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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 6, 2023
  • Positive ocean freight sentiment keeps the charter market bullish
  • FedEx unveils plan to consolidate Express and Ground parcel networks
  • DHL poaches Kuehne talent to form 'a perfect piece of architecture'
  • Data shows a sense that air cargo may be 'returning to normality'
  • RusCon and partners launch St Petersburg link to Turkey
  • LNG impact on decarbonising shipping 'negligible', claims green group
  • New roles for Dominique von Orelli and ex-K&N Casper Ellerbaek at DHL

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 6, 2023
  • First U.S.-built SOV marks construction milestone
    The first American-built offshore wind service operations vessel (SOV), the 262-foot ECO Edison has reached its 50% construction milestone at the Edison Chouest LaShip yard in Houma, La., and senior officials from
  • New MSIB gives maritime a wake up call on harassment policies
    The "Midshipman X" case continues to have consequences and a new USCG Marine Safety Information Bulletin on "Reporting Sexual Misconduct on U.S. Vessels" is getting very serious attention from U.S.-flag operators. Superceding

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Container News web site
APRIL 6, 2023
  • Adani Ports completes US$181 million takeover of Karaikal Port
    Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), an India-based transport utility, has completed the acquisition of Karaikal Port Private Limited (KPPL) pursuant to National Company Law Tribunal's (NCLT) approval. The cost for the acquisition of the port was approximately US$181 million. Earlier, APSEZ was declared as the successful resolution applicant under the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Pro
  • Adani Ports records annual container growth
    Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) reported a 5% increase in its container volumes from April 2022 until March 2023 with 8.6 million TEUs moved through its box terminals. Port of Mundra continues to be the largest and busiest container port in India, handling 6.6 million TEUS in the mentioned period. "The engagement with container lines and the resolve to deliver on commitments has
  • Game-changer for Indian box trade: HMM opens long-haul access for Kolkata shippers relying on transshipment
    In a game-changing move for Indian containerised trade, South Korean carrier HMM has begun connecting freight out of India's east coast Kolkata Port - generally tethered to the transshipment mode over Sri Lanka's Colombo Port or Singapore -- on its regular calls at Kattupalli Port in southern India. HMM has two weekly long-haul connections out of Kattupalli: FIL (Far East-India-Latin America) and
  • OOCL's revenue more than halved in 2023 first quarter
    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) announced that its total revenues dropped by 57.8% to approximately US$2.2 billion in the first quarter of 2023, compared to the same period in the previous year. Additionally, the COSCO-owned container line reported that its total liftings fell slightly by 3.2% to around 1.7 million TEUs, while the company's loadable capacity rose by 0.7%. The total load fac
  • ShibataFender Team supplies cone fender systems for expansion in Texas Freeport
    Undergoing expansion works are taking place at Freeport in Texas, US that will allow the port to handle larger vessels. In this phase of the project, berth seven of the Velasco Terminal is being refurbished to make it the deepest container terminal in the Gulf of Texas and a new berth is being built, number eight, to gain additional terminal length to accommodate vessels from Panamax to Post-Pana
  • Port Houston sees significant drop in imports
    The Houston Ship Channel expansion and deepening program, Project 11, continues, at the same time that the overall tonnage is up 7% year-to-date collectively for public terminals. However, the executive director of the port Roger Guenther noted there is now a "considerable softening of demand, especially in the import of container". Tempering expectations concerning container imports, Guenther ex
  • New Kalmar equipment enhances Napier Port operations
    Napier Port received new container handling equipment from Kalmar last month with two Eco Reach Stackers and two Empty Container Handlers enhancing its cargo handling capabilities. New Zealand's port noted these machines have a natural, long-term life cycle, so it is critical the right environmental and investment decisions are made as the port works towards its goal of net zero emissions by 2050
  • Sea-Intelligence reports US$15 billion drop in box lines 2022 last quarter earnings
    Even though the shipping lines recorded 2022-FY Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) of US$138 billion, minus CMA CGM, PIL, and MSC, there were visible indications of a weakening market, according to Sea-Intelligence. This was confirmed by the 2022-Q4 financial and volume data published by the ocean carriers. Source: Sea-Intelligence.com, Sunday Spotlight, issue 608. "While all of the shipping

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Splash web site
APRIL 6, 2023
  • Just how much did MSC's container business make last year?
