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April 5, 2024

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Exim India web site
APRIL 5, 2024
  • India to drive South Asia as the fastest-growing region in the world for the next two years: World Bank
  • Allcargo Group appoints logistics veteran Ketan Kulkarni as Chief Growth Officer
  • Ports, terminals unaffected by Taiwan earthquake
  • Cochin Port handles record overall and container traffic in 2023-24
  • India begins anti-dumping probe of PVC Suspension Resin from 7 countries
  • Second temporary alternate channel opened near Baltimore port for commercially essential vessels
  • AD Ports Group inks agreement to develop port and economic zone in Iraq
  • Engineering exports up by 15.9 pc
  • Ship recycling at lowest level in 20 years due to strong demand, market shocks
  • National port strike announced in France on April 8

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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 5, 2024
  • 26 princes kiss a Danish sleeping beauty
  • Baltimore: more railfreight services
  • Hamburg sends relief supplies to Odessa
  • Smart solutions to solve storage problems
  • Back to the office?
  • Sats welcomes Air Canada back to Singapore
  • 66% deliveries shifted from truck to rail
  • Network Cargo Management: three more years
  • Americold's Arkansas addition
  • Check vessel designs to avoid costly claims
  • Sustainability at the heart of Bifa
  • Re-fleeting to boost transport capabilities
  • MSC Air Cargo joins CCA
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Lithuanian carrier picks UIC data exchange system
  • Distributing vaccines Down Under
  • Predictive intelligence for container shipments
  • From MediaMarkt to Competec
  • 100 years ago: the first successful RTW flight

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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 4, 2024
  • Baltimore: liners rerouting, but automotive supply chains will be hardest hit
  • Major Danish shipping lane shut due to missile risk
  • Analysis: CH Robinson - the loneliest
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen could see $10m hit from car-carrier stranded at Baltimore
  • Airfreight shift as Taiwan earthquake impacts semiconductor production
  • Relief as Finnish port strikes are set to cease in bid to start talks
  • UK government defends 'crippling' fee for plant and animal product imports
  • Chinese airlines eye expansion and US allows more flights in
  • US rail unions applaud new two-person crew rule for Class 1 operators
  • More specialised containers the order of the day as CSD profits tumble
  • Volta's new owner gearing up for electric truck summer launch

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 4, 2024
  • Key Bridge response operations deal with weather challenges
    The Unified Command responding to the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge was continuing to coordinate operations Wednesday, despite challenging weather conditions that included severe thunderstorms and high winds. Trained crews,
  • VIDEO: Metal Shark's new Prowler interceptor is autonomous and semisubmersible
    Jeanerette, La., headquartered boat builder Metal Shark will use next week's Sea-Air-Space event to debut the Prowler, a versatile military craft that combines multiple technologies to meet the current and near-future warfighting
  • Ship owner and master fined after pilot ladder breaks
    Here's another incident underscoring the importance of pilot ladder maintenance. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) reports that, acting on its behalf, he Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) has successfully prosecuted

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Container News web site
APRIL 4, 2024
  • Container traders anticipate rise in disruptions and increase in container prices in the Wake of Baltimore Bridge Collision
    In the aftermath of the Baltimore Bridge collision, supply chain professionals are anticipating price hikes, as indicated by a significant rise in sentiment for container price increases. A rebound of freight volumes into the US this year, coupled with the bridge incident and the ongoing challenges in the Red Sea as well as the Panama Canal is expected to strain key US ports in the short term. Th
  • DB Schenker launches onboard courier service
    DB Schenker, a major global logistics service provider, has unveiled a new standardized product tailored to a growing market segment: Customers now have the option to utilize the exclusive onboard courier (OBC) service, guaranteeing swift and reliable express air transport to and from any destination worldwide. This latest addition caters specifically to customers requiring urgent courier solutio
  • Bunker indices show moderate upward trend
    During the 14th week of the year, there was a moderate upward trend observed in the Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global bunker indices. The 380 HSFO index saw a rise of US$6.91 to US$553.09/MT. The VLSFO index climbed by US$8.49, reaching US$696.13/MT. Additionally, the MGO index experienced an increase of US$10.14, surpassing the US$900 mark and reaching US$901.39/MT. "At the time of writing,
