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March 14, 2023

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Exim India web site
MARCH 14, 2023
  • CMA CGM launches Bangladesh India Gulf Express (BIGEX) service
  • JN Port surpasses last fiscal's throughput figures
  • ZIM generates strong full year results
  • Regional workshops highlight salient features of PM Gati Shakti & National Logistics Policy
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Port Hospital to be upgraded to multi-specialty
  • Fourth version of WCO Cargo Targeting System released
  • Adani Ports, Mundra docks first LNG-powered crude oil tanker
  • DP World's Pusan terminal world's first to implement BOXBAY high-bay storage system
  • CMA CGM to reshuffle SAFRAN & SIRIUS services connecting Europe with East Coast South America
  • APM Terminals Poti invests in improved operations
  • COSCO SHIPPING Ports acquires majority stake in Xiamen facility
  • LNG import seen rising to meet demand from power stations
  • Import of fertilisers up
  • India paying for Russian oil in non-dollar currencies
  • Commitment to 100% adoption of electronic bills of lading by 2030

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 14, 2023
  • Cessation of Covid-19 subsidies leads to loss
  • Dachser opens offices in South East Asia
  • Eleven new trucks added to fleet
  • First Australasian carrier for Cargo Ai
  • Logista wins Ecovadis silver medal
  • Maersk provides shipping to Ukraine
  • HPC puts Indian terminals through their paces
  • New deal to stir up international parcel market
  • Key safety measures towards zero accidents
  • Key appointments at XL Global Group
  • Acia Aero Leasing enters Canadian market
  • Research to understand and secure supply chains
  • Now it's time for a full spring checkup
  • Schwarzmüller: a trio to take the helm
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Air Asia's Teleport returns to China
  • HGK Shipping: state neglects inland navigation

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 13, 2023
  • Carriers should revamp networks rather than blank services as demand drains
  • Mexico City airport transition starts slowly, TIACA says carriers need help
  • Spotlight on San Francisco as Silicon Valley Bank sinks
  • Infrastructure upgrade sparks cargo logjam at Nhava Sheva
  • Freightos fairytale earnings call. Are you sitting comfortably, children?
  • Industry puzzles over IAG Cargo's late move to drive eAWBs
  • OceanX: Flying dreams, results galore - and the SVB dive
  • How does a bank collapse in 48 hours?

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 13, 2023
  • All American Marine delivers innovative offshore wind survey vessel
    Bellingham, Wash., based All American Marine (AAM) has delivered an offshore wind survey vessel to Geodyamics, a Newport, N.C., based subsidiary of Nasdaq-listed NV5 Global, Inc. The research and hydrographic vessel, the
  • HaiSea Marine tugboats named at Sanmar Shipyards
    Turkey's Sanmar Shipyards last week held naming ceremonies on two consecutive days for five advanced tugboats being built for Canada's HaiSea Marine. The fleet of three battery-electric harbor tugs and two LNG
  • Top Women in Maritime 2022 video debuts at TTB
    Every year, Marine Log's editorial team carefully selects 20 women of varied backgrounds, ages and locations, as its Top Women in Maritime based on nominations submitted by those in the industry. In
  • Anglo-Eastern plans 200-vessel StarLink roll-out
    One of the world's leading ship managers, Hong Kong headquartered Anglo-Eastern, plans to roll out SpaceX's Starlink Maritime broadband service on at least 200 vessels by year-end, with more to follow. The

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Container News web site
MARCH 13, 2023
  • Rail container traffic on the rise in Valencia
    In 2022, a total of 2,230,683 tonnes of cargo were transported by rail in the Port of Valencia, an increase of 8% over 2021. At the same time, the Spanish port saw 236,142 TEUs be moved by rail in the previous year, translating to a 10% growth over 2021. Additionally, the percentage of containers carried by rail compared to the port's total was 7.8% in 2021, rising to 8.9% in 2022. Port of Valenc
  • Singapore highlights container shipping as Covid-19 success story
    The Singapore government has credited container shipping with ensuring a resilient supply chain as the city-state battled Covid-19 from 2020 to 2021, according to a government report. The government white paper stated that as the aviation sector shut down, container shipping was the main means of moving food supplies. Pacific International Lines, Singapore's only locally owned ocean-going carrier
  • ZIM increases annual revenues amid slight container decline
    Israel-based container line ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has published its operating and financial results for the full year ending 31 December 2022. ZIM reported a year-on-year decline of 3% in its container volumes, handling 3.38 million TEUs in 2022. The Haifa-headquartered company noted that the average freight cost per TEU in 2022 was US$3,240, compared to US$2,786 in 2021, representing
