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Exim India web site
MAY 19, 2023
  • Wan Hai Lines adds Colombo call to America East Coast service
  • CMA CGM AIR CARGO strengthens its commercial offer with the launch of service to Mumbai
  • Added pressure on US port capacity
  • New report highlights risks in meeting shipping decarbonisation targets
  • NIPPON EXPRESS & Cargo-Partner in sale & purchase agreement
  • DBGT handles record parcel size
  • ZIM announces investment in Spinframe, a provider of an innovative vehicle monitoring platform for maritime & land supply chains checkpoints
  • Amnesty Scheme for one time settlement of default in export obligation by Advance and EPCG authorization holders
  • World shipping faces threat,coercion not seen since WWII: UK Minister
  • Soymeal exports revised upward
  • Russia jumps 16 ranks to become 4th largest import source for India in FY23
  • Govt mulls cut in high-capacity mining equipment import
  • Indo-Israel trade seen growing to $10 bn
  • India's LNG market vibrant
  • GDP seen growing by 6.7 pc in 2024

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The Loadstar web site
MAY 18, 2023
  • MSC's megaship newbuilds will be soaked up by slow-steaming
  • FedEx Express pilots vote overwhelmingly for strike over new contract
  • DSV + CH Robinson - thinking out loud
  • Forwarders are not your enemy, WCA tells shipping lines
  • UK logistics players call for more detail as more Brexit customs rules loom
  • Mango season looks fruitful for Dhaka airliners as export target doubles
  • Shining Flexport under the SEO lens
  • Snapshot: Glowing GLS still subsidising Royal Mail?
  • Astral Aviation founder Gadhia plans three more AOCs
  • Virgin Atlantic's gorilla comes home to roost

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Marine Log web site
MAY 18, 2023
  • Steve Scalise receives SCA Maritime Leadership Award
    The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair industry, has presented U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana) with the SCA Maritime Leadership Award.
  • MSC eyes ammonia dual-fuel containership
    Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that would give it the option of adopting ammonia as a zero-carbon main propulsion fuel for future newbuilding contracts. The other
  • FTA: $220 million available for ferry grants
    Back in January, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the award of more than $384.4 million in federal funding for ferries programs. Today, the agency set the process for the next round

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Container News web site
MAY 18, 2023
  • AD Ports Group and Karachi Port Trust ink strategic MoU
    By signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Karachi Port Trust (KPT), AD Ports Group has taken an important step towards increasing regional connectivity and encouraging economic growth in Pakistan. The MoU signifies a common ambition to foster sustainable growth, promote trade diversification, and improve bilateral connections between the UAE and Pakistan. The partnership includes a
  • CMA CGM AIR CARGO adds new destination in India
    CMA CGM AIR CARGO has announced the opening of a scheduled route between Paris in France and Mumbai in India, strengthening its combined offer with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo Group. CMA CGM AIR CARGO will serve the international airport in Mumbai with four weekly flights from 12 May with an A330F aircraft. The post CMA CGM AIR CARGO adds new destination in India appeared first on Container Ne
  • VCFI finished 2022 down 11.3%
    The Valencia Containerised Freight Index (VCFI), which measures the trend and evolution of container transport costs by sea from the Port of Valencia, ended the financial year 2022 at 3,603 points, a year-on-year drop of 11.3% (December 2021 ended at 4,063 points). The VCFI anticipates a total gain of 260% since the start of the historical series in January 2019. The VCFI also showed distinct beh
  • Wan Hai Lines adds new call in America East Coast service
    Wan Hai Lines AA7 service added a direct call at the port of Colombo. The first vessel will be Wan Hai A10 voy.001 and will arrive in Colombo on 16 May 2023. The service will be operated by 12 container vessels with a capacity of 8,500-13,100 TEUs, strengthening the service coverage between Indian subcontinent and USA, according to Wan Hai. The service rotation will be, is Shanghai (China) - Ning
  • Contecon Guayaquil S.A. welcomes ZIM's Colibri Express service
