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December 5, 2022

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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 5, 2022
  • Samir J. Shah elected Vice Chairman of Customs Affairs Institute - FIATA
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (2 December 2022)
  • Improvements in SWIFT: Integration of ICEGATE with AQCS-ICS (Animal Quarantine and Certification Services-Import Clearance System) effective 01.12.2022
  • Schedule reliability continues upwards trend
  • Indian student part of winning team at DP World's inaugural Big Tech Project competition
  • Hapag-Lloyd receives DNV Excellence 5 Star Award for continuous compliance
  • RCL's net profit surges in first nine months
  • The legal effect of the unknown clauses in a Bill of Lading under the international rules
  • Revised rate for fuel surcharge on pilotage at Gangavaram
  • New FTA commitments may hamper future exports: Report
  • Sugar production seen lower
  • CMA CGM Group receives award for commitment to sustainable development

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 5, 2022
  • Maersk's new centre in Pakistan
  • World ACD: Air cargo rates finally stabilise
  • Electric trucks for intra-urban deliveries
  • A shipping platform to vanish
  • ATSG selects Paul Chase as new CCO
  • Asos contracts Ceva
  • Best ever loading achieved
  • DHL Supply Chain picks Mihaela Isac
  • E-power for inland navigation in Brazil
  • More staff shortages in the cargo handling sector
  • Another player goes to Swiss Post
  • BASF first client of 'Chemical Trusted Carrier'
  • Felix Toepsch elected managing director of ACCF
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • SF Airlines: flights between Tokyo Narita and Xi'an
  • A new service to call in Egypt?
  • Giornico centre says 'Buongiorno!' to trucks

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 2, 2022
  • 'A hard landing' as Asia-North Europe freight rates collapse to $1,000 a box
  • New US shipping law sparks surge in litigation against box lines
  • Flexport's Petersen courting Amazon
  • Did Maersk clash with tough EU competition rules with TradeLens?
  • SATS + WFS - 'execution, execution, execution!'
  • US Senate backs new law to prevent supply chain chaos from rail strike
  • 'Dead cat bounce' - or a sign of hope - for air cargo carriers?
  • Sea Consortium sues for $29.4m in cargo lost when TSS Pearl sank
  • High charter termination rates force some liner operators to run at a loss
  • Magdalena Bosson to become new CEO of Ports of Stockholm

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 2, 2022
  • Frank Collins named SCA senior defense advisor
    The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) has named Frank Collins as senior defense advisor, overseeing the organization's national ship repair and security, as well as industry workforce development and education, initiatives.. Collins
  • Cat to support Wilson Sons on decarbonization
    Caterpillar has signed an MOU that will see it support Brazil's Wilson Sons with the adoption of tugboat and offshore vessel powertrain technologies and services that enable the fulfillment of emissions reduction
  • FMC unveils interim process for handling shipper complaints
    The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has introduced interim procedures to review, investigate, and adjudicate charge complaints filed by shippers to challenge carrier charges. It notes that since the enactment of the Ocean

