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May 15, 2023

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Exim India web site
MAY 15, 2023
  • Ministry recognises Mumbai Port with second prize for overall performance among Major Ports
  • Double-stack reefer container train flagged off for the first time
  • MoPSW ranked 2nd amongst Ministries/ Departments in survey report on Data Governance Quality Index
  • Containers with HMS reportedly held at ports
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (12 May 2023)
  • Gordon Woodroffe Logistics recognised as 'Best Customs Broker in India' by World Freight Group
  • Kamarajar Port shines with 3 performance awards
  • 2023-Q1 reliability rises close to pre-pandemic levels
  • Germany approves COSCO stake in Hamburg Port terminal
  • Call for balanced global approach to manage digital data
  • Dr M. Angamuthu takes charge as Chairman of Visakhapatnam Port
  • Singapore's Tuas Terminal Phase 2 work period extended
  • Jafza facilitating growing India-UAE trade following CEPA
  • India's exposure to global shocks seen reducing in FY24
  • FinMin extends deadline to May 31 for GTAs to opt for GST payment on forward charge basis
  • Ministry notifies zero duty on crude soyabean, sunflower oil imports till June 30
  • Walmart to export $10 bn worth Indian goods by 2027

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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 15, 2023
  • Now transporting wood
  • Beyond (east of) Munich: Japanese buy Cargo-Partner
  • Booking a shipment in six steps
  • 2,300 trucks to shift from road to rail
  • VR launches first Dr19 locomotive in Finland
  • Pharma expert Mark Maurer joins Loxxess
  • Historic moment for Jaxport
  • First USA-Faroe service bookable from today
  • Three new logistics estates in Asia
  • German logistics network partners with ABC
  • Harren & Partner rebrands to Harren Group
  • Pelican ready for take-off
  • Anglo-Eastern uses Wärtsilä's FOS
  • US class I railway CSX to deliver renewable fuels
  • UECC introduces Autostar
  • Ecovium appoints Jörg Jung
  • Haulier expands LTL business in North America
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • UPS A300-600F retrofit completed

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The Loadstar web site
MAY 12, 2023
  • 2M 'go-slow' and massive capacity injection lights Asia-Europe touchpaper
  • Bullish Emirates bets on growth and the need for speed
  • Signs of Chinese vertical M&A in logistics? Enter the Sinotrans rollercoaster
  • EXCLUSIVE: Ceva names new ocean freight captain
  • No signs of an uptick for a US trucking sector stuck in low gear
  • Halved Hapag-Lloyd - chase the income beneficiaries
  • Singapore and Changi Airport eyeing a busier - and greener - future
  • Photo blog: Munich's Transport Logistic and Air Cargo Europe

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Marine Log web site
MAY 12, 2023
  • Enova provides funding for three ammonia-fueled short-sea bulkers
    The Norwegian government's Enova innovation agency is providing NOK 130 million (about $12 million) in funding to Skarv Shipping Solutions AS to acquire three cargo ships that will operate, emissions-free along the
  • Rick Iuliucci elected as new AWO chairman
    The members of the American Waterways Operators (AWO) elected a new slate of leaders this week during the association's Spring Convention and Annual Membership Meeting. Rick Iuliucci, vice president, The Vane Brothers
  • U.S. maritime borders remain firmly closed
    The termination of the Title 42 public health order does not alter U.S. maritime migration policies, and U.S. maritime borders remain closed. That was the message from the U.S. Coast Guard as
  • NASSCO wins LHD 8 contract worth a potential $75 million
    General Dynamics NASSCO, San Diego, Calif., has been awarded a $66,854,586 firm-fixed-price contract action for maintenance, modernization and repair of USS Makin Island (LHD 8) fiscal 2023 selected restricted availability. The contract