  • CMA CGM launches direct Bangladesh-Middle East service
    CMA CGM Group announced the launch of a new service, named Bangladesh India Gulf Express (BIGEX). The French shipping company said it will be the first direct service that will connect Bangladesh to the Gulf's Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi, as well as Nhava Sheva and Mundra in India. BIGEX will begin operating from the port of Chittagong in Bangladesh on 5 April. Three 1,700-TEU vessels will be deploye
  • Port of Oakland passes zero-emission law
    At its meeting on 9 March, the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners approved an environmental ordinance. The Port legislation requires cargo-handling equipment (CHE) tenants to develop a strategy for converting CHE to zero emissions. Tenants at the Port of Oakland have until 31 December 2023, to develop a cargo-handling equipment conversion plan. Furthermore, the law will enable the Californian po
  • Malta Freeport adds two new services
    Malta Freeport Terminals has introduced two services that provide customers with quick transit from Malta to different European ports, including seven-day delivery to Felixstowe and Southampton in the United Kingdom. According to the statement, the NC LEVANT express, which is run by CMA CGM and ONE and already calls at the Freeport on its Southbound route, from now on it will provide services to

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Splash web site
MARCH 13, 2023
  • NYK sends first ship for demo in Bangladesh
    Chattogram-based PHP Ship Breaking and Recycling Industries said it has become the first ship recycling facility in Bangladesh to receive a ship from Japan. Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has sold its 1998-built multipurpose (MPP) vessel Kamo to PHP for recycling in line with the Hong Kong Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of ...
  • Navigare Capital sells five-year-old boxship to D Oltmann Reederei
    Denmark's Navigare Capital Partners has sold its youngest containership to German shipowner D Oltmann Reederei. The Copenhagen-based alternative investment fund manager, which has containers, bulkers, tankers, gas carriers and offshore wind support vessels in its portfolio, confirmed the sale and delivery of the 2018-built for an undisclosed price tag. VesselsValue estimates the 10,100 teu boxshi
  • Atlas and EMF score profitable asset play with sale of aframax newbuilds
    Atlas Maritime of Greece and Danish shipping investment firm European Maritime Finance (EMF) have achieved a lucrative asset play in a vibrant tanker market with two aframax newbuilds from South Korea. EMF, chaired by the former Maersk chief commercial officer and the current CEO of Enerjen Capital, Stephen Schueler, confirmed the sale of 115,100 dwt ...
  • Scorpio Tankers buys back six more ships
    New York-listed Scorpio Tankers has repurchased six more ships slashing its debt by nearly $150m. The Monaco-based company said it had given notice that it will exercise options to buy two 2016-built LR2 product tankers, the STI Grace and STI Jermyn, the 2019-built LR2 STI Lavender and three MR product tankers, the STI Magnetic and ...
  • Peterson extends Havila Shipping PSV pair
    Norway's Havila Shipping has secured more work from energy industry logistics provider Peterson Den Helder for two of its platform supply vessels. An affiliate of Peterson Offshore has declared options for the 2009-built Havila Borg and Havila Herøy extending their employment until April 2024. Last month, Havila Shipping also won a contract with Equinor for ...
  • Reach Subsea seals three-year frame deal with Equinor
    Oslo-listed offshore services player Reach Subsea has secured a three-year frame agreement from Equinor for work on the Norwegian continental shelf and internationally. The deal covers all core activities for Reach Subsea, including installation support, seabed intervention and all forms of subsea surveys and monitoring. "The frame agreement will be an excellent driver for growth ...
  • More strikes to hit UK offshore assets
    Unite the union has confirmed that 200 Sparrows Offshore Services workers will take imminent strike action potentially shutting down dozens of platforms in the UK Continental Shelf. Around 150 Sparrows offshore contractors have voted to take strike action across more than 20 oil and gas platforms in a dispute over pay. The strike action will ...
  • NCT emerges behind cable layer order at Vard
    Denmark's NCT Offshore has been revealed as the owner behind the cable layer booked at Norwegian shipbuilder Vard. The ship of VARD 9 01 design will be built entirely by the Vard network in an upgraded version targeting renewables and fiber optics work. It will have a length of around 95 m and a total ...
