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April 27, 2023

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Exim India web site
APRIL 27, 2023
  • Weighbridge facility inaugurated at JNPA CPP
  • HMM signs MoU to secure marine biofuels
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  • Allana Cold Chain Solutions expands India operations with upcoming storage facilities in Kolkata, Kakinada & Dera Bassi
  • Railways transports significant volume of cement, clinker in FY23
  • Economy should guard against potential risks, says FinMin report
  • Major Port-wise Monthly Cargo Traffic Handled
  • CMA CGM dry cargo overweight surcharge from Asia & India East Coast to Nigeria
  • DGTR notifies termination of anti-dumping probe on Chinese chemical
  • Electronics exports surge in FY23
  • Canadian Pacific & Kansas City Southern combine to create CPKC
  • JSW Jaigarh Port puts out procedures to be followed during the monsoon
  • Adani Ports begins buyback of debt securities
  • India, China as high-income economies seen disruptive: World Bank

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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 27, 2023
  • 15.1% growth - despite challenges in the markets
  • Swiss Supply launches "Movement 32" campaign
  • Atlantic Forwarding Group chooses Christoph Ritt
  • Mexico-USA-Canada intermodal service launched
  • Four takeovers in two years
  • First LNG-powered vessel calls at Puerto Cortés
  • Rwandair to serve Paris in two months' time
  • Changes at the helm of PD Ports
  • Another agro express train from Russia to China
  • Hegele grows in Latin America
  • Budapest Airport cargo connects to Western China
  • Preventing excessive container roll at sea
  • Beumer Group UK opens new head office
  • Emergency hotline for commercial e-vehicles
  • All business units profitable in Q1/2023
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • "Romantic" route from Cuxhaven to Kristiansand
  • Nine Mammoth-converted B777-200s for DHL Express

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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 26, 2023
  • Cargolux posts $1.6bn record profit but warns of declining market
  • Freight movements halted as conflict in Sudan kills hundreds
  • A 10% fall at UPS - first signs of a dark spring
  • New box ships will boost Russian trade links with China
  • Cargo-hopeful Eastern Airlines' future in doubt as CEO quits
  • Optimistic UPS chief sees end of decline after 'disappointing' Q1
  • Boost for SAF as EU Parliament agrees mandate for aviation
  • European shipper in FMC case slams Hapag-Lloyd 'incompetence'
  • Governments must coordinate in trucking's transition to sustainable fuel
  • Ahead of the curve: getting air cargo revenue management right
  • Mark Faulkner joins Virgin Atlantic Cargo as head of commercial

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 26, 2023
  • MSC World Europa completes first Marseille LNG bunkering
    MSC Cruises' MSC World Europa has completed its first LNG bunkering at the Port of Marseille Fos in southern France. TotalEnergies Marine Fuels' chartered LNG bunker vessel, the Gas Vitality, refueled the
  • WETA wins $13.8 million grant to electrify ferry facilities
    The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), the agency that provides the San Francisco Bay Ferry service, has won a $13.8 million grant from the California State Transportation Agency

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Container News web site
APRIL 26, 2023
  • Port of London Authority to upgrade its VTS system
    The Port of London Authority (PLA) has chosen NASH Maritime, a shipping, navigation and maritime risk consultancy, to assist in the upgrade of its Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) system. VTS systems are shore-side software systems that enable the safe management and coordination of vessel traffic and marine operations within a port or waterway. To develop the specification, the project team underto
  • CMA CGM announces overweight surcharge update from Asia and India East Coast to Nigeria
    CMA CGM announced an updated Overweight Surcharge (OWS) from Asia and India East Coast to Nigeria that will take effect on 28 April. The French ocean carrier will implement a fee of US$250 per 20' dry container with a container gross weight equal to or over 18 tons from China, South East Asia, North East Asia, and the East Coast of India to Nigerian ports of Tincan, Apapa, and Onne. CMA CGM said
  • cargo-partner launches new transhipment point in the Netherlands
    cargo-partner has opened a new Transhipment Point (TSP) in Roermond, Netherlands in collaboration with the company's strategic groupage partner sim freight, offering daily departures to a network of European destinations. The hub has two purposes, to become a handling point for consolidating outbound cargo, and a connection point for transferring cargo from one vehicle to another while in transit
  • Peel Ports to run sustainable infrastructure projects
