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Exim India web site
JULY 3, 2024
  • DP World Mundra welcomes the maiden call of South East Asia-Western India-Middle East service
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  • BPCL Liquid Cargo Jetty at JN Port gives notice of significant maintenance activities
  • Gangavaram port offers concession scheme for vessels using alternative fuels
  • Remove 11 pc import duty on short staple cotton, urges US Industry
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International Transport Journal web site
JULY 3, 2024
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The Loadstar web site
JULY 2, 2024
  • Container futures trading trend suggests no end to Red Sea crisis this year
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  • 'Mærsk-quits-Schenker' effect? Short-lived!
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  • Port call shuffle at Nhava Sheva, while ex-India rates keep rising
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Marine Log web site
JULY 2, 2024
  • BOEM approves Atlantic Shores South offshore wind project
    The U.S. Department of the Interior today announced its approval of the Atlantic Shores South offshore wind energy project, the ninth commercial-scale, U.S. offshore wind energy project approved during the Biden administration.
  • Wärtsilä will supply systems for two more ammonia-fueled gas carriers
    Ammonia doesn't produce CO2, sulfur or particulate emissions when combusted, making it a prime candidate to be shipping's new green fuel. There are currently no ammonia-fueled ships in operation, but Antwerp, Belgium,

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Container News web site
JULY 2, 2024
  • Chittagong port sees container growth
    Port of Chittagong attained a 5.36% growth in container handling and a 4.18% rise in cargo handling in the fiscal year 2023-24 which ended on 30 June. Bangladesh's prime seaport could attain the growth despite a 6.63% decline in ships incoming to the port in the year amid import restrictions due to a severe shortage of foreign currency reserve Data shows that the port handled some 3.169 million T
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  • cargo-partner boosts hazardous materials management in Dutch warehouse
    Following a recent quality accreditation, cargo-partner has once again enhanced the capabilities of its advanced warehouse in Roermond, the Netherlands, emphasizing its specialized services in the management and storage of hazardous materials. Spanning 7,000 m² of storage space, with a dedicated 3,000 m² area specifically for hazardous goods, the Roermond warehouse is tailored to meet the diverse
  • Panama Canal announces further increases in draft and daily transits
    The Panama Canal marked the eighth anniversary of its expansion by announcing an increase in both its draft and daily transits. These updates come as the Canal continues to address climate variability and secure future water supplies. Through an Advisory to Shipping, the Canal revealed that the maximum authorized draft has been raised from 46 to 47 feet (14.33 meters) and will further increase to
  • Maersk withdraws from DB Schenker takeover - Will this clear path for DSV?
    Danish container shipping giant Maersk is no longer interested in acquiring German logistics company DB Schenker, according to Reuters, due to possible future integration challenges. DB Schenker's mother company Deutsche Bahn launched a sale process last year. Maersk said it was considering the takeover of DB Schenker, but Vincent Clerc, CEO of the Danish ocean career, recently stated, "Our inves
  • Marlink enhances cyber security portfolio with Diverto acquisition
    Marlink, a provider of managed Information Communications and Technology (ICT) solutions, has completed the acquisition of Diverto, a pioneer in advanced Infortmation Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) security solutions for enterprise and critical infrastructure. This merger significantly enhances Marlink's cyber security offerings and capabilities, forming a unified asset poised to
  • Pro-Palestine protesters arrested after demonstration outside Maersk headquarters
    Many pro-Palestine activists were arrested in Copenhagen on 28 June after protesting outside AP Moller Maersk's headquarters. The apprehensions occurred nearly a month after the Palestinian Youth Movement, a cross-border action group formed by Palestinian migrants, launched a global campaign against Maersk Line, called "Mask Off Maersk", on 3 June, claiming that the Danish mainline operator ships
  • HMM proceeds with onboard carbon capture and storage initiatives
    In pursuit of its 2050 carbon neutrality goal, HMM is actively advancing multiple initiatives, including the installation and demonstration of an Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage System (OCCS) on the 2,200 TEU container ship HMM Mongla-the first such deployment in South Korea. This technology aims to capture and liquefy carbon dioxide emitted during ship operations, preventing its release into
  • DP World welcomes two new RMG cranes at London Gateway
    DP World has celebrated the arrival of two new Rail-Mounted Gantry (RMG) cranes at its London Gateway rail terminal, poised to boost rail capacity at the logistics hub by 50%. Scheduled to commence operations in mid-August, these cranes aim to meet escalating demand for enhanced rail connections and more sustainable supply chain solutions from customers. Additionally, the new cranes are set to am
