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October 9, 2023

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Exim India web site
OCTOBER 9, 2023
  • ACE Northern India Air Cargo Conclave & Awards 2023 takes flight in New Delhi with captivating programme & record participation
  • Historic call of first highly fuel efficient vessel ZIM Danube on maiden voyage at Hazira & Nhava Sheva
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (6 October 2023)
  • India looking at expanding rupee-dirham trade: Goyal
  • 'Swachchta Abhiyan' carried out at MbPA
  • RBI retains GDP growth at 6.5 pc for FY 24
  • DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty on wheel loader from China
  • Indian economy poised to achieve 9-10 pc growth: U. Kotak
  • Genesis of Wreck Removal
  • Railways to ramp up freight capacity
  • Revised Scale of Rates at Haldia & Kolkata
  • Hindustan Zinc partners with GreenLine for logistics operations
  • Maximum permissible draught at Dighi Port
  • VOC Port now has wider reach to FE destinations with newly introduced China-India Service VII at DBGT

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International Transport Journal web site
OCTOBER 9, 2023
  • Freight remains a friend
  • Gerber and Erkeskin: the latest winners in Brussels
  • Up to twelve days faster Spain-France rail link
  • Marshall Islands Registry mourns Captain Bruce
  • A joint venture into Guyanese oil and gas
  • Global liner performance report
  • Cargo handling in Chicago, New York and Washington
  • From Europe to Middle East in just nine days
  • DSV Logistics expands to Mozambique
  • Rhenus presents future of vessel control
  • Public charging stations for HEVs in Sweden
  • From Total Energies to KPI Ocean Connect
  • Wiremind brings next-level AI to its cargo products
  • Fnac and Ceva: tackling Europe's e-commerce together
  • Crowley promotes Dennis White
  • Timber hub rebranded
  • Alternative to single-use wooden crates
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Emirates: ten years of direct Milan-NY service

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The Loadstar web site
OCTOBER 6, 2023
  • More ocean rate gloom as analyst warns of further 'severe downturn'
  • CMA CGM - the lurking predator
  • Red tape sees smaller US shippers lose out on D&D disputes
  • Parcel carriers act firm, but succumb to pressure for discounts
  • EU ETS surcharge could be €37 for each container, says CMA CGM
  • Andre Hein Gerber named Young Logistics Professional of the Year
  • How a lung transplant led to the take-off of an electric cargo aircraft

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Marine Log web site
OCTOBER 6, 2023
  • Response to grounded cargo vessel Bonnie G continues
    The Coast Guard today established a safety zone around the Bonnie G, the cargo vessel that grounded Wednesday just south of the airport in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. All 12 persons
  • VIDEO: Ingalls launches LHA 8
    Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) reports that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division successfully launched of the Navy's third America-class amphibious assault ship Bougainville (LHA 8) from its floating dock into the Pascagoula River
  • Seaspan in MoU on Panama Canal LNG bunkering
    Canada's Seaspan ULC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Arlington, Va., headquartered AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) that centers on providing liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering services to ships transiting the

