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February 18, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
  • Hapag-Lloyd expects very strong earnings growth in first quarter of 2021
  • IMO designates 2021 as year of action for seafarers
  • Maersk to operate world's first carbon neutral liner vessel by 2023
  • Import of palm oil up
  • Introduction of online e-Certificate Management System for Imports
  • Dighi Port becomes 12th port to join APSEZ's string of economic gateways across the Indian coast
  • India seeking govt-to-govt agreement on terminal presence at Colombo Port
  • Construction of DFCs being continuously monitored; capex utilisation up
  • First container train flagged off from Jodhpur (ICD Basni) to APM Terminals Pipavav
  • Logistics constraints seen impacting sugar exports
  • Comprehensive economic cooperation & partnership agreement between India & Mauritius approved
  • Fifteen states complete ease of doing business reforms
  • India, UK agree to deepen cooperation through Enhanced Trade Partnership
  • Guidelines on e-commerce for exporters on the anvil
  • MSC salutes Anastasia seafarers on safe return to India

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Extending Egypt's intermodal corridor
  • MAJ warns of a seafarers' exodus
  • Ryder on the run
  • Italy's minister for infrastructure and transport
  • Operate more trains with a mouse click
  • A coalition for ten LNG vessels
  • Air Austral's third cargo-only flight in February
  • New managing director and chairman
  • Sustainable steel distribution
  • Volumes to persist, says NRF
  • ASL converts option
  • Endless summer?
  • Wallenius SOL calling Lübeck
  • Special hazmat load securely delivered
  • Stihl fully automated in Italy
  • Jolie Cosman joins Deugro USA
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Counterfeiters strike wrong note

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
  • Forwarders to negotiate rates with airlines in Unicef vaccine programme
  • ECU suffering customer dissatisfaction as confusion reigns over cyber attack
  • Maersk to launch the world's first carbon-neutral box ship by 2023
  • Danaos profits and recharters on the up as liner 'purple patch' continues
  • When the chips are down, logistics players must find new strategies
  • Brexit? No problem on our side, says Port of Calais Boulogne chairman
  • Distinguishing rice from wrong: lessons from a Hamburg cocaine bust
  • Supply chain radar: XPO Logistics break-up charm offensive under way
  • Against the odds: Chained to the wheel
  • Snapshot: Port volumes as muddy as hell

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
  • Oaktree takes a stake in Rand Logistics
    Private equity firm American Industrial Partners (AIP) has agreed to sell what it calls "a significant minority stake" in Great Lakes operator Rand Logistics to funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management's Transportation
  • VIDEO: Car carrier giant plans to build wind-powered PCTC
    Oslo-headquartered Wallenius Wilhelmsen is planning to build the world's first full-size wind-powered pure car and truck carrier. To be called Orcelle Wind, the 220 meters x 40 meters ship will have the
  • David S. Jansen joins Blank Rome Government Relations
    Blank Rome Government Relations LLC reports that David S. Jansen has joined the firm as a senior advisor in its Washington, D.C., office. Jansen most recently served as the Democratic staff director
  • Silicon Valley AI developer takes ship performance solutions "out of stealth mode"
    Japan's K-Line is to fit 300 ships with an AI (artificial intelligence) based performance analysis solution developed by Palo Alto, Calif., based Bearing Inc., a company backed by AI pioneer Andrew Ng's
  • TTB: Big River Coalition's Sean Duffy to speak on Mississippi River channel deepening
    At this year's free virtual presentation of Marine Log's TTB -Tugs, Towboats & Barges conference, being held March 23 and 24, Sean Duffy, senior executive director of the Big River Coalition, will
  • Empire Wind awards FEED contract for wind turbine foundations
    In another sign that U.S. offshore wind development is moving right along, Empire Offshore Wind LLC has signed a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract that will see Oslo-headquartered Aker Solutions study
  • Great Lakes Dredge reports an "exceptional" year, despite pandemic
    The largest provider of dredging services in the U.S., Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (Nasdaq: GLDD) today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2020. "Great Lakes
  • Maersk plans to operate carbon-neutral liner vessel by 2023
    A.P. Moller - Maersk today announced that it will launch of the world's first carbon-neutral liner vessel in 2023 - seven years ahead of its initial 2030-ambition. All future Maersk owned newbuildings

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
  • Halt in force on US Gulf LNG exports
    Moves by LNG producers to cut back gas consumption will lead to reduction in exports from the US, hitting shipping...