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Container News web site
MAY 12, 2023
  • Ports of Klaipeda and Hamburg strengthen cooperation
    At the transport logistic trade fair in Munich, Algis Latakas, general director of the Klaipeda State Seaport Authority signed the declaration of accession to Hafen Hamburg Marketing e.V (HHM). Latakas commented that joining Hafen Hamburg Marketing e.V. is a continuation of the cooperation agreement signed between the ports of Klaipeda and Hamburg during the visit of the Minister of Transport and
  • Ernst Russ Group acquires feedermax boxship
    The Ernst Russ Group, an internationally operating ship owner and maritime investment manager based in Hamburg, recently bought a container ship with a capacity of 2,194 TEUs. The 2017-built vessel will sail under the name Frida Russ, was built in Guangzhou, China, and is still chartered out for a remaining period of up to 20 months with an option right for a further three months at market levels
  • Canadian ports team up on shipping decarbonisation
    In 2022, the ports of Montreal, Québec City, and Trois-Rivières agreed to collaborate on a variety of issues, including communication, innovation, the environment, maritime operations, and asset management. The Canadian ports are now joining forces to speed up the decarbonisation of marine transport along the St. Lawrence River corridor by announcing their combined participation in the Net-Zero C
  • New cranes to enhance APM Terminals Mumbai operations
    The Zhen Hua 15 vessel travelled 5,300 nautical miles over a period of 20 days, reaching APM Terminals Mumbai in India on 28 April. The vessel was carrying two ship-to-shore cranes and three rail-mounted gantry cranes. The new cranes, with a 23-row outreach, will help load and discharge larger vessels in a shorter time, thereby increasing operational efficiencies at the Indian terminal, according
  • Georgia Ports receives green light for new rail hub in Gainesville
    Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) executive director Griff Lynch confirmed that GPA's Network Georgia plans to develop rail hubs around the state is gaining momentum, with federal environmental approval for an inland terminal near Gainesville. GPA will now finalise a grant agreement with United States Maritime Administration (MARAD), an agency of the US Department of Transportation, before beginning
  • Partnership between ports of Rotterdam and Pecém to strengthen Brazilian-Dutch relations
    A new partnership was formed by 27 parties operating in the ports of Rotterdam and Pecém, which are located in the Netherlands and Brazil respectively. The aim of this agreement is to strengthen bilateral cooperation and knowledge and promote public and private initiatives between the two countries in port development, port logistics, hinterland connection and port-related energy projects, such a
  • First fully electric straddle carrier starts operations at Port of Antwerp
    MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET) launched a new fully electric straddle carrier (e-straddle carrier) at its terminal in the Port of Antwerp. That was part of the joint Green Straddle Carrier Program initiated by Antwerp Terminal Services (ATS), MPET and PSA Antwerp (PSAA). This is an important milestone for the Belgian port as the straddle carrier is the first-of-its-kind in mainland Europe. Kone

