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February 28, 2023

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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
  • Global trade remained resilient & performed better than expected despite Ukraine conflict: Report
  • Adani Ports' cargo volumes cross 300 MMT in just 329 days
  • Container feeder service launched between Chennai & Pondicherry ports
  • Allcargo Group flags off Allcargo Digital Literacy Mission
  • Digital sector seen at 25 pc of GDP by FY29
  • CMA CGM RRI from Subcontinent to US East Coast & Gulf
  • ZIM & Hai An announce Lotus Link, a new joint venture for domestic & regional shipping services in Vietnam
  • New service highlights potential of Poti as Central Asia-Europe intermodal hub
  • World Logistics Passport inks agreement to promote growth of logistics business for Thai exporters & shippers
  • No restriction on onion exports: Govt
  • Gangavaram Port withdraws charges for vessels using open loop scrubbers
  • Greenfield Highway on Bengaluru-Vijayawada Economic Corridor approved
  • Indian economy outlook seen very strong in mid-, long-term

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
  • Growth in large parts of Europe
  • JAS continues to strengthen Americas team
  • Molslinjen and Forsea merge
  • IAG Cargo expands global network
  • Joining forces to deploy e-trucks in California
  • Good news from Iceland
  • More than EUR 2 billion
  • Further Eurasia railfreight service introduced
  • Carri Marais to join Bifa's training team
  • Stengg and SF Airlines to set up MRO JV in China
  • For Continental from Toledo
  • A coalition of technologies
  • Chapman Freeborn picks James Edwards
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Priority access to hub-to-hub lanes
  • Mena operations to launch from Bahrain
  • EPG acquires Groenewout
  • More capacities to the Canary Islands

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
  • Plunging airfreight rates and no post CNY pick-up: 'the end of globalisation?'
  • Turkish Airlines weighs in as relief efforts step up and supply chains recover
  • Norfolk Southern Ohio derailment drives calls for tighter safety regulations
  • Li-ion batteries pose a risk to freight ro-ro services
  • OceanX: Shedding those loads, piggy cycles - and the conference carnival
  • Wan Hai fine-tunes reefer sales drive ahead of peak fruit shipping season

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
  • HOS to acquire six OSVs from Chouest affiliate
    Hornbeck Offshore Services Inc. (HOS) reports that it has entered into a definitive vessel purchase agreement with Nautical Solutions LLC, an affiliate of Edison Chouest Offshore, to acquire a total of six
  • BC Ferries receives funding to avoid fare hikes
    The British Columbia government is pumping CAD 500 million (about US$369 million) of new funding into BC Ferries. The aim is to lower fare increases for users of its coastal ferry service.
  • Chevron signs up for LNG fleet modification project
    Singapore's Sembcorp Marine Repairs & Upgrades Pte. Ltd has signed an agreement that will see it install a range of new technologies in Chevron Shipping Company LNG carriers. Chevron is looking to

