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Exim India web site
AUGUST 2, 2023
  • Maritime And Logistics Awards 2023 (MALA 2023) to see top-notch, widespread participation
  • Digitalisation of global trade gets a fillip with UK assent for key Bill
  • India's exports facing more issues in APAC region
  • Cargo terminal operationalised at Jaipur airport
  • DHL Group performs well in a challenging environment
  • DGCA gives in-principle approval to AI & Indigo to import aircraft; availability of parking slots ensured
  • Integrated cargo complex begins at Chandigarh Int'l airport
  • Saudia Cargo expands reach in Europe
  • China to North Europe trade lane reflecting weak market trends
  • Suez Canal fees for vessels at waiting areas
  • Latest edition of World Trade Statistical Review issued
  • Standardizing documentary and information requirements for AD Code and Bank Account with IFSC Registration/modification in relation to exports
  • India's rice export ban squeezes supplies, ignites food security concerns
  • European wheat prices soar to 3-1/2 month highs
  • India will be shielded from risks of global slowdown: World Bank President
  • ILWU Canada rejects govt-crafted labour agreement
  • Port-linked & coastal initiatives offer unlimited growth opportunities: Ministry
  • COSCO SHIPPING Development launches 700 TEU electric container vessel

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International Transport Journal web site
AUGUST 2, 2023
  • A passage to Passar

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The Loadstar web site
AUGUST 1, 2023
  • 30,000 jobs lost as Yellow succumbs to death spiral of debt and lost clients
  • M&A budget-constrained DHL Group 'calls' the (volume) bottom
  • Cloud hangs over China's CULines as it axes final long-haul route
  • The expanded Ceva platform hedge - finally profitable?
  • 'Normalisation' brings slump in volumes, revenue and profits for DHL
  • ONE eyes network downsize as soft demand sends profits tumbling
  • Hyundai Glovis uses containers to ship cars as PCTC shortage bites
  • Container lines hope for intra-Asia boost as ex-India rates continue slide

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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 1, 2023
  • T. Mariotti shipyard delivers Seabourn Pursuit
    Carnival Corporation's Seattle headquartered ultra-luxury Seabourn brand has taken delivery of its second expedition ship, Seabourn Pursuit, in a ceremony at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy. Measuring 557 feet in
  • Glosten unveils design for fisheries-focused research vessel
    Seattle headquartered naval architect firm Glosten has released imagery of its latest vessel design: a Global Class, fisheries-focused, research vessel that is quieter on board and underwater. Developed with fisheries research in

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Container News web site
AUGUST 1, 2023
  • Cainiao Group opens new warehouse in Indonesia
    Cainiao Group, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group Holding Limited, announced the launch of its first warehouse, Cainiao Cikarang Logistics Park, in Jakarta, Indonesia as part of its regional cHub expansion plan. More specifically, the new Cainiao Cikarang Logistics Park is part of a regional warehouse network of Cainiao Hubs or cHubs in Southeast Asia and is the third warehouse in the network. Ad
  • Long-term ocean freight rates hit two-year low just as record new levels of ships enter market and overcapacity adds further pressure: Xeneta
    Global long-term shipping rates sank to a two-year low in July, with the latest data from Xeneta's Shipping Index (XSI®) showing a fall of 9.5% since June, adding to a deep collapse that started last year. Long-term valid contract rates have now lost 57.8% of their value since the same period in 2022. Xeneta's real-time data, crowd-sourced from leading global shippers, makes bleak viewing for c
  • Wärtsilä to equip CMA CGM newbuildings with methanol-fuelled auxiliary engines
    Maritime technology company Wärtsilä will supply French ocean carrier CMA CGM with methanol-fuelled auxiliary engines. The engines have been ordered for six 15,000 TEU container ships being built at China's Dalian Shipbuilding yard. Wärtsilä received the order in the second quarter of the year. According to a statement, the six container vessels are the first CMA CGM ships to be ordered using met
  • COSCO SHIPPING launches 700 TEU electric boxship
    COSCO SHIPPING Development successfully launched a 700 TEU electric container vessel (N997) on 26 July at No.1 Shipyard of COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industry in Yangzhou, China. According to the Chinese transportation giant, the new electric boxhsip marks a significant advancement in the adoption of fully battery-powered vessels in inland waterways. "COSCO SHIPPING Development will remain committed to
  • Interview with Maria Georgiou, MD of WTO Hellas: "2023 so far better than predicted"
    World Transport Overseas (WTO) is one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in Eastern Europe with its own subsidiaries in Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia and Taiwan. Maria Georgiou is the managing director of WTO Hellas and spoke to Container News about the company's recent developments, expansion plans and special services. Additionally,