  • Duvenbeck introduces e-fulfilment services
    The logistics firm Duvenbeck has entered the e-fulfilment industry, inaugurating a new fulfilment centre in Böblingen, Germany near Stuttgart earlier this year. This facility is dedicated to processing online purchases, offering a comprehensive range of services tailored to the needs of Internet stores and online marketplaces. With Duvenbeck, online merchants now have access to a one-stop solutio
  • ONE refreshes Adriatic service
    Singapore-based box line Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced an update to its Adriatic Feeder Service (AIB) in the Mediterranean region. "The service rotation has been redesigned to continue to offer seamless connections to the Asia-Mediterranean network," said ONE in a statement. "The updated AIB service will be expected to provide a reliable and quality assured transport solution as well
  • Maersk names second methanol-enabled vessel in Japan
    In a ceremony conducted in Yokohama, Japan on 4 April 2024, the world's second large methanol-enabled container ship was officially named "Astrid Maersk". The vessel marks the second installment in Maersk's series of 18 large methanol-enabled vessels, slated for delivery between 2024 and 2025. This innovative fleet is poised to make a substantial contribution to the company's net-zero targets and
  • CMA CGM partners with automobile giants on electric van venture
    CMA CGM Group announced its participation as a founding member of the innovative electric van venture, Flexis SAS, alongside Renault Group and Volvo. The partnership unveiled on 22 March marks a significant step towards sustainable transportation solutions. Through its energy investment fund, PULSE, CMA CGM has secured a 10% ownership stake in Flexis SAS. Additionally, the company expresses keen
  • Demand shocks drive ship recycling to lowest level in 20 years
    Over the past eight quarters, ship recycling of bulkers, tankers and container ships has dropped to the lowest level in 20 years. A combination of strong demand following a series of market shocks and low order books have kept older ships operating for longer than usual. During the first quarter of 2024, only two million deadweight tonnes (DWT) ship capacity were recycled. This marks the ninth co
  • Eight missing after SITC boxship collides with Chinese fishing trawler
    A ship operated by SITC Container Lines collided with a Chinese fishing trawler off Hainan Island, China just after midnight local time on 3 April, leaving eight persons missing after the trawler capsized. The Panama-flagged ship, 1,032 TEU SITC Danang had just departed China's Qinzhou port and was on its way to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, when the accident happened around 12.15 am local time. The
  • DP World and Brazilian railway operator to build new terminal at Santos
    DP World has joined forces with Brazilian railway operator Rumo to build a new terminal at the Port of Santos to handle 12.5 million tonnes of grains and fertilizers per year. The total investment for the construction of this state-of-the-art facility, according to Rumo's estimations, reaches US$500 million, which will be financed through a combination of Rumo's resources, loans, and potential pa
  • CMA CGM to retrofit 100 vessels at Damen's European facilities
    French liner operator CMA CGM will send around 100 of its vessels to the European facilities of Damen Shipyards for significant modifications, which are expected to deliver fuel efficiencies of more than 10%. The upgrades will take place at Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque (DSDu) in France and Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam (DSAm) in the Netherlands, which between them have some of Europe's largest dry doc
  • TIPC upgrades container terminals in Kaohsiung
    Container Terminal 7 of the port of Kaohsiung, which started operations in May 2023, is expected to increase the annual container handling capacity of the Taiwanese port by 6.5 million TEUs, according to Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC), which is now focussed on the upgrade of two other box terminals. TIPC has now shifted its attention to Port of Kaohsiung's 3rd and 5th Container Ter
  • Baltimore rerouting not impacting broader ocean operations or rates so far: Freightos Analysis
    Salvage crews have already started working to clear the wreckage from last week's bridge collapse in Baltimore. Despite this task's complexity and obstacles in the way, the US Army Corp of Engineers estimates it will take weeks, not months, to restore full access to the port. Teams will first work to open a temporary channel allowing easier access for recovery vessels and restoring some commercia
  • AD Ports Group partners with General Company for Ports of Iraq
    AD Ports Group has entered into a preliminary agreement with the General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI). This agreement outlines the establishment of a joint venture aimed at developing Al-Faw Grand Port and its associated economic zone, along with potential future expansions. Additionally, the agreement encompasses the possibility of investment, management, and operation of ports, economic zon
  • Buying Property in Portugal: Where to Start?
