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September 19, 2022
Exim Indiaweb site
  • PM launches National Logistics Policy
  • BCBA elects Dushyant Mulani as President for 2022-24
  • JNPA 33rd Anniversary Special Issue released
  • AMTOI AGM on Sept. 28
  • APM Terminals appoints new Head of Global Operations
  • Sunil Barthwal appointed Commerce Secy
  • Mumbai Port Authority cautions against fake websites, phishing emails, Whatsapp messages making false job offers
  • Adani Ports signs Concession Agreement to enhance Haldia Dock's capacity
  • Railways aims at Rs 30,000 cr. revenue with new land lease policy
  • Felixstowe Port workers to go on strike again from Sept. 27
  • FIATA Logistics Institute (FLI) revalidates Freight Forwarding Course in India conducted by IIFF
  • Tyre exports up 31 pc
  • US railroads, unions reach tentative deal to avert strike
  • India's ban on broken rice exports detrimental to its trade: USDA
  • Soyameal exports drop 67 pc

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 1,400 exhibitors to present innovations
  • Hactl ups DG training standards
  • Inspiring young logistics professionals
  • Up-to-date system for all-electric reefer units
  • A big takeover for Abu Dhabi Ports
  • Two new partners for Transnatur
  • 111 years of Hamburg airport
  • Ceva's best-kept secret
  • Less stress in Los Angeles
  • More than EUR 5 billion for key infrastructure
  • Turkish Cargo carries Togg to Argentina
  • Deugro completes management buyout in Russia
  • In the mood for Berlin
  • A hydrogen bridgehead in Gothenburg
  • Ore enrichment plant travels more than 5,000 km
  • Europa Road boosts customer service teams
  • Air Canada opens export acceptance at YYZ cold chain...
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • American Airlines Cargo names new president

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
  • FedEx to ground aircraft after weak market forces profit warning
  • Analysts warn box lines to withdraw capacity as spot rates sink
  • Against the odds: FedEx - 'mayday' from Memphis destroys confidence
  • US railways move to rev up operations after deal, but labour yet to agree
  • On the wires: Freight rates - where the winds blow...
  • Cosco eyes methanol-powered ships as it considers $3bn order for 15 vessels
  • UK regional airfreight plan could boost smaller airports
  • DP World rail link expedites Ukrainian freight movements
  • On the wires: BE(A)R research casts dark shadow over US T&L sector value
  • Hapag-Lloyd invests in Spinelli Group as it boosts Med ports business
  • DCSA digital standards poised to become globally accepted
  • American Airlines Cargo opts for finance man as president

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
  • U.S. sets ambitious new goals for floating offshore wind
    The White House yesterday announced a new multi-agency floating offshore wind initiative. Called the Floating Offshore Wind Shot, it will see the administration advance lease areas in deep waters in order to
  • VIDEO: Princess Cruises unveils new Sun Princess
    Princess Cruises has revealed a few more details about the Sun Princess, the first of two new Sphere class vessels, currently under construction at Fincantieri's Monfalcone, Italy, Shipyard This is the brand's

