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January 30, 2023

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Exim India web site
JANUARY 30, 2023
  • J M Baxi Ports & Logistics, Hapag-Lloyd AG & Bain Capital Private Equity sign binding agreement
  • Capt. Vivek S. Anand joins MSA Global Logistics as Group CEO
  • National Logistics Portal one-stop integrated platform inaugurated
  • JNPA celebrates Republic Day with patriotic fervour
  • EoI invited for Mega International Container Transhipment Port at Galathea Bay, Great Nicobar Island
  • Amended berthing rule at Deendayal Port
  • DGTR notifies anti-dumping duty on vinyl tiles from China, Taiwan
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (27 January 2023)
  • DP World's ratings upgraded by Moody's
  • Vahak takes over Instalogist, expanding its network reach
  • MOL joins shipping sector of First Movers Coalition to boost decarbonisation

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 30, 2023
  • Digital and healthy
  • Aero Africa appoints Issa Baluch
  • Hydrogen for shunting locos in port areas?
  • Asendia deepens commitment to Asia-Pacific
  • Container flows on a positive note?
  • Cargo Sous Terrain breaking ground
  • Tam Group accelerates expansion in Asean
  • New trailers to support rapid expansion
  • XPO picks Ali Faghri
  • Rental wagons auctioned off
  • Four new A350 freighter aircraft for KLM Group
  • Supporting Maserati's tack
  • Extending facilities in southern France
  • No diversity for brands
  • E-truck saves 58 t of CO2
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Man and BGL send truck drivers onto the pitch
  • Airlink resumes South Africa-Madagascar air link
  • A joint green effort in Wilhelmshaven

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 27, 2023
  • Ocean rates ex-Asia under pressure, while PSSs return to the transatlantic
  • Cargo back to 'playing second fiddle' at US carriers, but has momentum
  • Analysis: Up to $1.5bn Freightos debut - let that sink in
  • UK government considers its own liner consortia regulations
  • Creditors circle, but Carologicair could still rise from the ashes
  • Martinair gets a freight fillip with news that four A350Fs will arrive early
  • Bangladesh extends AEO facility to accelerate cargo flow from ports
  • New complaints process after OSRA 22 a success, says FMC

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 27, 2023
  • NES wins key WindKeeper SOV contract
    Turkey's Cemre Shipyard has awarded Norwegian Electric Systems AS (NES) a contract to deliver energy design, and smart control systems for the two innovative WindKeeper Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) ordered at the
  • Ammonia-fueled bulker design gains ClassNK AiP
    ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a large ammonia-fueled 210,000 DWT bulk carrier design jointly developed by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. The vessel's
  • Alaska wins big in FTA ferry funding awards
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) yesterday announced the recipients of $384.4 million in federal funding for ferries programs, with the Alaska Marine Highway System accounting for a whopping

