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October 11, 2023

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Exim India web site
OCTOBER 11, 2023
  • DG Shipping amendment on guidelines for RoFR
  • Piyush Goyal unveils system-based automatic 'Status Holder' certificates under Foreign Trade Policy 2023
  • India importing less coal seen impacting overall demand growth prospects for dry bulk sector
  • Ashte Logistics & Terapanth Yuvak Parishad jointly hold successful blood donation camp at Ashte CFS
  • Business confidence on the up
  • Year-on-year air cargo demand grows for the first time in 19 months
  • Blue Dart to implement General Price Increase w.e.f. January 1, 2024
  • Qatar Airways Cargo relaunches its Mail product
  • Rail connectivity to 3 key airports being expedited under PM GatiShakti
  • Smartphone exports surge to the UAE, US
  • New Berthing Policy & Tariff Structure at Dahej terminal
  • Additional restrictions expected at Panama Canal
  • Govt likely to reduce basmati rice MEP

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International Transport Journal web site
OCTOBER 11, 2023
  • Adding value in Germany's skies
  • Products "made in Italy" directly to Japan
  • Trans-Asia rail sub-route in Bangladesh to open in 2024
  • Decline in post-panamax values
  • Cargo-Partner: milestones in Eastern Europe
  • ELP delivers further Euro Dual locomotive
  • More belly capacity for Angolan airline
  • Jens Schmale to be the next CEO
  • Unsworth next to integrate Pledge carbon tracking
  • Growing intermodal options within Asean region
  • Tecon Suape's ESG commitment
  • QR Cargo marks World Post Day
  • Xstaff: a reshuffle at the helm
  • US Customs to use AI in supply chain visibility
  • 530 km completed without charging
  • Deugro expanding in Poland
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • ACS: new leadership team for Greater China region
  • Support for reopening of Doncaster airport

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The Loadstar web site
OCTOBER 10, 2023
  • Alliances sinking - EC says CBER 'no longer fit for purpose' and won't renew it
  • BIFA urges UK government to follow the EC's lead on liner consortia laws
  • DHL Global Forwarding fully acquires Danzas AEI Emirates
  • Listen: Toll Group eyes deals - second time lucky? Or just fluff?
  • OOCL Q3 data provides a frightening pre-curser to carrier results season
  • Europe 2021 results show some growth as Flexport battles rising costs
  • Classic pie-sharing MSC - next deal (Wilson Sons?), please
  • More ships on East Asia-Russia lanes push up capacity by 44%
  • PHOTO BLOG: Maersk's new methanol-powered containership

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Marine Log web site
OCTOBER 10, 2023
  • USCG recovers more human remains from Titan submersible wreck site
    Marine safety engineers with the Coast Guard's Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) recovered and transferred remaining Titan submersible debris and evidence from the North Atlantic Ocean seafloor, October 4. Additional presumed human
  • Sicily to get a "made in Sicily" ferry
    Italy's Sicilian Region is to get an entirely "made in Sicily" ferry to link it with its smaller islands of Lampedusa and Pantelleria. The EUR 120 million contract for the LNG dual-fueled
  • FTA's Donald Burns to keynote FERRIES 2023 conference
    The ferry market continues to rebound from the pandemic and is making great strides to improving ridership and going green thanks to innovation and also available funding opportunities. Opening the FERRIES 2023

