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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 21, 2022
  • Ministry has till date sanctioned 151 projects under Sagarmala & released funds of nearly INR 1,900 cr.
  • HMM & NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers announce break-bulk services collaboration between Far East & Middle East
  • Etihad Cargo introduces Shanghai-Chennai freighter service
  • Cargo to face increased pressure in 2023; airline industry seen returning to profitability
  • First-ever 'Surety Bond Insurance' for infrastructure projects launched
  • Deutsche Post DHL Group & Ford ink agreement to accelerate deployment of electrified vans for logistics operations worldwide
  • THE Alliance announces service network upgrade plan for 2023
  • PM Gati Shakti Projects
  • Exporters look forward to Budget boost
  • RoDTEP needs a GST Council-like body: Parliamentary Committee
  • Russian crude oil import to continue: India
  • Delhivery to acquire Algorhythm Tech to strengthen integrated Supply Chain Solutions offering

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 21, 2022
  • Master plan through to 2053

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 20, 2022
  • Maersk's extensive network can keep South China freight moving
  • Confusion over CMA CGM Air Cargo flight schedules and aircraft
  • Who will be Shipping's Patagonia?
  • Go-slow at Rotterdam terminal sees Maersk divert and barge turmoil
  • Ocean carrier alliances prepare to deploy their new mega-ships
  • Cooperation the key to keeping containers clean and free of pests
  • Klaus-Michael Kuehne - the winner of the year with Lufty
  • My vision for a net-zero carbon future: MSC's Soren Toft
  • Former Xpediator CEO Blyth leads takeover bid for his old firm
  • Ramon Fernandez to take over as EVP and CFO at CMA CGM
  • Chapman Freeborn appoints four managers to head regional divisions
  • Vessel redirects - in the name of profit rather than the planet
  • DVZ radar: Another step forward in DB Schenker sale

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 20, 2022
  • Sea Machines and USCG partner on computer vision domain awareness
    Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics Inc. has installed its new AI-ris computer vision product onboard a 270-foot U.S. Coast Guard Famous-class Medium Endurance Cutter ahead of an upcoming deployment. AI-ris uses artificial intelligence
  • OMSA applauds Garamendi legislation on Jones Act loopholes
    Congressman John Garamendi (D-Calif.) has introduced the "Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act" bill that would close the loopholes in the Jones Act created by "letter rulings" from U.S. Customs and
  • Ørsted acquires Europe's largest e-methanol project
    Ørsted is going all in on green e-methanol and sees green fuel for shipping as a major market. Its board has taken a final investment decision (FID) on the 50,000 tonnes/year FlagshipONE
  • Marine Log's Top Women in Maritime in 2022: The full interview
    As the maritime industry continues to increase diversity and bring more women into its ranks, we wrap up 2022 for the third year in a row by bringing to you our list
  • Chinese cruise ship design gains AiP
    A design for an 80,000 gt cruise ship developed independently by China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has been given Approval in Principle (AiP) by China Classification Society (CCS). CSSC sees this as
  • Eneti books first contract for WTIV newbuild
    Eneti Inc. (NYSE:NETI) reports that its Seajacks UK Limited subsidiary has signed a contract with an undisclosed client to transport and install turbines for an offshore wind project commencing in the first
  • VIDEO: WSF ferry Issaquah gets an electronics update
    When the 1979-built Washington State Ferries (WSF) car/passenger ferry M/V Issaquah came up for an electronics update, WSF turned to long-time partner Furuno USA for the very latest in navig

