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December 21, 2023

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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • CONCOR signs MoU with DB Schenker India to collaborate in ex-im & domestic business
  • Paradip Port breaks its own record for swiftest climb to 100 MMT cargo handling among Major Ports
  • G20 countries urged to unwind recent & longstanding restrictions on trade
  • Red Sea attacks impacting gas shipping
  • IWAI encouraging the private sector to invest in container vessels through various stakeholders conferences: Sonowal
  • Coal imports from the US rise in Nov.
  • Aurionpro partners with Vix Technology to unveil Mobility Solutions
  • Road awards by Govt seen dipping by 40-43 pc in FY24, says ICRA
  • YOU ASK.. WE ANSWER...

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 21, 2023
  • You can't argue with speed

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 20, 2023
  • Carriers 'tear up schedules' in race to get diverted box ships to port
  • CH Robinson - trucking on thin ice
  • Malaysia bans Zim ships from docking at its ports
  • Sea-air gearing up for rush in demand following Suez disruption
  • No 'winner's curse': Harim plans to turn HMM into top five box line
  • News Podcast | Dec 2023 | Explained: the Suez crisis. Plus: winners & losers 2023, and the outlook for 2024
  • Forwarders undercutting ocean carriers - but it's a gamble, says Xeneta
  • No early end to Red Sea crisis in sight as carriers re-route
  • FedEx stabs UPS - yet red flags appear
  • Chinese airlines on course to boost Latin America connections

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 20, 2023
  • Red Sea is becoming a no go zone for shipping
    Supply chain disruptions as a result of Houthi attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea are only likely to increase. A growing number of ship operators have themselves decided to suspend
  • CSL to build world's first battery self-unloader
    Canada's CSL Group has entered a 20-year strategic partnership with Australia's Adelaide Brighton Cement Ltd. (Adbri) to build and operate the world's first fully-electric battery capable self-unloading vessel. The custom-designed battery self-unloader
  • Moose Boats delivers powerful new fireboat
    As demand for fireboats continues to build, Vallejo,Calif., based Moose Boats LLC reports that it has delivered the most powerful version of its M2-38 catamaran fireboat thus far built to the Alameda

