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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 2, 2024
  • JNPA organises Convention of Secretaries of Major Ports to encourage knowledge sharing and adoption of best practices
  • South East Air Cargo Conclave and Awards 2024 captivates with power-packed topical sessions & exhilarating celebration of excellence
  • DPA handles all-time high salt this fiscal
  • Six new energy-efficient tugboats arrive in Antwerp: A new milestone in the greening of the port
  • India's GDP seen at 6.7 pc for FY26, 6.8 pc for FY27: S&P
  • CMA CGM PSS from Indian Subcontinent & Middle East Gulf to Mauritius & Madagascar
  • Auto parts industry to cross $80 bn revenue in FY25
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (29 November 2024)
  • Master's duty of ship repairs for keeping the ship seaworthy
  • India does not foresee any problem from Trump's tariff plan, says Goyal
  • Kerala sees earlier-than-expected revenue gains following supplementary pact for Vizhinjam Port
  • CBIC inaugurates FFFAI-IIFF Southern Chapter in Chennai along with CCBA
  • Inaugural "TVS GO GREEN EXPRESS" container train with Direct Port Entry export containers flagged off

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 2, 2024
  • Italy: a train from north to south
  • LHG forum debates green tech challenges
  • Ten more years of feeders in British Columbia
  • UK supermarket chain renews rail partnership
  • Partnering on Polish parcel programme
  • Fresh impetus for Cuxhaven's port industry
  • New dual-fuel ship joins Maersk's fleet
  • A first for Chilean salmon
  • E-trucks have already covered 30 million km
  • Struggling to improve customer service
  • Unipart Logistics picks MD for UK
  • E-ship 1 enters global charter market

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
  • Tariff threat makes no waves as spot rates tread water ahead of new GRIs
  • Feeder operators circle, eyeing the prospect of mainline calls at Vizhinjam
  • Down Under: Smell of a bleak season for freight transport
  • Airfreight rates level out, but looming turbulence could see prices rise again
  • The Loadstar explains: How the EC approved the Korean Air-Asiana merger
  • Hapag-Lloyd secures decade of green methanol fuel supplies from China
  • French rail freight chief upbeat on Hexafret launch, despite strike threat
  • Freightos, AI and a case of mistaken identity

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
  • Blue Water Shipping establishes new facility at Port of Brisbane
    Nearly 200 people gathered to celebrate the opening of Blue Water Shipping's new Queensland depot and distribution hub, located on a 51,780 m² site at Brisbane port's Fisherman Islands in Australia. This state-of-the-art facility is expected to allow Blue Water Shipping, a global transport and logistics provider, to centralize its port operations in one location, after having occupied temporary l
  • CentrePort advances energy transition with onsite battery energy storage system
    CentrePort is taking a significant step in its energy transition by introducing an onsite battery energy storage system (BESS). This initiative is designed to enhance New Zealand's port resilience and improve its ability to reduce emissions in the future. The BESS system will store energy for later use, making renewable energy supply more flexible and helping to address network supply constraints
  • CMA CGM announces surcharges from Far East
    In response to the current situation in Beira, Mozambique, CMA CGM has announced the implementation of a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) effective from 22 December 2024. This surcharge will apply to shipments originating from the Far East, including China, Hong Kong & Macau SAR, North East Asia, and South East Asia, and destined for Beira, Mozambique. The surcharge amount will be US$270 per TEU f
  • DHL and Allegro ink deal for Poland's delivery services
    DHL eCommerce and Allegro, Poland's e-commerce platform, have strengthened their collaboration by forming a strategic partnership that integrates DHL's delivery services into the Allegro Delivery program. This initiative enables Allegro customers to leverage DHL's extensive logistics network, which includes DHL BOX 24/7 parcel lockers, DHL POP pickup points, and courier services. The partnership
  • Weekly Analysis of Container Shipping Stocks
    The container shipping sector continues to navigate a turbulent environment shaped by fluctuating freight rates, geopolitical tensions, and slowing global trade. This week was particularly unique due to the Thanksgiving holiday, which limited trading activity in US markets. However, across global exchanges, the performance of shipping stocks reflected ongoing economic headwinds, including muted c
  • Technology Integration and Trends in Most-Efficient Ports Worldwide
    Ports around the world have been increasingly adopting technology to enhance efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • ONE Ireland moves to new offices in Dublin
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) Europe announced the relocation of its Ireland branch to a new office in Dublin, effective 27 November 2023. The new office, in the Dublin Airport Business Park, offers a prime location that supports ONE Europe's goals for enhanced connectivity and operational excellence. With state-of-the-art facilities and a strategic position, the office is well-equipped to bolster
