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Exim India web site
JUNE 29, 2023
  • MSA Global launches new EPIC Depot at Nhava Sheva
  • Mumbai Port Authority commemorates 150th anniversary by holding Special Board Meeting at Asiatic Society
  • Minister releases new CSR guidelines for ports
  • India's NSA visits Duqm port in Oman to boost ties
  • New Mangalore Port inks MoU for developing CFS-cum-warehousing facilities
  • Exports of APEDA agri products dip
  • Höegh Autoliners joins Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
  • Hong Kong ship recycling convention to enter into force
  • MSC changes port rotation on India to West Med Service
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  • India seen as fastest growing economy in the Asia-Pacific: S&P
  • Panama Canal extends Friday high demand surcharge for Neopanamax vessels
  • Saudi Ports Authority registers record monthly container throughput
  • UP plans Inland Waterways Authority
  • CMA CGM PCS in Mersin, Turkey from the Middle East Gulf, Red Sea & Indian Subcontinent
  • India now has second largest road network after the US; huge increase in last 9 years: Gadkari

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 29, 2023
  • RWG to keep growing
  • First time bunkering of a UECC vessel
  • Switzerland: additional funds for car transport
  • More Italianità in Lithuania
  • Shipbob snags supply chain expert from Amazon
  • AAPA: air cargo demand declined in May
  • DB Schenker adds capacity in strategic location
  • G&W to further enhance its fleet
  • Two Wah Kong vessels equipped with CCS
  • A bigger brother for "G-OASL"
  • Electric HGV can carry 74 t
  • Dachser inaugurates high-bay warehouse
  • Ifoy awards for six companies
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Poland: space for 30,000 pallets
  • Flo Group banks on Akanea software
  • Solvares Group: changes in the sales organisation
  • WFS reduces truck waiting times in North America

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • MSC leads capacity exodus from transpacific - but Zim bucks the trend
  • New blood for 'logistics colossus' Kuehne as DSV hits new high
  • Despite slow demand and falling rates, supply chains still cost a packet
  • Bright outlook for Africa-Asia cargo, amid concern over Sudan conflict
  • Deeply distressed Yellow Corp - a monumental industry booster
  • Box carriers eye more volumes and logistics services through ties with 3PL
  • Indian exporters 'euphoric' over prospects from new US trade ties
  • Logistics budget back to basics - 'don't get mad, get even'
  • More cash needed to train HGV mechanics as UK logistics 'falls behind'
  • Ex-DHL GF chief Thomas Nieszner joins SGL board
  • Michael Aldwell to succeed Otto Schacht on K+N board

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • USCG: "Presumed human remains" recovered from Titan wreck
    The U.S. Coast Guard says it has received debris and evidence recovered from the seafloor at the site of the Titan wreck when the M/V Horizon Arctic arrived in St. John's Newfoundland,
  • Finally, AMHS christens ferry launched in 2018
    Alaska first lady Rose Dunleavy smashed a ceremonial bottle of champagne on the bow of Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) ferry M/V Hubbard in a christening ceremony held in Juneau, this past
  • UECC bunkers a RO/RO with GoodFuels biofuel
    European short-sea RO/RO operator United European Car Carriers (UECC) has successfully bunkered its chartered-in RO/RO Emerald Leader with sustainable biofuel. The operation was carried out in the port of Vlissingen, Netherlands, in
  • Hit by a seafarer shortage, Canada opens way for more foreign nationals to work on its ships
    Faced with a shortage of Canadian seafarers, on June 25 Canada signed agreements with Georgia, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom to allow their certified seafarers to work onboard Canadian vessels. This
  • Marcon: CARB puts a crimp on tug sales into California
    Coupeville, Wash., shipbroker Marcon International Inc. has issued its latest tug market report and says that sales and purchase activity has been brisk, with numerous tugs changing hands during the past quarter

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Container News web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • Gebrüder Weiss acquires German freight forwarder
