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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
  • Customs issues new instruction regarding weighment of self-sealed export containers in Centralized Parking Plaza
  • TGP Projects successfully executes shipment of windmill blades from India to South America (Brazil & Chile)
  • Blackstone-backed Horizon Industrial Parks selected as lead partner to manage CWC logistics assets
  • Newly approved Industrial Smart City projects aimed at making India a global manufacturing powerhouse
  • GTI handles highest-ever monthly volume in Aug.
  • Update on SCMTR implementation
  • Containers primarily drive APSEZ volume growth in Aug. & first five months
  • Tyre exports soar by 17 pc in Q1
  • MSC enhances Santana & Carioca services for improved connectivity
  • Panama Canal Authority announces modifications to Transit Reservation (Booking) System tariffs
  • Growing port, rail cargo seen reflecting strength of Indian economy
  • Vizhinjam Port readying for commissioning with berth expansion
  • LPG shipping rates seen weakening
  • DP World gets key validation for commitment to reduce carbon footprint
  • Adani Petronet (Dahej) jetty operations to be suspended for maintenance dredging

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
  • Frikus: only biofuel from now on
  • Some relief on north-south axis
  • Extended loop allows two-way railfreight traffic
  • Supplying snacks in Singapore
  • Looking for "unconventional incendiary devices"
  • A vice president for Asia-Pacific
  • Dover-Calais partnership to cut freight times
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • UK/China: Mission accomplished
  • Event transporter saves costs and carbon
  • Cosco launches new generation of green vessels
  • Third Polish hub for Blue Water
  • FedEx names executive vice president

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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
  • East coast port strike threat grows - and Canadian rail dispute still lingers
  • Delays expected as Cathay Pacific starts fleet-wide inspection of A350s
  • Bad weather causes chaos at Indian ports, and cargo backlogs build
  • Another chapter of Toll Group's legacy - distressed NZ Logistics up for grabs
  • DSV rough patch continues, with questions asked over Russian trade
  • Russia said to be sending incendiary devices in European parcels
  • News in Brief podcast | Week 36 2024 | Equipment shortages, Gemini alliance and soaring air cargo
  • OceanX: Liner profits up, rates down, with the world still turning - and burning
  • Wan Hai has been invited to join a shipping alliance, reveals GM
  • TT Club and ICHCA launch 'innovation in safety' award
  • Volumes fall as staff shortages and technical problems beset RZD
  • MSC Marie sets a new record as Panama Canal gets back in business
  • DP World completes Cargo Services acquisition
  • QR's Elodie Berthonneau takes on Lufthansa Cargo Asia Pacific role
  • Andries Retief moves up as CCO of DHL Supply Chain in EMEA

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
  • VIDEO: New Northern Offshore I-Class CTV is world's first vessel with Volvo Penta IPS Professional Platform
    Copenhagen-headquartered Northern Offshore Services (N-O-S) Group has taken delivery of the next-gen crew transfer vesel M/V Impresser. The vessel, which began operating at a U.K. offshore wind farm yesterday is the first
  • ZEMBA deal will see Gasum bunker Hapag-Lloyd ships with 20,000 tonnes of bio-LNG
    Nordic region energy company Gasum Oy is to supply Hapag-Lloyd containerships with liquefied biomethane (bio-LNG) over a two-year tender period. Earlier this year, Hapag-Lloyd won the first tender by the Zero Emission

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
  • cargo-partner launches service from Ireland and UK to North America
    cargo-partner, a subsidiary of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, claims that it is now offering the fastest sea freight solution for businesses exporting from Ireland and the United Kingdom to various destinations in North America. This enhanced service provides weekly connections from Ireland to the US and Canada, with easy access to feeder services in the UK via Liverpool. As the fastest available carri
  • First cargo vessel with wind-assisted propulsion debuts at SMM
    This year's SMM will mark a milestone as it becomes the first major maritime event to feature a vessel equipped with an advanced Wind Assisted Propulsion System (WAPS). The 2,850 dwt Eems Traveller, a Dutch-flagged general cargo ship owned by Amasus, will dock at Überseebrücke in Hamburg on 3 and 4 September. The ship will showcase its two 17-meter-high eSAILs® (suction sails) from bound4blue, hi
  • Navigating the Digital Marketplace: How to Use Online Business Directories to Your Advantage
    In today's world of competition where everything is going digital, an online business can be of great help to your business by increasing its visibility and customer base. However, to harness the full potential of these directories for your business, how can you do it? This guide will only outline the general steps that are involved. Creating Your Business Profile in Online Directories Perhaps, i
  • Fluent Cargo and DP World partner to transform global supply chain
    Fluent Cargo has teamed up with DP World CARGOES to offer seamless shipment tracking for customers, addressing the ongoing challenges of global shipment disruptions and delays. Often referred to as the "Google Maps for Freight," Fluent Cargo will provide its user-friendly central tracking platform to DP World CARGOES' carrier network. This collaboration will allow Fluent Cargo's centralized track
  • NWSA strengthens global ties with new representative in Vietnam
