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Exim India web site
JANUARY 25, 2023
  • Minister inaugurates new oil jetty & launches other initiatives to augment capacity at Deendayal Port
  • Mohammad Azhar Shams appointed as Director (Domestic Division), CONCOR
  • Sailing towards the twin transition - How shipping can use digital to decarbonise
  • PM Gati Shakti to significantly reduce logistics obstacles, benefit businesses: Secy DPIIT
  • Gateway Distriparks' Q3 FY23 consolidated PAT up 15%
  • Panama Canal Authority issues new Customer Code Form
  • India's export of organic products down
  • DPA's new single day cargo handling record
  • PPA unloads record rakes in a single day
  • Stuck containers' demurrage, port charges waived: Pak Govt
  • CMA CGM supporting construction of RoRo sailing ship
  • Amazon launches dedicated air cargo service 'Amazon Air' in India, its third market
  • New edition of IATA Air Cargo Innovation Awards announced
  • Etihad Cargo restructures Contact Centre Team
  • Quikjet launches its maiden freighter service from GMR Hyderabad International Airport
  • Machilipatnam port gets environmental clearance
  • India inks pact with Russia to import 800,000 t potash
  • India's LNG imports seen recovering
  • GDP growth likely to slow in FY24

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 25, 2023
  • Testing parcel deliveries by rail
  • "BeOne": the focal point of a digitisation hub
  • DB Schenker orders 100 e-trucks
  • Mixed results for Strasbourg in 2022
  • Torrestir joins European network
  • Shortening turnaround times
  • Militzer & Münch: new management team in Germany
  • Challenge Airlines: first flight from Istanbul today
  • ECS Group expands training portfolio
  • Ordering fifteen new units in three months
  • Extension in Emmerich
  • Fiata welcomes new vice chairs for CAI and REU
  • Third market for Amazon Air
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Bridging the African gap
  • LNG trucks help reduce carbon emissions
  • Sandrine Laurent promoted to secretary general
  • ONE tightens links to Latin America

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 24, 2023
  • Maersk's extra insurance offer for boxes just 'another money-spinner'
  • Buy out DSV, not DB Schenker
  • Uptick for air freight? 'Wishful thinking - first half looking bleak'
  • Tough year ahead as economic headwinds slow US truckload operators
  • Carriers slug it out for market share in lucrative India-US trades
  • Tiaca appoints Eric Hartmann to head Latin American region
  • Mexico defends plan to ban freighters from its primary airport
  • Airline veteran Gabriela Hiitola moves up to head Finnair Cargo
  • Europe could end reliance on China for battery production by 2027
  • ITF says governments must step-up green fuel investments

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 24, 2023
  • Grimaldi continues ammonia-ready car carrier binge
    The Naples headquartered Grimaldi Group is continuing its ammonia-ready car carrier shopping spree. Earlier this month, it added five newbuilds to its tally. On January 23, it added another five by exercising
  • Portland Engineer District welcomes new survey vessel
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Portland District officially welcomed its newest hydrographic survey vessel, the Beeman, with a dedication and christening ceremony in Newport, Oregon, Jan. 11. The vessel was built

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Container News web site
JANUARY 24, 2023
  • DASCHER takes over Dutch food logistics provider
    Transportgroep A. Müller B.V. (Müller), headquartered in Holten, has been acquired by DACHSER, a German logistics company based in Kempten. The two parties have decided not to disclose any financial information related to the acquisition, which includes the Dutch food logistics provider's own extensive fleet and is expected to be approved by the Dutch competition authorities. DACHSER has not boug
  • Viasea launches new service between the United Kingdom and Norway
    Norwegian shipping line Viasea Shipping has announced the addition of a new service between the Hutchison Ports London Thamesport and Norway, increasing the range of short sea container services available from the South East UK port. Mark Taylor, director of London Thamesport, commented on the new service, "London Thamesport is already well established as one of the leading short sea container po
  • Investment boost of US$131 million at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Container Terminal
    Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal Private Limited (NSFTPL) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a US$131 million loan in order to upgrade the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Container Terminal (JNPCT) in Nhava Sheva, India. The financing package consists of US$61.4 million from ADB's ordinary capital resources and US$69.6 million from Leading Asia's Private Infrastructure Fund (LEAP) administered by ADB. NS
  • Konecranes inks licensing agreement to expand its presence in India