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Container News web site
OCTOBER 10, 2023
  • Port of Halifax publishes report on building workforce capacity for net-zero future
    The workforce development team at the Port of Halifax in Canada has released its report on green skills for a net-zero economy. This is part of the Port of Halifax's continuous efforts to cultivate a skilled and diverse workforce, which includes Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programs, hackathons, seminars, and other activities. The study is based on contributions from the Nova Scotia Apprentices
  • MOL and MCS Internasional form new LNG carrier joint venture
    MOL (Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) and PT MCS Internasional, a manning company in the PT Humpuss Maritim Internasional Group, officially launched PT McMOL Crewing International, a new joint-venture LNG carrier manning company in Indonesia. The joint-venture firm intends to start operations in April 2024 and will primarily allocate sailors to the MOL Group's fleet of LNG carriers. According to a statement,
  • ORBCOMM introduces dry container telematics solution
    ORBCOMM Inc., a global provider of supply chain Internet of Things (IoT) technology, announced that its new dry container telematics solution is commercially available through its global distribution network. Therefore, ORBCOMM will be showcasing its maritime IoT offering at stand D32 during this year's Intermodal Europe conference from 10-12 October at the RAI Amsterdam in Netherlands. In partic
  • Mawani and GEOSA start collaboration on research, commercial and logistics operations
    The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information (GEOSA) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to strengthen mutual engagement in data sharing, technical consultation, research, surveying, and geospatial services. The agreement was signed in the Mawani headquarters in Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia by Omar Hariri, Mawani president, and Mohammed
  • MSC Air Cargo completes its first direct flight from Italy to Japan
    The first flight operated by MSC Air Cargo, the MSC Group's air cargo division, has departed from Italy's Malpensa Airport. In particular, the Boeing 777-200 Freighter, adorned with the MSC livery in white with yellow and black stripes, landed at the Lombard airport from Liege Airport (Belgium) before departing for Tokyo, Japan. This inaugural flight is part of a weekly service, operating every F
  • Golden week holidays no barrier to rate index decline
    Rates on the two major trades to Europe and the United States continued to slide even as workers begin their slow return to factories in China following the Golden Week holidays. Last week's shutdown of production in China included the Shanghai Container Freight Index (SCFI) which will resume publishing its rates this week with the headhaul Pacific rates already US$200/FEU below the last SCFI val
  • Quick and Effective Financial Solutions for Small Businesses
    Small businesses often face financial challenges that require quick solutions. Whether you're looking to avoid cash flow shortfalls, invest for growth, or run into unforeseen expenses, knowing the tools that can help you access financial resources quickly is always helpful. In this article, we'll look at several quick financial solutions tailored to the needs of smaller companies. The Most Common
  • Hapag-Lloyd revises INDAMEX 2 service rotation
    Hapag-Lloyd has decided to discontinue its vessel calls at Norfolk, US on its INDAMEX 2 (IN2) service, effective from November 2023. The updated IN2 service port rotation will be as follows: Port Qasim (Pakistan) - Mundra (India) - Nhava Sheva (India) - Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) - Charleston (US) - Savannah (US) - Port Qasim The German ocean carrier said it will use its INDAMEX (TPI) service as an al
  • Africa Global Logistics wins international tender for Lobito container and multipurpose terminals
    The Angolan authorities have announced that Africa Global Logistics (AGL) was the successful bidder for the Lobito container and conventional terminals, following an international call for tenders launched in January 2023. With the support of MSC, AGL's industrial project aims to improve the connectivity of the Lobito port platform, while it is expected to boost trade in the region and support in
  • Tacoma terminals halt operations after fatality accident
    All terminals in Tacoma, US remained closed on Monday, 9 October due to a fatality that occurred during Sunday night operations at a marine terminal in Tacoma. The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), a marine cargo operating partnership of the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, said that normal operations will resume today, 10 October. "We appreciate your understanding at this time and offer our deepest
  • deugro boosts its global presence with two new branches in Europe
    deugro, a highly specialised expert in freight forwarding and project logistics solutions, will establish its second branch in Aarhus, Denmark on 1 November, as part of its expansion plan, to increase client proximity and attract and hire more staff. This second branch expands on the well-established Herning branch, which celebrated its 20th anniversary on 1 January 2023. The new office is anothe
  • Associated British Ports to restore Grimsby docks heritage
    Associated British Ports (ABP) historic buildings at the Port of Grimsby are being brought back into use as part of a programme of renovation works. Twelve buildings have initially been earmarked for requiring urgent work. This list of buildings and required works have been identified from condition surveys undertaken by ABP, Historic England, and North East Lincolnshire Council, as part of grant
  • Maersk unveils methanol-fuelled newbuildings with new design
    Maersk has unveiled the new look of its new series of 12 large methanol enabled container vessels. The new vessels with the new container ship design are expected to enhance the fleet of the Danish ocean carrier in the next months. "The first in a new series of 12 large methanol enabled container ships, made her launching and undocking milestone," said Maersk in a Twitter post. The new container
  • HMM returns to port of Koper after ten years
    South Korea's major ocean carrier HMM established a new link with the port of Koper in late summer, with connecting transhipment in Piraeus, Greece from where HMM provides direct services to Asian and Indian ports. The FIM (Far Est - India - Mediterranean) provides relatively quick travel times from/to Indian ports such as Nhava Sheva and Mundra. According to the port of Koper's statement, HMM ha