    By acquiring German freight forwarder B+A Luft- und Seefrachtspedition GmbH, Gebrüder Weiss aims to extend its network in the country. The new completely owned company, specialising in the import and export of groupage freight containers between Asia and Germany, was added to the Gebrüder Weiss network on 27 June 2023. B+A, a freight forwarder based in Nuremberg, was formed in 1982 and specialise
  • Rotterdam World Gateway to increase capacity by 1.8 million TEUs
    Dutch container terminal Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) has agreed to a gradual extension of its terminal at the Prinses Amaliahaven on the Maasvlakte in the port of Rotterdam with its shareholders DP World, CMACGM/Terminal Link, HMM and MOL, and the Port of Rotterdam Authority. Currently, RWG has access to approximately 1 million m² of land, 1,150 metres of deep-sea quay and 550 metres of barge/f
  • MSC and small players head Transpacific withdrawals
    MSC and other opportunistic regional carriers have led the retreat in Transpacific capacity, according to Alphaliner's latest report. As of this month, we have seen 514 ships of 4.86 million TEUs, down from 674 ships of 5.56 million TEUs in June 2022. Most of the withdrawn vessels were from MSC and other long-haul newcomers who exited when the Covid-fuelled boom ended. MSC removed just under 400,
  • Kuehne+Nagel appoints new Board member
    Kuehne+Nagel International AG's Board of Directors has selected Michael Aldwell as a new member of the Board, effective from 1 October 2023. Michael Aldwell will assume responsibility for the business unit Sea Logistics and succeed Otto Schacht, who will take over advisory activities for the Kuehne+Nagel Group with a focus on Sea Logistics. Michael Aldwell began his career in 2008 with Kuehne+Nag
  • New radar and camera network in Antwerp port area
    The Port of Antwerp-Bruges wants to upgrade its traffic management with the launch of an extensive digital radar and camera network. This advanced equipment scans the entire port area and aims to become the backbone of safe and efficient shipping traffic, according to the port's statement. The vast Antwerp port area covers more than 120 km² with 110 million metres of waterways and quays. Also, mo
  • Wärtsilä introduces retrofit solution for its marine engine governor system
    Wärtsilä Automation, Navigation and Control Systems (ANCS), part of the technology group, has launched an innovative retrofit solution for its marine engine governor system in collaboration with Swedish marine green tech company Qtagg. The solution is designed to extend the lifespan of a ship's propulsion control system, while simultaneously enhancing the vessel's overall efficiency, according to
  • Gasunie invests in hydrogen network at Port of Rotterdam
    Gasunie, an energy network operator, has decided to invest in the first part of an across-the-nation hydrogen network. The first section will run from the Second Maasvlakte to Pernis. Work will begin at the port of Rotterdam after the summer. Gasunie's first-phase investment worth more than US$109 million. Hynetwork Services, a subsidiary of Gasunie, will be in charge of development. Gasunie over
  • CN analysis: Carriers see steady rate levels on most Indian trades, but slide continues for US cargo
    With the exception of trades to the United States, container carriers operating out of India have mostly seen steady freight rate trends this month, the latest market analysis by Container News shows. On the westbound India-Europe trade, average short-term contract rates from West India [Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT)/Nhava Sheva or Mundra Port] to Felixstowe/London Gateway (UK) or Rotterdam (the N
  • CMA CGM revises Turkey-Med service rotation
    CMA CGM has decided to reshuffle the TMX 1.2 - Turkey Med Express 1.2 service, which will now include the port of Gebze in the rotation as well as Djen Djen port instead of Bejaia in Algeria. The French ocean carrier noted this update will allow maintaining a large coverage in Algeria while bringing better service reliability despite the congestion situation. CMA CGM will deploy three 950 TEU con
  • Kalmar receives forklift truck order from Italian logistics firm
    Kalmar has secured an order of 13 forklift trucks from an Italian logistics and equipment rental service provider, with an option for an additional four units for usage in the most demanding steel-handling applications. The new equipment is expected to be delivered in the first and second quarters of 2024. Kalmar has not revealed the name of its customer. "Our Italian frontline team has built a s
