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Exim India web site
AUGUST 2, 2024
  • MALA 2024 all set to be a grand celebration of logistics excellence on August 21 in Mumbai
  • SITC expanding its India coverage with 2 new services
  • DPA asks ship agents to ensure cargo holds are ready for loading, seeks fitness certificate
  • WTO launches digital platform allowing users to view the latest trends in world trade
  • APSEZ kicks off FY25 with strong 47% PAT growth in Q1
  • Exports hit by rising shipping rates, vessel scarcity
  • GDP to expand by 7.5 pc in FY25: Ind-Ra
  • Minister gives overview of maritime sector advancements
  • Govt hikes Customs duty on chemicals from 10 pc to 150 pc
  • Cotton exports surge 68 pc
  • New industrial hubs proposed at 12 locations along key freight corridors
  • CHENSAA AGM discusses key issues

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International Transport Journal web site
AUGUST 2, 2024
  • Massive pressure on the margins

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The Loadstar web site
AUGUST 1, 2024
  • Ports struggle with congestion as Red Sea crisis and front-loading boost volume
  • 'Demand surcharge' disclosure sinks DHL
  • Expected strong peak season the 'cherry on the cake' for airlines
  • Euro road freight rates are falling, but costs are up and driver shortage persists
  • CStar Line to cut Russia feeder services for more-profitable Red Sea routes
  • Climate activists stuck to runway hold up cargo flights at Leipzig
  • Kevin King takes the reins as TT Club's new CEO

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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 1, 2024
  • ZIM Kingston fire raises worries over Canada's marine emergency preparedness
    The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has issued two safety concerns following the 2021 loss of containers and fire on board the container vessel ZIM Kingston, off Vancouver Island, B.C. The
  • Artemis Technologies opens its first U.S. office in Brooklyn Navy Yard
    With its eye on the Jones Act market, Belfast, Northern Ireland-based Artemis Technologies, a leading contender in the foiling e-ferry race, has opening its first U.S. office in response to significant interest
  • Amogy renames its ammonia powered tugboat NH3 Kraken
    Brooklyn, N.Y.-headquartered ammonia to power pioneer Amogy Inc. is getting nearer to trialing the world's first ammonia powered tugboat on a tributary of the Hudson River. In preparation for that event it

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Container News web site
AUGUST 1, 2024
  • Global bunker indices still in downward trend
    During the 31st week of the year, the Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) indices continued their downward trend. The 380 HSFO index dropped by US$9.30 to US$531.05/MT, approaching the US$500 mark. The VLSFO index fell by US$10.88 to US$630.92/MT. The MGO index decreased by US$13.61 to US$810.08/MT, nearing the US$800 mark. "At the time of writing, the global bunker indices showed signs of a moderate
  • Liberian Registry appoints new VP of Port State Control Affairs
    The Liberian Registry, one of the world's largest shipping registries, welcomes Commander Norm Witt (retired from the U.S. Coast Guard) as Vice President of Port State Control Affairs. "I'm excited to be in a position where I can leverage my previous Coast Guard experience in helping clients achieve high levels of regulatory compliance, which in turn minimizes shipping delays and enhances overall
  • Hassan Allam Construction secures major contract from Saudi port
    Hassan Allam Holding announced that its subsidiary Hassan Allam Construction Saudi has been awarded a significant contract in partnership with El Seif Engineering Contracting and China Harbour Engineering Arabia by the Port of NEOM, located in Oxagon, northwest Saudi Arabia. This Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) project involves the development of the Port of NEOM's Container Term
  • Gebrüder Weiss announces leadership transition in West region
    On 1 August, Alexander Eberharter assumed the management of the West region for the international transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss. He succeeds Hannes Mayr, who is retiring after a remarkable 41-year career with the company. Mayr joined Gebrüder Weiss in 1983 and served in various management roles. "Hannes Mayr and his team have made a significant contribution to the success of Gebr
  • Sea-Intelligence reports no consolidation impact on ocean carrier competition
    In Issue 675 of the Sea-Intelligence Sunday Spotlight, the Danish shipping data analysis firm examined whether the turmoil of the last four years has led to the largest carriers growing in dominance versus the mid-tiered carriers, or has been an opportunity for mid-sized carriers to gain in importance versus the big carriers. To assess this, Sea-Intelligence calculated the global Herfindahl-Hirsc
  • Port Authority of Valencia awards contract for new railway line
    The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) has awarded the works to double the track and implement the third rail line between the Poniente and Levante docks in the Port of València to the joint venture between the companies TECSA Empresa Constructora and Dragados, for a total of €11,546,582.05 (VAT included), with a maximum completion period of 18 months. Once this infrastructure is completed, it will
  • Taiwanese government to back Yang Ming's fleet expansion
    Taiwan's Transportation and Communications Minister Li Meng-yen said at a press conference on 30 July that with Yang Ming Marine Transport's change of management, the government will support the mainline operator to commission more newbuildings to boost its fleet. Li noted that Yang Ming had been less active in ordering newbuildings, resulting in the Taiwanese operator being relegated from eighth
  • PIL partners with WNS to proceed with its digital transformation
