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August 14, 2023

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Exim India web site
AUGUST 14, 2023
  • CULines announces upgrade to its VGX service; additional westbound Nhava Sheva call
  • PSA Mumbai reaches 6 million TEU milestone
  • Allcargo Logistics reports consolidated PAT of INR 119 cr. for Q1FY24
  • PSA BDP & Dow India in collaboration to create a zero emissions green transport corridor in Nhava Sheva; electric trucks to be deployed
  • DP World Chennai berths its biggest vessel
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (11 August 2023)
  • CFBA organises 85th AGM in Kolkata
  • Boxship deliveries at new high; order book also huge
  • India again becomes a net importer of steel
  • Passenger vehicle sales up in July
  • Freight forwarding market seen dipping in 2023
  • MSC orders ten more LNG neo-Panamaxes

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International Transport Journal web site
AUGUST 14, 2023
  • Austrian law also impacts international traffic
  • Singaporean sustainability
  • TT Club bolsters commitment to loss prevention
  • Green corridor a live wire
  • Swapping trailers halfway
  • World ACD: North Africa tops air cargo growth
  • New bridge to improve freight transport
  • Thessaloniki and Ashdod bond
  • Not U-turn, but Uway
  • More freight capacity in Vitória
  • Changes at the helm of Dachser food logistics
  • A double anniversary for Intrapass
  • E-tractor passes first test
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Complementing Mediterranean network
  • NAL Maroc Agency in new hands
  • Pyka secures FAA authorisation for USA

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The Loadstar web site
AUGUST 11, 2023
  • Carriers get tougher on blankings as earnings tumble, but GRIs hold
  • Forward Air stretches in $3.2bn Omni Logistics 'leap-of-faith' merger
  • Slow demand and overcapacity driving a forwarder 'race to the bottom'
  • Toll Group - just another disaster unveiled
  • Amazon doubles up on delivery speed, but is not looking for air support
  • Liege air cargo chief stays bullish as recession in Europe slows growth
  • As pressure on margins increases, SMEs will be squeezed tightest
  • 'Detained' chairman reappears as CULines confirms refocus on intra-Asia
  • Seafarer morale sinking - along with their employment rights

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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 11, 2023
  • Matson mobilizes for Maui disaster response
    As the death toll from the wild fires devastating the Hawaiian island of Maui soared, Honolulu-headquartered Matson has mobilized to get emergency equipment and supplies to the island. The company said yesterday
  • Austal Australia delivers the latest Guardian-class patrol boat
    Austal Australia has delivered the 16th Guardian-class patrol boat to the Australian Department of Defence. The vessel was then gifted to the Federated States of Micronesia at a certificate signing ceremony held