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 20, 2022
  • Decreased container traffic at port of Melbourne in November
    Port of Melbourne saw total container throughput (full and empty) in November down 8.4% over the same month in 2021 with a total of 258,449 TEUs. Additionally, year-to-date container volumes of the Australian port are increased by 5.6% compared with the same period last year. Full overseas imports were down 12.16% in November with domestic appliances, non-electrical machinery, ceramic goods, clot
  • Understanding the most common cybersecurity compliance regulations and standards
    Computers, networks, software applications, systems, and data are all protected from potential digital threats by cybersecurity. Organizations have a responsibility to keep data secure to guarantee customer trust and meet regulatory compliance. Cybersecurity measures are taken to protect confidential information from unauthorized access as well as to avoid network intrusions that can disrupt busi
  • Suez Canal Authority, MACN sign agreement to provide cooperation framework
    The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) to provide a framework for cooperation in common fields, affirming the authority's keenness to interact with international institutions to ensure transparency and enhance integrity procedures and standards of maritime transactions and related port operations. According to MACN, the
  • APM Terminals maintains Port of Itajaí operations for another year
    APM Terminals will continue to operate the Port of itajaí in Brazil in the next year after the signing of a Transitory Lease Agreement from the Maersk-owned port and terminal operator and the Municipality of Itajaí, through the Superintendence of the Port (SPI). The negotiations between the Brazilian port authority and APM Terminals were resumed on 11 November, when the SPI decided not to proceed
  • GEODIS to acquire trans-o-flex to develop its network in Germany
    GEODIS has signed an agreement to acquire trans-o-flex, a company in the premium express sector in Germany specialised in temperature-controlled transport for pharmaceutical products as well as in time-definite delivery of products for cosmetics, automotive and high-tech industries. Since 2016 the company is owned by the families Schoeller and Amberger who have invested to scale it up to a leadin
  • THE Alliance unveils upgraded service network for 2023
    THE Alliance, comprising Hapag-Lloyd, Ocean Network Express (ONE), Yang Ming and HMM, has reconfigured its service network for the next year. The updated service setup will enter into effect from April 2023. According to a joint statement of the companies, one of the key highlights will be the deployment of larger newbuild ships to the Asia and North Europe trade. A modern series of fuel-efficien
  • ICTSI inks new 30-year lease for box terminal in Poland
    International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) and the Port Authority of Gdynia have signed a new 30-year lease for the Baltic Container Terminal (BCT). The new lease, which was signed in Gdynia on 19 December and will run until 2053, extends the tenure of BCT under the management and operation of ICTSI, the sole owner of the terminal. ICTSI has been active in the major Polish port since
  • HMM opens dedicated north India ICD access for Kattupalli port call
    In an industry-leading move, South Korean liner HMM has opened a dedicated container train service from North India (ICD Tughlakabad) to Kattupalli Port, an emerging gateway near Chennai. "With extended support from its service partner - Container Corporation of India (Concor), HMM has launched a new, direct rail service from ICD Tughlakabad to Kattupalli Port, to connect to its direct FIL servic
  • Hapag-Lloyd updates service connecting Asia with North America
    Hapag-Lloyd's service EC5, connecting Asia with the East Coast of North America, has returned to its former port rotation. The Hamburg-headquartered container carrier has announced the updated rotation below: Westbound: Laem Chabang (Thailand) - Vung Tao (Vietnam) - Singapore - Colombo (Sri Lanka) - Halifax (Canada) - New York (US) - Jacksonville (US) - Norfolk (US) Eastbound: New York (US) - Sav
  • Operation disruptions at Rotterdam continue, Maersk announces contingency plans
    There are still significant disruptions at the Port of Rotterdam operations due to ongoing industrial action across multiple terminals at the Dutch port caused by Collective Labour Agreement (CLA) negotiations that are taking place between unions and the Hutchinson Delta II and Maasvlakte II terminals. Maersk said in a recent customer advisory that it expects its TA1 and TA3 services to be affect
  • APM Terminals expands Truck Appointment System roll out
    APM Terminals' new Truck Appointment System, piloted earlier this year, is going global with ongoing plans to roll this online service out further, reducing truck turn times, streamlining gate access and improving logistics planning worldwide. The system, launched in Monrovia last year, has been rolled out to the West Africa Container Terminal in Onne, and APM Terminals Yucatan. The standardised

