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September 24, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
  • CMA CGM inducts largest LNG-powered container ship in the world
  • Fourth edition of Maritime Forecast to 2050 released
  • Shipping companies lose 1,382 containers every year at sea: WSC
  • India turns net exporter of steel to China for the first time in several years
  • Blue Dart Express announces General Price Increase w.e.f. Jan. 1, 2021
  • SpiceJet launches dedicated cargo services to various cities in the North East
  • SEZs should be given non-fiscal incentives instead of tax sops, says study
  • Air cargo analysis
  • Kiran Rambhia elected new President of BCBA at 35th AGM

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Southern premieres
  • Four UK railways win contracts
  • ITJ Video News -
  • Vancouver intermodal hub opening in 2021
  • Khalifa Port sticks to its goals in 2021
  • B747 freighters for Saudia Cargo and ASL Belgium
  • GWC to provide logistics services for 2022 Fifa World Cup
  • ArrowXL appoints new HR director
  • Serbia-Montenegro Rail links progressing
  • New CAX service from ZIM
  • KLM upgrades AMS pharmaceuticals hub
  • Aviva Investors with acquisition in France
  • Two awards for iPort Rail Doncaster
  • Special hopper cars to ship fertilisers
  • Ceva anchors in Laem Chabang
  • Ron Crouch Transport acquires AG Logistics
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Additional charge for Sander Breugelmans
  • A South Floridian matter

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
  • Felixstowe brings back former chief Chris Lewis as lines introduce port surcharges
  • Gefco says cyber attack on its system was 'designed to disrupt our business'
  • Fury as UK government looks to blame predicted Brexit chaos on logistics sector
  • Container shortage crisis spreads to India delaying exports
  • KLM: 'Importers, are you winning a battle, but losing the war?'
  • Lines refuse Bangladeshi DG imports as shippers caught in Navy/ Customs catch-22
  • Zim to enter Asia-Australia container trade despite Sydney port woes
  • Kraft Heinz playing catch up in supply chain efficiencies
  • On the wires: Changes

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
  • Metal Shark enters the expedition yacht market
    Jeanerette, La, based shipbuilder Metal Shark has introduced a 48-meter (158 foot) aluminum catamaran expedition yacht. The new Metal Shark M48, named Magnet, is the is the first-ever private recreational yacht built
  • MetalCraft Marine delivers high performance patrol RIB duo
    MetalCraft Marine reports that its U.S. yard in Watertown, N.Y., has just delivered two of its 34 foot high performance patrol RIBs to the Mississippi Department of Natural Resources Police. The boats
  • Coast Guard cutter crew battles shipboard fire
    The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL 751) arrived at Yokosuka, Japan, today after combating a shipboard engineering fire on September 20, during a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet's area
  • Damen makes another rapid ASD tug delivery
    On September 20, Damen Shipyards Group delivered an ASD tug 2810 to Thomas Services Maritimes (TSM) in France. TSM was looking for a proven vessel and design, 60 tons bollard pull, with
  • New P&O Ferries double-enders will feature fuel saving ABB solutions
    ABB has won a contract from Guangzhou Shipyard International Ltd., China, covering the supply of a full scope of integrated solutions for two new vessels the yard is building for Dover, U.K.,
  • Shoreside power banks for electric vessels could use recycled batteries
    Sweden's Stena Group, whose operations include Stena Rederi and Stena Line, is taking the next step in shipping electrification: the development of a new type of shoreside energy storage, similar to very
  • HII breaks ground for Unmanned Systems Center of Excellence
    America's largest military shipbuilder is gearing up for the U.S. Navy's plans for a future fleet mix that will include many more unmanned vessels, both on the water and beneath it. Huntington
  • USCG exercises $222 million four-ship FRC contract option at Bollinger
    The U.S. Coast Guard has exercised a contract option, worth just over $222 million, for production of four more Sentinel-class fast response cutters (FRCs) and associated deliverables with Bollinger Shipyards of Lockport,