    The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) announced the selection of United Base, as its official representative in Vietnam. This strategic partnership is set to bolster NWSA's presence in this critical market, further enhancing trade opportunities between the Pacific Northwest and Vietnam. Vietnam, NWSA's third-largest trading partner, has become an essential part of the Seattle and Tacoma alliance'
  • CMA CGM-operated ship targeted by Houthis for second time
    UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said in an incident report that on 30 August, around 17:00 UTC, two missiles exploded near the 2002-built 2,500 TEU Groton, 130 nautical miles east of Aden. UKMTO said, "The master reports all crew members are safe and proceeding to the next port of call. Investigations are ongoing. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity
  • Wärtsilä Water & Waste collaborates with DHL to elevate supply chain efficiency
    Wärtsilä Water & Waste, a division of the Wärtsilä technology group, has announced a new partnership with DHL Supply Chain. Under this agreement, DHL will oversee the warehousing and logistical operations for spare parts, aiming to further enhance the efficiency of Wärtsilä Water & Waste's supply chain and bolster operational capabilities in anticipation of the business's upcoming sale. This coll
  • COSCO invests in 42 new bulk carriers
    On 30 August, COSCO SHIPPING Development finalized a major agreement to invest in, construct, and lease 42 bulk carriers. This agreement represents the largest shipbuilding and leasing transaction since the company transitioned into a shipping and finance operator in 2016. Under the terms of the agreement, COSCO-affiliated COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry will be responsible for the building of 20 b
  • Wan Hai: Newbuildings not aimed at surpassing any peer
    Wan Hai Lines has countered speculation that its recent newbuilding orders are aimed at breaking into the world's 10 largest liner operators and displacing its Taiwanese compatriot peer Yang Ming Marine Transport. Wan Hai's latest newbuilding orders, comprising eight 8,000 TEU ships at CSBC Corporation and four 8,700 TEU ships at HD Hyundai Samho inked in August, leave less than 100,000 TEUs betw
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces new GRI in South America
    German container line Hapag-Lloyd has announced that a new General Rate Increase (GRI) of US$500 per container will take effect on 1 October. The new GRI will apply to all dry and reefer containers from the East Coast of South America (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay) to the West Coast (Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Buenaventura in Colombia) and will remain in effect until further not
  • BERG, CMA CGM, Reederei Rambow partner for boxhsip retrofit project
    A collaboration between Swedish manufacturer of controllable-pitch propellers BERG Propulsion, French ocean carrier CMA CGM, and German ship owner Reederei Rambow has played a crucial role in significantly enhancing the efficiency of an 868 TEU boxship. The 2007-built Henneke Rambow has been revitalized and now ranks among the top performers in its class. As part of an innovative retrofit project
  • CMA CGM receives new aircraft and launches first Transpacific service
    On 18 August, CMA CGM Air Cargo received its third Boeing 777-200F, which inaugurated a new transpacific route connecting Asia to North America. The delivery of this new aircraft, operated by Atlas Air, is expected to play an important role in the expansion of the CMA CGM Air Cargo network on a strategic route, serving airports like Hong Kong, Chicago, and Seoul. The first commercial flight took
  • Gothenburg Port unveils new terminal
    The Port of Gothenburg announced the inauguration of a new port terminal spanning 144,000 square meters. This facility, named "Arendal 2", represents a significant investment of approximately US$66 million and has been in development for the past six years to support the growing transportation demands of the Swedish industry. "This terminal began planning as early as the 1990s and then we talked
  • CMA CGM introduces port congestion surcharge in Algeria
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced a new port congestion surcharge (PCS) to the ports of Alger, Bejaia, Skikda and Oran in Algeria. The Marseille-based box line will apply a surcharge of US$250 per TEU, effective from today, 2 September for all origins, except of US and Latin America countries where the surcharge will take effect on 30 September. If you liked this post, please consider do
  • Chinese ports exceed 190 million TEUs in 2024 so far
    Chinese ports handled 190.9 million TEUs from January to July, marking an 8.3% year-on-year increase. In July, Shanghai Port recorded a container throughput of 4.84 million TEUs, reflecting a 15.1% year-on-year growth, while Ningbo Zhoushan Port handled 3.35 million TEUs, up by 5.3% compared to the previous year. The two busiest ports in China have also enjoyed container volumes increases in the
  • 4 Benefits of Lean Supply Chain Management
    Image by Tiger Lily on Pexels Lean supply chain management aims to cut waste and optimize value creation all through the whole supply chain process. A lean supply chain's primary focus is streamlining operations, lowering costs, enhancing quality, and eventually, improving customer satisfaction. Implementing a lean supply chain comes with numerous rewards. Discussed below are four benefits of lea
  • Valenciaport sees significant growth in trade with Australia, Baltic States, and Red Sea
    The Port Authority of Valencia's Statistical Bulletin for June highlights notable growth in trade over the past six months with three key regions: the Red Sea, the Baltic States, and Australia. The shifts in shipping routes due to the ongoing war crisis have driven increased traffic in the Red Sea and Baltic regions. Australia's growth, however, is attributed to strengthened trade relations betwe

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
  • How big a problem is the mounting global debt?
