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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
  • Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal opens doors to container shipping with successful inaugural call
  • Long-term ocean freight rates continue slide, but spot market offers turnaround hope
  • Chabahar port deal with India soon: Iran
  • World's first prototype of the BS 6 Stage II 'Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle' launched
  • Steel sector seen growing at 8 pc in FY24
  • Jaishankar calls for diversified & democratic globalisation with multiple centres of production
  • Panama Canal drought causing severe shipping disruption; highlights impact of climate crisis on global trade
  • Gati Shakti to have infra planning through AI
  • India's ban seen impacting rice exports & supply
  • Jaya Varma Sinha first woman Chairperson & CEO of Railway Board
  • US growth revised down to 2.1 pc in second quarter
  • Suez Canal Economic Zone celebrates concession for Container Terminal 2 in East Port Said
  • Artificial Intelligence Command Centre at CONCOR's ICD Tughlakabad
  • RoDTEP scheme likely to be extended
  • SCOMET Updates 2023 - Amendment in Appendix 3 (SCOMET items) to Schedule- 2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import items, 2018
  • VCBA elects new Office Bearers & Executive Committee Members for 2023-2025
  • Global IndiaAI 2023 in October to see leading AI players, researchers, start-ups & investors from India & abroad
  • US concerned about India curbing imports of computers, laptops
  • Booking Condition in Panama Canal's Panamax locks
  • Cotton textile, garment exporters see 8-10 pc growth
  • Scrappage policy seen boosting used CV financing

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
  • Braving the failure of UK's ATC system
  • Schenker France pushes fleet electrification
  • Global container turnover declines
  • KPI Ocean Connect reshuffles management team
  • Trialling a solar-powered hybrid truck
  • ANA expands "Prio Temp" container range
  • Oostende: a new warehouse in operation
  • HGK: tandem in motion
  • ICTSI secures Metrobank loan
  • New ideas for the working world
  • DSV buys its first e-truck in Singapore
  • Recht Logistik: cartons instead of plastic
  • A whale at MUC
  • Cargo growth in Gothenburg
  • Switzerland: guidelines for seven aerodromes
  • China launches cargo service to Central Asia
  • CBP seizes forged devices worth USD 400,000
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

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The Loadstar web site
AUGUST 31, 2023
  • Cosco bucks the trend as container line profits hit $8.9bn in Q2
  • RCL sells more older box ships for scrap as earnings fall
  • DB Schenker deal fever - 'Kuehne + Nagel... or just Kuehne?'
  • Container lines may be eyeing even more new tonnage
  • Spotlight on 'DHL vs DSV' in the painful ESG race
  • Phased introduction of UK customs switchover 'was forced on HMRC'
  • Irish seafood exporters take a fresh look at Asian markets

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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 31, 2023
  • Leading Louisiana ports in cooperation agreement with Ukrainian sea ports
    The Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority has signed a memorandum with the Port of South Louisiana and the Port of New Orleans. It covers cooperation on technical planning, development, construction, administration, operation, and
  • Kongsberg Digital wins next-gen engine room simulator contract
    Kongsberg Digital is to provide a second full mission K-Sim engine room simulator package to Denmark's largest marine engineering school, Aarhus School of Marine and Technical Engineering (Aarhus Maskinmesterskole, or AAMS). This
  • VIDEO: Oceanbird wing sail plans move forward
    Alfa Laval and Wallenius joint venture Oceanbird reports that its first wing sail, Wing 560, has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV. Conceived by Wallenius, the Oceanbird system for vessel propulsion
  • A tough week for U.S. offshore wind
    This week has not been a good one for U.S. offshore wind. Tuesday's much anticipated U.S. Gulf of Mexico lease sale produced only one winning bid. RWE Offshore US Gulf, LLC was

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Container News web site
AUGUST 31, 2023
  • CN analysis: Indian export container freight rates recover after a long steak of declines