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
  • Is anyone listening to the World Maritime Day sermon?
    Too often shipping remains out of sight, out of mind and in the shadows, while we impotently bemoan this sea...
  • EU proposes asylum plan for migrants rescued at sea
    Plan includes a 'solidarity mechanism' that will cover disembarkation, but Ecsa says ships need reassurance that pre-screening of migrants mentioned...
  • Shipping still major polluter but getting greener, Berglund says
    There are many candidates to replace bunkers, including biofuels, hydrogen, methane, ammonia and batteries, but all have pros and cons...
  • TEN posts record second-quarter profit
    New York Stock Exchange-listed tanker owner reports second-quarter net income of $49.6m, compared with a $300,000 profit in the year-earlier...
  • Will pandemic lead to a maritime crime spike?
    Impoverished coastal communities and stranded seafarers are easy marks for malefactors, International Union of Marine Insurance hears
  • Euronav eyes consolidation in response to peak oil demand
    Peak oil demand may have passed or may be arriving soon. But the head of the significant crude tanker owner...
  • UK-backed ferry company with no ships goes bust
    A sorry chapter in UK shipping history comes to a close with the demise of a shipping company that never...
  • Norden revises forecast boosted by Dry Operator unit
    The company said it has managed to secure contracts with higher margins per vessel day
  • Strong demand puts lid on inactive boxship fleet
    High capacity levels on the transpacific have led to falling numbers of idle ships and better rates for owners of...
  • Weekly Briefing: Transpacific rates at new high; tanker demolition hits three-decade low
    Transpacific box ship demand continues to soar but US regulators appear to have followed China in calling for more tempered...
  • IUMI head says 'environment will set the tone for decades'
    In the long run, the environment is more important for insurers even than the pandemic, newly re-elected president Richard Turner...
  • Industry 'shocked' by lack of Brexit planning as UK warns of ports chaos
    The UK government is warning of 7,000 truck-long queues lasting several days for Channel ports after the Brexit transition period...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Chinese leasing houses weigh options amid uncertain outlook | Yard Talk: Why China is looking to China...
  • Singapore relaxes rules to assist crew changes
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has reduced the 14-day quarantine period to seven days if the crew member...
  • Port of Singapore boosts electrification efforts
    Proposals are expected to come from consortiums comprising industry players and institutes of higher learning and research institutes, and a...
  • Russian nuclear icebreaker to develop northern sea route
    The action comes as other nations step up their interest in the Arctic, especially the US and UK, which seek...
  • Golden Ray capsizing caused by unstable loading, US Coast Guard says
    The coastguard analysis showed Golden Ray failed to comply with International Maritime Organization stability standards at the time it capsized...
  • Maritime law firm's managing partner moves to Hong Kong
    The increased strength of Asian operators and rising numbers of Chinese newbuildings are among the reasons for the firm to...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
  • Retail logistics processes could replace physical stores: Target's Valdez
  • CMA CGM expands air cargo reach with airline stake
  • US intermodal volumes show signs of recovery
  • US retailers begin holiday sales earlier to curb parcel costs
  • Record Asia-ECSA rates set to climb higher on soaring demand
  • JOC Uncharted: Vaccine delivery to soak up air capacity for up to 18 months