  • MSC completes its investment in Hamburg port
    Port of Hamburg Beteiligungsgesellschaft SE, a subsidiary of the MSC Group, has announced the successful completion of its voluntary public tender offer for shares in Hamburger Hafen und Logistik Aktiengesellschaft (HHLA). This milestone marks the establishment of a strategic joint venture between the company and the City of Hamburg regarding HHLA. All necessary conditions for closing the transac
  • Sinokor sells two of six newbuildings to MSC for profit
    This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Ports of Stockholm launches pioneering OPS and microgrid tech project
    Ports of Stockholm, in collaboration with partners, launched an innovative project combining onshore power supply (OPS) with microgrid technology to enhance sustainability. This initiative aims to cut emissions, boost energy efficiency, and expand port capacity to meet growing demands for sustainable energy. Funded by the Swedish Innovation Agency Vinnova under the System Demonstrator Sustainable
  • China Merchants Port: Balancing Stronghold in China with Strategic Global Investments
    China Merchants Port operates with a strategic yet limited overseas footprint, focusing on key locations that leverage both regional growth potentials and strategic maritime routes. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Riga to produce renewable fuel for Baltic market
    The Port of Riga is set to host the first large-scale production facility in the Baltic region for renewable fuels, including hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This initiative, developed in partnership with Ukrainian investors, aims to meet the growing demand for high-value, eco-friendly fuel products in Latvia and across Europe. By advancing climate neutrality
  • Lancer Container Lines Limited: A Visionary Leap into the Future of Global Shipping
    Lancer Container Lines Limited is not just keeping pace with the rapidly evolving global shipping industry-it is leading the way forward. With a legacy rooted in innovation and operational excellence, Lancer has set its sights on extraordinary growth. Today, the company operates a fleet of over 20,000 TEUs, connecting the world's most critical trade routes, from Europe and the Indian Subcontinent
  • Antwerp-Bruges unveils Europe's first electric tugboat; Another five to join port's fleet
    The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has taken a significant step toward sustainability with the arrival of six energy-efficient tugboats, including the pioneering Volta 1, Europe's first fully electric RSD (Reversed Stern Drive) tugboat. This milestone aligns with the Belgian port's ambitious goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. Volta 1 sets a new standard in maritime innovation as an entirely em
  • SAAM unveils 2030 Sustainability Strategy
    SAAM marked its 63rd anniversary by unveiling its comprehensive 2030 Sustainability Strategy, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable growth with a clear, actionable plan and measurable goals. The strategy is built on four pillars: Reportability and Risk Management - People and Social Engagement - Environment and Climate Action - Sustainable Development and Projects. "Our goal is to become a le
  • Analysts pour cold water on Gemini proposition
    Container shipping analysts of Sea-Intelligence have cast doubt on whether Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk's alliance, the Gemini Cooperation, can deliver the fastest services when it becomes operational in February next year. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • Trump Tariffs: Impact & Analysis by Freightos
    Late November is typically a slow season for transpacific ocean freight. But through last week transpacific ocean rates remained level and elevated at more than US$5,000/FEU since mid-October, with prices to the East Coast climbing past the US$6,000/FEU so far this week. This rate strength probably reflects some frontloading ahead of both a possible renewed ILA strike at East Coast and Gulf ports

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
  • Höegh Autoliners clinches another contract extension
    Norway's Höegh Autoliners has secured a new shipping contract with a major unnamed international carmaker. The Oslo-listed outfit said the arrangement worth more than $100m is an extension of an existing deal, which has been updated to reflect the current market. The deal will see the operator of about 40 vessels transport cars in various ...
  • Shearwater secures more work off India
    Norway's Shearwater Geoservices has continued to win work offshore India with a new contract for a large-scale 2D seismic survey The Bergen-based seismic vessel major has secured about five months of utilisation for its 2010-built SW Thuridur on the continental shelf margin off the west coast of India. The contract starts in the fourth quarter ...
  • Trøim's VLCC investment vehicle goes public
    Tor Olav Trøim's new supertanker venture has listed its shares for trading on Euronext Growth Oslo. The company called Bruton is sponsored by Trøim's Magni Partners and currently has two 299,500 dwt VLCCs under construction at New Times Shipyard in China, via subsidiary Andes Tankers, scheduled for delivery in September 2026 and February 2027. Bruton ...