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Splash web site
OCTOBER 10, 2023
  • Marco Polo Marine sets up another joint venture with Taiwan's Shengfan
    Singapore offshore vessel player and shipyard Marco Polo Marine has formed another joint venture company with Taiwan's Shengfan. The company's subsidiary, Marco Polo Offshore, has incorporated M Renewables in the Cayman Islands, where it will hold a 49% ownership stake. Back in 2021, the duo set up a jv company, Oceanic Crown Offshore Marine Services, ...
  • EU puts a stop to antitrust exemption for liner shipping consortia
    The European Commission has decided not to extend the EU legal framework which exempts liner shipping consortia from EU antitrust rules. The Commission said on Tuesday that the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER) no longer promotes competition in the shipping sector and therefore it will let it expire on April 25, 2024. Today's decision follows ...
  • KCA Deutag Azerbaijan venture lands $300m contract extension
    Turan Drilling & Engineering, a joint venture between drilling and engineering contractor, KCA Deutag and drilling and integrated well services company, SOCAR AQS, has secured a contract extension in Azerbaijan worth $300m. The two-year extension, effective from April 2024, will see Turan continue to deliver drilling operations and maintenance as well as procurement and warehouse ...
  • SAL Heavy Lift bolstering fleet with pair of modern deck carriers
    Germany's SAL Heavy Lift is strengthening its fleet with two modern semi-submersible deck carriers on a long-term charter deal with Shanghai Salvage in China. The 2022-built Zhong Ren 121 and Zhong Ren 122 will be delivered in Shanghai between December 2023 and February 2024 and marketed through the Jumbo-SAL-Alliance, a joint venture with the Dutch ...
  • Lomar taps into autonomous hull cleaning tech
    Lomar has teamed up with US robotics startup Alicia Bots to deploy autonomous hull cleaning technology on up to fifteen of its vessels. The UK-based shipping subsidiary of Libra Group said the move both integrates cutting-edge robotic hull inspection and grooming solutions into its biofouling control practices as well as tests new use cases, "marking ...
  • Viking Supply Ships wins anchor handler work in Australia
    Sweden's Viking Supply Ships has signed a contract for one of its anchor-handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels for operations outside Australia. Viking Supply Ships said that it won a deal for the anchor handler - soon to be named Andreas Viking. The vessel will be operated by Go Offshore under a time-charter with an unnamed ...
  • Shipping on alert as Israel's war with Hamas enters fourth day
    The war that has broken out between Israel and Hamas has shuttered one port 10 km north of the border with the Gaza Strip, currently being pounded by the Israel Defense Forces (pictured), while international shipping has been cautioned to exercise extreme caution when transiting near the region. Ashkelon, Israel's biggest oil terminal, has been ...
  • Aker BP and DeepOcean team up on unmanned vessel operations
    Norwegian ocean services provider DeepOcean has sealed a deal with oil and gas company Aker BP to use an unmanned surface vessel (USV) for subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) and survey work. The two companies, which already cooperate under a frame agreement for subsea IMR and survey work, share a long-term ambition to move ...
  • Reach Subsea firms up cable route survey deal with SSEN Transmission
    Norwegian offshore services player Reach Subsea has penned a survey contract with Scottish energy firm SSEN Transmission for the Spittal to Peterhead HVDC power cable as part of a significant upgrade of the electricity transmission network to facilitate the increase in renewable energy generation across the north of Scotland. The Oslo-listed firm will collect data ...
  • Oceaneering scores five-year contract with Petrobras
    Houston-based Oceaneering has secured a five-year contract from Petrobras potentially worth up to $75m. The contract, which will be executed by Oceaneering's Brazilian subsidiary Marine Production Systems, covers the operation of three existing drill pipe riser ("DPR") systems to support intervention and completion operations in Brazil. The company will be replacing the umbilicals on the ...
  • Metrostar exits aframax segment in busy week for tanker sales
    The vintage groove in tanker S&P has been replaced by sales of modern tonnage, with brokers reporting a flow of young tankers sold, reflecting that average earnings remain healthy in most segments. Mostly cash-rich tanker owners are selling such as shipping and steel magnate, Theodore Angelopoulos and billionaire shipowner George Economou. The takers are ...
  • Cape sales jump in line with soaring rates
    October bulker sales are fired up by firming capsize rates, fuelling excitement in the larger segments. With the Golden Week over in China, more deals are expected to filter in during the coming days. Capesize spot earnings have hit year-high numbers closing in on $30,000 a day in recent days. "The low rainy season has ...
  • Estonia and Finland sign green corridor agreement
    Representatives from Estonia and Finland have signed a green corridor memorandum of understanding (MoU) to speed up marine decarbonisation between the two neighbours. The MoU was signed by the cities and ports of Helsinki and Tallinn, Rederi AB Eckerö, Tallink Grupp and Viking Line, the Estonian Ministry of Climate, and the Finnish Ministry of Transport ...
  • Maersk unveils new-look boxship
    Maersk has revealed the design of its new-look series of 16,200 teu methanol-fuelled ships which feature the accommodation at the bow and no islands along the vessel. The first in a series of 12 methanol-enabled containerships made its launching and undocking milestone over the weekend. The ship is under construction at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries ...
  • Propeller Club elects Maria Conatser as first female international president
    The International Propeller Club, one of the world's largest maritime networking organisations, has elected and installed its leaders for the next two years at its 97th annual convention in Charleston, South Carolina. Representatives of the club's 77 chapters from around the world elected Maria Conatser as international president making her the first woman to be ...