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
  • China's Yangzijiang Shipbuilding gears up for VLCC debut
    Group in talks to take over a half-built crude carrier from compatriot Jinhai
  • EU sanctions two shipping companies over breaking arms embargo
    Med Wave had its car carrier seized in Italy over allegedly breaking the embargo
  • Hope of tanker revival in Mediterranean as Libya hikes crude exports
    Resumption of the war-torn country's oil trade would provide employment opportunities to aframax and suezmax owners
  • Evergreen fights for payment after award against Colombian agent
    Taiwanese company won $1.16m, but has not yet been paid
  • Tanker weakness is seasonal and may be just a hiccup, Tsakos Energy says
    After posting a record result during the tanker boom in the first half of the year, Greek owner expects market to quickly overcome "challenging" third quarter
  • Chemical tanker veteran Otto Fritzner dies at 78
  • Imabari and Japan Marine United to delay start of joint venture shipyard
    Japanese shipbuilders say they are still awaiting for approval from the competition authorities to come through
  • India warns of 'toxic tanker' on the way to Alang
    The cash buyer linked to a controversial ship is not sure if he owns it, but Indian authorities are sounding an alarm
  • Beware of fugitive tanker, lawyers warn potential buyers
    Lawyers are warning shiprecycling players off an aframax on the run from UBS Bank and the High Court of Sri Lanka
  • Nordic American Tankers unveils newbuilding order after four-year hiatus
    New York-listed suezmax specialist books two ships from Samsung Heavy Industries amid falling newbuilding prices
  • Fred Olsen still considering options for ageing cruiseship duo
    Shipowner says no decision taken yet on potential sale or scrapping of Boudicca and Black Watch
  • HMM unveils new control centre for world's biggest boxships
    South Korean shipowner has built a bespoke facility to oversee operation of its 24,000-teu fleet
  • China to expedite customs clearance for crude imports amid port congestion
    Easing congestion in China would add to oversupply woes in tanker markets
  • Jefferies says Eagle Bulk can survive 'forever' at current rates
    Analysts encouraged about bulker owner's prospects after management meetings
  • Reefer in collision with Russian frigate off Denmark
    Maestro Shipping cargoship not in danger following incident in Oresund
  • Five salvors bid for Wakashio wreck removal contract
    Process begins to select which salvage company will dismantle the stranded stern section
  • Peter Dohle clinches highest ever feedership charter rate with Maersk deal
    Asian deal illustrates shortage of smaller vessels as boxship rally continues
  • Money-spinning bulkers lead Norden to raise 2020 profit guidance
    Norden expects its dry operator business unit to achieve a better result in 2020 than in both 2018 and 2019
  • Greece's Edge Maritime picks up fifth suezmax unit this year
    Little-known Piraeus player seen behind acquisition of 17-year-old tanker
  • Feeding the dragon: boxship operators are playing with fire
    Liner giants face unwanted attention from Beijing over East-West container rates
  • Navios-chartered bulk carrier arrested in legal spat over someone else's logs
    Japanese-owned capsize bulker seized in dispute over unrelated cargo discharged without bills of lading
  • Scilly Steamship plots first fleet renewal in 43 years
    UK shipowner needs to replace ageing ropax for mainland trips
  • Harald Wilke resigns following refinancing at MPC Container Ships
    Finance chief quits after two years, with company bringing in Benjamin Pfeifer as his replacement
  • Norwegian shipbroking faces a global challenge like never before
    Finn Engelsen put Grieg Shipbrokers on a global footing. Now the local shipbroking scene no longer has a place for him
  • Plot thickens in big-bulker S&P as Economou explores offloading duo
    Greek shipowner mulls sale of modern newcastlemax pair, amid busy transaction activity around the largest types of dry bulk carrier
  • Keppel Corp share sell-off 'overdone' says UOB Kay Hian
    Singapore rig builder has seen $1.7bn wiped off its market capitalisation since Temasek walked away from partial offering
  • Pacific International Lines fleet pruning sees boxships and bulker sold
    Singapore-based liner company is said to have sold two feeder-sized boxships and a bulker as part of fleet rationalisation plan
  • Singapore relaxes crew change requirements for those from 'low risk' nations
    City state says seafarers can now obtain a negative Covid-19 test 72 hours prior to departure to Lion Republic
  • Trio of alleged front companies keep pushing US to return gasoline
    The US allegedly did shoddy legal work in seizing more than 1m barrels of gasoline off Greek-owned tankers earlier this year

