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June 9, 2023

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Exim India web site
JUNE 9, 2023
  • Commerce Minister to address FFFAI Diamond Jubilee event as Chief Guest in New Delhi today
  • COSCO SHIPPING Lines appoints BSV Shipping Agencies as sub-agent in Hyderabad
  • Major players bid to operate new liquid cargo berths at JN Port
  • GDP to grow by 6.5 pc in FY24: RBI
  • PCN marks a significant milestone by covering 130 countries
  • Mandatory additional qualifiers in import/export declarations in respect of certain products wef 1.7.2023
  • Maersk expands relationship with Microsoft to further digitise & decarbonise logistics
  • Supply chains threatened by stalled talks with US West Coast port workers
  • Foodgrain output at new record
  • India's internet economy seen growing six-fold by 2030
  • Finished steel exports dip

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 9, 2023
  • Navigating with "Windwings"
  • SBB sets a new course for freight traffic
  • Yang Ming orders five LNG 15,000 teu vessels
  • 30th road haulage branch on Iberian Peninsula
  • Logtainer and Hupac bolster cooperation
  • Port of New Orleans welcomes Matthew Wypyski
  • Another weekly flight between Beijing and Geneva
  • Electric charging depot in California in operation
  • ALS expands to Poland
  • C.H. Robinson picks Dave Bozeman
  • Quay and road access improvements in Matadi
  • Ameriflight gets FFA approval to operate drones
  • RCG handling new timber transports
  • Europa Group: UK best Option for Ireland-EU goods
  • Latam Cargo implements Iata's ONE Record
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • CTP Germany strengthens team
  • A partnership to build ammonia-fuelled engines
  • Time to vote for wind - until 18 June!

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 8, 2023
  • Transpac rates head north as carriers face Panama Canal restrictions
  • CMA CGM Logistics - about $30bn of hidden value
  • Crew member injured as fire hits MSC containership
  • Lies, leaks and lethality: is ammonia a safe fuel for ships?
  • PAC files complaint against port operator over 'unjust' charges
  • Good boy - K9's Rodney can sniff-out lithium batteries
  • Strike vote at Pacific ports in Canada sparks fresh worries for BCOs

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 8, 2023
  • VIDEO: Hurtigruten unveils plans for zero-emission cruise ship
    Hurtigruten Norway used this week's Nor Shipping event to unveiled early concept plans for its first zero-emission cruise ship. Initially announced in March 2022, under the project name Sea Zero, Hurtigruten has
  • Clean Shipping Act of 2023 introduced
    Today is World Ocean Day and, perhaps sending a signal that legislators in many parts of the world can't wait for IMO to act, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42), and Senator Alex Padilla
  • State-of-the-art containership delivered to ABS class
    Recently delivered to Singapore-based Asiatic Lloyd Maritime LLP (part of the AL Group), the ALS Ceres is the first in a series of six 7,100 TEU containerships and is the first Asiatic

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Container News web site
JUNE 8, 2023
  • Container lines see important decline in revenues and earnings in 2023 first quarter
    Sea-Intelligence said there were indications of a weakness in the market in the second half of 2022, which has manifested fully in the first quarter of 2023. Revenues declined quite sharply, in the range of 35%-70% year on year, while in terms of earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), there was a stark difference for the first quarter of 2023 versus the previous two years. Overall, the first
  • Kalmar and Access World continue collaboration with new terminal equipment order
    Access World ordered four Kalmar Eco reachstackers and two Kalmar Essential empty container handlers for deployment at their new Durban container terminal in South Africa. Access World is a service provider for major commodity markets including ferrous and non-ferrous metals, forestry and agricultural products, project cargo, chemical polymers and oil and gas. The order was booked in Kalmar's mot
  • HHLA, ABB join forces to develop automatic stacking crane systems
    Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) and ABB have agreed on a partnership in order to improve efficiency in long-term operation of large automatic stacking crane (ASC) systems. The aim of the partnership between the two companies, which will be ongoing until the end of 2025, is to unlock potential for the further development of systems for automatic stacking cranes as well as their use, mainten
  • ZIM enhances LBX service with Greek port call