    Portugal has a strong case for real estate investment, especially in its capital city of Lisbon, given its fascinating history, lively culture, and breathtaking scenery. This city offers a vibrant market for both experienced and inexperienced investors because of its stunning architecture and multicultural atmosphere. Investing in Lisbon real estate can result in significant earnings that offer m
  • UK vs US - A Comprehensive Comparison
    There is a lot of conversation and interest around the subject of living in the UK vs the US because every country has advantages and peculiarities that have a huge impact on work, leisure, and lifestyle. While working abroad increase its popularity, making comparisons among countries became everyday topics.This comparison explores the subtleties of daily life, cultural differences, and the overa
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges marks first methanol bunkering with Ane Maersk
    The first large methanol-powered deep-sea vessel, named 'Ane Maersk', made its inaugural call at the Antwerp port, docking at the MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET). During its port stay, the vessel underwent its first bunker operation in European waters, receiving 4,300 tons of green methanol and 1,375 tons of biodiesel (B100). This successful bunkering operation signifies a significant milestone

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Splash web site
APRIL 4, 2024
  • US targets Emirati shipmanager and 13 vessels in latest round of Iran-related sanctions
    The US has imposed sanctions on a United Arab Emirates-based shipmanager and 13 vessels linked to its role in shipping commodities on behalf of Iran's military. The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said Thursday that Dubai-based Oceanlink Maritime facilitated shipments of unspecified Iranian commodities on behalf of Iran's Armed ...
  • DP World teams with Rumo for new $500m grain and fertiliser terminal at Brazil's Santos port
    Dubai-based terminal operator DP World has partnered up with Brazilian railway operator Rumo to build a grain and fertilizer terminal at the Port of Santos in Brazil. The new terminal, estimated to cost about $500m, will handle 9m tonnes of grains and 3.5m tonnes of fertilizers a year. Construction is expected to take 30 months, ...
  • Golden Energy Offshore finds work for PSV duo
    Norway's Golden Energy Offshore Services (GEOS) has won new short-term contracts for two of its platform supply vessels (PSVs). The two platform suppliers in question are Energy Swan and Energy Partner. The clients were left undisclosed but were described by the company as "first-class international charterers." Until recently, the Energy Swan has been busy under ...
  • Saudi Aramco suspends deals for Borr and Arabian Drilling jackups
    Two more offshore drillers have received a contract suspension for jackup rigs in Saudi Arabia. The latest ones are Borr Drilling and Arabian Drilling. Borr Drilling said in an Oslo Bors filing that it received a notice of temporary suspension of operations for its Arabia I working in Saudi Arabia. The fleet status report states ...
  • DeepOcean lands long-term deal with Equinor
    Norwegian offshore contractor DeepOcean has sealed a frame agreement with Equinor for marine services on both offshore renewables and oil and gas fields. The agreement is valid for four years, with options to extend it for up to four more years, and covers subsea intervention and repair contingency for subsea pipelines, structures, and high voltage ...
  • Sapura Energy awarded subsea services contract by Shell
    Malaysian offshore services provider Sapura Energy has been awarded a contract to provide pan-Malaysia underwater services for the Petronas group of companies and petroleum arrangement contractors. The company said in a stock exchange filing that its subsidiary Sapura Subsea Services had won the contract from Shell that will run until January 30, 2029. The value ...
