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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 8, 2024
  • Getting going
  • Great success for GW
  • Australia's first off-grid truck fleet
  • Melbourne Port welcomes Vict upgrade
  • Health takes precedence
  • From Lufthansa Cargo to ACL Airshop
  • Better protection for refrigerated cargo
  • KLN strikes a deal in France
  • Cashless payments for cargo collection
  • Wascosa welcomes new CSO
  • Partnership for eco-friendly seas
  • Surprise: a hazmat warehouse
  • Regular road groupage service launched
  • Training options for the air cargo industry
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • An addition to Astre Group
  • Awery named top aviation tech platform
  • AI to improve digital freight matching
  • Chinese ports visit Bilbao's wind power hub

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 7, 2024
  • Three merchant ship crew killed in latest Houthi missile attacks
  • Expeditors - staff dynamics, layoffs... and tech as a substitute
  • TPM 24: To hub-and-spoke, or not to hub-and-spoke? That is the question
  • Flying start to the year as airfreight benefits from shipping delays
  • TPM24: 'Frenetic interaction', insight and advice - it's a 'people business'
  • Contract-shy BCOs eye a shift to index-linked pricing
  • TPM24: US growth 'impossible' without Maersk as an integrator, says shipper
  • Ethiopian air cargo facility will kickstart Africa's e-commerce sector
  • Singapore Alliance For Action aims for smoother transhipment

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 7, 2024
  • White House: U.S. military to build port on Gaza coast
    In a White House background briefing this morning on the delivery of humanitarian aid for Gaza, senior officials said that, in his State of the Union speech this evening, President Joe Biden
  • World first: Large marine two-stroke runs successfully on 100% hydrogen
    In what's being claimed as a world first for the maritime industry, Japan's Mitsui E&S Co. Ltd, a MAN Energy Solutions' licensee, has successfully tested a 50-centimeter bore MAN B&W two-stroke engine
  • Austal USA delivers the future USS Kingsville
    As production of the Navy's littoral combat ship (LCS) program approaches its planned closure, Austal USA has delivered the next to final ship of the trimaran-hulled Independence-variant LCS series, the future USS

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Container News web site
MARCH 7, 2024
  • Current week sees sideways fluctuations in global bunker indices
    During the tenth week of the year, global Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) indices did not have a firm trend, fluctuating sideways. The 380 HSFO index saw a notable increase of US$17.67 to US$535.99/MT. Similarly, the VLSFO index saw a modest rise of US$3.10, reaching US$677.85/MT. However, the MGO index experienced a decline of US$5.30 to US$896.14/MT, thereby falling below the US$900 mark. "At th
  • Konecranes new reachstacker to enhance ABP's Humber Container Terminal operations
    The Humber Container Terminal at the Port of Hull, operated by Associated British Ports (ABP), has received a cutting-edge reachstacker. Konecranes SMV 4638 aims to enhance ABP's container service in Hull, aligning with its sister facility at ABP Immingham, the primary northern England gateway for short sea container traffic to Europe and the Baltic. Featuring a robust, eco-friendly engine, the n
  • Unity insurance facility expanded to cover all shipping in Ukrainian ports
    Marsh McLennan, the major global professional services firm specializing in risk, strategy, and human capital, has collaborated with the Ukrainian government and Lloyd's to announce a significant expansion of its Unity insurance facility. This expansion entails the provision of affordable war risk insurance for ships transporting all non-military cargo, including commodities such as iron ore, ste
  • Mawani launches Port Community System
    The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has introduced the Port Community System (PCS) as part of the comprehensive logistics platform "Logisti" aiming to provide over 250 e-services across Mawani-operated ports in Saudi Arabia. During the launch of the new PCS, Omar Hariri, president of the Saudi Ports Authority, emphasized Mawani's commitment to harnessing technology for the benefit of maritime tran
  • ClassNK approves new vessel monitoring solution
    ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to "Cassandra", a vessel and voyage performance monitoring platform developed by Deep Sea Technologies SMPC. Furthermore, "Cassandra" integrates vessel performance data with AI technology, allowing real-time monitoring of a ship's status from shore. It operates on a cloud-based platform, enabling monitoring of fuel consumptio
  • SSA Marine unveils first zero-emission equipment at San Diego Port
