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September 27, 2023

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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
  • SMP, Kolkata inks MoU to connect NE States via facilities in Bangladesh
  • Bengaluru & Delhi-NCR among top 10 APAC logistics markets in terms of annual rental growth in 2023
  • Implementation of the Trade Notice No. 07/2023-24 dated 08.06.2023 in reference to the pre-import condition under Advance Authorisation Scheme
  • Call for greater supply chain visibility
  • Singapore the top maritime centre for 10th consecutive year
  • Three Japanese shipping companies partner to establish global liquefied hydrogen supply chain
  • Bahri affirms pivotal role in driving the growth of the regional logistics sector at Saudi Maritime Congress 2023
  • DP World Chennai hosts inaugural call of Far East India Express (FIX1) service
  • Outline for first-ever green shipping corridor across the Pacific unveiled
  • Etihad Cargo appoints Giridharan Srinivasan as Area General Manager - Indian Subcontinent
  • Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates new infrastructure at Tezu Airport, Arunachal Pradesh
  • Global air cargo tonnages showing improvement
  • DGFT notifies export of 75,000 tonnes non-basmati rice to UAE
  • Updated Berthing Policy & Tariff Structure at Dhamra Port
  • Panama Canal modifies Fresh Water Surcharge
  • ABB bags order to provide power to Samskip's hydrogen-powered vessels

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
  • Asia, Arctic, archipelagos
  • Heavier locos for Swiss railfreight operator
  • India: Mycrane launches online crane rental
  • Natural gas from waste for trucks
  • Green Finnlines ships serving Bilbao
  • A promotion for Mattias Hellstrom
  • Cooperating on best practices in air cargo
  • Picking up the parcels
  • Partnering for port safety
  • First electric-hybrid flight with 100% SAF
  • Irish haulier grows - and augments its fleet
  • Network Aviation Group appoints CEO
  • Lactalis to lease dairy facility in Ontario
  • Record funding for rail projects
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Procureship expands to Singapore
  • Bergé moves to new terminal
  • Cargobooking to roll out in Europe

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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
  • Auto strike goes up a notch but supply chains yet to feel major impact
  • Rush for e-commerce capacity could trigger airfreight rate rise
  • Mr Joy: CEO eye - the lying kangaroo
  • Manufacturing boom in India drives up intra-Asia freight rates
  • Fear of new landslide keeps vital Alpine rail freight link closed
  • CK Line expands intra-Asia portfolio with larger newbuildings
  • White House offers $1.4bn to upgrade rail infrastructure

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
  • Is "dead" Russian admiral Viktor Sokolov alive?
    Russia's Defense Ministry has released video purporting to showing the Commander of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, Admiral Viktor Sokolov, participating via a video link in a Russian Defense Ministry board meeting, said
  • Callan Marine wins $102.89 million Corpus Christi dredging contract
    The Galveston Engineer District (SWG) has awarded Callan Marine Ltd., Galveston, Texas, a $102,896,306 firm-fixed-price contract for pipeline dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
  • Gulftainer strengthens ties with freight forwarders in South China
    Gulftainer held a significant meeting with key traders and freight forwarders in Shenzhen, China reinforcing its desire to strengthen trade and logistics ties with South China's dynamic freight forwarding community. The Shenzhen International Freight Forwarders Association and the Qingdao Logistics Network attended the meeting, which introduced them to Gulftainer's value proposition in its flagsh
  • Port of Rotterdam, Yokogawa launch study to increase energy and resource efficiency across industries
    The Port of Rotterdam Authority and Yokogawa Electric Corporation have launched a feasibility study to increase cross-industry integration for the efficient use of energy and utilities in the Rotterdam industrial cluster, with the objective of contributing to ambitious regional decarbonisation targets. A preliminary scan revealed that optimising the use of electricity and utilities across busines
  • Kinimatic strengthens US network
    Kinimatic, an agile US warehousing and fulfillment service platform, announces the acquisition of approximately 150,000 square meters of premium warehouse space in 14 locations between Laredo and Pharr on the southern Texas border. This increase is being driven by the expanding trend of nearshoring between the United States and Mexico, which is increasing demand for cross-border freight operation
  • RightShip unveils port and terminal risk management solution
    RightShip, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) focused digital maritime platform, has unveiled PortRISK, an innovative new risk management solution aimed at transforming operational efficiency and decision making for port and terminal operators during vessel pre-arrival preparations. Built using RightShip's maritime vessel, incident, and company database, PortRISK provides a comprehensive