    Container freight rates for exports from India have shown some positive signs for carriers, after a long streak of declines, according to the latest market analysis by Container News shows. On the westbound India-Europe trade, average short-term contract rates from West India [Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT)/Nhava Sheva or Mundra Port] to Felixstowe/London Gateway (UK) or Rotterdam (the Netherlands)
  • CMA CGM boost its AZTECA services by adding a direct call in Oakland
    CMA CGM announced that Oakland has been added to AZTECA Loop 1 with direct calls from the West Coast of the United States to Central America. The following is the new AZTECA 1 rotation: Los Angeles (USA) - Oakland (USA) - Manzanillo (Mexico) - Lazaro Cardenas (Mexico) - Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala)- Corinto (Nicaragua) - Balboa (Panama) - Puerto Caldera (Costa Rica) - Puerto Quetzal - Los Angeles A
  • MABUX indices increase during week 35
    The MABUX global bunker indices moved slightly higher during Week 35. The 380 HSFO index increased by US$0.48 to US$563.67/MT. The VLSFO index had a more significant increase of US$6.77 to US$668.40/MT. The MGO index increased strongly by US$18.65, rising from US$968.98/MT to US$988.63/MT. The Global Scrubber Spread (SS) - the price difference between 380 HSFO and VLSFO - increased somewhat, hitt
  • Cargo throughput in the Port of Gothenburg remains stable
    Despite the current global and domestic economic recession, the Port of Gothenburg maintains strong volumes throughout most cargo divisions. The cargo volume report for the first half of 2023 from the Port of Gothenburg demonstrates this. The Port of Gothenburg handles more than half of Sweden's container transports, with the majority passing via APM Terminals' container terminal. Despite the rec
  • Hapag-Lloyd reportedly ruled out of HMM bid
    German mainline operator Hapag-Lloyd is said to have failed to make the cut in preliminary bidding for the majority stake in South Korean carrier HMM. Reports from South Korea said that only the three local bidders, Harim Group-JKL Partners consortium and the logistics groups LX Group and Dongwon, have been shortlisted after preliminary bids closed on 21 August. Hapag-Lloyd emerges as potential H
  • COSCO defies market pressures with reduced expenses
    COSCO Shipping Lines showed an unusually strong result in 2Q 2023, becoming the only carrier to significantly improve its finances compared to 1Q 2023, after an apparently highly successful cost-cutting move, according to Alphaliner. COSCO Ship Holding's container shipping business, represented by COSCO Shipping Lines and OOCL, recorded revenue of US$7.91 billion in 2Q 2023, compared with US$4.5
  • Port of Valencia welcomes first hydrogen-powered container stacker in Europe
    The Port of Valencia has received the hydrogen-powered ReachStacker, which was built as part of the European H2PORTS project. This prototype will be tested with the hydrogen-powered tractor unit and the mobile hydrogen supply station (HRS) in the Port of Valencia from this month until December 2024. Moreover, Valencia is Europe's first port to use hydrogen technology to lessen the environmental e

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Splash web site
AUGUST 31, 2023
  • Equinor fixes two COSL semisub rigs
    COSL Drilling Europe, the European arm of China Oilfield Services Limited has secured contracts from Norway's Equinor for semisub drilling units COSLPromoter and COSLInnovator on the Norwegian continental shelf. The 2012-built COSLPromoter is already contracted to Equinor and will start its new contract in the first quarter of 2025. The firm contract is for one ...
  • Noble scores drillship contract in US Gulf
    New York and Copenhagen-listed offshore rig owner Noble Corporation has sealed a deal with LLOG Exploration Offshore for its drillship . The 2014-built rig has been fixed to the Louisiana-based operator for six months for work in the US Gulf of Mexico. The contract is set to start between November 2023 and March 2024 at ...
  • Shipping shown path for ammonia-powered gas carriers from 2026
    A new study released by the international not-for-profit organisation Global Maritime Forum has identified possible pathways to commercialise a first-of-its-kind ammonia-powered gas carrier as early as 2026. As part of the Nordic Green Ammonia Powered Ship (NoGAPS) project, which is co-funded by Nordic Innovation and brings together Yara International, BW Epic Kosan, MAN Energy Solutions, ...
