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Exim India web site
MARCH 28, 2023
  • Sabari Container Terminals organises well-attended get-together to celebrate Director Vijayan Unni's 50th year of service to the industry
  • Höegh Autoliners covers a number of markets from India; sustainable transportation is at the heart of our vision for the future - Leif O. Hoegh
  • Mugharraq Port in Al Dhannah, UAE inaugurated
  • Brazil's Porto Itapoá invests in equipment 'firsts' for Brazil
  • CMA CGM Zimbabwe update
  • MoU inked to adopt ammonia-to-power systems for ships
  • Union Minister urges exporters to focus on untapped potential to diversify export basket
  • DP World's overseas logistics investments since 2012 cross $10 billion mark
  • Capacity loss nearing pre-pandemic normal
  • Generation of IGCR Intimation Number (i.e. IIN) at ICEGATE under IGCR Rules for the Financial Year 2023-24 and utilising thereof in the Bill of Entry filed w.e.f. 1st April 2023
  • TVS ILP to develop 20 mn sq. ft. industrial space by 2027
  • Steel exports slump
  • DGFT notifies extension of RoDTEP scheme to 18 textile items
  • Pulses exports seen scaling to new high in FY23
  • MOL expands financing base through transition-linked loan to promote environmental strategies

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 28, 2023
  • The biggest bird is back to the South Island
  • ZSR reaches new milestone in digitisation
  • Kukla at full throttle
  • Platform keeps containers on the move
  • Indigo Cargo picks Mark Sutch
  • WFS to support Qatar Airways Cargo at JFK
  • CFNR is now RSP
  • Expanding logistics capacity in South America
  • Upswing for US railcar industry
  • Wingd: methanol engines for Cosco
  • Antwan D. Banks joins NMFTA
  • Building a new gateway in Northern Norway
  • 15 parcel sorting centres planned by 2030
  • Schenk adds another 180 hp to fleet
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Swiss Post promotes Marc Hasler
  • "Ventofoil" to accelerate green transformation
  • Westjet Cargo now certified

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 27, 2023
  • Container shipping can see 'green shoots' of freight demand recovery
  • Canadian government funds intermodal upgrade to boost US/Mexico links
  • DB Schenker sale - storm clouds gathering
  • One-day strike hits German transport network
  • Greener maritime power will be cheaper than fossil fuel by 2025
  • Extended range adds flexibility for niche 737 operators
  • Kuehne and that Rothschild squeeze-out allure...
  • Chicago Rockford Airport leader Mike Dunn to retire
  • OceanX: Big ships & legends, live from Hong Kong

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 27, 2023
  • Bleutec seeks Title XI support for its offshore wind vessel spread
    When we last reported on Houston-headquartered Bleutec Industries Offshore Wind Services LLC back on March 2, it was to note that the company had received Approval in Principle (AiP) from ABS for
  • Davie Shipbuilding negotiating purchase of Helsinki Shipyard
    Canada's Davie Shipbuilding (Chantier Davie Canada Inc.) is in advanced negotiations to buy Finland's Helsinki Shipyard. In a press release yesterday, the Lévis, Quebec, headquartered shipbuilder announced it had exercise of its
  • Sponsored: Integrated voyage optimization for emissions reduction
    by Ascenz Marorka The environmental regulations are here to stay Over the last years and months, we have witnessed an unprecedented pressure on the maritime industry to adopt environmentally friendly measures. In
  • Neste charters Terntank newbuild duo
    Finnish refiner Neste has signed an agreement to time charter in two low-emission 15,000 dwt products tankers with foldable suction sails and methanol dual fuel engines. Designed by Kongsberg, the vessels were

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Container News web site
MARCH 27, 2023
  • APM Terminals, HATECO partner to develop container infrastructure in Vietnam
    APM Terminals will provide funding, operational, and technological assistance to HATECO Group Joint Stock Corporation (HATECO) as part of their strategic collaboration. The project intends to leverage the area's advantageous natural conditions and geographic position in order to facilitate the direct purchase and export of products between the north of Vietnam and European and American marketplac
  • UWL opens new office in Pacific Northwest
    UWL, a top 10 American-owned NVOCC, is expanding its presence in the Pacific Northwest with a new 390m² office. Duncan Wright, president of UWL, commented, "UWL and our parent company, World Group, feel the Pacific Northwest is the gateway of the future as shippers look for alternatives to the southern California ports. This new office demonstrates our commitment to growth in the region, and comp
  • ZIM and Shell complete the first LNG bunkering under 10-year agreement
    ZIM and Shell have announced the successful bunkering of the Hong Kong-flagged container vessel ZIM Sammy Ofer with liquefied natural gas (LNG) at Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) in Jamaica on 26 March. This is the first LNG bunkering operation in Jamaican waters. ZIM Sammy Ofer is the first in a series of ten 15,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ships which ZIM plans to deploy on their Z
