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March 3, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 2, 2021
  • Cotton export to Pakistan could resume
  • Box volumes boost Major Ports in Jan. 2021
  • Shipping & logistics fraternity lauds Prime Minister's announcement of developing VOC Port into a major international transhipment hub
  • Transworld Group augments its bulk carrier fleet with the acquisition of handysize vessel mv TBC Passion
  • India's long coastline awaits you, exhorts the Prime Minister to investors while inaugurating Maritime India Summit 2021
  • IRClass highlights safety as key to doubling ship recycling capacity in Alang

International Transport Journalweb site
  • The last mile is the key
  • Hungarian coaches for Egypt
  • Drones assist in vaccine logistics
  • Helping to build digital carrier community
  • From transatlantic to transpacific?
  • Central Asia: another step towards digitalisation
  • Latam Group reveals big cargo plan(e)s
  • Americold's expansion pays off
  • HMM's fleet growing faster
  • Now operating in Kenya
  • More LNG-Trucks crossing Brenner Pass
  • Carriers to pay damages
  • Mode marries Avenger Logistics
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • MGI and TGI join forces
  • Lobbying for Tyrol
  • Logistics real estate drives growth
  • Tracing 13,500 freight wagons in real time
  • Canadian airport prepares for more cargo

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 2, 2021
  • More blank sailings 'a harbinger' of soaring rates on the transatlantic
  • Demystifying the potential impact on air cargo from global vaccine distribution
  • It's crucial that ports escape congestion and delays as global trade rebuilds
  • More than 10 UK freeports a possibility, if bids to operate are 'high-quality'
  • US Postal Service eyes partnerships with private services for parcel exports
  • 'Cold ironing' can reduce emissions at UK ports, but government must help
  • Analysis: 'Container shipping + buyout'? Seriously...
  • Uber veteran Jared Winder joins sennder as vice president - carriers
  • Supply chain radar: Rail payouts rock as logistics disappoints income hunters

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 2, 2021
  • New Los Angeles pilot boats feature Furuno helm suites
    The two new 56-foot pilot boats recently delivered to the Los Angeles Pilot Service are equipped with full suites of Furuno marine electronics. uilt by Vigor's Vancouver, Wash., shipyard, the Camarc-designed Angels
  • Austal delivers largest aluminum vessel ever built in Philippines
    Austal Philippines has successfully delivered Hull 419, a 109-meter, high-speed catamaran ferry, to Fjord Line of Norway. Named FSTR, the vessel is the largest aluminum vessel ever constructed in the Philippines -
  • Framo pumping systems used to anchor wind turbines
    Pumping systems from Alfa Laval subsidiary Framo will be used in the installation of the foundations of Seagreen, Scotland's largest offshore wind farm project. Once finalized, the wind farm will include 114
  • Judge orders removal of Morton Bouchard as Bouchard Transportation CEO
    In the most recent developments in the Bouchard Transportation Co, Inc. bankruptcy case, in an order signed February 26, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David S. Jones ordered that Morton S. Bouchard, III "shall
  • Callan Marine names Greg Harner COO
    Galveston, Texas, headquartered dredging contractor Callan Marine has hired of Greg Harner as its new Chief Operating Officer. A 36-year veteran of the construction and maritime industry, Harner comes to Callan with
  • DARPA picks L3 Harris for autonomous ship project
    L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) reports that it been selected to design an autonomous surface ship concept for the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in phase one of the two phase No