  • Eidesvik Offshore seals PSV extension
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Eidesvik has secured more work for one of its platform suppliers. Oil and gas producers Wintershall Dea and OMV have declared an option to extend the contract for the 2008-built LNG-powered PSV through to October 2025. The contract extension kicks off in May 2024, in direct continuation of the current fixture ...
  • Poul Hestbaek leaves Hamburg Süd
    The head of Hamburg Süd, Poul Hestbaek, has called time on his tenure at the Maersk company. A longtime Hamburg Süd executive announced via social media that he would be leaving Maersk by August 31. Maersk bought Hamburg Süd from the Oetker family for $4.4bn in 2017 and has gradually integrated the line into the ...
  • ADS Maritime picks up $1m worth of shares in Golden Ocean
    Oslo-listed ADS Maritime has become a shareholder in John Fredriksen-controlled bulker owner Golden Ocean. The Terje Bodin Larsen-led shipping investment company established in 2018 acquired 130,000 shares in Golden Ocean for about $1m. Golden Ocean, the world's largest listed owner of large-size dry bulk vessels with a 97-strong fleet, including four newbuildings, and an aggregate ...
  • Chinese real estate takes another turn for the worse
    The risks of contagion are growing in the cancerous Chinese real estate sector, a key part of the world's second-largest economy accounting for somewhere between one-quarter and a third of the country's GDP. Property giant Country Garden, previously considered a comparatively safe, financially secure company, has just posted a first-half loss of nearly $7bn, warning ...
  • IBIA appoints new executive director
    The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has appointed Alexander Prokopakis as its new executive director. Joining the IBIA team on September 1 with Edmund Hughes, the recently appointed IBIA IMO representative, Prokopakis brings a strong background of active association membership. In addition to his IBIA activity, Prokopakis brings a wealth of bunker industry experience as ...
  • Financing secured to complete 640 MW offshore wind farm in Taiwan
    Skyborn Renewables, a portfolio company of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), and its partners TotalEnergies, Electricity Generating Public Company (EGCO) and Sojitz Corporation (Sojitz), have secured an extended financing agreement to complete the construction of the 640 MW Yunlin offshore wind farm project in Taiwan. The Yunlin offshore wind farm project is located in the Taiwan ...
  • Solstad seals six-ship deal with Ocean Installer
    Norwegian OSV player Solstad Offshore has landed a deal with Ocean Installer, securing work for six ships. Marine construction player, formerly known as Havfram Subsea, has signed up to take five of Solstad's anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels on a project in West Africa. The contract, which starts in the fourth quarter of this ...
  • Co-CEOs of up-for-sale Polaris Shipping under investigation
    Efforts to sell Polaris Shipping, a Korean operator of large bulk carriers, have been dealt a severe blow this week with the police in Seoul raiding the owner's headquarters in an embezzlement case. The raid took place on Monday morning with documents and hard disks taken away with the Financial Crimes Investigation Unit of the ...
  • JP Morgan signs for more methanol dual-fuel tankers in China
    JP Morgan has added to its methanol-powered product carrier orderbook in China with two more ships at Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI), according to broking reports. Greek shipbroker Intermodal has placed the US banking giant behind the order for two 50,000 dwt units costing $50m each. The deal brings the total number of methanol dual-fuel MR ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Lauritzen Bulkers
    In the first of a series engaging with key names coming to next year's big dry bulk summit in Switzerland, Splash sits down with Niels Josefsen, the CEO of Denmark's Lauritzen Bulkers. Geneva Dry officially started marketing on May 2 this year, exactly one year out from the first day of the inaugural show. Among ...
  • Landbridge seals VLCC sales
    Hong Kong-based owner Landbridge has sealed a financial deal with compatriot owner CSSC Shipping, the shipowner vehicle of state-run China State Shipbuilding Corp. Brokers note that Landbridge's two Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co-built ships, Landbridge Glory and Landbridge Horizon, have been sold for $102m each basis nine years and seven years bareboat back respectively at around $29,500 per da

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 31, 2023
  • Retail boosts port of New York and New Jersey in July
    The port of New York and New Jersey opened the second half of the year on a strong note, finishing...