  • CMA CGM applies new Indian Subcontinent FAK rates
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM announced updated Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from the Indian Subcontinent to several destinations worldwide applicable from 15 July 2024 (gate-in date) until further notice: INDIAN SUBCONTINENT TO EAST COAST CENTRAL AMERICA & CARIBBEAN 20' 40' Caucedo US$7,500 US$8,500 Puerto Cortes US$7,500 US$8,500 INDIAN SUBCONTINENT TO MEXICO EAST COAST 20' 40' Altamira US$7,50
  • US FMC designates HMM as state-controlled carrier
    The United States Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) designated HMM as a controlled carrier of the Government of the Republic of Korea and added it to the agency's Controlled Carrier List. Controlled carriers are ocean common carriers operating in US-foreign trades that are directly or indirectly owned or controlled by a foreign government. These carriers are subject to enhanced regulatory oversig
  • SC Ports pauses construction project to reduce vessel queues and enhance fluidity
    With the support of the maritime community, South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) is swiftly processing ships and reducing its vessel queue by implementing innovative operational solutions and temporarily halting toe wall construction for ocean carrier and cargo owner customers. These operational solutions have already reduced waiting times and the number of ships on queue. Currently, SC Ports has thre
  • WiseTech Global acquires Singeste
    WiseTech Global, the developer of the leading logistics execution software CargoWise, announced that it has acquired Singeste - Sistemas de Informática, Lda (Singeste), a prominent IT solutions provider for the customs sector in Portugal. According to a statement, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Seixal within the Lisbon Metropolitan Area, Singeste's flagship solution, GIDWin, directly interf

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Splash web site
JULY 2, 2024
  • DOF buys Maersk Supply Service in $1.1bn deal
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has agreed to acquire Danish counterpart Maersk Supply Service from A.P. Moller Holding in a $1.11bn cash and share deal. The combination will create one of the largest Oslo-listed oil services companies, with a combined market cap of around $2.3bn, a workforce of more than 5,400 employees, and 78 vessels, ...
  • Heerema Marine Contractors wins offshore wind work in Baltic Sea
    Dutch offshore construction player Heerema Marine Contractors has been awarded contracts for work on offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea. The company won the deals from MFW Baltyk II and MFW Baltyk III, each a joint venture project owned 50-50 by Equinor and Polenergia. They will include work on the Baltyk 2 and Baltyk ...
  • OneSubsea to work on TotalEnergies' Kaminho deepwater project
    SLB's OneSubsea has won a sizeable contract for 13 wellsets plus associated equipment and services in the development of the Kaminho project offshore Angola from French energy major TotalEnergies. The project will be developed by TotalEnergies in two phases for the Cameia and Golfinho discoveries. During the Kaminho project's first phase of development for the ...
  • CSL pens $598m transhipment vessel deal with BCI Minerals
    Canadian owner CSL Group has entered into a 21-year, $598m strategic partnership with BCI Minerals to build and operate a new transhipment vessel to support the Mardie salt and potash project. The first phase of the contract involves the provision of a transhipment vessel from CSL in the second half of 2026 while a new ...
  • Saudi liner newcomer targets fleet growth with Bahri deal
    Saudi Arabian liner newcomer Folk Maritime is pressing ahead with ambitious growth targets in a deal with Bahri Ship Management, a unit of the kingdom's top shipping line, Bahri, to collaborate on technical shipmanagement, crewing and shipbuilding supervision of Saudi-flagged vessels. Under a memorandum of understanding Bahri Ship Management will support the Riyadh-based feeder operator ...
  • Jinhui snaps up second capesize
    Fleet expansion at Chinese bulker owner and operator Jinhui Shipping and Transportation is pressing ahead with the acquisition of a second capesize vessel this year. The Oslo- and Hong Kong-listed company has picked up the 2008 Shanghai Waigaoqiao-built Ocean Courtesy from Singapore's TNB Ocean Shipping for $24m. Jinhui has brought in several vessels either via ...
  • Purus eyes ammonia and hydrogen FSOs with Bluewater tie-up
    UK-based diversified shipowner Purus has partnered up with floater specialist Bluewater Energy Services to provide floating storage and offloading (FSO) solutions for low-carbon ammonia, clean hydrogen and carbon capture utilisation and storage markets. The alliance seeks to address the distribution challenges of low-carbon fuels through the application of bespoke floating offshore storage termin
  • Fujian Guohang Ocean Shipping boosts bulker orderbook with ultramax brace
    Chinese bulker owner and operator Fujian Guohang Ocean Shipping is expanding its fleet with ultramax newbuilds added to the orderbook. The Beijing Stock Exchange-listed company has returned to Jiangsu Haitong Offshore Engineering Equipment for two 63,500 dwt ships, building on the panamax bulker series it has booked for construction at the yard. Fujian Guohang Ocean ...