  • FSL Trust lines up product tanker sales
    "Earnings prospects for LR2 product tankers in the short-term have fundamentally weakened due to the adverse impact of the coronavirus...
  • Port of Los Angeles diverts ocean carriers to reduce cargo backlog
    The decision to divert ships from America's premier port comes as the Federal Maritime Commission steps up its enquiry into...
  • Port of New York-New Jersey sees record throughput in 2020
    PNYNJ recovered from the first-half losses to end 2020 with a new container record of 7.6m teu, a 1.5% rise...
  • Vietnam shipowners linked to sanctioned oil trades
    Vessel-tracking data shows the vessels frequently spoof location and switch off Automatic Identification System to obfuscate the origin and destination...
  • Another Maersk boxship loses containers in north Pacific storm
    Extreme weather in the north Pacific has led to a number of incidents of containers lost overboard. Latest event is...
  • Golden Ocean launches private placement as it buys 18 bulkers from affiliate
    The purchase has been made at the low point in the cycle with "attractive financing" attached, Golden Ocean said. It...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen plans wind-powered ro-ro
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen has unveiled a concept for the world's first wind-powered pure car and truck carrier, saying its design could...
  • Clubs go easy on worst-hit shipping sectors in tough renewal round
    'It's all well and good saying, we need 5%, but what are people paying to start with? Five per cent...
  • TECO 2030 plots mega-hydrogen factory in Norway
    The Norwegian company wants to build a 1.2 gigawatt hydrogen fuel cell factory to service ships and heavy duty installations...
  • Retail investors buy into shipping
    Share prices have risen an average of 34% across the shipping portfolio since the start of the year, according to...
  • DNV GL shines light on the 'dark side' of innovation
    Decarbonisation is creating a safety gap, which, if left unmanaged, could delay industry progress, says DNV GL's head of maritime...
  • InceMaritime adds tech to legal and consultancy expertise
    US-based Mission Secure has linked up with InceMaritime to provide cyber threat hunting and incident response to Ince's clients. This...
  • Weekly Briefing: Tankers endure negative earnings | Box success uneven | Dry attracts investor attention
    This week: Before anyone gets too excited about oil price and talk of a super-cycle everyone would do well to...
  • Firefighting standards are not fit for the age of ultra-large containerships
    Fires on containerships can be dangerous and devastating. But even on the biggest boxships, crew are only required to have...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: P&I clubs 'getting big rate rises' as renewal deadline looms | Does shipping need its own ammonia rules...
  • Kim Heng makes inroads with Taiwan offshore wind JV
    Offshore wind projects are yielding better margins than those in the oil and gas sector, says Kim Heng executive chairman
  • Dry bulk tonne-mile demand falls as Argentine grains miss the boat
    Pacific demand for Argentine wheat has dropped as Asian grain buyers shift to abundant Australian produce. In the first two...
  • Maersk to launch first carbon-neutral ship within two years
    Maersk plans to have a methanol-fuelled ship in its fleet by 2023. All newbuildings following that will have the ability...
  • Hutchison looks to expand Oman container terminal
    The study will start this year and will assess the social, environmental, logistical, in-country value and economic impacts of any...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
  • Winter storms deal another blow to US supply chains
  • Container lines ordered to explain detention, demurrage assessment
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen designing wind-propelled ro-ro ship
  • Trade financing startup nabs $7.8 million in funding
  • Some shippers gaining competitive edge via higher industry rates
  • New visibility entrant Vizion API gets seed funding
  • Maersk to deploy first zero-carbon container ship by 2023

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
  • Costa Cruises pushes fleet suspension to late March
    The Italian Carnival brand expects to sail two more ships in May
  • IMO, WISTA International launch survey for women in shipping
    The two intend to repeat the survey every three years amid greater efforts to diversify shipping
  • Flex LNG opts for spot exposure but will shift to term when 'time is right'
    A steam and diesel-electric ships are struggling to compete as tougher emissions regulations kick in, says owner
  • Golden Ocean to spend $752m on bulkers from John Fredriksen's private arm
    Acquisition would brings the New York-listed owner's fleet count to 96 ships
  • Billion-dollar shipping week for dry freight derivatives, says FIS
    New record in trading volumes smashes the record set in 2008, during the last shipping cycle boom
  • SFL nets $17.5m from sale of stake in ultra-large boxships
    Losses confirmed on drill rigs as company shifts focus to assets with low carbon footprint
  • Seanergy prices $75m offer with eye focused on more capesizes
    The New York-listed owner just expanded its pureplay fleet to 12 capesizes