  • Japanese shipping firms partner to establish global liquefied hydrogen supply chain
    Japan Suiso Energy (JSE) and three Japanese shipping companies, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K LINE), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), have agreed to join JSE Ocean (JSE Ocean), a subsidiary of JSE. In particular, JSE remains the majority shareholder with 50.2%, while the shipping companies hold 16.6% each. Also, Japan's Basic Hydrogen Strategy, revised by the Japanes
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases rates from India to Africa
    German box line Hapag-Lloyd announced a new General Rate Increase (GRI) from India to Ghana and Nigeria for cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry containers, including high cube equipment. The Hamburg-based ocean carrier said the GRI will be US$100/container from Mundra, Nhava Sheva and Hazira in India to Tema in Ghana and Lagos (Apapa / Tin Can Island) in Nigeria. The rate increase will be applic
  • Port Houston handles over 2.5 million TEUs in 2023
    Port Houston reported that total container volumes for the year have reached 2.5 million TEUs from January to August. The US port handled 2,510,162 TEUs, a 4% decrease from the same period last year. Due to a relatively balanced market of import and export demand, year-to-date empty container volume is down 17% with Port Houston handling 307,624 TEUs in August, a 20% reduction from the same month
  • NYK Line selects Marlink to equip its fleet with smart hybrid network
    Japanese shipping company NYK Line has chosen Marlink to equip its own fleet with a smart hybrid network. Marlink will use its experience operating Starlink and other high-capacity LEO internet systems inside an existing smart hybrid network to boost crew wellness. Following the successful assessment of Starlink on two vessels in 2022, NYK Line selected Marlink to integrate LEO services as part o
  • Japan-US container trade continues to decline
    According to Descartes Datamyne, Japan's US-bound container exports totalled 48,372 TEUs in August (based on volumes at ports of origin), a 7.2% decline from the same month in 2022. For the sixth month in a row, Japan to US box exports have continued to fall year on year. Containers carried straight to the United States accounted for 32,256 TEUs, up 11.9% from the previous year, whereas those tra
  • DB Schenker opens new branch in Norway
    DB Schenker opened a new terminal in a central location at Bergen Flesland Airport. The 185,155 m² plot houses a state-of-the-art logistics center with 7,000 m². In particular, large parts of the area are dedicated to freight handling. The building and operation are largely self-sufficient in electricity through solar panels on the roof, which incidentally is also green. Additionally, the buildin
  • Pan Ocean sells ships to raise war chest for HMM bid
    South Korean shipping group Pan Ocean is reportedly selling ships to raise funds to help its parent Harim Group bid for flagship box carrier HMM. So far, Pan Ocean has sold 10 ships this year, consisting of six chemical/products tankers, four bulk carriers, raising around US$132 million. Sources from South Korea's investment banking sector told Container News that Pan Ocean is pursuing the sale o
  • HMM upgrades Intra-Asia Cross Network service
    Major South Korean shipping line HMM announced the expansion of ICN (Intra-Asia Cross Network) container service. Starting on 9 October, HMM's renewed ICN service will provide a convenient shortcut, seven-day route from Busan in South Korea, to Jakarta and Surabaya in Indonesia. The ICN service cross-operates in two routes: String 1 calling at Busan (South Korea) - Shanghai (China) - Ningbo (Chin
  • Peel Ports joins Sedex
    UK-based port operator Peel Ports Group announced that it will join Sedex, a supply chain sustainability data, insights and services company. As part of this commitment, Peel Ports Group will now be part of a global collaborative platform, connecting buyers, suppliers, and auditors. This platform enables organisations to share and access essential data related to supplier ethical and sustainable
  • CMA CGM revises low water surcharge in Brazil
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM reported that the Amazon River's navigability conditions are not improving and as a result, has revised the Low Water Surcharge (LWS) on any cargo from/to Manaus, Brazil. The Marseille-based container line said the updated surcharge will be US$1,100/TEU and will be effective from 25 September until further notice. The surcharge will be applied to all types of cargo fo

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
  • Castor offloads kamsarmax as previous panamax sale falls through
    Cyprus-based bulker and boxship owner Castor Maritime has sold one of its kamsarmaxes while a deal to sell another ship that was announced in April has collapsed. The Nasdaq-listed firm is shipping out its 2009-built during the fourth quarter for $15.75m. The deal should bring in a net gain of approximately $3m, excluding transaction-related costs. ...
