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February 13, 2023

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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
  • Saksham Group launches ReCycle, Wheels of Change
  • Shankar Shinde unanimously elected Chairman of IFCBA for 2023-25
  • AAL expands presence in the Middle East in support of positive trade outlook for the region
  • Principal Chief Commissioner of Customs & other key dignitaries grace AMTOI Cricket Tournament Season 3
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (10 February 2023)
  • Basmati rice exports surge
  • Maintenance dredging at Dahej Port berth face
  • Turkey post-quake port status
  • CCI approves proposed acquisition of up to 25% shareholding in HPPL by National Investment and Infrastructure Fund & proposed merger of HIPL into HPPL
  • Suez Canal Authority survey

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
  • In Europe for the first time
  • Deepening cooperation
  • Rural areas hold most dangers for truckers
  • MSC upgrades Sentosa service
  • Sea-to-air service launched in East Africa
  • Pharma.Aero gains five new associate partners
  • Xpediator wins on the Continent
  • Polish carrier begins liquid fuel transports
  • AMT changes hands
  • Jungheinrich strikes in USA
  • CPC Logistics promotes Daniel Most
  • Lethal cockfighting spurs seized by CBP
  • Building for Dachser
  • For the best liner in coffee
  • 30,000 cbm of solid fuel delivered
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Real-time tracking for sustainable freshness
  • Andreas Krause leaves Clark Europe
  • Airline industry association welcomes new member

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
  • Euro/US exporters back in favour as carriers seek backhaul cargo
  • DSV 'slices the baloney pretty thin' in Cuba case - but wins first round
  • Digitisation will get queueing trucks across borders much faster
  • India gives thumbs-up to a vital sea-air route for Bangladeshi exports
  • The worst January for US intermodal for ten years, and no sign of relief
  • Logistics in 2023: sourcing shifts and higher prices on the cards
  • DFDS sees profits rise, despite falling volumes on ferry services
  • Shell in the dock, as groups claim its green strategy is a failure

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
  • John Fredriksen seeks seat on Euronav board
    In the latest plot twist in the ongoing drama following the collapse of the planned tanker mega merger of Euronav and Frontline, Famatown Finance Limited today announced that it intends to propose
  • VIDEO: Michelin inflatable wing sail system marks a milestone
    An inflatable wing sail system developed by Michelin has marked a milestone. The sail has now been awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) by classification society DNV. This is the first AiP

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
  • Port of Tallinn cooperates with compatriot energy company to develop offshore wind farms
    The Port of Tallinn and Utilitas Wind, a renewable energy producer and district heating company in Estonia, have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the development of offshore wind energy in the country and the Baltic States. Cooperation with Utilitas, according to Valdo Kalm, CEO of the Port of Tallinn, represents the port's rising role in the development of renewable energy
  • Shanghai Composite Index falls into triple digits
    The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) issued after Chinese New Year 2023 saw the index fall into the triple digits, closing at US$995 for the week ending 10 February 2023. This was a level last annexed in January 2020, the opening days of the pandemic phase. However, that wasn't a first. These levels were seen in 2012, 2015 and 2017, indicating that the spot rates at least have now hit
  • ONE adds Hakata port call in East Asia service
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced that it will add a call at Hakata in Japan to its weekly Japan Vietnam Haiphong (JVH) service, linking Haiphong in Vietnam with Hakata in travel times of exactly five days. The new rotation will be effective from 15 March 2023. The new JVH service will expand ONE's port coverage in Japan, Taiwan, and Vietnam by providing the shortest transit time from Kaohsiu
  • MSC reintroduces Asia to Mediterranean service
    MSC has announced that the DRAGON service connecting Asia to Israel, Italy and the South of France will return in the next month. MSC claims that this service will deliver fast connections into Tyrrhenian region and South of France. The Swiss/Italian container carrier said the newly introduced call at Ashdod Hadarom in Israel will allow them to offer full coverage of Asia in the Israeli market, t
  • CMA CGM vessels to call new terminal in Egypt
    CMA CGM has invested in a new terminal in Alexandria port, Egypt, which is currently able to accept the French line's GETEX and WEMED services. The 1,000 TEU vessel Atlantic Monaco will call at Alexandria TMT terminal on 9 February, followed by the 2,260 TEU boxhsip CMA CGM Fort Saint Pierre on 14 February. CMA CGM noted that with the deployment of this new Egyptian call, these services will no l
  • CMA CGM's Saadé inks collaboration deal with European parcel delivery firm
    Bosses of CMA CGM, La Poste and CEVA Logistics, Rodolphe Saadé, Philippe Wahl and Mathieu Friedberg respectively, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a closer business relationship between La Poste's subsidiary GeoPost and CEVA Logistics. The MoU was signed in Paris on 7 February and its purpose is to capitalise on the companies' respective expertise, services, and areas of op
  • Grimaldi Group invests in port of Amsterdam
    Through its subsidiary Amsterdam Multipurpose Terminal (AMT), the Grimaldi Group has acquired assets totalling approximately 200,000 m² in the Amerikahaven region of the port of Amsterdam, including storage spaces, neighbouring warehouses, and logistics areas, as well as two quays and a 20-year concession within the Dutch port. AMT bought the assets from the company EMA. Neapolitan Grimaldi Group
  • ZIM takes actions to support earthquake victims in Turkey
    ZIM donated and sent containers loaded with humanitarian aid and equipment, as a first phase in an aid effort for the victims of the earthquake in Turkey. The containers have already arrived in the affected areas and contain, among other essential goods, baby food and other emergency rations. ZIM has been operating in Turkey for many years through its representative office in Izmir and ZIM vessel