    Contecon Guayaquil S.A. (CGSA), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s (ICTSI) Ecuadorian unit, recently handled the inaugural call of Zim Shipping Line at the port of Guayaquil. In particular, ZIM recently launched their ZIM Colibri Express (ZCX) service, an independent weekly service from South America West Coast to US East Coast. The ZCX service places emphasis on refrigerated cargo
  • Over 15,000 ships could be recycled by 2023, up more than 100% on the last 10 years
    "Over the next ten years, from 2023 to 2032, more than 15,000 ships with deadweight capacity of more than 600 million tonnes are expected to be recycled, more than twice the amount recycled in the previous ten years," says Niels Rasmussen, chief shipping analyst at BIMCO. As recycling volumes increase, it is increasingly important that the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Envir
  • Additional 35% pressure on US port capacity
    Sea-Intelligence noted that in the pre-pandemic period in 2018-2019, the median time spent in port was relatively stable around 16.5-17 hours, based on data from United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This then increased to 20 hours at its peak during the pandemic in the second half of 2021 and first half of 2022. The pandemic disruptions and the increase in volumes, contrib
  • Global bunker indices noted medium decline
    The global MABUX bunker indices declined moderately. The 380 HSFO index dropped by US$1.48, to US$477.66/MT. The VLSFO index fell by US$6.09, to US$596.77/MT. The MGO index decreased by US$4.33, to US$800.50/MT. "The market downtrend persisted at the time of writing," commented a MABUX official. The Global Scrubber Spread (SS) - the price difference between 380 HSFO and VLSFO - decreased by US$4.
  • Hapag-Lloyd appoints new senior managing director for North Europe
    Joerg Sonne will take over as senior managing director of Region North Europe, following Martin Rolf, who will take over the position as managing director of human resources. Sonne will begin his new role on 1 June 2023. In addition, Sonne joined Hapag-Lloyd following the merger with UASC and directed Area Arabian Gulf effectively from 2017 to 2022. He has been Area Germany & Central Europe manag
  • New temporary barge quay ready as upgrade project works commence at Antwerp's Europa Terminal
    The first phase of the renewal of Antwerp's Europa Terminal is underway with a new barge quay having been constructed. The purpose of this construction is to keep offering the same level of service during the extensive works and to continue to encourage the modal shift. The barge quay is already operational and is temporarily creating additional mooring space for inland navigation. The quayside a

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Splash web site
MAY 18, 2023
  • AD Ports signs Karachi port infrastructure deal
    Abu Dhabi's AD Ports Group has inked a memorandum of understanding with the Karachi Port Trust of Pakistan that paves the way for increased efforts in the infrastructure development, expansion, and digitalisation of port projects within Pakistan. A senior delegation from the United Arab Emirates, led by Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, managing director and Group ...
  • MSC sets sights on ammonia dual-fuel ships
    Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has tapped class society Lloyd's Register, German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions and Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI) for a design for the ammonia dual-fuel operation of its containership. A memorandum of understanding between the parties will see the development of technical specifications and associated design documents fo
  • Belgium gets a glimpse of autonomous shipping future
    Two of a series of 10 pioneering inland barges have been christened this week in Antwerp, giving shipping a glimpse of its potential unmanned future. Naval Inland Navigation's series of so-called drone ships are controlled from a control room on land. The first two vessels - River Drone 1 and River Drone 2 - have ...
  • Saipem wins two contracts worth $850m
    Italian offshore engineering and construction player Saipem has landed two new contracts worth a total of around $850m. The first contract involves the second phase of the Sakarya gas field development project in the Turkish Black Sea waters. The work scope covers engineering, procurement, construction and installation of a 175 km long pipeline at 2,200 ...
  • Samsung Heavy seeks Chinese help to churn out massive orderbook
    Samsung Heavy Industries, a Korean yard with an enormous backlog of vessels to build, is contracting work out to Chinese yards. Samsung Heavy, which in the past had a yard near Ningbo fabricating hull blocks, has subcontracted hull assembly to two yards in China including Hengli Shipbuilding, a yard formerly known as STX Dalian, which ...