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Container News web site
JANUARY 27, 2023
  • Free ebook: the marketer's website
    Download our free ebook to learn how no-code tools can empower your team to create powerful websites.
  • Drewry's World Container Index drops
    Drewry's composite World Container Index fell 2% this week to US$2,046.51 per 40ft container. The Drewry WCI composite index is now already 80% down from the top of US$10,377 in September 2021. It is 24% less than the 10-year average of US$2,694, showing a return to more normal costs, but it is 46% more than the typical 2019 (pre-pandemic) rate of US$1,420. Furthermore, the year-to-date composite
  • Unit45 and H.Essers develop new diesel-electric reefer
    Unit45, based in Rotterdam, has developed a new diesel-electric reefer in collaboration with its client H.Essers, which is a Belgian logistics solutions provider. This newly developed diesel-electric reefer was designed with a 900-litre tank, making it 100 litres larger in capacity than the previous version. In addition, the reefer, which features a motor manufactured by Thermo King, has low fuel
  • Bilbao Port Authority seeks tenders for new container terminal construction
    The board of directors of the Bilbao Port Authority has unanimously approved the call for a public tender for the building and operation of a box terminal on the central quay of the Spanish port. The central quay is the last large area of the port of Bilbao for which a concession can be awarded. The process is carried out in two stages. The first phase, which is completed, has resulted in an oper
  • ONE purchases green fuel for Freightliner's UK rail service
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has purchased GD+ fuel to cover 100% of the fuel volume required for the new intra-UK service of Freightliner from Southampton to Crewe. The first service started its journey on 17 January 2023 and after Crewe, the train was going to continue its rotation to Freightliner Coatbridge terminal in Scotland, using an electric locomotive, making this one of the greenest rail
  • FMC reports over 200 charge complaints against ocean carriers since June
    The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) decided to issue a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM) that addresses issues commenters raised in response to the unreasonable refusal to deal or negotiate with respect to vessel space accommodations proposed (Docket 22-24) rule issued last September. In fact, the Commission has received more than 200 charge complaints since the Ocean Shippi
  • Maersk to integrate Hamburg Süd and Sealand
    Maersk has announced its intention to unify its brands by integrating Hamburg Süd and Sealand. The Danish shipping company believes that by integrating the aforementioned firms into the Maersk brand, it will be able to ease its customers' logistical difficulties. "We realise that our current brand structure doesn't reflect the way our customers have their supply chain structured, and the need the
  • Paranagua's Container Terminal breaks annual box record exceeding 1.1 million TEUs
    TCP (Terminal de Conteineres de Paranagua), the operator of the Paranaguá Container Terminal, South America's largest box terminal, ended 2022 with its highest movement in history with 1.16 million TEUs. The record container throughput, translating to a 5% increase compared with the previous year's results, was achieved in a year of record operational productivity and investments aiming to better
  • India gears up to build US$5 billion container transhipment project off Bay of Bengal Island
    India is stepping up efforts to counter other established South Asian hub ports, such as Sri Lanka's Colombo, Singapore and Malaysia's Port Klang, which dominate the subcontinent transshipment activity. In a strategic move, New Delhi has cleared a long-contemplated plan to build a dedicated container transshipment terminal at a more strategic port location -- Galathea Bay of Great Nicobar Island
  • Maersk Supply Service secures major deal for FPSO work in Brazil
    Maersk Supply Service will start to collaborate with TechnipFMC, after signing an assignment agreement for the comprehensive towing and mooring campaign of Petrobras's Búzios 6 Project (seventh module of Búzios), offshore Brazil. The project will be carried out over almost two years. Moreover, the scope covers the pre-installation of the mooring system and hook up of the FPSO P-78, which will be
  • Intra-Italy railway line resumes operations amid Yilport's ongoing investments in Taranto terminal
    The operator Yilport San Cataldo Container Terminal (SCCT) SpA has recently handled the first train commodities since the railway line's reactivation at Taranto's Molo Polisettoriale in southeastern Italy. The intermodal goods train ran on the Bari - Taranto route and was operated with the railway operator GTS and the support of the railway company Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal. Therefore, trade
  • Port of Rotterdam and STC International organise energy transition management training
    From 20 to 23 March, the Port of Rotterdam Authority and STC International will host the Port Energy Transition Management Programme in Rotterdam. During this training session, port personnel will learn about the newest energy transition insights as well as the role that ports play in this process. The course is part of various training programmes organised by the Dutch port and its partners. Rot
  • AB Equipment becomes distributor of Konecranes Lift Trucks in New Zealand
    AB Equipment, a heavy equipment dealer, is the distributor of Konecranes Lift Trucks throughout New Zealand from 1 December 2022. "Becoming the distributor for Konecranes Lift Trucks in New Zealand enables us to offer our customers greater choice and further strengthen our leadership position in forklifts and access equipment," commented Peter Escott, CEO of AB Equipment. AB Equipment is now able

