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February 10, 2023

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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
  • Over 60 infrastructure projects get the green signal under PM Gati Shakti
  • Gati's Express Business 9M FY23 EBITDA grew by 89 pc over 9M FY22
  • The Renewed Role of Freight Forwarders in MSMEs' Exim Trade
  • Schedule reliability continues on its upwards trend
  • Govt proposes quick settlement of contractual disputes to promote ease of doing business as announced in Union Budget 2023-24
  • McLaren Racing announces DP World as an Official Partner of McLaren Formula 1 Team
  • New Mill Scale handling record at Chennai Port
  • DPA withdrawal of oil jetty suspended
  • APM Terminals Pipavav consolidated net profit rises 89 pc to INR 844 million in Q3FY23

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
  • This time it's an Airbus
  • More train trips between Rotterdam and Germany
  • El Mosca expands fleet
  • Charging network for heavy e-trucks
  • Milk run flights from Europe to West Africa
  • Two roles for Markus Unterstein
  • On the impact of the 2M break-up
  • Swire launches PWX
  • A good start but a long way to go
  • Everts Air Cargo contracts AEI
  • Cargo-Partner values sustainability
  • Narrow Aisle picks Mike Hawkins
  • More e-vehicles in Swiss transport
  • Spot rates fall first time since Q1/2020
  • Procureship appoints Carsten Schmidt
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Another investment for Air Canada Cargo
  • Tianjin maintains speed
  • Rockford: a boost for air cargo business

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
  • Maersk lays out integrator plan: no new alliance, post 2M
  • Carriers offer free cancellations, amendments and diversion from Iskenderun
  • Xeneta green scheme names and shames box line heroes and villains
  • Mærsk's 27% yield - the race to a new bottom
  • Shifts in procurement a threat and opportunity for forwarders
  • HMM creates digital system to track and move empty containers
  • $5.5-31.1/share Freightos - fairness of opinions
  • Carriers add flurry of long-haul services into 'steady' Indian market
  • Snapshot: Over 100% upside for CJ Logistics?
  • Supply chain diversification a boost for ASEAN economies
  • Awery appoints three industry veterans to push growth
  • Silicon Valley veteran Jitesh Shetty to head ECU's digital platform

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
  • Huntington-Ingalls breaks ground on new nuclear sub construction facility
    Huntington-Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) has broken ground on a new project that will support nuclear submarine construction at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. The Multi-Class Submarine Production Facility is one of three
  • Seaside LNG acquires Clean Jacksonville LNG bunkering barge
    Seaside LNG reports that it has acquired the LNG bunkering barge Clean Jacksonville from TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico, LLC, a subsidiary of TOTE Group, LLC. Seaside LNG's maritime transportation company, Polaris New
  • Crowley takes first step toward creating Port Fourchon offshore wind facility
    Port Fourchon, La., the land base for multiple service companies supporting U.S. Gulf offshore oil and gas activities, looks set to also become a hub for offshore wind. Crowley reports that, at

