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November 12, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
  • Baltic sea freight index up
  • Demand recovery in container shipping seen
  • MSC to implement UK import congestion surcharge
  • Report reveals scale of challenge to decarbonise shipping
  • Yang Ming wins Best Intra-Asia Shipping Line award
  • India's exports continue growth
  • India's cotton output to increase; bright export prospects
  • Linking/Registration of IECs in the new revamped DGFT online environment
  • Spices export up
  • Deutsche Post DHL gets e-commerce boost
  • Benefits of ATA Carnet & UN TIR highlighted
  • East Asian exporters seen likely facing high freight rates throughout next year
  • Exim India's Kochi print edition to re-commence from Monday, Nov. 16, 2020
  • New rules drive smart ship operation & management

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Spacious little twin-jet
  • ITJ Video News -
  • Swiss intermodal operator adds capacity
  • Annaleena Mäkilä elected
  • Sing Post: more e-commerce, higher cost
  • Choose the right mode to reduce cost
  • The bigger the better
  • UN shipping report for 2020 gloomy
  • From Iata to Tiaca
  • Australia's Inland Rail moves forward
  • New West Africa Service in 2021
  • Unilever banks on Logista Pharma
  • SF Airlines flies to Frankfurt/Main
  • ESPO award 2020 goes to Port of Algeciras
  • ICTSI goes blockchain
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • VTL takes next step
  • Airfreight caught in 'spider's' net
  • Partnership for cross-border railway services

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
  • Container shortage crisis spreads to intra-Asia trades, driving prices higher
  • Truckers call for waiver of demurrage charges at congested Californian ports
  • More blank sailings as Hapag-Lloyd sets new Asia-N Europe freight rate record
  • 'No realistic chance' CDS will work for Northern Ireland shipments by 1 January
  • Customers urged to trust ebooking as Lufthansa Cargo launches new portal
  • US parcel delivery firms geared up early for record e-commerce peak season
  • Struggling PIL wants Singapore court to provide time for financial restructuring
  • Former IATA cargo chief Glyn Hughes the man to steer a 'transformed' Tiaca
  • Supply chain radar: ONE direction is no aberration

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
  • VIDEO: Crowley wins U.S. Government award for hiring and retaining military veterans
    Crowley has been awarded the U.S, Department of Labor's HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion for its exemplary success recruiting, employing and retaining U.S. military veterans. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American
  • Stena-Proman JV to build third methanol-ready vessel
    Proman Stena Bulk Ltd - a joint venture between Stena Bulk and Wollerau, Switzerland, based Proman Shipping - has finalized an agreement to build an additional methanol-fueled vessel To be named Stena
  • Brazilian OSV operator in battery hybrid first
    Wärtsilä and Brazilian offshore support vessel operator CBO have recently signed an agreement that will see CBO's platform supply vessel CBO Flamengo become the first vessel in Latin America to be fitted
  • MTU engines power 63-ton bollard pull Emden tug
    Now in operation in Emden, Germany, the 28-meter harbor assist and salvage tug Peter Wessels has a bollard pull of 63 tons, making it the most powerful tug in the five-tug fleet
  • C&C Marine and Repair delivers first of three towboats for Hines Furlong Line, Inc.
    Belle Chasse, La., based C&C Marine and Repair recently delivered the triple-screw 6,600-horsepower towboat M/V Scarlett Rose Furlong to Nashville, Tenn., based Hines Furlong Line Inc. Measuring 170 feet by 50 feet
  • Hornbeck Offshore wins $9.1 million MSC contract
    Hornbeck Offshore Operators LLC, Covington, La., has been awarded a $9,176,100 Military Sealift Command contract for the use of its 2002-built 240-foot OSV HOS Dominator as an Undersea Rescue Command support vessel
  • MacGregor to supply Fincantieri Bay LNG bunkering barge hose handling cranes
    The 5,400-cubic-meter LNG bunkering barge under construction at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, Sturgeon Bay, Wis., will have two MacGregor Rapp HP63-13F fixed boom cranes to handle the hoses that transfer LNG from the
  • Port of Greater Baton Rouge could be home to $9.2 billion renewable fuel complex
    Grön Fuels LLC, a portfolio company of Fidelis Infrastructure is studying the feasibility of a renewable fuel complex at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge. With expansions and associated projects, the complex