  • Svitzer orders tug trio from Brazilian shipyard
    Towage provider Svitzer has signed a contract with the Rio Maguari shipyard for the construction of three new tugboats which are expected to increase the company's presence in Brazil. The three vessels currently under construction are part of the 2300 Rampart Series and boast a top speed of 13 knots, an overall length of 23.2 ...
  • Blackford Dolphin rig finally on its way to India but court cases still unresolved
    After getting rid of one arrest order and submitting a providing the court with a bank guarantee in another case against the Blackford Dolphin semisub, Dolphin Drilling has finally been able to get things rolling and set the rig on its way to India. This long and very complicated case began in April when Dolphin ...
  • DryDel linked to another ultramax sale
    Hot on the heels of its first sale this year, Greek bulker player DryDel Shipping is being linked to another ultramax deal. Multiple brokers, including Clarksons, report the Costas Dellaportas-led company is shipping out the 2010 Oshima-built 61,600 dwt Luna Rossa to an undisclosed Chinese buyer in a deal worth around $20.5m. DryDel, formerly Meadway ...
  • Enauta cancels deal to buy Modec's FPSO Cidade de Santos
    Brazilian oil and gas player Enauta has decided to terminate the contract for the acquisition of the FPSO Cidade de Santos with Japanese floater expert Modec. Enauta signed a deal with Modec to buy the FPSO in December 2023 for $48.5m, with $7.275m paid on signing while the outstanding balance was supposed to be paid ...
  • Jan De Nul lines up Taiwanese wind farm contract
    Belgian marine contractor Jan De Nul has signed a preferred supplier agreement with Danish fund manager and renewable energy developer Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to transport and install about 90 km of subsea cables at the Fengmiao 1 wind farm in Taiwan. The scope of work covers the connection of the Fengmiao 1 offshore substation to ...
  • Eidesvik PSV fixed on five-year deal as Equinor takes option
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Eidesvik has picked up another long-term extension with compatriot energy giant Equinor exercising an option on the platform supply vessel Viking Energy. The extension which kicks in in April next year will secure employment for the vessel until the end of the first quarter of 2030, with further extension options attached. ...
  • Is shipping getting big data wrong?
    Pierre Aury returns to a familiar topic for his latest column. In this column, we will again look at these new cloud-based maritime solutions rather like I did last month. There is not one advertisement from these vendors that doesn't include a mention regarding big data. One of the vendors for example is claiming that ...
  • Cash-rich owners pay top dollar for capes in booming market
    Angelicoussis and some of the former directors of Hong Kong-based Pacific Bulk are behind the latest cape sales as spot rates in the segment surpass the $30,000 per day mark. Both Greek and Far Eastern accounts are battling for tonnage, pushing asset values very high. "The recent surge in freight rates and overall market optimism ...
  • US classifies HMM as a controlled carrier
    For more than four years, South Korea's flagship carrier has been known officially as HMM, a rebrand that seemingly has been lost on regulators in Washington. The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in the US yesterday classified HMM - which it called by its old name, Hyundai Merchant Marine - as a controlled carrier. Controlled carriers ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd unveils Hanseatic Global Terminals
    Hapag-Lloyd's terminal and infrastructure division has been rebranded Hanseatic Global Terminals. Based in Rotterdam, Hanseatic Global Terminals will manage and consolidate terminal and infrastructure investments across 20 terminals in 11 countries. "Hanseatic Global Terminals strongly supports our commitment to quality, efficiency and sustainability," said Dheeraj Bhatia, CEO of Hanseatic Global
  • Maritime Partners buys hydrogen generation tech firm
    Maritime Partners, an American provider of maritime financing solutions primarily focused on Jones Act vessels, has completed the acquisition of e1 Marine, a pioneer in hydrogen generation technology for the marine sector. e1 Marine provides clean energy technologies, including advanced methanol-to-hydrogen generation products. "This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Maritime Partners'

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 2, 2024
  • Stehle to leave UHL and rejoin forwarder deugro as CCO
    After navigating the 2019 implosion of Zeamarine and the tumultuous pandemic spillover market with MPV carrier UHL, Stehle will rejoin the project forwarding side of the breakbulk shipping segment as chief commercial officer of the Swiss forwarder deugro.
  • Domestic intermodal volume up in Q2, but not likely to show in provider revenues
    Market conditions appear more favorable toward carriers today compared with 12 months ago, but the pendulum is close to a balanced domestic intermodal market heading into the back half of 2024.