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Splash web site
JANUARY 27, 2023
  • DOF's board proposes new debt restructuring plan
    The board of directors of debt-laden offshore vessel owner DOF has decided to submit a new proposal for a restructuring plan to the reconstructor and its financial creditors. The plan, which has already received support from DOF's largest shareholder, Møgster Offshore, with a 31.6% stake, would see the current shareholders left with 3.75% of DOF ...
  • Moreld Apply awarded significant Aker BP contract
    Norwegian oil and gas engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) player Moreld Apply has won a contract from Aker BP for the Edvard Grieg topside modification, which forms part of the Utsira High tie-backs project. The contract, described as significant by the Stavanger-headquartered company, will see the required topside modifications for Solveig Phase 2, Troldhaugen ...
  • Maersk to consolidate brands
    Maersk is moving towards a single, unified brand that will see shipping lines Hamburg Süd and SeaLand as well as newer acquired brands like Senator and LF Logistics discontinued and integrated into Maersk. "We believe that by integrating these into the Maersk brand, we will be able to ease logistical difficulties, whilst also offering more ...
  • Borr Drilling issues $400m bonds for debt refinancing
    Tor Olav Trøim's Borr Drilling has placed two bond loans to refinance an older convertible due to mature in May this year. The Norwegian jackup rig owner has raised $250m in senior unsecured convertible bonds and another $150m in senior secured bonds. The convertible has a fixed half-yearly interest rate of 5% and matures in ...
  • Taylor Maritime secures rare early 2024 delivery slot at Japanese yard
    The Buttery family has used its many decades of relationship-building in Japan to secure a very early delivery berth at a top-tier yard. In a Q4 trading update today, London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) revealed it had contracted a 40,000 dwt bulk carrier newbuild in Japan delivering in Q1 next year, something the Ed Buttery-led ...
  • Fredriksen lifts Euronav stake to 24.99%
    John Fredriksen has spent the week amassing more Euronav shares via various investment vehicles to the point where he now owns just 0.01% less of the tanker giant than his rivals, the Saverys family. In total, Fredriksen has amassed another 4.785m shares this week taking his total holding to 24.99%, suggesting there are plenty more ...
  • Freightos celebrates NASDAQ launch
    Hong Kong-based freight booking platform Freightos started trading on the NASDAQ yesterday under the ticker symbol CRGO after merging with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), saying the move will raise more than $80m to fund its growth strategy. Zvi Schreiber, the founder of Freightos commented, "If you are a patient investor who appreciates how ...
  • RightShip launches ports taskforce
    Melbourne-based vetting giant RightShip has launched RightPORT, a ports and terminals taskforce covering ESG, safety, sustainability, and crew welfare issues worldwide Yucel Yildiz, ports and terminals manager at RightShip, said: "RightShip's ambition is a zero-harm maritime industry. With more than 40 ports already taking advantage of the ESG solutions provided by RightShip, this announcement fo
  • MarineTraffic teams with Shipeezi
    Shipeezi and MarineTraffic have entered into a strategic partnership that will bolster shipment visibility, management and predictability for customers across the supply chain and moving industry at a global scale. The agreement brings together the Shipeezi platform which serves as a horizontal integrator for the supply chain and moving industry and the MarineTraffic Visibility for ...
  • MOL showcases ammonia-powered newcastlemax design