  • HPH Trust implements 5G technology at its Hong Kong container terminals
    Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HPH Trust) announced the implementation of 5G technology at its Hong Kong container terminals, making them the first 5G-operated box terminals in the country. According to the announcement, five 5G base stations have been installed within HPH Trust Hong Kong terminals in collaboration with CK Hutchison's telecommunications and internet service provider 3HK, enabling
  • AD Ports Group commences new Ro-Ro service between UAE and Kuwait
    AD Ports Group announced the start of a new Ro-Ro shipping service between United Arab Emirates' Khalifa Port and Kuwait's Shuwaikh Port. The new service seeks to enhance business connectivity and make the trade between UAE and Kuwait more convenient. The two countries' long-standing bilateral trade relations have seen rapid development in several important commodity markets in recent years. Acco
  • PIL to integrate China barge service offering into new PIL Intermodal Service
    PIL offers river barge service in China as part of its service options to clients who require effective transportation of their goods from ports into inland China. The Singaporean line is working to integrate its barge service offering in China as part of the newly launched PIL Intermodal Service. PIL's barge service is currently offered in 16 provinces in China, including Shandong, Jiangsu, Anhu
  • Samskip launches new green project to reduce emissions from its vessels
    Samskip has recently started a new creative project to decrease carbon dioxide emissions from its ships. Samskip's Carbon Capture and Utilization system is a smart and sustainable application that catches 30% of CO2 emissions from combustion engines in real time and saves it in portable batteries. These batteries can then be shipped to companies that use CO2, such as farming customers and greenho
  • Port of Rotterdam tests smart berth at ECT
    Following the effective testing of one smart bollard along the quay of the Hutchison Ports ECT Delta port on the Maasvlakte, the Port of Rotterdam Authority has now placed six "smart bollards". The six bollards, designed in cooperation with Straatman BV, Zwijndrecht, are installed side by side at a single berth for large container vessels. Straatman, based in the Dutch city of Zwijndrecht, has sp
  • Meratus introduces new smart container solution
    Indonesian shipping company Meratus has unveiled a new container solution, called SMARCO-Smart Container, aiming to increase the efficiency and security in box transportation. Meratus said that SMARCO's advanced Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, GPS tracking, and cloud-based technology allow businesses to have full visibility and control over their container shipments, including real-time monitor
  • Oakland's container volumes drop in February
    Port of Oakland reported another slow month for cargo traffic moving 153,837 TEUs in February, translating to a decline of 20.9% compared to the same month last year. According to the statement, domestic inventories stay high, as retail sales dropped in February, reducing cargo numbers at US West Coast ports. A strong dollar is also impeding export volumes. When retail regains its footing, the Po

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Splash web site
MARCH 27, 2023
  • Fratelli Cosulich expands fleet with MPP buy
    Italian diversified owner Fratelli Cosulich has bought a multipurpose general cargo vessel from compatriot owner Barone Shipping taking its fleet to 16 vessels. The Genoa-based company has picked up the 2010-built for an undisclosed sum. The 9,300 dwt unit, VesselsValue estimates as worth close to $8m, will be bareboat chartered to Argo Shipping. Fratelli Cosulich ...
  • Kumiai Navigation orders third LPG/ammonia carrier at Kawasaki Heavy
    Singapore-based Kumiai Navigation has ordered its third liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)-fuelled 86,700 cu m very large gas carrier (VLGC) at Japanese shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) for delivery in 2026. No price has been revealed for the 230 m long vessel that will be delivered from KHI's Sakaide Works and be able to carry LPG ...
  • Purus Wind returns to Damen for eight wind farm support vessels
    Purus Wind, the offshore wind business of Julian Proctor-led Purus Marine has contracted Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards for the construction of eight more offshore wind support vessels. The deal includes four battery hybrid fast crew suppliers of 2710 design, three 3210-design crew transfer vessels and one, 90-m-long construction service operation vessel (CSOV). The new ...
  • APM Terminals seals Vietnamese partnership
    Maersk's port operating arm APM Terminals has teamed up with the Vietnamese Hateco group to develop two new deepwater berths at Lach Huyen port in Haiphong City, in the north of Vietnam. Under a strategic partnership deal, APM Terminals will provide financial, operational and technical support to the project that aims to facilitate direct import ...