  • Enova grants Viridis $14m in funding for ammonia-powered bulker duo
    Norwegian government enterprise Enova has decided to grant NOK 152m ($14.1m) to Viridis Bulk Carriers for the construction of two ammonia-powered bulk carriers. Viridis Bulk Carriers expect to place orders for the two ships near the end of 2023, with deliveries starting in 2025. The two ammonia-powered bulkers, designed by Kongsberg Maritime, will have a ...
  • IEA sees ammonia as shipping's go-to solution for reaching net zero by 2050
    The International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a 2023 update of its 'Net Zero by 2050' report that shipping will primarily turn to ammonia to decarbonise the sector. The 'Net Zero by 2050: A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector' report was published in 2021. It translated the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C ...
  • Vehicles melt as Russia ups its targeting of Ukraine's ports
    The Russian military is pounding Ukrainian ports hard this week. Following very damaging strikes on the port of Odesa early on Monday morning, Russia then turned its attention to the Danube river port of Izmail last night with many drone strikes. A port building, storage facilities and more than 30 trucks and cars were damaged ...
  • DDW Offshore taps EnTrust Global for $31m fleet refinancing
    Norway's DDW Offshore, a subsidiary of Akastor, has secured a new refinancing deal that will see the company take control of two ships, reactivate another, and stretch debt maturity into September 2026. The company has arranged a $31m loan with alternative shipping financer EnTrust Global via its "Blue Ocean Funds". The deal is guaranteed by ...
  • Grindrod seals deal to buy Taylor Maritime Group shipmanagement units
    Singapore-based bulker owner Grindrod Shipping has reached an agreement to acquire two shipmanagement companies from Taylor Maritime Group. The Ed Buttery-led firm is to take over Taylor Maritime Management and Tamar Ship Management in a $11.75m cash and shares deal. Following the acquisition, which is expected to occur before mid-October this year, the companies will ...
  • AI: a hot air balloon?
    For his monthly column, Pierre Aury gives readers his thoughts on artificial intelligence. After a lazy August column we feel like elevating things: it's time to revisit the topic of artificial intelligence. Well at least we might avoid death by an overdose of articles on CO2 emissions ...although no doubt AI, being so powerful, will ...
  • MOL, NYK and K Line join forces to develop hydrogen carriers
    Japan's three largest shipowners are joining forces with Kawasaki Heavy Industries and industrial gas firm Iwatani Corporation to develop hydrogen carriers together. Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) are each taking a 16.6% in new firm JSE Ocean, designed to quickly build up Japan's maritime hydrogen supply ...
  • Boxship capacity growing at fastest pace on record
    With nearly a container newbuilding scheduled to deliver daily for the rest of the year, brokers Braemar have warned this week it remains difficult to anticipate where the demand should be coming from to overcome the current supply situation. According to analysis from Asia-based consultancy Linerlytica, the pace of the growth of the box fleet ...
  • 250,000 seafarers' pay boosted by 6%
    Seafarers' unions and maritime employers have signed a four-year agreement that will see wage increases and dozens of workplace protections and improvements for over 250,000 seafarers' serving on more than 10,000 vessels. The International Bargaining Forum (IBF), the forum that negotiates the world's largest global collective bargaining agreement, agreed terms for the 2024-2027 IBF Framework ...
  • Tugs ready to try and move grounded Canadian cement carrier
    Two tugs are ready to try and move the , a cement carrier belonging to Nova Marine Carriers, which grounded on a tricky part of the St Lawrence river on Sunday morning, bringing ship traffic to a halt in the intervening two days. The ship has developed a list to port. Having veered off the ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
  • Castor to seek compensation following botched panamax sale
    A $13.95m sale announced in April that was slated to net Nasdaq-listed Castor Maritime $5.3m is off after buyer failed...
  • Box volumes fall in Savannah but remain solidly above prepandemic levels
    Operating capacity in the port of Savannah fell in August as the port was rebuilding several berths, Georgia Port Authority...
  • Norden chief executive says asset-light strategy keeps it profitable amid bulker rates slump
    Norden attributes its business model that embraces freight trading over vessel ownership to combined profits of more than $1.3bn since...
  • Norway funds ammonia and hydrogen ship projects
    Norway's climate fund Enova announced its most recent grant winners in the maritime sector, as the Norwegian government ramps up...
  • Danaos continues deep dive into dry bulk with move for capesize brace
    Second of new acquisitions is understood to remain subject to certain inspections
  • Russia's Danube offensive is failing to dent Ukraine exports
    Russian drone attacks targeting Ukraine's Danube exports have cut capacity and added pressure to a supply chain already struggling with...