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Mitsui & Co have received approval in principle (AiP) from ClassNK for the design of a large ammonia-powered bulk carrier. MOL and Mitsui jointly determined the size and specifications of the vessel, and both companies entrusted Mitsubishi Shipbuilding for the design of the vessel. The AiP covers a 210,000 dwt ...
  • Port Authority of Bilbao moves forward with new container terminal
    The Port Authority of Bilbao has issued an invitation to tender for the construction and operation of a maritime container terminal on the central quay of the Port of Bilbao in northern Spain. The central quay is the last large area of the port for which a concession can be awarded. One phase of the ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 27, 2023
  • An urgent appeal to the shipping community: Help the UN avert catastrophe in Yemen
    War-torn Yemen could soon face environmental degradation of a degree as large as any witnessed in recent decades. Shipping will...
  • Yemen risk assessment: Direct threat to shipping remains low but collateral damage hazards remain
    Yemen borders one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints, with more than 22,000 passings through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait last...
  • Asset-light Maersk Tankers prepares for product tanker spike
    Commercial manager of 150 vessels forecasts demand for product tankers to rise by 9% this year, much faster than the...
  • FMC says charge complaint process proving a success
    More than 200 charge complaints have been filed with the commission since the enactment of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act...
  • Boxship orders favour alternative fuel options
    Container shipping lends itself most readily to adopting new fuels. More than two-thirds of newbuildings will be capable of using...
  • Tanker asset values remain firm due to Russia trades and negligible orderbook
    Demand for secondhand tankers for potential Russian business has remained strong into the New Year despite a softening in freight...
  • Significance of scale lies behind OSM Thome merger
    While he awaits approval for the new venture, Finn Amund Norbye reveals why shipmanagement is in a strong place, why...
  • Fredriksen matches Saverys' stake in Euronav as board battle looms
    Fredriksen's share purchases were previously being described as opportunistic investments, now his actions are being seen as unpredictable
  • Hafnia chief says investor appetite for tanker stocks is strong
    The company is not focusing on secondhand acquisitions, given that it bought more than 40 ships during the past two...
  • Hamburg Süd to go as Clerc stamps mark on Maersk
    Days after announcing the dissolution of the 2M alliance, Maersk is making more major changes. Move will see the removal...
  • Pacific Carriers to study methanol as alternative low-carbon fuel for fleet
    ABS will evaluate the means and impact of retrofitting a PCL vessel with a propulsion system powered by methanol, as...
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries joins CO2 feasibility study in Japan
    Partners plan project for separation, capture, ship transportation and storage of carbon dioxide emitted from the materials industry and other...
  • Daily Briefing
    2M split driven by strategic differences between Maersk and MSC | Maersk's new business strategy won't work, says Drewry |...
  • Former Swedish Club intern returns as chief executive
    Nordberg pledges to strengthen financial position after S&P downgrade, and may look for alliances and partnerships with rivals
  • Online booking platform Freightos raises $80m after merger deal
    Freightos lists on the tech-heavy Nasdaq amid a slowdown in global trade
  • MOL gets approval for ammonia-powered bulk carrier
    Mitsubishi Shipbuilding is working on design of the vessel