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
  • Contecon Manzanillo, first carbon neutral port in Mexico
    Contecon Manzanillo, a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) and the concessionaire of the Specialized Container Terminal of the North Zone of the Port of Manzanillo (TEC-II), is the first company in the Mexican port industry to be certified carbon neutral. Earning this certification strengthens Contecon's position as a forerunner port terminal in Manzanillo, Colima
  • DP World becomes official partner of McLaren Formula 1
    McLaren Racing announced a partnership with DP World, a provider of supply chain logistics, as an official partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team from 2023. DP World will also become the lead partner of McLaren APEX, McLaren's off-track business-to-business event programme, promoting influential collaborations across McLaren's expansive partner network and beyond. From the 2023 F1 season, DP World
  • ACFS Port Logistics confirms new equipment order from SANY Group
    ACFS Port Logistics, Australia's transport, warehousing and freight logistics company, has concluded an agreement with SANY Group for a new equipment order. ACFS will receive 19 twin pick empty container handlers and 14 heavy reach stackers from the Chinese port equipment manufacturer in 2023 to enhance its cargo handling fleet. "These new machines will be under a regular service maintenance cont
  • Maersk to recruit South African cadets for its vessels
    South Africa has been recognised as a high potential crew sourcing location for Maersk fleet, which now counts 280 fully-owned and operated container vessels employing 12,500 seafarers. South African cadets from the National Seafarer Development Program will be evaluated for placement with Maersk, and the first cadets are anticipated to join Maersk vessels in the second quarter of 2023. "The impo
  • Port of Riga sees increased container numbers in 2022
    The Port of Riga recorded an increased container cargo volume with 460,700 TEUs in 2022, with containers being the third largest type of cargo in the Latvian port. Last year, Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) achieved a record-high cargo turnover rate, exceeding the previous year's result by 16% and transshipped 326,000 TEUs, which is the highest annual turnover in its history. The growth in contai
  • FMC calls on MSC to justify congestion fee imposed on US firm
    The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) of the United States has asked the largest container line in the world MSC to justify a congestion fee of US$1,000 levied against SOFi Paper Products, a US paper products firm. SOFi filed a complaint with the federal agency responsible for regulating the US international ocean transportation system and MSC must provide answers by the end of the month. Accordi
  • Box volumes skyrocket at port of Klaipeda
    The Port of Klaipeda in Lithuania was added to more cargo shipping routes in 2022, which led to an increase in container volumes, particularly in the transshipment sector, handling a total of 1,047,941 TEUs. The Port of Klaipeda has achieved the largest container growth among the ports on the east coast of the Baltic Sea with a 57% box volume growth. The major Lithuanian port closed the previous
  • US government announces over US$660 million available for port development
    The United States Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making available more than US$662 million in Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 funding for MARAD's Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). The purpose of the PIDP investment is to modernise the country's ports and help strengthen the supply chain sector in the
  • More boxships inactive as freight levels tank
    Close to 6% of the global boxship fleet is now idle, up from just under 5% a week ago, according to Alphaliner. It appears that it is mainly the carrier-controlled small and mid-sized vessels that are now unemployed. Alphaliner's count suggests that 338 vessels totalling around 1.48 million TEUs are now inactive, as freight levels, cargo volumes, and port congestion revert to pre-Covid-19 levels.
  • Drewry's World Container Index sinks below US$2,000 for first time in 32 months
    The Drewry's World Container Index (WCI) annexed the psychological mark of US$2,000 on the downside for the first time since July 2020, post the first set of quotes reported in the aftermath of the Chinese New Year. It must be noted, though, that similar quotes were seen in the WCI in early 2015 too. So, technically the rates are at a pre-pandemic level. The Europe-US rates fell 4% for the week,
  • Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach release final drayage truck feasibility assessment
    The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have released a final report on the current state and overall feasibility of using clean, heavy-duty drayage truck technology throughout the San Pedro Bay port complex. More specifically, the two mega container ports in California have jointly released a draft assessment in August 2022 for public review and comment. Moreover, the 2021 assessment builds upon
  • Iskenderun port fire to cause trade loss of around US$680 million: Russel Group
    According to Russell Group, a data and analytics company, the container fire at the Port of Iskenderun in Turkey, caused by the heavy earthquake , can generate US$680 million of trade disruption. The analysis says the accident is projected to interrupt US$36.7 million in iron and steel exports and US$51.4 million in plastic materials imports. The port shut operations on 6 February and remains clo
  • GCT proposes its own Vancouver new terminal plan instead of VFPA's project
    Global Container Terminals (GCT), a Canadian port operator, has submitted a proposal for the expansion of the port of Vancouver and the construction of a new box terminal. GCT's proposal comes with the name "Deltaport Fourth Berth Expansion Project (DP4)", which is currently undergoing federal and provincial impact assessments, and conflicts with the proposal of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authorit
  • Medkon Lines pays US$4 million to acquire its largest boxship
    Medkon Lines has acquired its largest vessel to date, according to Alphaliner, from Sea Consortium. The Turkish container shipping company paid approximately US$4 million for the boxship X-Press Brahmaputra, which has a box capacity of 1,162 TEUs and was built in 1997. The container ship will be renamed Medkon Mira and Medkon Lines will now operate a total of 13 vessels. The post appeared first