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Lloyd's List web site
OCTOBER 10, 2023
  • Renewable hydrogen-based fuel share to reach 3% by 2030, DNV says
    DNV's energy transition outlook estimates just a 19% share for green hydrogen-derived fuels in 2050
  • Latest Capital moves underline Marinakis' twin-track mind
    New filing with the SEC hints at refocusing public partnership towards the LNG carrier business, although this would hardly count...
  • MOL JV to train seafarers for LNG in Indonesia
    MOL manages and operates the world's largest fleet of LNG carriers
  • Green corridors lack commitment, says Cargill
    The current crop of green corridor proposals could feasibly secure the technology and the low-carbon fuels, but it is the...
  • First vehicle carrier recycling sale since 2021 confirmed as MSC sells a 35-year-old boxship for scrap
    The 36-year-old Foresighter is the first vehicle carrier to have been sold for recycling since March 2021, while MSC is...
  • Vafias steps into dragon's den of local politics
    StealthGas and Imperial chief executive likely to be deployed by new mayor for his fundraising experience
  • Carriers lose fight to keep consortia block exemption regulation
    European competition authorities have finally brought to an end an anomalous rule that dates back to the conference era. Vessel...
  • Owners and charterers tussle in Cyprus over bill for low-friction paint
    Executives at two of the world's largest dry bulk charterers, Cargill and Louis Dreyfus, outline why they will not always...
  • 'Too much FOMO': high premiums draw war risk insurers back to Ukraine cover
    Significant increase in enquiries in recent weeks, market sources confirm
  • Lomar dives into robotic inspection and cleaning collaboration
    Co-operation seen as 'significant leap forward' in industry's pursuit of efficiency and sustainability
  • The week in newbuildings: First Maersk alt-fuel ULCS launched as dual-fuel methanol orders prevail
    The first in a new series of dual-fuel methanol ultra-large containerships has been floated out of its building dock as...
  • Cosco eyes VLGC newbuilds amid surging China LPG appetite
    Industry sources suggest the state-owned giant has sought to expand the business, where it has little exposure, amid China's ballooning...
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings forecasts 77% profit slump for first three quarters amid weak market
    The China Containerised Freight Index dropped by nearly 70% in the same period
  • Israel-Hamas conflict: Impact on crude tankers 'neutral' for now, says shipbroker
    Ports Ashdod and Ashkelon have higher risk of disruptions, latest reports say Ashkelon and its oil terminal shut
  • Daily Briefing
    Euronav and Frontline offer two very different visions of the future | Procopiou: EU regulations on shipping 'just bullshit' | Israel marine...
  • Growth in demand for natural gas to slow by a third until 2026: IEA
    Accelerated rollout of renewables and improved energy efficiency key drivers behind the change in consumption patterns in mature markets