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Container News web site
OCTOBER 6, 2023
  • CMA CGM announces new PSS to US East Coast and US Gulf
    CMA CGM has announced a new peak season surcharge (PSS) from the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea and Egypt to the US East Coast & US Gulf. The French ocean carrier will apply a US$200 surcharge for all container types, which will be effective from 1 November 2023 (gate-in date). The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Consolidated Chassis Management rolls out SACP 3.0
    Consolidated Chassis Management (CCM) has announced that the next generation of the South Atlantic Chassis Pool, SACP 3.0, is available. The new SACP 3.0 introduces a first-of-its-kind single utility provider chassis pool to the South Atlantic area, adding 45,000 new or refurbished chassis and delivering capacity, scalability, cost savings, and efficiency. "SACP represents the next generation of
  • WinGD issues NOL for Chevron's Taro Ultra Advanced 40 for both VLSFO and LNG general use
    Chevron Marine Products' Taro Ultra Advanced 40 oil has successfully passed NOL (No Objection Letter) requirements by engine manufacturer WinGD. Moreover, this follows the earlier NOL award for Taro Ultra Advanced 40 from MAN Energy Solutions. This latest test validates the suitability of the oil for use in WinGD engines operating with liquid fuels containing sulphur in the range 0.00 The test al
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges orders new tugs
    The Port of Antwerp-Bruges will be equipped with six new tugs, one of which is an electric tug, a European first. This expansion is part of the port fleet renewal and greening, with a focus on sustainable and energy-efficient boats. The order includes five diesel-powered RSD tugs that will replace existing tugs and one electric tug, the RSD-E, which the Belgian port describes as a "game-changer".
  • OOCL commences new intra-Asia service
    Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) has introduced the new China Cambodia Thailand Service (CCT1 & CCT2) that is expected to strengthen its intra-Asia network. The two loops, CCT1 and CCT2, aim to enhance OOCL's coverage in the region and provide customers with competitive and reliable shipment options. CCT1 and CCT2 will connect several ports in Thailand, China, Vietnam and Cambodia. The
  • Total volume at Port of New York and New Jersey drops in August
    After a busy July that saw the Port of New York and New Jersey achieve its highest total container volume since October 2022, August saw the port's activity fall to pre-pandemic levels. The port handled 662,740 TEUs (366,339 containers) in August compared to 843,191 TEUs (466,640 containers) in August 2022, a 21.4% decline, bringing its total volumes during 2023 to 5,128,563 TEUs (2,847,453 conta
  • Maersk spots growth opportunities from India-Middle East-Europe corridor development
    Maersk is looking to add a new layer to its trade reach out of India as the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), given shape at the G20 summit held in New Delhi last month, presents greater growth potential. The participants in the multimodal corridor - involving sea and rail networks - include Saudi Arabia, the European Union, India, the UAE, France, Italy, Germany and the United S
  • Hapag-Lloyd applies new GRI from Asia
    Hapag-Lloyd announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) from Asia, excluding Japan, to the West Coast of Latin America, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. The new GRI will apply to cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry containers, including high cube equipment and 40' non-operative reefers and will be effective from 16 October until further notice. The German ocean carrier said it will increas
  • Maersk and Kodiak Robotics launch commercial autonomous trucking lane in US
    Maersk and Kodiak Robotics have launched the first commercial autonomous trucking lane between Houston and Oklahoma City. The collaboration between the two companies began in November 2022 as part of Maersk's Global Innovation Center Program. Kodiak has been delivering eight loads per week, with a safety driver behind the wheel, for Maersk customers since August. Additionally, Kodiak and Maersk a
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges announces new intra-Belgium intermodal link
    Port of Antwerp-Bruges is now rail-connected to the La Louviere area in Belgium. From September, Duferco Logistique is operating a weekly rail link from its terminal Garocentre in Houdeng Goegies to MPET's maritime terminal in Antwerp. This trimodal terminal was additionally linked by a waterway. The new intermodal link began on 15 September, with a weekly frequency at first, gradually increasing
  • Port of Rotterdam supports ZEMBA with financial incentives for greener fuels
    The Port of Rotterdam will give significant port fee reductions to ships that bunker sustainable fuels in Rotterdam, supporting the recently launched Zero Emissions Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) and rewarding leaders on the road to marine decarbonisation. "It is vital that the shipping industry makes the switch to zero-emission fuels. The ZEMBA consortium has launched a fantastic initiative wi
  • ShibataFenderTeam supports Dundee Port expansion project
    Forth Ports Dundee has undergone substantial renovations in recent times with the construction of a new quayside being the most significant. To support this expansion project, the ShibataFenderTeam's Dutch office worked in collaboration with Graham Construction to design and supply a customised solution. The solution involves 11 double Cone Fender Systems each consisting of two Cone Fenders (SPC
  • Port Houston appoints new commissioner
    On 19 September, the Pasadena City Council chose Alan A. Robb as Port Commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority to serve on behalf of the city starting October 2023. Roy D. Mease, the current commissioner, will step down at the end of the month. Robb is currently the President of the AFL-CIO's ILA South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District. The district serves ILA members from North Carolina to F