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
  • HHLA Project Logistics inaugurates new office in Kazakhstan
    Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA)'s subsidiary HHLA Project Logistics has opened a new office in Kazakhstan with a celebratory event on 23 February. HHLA said the new office further expands HHLA Project Logistics' network, which already extends across the Caucasus region. HHLA noted that its subsidiary offers specialist transport solutions for the entire Caucasus region and neighbouring area
  • Hapag-Lloyd, Shell ink multi-year LNG supply agreement
    Shell Western LNG B.V and Hapag-Lloyd signed a multi-year agreement for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the German carrier's ultra large dual-fuel container vessels of 23,500+ TEUs. Bunkering for these twelve new container ships, which will be deployed on Europe-Far East routes, is expected to commence during the second half of 2023 and LNG will be supplied in the Port of Rotterdam.
  • Kaohsiung eyes volume recovery with No. 7 Terminal
    Taiwan's key container port Kaohsiung is eyeing volume growth as the No. 7 Terminal, which will be operated by Evergreen Marine Corporation, is slated to open in May. Taiwan International Ports Corporation, the state-controlled port owner, gave a preview of the facility on 24 February. The first phase, covering S3B to S5 wharves, and some backline sites are expected to be completed on May 5. The
  • SASS, Heron AirBridge and CWT Aerospace partner on maritime drone deliveries
    A Memorandum of Agreement (MOU) was inked by the Singapore Association of Shipsuppliers and Services (SASS), Heron AirBridge, and CWT Aerospace. The new collaboration aims to highlight the advantages of maritime drone operations, such as reduced lead times, an alternative transportation method if boats are not allowed in bad weather, sustainability, and the increased technological advancement of
  • CN analysis: Freight rates on India trades continue to cool amid demand challenges
    The ongoing rate slide on Indian container trades is showing no sign of a reversal, according to the latest market analysis by Container News . On the westbound India-Europe trade, average contract rates from West India [Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT)/Nhava Sheva or Mundra Port] to Felixstowe/London Gateway (UK) or Rotterdam (the Netherlands) have dropped to US$1,000 per 20-foot container and US$1,
  • Autotrading in Metatrader 4. How does it work?
    A trader who has a proven profitable strategy can make it easier for himself to make a profit. For this, there are trading automation algorithms: the strategy is transferred to the program code and robots or advisers are created that open deals without human intervention or significantly reduce the time for analysis by finding and highlighting the trading signal. Let's talk in more detail about h
  • APM Terminals' Vessel Inspection App relaunched
    APM Terminals' Vessel Inspection App has been relaunched this February. This time, the app has new features to further support safe working environments for stevedores and other terminal staff. Moreover, this app is available in six languages: Arabic, English, French, Georgian, Portuguese and Spanish. It also takes inspectors through a standardised eight-step procedure, ensuring consistent, compa