    Finland-based port equipment manufacturer Konecranes aims to strengthen its presence in the Indian market with a licensing deal with an Indian multinational corporation Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for the manufacturing and distribution of Konecranes port cranes in the country. The partnership between Konecranes and Larsen & Toubro (L&T's) Minerals & Metals business unit includes Konecranes' brand portf
  • FESCO sets new record, dispatching 53 box trains from Vladivostok
    Russia-based FESCO Transportation Group dispatched 53 container trains from Vladivostok in one week. In particular, 49 railway trains departed from the Commercial Port of Vladivostok (CPV) and the remaining four began from rear container terminals in Vladivostok. The total loading of the box trains was more than 7,000 TEUs. Moreover, the dispatch of four trains was organised using the technology
  • MSC, Evergreen head scrubber-fitted fleet ranking
    MSC, the world's largest container shipping company, was the "scrubber champion" for 2022, as the Swiss/Italian box line ended the year with the largest number of scrubber-fitted vessels, according to DynaLiners report. In particular, 216 boxships of MSC are equipped with scrubbers, translating to an overall capacity of 2,132,700 TEUs. Additionally, one of Taiwan's major ocean carriers, Evergreen
  • New study: 96% of companies move manufacturing closer to home amid supply chain disruptions
    The newest Trade in Transition survey, commissioned by DP World and led by Economist Impact, recorded the opinions of industry executives who have to manage the recent disruptions to global trade, ranging from the war in Ukraine to inflation and extended Covid-19 lockup policies in various markets across the world. The research's primary conclusion is that the vast majority of 96% of companies be
  • Hapag-Lloyd changes rotation of India Gulf Service 1
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced an update on the India Gulf 1 (IG1) service port rotation replacing the call at Bahrain with a call at the port of Jubail in Saudi Arabia. The new rotation of the weekly service will be Jebel Ali (UAE) - Karachi (Pakistan) - Mundra (India) - Sohar (Oman) - Jebel Ali - Shuaiba (Kuwait) - Umm Qasar (Iraq) - Jubail (Saudi Arabia) - Jebel Ali Three container ships with an av
  • Nigerian president opens Lekki Port, largest port in the country
    President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari officially inaugurated the Lekki Deep Sea Port in Itoke village, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, on 23 January, while observing the offloading of the CMA CGM Mozart at the port's quay. This US$1.5 billion project is a joint venture between the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigerian Ports Authority, the Lagos State Government, the Tolarams Group (owner of the
  • Second CMA CGM vessel faces machinery issues in seven days
    The 3,426 TEU container ship CMA CGM Veracruz became disabled and adrift south of New Orleans in the United States on 20 January, according to a recent report from marine and transit claims consultancy WK Webster. "It is possible that General Average/Salvage and associated recovery issues may arise as a result of this casualty," said WK Webster. Greek shipping data and real-time information provi

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Splash web site
JANUARY 24, 2023
  • Oaktree selling further stake in Hafnia
    US private equity firm Oaktree Capital Management has moved to sell 25.2m shares in the Oslo-listed product tanker unit of BW Group, Hafnia. Oaktree-controlled OCM Luxembourg Chemical Tankers has hired Fearnley Securities, Jefferies and Pareto Securities to explore a potential block sale of existing shares equal to approximately 5.01% through a private placement. The share ...
  • US investment manager Arroyo gets into LNG bunkering
    Arroyo Investors has closed an investment in Seaside LNG, which has a 50% stake in the JAX LNG production facility in Jacksonville, Florida and owns an LNG bunkering barge through Polaris New Energy. The Houston-based investment manager, which focuses on power and energy infrastructure assets throughout the Americas, did not reveal the size of its ...
  • Simon Møkster Shipping bags MMT vessel extension
    Norwegian shipowner Simon Møkster Shipping has secured more work with Swedish marine survey specialist MMT for the multipurpose support vessel . The Ocean Infinity company has exercised the option to add additional six months to the contract keeping the vessel busy until October 2023. The 2010-built MPSV has been on contract to MMT continuously since ...
  • Alfa Laval rolls out first biofuel-ready separators
    Alfa Laval has introduced what it says are the marine industry's first biofuel-ready separators, which can tackle potential operational challenges associated with the use of the fuel in shipping. Biofuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) can be used by diesel engines without major engine modifications. However, Alfa Laval ...
  • Rovco takes Glomar OSV on long-term charter
    UK-based subsea technology and services firm Rovco is bolstering its site characterisation business unit with a three-year charter of the 2009-built multipurpose support vessel, from Dutch vessel operator Glomar Offshore. The two companies in collaboration with marine design consultants, Medea, will reconfigure the vessel to permanently carry an entire suite of survey sensors and equipment, ...