  • Public needs more sober view of supply chain than 'mass hysteria' portrayal
    Supply chain management is about competitive advantage, and the industry deserves to be better understood than the "freight ignorance" portrayal that is too common today, writes Ted Prince.
  • Crackdown on e-commerce may dampen booming global air freight: IATA
    Regulators in the US and Europe are placing online shopping marketplaces under increasing scrutiny as huge volumes of e-commerce packages, imported mainly from China, fill aircraft on trade lanes out of Asia.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 2, 2024
  • Sire 2.0: New tanker vetting regime going live in September, OCIMF says
    Oil companies' organisation puts shipowners on notice
  • Greek and Chinese tankers open up new suezmax trade from Russia to US West coast
    Tankers observed taking two-month journey from Novorossiysk to California
  • Dawn of new era: Euronav renaming turns page after a volatile chapter
    The Saverys' US and Brussel-listed company will be renamed from 1 October
  • World's first tanker powered by liquid hydrogen wins design approval
    Japanese class society working with Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding on prototype
  • Deutsche Bank keeps one foot in shipping research after exit of star analyst Amit Mehrotra
    However, doubts remain about the breadth of maritime research expected from specialist Chris Robertson
  • Jinhui Shipping steps up capesize expansion with secondhand deal
    Chinese bulker owner made its first entry into the capesize segment earlier this year
  • Billionaire Gianluigi Aponte now controls one-fifth of global container ship fleet
    Swiss-Italian carrier's fleet will match that of Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd combined
  • Alternative fuel ordering drops as owners hedge with 'ready status' designs
    Clarksons says shipping's 2024 global greenhouse gas emissions set to top pandemic start levels
  • Consort Bunkers orders four tankers at Cosco to widen methanol push
    Singapore owner teaming up with compatriots to push forward low-carbon bunkering
  • Evalend Shipping takes tanker newbuilding drive over $1bn with four-ship swoop
    Greek shipowner has ordered quartet at a cost of $194m
  • HMM added to US regulator's 'controlled carrier' list due to state control
    South Korean owner now subject to certain oversights by Federal Maritime Commission
  • Titanic shipbuilder Harland & Wolff shares suspended as auditors battle with 'complex' accounts
    UK shipbuilder missed deadline for delayed 2023 annual report
  • Shipbroker and owner join forces for ambitious software project in Turkey's Silicon Valley
    Hands-on owner Canbaz Group backs rare digital offering out of the Bosphorus
  • Asyad Shipping doubles up on VLCC deal with Hanwha Ocean
    Omani owner secures 2026 berths
  • Tsakos Energy product tanker newbuilding splash split between two Chinese shipyards
    New Times is said to have won a deal for up to four product carriers and Yangzijiang a single vessel
  • Master goes missing ahead of Iranian VLCC crude transfer trial
    Whereabouts of captain are not known following seizure of tanker last July
  • Wilhelmsen eyes cross-sector ship management growth with new Chinese venture
    Cooperation focuses on tankers, gas, car carriers and cruise sectors
  • Constantin Baack on 10-ship deal: 'There will be more of these opportunities'
    Mispricing in boxship markets presents attractive investments
  • MOL claims sustainable lease financing first for newbuilding chemical tanker
    Japanese group signs deal with green targets under operating lease
  • MSC to mop up remaining Gram Car Carriers shares as it pushes through $700m takeover
    Gianluigi Aponte company wins over most shareholders after small extension to offer
  • 'Cinderellas' of container shipping market cash in as asset prices soar
    A massive jump in secondhand values tempts owners of smaller boxships to cash in
  • Avenir LNG linked to Vitol on charter deal for latest newbuilding
    Shipowner also has a second LNGBV to play with
  • Calls for more Red Sea protection 'unsuccessful', says Maersk CEO Clerc
    Danish giant also drops out of bidding for logistics giant DB Schenker, saying timing is not right
  • Wellard banks strong $12m from 30-year-old livestock carrier sale into Israel
    Australian owner down to one vessel after agreeing to sell the Ocean Ute

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American Shipper web site
JULY 2, 2024
  • Turkish Airlines orders four 777 cargo jets from Boeing
    The cargo division of Turkish Airlines has agreed to buy four 777 freighters from Boeing.
  • DHL selects Northern Air Cargo to operate western US service loop
    Northern Air Cargo has joined the DHL Express air network as a partial replacement for Mesa Airlines.
  • Kuehne+Nagel moves into new cargo facility at Birmingham airport
    Birmingham airport in Alabama has opened its first cargo facility and is leasing it to logistics provider Kuehne+Nagel.

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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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