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
  • Product tanker rates surge in opening days of EU's latest Russia ban
    Tankers carrying heavy crude failed to bounce following the European Union's Russian ban in December. Not so, lighter products, where rates have leapt in the opening five days of the much discussed product ban, largely on the back of strong Asian demand. Vortexa notes MR tonne-miles out of East Asia towards Southeast Asia have surged ...
  • 2020 Bulkers extends charters on two newcastlemaxes
    2020 Bulkers has converted and extended the index-linked time charters for two newcastlemaxes, Bulk Shanghai and Bulk Seoul, to fixed rate charters from today until September 30 at a rate of $22,850, gross, including scrubber benefit. Following the fixed rate charter periods, both time charters have been extended with six months index-linked charters. The Norwegian ...
  • A chance to 'restore serenity': CMB makes its case to replace the Euronav board
    The top two shareholders in Euronav have made their next moves in the protracted takeover saga for one of Belgium's top shipping names. The Saverys family-controlled Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB), Euronav's top shareholder with a 25% stake, is pushing shareholders to replace the existing supervisory board at the tanker company, something that will be due ...
  • Saadé seals partnership with La Poste
    A memorandum of understanding has been signed by Philippe Wahl, chairman and CEO of La Poste, Rodolphe Saadé, chairman and CEO of liner giant CMA CGM, and Mathieu Friedberg, CEO of CEVA Logistics. The memorandum of understanding concerns establishing a closer business relationship between the La Poste subsidiary GeoPost and CEVA Logistics, a subsidiary of ...
  • Last remnants of the X-Press Pearl ready to depart Sri Lankan waters
    Nearly 21 months after it sank following a huge fire, the last remnants of the wreck of the containership are expected to be cleaned up off the Sri Lankan coastline in the coming few days. China's Shanghai Salvage has been working to remove the ship for the past few months, cutting it in half as ...
  • New white paper calls for 'data democratisation' to improve maritime sustainability
    French digitalisation expert Opsealog has launched a white paper calling for greater data sharing across supply chains to help achieve shipping's decarbonisation and sustainability ambitions. The report calls for a more collaborative approach to digitalisation in the maritime sector, so that all organisations can contribute their data insights and collectively share the benefits. It argues ...
  • Vestas unveils circularity solution to end landfill disposal of turbine blades
    Vestas, a global manufacturer of onshore and offshore wind turbines, has announced a process through which epoxy resin can be chemically broken down into virgin-grade materials for reuse in new turbine blades. The process was developed through the CETEC project, a coalition of industry and academia established to investigate circular technology for turbine blades. "As ...
  • EverWind Fuels receives environmental approval for first industrial-scale green hydrogen and green ammonia project in North America
    Canadian green hydrogen developer EverWind Fuels Company has received environmental approval from the Government of Nova Scotia for the initial phase of its C$6b, 1m-tonnes-per-annum green hydrogen and green ammonia project located in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia. EverWind remains on track to deliver green ammonia to German off-takers E.ON and Uniper by 2025, achieving the ...
  • Transocean invests in DEME's Global Sea Minerals Resources