  • Precious Shipping sells ageing supramax in fleet renewal push
    Thai dry bulk player Precious Shipping has continued its fleet renewal push with the sale of a 2013-built supramax. The Khalid Hashim-led listed owner is shipping out the 53,857 dwt Wikanda Naree for $13.66m. The vessel built at Hindustan yard in India is expected to change hands by April 8 this year. Precious Shipping said ...
  • Ship recycling hits 20-year lows
    Ship recycling of bulkers, tankers, and container ships has dropped to the lowest level in 20 years over the past two years, according to the world's largest international shipping association BIMCO. The organisation claimed that only 2m dwt ship capacity was recycled during the first quarter of 2024. This marks the ninth consecutive quarter with ...
  • Salvors wait for improved weather in Baltimore
    Appalling weather conditions are set to ease in the coming days making salvage operations at Baltimore port easier. One of the operations set to get underway will be to start taking undamaged cargo off the Dali, the 9,962 teu ship on charter to Maersk that hit and destroyed the Francis Scott Key bridge last week. ...
  • Safeen Feeders vessel joins Stena Sonangol suezmax pool
    AD Ports Group's shipping arm Safeen Feeders has joined the Stena Sonangol suezmax pool, a joint venture between Swedish shipowner Stena Bulk, and Angola's state-run oil company Sonangol. The 2011 Hyundai Heavy-built 158,600 dwt Safeen Elizabeth, picked up from Ridgebury Tankers about a year ago, has recently joined the pool in Kalundborg, Denmark. "We believe ...
  • Washington seeks new ways to deescalate Red Sea shipping crisis
    The US is trying a new carrot-and-stick approach in its dealings with the Houthis in Yemen. On the one hand, the US military is claiming its attacks on Houthi installations are working, reducing the group's capabilities to attack merchant ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden lately. Meanwhile, the American diplomatic line ...
  • ADES gets suspension notice for five jackups in Saudi Arabia
    Oil and gas driller Advanced Energy Services (ADES) has mutually agreed with its client in Saudi Arabia to temporarily suspend operations on five of its 33 offshore jack-ups operating in the country for up to 12 months. One of the suspended rigs will be deployed to work on a recently awarded $94m campaign for PTTEP ...
  • Dyna-Mac scores largest ever contract
    Dyna-Mac has landed the largest ever contract in the company's history, taking its orderbook to a record S$896m ($663m). In a series of contracts with project deliveries stretching to 2026, a well-known maker of FPSO, FSO and FSRU topside modules said it had secured an order from an undisclosed client involving a record tonnage and ...
  • Swedish gigawatt-scale offshore wind farm receives key environmental permit
    A potential 5.5 GW offshore wind farm project in the Swedish Economic Zone has been granted a Natura 2000 permit by the County Administrative Board of Gotland. The wind farm, dubbed Aurora, consisting of up to 370 turbines with a maximum height of 370 m is being proposed outside the islands of Gotland and öland ...
  • CMA CGM earmarks 100 ships for upgrades
    French liner giant CMA CGM has tapped Damen Shipyards Group to modify around 100 of its ships. The modifications are aimed to deliver fuel efficiencies of more than 10%. The upgrades will take place at Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque (DSDu) and Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam (DSAm), which between them have some of Europe's largest drydocks. The key ...
  • PGS scores 4D survey contract in Northern Europe
    Oslo-listed seismic player PGS has won a 4D contract in Northern Europe for an independent energy company. The company is scheduled to mobilise its Ramform Tethys vessel for the survey in late April. The project will have a total duration of approximately 30 days. "We are very pleased with this contract award, marking the start ...
  • Giant new Iraqi port touted as alternative gateway to Europe
    Abu Dhabi's AD Ports Group has entered into a preliminary agreement with the General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI) to establish a joint venture to develop Al-Faw Grand Port and its economic zone. The agreement also encompasses the potential investment, management, and operation of ports, economic zones, and related infrastructure in other cities in ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 4, 2024
  • Baltimore port aims for limited traffic restoration this month after bridge disaster
    The reopening plans could be affected by adverse weather or 'changes in the complexity of the wreckage,' cautioned USACE Commanding...
