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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 16, 2022
  • Railways planning to carry nearly half of total freight traffic by 2030
  • Cargo movement through waterways up 1,477 pc!
  • Seaborne trade of perishable products seen facing challenges
  • Coal imports set to grow
  • India can scale up exports to G20 nations to $500 bn by 2030
  • WTO launches new e-Learning platform
  • Structural issues in exports need to be addressed to provide long-term roadmap: Commerce Secretary
  • ADB retains GDP growth at 7 pc for FY23
  • India to target $100 bn exports for textiles by 2030: Minister
  • India not reliant on China for accessing rare earth minerals: Minister
  • Paradip Port achieves single day cargo handling record
  • Air Liquide, Fluxys Belgium & Port of Antwerp-Bruges awarded EU funding for building the Antwerp@C CO2 Export Hub
  • CMA CGM & the Port of Shanghai accelerate their decarbonisation journey
  • Edible oil imports surge 34 pc
  • Maximum permissible dimensions for Capesize vessels calling at Kakinada port

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 15, 2022
  • Deutsche Bahn begins preparing for Schenker sale following board meeting
  • ONE chief Nixon expects demand to 'bounce back after a very soft February'
  • DSV, M'rsk, DP-DHL & Kuehne - that 'yippee ki yay' moment strikes...
  • Deal or no deal? All quiet on the DB Schenker front, today
  • It's calmer at LA/LB, but some traffic lost to east coast may not return
  • New dangerous goods rules will impact shippers and freight forwarders
  • Ocean FF rankings - where eastbound transpac volumes are headed
  • Reefer container rates set to join the downward trend, warns Xeneta
  • Maersk mounts robust defence against US shipper's breach of contract claim
  • M&A radar: Naughty Radiant's financial disconnect opens buyout door
  • Digital symbiosis: the engine powering sustainable shipping
  • 2022 winners & losers - and the challenges of a post-Covid world

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 15, 2022
  • Barbara Muckerman named Silversea Cruises next president and CEO
    Silversea Cruises president and CEO Roberto Martinoli is to transition to the role of senior advisor to Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) president and CEO Jason Liberty on January 1. Barbara Muckermann,
  • Maersk lines up another U.S. green methanol source
    A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) continues to secure new sources of green methanol to fuel its next generation of vessels. In its latest move on this front, it has signed a Letter
  • Incat Tasmania ups its electric ambitions
    Australian Shipbuilder Incat Tasmania Pty Ltd says it is "poised to revolutionize the world's ferry market." Chairman Robert Clifford, returning from a trip to Europe and the Americas, reports very positiv

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 15, 2022
  • SCH, Peel Ports cooperate for car storage and transporter park expansion at Port of Liverpool
    Logistics company SCH has agreed on a multi-year lease with Peel Ports Group as part of a major expansion of a car storage and transporter park at the Port of Liverpool. According to Peel Ports, the project, worth over US$1.2 billion will see the facility increase in size by more than 25%, from approximately 32,000m² to over 40,000m², to deal with growing demand for the processing of vehicles at
  • US FMC probing container lines' anti-retaliation compliance
    The United States Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is asking the top 20 shipping lines calling the US to provide information on how they are complying with the new prohibitions on retaliation established by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA). The added protections against retaliation were created by Section 5 of OSRA and became effective immediately upon the law's enactment in June. Th
  • Maersk, SunGas Renewables enter green methanol partnership
    As part of its strategy to decarbonise customers' supply chains, A.P. Moller - Maersk has entered a green methanol Letter of Intent with US-based SunGas Renewables, Inc., a spin-out of GTI Energy which also provides technology and equipment systems, for large-scale production of renewable fuels. The Letter of Intent covers the production of green methanol from multiple facilities to be developed
  • World bunker indexes continue firm downtrend
    According to the weekly outlook of Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) for fuel prices, global bunker indices continued firm decline over Week 50 of the year. However, there are signs of slight upward correction last few days. As a result, the 380 HSFO Index fell to US$460.81/MT, the VLSFO Index decreased to US$660.12/MT and the MGO Index declined to US$988.54/MT. Global Scrubber Spread (SS) - the pri
  • Contecon Manzanillo's capacity to exceed 2 million TEUs in the next years
    Contecon Manzanillo (CMSA), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s (ICTSI) subsidiary in Mexico, recently commenced the third phase of its expansion project, which will increase its capacity from 1.4 million to more than 2 million TEUs within the next five years. CMSA chief executive officer, José Antonio Contreras led the project inauguration together with Colima governor Indira Vizca
  • San Pedro Bay ports on downward trend: Los Angeles reports lower box volumes in November
    The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) has seen the same year-on-year percentage drop of 21% in its November container volumes with its twin Port of Long Beach. The Californian port reported 639,344 TEUs in the last month. November 2022 loaded imports reached 307,080 TEUs, down 24% compared to the previous year, loaded exports came in at 90,116 TEUs, an increase of 9% compared to last November, while emp
  • ZIM upsizes four vessels in weekly service calling JAXPORT
    ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has upsized four container ships deployed on its weekly container service operated through the 2M Alliance, calling JAXPORT, replacing four smaller ships with two 11,700 TEU and two 11,923 TEU vessels. According to JAXPORT, the four newly-built ships are the largest vessels ever to be included in a regular port rotation at the port of Jacksonville in Florida, US.