  • Colombian port operator goes live with Tideworks TOS solution
    Colombia's box terminal operator, Santa Marta International Terminal Company (SMITCO) is now live with Tideworks' next-generation marine terminal operating system (TOS) solution, Mainsail 10. SMITCO has upgraded from Tideworks' older Mainsail solution to the advanced Mainsail 10. Tideworks Technology Inc., a full-service provider of TOS solutions, said the new system offers terminal operators gre
  • CMA CGM revamps EURONAF service
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has revised its EURONAF service, which will now consist of four loops instead of two. In Loop 1, CMA CGM will deploy three 1,700 TEU container vessels on the following 21-day rotation: Malta (Italy) - Marseille (France) - Bejaia (Algeria) - Malta Loop 2 will run between the ports of Barcelona and Oran with one vessel of 850 TEUs and one vessel of 1,700 TEUs. The frequ
  • Much-needed rain postpones depth restrictions on Panama Canal
    The Panama Canal will postpone depth restrictions that were going to affect larger ships crossing the main waterway after a rainfall, according to Reuters. In fact, the Panama Canal had published measures , scheduled to take effect on 25 June and 9 July, requiring ships to sail at higher depths. Rains are expected to dump between 70 mm (2.76 in) and 80 mm (3.15 in) of precipitation into the Panam

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Splash web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • Batteries lead the charge in the June issue of Splash Extra
    Just how far can batteries take shipping around the globe? Including ships on order, the number of vessels equipped with batteries has recently hit the 1,000 mark, and yet even the leading manufacturers concede there remain significant shortfalls in batteries' power to sustain deepsea trades. In the June issue of Splash Extra, this month's in-depth ...
  • Petrofac awarded field development work off Trinidad
    Petrofac has been appointed by London-listed Trinity Exploration & Production to undertake a concept-screening study for the development of further reserves in the Galeota block offshore East Coast Trinidad. The Galeota contains estimated 2P+2C reserves and resources of 46.1b barrels of oil equivalent and is Trinity's largest asset. The study expected to conclude in September ...
  • Hadley lets go of last boxship
    Hadley Shipping from the UK has sold its only containership, leaving it with a fleet made up of bulk carriers, roros and product carriers. Alphaliner is reporting Hadley has sold the 2013-built, 1,728 teu Cerinthus to China's Zheijiang Xiehai Group for $17m. The ship has since been renamed , and marks Xiehai's entrance into deepsea ...
  • Aquaterra Energy scores decommissioning contract in the Middle East
    Offshore engineering specialist Aquaterra Energy has won a multi-million-pound contract working in partnership with TPMC to support a decommissioning campaign for a major Abu Dhabi-based operator. The deal will see the Aquaterra provide offshore riser equipment and services for the decommissioning of eight wells, in 80 m water depth offshore Abu Dhabi by 2028. Throughout ...
  • Ukraine readies to shift more grain via the Danube
    Ukrainian officials will be keeping an eye on water levels along the Danube this summer as more grain exports look likely to be shifted along Europe's longest river with Russia making shipments via the Black Sea near impossible. The head of the Ukraine Sea Ports Authority stated yesterday that the Danube will become the key ...
  • Ramboll secures work on Danish North Sea energy island
    Denmark's Ramboll has been selected to develop electrical infrastructure for the planned energy island in the Danish North Sea under a 10-year contract worth DKK225m ($33m). Acting as a hub, the artificial energy island will gather the power produced by nearby offshore wind farms and distribute it to Denmark and neighbouring countries. Ramboll will, as ...
  • Ineos debuts in LNG sector with MOL newbuilding charters
    Ineos Energy Trading has made its first foray into the LNG market by signing a charter agreement with Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) for two newbuild LNG carriers. Ineos said that the two vessels will be used for the import of LNG into Germany from the United States. The company added that it would capitalise on ...