  • Freight rates rise on GRIs and Canadian strike
    Transpacific rates rose to a nine-month high when the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) closed on 28 July, as general rate increases (GRIs) on 1 August were supported by high fleet utilisation and Canadian dockers' industrial action. Asia-US West Coast rates hit US$1,943/FEU, while those for Asia-US East Coast averaged US$2,853/FEU, a level not seen since October 2022. The same day, the
  • Montreal Port Authority president and CEO steps down
    The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has announced that its president and chief executive officer (CEO) Martin Imbleau will step down on 8 September. "I am extremely grateful for the trust placed in me by the Board of Directors as well as the MPA team, made up of committed, competent people dedicated to operating the present and building the future of the Port of Montreal," stated Imbleau. According
  • Metrans launches new regular train service in Europe
    A new regular common user train service was recently launched by Metrans that links the Croatian port of Rijeka, via the Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT), to Budapest in Hungary. More specifically, the new rail cargo service, that was launched in June, connects AGCT with Metrans' Csepel Terminal in Budapest. "We commend Metrans for launching this new service that connects Rijeka to Csepel
  • DP World Logistics sees five new customers at London Gateway
    DP World has welcomed five new customers at its latest facility at London Gateway in the first 100 days of operation, following surging demand for warehousing space near London. The high level of interest in the multi-user warehouse stems from businesses in the Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), manufacturing and industrial sectors. Jonathan Himsworth, vice president of Sales at DP World Logistic
  • AD Ports and Saab UAE ink agreement to increase port efficiency and safety
    AD Ports Group and Saab UAE, a defence and security firm based in Abu Dhabi's Tawazun Industrial Park, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic cooperative relationship that will see both entities collaborate on the development of maritime surveillance solutions and sensors. Under the terms of the agreement, AD Ports Group will give access to appropriate testing si
  • CMA CGM increases FAK rates from Asia to North Europe
    CMA CGM has announced an increase in Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from all Asian ports (including Japan, Southeast Asia and Bangladesh) to all ports in North Europe (including the United Kingdom and the full range from Portugal to Finland/Estonia). The French ocean carrier said the updated FAK rates will be effective from 15 August 2023 and will be applied to dry, out-of-gauge, reefer and empty
  • CMA CGM implements port congestion surcharge for reefer cargo in Cameroon
    CMA CGM will apply a port congestion surcharge (PCS) of US$600 per reefer container that is sailing to the port of Douala in Cameroon. This surcharge is applied only to reefer cargo and has already been implemented since 27 July for the majority of potential origins of cargo. However, for containers sailing to Douala from the United States, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, Brazil, Uruguay, Pan
  • CMA CGM revises overweight surcharge from Asia to East Africa
    CMA CGM has announced changes on overweight surcharge (OWS) from North East Asia, South East Asia, Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR & Macau SAR, Taiwan Area, to East Africa (except Mozambique). The updated OWS will be US$250 per dry 20 ft. container with a gross weight of over 18 tons. The changes will take effect on 1 August 2023. The post appeared first on Container News.
  • Tech firms to run automation project for Montreal container terminals
    Identec Solutions, a global company about wireless sensor and localisation technologies, partners with Visy Oy and Remprex on an innovative project, Project Mercury. The Project Mercury initiative has a CA$11 million (US$8.3 million) budget, CA$4.8 million (US$3.6 million) of which is sponsored by a grant from the Quebec Ministry of Transportation and Sustainable Mobility. More specifically, Proj

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Splash web site
AUGUST 1, 2023
  • Turkey's Feyz Group books three ships at Damen
    Istanbul-based Feyz Group has contracted Dutch shipbuilder Damen to build three 3,850 dwt combi freighter vessels. The units will be built at the Damen Yichang Shipyard in China for delivery in early 2025. The so-called CF 3850 is a recently redesigned vessel, allowing a wide range of cargo, including up to 172 containers on a ...
  • Ocean Yield debuts sustainability-linked lease with four LR1 newbuilds for Braskem
    Norwegian owner and sale and leaseback player Ocean Yield has struck a deal with New York-listed petrochemicals firm Braskem to buy a quartet of LR1 product carrier newbuildings backed by 15-year bareboat charters with a dayrate linked to vessel's carbon emissions. "To the company's knowledge, this is the first sustainability-linked transaction in the maritime leasing ...
