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April 3, 2023

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Exim India web site
APRIL 3, 2023
  • MMD3 opts for BCBA digital platform
  • Bahri Line launches direct service from Ennore to Jeddah, Europe
  • Key WDFC trial run conducted
  • FTP 2023 a dynamic & open-ended policy that will accommodate emerging needs: Piyush Goyal
  • Prime Minister graces commencement of National Maritime Week
  • 'Sagar Setu' mobile app of National Logistics Portal (Marine) launched
  • DPA handles 137.56 MMT in 2022-23, up 8.2%
  • Consequences subsequent to a ship collision
  • MOL establishes Group basic principles of corporate governance & corporate governance policy
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (31 March 2023)
  • Phased Implementation of Electronic Cash Ledger (ECL) in Customs w.e.f. 01.04.2023
  • Coal export by FY26, says Minister
  • GDP seen growing at 6.5 pc in coming decade
  • PPP investment in ports has surged
  • Merchandise imports seen at over $700 bn in FY23

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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 3, 2023
  • "No future without change"
  • Bhat follows von Boxberg - again
  • EUR 1 billion for Maasvlakte II
  • Switzerland's first digital goods train
  • AfA appoints senior lobbyist Michael Taylor
  • First batch of 150 trucks now in service
  • EUR 10 million logistics hub to open in September
  • A new digital solution for postal shipments
  • First yard in Bangladesh certified by NYK
  • Dronamics picks Tim Martin
  • UPS investing in healthcare segment
  • 55 new cranes to cut emissions by 50%
  • Avia AM Leasing supplies fourth B737-800BCF
  • A contract to reach net zero goal
  • EUR 3.5 million for Flagship Founders
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • 4,700 lorries stopped
  • Carbon neutral warehouse for UK's Midlands
  • Patrick Hutchins takes the helm
  • Swissport wins lion's share of Chilean market

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 31, 2023
  • News podcast | April 2023 | Contract talks; alliance threats; and inventories
  • Shippers pushed towards spot rates as contract negotiations stall
  • EXCLUSIVE: Top VP pushed at CH Robinson Europe
  • Shippers' capacity concerns as optimistic UK joins Trans-Pacific trade bloc
  • Star performer Schenker still propping up Deutsche Bahn profitability
  • Transport ministers lay foundation for post-war Ukraine transport links
  • China Merchants joins car export boom with order for new PCTCs
  • Vector Logistics - AP Møller Capital acts as 'distressed buyer'
  • Teamster opposition puts the brakes on Yellow restructure
  • Opportunities for diverse cargo keep knocking at National
  • Supply chain woes: New car in Oz? So near but yet so far
  • Frustration as Whitehall still ignores solar energy from warehouse roofs
  • Rhenus Air & Ocean snaps up Flexport's Florian Braun as COO
  • Lufthansa Cargo veteran Ashwin Bhat to take over as CEO

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 31, 2023
  • VIDEO: Norled puts hydrogen powered ferry into operation
    Norwegian green ferry pioneer Norled marked a world first today, putting a liquid hydrogen fuel cell powered ferry, the MF Hydra, into regular scheduled operation. Built by Norway's Westcon Shipyard and designed
  • Meyer Group unveils a concept cruise ship of the future
    The Meyer Group used this week's Seatrade Cruise Global event in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to showcase not only some of its recent achievements but to give a glimpse of a concept cruise
  • WSF seeks bids for Jumbo Mark II hybrid-electric conversions
    Washington State Ferries (WSF) has launched an invitation for bid to convert its three Jumbo Mark II ferries from diesel to hybrid electric. The hybrid-electric conversions of the Jumbo Mark IIs is