    Offshore driller Transocean has agreed to make an investment in Global Sea Mineral Resources (GSR), the deep-sea mineral exploratory division of DEME Group, in exchange for a non-controlling stake in the company. Transocean has agreed to make a small cash investment as well as contribute its stacked drillship for GSR's ongoing exploration work. It will ...
  • GC Rieber Shipping takes full ownership of Polar Circle
    Norway's GC Rieber Shipping has entered into an agreement with Maas Capital Offshore to buy its 50% share of 2006-built icebreaking tug . The deal will give GC Rieber Shipping full ownership the vessel. Einar Ytredal, CEO of GC Rieber Shipping, commented: "Polar Circle, designed by GC Rieber Shipping and built in 2006, is a ...
  • Solstad continues to trim fleet with PSV sale
    Norway's Solstad has announced the sale of 2003-built platform supply vessel . Solstad said that delivery of the vessel to the new owner took place on February 9, and the sale of the vessel will result in a positive accounting effect to be reflected in its first quarter results. Since a 2017 merger between Solstad, ...
  • Shelf Drilling secures jackup extension
    Dubai-based Shelf Drilling has secured a one-year contract extension from Gemsa Petroleum Company for 1982-built jackup rig . The extension is in direct continuation of its current term with Gempetco for operations in the Gulf of Suez, offshore Egypt. The new deal keeps the rig employed through to February 2024. Shelf Drilling was founded in ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Why shipping's sanctions risk is here to stay
    The impact of sanctions against Russia may be politically underwhelming, but that doesn't mean they are going away any time...
  • Citibank has 30,000 compliance professionals. How many has your shipping company got?
    The Russian price cap could easily see some shipowners who try to stay just within the rules find themselves just...
  • Norden balances bulkers and tankers to deliver record earnings
    Norden's prudent timing to flip the majority of its chartering exposure from dry cargo to tankers allowed its freight services...
  • Port operator denies structural damage at Turkey's Iskenderun
    The earthquakes that struck Türkiye and Syria claimed the lives of more than 21,000 people with over 75,000 injured
  • European demand for Russian LNG is still there, says Novatek chairman
    Novatek chairman expects Europe to buy up to 50m tonnes of LNG to replace Russian pipeline gas
  • Handysize bulk carrier joins Russia's grain plundering operation
    The bulk carrier recently changed its name and flag and has shut off its Automatic Identification System while travelling in...
  • Lloyd's List launches Decarbonisation Survey
    Lloyd's List's second Decarbonisation Survey - in association with Lloyd's Register - adds 'carbon clarity' to the industry's decarbonisation debate...
  • Boluda to acquire Smit towage business
    Acquisition will help boost Boluda's global reach. Deal still requires regulatory approval and no financial details have been given
  • UK-listed GPI to redomicile to Russia
    A vote will be held on moving terminal operator's headquarter from Cyprus to Russia. Under Russian law, it global depository...
  • Trafigura writes off $577m over alleged nickel shipping fraud
    Some containers were found not to contain nickel, Trafigura said
  • Daily Briefing
    P&I renewal round heats up | ICBC manager is latest executive targeted in China's anti-graft crackdown | US sanctions Iranian...
  • Shipowners urged to scrutinise shipyards selected for recycling
    Owners must exercise vigilance to ensure that the recycling yards they select meet the Hong Kong Convention Standards, says company

