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November 7, 2023

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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
  • VAISHNAV PURI NO MORE
  • Long-term ocean freight shipping rates seen again in decline
  • APEDA inks MoU with LuLu Hypermarket for export promotion of Indian agri-products
  • Implementation of Export Transhipment (ETP) Module for movement of export cargo from JN Port to gateway port (through vessel) in ICES
  • Credit risk in trade, supply chain and export finance stable: Report
  • Increased orders for methanol-powered ships in Oct.
  • G. R. Seshagiri Rao assumes charge as CEO of Gateway Terminals India
  • DP World's Beyond Boundaries initiative continues in Ahmedabad, paving the way for inclusive cricket
  • IAPH elects Jens Meier as new President; new Regional Vice Presidents also elected
  • Jeddah Islamic Port achieves highest monthly handling in its history
  • ONE boosts its global supply chain with terminal acquisitions in the US West Coast and Rotterdam
  • CMA CGM PCS in Matadi, DRC from all origins
  • Adani Gangavaram Port inducts cargo handling equipment
  • Non-essential imports dip
  • Coal output up
  • India-Middle East corridor seen as a game changer

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
  • Know-how to counter uncertainty
  • More capacity for freight transport in Kazakhstan
  • New COO for APM Terminals
  • An automobile hub on the Elbe River
  • First orders for Man's first e-truck
  • Baltic Air Freight Index rises again
  • Shipping to and from Israel
  • New speed for most urgent shipments
  • From Gefco to AGL
  • Another German project for Panattoni
  • Call for rail infrastructure projects in Europe
  • ONE grows port holdings
  • Mojix adds sales and marketing executives
  • Teleport and Vietjetair Cargo ink MOU
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Mexico's mega ship milestone
  • Railway brings Chinese e-cars to Russia
  • J&T registered at Hong Kong exchange

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
  • Last-ditch GRI bid by carriers as weak spot rates drag down new contract rates
  • Air and sea shippers weigh pros and cons of index-linked agreements
  • The Mærsk results implosion
  • Lufthansa Cargo sees operating profit vanish in Q3 'weak market'
  • Flexport should park its Convoy tech until trucking's road gets smoother
  • OceanX wrap: To make ends meet
  • ONE consolidates its port terminal network, east and west
  • New China-Europe rail links emerge in the shadow of war
  • Wood pellets fuel new South Korea-Russia container service

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
  • Coast Guard removes protesters from RRF ship Cape Orlando
    Coast Guard Sector San Francisco watchstanders received a report of a demonstration happening within the Oakland Harbor near a vessel, the MARAD Ready Reserve Force (RRF) RO/RO ship Cape Orlando, around 8:30
  • OSG's Sam Norton: "Our business plan is working"
    "We made progress on all of our key objectives since our report for the second quarter," said Sam Norton, president and CEO of Overseas Shipholding Group (NYSE: OSG) as the U.S.-flag tanker

