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November 14, 2023

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
  • More Vectrons for Europe's railways
  • Cargo-Partner ready to take off in London
  • A new Dutch link in the cold chain
  • Simon Oberbeck to take the helm
  • OSL augments network in Southern Germany
  • From Dubai via Cyprus into Europe
  • Another trio for Arkas
  • Safari Express Cargo opts for Octogen
  • Heppner Group's happy clients
  • Bolloré Logistics appoints CEO for Middle East
  • Train service to Irkutsk region introduced
  • RBT welcomes Neo Bossa line
  • BRU: more sustainability initiatives
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • A Nordic hub for Dachser
  • Bobby Franklin promoted to COO
  • JV founded to deploy FCEV
  • CMA CGM's Q3 earnings dip

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
  • CMA CGM Q3 profit plunges, and liners paint a grim picture of life in 2024
  • Logistics at CMA CGM - a carrier affair that cheers up M�rsk
  • DP World port operations in Australia recovering after cyber-attack
  • CMA CGM Air Cargo 'losing money' in a high-capacity weak-demand market
  • LX International may be rethinking its bid to take over HMM
  • Box lines announce new efforts to hike rates on India-US trades
  • Unplanned uncoupling: truck safety is of paramount concern
  • Opportunities: A bull touches down in China
  • Row erupts over Australia's plan to create 'strategic' shipping fleet
  • OceanX wrap: Swings
  • 'Choosier' shippers want more visibility as supply chain pain points shift
  • Over 2,500 trucks queueing along Ukraine-Poland border

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
  • Seaspan to upgrade and expand Vancouver Drydock shipyard
    Canada's Seaspan Shipyards is making substantial investments to upgrade and expand its Vancouver Drydock infrastructure to help grow the company's ship repair and maintenance operations. Seaspan received permit approval from the Vancouver
  • Cyberattack hits Washington State Ferries
    Maritime's vulnerability to cyberattacks continues - around the world. Last week, as one of Australia's largest port operators, DP World Australia was forced to shut down operations for three days, Washington State
  • MSC Cruises orders two more World Class cruise ships
    Geneva, Switzerland, based MSC Cruises has confirmed the orders for two new LNG-fueled World Class cruise ships at Chantiers de l'Atlantique. With the first ship in the 1,094 feet, 6,762 passenger series,

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
  • Two Modes, Split Roads
    Author of the article: Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos Group At FreighTech 2023, the annual conference we hold each year to spark innovation and efficiency in the freight industry, I focused my opening remarks on digitalization, specifically on the rate of digitalization among air freight and ocean freight. It is indeed "A Tale of Two Modes," each with its own story, pace, successes, and snags. I
  • ONE organised first interactive loss prevention workshop
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced the success of its first interactive loss prevention workshop, held at ONE's headquarters in Singapore on 7 November 2023. The workshop brought together representatives from Protection and Indemnity (P&I) clubs - NorthStandard Club, UK P&I Club, Steamship Mutual - as well as ONE's insurance provider, TM Claims Service Asia, and broker, Marsh. Additionally, wo
  • Mundra, India's first port to handle over 16 MMT in single month
    Mundra Port, the flagship of APSEZ, established another milestone in October by moving 16.1 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo, the highest-ever volume handled by any port in India. Mundra Port is the country's largest port, with 102 MMT of cargo handled year to date (YTD), representing a 9% year-on-year increase. The port crossed 100 MMT in 210 days, breaking the previous record of 231 days se
  • NYK unveils seventh LNG-powered pure car and truck carrier
    Tadotsu Shipyard, a member of the Imabari Shipbuilding Group, delivered the LNG-fuelled pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) Sweet Pea Leader to NYK on 26 October. NYK ordered the vessel from Nihon Shipyard, and it is the company's eighth LNG-fueled PCTC. NYK will launch a total of 20 additional LNG-fueled PCTCs by 2028 as a bridging solution to achieve net-zero GHG emissions for the NYK Group's oce
  • APM Terminals Callao receives green light to start development works
    The General Directorate of Environmental Affairs (DGAAM) of Peru's Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) has approved the approach to environmental management at APM Terminals Callao. This means that the global port operator has environmental authorisation to start the third stage of development works at the Multipurpose North Terminal. Works include the construction of a battery of vert
  • PSA Halifax enhances handling capabilities with new mega STS cranes