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
  • Zim adds capacity, frequency to its Asia-US East Coast service
    Zim's eCommerce Baltimore Express, which makes its first US call at Baltimore, will see a capacity boost of "nearly 50 percent."
  • FMC judge ruling on chassis will have major impact, but questions linger
    A decision by an FMC administrative judge on chassis usage will shake up the way chassis are provisioned for ocean containers, but there are several unknowns on what the future will look like at ports and rail hubs.
  • West Coast labor talks resume after T-5 dispute temporarily set aside: sources
    The resumption of negotiations between the ILWU and terminal employers can be viewed as a case of both sides feeling external pressure to get a deal done, especially with stakeholders growing increasingly displeased at the cargo bleed from West Coast ports.
  • High full-year rate levels offset OOCL's poor Q4 performance
    It might have been a fourth quarter to forget for OOCL as volume and rates tumbled, but a strong performance through the rest of 2022 has put the carrier on course for another profitable year.
  • Zero-carbon fuel crucial in meeting EU truck emissions targets: transport groups
    Meeting the EU road emissions targets will not be achieved by focusing exclusively on electric vehicles, with the combustion engine likely to play a significant role over the next two decades.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
  • Nigeria's Dangote refinery tapped to create more tanker shuffling
    Europe could need to look further afield for crude barrels, while more products will stay at home, Gibson Shipbrokers said
  • DHT Holdings paid a fat dividend and investors didn't miss it
    Clarksons Securities says new policy set at 100% of net income was behind 14% jump in company stock
  • Diana Shipping gets lower rate on two-year newcastlemax fixture
    New York-listed shipowner expects to make at least $14.9m off deal with SwissMarine
  • Proxy advisors weigh in behind $10.9bn deal to take Atlas and Seaspan Corp private
    ISS and Glass Lewis tell clients to vote for transaction that will see major shareholder delist the shipping group
  • Letter: The changing shape of marine insurance correspondent work
    Marine insurance clubs are increasingly designating correspondents in two categories: commercial and legal
  • VLCC rates dip as Russia signals 5% crude output cut in March
    Producer reacts to Western price cap but analysts remain positive on tanker prospects
  • ICS to put new proposal for fund-and-reward carbon levy to the IMO
    Scheme aims to narrow the gap between alternative and fossil fuels based on carbon emissions to help pay for a global transition to a net zero future.
  • Plugging the price gap for green fuels: are contracts for difference the answer?
    Environmentalists back CfDs as a route towards filing the price gap between conventional and green fuels but some within shipping are not so sure
  • Editor's selection: Costamare Bulkers' charter spree, trades hit by Russia sanctions and a fresh arrest in China graft probe
    TradeWinds brings you a curated look at the biggest and best stories of the week in shipping
  • Proxy advisors weigh in behind $10.9bn deal to take Atlas and Seaspan private
    ISS and Glass Lewis tell clients to vote for transaction that will see major shareholder delist the shipping group
  • Falling asset prices tempt Swiss and German container ship buyers to bite
    Atlanship, HS Schiffahrt and MSC keep the sale and purchase ball rolling
  • How world events have burst the bubble of 'business as usual' for shipping
    Maritime players must be nimble in an age of uncertainty as geopolitical spats, armed conflict and physical earthquakes disrupt the status quo
  • Iskenderun container fire put out, as Turkey trade faces long hurdles
    Earthquake damage is likely to affect southern Turkish ports for months, P&I club warns
  • False alarm: attack alert off Somalia was military live-fire exercise
    Maritime security group Diaplous had reported possible piracy incident
  • Solstad Offshore trims fleet further with sale of veteran PSV
    Norwegian owner continues to slim down to core fleet after financial restructuring
  • 'Unfair to everyone': Greek shipowners set their sights on amending the IMO's intensity index
    The Union of Greek Shipowners has added its voice to the chorus of the gauge's critics
  • Maersk under fire after meeting ministers to lobby against global shipping tax
    Danish group has publicly said it is open to paying more tax, but private actions are called into question
  • Hoegh LNG secures $685m loan to refinance two Germany-based FSRUs
    Cash will be used to repay existing borrowing facilities on the vessels and corporate use
  • Norden books best profit in 151 years after volatile 2022
    'Trading-oriented' owner-operator made money from weak dry cargo market and surging tanker market last year
  • X-Press Pearl wreck removal draws to a close
    Burned out wreck of container ship is to be recycled in Singapore
  • Boardroom battle heats up as Fredriksen aims for director role at Euronav
    Major shareholder joins rival Marc Saverys in seeking representation at Belgian tanker owner
  • Open borders deliver profitable 2022 for Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering
    MISC-linked ship repair company expects an uptick in offshore and eco-upgrade work going forward
  • Maersk turns to South Africa in cadet recruitment drive
    The country has 'high potential' as a source of seafarers, Danish giant says
  • Boluda buying 111-strong fleet of OSV and tug player Smit Lamnalco
    Spanish group says deal will make it a world leader in its sector
  • Spain warns ship-to-ship suppliers over Russian sanctions
    VLCCs collect Russian crude in the Mediterranean from smaller tankers before heading to Asia
  • Western Bulk returns to panamax market as it reports record result
    Owner says dry bulk market expected to face continued near-term headwinds, before starting another upward cycle later in the year
  • Samsung Heavy Industries down to last orphaned drillship, says analyst
    Nomura analyst says each vessel sold continues to boost the shipbuilder's balance sheet
  • Call China's crackdown on ship finance what it is: a purge
    China's ongoing investigation of ship finance is partly political, and observers should be careful about assuming financial misdeeds
  • Great Eastern keeping tankers in spot market on double the money
    Managing director Bharat Sheth says policy of keeping capacity open has paid off

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
  • Asian shipping lines are reporting steep revenue declines
    Ocean carrier revenues fell sharply in the fourth quarter versus the third and continued sinking in January.

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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
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
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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