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
  • Contecon Manzanillo sets record in single ship call
    Contecon Manzanillo S.A. (CMSA), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s (ICTSI) business unit operating the Specialised Container Terminal 2 in the port of Manzanillo, hit a new milestone with the handling of 14,400 TEUs during the recent call of the CMA CGM vessel APL Vanda. "The operation on the APL Vanda, with more than 14,400 TEUs, is a historic milestone for Contecon Manzanillo an
  • CyberLogitec announces OPUS D&D implementation in Yusen Logistics
    CyberLogitec announced that SaaS-based OPUS D&D (Demurrage & Detention) had been implemented in Yusen Logistics. Yusen Logistics initially launched the OPUS D&D service in the United Kingdom in April 2022 and has since expanded its availability to 19 countries, including the United States, European nations and China. Additionally, there are plans to further extend the service to Southeast Asia. O
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases FAK rates between Far East and Europe
    Hapag Lloyd announced an increase in Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates between the Far East and North Europe, as well as the Mediterranean. For sailings beginning on 1 December 2023, the following updated rates will apply to cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry containers, including high cube equipment, and reefers. Far East Westbound to Destination 20' Dry 40' Dry 40' HC 20' RF 40' RF North Europe U
  • GSBN and ZAN launch eBL collaboration
    Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN), a consortium enabling efficient, paperless and sustainable growth in global trade with its data infrastructure and ecosystem of partners, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ZAN to explore technical innovations for tokenising the electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) with the support of Hong Kong's Web3 environment. As a technology division under
  • Patrick Terminals to introduce container management solution
    Patrick Terminals and OneStop announced the introduction of OptiBook, a container management solution integrated with the OneStop Vehicle Booking System. OptiBook is going to provide Patrick Terminals' customers with enhanced visibility of container status, expedited access to available containers, and an improved slot booking process. Additionally, the new system will facilitate more efficient t
  • CBER removal adds to market uncertainty
    The removal of the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER), while providing a threshold of 30% to continue operating alliances, leaves liner operators vulnerable to gaps in the interpretation of the rules. Lars Jensen, founding CEO of liner shipping consultancy Vespucci Maritime, made this opinion in his latest commentary for the Baltic Exchange. He said, "The abolition of CBER will not prohi
  • Port of Long Beach receives federal grant for infrastructure upgrade
    The US Department of Transportation announced a US$52.6 million grant for the modernisation of on-dock rail capabilities and repairment of numerous major highways targeted at increasing cargo movement through the Port of Long Beach. The grant will cover the addition of a track along the Dominguez Channel Railroad Bridge, easing a rail bottleneck, as part of the Maritime Administration's Port Infr
  • Port of New York and New Jersey handles over 660,500 TEUs in September
    The Port of New York and New Jersey handled 660,553 TEUs in September, a 21.6% decrease from the same month last year. This takes the total volume for the year through September at the US port to 5,789,116 TEUs. "The numbers reflect a resetting of cargo volumes following record setting years in 2021 and 2022," said the port in a statement. In addition, imports fell 19.9% in September compared to
  • CMA CGM applies new FAK rates from Asia to Med and North Africa
    Marseille-based container line CMA CGM has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from all Asian main ports to all Mediterranean base ports (areas mentioned below). The following rates will apply to dry, out of gauge (OOG), paying empties and reefer cargo beginning on 1 December: Destinations 20' 40'/40'HC/40' reefer West Med US$1,400 US$2,000 Adriatic US$1,550 US$2,100 East Med US$1,600 US$
  • New managing director for PIL China
    PIL announced the retirement of Klaus Ku, managing director of PIL China, who has served the company for around 30 years. Anderson Luo, who previously worked for Maersk, will succeed Klaus Ku as managing director of PIL China. "With 20 years of track record in senior management responsibilities, Anderson brings with him a wealth of experience and a solid understanding of China's shipping market,