  • MSC faces potential $63m FMC fine for actions during supply chain crisis
    Allegations arose during the supply chain crisis that container shipping lines took advantage of the situation. The FMC Office of...
  • US sanctions 13 tankers and LPG carriers ferrying Iranian commodities
    Latest round of Ofac actions sees 13 ships, all linked to operator Oceanlink Maritime DMCC, blacklisted for shipping Iranian commodities...
  • Danish military closes shipping strait over missile fault
    The Danish military has closed the Great Belt Strait to air and sea traffic owing to a risk that a...
  • Delay cover will pick up bill for Baltimore waits... for minority that have it
    'Always accessible' and 'reachable on arrival' warranties may come into play on voyage charters, lawyer adds
  • Russian crude exports defy G7 price cap during March
    Average prices of Russian crude grades have exceeded the $60 per barrel cap for nine of the past 10 months...
  • Iran's oil exports sail to record post-sanctions first quarter as second Panama-flagged tanker exodus gets under way
    Preliminary figures from UANI showing that Tehran shipped more oil in the first quarter than in any equivalent period since...
  • Maersk bunkers first deepsea methanol vessel in Antwerp-Bruges
    Ane Maersk is the first ocean-going containership that can burn methanol. Halfway through its inaugural voyage, it has topped up...
  • Scrapping hits the rocks as demand stays strong
    Scrapping was expected to have returned to historical trends by now. But a combination of strong demand and low orderbooks...
  • Euroseas scores higher charter deal for newly retrofitted boxship
    Latest retrofit aims to reduce consumption by 25% - equivalent to a reduction of 8,800 tonnes of CO2 a year
  • The Alliance pauses service restart on Red Sea disruptions
    Container lines, with few exceptions, have resolved to rerouting to avoid the Red Sea. But such disruptions are still being...
  • HMM and SIPG sign agreement on green marine fuel bunkering
    Shanghai International Port Group previously signed MOUs with Maersk, Cosco Shipping and CMA CGM for green methanol bunkering
  • Daily Briefing
    Capesize correction gathers steam as spot rates and FFAs fall | Baltimore bridge collapse vessel owners could still claim general...
  • Vessel reports 'electronic interference' in Middle East Gulf
    The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has reported an unusual incident of electronic interference in the Middle East Gulf. The...
  • Red Sea attacks pull idle containership capacity back to pandemic levels
    Carriers signed multi-year charters during the supply chain crisis. A key question for ship lessors is: Will Red Sea disruptions...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 4, 2024
  • FMC unit seeks $63 million fine against MSC for alleged shipping law violations
    The recommended fine, which requires approval from an FMC judge, aims to rebuke the world's largest shipping company for alleged multiple violations around detention and demurrage billing.
  • BNSF testing terminal fluidity measures ahead of appointment system rollout
    The railroad is gathering information on how to streamline the flow of trucks through terminals ahead of launching an appointment system later this year at three key hubs.
  • Ports in Europe, Asia strengthen multifuel bunkering ambitions
    Demand for alternative fuels is set to rise exponentially as huge numbers of dual-fueled ships are delivered over the next two years while major hubs are rapidly developing their green bunkering capabilities.
  • Asian air cargo block space sold out for 2024 as e-commerce fills export capacity
    The air freight market is off to a strong start this year with volume out of Asia up 11% in the traditionally slow first quarter while rates rose steadily through March.
  • Journal of Commerce rankings: Top 40 truckload carriers still weak after 2023 plunge
    The largest truckload carriers increased revenue 40% from 2020 through 2022, but their rocket ran out of fuel last year amid tumbling spot market prices, lower contract rates and falling fuel surcharges.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 4, 2024
  • How was Genco Shipping's John Wobensmith rewarded in a leaner year for dry bulk?