    WNS, a provider of global digital-led Business Process Management (BPM) solutions, announced its strategic relationship with Singapore-based shipping firm Pacific International Lines (PIL). In this multi-year contract, WNS will work with PIL to accelerate its digital transformation journey by leveraging WNS' proprietary shipping process automation platform, Malkom.ai. This collaboration will enab
  • Wärtsilä to transfer Trieste manufacturing site to MSC
    In July 2022, technology group Wärtsilä announced a plan to ramp down manufacturing in Trieste and to centralise its four-stroke engine manufacturing in Europe to Vaasa, Finland. The production activities in Trieste have since been discontinued, with manufacturing volumes centralised in Vaasa. Now, Wärtsilä and MSC have agreed on a transaction for the Trieste manufacturing site. Today, 255 employ
  • Maersk announces preliminary Q2 revenue of US$12.8 billion
    Based on preliminary figures, AP Moller - Maersk reports an unaudited revenue of US$12.8 billion, underlying EBITDA of US$2.1 billion and underlying EBIT of US$756 million (reported EBIT of US$963 million) for the second quarter of 2024. Due to the continued supply chain disruption caused by the situation in the Red Sea, which is now expected to continue at least until the end of 2024, coupled wi
  • Port of Koper commences container terminal expansion project with public procurement
    Recently, the Port of Koper announced a major public procurement for one of its largest and most crucial upcoming projects. The investment will include the construction of a container quay and additional storage space in the northern part of Pier 1. The deadline for tender submissions is 30 September 2024. The public tender encompasses the development of a 326-meter quayside, 70,000m² of stacking
  • CMA CGM collaborates with GTT and HD KSOE for 12 new LNG-fuelled boxships
    In July, technology and engineering group GTT received two orders from its Korean partner HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) to design the cryogenic fuel tanks for 12 CMA CGM's new LNG-fuelled container vessels. Under these new orders, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and HD Hyundai Samho (HSHI) will each build six container ships. Each ship will have a capacity of 15,500 TEU
  • New CEO takes the helm at TT Club
    Kevin King is the new Chief Executive Officer of the specialist transport and logistics insurer TT Club, completing a planned move announced last year. Acting as Deputy CEO to Charles Fenton over the last year, King and Fenton have worked closely to complete a smooth transfer of responsibilities. King officially assumed his duties on August 1. Originally based in the United States, King has long
  • ICTSI boosts Manila terminal operations with new cranes
    ICTSI's flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) in the Philippines has completed the commissioning of its three new quay cranes. With this latest investment, the global operator International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) aims to enhance the terminal's capacity to handle the increasing demands of modern container shipping. "The acquisition of these new quay cranes repr
  • MPA Singapore partners with Microsoft
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Microsoft on 29 July to collaborate in innovative technologies including cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, robotics, and cybersecurity. The two partners aim to support the adoption and the development of digital and green solutions for the maritime industry. MPA and Micr
  • OceanScore inaugurates new office in Singapore
    OceanScore has opened a new office in Singapore to serve its regional clients, responding to the growing demand in Asia for its digital solutions designed for efficient regulatory compliance with the EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime. This new office in Singapore represents the latest expansion for the Hamburg-based maritime technology company, which already has offices in Poland and Portugal. "Our list
  • Ocean container shipping market reaches a tipping point: Xenetal Analysis
    The ocean container shipping market reached a tipping point in July, with long-term rates on major fronthaul trades showing signs of life just as spiralling short-term rates begin to soften. The Xeneta Global XSI®, which covers all valid long-term contracts in the market, edged up 2.5% in July to stand at 151.5 points. More notably, the underlying XSI® sub-index for Far East Exports - which inclu
  • Irish Defence Forces orders Konecranes equipment
    In early 2024, the Irish Defence Forces placed an order for a Konecranes E-VER electric forklift to handle containers and general cargo at their main Logistics Hub in Curragh Camp, Co Kildare, Ireland. The forklift is scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of 2024. "This order proves that the E-VER's rugged strength and reliability will offer the versatility needed for a wide range of applic
  • ONE reports US$4.2 billion revenue in Q1 FY2024
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) released its financial results for the first quarter of FY2024, covering April to June 2024. The revenue for this quarter was US$4.211 billion, representing a 12% increase from the same period last year, with a net profit of US$779 million, an increase of US$266 million year-over-year. Cargo movements improved due to increased consumer spending in North America and Eur

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Splash web site
AUGUST 1, 2024
  • JP Morgan takes over US carrier Bold Ocean
    Investors advised by JP Morgan Asset Management have acquired US shipping and logistics firm Bold Ocean from private equity firm Nova Infrastructure for an undisclosed sum. Annapolis, Maryland-based Bold Ocean operates nine vessels that transport goods under long-term charter with the US government. In 2018, a group of companies in US flag shipping, fleet technical ...