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 20, 2022
  • United Maritime books sizeable profit on latest tanker disposal
    United Maritime continues to take advantage of the strong tanker market to offload another vessel at a significant profit. The Nasdaq-listed spinoff of Greek owner Seanergy Maritime is selling the 2008-built LR2 product tanker for $39m. The Chinese-built 109,000 dwt vessel will change hands by the end of this year, leaving the company with one ...
  • Navigator and Greater Bay Gas ethylene carrier JV adds its first ship
    A joint venture between New York-listed handysize gas carrier owner and operator Navigator Holding and its Chinese partner Greater Bay Gas has acquired the first of its scheduled five ethylene vessels. The jv, owned 60% by Navigator and 40% by Greater Bay Gas, has added the 2018-built 17,000 cu m liquefied ethylene gas carrier and ...
  • Grindrod delisting on the cards as Taylor Maritime secures 83%
    London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) has closed its offer to acquire all of the issued ordinary shares in Grindrod Shipping, increasing its stake in the Singapore-based company to 83.23%. The Ed Buttery-led bulker owner tabled its voluntary conditional cash offer of $26 per share in October, valuing Grindrod at $506m. The offer became unconditional late ...
  • Eagle Bulk Shipping to move listing to NYSE from Nasdaq
    US-based Eagle Bulk Shipping will transfer the listing of its shares from the Nasdaq Global Select Market (Nasdaq) to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The Gary Vogel-led bulker owner should start trading as a NYSE-listed company at market open on January 4, 2023. Eagle's shares will continue to trade on the Nasdaq until the ...
  • Vattenfall to build Finland's first large offshore wind farm
    Sweden's Vattenfall has partnered with Finnish state-owned enterprise Metsähallitus to build and operate Finland's first major offshore wind farm. The project, located at Korsnäs off the Finnish west coast, will have a capacity of 1.3 GW and a potential annual production of 5 TWh. Vattenfall was selected in the first of a number of international ...
  • Ørsted takes over Europe's largest e-methanol project
    Denmark's Ørsted has acquired full ownership of the Swedish project FlagshipONE, which is set to become Europe's largest e-methanol plant for shipping fuel in 2025. The Fredericia-based utility has acquired the remaining 55% stake in the project from Swedish power-to-fuel player Liquid Wind, the original developer of the project. A final investment decision has been ...
  • Eneti scores debut contract for WTIV newbuild
    Monaco-based owner and operator of offshore wind vessels Eneti announced that its subsidiary Seajacks has inked a deal with an undisclosed client for the first of two wind turbine installation vessels (WTIV) currently under construction in South Korea. The deal will see the NG16000X-class vessel transport and install turbines for a project commencing in the ...
  • Edda Wind seals another SOV extension with Ørsted
    Norwegian offshore wind service pure play Edda Wind has secured a charter extension with Danish utility Ørsted for the service operation vessel (SOV) . The firm contract, which was set to expire at the end of August next year, has been extended for an additional 12 months at a dayrate subject to annual escalation. The ...
  • Keppel Offshore and Marine concludes Brazilian corruption case with $65m fine
    Keppel Offshore and Marine (KOM) has finally fully resolved the case related to corrupt payments made by its agent to officials of Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras and Brazilian politicians between 2001 and 2014. In 2017, the company reached a global resolution with authorities in the US, Brazil and Singapore, through which it was ordered ...
  • Maritime media's Russia-Ukraine coverage lacks balance
    Self-appointed maritime media critic Santosh Patil takes us and others to task over how we have covered this year's war in eastern Europe. It is often said that truth is the first casualty of war. This maxim holds good even in today's digital age where information is literally available at your fingertips. In the times ...
  • Avangrid fails to renegotiate power purchase agreements for Commonwealth Wind project
    In a statement on the Commonwealth Wind project website, Avangrid indicated that "unprecedented challenges in the global economy" have made the project economically unviable. Avangrid had tried to renegotiate its contracts with the three electric distribution companies (EDCs) involved in the project to offset its increased costs due to inflation, but the companies refused "to ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 20, 2022
  • Eagle Bulk to transfer US listing to big board
    Move expected to improve company's trading liquidity and overall standing within the financial markets, says chief executive
  • United Maritime doubles its money on aframax sale
    Company strikes deal to sell LR2 for double the price it paid earlier this year
  • EU approves $85m Finnish loan to support Meyer Turku yard
    Finland turns to EU state aid rules designed to 'support the economy in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine'
  • CMA CGM names France's former treasury head as finance chief
    Ramon Fernandez is currently an executive vice-president of finance, performance and development at telecommunications giant Orange
  • Regulation: 2023 will be an agenda-setting year for shipping
    With only a couple of inter-sessional working groups between now and the July 2023 deadline, propelling the notoriously glacial pace...
  • Ship finance: More options amid sea of uncertainties
    Smaller and medium-sized owners are still very much provided for, but wider upheavals are taking a toll on deals
  • Outlook 2023: The case for optimism amid turbulent times
    Optimism is a rare commodity in European boardrooms right now, amid an energy crisis, high inflation and slowing growth - but...
  • Iberdrola to build $1.17bn green methanol plant in Australia
    The price per tonne of methanol is currently four times that of conventional fuel oil
  • Carriers urged to remove more capacity amid weak rates
    Current capacity reduction efforts are insufficient to reverse the rate decline and will hurt market prospects in the coming new...
