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June 19, 2023

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Exim India web site
JUNE 19, 2023
  • MSC HAMBURG completes safe journey to JNPA terminal
  • JNCH launches NEEV initiative to promote seamless exports
  • CONCOR commences weekly scheduled train service from Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port to ICD Birgunj (Nepal)
  • First over dimensional cargo moves via waterways from Kolkata to Numaligarh refinery in Assam
  • Gujarat ports re-commence operations after cyclone
  • Demand drops on Indian Subcontinent-US East Coast corridor, but potential for rebound seen
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (16 June 2023)
  • Six new-generation diesel electric dry cargo vessels to be built in India for Europe
  • Exports to UAE dip in April-May
  • India pitches for Moody's upgrade
  • UK revokes countervailing tariff on Indian steel bars, rods import
  • MSC recognised as 'Sea Freight Operator of the Year'
  • EU's carbon tax seen making aluminium exports unviable
  • Global trade headwinds bring down exports, imports in May
  • TVS ILP expands its footprint in Coimbatore with tailored warehouse solutions for Nestlé

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 19, 2023
  • Ambrogio opens seventh intermodal terminal
  • Fast-tracking to decarbonisation
  • CSX launches online rail hub search tool
  • RCG secures 19 million t logistics package
  • Logistics platform to boost trade in Abu Dhabi
  • Elfly's "Noemi" at Le Bourget show this week
  • Swissport reshuffles finance and procurement team
  • ¡Hola!, Felipe Ángeles
  • First Hapag-Lloyd vessel in Wilhelmshaven
  • Fedex operates its first EVs in South Africa
  • ACFS Port Logistics opens warehouse in Perth
  • SC Ports: 30 new ambassadors
  • DX to invest in new freight parcel depot
  • Logix Initiative strengthens board
  • Fifth MSC service in Halifax
  • Westjet Cargo launches Bike Air
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 16, 2023
  • Rates woes continue for carriers amid claims of transatlantic price-dumping
  • Calm at US west coast ports at last - but it stays stormy up north
  • Foxconn unveils plan to build electric vehicles - but not in China
  • DeskOne: Eyes on the payout
  • Pipavav gets back to business, slowly, after Cyclone Biparjoy
  • US parcel rates poised for rebound, but shippers can shop around
  • Competitor for An-124 heavylifter could be 20 years, and $30bn, away
  • DP World forwarding ambitions writ large in Ceva hire
  • Atlas Air adds sustainability to new CCO Richard Broekman's role

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 16, 2023
  • Offshore wind installation mega merger in the works
    Two of the largest players in the offshore wind installation market are planning to combine. Cadeler A/S (OSE: CADLR) and Eneti Inc. (NYSE: NETI) today reported that they have entered into an
  • VIDEO: Lyman-Morse Fabrication launches new landing craft series
    With landing craft type workboats demonstrating their versatility in a broad range of applications, Thomaston, Me., based Lyman-Morse Fabrication has launched its the LMF 33 landing craft as its newest workboat project.

