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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
  • Bank branch inaugurated at JNPA SEZ to facilitate ex-im trade
  • J. R. Roadlines Pvt. Ltd creates new milestone at Deendayal Port
  • CMA CGM & Maersk join forces to accelerate decarbonisation of the shipping industry
  • Allcargo Group organises activities on International Coastal Cleanup Day
  • MOL appointed "Sector Champion" of First Movers Coalition for promoting zero-emission fuels
  • New BPTS at Hazira
  • GDL & DSV launch LCL consolidation from ICD Garhi to Nhava Sheva
  • Back-to-school temporary rush boosts container traffic, but challenges loom ahead
  • Oilmeals export soars
  • Govt clarifies on GDP growth
  • Mooring charges at Krishnapatnam Port revised
  • CBDT extends due date for filing of Form 10B/10BB & Form ITR-7 for Assessment Year 2023-24
  • Railways needs dedicated coal corridors: Study

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
  • New gateway to the Gulf
  • Cargo-Partner: control tower solutions in Ireland
  • Finland: e-loco to pull over 2,000 t trains
  • Hapag-Lloyd promotes Dheeraj Bhatia
  • LA port stable despite global trade slowdown
  • A Mancunian hub for DB Schenker
  • 85,000 pallets transported in Portugal
  • Iosa's 20th anniversary
  • Pallet-Track picks new CEO
  • The Alliance: service adaptations in PNW
  • Canada's largest pet speciality facility
  • Qatar Airways Cargo partners with Xiamen Airlines
  • Bringing Ukrzaliznytsia closer to EU rail network
  • A sales director for GRS in Spain and Portugal
  • Iumi's annual market analysis
  • An automated wine and beer warehouse
  • USA: JV kicks off with two refrigeration units
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • ACN opens aviation leasing office in UK

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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
  • THE Alliance suspends transpacific service, but more capacity cuts needed
  • Crime gang used containers to smuggle stolen cars to West Africa
  • Capacity crunch at Mexico-US border as nearshoring shift boosts freight flows
  • HHLA, MSC, Hapag et al - 'mutually assured destruction'?
  • "Buying HMM would be a career pinnacle" Dongwon head says
  • Chittagong becomes congestion-free following volume drops
  • Green critics hit out at carrier appetite for LNG fuel
  • Volumes flatline at Europe's major air cargo hubs

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
  • BV takes stake in NYC based OrbitMI
    Bureau Veritas (BV) has announced a strategic investment in OrbitMI, a New York City based maritime software company named as one of 2023's most innovative companies in maritime in a recent report
  • Crowley inks MOU on nuclear power generation ship
    Crowley is teaming with the company that builds the reactors for the U.S. Navy's nuclear ships, BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), on a concept nuclear power generation ship with the potential to

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
  • FERNRIDE raises US$50 million to scale autonomous yard trucking
    Germany-based autonomous trucking company FERNRIDE has closed a further US$19 million in its Series A funding, pushing the total round amount to US$50 million. Therefore, the firm aims to strengthen its focus on advancing the transition towards automated and sustainable logistics. According to FERNRIDE, driven by high investor interest, the second closing comes just weeks after FERNRIDE's initial
  • Ports of Singapore and Rotterdam join forces to cut shipping emissions
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the Port of Rotterdam Authority (PoR), and 20 partners in the Green & Digital Shipping Corridor are collaborating to cut international shipping emissions by 20%-30% until 2030. The agreement was made in the third Green Corridor workshop, which was held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands this week. The Green & Digital Shipping Corridor was formed in A
  • Wan Hai puts 2,500 TEU boxship up for second hand vessel sale
    Taiwanese ocean carrier Wan Hai has announced that its 2,500 TEU container ship Wan Hai 302 is for second hand vessel sale. Wan Hai stated, "The interested bidder submit your offer for 2nd hand Sale and shall be deemed to be fully aware of, accepting and complying with the contents of this announcement and the measures for the implementation of the bidding." "After a comprehensive evaluation, the
  • Change in US consumer behaviour hampers Transpacific trade
    As the traditional peak season of the shipping sector comes to an end, the spot rate declines over the past two weeks are a very clear indicator that the peak season did not really materialise, according to the recent Sea-Intelligence report. Further to that, the Danish maritime data analysis company noted that there are "dark clouds looming over the horizon" for the Transpacific trade, in part l
  • MacGregor receives multi-million order for general cargo cranes
    MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received a significant, more than €25 million (almost US$27 million) order for general cargo cranes for ten 84,500 dwt multipurpose vessels built in Asia. According to MacGregor, the order was booked into Cargotec's 2023 third quarter orders received, while the equipment is expected to be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2026.