  • Aker Solutions awarded Equinor tieback contract
    Norway's Aker Solutions has won a contract worth up to NOK1.5bn ($142.5m) from Equinor to tie back Berling, previously known as Iris and Hades gas fields, to the Åsgard B platform in the Norwegian Sea. The engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) project for Iris starts immediately, and Hades in September. Offshore mobilisation will ...
  • Embiricos busy selling ships
    London Greek owner Epaminondas Embiricos's container outfit, International Maritime Enterprises, is offloading a 13-year old post-panamax, selling the Hyundai Samho Heavy built-Amoliani for some $60m, an eye-catching price for a 10-year-old, 6,900 teu ship, a price tag in line with newbuilding prices. An unidentified operator has paid a large premium for prompt delivery as available ...
  • Neste charters Terntank's methanol and wind ready tankers
    Finnish oil refiner Neste has signed a charter-in deal for a pair of Terntank's methanol and wind assist-ready product tankers booked for construction in China. The 15,000 dwt ships were ordered by Terntank, designed by Kongsberg, and will be built by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Yangzhou. The ships are due for delivery during the ...
  • EDF and Maple Power venture wins 1GW French offshore wind tender
    EDF Renewables and Maple Power joint venture Eoliennes en mer Manche Normandie has won a tender to develop an offshore wind farm off the coast of Normandy. The French-Canadian consortium will build a 1 GW wind farm with construction starting in 2026 or 2027 and commissioning set for 2031. The price proposed is said to ...
  • Liner profits smash all records
    The earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) liner shipping has made in the past three years are more than the combined profits of the previous 63-year history of container shipping, according to new analysis by Sea-Intelligence. Sea-Intelligence experts have estimated the liner sector made an EBIT of $208bn last year, having racked up $164bn, and ...
  • Tsakos and Columbia Shipmanagement part ways
    Tsakos Columbia Shipmanagement, founded in 2010, has come to a close. Time has been called on the joint venture between the Greek owner and the German/Cypriot manager with Columbia set to sell its stake in the company, which will then be rebranded. The company had been providing technical and crew management to more than 60 ...
  • Deadly explosion rips through forecastle of Indonesian product tanker
    Two crew have died, and one is still missing following an explosion and fire in the Lombok Strait on an Indonesian product tanker on charter to Pertamina. The fire occurred yesterday afternoon on the Kristin product tanker, a 2003-built ship flagged and owned in Indonesia. Pertamina said so far no oil spill had been detected, ...
  • Davie closes in on Helsinki Shipyard purchase
    Davie, Canada's largest shipbuilder, is in final negotiations to buy the Russian-owned Helsinki Shipyard, a facility hit by western sanctions. "If the acquisition is successful, it would combine two historic and highly complementary businesses creating the western world's leading international centre of excellence for Arctic shipbuilding," Davie CEO James Davies said in a release. Helsinki ...
  • Scotland names winners of INTOG offshore wind leasing
    Scottish seabed landlord Crown Estate Scotland has selected 13 projects under its flagship floating offshore wind leasing process intended to reduce UK North Sea oil and gas emissions and boost innovation. Under the Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas (INTOG) leasing, developers have been offered initial agreements that, if accepted would enable them to start ...
  • IMO green gathering points towards stricter regulations to come
    The 14th Intersessional Working Group on Greenhouse Gases (ISWG GHG 14) met last week at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a loose stepping stone towards July's 80th gathering of the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC). While much was discussed, there were little signs of overarching agreement among delegates. Particular attention was focused ...
  • Idwal secures growth investment from LDC
    UK vessel inspection firm Idwal has secured a significant investment from private equity partner LDC to support the development of its proprietary technology platform and expand its global service footprint. Founded in 2010 as a division of Cardiff-based Graig Shipping, the business will, with LDC's backing, the exact value of which has not been disclosed, ...
  • CMA CGM dominating the container charter scene this year
    While Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) continues to dominate the container sale and purchase scene, it is Marseille's CMA CGM which is topping the liner chartering tables this year. More than 20% of all charter fixtures reported in 2023 are linked with CMA CGM, according to brokers Braemar. CMA CGM's latest target has been the 2015-built, ...
  • CDB Leasing picks up GasLog LNG pair
    CDB Leasing has purchased two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers from entities linked to Peter Livanos-controlled GasLog. The Hong Kong-listed leasing unit of China Development Bank is paying $284m for the 2014-built GasLog Saratoga and 2013-built GasLog Sydney, or $144m and $140m, respectively. GasLog and its New York-listed affiliate GasLog Partners will leaseback the 155,000 ...