  • MOL and Petronas reveal concepts for liquified CO2 shipping and storage
    Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Malaysia's state energy firm Petronas have showcased the results of their joint efforts aimed at shipping and storing liquified carbon dioxide (CO2). The duo, in collaboration with Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI), has developed and secured approval in principle for liquefied CO2 carriers and ...
  • Technip FMC and Technip Energies pay $230m in fines to avoid corruption lawsuits
    Subsidiaries of TechnipFMC and Technip Energies will pay fines of nearly €210m ($230m) to avoid lawsuits regarding subsea projects undertaken between 2008 and 2012. Technip UK Limited, a subsidiary of TechnipFMC, and Technip Energies France SAS, a subsidiary of Technip Energies settled matters with France's national financial prosecutor or Parquet National Financier (PNF). PNF said ...
  • NYK to introduce world's first engine air compression system
    Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) will install a variable compression ratio system (VCR system) on two large LNG-fuelled coal carriers to be built at Oshima Shipbuilding. The vessels are scheduled to be delivered by the end of 2025. This will be the first time for VCR systems to be installed on vessels, including existing vessels that ...
  • World's Russian oil STS operations mapped
    Ship-to-ship (STS) transfers are back in the news following last week's latest sanctions announcements from the European Union, which will see a ban on port calls for ships who are caught carrying out STS transfers of suspected illicit Russian oil in European waters. The EU cited a "sharp increase in deceptive practices, and related environmental ...
  • China yard watching
    For shipyard nuts such as yours truly, this month I've been watching with interest the pride and - dare I say it - chest-beating coming out of China with the undocking of the Adora Magic City, the nation's first domestically built large cruiseship, a project that has been in the making for the last 17 ...
  • June 2023 Review
    Walkouts at US west coast ports dominated the headlines for much of June. Eventually the Biden administration stepped in, and a deal was hatched between unions and employers covering 22,000 workers at 29 US west coast ports ending a fraught 13 months of stalled negotiations, industrial action and cargoes emigrating to alternate locations. The new ...
  • Typical seasonality strikes tankers
    First there was going to be a supercycle, then there wasn't, then there was again until Friday June 23 when a brief bubble in VLCC rates deflated. VLCC rates, basis Baltic Exchange calculations, increased from an average of $16,546 a month for May to $32,215 for the first three weeks of June, though the peak ...
  • Dry cargo is cheerleading for China
    China's slow economic march out of coronavirus lockdown faces a sweaty period ahead as temperatures around Beijing head north of 40 Celsius, prompting a heat warning for the first time in in nine years. Two days of temperatures over 40 C has never been recorded before since the China Meteorological Society began observing temperatures in ...
  • CII could be box saviour
    China's monthly containerised exports index increased 0.4% month on month in May to 952.11 points. The highest increase was to South America, with a 17% increase in volumes, followed by volumes to the MEG, which were up 8.5% month-on-month. The overall index remains below the 1,000 point benchmark set as far back as January 1, ...
  • Analyst Abstract
    Tankers Tanker bulls are increasingly arguing that the 2020s represents one glorious last hurrah for earnings thanks to the limited orderbook and the changed trading patterns. A consistent increase in Atlantic Basin crude export volumes to Asia over the next five years will have as far-reaching repercussions for crude oil shipping as the shift in ...
  • Deathly quiet S&P scene
    Deathly was how one seasoned broker in Asia described the S&P scene this month, a point of view backed up by stats by VesselsValue. In dry bulk, ships were being sold at lower than last done which seems to upset a lot of people because they don't like a falling market while in tankers there ...