  • New Central Asia ocean-rail connect via APM Terminals Poti
    APM Terminals Poti in Georgia aims to offer an intermodal gateway for an end-to-end transport solution connecting global producers to Central Asian markets. In particular, a new ocean-rail route, launched by Maersk, promises to overcome the complexities of multiple modal changes between rail and sea in the region. Cargo arriving by ocean at APM Terminals Poti will be seamlessly transported via ra
  • Eyebrows raised at China's state-owned players' increased stakes in European ports
    Chinese companies hold investments in some 31 container seaport terminals in Europe and the Mediterranean as of end-August, reflecting the increased activity by China's state players in Europe's port network since 2016, according to Alphaliner's report today (20 September). With the addition of HHLA's Tollerort terminal, COSCO Shipping Ports (CSP) now holds shares in eleven terminals in seven Eur
  • Celtic Freeport seeks for CEO
    The Celtic Freeport announced that it is seeking for first permanent chief executive to take the lead in bringing this vital project to completion. In particular, the Celtic Freeport aims to unlock the widest possible opportunities for Wales by accelerating innovation and encouraging significant investment, while fast-tracking modern skills for new green industries and national decarbonisation. C
  • Bosch equips Port of Paracas with AI-based detection cameras
    MIC IP ultra 7100i cameras were placed by Bosch on approximately 10 40 metres high masts to meet the high-security requirements at Port of Paracas in Peru. The port operators were reportedly looking for a video security solution to ensure reliable, high-resolution surveillance of a 110.000 m² area. More specifically, these cameras offer 4k UHD resolution wind resistant up to 290 km/h, 12x zoom an
  • TX Logistik sees increased demand in waste transport by rail
    So far in 2023, TX Logistik, a private railway company, has seen significant demand for international waste shipping via rail. The railway logistics firm, which is part of Mercitalia Logistics (Gruppo FS Italiane), expects transfers to triple to up to 850 trains per year. TX Logistik has been successful in transferring many waste shipments from road to rail, notably in the European north-south co

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
  • Hafnia bags $303m sustainable loan backed by nine ships
    Product tanker unit of Singapore's BW Group, Hafnia, has secured sustainability-linked financing maturing in early 2029. The Oslo-listed shipowner said the revolving loan facility is worth $303m through a syndicate of eight banks, which included BNP Paribas, Citibank, Danske Bank, DBS Bank, IYO Bank, Nordea Bank, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, and Standard Chartered Bank. BNP Paribas ...
  • Castor Maritime spinoff Toro nets nearly $27m from double tanker sale
    Nasdaq-listed tanker and LPG owner Toro has offloaded two ships for an aggregate price of $49.5m and a net gain of nearly $27m. The spinoff of Cyprus-based Castor Maritime has sold the 2006-built handysize MR tanker for $18m and the 2005-built aframax for $31.5m to two different unaffiliated third parties. The Petros Panagiotidis-led firm said ...
  • Crowley floats plan for nuclear power plant vessel
    US-based maritime, logistics and energy solutions company Crowley has teamed with fellow nuclear components supplier and developer BWX Technologies for a shallow-draft hull ship concept that will supply small-scale nuclear energy to shoreside locations. Under a memorandum of understanding, both companies will jointly pursue and develop opportunities relative to the design, engineering and develop
  • Jinhui Shipping ships out veteran supramax for $8m
    Chinese bulker operator Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has sold its 2004-built supramax to Singapore's ETL Shipping. The Oslo- and Hong Kong-listed company is offloading the 52,700 dwt ship, VesselsValue estimates as worth $10.25m for around $8.1m. The Oshima-built vessel, which Jinhui purchased for $10.8m as Tai Hawk in 2021, will change hands between October 25 ...
  • Bureau Veritas invests in OrbitMI to push shipping decarbonisation
    French class society Bureau Veritas (BV) has become an investor in US-based maritime software company OrbitMI. The collaboration will leverage combined strengths to address the dual opportunities of the digital transformation and the decarbonisation of shipping. Neither firm disclosed the size of the investment but reports have emerged that BV will receive a seat on ...
  • Suspected mine blast rocks cargo ship near Romanian Black Sea port
    Crew onboard Togo-flagged general cargo ship were evacuated Monday morning following an explosion near the Black Sea port of Sulina in Romania, close to the northern border with Ukraine. Maritime security consultancy Ambrey said the 1981-build vessel had possibly struck a sea mine while drifting 10nm east of Sulina. The vessel reported an explosion at ...