    PSA Halifax unloaded two brand new mega Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes for its Atlantic Hub terminal on the south end of the Canadian port. These new ultra-large cranes will be added to the five existing super-post-panamax cranes at the terminal, thus allowing PSA Halifax to handle the largest container vessels deployed along the North American East Coast. This new equipment will also play an importa
  • Interview with Mario Cordero, CEO of Port of Long Beach
    Climate change concerns have caused companies all around the world to reassess their shipping strategies. As clients become more interested in sustainable solutions, supply chain companies are adjusting their methods to meet demand. Mario Cordero, CEO of the Port of Long Beach, talked to Container News about a collaboration of leading maritime goods movement stakeholders, including the California
  • First direct freight rail connection between Spain and France
    A new direct freight rail service connects the port of Barcelona in Spain with the French cities of Toulouse and Lyon. The container service, created by APM Terminals Railways Spain, Synergy and Naviland Cargo, will provide four weekly connections between the port of Barcelona and these southern French cities four times a week, three to Toulouse and one to Lyon. This latest connection is direct,
  • DP World's Australian terminals restore activities after cyber attack
    DP World's Australian container terminals have resumed operations today (13 November), after their computer systems were hacked over the weekend. The terminals in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth were hacked on 10 November and the restoration took nearly three days. Normal operations resumed at 9 am (local time) today, after systems were successfully tested last night. DP World estimates tha
  • No sign of nearshoring, according to Sea-Intelligence analysis
    Since the onset of the pandemic, there has been considerable focus on the concept of nearshoring, where production is brought closer to the consumers, countervailing the strong trend of production offshoring seen over the previous decades, according to Sea-Intelligence. A side-effect of nearshoring would be a shortening of supply chains as some production will move closer to the end-consumer, but
  • cargo-partner opens new office in UK
    Global transport and logistics provider cargo-partner has launched its fourth office in the United Kingdom, located near London Heathrow Airport. The cargo-partner teams are now located in Manchester, Basildon, Bradford and London, providing full air, sea, and road transport solutions. Following the formation of a joint venture with Aztek International Freight Ltd in 2021, cargo-partner purchased
  • Santos Brasil box terminal selects new operating system
    Tecon Santos, one of South America's largest container terminals, managed by Santos Brasil selected OPUS - TOS (Terminal Operating System) software from CyberLogitec, a South Korean company specializing in technological operational solutions for logistics terminals. The new system, chosen for its simplicity of integration with new technologies, allows the terminal to leverage cutting-edge technol
  • Quebec-based blue economy innovation hub Novarium collaborates with Port of Barcelona
    Novarium, the Quebec-based blue economy innovation hub, announced the creation of a strategic partnership with the Port of Barcelona. This collaboration will give companies funded by Novarium with access to the Port of Barcelona's Blue Sandbox, enhancing the link between Quebec and Barcelona. Furthermore, the partnership has been designed to act as a catalyst for non-dilutive investment funding f
  • Wärtsilä delivers autodocking system to Seaspan
    Wärtsilä ANCS, a subsidiary of Wärtsilä, has offered cutting-edge autonomous SmartDock capabilities to Seaspan, a marine transportation and shipbuilding firm. This delivery represents a key step toward autonomous docking and undocking operations, which will make marine activities safer and more efficient. Wärtsilä ANCS's SmartDock system enables Seaspan to undertake autonomous docking manoeuvres
  • HMM's financial figures sink in 2023
    South Korean ocean carrier HMM reported that its third-quarter revenue decreased by 58% to US$1.6 billion. At the same time, the company's operating profit was US$57 million, with a margin of 3.6% and net profit reached US$72 million with a margin of 4.5%. HMM said it maintains profits in an unfavourable market situation for the cumulative nine-month period. The revenue and operating profit came

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
  • Ørsted exits Norwegian offshore wind partnership with Fred Olsen Seawind and Hafslund
    Denmark's Ørsted has scrapped plans to bid for offshore wind developments in Norway in partnership with Fred Olsen Seawind and Hafslund Eco. "Ørsted have informed us that due to a prioritisation of investments in the portfolio they will withdraw from pursuing participation in offshore wind developments in Norway, and therefore their participation in the partnership ...