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
  • HHLA backs MSC deal
    Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has secured further blessings for its entry into Hamburg port. The Aponte family-controlled world's largest containerline and the city of Hamburg recently reached an agreement to run Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA) as a joint venture, in which MSC will own 49.9% by buying all of HHLA's free-floating stock at €16.75 ...
  • New Fortress Energy charters FSRU for Brazilian LNG import terminal
    US-based LNG player New Fortress Energy has executed a definitive agreement to charter the floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) from Petrobras starting in December 2023. The FSRU will immediately be deployed to Terminal Gas Sul (TGS), NFE's newest LNG import terminal in Santa Catarina, Brazil, which will start commercial operations ahead of schedule in ...
  • Carlo Luzzatto to take over from Ugo Salerno as CEO of RINA
    Italian classification society has appointed Carlo Luzzatto as its next chief executive officer and general director, taking over from Ugo Salerno after more than 20 years at the helm of the Genoa-headquartered multinational. The appointment is set to be formalised by the end of 2023, coinciding with Fondo Italiano d'Investimento's acquisition of a minority stake ...
  • Dockworkers union warns of possible US East and Gulf Coast strikes next year
    The president of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) which represents over 70,000 dockworkers on the east coast of the US and Canada, the Gulf Coast, the Great Lakes, Puerto Rico and inland waterways, has warned of a possible strike next year if the union doesn't reach a deal with employers. Earlier this year, the union's ...
  • Densay takes second cape
    Kassian Maritime has sold a 2007-built capesize named Satori. The 177,000 dwt, Mitsui-built vessel fetched $18.5m with brokers linking Turkish outfit Densay Shipping to the deal. If confirmed, this will be Densay's second cape. The price is firm as the ship is sold on the basis of a drydock due in January. The deal is ...
  • Antonio Cosulich's funeral takes place in Genoa today
    The funeral of one of the most famous names in bunkering takes place this morning in Genoa. Captain Antonio Cosulich, the former chairman of the Fratelli Cosulich Group, passed away last week. He joined the Italian group in the late 1960s. At the time, the group solely served as an agency, catering, and manning provider ...
  • Biden administration earmarks $653m for port development across the US
    The US Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced over $653m to fund 41 port improvement projects across the nation under the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). These investments are part of the largest dedicated funding for ports and waterways in American history - nearly $17bn through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. It comes after ...
  • Davie completes acquisition of Helsinki Shipyard
    Quebec-based Group Davie has finalised the acquisition of the assets of Finland's Helsinki Shipyard. Group Davie is part of the Inocea Group. It owns Davie Shipbuilding, Canada's largest shipbuilder. While the details of the business purchase agreement are confidential, the transaction was made possible by a combination of Davie's own funds and by €77m ($82.7m) ...
  • ONE seals terminal acquisitions in California and Rotterdam
    Japanese liner Ocean Network Express (ONE) has obtained all necessary regulatory approvals and completed its acquisition of a 51% stake in each of TraPac and Yusen Terminals on the US west coast, and a 20% stake in Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG). TraPac and Yusen Terminals are container terminal operators and vessel stevedores that provide container ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
  • OSG interested in CO2 carrier trade
    US-listed OSG reports its strongest earnings per share in more than three years amid strong refining margins and robust international...