  • 2020 Bulkers seals Koch Shipping charter
    Tor Olav Troim-backed newcastlemax specialist 2020 Bulkers has secured a new time charter contract from Koch Shipping for . The new charter starts on February 19 at $19,000 per day for the first 100 days, after which the ship will earn an index-linked rate that reflects a premium to a standard capesize vessel and a ...
  • d'Amico exercises product tanker purchase option
    Italy's d'Amico International Shipping has exercised a purchase option on the , a 50,000 dwt MR product tanker vessel built in May 2018 by Onomichi Dockyard, paying $30m for the ship, which will deliver in May. The Italian owner now has 36 product tankers in its fleet. The company bought the High Explorer's sister ship, ...
  • Japanese bulk carrier in difficulty off the coast of Queensland
    Australian authorities are attending to a stricken bulk carrier off Mackay on the Queensland coast. The crew of 24 remain onboard the with local reports suggesting the engine room has been flooded. The 2012-built, Panama-flagged capesize is owned by Japan's Nissen Kaiun and is on charter to compatriot Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK). It is not ...
  • Equinor extends framework deal with PGS
    Norway's Equinor has exercised its option to extend the framework agreement with fellow seismic survey specialist PGS by two more years. The deal, which covers 4D monitoring surveys on the Norwegian and UK continental shelf, will see PGS work on the Gullfaks and Gudrun fields during the 2023 summer season. Equinor has one additional two-year ...
  • Nigeria's first deepsea port inaugurated
    Nigeria, the most populous nation in West Africa, has its first deepsea port up and running. The nation's president, Muhammadu Buhari, was on hand yesterday for the official inauguration of the $1.5bn Lekki Deep Sea Port, with a CMA CGM vessel calling at the new facility in Lagos state a day prior. The port, in ...
  • Holland Shipyards wins contracts for two coasters
    De Bock Maritiem has contracted Holland Shipyards Group to build two shortsea vessels. The 3,600 dwt vessels, designed by Conoship, will transport dry cargo and have a low air draft, making them suitable for inland waterways and the Rhine as well. The vessels feature diesel-electric propulsion and measure 88 m by 13.2 m and have ...
  • India's proposed ship age limits to have negligible effect on the global merchant fleet
    It's been one of the most read stories on the Splash site this month, but just how significant is the news coming out of India about soon-to-be-enacted ship age limits? Splash reported five days ago about new rules be issued by New Delhi whereby no bulk carrier, tanker or general cargo ship aged 25 or ...
  • Breakthrough year in autonomous shipping as international collaboration ramps up
    One Sea Secretary General Sinikka Hartonen discusses the key developments in autonomous shipping in 2022 and provides an outlook for the year ahead. 2022 was a year of breakthroughs in autonomous shipping, opening the way for further significant progress in the coming 12 months. During MSC 105 in April, The International Maritime Organization (IMO) provided ...
  • Oregon State University building first utility-scale, grid-connected wave energy test site in the US
    Oregon State University (OSU) has executed the last major contract pieces to build a wave-energy test facility, PacWave South, paving the way for construction of the facility off the coast of Newport, Oregon. PacWave South will be the first utility-scale, grid-connected wave energy test site in the United States. The facility will offer wave-energy developers ...
  • Greek shipowner and operator ordered by US to pay $1m each for tampering with pollution-prevention equipment
    Empire Bulkers Limited and Joanna Maritime Limited, two related companies based in Greece, were sentenced in the US last week for committing knowing and willful violations of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS) and the Ports and Waterways Safety Act related to their role as the operator and owner of the 33,700 dwt ...
  • Lessons learned from 2014's oil price collapse
    Zane Berry from MCA Consulting identifies how the offshore industry has transformed over the past decade. I was interested to understand what happened in 2014 when the oil price collapsed and the offshore oil industry, my industry, was halved overnight. Clearly supply outstripped demand at that point but what happened during the near 10 years ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 24, 2023
  • Pressure on China to 'intensify' over Iranian oil imports, says US envoy
    US official confirms that talks have been going on for several months with China as the US tries to isolate...
  • IMO number declared invalid after fatal explosions on UK-insured tanker linked to vessel identity fraud
    Tanker Smooth Sea 22 identified by UN Security Council report in 2021 as involved in identity laundering scam, yet remained...
  • Vessel operating costs to moderate in coming years
    While lube oil and insurance led the cost increases in the past year, dry dock expenses along with lube oil...
  • Vehicle carrier orderbook hits record 27% of existing fleet
    Recent newbuilding contracts by Grimaldi and SAIC Anji Logistics have driven the backlog of pure car and truck carriers to...