  • China's wind and solar capacity overtake coal for the first time
    The landscape of China is changing on a scale hard to fathom to outsiders with renewable energy projects stretching across vast terrains, and in the process altering the fortunes for dry bulk owners. China's investments in renewables are gigantic, leading the world in wind and solar, with twice as much capacity under construction as the ...
  • Costamare confirms bulker sale as boxship charters flow in
    Greek owner Costamare has confirmed a supramax bulker sale and revealed multiple charter deals for its containership fleet. In its second-quarter earnings report, the New York-listed company has corroborated this month's brokers' reports on the deal for the 2009-built Oracle. While S&P sources suggest Vietnamese interests and a price tag of $12.5m, Costamare did not ...
  • Yang Ming completes top management reshuffle
    Taiwanese shipping line has completed a top management reshuffle with Cliff Pai promoted to president and Feng-Ming Tsai coming onboard as chairman. Pai, formerly chief strategy officer at the line, has been with Yang Ming for the past 40 years. He takes over from Patrick Tu. Tsai, meanwhile, is a professor who holds a Ph ...
  • CLdN invests in Liverpool terminal
    Luxembourg-based roro operator CLdN has launched a multimillion-pound investment in its Brocklebank terminal at the Liverpool port. The investments are part of CLdN's plans to increase capacity on its Liverpool-Dublin route. The infrastructure upgrades at the terminal are expected to improve the use of space and enhance the flow of cargo movements while a new ...
  • Meriaura appoints new CEO
    The CEO of Finnish shipowner Meriaura, Kirsi Suopelto, has resigned from her position to join a new employer. Suopelto will continue as Meriaura's CEO until September 30. The company's board has appointed the current chairman of the board, maritime counsellor Jussi Mälkiä, as the new CEO starting October 1. Board member and vice-chairman Antti Vehviläinen ...
  • Pacific Rim revealed as buyer of Norden cape
    Low-profile bulker player Pacific Rim has emerged as the taker of a ship Norden flipped this May, Norden's first cape after entering the segment in March last year. Fast-growing Pacific Rim, which is based out of both China and Singapore, has added the scrubber-fitted Nord Ferrum, a 180,000 dwt workhorse built in 2011 for $34m, ...
  • Transocean lands $531m drillship contract in US Gulf
    Swiss-based offshore drilling giant Transocean has secured a $531m contract from BP for operations in the US Gulf of Mexico. The contract will see drillship Deepwater Invictus on hire for about 1,095 days starting in the first quarter of 2025. The 2014-built floater was previously named as one of the three rigs earmarked for another ...
  • TotalEnergies takes option on Noble jackup off Argentina
    Offshore rig owner Noble Corporation's harsh-environment jackup rig Noble Regina Allen has gained more work from TotalEnergies in Argentina. The French energy major has exercised two priced option wells on the 2013-built rig at $150,000 per day, keeping the unit busy for an additional 60 days. The initial $31m 220-day contract with Total Austral was ...
  • Ugland Offshore bags BP PSV contract
    Norway's Ugland Offshore has been awarded a contract in the UK sector for one of its platform supply vessels. Offshore brokers tell Splash, that the 2012-built Evita II has been fixed to UK supermajor BP for six months at an undisclosed dayrate, with further extension options attached to the deal. The Cyprus-flagged 85-m-long unit has ...
  • Sumitomo and JGC forge floating wind pact
    Japanese trading house giant Sumitomo Corporation and fellow engineering firm JGC Corporation have teamed up on a potential supply of structural components for the floating offshore wind sector. The duo has signed an agreement aiming for a collaboration in the complete supply chain from detailed design, and manufacture to delivery. The partnership involves the development ...
  • Third ship spills oil in same area of the Philippines
    Remarkably authorities in the Philippines have had to attend to another distressed vessel in Bataan to the west of Manila, a third ship accident in the area in the space of just one week. Oil was seen flowing into the ocean yesterday from tanks inside the Mirola-1, which ran aground near the shore of Mariveles ...