    Peel Ports developed a partnership programme and secured long-term agreements with a number of consultants to support vital projects across its operations. More specifically, a range of companies have been selected for the expertise and will support the delivery of the port operator's capital investment programme for up to eight years. The programme partners include Ramboll, Jacobs, Turner & Town
  • Maersk and CMA CGM among partners for establishing a green methanol bunkering hub at Melbourne port
    The Port of Melbourne, Maersk, ANL (a subsidiary of CMA-CGM), Svitzer, Stolthaven Terminals, HAMR Energy, and ABEL Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to investigate the commercial potential of building a green methanol bunkering centre at the Port of Melbourne. The collaboration will examine a potential project involving the transportation of green methanol from production sit
  • Global Ports establishes its own container fleet
    Global Ports Group aims to create its own container fleet, consisting of 4,000 specialised boxes that will be used to transport, store and handle bulk cargo. With this equipment and in partnership with Russian intermodal container operator TransContainer, Global Ports is launching a service which is expected to enable manufacturers to ship bulk cargo by block trains from their own manufacturing f
  • TotalEnergies Marine Fuels and MSC complete first LNG bunkering operation in Marseille for biggest MSC Cruises ship
    TotalEnergies Marine Fuels and the Cruise Division of MSC Group have successfully completed the first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) bunkering operation at the Port of Marseille Fos, Southern France, for MSC Cruises' MSC World Europa. MSC World Europa was delivered in October 2022 by Chantiers de l'Atlantique at the Saint Nazaire shipyard in France. Its length is 333 meters long and is the best-perf
  • Stonepeak and Spirit Super complete Australia's GeelongPort acquisition
    Stonepeak, an infrastructure and real assets investment firm, and Spirit Super, an Australian industry super fund, confirmed the successful completion of the acquisition of Australia's GeelongPort Pty Limited. According to the terms of the agreement, Stonepeak will be the majority owner of GeelongPort with 70% and Spirit Super will hold the remaining 30%. As the region's second largest port, Geel
  • Chinese ports close to 70 million TEUs in Q1, lower volumes for Shanghai and Shenzhen
    The overall container volume of major Chinese ports rose 3.5% year-on-year from January to March reaching 69.7 million TEUs. For the same period, the overall cargo volume of the Chinese ports climbed to over 3.8 billion tons translating to a year-on-year growth of 6.2%. The following chart shows the cargo throughput and container throughput data of the twelve major ports in China. Source: Ministr
  • Antong ships re-employed after CULines termination
    All 12 Panamax ships that China United Lines (CULines) redelivered early to Antong Holdings have found new charterers, in another sign of the firm charter market. Ship brokers said that Dubai-based SeaLead Shipping, which has started new services linking the Far East to the Red Sea and the Mediterranean, as well as Australia to the Indian subcontinent, and Transatlantic services, has taken five o
  • HMM signs deal with GS Caltex to secure marine biofuels
    South Korean major ocean carrier HMM will cooperate with its compatriot oil refiner GS Caltex to secure marine biofuels. The marine biofuels comprise 30% biodiesel derived from used cooking oil and 70% high-sulfur fuel oil (HSFO). When compared to traditional fuels, biodiesel reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 80%. According to HMM's statement, Biofuels have the advantage of being technologicall
  • DP World Southampton renews security contract with Mitie
    DP World Southampton has renewed its contract with Mitie, a facilities management and professional services company, for two additional years. By this contract extension, Mitie will continue to provide security services for DP World at the UK's deep-sea container terminal in full compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility security code (ISPS), and the Maritime Security Division (MSD
  • PSA Breakbulk opens its first Project Cargo Ecosystem in Antwerp
    PSA Breakbulk has established Belgium's first Project Cargo Ecosystem (PCE) at the country's major port in Antwerp. The PCE is a one-stop shop breakbulk terminal facility located below the locks on the south side of Churchill Dock and is the first of its type in the Belgian port. Furthermore, the PCE provides infrastructure, equipment, and space to load, unload, store, and handle all forms of pro

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Splash web site
APRIL 26, 2023
  • Maersk and CMA CGM look to set up methanol bunkering in Australia's largest box port
    Maersk and CMA CGM's Australian subsidiary ANL have signed up to explore the commercial feasibility of establishing a green methanol bunkering hub at the Port of Melbourne. A memorandum of understanding signed also by Maersk towage unit Svitzer, Stolthaven Terminals, HAMR Energy, ABEL Energy and the Port of Melbourne, will see the partners look at ...