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Splash web site
OCTOBER 6, 2023
  • Russia lifts seaborne diesel export ban
    Russia's government said on Friday that it had allowed a return of seaborne diesel exports delivered to seaports via pipelines after a ban was put in place on September 21. Russia had temporarily banned exports of gasoil and diesel as domestic prices had been spiralling because refiners have been exporting to more profitable export markets, ...
  • CMA CGM joins forces with Renault and Volvo to develop electric vans
    French liner CMA CGM will work with automotive firms Renault and Volvo to develop electric vans. Renault and Volvo have signed a binding agreement to launch a new company where they will initially hold respective 50:50 equity stakes, planning to invest EUR300m ($316.6m) each over the course of the next three years with CMA CGM ...
  • Stolt Tankers IPO shelved
    In one of his first big moves since taking the reins at Stolt-Nielsen, CEO Udo Lange has decided to put a planned IPO of Stolt Tankers on hold. Lange, who took over from Niels Stolt-Nielsen last month, revealed the decision to shelve the listing of the world's largest operator of chemical tankers during an earnings ...
  • Iberdrola terminates power purchase agreements for Park City Wind
    Iberdrola's US subsidiary, Avangrid, has terminated the power purchase agreements (PPA) that it signed for its Park City Wind offshore wind project. According to Avangrid, the conditions agreed to in the PPAs for the 1.2bn, 804 MW offshore wind farm planned off the coast of Connecticut do not guarantee economic viability. "After exploring all potential ...
  • COSCO joins exclusive 3m teu club
    With its next boxship delivery, COSCO, the world's largest shipowner by dwt, will enter an elite club, becoming just the fourth liner in the world to operate a fleet of more than 3m slots. The state-run Chinese behemoth is less than 2,000 slots away from entering the 3m teu club according to data from Alphaliner. ...
  • US sets date for Gulf of Mexico lease sale following court ruling
    The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced on Thursday that it would hold an auction of oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico on November 8 following a court order to expand the sale. In response to a ruling from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, BOEM ...
  • Frontline 'raising the stakes sharply' with move for 24 Euronav VLCCs
    This week's biggest shipping news - a deal to end the battle for tanker giant Euronav - has received favourable reviews from analysts. Yesterday, the Saverys family and John Fredriksen came clean with how they intend to end the two-year battle for control of Euronav whereby John Fredriksen-controlled Frontline could walk away - pursuant to ...
  • Further strikes on the cards at Chevron's Australian LNG plants
    Workers at Chevron's two Australian LNG plants at Gorgon and Wheatstone have voted to go back on strike in a long-running battle for better pay. The two sites account for around 5% of all global LNG supply. The unions accused the US energy major of reneging on commitments made last month to bring a previous ...
  • Turkish-flagged ship hits mine in Black Sea
    A small Turkish-flagged general cargo ship struck a mine yesterday in the Black Sea off the coast of Romania near the entrance to the Sulina Canal. The 31-year-old, 3,134 dwt sustained minor damage but the crew was safe. The ship was able to resume sailing after three hours. Security consultants Ambrey said the incident occurred ...

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Lloyd's List web site
OCTOBER 6, 2023
  • 'No evidence' Black Sea explosion caused by mine, Turkish maritime authority insists
    Tweet from Denizcilik Genel Müdürlügü contradicts assumption in most initial media reports
  • Mariupol joins Russia's grain export supply chain
    New evidence shows the Russian occupied port is starting to be used for international trade
  • Finland optimistic for IMO compromise on economic measure
    Debate around IMO's economic measure to complement new climate targets continues, as talks begin between member states to determine potential...
  • August sees slight uptick in box volumes
    Figures show a recovery in container liftings during August. But the traditional peak season has quickly withered, and volumes failed...
  • This is about more than the future of Euronav
    Alexander Saverys' perspective for tanker shipping is built around a business model that is radically different to the one Fredriksen...
  • Safe Bulkers inks contract for methanol dual-fuel kamsarmaxes
    First alternative fuel-burning ships bring US-listed owner's fleet renewal programme to 14 newbuilds
  • Vintage containerships persevere despite market downturn
    Liner operators are continuing to trade ageing boxships long past their originally designed lifespan. While many will be consigned for...
  • Russia resumes diesel exports after partial lifting of ban
    Ban has driven up global diesel prices and forced some buyers to seek alternatives
  • South Korea's shipbuilding industry under renewed threat from North Korean cyber attacks
    Latest attack comes after North Korea revealed intentions to enhance its naval power and revitalise its shipbuilding capabilities
  • CMA CGM releases ETS surcharge estimate
    Carriers are slowly informing customers of the charges they will face for shipments that call at European ports. CMA CGM's...
  • Swiss Re to start-up: Kern defends cargo insurance career move
    Owners of small cargoes offered chance to buy cover online, with underwriting by artificial intelligence able to generate quotes within...
  • 'Massive' overnight drone strike hits Ukraine's Danube ports
    Russia has relentlessly targeted Ukraine's Danube river ports since its withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative
  • Ince Piraeus to sever all ties with Axiom Ince
    'We still co-operate with the Dubai and Cyprus offices... but as far as London is concerned, nothing,' says partner Khan
  • Daily Briefing
    Euronav suspends shares as Fredriksen eyes $2.35bn tanker carve out | UK exposes Russian Black Sea mining plans to block...
  • JP Morgan orders methanol-powered tankers for TotalEnergies charter
    JP Morgan joins the ranks of several shipowners, including Hafnia, Stena Group, Clean Sea Transport and Westfal Larsen, by ordering...
  • Signal Ocean launches data warehouse 'game changer'
    Solution addresses overwhelming volume of data now available to brokers and analysts

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The Journal of Commerce web site
OCTOBER 6, 2023
  • US surface transport navigates challenges of greener supply chain
    While no one knows the best solution to reduce greenhouse gases emitted by trucks and trains, several technologies are being tested to find the right answers.
  • US warehouse boom continues with new Chicago, Dallas facilities
    Expansion moves by Lineage Logistics and Ryder System underscore continuing demand for warehousing and distribution space even in a period of low freight demand and slow economic growth.
  • Solution to US rail demurrage question remains elusive
    The chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission wants to thread the needle to find a way to address rail demurrage within the confines of the US Shipping Act, but it's not an easy proposition.
  • CMA CGM makes big investment in electric van JV with vehicle makers
    While light commercial vehicles are not typically used on a large scale by the ocean carrier, it has a significant landside presence where the electric vehicles could be used to lower emissions.
  • IANA expo shone harsh light on recent rail failures: analyst
    The tone of the recent event was "very dark," writes analyst Ted Prince, who says the combination of a good economy but low volumes has created widespread confusion in the intermodal sector.