  • Saverys fails in Exmar buyout bid
    Nicolas Saverys has failed in his second bid to take over Belgian gas shipowner and infrastructure provider Exmar. After falling short in its first bid, Savery's investment vehicle Saverex reopened its offer of €11.1 per Exmar share on August 28. The offer expired on September 15, resulting in Saverys controlling 49.8m shares, or 83.76% of ...
  • White paper calls for urgent changes to charter parties to meet MEPC 80 goals
    Shipping is still digesting the enormity of the agreed new green targets from this July's gathering of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting at the International Maritime Organization at which it was agreed there will be indicative checkpoints to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping of 20% striving for 30% by 2030, ...
  • Foresea wins new drillship contract with Petrobras
    Brazilian drilling contractor Foresea has confirmed the award from Petrobras for one of its drillships. The company created in June this year from the restructuring of Ocyan's drilling unit has fixed its 2011-built floater Norbe VIII to the state-controlled oil giant for three years. The rig is currently on hire with Petrobras, and the new ...
  • Biden action plan to boost offshore wind and grid resilience
    The U.S. Departments of the Interior and Energy have released an action plan which aims to expand offshore wind infrastructure in the Atlantic region. Action Plan for Offshore Wind Transmission Development in the U.S. Atlantic Region, developed by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the Energy Department's Grid Deployment Office, outlines immediate actions needed ...
  • Industry-wide cooperation and knowledge sharing vital on path to net zero: IUMI
    Global ocean hull premiums rose in 2022 by 5.7% to reach $8.4bn, delegates attending this week's annual gathering of the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) were told. This was largely due to a combination of growing activity, increased vessel values and reduced market capacity. Claims for the same period remained moderate although early 2023 ...
  • China's European port interests mapped
    Chinese container port interests in Europe have been making plenty of headlines in recent years. Putting their total presence across the continent into perspective analysts at Alphaliner have produced a map (see above) which shows that with the exception of the Adriatic Chinese companies now have port facilities in every corner of the continent. Chinese ...
  • 2,500 people take to the streets of Hamburg to protest MSC's port plans
    As many as 2,500 people took to the streets in Hamburg yesterday evening in a protest organised by a local union against the 49.9% sale of the city's top port operator, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA), to Swiss-based Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC). Flares were thrown and there was a strong police presence as the demonstration ...
  • MOL signs up for methanol-powered ultramax bulker
    Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is to take on a methanol dual-fuel ultramax bulk carrier in a charter deal with compatriot Kambara Kisen, the shipping arm of the Tsuneishi Group. The 65,700 dwt ship will be built at Tsuneishi Shipbuilding and delivered in 2027 on a charter to MOL Drybulk. MOL, which targets having 90 ...
  • Abu Dhabi firms explore ammonia shipping
    Fertiglobe, the partnership between ADNOC and OCI Global, the world's largest seaborne exporter of urea and ammonia combined, the largest nitrogen fertiliser producer in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and an early mover in sustainable ammonia, has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AD Ports Group to explore logistics and ...
  • Backers of Singapore - Rotterdam green corridor vow to slash emissions by up to 30% by 2030
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the Port of Rotterdam and 20 partners in the Green & Digital Shipping Corridor are working to reduce 20% to 30% of emissions from international shipping by 2030. This was agreed at the third Green Corridor workshop, held this week in Rotterdam. The Green & Digital Shipping ...
  • Ship Concept 2030: Identifying what tomorrow's newbuilds will look like
    Ship Concept 2030 is the latest magazine out of the Splash Special Reports stable, a publication designed to give readers a glimpse of what is realistic for newbuilds coming out of yards seven years from now taking into account regulations, fuels, information technology, seafaring skills, shipyards and charterers - a unique magazine with the big ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
  • ESPO warns ships are already dodging EU ETS
    European Sea Ports Organisation said ships are already rerouting to ports outside the bloc to avoid paying the EU Emissions...
  • Marine insurance talks with Ukraine falter as two ships test alternative Black Sea grains corridor
    International Union of Marine Insurance says 'grey areas' surround Ukraine government proposal to reinsure marine risk
  • BV invests to bring OrbitMI into the fold
    OrbitMI chief executive Ali Riaz said Bureau Veritas recognised the importance of intelligent connected workflows, and was committed to developing...
  • EU ETS could spur disruptive reciprocal measures
    IMO climate head warns of potential disruption for shipping in response to the EU ETS, adding that he looked forward...
  • Green ships will be available but what about the fuels?, asks Habben Jansen
    Liner boss told European summit that while customers may support decarbonisation, most are still in denial there will be a...