  • Accident report into Canadian boxship blaze sparks call for greater firefighting equipment
    Canada's Transportation Safety Board (TSB) has called for improvements to Canada's emergency preparedness rules following the release of a report looking into a boxship accident off Vancouver Island three years ago. The ZIM Kingston lost 109 containers - two containing hazardous materials - during dire weather in October 2021, in an accident that also saw ...
  • European Commission launches ship finance portal
    The European Commission has launched a ship financing portal in a bid it says to boost the maritime sector's green transition. The platform, launched by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport, provides businesses and organisations with a repository of available financial tools needed to drive fleet renewal and retrofitting, enhance efficiency, and reduce ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 1, 2024
  • Dorian LPG not concerned by VLGC rate downturn
    Hurricane Beryl and increased transits through the Panama Canal have put downward pressure on VLGC rates, but fundamentals point to...
  • Beset with fleet renewal questions, Teekay finally buys a modern tanker
    How do you rejuvenate an ageing fleet when asset values are sky-high and investors punish you for paying inflated prices...
  • Red Sea-driven liner profits are still rising, new Maersk numbers imply
    Listed container lines continue to follow a familiar pattern in 2024, under-promising early in the year and over-delivering in the...
  • Softening hull market seen as good for shipowners
    Baltimore bridge casualty will see marine reinsurance rates harden, but impact on direct market pricing difficult to call
  • ICS warning on hydrogen market's uncertain future and huge power need
    Shipowners' group wants more incentives to drum up hydrogen demand, as well as port infrastructure so the industry can be...
  • JP Morgan Asset Management acquires US operator Bold Ocean
    Institutional investors advised by JP Morgan's Asset Management have acquired US flag operator Bold Ocean group from private equity firm...
  • D'Amico rides strong product tanker rates to higher profits
    Milan-listed owner has ordered four LR1s, a segment it expects to deliver promising returns
  • Governments may have to foot bill after dark fleet spill, argues Reed Smith
    'Countries like Türkiye, which permit ships insured by such policies to pass through strategic waterways like the Bosporus, might be...
  • Port state control bodies to investigate crew wages and employment agreements
    If deficiencies are found then masters could be ordered to rectify the faults or the vessel could even be detained...
  • Zim Kingston report shows 'gaps in Canada's preparedness' for marine emergencies
    The report investigates a fire on board containership Zim Kingston off Vancouver in 2021, which burned for five days before...
  • Finnish crane maker vows 'made in USA' as Biden pledges to phase out Chinese equipment
    The company is seizing opportunities presented by the 'Building America Buy America' Act and Investing in America Agenda, both of...
  • Net zero goals are creating 'new shipping supercycle'
    QBE Asia's head of marine, Rama Chandran, says converting to new fuels and technology will ignite strong growth for the...
  • South Korea extends tonnage tax system to 2029
    Seoul will also increase tax for chartered vessels not owned by flag carriers to support domestic ship registry
  • Bahri breaks ground with first Chinese VLCC order
    Deal comes as Saudi Arabia's national shipping firm is seeking to renew its fleet amid a shortage of yard slots...
  • West of England sets up shop in Dubai
    Former North claims director Dhillon hired to head drive into Middle East Gulf and Indian subcontinent markets
  • Daily Briefing
    Iran-linked tanker joins new 'fake' registry of Guinea as flagging fraud escalates | Red Sea crisis could have permanent effect...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 1, 2024
  • Maersk hikes full-year profit forecast by $2 billion, ups volume outlook
    Despite reporting lukewarm second-quarter results, the carrier is expecting disrupted supply chains and strong demand to boost its annual financial result.
  • Panama Canal transits rise to almost normal levels as expansion work begins
    The move to increase ship traffic comes as canal officials have started talks with some of the inhabitants who will be affected by the $1.6 billion project to expand the canal's water catchment, including construction of the Rio Indio reservoir.
  • No sign of slowdown in ongoing air cargo 'peak season'
    Not even the widespread disruption to global aviation from the Microsoft IT outage in mid-July could derail resurgent air freight markets.
  • Raise fossil fuel price to spur demand, investment in green alternatives: WSC
    The container shipping lobby group believes higher costs levied on users of conventional bunkers is vital for the energy transition that requires multi-billion-dollar investments by fuel producers.