  • The war for talent in Singapore
    In the second instalment from our new magazine, reporters look at how the Southeast Asian republic's maritime community faces many HR hurdles that other hubs are experiencing. More ink has been spilled on human resources issues in this magazine than any other topic, a clear sign of the vexing problems the republic's maritime industry faces ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • Pool scheme hit by unprecedented back year deterioration, says West
    'According to the circulars, it was a benign 2022. And it was. And we did benefit from that. What I...
  • China oil hub Shandong to further consolidate terminal assets
    The acquisition is aimed at solving competition issues between these ports. It is expected to streamline operations and cut costs...
  • Toro banks another $17m from fourth LR2 sale
    Nasdaq-listed owner has shed four aframax-size tankers in only a few months
  • Five days will determine 25 years of climate efforts
    Eight shipowners' associations have come together to agree on a way forward for shipping at next week's MEPC80 meeting. It...
  • EU inclusion of HKC-compliant recycling yards 'imperative'
    Recognition of facilities compliant with the international convention would create 'level playing field for end-of-life EU-flagged ships'
  • Boxship charter rates fall as newbuilding influx begins to bite
    Reductions in charter rates recently have been most noticeable for ships of below 3,000 teu capacity, due to a substantial...
  • Warning: Too much tech could harm your health
    Technostress, often presenting as anxiety and mental fatigue, will grow in its impact as more technology is fitted on board...
  • Zhejiang Energy and Dalian Shipbuilding team up on green methanol project
    The two sides aim to take a leading position in the green methanol market. They think there is an opportunity...
  • Tankers: From hubris to headwinds - tonne-miles, trade imbalances and geopolitics drive demand as peak oil looms
    Russia-led dislocation in oil trades buttresses earnings for the global tanker fleet, amid rates volatility ahead of moderating oil demand...
  • Southeast Asia has LNG import growth potential
    Southeast Asian countries are forecast to see small incremental demand growth every year to 2032, Poten & Partners senior LNG...
  • Transpacific sees carrier exodus as demand plunges
    The end of the boom times has seen capacity deployed on the transpacific decline by a quarter. But some carriers...
  • Daily Briefing
    Containers: Box shipping keeps an eye on capacity as weak peak season looms | IMO's GHG strategy: Is the gap...
  • K+N looks down under for sea logistics promotion
    Kuehne+Nagel has appointed New Zealander Michael Aldwell to take over the management board position being vacated by Otto Schacht. He...
  • Connectivity revolution takes shipping into the space age
    Marlink's Knut Natvig believes improved connectivity through multiple constellations of Low Earth Orbit satellites is about to transform the way ships...
  • Singapore Maritime Foundation launches bursary to nurture talent
    Fund will provide financial support to academically qualified students from disadvantaged backgrounds,who are studying maritime-related courses or intend to pursue...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • ILWU Canada plans to strike British Columbia ports on Saturday
    The union filed a 72-hour strike notice, which includes the Port of Vancouver, claiming maritime employers have refused to negotiate on the main issues of compensation and automation.
  • End of freight 'recession' drawing nearer, but no strong rebound seen: SMC3
    US inventory levels are still high, depressing demand for trucking services and keeping a rebound in check, analysts said at the SMC3 Connections conference.
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  • Trans-Pac blank sailings ebb as carriers take in newer, larger ships
    The more aggressive approach to managing ship capacity seen in April and May has waned as new ships enter service and imports possibly see a nominal uptick.
  • CPKC-CSX ink deal to provide second rail speedway on Gulf Coast
    The link would offer an alternative to the Meridian Speedway that pre-merger Kansas City Southern and Norfolk Southern Railway have partnered on since 2006.
  • US DOT opens $5.6 billion in funding for projects to strengthen supply chains
    The funds will come from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with three separate grant opportunities soliciting applications under a single program called the Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant program.
  • Zim forwarding arm Ship4wd targets small shippers with new finance tools
    Zim said the financial products are particularly needed amid a slowdown in freight demand as small and mid-sized businesses continue to battle significant financial friction.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • Shipping can cut emissions by 28% to 47% by 2030, says CE Delft report
    Analysis suggests cuts can come at relatively low cost from slow speeding, wind assisted propulsion and 5% to 10% use of zero-emission fuels
  • Streetwise: Tor Olav Troim to John Fredriksen on International Seaways chase - so what are you waiting for?
