grounding incidents as ship sales boost profit
    German owner details off-hire and repairs in otherwise smooth first half
  • Awilco-backed IWS clinches fleet refinancing worth €187m
    Offshore wind vessel owner has debt in place ahead of delivery of four new ships
  • Helix Energy scores $786m Petrobras charter for offshore duo
    US operator scoops three-year deals in Brazil for well intervention vessels
  • Dramatic pictures show fire burning on tanker hit by brutal Houthi attack. Oil still onboard
    EU naval force does not play down risk of a Red Sea catastrophe
  • Investors 'too cautious' on bulker company stocks, Clarksons says
    Analysts say next to no fleet growth in coming years will keep markets healthy
  • CoolCo offers in its next up LNG newbuilding in ongoing tenders
    'Drawn-out' dry-docking along with lower charter rates and management fees hit figures
  • Pacific Basin finance chief heads for exit after little more than a year
    Hong Kong bulker specialist starts hunt for successor
  • Trafigura strikes biofuels deal with John Fredriksen venture in drive to tackle upcoming EU rules
    Supply agreement could provide any of the 300-ships wet freight book with low-carbon fuel
  • Houthis agree to give tugs access to damaged Delta tanker in Red Sea
    Yemeni rebel group says latest move is being made out of consideration for humanitarian and environmental concerns
  • Expanding Hong Kong owner Seacon sees first-half profit triple
    Nearly 18 months on from its IPO, shipowner's growth trajectory remains on course
  • Aframax tanker tied to dark activities sold for recycling at very low price
    Brokers say increasing number of older dark fleet tankers are being circulated for scrap sale but few will buy them

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American Shipper web site
AUGUST 29, 2024
  • Former Polar Air Cargo executive receives 18-month jail sentence
    A former executive at Polar Air Cargo received jail time as punishment for defrauding the company.
  • Atlas Air to invest in Anchorage base expansion as e-commerce surges
    Freighter operator Atlas Air is ready to invest in a major expansion at Alaska's Anchorage airport that would potentially allow it to conduct cargo transfers there for the first time.

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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%.
Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
Valencia
Containers arriving and departing are increasing. Transhipment is declining.
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
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.
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
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