  • Hanjin Subic yard gear up for sale
    Ahead of potential new tenants moving in, much of the old kit from Hanjin Subic shipyard is being auctioned off by Amsterdam-based Hilco Industrial Acquisitions. The giant yard in the north of the Philippines was created by Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction nearly 20 years ago. US private equity firm Cerberus Global Investment acquired the ...
  • Bunker craft operator banned in Singapore
    Another bunker name has been struck off the approved list in Singapore. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has said it will not be renewing the bunker craft operator licence of New Maritime and it will expire on June 16. "MPA has zero-tolerance for any type of fraud, corruption or bunkering malpractice," the ...
  • CBED clinches new vessel contract in German North Sea
    Offshore accommodation specialist CBED has secured more work for its walk-to-work service operation vessel in the German North Sea. The 1999-built will be utilised on Ørsted's Gode Wind 3 and Borkum Riffgrund 3 wind farms from the first quarter of 2024 until the end of the fourth quarter of the same year. The contract will ...
  • Allseas and Heerema bag Tennet platforms installation deal
    Offshore construction specialists Allseas and Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) have secured multi-year framework agreements with transmission grid operator TenneT to transport and install at least 14 supersized offshore wind converter stations in the Dutch and German parts of the North Sea. Under the framework deal, which covers at least twenty-eight slots for fourteen jackets and ...
  • Blowing away barriers on International Day for Women in Maritime
    Shipping's ambitious goals have created unique opportunities for women across industries to bring their experience and skills to support maritime's evolution, writes Diane Gilpin, CEO of Smart Green Shipping. Industrial sectors are increasingly vying to attract individuals with the necessary skill-sets and aptitude to drive their businesses forward. With its 'salty sea dog' reputation, shipping ...
  • HSG Sungdong makes strides in offshore wind
    A Korean shipyard has taken a big step forwards in the offshore wind sector. HSG Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has won a multi-million dollar contract from Danish utility Ørsted to supply offshore wind power substructures for a power complex being built offshore in Changhua, Taiwan. Renewable energy produced from a 920 MW wind farm ...
  • AI and automated ships pose new challenges in casualty liability
    Artificial Intelligence and the advent of automated ships will pose difficult questions in determining liability under the Hague Rules for maritime casualties, the 2022-2023 chairman of the Association of Average Adjusters has cautioned. Sir Nigel Teare raised the concern as he suggested that a recent case, in which the Supreme Court in the UK confirmed ...
  • ZIM invests in vehicle inspection start-up
    Israeli carrier ZIM has invested in Spinframe, a company which has developed vehicle inspection systems based on artificial intelligence (AI), computer vision, and machine-learning technologies, that create digital twins for vehicles throughout the supply chain and detect anomalies from the assembly line throughout the vehicle journey to the dealership and end customer. Spinframe's monitoring pla
  • Towards a more successful and progressive maritime industry
    On International Day for Women in Maritime, Dane Treasure, a third year marine engineering cadet at Caribbean Maritime University, writes for Splash on how she draws inspiration in what remains a heavily male-dominated industry. Females have always been a minority in the maritime industry. Besides, many are still of the belief that maritime is a ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 18, 2023
  • Price cap is working insists US Treasury as G7 meeting kicks off
    As the G7 leaders gather in Japan to discuss new sanctions and a tightening of existing measures against Russia, the...
  • Tanker owners stay positive as profits projected for fifth consecutive quarter
    Second-quarter guidance to investors suggests rates have moderated but low fleet growth and increased tonne-miles will increase utilisation and keep...
  • Collaboration is one way of achieving gender equality in maritime, IMO chief says
    'There is still a significant gender imbalance in maritime,' says IMO secretary-general Kitack Lim, and while times are changing, 'we...
  • Global grain shifts may support dry bulk market
    Higher corn exports from Brazil will boost long-haul employment of panamaxes and supramaxes, partly offset by lower wheat shipments from...