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 2, 2022
  • Seafarers saved after cargo ship sinks in rough weather
    Thirteen seafarers were rescued after they jumped into the sea on the afternoon of 30 November, after a 2008-built general cargo ship, Yu Sheng 788, began sinking amid strong wind and rough waters off Ningbo, China. Yu Sheng 788 was carrying some containers from Xiamen to Shantou, both within China. The crew had sent out a distress message, saying that the Yu Sheng 788 cabin was flooded, before a
  • Alphaliner forecasts profit shocks for carriers in fourth quarter
    After riding a windfall of profits over the past few quarters, container carriers are heading towards a steep fall in earnings in the fourth quarter, according to the latest report by Alphaliner. The market analysis has noted that carriers could see their Q4 profits tumble by as much as 70%, compared with the previous quarter's results. "Indications for the remaining months of the year show carri
  • Port of Valencia approves new container terminal project
    The board of directors of the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) has approved the construction Project for the container quay of the north extension of the Spanish port, with a base budget of more than US$570 million of public investment. MSC's port subsidiary, Terminal Investment Limited (TIL) will add over US$1 billion to the budget and will be responsible for the construction and operation, unde
  • Nokia to deploy private wireless network at major container terminal in Chile
    Nokia announced that it will deploy the first industrial-grade long-term evolution (LTE) private network in a port terminal in Chile, at San Antonio Terminal Internacional (STI). The new private wireless network will be based on the Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (DAC) platform and will use 4.9G LTE to deliver pervasive high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity, and improved network predictability
  • Box carriers improve schedule reliability score
    According to the analysis by Sea-Intelligence, global schedule reliability of container carriers improved by 6.6% month-to-month in October 2022, reaching 52%. Source: Sea-Intelligence.com, GLP Report, issue 135 Source: Sea-Intelligence.com, GLP Report, issue 135 The average delay for late vessel arrivals has also been improving consistently since the start of the year, according to the report of
  • New port in Tibar Bay launches activities
    Timor-Leste, a Southeast Asian country, inaugurated the new deepwater port of Tibar Bay, a new maritime gateway to the Asia-Pacific region. H.E. Dr José Ramos Horta, the president of the Republic of Timor Leste officially inaugurated the Tibar Bay Deepwater Port on 30 November 2022, in the presence of Philippe Labonne, CEO of Bolloré Ports, the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste H.E General Taur Matan