    Pierre Aury assesses the state of the world economy with some startling stats. We saw last month that it was unlikely that the historically high level of unrealised losses sitting in the balance sheets of banks could trigger a 2008 style crisis. Human ingenuity is endless when time comes to cook the books in order ...
  • SMM readies to open its doors
    The 31st SMM - the world's largest shipping expo - opens its doors today across 90,000 sq m of exhibition space in Hamburg. With shipyard orderbooks in Asia extending through late into the 2020s, and billion dollar-plus newbuild contracts raining in, the German show is ready to break records this week. SMM convenes at a ...
  • Eitzen's Christiania Shipping snaps up 13 chemical tankers with Navquim takeover
    Copenhagen-based chemical tanker owner Christiania Shipping is expanding its fleet with the acquisition of Navquim Holding from France's Sogestran Shipping. The deal will see the Axel Eitzen-controlled company add 13 stainless steel chemical carriers via a share purchase transaction, which is expected to close in October. Navquim built out its fleet on the legacy of ...
  • Longship stacks orderbook with up to eight newbuilds
    Netherlands-based shortsea operator Longship Group has ordered a series of four 6,000 dwt vessels, with an option for an additional four ships. The newbuilding project for the so-called Pmax Eco Trader vessels will be a collaboration between GS Projects and Ship and Steelbuilding (SaS) at the Dutch shipyard in Waterhuizen and Groot Ship Design. The ...
  • DOF CSV gets decommissioning work off Australia
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has won a new contract award for subsea decommissioning services in the Asia-Pacific region. The contract award includes project management, engineering, logistics support, and execution of decommissioning activities utilising the 2010-built construction support vessel (CSV) Skandi Hercules. The offshore campaign will be conducted in Western Australian waters a
  • DP World expands into retail logistics with Cargo Services Far East buy
    Dubai-based terminal operator DP World has completed the acquisition of Cargo Services Far East, a Hong Kong-based supply chain provider. Cargo Services is involved in origin services, or in other words, moving goods from the factory floor to the customer's door. It employs over 2,500 people in China and across Asia, Europe, South Africa, and ...
  • Lloyd's Register acquires Ocean Technologies Group
    British class society Lloyd's Register is acquiring Ocean Technologies Group (OTG), a provider of human capital management and operational software, from European private equity firm Oakley Capital. No price has been revealed for the acquisition. OTG provides critical training, compliance, operational and HR software to over 1,000 shipowners and operators and over 1m seafarers around ...
  • Russian ships seen obscuring names and IMO numbers while transiting the Bosporus
    Russian-linked ships are getting crews to crudely obscure vessel identities, contravening laws established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Yörük Isik, who describes himself on social media as an obsessive ship spotter along the Bosporus, has tracked "dozens" of vessels where original names - and even IMO numbers - have been painted over. Isik told ...
  • Salvors assess how best to handle the burning Sounion tanker off Yemen
    The on fire Sounion suezmax is expected to be towed from its location off Yemen today. Two tugs, Hercules and Gladiator, have been primed to carry out the delicate operation. The tanker was hit by multiple projectiles from the Houthis 12 days ago, with the crew evacuating and the Houthis then boarding the Sounion and ...