  • Ignitis, CIP form offshore wind partnership in Estonia and Latvia
    Ignitis Renewables and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) have signed an agreement to collaborate exclusively on offshore wind opportunities in Estonia and Latvia. Estonia's adoption of a legal framework for offshore wind site allocation has paved the way for the utilization of extensive offshore wind potential. Meanwhile, Latvia continues to advance the development of legislation to ...
  • Floatel International clinches more contract work for accommodation vessel
    Oslo-based offshore accommodation vessel specialist Floatel International has won its second contract this week. The owner and operator of five semisub flotels has secured employment for the 2016-built Floatel Triumph in Australia. The charter for the unit, which earlier this year started with Woodside, is set to begin in early April 2025 and last for ...
  • Transpetrol expands with up to four LR2 newbuilds in South Korea
    Belgium's Transpetrol Maritime Services is bolstering its fleet with up to four LR2 tankers booked for construction in South Korea Shipbroker Allied is quoting a price of around $137m for two firm units at Hyundai Vinashin Shipyard in Vietnam with options attached for two more units. The firm 115,000 dwt pair will deliver in 2026 ...
  • Cosco electric vessel for 1,000-km Yangze route launched
    Cosco Shipping Development, the financing arm of Chinese state giant Cosco Shipping, has announced the launch of a 700 teu electric container ship which will serve a regular 1,000-km route up and down the Yangtze River. The 10,000-dwt vessel will be powered by 36 portable container-sized batteries and have two 900kW main propulsion engines. Cosco ...
  • Vårgrønn reveals 1.8 GW Irish offshore wind partnership
    Vårgrønn, a joint venture between Eni's Plenitude and HitecVision, has teamed up with Irish green electricity utility Energia Renewables to potentially deliver up to 1.8 GW of offshore wind projects in Ireland by 2030. The partnership will initially focus on Ireland's south and east coasts, where Energia Renewables have already completed extensive development work over ...
  • Feng Boming becomes chairman of China Merchants Energy Shipping
    Following the recent appointment of Feng Boming as the chairman of China Merchants Port, he was also named the chairman of China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES). China Merchants Energy Shipping held the second extraordinary general meeting of shareholders in 2023 in Shenzhen last week to elect members of the company's seventh board of directors and ...
  • Turkish ships, backed by NATO planes, call in Ukraine
    Turkey, which has been central to getting grain exports through the Black Sea over the past year, looks like it is working new ways to ensure some of the foodstuff gets out of the war-torn country. Last month Russia decided to walk away from a shipping pact with Ukraine, an agreement that had been fostered ...
  • Technip Energies forms South Korean floating wind pact with Young Chang and Sarens
    Technip Energies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with yard infrastructure provider Young Chang and heavy lifting solutions provider Sarens to collaborate on floating offshore wind projects in South Korea. The cooperation covers the development of an integrated solution to provide floating wind turbine marshalling and integration services, using Young Chang's Shinan yard and ...
  • Scorpio and Mercuria form aframax pool
    Emanuele Lauro's Scorpio Commercial Management and Mercuria Shipping have created a new aframax venture called Mercury Pool. The tanker pool will have offices located in Switzerland, the UK, the US, and Singapore and starts out with six ships. "Both our companies have world-class reputations. This joint venture will be of great benefit to clients and ...
  • Ørsted and New Jersey sued over 'unconstitutional' $1bn tax break
    Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted and the state of New Jersey have been sued over a $1bn tax break the company received to develop the 1.1 GW Ocean Wind 1 project. Protect Our Coast NJ (POCNJ) and Defend Brigantine Beach (DBB) filed a joint lawsuit in the Superior Court of New Jersey claiming that such ...
  • HMM buys a VLCC
    South Korea's HMM has emerged as the buyer of a six-year-old 300,000 dwt, Hyundai Heavy-built tanker, V Trust, now renamed Universal Honor. The mammoth has changed hands quietly with no price tag attached, but brokers estimate the ship will have cost just over $90m. The seller of the ship is Hong Kong's Oriental Shipping & Investment, ...
  • Borr Drilling scores two jack-up deals worth $73m
    Offshore drilling company Borr Drilling has secured two letters of award (LOA) for its jack-up drilling rigs Gerd and Thor. Tor Olav Trøim's Borr Drilling said that these awards would increase Borr Drilling's firm backlog by approximately 421 days, excluding optional periods. The Gerd jack-up secured a binding LOA from an undisclosed customer for work ...