  • Splash Extra: Who's to blame for shipping's slow innovation towards decarbonisation?
    A talking point across multiple events at Singapore Maritime Week has been owners hitting out at shipyards for their failure to innovate and offer suitable solutions for the industry on its slow green path. The issue forms the lead story in the April issue of Splash Extra, published today, with quotes from leading shipowners speaking ...
  • Maritime CEO Forum: Hurdles for tanker newbuilds
    The buoyant tanker sector has decoupled from the gyrations of the world economy and looks set fair for this year and beyond, delegates attending this week's Maritime CEO Forum at the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore were told. Last year's tanker session at the same event was equally bullish, something repeat panellist Alan Hatton picked upon ...
  • Singapore to create drone port
    Singapore wants to set up a drone port for the delivery of ship supplies and will launch a call for proposals (CFP) later this year. The move was announced at Singapore Maritime Week. "The CFP will act as a pathfinder for public agencies and private companies to develop a concept of operations for drones that ...
  • Zodiac cape hits reef in Indonesia
    Zodiac Maritime's 2014-built capesize bulk carrier hit a reef in the Seram Sea in eastern Indonesia yesterday and has since grounded. The ship was carrying a cargo of bauxite from Australia to China when it struck the reef, with the hull breached and quickly taking on water. The ship can be seen listing to starboard ...
  • Global conro fleet fades away
    Conros - ships that carry containers, vehicles and other rolling cargo - are an endangered and ageing vessel species. Italy's Grimaldi last week took delivery of the 47,528 dwt Great Antwerp, the first brand new conro to come out of any yard in the world for six years, according to Alphaliner. Grimaldi, Linea Messina and ...
  • New American shipbroker launches
    Two American dry cargo shipbrokers have quit the Stamford office of Simpson Spence Young (SSY) to go it alone. Caleb Dorsey and Mike Beatty have formed Ocean Solutions Dry, also in Stamford, a brokerage focused on the spot trades. Serving as chairman of the board is Dorsey's father, George, who has over 40 years of ...
  • 'Good ships, good times'
    How to get owners and managers to agree on certain decent working conditions at sea. The latest instalment in our recently published shipmanagement magazine. Steven Jones, founder of the Seafarers Happiness Index, reckons seafarers fall into three basic camps these days. There are those lucky enough to work for good companies, with careers mapped out, ...
  • Cadeler clinches more than $550m worth of Hornsea 3 contracts
    Denmark-based offshore wind installation player Cadeler has sealed two contracts worth over €500m ($549m) with compatriot utility Ørsted for the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm in the UK. The first contract is for the transportation and installation of all monopile-type foundations on the project. This will be the first time the Oslo-listed BW Group-backed company ...
  • Jan De Nul and Hellenic Cables team up for Danish wind farm cabling contract
    Belgian marine contractor Jan De Nul and Greece's Hellenic Cables have been awarded by German utility RWE the turnkey delivery of both the export cable as well as inter-array cable systems for the Thor offshore wind farm project in Denmark. The turnkey contract includes two export cables, each with an onshore length of 13 km ...
  • Shelf Drilling scores Nigerian contract
    Dubai-headquartered Shelf Drilling has secured a short-term contract for its 1981-built rig for operations offshore Nigeria. The Oslo-listed jackup rig pure-play said that the firm contract for 90 days is worth around $11m, excluding revenues for mobilisation and demobilisation. The rig's last contract with Conoil in Nigeria ended in January. The new campaign with an ...