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
  • Drewry's World Container Index sinks below $2,000 per feu
    The Drewry World Container Index ducked below the $2,000 per feu mark today for the first time since July 30, 2020. The composite global spot index now stands at $1,997.22 per feu, having peaked back in September 2021 at more than $10,300. "Container freight rates have fallen materially over the past six months and are ...
  • Tonnage offload accelerates at Navios Maritime Partners
    Active seller Navios Maritime Partners is busy offloading bulk and container tonnage. Greek player W-Marine has been identified as the taker of the 11-year-old, 93,000 dwt Jupiter N, while broking sources note that several more deals are in the making. Sources tell Splash the outfit is processing to sell the 12-year-old Serenity N, a Chinese-built ...
  • Quirky box-related world record secured in the Middle East
    One of the more quirky shipping-related world records has just been achieved in the Middle East. Khalifa Port, Abu Dhabi's flagship deepwater port, has set a new Guinness World Records title for assembling the largest shipping container logo/image. The Khalifa Port team assembled 676 containers in the shape of AD Ports Group's logo at its ...
  • Pertamina seals VLGC acquisition
    Indonesia's Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) has taken delivery of the 2021-built Monte Rosa Explorer, now renamed , from Trafigura. No price has been revealed for the 90,000 cu m ship, which becomes the largest LPG carrier in the PIS fleet. In November last year PIS detailed a five-year, $3bn fleet rejuvenation and expansion programme.
  • Fire under control at Iskenderun Port
    Firefighting continued this morning at the severely damaged container terminal at Iskenderun in southern Turkey three days after the site was hit hard by a massive earthquake. Turkey's Maritime General Directorate yesterday announced that the fire at Iskenderun Limak Terminal had been brought under control after efforts from sea, air, and land. However, TV images ...
  • CMA CGM adds ropax business to sprawling empire
    Cash-rich, acquisitive CMA CGM is closing in on a takeover of fellow Marseille shipowner La Méridionale, a struggling ropax operator belonging to STEF Group with routes to Corsica, Sardinia and Morocco. La Méridionale, which has 600 employees, has three ships and is the latest acquisition target by Rodolphe Saade-led CMA CGM, which has been on ...
  • TGS and CGG awarded NCS survey contract
    Seismic data providers TGS and CGG have been awarded a contract for the acquisition and imaging of a dense ocean bottom node multi-client seismic survey in the Balder and Ringhorne areas of the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). The surveycovers a mature part of the North Sea, including the Balder and Ringhorne fields, the Iving/Evra and ...
  • $662m made available for American port development
    The US Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has made $662m available for port infrastructure development this year. "America's ports play a central role in our supply chains," said US transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg. "With today's announcement, we are helping make our ports safer, more efficient, and more reliable-strengthening supply chains, reducing costs for t
  • Crowley takes key step toward becoming one of Port Fourchon's newest tenants
    Crowley has reached a right-of-first-refusal agreement with the Greater Lafourche Port Commission (GLPC) to potentially lease and develop an offshore wind terminal at Port Fourchon, the southernmost port in Louisiana, located on the Gulf of Mexico coast. The site, more than 40 acres with over 2,200 linear feet of waterfront, is in a prime location ...
  • Equinor and SSE plan expansion at Dogger Bank offshore wind farm
    Equinor and SSE Renewables are looking to add an additional 1.32GW capacity to the world's largest offshore wind farm Dogger Bank, announcing early scoping work to explore options for developing a fourth phase, Dogger Bank D. Dogger Bank D would be located in the eastern zone of the Dogger Bank C lease area, subject to ...
  • Reach Subsea awarded North Sea decommissioning contract
    Reach Subsea has secured a decommissioning scope in the North Sea, utilising Olympic Subsea's CSV . The contract is scheduled for the first quarter of this year, and has a duration of about 40 days. Reach Subsea has an existing cooperation with Olympic Subsea for use of the vessel, and the companies have agreed to ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
  • Saverys lay out decarbonisation agenda ahead of Euronav boardroom battle
    Board replacements will then be asked to 'explore whether, next to running an efficient and value-creating tanker business, new investments...
  • Upbeat Eneti boasts stronger than expected fourth quarter results
    Chief operating officer of wholly owned subsidiary Seajacks says outlook is bright on solid fundamentals, as demand for installation vessels...
  • RightShip works to stamp out seafarer abandonments
    Crew on a general cargoship off Senegal seize vessel after being without a generator, proper provisions, and wages for months
  • CMA CGM linked to purchase of Mediterranean ferry operator
    STEF confirmed the sale of La Meridionale to French financial media, although CMA CGM has not responded to requests for...
  • US sanctions Iranian petrochemical and petroleum trade
    The US has blacklisted nine entities involved in the production, sale and shipment of petrochemicals and petroleum from Iran
  • Russia sanctions insurance deal for Bosporus tankers now includes products, says Gard
    Development likely to be welcomed by shipowners engaged in the trade, who will now have clarity on insurance situation
  • P&I renewal round heats up
    'There is still no evidence of clubs conceding,' says one broker. 'All of those I have spoken to recently -...
  • Höegh Autoliners boosted by high spot rates and contract repricing
    World's fifth-largest operator of large car and truck carriers posts fourth-quarter revenue of $356m, compared with $329m in previous three...
  • Odfjell sees momentum in 'strong' chemical tanker market
    Charterer's interest in COAs remains high but available space is limited, leading to 'promising' negotiations on both rates and contract...
  • DFDS freight volumes fall but passenger numbers quadruple
    While freight volumes dropped, increases in freight rates and passenger volumes helped the Danish ro-ro cargo and passenger ferry operator...
  • ICBC manager is latest executive targeted in China's anti-graft crackdown
    Incident suggests Beijing's corruption crackdown on China's ship finance sector is not yet over
  • Democratisation of data is best hope for sustainable shipping
    There's no one-size-fits-all digital solution and trying to develop proprietary software is a waste of money, says study
  • Singapore agrees maritime and port co-operation with Vietnam
    Port authorities will explore collaboration and exchange views on areas including digitalisation, port state control inspection, maritime training of personnel...
  • Daily Briefing
    High China container throughput volume said to be inflated | Maersk's 'integrator' strategy unachievable under 2M, says chief | Price...
  • Tanker market recovery continuing says DHT Holdings as it posts highest profit in ten quarters
    Operator of 29 very large crude carriers refinances expensive debt as forecasts of global tanker fleet contraction keep rates profitable
  • Malaysia's Northport expands port handling capacity
    Terminal reconfiguration plan involves conversion and development of a new container yard, and acquiring port equipment
  • TotalEnergies delivers biofuel bunkering to Hapag-Lloyd vessel
    Bunker operation marks the start of a term supply agreement under which TotalEnergies will supply very low sulphur fuel oil...
  • Singapore removes harbour craft incentives for LNG bunkering
    Singapore has touted LNG as a 'pragmatic transition fuel' to reduce greenhouse emissions

