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Exim India web site
JANUARY 23, 2023
  • Constitution of Major Ports Adjudicatory Board will result in TAMP ceasing to exist
  • India mulls ban on certain vessels older than 25 years
  • Ocean freight rates rationalisation continues
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (20 January 2023)
  • Cargo traffic growth at Major Ports in Dec. signals strong rebound
  • Chinese supertankers transporting Russian Urals crude to India, China
  • 'Adequate budgetary allocation to capital expenditure projects essential'
  • Nitin Gadkari inspects progress of key Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway
  • FFFAI hosts webinar on new developments & opportunities on INSTC route & Shahid Beheshti Port in Chabahar
  • Clarification on RCL (Regional Container Lines) & RC Line
  • EPCG Scheme relaxed for sectors affected by pandemic
  • Vessel dimension permitted at Deendayal Port's Oil Jetty No. 7
  • Jet Freight Logistics' Rights Issue opens
  • Coal imports seen rising to meet surge in demand
  • SC seeks details from govt on notices to exporters regarding GST exemption

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 23, 2023
  • Shiphol: air cargo back in focus
  • Forward automation: pilot project in Tallinn
  • Davies Turner launches new LCL
  • Global transit times improving
  • Tonnages make a big jump again - yields not yet
  • Jessica Maitra to head claims and legal services
  • Three new locos for freight and building sites
  • More traction units to bolster interstate service
  • Seven new associate directors for Baxter Freight
  • Cargojet renews strategic contract in Canada
  • Liebherr comes to the rescue
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Magma Aviation picks James Gilliard
  • Cooperation in Japan
  • Mass production of XD and XF Electric ready to go
  • Dutch inland shipper changes hands
  • Dachser Hörsching expanded

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 20, 2023
  • Bleak outlook post-Chinese New Year prompts more blank voyages
  • BlackRock trims exposure to CH Robinson and Expeditors
  • 'Brave' decision as Joost van Doesburg is appointed head of Schiphol Cargo
  • Tech, layoffs & logistics - Mr Ocean speaks and you'd better listen
  • JB Hunt eyes revival in struggling intermodal market, but it will be a hard slog
  • India's proposal to ban older vessels could deplete coastal fleet
  • MSC to appeal judge's ruling in US furniture shipper case
  • Kevin Keegan scores a hit as he toasts BIFA's forwarding stars

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 20, 2023
  • Wiernicki: LNG is "a fuel in transition"
    ABS chairman, president and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki made it clear that LNG will be a key fuel in the energy transition in a keynote speech at the 6th Liquefied Gas and
  • U.K. to convert offshore construction vessel to subsea protection ship
    As last year's incident involving the Nordstream pipeline in the Baltic underscores, subsea infrastructure can be extremely susceptible to sabotage. The U.K. is taking the problem sufficiently seriously that last November it
  • MARAD's Daniel Ladd to talk construction funding at TTB 2023
    On March 7-8 in Mobile, Ala., Tugs, Towboats & Barges (TTB) 2023 will once again bring together owners, operators, naval architects, shipbuilders and more to discuss advances in technology and design, as

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Container News web site
JANUARY 20, 2023
  • South Carolina Ports sets new annual box record
    South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) set a new container record in 2022 by handling the largest number of boxes ever at the Port of Charleston. In 2022, SC Ports handled almost 2.8 million TEUs, translating to a 1.5% increase over 2021, and carried more than 1.5 million pier containers, representing a 1% growth over 2021. Furthermore, in the previous year, SC Ports transported 199,343 automobiles thro
  • Port of Halifax exceeds 600,000 TEUs in record year
    The Port of Halifax has crossed the 600,000 TEU annual container throughput threshold in 2022 for the first time in history. In particular, 601,700 TEUs have been moved through PSA Halifax Atlantic Hub and PSA Halifax Fairview Cove, the two box terminals of the Canadian port. "In 2022, PSA Halifax, CN and the Halifax Port Authority worked together in a collaborative, meaningful way, and the incre
  • Port of Los Angeles nears 10 million TEUs in 2022
    Port of Los Angeles (POLA) handled 9.9 million TEUs in 2022 in its second-best annual performance, just like its twin port of Long Beach . Los Angeles was for the 23rd consecutive year the busiest container port in the United States, leaving the other port giant in San Pedro Bay, the port of Long Beach, in second place. Long Beach achieves second-busiest year in history At his annual State of the
  • AD Ports enters into strategic agreements for further growth in Africa