  • Macquarie Asset Management offloads stakes in eight UK offshore wind farms
    Macquarie Asset Management has sold stakes in eight offshore wind farms around the UK to infrastructure manager and investor, Equitix. The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. The agreement will see Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 5's 50% stake in Offshore Wind Company sold to funds managed by the UK-headquartered investment manager. Offshore Wind ...
  • Dry bulk taking a gamble by relying on China
    AJ Rahman, founder and CEO of Norvic Shipping, explains why depending on the fortunes of one economic powerhouse is risky. When China sneezes, the world catches a cold is a common phrase for explaining the Asian nation's impact on the global economy. And it's one that sums up how China's economic performance directly affects dry ...
  • Container made out of composite on show at Sea Asia
    Attendees of this week's Sea Asia exhibition in Singapore are able to get a glimpse of the Unit One, a container made out of composite developed by Swiss firm AELER. As the 20 ft container is made of composite materials, it is much stronger than today's steel boxes, able to carry 28 rather than 24 ...
  • Maersk Tankers starts offering voyage management services
    Commercial manager Maersk Tankers is expanding its services to shipowners with a new voyage management service. The first customer is LPG shipping and trading company Petredec Global. Maersk Tankers will take over the voyage management of, initially, seven Petredec Global-owned LPG carriers. The service includes day-to-day vessel operations, fuel optimisation and claims handling, covering full ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 26, 2023
  • Sudan unrest poses no immediate risk to shipping
    The decision by war risk underwriters to designate Sudan a high-risk area will have little immediate impact on shipping in...
  • Capesize rates float up to two-month high
    Higher spot rates expected in coming weeks on increased volumes of iron ore from Australia and Brazil as well as...
  • Rapid ratification likely for judicial sales convention
    Effectiveness hinges on big open registries signing up, but hope is that self-interest and pressure from lenders will get them...
  • Newbuild pricing now too high, says Stena
    Stena Bulk chief executive Erik Hånell says newbuilding prices have become too expensive for Stena Group to consider placing orders...
  • Minimal impact to Panama Canal traffic amid draught restrictions
    Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows container traffic through the canal has so far not been adversely affected by draught restrictions...
  • Deepsea con-ro market continues to slide
    The versatile vessel type has lost ground to its fully cellular competitors. But Grimaldi and its subsidiaries remain committed
  • Dual-fuel option unviable until regulatory enforcement
    Dual-fuel vessels are still burning fossil fuel oil because it is cheaper than cleaner options, according to Eaglestar Marine Holdings...
  • Tanker rates likely peaking soon on production cuts and lower global demand
    Tanker market has seen a very strong recovery on the seaborne crude exports globally, with robust Russian trade helps boosting...
  • Seacon Shipping orders two dry bulkers with Tsuneishi Shipbuilding
    The deal is in line with Seacon's strategy of fleet optimisation
  • EU considering ship-to-ship transfer crackdown
    European Commission officials are considering several options to target Russia via the shipping industry in the next round of sanctions...
  • Marine underwriters list Sudan as high-risk area after Joint War Committee meeting
    Ships calling at Sudan have additional war-risk premiums added to insurance costs
  • 5G-powered telemedicine service for seafarers launched in Singapore
    M1's telemedicine solution is part of plans to provide 5G offshore coverage for the southern coast of Singapore, as part...
  • Singapore holds tabletop exercise for methanol spill scenario
    The exercise in Singapore allows participants to learn about the specific hazards of methanol, possible safety measures that could be...
  • Singapore sets up working group to develop standards on methanol bunkering
    Singapore's working group includes government agencies, bunker suppliers, bunker craft operators, engine manufacturers, testing and certification bodies, shipowners and operators...
  • Daily Briefing
    Shipping targeted as regulators seek to tighten Russian sanctions | Black Sea containership trade flows shift in wake of Ukraine...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 26, 2023
  • MSC slows ships, adds Mobile to Latin America-Gulf Coast service
    The use of slow steaming, which will also reduce emissions, is one method for MSC to absorb more ships coming into its fleet this year without adding more weekly capacity.