  • Cleaves sees early signs of 'massive capital injection' for tanker owners
    Analyst Joakim Hannisdahl upgrades sector early after spotting potential influx of investor cash
  • War chest: Ocean Yield has 'a few hundred million dollars' to spend on new ships
    Norwegian owner is on the acquisition trail after offloading a series of leased vessels
  • Flag-state system needs to be radically reformed and be put at top of ESG agenda
    When flag states sell their national sovereignty to abusive shipowners, shipping and ship finance need to stop rationalising the practice and take action
  • Feasting on turnovers? US-listed dry bulk owners are adjusting to a new diet
    Rising share prices are one thing, but there are other measures of investor interest and bulker owners are finally seeing them
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen plots wind-powered PCTC by 2025
    Race to cut emissions leads to Oslo-listed shipowner's second design for a cargo sail-ship
  • Crew leaves grounded tanker in UAE after four-year shift
    Seafarers swim to shore after lengthy ordeal but agree to stay to help with vessel sale
  • Capesize spot rates jump sharply thanks to futures market and firmer fixtures
    Baltic Exchange's capesize time-charter average rate was up by almost 30% on Wednesday
  • Elbdeich acquires LNG-fuelled feeder boxship as fleet expansion continues
    German owner to investigate potential of gas as a fuel on other vessels in its fleet
  • Zodiac Maritime linked to move to bring DSME order haul to 10 boxships
    Eyal Ofer-led owner is said to have exercised options on neo-panamax quartet
  • Tanker owners 'face the music' as scrubber-fitted eco VLCCs fetch low period rates
    Period market remains active despite weak charter rates for young VLCCs amid bearish market outlook
  • Banks extricate themselves from Empire suezmax quartet
    Greek owners Moundreas and Molaris seen to benefit from creditor-driven deal
  • Zodiac Maritime boosts DSME boxship order haul to 10 newbuildings
    Eyal Ofer-led owner confirms quartet of optional berths
  • Hapag-Lloyd profits to soar but it tones down expectations for 2021
    Earnings off to a flying start but market expected to 'normalise', says CEO
  • Union urges owners to follow MSC's crew change action in China
    ITF says it is time for owners to pay the cost of getting stranded crew home from trade blockade
  • GNMTC extends push into modern tankers with aframax buy from FSL
    Libyan state company picks up high-spec tonnage from First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust)
  • Flex LNG sees more demand for US LNG in 2021
    Harald Gurvin signs off as chief financial officer after more than 15 years with Fredriksen Group
  • Arbitration retains momentum in Singapore as Asian push pays dividends
    Arbitration volumes climbed slightly as new management began regional outreach and met the challenges of the coronavirus
  • Bimco helping bulkers shift to slower 'just in time' business model
    Organisation's Grant Hunter explains the importance of new clause aimed at avoiding wasteful waiting time in ports
  • CMA CGM's new air division takes off as strategic shift continues
    Liner company acquires four freighter aircraft to complement its shipping business
  • ArcelorMittal confirms bulker involved in Gibraltar spill
    The ship ceased bunkering operations immediately after the spill, mining giant says
  • Lemos Group's new bulker agent makes debut capesize purchase
    Led by former Oldendorff managers, Valhal Shipping hits its stride as Enesel's exclusive agent for dry bulk shipping
  • Top shipbrokers set up carbon trading desks in the hunt for new business
    BRS, Clarksons and Affinity are among the first maritime brokerages to enter the environmental trading market
  • Beginner's guide for shipping firms in carbon offset market
    New entrants urged to be cautious as not all offset projects are cut from the same cloth
  • Early adopter: Maersk to run first carbon-neutral ship by 2023 in methanol plan
    Danish containership giant moves decarbonisation target forward by seven years
  • Sovcomflot video captures February first Northern Sea Route voyage for LNG carrier
    Drone footage shows ice-breaker working with vessel in first February crossing of Northern Sea Route
  • Cooking and heating demand for LPG swells the coffers of Epic Gas during pandemic
    Small LPG carrier specialist remains optimistic for 2021 as residential LPG demand remains high
  • Prem Watsa targets VLCC sector through $82m Seven Islands IPO
    Canadian billionaire's Indian tanker company also wants to buy an MR with cash from Mumbai listing
  • Hydroussa Navigation snaps up kamsarmax as prices move higher
    Deal marks the firs sale for the Greek company in seven years
  • Evalend Shipping scores rare Tier II bulker newbuildings
    Greek shipowner books kamsarmaxes to be built to IMO's older NOx standards
  • Trafigura tries out cheaper Schuldschein market for $134m loan
    Trader and shipowner seals first move into German alternative bond market as it diversifies finance base
  • Safety can't be sacrificed as we sail into increasingly complex waters
    New fuels and greater digitalisation promise huge rewards, but what of the potential dangers?