    It's one of shipping's most closely held secrets, up there with Greeks and the dark fleet, the true meaning of EEDI, defining an eco-ship, the hourly wage of a Burmese deckhand, and the full extent of the web of shipping interests of the Ofer family. Just how much is Switzerland's richest man worth? News that ...
  • Maritime NXT: Pairing passion with purpose
    A well-known name in Singapore shipping circles has today launched his own consultancy. Punit Oza, whose career has included stints at Precious Shipping, Torvald Klaveness, and most recently Wiz Bulk, has established Maritime NXT. When questioned why, Oza tells Maritime CEO: "The simple answer is to give back to this amazing industry, pair my passion ...
  • CBO scores Petrobras contracts for PSV trio
    Brazilian offshore vessel owner and services provider CBO has secured new contracts with Petrobras for three large platform supply vessels. The contracts, with an undisclosed value, are for four years each and set to commence in August this year. The 2016-built 4,700 dwt units of Ulstein design, CBO Oceana, CBO Itajaí and CBO Aliança, will ...
  • Vahana liftboat makes history with first Abate-ready notation
    Dubai-based Vahana Marine Solutions DMCC has seen its 2018-built become the first liftboat to receive DNV's Abate-ready notation. The Abate notation has been designed by the Norwegian class society to assist offshore owners and operators, which are not covered by the IMO rules, identify and implement measures that could lead to reductions in greenhouse gas ...
  • Say No To LNG shipping campaign launches
    Say No To LNG, a global shipping campaign, has launched this month, with its backers saying they aim to debunk the "myth" that LNG is a climate friendly marine fuel alternative. LNG remains the number one alternative fuel chosen by owners when ordering newbuilds, with the number of LNG-fuelled ships soaring in recent years. Detractors ...
  • Lidl and Kaufland sign up for offshore wind power
    Lidl and Kaufland have signed a power purchase agreement with RWE to procure electricity from the Kaskasi offshore wind farm in the German North Sea. Under a 10-year deal, retail divisions of the Schwarz Group will offtake roughly 250 GWh of renewable energy per year starting in 2028. The 342 MW Kaskasi is located 35 ...
  • Japanese set out to develop engines for tomorrow's alternative fuel mix
    Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has set out to work with compatriot Akasaka Diesels to develop hydrogen and ammonia ship engines. The pair have received funding from the Green Innovation Fund project by Tokyo-based New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). Japanese shipping lines and shipbuilders are among the world leaders in the development of ...
  • FLNG sector EPC spend forecast at $35bn by 2027
    The floating liquefied natural gas sector is poised for $35bn in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract awards through to the end of 2027. In view of FLNG investments last year and planned investments expected between 2023 and 2027, energy market research and consultancy firm Westwood estimated 18.3 mtpa of additional FLNG capacity to come ...
  • Europol details how criminal networks have infiltrated leading European ports
    Europol, the law enforcement agency of the European Union, has launched a joint analysis report with the Security Steering Committee of the ports of Antwerp, Hamburg, Bremerhaven and Rotterdam that looks into the risk and challenges for law enforcement posed by criminal networks in EU ports. Criminal networks are increasingly working toward the infiltration of ...
  • China launches ship inspection campaign in the Taiwan Strait
    Commercial maritime traffic along one of the world's busiest shipping lanes face a tense few days ahead. China's Fujian maritime safety administration has launched a three-day special joint patrol and inspection operation in the central and northern parts of the Taiwan Strait that includes moves to board ships. The operation runs from Wednesday through Friday ...
  • Cuba's Mariel Container Terminal completes expansion to allow access for neopanamax vessels
    The Mariel Container Terminal (TCM) - the main container terminal in Cuba, with a yearly container throughput of approximately 300,000 teu and capacity of 800,000 teu - has completed the dredging of its access channel to accommodate neopanamax vessels. With the new channel dimensions, the terminal can receive vessels of up to 366 metres long, ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 6, 2023
  • 'We're not part of dark fleet', says Russia's Sovcomflot
    Sovcomflot wants to dispel any impression that its ships, managed from its subsidiary in Dubai, are engaged in subterfuge and...