  • Yellow looks to reopen Teamster contract, negotiate consolidation
    Yellow, the largest Teamsters employer in the US less-than-truckload sector, says it is willing to negotiate a new contract a year early as it tries to remove roadblocks to consolidating its network.
  • MSC slows ships, adds Mobile to LatAm-Gulf Coast service
    The use of slow steaming, which will also reduce emissions, is one method for MSC to absorb more ships coming into its fleet this year without adding more weekly capacity.
  • Yellow seeks to reopen Teamster contract, negotiate consolidation
    Yellow, the largest Teamsters employer in the US less-than-truckload sector, says it is willing to negotiate a new contract a year early as it tries to remove roadblocks to consolidating its network.
  • New DSV carbon credits deal seeks to cut CO2 emissions of transport carriers
    A 'book and claim' solution from DSV allows the forwarder to scale up its decarbonization efforts by giving shippers greater access to low-carbon fuels used by transport operators.
  • HMM latest carrier to secure sourcing, storage for alternative fuels
    HMM later this year will also conduct field tests of an onboard carbon capture system designed to capture CO2 from greenhouse gas emissions generated during vessel operation.
  • PSA leveraging forwarder acquisition to serve shippers directly
    The scale of PSA International's ambitions to expand its reach beyond its 60 container port terminals by leveraging the acquisition of a non-asset-based global logistics provider parallels Maersk's own integrator ambitions.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 26, 2023
  • Infographic: Atlantic product tanker market spirals downward as Europe-to-US rates collapse
    Rates on fronthaul route from Rotterdam to New York push downward, as US Gulf Coast and Mediterranean spot earnings also suffer
  • FMC commissioner proposes 'track and trace' data system to prevent supply-chain congestion
    Shippers paid $5.3bn in detention and demurrage fees during pandemic
  • GATX looks to sell three remaining gas carriers after offloading duo
    US equipment finance company offloaded two vessels in March of this year
  • Green Seas: IMO grapples with plastics pollution from ships' paint, fishing gear and 'mermaid tears'
    Weekly environment newsletter checks in on discussions at the global shipping regulator over efforts to tackle nurdles
  • Capital Maritime and Maran Tankers opt for LNG dual-fuelled suezmaxes in huge newbuilding haul
    Greek duo pencil in mirrored deals for up to 16 ships at Chinese yard
  • Seacon places $63m handysize bulker contract at Tsuneishi Shipbuilding
    Two handysize vessels will be delivered from the Japanese shipbuilder in 2025
  • Well-armed: AMA Capital Partners is never at a loss for direction in the boardroom
    The boutique firm's outsized reach includes a track record of placing directors in prominent shipping companies
  • Merchant banking firm AMA Capital swaps Manhattan penthouse for Stamford 'character'
    Merchant banking boutique quietly left behind the Chrysler Building during Covid times for an old piano works in Connecticut
  • Navios Partners offloads 18th ship in just 10 months amid fleet renewal push
    US-listed shipping behemoth believed to have sold yet another of its oldest bulkers
  • George Procopiou pays over $610m on huge LR2 newbuilding order in China
    Greek shipowner Dynacom has inked contracts on a slew of at least 10 product tankers
  • Dorian LPG cash machine pays out again with $40m one-off dividend
    US-listed VLGC player keeps on returning profit to shareholders
  • George Procopiou pays over $610m on huge tanker newbuilding order in China
    Greek shipowner Dynacom has inked contracts on a slew of at least 10 LR2 tankers
  • Ukraine demands action against seafarers with 'fraudulent' Russian documents
    Russia says seafarers with papers supplied by authorities in occupied zones are properly trained and qualified
  • OSG fires back: AMSC's 'wrongful' and 'flagrant' acts forfeited $4m fee
    Efforts to recruit crew members during inspection of ship was violation of bareboat charter, OSG's lawyers say
  • Ince Group gets more time for potential rescue deal with court order
    Insolvent law firm has been given another 10 days
  • Joint War Committee declares Sudan a listed area amid military unrest
    Insurers are concerned the country's ports could be affected by the troubles
  • Maersk halts container bookings for Sudan as clashes continue
    Danish giant says it is monitoring the situation but Port Sudan remains operational