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 2, 2021
  • VSAT and dedicated IoT connectivity keys to digitalisation
    There has been a more urgent push to connect every device and machine; digitalisation is helping the entire maritime industry...
  • US sanctions Houthi militants in Yemen
    Since the onset of the conflict in Yemen, the Houthis, with the support of the Iranian regime, have waged a...
  • UK ports look to government for shore power support
    A five-year capital fund, potential reductions in electricity taxation for shore power and a zero-emissions berth standard are some of...
  • US port productivity hindering supply chain recovery
    Asian factories and terminals are pushing goods across the Pacific around the clock. But when those containers reach their destination...
  • CMA CGM bolsters Mediterranean port presence with Spanish deal
    CMA CGM agrees deal with HMM to take a minority stake in Total Terminal International Algeciras, marking the company's second...
  • Adding value to port agency in the digital age
    Inchcape's World of Ports digital portal has evolved into a platform that should prove as essential to owners, operators and...
  • FSL sells another product tanker
    Three years ago Greece-based Prime Tanker group acquired control of First Ship Lease Trust and set its sights on renewing the...
  • Tanker linked to Lim family arrested in Singapore
    German lender Hamburg Commercial Bank is one of several foreign banks exposed to Hin Leong Trading shipowning affiliate Xihe Holdings...
  • Genco chief sees 'perfect rainbow' over dry bulk market
    Genco's chief executive says demand for coal, grains and minor bulks, has kept rates buoyant for the smaller sizes. But...
  • Liner shipping leaders look to mutual commitments in contracts
    The pandemic has shown up the weakness of current container freight contracts that offer no compensation for rollovers or no...
  • Changing lanes: China retains 'factory of the world' crown amid pandemic
    China's exports are on track to return to pre-pandemic levels despite the initial shock of the coronavirus last year. The...
  • Shipping will need to manage uncertainties as pandemic recedes
    There has been 'significant' disruption in the ocean business in the past year, with 'rocket-high rates', a lack of reliability...
  • Israeli vessel still covered if explosion deemed an act of war, says lawyer
    'If you and I had a contract and people do warlike things, the starting proposition is that nothing affects our...
  • Industry pledges to raise mental health awareness
    British Ports Association, Nautilus International and Iswan, are among 29 signatories, and more have been invited to join the new...
  • Sri Lankan port launches wholesale bunker supply service
    The Sinopec unit imported 25,000 tonnes of very low sulphur fuel oil into Sri Lanka in April 2020, but the...
  • China and India seen as key drivers for LPG shipping
    Seaborne LPG trade has on an average surged by 4% annually during 2016-20, and LPG consultant Shantanu Bhushan expects the...
  • BIMCO decries 'impossible' IMO efficiency rule changes
    BIMCO deputy secretary-general Lars Robert Pedersen says proposed regulatory changes could increase CO2 emissions, as they rely on an efficiency measure...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Floating storage and subterfuge oil trades pose earnings drag for tankers | From scrapping to sanctions-busting |...
  • Shipping's transparency revolution
    Global trade efficiency relies on it, shipping's decarbonisation transition demands it and both financial and security regulators are monitoring it...
  • Ask the Analyst: The data sharing paradox
    The key to unlocking the maritime transparency treasure chest is access to comprehensive data. What do you do if parts...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 2, 2021
  • TPM21: Maersk's Clerc says pandemic surge not likely to push new vessel orders
  • ODFL revenue jumps 9.2 percent despite February's deep freeze
  • New vaccination site set to boost labor pool at LA-LB port comple
  • TPM 21: US importers may need 'second rate' to secure trans-Pac capacity
  • TPM21: Trailer pools, driver wages key to trucking's future
  • Toepfer's March multipurpose forecast rebounds on demand signals
  • TPM21: DHL's von Orelli tells US importers to lock in contracts early
  • TPM21: ONE's Nixon says US port productivity gaps mean congestion for months
  • Trans-Atlantic braces for rate hikes as capacity shifts elsewhere
  • Global supply chain must weigh balance between efficiency, resilience

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 2, 2021
  • Royal Caribbean Group offers another $1.5bn in stock
  • Outset of Covid-19 Hajioannou's 'worst six months' amid fight for crew change
  • Grindrod's Wade: Green burden 'has to be shared' with charterers
  • Awilco moves into offshore wind vessel sector with newbuilding order
  • KfW IPEX-Bank backs Stena Line ferry newbuilds with $180m loan
  • Seaspan snaps up 15,000-teu boxships in ongoing buying spree
  • Kongsberg signs up Stena Bulk software spin-off to digital marketplace
  • Judge orders removal of Bouchard Transportation chief executive
  • US shale comeback could boost tankers but Opec will be wary
  • Question of trust: Intertanko ties helped forge Ardmore alliance with Buettner
  • Trafigura clinches deal to ship oil into UK after Total sells Lindsey refinery
  • Tsakos Group's private arm fetches strong price in sale of veteran suezmax
  • SAL and Jumbo Maritime draw up blueprint for giant in heavylift sector
  • FSL Trust agrees to sell 14-year-old MR tanker after month-long effort
  • Tonnage providers herald paradigm shift in boxship charter market
  • Belships looking for more ultramaxes as it expects up to 25% jump in asset prices
  • Generational shift at UPT as Stefan Ciegelski steps down after 45 years
  • Indian Register urges caution as Alang looks to double recycling capacity
  • Damaged Arc7 LNG carrier goes in for repairs after Arctic voyage
  • Nobody wants to buy the world's oldest cruiseship
  • Havila hit by $30.7m impairment as OSV demand stays low
  • Global hunt for talent: Amrop sets up worldwide team of headhunters
  • Tufton Oceanic launches $25m tap issue to build fleet again
  • Allied co-founder and broking stalwart Costas Karadimas dies at 77
  • Ravi Mehrotra, Exmar and GMS 'team up' to enter battle for Shipping Corp of India
  • Soaring use of drones and remote surveys to tackle Covid-19 safety
  • Total kicks off search for first Mozambique FSRU
  • A rethink is needed on opening the Arctic frontier to oil and gas exploration
  • Jinhui Shipping pays top price for 17-year-old Greek supramax
  • Container and tanker trades impacted as Myanmar coup turns violent
  • Xihe's judicial managers consented to aframax arrest, bank claims