    SSA Marine, one of the world's largest independent marine terminal operators, has unveiled the inaugural zero-emissions cargo handling equipment at the Port of San Diego's Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal. This marks the first of six pieces scheduled for introduction over the next 12 to 18 months. Additionally, the Port of San Diego has finished installing the necessary electrical infrastructure to f
  • Major shipping associations express concern about Houthi rebels' first fatal vessel attack
    Several associations of the shipping industry published a joint statement to express their deep concern over the tragic loss of life and injuries suffered by the crew of True Confidence in the first fatal ship attack by Houthis in the Red Sea. "The loss of life and injuries to civilian seafarers is completely unacceptable," said the joint statement. "Merchant vessels crewed by civilian seafarers
  • MacGregor to provide Prysmian with three cranes for installation on cable-laying vessel
    MacGregor, a part of Cargotec and a leader in sustainable maritime cargo and load handling, has secured a large order to provide three cranes for installation on a cutting-edge cable-laying vessel set to be delivered by the renowned shipbuilder VARD. The contract has been recorded in Cargotec's order intake for the first quarter of 2024, with the crane delivery anticipated for the third quarter o
  • Malaysia's first AI-based port to be built in Port Dickson
    Malaysia will build its first artificial intelligence-based container port. The facility will also be the first container port in the city of Port Dickson in Negri Sembilan state. The MYR2 billion (US$425.7 million) project will be developed by a public-private partnership between the state (through Menteri Besar Negeri Sembilan Inc.) and Malaysian property developer Tanco Holdings. The latter, t
  • Houthis first fatal ship attack: Three seafarers killed
    Houthi rebels have inflicted the first fatal attack on a ship since the Iran-backed group began reprisals for the Israel-Gaza War in November 2023. Three seafarers on the Barbados-flagged 2011-built Supramax bulk carrier True Confidence were killed when anti-ship ballistic missiles hit the ship at 11.30 am (Yemen time) on 6 March, while three others suffered burns. The US Central Command (Centcom
  • Yang Ming marginally profitable in 2023
    Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation achieved consolidated revenues of US$4.51 billion and after-tax profits of US$153.26 million. "Amidst inflation and economic growth slowdown in 2023, the overall freight levels of container shipping declined compared to 2022, which led to a reduction in Yang Ming's annual revenues. In the latter half of the year, during the challenges of the Red Sea crisis,
  • Leading retailers advocate for UK's two-port strategy
    Several rapidly growing value retailers in the United Kingdom have teamed up with Peel Ports Group, a major UK port operator, to advocate for a fresh approach to the country's port entry strategy. They aim to streamline lead times, cut costs, and reduce carbon emissions. Major discount brands, including TJ Morris, the parent company of Home Bargains, are pushing for shipping lines to adopt a new

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Splash web site
MARCH 7, 2024
  • Progress and challenges on diversity in maritime
    Eline Muller from Multraship Towage and Salvage writes for Splash on International Women's Day. Over the past decade, the shipping industry has undergone noteworthy transformations, particularly in its commitment to fostering diversity and inclusivity. This shift is not only a matter of social justice but also a strategic imperative for businesses aiming to innovate, enhance ...
  • China's second largest liner reveals changes at the top
    Yang Shaopeng has stepped down as long-serving chairman of SITC International Holdings, setting in motion a series of promotions that will remake the leadership of China's second largest liner operator. Chief executive Yang Xianxiang has stepped up to become chairman, while Yang Xin has been appointed as the company's vice chairman. With over 30 years ...
  • Iberdrola makes $2.5bn offer to take full control of US subsidiary Avangrid
    Spanish electric utility company Iberdrola has launched an offer to acquire the remaining stake in its US subsidiary Avangrid. Avangrid received a non-binding proposal from Iberdrola to buy an 18.4% stake in the company. The Spanish firm owns approximately 81.6% of Avangrid's issued and outstanding shares of common stock. Iberdrola offered to buy the remaining ...
  • dship Carriers signs for up to eight MPP newbuilds in China
    German MPP specialist dship Carriers is expanding its fleet with up to eight heavylift multipurpose newbuilds in China. The Hamburg-based company has commissioned China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing for four firm 15,000 dwt units and two plus two optional vessels dubbed D500. dship Carriers said the D500 series, which according to shipbuilding databases will ...