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Container News web site
MARCH 31, 2023
  • CIMC sees lukewarm container demand in H1 2023
    China International Marine Containers (CIMC) chairman and CEO Mai Boliang expects demand for new containers to be muted, at just 20% of that in conventional years. The head of the world's largest container manufacturer was speaking at a briefing on 28 March to announce CIMC's 2022 results, which showed net profit fell by 52% year-on-year to US$466.55 million, as the container shipping market norm
  • AD Ports invests in VTMIS technology to improve maritime safety
    AD Ports Group will roll out a cutting-edge Vessel Traffic Management Information System (VTMIS) across its activities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of its ongoing investment programme in innovative solutions to improve safety, security, and productivity. The new technology will be implemented at UAE's Khalifa Port, Zayed Port, Free Port, Musaffah Port and Al Dhafra region ports. Once
  • Antwerp Terminal Services and CMB.TECH introduce hydrogen dual fuel straddle carrier
    Antwerp Terminal Services (ATS), a joint venture between MSC PSA Europe Terminal (MPET) and PSA Antwerp (PSAA), launched the world's first H2 dual fuel straddle carrier in the Port of Antwerp. In particular, by using state-of-the-art H2 dual fuel combustion engine technology, developed by cleantech company CMB.TECH and integrated into a straddle carrier with the support of ATS, the machine runs o
  • Ammonia to be explored as marine fuel in US East Coast
    American Bureau of Shipping, A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S, Fleet Management Limited, Georgia Ports Authority, Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, Savage Services, Sumitomo Corporation and TOTE Services agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly conduct a feasibility study. These companies aim to establish a comprehensive and competitive supply chain for the provisio
  • New shipping partnership promotes biofuel use to reduce CO2 emissions
    A team of 17 companies aims to save 2,023 tonnes of CO 2 this year by providing several vessels owned by Samskip with biofuel. Companies that import or export their freight by vessel generally have little influence on the container shipping company's fuel choice and GoodShipping aims to change this with the 'insetting' concept. In December, the Port of Rotterdam Authority and GoodShipping announc
  • MSC rebrands Bolloré Africa Logistics
    Bolloré Africa Logistics (BAL), a multimodal logistics operator in Africa, revealed its new name. The business will now be known as AGL, which stands for Africa Global Logistics. MSC completed the acquisition of the operator in December 2022 and after three months has decided to change its brand. AGL logo AGL will operate as an independent entity and is part of the cargo division at MSC. With an
  • CMA CGM submits bid to take over Lebanon's postal services
    French shipping company CMA CGM has submitted a bid to take over Lebanon's postal services, according to the country's caretaker minister of telecommunications Johnny Corm. Rodolphe Saade-led container line seems to be the only firm to have lodged a bid to acquire the nation's postal service contract. The offer has been made by CMA CGM's wholly subsidiary, Colis Privé. As there are no other bids,