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 20, 2023
  • SAAM Towage's first electric tugs en route to Vancouver
    In a significant step toward eco-friendly maritime practices, the first electric tugs for SAAM Towage's fleet are set to embark on their journey from the Port of Tuzla in Türkiye to Vancouver in Canada. Having completed their final seaworthiness trials, these cutting-edge vessels are scheduled to board the cargo ship BBC Emerald, a delicate operation necessitating the use of two 400-ton cranes. T
  • Red Sea crisis: Switch to round-Africa affects required vessel capacity and transit times
    Sea-Intelligence has noted that this week saw a sharp escalation of the security situation in the Bab-al-Mandeb strait off the coast of Yemen. In its latest report, the Danish analysis firm said that multiple vessels have now been attacked off the Yemeni coast by the Houthis resulting in several major box lines placing their vessels on hold to not pass the Red Sea, rendering the Suez routing unav
  • APM Terminals unveils US$390 million investment and secures new concession for Brazilian container terminal
    Brasil Terminal Portuário (BTP) has received approval from Brazil's Ministry of Ports and Airports and the Santos Port Authority to extend its operational tenure at the Port of Santos by an additional 20 years, valid until 2047. In conjunction with this renewed concession, BTP is set to make a significant investment of approximately US$390 million in the development of the container terminal over
  • Port of Valencia handles 395,000 TEUs in November
    Port of Valencia moved 395,078 TEUs in November, translating to an 18.72% increase over the same month last year. Valencia container exports reached 73,847 TEUs, while box imports reached 61,283 TEUs with the Spanish port having now achieved three consecutive months of growth. Additionally, the port of Valencia moved 219,238 TEUs via rail in the previous month, representing a slight 1% growth yea
  • DP World moves head office to Expo City Dubai
    DP World has announced plans to relocate its global head office to Expo City Dubai. DP World has been based in Jebel Ali, at the heart of its port and free zone operations since it was established under its current name in September 2005. Announcing the plan, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, said, "DP World's relocation to Expo City Dubai is not an isolated project; i
  • Stena Line inks 77-year deal with Peel Ports Group
    In a landmark development, ferry and port operator Stena Line has sealed a substantial agreement with Peel Ports Group, a major UK port operator, solidifying their operational ties at Heysham Port until the year 2100. This extended collaboration underscores the strong partnership between the two organisations and aims to enhance their relationship. Notably, Stena Line operates a crucial twice-dai
  • PSA BDP opens office in Portugal
    Global logistics and supply chain solutions provider PSA BDP has announced the opening of its first office in Lisbon, Portugal, aiming to increase its presence in the European market. The decision to establish a presence in Lisbon further expands PSA BDP's global growth strategy. The company said that the strategic expansion into Lisbon presents an opportunity to offer enhanced end-to-end supply
  • Red Sea crisis: Markets spike, consumers will pay the price
    Consumers around the world are expected to pay the price for the unfolding crisis in the Red Sea after missile attacks on merchant ships plunged supply chains into chaos. Latest data from shipping analysis firm Xeneta shows spot rates in the ocean freight shipping market spiked by 20% since Friday (15 December) after major shipping liner companies decided to halt sailings through the Red Sea amid
  • Wärtsilä signs agreement with HMD for new Medium Gas Carrier vessel
    Technology group Wärtsilä has secured a contract to provide cargo handling and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fuel supply systems for a new Medium Gas Carrier (MGC) vessel commissioned by Turkish ship owner Pasco Gas. The agreement, signed by Wärtsi lä and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD), follows the vessel order, exercised as an option from a prior newbuild contract signed in February 2023. According
  • ITF condemns Shipping Australia Limited's opposition to national fleet
    The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) condemned Shipping Australia Limited (SAL) for its persistent opposition to the Australian government's proposal to create a strategic fleet of Australian-flagged vessels. "SAL, which represents major international shipping lines - including Evergreen, MSC, K-Line, HMM, CMA CGM, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd - seems to be more concerned with the prof
  • DP World wraps up third phase of Antwerp expansion plan
    DP World has completed the third phase of its US$220 million (€200 million) investment plan, aiming to deliver faster and more environmentally friendly solutions to its customers. DP World has introduced a new stacking crane module at its terminal in Antwerp, Belgium adding to the array of cranes and equipment commissioned this year, including three quay cranes for ship loading and unloading, six