  • Poseidon Principles expands to assess ESG standards in shipping
    The Poseidon Principles is set to expand beyond its original climate origins to encompass many other environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects. The Poseidon Principles Association, known for integrating climate considerations into financial lending and pioneering the assessment and disclosure of climate alignment in ship finance portfolios, has decided to create the Future Principles Co
  • Giant MSC Marie sets Panama transit record
    In another sign that operations are getting back to normal at the Panama Canal, the waterway on Friday saw a boxship cargo record broken. The 366 m long, 17,640 teu MSC Marie has become the largest container vessel to transit the canal's neopanamax locks, surpassing the 17,312 teu Ever Max which passed through Panama a ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
  • Sounion salvage to start today
    The European Naval Force's Operation Aspides says its vessels will be supporting the operation to tow the tanker, which is...
  • Canadian shipbuilding body calls for 100% tariff on China-built ships
    The Canadian Marine Industries and Shipbuilding Association has called for the tariffs to be extended to Chinese shipbuilding, which it...
  • 'Virtual distance' among proposed CII fixes
    A proposal before the IMO suggests converting port and anchorage fuel consumption into equivalent voyage distance and fuel consumption for...
  • Gap between Black Sea and Red Sea war risk rates closing
    The Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian war risk exclusion justified earlier differential, but comparative loss records have seen reassessment of risk
  • Feeder containership charter rates under pressure but overall market maintains strength
    While charter rates and periods for smaller containerships have shown signs of decline the Hamburg and Bremen Shipbrokers' Association notes...
  • DP World enters retail logistics with acquisition of Hong Kong-based Cargo Services Seafreight
    CS' retail sector network bolsters DP World's efforts in delivering tailored services across various industries
  • Cosco Shipping begins construction of Dalian hydrogen-based energy terminal
    Dalian plans to develop Changxing island into a hydrogen-based power hub in northeast Asia. A second phase will see it offering...
  • The week in newbuildings: Orders valued at $13bn signed
    Newbuilding contracts for 123 ships valued at some $14bn were signed in the past two weeks
  • Cosco reveals scale of ordering spree with $1.8bn bulker shopping list
    The mammoth 42-ship bulker order may be just a fraction of what could turn out to be a colossal newbuilding...
  • Houthis hit another crude oil tanker in Red Sea
    As the vessel Sounion continues to burn in the Red Sea, the Iran-backed rebel group has hit another tanker
  • Daily Briefing
    Sounion plight sparks memories of Limburg casualty | Cosco joins carrier ordering spree with $2.2bn methanol-powered boxships | Yemen's twisted...

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
  • Green Tech Report: Deep-pocket shipping elites pump cash into a cleaner future
    Ahead of the SMM conference in Germany, TradeWinds reporters Craig Eason and Eric Priante Martin explored how an elite group of shipowners and operators are backing cleantech start-ups. Read all the stories below.
  • Liner sector bags best quarterly profit since Covid with even better to come
    Previous three-month period saw container shipping net $10bn collectively
  • Eitzen Group strengthens chemical tanker position with 13-ship M&A deal
    Norwegian company's Christiania Shipping buys up Navquim Holding, with fleet and offices in the Netherlands and Spain
  • Moustakas family exits capesize market with sale of bulker bought before financial crisis
    Successive deals turn Piraeus-based Ocean Freighters into a pure-play kamsarmax and post-panamax owner
  • TS Lines joins regional owners booking container ship newbuildings
    Orders for brace of 4,300-teu vessels comes as charter availability has dried up
  • Cosco Shipping reveals $1.79bn splash for 42 new bulk carriers
    Spree focuses on midsize ships, bringing group's recent newbuilding spend to $3.84bn
  • Russia-trading Greek shuttle tanker struck twice in new Red Sea attack
    Assaults continue amid international efforts to stop environmental disaster from burning Greek tanker Sounion
  • Vafias family builds product tanker orderbook and banks tidy profit on aframax sale
    Brave Maritime doubles down on orders as it pockets sale-and-purchase profit
  • Drunk Ukrainian container ship captain facing fine after pilot reported him to police
    Master was trying to dock WEC-operated ship in Gran Canaria
  • Frontline has lost 'all faith in enforcing sanctions', says boss Lars Barstad
    Norwegian tanker company boss speaks out over growing number of elderly ships trading to Russia and Iran
  • MOL and Ultranav back start-up using behavioural science to cut shipping emissions
    UK software company Signol raised £2.5m in latest funding round