  • Wärtsilä to divest gas processing business in restructuring
    Finnish engine maker Wärtsilä is selling off its gas solutions business and will slim down its reporting segments to simplify...
  • Arkas sells 27-year-old boxship for Turkish recycling
    Two containerships, including the Arkas-controlled small feeder Casablanca A, and a pair of panamax bulkers have been sold for scrap...
  • Shipowners shift antitrust campaign to UK after EU loss
    Having lost the fight in Europe to retain the shipping industry's long-running block exemption regulation, shipowners are focusing their efforts...
  • Iskenderun port recovers from earthquake
    The containership terminal at Iskenderun sustained signifcant damage in February following two earthquakes and a subsequent fire
  • The week in charts: Dark fleet consolidates Russian oil shipments dominance | Reward outweighs risk for Ukraine's Danube traders | Box spot rates hold
    Non-domestic arrivals to Israel slow as security risks rise, fewer tankers are shipping under the G7 cap, and boxship charter...
  • New EU sanctions expected to tighten price cap and target vessels
    EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirms that oil price cap measures will be tightened and circumvention tactics targeted...
  • ShipIn keeps AI on performance tracking at sea
    Osher Perry, ShipIn founder and chief executive, argues the benefits of using artificial intelligence to analyse CCTV footage from cameras...
  • The week in newbuildings: Multi-purpose vessel orderbook gets a boost
    The orderbook for multi-purpose vessels of below 12,500 dwt is starting to grow as shipowners face an ageing fleet and...
  • Container trade points away from nearshoring
    There is evidence to suggest that rather relocating entire supply chains, companies are only selectively nearshoring certain items or components...
  • Russia 'aims' overnight attack at Odesa port
    Warehouses, equipment and trucks loaded with grain were damaged in the Odesa area while five people were injured
  • Gard members to get cashback exceeding premium hike twice over
    Going rate seems to be established for impending renewal round
  • NYK Line quarterly profits plummet, following Japanese shipping rivals
    Full fiscal year net profits until March 2024 are projected to be ¥220bn, a 78.2% decline from the actual gains...
  • Daily Briefing
    Maersk battens down the hatches in expectation of long slump | Maersk cuts workforce by 10,000 as earnings turn negative...
  • ONE completes buy-out of stakes in US and Rotterdam terminals
    With the three acquisitions, ONE has established a presence at key strategic locations - the US west coast, Northern Europe...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
  • Carrier consolidation, NVO competition weigh on shipper association growth
    Shipper associations that struggled to grow during the COVID-19 pandemic because there was no extra capacity to sell are now trying to convince shippers of the benefits of rate stability.
  • Global ro/ro carriers take steps to boost fire safety
    Although there is little evidence that EVs are a greater fire hazard aboard ro/ro ships than traditional internal combustion vehicles, carriers are ramping up their safety measures.
  • Hamburg terminal operator HHLA accepts MSC's offer for ownership stake
    While the carrier will not hold the controlling share, expanding its presence in Hamburg will cement MSC's terminal operating position in Europe's third-largest container shipping port.
  • ONE finalizes terminal deals in Los Angeles, Oakland, Rotterdam
    The Singapore-based carrier has now expanded its access to capacity in the strategic locations of the US West Coast, North Europe and Southeast Asia.
  • ILA's Daggett raises possibility of 2024 strike at US East, Gulf coast ports
    Ahead of an International Longshoremen's Association conference, president Harold Daggett has warned union rank-and-file to be prepared for the "possibility of a coast-wide strike."