  • DOF completes restructuring
    Norwegian offshore vessels player DOF has completed its financial restructuring with creditors taking over the company. The move saw the conversion of approximately NOK6bn ($572m) of debt into equity in 'New DOF' which has a share capital of around NOK295.6m ($37.6m) divided into 158.2m shares, each with a nominal value of NOK2.50. A new board ...
  • CMA CGM, COSCO and Hapag-Lloyd line up further orders
    Tanker and dry bulk owners thinking the odd shipyard slot might open up as liners and gas carriers ease off ordering have been given pause for thought. Maersk Broker is reporting CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd have approached several Korean yards for 10 and six 4,000 teu methanol dual-fuel vessels with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard deemed the ...
  • HMM orders three car carriers in Guangzhou
    HMM, South Korea's flagship carrier, is revisiting its past in a bid to diversify its fleet. The company has ordered three 8,600 ceu car carriers at GSI Nansha in China, according to Clarksons Research. The ships will deliver in 2026. No price has been revealed. HMM was a significant operator of car carriers for many ...
  • Canada sets framework for future decisions on offshore wind projects
    The Government of Canada has launched two regional assessments of offshore wind development, in Nova Scotia and in Newfoundland and Labrador, along with the government of each of the two provinces. Final agreements between the Government of Canada and the two provincial governments, along with terms of reference for the committees leading the assessments, were ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 27, 2023
  • Leasing broker faces 15-year prison sentence in China anti-corruption case
    Prosecution alleges founder of Smarine Advisory was involved in taking $21.9m of bribes in his former role at the Export-Import...
  • Suez Canal partners with Greek specialist for waste management company
    Plans call for joint venture also to build plants for producing refuse-derived fuel and green hydrogen
  • The Ukraine effect podcast: The rise of the dark fleet
    Chapter 1: Why Russia's increasingly sophisticated sanctions evasion tactics present a lasting risk for the wider shipping industry. Featuring Lloyd's...
  • Biden urged to intervene in stalled west coast labour talks
    The US National Retail Federation is leading a group of trade associations urging the White House to offer mediation. It...
  • Uncertainty weighs on dry bulk market
    Better steel production numbers in China support bulk carrier demand for iron ore and coking coal, as emerging banking crisis...
  • Shipping must adapt to retain and attract talent
    Employers need to adapt to a new generation of seafarers, improve internet connectivity on board ships, and invest in the...
  • Box terminal sector less affected by container slowdown
    Terminal volumes are set to reduce as demand falls back. But there are still reasons to be optimistic about the...
  • The week in newbuildings: Tankers prevail, while big boxship orders imminent
    Crude oil and product tankers have been driving the orderbook since the beginning of the year, although more orders are...
  • APM Terminals to partner on new Vietnam facility
    Hateco Haiphong International Container Terminal expects to have two berths open by 2025. Development will allow for deepsea vessel calls...
  • Tanker boarded by armed attackers in Gulf of Guinea
    While several fishing boats have been boarded in the region, this is the first time armed attackers have taken control...
  • Maersk agrees green methanol bunkering deal with SIPG
    Shanghai Port plans to be one of the world's leading ports in green methanol refuelling
  • The week in charts: Boxship owners push for longer charters | Coal trades add to bulker demand | Ship recycling supply falls
    First containerships capable of operating on hydrogen ordered, coal imports into India and China are expected to drive demand for...
  • Container sector earnings likely to have topped $200bn in 2022
    Fourth quarter of the year reporting shows the party may be coming to an end for carriers. But full-year earnings...
  • Daily Briefing
    It is still possible for the IMO to translate climate aspiration into action | Shipowners 'forgot' how war risk insurance...
  • Singapore approves Hanwha's acquisition of DSME
    The deal has already been cleared by the UK, Türkiye, Japan, Vietnam and China
  • Sembcorp Marine unit facing probe in Brazil for 'irregularities'
    Sembcorp Marine said the yard is co-operating fully with the authorities

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 27, 2023
  • New bill in US House seeks repeal of carriers' antitrust immunity
    The legislation also aims to provide a boost for US exporters by prioritizing getting their products into foreign markets and better defending them against container rate increases and detention and demurrage fees.
  • US resin exports start 2023 strong, but growth outlook cloudy
    Recovering US supply and lower shipping costs are benefiting resin exports, but the uncertain forecast for the global economy makes the outlook for more growth a guessing game.
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  • APM Terminals to develop Haiphong container terminal with Vietnam's Hateco
    APM Terminals said the new facility would specifically target North American and European export and import markets.