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 2, 2022
  • TotalEnergies comes onboard ammonia-powered tanker project
    French energy major TotalEnergies has become the eighth member of the Castor Initiative, a multinational coalition of shipping industry players committed to the development and construction of ammonia-powered tankers. The coalition, founded in 2020 by Malaysia's top shipping line MISC, South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries, and class society Lloyd's Register, also includes German engi
  • DOF starts reconstruction process in court
    Financially-troubled Norwegian offshore vessel owner and operator DOF is filing a petition for reconstruction proceedings with the Hordaland district court after failing to secure approval for a debt restructuring plan. The restructuring scheme, which involved the conversion of debt into shares was backed by the company's creditors, bondholders and DOF's largest shareholder Helge Møgster. However
  • Norway targets 10% of offshore wind market share
    Norway is looking to bolster its offshore wind industry with an ambitious target of taking 10% of the global market share by 2030. The country aims to increase Norwegian exports other than oil and gas by 50% by 2030, and at the same time cut overall greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55%. As part ...
  • Control of FESCO up for grabs following jail sentence of its largest shareholder
    Following a four-year court battle, Ziyavudin Magomedov was sentenced to 19 years in jail yesterday over corruption charges. His leading 32.5% stake in FESCO, Russia's largest private maritime logistics operator, will now be put up for sale. Among likely suitors for control of FESCO, and its unique transport footprint in Russia's Far East, are likely ...
  • Aker Solutions eyes $4.6bn worth of contracts
    Norwegian engineering firm Aker Solutions is looking at about NOK45bn ($4.6bn) in new contracts following Aker BP board's decision to approve field development projects offshore Norway. Aker BP said Friday that it had decided to vote for the final approval of the Noaka field development project, the Valhall PWP-Fenris project, the Skarv Satellite project and ...
  • NYK seals investment in Pertamina International Shipping
    Japan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has concluded an investment agreement and a strategic alliance agreement with Pertamina International Shipping (PIS), a shipping subsidiary of Indonesian state-run energy giant Pertamina. Specific details of the size of the investment have not been revealed. A signing ceremony was held in Tokyo yesterday bringing the two Asian shipping giants ...
  • Rejig of the Concordia Maritime fleet continues
    Concordia Maritime will continue to rejig its fleet as it claws its way back to financial stability. This week, sold product tanker Stena Primorsk was delivered to its new owner. Two other recently sold vessels are expected to be delivered at the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023, respectively. After the sale of ...
  • US Congress approves bill to prevent rail strike
    Since Monday, when President Biden asked Congress to intervene to prevent a rail strike that he warned "would devastate our economy," the US House of Representatives and now the Senate have passed a bill to force the four of 12 unions that did not ratify their tentative agreements with the major US freight railroads to ...
  • US FMC announces interim procedures for processing charge complaints
    The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) yesterday announced its interim procedures to review, investigate and adjudicate charge complaints. The FMC said in a release that US shippers have responded positively to the new opportunity, established via the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, to challenge carrier charges by filing charge complaints at the FMC. Since ...
  • The top 10 maritime media personalities of 2022
    Tis the season for year-end polls and lists. Santosh Patil has his own take. The season of Top 10 this and that in maritime and in other industries is finally here as we come close to the year end. Such lists are quite popular worldwide especially in the western culture where these are often used ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 2, 2022
  • FMC announces interim complaint procedure amid swelling caseload
    The US regulator says shippers have increasingly been challenging the detention and demurrage charges levied by ocean carriers
  • China-based P&I club allowing sanctioned oil cargoes into ports
    Insurers are key to the effectiveness of the European and G7 embargo on Russian seaborne crude that begins on December...
  • Don't look for CII workarounds - just make it work
    If matters degenerate into a crazy free-for-all where each shipowner does the best for themselves individually, the industry seems collectively...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: The challenges shaping shipping according to MSC chief Søren Toft
    This week's edition of the podcast features a very special guest; Søren Toft, chief executive of Mediterranean Shipping Co, the...
  • Green rules must be more than a tax on shipping, says Toft
    As the operator of the world's largest fleet of containerships, MSC has invested heavily in new and secondhand tonnage. But...
  • MSC's Toft says 2M alliance is safe for now
    The 2M alliance between Maersk and MSC still has two years to run. Even with a larger fleet, it still...
  • Marine insurance claims picture 'extraordinarily' benign, says IUMI
    Last year characterised by tentative recovery in global trade, rise in absolute premium volumes, and improved loss ratios across all...
  • West makes senior promotions to strengthen Asia business
    Move designed to strengthen two of club's key Asia offices
  • TotalEnergies joins ammonia-powered tanker project
    An initiative launched in 2020 wants to accelerate the path toward safe zero-emission shipping in the middle of this decade
  • OSM in merger talks with Thome, say sources
    Deal could potentially create the world's largest shipmanager by fleet size under total management
  • Iranian tanker at centre of Greek hostage standoff unloads cargo in Syria
    Aframax tanker Lana was seized off the coast of Piraeus at the behest of the US. The vessel was said...
  • Congress passes bill to block US rail shutdown
    Both chambers of Congress have passed a bill to impose the White House-brokered tentative agreement on labour unions and railroad...