  • Modern product tankers sold for prices not seen since 'heydays before the financial crisis'
    Tanker market sales dominated by product carriers, while high rates are also tempting owners to fix ships on longer-term durations...
  • Dark fleet's biggest shipowner Gatik Ship Management loses Western insurance cover
    Removal of Gatik's fleet of elderly tankers suggests cargoes are no longer compliant with G7 oil price cap
  • Swedish Club spells out owner responsibilities under Russia price cap attestation mechanism
    War risk, P&I and freight, demurrage and defence policies only on offer to those who stick to the rules
  • Australia's key bulk commodity exports to hold steady on balance
    Revenues from mineral exports, such as those used in the energy transition, will be similar to earnings from coal exports...
  • Terminal automation: It's not for everyone
    Container terminal automation can bring efficiency and higher capacity. But the overall financial benefits are marginal even in the best-case...
  • North Korea accelerated vessel purchases in 2022, UN report finds
    'The same networks of individuals and entities, employing shell companies, are involved in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea sanctions...
  • Maritime tech must keep seafarer skills at its heart, says OTG chief
    Ocean Technologies Group chief executive Thomas Zanzinger comes to shipping from the software sector. Oakley Capital appointed someone who could...
  • Shipping should brace for a compliance crackdown this year
    Last year was about installing an unparalleled network of sanctions restricting trade. 2023 is going to be defined by increasingly...
  • Seadrill completes all-stock acquisition of Aquadrill
    Acquisition will allow Seadrill to serve a broader range of customers, company says
  • SIPG sees record profit for 2022 despite slow container growth
    The state-owned port group reported a 17.3% year-on-year profit growth. This is backed by a fast-growing port logistics business
  • Multiplicity of policy wordings complicates loss of hire payouts, average adjusters told
    Rui Hao of Richards Hogg Lindley highlights key problems to Association of Average Adjusters and the International Underwriting Association
  • Shipyards mark-up newbuilds as market regains steam
    Yards have become more confident as orders numbers creep up. These include six methanol dual-fuel 16,000 teu ships to be...
  • Alternative fuel vessel orders slowed in March
    Liquefied natural gas dual-fuel vessels once again became the most popular alternative fuel option for newbuilding orders in the past...
  • The Shipowners' Club KYC conundrum over North Korea-linked tanker
    Case underscores risk and compliance complexities as regulatory shortcomings fail to highlight red flags to marine service providers
  • Regulators intensify focus on risky ship-to-ship transfers
    Sanctioned oil is being transferred in international waters beyond the jurisdiction of port authorities
  • MPA backs BIMCO's campaign to accelerate adoption of eBLs in dry bulk sector
    Launched last month, BIMCO's 25 by 25 campaign aims to encourage important players in the bulk sector to move 25%...
  • Global gas consumption to reach all-time high in 2023
    Global gas consumption is expected to resume growth and reach an all-time high level in 2023, according to the Gas...
  • Abu Dhabi Ports secures $2bn syndicated bank facility
    Robust demand for the credit facility reflects the banking sector's confidence in AD Ports' financial health and future prospects, company...
  • Daily Briefing
    Dark fleet links back to Chinese shell companies | Subterfuge shipping patterns revealed | CII needs an update | Costly...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 6, 2023
  • Ocean carriers 'jumping the gun' on D&D billing changes: terminal operators
    Ocean carriers are already rushing to fall in line with pending FMC rulemaking, with a string of liners announcing in recent weeks they will cease charging detention and demurrage on containers that cannot be picked up or dropped off when a terminal is closed for business.
  • CORRECTION: NWSA terminals, ag exporters in talks to ensure efficient cargo flow
    Lower imports have prompted marine terminal operators on the US West Coast to cancel at least one work shift per week, something that has complicated cargo flow for exporters due to the resultant delays and higher transportation costs.
  • OOCL Q1 revenue plunges in early sign of freight rate collapse
    The company's revenue for the 2023 first quarter is one of the ocean shipping market's very first indications of how the plunge in rates will affect carriers' bottom lines.
  • Growing warehouse vacancies near NY-NJ not sign of weak market: analysts
    The warehouse market near the Port of New York and New Jersey is seeing some tenants leave and new space becoming available, but that's not a sign of a significant drop in demand, observers say.