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
  • HMM may explore autonomous ships, trans-Atlantic trade
    South Korean carrier announces opening of fleet control center but doesn't open up about sailing plans.
  • Chinese container factories are now sold out until February
    Bullish signal: Strong demand for box equipment extends into 2021.
  • House lawmakers approve $13.6B lifeline for Highway Trust Fund
    Credit agency raises flag on long-term funding issues.
  • Largest LNG-powered container ship making maiden voyage
    The Jacques Saadé is the first of nine vessels designed to reduce CMA CGM's environmental footprint.
  • Commentary: What products are US consumers buying?
    Earnings reports from retailers show a clear shakeout between winners and losers.
  • US chassis providers stay on roll to radial tires
    Bias-ply tires persist within the nation's container chassis fleet, but equipment providers vow that their days are numbered with the ongoing switch to radial tires.
  • Teddy hits Canada with 60 mph winds, heavy rain
    Teddy brings high winds and flooding to highways as it makes landfall in Nova Scotia, Canada, as a post-tropical storm east of the Port of...
  • US airforwarders adjust to new COVID business environment (with video)
    Logistics companies are making lemonade from lemons during the coronavirus. New processes and workarounds keep freight moving, but often at extra cost.
  • Container rates are on fire. How can you invest in that?
    Analysts point to upside prospects for container-ship stocks as charter rates rebound.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
  • Libya's reopening creates headaches for oil contract holders in long market
    As ports reopen in Libya, after an eight-month blockade, the prospect of 1.2 million b/d of crude returning to the market is creating headaches for those with equity and term contracts in the country, whose limited requirements have been covered with oil from Algeria, Azerbaijan, Nigeria and the US.
  • Singapore's MPA, SMI launch call for decarbonization of harbourcraft industry
    A total of S$9 million ($6.6 million) from the Maritime GreenFuture Fund will be set aside to co-fund such harbourcraft projects.
  • US refined product stocks fall as hurricanes, maintenance slow refinery runs
    US refined product stocks moved lower in the week ended Sept. 18 as weak refinery runs and an uptick in exports outweighed tepid demand, US Energy Information Administration data showed Sept. 23.
  • Japan's ENEOS raises weekly wholesale oil product prices by Yen 1,000/kl: sources
    Japan's largest refiner ENEOS has raised the weekly domestic wholesale base price of its five major rack petroleum products by Yen 1,000/kiloliter ($1.51/b), market sources told S&P Global Platts Sept. 23.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude steady although demand and supply pressures remain
    Crude oil futures were little changed at midday in Europe Sept. 23, with supply and demand pressures keeping the outlook weak.
  • California to require all new cars, passenger trucks be zero emission by 2035
    California, the top US gasoline-consuming state, aims to end new sales of gasoline-powered cars and passenger trucks by 2035, according to an executive order announced Sept. 23 by Governor Gavin Newsom.
  • Singapore Oct regrade swap narrows to 15-week high as jet fuel gains momentum
    The Singapore front month regrade swap -- the spread which measures the value of jet fuel over that of 10 ppm sulfur gasoil -- narrowed to a 15-week high at the Asian close on Sept. 22, underpinned by strength in the jet fuel complex on expectations of firmer seasonal peak demand during the winter period in the northern hemisphere.
  • RenewableUK calls for hydrogen strategy backing 5 GW electrolysis by 2030
    The UK government should set a target of 5 GW of renewable electrolyzer capacity by 2030 and 10 GW by 2035, along with a cost reduction target of GBP2 ($2.55) a kilogram of green hydrogen by 2030 down from GBP8/kg now, renewable energy association RenewableUK said Sept. 23 in a new report.
  • China's carbon neutral pledge signals turning point for fossil fuel markets
    China's unexpected stance on climate change at the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 22 could signal a turning point for the coal and petroleum industries, and puts the country's next five-year economic plan starting 2021 firmly in focus for major policy announcements impacting energy markets.
  • OIL FUTURES: RBOB climbs as export surge drives down US gasoline stocks
    NYMEX RBOB futures moved higher midmorning Sept. 23 following a larger-than-expected draw in US gasoline inventories.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Typhoon Dolphin to affect bunkering at Japan Sept. 24: sources
    Two other typhoons, Haishen and Maysak, had caused loading delays and barge tightness in the first-half of September.
  • Japan's Oct-Mar marine fuel 0.5% bunker differentials inked near minus $10/mt
    "The term prices do not fluctuate much, as daily spot assessments already reflect supply and demand balances," a trader said.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude lower as US stock build adds to weak outlook
    "The sensitivity of the oil market to coronavirus concerns is still weighing on price action," AxiCorp's Innes said.
  • Europe-Asia naphtha arbitrage flows capped by 4-month high freight
    "Hopefully the Asian market can cool down after more arbitrage volumes arrive," a North Asian naphtha end-user said.
  • Hapag Lloyd increases rates on East Asia to East Coast South America route
    The new rates will be applicable from Oct. 1.
  • US LNG utilization expected to rebound quickly after storm passes Gulf Coast
    Sempra Energy's Cameron LNG remained offline from an earlier storm, and along the East Coast Dominion Energy's Cove Point terminal was undergoing annual maintenance.
  • Port of Antwerp takes step towards methanol, hydrogen bunkers
    "The methatug will be operational at the end of 2021," the spokeswoman said.
  • Sumitomo, Cryopeak sign MOU to supply LNG bunker fuel to N America's Pacific NW
    The agreement will be to supply ports such as Vancouver, Roberts Bank and Prince Rupert, Cryopeak said.
  • ONE reinstates seven trans-Pacific sailings during Golden Week
    In early September, THE Alliance canceled 25 sailings between late September and early November in anticipation of weaker demand.

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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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