    This week Streetwise visits the annual Marine Money Week in Manhattan and finds that Tor Olav Troim - who's been to 'hell' and back - is still not pulling any punches
  • 'Be gorgeous, shine brightly, love life', Wista UK hears
    Royal Navy commander shares her personal model for living, as women in maritime enjoyed some mid-summer mingling on the IMO's roof terrace
  • Otto Schacht steps down as head of ocean freight division of Kuehne+Nagel
    Veteran's replacement comes from within ranks of leading container shipper
  • Big shareholder SEB offloads $8m stake in Solstad Offshore
    Swedish bank retains only a fraction of Norwegian offshore vessel owner
  • Green Seas: As IMO hurtles toward a historic vote on carbon targets, next steps draw disagreement
    Our weekly environment newsletter explores as countries debate next steps ahead of key meeting at United Nations shipping regulator
  • MSC raid on German market for small container ships rages on
    S&P momentum remains despite weakening charter market
  • UK lacks 'credible' policies to hit shipping net zero by 2050, says watchdog
    Britain has lost its global leadership position on climate action, says watchdog
  • Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific to apply GIT sustainable coating on 15 ships
    Singapore shipowner using graphene-based efficiency solution from Canadian start-up
  • EU should move to full embargo of Russian LNG, think tank says
    Trading block needs "a coherent strategy for the imports" and could manage without them
  • Minerva sells oldest aframax in steady flow of Greek tanker disposals
    Even though not quite at the frantic pace of previous months, Asian interests keep scooping up old Hellenic tonnage
  • Tanker owner Utkilen trebles profit ahead of newbuilding deliveries
    Norwegian company enjoyed much strong chemical carrier markets in 2022
  • Split over carbon pricing threatens to derail IMO bid to decarbonise shipping by 2050
    China, Brazil, Argentina and other developing countries come out strongly against a carbon levy as a market-based measure
  • UECC bunkers sustainable biofuels on NYK-chartered ship
    European shortsea ro-ro company takes delivery of fuels able to reduce carbon emissions by 90%
  • Bahri linked to sale of another elderly VLCC after steep price rise
    Saudi Arabian owner said to have offloaded the 2003-built Lulu into China
  • Yara delays IPO for ammonia fuel spin-off as market value disappoints
    Producer and shipowner feels portfolio's attractiveness outstrips likely flotation price
  • MOL and Petronas advance plans for LCO2 carriers and FSO unit
    Chinese design institute has joined partners to win AiPs for new vessel types and floating storage and offloading unit
  • Small product tankers hold value as they switch owners in the Middle East
    Tristar Eships and Chaste Shipping are both reported as selling small clean tankers
  • Hunter Group lines up stock split and new loan as it eyes acquisitions
    Oslo-listed company trying to boost share price above minimum NOK 1 level
  • Tugs arrive to prepare for 'time-bomb' tanker replacement
    Divers have completed underwater inspections of the hull of the stricken FSO Safer
  • MPC Capital brings in Arctic Securities exec to run maritime investments
    Felix Nolke will work with German group's shipping boss Christian Rychly
  • Toro Corp nearly trebles its money on elderly aframax as tanker fleet reduced further
    Cyprus-based owner confirms sale of Wonder Musica for huge gain
  • China Development Bank linked to sale of ship leasing arm
    Reports say no specific timeline for the sale has been given, but it could happen by early next year
  • Trading house Mitsui & Co linked to MR tanker orders at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
    The contract value of the 50,000-dwt product carriers is $187m

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 28, 2023
  • Western Global Airlines grounds cargo jets as bankruptcy rumors swirl
    Western Global Airlines appears to be winding down operations for a potential bankruptcy.

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Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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