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
  • DHT Holdings' year-end fixtures keep rising after in-line third quarter
    VLCC spot numbers up robustly in less than a month and ahead of peers
  • Podcast: The two Os that can help shipping cut greenhouse gas emissions now
    Audio edition of Green Seas talks to Cargill's Eman Abdalla and Alpha Ori's Rajesh Unni about operational efficiency and optimisation
  • Ugo Salerno stepping down as RINA's boss after two decades in the hot seat
    Carlo Luzzatto to assume role of CEO as Italian classification society steers towards stock exchange listing
  • OSG improves earnings as it fixes fewer vessels but trims costs
    Lower expenses help usher in higher third-quarter profit
  • US lawmakers back tougher sanctions on Iranian shipping
    Questions remain over effectiveness of legislation which still needs Senate and presidential backing
  • New Fortress inks FSRU charter for delayed Brazilian terminal
    Company's shipping arm Energos Infrastructure to sub-charter Brazil's regas stalwart from Petrobras
  • Footage shows Russian cargo ship severely damaged after rocky grounding
    Inspection off Murmansk shows mangled hull bottom of the Aleksander Gusev
  • Spot rates for modern LNG carriers shift into $200,000 per day gear, again
    World worries heat up charter market across all types of vessels but winter has yet to make presence felt
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen on the hunt for biofuels in Asia with South Korea trial run
    World's largest car carrier owner said it would begin using the fuels this year
  • Winter is coming: German ice-class tanker trio finds eager buyers
    Hamburg-based CST is linked to a $54m deal for three MR product tankers built in 2006
  • Wartsila selling shipping gas solutions unit as part of latest restructuring
    Finnish engine and systems giant wants to further simplify its organisation and reporting set-up
  • Big-name offshore shipbrokers hunt for new talent as activity spikes
    Brokers are returning to an improved market after a wave of consolidation among shops
  • Special report: Greece defiant amid adversity
    Our latest business focus delves into the world of Greek shipping, featuring a series of articles by Harry Papachristou. You can access these articles through the links provided below
  • Clarksons tips Norden for 'strategic acquisitions' with $700m war chest
    Analysts believe owner-operator is showing a 'pronounced' interest in expansion
  • Newbuilding prices diverge from earnings as they approach 2008 record, Clarksons says
    Analyst Trevor Crowe crunches the numbers as shipyards demand more and more money for new ships
  • IMO's Kitack Lim urges shipping stakeholders to strive for seafarer safety
    Decarbonisation and the adoption of new technologies could not happen without the contributions made by seafarers, says IMO boss
  • DNB raises VLGC demand forecast but owners 'not out of the woods' on deliveries
    Norwegian analysts believe pace of new additions to fleet is about to pick up
  • Tight tanker market holds firm amid continued Saudi and Russia supply cuts
    Saudi Arabia said the continued cuts were aimed at supporting the stability and balance of oil markets
  • Gard raises its cash back deal for renewing members
    Largest P&I club also says it needs to increase rates because of inflation
  • Gasum supplies LNG cargo to Finland's FSRU amid 'challenging situation'
    Inkoo terminal to be kitted out to offload into LNG bunker vessels
  • JP Morgan kicks off fleet renewal for subsidiary NOCC with car carrier orders
    US bank took full control of Norwegian operator earlier this year
  • 'Who knows?': Dorian LPG's Hadjipateras says future of VLGC Panama Canal transits uncertain
    US owner looking at sending ships via other routes as waterway continues to reduce crossing slots
  • Gard raises annual refund for renewing P&I policy members
    Largest club also says it needs to increase rates because of inflation
  • Oil Brokerage makes a bold move into US market with strategic raid
    James McNicol-led firm makes good on promise by striking prominent American shop
  • Davie acquires Helsinki Shipyard from Russia's Algador with help from Canadian government
    Canadian firm signs 50-year lease with city of Helsinki
  • Thenamaris raises $55.7m from first-ever gas carrier sale
    Soaring market for LPG carriers encourages Greek owner to dispose of a six-year-old vessel
  • Oil Brokerage takes big step in securing US brokerage presence
    James McNicol-led firm makes good on promise by raiding prominent American shop
  • Chinese panamaxes help revive struggling Indian subcontinent ship recycling sector
    Smaller ships get the heave-ho while shipowners hold on to bigger tonnage as they wait for scrap prices to rise
  • Ratified: Labour deal between St Lawrence Seaway union workers and employers
    Unifor members get annual pay hikes and $2,000 signing bonus
  • 'Extraordinary' Italian shipowner Antonio Cosulich dies aged 84
    Funeral of former Fratelli Cosulich chairman being held on Monday
  • George Economou raises newcastlemax bulk carrier wager to eight newbuildings
    Major Greek owner is listed with a diversified newbuilding fleet of more than 30 ships worth over $3bn
  • NYK Line's first half profit slashed by over 80% on liner weakness
    Japanese liner giant says it has been hit by weaker liner demand and an increase in the size of the fleet
  • Chinese panamaxes help revive struggling Subcontinent ship recycling sector
    Smaller ships get the heave-ho while shipowners still hold on to bigger ships as they wait for scrap prices to rise
  • Biden administration pumps $650m into US port upgrades
    Awards include funding for 26 small ports to improve and expand their capacity

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
  • Air Transport Services Group dumps Corrado, names Hete CEO
    Air Transport Services Group's underperformance cost CEO Rich Corrado his job on Monday.
  • UPS reduces pilot head count by nearly 200 with buyouts
    UPS has bought out a small contingent of senior pilots. An American Airlines regional partner is trying to attract them to fly small jets.
  • Crippling port strike could hit 1 month before presidential election
    The union representing East and Gulf Coast dockworkers warned members to prepare for a possible strike starting Oct. 1, 2024.
  • FedEx tells pilots to switch to American Airlines feeder operator
    FedEx pilots are experiencing significant pay decreases because there isn't enough flying to go around. The company is pushing cockpit crews to take jobs at a regional passenger airline.

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European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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