  • Latsco places first-ever bulker order in Japan
    Tanker and gas carrier owner made first bulker play in 2016 with secondhand supramaxes
  • MSC resumes boxship buying spree
    MSC is said to have purchased the 9,400 teu Joseph Schulte, which had been trapped in Ukraine for over a year...
  • Possible sea mine blast on Black Sea ship off Romania
    One crew member was injured and another 11 rescued after a possible sea mine blast on the general cargoship Seama...
  • Global carbon tax impossible, Barroso says
    José Manuel Barroso warned European policymakers about protectionism in his keynote speech to the European Shipping Summit, while suggesting that...
  • Rotterdam-Singapore green corridor aims to cut emissions by up to 30% by 2030
    MPA, Port of Rotterdam and 20 other partners in the green and digital shipping corridor will work together to cut...
  • Autonomous shipping revolution will slash P&I claims and payouts, IUMI told
    The coming MASS revolution has huge implications for marine insurance, with fewer people on ships meaning fewer 'people claims', delegates...
  • MOL ties up methanol-powered bulker to cut emissions
    Japanese shipping giant intends to charter the 65,700 dwt dual-fuel ship ultramax bulker from domestic owner Kambara Kisen. The vessel...
  • Shipping is central to EU security insists commission vice-president Schinas
    European shipowners looking for political recognition of the maritime sector's strategic economic status have been backed by the European Commission...
  • Daily Briefing
    Questions raised over UK government claims Odesa-docked ship was Russia target | CMA CGM teams up with Maersk to scale...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
  • More trans-Pac service cuts on tap for October as carriers seek to buoy rates
    The decision to suspend a service outright may represent a new leg down in terms of ship capacity, which is expected to grow sharply this year and next.
  • Norfolk Southern teams with tech company to ease intermodal cargo flow
    The Class I railroad and DrayNow will launch an app in 2024 designed to digitize, organize and streamline processes that have previously been performed via email or over the phone.
  • Asia-North Europe blank sailings to soar in October amid capacity overhang
    Ocean carriers on the busy trade lane plan to slash deployed capacity to match falling demand levels that typically follow China's Golden Week holiday at the start of October.
  • Intermarine, JSA target Chilean metals, energy markets with new subsidiary
    Affiliated carriers Intermarine and Jumbo-SAL-Alliance are poised to reap new cargo from the expected growth boom in South American mining, green fuels and wind.
  • Panama Canal draft restrictions offer sustained challenge for carriers
    Carrier executives and others say the draft limitations imposed due to a shortage of rainfall are creating a more difficult economic rationale for the so-called all-water route to the East Coast of North America.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
  • South Korean private equity firm poised to take over Polaris Shipping
    HMM and KOBC participating in the acquisition of the VLOC company as financial investors
  • Futures market for capesize bulkers falls while spot rates rally on
    November contracts lost almost $1,000 per day on Wednesday
  • Concept unveiled to build floating nuclear plants to meet military needs
    Crowley and BWX Technologies also envision vessels with microreactors responding to disasters
  • Baltic Dry Index climbs to four-month high as bulkers ride 'robust upward trend'
    China stimulus measures add to optimism as Panama Canal buoys handysizes
  • UK tightens laws to punish fraudulent shipping
    British laws had failed to keep up with international agreements leaving enforcers toothless
  • Blank sailings expected to reach 16% as Golden Week hurts container demand
    Freightos Baltic Index falls almost 20% since late August
  • No shortage of offshore bravado at Pareto Securities show
    Secondhand market weirdness and surging day rates have owners and observers excited
  • 'Nothing as contagious as protectionism': warns Emanuele Grimaldi as EU probes China's car exports
    Major car carrier owner rails against the rise of protectionism amid rising geopolitical tensions
  • Lines struggle to stop the rot as container freight rates hit four-year-low
    Spot rates hit their lowest since October 2019 as supply-and-demand outlook worsens
  • Ports on EU's edge poised to pounce on bloc's business, warns Malta
    As the EU's emissions trading scheme is about to include shipping, container ports at the bloc's periphery get ready to take advantage
  • Jinhui Shipping sells oldest bulker as renewal push goes on
    Hong Kong company takes book loss on 2021 purchase, but vessel made a trading profit in that time
  • Green Seas: The era of methanol-fuelled container shipping begins
    This week's edition of TradeWinds' newsletter on the environment and the business of the ocean explores what the Laura Maersk means for box shipping
  • Tonnage-hungry Subsea 7 could set its sights on Solstad Offshore, analyst says
    Pareto's Joren Sovik Opheim cites fleet similarities in hypothetical takeover
  • Methanol ships make up third of alternative-fuel orders this year, Clarksons says