  • Boxship on 2M Alliance's service faces engine issues in Shanghai
    Earlier in December, the 5,468 TEU container vessel Tasman, deployed on 2M Alliance's service called TP18 by Maersk and Lone Star Express by MSC, suffered major engine difficulties, while it was in Shanghai. "Maersk has informed us that the chartered vessel Tasman, deployed on our Lone Star Express service, suffered main engine issues while she was at Shanghai, China on 6 December 2022," said in
  • CMA CGM and Port of Shanghai proceed with decarbonisation projects
    The CMA CGM Group and Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) signed a long-term strategic collaboration to develop the mass scale use of 'cold ironing' technology, the use of onshore power supply for container ships at the Port of Shanghai. In late November 2022, the CMA CGM Group and SIPG successfully completed the technical trial of the "cold ironing" facilities of Yangshan Terminal in the Ch
  • AD Ports Group inks agreements with Kyrgyzstan and Sudan
    AD Ports Group has signed two major agreements with the governments of Kyrgyzstan and the Republic of Sudan. Under the first agreement, the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgystan has entered negotiations with AD Ports Group to secure more than 300,000 m² of land within the Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) to develop and operate a logistics hub and customs area. Based within KEZAD's
  • Long Beach sees reduced container movement in November
    Trade moving through the Port of Long Beach (POLB) softened in November amid reduced orders from retailers, full warehouses, vessel transfers between the San Pedro Bay ports and goods shifted toward seaports along the East and Gulf coasts. According to the Californian port, dockworkers and terminal operators moved 588,742 TEUs last month, down 21% from November 2021. Imports slid 28.4% to 259,442

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 15, 2022
  • Aker Solutions in line for up to $412m offshore electrification deal
    Norwegian engineering firm Aker Solutions has signed a letter of intent with fellow oil and gas operator OKEA for the Draugen electrification project, offshore Norway for a potential contract worth between NOK2.5bn and NOK4bn ($257m and $411.6m). OKEA and Norwegian state-controlled energy firm Equinor, in collaboration with the license partners, plan to electrify the Draugen ...
  • Methylcyclohexane explored for hydrogen shipping from Scotland to Rotterdam
    An international consortium has launched a study on the feasibility of shipping hydrogen at scale from Scotland to the Port of Rotterdam in the form of methylcyclohexane. Methylcyclohexane (MCH) is a chemically stable liquid produced from toluene and hydrogen that can be transported under ambient temperatures and pressure in chemical carriers. Parties behind the project ...
  • Samudera Shipping lifts stake in NYK LNG carrier venture
    Indonesian owner Samudera Shipping Line is boosting its stake in the liquified natural gas shipping joint venture LNG East-West Shipping (LNG EW). The Singapore-listed company said in a filing it had struck a deal to purchase close to 8.6m ordinary shares from Japan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) corresponding to about 25% stake in the LNG ...
  • Technip Energies secures FEED contract for Italian gigawatt-scale floater
    French-based engineering and technology company Technip Energies has been selected by Italy's Renexia part of Toto Holding to carry out the front-end engineering and design (FEED) for a gigawatt-scale floating offshore wind project in the Mediterranean Sea. The Med Wind project, located some 60 km off the west coast of Sicily is planned to have ...