  • Flex LNG seals 15-year charter win for 2019-built gas carrier
    Flex LNG has won a new 15-year time charter agreement for the 2019-built, 173,400 cu m Flex Constellation for 15 years starting in early 2026. The contract comes with a two-year optional extension. The ship is currently on a 10-month charter with Japan's JERA Global Markets trader until the end of the first quarter 2025. ...
  • PV Drilling seals Pertamina jackup rig extension
    Petrovietnam Drilling and Well Service Corporation (PV Drilling) has secured a three-year contract extension from Indonesia's Pertamina for the PV Drilling II jackup rig. The deal signed with Pertamina Hulu Energi ONWJ will keep the 2009-built rig utilised into late 2028. The rig, which has been operating for Pertamina since December 2022, will continue to ...
  • Sapura Energy chairman and CEO to step down
    Malaysian offshore services player Sapura Energy has announced that its chairman, Datuk Mohammad Azlan Abdullah, and group chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Anuar Taib, will leave their positions in the fourth quarter of the current financial year. Sapura Energy said in a filing with Bursa Malaysia that Mohammad Azlan will step down from his chairmanship ...
  • Sea1 Offshore extends vessel contract with PXGEO
    Norwegian offshore vessel operator Sea1 Offshore has landed a charter contract extension with marine seismic player PXGEO for the offshore subsea construction vessel (OSCV) Sea1 Spearfish. The Oslo-listed company has fixed the 2014-built vessel, formerly Siem Spearfish for one year to support PXGEO's worldwide operations. The extension kicks in during the first quarter of 2025. ...
  • 2000-built VLCC sold for further trading
    Brokers note that the Tricia II, a 24-year-old, 281,000 dwt, Mitsubishi-built tanker has been sold for $21m to undisclosed interests. The Comoros-flagged ship is not classed by a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. It was called Tiburtina in October last year, and Arabela before that. Eight VLCCs were registered with the Comoros flag ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd fixes methanol supplies out of China
    German liner Hapag-Lloyd has reached an agreement with Beijing-headquartered Goldwind for the delivery of 250,000 tonnes of green methanol per year. The green methanol will consist of a blend of bio- and e-methanol, ensuring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction of at least 70%, according to Hapag-Lloyd. "As part of our Strategy 2030, we are fully ...
  • Wind tech as a path to compliance
    In the second in a series from Kongsberg Maritime, Oskar Levander explains how a research project has devised a ship concept using conventional fuels, that can meet future compliance targets, with the addition of energy saving technologies including wind. There are many ways in which ship owners can tackle the prospect of tighter regulation. The ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
  • Barbados reconsiders position on sanctioned Russian ship registrations
    UK-Barbados diplomatic discussions result in moratorium on new Russia-affiliated ships joining the rapidly growing Barbados flag, while a decision not...
  • Russia sanctions won't disappear overnight
    Western shipowners and underwriters may have to kiss goodbye to a once-lucrative revenue stream for the medium to long term
  • Trump tariffs a sign of chaos to come for shippers
    Shippers risk wasting money by frontloading cargoes ahead of Trump tariffs that might not happen, Xeneta analyst Emily Stausboll warns
  • Marsh confirms soft hull renewals
    H&M underwriters reportedly struggling to hit premium-level targets
  • HD Hyundai Vietnam Shipbuilding eyes expansion to meet growing demand
    Company seeks to expand its facilities, increasing shipbuilding capacity, while addressing land and contract challenges in Khanh Hoa Province
  • Shipowners' Club announces 2025 renewal pricing
    Combined ratio down at halfway stage, Shipowners' Club confirms
  • US grain exports on the up, but big picture looks gloomier
    The short-term looks rosy for US grain exports, but the country continues to lose ground to Brazil in the race...
  • ETS charges to soar in January
    The ramp-up of the EU Emissions Trading System, a planned reduction in allowances circulating in the carbon market and longer...
  • MOL to put safety at centre of business with new unit
    The Japanese shipping giant aims to eliminate serious incidents, as outlined in its safety vision revealed in January
  • Rotterdam-Singapore green corridor completes bio-methane bunkering pilot
    The port of Singapore is planning a similar bio-methane bunkering pilot with full sustainability certification
  • CSSC chair Wen reportedly implicated in anti-graft investigation
    Wen Gang has allegedly been absent from the company for more than a month and missed the opening ceremony of...
  • Prokopiou seals $1.1bn LNG carrier deal with CMB Financial Leasing
    Greek owner's second LNG carrier deal with a Chinese lessor this year, following US-listed Dynagas Partner's transaction with CDB Financial...