  • Octopus makes debut investment in German offshore wind
    Britain's Octopus Energy has made its first investment in Germany's offshore wind sector with a 5% stake in 288 MW Butendiek project in the German North Sea. The 80-turbine offshore wind farm 32 km west of the island of Sylt has been operational since 2015 generating power for 370,000 homes. The deal marks the next ...
  • N-Sea charters in Rederij Groen OSV
    Dutch subsea services specialist N-Sea has struck a deal with fellow shipowner Rederij Groen on a long-term charter for the offshore support vessel 4-Winds. N-Sea will have the vessel under full management and control, strengthening its footprint in the subsea service sector, following the expansion of the offshore oil and gas and offshore wind markets. ...
  • Diamond Offshore wins drillship work off Guinea-Bissau
    Houston-based Diamond Offshore has entered a drilling contract with an undisclosed client for one of its drillships for work offshore Guinea-Bissau. The drillship Ocean BlackRhino was awarded a one-well contract with a minimum duration of 30 days representing $15.4m of additional backlog, excluding mobilization. Work under the new contract is expected to begin in July ...
  • Odfjell strengthening fleet with charter and pool deals for six Japanese newbuilds
    Norwegian chemical tanker owner and operator Odfjell is boosting its fleet through charter and pool agreements for six newbuild vessels. The move will lift the Oslo-listed company's fleet of 25,000 dwt to 40,000 dwt stainless steel ships to 12 when they deliver between 2024 and 2027. The latest series will be built at multiple shipyards ...
  • Capital Product Partners shifts focus to LNG in $3.1bn deal for 11 newbuilds
    Greek owner Capital Product Partners has entered into an umbrella agreement with Capital Maritime and Capital GP for the acquisition of 11 newbuild LNG carriers from the Evangelos Marinakis-led company for a total acquisition price of $3.13bn. The 11 vessels in question are all two-stroke Mega Mark III Flex 174,000 cu m LNG carriers either built ...
  • Avenir LNG CEO steps down
    Peter Mackey will be stepping down as chief executive of small-scale liquified natural gas player Avenir LNG. Mackey was first appointed CEO on an interim basis in November 2020, replacing Milorad Doljanin. He will remain with the company until the end of the first quarter of 2024 to support with the leadership transition. Commenting on ...
  • Petro Services and Ocean Installer team up for TotalEnergies contract off Angola
    Marine construction contractor Ocean Installer has secured work from TotalEnergies and its Block 17 partners on the Pazflor FPSO offshore Angola. As part of the deal, Ocean Installer will as the main subcontractor to West Africa and Middle East-focussed OSV operator Petro Services carry out umbilical recovery and reinstallation scope on the FPSO later this ...
  • Exmar returns to offshore drilling with Vantage stake
    Belgium's Exmar has made its return to the offshore drilling sector with a stake in the Houston-headquartered rig owner and operator Vantage Drilling. The Nicolas Saverys-controlled gas shipowner and infrastructure provider has revealed an 11.5% ownership interest in the OTC-listed business, marking its re-entry into the sector after more than two decades. Established in 2007, ...
  • Fujian Shipping signs for pair of ultramaxes at Nantong Xiangyu
    Fujian Shipping Group has placed an order for two ultramax bulk carriers at compatriot builder at Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering. The 64,000 dwt duo is expected to deliver in 2025, according to Clarksons Research. No price has been revealed but brokers are quoting around $33m for similar newbuild tonnage. Xiangyu has been marketing ...