  • TS Lines joins regional owners inking newbuilding orders for container ships
    Orders for brace of 4,300-teu vessels comes at time charter availability has dried up
  • Natalie Jackson jumps ship from HFW to join WFW Athens shipping team
    Experienced dispute resolution lawyer has become a partner at the UK-headquartered law firm
  • Greek owner Athanassios Kossidas scores fat profit on product tanker asset play
    Aerio Shipmanagement raising funds to acquire a younger ship from Greek peer
  • Brace yourself for an underwhelming end to the year, MSI tells capesize owners
    The usually strong end of the year for large bulkers could take a hit
  • The only way is up: Gibsons surveys product tanker market as rates hit new low for the year
    Shipbroker examines what is in store for owners next year
  • New Western Bulk CEO targets big changes on his first day in the chair
    Torbjorn Gjervik has risen from trainee and is now seeking to give the company more legs to stand on
  • VLCC rates could top $80,000 next year with over 40 extra tankers needed, Clarksons says
    Analysts believe increased western crude production will be a shot in the arm for struggling sector
  • Singapore's Kim Heng buys out private equity partner in OSV shipowning venture
    Thomas Tan-led offshore player takes full control of seven-ship Bridgewater fleet
  • Angelicoussis sells capesize bulker as asset values find new heights
    Sale of 18-year-old vessel to Chinese interests comes as key sale-and-purchase indicator reaches highest level since 2010
  • Hapag-Lloyd awards bio-LNG contract in stepping stone to net zero
    Energy company will supply liner operator under Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance tender
  • Clarksons launches new S&P desk in Middle East with company veteran at helm
    Region seen as vital to world's biggest broker
  • Clarksons' Tim Barraclough to head up new Dubai sale and purchase desk
    Region seen as vital to world's biggest broker
  • Tankers set for boost as Opec+ members mull more pumping
    Unidentified sources suggest that oil producer cartel will start unwinding some of its cuts
  • Cosco Shipping reveals $1.69bn splash for 42 new bulk carriers
    Spree focuses on mid-size bulkers bringing the Cosco group's recent newbuilding spend to around $3.84bn
  • Fleet deal with oil and gas tycoon takes Icon Offshore into bulker ownership
    Malaysian owner strikes series of transactions with Lim Han Weng's private companies
  • Shuttle tanker struck twice in new Red Sea attack as Houthis shun military deterrents
    Attacks continue amid international efforts to stop environmental disaster from burning Greek tanker
  • Icon Offshore moves into bulkers as it doubles fleet in $91m deal with tycoon Lim Han Weng
    Malaysian owner strikes series of transactions with tycoon's private companies
  • Ship struck twice in new Red Sea attack as Houthis shun military deterrents
    Attacks continue amid international efforts to stop environmental disaster from burning Greek tanker
  • SITC eyes newbuildings and 'chartering in large quantities' as Red Sea crisis fires market
    Quartet of small boxships will cost more than $100m
  • Stena boosted by LNG fleet sale and strong tanker market
    Swedish group pushes up earnings in second quarter
  • Tor Olav Troim's Golar LNG hires four banks for a fresh run at the bond market
    Company will use funds for capital expenditure, refinancing of debt and general corporate purposes
  • Lloyd's Register swoops for Ocean Technologies Group from Oakley Capital
    Merger planned with OneOcean digital service
  • Over half global orderbook now alternative fuel capable, Clarksons says
    Brokerage's research arm contrasts its stats over time on eve of Germany's huge SMM meet
  • Kumiai Navigation scores 'sale of the week' with deal for newcastlemax in rising S&P market
    Singapore shipowner offloads second-oldest ship amid active time for secondhand bulker deals
  • Adani splashes out $185m for majority stake in Astro Offshore
    $180m transaction is part of Indian conglomerate's plan to expand its footprint in the maritime services sector.
  • Think tanks weigh in on Houthi menace: Current military strategies won't stop attacks
    Even a ceasefire in Gaza may not end Houthi attacks on shipping, although not all agree
  • 'We had tears in our eyes': BHP shipping chief Rashpal Bhatti opens up on his time at the top
    Dry bulk power player is climbing the mining giant's corporate ladder with a new role in Australia
  • Golar LNG commercial manager departs for Fearnleys role
    Erik Nikolai Stavseth becomes shipbroker's director of LNG infrastructure & projects

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American Shipper web site
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
  • Portland Terminal 6 aid "urgently" needed: Report
    A new plan calls for public-private investment in the Port of Portland's money-losing Terminal 6, the state's only international container facility.

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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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