  • MSC makes first move for ammonia-fuel containerships
    MSC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Lloyd's Register, engine designer MAN Energy Solutions and China's leading ship designer...
  • Carriers use inventive solutions to absorb capacity
    Container lines are looking to prop up rates in a market defined by falling demand and rising supply. There are...
  • Vladivostok volumes continue to rise on access to China's domestic transhipment trade
    Beijing will allow domestically traded cargo from a key agricultural and industrial province in the north, to transit through Vladivostok...
  • Maersk sells more boxships while Messina halves deepsea ro-ro fleet
    Technomar Shipping of Greece is said to have purchased two 8,648 teu Maersk 'S-class' boxships, while Italy's Messina Lines has...
  • Bulker undergoes repairs after tank damage off Brazil
    The 207,609 dwt vessel suffered damage to ballast tanks while exiting the Bay of Ilha Grande, according to the Brazilian...
  • Cosco partners with PWL Shipping to expand car shipping services into Europe
    Co-operation between two parties aims to capitalise on China's accelerating car export growth. Cosco Shipping Car Carriers is planning to...
  • Arbitration finds in favour of Panama in canal dispute
    Construction of a third set of locks on the Panama Canal was plagued by contractual conflicts and delays. The ICC...
  • Daily Briefing
    Dark fleet tanker loses engine power transiting Danish waters | Euronav AGM completes boardroom clean-out as shareholders size up future...
  • Crowley-managed Stena Bulk tankers to join US government's Tanker Security Program
    Three tankers, which are part of a joint venture between Crowley and Stena Bulk US, have been accepted to a...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 18, 2023
  • US-Mexico cross-border trucking expanding on manufacturing demand, nearshoring
    Greater demand for manufactured goods, especially automotive parts, is spurring Mexico-to-US cross-border trucking, with more nearshoring of production on the horizon.
  • Lower volumes translate into better North American intermodal service: survey
    Customers were largely satisfied with intermodal service in early 2023, citing CSX and J.B. Hunt as the top overall providers in North America, according to a Journal of Commerce biannual survey.
  • Hopeful wind OEMs look for rebound after emerging from pandemic
    Quarterly earnings reports reveal that wind turbine manufacturers are slowly recovering from a pandemic market battering as orders and revenues ramp up.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 18, 2023
  • California container volumes slump as labour talks push cargoes to East Coast
    Port of Los Angeles' April container volume is down 22% from a year ago
  • Amid Russian grumbling, Black Sea grain corridor is rolling again
    Moscow suggests extension for another two months was largely a favour to Turkish mediators
  • Comment: From a deluge in Florida, a lesson in port resilience
    Gas shortages in South Florida showed how extreme weather from climate change can impact ports and reverberate into the economy
  • Dorian LPG expects to smash revenue record as VLGC rates jump again
    Owner expects to have banked up to $133m in three months to 31 March
  • Did someone say outperform? How sagging listed dry owners fared on the water in 2022
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at operating performance for 23 publicly listed companies, and why it might or might not correlate with valuations assigned by investors
  • United Maritime maintains dividend, despite first-quarter loss
    Seanergy spin-off eyes a very profitable sale of its last tanker
  • Owner of seized crude tanker Niovi insists it had 'no links to Iran whatsoever'
    Greek manager says Iranian authorities have still not explained themselves
  • Chief engineer sues Maersk for wrongful firing in Midshipman X rape probe
    But Maersk says seafarer was present while his subordinates were drinking on board and did not stop it
  • Shell pumps £50m into chartering arm Stasco as profit swells
    Energy major's shipping service operation made plenty of money last year, accounts reveal
  • Golden Ocean Group CEO: We have proven you can renew your fleet and still pay dividends
    It has been an 'exhilarating three years', Ulrik Andersen tells TradeWinds
  • Senegal's first LNG cargo for KARMOL FSRU changes course for Brazil
    Yawning gulf on price said to have scuppered project's latest chance at commercial start-up