  • 123: Panama queue growing day by day
    There are now a total 123 ships waiting to transit the Panama Canal, considerably higher than the 90-ship average of the past seven years since the waterway was expanded. At its worst moment, back in August of this drought-ridden year, the canal had more than 160 ships waiting to cross. Drought has forced the canal's ...
  • GC Rieber offers to buy remaining stake in GC Rieber Shipping
    Norway's GC Rieber has submitted a bid to buy all the shares it does not already own in its Oslo-listed shipowner and project house, GC Rieber Shipping. The Bergen-based privately owned company that operates within the fields of real estate, shipping and industry is offering NOK8.8 per share, a premium of 79% to the closing ...
  • Eqva sells Havyard Leirvik yard to Turkish shipbuilder
    Norwegian ship technology group Eqva, formerly known as Havyard, has entered into an agreement to divest its Havyard Leirvik yard in Norway. Eqva said that the divestment reaffirms the company's strategic direction to become an industrial investment company. Eqva ASA is selling its shares (100%) in the Havyard Leirvik yard, and its two subsidiaries Havyard ...
  • Winning bolsters newcastlemax arm
    Chinese capesize specialist Winning International Group has another newcastlemax on its books. The Singapore-based bulker giant has reached a deal for an 18-year bulker, added from Lou and George Kollakis's Chartworld Shipping. The 206,000 dwt, Namura-built has now been renamed Sunny Mamou and will join Winning's armada hauling bauxite from West Africa to China. No ...
  • Siemens Gamesa nixes plans for US offshore wind turbine blade factory
    Wind turbine maker Siemens Gamesa has cancelled its plans for an offshore wind turbine blade factory in the US. Siemens Gamesa did not provide many details regarding the cancellation and claimed that it had called off the construction of the factory due to its inability to meet development milestones. The proposed $200 million factory was ...
  • DP World resumes operations in Australia following crippling cyber attack
    DP World resumed operations across Australia on Monday, having halted work for three days following a high-profile cyber attack. DP World cut its systems from the internet when the attack was detected Friday, preventing trucks from unloading or picking up cargo at ports in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle. "DP World Australia is pleased to ...
  • Shipmanagement company launched in Dubai focusing on methanol-powered vessels
    A shipmanagement venture has been created to focus on methanol-powered ships. Dockendale Ship Management has teamed with methanol marine specialist Green Marine to form the new Dubai company. Dockendale Green Marine Ship Management will be headed by Vikrant Gusain, who joined Dockendale in April this year after many years with Fleet Management and Univan Ship ...
  • Euronav and Ocean Yield agree sustainability-linked sale and leaseback on two suezmaxes
    Norwegian sale and leaseback player Ocean Yield has picked up a pair of modern suezmax tankers from Belgium's Euronav. The KKR-controlled owner is buying the 2022 Daehan Shipbuilding-built 157,310 dwt and , which will, after delivery in the fourth quarter, be chartered back to Euronav for 14 years. The deal will add about $250m to ...
  • The insidious food mile
    Andrew Craig-Bennett hits out at foodstuffs moving by plane. Long ago, in an expensive hotel, I saw a menu that offered air flown beef. I did wonder how anything might fly, if not by air, on this planet anyway, but it was a menu, and the more expensive the restaurant, the sillier the menu, as ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
  • US Treasury said to target 30 shipmanagers over suspected G7 oil cap price breaches
    If reports are verified this represents the first significant intervention in Russian trades since sanctions were introduced 11 months ago
  • Türkiye shipmanager Unic takes on nine Gatik tankers shipping Russian oil
    Unic Tanker Ship Management is the only company that has taken over management of Gatik ships that can be verified...
  • Capital Product Partners agrees to acquire 11 Marinakis-owned LNG carriers for $3.1bn
    Public company will also have first refusal on Greek shipowner's recently ordered very large ammonia carriers and liquid CO2 carriers
  • The week in newbuildings: China Merchants confirms $508m contracts for PCTCs and dry cargo carriers
    CMES has exercised options for four pure car and truck carriers and has signed new orders for two kamsarmax bulkers...
  • Ports and customs seek to build trust
    Port operators and customs organisations have competing interests in trade flows. Digitalising their processes will help facilitate cargo movement while...