    The Republic of Angola's Ministry of Transport and AD Ports Group signed a framework agreement on 19 January aiming to start working together on the development of maritime services and infrastructure throughout Angola. In order to improve marine connection along Africa's west coast, AD Ports Group has continued its consistent policy of international growth by striking strategic partnerships. "Th
  • Forth Ports to install digital berth planning tool at London Container Terminal
    Forth Ports, a port owner of the port of Tilbury in the United Kingdom, has decided to use Portchain Quay as Port of Tilbury's London Container Terminal-wide berth planning tool, including intelligent projections. The installation of Portchain Quay is expected to be a significant step in the London Container Terminal's digitisation journey, as various critical planning procedures will be digitise
  • Wan Hai Lines reportedly paid fewer bonuses
    Wan Hai Lines' staff reportedly received their bonuses at midnight today, in line with the Taiwanese liner operator's practice of paying bonuses just before the Chinese New Year. The Chinese New Year starts on 22 January but Taiwan begins its week-long holidays today. Staff received an average of nine months of salaries, slightly below the 10 months paid out last year. Taiwanese media reports sta
  • NWSA's container volumes shrank last year
    Box volumes at the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), a marine cargo operating partnership comprising the ports of Seattle and Tacoma in the United States, fell 9.4% in 2022. NWSA handled 3,384,018 TEUs last year, with full imports and exports down 14.1% and 19.7%, respectively. The alliance said that "imports were impacted by high inventories, and exports were impacted by the strong dollar, ongo
  • Saudi ports see over 955,000 TEUs in December 2022
    Saudi ports closed December with a run of exceptional outcomes across numerous metrics, the most notable of which was a 13.63% year-on-year increase in container throughput from 841,055 TEUs in December 2021 to 955,731 TEUs in the same month last year. Statistics show an increase in all container categories, with a 7.15% rise in exports reaching 214,789 TEUs and a 24.41% growth in imports climbin
  • How Are ELDs Changing The Trucking Industry?
    In recent years, the trucking industry has increasingly relied on electronic logging devices (ELDs). These devices are used to track and record a driver's hours of service and other important information, and they have become an integral part of the industry's operations. Benefits Of ELDs These logging devices , which are required to be installed in most commercial vehicles, are used to track and
  • How to Ensure a Smooth Road Freight Delivery: Tips and Tricks
    Are you planning to send goods via road freight delivery? Whether you're a first-time shipper looking for an easy way to get your items from one destination to another or a veteran road freight user trying to streamline your processes, some certain tricks and tips can ensure your journey is as smooth and effortless as possible. This article will look at how you can ensure everything goes accordin
  • Long Beach achieves second-busiest year in history
    The Port of Long Beach (POLB) has achieved its second-busiest year on record in 2022, moving 9.13 million TEUs, a 2.7% decrease from 2021, which was the port's busiest year in its 112-year history. In particular, imports fell 4.9% year-on-year to 4,358,789 TEUs, while exports fell 1.6% to 1,414,882 TEUs. "In 2023, we will continue to invest in digital and physical infrastructure projects, focus o
  • MSC to appeal court decision about MCS Industries case
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has expressed its disappointment with the initial decision of the Federal Maritime Commission Administrative Law Judge Wirth on 13 January 2023 about the MCS Industries case. MSC said it has sought diligently to persuade the FMC to invoke the procedures required to fully comply with both US and Swiss law when producing documents and pointed out that "the decisio
  • Around three tons of cocaine seized from cargo ship, all crews arrested
    Around three tons of cocaine were found in the 2005-built general cargo ship Blume on 18 January off the western Sahara, while all the crew members of the vessel have been arrested. The Togo-flagged ship was taken to Santa Cruz de Tenerife in Spain on suspicion of drug trafficking, according to Maritime Bulletin's report. Blume left the port of Santos in Brazil on 21 December and was sailing to t

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Splash web site
JANUARY 20, 2023
  • Eitzen takes over Høglund Marine Solutions
    Norwegian shipping and investment group Eitzen is taking over compatriot Høglund Marine Solutions, a provider of sustainable automation services and LNG fuel gas systems. The Oslo-based family-owned firm led by Axel C. Eitzen, which among other things owns the Copenhagen-based chemical tanker player Christiania Shipping, has become a majority shareholder in Høglund through a share ...