    ZIM decided to add a weekly call at the port of Thessaloniki in Greece to the rotation of its Levant - Black Sea Express (LBX) service in June. "Adding Thessaloniki will complement the existing calls of other ZIM services at Piraeus, providing full coverage of Greece," noted the Israeli container carrier. ZIM's LBX new rotation will be Haifa (Israel) - Alexandria (Egypt) - Constanta (Romania) - V
  • Construction works begin on new port experience center in Rotterdam
    The Port of Rotterdam Authority announced on 5 June that its new port experience centre has been named Portlantis. On the same date, the authority celebrated the official launch of the centre's construction. More specifically, this took place on the construction site near the Maasvlakte 2 bathing beach at the end of Prinses Amaliahaven. The centre is expected to be ready at the end of the next ye
  • Port of Los Angeles approves US$2 billion budget for next fiscal year
    The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has announced a US$2 billion fiscal year 2023/24 (July 2023- June 2024) annual budget for the port of Los Angeles. The budget includes total operating revenues of US$652.9 million, an 8.6% increase over the fiscal year 2022/23 forecast. Also, shipping services are expected to make up the bulk of operating revenues at 73.3%, followed by rentals at 15.1
  • NRF urges Biden Administration to intervene with West Coast port labour negotiations
    The National Retail Federation (NRF) has called on the US President Biden Administration to intervene with West Coast port labour negotiations after reports of disruptions at Californian terminals. The new disruptions come as the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) have failed to reach and ratify a new labour agreement following more than
  • Seafarer labour market tightest on record
    The 2023 officer availability gap has widened to a deficit equating to about 9% of the global pool, which represents a marked rise from last year's 5% shortfall and the highest level since Drewry first started analysing the seafarer market 17 years ago. Similar deficit levels are forecast for 2023-2028 based on the limits of new seafarer supply becoming available in the period. While these defici

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Splash web site
JUNE 8, 2023
  • CMA CGM takes stakes in Spanish terminals
    French carrier CMA CGM is strengthening its foothold in Spain with stakes in two COSCO-operated terminals. The Marseille-based shipping giant has sealed a deal to acquire 49% of Cosco Shipping Ports (CSP) Valencia and 38% of CSP Bilbao from TPIH Iberia for an undisclosed sum. CSP Bilbao links Spain with the main ports of northern ...
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping taps GSI for more LNG dual-fuel tankers
    Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has signed up for more tanker newbuilds at CSSC Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI). Idan Ofer's diversified owner has booked up to four LNG dual-fuel aframax/LR2 product carriers. The two firm 115,000 dwt units each costing around $70m will deliver in March and December of 2026. The deal also includes options ...
  • Titan adds to LNG bunkering fleet with Fratelli Cosulich newbuild charter
    Dutch fuel supplier Titan has chartered in the first of the two LNG bunkering vessels Italy's Fratelli Cosulich booked for construction in China. The 8,200 cu m Alice Cosulich, built by Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore and Engineering was recently delivered to Titan and will start operating in Europe in the fourth quarter of this year. ...
  • Island Offshore secures more contract work for MPSV
    Norway's Island Offshore has secured employment for its multipurpose vessel to support two offshore projects. The 2020-built vessel will be responsible for the installation of a complete mooring spread for a floating storage regasification unit this autumn in a campaign expected to last between 90 and 120 days. The contract for an undisclosed client is ...
  • Equinor and Nexsphere press ahead with offshore wind in Tasmania
    The Tasmanian government has committed to working together with the owners of the multi-gigawatt Bass Offshore Wind Energy (BOWE) project to secure green power supply for northern Tasmania. Energy minister Guy Barnett has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with representatives of Norway's Equinor and Australian firm Nexsphere, which are partners in the multi-billion-dollar project in ...
  • Landmark lifecycle assessment set to be carried out on Knutsen LNG carrier
    An important study, long called for by environmentalists, will get underway shortly - shipping's first-ever full cradle-to-grave lifecycle assessment of a vessel from the raw materials dug from a mine needed to manufacture a hull block to the welder's torch at its life-end. Lloyd's Register, Knutsen, HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering and HD Hyundai ...