  • Nervous US shippers have few options in the face of port strike threat
    As the clock ticks down toward the expiration of ILA's current contract, the window for frontloading to the East and Gulf coasts is closing and there's limited potential for diversions through Canada and Mexico, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 1, 2024
  • Star Bulk Carriers confirms settlement of $69m convertible bonds with stock
    Greek bulker owner issues 6m new common shares to holders of former Eagle Bulk notes
  • Shell chief executive Wael Sawan 'very bullish' about role of LNG in longer-term
    But says industry will continue to go through cycles
  • BP shipping veteran takes helm at oil company safety group
    Oil Companies International Marine Forum names Lambros Klaoudatos as chair
  • Teekay Tankers chief wants to buy ships 'but we need to get the timing right'
    Rising prices offer opportunity to sell and reason for prudence
  • Dorian LPG sees shares dip despite earnings beat as investors look to weaker quarter
    US investment bank Jefferies remains a bull on the stock but takes down earnings estimate
  • Uniper targets shipping fuel as it begins producing bio-LNG in Rotterdam
    German energy company converts liquefies biomethane at Dutch hub
  • Diana Shipping executives digest profit slump in 'muted' bulker market
    Zafirakis claims to be "very happy" with company debt profile
  • Investigators board fire-damaged Hafnia tanker in collision probe
    Damaged Hafnia Nile and Ceres I are anchored in Malaysian waters after collision
  • AP Moller-Maersk boosts full-year profit forecast on Red Sea upheaval
    Liner giant expects Houthi disruption to last at least until end of this year
  • d'Amico International Shipping profit soars on back of record product tanker market
    Spot rates are highest in Italian shipowner's history
  • Tech tie-up alerts insurers to real-time maritime perils as global tensions soar
    Insurwave agrees deal with security specialist Ambrey amid growing geopolitical risk
  • All scrubbed up: Scorpio Tankers' technical czar speaks on future of exhaust devices
    Cameron Mackey once made a profitable decision on scrubbers, but it would be different today
  • Dorian LPG set for 'fleet growth and renewal' after $100m share sale, CEO says
    Gas carrier owner's quarterly results in line with previous guidance
  • Violent rolling and a five-day fire: How voyage from hell overwhelmed Zim boxship crew
    Vessel lost 109 containers off Vancouver Island during storm
  • US LNG exports have cut greenhouse gas emissions, study finds
    Findings emerge as Say No to LNG lobby group launches 'Beyond Methane Pledge'
  • Arrow Shipbroking: La Nina weather switch 'almost a red herring' for dry bulk
    Research expects 'negligible' effect on dry bulk exports from the forecasted weather system
  • Idan Ofer orders world's first ultra large ethane carriers
    New breed of large vessel set to emerge as long-haul trades from US to Asia ramp up
  • JP Morgan scores US flag swoop with Schuyler Line acquisition
    Andy Dacy-led buyer snaps up Maryland owner-operator and four other companies
  • 'Price-sensitive': Watchful Costamare has 'ability to execute fast' on bulker S&P deals
    Greek shipowner is ready to pounce on bulker deals -when it sees an attractive opening
  • Liner giants revamp funding proposal for clean fuel ahead of IMO debates
    The WSC Green Balance Mechanism has been updated and submitted for discussion with other market-based proposals
  • Major P&I club to set up shop in 'stronghold' Dubai as shipping shifts east
    CEO Tom Bowsher says new office reflects growing shift of business to the Middle East and Asia
  • Teekay Tankers profit drops on dry-dockings, spot rates and ship sales
    Canadian tanker owner remains optimistic about conditions providing support to its market
  • 'Price-sensitive': Watchful Costamare has 'ability to execute fast' on bulker S&P deals
    Greek shipowner is ready to pounce on bulker deals -when it sees an attractive opening
  • Hapag-Lloyd floats enquiry for up to 30 LNG dual-fuelled container ships
    German liner owner and operator expected to stick with its fuel of choice as it checks out yards for next mega-batch of boxships
  • Teekay Tankers buys aframax from Union Maritime in $70.5m transaction
    New York-listed Teekay Corp spin-off adds modern ship after selling batch of older tankers
  • Asia Pacific Shipping extends orderbook with four stainless steel chemical tankers
    Two Chinese shipyards will be building the 25,900-dwt tanker newbuildings
  • Wind-powered newbuilding aims to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 99%
    Australian shipbuilder has won contract for innovative vessel following global tender process
  • Wind powered trimaran newbuilding aims to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 99%
    Australian shipbuilder said to have won contract for innovative vessel following global tender process

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American Shipper web site
AUGUST 1, 2024
  • DHL eyes freight recovery after subdued 1H
    Parcel logistics giant DHL is banking on a strong peak shipping season to bring up results for 2024.
  • Airline cargo revenues improve in Q2 along with market
    Large passenger airlines recorded solid growth in cargo revenue during the second quarter after more than a year of contraction.

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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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