  • Saipem wins $900m in offshore contracts
    Italian energy services player Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts worth a total of around $900m. The first contract, in partnership with Aker Solutions, has been awarded by Total Energies, for the Lapa Southwest development project, a deepwater oil field in the Santos Basin, 270 km off the coast of São Paulo, in Brazil. ...
  • Shipmanagers actively seeking further consolidation opportunities
    With the merger news between OSM Maritime and Thome being among the biggest shipping news stories of the year to date, attention is turning to where consolidation will take place next in the shipmanagement sector. Yesterday Splash broke news of the creation of OSM Thome, a shipmanagement giant with around 1,000 ships on its books ...
  • 2020 Bulkers locks in pair on index-linked contracts
    Norway's 2020 Bulkers has struck new time charter deals with an unnamed European charterer for a pair of its newcastlemax bulk carriers. The Oslo-listed owner's 2020-built Bulk Santos and Bulk Sao Paulo have been fixed up until April 1, 2025, to June 31, 2025. The charters will start immediately on redelivery from their current employment ...
  • Shipmanagement software vendors targeted by hackers
    Shipmanagement software vendors have been warned to be on their guard with experts suggesting this maritime niche is becoming the focus of hackers. With Voyager Worldwide and DNV's ShipManager software both hit by cyber attacks in the past couple of months, and other cyber incidents happening but going unreported, there is strong speculation that hackers ...
  • Borr Drilling picks up Latin America deal
    Tor Olav Trøim's Borr Drilling has received a letter of award from an undisclosed customer for the 2013-built jackup to carry out work in Latin America. The award will cover two wells with an estimated duration of 200 days on a dry-hole case and up to 460 days on a success case. The campaign will ...
  • MSC to appeal case with American furniture maker
    Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has decided to appeal a court decision in the US to fine it close to $1m in a long-running battle with an American furniture maker. Splash reported yesterday on judge Erin Wirth's decision to fine MSC $944,655 over an alleged failure to meet contractual obligations during container shipping's boom years. The judge ...
  • AD Ports to develop Angolan maritime infrastructure
    Fast expanding AD Ports Group has entered into a framework agreement with Angola's Ministry of Transport to begin collaboration on the development of maritime services and infrastructure across the country. The Abu Dhabi group has also entered into a head of terms agreement to form a joint venture with state-owned logistics and transportation company UNICARGAS, ...
  • Port of Rotterdam adopts integrated planning for inland container shipping
    The Port of Rotterdam has signed on to use integrated planning after a pilot project that resulted in faster handling of inland vessels. Nextlogic matches supply and demand for inland container shipping handling. Barge operators enter their rotation, calls and cargo information in Nextlogic in advance for each inland vessel. Container terminals and empties depots ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 20, 2023
  • Daily Briefing
    There's a bad smell around the bunker sector. And it isn't just the product | Shipping banks on China for...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Where have all the pirates gone?
    Piracy attacks are at a 30-year low according to the latest figures, but have the pirates really hung up their...
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  • There's a bad smell around the bunker sector. And it isn't just the product
    A decade after OW Bunker's demise, bunker providers must prove the industry can police itself. If it cannot do so...
  • Höegh Autoliners planning for ammonia fuel operations from 2026
    Ammonia as a fuel 'is moving rapidly forward on both the supply side and the engine side,' says chief executive
  • IMO report finds indifference and ignorance about fake flags and fraudulent shipping practices
    Only 14% of member states, recognised organisations, marine insurers and class responded to a questionnaire about unlawful practices associated with...