  • Gram Car Carriers chief calls sector 'boring'
    Whist suggests it'll be hard for the EU to curb electric vehicle imports from China. He also described China's fast-expanding...
  • Miller open to enquiry on Ukraine war risk cover
    Vessel tracking will let underwriters monitor exposure despite Russian threat to treat merchant shipping as military targets
  • Flood of newbuilding capacity bites at boxship charter market
    Almost 190 containerships with a combined capacity of 1.4m teu have been delivered since January 2023, according to Lloyd's List...
  • China's Cinda Leasing emerges as lender for Hengli's first VLCC order
    Deal will significantly boost Cinda Leasing's shipping portfolio that previously stood at $120m, according to the latest available data
  • China unveils standards for methanol as marine fuel
    Cosco Shipping's bunker service provider launched two standards for methanol fuel in another step towards using the chemical as marine...
  • Russian diesel ban and Europe's gasoil shortfall to push demand for product tankers higher
    Seaborne flows of middle distillates to recalibrate yet again if Russia's diesel ban extends through October
  • Japan's three shipping giants team up to carry liquefied hydrogen
    The trio plan to put the first large-scale LH2 carrier in operation by 2024
  • Maersk Line to offload USMMI tanker business to Jones Act owner Maritime Partners
    Second expansion into the tanker market by Maritime Partners sees Maersk Line leave the US-flag tanker space, citing USMMI's ownership...
  • Daily Briefing
    Carriers struggle to contain costs | Chinese container executives warn of slower growth | Winter rally arrives for VLCCs as...
  • Seacor sells harbour-towing operations and assets
    EN Bisson & Son to take over 12 vessels in Florida and Alabama, while Bay-Houston will acquire eight vessels operating...
  • IEA net zero scenario sees limited methanol uptake in shipping
    The IEA's report estimates a 1% uptake of methanol in shipping by 2035 in its net zero scenario, as it...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
  • Inland23: Industry not holding its breath for immediate freight recovery
    A muted peak and post-peak season for imports and intermodal activity has shippers and service providers eyeing a freight rebound no earlier than late 2024.
  • Aggressive trans-Pac blank sailings likely through Lunar New Year amid freight downturn: sources
    For importers and forwarders, the blank sailings mean the resulting schedule disruptions and "rolling" of cargo they are already experiencing at Asian load ports will force them to book more of their cargo with carriers they can count on to maintain schedule integrity.
  • Inland23: Pandemic yields rise in US truckload thefts
    Solar panels and energy drinks are among the top targeted goods for truckload theft, with major markets such as Los Angeles, Houston and Chicago particularly ripe for those crimes.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
  • Castor seeks compensation after buyer fails to take delivery of bulker
    Panamax Magic Moon left on the shelf as March purchase falls through
  • Capesize rates leap 11% in a day to new four-month high amid China's hunger for iron ore and coal
    China's steel output for August is up 3.2% from a year ago, analyst notes
  • 'They're going to need wind': Wingsail maker AYRO raises €19.2m funding and names new CEO
    Wind propulsion tech company to use cash to scale up production and build commercial team
  • 'Shipping is back on the map' for banks and other lenders
    Industry has made headlines and banks are again making a strategic commitment to sector, TradeWinds Shipowners Forum hears
  • Insurer Shoreline launches policy to protect crew under US Marpol detention
    Law firm Chalos & Co also involved to provide legal representation
  • Russia starts shipping LPG from Crimea after eight-year gap
    Producers moving out small cargoes from annexed region
  • Sweden's Stena seeking bond sale to pay off 2025 maturity
    Tanker, ferry and LNG carrier group aiming to tap into hot debt market
  • Consumer crackdown to market-based measures? Wikborg Rein attorney mulls next generation of shipping rules
    Andreas Fjaervoll-Larsen says shipping will be hit with more technical regulations in the coming years
  • Norwegian government splashes cash on ammonia-powered bulkers with Viridis, bunkering with Yara
    A total of NOK 240m in grants backing ammonia-fueled shipping were announced on Tuesday
  • Columbia launches rehabilitation centre project for Ukraine seafarers
    Ship manager hopes to get other maritime companies on board to help seafarers and their families deal with post-traumatic stress
  • Ammonia to lead shipping's charge to net zero by 2050, says global energy agency
    Report says ammonia will have nearly half of fuel market share by 2050 if industry is to hit climate goals
  • Green Instruments: Let's start actually measuring harmful ship emissions and collecting accurate and concrete data
    Morten Brandborg, CEO, Green Instruments
  • Financiers must share in shipping's green transition risk, says MISC boss Rajalingam Subramaniam
    Right now they are not doing enough, says Malaysian shipping giant's outspoken president and group CEO
  • Ship size is going to matter for ammonia's limitations, designers say
    Naval architects argue bigger vessels will have an advantage by being able to house large fuel tanks
  • Director pay and dividends down as Tufton Investment Management profit shrinks
    Tufton group fund manager also saw revenue dip in 2022
  • TEN's Nikolas Tsakos says fuel choice is like a Covid jab - difficult to know which one works best
    Shipping is in a confused state about how to get greener but it has faced similar challenges before, Greek owner argues
  • Viewpoint: Are maritime headlines inducing colour blindness over methanol?