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Container News web site
JUNE 16, 2023
  • Container traffic at Saudi ports increase in May
    Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) reported 709,944 TEUs in May, translating to an 18.8% year-on-year growth. Data coming out of Mawani's ports show a 28.18% increase in exports to 224,718 with imports jumping 35.98% to 236,358 TEUs in May 2023. Additionally. transshipments inched up by a marginal 0.15% to 248,866 TEUs in the previous month. On the other hand, overall cargo throughput was 6.12% lower
  • Container ships spend fewer days in port: SSE
    The average number of days for which container vessels were in port at the world's 20 busiest box ports decreased from April to May by 4.7% to 1.79 days, according to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange (SSE). Additionally, if we compare May 2023 with May 2022 we see a large decline of 24.8%. At China's nine major ports, container ships stayed for an average of 1.42 days, a decrease of 3.4% from 1.47
  • MPCC buys five modern eco-design container vessels
    Norwegian vessel owner MPC Container Ships acquired five modern eco-design vessels for a total price of US$136.4 million. These vessels have existing charter contracts with top-tier counterparties, further strengthening the company's revenue-generating capabilities. Constantin Baack, CEO of MPCC, commented that the inclusion of five young, eco-design vessels enhances the overall composition of th
  • New European green hydrogen corridor between Bilbao and Amsterdam
    Port of Bilbao, the Basque Energy Agency (EVE), Petronor, SkyNRG, Evos Amsterdam, Zenith Energy Terminals and Port of Amsterdam, are joining forces for the development of a new green hydrogen corridor between Bilbao, Spain and Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The corridor focuses on the maritime route between the two European ports. The port of Amsterdam noted, "we want to develop a green hydrogen sup
  • Yara Clean Ammonia and Cepsa form alliance to supply clean hydrogen to Europe
    Yara Clean Ammonia and Cepsa have decided to form a strategic cooperation to build the first clean hydrogen maritime corridor connecting the ports of Algeciras, Spain and Rotterdam, the Netherlands in order to decarbonise European industry and maritime transport. The collaboration with Yara Clean Ammonia will aid in the establishment of a secure, resilient, and cost-effective supply chain for pro
  • New intermodal rail services to boost Port Houston volumes
    From January to May 2023, Port Houston terminals handled 1,542,392 TEUs, representing a 2% decrease from the previous year's record-breaking levels. Import volumes in Houston continue to fall, as witnessed in other markets around the country. Following last May's record year, the Port handled 139,745 TEUs in loaded imports in the previous month, a 12% year-on-year decrease but still the second-hi
  • APM Terminals Gijón receives new Post-Panamax crane
    APM Terminals Gijón celebrated the commissioning of a Post-Panamax QC903 crane, which has a capacity for 40 tons of nominal load, 33 metres of height under spreader and a 16-rows outreach. These dimensions have already proven suitable for larger vessels at the Osa quay, according to APM Terminals. The ship-to-shore crane arrived from Valencia port at the end of January and aims to enhance the Spa
  • US West Coast ports and shippers releived after PMA/ILWU labour contract
    Several parts of the US West Coast shipping sector have welcomed the tentative agreement between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) after a long period of negotiations. California's key container ports, which saw operational challenges from port worker actions during the negotiations, applauded the representatives of the aforementione
  • Demand rebound loses some steam in April, reports Sea-Intelligence
    Sea-Intelligence reported that in terms of TEU*Miles (which also accounts for the distance a container has to travel), there was a sharp 6-month growth reduction that reverted to "only" a minor level of growth decline in March 2023. "This new trend continued in April as well, albeit somewhat less strong," noted the Danish maritime data analysis firm. Sea-Intelligence analysts explained, "When we
  • Port of Long Beach approves US$634.5 million annual budget
    The Long Beach Board of Harbour Commissioners approved a US$634.5 million budget for the Long Beach Harbour Department, which included a record-breaking transfer to the City's Tidelands Operating Fund, which funds projects along Long Beach's coastline. The budget for the fiscal year beginning on the first of October is 7.4% decreased than the budget passed last year. Operating revenue is expected
  • MABUX reports increase in global bunker indices
    Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) reported a moderate upward movement in global bunker prices during the 24th week of the year. The 380 HSFO index rose to US$481/MT, the VLSFO increased to US$602/MT and the MGO index climbed to US$794/MT. "At the time of writing, the market was in an upward trend," noted a MABUX official in the their weekly report. The Global Scrubber Spread (SS), or the price diffe

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Splash web site
JUNE 16, 2023
  • China stimulus talk fails to lift dry bulk
    Beijing is readying a stimulus package to boost its stuttering economy following the central bank's interest rate cuts earlier this week. How much of a boost the increased spending will be to the deflated global dry bulk scene remains to be seen. JPMorgan Chase, UBS and Standard Chartered all trimmed their 2023 gross domestic product ...
  • Fire hits Beks cape off Russia
    A fire broke out today onboard the Turkish-owned capesize bulk carrier some 85 km south of the Russian Nakhodka port in the Sea of Japan. The Marshall Islands-flagged 177,200 dwt ship, fleet register Equais listed as owned by Istanbul-based Beks Ship Management and Trading, was sailing from China to load coal in the port of ...
  • Floatel accommodation vessel to stay with Vår Energi
    Offshore accommodation platform operator Floatel International has been awarded a charter by Vår Energi to provide accommodation support to the Jotun FPSO in 2024.