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Splash web site
MARCH 31, 2023
  • Part of the crew kidnapped in Monjasa tanker hijacking
    A pirate attack on a Monjasa tanker in the Gulf of Guinea resulted in the kidnapping of some of its crew members. The Liberian-flagged with 16 crewmembers was boarded six days ago by five armed people 140 miles (260 km) west of the Republic of Congo's Port Pointe-Noire. The 2003-built 13,700 dwt ship subsequently went ...
  • Odfjell Drilling clinches $290m semisub deal
    Oslo-listed semisub player Odfjell Drilling has inked two letters of intent with an undisclosed North Sea operator for the 2012-built rig . Both deals, if firmed up, would have a combined firm duration of 23 months and a value of about $290m, excluding integrated services, rig upgrades or mobilisation fees. In addition to the base ...
  • J. Lauritzen makes another offshore wind investment with Eneti stake
    Danish maritime investment company J. Lauritzen has made another investment in the offshore wind sector, having bought into Monaco-based shipowner and operator Eneti. "J. Lauritzen takes pride in supporting the growth of sustainable energy solutions, and we are excited to partner with Eneti to help fund this critical shift towards a more sustainable future. Together, ...
  • Marinakis in for LNG carrier duo
    Capital Gas has been revealed as the owner behind an order for two liquefied natural gas carriers at Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries. Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE), the holding company of HSI, announced the deal with an undisclosed shipowner for 174,000 cu m units in a regulatory filing on Wednesday. Industry sources have linked ...
  • Oaktree cancels offer for stake sale in Torm after shares tumble
    Oaktree Capital Management has decided not to go forward with the stake sale in Torm after the shares in the Danish product tanker owner declined sharply on Thursday. The US private equity firm, which owns around 65% of Torm, was looking to offload 6% or 5m of its shareholding and grant a 30-day option for ...
  • Insurers brace for hefty claims from sunken Philippine tanker
    The International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC Funds) and the Shipowners' P&I Club, the liability insurer of the sunken Princess Empress, have decided to open a claims submission office in Oriental Mindoro in the Philippines to facilitate the submission of thousands of claims for compensation. The Philippines is a party to both the 1992 Civil ...
  • CMA CGM lodges bid to run Lebanon's postal services
    French liner CMA CGM, via subsidiary Colis Privé, is the only company to have lodged a bid to take over Lebanon's postal services. Lebanon's caretaker minister of telecommunications Johnny Corm confirmed yesterday the offer made by CMA CGM to take over the nation's postal service contract CMA CGM took over last-mile logistics player Colis Privé ...
  • Newbuild VLGC to get bespoke rotor sails installed
    Finnish rotor sail manufacturer Norsepower has signed a contract to install two of its sails on a brand new very large gas carrier for Japan's Iino Lines. The ship, delivered today from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, is ready to be equipped with two bespoke 20 m tall rotor sails side by side. The new, ...
  • Savannah set to be testbed for green ammonia bunkering
    American Bureau of Shipping, A.P. Moller - Maersk, Fleet Management, Georgia Ports Authority, Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, Savage Services, Sumitomo Corporation and TOTE Services have announced the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly conduct a feasibility study with the aim to be one of the pioneers in establishing ...
  • MSC debuts new African brand
    Mediterranean Shipping Co has rebranded new acquisition Bolloré Africa Logistics. The operator, bought for $6.3bn, will now be known as Africa Global Logistics (AGL) and is an independent entity, and part of the cargo division at MSC. "MSC is excited about the AGL brand reveal and will continue to invest in all its cargo businesses ...
  • The inexorable potential for rise in dry bulk exports from Africa
    Writing in a personal capacity, Captain. Pappu Sastry from Arise Shipping & Logistics gives readers insights into the fast changing dry bulk scene in Africa. Africa, with more than 50 countries, is as diverse as Asia when it comes to cultures, ideologies, and colonial history. Yet many try to encapsulate Africa as one entity when ...