  • HMM readies methanol-fuelled newbuilds
    2022 is rapidly shaping up as the year methanol went global in the shipping industry. South Korea's flagship carrier HMM is the latest shipping line to be veering towards methanol dual fuel orders with multiple local media outlets suggesting it has invited tenders from Korean yards to build up to nine 8,000 teu dual fuel ...
  • Saipem lands $1.2bn worth of contracts in Guyana and Egypt
    Italian energy services contractor Saipem has won new contracts in Guyana and Egypt worth a total of around $1.2bn. The contract in Guyana has been secured from ExxonMobil for the Uaru oil field development project, located in the Stabroek block. The work scope includes the design, fabrication and installation of subsea structures, risers, flowlines and ...
  • Petronas' unit Gentari enters offshore wind sector with Northland Power deal in Taiwan
    Petronas' clean energy unit Gentari has marked its inaugural entry into the offshore wind segment buying into a project in Taiwan. The company struck a deal to acquire 49% of Northland Power's ownership interest in the Hai Long offshore wind project for around C$800m ($590m). The Hai Long is one of Taiwan's largest offshore wind ...
  • ITF calls for carbon pricing
    The International Transport Forum (ITF), part of Paris-based OECD, has called for the swift implementation of carbon pricing for shipping to speed up the sector's shift towards zero-emission ships. The price gap between conventional and zero-emission ship fuels hinders the adoption of known and sometimes available technological solutions, the ITF has argued in a new ...
  • President Marcos vows seafarer reforms
    Global leaders from organisations representing seafarers, shipowners and other maritime employers, met with Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr, earlier this week as part of his foreign policy tour in Brussels, discussing ways to improve the reputation of one of the world's most important suppliers of crews. Top of the agenda was the immediate concern of ...
  • Molten salt nuclear power barge pitched to Indonesia
    American nuclear power technology developer ThorCon is pushing ahead with the development of a 500 MW molten salt nuclear power barge for operations in Indonesia with help from French class society Bureau Veritas. The concept developed by ThorCon is a molten salt fission reactor. Unlike current nuclear reactors, the ThorCon reactor operates at low pressure ...
  • Whatever happened to Chinese leasing?
    Dagfinn Lunde, writing in the latest issue of Maritime CEO magazine, ponders the huge hole in ship finance following a series of arrests in Beijing. Let's start this column by asking one of the biggest questions in ship finance this year - one I am not necessarily able to provide readers with an answer. What ...
  • Maritime CEO Issue Four 2022
    After a three-year covid-induced hiatus the Maritime CEO Forums are back. In this special issue of the magazine, reporters bring the key messages from the Maritime CEO Forum, which took place at the Monaco Yacht Club with panels focusing on shipmanagement, finance, tankers and dry bulk. Normal markets coverage and top opinion writing is carried ...
  • Poseidon Principles signatories show they have a long way to go to meet IMO targets
    More than two dozen international banks have reported emissions data of their ship finance portfolios in the third Poseidon Principles Annual Disclosure Report, showing the mountain ship financiers have to climb to make progress on their green commitments. Out of the 28 financial institutions reporting their emissions data this year, just seven banks are aligned ...
  • Cal Maritime rocked by series of sexual misconduct cases
    Widespread sexual misconduct cases have been reported at California State University's Maritime Academy, the latest in a series of similar incidents at American shipping institutes. "Long-standing claims of sexual harassment and misconduct, homophobia, transphobia and racism on campus and during training cruises have roiled Cal Maritime and triggered an atmosphere of dread for many students," ...
  • CMA CGM and Shanghai port develop cold ironing infrastructure
    French liner CMA CGM and Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) have signed today a long-term strategic collaboration to develop the mass scale use of cold ironing technology, the use of onshore power supply for containerships at the Port of Shanghai. From today all fully-fitted CMA CGM containerships calling at the port of Shanghai will systematically ...
  • Canada's Port of Prince Rupert activates shore power to reduce ship emissions
    The Port of Prince Rupert, on Canada's Pacific coast north of Vancouver, has expanded the shore power capacity at DP World Prince Rupert's Fairview Container Terminal, achieving a milestone in its path to emissions reduction. Through a partnership between the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA), DP World and BC Hydro, new electrical infrastructure has been ...