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Container News web site
AUGUST 11, 2023
  • MABUX reports moderate growth in bunker prices
    Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global indexes showed moderate growth during Week 32 with the 380 HSFO index increasing by US$4 to US$558.48/MT, the VLSFO index adding US$5.44 to US$658/MT in the previous week and the MGO index rising US$3 to US$929.43/MT. The Global Scrubber Spread (SS), which indicates the price difference between 380 HSFO and VLSFO, increased by US$1.61 to US$104.16. The weekly
  • Euroseas achieves over US$55 million in H1 net income
    Greek vessel owner Euroseas reported total net revenues of US$89.6 million and net income of US$57.6 million in the first half of the year. Additionally, the company's adjusted net income for the period was US$50.7 million and adjusted earnings before interests, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) reached US$56.5 million. The Athens-based shipping firm noted that an average of 17.52 ves
  • Valenciaport plans vehicle silo on South Quay 2 of the Port of Sagunto
    Valenciaport is planning the construction of a vehicle silo in the Muelle Sur 2 area of the Port of Sagunto. The project responds to the growing demand for surface area in the area, specifically the demand for the temporary storage of vehicles derived mainly from automobile traffic. The objective of the Spanish port is to draw up the design of a silo that will boost the storage capacity of vehicl
  • Whatcompany is moving, mover and moving
    When we tell our clients that the movers will come to them, they do not know whether to be happy or scared. Who-who? Movers? Let's calm down right away that you definitely need to rejoice. After all, short distance movers nyc are not ordinary movers, they are a person who organizes the move, literally moves all things. "Moving company" - a moving company - a moving service where you can order a t
  • PSA BDP, Dow India partner to create zero-emission transport corridor in Nhava Sheva
    PSA BDP, a supply chain, transportation and logistics solutions provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dow Chemical International (Dow India) to launch a first-of-its-kind sustainable transportation solution in India. Beginning in 2024, PSA BDP will deploy electric vehicles for import and export container trucking through PSA International's Mumbai, Ameya, and other termina
  • MSC and Maersk continue to send ships for break-up
    The world's two largest liner operators have continued to scrap aged ships as the freight market has normalised to pre-Covid-19 levels. Shipbrokers said that this month, MSC has sold the 1993-built 3,720 TEU MSC Erminia and 1999-built 1,837 TEU MSC Lana II for US$505/ldt and US$520/ldt respectively. As with the 1990-built 4,814 TEU MSC Federica, which was sold for US$515/ldt, the ships were sold
  • New container shipping line established in Dubai
    A new shipping company is starting operations and is going to enter Russia trade, according to DynaLiners report. CStar Line has been established in Dubai by undisclosed owners and will be headed by Zsolt Katona, who previously worked for Danish shipping giant Maersk. The new firm seems to have chartered 18 container ships with an overall box capacity of 23,000 TEUs. CStar Line seems to expect tw
  • APM Terminals orders 21 straddle carriers for its Barcelona facility
    APM Terminals (APMT) Barcelona has placed an order of four battery Konecranes Noell Straddle Carriers as well as 17 hybrid Konecranes Noell Straddle Carriers in the second quarter of 2023. APM Terminals turned to Konecranes for low- and zero-tailpipe-emission straddle carriers to assist its Spanish terminal meet its decarbonisation targets while maintaining reliability and efficiency. APM Termina
  • Imoto Lines deploys 1,000 TEU boxship in Sea of Japan service
    Feeder boxship Kaifu was built at the Kyokuyo Shipyard in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan and weights 9,662 gross tonnes with a container carrying capacity of 1,096 TEUs. It is a sister ship to the Kiso, which was built in June and is Imoto Lines' largest capacity vessel in Japan. Kaifu, which has the capacity of a short-sea container ship, will be deployed in the Sea of Japan service, c
  • Georgia Ports handles over 445,000 TEUs in July
    In July, the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) reported 447,590 TEUs, a 17% increase over the 381,825 TEUs carried in the previous month. GPA's July performance represents a 16% decrease from the same month last year, which was GPA's busiest July on record with 530,800 TEUs. The update works in docks boosted annual berth capacity by 25% and allowed the port to handle vessels carrying 16,000+ TEUs. Me
  • Westports Malaysia aims to use electric Automated Guided Vehicles
    Westports Malaysia has revealed that it is actively investigating the viability of adding electric Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) into future terminal development plans. The company asks all manufacturers and suppliers of electric AGVs to submit a proposal with the following requirements. An electric AGV system should have capacity, navigation capabilities, safety features, and the ability to c