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
  • New Braemar boss pledges back to basics switch
    The incoming chief executive of listed shipbroker Braemar Shipping Services, James Grundy, says he will ditch diversification in favour of...
  • Transhipment hubs benefit from carrier network moves
    Container carriers have had to work on the efficiency of their networks as ships were pulled from service during the...
  • Governments endorse crew change protocols as crisis persists
    The International Maritime Organization has supported the industry initiative for safe crew change protocols, but it will be up to...
  • Digitalisation is really about thinking differently
    Singapore's leadership of the global push for digitalisation has shown the importance for shipping of the end-to-end supply chain and...
  • Weekly briefing: Box sector riding high; tankers face challenging winter
    Ahead of the third-quarter results season, container carriers are seeing strong rates due to healthy demand as the traditional peak...
  • Lloyd's List launches Decarbonisation Survey in search of carbon clarity
    The direction of travel for shipping's decarbonation trajectory has been set for some time now, but the devil in the...
  • No improvement for product tankers without vaccine, says Torm chief
    Product tanker rates will be subdued for as long as we have this health crisis,' says executive director Jacob Meldgaard...
  • Bunker costs a critical factor in box shipping's bumper year
    Carriers have benefited during the pandemic from managing capacity as demand fell and standing firm when the recovery began. But...
  • Odfjell sets 2050 climate neutrality goal
    The chemical tanker owner and operator commits to buying only net zero emissions vessels from 2030 onwards and to reduce...
  • Greek tanker collision with fishing boat leaves four dead
    Four crew of a Turkish fishing boat have been killed and one is missing after the boat collided with the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: First Iran-linked tanker reflags to Samoa | MSC Cruises presses ahead with huge newbuilding programme | Shipping...
  • Braemar names James Gundy as chief executive
    James Gundy has been head of Braemar's shipbroking unit since joining the company in 2014 following the merger with ACM...
  • 'Systemic failures' of safe manning rules drive seafarers to falsify work and rest hours
    A damning report by the World Maritime University says alteration of work and rest hours by crews is commonplace amid...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen returns to profit as volumes recover
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen returned to a $4m profit in the third quarter and expects recovery in auto volumes to continue. But...
  • Malaysia marks first commercial ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation
    Malaysia, as a top 10 exporting country for the super-cooled fuel, is looking to stake its claim for a share...
  • PSA Marine seals Singapore's first maritime sector green loan
    The loan features an interest rate adjustment linked to an environmental, social and governance target which requires these vessels to...
  • ICTSI joins Maersk's TradeLens platform
    The platform's broadening geographic scope is bolstered by the addition of ICTSI and its network of niche terminals in less...
  • Shippers must fix 'broken bafs' to pay for decarbonisation
    Whatever methodology is eventually adopted to ensure the decarbonisation of shipping, the costs will inevitably be passed through to the...
  • China needs policy change for coal imports in 2021
    The arbitrage on coal imports is huge and the only limiting factor for imports to China today is the lack...
  • Shell to repurpose Singapore's Pulau Bukom refinery
    'Our businesses in Singapore must evolve and transform, and we must act now if we are to achieve our ambition...
  • First movers urged to assemble consortia in decarbonisation quest
    A new study reports that more consortia, as well as co-investments in necessary equipment, and collaborations to fast-track regulatory approvals...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
  • PIL warns of likely collapse if creditors reject restructuring plan
  • Shippers face delays despite UPS, FedEx capacity expansion
  • Frozen COVID-19 vaccine heats up logistics complexity
  • JOC Uncharted: Pandemic sparked shipper decision-making
  • JOC Research: Truck, intermodal rates rise sharply with volume in Q3
  • DP World seeks India transshipment levy to power Cochin growth