  • COSCO car carrier venture in for three GSI newbuilds
    COSCO's car carrier shipping venture has contracted CSSC Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) for the construction of three new vessels. The Guangzhou-based branch of the state-run shipbuilding conglomerate has booked 7,000 ceu LNG dual-fuel vessels for delivery in 2026, lifting the shipyard's LNG-powered car carrier orders to 22. Guangzhou COSCO Car Carrier Shipping was set up ...
  • S&P Global buys Tradenet
    Vessel tracking data platforms are hot property in 2023. New York-headquartered S&P Global has joined the race to offer clients real time shipping data, announcing today the acquisition of UK-based technology firm Tradenet, which has been the long-time developer of the Market Intelligence Network (MINT) live vessel tracking platform that S&P Global has exclusively sold ...
  • One in five VLCCs 'break bad'
    TankerTrackers.com, one of the world's foremost sources covering illicit movements of oil, has worked out that one in five VLCCs trading today are "up to no good". The Samir Madani-led platform tracks ships breaking sanctions against Iran, Venezuela and Russia. It has counted 174 VLCCs out of the 900-strong fleet are currently breaking rules put ...
  • Wales greenlights first floating wind project
    The Welsh government has granted consent for the country's first floating wind farm being developed by Blue Gem Wind, the joint venture between TotalEnergies and Simply Blue Group. The project Erebus is located approximately 40km off the Pembrokeshire coastline and will house seven 14 MW turbines on Principal Power's WindFloat floating platforms, providing enough energy ...
  • Embiricos making a fortune selling VLCCs
    Epaminondas Embiricos-led Aeolos Management is dominating VLCC S&P headlines, pumping the market with ships bought cheaply in recent years and finding buyers keen to haul Russian oil. The savvy London-based Greek owner is making a fortune, offloading a string of rusty mammoths. Over the weekend, sources tell Splash that Aeolos Management is attempting to offload ...
  • 'As connected as any office or home': Anglo-Eastern gives rave Starlink review
    Anglo-Eastern, one of the world's largest shipmanagers, has made the biggest on the record investment in Starlink at sea to date. The Hong Kong-based manager has earmarked at least 200 installations of Elon Musk's new satellite communication system across its fleet by year-end. Last week Anglo-Eastern had the first formal installation of Starlink's maritime broadband ...
  • Marine-Fields Holding expands its presence in Germany
    Marine-Fields Holding, part of the Tototheo Maritime, has bought fellow consultancy BM Bergmann Marine. "We are excited to join forces with Marine-Fields and to build on the strengths of both companies," said Michael Bergmann, managing director of BM Bergmann Marine. "Together, we will be able to offer an even broader range of services and solutions, ...
  • ExxonMobil relinquishes oil and gas permits in 'critical marine habitat' off Canada's Pacific coast
    ExxonMobil has relinquished the exploration permits it held offshore British Columbia, Canada, including two permits within or bordering the Scott Islands Marine National Wildlife Area. The permits were granted more than 50 years ago. WWF-Canada and the David Suzuki Foundation, represented by lawyers from Ecojustice Canada, disputed one of the permits in a court challenge ...
  • Navantia and General Dynamics NASSCO to join forces on development of floating offshore wind power in the US
    Spanish company Navantia Seanergies has signed a memorandum of understanding with the US shipyard General Dynamics NASSCO to enable the companies to jointly bid on offshore wind farm projects in the US. Through the agreement, the two companies will manufacture components and assemble floating foundations for offshore wind projects, combining Navantia's experience of almost a ...
  • Blue sky thinking on CII and the weather
    Advances in predictive analytics and weather forecasting accuracy are key to shipping's smart response to climate change, writes Eleni Polychronopoulou, CEO of METIS Cyberspace Technology. Entry into force of shipping's Carbon Intensity Indicator has only reinforced resistance to the International Maritime Organization mechanism devised to drive ship decarbonisation. Shipping interests have highl

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 13, 2023
  • Scorpio exercises purchase options on six product tankers
    Company has has exercised purchase options on more than 20 ships that were financed under sale and leaseback arrangements since...