  • 'Why I still feel numb when I write about MV Estonia'
    The sinking of the the ferry Estonia nearly 29 years ago should hurt like it was yesterday and be remembered
  • Estonia ferry disaster report finds no evidence of collision
    Ferry sank in deteriorating weather on a passage between Estonia and Sweden
  • Most dry bulk routes see red amid rate erosion
    Questions remain about how China's reopening will affect dry bulk commodity demand, with hopes pinned on a steel sector rebound...
  • Bangladesh foreign minister 'surprised' Russia used sanctioned vessel
    Bangladesh officials are hoping Russia delivers equipment for a nuclear power plant using an unsanctioned vessel
  • Trends reveal a dynamic safety culture landscape
    Analysis identifies eight trends that show a shifting safety environment. Leadership behaviours and the duty of oversight are paramount
  • IMO urged to adopt measures to reduce underwater noise
    Clean Arctic Alliance calls for action to address the impact of underwater noise from ships on Arctic wildlife ahead of...
  • Daily Briefing
    Lack of 'real' green solutions leaves shipping hanging, say London Greeks | Blankings fail to halt Chinese New Year container...
  • Small oil spill from boxship reported off Vancouver
    The Canadian Coast Guard responded at the weekend to a spill of an estimated 60-100 litres of oil

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 24, 2023
  • Virginia lawmakers propose funds for state's second inland port
    Some Virginia state legislators are looking to fund a second inland port, but the project's prospects hinge on railroad and shipper demand, according to a study.
  • UP says all container traffic halted on its network between LA and Midwest
    An outage involving a bridge in New Mexico in the heart of Union Pacific's network is causing major delays for intermodal and automotive shippers between Southern California and two major inland hubs.
  • Customer service, not falling rates, the focus for 2023: UP
    The Class I railroad vowed it would focus on providing better service to shippers in 2023 and move to heal wounds from tense labor negotiations by addressing quality-of-life issues affecting its workforce.
  • Electronic bill of lading 'green shoots' emerge in wake of pandemic
    Pandemic-driven acceleration in the usage of its digital shipping document product is a sign that blockchain does work in niche applications in global logistics, according to CargoX.
  • US House bill includes $755 million in truck parking grants
    The expansion of truck parking along US highways is a primary objective of the "SHIP IT" act, along with providing incentives to attract and retain more drivers.
  • 'Service interruption' affecting container moves between LA-Midwest: UP
    An outage involving a bridge in New Mexico in the heart of Union Pacific's network is causing major delays for intermodal and automotive shippers between Southern California and two major inland hubs.
  • UP says will focus on service, not falling rates, in 2023
    The Class I railroad vowed it would focus on providing better service to shippers in 2023 and move to heal wounds from tense labor negotiations by addressing quality-of-life issues affecting its workforce.
  • India-US freight rate decline shows no signs of slowing in new year
    Rates on trades out of India continue to soften in January, most notably to the US, and at least one carrier is seeking general rate increases in a bid to prop up prices.
  • J.B. Hunt focusing on faster container turns to move more loads
    J.B. Hunt Transport Services will focus on working with shippers to empty containers in a more expedited manner as freight is moving slower than ever with box turn ratios falling for four consecutive years.
  • Empowered, but weary, importers eye streamlined Asia-US contract talks
    The balance of power has shifted back to shippers for annual trans-Pacific contract negotiations, but many logistics managers, exhausted after the most chaotic and stressful period of their careers, could be more willing to work with forwarders or simply less motivated to haggle with carriers, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.