Container Newsweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
  • Hutchison Ports, Saudi Arabia inaugurate new box port
    On 7 September 2022, Prince Mohammed bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz, the Governor of Jazan Region, inaugurated the Port of Jazan City for Primary and Downstream Industries (JCPDI Port), in cooperation with Hutchison Ports. The President of the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, Eng. Khalid Al-Salem praised the achievements made at JCPDI and revealed that a range of investments and partnerships had
  • High volatility remains in global bunker market
    Over Week 37, Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) has reported that global bunker indices continued moderate sliding downward. The 380 HSFO index fell to US$535.14/mt, the VLSFO index decreased to US$800.44/mt and the MGO index dropped to US1,169.10/mt. Meanwhile, the Global Scrubber Spread (SS) weekly average - the price differential between 380 HSFO and VLSFO - stopped the downward trend and showed
  • Port of San Diego receives US$2.7 million grant for electrical upgrades
    The Port of San Diego accepted an approximately US$2.7 million grant from the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD), which provides incentive funding to support clean technology investments, especially in underserved communities. The grant will partially fund electrical upgrades to power two new all-electric mobile harbor cranes that will help improve public health and reduce d
  • COSCO Shipping eyeing methanol for new round of ship orders
    More newbuildings might be in the pipeline for COSCO Shipping Lines, as the fourth liner operator is thinking of adding 32 container ships that are already under construction. The Chinese state-controlled shipping giant is said to be ordering six 23,000 TEU vessels and nine 15,000 TEU ships at its sister yard, Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry Yangzhou, which is currently building ten 16,000 TEU ship
  • APM Terminals appoints new head of global operations
    APM Terminals has announced that Rex Jackson, the previous chief operating officer at APM Terminals Tangier, is the new company's head of global operations, effective September 2022. Rex Jackson replaces Henrik Kristensen, who has since the new appointment assumed the position of managing director of APM Terminals Port Elizabeth. "With his first-hand experience in operations, Rex will build on ou
  • San Pedro Bay ports see container volumes fall in August
    The major Californian ports in Los Angeles and Long Beach have seen a slowdown in their container volumes in August. Port of Los Angeles (POLA) reported a 15% decrease in its August box volumes compared to the same month last year with 806,000 TEUs, while Port of Long Beach (POLB) handled 806,940 TEUs, down just 764 TEUs from August 2021. "We're making great strides in reducing the number of ship
  • CMA CGM to deploy additional vessel into SAFRAN service
    CMA CGM aims to improve the schedule reliability of its SAFRAN service connecting North Europe with East Coast South America, deploying a ninth vessel into the service. The new boxship will be used in the servce from 15 November and will launch its voyage from the port of Antwerp in Belgium. At

Splashweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
  • Jan De Nul's jackup installation newbuild hit by typhoon in China
    Belgian offshore contractor Jan De Nul said that its jackup installation newbuild had suffered minor damage after being hit by typhoon Muifa at COSCO Shipping Shipyard in Nantong, China. The eye of the typhoon passed over the shipyard during the night of September 14 to 15, causing the vessel to come loose from its moorings. ...
  • Allseas founder hands the reins to his son
    Swiss-based offshore contractor Allseas has announced that its founder and president, Edward Heerema, is stepping aside after nearly four decades at the helm. He will be replaced by his eldest son, Pieter, but will remain as chairman and concentrate on developing and integrating new technological developments. Edward Heerema launched Allseas in 1985 and has since ...
  • Stena Drilling bags drillship deal off Gabon
    Stena Drilling, a subsidiary of Sweden's Stena, has landed a contract with China's offshore oil and gas producer CNOOC for a two-well campaign offshore Gabon. The drilling programme will be undertaken using the 2012-built ice-class harsh environment drillship . The Aberdeen-based driller currently has the vessel working for Energean in the Mediterranean Sea, offshore Israel. ...
  • Concordia Maritime sells its three oldest product tankers in strong market
    Sweden's Concordia Maritime has sold three sixteen-year-old product tankers to an undisclosed European buyer at a price said to be significantly above the market valuations made in mid-2022. The trio Stena Primorsk, Stena Performance and Stena Provence, estimated by VesselsValue as worth around $51m in total, were the oldest in the company's fleet, following the ...
  • COSCO details $4.9bn boxship fleet expansion plans
    COSCO Shipping, the world's fourth largest carrier, is to massively add to the global containership orderbook, detailing a $4.9bn outlay in new ships. The container arm of China's largest maritime conglomerate has laid out plans to order 32 ships totalling 580,000 teu, all for delivery by the end of 2025, according to Nikkei Asia. The ...
  • Evangelos Marinakis eyes the CO2 trades
    Evangelos Marinakis has shown his hand in the much hyped nascent liquefied carbon dioxide (CO2) trades. Marinakis's Capital Gas Ship Management Corp has come onboard a project in South Korea to develop and commercialise 30,000 cu m liquified CO2 carriers. Lloyd's Register (LR) and the Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR) have awarded design ...
  • Dutch debut clean, automated ship recycling solution
    Circular Maritime Technologies International (CMT) from the Netherlands has debuted a brand new way of breaking up ships, where humans are not placed in danger. At CMT's proposed yard, no human lives will be put at risk as the ships will be taken out of the water and dismantled by a fully mechanised and automated ...
  • Octopus Renewables ups stake in UK offshore wind farm
    UK investment firm Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT) has increased its ownership interest in the Lincs offshore wind farm, located off the east coast of England. ORIT picked up a further 7.75% stake from a fund managed by Macquarie Asset Management for an undisclosed sum. The deal follows on from an investment earlier this year ...
  • Adani Ports enters Bengal
    India's largest port operator, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone is entering Bengal, having signed a concession agreement with Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Calcutta to take over and upgrade a berth at the Haldia Dock Complex. The 30-year concession is for a bulk terminal with a capacity of 3.74m tonnes a year. Adani Ports ...
  • Long Beach dockworkers charged with health care fraud
    Seven Port of Long Beach dockworkers are among nine people charged this week for an alleged health care fraud, which included submitting more than $2m claims to their union's health insurance plan, much of which was to pay for sexual services. The charges could result in jail times of up to 12 years. Sara Victoria ...
  • Prudent Shipping Investments seals Japanese financing for supramax pair
    Singapore-based Prudent Shipping Investments has closed financing for two modern Japanese-built supramax bulk carriers valued at $45m. The senior debt was provided by a blue-chip Japanese financial institution. Prudent advises financial institutions to invest in shipping and ports. Its services include structuring deals, due diligence and assessment of technical, operational and commercial parame
  • Tentative agreements achieved in US railway labour negotiations, strike averted
    A US railway strike has been averted, at least temporarily, as the Class I railroads and all of the 12 unions representing rail workers have reached tentative agreements. A 20-hour negotiating marathon brokered by the Biden administration resulted on Wednesday night in tentative agreements with the last three unions. In a statement issued by the ...
  • BOEM reinstates Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases, accepting bids from November 2021 sale
    In compliance with congressional direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has accepted 307 highest valid bids from Lease Sale 257 in the Gulf of Mexico, totalling almost $190m. BOEM originally held the lease sale in November 2021, and a federal judge