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 20, 2023
  • Performance Shipping returns to Shanghai Waigaoqiao for more LR2 tanker newbuilds
    Nasdaq-listed Greek tanker owner Performance Shipping is expanding its fleet with new contracts at China Shipbuilding Trading and CSSC-affiliated Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) for the construction of two LNG-ready LR2 aframax product and crude oil carriers. The 114,000 ships, costing around $$64.8m each, should deliver in January and April of 2026. The newbuilds will be ...
  • Solstad buys back CSV in $4m deal
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Solstad has exercised its option to purchase the construction support vessel Normand Tonjer for $4m. The 2010-built unit was sold to a vehicle called Mpsv for $10m in 2021 and leased back on a bareboat agreement for a firm three-year period with options for two one-year extensions and a purchase option ...
  • Louis Dreyfus lines up juice carrier for suction sails retrofit
    Wind propulsion continues to gain recognition as one of the key components of shipping's decarbonisation strategy with Rotterdam-based agricultural giant Louis Dreyfus Company selecting its chartered juice carrier for the installation of four suction sails developed by Spanish engineering firm bound4blue. The 2014-built Atlantic Orchard owned by Sweden's Wisby Tankers will be retrofitted with fou
  • Eyal Ofer's Zodiac Maritime eyes nuclear-powered ships
    Eyal Ofer's Zodiac Maritime has partnered with classification society Lloyd's Register (LR) and South Korea's HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and KEPCO E&C to develop nuclear-propelled ship designs. As the shipping industry looks more closely at nuclear as a future marine fuel, the joint development project initiated by the signing of a ...
  • Red Sea impasse remains despite creation of international naval coalition
    The global shipping industry has welcomed news of a US-led naval coalition to ease tensions in the Red Sea, but is wary that it will take weeks before the area is safe to transit. The US and a coalition of 10 countries, including the UK, France and Canada, have formed a naval security initiative called ...
  • Beks flips its only newcastlemax
    Istanbul-based Beks Ship Management and Trading ends the year where it started. Brokers note that the Bekmezci family has flipped its first and only newcastlemax after toying with it for a year, pocketing $1.5m on selling the 206,000 dwt , ex Cape Maple. In the first month of the year, the 2005-built bulker was added for around $15m from Japanese ...
  • New technology needs nurturing - so does its reputation
    As the rush to meet shipping's urgent need for decarbonisation technology raises pressure and stakes across the board, this is not the time for cutting corners, writes Ina Reksten, deputy CEO and COO at Yara Marine Technologies. The past few years have witnessed a significant increase in regulatory pressure surrounding emissions, with ambitious targets set ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 20, 2023
  • Liberia removes all remaining Sovcomflot vessels from flag
    'Sovcomflot is not a client that the registry considers appropriate to flag,' says LISCR official as the US Treasury announces...
  • Price cap coalition tightens rules as US slaps out fresh Russian sanctions
    The price cap coalition has introduced tighter guidelines for attestation and price reporting, mirroring some of the requirements included in...
  • Clean Middle East-Europe LR1 rates hit 11-month high on Red Sea disruption
    Rising risks and insurance rates boost freight rates for product tankers that mostly carry diesel and jet fuel from the...
  • Performance Shipping orders two further LR2s at SWS
    Contracts bring the number of tankers on order to three for Nasdaq-listed company at Chinese yard
  • International Group cuts GXL reinsurance costs for 2024
    IG purchases sublimited excess war cover for vessels trading with Russia, Ukraine and Belarus
  • Norwegian Sea and Canadian Arctic proposed as new ECAs
    New proposals for sulphur oxide and nitrogen oxide Emission Control Areas will be discussed at the IMO Marine Environment Protection...
  • Regional Container Lines inks deal for sub-panamax newbuilds
    Potential order follows firm signing for four 7,000 teu vessels at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding last year
  • Bulkers diverting from Suez may need a Plan C
    Prolonged disruption in the Suez Canal will help bulkers, but it is hard to say by how much
  • Red Sea war risk rates 'still rising' after doubling in past week
    Development comes after Joint War Committee expands listed area in key waterway
  • New EU sanctions will increase burden for shipping, but will not stop circumvention
    The EU's 12th package of sanctions targeting Russia seeks to tighten oil price compliance and increase transparency. It is unlikely...
  • Europe-Asia boxships in Red Sea start returning to Suez Canal
    The 18,200 teu Mary Maersk and the 13,200 teu Cosco Faith have both reached the southern approaches of the Suez...
  • LNG shipping could gain momentum as carriers divert from Red Sea, says Drewry
    Four LNG carriers appear to have rerouted to avoid sailing through the Bab el Mandeb Strait, while others continue to...
  • Malaysia bans calls by Israel-owned or flagged ships to support Palestinians
    Restrictions to take effect immediately
  • Carl-Antoine Saverys to take the reins at Exmar
    Exmar announces chief executive transition with Carl-Antoine Saverys succeeding Francis Mottie, who will remain as COO. The generational shift comes...
  • Daily Briefing
    Asia/Europe boxships remain in Red Sea limbo | Business as usual for tanker trades as most operators continue on Red...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 20, 2023