  • The week in charts: Civilian vessel struck in Ukraine | Tanker asset values head upwards | Iran's oil exports remain elevated
    Average sailing distance per teu shows no pronounced downward trend, Torm boosts fleet with secondhand ships, and scrubber spreads widened...
  • More biofuels and e-fuels for cars and trucks would mean less for ships, T&E argues
    Uptake of synthetic fuels in road transport would not benefit shipping, contrary to what e-fuel industry groups suggest, T&E said...
  • MSC continues disposal of ageing boxships with sale of 36-year-old vessel to Indian recyclers
    The 1987-built MSC Chiara has been sold for Hong Kong Convention recycling in India. Recycling sales in the past week...
  • Why P&I clubs are giving away tens of millions of dollars
    As Mary Poppins could have told you, a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down
  • IG chief cites growing geopolitical risks as top concern
    Shaw believes verifying authenticity of price cap attestation for Russian cargo should not be the task of clubs, despite IG-insured...
  • Daily Briefing
    Industry falling short in addressing seafarer shortfall | CMA CGM hunkers down as market deteriorates | Los Angeles seeks to...
  • DP World Australia restores operations after cyber attack suspends services
    Port operator expects to transport around 5,000 containers from terminals in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Fremantle, after a cybersecurity breach...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
  • J. B. Hunt shakes up Mexico-US intermodal market with Ferromex deal
    The largest US domestic intermodal provider will no longer partner with CPKC on cross-border loads destined for the Midwest and West Coast, in the latest shifting of alliances on new services between Mexico and the US.
  • Integrate an ESP8266 with a Web Database
    The Kintone Developer Program provides tutorials for integrating ESP8266 with Kintone's web database.
  • Forward Air formally moves to terminate Omni Logistics merger
    The expedited less-than-truckload provider has asked a Delaware court to let it kill the controversial deal that has caused its share price to plummet and raised the ire of activist investors.
  • Taiwan's major container lines see nine-month profits plunge amid market downturn
    Yang Ming said the imbalance between vessel supply and cargo demand, high inflation and geopolitical risks will be among the factors pressuring the ocean market into 2024.
  • Seaboard Marine includes Wilmington in new Central America service
    The direct service that kicks off at the end of the month will add further options to transport apparel, textiles, poultry, pork and agricultural products between Central America and the US East Coast.
  • Cargo operations partially resume after cyberattack hits DP World Australia
    The incident comes as dockworkers announced a further series of strikes this week at DP World's four Australian terminals in an ongoing row over new rostering arrangements.
  • India's Adani secures big US investment for Colombo container terminal project
    The move holds considerable significance as it comes amid accelerated efforts by India and the US to boost bilateral ties at multiple levels.
  • Deteriorating ocean market hits CMA CGM's third-quarter earnings
    The carrier remains profitable, but rate levels maintained their downward trend as the global economic slowdown continued to weigh on the container shipping industry.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
  • 'Shot across the bow' as US fires off letters to tanker players over Russia price cap
    Some 30 companies have been sent letters from Ofac over Western sanctions
  • MSC Cruises strikes on options, ordering LNG-fuelled duo in France
    Cruise giant's orderbook at Chantiers reaches four vessels as option added for fifth ship
  • 'Long only' US investor shows VLCC ace DHT Holdings the meaning of Fidelity
    After more than three years of faith, Boston fund has upped its bet again
  • Too much or too little? US rules ignite spat over the reporting of 'harassment' at sea
    American Waterways Operators want the obligation to report harassment removed, while seafarers' lawyers call for strengthening the law
  • Stefanou brothers continue bulker push with fresh buying burst
    Greek owners' outfits Bright Navigation and Sea Gate Navigation expand rapidly with secondhand acquisitions
  • Avenir LNG loses CEO Peter Mackey as search starts for replacement
    Commercial director to work with board to ensure 'smooth running of company'
  • 'Leadership must evolve,' says Hill Dickinson's Peter Jackson of his departure