  • US Treasury: Russia oil price cap is working
    The oil price cap policy is cutting Russia's revenue, a senior official at the US Treasury has maintained. Speaking at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), Wally Adeyemo, deputy secretary of the treasury, said yesterday: "In just six months, the price cap has contributed to a significant decline in Russian revenue at a ...
  • TechnipFMC pens 20-year framework deal with Chevron Australia
    UK-based subsea company TechnipFMC has signed a 20-year framework agreement with Chevron Australia for the provision of subsea production systems.
  • Offshore wind giant formed as Sohmen-Pao and Lauro merge Cadeler and Eneti
    Two titans of shipping, Andreas Sohmen-Pao and Emanuele Lauro, are combining forces in the offshore wind arena through a merger deal between the sector's major construction players, Cadeler and Eneti. The merger takes place through a stock-for-stock exchange, where each Eneti share can be exchanged for 3,409 Cadeler shares. The proposal values each outstanding Eneti ...
  • Kim Heng inks MoU for development of South Korean offshore wind projects
    Kim Heng has inked a non-binding memorandum of understanding with KOMS Co. Ltd. to cooperate on offshore wind farm projects and other offshore projects in South Korea.
  • Low carbon economy and crew management
    Craig De Savoye, commercial director at Protection Vessels International, on how crew managers can utilise a place-based model to support a just transition. I'm not a climate change activist - I am a pragmatist and as a pragmatist, and a commercial director, I spend time trying to look over the horizon to determine what awaits ...
  • Petrofac and Wood Group workers in UK to strike over pay dispute
    UK's largest offshore trade union Unite informed that offshore workers employed by Petrofac on the FPF1 platform, and Wood Group on TAQA platforms would resume strike action next week.

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 16, 2023
  • Shipping's carbon revenues must be distributed beyond maritime for equitable transition, World Bank says
    The World Bank says the shipping industry should consider contributing to climate mitigation spending with carbon revenues to help developing...
  • US west coast labour talks: There must be a better way
    Carriers will welcome the six-year settlement between port employers and dock worker representatives announced this week. But it's time to...
  • Indian west coast ports shut for cyclone
    The ports remain shut after the cyclone's landing on June 15
  • Lomar buys three kamsarmaxes from Shagang Steel
    Triple bulker acquisition is unveiled same day as sale of five boxships to MPC Container Ships is confirmed
  • MPC Container Ships buys five feeders as it offloads 'non-strategic' panamax
    MPC Container Ships paid $136.4m for the modern eco boxships, which come with charters attached to CMA CGM and Maersk
  • Political influences further slow Ukrainian grain exports
    Political forces continue to impact the functioning of the initiative, which is designed to support global food security by stabilising...
  • Port co-operation can reduce infrastructure investment
    Port authorities compete with each other to win funding. But a co-operation would make a better model to optimise investment
  • K Line sets up Singapore arm to strengthen shipmanagement services and maritime technologies
    K Line Marine & Energy will help encompass the parent company's capacities in shipmanagement, maritime technology, human resources and operational...
  • Cadeler-Eneti merger to create offshore wind juggernaut
    The combined company, which will be known as Cadeler and will be headquartered in Copenhagen, will have seven wind turbine...
  • Glittering Greek Shipping Awards turn 20
    As their 20th anniversary event approaches, the Greek Shipping Awards can reflect on a remarkable voyage that has already seen...
  • Knutsen NYK Carbon Carriers in tie-up to transport LCO2 in Australia
    KNCC recently gained DNV approval for its proprietary LCO2-EP containment system technology, which paves the way for newbuilding orders to be...
  • Peak season hopes fade as container spot rates fail to budge
    Weak volumes continue to keep a lid on freight rates. Carriers will need to review their peak-season strategies
  • Howden acquires Northern Lloyd
    Development comes after launch of marine-focused Howden Norway earlier this year
  • Will shortage of ships undo Greece's LNG terminal plans?
    The war in Ukraine has presented Greece with an opportunity to play a greater regional energy role, which has led...
  • Greek ferries face funding gap for 'green' renewal
    Attica Group and Anek Lines have agreed to merge in the latest round of market consolidation but are waiting for...