  • San Francisco Bay Blues: Oakland suffering the most from dockworker dispute
    Ships backing up at Californian anchorages are now becoming clear for all supply chain specialists to see as reports grow of boxships suffering delays entering and leaving the ports of Oakland, Long Beach and Los Angeles on the back of industrial action taken by dockworkers over the past week. The situation is most acute in ...
  • Petrofac secures more decommissioning work in Gulf of Mexico
    Energy industry contractor Petrofac has added a third field and extended the scope of its existing contract to decommission two fields, offshore Gulf of Mexico. A significant contract expansion lifts the legacy offshore fields and assets to 12 platforms, 211 wells and 32 pipeline segments, as well as operations and logistics services. The scope includes ...
  • Toyota-backed marine fuel cell launches
    One of the most high-profile launches at this year's Nor-Shipping trade fair just outside Oslo has come from battery manufacturer Corvus Energy, debuting a new fuel cell, which it claims can transform the maritime industry. The Corvus Pelican Fuel Cell system is the result of the H2NOR research project that started in 2021. H2NOR was ...
  • ADNOC Logistics & Services lands $975m deal for offshore artificial island
    ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) has won a $975m contract from ADNOC Offshore for the engineering, procurement and construction of an artificial island for the Lower Zakum offshore field. The first major deal for ADNOC L&S after it was listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange this month, includes dredging, land reclamation and marine ...
  • Denmark scraps open door wind scheme
    Denmark's new marine plan has excluded the allocation of space for future offshore wind farms under the country's open door scheme, resulting in the suspension of the majority of projects. A new plan proposed in the Danish Parliament expands the area of Denmark's sea available for renewable energy projects and energy islands from approximately 15% ...
  • Futuristic looking ammonia gas carrier project moves ahead at Nor-Shipping
    Delegates attending Nor-Shipping are getting plenty of glimpses of what ships of the future will look like with design approval announcements coming out thick and fast. Among the more headline-grabbing announcements is the NoGAPS, an ammonia-powered gas carrier (pictured). Yesterday classification society DNV awarded the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping in collaboration ...
  • Shipping and climate: all hands on deck
    Dr Simon Bullock writes for Splash today, with analysis from researchers at the Tyndall Centre, University of Manchester, on shipping climate targets ahead of the upcoming MEPC80 at the IMO. When sailing directly into a dangerous storm, timely decision-making and decisive action is understandably essential. Delaying a change in direction risks taking longer to reach ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 8, 2023
  • China moves to tighten control over old tankers amid Western efforts to combat shadow fleet
    A local maritime authority at a major Chinese tanker port is imposing restrictions on the chartering and arrivals of elderly...
  • Ukraine grain deal in jeopardy following Russia ammonia pipeline blast
    Russia had been calling for the ammonia pipeline, which runs from the city of Togliatti to the Odesa port in...
  • One seafarer evacuated after fire breaks out on MSC boxship off UAE
    A fire broke on an MSC boxship en route from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, with one crew member airlifted to...
  • Looming EU shipping sanctions raise enforcement concerns
    Shipping sanctions lawyers have already received several concerned calls from industry officials grappling with the prospect of an EU port...
  • Capesize rates recover on talk of China policy props
    The forward curve has responded to the flicker of hope that the Chinese government is looking to shore up the...
  • Jinhai Intelligent Manufacturing's chief engineer Ki-hee Kim dies, aged 70
    He was honoured with the West Lake Friendship Award in 2015, which is bestowed by the Zhejiang Province government to recognise foreign professionals who have...
  • Ammonia supply chain getting ready for shipping, despite delays
    Stakeholders in the ammonia supply chain have been rushing to help the clean fuel play a significant role in shipping's...
  • Panama Canal draught restrictions could cut boxship loads by 40%
    Ships planning to transit at or near maximum authorised draught should factor in possibility of further reductions during the waiting...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: What we learned from Nor-Shipping
    Decarbonisation dominated the debate at this year's Nor-Shipping, but in between hot air and emissions there was time to take...
  • US imports continue mirroring pre-pandemic levels
    Cargo volumes are expected to continue rising sequentially, but the west coast labour situation is creating much uncertainty as peak...