  • The marine fuels market outlook for 2023
    Jesper Lindegaard Sørensen, managing director of KPI OceanConnect Singapore, gives readers an Asian-flavoured look at where the bunker markets are headed next year. We all know that the key for shipping's decarbonisation is zero-carbon, clean fuels. However while we wait on these new sources of energy to materialise, it's important to manage shipping's green transition ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 15, 2022
  • DOF restructuring to continue as new board elected
    New chairman says the board will work closely with management, creditors and other stakeholders to find a solution that ensures the...
  • ABS grants 'world first' design approval for a compressed hydrogen carrier
    The approval enables shipbuilders to provide firm quotations for the construction of the hydrogen carriers. Provaris has engaged with Clarksons...
  • Outlook Poll: Global recession risk looms large for shipping in 2023
    The annual view of market sentiment finds the shipping industry divided over decarbonisation strategy, risk and opportunities
  • Influential IMO members in pollution pushback on scrubbers and black carbon Arctic emissions
    Calls to amend regulations to make it mandatory for ships to use marine distillate fuels in Arctic waters forwarded to...
  • Bosporus letter of guarantee 'falls far short of Türkiye demands'
    'It seems that the Turkish authorities were finally persuaded that the position of the clubs was immovable, and they have...
  • Euronav rebuffs Saverys call to abandon Frontline combination
    More than 24 hours after Alexander Saverys called on Euronav shareholders to abandon the 'unworkable', 'value-destructive madness' of a tie-up...
  • Decarbonisation will drive tech hiring spree in 2023
    Shipping's greatest asset is its people. To meet its decarbonisation targets, the composition of the industry's workforce will be critical...
  • Poseidon banks reveal carbon gap but trailblaze transparency
    The second annual disclosure of emissions data from shipping banks highlights the challenge ahead to align an industry not yet...
  • Swedish Club becomes final International Group affiliate to declare renewal pricing
    'It is essential for the long-term stability of the club that premiums remain in line with exposures,' says managing director...
  • No short-term fix for European gas shortage
    Next winter could be harsher as Asian buyers re-enter the market and Europe's storage levels drop significantly, says US-based broker...
  • Boxship charter rates still above pre-pandemic levels
    CMA CGM has been particularly active in the charter market and has secured several ships in relets from other carriers
  • Fujian Guohang Ocean Shipping raises $83m from Beijing IPO
    Established in 2001, the privately run company operates a fleet of 37 dry bulkers, ranging from handysize to kamsarmax
  • Import slump catches up with US east coast ports as volumes edge close to 2019 levels
    Key east and US Gulf coast ports have sustained growth, while US imports increasingly declined in the second half of...
  • Dry bulk: Softening of rates expected amid uncertain economic backdrop
    Uncertainty regarding ultimate demand will lead to volatility; however, there is consensus that a rebound in China is expected to...
  • CMA CGM expands onshore power use in Shanghai
    CMA CGM says 'an extensive retrofitting programme' is being conducted to apply technology that gives access to onshore power to...
  • Daily Briefing
    All eyes on Fredriksen as Saverys family seek control of Euronav | Bosporus letter of guarantee looks like victory for...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 15, 2022
  • Global carbon pricing needed; shippers willing to pay: research reports
    Shipping's transition to zero-carbon energy sources will be costly, but shippers are showing a growing willingness to pay to decarbonize their ocean transport supply chains.
  • November air cargo slump extends peak season blues
    The weakness in Asia's air freight export markets continued through the traditionally strong month of November, with little prospect of an end-of-year boost in demand.