  • US west coast labour deal ratified
    The ratification marks the final step in protracted negotiations that began in May last year but did not yield a...
  • Closing ammonia price gap possible, but far from easy, GMF study finds
    The Global Maritime Forum found an ammonia gas carrier would cost 50-130% more to run than a conventional gas carrier...
  • US lawmakers mulling AIS-spoofing bill as Iran's oil exports surge
    Bipartisan bill looks to set up a pilot programme to review the use of big data analytics as a tool...
  • Changing lanes: Is liner shipping heading towards overcapacity?
    Forecasts indicate that the influx of fresh tonnage in the short to medium term will result in vessel supply outstripping...
  • Lending for dry bulk deals stutters
    Banks and debt funds have cooled on dry bulk financing deals against a backdrop of weak earnings and high asset...
  • Oil price cap breach sees Fractal Shipping tankers leave Russia trading
    Geneva-based Fractal Shipping was one of the largest tanker operators exporting from Russia until crude and diesel prices breached the...
  • Greater efforts needed to gather container safety information
    Cargo safety inspections can help improve the safe carriage of goods. But the IMO has insufficient data to make meaningful...
  • Cosco-Sinopec joint venture confirms $700m LNG carrier order
    Vessels will be operated on a long-term charter for cargo from US gas producer Venture Global
  • CoolCo talking to charterers over employment for LNG newbuilds
    Market looks 'tightly coiled' as northern hemisphere winter approaches, says chief executive Richard Tyrell in upbeat statement
  • Spliethoff and MSC respond to ship bans in Australia
    MSC Ship Management and the Spliethoff Group defended their track record on crewing and safety after Australia's maritime authority banned...
  • Commodity shortages set to hit minor bulk trades
    Poor weather in Asia is hitting its agricultural production. Vessel supply could also be constrained by Panama Canal restrictions
  • China braces for Typhoon Saola with highest warning
    Saola may make landfall in Guangdong province and Hong Kong
  • Daily Briefing
    Panama Canal seeks to reassure markets | Shipping on hold as Gabon coup shuts down operations | Cosco eyes terminal...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 31, 2023
  • Warning: EU ETS ahead
    Breakbulk carriers and their clients must prepare for the EUs new emissions trading system before the Jan. 1 start
  • Smaller LTL fleets gain freight, add terminals post-Yellow
    Regional LTL carrier A. Duie Pyle and point-to-point trucking firm Hercules Freight are finding opportunities to expand as shippers adjust to the loss of Yellow's capacity.
  • FMC publishes list of NVOs at risk of losing licenses over tariff non-compliance
    The move is part of an ongoing effort by the FMC to bolster the oversight of regulated entities through "informed compliance," an agency spokesperson said.
  • Carriers on course for healthy year despite tumbling profits: analyst
    A series of quarterly profit declines by container shipping lines will still not be enough to drag the industry into the red in 2023, says analyst John McCown.
  • Southeast US ports reopen after Hurricane Idalia blows through region
    Given the short duration of the port and terminal closures, impacts appeared minimal as Jacksonville, Savannah and Charleston resumed normal operations.