  • New CMA CGM service is sixth to add Port Everglades call this year
    The service will be heavily focused on transporting refrigerated cargo but will also allow for dry cargoes coming out of Latin America to find a new path to the US.
  • FedEx Freight keeping LTL gains from Yellow as market settles
    While the largest US trucking company increased its daily volume 4.6% this fall following Yellow's summertime collapse, year-over-year comparisons reveal a soft market.
  • NY-NJ port takes next steps to study dredging amid larger ship calls
    The port wants to dig to a 55-foot depth because an increasing number of vessels calling are testing the current capacity of its shipping channels.
  • Carriers push Indian rates higher as Suez crisis muddles US, Europe routings
    After holding rates firm at end-November levels into the first week of December, major container lines have pushed short-term contract pricing substantially higher for Indian bookings in the last few days.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 20, 2023
  • Norway says Red Sea traffic 'should be avoided' as Hoegh Autoliners heeds call
    Alert level bans Norwegian-flag ships from calling at ports in parts of region
  • US ratchets up price cap pressure by blacklisting Sovcomflot ship manager and raft of traders
    Move follows similar sanctions by the UK and EU against Russian shipowner's Sun Ship Management
  • Sovcomflot linked to sale of former Primorsk MR tanker for handy profit
    Sanctioned Russian owner said by brokers to have offloaded vessel ahead of special survey
  • Green Seas: Passenger vessels have more work to do to get on Poseidon Principles carbon track
    TradeWinds' newsletter on the environment and the business of the ocean explores annual climate reporting by shipping banks
  • Performance Shipping expands tanker orderbook with Chinese LR2 pair
    US-listed tanker player says the move forms part of its 'core fleet expansion and renewal strategy'
  • 'Great potential': Zodiac throws weight behind nuclear power for shipping
    Eyal Ofer-controlled owner exploring options for bulker and container ship propulsion
  • 'We are not afraid of war' says Al-Houthi as rebels defy Red Sea naval operation
    'We are not the kind of people who are afraid of war', Houthi leader says in TV address
  • War risk rates continue to harden as attacks escalate
    Red Sea high risk area widens in response to Houthi attacks
  • International Group reinsurance rates cut as claims stay low
    Shipowners will pay less for their P&I reinsurance with passenger ships seeing a double-digit decrease
  • Lomar recruits former V.Group commercial director Peter Mellis to develop its business
    London-based shipowner wants to focus on new investments
  • Solstad Offshore exercises option on CSV after 2021 sale and leaseback deal
    Ship will stay with Solstad even after plotted refinancing deal
  • Hafnia speeds up $23m share award to CEO Skov in deal with BW Group
    Singapore owner borrowing stock from parent to bring forward incentive plan's vesting date
  • Suez Canal LNG carrier transits forecast to drop by 18% in December
    Shipbroker Affinity LNG says US-Asia cargoes most impacted as these already hit by Panama Canal restrictions
  • Hoegh Autoliners signs biofuel partnership with Varo Energy
    Car carrier operator says more automobile OEMs opting for biofuel solutions
  • Adnoc buys OCI out of green ammonia venture Fertigobe in $3.6bn deal
    Abu Dhabi oil company takes majority control of sustainability pioneer
  • Ocean Yield brings in lawyer Rebecca Lund Nakkim after CEO and CFO leave board
    KKR-owned sale and leaseback company will now operate with three directors
  • Advantage Tankers splashes out on LR1 newbuildings
    Tanker player orders pair of 73,400-dwt product carriers at K Shipbuilding
  • Liberia de-flags seven tankers blacklisted by US
    'You're sanctioned, you're cancelled,' says the head of the country's registry
  • BP head of trading and shipping Carol Howle makes major's CEO shortlist
    UK energy giant considering two women but will it break the mould and appoint a first female chief?
  • Pelagic Partners builds stake in Oaktree-backed Golden Energy Offshore
    Cypriot fund splashes another $770,000 on platform vessel owner's stock
  • Advantage Tankers splashes out on LR1 tanker newbuildings
    Tanker player orders pair of 73,400-dwt product carriers at K Shipbuilding
  • Norwegian newcomer heads to China for first PSV order in a decade
    Hercules Supply named as owner behind landmark deal for up to three versatile ships
  • Malaysia bans calls by all ships owned by or heading to Israel
    Government says measure is a response to country's conduct in Gaza war
  • Tanker owners still willing to use Suez Canal, says Braemar
    Shipbroker says it is still fixing cargoes via the waterway without Cape of Good Hope options
  • UK detains Hoegh car carrier over failed PSC inspection
    Inspectors find issue with ISM as well as maintenance of survival craft onboard Norwegian-flagged vessel

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 20, 2023
  • Port of New Orleans nets $73M federal grant for container terminal
    The Port of New Orleans is receiving a $73.77 million federal grant to assist in building the $1.8 billion Louisiana International Terminal.
  • Transport Canada contributes $14M to Winnipeg airport cargo expansion
    The Winnipeg Airport Authority is ready to begin the next phase of its cargo expansion and modernization project with an investment from the Canadian government.

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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
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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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