  • Ability counts more than gender in Greek cluster
    Athens is hailed for hosting 'more women in leading roles' than other maritime hubs
  • Chinese port giants grapple with volume contraction amid weak trade demand
    Respective container throughput levels reported by Cosco Shipping Ports and China Merchants Port Holdings were down for the first five...
  • Eastern Pacific notches up century of LNG bunkering operations
    The newcastlemax Mount Tai is slated for spot trading on the West Australia to Northeast Asia green corridor. Accepting the...
  • Daily Briefing
    ILWU and PMA announce long-awaited tentative agreement on new west coast labour contract | Shippers wary of carbon tax being...
  • CTM takes another new Japanese bulker in drive for fuel efficiency
    Chief executive John Michael Radziwill says new ships with conventional fuel can yield huge reductions in emissions, but group will not snub...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: What's keeping MOL chairman Junichiro Ikeda awake at night?
    The Lloyd's List Podcast moves to Japan this week, where MOL chairman Junichiro Ikeda shares his insights about what he...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 16, 2023
  • UPS Teamsters authorize strike as contract talks enter final weeks
    The International Brotherhood of Teamsters and UPS say they've made progress on non-economic issues, but there's still heavy lifting ahead for the largest labor pact in the US private sector.
  • Cadeler, Eneti combine to create $1.3 billion wind installation vessel operator
    The merger of wind installation vessel operators Cadeler and Eneti, which already have a combined project backlog worth $1.75 billion, was driven by an expected surge in offshore wind farm projects through 2030, Cadeler CEO Mikkel Gleerup told a webinar Friday.
  • La. Governor aims to restore funds for new Port NOLA terminal
    Louisiana's state legislators made a surprise cut to funding the Port of New Orleans planned to use for the design and planning of a new $1.5 billion mega-terminal.
  • Teamsters-ABF pact would boost LTL wages, limit driverless technology
    Leaders within the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have endorsed a tentative contract reached with ABF that would set a high bar for other unionized carriers in the largely non-union less-than-truckload sector.
  • West India ports reopen to limited operations after cyclone
    Some inland logistics services have resumed, but vessel movements at the ports of Pipavav and Mundra remain suspended due to disruption stemming from Cyclone Biparjoy.
  • Chassis providers rehabbing fleets as costs for new units remain elevated
    With demand in ports and rail hubs weak, chassis providers are turning their attention to refurbishing older, less-reliable units, a process that is expected to take years to complete.
  • Resilient US trucking revenues could slow capacity adjustments: analyst
    Despite a sharp decline in rates amid slowing demand and higher costs, total revenue for truck transportation companies remains elevated, and that could keep capacity in the market longer, writes Professor Jason Miller.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 16, 2023
  • Eneti shares climb as investors digest details of merger with Cadeler
    Stock of New York-listed WTIV player on pace to trade 10 times normal volume on combination news
  • Capesize spot rates tread water as China's economic recovery continues to stall dry bulk
    Seasonality is also exerting downward pressure on the stagnant sector, market expert says
  • Editor's selection: World Bank wades in to carbon levy debate, Greeks after big tankers and wind farm shipping giant formed
    Which stories are making headlines this week?