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
  • SSY brings in Roar Adland as new head of reseasch
    UK shipbroker Simpson Spence Young (SSY) has appointed one of the leading shipping experts, Dr Roar Adland, to the position of global head of research. A shipping professor at the Norwegian School of Economics and a former Clarksons man, Adland will join SSY in May this year. Stanko Jekov, SSY's managing partner, said the company ...
  • Sea Pioneer returns to Japan with kamsarmax orders at Oshima
    Greek owner Sea Pioneer Shipping has returned to Japan with a deal for the construction of three kamsarmax bulk carriers at Oshima Shipbuilding. Industry sources say the Vasilis Bacolitsas-led company paid around $114m for the 81,800 dwt trio set to deliver in the third and fourth quarters of 2025. The deal marks Sea Pioneer's second ...
  • Simon Møkster fixes PSV to Equinor
    Norwegian shipowner Simon Møkster Shipping has won a new contract from Equinor for its platform supply vessel . The 2003-built vessel has been fixed to Norwegian energy major for six months. The deal comes with options, which have not been specified. The LNG dual-fuel vessel has been on contract with Equinor for many years supporting ...
  • Leadership change at PXGEO
    Peter Zickerman's marine geophysical service provider PXGEO has appointed Tony Bowman as the company's new chief executive officer. Bowman, a former Schlumberger executive, will take the helm on April 3, 2023, replacing Duncan Eley, who decided to resign and leave the company. During his almost 30-year tenure with Schlumberger, Bowman held a number of senior ...
  • Al Seer adds Kawasaki LPG/ammonia carrier to growing newbuild orderbook
    Fast-growing Al Seer Marine has booked another gas carrier newbuild as part of its ABGC DMCC joint venture with Dubai-based energy trader BGN International. The ADX-listed subsidiary of the International Holding Company (IHC) announced an order worth around $90m for an 86,700 cu m liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied ammonia gas (NH3) carrier at ...
  • Taylor Maritime sells open hatch bulk carrier
    London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments has let go the , a 33,200 dwt open hatch, Kanda-built bulker for just under $14m. The Edward Buttery-led company had bought the ship in 2018 for $12m. Taylor Maritime was established in 2013. It has since targeted Japanese-built handysize and supramax vessels for its growing fleet. The company has one ...
  • Beks bags more tankers
    Istanbul-based Beks Ship Management and Trading, one of last year's most active Turkish owners in the secondhand market, shows no sign of slowing down. Sources tell Splash that Turkish tycoon Ali Bekmezci has made several moves in the wet sector after starting the year adding his first newcastlemax, the 206,000 dwt Cape Maple. New additions ...
  • A.P. Moller Capital sets up in Singapore
    A.P. Moller Capital has established a new office in Singapore and is ramping up its investment programme in the South and Southeast Asia region, aiming to commit over $750m in capital commitments into infrastructure platforms in the region. A.P. Moller Capital, an asset manager and part of the A.P. Moller Group, manages over $1.5bn and ...
  • Hartshead lining up platform and jacket contractors for UK gas project
    ASX-listed Hartshead Resources has kicked off the pre-qualification process for the platform and jacket contract for the Anning and Somerville gas fields in the UK Southern North Sea. The company said it has a "long list" of eight UK and EU-based contractors for engineering, procurement, installation and construction (EPCI) deal, with plans to issue an ...
  • Pioneering floating wind project off Wales presses ahead
    Blue Gem Wind, the joint venture between TotalEnergies and Simply Blue Group, has secured a marine licence for the 100 MW Erebus floating offshore wind project in Wales. Erebus, Wales' first planned floating wind farm is located approximately 40km off the Pembrokeshire coastline and will house seven 14MW turbines on WindFloat floating platforms, providing enough ...
  • Yinson invests in Norwegian autonomous shipping startup
    Singapore-based Yinson Green Technologies (YGT), part of Malaysia's Yinson Group, has made a strategic investment in Zeabuz, a Norwegian startup specialising in autonomous shipping services. YGT said the investment will allow it to work with Zeabuz in the development of autonomous solutions for its future fleet of electric vessels. Founded in 2019, Zeabuz has developed ...
  • Covid restrictions still frustrating many at sea
    The world is by and large living in a post-covid environment with life back to normal. Not at sea, however, where some restrictions remain in place. There are still a few seafarers working beyond their contracts, and the odd covid flare-up, such as in China at the start of the year, has some port states ...
  • Kim Heng snaps up nine bargain OSVs
    Singapore offshore vessel operator and marine engineering services provider Kim Heng has picked up nine secondhand ships for a bargain price of $9.28m. The company's 49%-owned indirect subsidiary, Ruhm Mazu Sdn Bhd, has agreed to the purchase of one 400-pax accommodation barge, one special service offshore support vessel, four anchor handling tug supply vessels and ...
  • FESCO launches India service
    FESCO, Russia's top container name, is increasingly seeking routes to the country's most important trading partners in the wake of many markets shutting shop to the warring country. FESCO's latest service offering departs Novorossiysk, and calls at Ambarli in Türkiye, and on to Nhava Sheva and Mundra in India. FESCO's Indian Line service will have ...
  • Ukraine to establish $500m ship insurance fund