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
  • Clean tanker rates soaring on global refineries upheaval as Russia sanctions loom
    Rates for Atlantic-trading medium range tankers have climbed 178% since September 1 to surpass $50,000 per day as diesel exports...
  • The View: Talk before you walk
    Workforces in the maritime transport sector are becoming increasingly militant. It is incumbent on shipping to engage and negotiate agreements
  • Non-Russia ships shun Russia's northern sea route
    Vessel operators have been avoiding the northern sea route since the start of the Ukraine conflict
  • Container spot rates continue headlong plunge
    Many main lane trades have given up all the gains made during 2021 and are seeing spot rates fall precipitously...
  • GoodBulk makes $60m profit from eight bulker sales this year
    Company's remaining fleet is currently plying the spot market
  • Los Angeles and Long Beach import volumes soften
    Port of Los Angeles chief expects volumes to continue softening throughout the rest of the year
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: What's keeping Jeremy Nixon awake at night?
    After a two-year frenzy, the container shipping market is showing signs of normalisation. How will it avoid the mistakes of...
  • Japan and Australia ramp up ammonia supply chain study
    Japan is one of the leading proponents of the use of ammonia as a new green fuel
  • Decarbonisation of shipping offers plenty of opportunities, but beware the risks
    Lloyd's List webinar on opportunities and the cost of the transition to zero-carbon shipping
  • IUMI delegates gather in Chicago for annual conference
    The theme for event, which runs from September 18-22, is 'Adapting to a world in transition' - with a focus...
  • Deal signed to develop green hydrogen carrier projects
    Companies are aligned on the commercial and technical benefits of compression for the storage and transport of hydrogen
  • Daily Briefing
    Ukraine grain exports reliant on small old blacklisted ships | Europe unlikely to reverse consortia block exemption regulation | EU...
  • US rail shutdown avoided as unions and railways reach tentative agreement
    Imminent threat of further supply chain logjams is lifted, sparing already congested ports from an exacerbation of inland transportation bottlenecks

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
  • Ocean carriers step up NY-NJ empty sweeps under threat of new fee
    The Port of New York and New Jersey has seen an uptick in empty container sweeps by ocean carriers after its decision to impose a tariff aimed at empty boxes lingering in the region.
  • Shippers face lengthy transshipping delays via Central America
    Maersk said feeder services connecting via Panama, northern Brazil, and the Caribbean were full and cargo was being rolled, although the carrier expected the situation to improve this month.
  • Steady improvement forecast for US chassis market: IEPs
    Equipment providers believe the chaos caused by two years of chassis shortages will end sometime next year as excessive street dwell times diminish and new domestic and foreign chassis manufacturers enter the US market.
  • UP ousts CP from shared container pool in favor of CN
    Union Pacific has ejected Canadian Pacific from a shared pool of rail-owned domestic containers, a move likely related to the pending CP-Kansas City Southern merger that could take business away from UP.
  • FMC receives strong support for emergency order on port congestion
    The FMC's emergency order on data sharing would seek to alleviate port congestion by requiring more visibility into appointment availability, empty container return times, and terminal closures.
  • Tentative contract deal averts crippling US rail strike
    The tentative deal comes after a marathon 20-hour negotiating session lasting all day Wednesday and into Thursday at the Department of Labor, with Labor Secretary Marty Walsh hosting leadership from railroads and the unions.