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TradeWinds web site
OCTOBER 6, 2023
  • Dry bulk whips out the rocket emojis as capesize rates soar 11% in a day
    Atlantic and Pacific basis stay active throughout what was expected to be a quiet week
  • Turkey disputes account of mine hitting ship in the Black Sea
    An explosion that rocked a general cargoship off the Danube was not caused by a mine, Ankara says
  • JP Morgan's new LNG shipowning arm registers first duo under French flag
    Orion Global Transport France steps out of shadows as it celebrates first birthday
  • Editor's selection: Euronav carve-up, Poseidon Principles gets tough and what do Michael Parker and Greta Thunberg have in common?
    Which individuals and companies have made our headlines this week?
  • Could Frontline grab Euronav's youngest VLCCs in multibillion-dollar swoop?
    DNB analyst Jorgen Lian says price suggests Frontline will nab the youngest of the fleet
  • Safe Bulkers breaks into dual-fuel methanol with firm kamsarmax orders
    US-listed owner steps up its bulker newbuilding campaign by booking its first dual-fuel vessels
  • Torm sends LR2 tanker pair on Brazilian mission at firm term rates
    Danish owner arranges charters with Petrobras, while Advantage Tankers finds work with Shell
  • Clarksons holds on to hopes for Stolt Tankers IPO after new management squashes efforts
    Analyst Frode Morkedal believes a spin-off could still happen next year
  • Fractal crew in SOS migrant rescue as crossings surge
    Geneva-headquartered company said the product tanker Ellora was alerted by Greek authorities
  • Crew and cattle safe after Vroon livestock carrier hit by fire
    Engine room blaze caused the Brahman Express to turn back to Australian port
  • Could Frontline grab Euronav's youngest VLCCs in multi-billion dollar ship swoop?
    DNB analyst Jorgen Lian said price suggests Frontline will nab the youngest of the fleet
  • Hanwha unveils its Q-Max-style LNG carrier as it wins DNV AiP
    First of South Korean shipbuilders breaks cover with a 270,000-cbm design
  • Tankerska Plovidba ups stake in expanding bulker compatriot Atlantska
    Tanker and bulker company now has 7.89% stake
  • MPC Containers reportedly selling feeder vessel as fleet renewal continues
    Greece's Contships Management linked to acquisition of 14-year-old vessel
  • Clarksons downs Euronav as Frontline set to rocket up VLCC charts
    John Fredriksen may not get to create world's biggest crude tanker company, but would control second-largest VLCC fleet if deal goes through
  • Italy seeks trial over Eni fraud allegations involving rejected Iraqi suezmax cargo
    Former employees and others accused of trying to defraud oil company over origins of barrels
  • Russia's diesel exports back on after temporary ban
    Exports set to resume after restrictions imposed for more than two weeks to limit domestic price hikes
  • Vitol raises $2.15bn by selling US oil producer Vencer
    Trader and shipowner sells upstream outfit to Civitas Resources
  • Ship waiting to enter Danube damaged after hitting old mine
    Incident is unrelated to Ukraine's revived grain corridor or to claims about Russian threats to disrupt it
  • Probe into client fund misuse is final nail in coffin for 'scandal hit' Axiom Ince
    Firm reportedly ready to file for administration amid findings into misuse of $77m
  • Core Power and partners reach key milestone in test for new nuclear reactor
    UK start-up says US partners begin pumped-salt operations for revolutionary new design
  • Small clean tankers in demand as solid earnings and brisk sales keep values high
    Good rates and low orderbook bode well for the smallest ships in the tanker sector
  • MOL teams up with EDF in offshore wind and green hydrogen
    Japanese shipowner continues to gain expertise by teaming up with sector experts
  • Onboard CCTV: Big Brother or state-of-the-art safety in ship management?
    Latest system lets everyone keep a close eye on onboard operations

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American Shipper web site
OCTOBER 6, 2023
  • Another maritime strike brewing
    On Friday, Unite the Union announced it registered a dispute over the increased medical standards on maritime pilots in the U.K.
  • Flexport cutting workforce by about 950 employees
    International freight forwarder Flexport is undertaking a second round of mass layoffs this year.
  • Qantas says freight backlog in Australia could last 2 more weeks
    Qantas Freight is still scrambling to recover from an IT meltdown that has gummed up its air cargo network.

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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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