    In a bid to get more grain exports moving, Ukraine's parliament has approved a $500m insurance fund to offer compensation for any ships damaged calling at its ports. Ukraine is gearing up to renegotiate the terms of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, a deal with warring foe Russia created in July last year which allows ...
  • EU targets shipping in latest package of Russia sanctions
    The European Union approved a tenth package of Russia sanctions on Friday with shipping very much in the sights of politicians. Sun Ship Management, the Dubai-based manager of the Sovcomflot fleet, is part of the new sanctions as is the Russian National Reinsurance Company (RNRC) and Atomflot, which manages Russia's icebreaking fleet. "Dubai has become ...
  • Chevron announces lower carbon LNG fleet modification project with Sembcorp Marine
    Chevron has tasked Singapore's Sembcorp Marine with a contract to reduce the carbon intensity of the oil major's LNG fleet operations. Under the agreement, new technologies including reliquefication systems, hull air lubrication, and gas compressors will be installed on Chevron's LNG fleet. Together, these changes are expected to reduce cargo boil-off, lower fuel consumption, and ...
  • Canada tightens ballast water regulations
    Canada's Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra last week announced funding of C$12.5m ($9.2m) to launch the Ballast Water Innovation Program, part of its Oceans Protection Plan. The program, a central component of the Government of Canada's efforts to advance the implementation and enforcement of the 2021 Ballast Water Regulations, will play an important role in ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
  • Euronav must survive to be sustainable, warns De Stoop
    Euronav campaign urges shareholders to vote against CMB's 'fundamentally flawed' diversification strategy ahead of crucial shareholder showdown on March 23
  • American Club, Skuld and Steamship hail strong renewals
    Only two of the eight P&I mutuals to unveil performance to date have shown a drop in entries, with four...
  • Bangladeshi ship recycling makes a comeback
    Bangladesh has been limited in its ability to compete with India for the purchase of large vessels for recycling due...
  • Black Sea grain initiative monitor resumes operational updates
    The new updates have been amended to include information on fertiliser exports, but omit other details
  • Insurance details on sanctioned Russian tankers remain unclear
    'In case of a pollution or navigation incident, one can wonder how damages will be recovered by any third parties...
  • Golden Ocean chief sees signs of China's comeback
    Shipowners do not need extraordinary demand growth to see attractive returns given low fleet growth across all segments, says Ulrik...
  • The week in newbuildings: Orders valued at $2.1bn signed
    Orders for five bulk carriers, six boxships, three gas tankers and eight product tankers have recently been reported by shipbuilders...
  • The week in charts: More boxships head for recycling | Trapped ships in Ukraine | Vessels deflagged by Panama reflag with Iran
    Bulkers departing Russia's major coal ports mostly owned by Greeks, Japan's LNG importers switch to Middle East and Asia suppliers...
  • Sembcorp Marine to cut Chevron LNG fleet's carbon footprint
    Sembcorp Marine will provide Chevron with engineering, procurement, installation and commissioning services. Work should be completed by mid-2025
  • Can Singapore be a leading green maritime hub?
    With Singapore already a leading maritime hub, the government is keen to catalyse change within the industry as it sets...
  • CSSC Shipping sets up ESG committee
    Move comes after Chinese shipyards win more orders for greener vessels featuring dual-fuel propulsion systems
  • Daily Briefing
    Do the legal trade with Russia. But stay the right side of the line | The Lloyd's List Podcast: Why...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
  • TPM23: Trans-Pacific shippers warned of wave of spring blank sailings
    If container lines don't significantly blank capacity in March and April, spot rates on the eastbound trans-Pacific will fall further, according to the CEO of Sea-Intelligence Maritime Analysis.
  • TPM23: US can't quit China, but trade needs to de-risk: Petraeus
    US shippers are entering an era of greater risk in China trade, retired Gen. David Petraeus warned, but the two largest global economies will remain linked despite moves to source goods elsewhere.
  • TPM23: Resilient US economy may avoid recession in 2023: economist
    The forecast for the US and global economies is brighter than a year ago, with reduced risk of recession, thanks in part to the "decongestion" of supply chains, economist Nariman Behravesh said at TPM23.
  • Hapag-Lloyd inks LNG deal to power incoming mega-ship fleet
    Hapag-Lloyd is the latest carrier to sign a supply deal with a major energy company aimed at locking in the volumes of alternative fuel required to drive new dual-fuel ships.
  • UP ending chassis policy that rendered containers inaccessible
    The policy - known informally as the "no cherry picking" rule - prohibited trucking companies from coming into terminals with private chassis when there were no pool chassis available.
  • TPMTech23: 'Purchase order management' the new catchphrase in logistics
    Retailers are discovering the importance of closely managing purchase orders as increasingly complex trans-Pacific supply chains spawned by the pandemic highlight the need for a heightened hands-on approach.
  • UP CEO Fritz stepping down amid pressure from activist investor
    Fritz did not elaborate on what role the activist investor played in his decision to step aside, but the announcement came shortly after Soroban Capital wrote that "current [UP] management is not capable of driving a strong operating performance."