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 27, 2023
  • US LTL carriers look past downturn by expanding for next rebound
    The promise of economic improvement in the second half of this year and 2024 has LTL trucking companies adding terminals, doors, and services despite the current slowdown.
  • Consistent vessel service key to Port NOLA cargo recovery: officials
    After a 2022 in which skipped calls dragged down volumes at the Port of New Orleans while neighboring Gulf Coast gateways saw booming import growth, officials are hoping a return to steady vessel schedules will help entice shippers back to the port.
  • Investors fuel drayage software provider PortPro with $12 million in funding
    Investors see drayage as an area rife for technological improvement, with software provider PortPro the latest startup to secure funding to empower port truckers.
  • NY-NJ marine terminals offering up more data to improve truck flow
    Last year's container surge prompted a harder look at information sharing for container availability and port operations, which New York-New Jersey marine terminals are responding to with new data.
  • Freightos goes public on NASDAQ in first measure of logistics tech value
    Freightos' public listing on the NASDAQ will be the first test of how public investors value one of the more prominent logistics technology companies to emerge over the past decade.
  • Sealand, Hamburg Sud names to disappear in broad Maersk rebranding
    Maersk's move to integrate brands comes days after the carrier and Mediterranean Shipping Co. announced plans to end their 2M alliance and the recent appointment of a new A P Moller - Maersk executive board that starts work on Feb. 1.
  • Project cargo outlook brightening for Port of New Orleans
    Even as breakbulk volumes ebb from their pandemic highs, several mega-projects planned for South Louisiana are expected to keep project cargo moving at the Port of New Orleans.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 27, 2023
  • Capesize bulker rates drop by a third while Asia celebrates Chinese New Year
    Market for smaller bulkers moved sideways over past seven days
  • Product tankers continue rate slide in spite of increased activity
    Plenty of red in the market as the vessels continue their slow start to 2023
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  • 'Buy the weakness:' Jon Chappell on why tankers still have a long way to run
  • When science speaks on scrubbers, shipping should listen and seek solutions
    The march of global environmental rules is towards reducing emissions into the air as well as the sea
  • Lowest CII rating to hit ship values and charter options, warns MPC Capital's Rychly
    New measure will focus owners' minds on energy efficiency, German executive believes
  • Croatia rejoins ECSA to cope better with tighter shipping rules
    Regulatory upheaval prompts Adriatic shipowners to close ranks again with their European peers
  • New Fortress Energy snaps up Alpha Gas newbuilding in long-term deal
    Another 2024-delivering newbuilding disappears from the menu
  • Maersk confirms ship sale to MSC as part of 'continuous fleet review'
    Danish owner says capex and capacity discipline remains a key focus area
  • Editor's selection: What next for Maersk and MSC after 2M split? Fredriksen ups Euronav stake
    TradeWinds rounds up the biggest and best stories of the week
  • Deutsche ReGas plans second FSRU to boost German terminal capacity
    Macquarie Capital and its regas specialist arm WaveCrest planning to work with developer of new Lubmin facility
  • Russia looks to crude export spike as new ban looms
    EU is reportedly discussing a price cap of $100 for diesel and other premium products
  • MPCC linked to sale of veteran container ship that has dropped $46m in value
    Chinese interests are said to be behind the purchase
  • Eight confirmed dead and nine missing after Chinese cargo ship sinking
    Many of the rescued seafarers failed to regain consciousness
  • BRS reveals change at the top as Gilbert Walter takes over as CEO
    Long-serving broker replaces Francois Cadiou, who will remain chairman
  • The 'dark fleet' is an accident waiting to happen. Here's why
    With ever-more traders reaping rewards on illicit trades, the chances of a major spill or collision keep rising
  • NYK Line adds one more LPG/ammonia VLGC newbuilding
    Japanese shipping giant has now contracted five gas carriers that can carry both LPG and ammonia
  • Eight confirmed dead and nine still missing after Chinese cargo ship sinking
    Many of the seafarers rescued from the Jin Tian failed to regain consciousness
  • Sundt family sells chunk of Hunter after banking VLCC sales cash
    Siblings cut their stakes in shipless Norwegian company to 2%
  • TMI snaps up rare 2024 delivery window for Japanese handysize newbuilding
    Owner says the move is part of a limited renewal strategy
  • Euronav in limbo as Fredriksen equals Saverys family's blocking stake
    Tycoon spends another $74m on rival tanker owner's stock, leaving Belgian company in a three-way stand-off with management and CMB owners
  • Singapore competition authority to examine Hanwha's bid for DSME
    Initial concerns raised about LNG carrier production and storage facilities for offshore plants
  • MOL presses ahead with ammonia-fuelled newcastlemax bulker
    ClassNK has issued approval in principle for 210,000-dwt ship design
  • Singapore to require listed shipowners to reveal exact pay of CEOs
    SGX to also clampdown on lengthy directorships which 'inhibit board renewal and progress on board diversity'
  • MOL sees car carrier spaces easing up but sector still facing tonnage shortage
    About 15% of global car carrier fleet was trimmed due to Covid pandemic

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 27, 2023
  • Sanctions effect begins: Crude tankers forced onto longer voyages
    Russian crude restrictions are having the predicted effect on tanker trades, soaking up more vessel capacity as sailing distance lengthens.
  • Revisiting 2004 vessel accidents that turned deadly
    2004: The capsizing of two vessels rocks the project cargo industry.
  • Air France-KLM doubles order for Airbus A350 freighters
    Martinair, with the help of parent company Air France-KLM, is buying four new freighters from Airbus.

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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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