  • Zim expects second-half rebound as rates 'near bottom'
    Israeli carrier issues a more modest guidance for 2023 amid a challenging near-term outlook for container shipping
  • Uniper proceeds with Rotterdam electrolyser plans
    German energy company has selected a technology provider to design its 100 MW Rotterdam electrolyser as part of its wider...
  • VLCC rates climb on firm activity
    Demand from China is seen as the biggest driver for large crude carriers with charterers seeking to fix tonnage for...
  • Russia-linked dredger denied entry to Lithuania over sanctions
    Vessels registered under the flag of Russia are prohibited from entering ports in the European Union
  • The week in newbuildings: Coated aframax tankers in demand
    Orders for two medium-range and five long range two tankers have been placed recently, together with one cable-laying vessel and...
  • Amazon and Aspen Institute announce maritime decarbonisation alliance
    Alliance says its mission is to give companies access to zero-emission shipping solutions that are not yet available
  • Green hydrogen breakthrough unlikely before 2035, study finds
    A new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research sets out the challenges that could delay the scaling...
  • Container demand fall will spark service modifications
    Volume recovery will not emerge in the first half of the year. Carriers need to begin phasing out services to...
  • Bulk carrier values climb as positive market sentiment returns
    'Over the past couple of weeks, sentiment has turned positive in the paper market, which has been reflected in the...
  • The week in charts: Dark fleet moving sanctioned oil doubles | Cruiseship sector advancing decarbonisation strategy | Bulk exports from Russia remain elevated
    Rates and volumes have fallen back to earth a year on from the peak of the container cargo surge, Iran's...
  • NYK Line certifies first standards-compliant scrapping yard in Bangladesh
    Ship recycling yards certified by NYK include 30 in India, three in China and one in Türkiye
  • Container lines 'likely insulated' financially despite declining rates
    How well the container lines manage additional capacity and whether there will be changes in other carrier alliances will be...
  • Cosco unit expands PCTC orderbook with 7,000 ceu trio
    The number of electric vehicles exported from China continues to grow, but the sector is also facing big challenges, including...
  • Daily Briefing
    Dark fleet of tankers now comprises 10% of seaborne oil transport | Ingosstrakh confirms P&I cover for sanctioned Russian shipping...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 13, 2023
  • FMC outlines $44 million budget request to enhance market oversight
    The Federal Maritime Commission is preparing to ask for another big increase in its budget as it looks to increase market surveillance and enforce OSRA-22.
  • 'Precipitous' fall in ocean spot market near bottom: Zim CFO
    Restocking by US retailers will spur demand on the trans-Pacific and arrest the steep drop in freight rates in the second half of the year, according to Israel-based carrier Zim.
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  • US chassis market nearing 'equilibrium' after disruptive shortages
    Chassis providers believe the equipment shortages that bogged down inland supply chains in 2021 and 2022 will soon no longer be an issue for shippers, allowing the industry to return to a more typical supply/demand balance.
  • Ocean carriers on transnational regulatory defensive over antitrust immunity
    Stripped of antitrust protection that is under scrutiny on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as the legal certainty of being able to operate within alliances and perhaps even vessel-sharing agreements, ocean carriers could be all but forced to operate independently, writes Peter Tirschwell.