  • Shipping mourns first deaths from Red Sea crisis
    Top officials from across the shipping industry have expressed their feelings about the first loss of lives from the five-month old Red Sea shipping crisis. The Houthis fired a missile yesterday at the , a 13-year-old, 50,448 dwt bulk carrier, which struck near the stern of the vessel. Three crew - a Vietnamese and two ...
  • UK extends oil and gas windfall tax until 2029
    The government of the UK has decided to extend the windfall tax on oil and gas firms by an additional year putting 42,000 jobs in jeopardy. The 35% surcharge on profits due to high energy prices had been scheduled to end in March 2028 but will now continue until March 2029. The extension did face ...
  • Perdana Petroleum wins multiple vessel contracts
    Malaysian OSV operator Perdana Petroleum has secured work for five vessels from Petronas Carigali worth in total of around $14.4m. In five separate Bursa Malaysia filings, the the company said its Perdana Nautika division had won contract extensions for three anchor-handling tug and supply vessels (AHTS), an accommodation work barge and a new contract for ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Veson Nautical
    Veson Nautical, one of the 45 sponsors present at Geneva Dry, is ready to bring a treasure trove of data and stats to the Swiss dry bulk event. Helping set the scene for the global commodity shipping summit, Rebecca Galanopoulos Jones, senior content analyst at Veson Nautical has crunched the numbers, using data from VesselsValue, ...
  • UK government supports offshore wind auction with $1bn
    The UK government has announced over £1bn ($1.27bn) in support of the upcoming renewables tender, with the largest slice of the cake - some £800m or around $1bn - going to offshore wind. Developers are being offered £800 million for the upcoming contract for difference (CfD) Allocation Round 6 (AR6) to prevent the previous round's ...
  • Larsen & Toubro bags ONGC order for offshore project
    The hydrocarbon business of Indian engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured an order from compatriot state-owned Oil & Natural Gas Corporation for the MHN TCPP PGC BGC Project off India's west coast. The scope of work includes engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning of new process gas compressor modules at ONGC's Mumbai High ...
  • Oldendorff sells three post-panamaxes
    As bulker prices are at highs not seen for more than a decade, a pattern is emerging where smaller owners scramble for all available tonnage while larger owners sell. A string of owners has joined the sales wagon, with German powerhouse Oldendorff Carriers being one of the most active sellers, selling three Chinese-built 13-year-old post-panamaxes, Christine Oldendorff, ...
  • Yang Ming, HMM and ONE urged to collaborate with MSC
    Business consultants at AlixPartners have suggested the remaining members of THE Alliance should attempt to form a vessel sharing agreement with Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), the world's largest containerline, as global liner groupings prepare for a major reshuffle early next year. MSC is splitting with Maersk in their 2M grouping on the main east-west trades ...
  • Crude tanker newbuild contracting jumps 490%
    In the first two months of 2024, crude tanker newbuild contracting surged to 7.4 m dwt, a 490% leap year-on-year, due to a rise in orders for VLCCs, according to data from shipping organisation BIMCO. A notable 19 VLCCs were ordered in the first two months of the year, already surpassing the number of orders ...
  • New Korean engine brand unveiled
    Hanwha Ocean, the Korean yard formerly known as Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, has unveiled a new subsidiary, Hanwha Engine, having completed the takeover of compatriot HSD Engine. Among a range of products the new entity will work on developing are ammonia-powered engines. "By adding Hanwha Engine to its list of affiliates following the acquisition ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 7, 2024
  • US to establish aid delivery port on Gaza coast
    The US plans to establish a Mediterranean port on the Gaza coast that can receive large ships carrying food, water...
  • Saudi's Red Sea box port traffic decimated by Houthi attacks
    Transhipment hub King Abdullah saw a 90% drop in capacity heading to the port last month against pre-crisis levels, while...
  • Navium had 100% of war risk on True Confidence
    Marine MGA Navium wrote 100% of the war risk for the bulk carrier hit by a fatal Houthi strike on...
  • Nautilus union calls owners to avoid Red Sea after True Confidence deaths
    Officers' union Nautilus International called on shipowners not to transit the Red Sea after the sinking of Rubymar last week...