  • Cargo liquefaction remains top killer for seafarers working on bulk carriers
    Cargo liquefaction still remains the greatest contributor to loss of life associated with bulk carrier losses while grounding remains the main cause of ship losses, according to the recently published Bulk Carrier Casualty Report 2013-2022 from INTERCARGO, the international ship owning association for the dry bulk market. The document was submitted to the International Maritime ...
  • South Korean engine makers merge
    South Korea will have a new mega marine engine manufacturer with news today that HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE), the parent of Hyundai Heavy Industries, is acquiring STX Heavy Industries. KSOE is paying $65.1m to Pine Tree Partners to take a 35% stake in the rival engine maker. KSOE joined the race to ...
  • CU Lines on the ropes with chairman detained in China
    The grand plans for China United Lines (CU Lines) lie in tatters, the company becoming a victim of the collapse in box freight rates over the last year. The company was one of the fastest growing new names in liner shipping to emerge this decade but over the past 12 months it has withdrawn a ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 1, 2023
  • Ardmore chief 'very pleased' with tanker market resilience despite earnings dip
    Chemical tankers and MR markets have fared well in the second quarter, although rates have moderated amid seasonal weakness and...
  • Ocean Yield signs 15-year carbon intensity-linked charter for newbuild tankers
    Ocean Yield has ordered four long range one product tankers to be built by Chinese shipyard Guangzhou for delivery in...
  • Greek owners underline role in EU food security and energy autonomy
    Average size of Greece-owned vessel is nearly double world average, says report
  • Boxship recycling picks up and tanker scrap sales expected to rise
    A total of 48 boxships have now been sold for scrap since the end of last year, although ship recycling...
  • Diana posts lower profit after market softens
    New York Stock Exchange-listed owner reaffirms dividend advice of 'not less' than $0.15 per share
  • US regulator accused of overstepping its remit
    The FMC has proposed new rules on what can be considered unreasonable behaviour in accepting cargo. But carriers say the...
  • Fire-stricken Fremantle Highway anchored for salvage with no sign of fire still burning
    The 6,200 car capacity pure car and truck carrier Fremantle Highway has been anchored clear of shipping lanes 16 km...
  • DHL raises guidance despite weak market
    Ocean volumes and earnings fell in the second quarter. Usual seasonal dynamics are unlikely this year
  • Hanwha Ocean seals first LNG carrier order since rebranding
    The newbuilding is expected to be delivered in early 2027
  • British ports welcome government move to revoke EU Port Services Regulation
    BPA chief executive Richard Ballantyne said the regulation could have delayed and frustrated port users and service providers. The ports'...
  • Shanghai port group president Yan taken away by China's anti-graft authority
    Move could signal yet another wave of anti-corruption investigations hitting China's shipping sector, following an earlier spate that has shaken...
  • Daily Briefing
    Antwerp detains 'dark fleet' Gatik tanker after STS transfers with Greece-owned ships | China's shipbuilding association warns of overcapacity risks...
  • Pacific Basin reports profit plunge amid headwinds on dry bulk market
    The weak global economy may continue to weigh on smaller-sized bulk carrier segments for the rest of the year
  • Pyxis Tankers invests in first bulker, citing 'too high' MR prices
    'Counter-cyclical' investment in bulker should provide attractive returns, says Valentis
  • Scorpio Group and Mercuria form aframax pool
    An initial six aframaxes will be employed in the new 'Mercury Pool Limited' starting August 1. The move seeks to...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 1, 2023
  • Disruptive 2022 does little to upset global container port rankings
    Half of the world's top 50 container ports grew their volumes last year while the other half saw declines, highlighting the contrasting fortunes of the global gateways.
  • Tough market conditions slow DHL's H1 profitability
    A challenging operating environment pulled down revenue and earnings at DHL, but the Germany-based integrator remains in a highly profitable position ahead of an uncertain second half.
  • Europe pulls ahead of US as key lane for South America container trade
    The value of Brazil's exports to European and Mediterranean countries is rising faster than those to the US, while Europe is also increasingly taking a greater share of Brazilian exports in percentage terms, trade figures show.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 1, 2023
  • Diana Shipping misses Wall Street consensus due to weaker dry bulk market
    'Further softness' expected in Diana's earnings as 20% of year's available days remain unfixed
  • Norwegian Cruise Line beats analyst consensus as it posts record revenue
    New York-listed cruise ship operator improved full-year outlook on earnings per share and Ebitda
  • Ardmore's first-world problems: what to do with all the money?