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping returns to China for LNG dual-fuel LR2 tankers
    The freight market boom has fuelled ordering activities in the sector, with 46 LR2 tankers ordered so far this year...
  • Shipping skips over short-term struggles in favour of long-term aspirations
    Nor-Shipping has exposed the gap between what the industry is saying and what it is doing about decarbonisation in the...
  • MSC sells seventh containership for scrap
    Sale of 3,500 teu containership adds to six vessels that MSC has sold for demolition since February. Meanwhile, Chinese owners...
  • Hedge fund KKR provided lease financing for Russia-spoofing tanker
    KKR has provided lease financing for seven tankers bought and operated by shipowners in Greece to serve Russian oil trades...
  • CMA CGM acquires stakes in Spanish terminals
    Former Noatum terminals now owned by CSP and CMA CGM. Carrier says deal will boost its shortsea services and Mediterranean...
  • Seafarers want training on digitalisation and new fuels, study finds
    Training to handle the new technologies related to decarbonisation and digitalisation ranked highest among the concerns of the seafarers surveyed...
  • Port of New York and New Jersey terminals shut early as smoke engulfs US northeast
    Smoke emanating from wildfires in Canada has severely impacted air quality and visibility in the US northeast and has forced...
  • AMSA bans second vessel in a week
    Taiwan-owned vessel Babuza Wisdom was given a 90-day ban in the past week. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority says it has...
  • Daily Briefing
    Greece seen stalling on new EU sanctions package on Russia that targets dark fleet ships | Shadow fleet 'immoral', 'disgraceful'...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 8, 2023
  • Southern California ports navigate vessel backlog after ILWU job actions
    Cargo handling was back to normal Thursday in Los Angeles and Long Beach for the first time in a week, but the ports are now struggling with a large vessel backlog after not having sufficient longshore labor.
  • Standoff between Yellow, Teamsters puts LTL shippers on alert
    Yellow claims its ability to "continue as a going concern" is being impaired by Teamster opposition to its restructuring.
  • Wilmington port gets new operator after GT USA's unsettled tenure
    The Delaware port will be turned over to terminal operator Enstructure, which has committed to advancing the proposed Edgemoor container terminal project.
  • CSX looks to dismiss Hapag-Lloyd complaint amid FMC oversight question
    While the FMC has jurisdiction over ocean carriers, it cannot regulate railroads simply because of their association with container lines, CSX said in a motion to disentangle itself from a demurrage complaint.
  • IMO must set zero-emission target for 2050: Norwegian shipowners
    The shift to green fuels needs to be "supercharged" by establishing a clear zero-emissions target at the IMO's July meeting, according to an Oslo-based shipowner group.
  • Second month of big Asia-Med volume growth drives market optimism
    There are growing expectations in the container shipping market that the Asia-Europe trade will see a peak season this year as European import volume growth continued in April.
  • CMA CGM to acquire share of Cosco's Spanish terminal unit
    The Marseille-based carrier continues to grow its terminal portfolio in strategic areas as part of a broad move to control the end-to-end logistics of customer shipments.