  • Maryland aims to more than quadruple offshore wind capacity to 8.5 GW
    The governor of Maryland announced this week a new goal to expand the state's offshore wind capacity to 8.5 GW, up more than four times from the previous plan of 2 GW. This initiative will help the Atlantic Coast state reach its objective to achieve 100% clean energy by 2035. To support this effort, the ...
  • QatarEnergy grows its offshore exploration portfolio in Canada
    QatarEnergy has entered into a farm-in agreement with ExxonMobil Canada for two exploration licences offshore the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. Pursuant to the agreement, QatarEnergy holds a 28% working interest in licence EL 1167, where the Gale exploration well and associated activities are planned. ExxonMobil Canada (operator) holds 50%, while Cenovus Energy ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 31, 2023
  • Russia pushes back at IMO over ship-to-ship transfer crackdown
    Flag states have been encouraged to guarantee that tankers flying their flag carry out transfers in areas authorised by port...
  • Key Turkish port to receive first containership since earthquake
    The major containership port in Türkiye will start receiving larger containerships in May following the completion of repair works
  • Oaktree abandons Torm share sale after stock tumbles
    US private equity player Oaktree Capital Management sought to offload up to 5m Torm shares from indirectly owned OCM Njord...
  • Dark fleet: Out of mind, but not out of sight
    Hundreds of substandard, unclassed, uninsured vessels are routinely hauling Russian oil internationally while avoiding any serious oversight, so why are...
  • EU decision to recognise Filipino certificates gets backing of owners
    Filipino seafarers play a key role in European shipping, said head of European shipowners' organisation
  • Majority of tankers shipping Russian oil comply with price cap
    Callings in March showed Greek shipowners regaining market share to account for 42% of tonnage loading Russian oil
  • Wärtsilä pioneers boxship engine power reduction solution
    Retrofit solution is particularly suitable for large, mid-life containerships
  • IMO welcomes UN clarity on judicial sale of vessels
    'It is only by finding answers to these challenges that ships will obtain best prices,' says Comité Maritime president
  • Inflation increases cargo theft risk
    The total number of cargo theft incidents has declined. But rising energy costs have seen fuel thefts increase, alongside a...
  • China Merchants rules out Hutchison Ports stake bid
    The assets put up for sale do not appear to be a good fit for China Merchants Port, deputy general...
  • 'Now not the right time for IPO,' says Stolt Tankers chief
    'We will wait for the right moment to go,' Lucas Vos tells Lloyd's List
  • Box ports clear congestion as demand falls
    Easing of supply chain crunch has given ports more breathing space. Terminal and capacity expansion plans still set to go...
  • The Ukraine effect: Black Sea trade one year on
    Chapter 5: Quite apart from the extraordinary creation of the grain corridor, Russia's invasion of Ukraine has had a profound...
  • Cosco Shipping reports record full-year net profit
    Near term challenges include intensifying competition in the sector, increasing capacity supply and rising cost pressures, says company
  • Some crew taken from hijacked tanker, says owner
    Vessel owners says pirates kidnapped some of the crew when they abandoned the tanker off Sao Tomé & Principe
  • Grain traders will stop handling Russian exports from July
    Viterra is also looking to transfer its business and assets in Russia to new owners and will update on progress...
  • Daily Briefing
    Princess Empress clean-up costs likely to hit IOPC Funds threshold | The Ukraine effect podcast: Shipping's shifting macro risk |...
  • Pavilion Energy completes LNG bunker operation with Sembcorp Marine
    Operation delivers 34 cu m of liquefied natural gas via trucks to a Sembcorp Marine vessel running on LNG
  • Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease sale generates $264m
    Lease sale in Gulf of Mexico's federal waters generates $264m in high bids
  • MSC rebrands Bolloré Africa Logistics arm as AGL
    AGL, which has more than 21,000 employees in 49 countries, will continue to operate as an independent entity