  • Daily Briefing
    West African waters evolve as tanker spoofing centre as 'dark fleet' increases in size and notoriety | Dark ship activity...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 20, 2022
  • Global air freight capacity oversupplied entering 2023
    Whereas a shortage of capacity in major trades was the chief issue for air cargo providers over the past two years, the greatest challenge in 2023 will be a lack of demand.
  • THE Alliance rolls out megaships in 2023 network update
    THE Alliance member Hapag-Lloyd says shippers can expect a "simplified" network in 2023, but that could mean larger ships, fewer services, and less transshipment.
  • Regulatory support missing in drive to scale up green fuel: Ørsted
    Danish power company Ørsted says policymakers must provide a regulatory environment that allows companies to commit to the huge investment required in developing shipping's fuel of the future.
  • US ports not prepared for next cargo surge: experts
    While congestion at US ports and inland hubs has eased significantly amid declining import volumes, stakeholders need to act now to ready themselves for the next cargo surge, supply chain experts say.
  • Calmer supply chain waters beckon in 2023
    As the US economy slows, logistics managers are searching not just for lower supply chain costs but a normalization of freight flows and networks, a level of stability and predictability that remains elusive.
  • Congress directs USDOT to prepare national maritime plan
    The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 requires the US Department of Transportation to make recommendations for how Congress can invest in and increase the resilience of the US marine transportation system.
  • Intermodal volumes falling fast, rates to follow in 2023
    Domestic intermodal volume suffered its worst November in seven years, which will put additional pressure on intermodal providers to provide concessions to shippers on contracts for 2023.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 20, 2022
  • Why real estate, rather than Covid-19, might decide capesize market's fate in 2023
    People in China are still working from home as Covid-19 continues to break out across country, broker says
  • Navigator-Greater Bay joint venture grabs first vessel and a loan agreement
    Outfit is expected to acquire a total of five vessels by the end of 2023
  • Eneti shares climb as contract revenue beats analyst expectations
    Scorpio Group-backed wind vessel player expected to earn between between $265,000 and $282,000 per day on first contract
  • OceanPal carries out 1-for-10 reverse stock split in bid to keep listing
    Shipowner's share price has been below Nasdaq's minimum bid-price requirement of $1 for past year
  • Bamboozled Polembros Shipping looks to unfreeze funds after fraudulent Iran sale
    Subsidiary for the Greek shipowner files court papers to free $12.3m after 2020 sale to alleged Iran-backed front companies
  • OrbitMI launches automated weather routeing system with DTN
    Vessel software firm teams up with weather data group to develop system being used by Western Bulk Carriers and Stena Bulk
  • Limited impact on LNG shipping seen from EU gas price cap
    New European Union measure comes with bailout options to assuage concerns on security of supply
  • Frontline investors back Cyprus switch as part of merger plan
    Special general meeting in Bermuda was part of the process towards the goal of unifying fleet with Euronav
  • Shipping should protest the US' criminalisation of seafarers
    Maritime pollution enforcement is a shakedown game in the US, where seafarers can be deprived of their liberty for years
  • Frontline investors to vote on Cyprus switch as part of merger plan
    Special general meeting in Bermuda is a key part of the process towards goal of unifying fleet with Euronav
  • Container shipping's green performance flounders, but tankers shine
    Wider efforts of shipping industry to reduce GHG emissions are showing 'mixed results'
  • Turkey's Botas pays up to charter in country's third FSRU
    Two-year old unit will be deployed in Saros Bay in northwestern region
  • Diamantides cashes in on tanker bonanza with aframax group sale
    Major Greek owner raises $140m from divesting his four oldest crude carriers and also scraps a capesize on the side
  • HMM and NYK Bulk join forces on heavy-lift service
    New break bulk service will run between the Middle East and Far East
  • Iberdrola investing $1.2bn in Tasmania green marine methanol plant
    New facility will be one of the largest in the world eventually producing up to 300,000 tonnes of methanol in Australian island state
  • Finland due to receive first FSRU early next week
    Late Christmas present incoming for Baltic states as another regas unit relocates to northern Europe
  • Taylor Maritime wraps up Grindrod acquisition deal
    London-listed bulker operator announces offer to buy remaining shares in the bulker company has closed
  • CMA CGM appoints Orange executive as new finance chief
    Ramon Fernandez replaces Michel Sirat, who moves to running the Saade family office
  • China's Zhoushan Changhong makes tanker debut as newcomer inks MR duo
    Shipyard's new tanker company Pro Tanker Investment orders two vessels
  • Record haul of LNG carrier newbuildings worth over $35bn logged for 2022
    Some momentum set to roll on into 2023 but berth slots for 2027 are likely to remain in short supply
  • Eagle Bulk linked to second ultramax bulker swoop this year
    Deal comes as price estimates for ultramax bulkers have slid more than 4% in a month

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 20, 2022
  • Autos, crude oil boost Gulf Coast ports' November volumes
    Auto imports, crude oil and petroleum shipments rose as ports in Houston, Corpus Christi and New Orleans recorded mixed freight volumes in November.
  • Air Canada prepares Vancouver hub for 2024 arrival of 777 freighters
    Air Canada is beefing up ground infrastructure as it develops a new fleet of freighters able to raise transport reliability for logistics customers.

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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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