  • Arbitration keeps up momentum in Singapore as Asian push pays dividends
    Arbitration volumes climbed slightly as new management began regional outreach and met the challenges of the coronavirus
  • BW Offshore invests $72m in offshore wind firm Ideol ahead of Oslo listing
    Singapore floater specialist says experience in offshore markets 'highly complementary' to offshore wind sector
  • Myanmar's fledgling tanker market holds its breath over threat of more US sanctions
    Any further action by Biden administration may make cargo moves more complicated, say traders

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
  • Another Maersk ship sailing for LA loses containers
    Six cases of at-sea container losses have been reported in less than three months.
  • Patience tested: 62 ships at anchor in San Pedro Bay
    "If we do nothing, we will still have vessels at anchor come midsummer," says Port of LA Executive Director Gene Seroka.
  • Chinese factories won't build enough containers to save US shippers
    Cargo shippers hamstrung by the global container shortage should not expect a box building spree in China to come to their rescue.
  • Amazon, FedEx air partner ASL orders 737-800 converted freighters
    You've probably flown in a Boeing 737-800, a next-generation variant of this popular 737, but when they are put to pasture they become valuable assets...
  • US exposes North Korea blockchain plot to evade ship sanctions
    The U.S. has indicted a computer hacker working for Pyongyang to help North Korea evade U.S. maritime sanctions.
  • Viewpoint: Bruises for Alaska cruises
    The United States and Canada should do more talking and less unilateral banning and canceling.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: More refineries in Europe to produce cleaner fuels
    Essar Oil UK and Austria's OMV have recently announced new projects, which will be focused on producing cleaner fuels.
  • Gibraltar bunker delays after oil spill, bad weather: sources
    A combination of bad weather and an oil spill hampered supply operations around the port of Gibraltar in recent days but bunkering has continued throughout though with some delays, sources have said.
  • US Gulf Coast bunker market waits out winter storm
    US Gulf Coast retail bunker prices edged slightly higher Feb. 17, as suppliers in the region deal with harsh winter weather.
  • Fuel price rises could result in wider bunker sector quality issues: KPI OceanConnect
    Marine fuel quality issues could begin to surface again this year as the price of fuel and blending components begins to rise again, marine fuel supplier KPI OceanConnect warned in a 2021 sector outlook published this week,
  • Piraeus continues bunker operations despite snow: sources
    Bunker operations at the Greek port of Piraeus were not impacted despite cold weather conditions, market sources said Feb. 17.
  • Calumet Specialty announces Great Falls, Montana, renewable diesel project
    Calumet Specialty Products has plans to produce renewable diesel by reconfiguring a hydrocracker at its 37,000 b/d Great Falls, Montana, refinery, the company said in a statement.
  • OIL FUTURES: Complex settles higher on crude output, refinery losses
    Oil futures continued to rise Feb. 17 as continued frigid weather and power outages took a toll on crude production and refinery operations, mostly in Texas.
  • Maersk plans to operate first carbon-neutral container ship by 2023
    AP Moller-Maersk, owner of the largest shipping company in the world, is aiming to operate the world's first carbon-neutral vessel by 2023, seven years ahead of schedule, it said Feb. 17.
  • Singapore March ex-wharf marine fuel term settles higher on supply tightness
    "Most buyers will secure March term after the [Lunar New Year] holiday," a trader said.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil products stocks drop to 2021 low as fuel oil exports set record high
    Total inventory was 20.854 million barrels on Feb. 15, down 1.6% from a week earlier and the lowest since Nov. 30.
  • Singapore HSFO quality and testing procedures
    Platts welcomes feedback on the above issues, including testing methods, and quality specifications.
  • India's maiden carbon-neutral crude purchase opens door for more
    "The purchase of the first carbon-neutral crude by Reliance signals their intentions clearly," Malhotra said.
  • HONG KONG DATA: 2020 fuel oil imports drop 11% on year to 38 mil barrels
    Demand has yet to recover fully, even though the container market is strong, 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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