  • 'Rushed' sourcing shift out of China prompts some reconsideration
    For any number of product categories, relocating sourcing brings with it less efficient logistics, occasional lower quality and overall higher costs at a time when cost control is rapidly assuming a higher priority for shippers.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 31, 2023
  • 'Compelling regional proposition': Columbia strikes deal to manage fleet of Seacon
    Shipowner's vessels will be run out of CSM's Greek office in bid to bring manager's digital optimisation to China
  • ICTSI takes out $750m loan to expand port operations through acquisition
    Terminal operator does not specify expansion plans that call for its largest credit facility ever
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings launches share buyback after market-beating profit
    Chinese container shipping giant touts success in cutting costs amid challenging market conditions
  • Australian strikes could result in loss of up to eight LNG cargoes a week, SSY says
    But outlook for freight remains 'uncertain' with Rystad analyst saying Asian buyers are taking 'wait and see approach
  • Floating storage moving into play for LNG carriers, CoolCo says
    Idan Ofer's LNG shipping company claims its redelivering vessel is one of last two independently owned TFDE open vessels in market
  • Hamburg Sud boss Poul Hestbaek follows Philip Oetker out of the door
    CEO says responsiblity for integrating German line into Maersk is over
  • Oslo bond market hot as Ocean Yield, Kistefos and KCC seeking $234 combined
    Shipping companies trying to refinance earlier more expensive debt, with investors keen
  • Ammonia fuel ships to be commercially viable by 2026, says GMF
    New study finds ammonia's cost gap with conventional fuel will close by 2030 by using subsidies
  • Streetwise: Owner-on-owner investing shows heady returns on Seaways while others wait
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at the recent trend of shipowners taking stakes in other public owners and how their bets have played to date
  • Oslo bond market hot as Ocean Yield seeks $70m and Kistefos, KCC sell $164m combined
    Shipping companies trying to refinance earlier more expensive debt, with investors keen
  • Avance Gas marketing final 'higher spec' veteran VLGC for sale
    CEO Oystein Kalleklev expecting to bank more proceeds from latest disposal
  • Polaris Shipping office raided in police probe as owners look to close sale
    The company's joint chief executives could be summoned in ongoing probe
  • Comment: Seafarers need safeguarding before Odesa grain exports restart
    Insurance for the proposed trade is being negotiated, but what about the risk to human life?
  • Poland's Orlen charters Greek tankers on Middle East backhauls after Russian shipments
    Refiner getting discounted rates on vessels returning to Europe after discharges
  • Expanding Greek shipowner IMS revealed to be behind Concordia LR tanker deal
    Low-profile Greek operator has gone on a tanker buying binge over the past 16 months
  • Russia installs protective barrier on south side of Kerch bridge
    Barges placed by the vital road artery to prevent Ukrainian drones from hitting it
  • Houthi rebels block Indian and Singapore LPG carriers from loading gas in Yemen
    Reports suggest group wants to stop government profiting from high prices
  • 'Buy it in Norway': Avance Gas boss Kalleklev says no plans for US dual-listing
    VLGC company CEO says John Fredriksen's large shareholding makes New York move trickier
  • AMA Capital Partners teams with global investor ABL to beef up shipping firepower
    Boutique shipping investment bank wants to explore new territory in deal restructuring
  • Henrik Sleimann Petersen returns to Singapore to join Swire Bulk
    Former Ultrambulk's director returns to the garden city after two years
  • Oaktree's Ryan Lee takes board seat at Star Bulk Carriers
    Private equity executive fills director gap left by Pinegrove Capital's Brian Laibow
  • Aframax tankers fail to cut voyage time on Northern Sea Route to China
    Russian officials are looking to exploit Arctic route to Asia as global warming opens up new trading routes
  • CoolCo in talks with 'multiple charterers' on new 2024-delivering LNG carriers
    Eastern Pacific Shipping-controlled gas shipowner describes the winter market as 'tightly coiled'
  • ADS reveals stake in Golden Ocean after selling out of Gram Car Carriers
    Norwegian investment company has seen bulker punt fall in value
  • OOIL retains firepower for further big dividend payouts, say analysts
    However, company may retain more cash in view of the uncertain industry outlook

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American Shipper web site
AUGUST 31, 2023
  • UPS offers senior pilots buyout package to cut costs
    UPS Inc. is offering pilots an early retirement package to reduce payroll amid declining package volumes. The integrated parcel and logistics giant confirmed Thursday it wants to trim senior pilots [...]
  • Port of New York and New Jersey moves the most TEUs since October 2022
    Based on current port data compiled by American Shipper, the East Coast and Gulf ports are strongly favored over West Coast ports.
  • Mexican cargo airline accused of labor violations under USMCA
    The U.S. is pressing Mexico to review a complaint by pilots at Mas that they were harassed over associations with a labor union.
  • Avianca's new cargo focus serves it well in soft market
    Avianca is investing in capacity and quality control because it sees growth opportunities in the Latin American air cargo market.

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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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