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
  • Maersk must contend with volumes, market share in steady decline: analyst
    If Maersk's volumes and market share continue to slip, the reduction in size will eventually challenge profitability aspirations in a market where some competitors are increasing their scale benefit, writes analyst Lars Jensen.
  • US DOT says ports can tap $662 million in 2023 grants
    The US Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration is on the hunt for port projects that mitigate climate change, among other aims, as it lays out grant funding opportunities for 2023.
  • Pandemic effect drives disconnect in global trade-GDP demand indicator
    Global economic growth is expected to outstrip container shipping demand through 2023, potentially upsetting the traditional approach to measuring trade.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
  • 'All trading volatility': March contracts for capesize bulkers plunge 12% in a day
    Physical capesize market remains flat as traders speculate, Breakwave Advisors' John Kartsonas says
  • Only a new board can 'restore serenity' at Euronav, Saverys' CMB says
    Belgian shipping dynasty says any shareholder with a 3% or greater stake can make recommendations at 23 March meeting
  • DHT looking to stand pat with fleet despite a few older ships still trading
    VLCC specialist says it is happy with its older ships and newer ships need to get cheaper alongside future fuels clarity
  • Star turn: Fidelity Investments checks out of dry bulk's biggest shipowner
    Famous institutional investor also has slashed its position in Connecticut's Eagle Bulk Shipping
  • New Russia ban will lead to higher freight rates, says Angelicoussis' Stohle
    Senior Angelicoussis executive expects sanctions on Russian products to have similar effects as the one on crude
  • Trafigura sets aside $577m for potential losses after nickel cargoes turn up nickel-less
    Trading house moves to sue alleged fraudsters, with poss potentially taking a chunk of its profits
  • Tailwinds: Eneti shares surge 12% after earnings beat estimates
    Offshore wind player benefitted from better than expected fleet utilisation as it hashes out a contract for second WTIV newbuilding
  • US continues crackdown on Iranian petroleum exports with fresh round of sanctions
    Nine companies connected to alleged frequent offender Triliance Petrochemical land on US blacklist
  • China's Jovo snaps up 15-year-old LNG steamship from Japan's Shoei Kisen Kaisha
    Chinese trading company has been slowly growing its LNG fleet with secondhand buys but has yet to take delivery of its first newbuilding
  • Supply shock: MR tanker rates skyrocket as US Gulf exports rebound
    Lower output earlier in the year reduced the number of vessels moving to the region
  • 'Forward looking' Chevron taps ABS Wavesight to track fleet's greenhouse gas emissions
    California energy giant to streamline data collection for IMO, EU and Sea Cargo Charter reporting requirements
  • Streetwise: Are product tanker stocks feeling the 5 February effect after breakout 2022?
    Our finance newsletter asks: What will the impact of the Russian product ban be on tanker stocks?
  • Klaveness and RightShip agree to share data to boost charterers' decision-making
    Norwegian shipowner's Market Manager tool will receive input from ESG platform
  • Windward: Risk of tankers busting sanctions rises with new oil ban
    Consultancy identifies hundreds of tankers currently operating in crude and product trades
  • Shipping lending down at HCOB due to 'dampened' credit demand
    Hamburg lender blames liquidity situation in the market, but profit rises
  • Global shipping leaders bemoan acute seafarer shortage
    As if Covid and Ukraine were not bad enough for seafaring, a labour standards brawl may make things even worse
  • ICBC ex-gas team leader Zhang Siliang targeted in China graft probe
    A 10th prominent figure in Chinese ship finance is in custody of Communist Party enforcers, according to sources
  • Evergreen is bottom of the class in new carbon emission rankings
    Outfit was worst of top six carriers operating from Asia to the East Coast of South America
  • Shanghai finance shop disbands amid Communist Party investigations
    Staff of China's Smarine Advisors are splitting up and starting over after founder Eric Wang was detained by Communist Party investigators