  • FMC checking carrier compliance with OSRA-22 anti-retaliation clause
    The anti-retaliation provision was included in US shipping reform because some shippers have been hesitant to lodge complaints against carriers for fear of being blacklisted.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 15, 2022
  • Federal Maritime Commission peeking into container shipping companies for retaliation
    Commission continues to examine liner operators' behaviour in the US with latest probe
  • Maersk buys up SunGas' entire green methanol capacity for newbuildings
    Danish giant continues to hoover up global supplies of low-carbon fuel for its new ships
  • Would Frontline be better walking away from Euronav? Jefferies makes a case
    John Fredriksen-backed company has seen its shares lag other public tanker owners and deal terms no longer so favourable
  • Capesize bulker market reaches two-month high as iron ore activity improves, analyst says
    Broker says upward trend will not last as Covid-19 is 'out of control' across China
  • Wilhelmshaven welcomes Germany's first FSRU today as cold snap bites
    Hoegh LNG inks charter on vessel but two more regas unit are not far behind with ship for Brunsbuttel finally revealed
  • Banks press on with DOF restructuring after board ousted
    Creditors seem to have no appetite to revisit rescue plan as rebel shareholders try to halt debt swap
  • An investor's eye view of shipping from long-only veteran turned hedgie Jeremy Kramer
    Weekly finance newsletter explores how institutions want to hold on to shipping stocks for years 'without something bad happening'
  • Red tape delays Castor Maritime's tanker spin-off by a month
    Cypriot owner has not completed registration and approval tasks for listing of Toro Corp
  • Thenamaris claims delivery of first blue ammonia shipment
    Greek owner successfully transports innovative Saudi cargo to South Korea
  • Euronav sticks to its guns on Frontline tie-up after CMB blocks full merger
    Owner responds to appeal by Alexander Saverys to scrap plan and get back around the negotiating table
  • Bulker in 'precarious' condition moved to safe Taiwan anchorage
    Ilios Shipping panamax suffers water ingress but managers say any damage has already been rectified
  • Teco 2030 unveils world's first fuel cell stack for shipping
    Hydrogen-ready system will be tested in Austria next year
  • Private equity firm Beat Capital launches insurer Marcato Marine
    New underwriting outfit will focus on global special project cargoes and domestic shipping
  • Gram hits main Oslo board after $292m rise in market value
    Car carrier owner says step up from Euronext Growth is another milestone
  • Sovcomflot swaps $377m of Irish bonds but sanctions headache remains
    Russian owner still cannot pay coupons on remaining Eurobonds
  • Greek operators a 'minority' in post-cap Russian crude trades
    Data analyst says dozens of tankers lifting Russian oil are linked to sanctioned Iranian and Venezuelan trade
  • Former BP Shipping boss Guy Mason to replace Alan Marsh at IFAN
    The experienced executive is looking for new projects that the organisation can support
  • Help fund training for a female cadet through WISTA UK
    UK arm of the Women's International Shipping and Trading Association pushes its new appeal at its latest social event in London
  • MPCC takes charter 'haircut' but will come out ahead, analysts say
    Oslo-listed group will not take long to earn back the money it is losing from early redelivery
  • Wilhelmshaven set to receive Germany's first FSRU today as cold snap bites
    Hoegh LNG inks charter on vessel but two more regas unit are not far behind with ship for Brunsbuttel finally revealed
  • Kenya and Panama throw their hats into the ring to succeed IMO's Kitack Lim
    Candidates are starting to emerge as the race to replace Kitack Lim gets underway
  • 'We don't have much time' to save the company, says new DOF chairman
    Restructuring expert Leif Salomonsen promises a neutral examination of all the options for the beleaguered shipowner
  • CMA CGM and Port of Shanghai team up for mass 'cold ironing' initiative
    CMA CGM expects up to 50 of its vessels calling at Shanghai will connect to onshore power supply by mid-2023
  • Samudera buys additional 25% stake in LNG carrier joint venture from NYK
    Share purchase lifts Indonesian owner's stake in LNG East-West shipping to 50%
  • Port of LA may have 'very soft' February and March after long Chinese New Year, ONE CEO says
    Container volumes at the port are down 21% from a year ago, according to Port of Los Angeles data
  • Great Mountain launches effort to unload $337m New Fortress stake
    Second largest shareholder selling 3.3% of its stake in LNG infrastructure and vessel owner
  • Only seven 'green' shipping banks hit IMO carbon cuts target in 2021
    Minority of signatories to the Poseidon Principles are hitting current emissions reduction targets, but chair Michael Parker is not discouraged

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 15, 2022
  • Bill aims to close Jones Act 'loopholes'
    Foreign-flagged vessels working in the U.S. offshore energy sector would face new restrictions under a proposal before Congress.
  • Cathay Pacific's November cargo traffic shrinks on weak China exports
    Cargo traffic for Cathay Pacific fell in November, weighed down by weak demand for Chinese exports. The small bump it enjoyed in October was short lived.

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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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