    New York-based dry bulk owner lays out compensation details for executives and directors
  • US pressures Iranian military revenue with sanctions against Dubai ship manager and 13 vessels
    VLCC accused of carrying out ship-to-ship transfer with sanctioned NITC vessel
  • Greek owner Benelux Overseas exiting VLGC market with $43m deal
    Kostas Angelou-led company has been a very busy player on the S&P and newbuilding markets for gas carriers
  • Shipping needs a 'global standard' to measure life-cycle emissions
    Credibility is threatened if life-cycle assessment (LCA) are not assessed properly, argues Deltamarin
  • 'Electronic interference': Rare cyber attack targets ship off coast of Iran
    Security source says incident is probably beyond Houthi capabilities
  • British cleantech firm gets venture capital funding for wind propulsion trials
    GT Green technologies wins backing from OnePlanetCapital, along with investment from Carisbrooke Shipping
  • Cypriot owner EDT builds fleet with MPSV from Israeli government
    Island Offshore also offloaded PSV in strong secondhand market
  • Baltimore bridge tragedy puts fuel contamination in shipping spotlight
    While cause of deadly accident remains unknown, industry experts say fuel quality is an ongoing problem
  • Ship designer sued after vessel vibrations caused cracking, ITIC reveals
    UK insurer covered naval architect in complex case involving an oil and gas ship
  • Brokers and scientists hit out at unintended consequence of key shipping emissions law
    IMO 2020 rules on sulphur emissions are having an unintended consequence in the world's oceans
  • Navios and bulker giants head pack as shipping tracks S&P 500 in first quarter
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at the winners and losers for shipping stocks in the first quarter
  • Andreas Martinos firm Minerva Marine sells aframax tanker after newbuilding orders
    Major Greek owner Andreas Martinos is parting with one of his oldest crude carriers
  • Precious offloads second bulker in 2024 as it drives fleet renewal
    Thai-based shipowner confirms disposal of 11-year-old supramax bulker built by yard in India
  • 'Teslas of the seas': The ammonia-fuelled vessels poised for their debut
    But green fuel supply and infrastructure of incoming zero-emission fuel will likely take years to go global
  • Stena and Sonangol add new member to 'more open' suezmax tanker pool
    Middle East owner contributes 2011-built ship to operation numbering around 20 vessels
  • Red Sea crisis pushes tanker tonne-mile demand to all-time high in March
    LR2s capitalising the most from Red Sea disruption, Fearnley Securities believes
  • Drought-hit Spanish region rules out shipping in water on tankers
    Government of Andalusia says recent rains have improved reserves
  • Greek shipowner E Nomikos plays both sides of bulker S&P game
    Low-profile panamax specialist shakes out its oldest vessel to replace it with a five years younger unit
  • Color Group calls in five banks for $65m bond issue
    Cruise ferry owner will hold bond investor meetings from today
  • Andi Case's pay nears £12m at Clarksons as overall bonus pot grows
    CEO and finance chief Jeff Woyda not waiving bonuses this year due to record profit
  • Shipping is headline news and investors are opening their wallets as they wake up to opportunity
    Baltic Exchange CEO Mark Jackson believes new investor indices will help attract more money to shipping markets
  • Nova Marine Carriers banks tidy profit from quick bulker asset play
    Swiss bulker player flips Tsuneishi Cebu-built vessel four months after acquiring it
  • Scottish ferry fiasco claims second chief executive scalp
    CalMac CEO is the latest casualty in a long running saga involving the construction of two new ferries
  • ZeroNorth opens up in Japan to spearhead Asian sustainability drive
    Danish platform wants to strengthen ties in huge market

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 4, 2024
  • FMC fears glut of container fee disputes after Baltimore bridge collapse
    Federal regulators are bracing for a surge in container late fee complaints as ocean carriers and shippers process alternate routing options following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
  • Postal Service's air cargo shift to UPS makes everyone a winner
    The U.S. Postal Service picked UPS to replace FedEx as its primary partner for moving parcels by air, but analysts say FedEx actually comes out ahead by losing the business.

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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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