  • Rate of US import declines to slow into third quarter: Retailers
    The year-on-year gap in monthly import volumes will only narrow as shippers start to ramp up back-to-school and seasonal product ordering, says the National Retail Federation.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 8, 2023
  • Viridis gets second class nod for ammonia-fuelled bulker design
    Norwegian owner now has approvals in principle from DNV and Bureau Veritas
  • MOL orders dual-fuel coal carrier against charter from Kepco
    Oshima Shipbuilding will construct bulker
  • Protesters target oil carriers with homemade bombs in Peru
    Country's largest crude producer says two vessels are being held by indigenous rights group in northwest Peru
  • UK underwriter 'kept North Korea's foreign trade fleet afloat'
    Danish investigation claims David Skinner's DGS Marine was involved in insuring sanctioned vessels
  • Quarter of owners lead carbon cut plans, while long tail is slower to move, survey finds
    Study by Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation and Boston Consulting Group identifies important trends in the race to cut carbon
  • Oman's Asyad grows chartered fleet by 32 ships as profit rises
    Owner is also betting on LNG market after order for two more carriers
  • A ho-hum shareholder meeting is music to the ears of Seaways management
    This week's Streetwise takes you to International Seaways' annual shareholders meeting, where the potential for open conflict yielded to the status quo - for now
  • Protestors target oil carriers with homemade bombs in Peru
    Country's largest crude producer says two vessels are being held by indigenous rights group in northwest Peru
  • CMA CGM expands terminal reach by buying into Cosco's Spanish ports
    French giant continues in expansion mode with deals involving Bilbao and Valencia
  • Oshima Shipbuilding wins bulker order from Meadway Shipping
    Japanese shipbuilder is increasingly doing business with Greek owners after ignoring the market
  • One-fifth of world fleet lead carbon cut plans, while long tail is slow to move, survey finds
    Study by Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation and Boston Consulting identifies important trends
  • Bertram Rickmers remembered at Hamburg funeral service
    Large attendance expected today as shipping community pays its last respects to late shipowner
  • Stakeholders shun shipping like 'tobacco', complains Seatankers
    'Just say no' approach is hobbling efforts to finance the energy transition, leading investors and financiers tell Oslo panel
  • Nine seafarer hostages freed four months after product tanker broke down off Libya
    Indian crew of the Maya 1 is heading home following February capture by militia
  • Capesize spot rates 'hesitant' despite 5% rise in demand, Bimco's Filipe Gouveia says
    Analyst believes uncertainty over Chinese recovery and panamax competition are holding big bulkers back
  • Singapore study says upskilling 'essential' for decabonisation and digitalisation
    Survey finds seafarers need additional training to handle new fuels and technology
  • Knutsen teams with LR, HHI and KSOE to assess lifecycle carbon emissions on LNG carrier
    Joint Development Project will make first-of-a-kind study and help shipowners with decision on whether to upgrade vessels or build new
  • Singapore study says upskilling 'essential' for decarbonisation and digitalisation
    Survey finds seafarers need additional training to handle new fuels and technology
  • OSG tankers in double sea rescue within 18 hours
    Vessels pick up six people from two sailing boats in distress
  • 'Internationally-minded' Nisshin Shipping legend Yayoi Fujii dies aged 91
    Giant of Japanese shipping liked to keep a low profile
  • Golden Energy Offshore boss Fagervoll builds stake to 10% with share deals
    Chief executive adds 1.4m shares in PSV owner
  • 2020 Bulkers ups dividend as index-linked charter rates rise
    Switch to variable deals paying off for Tor Olav Troim-backed newcastlemax owner
  • John Kerry likens climate fight to D-Day invasion as he urges net zero goal by 2050
    US climate envoy says this is a 'decisive decade' and that global warming will not be stopped without shipping's help
  • NorthStandard's top brass make Singapore pitstop to celebrate 'marriage'
    Singapore shipping names help managing directors Jeremy Grose and Paul Jennings toast P&I mega-merger
  • Report claims seafarer has died in fire on MSC container ship
    Crew member was evacuated after a blaze broke out off the UAE
  • Broker Marsh puts FD&D cover under the microscope
    New report examines how shipowners can find value in legal services cover
  • Comment: Ukraine crisis triggers new Cold War for shipping in the Arctic
    Sanctions and ever-warmer summers are super-charging interest in Arctic shipping and fears of a free-for-all
  • Mitsui OSK Lines orders LNG dual-fuel coal carrier against charter contract from Kansai Electric
    Oshima Shipbuilding will be constructing the LNG dual-fuel 95,000-dwt newbuilding
  • Improving offshore markets help OSV player Sealink slash red ink
    Malaysian charterer and shipbuilder says recovery is being helped by increased demand and shrinking supply of ships

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 8, 2023
  • Labor unrest, canal woes could complicate 'normal' peak season
    This year's peak season could see West Coast labor disruptions coincide with Panama Canal water levels impeding cargo flows to the East Coast.
  • Alaska Airlines trades water ballast for e-waste on Nome cargo flights
    Instead of carrying dead weight to help balance its empty freighters, Alaska Air Cargo is taking waste that will go to a recycling center.
  • Labor slowdowns hinder container processing at Pacific Northwest ports
    Labor disruptions are slowing down ports in the Pacific Northwest as labor negotiations continue.

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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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