  • Oaktree 'indirect' stake revealed in MLEP chemical carrier fleet
    Private equity giant Oaktree, with a tanker captain on its London team, has ambitions in chemical tankers
  • Video: Transmed's Nicole Mylona says efficiency upgrades not fully recognised in the way ships are rated
    CEO thinks RightShip greenhouse gas ratings have too much weight in dry bulk shipping, although chairman Jan Dieleman says they have been 'extremely successful'
  • Suezmax newbuildings buck trend with Russian trades
    Fleet hauling Russian barrels is older than the mainstream tanker fleet but can secure higher rates
  • US vows to tackle oil price cap evasion through industry
    Biden administration official says it is working with international partners and the private sector, but says problem is not widespread
  • Polembros grabs early suezmax slots at New Times Shipbuilding in China
    Keen to secure modern vessels to serve clients, traditional shipowner books its first tankers in several years
  • Video: Transmed's Mylona says efficiency upgrades not fully recognised in the way ships are rated
    CEO thinks RightShip greenhouse gas ratings have too much weight in dry bulk shipping, although chairman Jan Dieleman says they have been 'extremely successful'
  • Cadeler's Mikkel Gleerup 'humbled', 'happy' and ready to give his all in wake of Eneti merger
    CEO says he may be a little low on sleep now, but the company is buzzing about the tie-up with Eneti
  • UK's Lomar Shipping pumps proceeds of container ship sales into bulk carriers
    UK shipowner linked to purchase of three panamaxes following sales to MPC Container Ships
  • OCI ready to meet demand as it argues bio-methanol is not 'second-class' fuel
    Dutch producer's methanol boss Bashir Lebada tells TradeWinds why bunkers produced from waste should not be overlooked
  • 'Good sense': Cadeler and Eneti shareholder J Lauritzen backs merger
    Boss Kristian Morch says Danish investor will retain stake in combined wind farm vessel giant
  • FueLNG puts next large LNG bunker vessel to work in Singapore
    New 18,000-cbm LNGBV supplies fuel to Eastern Pacific Shipping bulker in first commercial operation
  • Give a clear direction to decarbonise or fail, Ardmore CEO warns regulators
    Anthony Gurnee said delays in preparing a pathway to lower emissions was an increasingly 'self-harming roadblock'
  • Sanctioned GTLK orders 34 cargo ships at Russian state shipyard Krasnoye Sormovo
    Leasing company will take delivery of RSD59-type vessels until the start of 2027
  • MPC Container Ships swoops for Lomar Shipping feeder quintet
    German tonnage provider spends $136.4m for five ships and sells older panamax for $22m
  • Two seafarers injured as Beks capesize bulker hit by fire off Russia
    Crew members taken to hospital after blaze broke out in engine room
  • World Bank adds weight to $3.7trn carbon levy as crunch IMO carbon talks near
    Report details how carbon price trillion-dollar fund could be distributed to cut emissions and support climate aims
  • Stena finance director Peter Claesson appointed Swedish Club chair
    Lennart Simonsson steps down from Swedish Club board after 16 years
  • Castor Maritime flips kamsarmax bulker for quick $4m profit
    Cypriot owner offloads bulker bought as part of massive fleet expansion
  • Lower emissions, higher rates: First performance-linked charter deal draws closer
    Index gives accurate, real-time readings of vessel performance for use in chartering, sale and purchase and even bank financing
  • Looming tonnage crisis could extend life of tankers, says Socatra's Laurent Bozzoni
    London conference hears that 27% of the larger tanker fleet is aged more than 15 years
  • Bosses eye savings of $116m per year from Cadeler and Eneti merger
    Cadeler chief executive Mikkel Gleerup will run combined company, as Eneti boss Emanuele Lauro joins the board
  • Japan's K Line sets up a new safety support company in Singapore
    K Line Marine & Energy will develop ship safety and quality management for crew in handling new fuels and technologies
  • Videos: Why Marinakis and Angelicoussis are sticking with LNG
    Picking what type of engine to use is a challenge for Capital Maritime chairman, but for now his mind is made up
  • Tanker churn: Pool operators face unique challenges in hot markets, says UPT
    Rates are higher, but shipowners have more options in a rising market, Columbia Group manager says
  • Comment: Is shipping automation ready for 'everything, everywhere, all at once'?
    ... or could proposals for more trials and a stepped approach look to be a better way ahead?
  • Kim Heng targets South Korean wind sector in co-operation with Koms Co
    Thomas Tan-led company is hoping to gain a slice of South Korea's lucrative upcoming offshore wind projects
  • Japanese wind could see classification competition, but ClassNK still holds the advantage
    Foreign class societies could make in-roads, but 'we accumulated experience' in Japan, ClassNK head says

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 16, 2023
  • Supertanker rate roller coaster: Surprise spike to $91,000 per day
    The International Energy Agency predicts Asia will buy growing volumes of U.S. crude through 2028. That's good news for supertanker demand.
  • FEMA charters Ukrainian cargo airlines for Guam relief
    U.S. law protects American carriers from foreign competition on domestic routes. Two carriers want the government to give them first crack at contracts to fly disaster relief to Guam.

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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
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
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
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
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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