    Irish product tanker owner has done a lot, but equity analysts press on how it might do more for shareholders
  • Havila Kystruten finally takes control of sanctions-stricken cruise ship duo
    Norwegian cruise operator combined debt facility with equity and a loan to add the ships to its fleet
  • Ocean Yield inks first-ever emissions-linked bareboat charter deal
    Four LR1 newbuildings will be fixed to Braskem, with rates set by CII performance
  • Ardmore says tanker rates resilient despite profit fall
    CEO Anthony Gurnee says rates have eased due to economic concerns and seasonal patterns
  • Gatik-linked vessel detained on technical grounds after rare EU port call
    Management of the LR1 tanker Galatia shifted from India's Gatik in April amid a major fleet reshuffle
  • China United Lines expansion derailed as chairman goes missing
    Growth strategy questioned amid management changes and possible newbuilding sales
  • Turkey's Feyz Group renews fleet in deal for Damen Combi cargo ships
    Bulker and MPP player books three new vessels at Dutch shipbuilder
  • Turkey's Feyz Group renewing fleet in deal for Damen Combi cargo ships
    Bulker and MPP player book three new vessels at Dutch shipbuilder
  • Broker Aon spots trend toward 'financially stronger' P&I clubs
    Shipowners wary of future supplementary calls are moving to the giants of the industry
  • Clarksons creates new dry cargo broking leadership team across three desks
    Richard Haines, Guy Bartleet and Tim Francis to drive growth globally at world's biggest bulker shop
  • BP targets growing LNG supply capacity to 25 mtpa by 2025
    Major in process of starting up new third train at Tangguh LNG in Indonesia with larger aims for end of decade
  • SunGas pumps $2bn into green methanol plant for Maersk's new ships
    US renewables company promises 400,000 tonnes of fuel per year from its Louisiana facility
  • Clarksons refocuses chemical tanker desk with Anthony Rowan as head of projects
    Experienced S&P broker will help with integration of specialised products operations at the UK shop
  • BRS Group predicts scrapping will pick up next year as prices rally
    A 20-year-old aframax could fetch a $17m premium at the breakers, French shipbroker says
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping announces new chairman
    The Shanghai-listed company appoints former Cosco Shipping Ports' Feng Boming as new chairman
  • Overcapacity is now 'inevitable' in container shipping market, says Xeneta
    Spot rates undergo a mini-revival but the outlook for long-term rates remains bleak
  • Gatik-linked ship detained after rare EU port call
    Management of the LR1 tanker Galatia shifted from India's Gatik in April amid a major fleet reshuffle
  • Pacific Basin bulker and crew arrested in Nigeria after cocaine seized
    Officials discover 24kg of drugs on board the Cooper Island
  • Transpetrol breaks newbuilding hiatus with Hyundai Vietnam product tankers
    The Belgian shipowner has ordered newbuildings under its fleet renewal and expansion plans
  • Mercuria joins ETA Shipping in joint venture for $250m newbuilding series
    Swiss trader and shipowner Mercuria Energy is backing Dutch start-up ETA Shipping in an order for up to 16 ships through new shortsea joint venture Mare Balticum
  • Tankers too expensive: Pyxis moves into bulkers through buy with boss Valentis
    Greek company forms joint venture to acquire modern ultramax carrier
  • Overcapacity is now 'inevitable' in container market, says Xeneta
    Spot rate undergo a mini-revival but the outlook for long-term rates remains bleak
  • Britain extends weapons removal deadline for floating armouries
    Security industry player urges UK government to approve collection of weapons in Indian Ocean as piracy declines
  • Bridgemans acquires Tallink cruise ferry for high-end accommodation role
    Baltic ferry will be used as an accommodation ship in Canada once conversion is completed
  • Jovo Energy markets Medmax LNG carrier newbuilding resale
    Sales sector for LNG ships continues to bubble but bulk of secondhand vessels on the market remain steam-turbined
  • Private Scorpio bets on product market rally through Ardmore, Hafnia
    President Robert Bugbee talks about reasons behind taking stakes in Irish, Danish peers

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American Shipper web site
AUGUST 1, 2023
  • All-time high: Shares of container company Textainer still rising
    Shipping lines are seeing higher cargo volumes and successfully integrating newly built vessels into their fleets, says Textainer's CEO.
  • Ocean carriers warn FMC against regulating prices
    Requiring container ship operators to file an export policy would be too costly - and unlawful as well, carriers tell regulators.

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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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