  • Intermodal markets shift into recession after no peak season: J.B. Hunt
    Intermodal shippers are sitting on the sidelines until warehouses unclog and rail service improves, which will result in lower contract rates for shippers in 2023.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 24, 2023
  • Rising global demand for recycled steel could support bulker asset values - report
    Look to recycled steel demand for a glimpse of the future for bulker asset values, research commissioned by the Baltic Exchange says
  • New liquefaction project sanctions could soak up bulk of open LNG newbuildings
    Shipbroker Howe Robinson details at least four liquefaction projects which could take final investment decisions in coming months
  • Japanese capesize 'stable' after engine room flooded to depth of seven metres
    Distress call sent on Tuesday from the Frontier Unity off Australia
  • China Energy reportedly places order for Australian coal
    China unofficially banned the commodity after diplomatic relations with Australia broke down in 2020 over Covid-19
  • D'Amico snaps up leased MR tanker for $13m below market price
    Italian owner exercises another purchase option for bargain product carrier
  • Ban Panama-flag tankers from EU ports over Iran trades, says US pressure group
    Group calls for ban while Iran cautions over public statements about crackdown
  • End of the party looms for car carriers as newbuilding armada awaits
    VesselsValue's Dan Nash argues that 2023 will be the last year of record rates
  • Selective Nakilat steam turbine LNG carriers show up as bigger fleet emitters
    Doha-listed LNG shipping giant drills down deeper with latest ESG report
  • Ex-FBI agent faces sanctions charges linked to Russian oligarch
    Legal experts say move by prosecutors points to 'US-first' plan to target Russia sanctions breakers
  • Al Seer pledges fleet growth after adding bargain MR and selling two ships
    Expanding Abu Dhabi owner confirms ambition to take advantage of volatile shipping and commodity markets
  • VLGC rates take a hammering as Middle East hit by production problems
    Chinese New Year holidays mean earnings are unlikely to recover soon
  • First cargo shipped using GIIGNL's emissions monitoring and verification tool
    Energy major used new framework developed by LNG importers' group for carbon neutral shipment from Australia to Taiwan
  • Trond Mohn keeping MR tankers for now after big profit on Torm LR1 sales
    Norwegian investor says his vessels were debt-free, meaning a big pay-day
  • Usual tanker suspects linked to their first VLCC purchase
    Indian entity tied to 15-year-old VLCC sold by Greek interests at a fat profit
  • BP plots ammonia shipping and hydrogen conversion at German hub
    UK energy giant wants to produce 130,000 tonnes of low-carbon fuel from 2028
  • Meet the maritime matchmaker cleaning up seafarer recruitment
    Disenchantment with pay-to-work scams is providing a boost for Isabelle Rickmer's digital marketplace
  • Rebel shareholder Bjarte Brondmo quits board of restructuring DOF
    Second-largest investor steps down after blocking negotiated refinancing with lenders
  • SK Shipping LNG carrier duo still out of action after more than four years of repairs
    But one vessel appears to be trialling a cargo as rows are said to rumble on among the owner, yard and tank designer
  • Pakistan's container shipments said to be under threat as dollar reserves dry up
    Shipping agents warn government after banks 'stop paying' freight bills
  • France hunts 'shipowner X' after 'nightmare' plastic pellets spill
    Government promises legal action after 'mermaids' tears' from container wash up on beaches
  • Holland Shipyards makes it five new MPPs in a month with De Bock order
    Dutch shipbuilder seals order for coastal vessels with domestic owner
  • Norwegian Hull Club shuffles staff to chase growth
    Bergen-based insurer aims to expand further in Northern Europe
  • Child found in shipping container arrival at Malaysia's Port Klang
    Boy was found inside one of the containers that was shipped by OOCL and was not a victim of human trafficking
  • Tug grounded in collision with Bahri VLCC off Texas
    US Coast Guard said the smaller vessel began taking on water after the incident in Corpus Christi
  • Italy's Grimaldi doubles down on car carriers at China Merchants shipyard
    The company lifts its total tally of car carrier newbuildings on order to 15
  • Contamination penalty pushes Glencore down Singapore's bunker league table
    Meanwhile, the Trafigura-Fredriksen joint venture TFG Marine continues to build market share
  • Crew restrictions returning following end of China's zero-covid policy
    Global Maritime Forum also says vaccination rates among seafarers are now higher than most countries
  • Crew restrictions returning following end of China's zero-covid policy, says GMF
    Global Maritime Forum also says vaccination rates among seafarers are now higher than most countries
  • Scrap prices 'surge' as India steps in to fill the vacuum
    Indian container ship reported sold at a firm $581 per ldt as Pakistan and Bangladesh struggle with finance
  • VLCCs with scrubbers forecast to out-earn those without thanks to wide bunker spreads
    BRS Group believes low sulphur fuel and marine gasoil will get more expensive in the coming months thanks to the European Union's Russian product embargo

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 24, 2023
  • Amazon Air lands in India
    Amazon is still investing in its air cargo network despite cost cuts elsewhere in the company. Next up: India.
  • Hawaiian pilots land lucrative cargo contract ahead of new Amazon service
    A new contract for pilots at Hawaiian Airlines is setting the bar for all-cargo carriers above traditional industry leaders even though the carrier has never flown freighters before.
  • CargoX proof of concept showcases interoperability for global trade eBOLs
    "We are proud to be part of this first-in-history interoperability launch between eBOL platforms," said CargoX founder and CEO Stefan Kukman.

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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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