  • Why liner giant Evergreen is leading fresh rankings for carbon emissions
    Outfit was worst among the top six carriers operating from Asia to the East Coast of South America
  • Erik Lewenhaupt plots Concordia Maritime reboot after sell-offs
    CEO says future may be outside of product tankers with potential total fleet sale
  • Tomini Shipping moves into capesize segment with Greek bulker buy, brokers say
    Dubai-based shipowner reportedly starts 2023 in a big way with the purchase of its largest bulker yet
  • IMO working on helping stranded ships in Ukraine, Kitack Lim says
    'Special effort' is underway to deal with situation, according to IMO secretary general
  • Hoegh Autoliners pays record dividend after best ever quarterly result
    First quarter has started well, Norwegian car carrier owner says
  • DNB shipping book shrinks by $806m on impairment reversals
    Major Norwegian lender is still writing back earlier provisions after strong 2022
  • Container ship charter renegotiations inevitable, DNB banker says
    Voices proliferate, that amid falling container ship markets something will have to give
  • Braemar eyes offshore broking expansion with new office in Aberdeen
    Team of five likely to grow after move to modern property in Scottish city's west end
  • Trafigura's Olivi and Greek manager Zachariadis cross swords on ship efficiency
    Trafigura brings alternative energy efficiency gauges into play as shipowners seek revisions to CII
  • Gram hopeful of fixing open ships at big rates as profit grows
    Car carrier tonnage provider wants to lock in earnings in record markets
  • Concordia Maritime mulls further sales in product tanker asset boom
    Gains for the Swedish company were limited during rates spike with most of its tankers on long-term time charters
  • P&I clubs set $80m excess war risk cover limit for Russia
    Move comes following the exclusion clauses set by International Group's reinsurers
  • Container ship bear run: Fearnley Securities downgrades Maersk to 'sell'
    Weak market outlook for coming two years causes rethink
  • Yang Ming shortlists two yards for five container ship newbuildings
    The 15,000-teu boxships will be the liner's first LNG dual-fuelled vessels
  • Former boxer accused of using MSC ships to move cocaine pleads not guilty
    Goran Gogic fighting all charges as he remains in a federal detention facility in Brooklyn
  • Veteran Maersk technical guru swaps boxships for cruise ships
    The Harvard-trained marine engineer is set for sunnier climes as he swaps Copenhagen for Miami
  • Singapore withdraws concessions for FSRUs used for LNG bunkering
    Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore says there is now adequate capacity for LNG bunkering in the city state
  • Cosco-linked Sanya International sells only ship after finding cruise to be less than charming
    However, with Chinese travel restrictions lifted, another cruise newcomer plans to launch with former Carnival ship
  • Great Eastern could add 30 ships to fleet when time is right, Bharat Sheth says
    Prices in some sectors are falling, but from elevated levels, Indian owner's boss tells analysts
  • Busier Wah Kwong sees emissions almost double but efficiency improves
    Hong Kong group blames bigger carbon output from vessels on more fixtures and longer hauls

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
  • Welcome to the dark side: The rise of tanker shipping's 'shadow fleet'
    Sanctions have split the world's tanker fleet in two. On one side, those that follow Western rules; on the other, those that don't.
  • Flexport offers simplified ocean logistics for Shopify merchants
    Flexport and Shopify are partnering on a new app designed to reduce the complexity of managing ocean shipments for small businesses.
  • Aloha Air Cargo asks DOT to remove regulatory handcuffs on expansion
    Aloha Air Cargo is seeking to change an unusual federal limit on its fleet size so it can deliver more mail between the Hawaiian Islands.
  • Rockford airport prepares next cargo expansion as Menzies moves in
    Chicago Rockford is moving into the major leagues of cargo airports with big expansion plans and the arrival of a global ground handling agent.

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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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