  • Crowley and Stena fix three MR tankers to US energy security programme
    Joint venture company will reflag modern tankers to the US for government work
  • Regional Container Lines splashes out $47m for brace of feeder container ships
    Fleet renewal continues as profits return to earth for Thai feeder operator
  • Danes fear 'catastrophic' pollution as tanker carrying Russian oil breaks down in Baltic
    Vessel acquired by rapidly expanding UAE owner Radiating World suffered engine problems on Monday
  • Danish concern mounts as tanker carrying Russian oil breaks down in Baltic
    Vessel acquired by rapidly expanding UAE owner Radiating World suffered engine problems on Monday
  • We must promote women to tackle shipping's great challenges, says IMO chief
    Kitack Lim says the industry has to ensure that workplace culture and attitudes are fit to embrace a diverse workforce
  • 'Tomorrow is yours to win': shipping leaders speak out on IMO women's day
    To celebrate the IMO International Day for Women in Maritime, shipping's leading females are passing on some of their tips for reaching the top
  • 'Never stop learning': female shipping leaders give advice for women on the rise
    To celebrate the IMO International Day for Women in Maritime, shipping's leading females are passing on some of their tips for reaching the top
  • UAE makes radical U-turn to back tougher emission target ahead of crunch meetings
    Energy minister tells IMO it supports a revised 2050 goal
  • IMO 'will agree ambitious carbon cut target' says Europe's candidate to head UN agency
    Finland's Minna Kivimaki says Europe is aligned with other IMO member nations in its commitment to global rules, with more action needed on enforcement
  • Harry Vafias' Imperial Petroleum back in favour with Nasdaq after share price boosted
    Tanker owner carries out reverse stock split to regain compliance with listing rules
  • Panama Canal survives $671m claim from lock contractors GUPC
    Miami tribunal dismisses latest legal bid in row over huge expansion project
  • Newest Great Lakes bulk carrier grounds in Detroit river
    The Mark W Barker is being inspected after refloating on Wednesday
  • Surge in LNG carrier traffic helps boosts profit at Milford Haven
    Welsh port said activity has been boosted by global events such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine
  • Meet the energy major trailblazing a path for women in marine fuelling
    Nearly half workforce are female and there is an equal split between women and men on top management team
  • Engineer Louise Tricoire embarks on her next voyage of discovery
    TotalEnergies Marine Fuels' relatively new VP has been on a deep dive into decarbonisation before jumping into marine bunkering
  • TotalEnergies Marine Fuels sees rise in spot enquiry for LNG bunkers
    New head of French energy major's fuelling arm says LNG 'is not a perfect product' but combined with bio-methane it has a 'great future'
  • Brokers feeling 'spoiled' as new investors push up very firm tanker prices
    Older clean tankers keep changing hands as fresh buyers line up to enter market
  • Star Bulk Carriers 'positive' on iron trade for second half of 2023
    China built a lot of new floor spaces in the first quarter, chief executive Petros Pappas says
  • IMO must address 'ghost fleet' rule breaking, says Europe's candidate to head UN agency
    Finland's Minna Kivimaki says Europe is aligned with other IMO member nations in its commitment to global rules, with more action needed on enforcement
  • Weak freight rates push Grindrod Shipping to first quarter loss
    Singapore-based shipowner rides out the weaker first quarter of the year ahead of expected market strengthening

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American Shipper web site
MAY 18, 2023
  • Flexport names Uber Freight chief to lead digital truck unit
    Flexport has taken another step toward simplifying international freight transportation from manufacturing to e-commerce storefront.
  • Startup CMA CGM Air Cargo expands network to India
    CMA CGM Air Cargo is trying to find its footing as a new airline. It has begun flying to India instead of the U.S.
  • WestJet initiates controlled shutdown as pilot strike looms
    Cargo shipments will cease on Friday as WestJet pilots walk off the job. The airline is trying to avoid a chaotic situation by taking down aircraft ahead of the deadline.

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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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