    SEA-LNG chairman Peter Keller says that the hazy lexicon used to debate future fuels is hampering progress
  • Tributes paid to ex-Teekay chairman Sean Day, 'the smartest guy in the room'
    Shipping exec lived a life of adventure, family and philanthropy
  • Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri bags $847m sustainability loan
    Funding linked to shipbuilders ability to reduce emissions and develop energy efficient cruise ships
  • Alex Vullo to lead Gallagher's P&I team after Malcolm Godfrey departs
    Changing of the guard at one of shipping's largest marine insurance brokers
  • Japan's 'big three' shipping companies team up to supply liquid hydrogen
    Japan aims to supply 3m tonnes of hydrogen per year by 2030 and 20m tonnes by 2050
  • Financiers must share the risk on shipping's green transition, says MISC boss Rajalingam Subramaniam
    Right now they are not doing enough, says Malaysian shipping giant's outspoken president and group CEO
  • ICS head Emanuele Grimaldi urges talks, not trade wars, and warns against 'American dreams'
    Shipowner says there are no differences between trading blocs that cannot be resolved by negotiation
  • Torm and Norden tankers call in Mexico three years after Vitol bribery ban
    Product carriers transported cargoes to two ports for trading giant
  • Shipowners blast upcoming EU ETS as 'a tax on maritime trade'
    International Chamber of Shipping's Simon Bennett expresses concerns over regional regulation in Shanghai speech
  • Investors exposed by red-hot VLGC rates, but market well-supported, Gersemi's Joakim Hannisdahl says
    Norwegian fund supremo has sold his position in listed gas carrier companies after FFAs dropped
  • KCC opts for air lubrication as part of 'wave' of energy-saving retrofits
    Norwegian owner becomes one of the first tanker or bulker owners to fit Silverstream system
  • Ammonia to lead shipping's charge to net zero by 2050, says IEA
    Report says ammonia will have nearly half of fuel market share by 2050 if industry is to hit climate goals
  • Kjell Inge Rokke's Akastor taps EnTrust Global to refinance and reactivate offshore ships
    Norwegian operation's subsidiary DDW Offshore agrees new $31m loan package
  • Genco Shipping bulk carrier hits anchored Zeaborn handysize in Black Sea
    Minor damage was sustained in an incident at anchorage off Constanta
  • Greece's Evalend Shipping pockets around $60m from sale of VLGC newbuilding pair
    Newbuilding pair scheduled for delivery next year
  • Tankers may be heading for 'never-ending' winter market next year, Joakim Hannisdahl says
    Norwegian fund Gersemi goes 'all-in' on very promising crude and product investment
  • Grindrod buys private Taylor Maritime Group ship management operations
    Chairman Kurt Klemme says move will boost revenue as his firm continues to integrate with listed Taylor Maritime Investments
  • Hanwha wins arbitration case against Fredriksen over cancelled drillships
    Oslo-listed company says it may appeal over tribunals decision to find in favour of former Daewoo yard

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American Shipper web site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
  • Container shipping has a Europe problem and it's getting worse
    Inflation and economic fallout from the war are curbing demand just as a tidal wave of new ship supply hits the water.
  • Atlas Air snags ex-Etihad cargo chief for C-suite role
    Another top-level cargo executive for a Middle Eastern airline has found a new job. Atlas Air, which leases and flies cargo and passenger aircraft for airlines, logistics companies, sports teams [...]
  • DHL relocates A300 freighters to Europe for better sustainment
    DHL is moving its A300 fleet from Asia because the region doesn't have sufficient aerospace support services for the aircraft.

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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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