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Splash web site
AUGUST 11, 2023
  • HMM fleet diversification continues with heavylift quartet order
    South Korean flagship carrier HMM has further accelerated its fleet diversification plans with an order of four heavylift newbuilds in China. The four 38,000-ton multi-purpose heavylift ships were ordered from Huangpu Wenchong, a China State Shipbuilding Corporation subsidiary. The heavylift ships will be equipped with three cargo holds, hydraulic folding hatch covers, and hoisting hatch ...
  • Solstad lands $100m in Brazilian vessel contracts
    Norwegian OSV owner and operator Solstad Offshore has bagged two contracts in Brazil worth a combined around $100m. The 1999-built construction support vessel Normand Pioneer has been awarded an extension of its charter contract with the Brazilian oil company PRIO for a period of 18 months keeping the vessel fixed until August 2025. In addition, ...
  • Polish gigawatt-scale offshore wind project presses ahead
    Poland's state-controlled Orlen has made a conditional investment decision for the country's 1.2 GW offshore wind project, Baltic Power, enabling the finalisation of the design phase. The Baltic Power, in which Orlen holds more than 51% of shares, with the remaining stake held by Canada's Northland Power, is the most advanced offshore wind farm project ...
  • TDI-Brooks expands offshore survey fleet
    US-based offshore surveyor TDI-Brooks is bolstering its vessel capacity with the addition of a 2000-built . The former offshore support vessel Nautical Geo is currently about 60% through its retrofit period in Las Palmas. It will be outfitted with TDI-Brooks' geotechnical tool kit including a suite of innovative geotechnical tools for soil sampling and measurement. ...
  • Saipem wins $700m worth of contracts with Eni and BP
    Italian energy services contractor Saipem has sealed a pair of new deals with energy majors Eni and BP worth a total of around $700m. The contract with Eni is for Saipem's semisubmersible drilling rig Scarabeo 5 to be converted into a floating production unit (FPU) and installed offshore the coast of the Republic of Congo. ...
  • Ukraine proposes 'humanitarian corridor' to allow stranded ships to depart
    Ukraine announced a "humanitarian corridor" in the Black Sea yesterday to release merchant ships stuck in its ports since the outbreak of war a year and a half ago. The move is seen as a challenge to Russia's naval blockade it has enacted in recent weeks since quitting a United Nations-brokered grain shipping pact. Insurers ...
  • Golar mulls options as Italian FSRU deal falls through
    Tor Olav Trøim's Golar LNG is looking into options for the 2003-built steam turbine carrier after its conversion plans with Italian energy company Snam did not materialise in time. In May last year, Snam signed up to convert the vessel into a 140,000 cu m floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) for an energy supply ...
  • Höegh Autoliners inks construction equipment transport deal
    Norwegian car carrier player Höegh Autoliners has signed a five-year contract for the transport of construction equipment from Asia to Europe. The Oslo-based company did not reveal the name of the client but described it as a "major Japanese construction equipment manufacturer." "Our vessels are built with a substantial high and heavy capacity, and we ...
  • Insurers take fright as tensions rise in the Taiwan Strait
    With China facing economic headwinds Beijing has deployed a regular tactic to distract - sending its military toward the island of Taiwan, something that is happening on a more regular basis during Xi Jinping's third term as president of the People's Republic. China sent navy ships and a large group of fighter jets toward Taiwan ...
  • Iranian LPG carrier catches fire
    An Iranian LPG carrier caught fire yesterday in a blaze that quickly spread across the entire ship. TankerTrackers.com has been able to identify the ship as the Panama-flagged, a vessel that been spoofing over AIS at the time. The accident happened off the coast of Assaluyeh in Iran. All 22 were rescued. Five tugs ...
  • State bank takes over Russia's largest shipbuilder
    State-owned VTB bank has taken over the running of financially troubled United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) at the behest of president Vladimir Putin. USC is the country's largest shipbuilder. It operates about 40 shipyards, design offices and repair yards across Russia, employing 95,000 staff. The war in Ukraine - now going on for 18 months - ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 11, 2023
  • Pilots must refuse to board ships with unsafe transfer ladders
    Although the numbers are small - on average 1.8 pilots a year have been killed globally by falling from faulty...
  • Ukraine should not fight a just war with unjust tactics
    The embattled country has the moral high ground in its fight with Russia. By declaring commercial shipping a valid military...
  • Clyde & Co prosecuted by solicitors' regulatory body
    'We hold ourselves to the highest professional and ethical standards and take responsibility for ensuring we meet them... It would...
  • Ukraine proposes corridor for stranded merchant vessels
    The Ukrainian Navy's proposal is for three ports that were instrumental in the Black Sea grain deal, as the country...
  • LNG remains alternative fuel of choice for tanker newbuildings, for now
    While orders for alternative-fuel tankers are increasing, some shipowners are hedging bets by specifying 'gas-ready' or 'methanol-ready' newbuildings to enable...
  • Record Brazil corn exports help hike panamax spot rates
    Brazil's bumper corn exports continue to ramp up, with August expected to exceed July's peak. That is supportive of rate...