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Splash web site
MAY 12, 2023
  • Noble scores $500m drillship contract with Petrobras
    New York and Copenhagen-listed offshore driller Noble has won a $500m contract from Brazil's Petrobras for the ultra-deepwater drillship . The 2013-built rig, formerly Pacific Khamsin, has been fixed for two-and-a-half years for drilling operations at the BM-S-11 and Tupi fields offshore Brazil starting in the fourth quarter of 2023. The unit is currently under ...
  • GasLog clinches long-term employment for LNG trio
    US-listed Greek liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping player GasLog has secured multi-year employment for three of its ships. In its first-quarter results statement, the Peter Livanos-controlled company said it had chartered out the 2010-built 155,000 cu m GasLog Singapore to New Fortress Energy Transport Partners for two years and an option for additional 90 days. ...
  • Solstad lines up new CSV deal
    Norway's Solstad Offshore is lining up more work for its 2016-built construction support vessel, . The Oslo-listed OSV owner and operator has received a letter of intent from an unnamed subsea player to take the vessel on a contract for at least 490 days, starting in the first quarter of 2024. The Normand Maximus is ...
  • ADNOC Logistics & Services launches unmanned offshore supply vessel scheme
    ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S), the shipping and maritime logistics arm of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), has signed an agreement with French maritime automation and digitalisation specialist SeaOwl for the design of unmanned remotely operated vessels. The vessel, intended to carry vehicles, equipment and supplies to and from offshore sites, will be ...
  • Norwegians press ahead with pioneering ammonia-fuelled dry bulk project
    Skarv Shipping Solutions, a joint venture between Peak Group and Grieg looking to pioneer green short-sea dry bulk trades, has received NOK130m from the Norwegian government fund, Enova, to help it acquire three ships for use along the Norwegian coast. The 4,000 dwt vessels will potentially reduce emissions by up to 90% compared to traditional ...
  • Subsea 7 lands new contract worth more than $750m
    Subsea 7 has won a major contract for a two-phase subsea development worth more than $750m. The client and the project have not been disclosed, but the Oslo-listed company said its initial work scope will cover engineering, procurement, construction, and installation of around 37 km of infield flowlines, 47 km of control umbilicals and associated ...
  • Uncertainty still reigns as Greek ship lending portfolio shifts to UBS
    Switzerland's largest bank UBS told the market earlier this week about its way forward, including the appointment of a new finance head, Todd Tuckner, and the retention of Credit Suisse CEO Ulrich Koerner as part of a new leadership team after the takeover. Once the transaction is completed in the coming weeks, a new operating ...
  • Minna Kivimäki: What I would do as the next IMO secretary-general
    In less than 10 weeks shipping will find out who its next chief regulator will be with voting for the next secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) scheduled for July 18, and the winner set to take the reins from incumbent Kitack Lim from January 1 next year. Seven people from four continents have ...
  • Seoul unveils new package of shipbuilding support measures
    The Korean government is readying another package of measures to support the nation's shipbuilding industry, one of the key pillars of the economy. Seoul has allocated KRW180bn ($135m) to help with shipbuilding R&D, as well as expanding refund guarantees and easing immigration rules to allow more foreign workers to come and help complete the busy ...
  • Don't feed the trolls
    Steven Jones, the founder of the Seafarers Happiness Index, with some useful advice on how to nurture ideas in your organisation. One of the best things about working in the maritime industry is the fact that it is so ripe for new ideas and thinking. The worst bit is the tendency for entrenched ideas to ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 12, 2023
  • 'Zero evidence' to support US lawmakers' targeting of port cranes, says US port association
    A bipartisan bill introduced in the US House of Representative seeks to limit the use of foreign cranes because of...
  • Ship seized in Mariupol is being used in 'spoofed' international trade
    The bulk carrier began sending unusual AIS transmissions at the end of March 2022. A journey to the Gulf of...
  • Return of 'high-risk' mid-Atlantic ship-to-ship transfers of China-bound Russia oil
    Practice first seen during several months last May, amid concern that scant technical and operational oversight amplifies safety and environment...
  • Scorpio exercises options on five product tankers and repurchases more shares
    Emanuele Lauro-led tanker giant continues its debt reduction efforts, while also announcing a share repurchase of more than 2m of...
  • Cyber attacks: downside of the digital revolution
    Existing IMO guidelines are good. A robust internationally agreed legal cybersecurity framework with mandatory standards would be better, while marine...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Why shipping is about to be a sanctions crackdown target
    A sanctions crackdown targeting shipping looms large in both the US and European Union this week as regulators prepare to...
  • HMM eyes Hyundai LNG Shipping acquisition as opposition to foreign buyers grows
    HMM says 'nothing has been decided yet specifically'. But at least financially it has the strength to pursue the deal...
  • Stena orders first methanol-capable ro-ro cargo ships
    Stena says it is working to develop an e-methanol supply chain for newbuildings that will operate in the Irish Sea between...
  • Container spot rates continue slide from recent highs
    Despite the downturn, most rates still remain higher than in 2019. And rises since the beginning of this year indicate...
  • Maersk's first methanol vessel to secure green fuel in early 2024
    Maersk made a supply agreement with European Energy for up to 300,000 tonnes of green methanol from 2025/2026 as part...
  • Yang Ming approves newbuild order amid earnings slump
    Yang Ming saw net profits in January-March plunge to TW$3.4bn from the year-ago level of TW$60.6bn, blaming reduced demand from...
  • Grain deal talks end without clarity on initiative's continuation
    Registrations have stopped, inspections are down, and overall operations have slowed during the initiative's third term. Representatives from the United...
  • Toyota Tsusho launches Japan's first biofuel supply to ships
    The biodiesel-blended fuel complies with Japan's emissions cuts initiative in the shipping sector
  • CSSC Shipping in leaseback deal with Onorato for ropax duo
    Vessels are understood to be two ropax newbuildings ordered by the Onorato Group from Guangzhou Shipyard International in 2017. They...
  • Daily Briefing
    Freight rates need to rise by a third, Hapag-Lloyd says | Torm profits soar as high fleet utilisation boosts freight...
  • MISC vice-president appointed chief executive at subsidiary AET
    Malaysia's tanker specialist MISC has announced leadership changes at its petroleum shipping subsidiary AET. The company is prioritising leadership continuity...
  • GSL remains unfazed by container market uncertainty
    Agreement to acquire four ageing Maersk boxships hailed as example of GSL's deal-making abilities