  • Bulker queue builds off coal hubs in Australia
    About 55 bulkers are waiting to enter the ports, adding to congestion in the area, though little impact on freight...
  • Pacific Basin financial chief Peter Schulz resigns
    Chief executive Martin Fruergaard will assume the duties of finance chief until a replacement is found
  • Liverpool wins top ranking for port-centric logistics
    Disruptions and shortages were a hallmark of the pandemic. With global trade patterns potentially changing, new opportunities are emerging
  • US green blueprint 'a great start' but leaves much to be desired
    Maritime section of the blueprint seems much less thought through than other transportation sectors, chief of North American decarbonisation group...
  • Sanctioned Russian ship departs Indian waters after failing to unload cargo
    Vessel unable to unload cargo for the Rooppur nuclear power plant in Bangladesh due to US sanctions
  • Shipping banks on China for better Year of the Rabbit
    Stock investors are looking at piling into the dry bulk sector. In addition to an attractive picture of tonnage supply..
  • China's shipping sector banks on market bounce in Year of the Rabbit
    Stock investors are looking at piling into the dry bulk sector. In addition to an attractive picture of tonnage supply...
  • US west coast container volumes declined last year
    Los Angeles and Long Beach bore the brunt of the pandemic-driven surge in cargo volumes. But as demand eases, container...
  • China shipbuilding association flags labour shortage amid economic challenges
    Shipyards need to overcome a series of challenges as they prepare themselves for a considerable increase in newbuilding deliveries this year
  • Shipowner and operator fined $2m in US for illegal discharges
    Related companies Empire Bulkers and Joanna Maritime sentenced for breaches of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships and the...
  • Pacific Basin financial chief Peter Schultz resigns
    Chief executive Martin Fruergaard will assume the duties of finance chief until a replacement is found

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 20, 2023
  • Big Flexport layoffs offer potential clue to its future identity
    Scrutiny over Flexport's job cuts earlier this month points to a long-term issue for the venture-backed logistics company: a perceived lack of identity in a market that has long been skeptical of its differentiation.
  • Waning demand, service issues to weigh on international intermodal volumes
    If inland rail ramps remain congested due to chassis shortages and discretionary imports continue to flow away from the West Coast to the East Coast, international intermodal volumes could decline for a second straight year.
  • Ocean shippers may 'pay up' for secure capacity despite weak market
    Even as weak economic conditions prevail during the annual service contract negotiating cycle, it does not automatically mean shippers will be driving the hardest possible bargains with newly vulnerable carriers.
  • India-US trade adds new capacity with Cosco-OOCL service to East Coast
    The AWES service itinerary is yet another example of liners' increasing network consolidation at Mundra for the Indian leg, a single-port call strategy that, arguably, helps them save on marine dues.
  • Rotterdam rolls out delay-busting barge planning tool
    The digital sharing of schedule information via Rotterdam's Nextlogic platform addresses the complexity involved in terminals booking and handling 18,000 container barges a year.