  • The Daily View: Aligning for action
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • MSC completes purchase of 49.9% stake in Hamburg Port's HHLA
    MSC and the City of Hamburg, which retain 50.1% ownership, have committed to significant investments and expansion plans to boost...
  • Daily Briefing
    Houthis seek to diversify LPG shipments | EU sanctions set to target 'high risk' dark fleet and Ukraine grain theft...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
  • Hapag-Lloyd joins Maersk in Chinese methanol supply deal
    Securing enough green methanol to operate the growing fleet of dual-fuel vessels is critical if carriers are to be able to meet interim emissions reduction targets.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
  • Wavelength podcast: What does tanker bellwether Frontline say about prospects for the market?
    Also, delving into the link between Mark Zuckerberg's Meta and Danish owner Norden
  • First of Scotland's troubled LNG dual-fuelled ferries bunkers up
    Saga draws to a close as Glen Sannox finally delivers eight years after construction started
  • Herbjorn Hansson has an eye on suezmax buys as NAT rings up third-quarter profit
    Nordic American could add to its fleet following a quarter where 100% of profit was paid out to shareholders
  • Nick Savvas-led Cosmoship clinches asset play with 10-year-old kamsarmax
    European interests are paying at least $21m for bulker built in China
  • Gail (India) inks long-term charter with K Line on LNG newbuilding
    Indian buyer signs up its third deal on vessels in six months
  • Sirius Shipping orders new type of hybrid-electric tanker
    Swedish owner says fuel-efficient newbuildings are an important step towards future decarbonisation compliance
  • Suezmax earnings jump as routes trade big gains back and forth
    Mediterranean and West African tankers rise as owners grab hold of market
  • Hope for crude tankers as Chinese refiners snub pricey Iranian barrels
    Traders say private plants are fixing ships elsewhere in the Middle East and Africa
  • SwissMarine leads Greek raid on Japanese-built bulkers as asset values soften
    SwissMarine Inc is the latest Hellenic owner to pounce on high-quality kamsarmax tonnage
  • Replica of Peter the Great flagship caught in sanctions web and fighting for European port entry
    Training ship has multinational crew opposed to invasion of Ukraine but is running out of money, warns captain
  • 'We're halfway there,' says Wilke Briese on upgrading his father's fleet with 60 newbuildings
    Germany's largest multipurpose owner opens up on driving a huge newbuilding programme
  • CNPC inks rare PSV newbuilding order to follow Greek heavyweights
    Chinese oil group becomes the latest to order offshore tonnage as operators make cautious return to shipyards
  • New Tankers International bunker boss says VLCC pool's buying power is trump card
    Stephen Robinson will be focusing on optimising existing fuel supply ahead of energy transition efforts
  • Arctic sees S&P picking up next year 'with a lot of money to be made in shipping'
    Broker has seen sale-and-purchase volumes falling after 'super active' 2023
  • Greek owner Naftomar expands product tanker bet with Zodiac deal
    Zein family's gas carrier outfit now has six product tankers
  • Explosion and fire force crew to abandon ship in vital shipping lane
    Swedish authorities launched rescue operation off the island of Bornholm
  • Hoegh Autoliners inks second major contract in a month
    Automakers reticent to go longer, analyst says, but are still willing to pay
  • Maersk: 'LNG is a fossil fuel. It's not going to be part of the solution'
    Liner giant says biomethane could provide a green path for LNG dual-fuel vessels
  • Flex LNG nets 15-year time charter from LNG trader JERA
    Vessel fixed until at least 2041
  • Hapag-Lloyd seals 'significant' green methanol fuel supply deal in China
    Goldwind will deliver 250,000 tonnes of low-carbon bunkers per year
  • Explosion hits Anglo International bulker off US coast, consultancy says
    Mini-capesize Anglo Marie Louise anchors off Norfolk following incident on Wednesday
  • Historic Hurtigruten lands €250m 'milestone' boost as existing investors take the wheel
    Investors include Arini Capital Management, AlbaCore Capital, Barings and Cyrus Capital Partners
  • Nanjing Tanker orders four newbuildings at Guangzhou Shipyard International
    Shiponwer is paying around $63m each for the methanol-ready vessels
  • SSY recruits S&P broker from a Singaporean broking shop
    New hire has 10 years' experience in the S&P market
  • Schulte Group in new Chinese crewing joint venture
    Objective is to develop new generation of skilled, future fuels-ready seafarers

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
  • Montreal port terminal has first direct call from China
    A trio of partners helped the Port of Montreal welcome its first direct vessel call from China.

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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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