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 12, 2023
  • CEVA Logistics shifts into vessel operations with ro-ro newbuildings
    Traditional 3PL provider CEVA plans to lease four new hybrid ro-ro vessels chartered by parent company CMA CGM.
  • NY-NJ port stakeholders improve trucker experience as downturn cuts work
    The influx of new drivers to the New York-New Jersey port helped it handle record volumes in 2022, but the downturn means less work and possibly more turnover.
  • Capacity oversupply keeps US truckload rates in decline
    Excess capacity is lingering in US freight markets because fewer carriers than expected have gone bankrupt so far this year, analysts say.
  • Yang Ming's Q1 revenue, profit plunge as global container market stalls
    The Taiwan-based carrier is the latest container shipping line to have its extreme profitability of recent years slashed by a slowdown in demand and excess capacity.
  • Asia-Med container volumes hit four-year high in March: CTS
    A surge in volume from Asia to the Mediterranean in March has carriers injecting capacity into the trade to capture growing demand from southern Europe.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 12, 2023
  • Santos Brasil's profit falls by half as container terminals handle less volume
    First-quarter revenue for containers and general cargo business drops 9.3% from a year earlier
  • Aristidis Alafouzos sees tighter EU sanctions boost for 'white' tankers
    Adding teeth to Russian oil price cap raises environmental risks but rewards legitimate operators, argues Okeanis Eco Tankers CEO
  • Heroic Idun owner to pay Nigeria $15m to end nine-month detention
    Public apology to navy to secure release of VLCC
  • Aristidis Alafouzos sees tighter EU sanctions boost 'white' tankers
    Adding teeth to Russian oil price cap raises environmental risks but rewards legitimate operators, argues CEO of Okeanis Eco Tankers
  • Special report: Education and training in focus
    In our latest Business Focus, Holly Birkett pinpoints the skills gap that owners and operators must learn to bridge; Adam Corbett reports on unlikely partners uniting to upskill crew on future fuels; Jonathan Boonzaier and Ian Lewis ask managers how they are tackling the challenges posed by training the next generation of seafarers. Read the full stories below.
  • Carbon reduction looms large in Pangaea Logistics' strategy
    Fresh off securing younger and larger bulker, managers say 'there's a scramble for good ships out there'
  • Editor's Selection: Clarksons' pay problem, passing the buck on Pabo and Japan mourns titan's death
    TradeWinds brings you a snapshot of some of the biggest and best stories of the week
  • Euronav on Safer salvage operation: 'We were the only ones willing to do it'
    Hugo De Stoop surprised that no other owners were prepared to step in to avert FSO disaster in Yemen
  • Question time: Ship managers have their say over the great training debate
    Leading players set out how they are tackling the challenges posed by training the next generation of seafarers
  • Levelling up: Unlikely partners unite to upskill seafarers on green transition
    Just Transition partnership focuses on how to train seafarers to handle decarbonisation technology
  • Sexual harassment and bullying prevention high on the agenda in STCW review
    US leads a number of countries and associations calling for mandatory training for seafarers to prevent sexual harassment at sea
  • Three big conros to disappear from trading in sale to US military
    Eager buyer Liberty is losing out to MarAd as three commercially hot vessels go into military standby role
  • FLNG unit sale and FSRU charter turn a first quarter profit for Exmar
    Take private offer to shareholders on agenda for Tuesday's extraordinary general shareholders meeting next week
  • Belgian police arrest 30 linked to Antwerp drugs operations
    Spanish group had connections with corrupt employees involved in retrieving cocaine from shipments to the city's port
  • Navios Partners lays ground for $500m fundraiser as it sells LR1 tanker
    Greek owner files to sell shares and securities as another tanker offloaded
  • Opaque project in line to drive $750m into Subsea 7 coffers
    Norwegian company's contract backlog jumps over $10bn with low-profile project set to start in 2025