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
  • Performance Shipping puts at the market offering to bed
    Tanker owner axes agreement after selling just $1.2m worth of shares
  • Evercore's Chappell says tanker market strength is not just down to war
    Veteran equities analyst says supply-side factors are also fuelling tanker rate rises
  • De Stoop: Fredriksen would agree with our pure-play tanker plan
    Euronav chief executive says the CMB plan is good for a family-run outfit, not a public company
  • 'Strong markets' and asset gains push Algoma Central to 46% profit jump
    Toronto-listed shipowner's revenue jumps in bulkers, product tankers, self-unloaders and shortsea
  • Methanex and MOL claim first-ever net-zero voyage using bio-methanol
    Producer and shipowner say Cajun Sun tanker completed trip across the Atlantic on new fuel blend
  • SSY names Norwegian shipping professor as new head of research
    Roar Adland, a well-known name in the worlds of freight derivatives and maritime academia, is joining the broking shop
  • De Stoop rejects CMB stake buyout in favour of getting around the boardroom table
    Euronav CEO says purchasing Saverys family's shares would not be the best use of capital
  • Low orderbook drives positive Nordic American outlook for 2023
    Russian invasion of Ukraine has encouraged longer voyages for oil and hoarding of supplies, says New York-listed shipowner
  • SSY names famous shipping professor as new head of research
    Roar Adland, a well-known name in the worlds of freight derivatives and maritime academia, is joining the broking shop
  • De Stoop rejects CMB stake buyout in favour of getting around the boardroom table
    Euronav CEO says purchasing Saverys family's shares would not be the best use of capital
  • Euronav slams 'cynical' CMB for 'bringing the chaos' by blocking Frontline merger
    Chief executive Hugo De Stoop has strong words for the Saverys family as he seeks to persuade shareholders to support the current board
  • American Club encouraged after growing 25% at renewal
    Premium income increased by 8% per tonne for renewing tonnage
  • Green Ray onboard methane abatement project snares EU cash
    Demonstrations of kit will be installed on two newbuildings and retrofitted on a another vessel
  • Wave of giant container ships hits the water as demand wanes
    MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and OOCL are poised to take delivery of the vast vessels
  • Shipping Corp of India wins approval to split business ahead of sell-off
    Government okays demerger plans to hive off non-core assets
  • Low order book drives positive Nordic American outlook for 2023
    Russian invasion of Ukraine has encouraged longer voyages for oil and hoarding of supplies, says New York-listed shipowner
  • Lauritzen's Josefsen: one wrong move on sanctions and you're out of business
    CEO explains how worldwide reaction to the Ukraine war is proving a minefield for shipowners
  • MOL tipped as winner of Ineos two-LNG ship tender
    Eyes are on Japanese owners' recent Samsung Heavy Industries newbuildings
  • Sea Pioneer orders kamsarmax trio at Oshima Shipbuilding
    Oshima is back working with Greek owners again after more than 40 years
  • Russian reinsurer targeted by EU to promote sanctions impact
    Russian National Reinsurance Co has reinsured vessels denied by Western businesses, says EU
  • Oldendorff flips ultramax quartet as sales hit 13 ships in a year
    Owner's modern bulkers were bought out of Chinese leases in 2022
  • Lila Global buys Cosco VLCC after flipping another acquired last December
    Anil Sharma's shipowning arm buys second VLCC from Cosco as other Middle East companies also chase tanker tonnage
  • Essar pumping $3.6bn into hydrogen and ammonia fuel production
    Investments will centre on the UK and India and also include biofuels
  • Yemen threatens ban on shipowners as cargo calls resume at Houthi port
    Hodeidah has seen the first boxes and general cargo arrive since at least 2016
  • Sovcomflot-linked ship manager among firms hit by fresh EU sanctions on Russia
    Dubai-based Sun Ship Management and ice-breaker specialist Atomflot included in 10th package of measures
  • Ukraine launches $500m ship insurance fund to boost Black Sea trade
    The move comes as the cost of war risk cover in the region continues to increase
  • Hedge fund boss Tor Svelland bullish on bulk carriers and tankers
    Former Fredriksen group executive says shipping is not meeting demand in some sectors
  • Okeanis ready to go all-in on tanker spot market as term deals end
    Aristidis Alafouzos says rate picture would have to really change before considering more period charters
  • Prospering Okeanis reveals the two VLCC deals that got away at more than $120,000
    Delays meant eye-watering rates went begging for Greek owner in the fourth quarter
  • Chevron aims to cut LNG fleet's carbon footprint with green tech retrofits
    Singapore yard to install reliquefication systems, hull air lubrication technology and gas compressors
  • Pimp my ride: Kim Heng raids OSV bargain basement for doer-uppers
    Singapore shipowner also reports return to full-year profit despite weaker performance by its renewables arm

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
  • Kuwait government orders Agility to vacate logistics parks
    Agility is losing lucrative contracts to manage logistics parks in Kuwait after the government decided not to renew its agreement with the company.
  • The rise of crude tanker 'cannibals' in wake of Russia-Ukraine war
    Larger crude tankers are moving more U.S. exports on shorter voyages to Europe as long-haul volumes to China stagnate.

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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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