  • India-US carriers line up more GRIs ahead of service contract deals
    Forwarder sources in India say they view the latest GRI attempts as nothing more than contract negotiation posturing on the part of the carriers.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 6, 2023
  • ONE Apus cargo loss battles nearing settlement agreement
    More than two years after container ship lost 1,800 boxes overboard, lawyers see an agreement coming together
  • Russian master in custody over 'oil smuggling' claims
    Grace Felix has been detained off Albanian port of Durres for more than six weeks after police operation
  • Navigazione Montanari buys back eight MR product tankers
    Fabio Montanari-led tanker owner exercises call options in deal with Sole Shipping
  • Europol reveals scale of new cocaine smuggling tactic at European ports
    So-called PIN code fraud was first identified in 2018 and has been growing at key EU ports
  • PDVSA probe: Arrests mount in Venezuela over 'mafia' that sought to 'embezzle the nation'
    Attorney General Tarek Saab says 34 people have been detained by probe into state oil company PDVSA
  • Container shipping industry profits set to plunge 80% in 2023, as small lines feel crunch
    Another earnings downturn towards the end of 2022 bodes ill for the sector
  • Major South Korea yards to build new capacity as demand is set to remain hot
    Shipbuilders aim to secure high-price newbuildings on the back of continued strong demand
  • Major South Korea yards to build new capacity as demand for ships set to remain hot
    Shipbuilders aim to secure high-price newbuildings on the back of continued strong demand
  • Beyond carbon: Shipping needs to update its language about greenhouse gas emissions
    Nitrous oxide is no laughing matter for climate change, and shipping needs to include methane emissions in its greenhouse gas emissions path
  • Norway's Viken product tanker sales emerge in Russian trades
    Viken Shipping is reshuffling its fleet of product carriers and two of three recently sold MR1 sister ships have turned up in Russian trades
  • Embattled Yieldstreet vows to fight on after US court dismissal of recycling case
    Financier Yieldstreet vows to keep up its legal campaign against its maritime advisors over a massive ship recycling fraud, as it faces a class action lawsuit and a US government probe
  • Leading insurers pull out of UN's Net Zero Alliance over antitrust concerns
    Munich Re and Zurich insist the move does not impact their commitment to decarbonise
  • Peter Dohle container ship detained in Greece after shipwreck 'scratches' hull
    Vessel suffers minor damage as Greece continues to show little enthusiasm in removing vessel carcasses
  • Greek share of Russian tanker trades 'to plummet' if Opec+ cuts drive oil price to $90
    Oil price rises linked to Opec+ cuts in production have put pressure on G7 oil price caps
  • World's biggest liner firms talk to yards over new surge of container newbuildings
    Enquiries continue to stack up with yard reservations for big-name clients blocking slot space for other sectors
  • Kumiai Senpaku inks tanker newbuilding trio as shipowner targets niche sectors
    The Japanese shipowner has ordered three newbuildings against charter contracts from a European company as it moves away from the dry bulk
  • Khanna's Heidmar welcomes Allseas Marine suezmax tanker to managed fleet
    Seven-year-old Greek tanker is latest recruit by pools player as it targets US listing
  • Clarksons director Heike Truol making sure employee voices are heard
    Independent board member provides a link between shipbrokers' staff and management
  • OSG tanker crew rescues 12 castaways adrift in Gulf of Mexico
    OSG's Sam Norton says tankers' crew did an excellent job of ship upholding the law of the sea during rescue
  • Shipyards sit on berths for over 40 upcoming container ship newbuildings
    Enquiries continue to stack up with yard reservations for big-name clients blocking slot space for other sectors
  • Shipyard prices creep up again amid rising costs and tight capacity
    Shipbrokers do not expect prices to fall as demand is starting to build up

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 6, 2023
  • FedEx says air network restructuring to save $700M annually
    FedEx said it aims to slash $700 million per year in costs through a massive overhaul of its air network, part of a larger corporate profitability initiative.
  • Maritime History Notes: Daniel K. Ludwig - father of the supertanker
    American shipping magnate believed in efficiency and economies of scale in operating the world's largest ships.

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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
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- country
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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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