  • Six Turkish ships trapped in Ukraine to return home, minister says
    Turkish defence minister also makes upbeat tones about a renewal of the Black Sea Grain Initiative beyond 18 May
  • Quick decisions: Fredriksen and Saverys 'entrepreneurs at heart', De Stoop says
    Euronav boss believes company will be backed by big shareholders if it has to move quickly on new opportunities
  • GasLog locks in term charter deals on three LNG carriers
    Greek owner ties up fresh deal with New Fortress Energy and two charter extensions for long-term customer Shell
  • Euronav court victory could propel Unicredit and others out of trade finance business
    Italian bank had feared loss of legal protection before verdict in tanker fraud case
  • Bright dawn beckons for shipyards as they enter a brave green world
    Newbuilding deliveries are tipped to rise in coming years and shipbuilders are positioning themselves to reap the rewards
  • Insurer Skuld in profit after P&I underwriting result improves
    Premium income also increased, reflecting growth and higher rates
  • Low fleet growth 'virtually ensured': Teekay Tankers' Mackay unworried about tanker orders
    Chief executive of midsize tanker giant says newbuilding uptick will not make a dent in 'excellent' supply picture
  • Volatile tanker rates set to continue in 2023, says Torm CEO Jacob Meldgaard
    Torm boss says a range of factors are behind widely-swinging rates from longer voyages to changes in refinery capacity
  • Shiling adrift off New Zealand again a month after first losing power
    Troublesome container ship relying on tugs once more in rough seas
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers boosts dividend on soaring first-quarter profit
    Alafouzos family company benefits big from putting most of its VLCCs in the spot market
  • Shipowners and operators will need to step in to fulfil their own training needs
    More complex technology and the changing role of seafarers will mean shipping companies will need to step in to plug skills gaps
  • Scorpio buys back another five MR tankers to cut debt by $119m
    US-listed owner continues repurchase spree, while also scooping up more of its own shares
  • If you want to build safer ships - ask a seafarer, says InterManager
    Head of crew and ship management association warns industry not to skimp on training for seafarers crewing new generation of ships
  • Clarksons pay rebellion swells again as 44% of shareholders vote against
    Revolt against remuneration package for top execs also hits approval for directors
  • Podcast: Why Australia is making such a stink about stink bugs on ships
    Green Seas audio edition explores why biosecurity measures in Australia are gumming up imports of cars
  • Japanese shipping legend Masashi Taga of Santoku Senpaku dies age 80
    Son-in-law Junichi Taga will take over as president of Japanese shipping giant
  • Stalled Wan Hai ship breaking job returns to life after three months
    Dutch cash buyer Elegant Exit points to bureaucracy and contract terms after waiting three months to start a demolition job at Bahrain's ASRY
  • Kamco linked to sale of VLCC for 77% of newbuilding cost back in 2003
    Latest deal for ageing tanker shows elevated asset values remain in place
  • Former Shell executive Zahid Osman takes over at VLCC owner AET
    Change of leadership made to ensure continuity at MISC subsidiary

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American Shipper web site
MAY 12, 2023
  • Nippon Express buys European logistics firm Cargo-Partner
    Nippon Express has signed a deal with Austria's Cargo-Partner that expands its geographic reach and logistics service capabilities.
  • DHL Global Forwarding opens pharma logistics hub in Indianapolis
    DHL Global Forwarding will offer its first temperature-controlled service between Indianapolis and Europe.
  • Air Canada's cargo sales sink 40% in first quarter
    All airlines are experiencing lower cargo revenue, but Air Canada lagged most competitors during the first quarter for reasons both unique to the airline and common for the industry.

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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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