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 2, 2021
  • Regulators weigh in on fight between tankers and container ships
    Maritime regulators warn the Houston port agency against restrictions that could hamper the Gulf Coast container trade.
  • Kalitta Air pilots ratify four-year contract
    Kalitta Air pilots on Tuesday ratified a new collective bargaining agreement, which the Air Line Pilots Association says significantly improves retirement benefits and working conditions....
  • Is dry bulk shipping's strange Q1 a sign of strength to come?
    The bosses of public dry bulk shipping companies claim that recent market oddities point to good times ahead.
  • CMA CGM steering LNG-powered ships to US
    "American customers will be able to choose to transport their goods using LNG, a new technology that helps to preserve air quality by eliminating almost...
  • California cracking down on illegal vessel fuel starting in May
    California will boost testing procedures to enforce distillate fuel regulations.
  • Airlines, pilots plead for more federal aid to retain workers
    The airline industry took a massive punch from the pandemic last year, but most carriers have stayed on their feet. Airlines and their employees say...
  • GSCW chat recap: Big year ahead for maritime tech startups
    Evan Efstathiou discusses why VCs are looking to invest more in maritime just as shipowners are looking to partner more with startups.
  • GSCW chat recap: Contract challenges as ocean carriers gain upper hand
    Ocean Audit CEO Steve Ferreira chats with Vanguard Logistics Services Vice President Stephanie Loomis about what importers and beneficial cargo owners can expect as they...
  • GSCW chat recap: Managing the container storm
    Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel discusses the agency's options in regulating rates and service amid the booming U.S. container supply chain.
  • GSCW chat recap: Opening Arctic shipping lanes
    The commanding officer of the U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker Polar Star talks about the commercial challenges and opportunities in the Arctic.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 2, 2021
  • UK Feb diesel imports rise 40% on month: Kpler
    The UK imported 821,732 mt of diesel in February, up 40% from January but 6.1% lower year on year, according to data from commodity information company Kpler.
  • Med 0.1% gasoil at six-month low after new Egyptian refinery adds supply
    The Mediterranean 0.1% gasoil cargo market's relative value has fallen to a six-month low on weak demand from North Africa because a new refinery in Egypt has started adding local supply, sources said.
  • Brazil's Petrobras to increase diesel, gasoline prices by 5%, effective March 2
    Brazilian state-led oil company Petrobras increased domestic diesel, gasoline and LPG prices at the refinery gate, effective March 2, in a move that continued a string of price hikes to start 2021 as the company scrambles to maintain parity with imports amid rising oil prices, the company said March 1.
  • CERAWEEK: Colombia accelerating reforms to attract investment in clean energy generation
    The government of Colombia is accelerating the design of important reforms to attract foreign direct investment in clean energy generation so that the country can develop its solar and wind resources, President Ivan Duque Marquez said March 1 on the opening day of CERAWeek by IHS Markit.
  • Open interest for LSFO continues to rise in Feb; HSFO dips
    Combined open interest on the forward curve for low sulfur fuel oil futures contracts continued its upward trajectory in February, setting a new record for the sixth consecutive month, while combined open interest on the forward curves for high sulfur fuel oil moved in the opposite direction, data from the Intercontinental Exchange showed March 2.
  • USGC middle distillate shipments to Europe at 80,000 mt in March so far: cFlow
    Around 80,000 mt of US Gulf Coast middle distillates are set to arrive in Europe in March so far, with one 40,000 mt cargo sent in the seven days to March 2, according to to cFlow, Platts trade flow software, despite weather-related refining outages on the US Gulf Coast.
  • Chinese demand recovery hopes fade for Atlantic Basin crude sellers
    With barrels of crude oil that will arrive in China in May now changing hands, hopes that demand from its refiners for African and European crude would tick higher following spring maintenance may have been premature.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude prices retreat amid expectations of rising OPEC+ supply
    Crude oil futures settled lower March 2 as concerns of rising global supply continued to add bearish pressure.