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
  • Safe Bulkers trumpets liquidity as it rides rates to profitability
    The company's liquidity increased thanks to the sale and leaseback deal on its kamsarmax newbuild
  • Pangaea gets US dry bulk owners on the board with profitable third quarter
    Rhode Island-based specialist continues to better market indices as it rolls to black numbers
  • Almost 10% of global tanker fleet linked to Venezuelan trade, study finds
    Many vessels believed to have adopted opaque means to remain in the sanctioned business
  • Bjornadal is back as shipbroker Affinity pushes into Oslo finance market
    Former Nordea man will spearhead London-based brokerage's expansion into the lending market
  • Golden Ocean hires ex-Western Bulk man as chief commercial officer
    Golden Ocean has been changing its management team since Ulrik Andersen joined as chief executive in April
  • Five die after presumed collision between Greek tanker and Turkish fishing boat
    Deadly incident comes amid mounting tensions between two countries
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen sees volume recovery and small profit
    The ro-ro owner finished the third quarter in the black after a $69m loss in the second
  • Longship expands in Norway by taking stake in Wagle Chartering
    Acquistion of 50% of shipbroker forms powerful new shortsea operator with fleet of 40 ships
  • Alpha Bulkers affiliate joins chase against Jiangsu Steamship over Australian coal discharge delays
    Greek outfit's seeks arrest to secure $8.8m London arbitration claims
  • Performance hits initial growth target by adding fifth aframax
    US-listed company says the purchase of Pleiades tanker marks the completion of its 'first, internally financed growth phase', will concentrate on dividends in 2021
  • Car Wash probe turns the spotlight on shipbrokers
    Broking houses named in latest phase of long-running Brazilian graft inquiry
  • Wartsila converting first South American OSV to hybrid power
    Deal with Brazil's Grupo CBO will see battery pack fitted to PSV CBO Flamengo
  • Torm seals $150m 'green' refinancing and buys two tankers as profit falls to earth
    Danish tanker owner-operator also purchases two MR tankers in the secondhand market
  • Report says zero-emission shipping leads to small increases in consumer prices
    A Getting to Zero Coalition study says shipowners, charterers, consumers and governments all play a role in green transition
  • UK forwarders say Brexit customs clearance for Northern Ireland will not work
    Freight clearance systems provider writes to UK Customs saying it will not work with new data system and trade in and out of Northern Ireland could be paralysed
  • Four die and one missing after presumed collision between Greek tanker and Turkish fishing boat
    Deadly incident comes amid mounting tensions between two countries
  • Greek tanker owner hit by second pirate attack in 48 hours
    Crew on Product Shipping & Trading vessel safe after incident involving armed gang off Benin
  • Maritime debate goes nuclear, but what about the public reaction?
    The arguments for nuclear-powered merchant ships are compelling. So are the arguments against
  • Vaccine breakthrough and Biden win inject shots of hope for world
    After nine months of gloom, there is optimism that coronavirus can be overcome, demand will recover, and that Trump's trade wars have come to the end of the line
  • Spain's Marflet grows with product tankers from Diamond S and Pleiades
    In mood for fleet renewal and expansion, Spanish company acquires two South Korean-built MR2 tankers
  • Gard unveils premium discount despite pressure to increase rates
    Renewal sweetener comes ahead of expected rate rises at the Norwegian protection and indemnity insurer
  • Norwegian expects to sail entire fleet as early as May 2021
    Miami-based cruise major considers the year 2022 to be a 'road to normalisation', says chief executive Frank Del Rio
  • Socar wins $49.5m arbitration against Mubariz Mansimov's Palmali
    Another blow for Turkish tanker owner whose chief executive remains under arrest
  • Gard brings forward premium discount despite pressure to increase rates
    Renewal sweetener comes ahead of expected rate rises at the Norwegian protection and indemnity insurer
  • Braemar to complete technical services exit with Wavespec sale
    UK group focusing more on shipbroking as it decides to sell engineering business after strategic review
  • Four die and one missing as Greek tanker and Turkish fishing boat collide
    Deadly incident comes amid mounting tensions between two countries
  • Belships rides bulker market rebound as quarterly loss shrinks
    Improved market prevents further vessel impairments as bulker owner as result meets expectations
  • James Gundy takes over as Braemar CEO as long search ends
    Broking boss steps up to run London-listed group as solution to leadership problem found from within
  • DNV GL tears up shortlist in tender for no-emission bulker
    A seven-name shortlist to build an emission-free ship has grown to 21 after complaints by some big names who were left out
  • German boxships find new homes as secondhand market begins to sizzle
    Another two Thomas Schulte-managed containerships change hands as market heats up
  • Arrested OSVs sell for hefty discount at Singapore auction
    Admiralty sheriff confirms funds from sale have been received, but identity of buyer remains undisclosed
  • PSA Marine secures $35.5m sustainability-linked loan from DBS Bank
    Finance linked to substantial use of crew transfer vessels to support offshore wind energy-related activities
  • Singapore's Transport Capital expands into US with finance veteran
    Philip Clausius-led investment manager recruits third major executive in less than six months