  • Intermodal share data point to opportunities: analyst
    It stands to reason that the more miles one spends on low-cost rail, the better the comparative economics versus truck should be, but that's not what happens in the real world, writes analyst Larry Gross.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 13, 2023
  • 'Window of opportunity': Green group urges action ahead of key IMO meeting
    Upcoming working group meeting is a 'pivotal moment' for aligning shipping emissions with Paris Agreement, Opportunity Green says
  • Russia offers 60-day extension to Black Sea grain deal, leading to questions in Kyiv
    Ukraine official says he is unclear whether the Black Sea Grain Initiative can only be extended 60 days after negotiations in Geneva
  • Freightos widens loss after listing on Nasdaq stock exchange
    Number of yearly transactions reached a record 668,000 deals for 2022
  • Vietnam tanker in sanctions probe returns to Russia port
    Elephant was detained in February after Spanish authorities investigated a ship-to-ship transfer linked to a former Russian-flagged tanker
  • Navios' South American tankers push up contract rates 36% this year
    Coastal clean vessels enjoying much higher earnings from strong demand, Greek owner says
  • Shipowners could be stuck in slow-steaming CII 'straitjacket' during market spikes, Clarksons says
    Research boss Stephen Gordon says there may be no scope for speed increases when vessel demand improves
  • Scorpio Tankers buys back six product carriers to cut debt by $150m
    Emanuele Lauro-led company continues to reduce finance costs by using purchase options
  • Minerva Marine says aframax escorted into port after propeller malfunction off Spain
    Three rescue vessels and tugs in attendance as Minerva Nounou suffers reduced propulsion capability
  • Gibson Shipbrokers tracks more than 140 product tankers shipping Russian oil
    And more vessels are signalling Russian destinations this week as the market undergoes a dramatic transformation
  • NYK makes history with sale of first vessel for green recycling at Chattogram
    Increasingly active scrap market also sees an LNG carrier, as well as a few tankers, bulk carriers and container ships sold
  • Minerva says aframax escorted into port after propeller malfunction off Spain
    Three rescue vessels and tugs in attendance as Minerva Nounou suffers reduced propulsion capability
  • Zim shareholders pocket $2.2bn but profits and revenues plummet
    Dividend payout of $769m in fourth quarter caps 'exceptional year'
  • Clarksons Securities ups bulker rate forecasts as China roars back
    Investment bank also believes stocks are undervalued as asset values rise
  • World Dream auction sets $330m benchmark price for modern ultra-large cruise ships
    Auction price for World Dream suggests prices for this asset class have plummeted
  • Withstanding Covid test: Shipping one of Singapore's response successes, says white paper
    City-state said in early days of the outbreak the industry provided the only way to import most food
  • Greek shipowners make a killing as they capitalise on open VLCC asset window
    Embiricos firm Aeolos Management is tied to yet another, highly lucrative tanker sale
  • Idan Ofer-linked Ace Tankers swoops for chemical fleet of Utkilen's Stream Tankers
    Dutch shipowner follows up last year's capture of six former Chemical Tankers Inc vessels from Hafnia
  • Two seafarers missing after cargo ship sinks off Vietnam
    Search continuing for remaining crew members of the Tuan Tu 09 near Phu Quy
  • Minerva says aframax needed tow after propeller malfunction off Spain
    Three rescue vessels and tugs in operation to bring the Minerva Nounou into Vigo
  • Podcast: Shipping's methanol first movers strive for a greener shade of the fuel
    Cargill, Waterfront Shipping and Vale discuss one of the fastest growing alternative fuels in maritime at the Green Seas Fuels Forum
  • Guangzhou Ocean Car Carrier jumps into red hot market with ship orders
    Joint-venture company has struck a newbuilding deal with Guangzhou Shipyard International for three LNG dual-fuelled ships
  • S&P Global snaps up vessel tracker as Russia drives tech market
    New York-based company buys Tradenet to boost visibility after sanctions shake-up
  • CoolCo shares set to start trading on NYSE this week
    LNG shipowner set to emerge as dual-listed entity within days as it eyes growth prospects
  • Two Russian yards eye 30-ship order to renew domestic bulk carrier fleet
    Krasnoye Sormovo and Okskaya Sudoverf are in line to build more river-sea vessels
  • Gibsons tracks more than 140 product tankers shipping Russian oil
    And more vessels are signalling Russian destinations this week as the market undergoes a dramatic transformation
  • NYK makes history with the sale of first vessel for green recycling at Chattogram
    Increasingly active scrap market also sees an LNG carrier, as well as a few tankers, bulkers and container ships sold
  • Minerva aframax tanker towed into Spanish port
    Three rescue vessels and tugs in operation to bring the Minerva Nounou into Vigo
  • Option advantage: 'We don't have to run round buying ships,' says Paolo d'Amico
    Italian shipowner can use bargain purchase clauses in leases to expand fleet while mulling sales of older tankers
  • RS Platou's founding family offloads $21m of Clarksons stock as Aegon moves in
    Heirs of Norwegian shipbroker's original owners sell off another chunk of UK group
  • Greece's Byzantine Maritime returns to handysize bulker sector after eight-year hiatus
    Shipping company orders handysize bulk carriers at New Dayang Shipbuilding in China
  • World Dream auction set $330m benchmark price for modern ultra-large cruise ships
    Auction price for World Dream suggests that prices for this asset class have plummeted
  • Shipping one of Singapore's Covid response successes, says white paper
    City state said in early days of the outbreak shipping provided the only way to import most food

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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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