  • Lack of data leaves shippers reliant on 3PLs to reduce Scope 3 emissions
    Pressure on shippers to take a more active role in bringing down so-called Scope 3 emissions covering the activities of a company's third-party vendors - including transportation - has increased in recent years.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 20, 2023
  • Crude tanker spot market closes out tepid week with suezmax declines and flat VLCCs
    Suezmaxes lose recent gains while VLCC gains were cancelled out by declining rates out of the US Gulf
  • Green Seas podcast: Biofuels prove an easy but expensive carbon-cutting solution for shipping
    Cargill looks to scale to tackle economics as biofuels as it considers the trialling phase over
  • MSC Cruises in talks with Port of Galveston to build $110m cruise terminal
    Both sides are discussing how to fund the project, which is slated to begin next year
  • Falling capesize rates near operating expense levels as China celebrates Lunar New Year
    Some of ships are losing money, however, as smaller bulker sizes continue to profit, according to Baltic Exchange data
  • Volatility predicted for product tanker market as Russian product embargo looms
    Spot rates have not improved ahead of the embargo, with plenty of Russian imports and high inventories pushing a rally back
  • Dig for victory: why excavator sales in China may signal capesize rally
    Research suggests China's economy is set for short-term challenges, but its construction industry is positioning itself for growth
  • Trafigura to import crude into Italy after Russia's Lukoil sells ISAB refinery
    Trader teams up with Cypriot private equity fund to replace Russian barrels at Sicilian plant
  • IMO's carbon tool too 'simplistic', say London Greek shipowners
    Committee says that London is not doing enough to promote itself as a maritime centre at New Year event in the capital
  • Record-breakers: 'Simply not enough' AHTS ships in North Sea, Fearnleys says
    Norwegian broker predicts tight market in offshore sector this year
  • CMA CGM-backed Neoline finalises order for first $65m-plus wind-powered ro-ro
    RMK Marine of Turkey to build innovative vessel that has been 11 years in the planning
  • Cash-rich Maersk wants new metro station built beside its headquarters
    Danish group argues that the 750-metre walk to the nearest stop is too far
  • Ice-breaking LNG carrier makes round trip voyage to China in harsh conditions
    Russia continues to push boundaries on Northern Sea Route with an eastbound winter cargo
  • Editor's selection: Thome-OSM tie the knot, HSBC retreats from shipping and Euronav seeks to save Frontline tie-up
    A look at some of TradeWinds' biggest and most intriguing stories of the week
  • Last orders? Final Russian tanker shipment to Europe may already have taken place
    Traders argue there is now little time to complete delivery and payment of Russian products before ban on 5 February
  • HSBC's Greek retreat leaves market guessing on future path
    Greek rivals pick up the business that the banking giant leaves behind - probably for environmental reasons
  • Blue Visby architect predicts a 'year of reckoning' for 'Sail fast then wait'
    With 'no magic solutions' to decarbonisation, the spotlight will be on pragmatic approaches such as those being developed by the Blue Visby project
  • P&O Maritime takes big profit by selling subsea ship to UK government
    Modern vessel Topaz Tangaroa to be used for infrastructure by Ministry of Defence
  • Cambiaso Risso buys German insurance broker Trident
    Italian marine insurer continues to diversify into new areas and geographies
  • Weather delays hit $70m Gibraltar wreck removal
    Gibraltar government says project is still on schedule to meet its May deadline
  • Germany's third FSRU arrives at new Brunsbuttel Elbehafen LNG terminal
    First commercial cargo said to be incoming from Abu Dhabi
  • Shipping steams ahead on fairy dust from the Magic Mountain
    The industry continues to thrive as world leaders gathered in Davos to seek cooperation in a fragmented world
  • Empire Bulkers fined over 'knowing and wilful' pollution violations in US
    Department of Justice says Greek group will pay $2m for tampering with pollution prevention equipment on handysize
  • Fednav recruits Frank Mortensen to lead on strategy
    The former chief executive of MBBC will be based in Geneva
  • Hoegh and MAN to go straight to ammonia on four newbuildings
    Ammonia engines will be ready for delivery sooner than expected
  • OSM Maritime finds 'perfect match' in Singapore's Thome, says CEO Norbye
    Similar Norwegian heritage will help smooth integration as it looks to size for advantage over competitors

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 20, 2023
  • White House touts easing of supply chain pressures
    White House economic adviser Brian Deese points to supply chain improvements while new pressures loom overseas.
  • East Coast container imports still far above pre-pandemic levels
    American imports remain a tale of two coasts, with continued strength in container volumes headed to Atlantic ports.
  • Terminal49 secures $6.5M to help pave 'journey to automate global trade'
    "Terminal49's automation has saved us thousands of dollars a year, but more importantly it's helped improve customer trust," said Trade XCelerators' Spencer Strader.
  • United Airlines' cargo revenue exceeds $2B despite weak peak season
    United Airlines saw cargo revenue dip but exceeded financial expectations in the fourth quarter.

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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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