  • CERAWEEK: ADNOC sees oil consumption returning to pre-pandemic levels by end-2021
    **CEO sees current global demand at 94 mil-95 mil b/d **Jaber bullish on future oil demand amid energy transition **ADNOC touts its 'low-cost, low-carbon' model
  • OPEC secretary general stresses need for caution in managing oil market recovery
    **OPEC, allies will meet March 4 to decide on oil quotas **Pandemic still presents downside risks: Barkindo **OPEC forecasts 5.8 million b/d demand growth in 2021
  • Global carbon emissions from energy rise 2% in December: IEA
    **Increase driven by recovery, lack of clean energy policies **Many economies seeing emissions exceed pre-COVID-19 levels **Not enough being done to accelerate energy transition: Birol
  • European fuel oil swaps volume traded in Platts MOC up 55% on month in Feb
    **85,000 mt of fuel oil derivatives traded in London MOC **BP largest buyer with eight completed trades
  • Europe and Africa residual fuel: Key market indicators this week
    ** Support remains on lower sulfur fuel oils, as reduced refinery runs continue to dampen resupply ** Fundamentals diverge between low and high sulfur products
  • Japan's ENEOS to raise weekly wholesale oil product prices by Yen 2,000/kl: sources
    ENEOS' domestic rack prices typically follow trends in crude procurement costs rather than movements in global product prices, industry sources said.
  • Shanghai/Zhoushan bunker market expected to firm on turnaround, strong demand in Mar
    **Chinese refineries going under maintenance **Costs of imported bunker fuel higher than domestic
  • Mediterranean Handysizes reach 10-month high amid tonnage tightness
    **Freight rates reach 10-month high **Charterers fix forward amid weather expectations
  • INTERVIEW: Nigeria's Dangote refinery to start up in Jan 2022, set to be largest in Africa
    **Targeting mechanical completion by end-2021 **Refinery will reduce Nigeria's reliance on fuel imports **Project has been repeatedly delayed since 2013
  • LNG bunker barge arrives at Port Canaveral amid growing interest
    **LNG bunkering demand could grow to 9 million mt by 2025 **Range of future fuels is likely: Platts Analytics
  • Neste scales up renewables business with acquisition of Bunge's plant in Rotterdam
    **Deal to boost Neste's feedstock processing capacity **Facility linked to Neste's existing biodiesel plant **Eyes 4.5 mil mt/year renewables capacity by Q1 2023
  • LPG-fueled tankers gain momentum, 54 tankers ordered globally: JLPGA chairman
    LPG-fueled tankers are gaining momentum as the LPG industry's response to use cleaner fuels for shipping, with a total of 54 LPG-fueled tankers are being ordered to be built globally, Tsuyoshi Ogasawara, chairman of the Japan LP Gas Association said March 2.
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: Russian spring turnarounds start in March
    Russian refineries, especially bigger ones, increased their runs slightly in February as refinery economics improved and the Russian authorities recommended higher throughput for higher gasoline stocks.
  • BW LPG expects VLGC market to stay under pressure in Q2 2021
    Despite the recent correction in VLGC rates, "we continue to hold a positive outlook for the medium term VLGC market," BW LPG said.
  • INTERVIEW: Thailand's Precious Shipping advances decarbonization, explores ammonia potential
    The IMO's GHG emissions targets "are eminently achievable targets," Hashim said.
  • CERAWEEK: Petroleum sector looks to build on carbon capture for more 'carbon-neutral' oil
    Oxy said it expects to begin delivering net-zero oil from direct air capture to customers in 2024.
  • Denmark's Torm adds eight tankers to its fleet, banks on 2021 recovery
    Torm agreed to buy eight 2007-12 built medium-range tankers for a total cash consideration of $82.5 million.
  • Fujairah delivered 380 CST bunker drops to 7-month low on subdued demand
    "We have dropped out for now [in supplying HSFO]. Market was not healthy enough," a bunker supplier said.
  • Container rates to Europe from North Asia hit fresh all-time highs
    "Look at the impact the vaccine is having, we are going to ease restrictions across Europe by summer," a carrier source said.
  • Russia approves tax refund mechanism aimed at boosting refinery upgrades
    The government expects that the refund could lead to the construction of around 30 units in the next 6-10 years.
  • Shell plans bio power-to-liquids project at Rheinland refinery
    Construction for the expanded electrolyzer project, Refhyne II, could start 2022 pending a final investment decision.

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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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