    Law firm's CEO explains why it made sense to announce succession plan now
  • Odfjell adds six newbuild chemical tankers in Japanese pool and charter deals
    Norwegian owner expands fleet again with stainless steel ships being built in Japan
  • Brazil well placed to tap into long-haul oil trade to China
    Financial and geopolitical ties between the two countries could help drive up rates for VLCCs in 2024, says Danish Ship Finance
  • Capital Product Partners buys 11 Marinakis LNG carriers for $3.1bn in pure-play gas move
    US-listed Capital Product Partners plans to divest from boxships and rebrand itself as Capital New Energy Carriers
  • Turkish shipbuilder snaps up Norway's Havyard Leirvik shipyard
    Owner of the shipbuilder wants to focus on being an industrial investment company
  • Product and chemical tanker owners avoid 'falling dominoes' in equity markets, Clarksons says
    Acquisitions and improving earnings ahead of winter are bucking the trend of investor caution
  • Shipping seers needed: Clarksons launches annual rate forecasting competition
    UK shipbroker asking industry players to predict next November's ClarkSea Index level
  • Stakes in Greek shipping lenders up for grabs as bailout fund cashes out
    Major stakes in two Greek banks with a combined shipping portfolio of more than $6bn are changing hands
  • Green Marine and Dockendale form world's first dedicated methanol ship management company
    Partnerships being established to handle fleet of new eco vessels
  • VLCC rally from US Gulf expected despite election uncertainty
    Dozens of the largest crude carriers are ballasting to the US to tap into promising rates
  • Ocean Yield adds $250m to profit backlog in Euronav suezmax lease deal
    KKR-backed sale-and-leaseback company buys 2022-built duo with charters back to Belgian operator
  • Rieber family launches offer to take full control of listed GC Rieber Shipping
    Norwegian owners have reached more than 90% ownership with recent share acquisitions
  • Exmar returns to drilling after two decades and boosts dividend
    Purchase of a stake in US-listed Vantage Drilling marks Exmar's re-entry into the business after more than 20 years
  • Greece's Arcadia Shipmanagement emerges behind tanker order at Hyundai shipyard
    The deal is the outfit's first new vessel contract in eight years
  • Tanker owners gather to celebrate ex-Braemar man John Lorkin's 50 years as a shipbroker
    The veteran has retired as head of specialist tankers
  • HD Hyundai's Kisun Chung moves into position as vice chairman
    Reshuffle at world's largest shipbuilder brings promotion for chaebol founder's grandson
  • Erik Thun tanker out of action after funnel fire in Kiel Canal
    Repairs to product carrier expected to take two weeks
  • Huge increase in planned carbon capture projects as shipping rushes to respond to potential demand
  • Policy shifts see increase in CCS and CO2 shipping
    The veteran has retired as head of specialist tankers
  • Genco Shipping may be parting with three smallest capesize bulkers in fleet revamp
    Quartet of supramaxes could also be on the block as owner girds for Europe's ETS
  • Angeliki Frangou warns of dark clouds amid 'dangerous times' for shipping
    Navios Partners CEO gets candid with TradeWinds, offering cautionary note on shipping's future amid macroeconomic risks
  • HD Hyundai's Chung Ki-sun moves into position as vice chairman
    Reshuffle at world's largest shipbuilder brings promotion for chaebol founder's grandson
  • DP World Australia target of 'significant' cyber attack
    Reports say about 30,000 containers are stuck from moving in and out of the DP World terminals

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
  • Greek owner to sell all container ships, spend $3B on LNG tankers
    A fleet of container vessels is up for sale as a company backed by Greece's Evangelos Marinakis switches its bets to LNG shipping.
  • CMA CGM investing in US infrastructure to control its destiny
    CMA CGM, like many other carriers, is reporting serious revenue loss. The North America president and CEO goes into detail with American Shipper and explains why the company is investing in more physical infrastructure.
  • Cargojet founder Virmani passes torch to co-CEOs
    Freighter airline Cargojet announced that founder and CEO Ajay Virmani is leaving that role to be executive chairman, with two top lieutenants stepping in as co-CEOs.

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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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