  • Box shipping's half-year report: Could do better
    Container lines expected a normalisation of the market this year. While that is positive in some senses, it means the...
  • HMM orders four heavylift ships from China's Huangpu Wenchong
    The Guangzhou-based shipyard says there is growing demand for heavylift ships
  • Taiwan's U-Ming Marine promotes Jeff Hsu to vice-chairman
    Taiwan shipping group U-Ming Marine has promoted Jeff Hsu to the role of vice-chairman. He is the son of billionaire...
  • IEA warns shipowners and insurers as Russian oil breaches G7 price cap
    Tankers, shipping services and marine insurers are told they cannot be sure of respecting the oil price cap when loading...
  • Box rates hold as carriers look to further increases
    Carriers are having more success in making rates rises stick. But the market is still in 2019 territory
  • Okeanis posts steep second-quarter profit increase
    Owner's VLCCs and suezmaxes are earning slightly lower rates so far in third quarter
  • Daily Briefing
    Bulker profits hit in Q2 as freer capacity outstrips demand | Hapag-Lloyd maintains outlook in face of weak rates |...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 11, 2023
  • Panama Canal delays raise risks for shippers, but not yet biting
    The Panama Canal's limits on vessel drafts and transits have yet to make big impact on container shipping, but at least one forwarder is warning shippers not to be complacent.
  • No US freight rebound until 2024: analysts
    The current freight downturn could continue until mid-2024, thanks to lower manufacturing output, high levels of employment and excess capacity, experts told the Journal of Commerce Thursday.
  • Yang Ming, Wan Hai end profitable runs with Q2 loss
    The rapid normalization of container shipping markets claimed its first victims as tumbling rate levels dragged Yang Ming and compatriot carrier Wan Hai into the red in the second quarter.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 11, 2023
  • Larger bulkers snare multimonth fixtures at above-market rates
    Diana Shipping expects to make $6.38m off a capesize bulker period charter that will last for at least 15 months
  • Imperial Petroleum shares plunge 35% after high-discount Maxim offering
    Principal Harry Vafias complained about Imperial's weak share price even as deal was in works that tanked stock further
  • Grimaldi points to Jeep Wrangler as cause of ro-ro fire
    Investigation shows that transmission oil contacted hot engine or exhaust parts and caught fire, Grimaldi Group says
  • UN declares mission a success over time-bomb tanker off Yemen coast
    More than 1.1m barrels of oil have been transferred from the FSO Safer to a replacement VLCC off the coast of Yemen
  • Panama Canal Authority set to keep draught limits into 2024
    Some 161 ships waiting to cross the drought-impacted canal on Thursday
  • Editor's selection: Cash-rich Fearnleys eyes buyouts, Case lauds results and MSC splashes $1.3bn
    A look back at some of TradeWinds' best news and insight over the past week
  • Car carrier blazes spark fresh training focus in US
    Vessel fires have been focusing minds in the US, where departmental collaboration could be the key to saving lives
  • China supersedes Greece as the world's largest owner for the first time
    Greece slips to second spot after a decade at the top of the list by gross tonnage
  • Yang Ming slips into the red and warns of a worsening outlook
    Taiwanese liner operator suffers loss and paints a bleak outlook for supply and demand
  • Fremantle Highway blaze throws electric vehicle risk into sharp relief, say insurers
    Underwriters call for better detection and extinguishing systems to prevent battery fires from spreading
  • Bulkers benefit as Ukraine war puts coal trades in a spin
    Europe is importing the commodity from further afield, while China is taking the supply from sources closer to home
  • Iran rescues 22 crew from fire on veteran LPG tanker
    State television said the fire started in the engine room of the 51-year-old vessel
  • IEA declares price-cap 'smashing' Russian crude off-limits to EU shipping
    Russian oil revenues hit the highest level since the start of the price cap in December 2022
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers sees profit skyrocket as rates soar
    Greek tanker owner sees VLCCs eclipse $70,000 per day, pushing bottom line skyward
  • China anti-graft probe targets ex-senior BoCom Financial Leasing exec
    Ma Bin is the latest shipping official to be investigated in China's ongoing investigation into financial misconduct
  • Thoresen optimistic for rest of 2023, despite 75% slide in second-quarter profit
    Thai bulker shipowner said there remains the potential for periods of upside, stimulated by seasonal factors
  • Wilson Sons' quarterly profit jumps almost sevenfold to $22.7m
    Six-month earnings leapt 23% year over year as company adds new tug to fleet

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American Shipper web site
AUGUST 11, 2023
  • New Air Canada freighters help offset declines in cargo revenue
    Second-quarter cargo revenue at Air Canada fell 24% - not so bad in the context of global market conditions.
  • Yang Ming blames economic uncertainty for $4M Q2 loss
    Looking ahead, Taiwanese ocean carrier Yang Ming said that "the overall momentum for economic recovery over the next two years still appears relatively weak."

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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
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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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