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
  • Containers are 'the new gold' amid 'black swan' box squeeze
    There are not enough containers in China to handle all the U.S.-bound cargo - and box factories are now sold out into Q2.
  • Emirates puts giant A380 passenger jet to work hauling cargo
    The A380 isn't prized for its cargo capability, but when operated in "ghost" mode there's a lot more room for stuff.
  • Dachser desks help US retailers weather holiday shopping season
    Freight forwarder guides customers through online shopping shift and transport capacity choke points.
  • Alibaba moves into Japan with third-party logistics offering
    Alibaba is a massive online shopping platform, but it also wants to be a dominant logistics provider around the world. It now covers Japan.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
  • Singapore 10 ppm sulfur gasoil cash differential hits 3-month high
    The FOB Singapore 10 ppm sulfur gasoil cash differential has jumped to a more than three-month high amid curtailed refinery production, which has resulted in regional supply balances winding tighter.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks hit two-week low led by heavy distillates
    Stockpiles of oil products dropped to a two-week low at the Middle East port of Fujairah, led by a slide in heavy distillates and residues to a 15-month low as fuel oil exports picked up.
  • Most West Coast retail spot bunkers at highest levels since mid-March
    Most West Coast retail spot bunkers reached an eight-month high on Nov. 11, S&P Global Platts data showed, moving in line with Singapore bunkers markets, energy futures, and wholesale fuel oil markets.
  • US LNG exports remain split between Asia and the Atlantic as winter approaches
    US LNG exports continued to be split between Asia and the Atlantic leading up to winter, an analysis of data from S&P Global Platts ship tracking software cFlow showed Nov. 10.
  • Uncertain future for US high sulfur gasoil spot market
    Liquidity for US high sulfur gasoil shrank this year amid the pandemic and a slew of hurricanes, inverting a long-established price spread and casting doubt on the niche spot market's future.
  • Malaysia's Petronas launches LNG bunkering business, completes first delivery
    Malaysia's Petronas has officially launched its LNG marine fuel business by completing its first LNG bunkering operation at Pasir Gudang, Johor, a move that is line with the company's strategy to meet its customers' emerging requirements for cleaner fuels, the company said.
  • Argentina's YPF to rebuild oil, gas production with focus on Vaca Muerta
    Argentina state-backed YPF is starting to rebuild oil and natural gas production from a slump this year by targeting the Vaca Muerta shale play, which should grow to as much as 50% of its oil production by 2023 to help offset natural declines in conventional reserves, company executives said Nov. 11.
  • OIL FUTURES: Rally limited by surge in coronavirus cases
    Crude futures continued extended a rally into the third day Nov. 11, but the upside was limited by a surge in coronavirus cases.
  • Denmark's Torm hit by tanker rates fall in Q3, sees uncertain market ahead
    Danish product tanker group Torm said Nov. 11 tanker rates had come down sharply in the third quarter and that it sees "an uncertain market" ahead.
  • OPEC cuts 2020, 2021 global oil demand forecasts on COVID-19 surge
    OPEC has turned more bearish on global oil demand due to the second wave of COVID-19 infections, providing sobering analysis as the producer group and its allies prepare to decide on 2021 production quotas.
  • Decarbonization efforts driving low-carbon hydrogen solutions in US, globally
    Despite challenges such as transportation costs, hydrogen markets are expected to grow over the next couple of decades for power generation and transportation applications, experts said Nov. 10.
  • Iranian oil exports average 700,000 b/d in March-November: report
    **US sanctions have crippled OPEC member's oil sector **Exports have fallen almost 2 mil b/d in two years **US-Iran relations could improve under Biden administration
  • NWE VLSFO cracks reach 7-month high amid limited availability
    **Fuel oil most resilient among products **Demand normal in face of refinery run cuts
  • IEA calls for shipping to mute climate impact by increasing renewable fuel uptake
    **Competitive prices key to renewable uptake **COVID-19 has challenged fuel affordability **Hydrogen, Ammonia could be key for low-carbon future
  • Fourth propulsion revolution, more R&D to aid greener shipping: ICS
    **Ammonia, hydrogen and electric batteries hold promise **R&D fund imperative to develop zero carbon fuels **Charterers, financiers coming forward to promote greener shipping
  • China's Zhoushan port bonded bunker fuel supply rises 16.7% on year in Jan-Oct
    China has been ramping up LSFO output for bonded bunkering since a full VAT rebate was implemented.
  • Orsted, BP to co-develop 50 MW green hydrogen project at Lingen refinery
    The partners have applied for funding from the EU Innovation Fund.
  • Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5%S-Dubai crack jumps to 6-month high on strong gasoil
    Fundamentally, the Marine Fuel 0.5%S market is balance with steady demand, market sources said.

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European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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