  • Tanker safety group opens new office in Singapore
    'The International Tanker Owners' Pollution Federation has a long history of operating in the region and we are pleased to...
  • Daily Briefing
    Lloyd's List annual Top 100 finds shipping struggling with transition | Bosporus Strait queues worse than past year | Car...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 2, 2022
  • Ocean Alliance upsizes trans-Atlantic route amid rate strength
    Ocean Alliance members are shifting post-Panamax ships away from the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe trades to the trans-Atlantic amid buoyant demand and rates.
  • Transportation hiring surge falls short in November
    Hiring expectations fell short across many transportation sectors in November, with real trucking employment dropping while warehousing firms and couriers added workers.
  • Bipartisan Senate vote ends threat of US rail strike
    The Senate measure ends the threat of a country-wide rail strike that could have begun Dec. 9, crippling cargo movement in the midst of the holiday season.
  • Carriers continue calling South Korea's Busan as truckers strike drags on
    South Korea's government took the unprecedented step of ordering some of the striking truckers back to work Tuesday, although strike organizer Cargo Solidarity said it would defy the order.
  • Trailer makers boosting production as orders soar
    Stubbornly strong industrial output and pent-up demand are expected to keep pressure on trailer manufacturers to increase supply, even during a US economic slowdown.
  • No seasonal uplift as air cargo market deteriorates further
    Dismal November air cargo data has all but assured a weak end to 2022 with no sign of a seasonal uplift in demand or rate levels from an oversupplied market.
  • ONE the latest to open India-Middle East string amid trade boost signals
    An economic partnership agreement signed earlier this year between India and the United Arab Emirates is driving new trade opportunities, prompting ocean carriers to boost service between the two countries.
  • Turbo-charged logistics tech faces reckoning: analyst
    The unprecedented infusion of cash into supply chain technology development over the past two years was akin to putting the sector on a diet of steroids, writes JOC analyst Lars Jensen.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 2, 2022
  • VLCC rates continue cratering as smaller tankers find 'stability'
    Largest have fallen by more than half from their year-to-date high of nearly $75,400 per day on 21 November
  • Hansen resurfaces at Maersk Tankers in partnerships role
    After leaving ZeroNorth, the industry veteran announces new job at the tanker pool operator
  • Norwegian offshore owner DOF goes to court in $2bn reconstruction bid to save company
    Petition to be made as offshore vessel owner stresses there is no other option
  • Nordea and SEB to provide $208m to finance TMI's Grindrod takeover
    Law firm reveals term loan backed by security over stock and vessels
  • Cosco Energy Shipping in fresh Iranian oil controversy
    Chinese state giant launched inquiry after being alerted to STS transfer from ship allegedly carrying Iranian oil
  • 'AIS improves visibility, even when ships go dark,' says MarineTraffic
    Sanctions stretch AIS vessel tracking to its limits, but MarineTraffic 'reports what it sees' as it celebrates 15 years in the game
  • Lila Global considers spot market to be its playing field
    Dubai-based shipowner hopes its tankers will soon join its bulk carriers in the spot market
  • This is Big Brother: How the 'dark' fleet is being tracked from space
    The satellite boom gives investigators new ammunition in the battle against dark fleets
  • Norwegian offshore shipowner DOF goes to court in $2bn reconstruction bid to save the company
    Petition to be made as offshore vessel owner stresses there is no other option
  • Russia seizes $471m Fesco stake as billionaire Magomedov jailed
    Moscow court hands over 32.5% slice of container ship owner to the state in long-running embezzlement case
  • Greece's Meadway Shipping inks deal for eco bulk carrier at Tsuneishi
    The eco design vessel is said to cost the Greek shipowner around $38m
  • $60 oil price cap deal could still 'penalise' Russia
    Outline agreement puts cap at the upper end of negotiations as G7 seeks to keep crude oil flowing after EU import ban on Monday
  • Singapore says windfall tax could curtail investment in greener fuels
    Such arbitrary measures will send the wrong signal to businesses, says minister
  • Shipping takes centre stage at Athens LNG industry meet
    A prime-time speaking slot, a new award - the gods were smiling - but the energy crisis dominated all talk
  • Frontline says charterers fear missing out against 'ridiculous' newbuilding backdrop
    Lars Barstad says charter activity is hectic as the relationship between orderbook and ageing fleet does not make sense
  • 'Honoured': Sophia Mullen made EnTrust Global's first president
    10-year company veteran promoted to new role at shipowner and financier
  • Chinese automaker BYD inks four ultra-large car carriers as market surges
    CMHI Jinling and CMHI-Jiangsu were each contracted to build two LNG dual-fuel 9,400-ceu vessels
  • Castor turns to Asia to fund container ship acquisitions
    Cypriot owner draws on $22.5m loan to fund addition of two sub-panamaxes
  • Lila Global uses cash buyer model to finance fleet acquisitions
    Shipowner pays in cash and employs a bottom-up approach to evaluating ships, which it claims has impressed banks
  • Hundreds of 'unknown' owners take control of tankers
    European registries report exodus as owners seek ways to continue moving Russian volumes
  • Singapore says windfall tax could curtail investment in greener fuels
    Such arbitrary measures will send the wrong signal to businesses and discourage them from investing in country, says minister
  • Shell and Alfa Laval to develop boil-off-gas unit for liquid hydrogen carriers
    Design challenges said to be significantly greater than those involved with LNG

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 2, 2022
  • Container shipping rates still sinking, no sign yet of market floor
    Spot shipping rates continue their historic slide, putting even more pressure on container lines' contract business.

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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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