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
  • Russian coal on Greek-owned bulker amid EU sanctions questions
    Stavros picked up 53,000 tonnes of coal from Russia, which its manager says is above board
  • Product tankers cool off with 'frustrating' week for LR1 owners and LR2 charterers holding back
    Larger product tankers saw strong gains through the last few weeks
  • Crew change: Meet the new faces at Idwal, Foreship and ZF Marine
    Vessel inspection firm taps Anglo-Eastern executive for chief commercial officer, while Foreship taps BC Ferries man for US drive
  • NIBC Bank grows shipping portfolio by a quarter in first half of the year
    Company celebrated reaching €1bn mark earlier in the year and kept momentum going
  • Editor's Selection: Celsius warms to China, Sovcomflot's shuffle and taking the nuclear option
    TradeWinds' news editor brings you the shipping news highlights of the week
  • Trading giant Cargill claims forgery in Saint James arrest case
    Charterer Cargill's messages to crew of an arrested ship were 'fraudulently amended' on their way to an Indian court, it has claimed
  • Container ship charter rates plunge 20% as default fears rise
    Further falls look likely as charter market follows freight rates and nosedives
  • Italian owner Prysmian scoops wind cable deals worth $800m
    Vessels will be working off Germany from 2028
  • 'Getting paid very well': Concordia confirms tanker trio sale
    Timing is 'crucial' as Swedish player benefits from rising ship values to pay down debt
  • Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping secures $100m funding for fleet renewal
    European bank comes up with loan cash for owner's expansion drive
  • Scrap revolution: Dutch group plots automated recycling yards to compete with Asia
    Start-up CMT brings in partner companies to remove humans from the ship-breaking equation
  • VLCCs hit new highs as oil majors scramble for tonnage
    Baltic Exchange index tops $40,000 for the first time in more than two years
  • Greek shipowner Star Bulk saves $2m through Navig8's fuel platform spin-off
    Optimisation service Engine proves its worth over first six months, partners say
  • Sydney-listed Provaris teams with TotalEnergies to develop hydrogen carriers and supply chain
    Australian start-up now has access to major financial firepower to push forward with innovative newbuildings
  • Skuld turns around losses as underwriting results improve
    Norwegian marine insurance company is benefitting from lower claims and higher premiums
  • CoolCo's Tyrrell unveils growth strategy for LNG and beyond
    New CEO changes company's mission statement, signalling intent for a broader remit
  • Fortescue boss Andrew Forrest becomes biggest shareholder in shipbuilder Austal
    Is yard group 'in play' after more shares purchased by mining and chartering billionaire?
  • Delta Tankers set for $9m payday after fixing VLCC from US Gulf
    Delta Amazon expected to bank $88,000 per day for long-haul trip into Singapore
  • Piracy risk 'severe' as German multipurpose ship raided by armed men off Guinea
    Maritime security companies warn the threat persists in West Africa, despite fall in incidents
  • Greathorse linked to tanker exit with $180m sale of chemical fleet
    Chinese buyers are believed to have snapped up some of Hong Kong owner's five ships
  • DBS Bank sets decarbonisation targets for ship finance activity
    Initiative will cover institutional banking lending book as well as capital markets activities
  • Has the panamax bulker spot market breakout come to an end? Futures say yes
    Rates turn downward for the first time since late August as FFA curve moves negative, but Braemar sees reasons why it could avoid a downturn

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
  • Port of Long Beach narrowly misses record August
    Executive Director Mario Cordero says the Port of Long Beach is "making great strides in reducing the number of ships queuing to enter the San...
  • Boeing CEO says 787 freighter remains strong candidate to succeed 767F
    Boeing must soon decide on what to do about developing a next-generation medium freighter. The leading candidate now appears to be the 787.

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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
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
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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