  • Norway's NRP shipping equity fund turns from container ship to tanker sales
    Nicolai Heidenreich and Wilhelm Magelssen-led Premium Maritime Fund is planning for price volatility after beginning to cash in on older tankers
  • Japan's Nissen Kaiun orders a series of product tanker newbuildings at Hyundai shipyard
    The low-profile shipowner now has 28 MRs booked at Hyundai shipyards
  • Andi Case sitting on Clarksons stake worth $27m after share awards
    Options come as part of UK shipbroker's 2022 bonus and performance incentive scheme
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding orderbook at 40% of 2023 target
    The Jiangsu-based shipyard has contracted 23 vessels worth $1.18bn
  • Vopak and AltaGas plot large LPG and methanol export project in Canada
    Dutch and Canadian groups team up for new venture that is set to boost gas carrier and tanker demand
  • Electric car sales set to change nature of oil markets, says IEA
    Decline of the internal combustion engine will reduce the need for 5m barrels a day of oil by 2030, says energy body
  • Great Eastern set for big cash boost by selling oldest aframax tanker
    Indian owner taking advantage of $14.5m gain in value for 2004-built ship over past year
  • Russia's Sergey Lavrov confirms lack of progress on Ukraine grain deal talks
    Comments on Foreign Ministry website suggest negotiations are stuck in a rut
  • Castor and Top Ships put on notice by Nasdaq over low share prices
    Greek shipowners vow to boost shares back above $1 minimum for listing on US exchange
  • ESL reveals 'investment pool' plan for fossil-free ships while selling supramaxes
    Finnish bulker owner outlines ambitious decarbonisation plans for Baltic Sea operations
  • Japanese tonnage providers build up gas investments with bareboat deals
    Investment in high-value sale and lease back deals is helping owners grow in fast expanding market
  • Fasten your seatbelts: dry bulk is in for a bumpy ride
    The volatility and complexity of the past few years will be good training as the sector grapples with new risks and trading patterns
  • Pareto Bank shipping book shrinks $17m but modest growth now expected
    Norwegian lender sees customer and vessel numbers decline in the first quarter
  • Maersk and ANL back Melbourne green methanol bunkering plan
    Work will explore various elements of establishing such a facility and identify any challenges that would need to be addressed
  • Andi Case sitting on Clarksons stake worth $25m after share awards
    Options come as part of UK shipbroker's 2022 bonus and performance incentive scheme
  • Yangzijiang shipyard orderbook at 40% of 2023 target
    The Jiangsu-based shipyard has contracted 23 vessels worth $1.18bn
  • France's climb-down on 2030 shipping emissions target set to weaken EU position at IMO
    Concerns rise that Europe will not push for ambitious early emissions target at MEPC meeting in July
  • Yangzijiang achieves close to 40% of the 2023 newbuilding order target
    The Jiangsu-based shipyard has contracted 23 vessels worth $1.18bn
  • Small ships an 'afterthought' on shipping's decarbonisation journey, says Glory-Pacific's Eddie Huang
    Mini-bulker operator claims no attention is being shown towards sustainability solutions for smaller vessels
  • Stifel upgrades Euronav 'on their own merits' after scuttled Frontline merger
    US investment bank raises price target to $22 per share

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 26, 2023
  • Tanker shipping stocks sink despite talk of looming rate boom
    Tanker investors have been disappointed before. Is the current stock pullback a bump in the road or something more?
  • Hawaiian Airlines to begin Amazon cargo flights in 4th quarter
    Hawaiian Airlines faces more turbulent market conditions coming out of the pandemic than nearly any airline. On the bright side is a new charter contract with Amazon that will diversify the business.
  • Cargolux reports record $1.6B profit in 2022
    Cargolux set financial records in 2022 but expects its air cargo business to decrease this year because of difficult operating conditions.
  • Contract season post-pandemic: Why would it be normal?
    Nothing is normal in logistics and the power shift in the game of supply and demand has shifted back to the shipper.

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Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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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
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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