  • German strikes over pay dispute cripple transportation network
    German unions demanding inflation-busting wage increases walked off the job Monday, bringing the country's transport system to a halt.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 27, 2023
  • Details scant as ship attacked by pirates off Congo
    Reports differ as to whether the ship was boarded or hijacked
  • US Gulf Coast VLCCs tipped for continued strength through the second quarter
    BRS Group says cheap crude from the US will prompt more activity on the US to China VLCC route
  • Himalaya Shipping sets sights on $45m peak for New York IPO
    Oslo-listed outfit hopes to use cash for loan repayments and scrubber installations
  • 'We outperformed our guidance on all measures': Carnival Corp slashes red ink
    Miami cruise ship giant delivers record daily passenger spending but still expects to deliver an annual loss
  • CMA CGM and Embiricos complete another benchmark container ship sale
    Greek shipowner forced to settle for much less on latest deal with French liner giant
  • Greek bulker buying heats up amid market revival
    An increasing number of Hellenic names pounce on tonnage - particularly in the bigger sizes
  • Eurotankers and Ancora take fat profits in great Greek tanker sell-off
    Crude carrier markets are the gifts that keep giving to owners of vintage vessels
  • Salvors hopeful of bid to rescue Lloyd's Open Form contract
    Historic salvage contract going through a revamp to halt its long-term decline
  • Australian court seals $6m sale of 'abandoned' livestock carrier
    Money paid into court to settle claims
  • Chandris bulk carrier outfit linked to newbuildings in China
    Hot on the heels of secondhand sales, Century Bulk Carriers may be approaching Cosco Zhoushan for fresh ultramaxes
  • Clarksons upbeat on tankers as 'dark' fleet estimated at 10% of total capacity
    Tonne-mile increase and trading 'complexities' mean owners in a strong position
  • Steel-hungry Economou inks bulk carrier newbuilding duo at Cosco Shipyard
    Greek company said to be paying more than $64m each for scrubber-fitted newcastlemaxes
  • Maersk Tankers ship to discharge oil after Spanish port bar
    The Maersk Magellan is due to start a ship-to-ship transfer outside of EU territorial waters after sanctions-busting claim
  • Clarksons Securities hikes VLGC rate forecasts after strong first quarter
    But analysts say earnings will drop into 2024 and 2025 as fleet growth catches up with buoyant sector
  • Victor Restis bulker holed after hitting pier in Dominican Republic
    Photos show hole torn in Greek supramax and damage to port infrastructure in Puerto Plata
  • Resurrected Davie expands into Europe with takeover of Helsinki Shipyard
    Canadian shipbuilder declares purchase option on plant that lost Russian icebreaker order due to sanctions
  • Lloyd's war underwriters reserve cash for Black Sea claims
    Payouts for ships trapped in Ukraine have not yet been fully resolved
  • Neste charters two methanol and wind-powered tanker newbuilds from Terntank
    Finnish oil group secures lower-emission tonnage from Swedish owner for 2025
  • Tanker conditions strong for several years before shipyard slots fill
    Older tankers remain in service longer to tap Russian market tempering low in newbuilding deliveries
  • Doric Shipbrokers co-founder Mouyis joins Navios Partners board as Zisimatou retires
    Greek owner welcomes back former director of Navios Midstream and Navios Containers
  • Two seafarers die on Pertamina-chartered tanker after fire off Indonesia
    The Kristin is being towed into port after incident off Lombok on Sunday
  • MSC is scrapping another container ship, but where is the promised tsunami?
    Although ship recyclers are hungry for container tonnage, the liner sector is not selling
  • International bidders line up to grab Hyundai LNG Shipping
    Questions resurface about future of South Korean company's six on-order LNG newbuildings for Petronas
  • CTM takes Tokyo by storm with post-Covid cocktail bash
    After cancelling in 2020 (for obvious reasons) the bulker manager threw a reception to toast Japanese relations
  • Sembcorp Marine's Brazil yard probed for 'alleged irregularities'
    Singapore company says Estaleiro Jurong Aracruz is co-operating fully with the authorities

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 27, 2023
  • Delta Cargo cranks up refrigeration at JFK airport
    Delta Air Lines is putting more resources into temperature-controlled cargo services because they pay off.
  • Trans-Atlantic container rates still double pre-COVID levels
    A fifth of U.S. containerized imports come from Europe. Shipping on this route remains much more expensive than it used to be.
  • Triple threat of trade and the outlook for rest of year
    The health of the consumer is the engine that drives trade and profits. To gain insight into this, you need to look at the logistics pipeline.
  • Milwaukee airport to build cargo hub with private financing
    Milwaukee airport wants to redevelop a former Air Force reserve base into an air cargo hub. Officials believe they can capture some shipments from Chicago O'Hare airport.

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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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