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 31, 2023
  • APM plans to double container capacity at Rotterdam terminal
    APM said the new section of the terminal will operate with net-zero emissions and be fully automated and prepared for shore power installation.
  • Asia-USWC schedule reliability fell in February, bucking global trend
    eliability on the world's busiest trade lane, the trans-Pacific, remains well below the global average, with recent performance to the West Coast showing ongoing deterioration.
  • Cargo owners push for greater FMC regulation over rail storage fees
    NSAC says it supports reasonable detention and demurrage practices, but wants to correct "abuse" of the system by regulating that rail operators directly invoice ocean carriers for storage, not importers.
  • Cosco reports $19 billion profit for 2022, but outlook darkens
    A series of challenges lies ahead for the container shipping industry, but the effects of slowing demand and a surplus of capacity will be softened by a record financial performance in 2022.
  • Forwarders raked in record revenues in 2022 despite H2 demand collapse
    Historic highs in global freight volumes and rates in the first half of last year helped insulate third-party logistics providers (3PLs) from a market collapse in the second half.
  • Regulatory disconnect impeding progress on shipping decarbonization
    The pressure on regulators to put a price on carbon emissions is growing as carriers ramp up investments in zero-carbon ships, which make their brands appealing to environmentally conscious shippers but expose them to lower-cost competition.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 31, 2023
  • Star Bulk Carriers rakes in $65m from sale of capesize duo
    Pair of 12-year-old bulkers said to be going to Danish operator Norden
  • Cosco container arm books record profit and backs China for 'stable' world order
    Company logs record profit of $19.2bn but warns of risks of western policies
  • 'Extremely proud' Himalaya Shipping lists in New York as investors seize the supply story
    Initial public offering of shares in New York is three times oversubscribed thanks to compelling outlook for newcastlemax bulker market
  • Judge throws out $87m Yieldstreet claim in fight over Lakhani ship recycling finance
    US court dismissed fraud lawsuit by crowdfunder Yieldstreet against Four Wood Capital in a disastrous venture into ship-recycling finance
  • EU and Manila bury the hatchet over seafarer education standards
    Amid global seafarer shortage, shipowners have one thing less to worry about
  • Robert Uggla says box outlook 'bleak' after record profit for AP Moller Holding
    CEO of the company that controls AP Moller-Maersk and Maersk Tankers has a sombre warning for the container sector
  • Norwegian Hull Club to return $13.6m to members
    Move comes after another strong underwriting year
  • Clarksons values Stolt Tankers at $2.5bn as final IPO hurdles removed
    Analysts believe demand should be substantial demand for eagerly awaited spin-off later this year
  • Editor's Selection: Dacy urges caution, Li Li confesses to graft and Union Maritime swoops
    A look back at some of the stories that hit the headlines this week
  • MSC throws down gauntlet with 'integrated logistics' move in Africa
    Two largest liner operators step up their competition on the continent
  • Iino Lines to install Norsepower rotor sails on new VLGC
    Japanese owner opts for bespoke design to cut fuel use
  • Rise of the shadow fleet set to stall despite Russian production highs
    Russian oil output hits highest levels since start of the war in Ukraine, says data analyst
  • UK investor Mirabella builds stake in Awilco LNG to 20%
    Fund has steadily increased holding in Norwegian shipowner from 10% in 2020
  • CLdN offloads vintage ro-ro to Greece's Attica Group for €13.4m
    For the first time, Greece's biggest ferry operator buys a ship carrying cargo rather than passengers
  • Shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines unveils ambitious business plan to 2035
    Non-shipping and stable income sources will grow as company chases sustainability goals
  • Altera plots CO2 shuttle tanker newbuilds after winning storage deal off Norway
    Shipowner teams up with Wintershall to collect and transport gas from all over Europe
  • 'Strong market': ADS declares option for 20% stake in Formosa VLCC
    Norwegian investment company first bought into the 2011-built tanker last year
  • Japan Club membership shrinks after supplementary calls
    Mutual insurer's figures show its entered fleet has been in decline since 2020
  • Hafnia's Skov flips options to bring share sales to $16m in a month
    Tanker company CEO has been cashing in on strong stock performance
  • Why the spike in global volatility is fuelling fires for shipping markets
    Volatility and shipping go hand in hand but the current uncoupling of global trade is rocking the boat
  • Troim's Himalaya Shipping prices New York IPO to raise $40.5m
    Newcastlemax owner to use cash to fund newbuildings and maintain liquidity
  • Three seafarers reported kidnapped as Monjasa tanker found by French navy
    Vessel located six days after it was boarded off the Republic of Congo
  • Union Maritime orders up to eight chemical tanker newbuildings at Fujian Mawei
    The methanol-ready newbuildings deal involved four firm ships costing more than $30m each
  • Anglo-Eastern denies 'fake news' in Indian death claims
    Hong Kong-based Anglo-Eastern denies reports that executives in India have been arrested over deaths of seafarers
  • 'You owe us': Stolt-Nielsen tell clients to pay up or there will be no new ships
    Norwegian group's CEO explains to shippers exactly why rates need to rise even further
  • Oaktree drops Torm share sale plan after stock slumps
    Private equity giant said current market conditions were not conducive to the sale of up to 5m shares

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 31, 2023
  • Ship fuel cost way down from war peak, but 'green' fallout looms
    Surging costs after Russia's invasion of Ukraine could be a taste of things to come as shipping transitions to more expensive "green" fuels.
  • Amerijet offshores accounting functions to Trinidad and Tobago
    Freighter operator Amerijet is moving back-office functions from Miami to Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Lufthansa promotes marketing chief to lead cargo division
    Lufthansa promoted its top marketing executive to head the cargo subsidiary one week after moving the CEO to another group airline.

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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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