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The Journal of Commerce web site
OCTOBER 10, 2023
  • Montreal port gets federal funds for mega-terminal after operators balk at risk
    The Montreal Port Authority said the funding will allow it to "implement a new delivery model" for the Contrecoeur terminal project after talks with initial bidders did not lead to a "satisfactory" result.
  • Typhoon leaves vessel delays in its wake as ports in China, Taiwan reopen
    Both Hongkong International Terminals and Modern Terminals confirmed cargo handling operations at their facilities at Hong Kong's Kwai Chung container port were halted for about 33 hours, gradually resuming late Monday afternoon.
  • Ex-Tiger Cool executives take second stab at Washington state reefer ramp
    Tri-Cities Intermodal said it will revive plans to refurbish a cold storage warehouse and rail ramp served by Union Pacific's intermodal service.

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TradeWinds web site
OCTOBER 10, 2023
  • Dry bulk heavyweights chime in on impact of Middle East warfare
    For a sector that's had to get used to 'black swan' events, how to digest yet another?
  • South Korean VLCC hunger and aframax surge push dirty tanker index to 11-week high
    Baltic Dirty Tanker Index finds new multi-month high as Maran and VL8 tankers ride rebound
  • Frontline fever hits New York: Fredriksen not 'crazy' as Barstad upgraded to platinum
    Capital Link session turns to a subject that seems to be on everyone's mind
  • IMO works on 'fixing' faults with carbon rating scheme, says senior official
    Widening industry concerns about regulation's perceived failings are gaining traction at the UN agency
  • European Commission rips up the rule book by ending block exemption
    Decision marks a victory for those who argued the liner sector has fundamentally changed
  • MCTC fears crew provisions at risk from Indian rice exports ban
    Catering company is monitoring global markets
  • Philly Shipyard tight lipped over Hanwha Ocean takeover talk
    South Korean giant is reported to be in close discussions with the US Jones Act shipbuilder
  • 'Pay my paint': are charterers paying enough for decarbonisation?
    Shipowner and charterer argue in conference over how the cost of measures to improve ships' fuel efficiency can be shared
  • Israel conflict could influence US-Iran relations and tanker market
    If Tehran is thought to be behind Hamas attack, relationship with Washington could go back to being icy
  • Tankers International awaits fallout from Frontline-Euronav deal
    The 24 VLCCs planned for sale by Euronav to Frontline are all part of the Tankers International pool
  • Reach Subsea boosts reach with deal to buy Guardian Geomatics in Australia
    Survey capabilities expanded through share and cash takeover
  • Biggest tanker S&P deal of all time could propel Frontline to $6bn market cap
    Nothing comes close to $2.35bn price tag for 24 VLCCs
  • MOL named as shipowner behind lone LNG carrier newbuilding order
    Shipowner returns to Samsung Heavy Industries to beef up on newbuildings but at a hot price
  • Crew sentenced in Italy for role in Norman Atlantic tragedy
    But shipowner Visentini and operator ANEK are acquitted
  • Excelerate Energy unveils emissions cuts in first ESG report
    Floating regasification specialist commits to increasing female representation in its workforce
  • Chappell encourages investors to take Euronav up on share offer
    Belgian tanker owner will have to offer smaller shareholders the same deal as Frontline
  • IMO works on 'fixing' Carbon Intensity-Indicator, says senior official