    UK research company says LNG is still the most popular fuel choice for new eco vessels
  • Nobody beats competition by going green on their own, says Hapag-Lloyd boss Rolf Habben Jansen
    Shipping should work together to achieve decarbonisation, argues liner company chief exec
  • Mozambique cleared to sue shipbuilder Privinvest in $2bn corruption case
    Shipbuilder says it provided valuable services to African nation which sabotaged the coastal project
  • 'I always want more ships,' says TMI's new operations chief Carl Ackerley
    But newbuildings still too expensive for now, bulker executive explains
  • TMI's Ed Buttery compares handysize scrapping to a fairground coin-pusher machine
    Tipping point is approaching for elderly ships, and this is good news for rates
  • Gail (India) heralds first LNG cargo STS in move to optimise its shipping
    Indian importer is keen to repeat exercise to save cash, shipping time and CO2 emissions
  • Union Maritime doubles down on LR2 tanker newbuildings
    An earlier order for ultramax bulkers order at New Dayang appears to have been dropped
  • Sea mine suspected as explosion hits Ukraine-bound cargo ship off Romania
    Mine sweeper deployed to investigate incident involving the Seama
  • Seatrium loses $32m legal battle against HJ Shipbuilding over defects on accommodation rig
    Newly merged Singapore yard's legacy legal case tossed out due to wording of clause in sub-contract amendment
  • High tanker asset prices worry BW Group's Andreas Sohmen-Pao
    Tycoon thinks decarbonisation will be tough and contemplates move to US
  • Nicolas Saverys's second Exmar take-private bid fails as shareholders cling on to stock
    Exmar set to stay on stockmarket as take private vehicle Saverex shareholding falls short
  • Malcolm Godfrey quits insurance broker Gallagher to join rival Cambiaso Risso
    Genoa-based broker is continuing to grow its business with new hires
  • Hafnia clinches $303m sustainable loan secured by nine chemical tankers
    New revolving facility will mature in 2029, BW Group owner says
  • Nicolas Saverys's second take-private bid fails as shareholders cling on to stock
    Exmar set to stay on stockmarket as take private vehicle Saverex shareholding falls short
  • Nicolas Saverys opts to relaunch take-private bid as shareholders cling on to stock
    Pricing of third offering to be announced on 2 October
  • Kambara Kisen orders methanol ultramax bulker for charter to MOL
    Japanese group will fix out dual-fuel ship from delivery in 2027
  • Seaspan and Maersk Zero Carbon Center unveil huge ammonia container ship project
    Work has been taking place on developing a 15,000-teu design for potential commercialisation
  • European shipowners seek to boost their status in Brussels with show of unity
    Feeling insufficiently appreciated by the Brussels policymaking scene, the continent's shipping lobby holds its debut event to raise its profile
  • Trafigura creates new management committee as one of 'big three' bosses quits
    CEO Jeremy Weir and executive director Jose Larocca to lead new top team
  • 'No skeletons': TMI's Ed Buttery and Carl Ackerley press on with Grindrod integration
    Bulker owners' balance sheets remain separate, but other functions are already working as one, bosses explain
  • Cocaine 'tsunami' hits container supply chain as industry struggles for answers
    Maritime drug flows are rising both in volume and violence. The 'Operation Tin Can' drug bust shows how they can be stemmed
  • Bureau Veritas invests in OrbitMI as strategic partnership targets shipping's carbon emissions
    Stena Bulk-backed software firm teams up with 195-year-old classification society
  • Denmark's DFDS acquires Spain to Morocco ferry company
    Ferry company says acquisition will help it benefit from ongoing nearshoring of supply chains to Europe
  • Mariner Associates and Carlos A Gothong recycle bulker and car carrier in Bangladesh
    But cash buyer GMS cautions that Chattogram's recyclers cannot compete on price for now
  • Singapore-Rotterdam green corridor aims for 30% GHG emission cuts by 2030
    Partners identify action steps for the various fuel pathways and will look at ways to incentivise uptake of alternative fuels

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American Shipper web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
  • Air Belgium abandons direct passenger service to focus on cargo
    Air Belgium says it never recovered from lost business during the COVID pandemic, in contrast to most passenger carriers. It says it can't make money selling tickets to consumers and will focus on doing business with other airlines.
  • Narita Airport to build centralized cargo facility for All Nippon Airways
    All Nippon Airways will soon function in one place at Narita Airport instead of at decentralized cargo warehouses.
  • DSV tailors chartered freighter network to shifting market conditions
    DSV is a logistics company, not an airline, but it is strategically adding freighters it controls through long-term leases based on demand in certain lanes.

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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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