    Widening industry concerns about the CII's perceived failings are gaining traction at the global shipping regulator
  • Lomar reveals tie-up with Alicia Bots on robotic hull cleaning
    London-based shipowner says collaboration with start-up will redefine maintenance operations
  • Peninsula positions its new LNG bunker vessel baby off Gibraltar
    Another piece of LNG fuel supply jigsaw slides into position
  • UniSea expands with deal to acquire shipping software start-up Maindeck
    Long-established Norwegian company takes over new drydock management operation
  • Chappell encourages Euronav investors to take company up on share offer
    Belgian tanker owner will have to offer smaller shareholders the same deal as Frontline
  • Cyprus in talks on interim business for its FSRU as terminal delays mount
    Receiving facility not expected to be ready until 2024 - two years later than planned
  • More than 20 seafarers poisoned by acid exposure on Philippines ropax
    Accident caused spill of sulphuric acid, crew members reported
  • Clarksons looks through the eyes of cargo owners as it reveals freight cost pain
    Analyst Trevor Crowe says shippers have faced much more volatile markets so far this decade
  • Capesize market 'on fire' as Greek shipowners behind a string of bulk carrier deals
    Big bulkers sold by Far Eastern companies are washing up on Hellenic shores
  • Russia offers cheap loans to build up merchant fleet
    Decree offers to compensate Russian lenders over loan scheme to bolster foreign trade tonnage
  • Israel's biggest oil-importing port closes to tankers as fighting continues
    Vessels told to wait offshore following Hamas attack
  • Local hero: Harry Vafias elected city councillor in Athens suburb
    Major shipowner enters local politics in his home town of Kifissia
  • Braemar picks David Holland and Dimitris Kyrtsos as new S&P bosses
    UK shipbroker moves quickly to replace Sebastian Davenport-Thomas
  • OOCL third-quarter performance continues weak trend
    Company continues to see performance revert to normal following extraordinary market conditions of the past two to three years
  • Swire Bulk's Peter Norborg spells out alternative fuel 'dilemma'
    Decarbonisation comes with challenges and opportunities
  • Owners need to focus on results to avoid digital fatigue, says Klaveness Digital's Stensby
    Tech boss has noticed some companies becoming overwhelmed by range of optimisation services available
  • Ship management in focus: Seizing opportunities
    TradeWinds reporters have produced a series of articles looking at how ship managers are zeroing in on business growth drivers in the new economic order. You can read them below

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American Shipper web site
OCTOBER 10, 2023
  • Shippers, regulators tap into technology to ferret out illicit imports
    "AI-powered insights help customers take informed action, like seeking alternative suppliers, tracing their raw materials, identifying potential geographic concentrations and targeting risky supplier networks," says Altana Technologies' Amy Morgan.
  • Qantas Freight makes progress on cargo pileup
    The traffic jam of freight at Qantas Airways facilities in Australia is slowly abating as the airline makes efforts to remediate problems caused by a new cargo system.
  • US container imports still rising, topping pre-COVID levels
    Peak season demand propelled imports higher in September, although softening spot rates point to a fourth-quarter slowdown.

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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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