  • China stimulus hopes meet shipping reality check
    China's import and export data for the first two months of this year offered good reason for shipping to cheer...
  • Torm chief praises seafarers and shore-staff amid record results
    'What we are doing differently to our competitors is that we do everything in-house. All at Torm, including our seafarers...
  • Shipping M&A picks up after two-year fall
    Shipping mergers and acquisitions are picking up after a lull, with marine services and technology companies a big driver, says...
  • CSSC urges buttress for marine hydrogen production at China's Two Sessions
    China has formulated a medium-term plan for the hydrogen energy industry, aiming to establish an industrial chain by 2035
  • SITC appoints new chairman amid container shipping downturn
    Leadership succession comes as the company reports a significant earnings drop in the face of challenging market conditions
  • Daily Briefing
    Three crew dead and several more seriously injured as Houthis claim a second casualty | ONE's Jeremy Nixon confident on...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 7, 2024
  • IMC considering additional acquisition following American Pacific purchase
    The nationwide drayage provider is looking for opportunities to expand its footprint and fill in its network.
  • Norfolk Southern says addressing truck backups at Chicago terminal
    Drivers arriving at the Landers terminal have complained about multi-hour delays picking up import containers over the past four months, causing shippers to wait longer for their cargo.
  • TPM24: Scale of transshipment underpins skepticism over Gemini operating model
    Shippers are no fans of transshipment and have expressed reservations over the ability of Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to provide the efficiency needed to achieve their stated on-time performance goal of 90%.
  • TPM24: Transloading seen getting boost from shifting shipper strategies
    Shippers seeking more flexible supply chains are turning to transloading, and not just for containerized imports, speakers at TPM24 said.
  • TPM24: Marine chassis provider TRAC preparing for next surge in demand
    TRAC Intermodal is investing in its fleet and positioning equipment in inland markets that saw the worst chassis shortages in 2021 and 2022, CEO Daniel Walsh told TPM24.
  • DHL drops pursuit of DB Schenker amid questions over value 'upside'
    DHL's decision leaves Denmark's DSV as the only remaining obvious potential bidder for DB Schenker after Kuehne+Nagel confirmed last week it would not pursue an acquisition.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 7, 2024
  • MSC-controlled Log-In sinks to a loss despite best ever fourth-quarter revenue
    Brazilian terminal and container ship operator takes hit from tax charges and higher cost
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen and Hoegh Autoliners just go about things differently, Kristoffersen says
    Largest car carrier operator touts its logistics services
  • Profit exceeds revenue at Performance Shipping as asset play pays off
    S&P deal add $15.7m to New York-listed company's bottom line
  • 'Both of us are probably a little unhappy' Alexander Saverys says in Frontline sale postmortem
    Belgian owner would not commit to a certain mix of VLCCs and suezmaxes
  • Billionaire ex-Glencore trader inches closer to buying Greek shipping bank
    Investor has initial deal to become top shareholder in Tsakos and Coustas-backed Aegean Baltic Bank
  • Payout promise: Tanker giant Hafnia has firm plans to deploy growing cash pile
    Dividend focus remains at tanker owner that continues to bank plenty of money
  • Angeliki Frangou is on a buying spree, and it doesn't involve purchasing ships
    Investment in Navios Maritime shares helps drive price to highest level since the end of 2015
  • Bulker bosses eye 'super-profit territory' amid 'compelling supply side story'
    Low order book to support the market long term, panel says
  • Huge swings pending as product tankers move closer to 'absolute utilisation', says Torm chief
    Volatility will continue in 2024 as ships tied up on longer voyages, Danish boss believes
  • Dship Carriers strikes deal for up to eight new MPPs in China
    German owner picks Jinling Shipyard in China for next-generation heavy-lift ships
  • Threat of EU electric vehicle tariff just 'a bump in the road' for car carrier owners
    Additional charges could start in July, but owners appear unfazed
  • Death toll rises as Houthis inflict first fatal missile strike
    Three crew members die and others are in critical condition as Yemen rebels target ship formerly linked to US fund manager
  • Porsche sued for €30m by MOL over car carrier fire
    Japanese owner files suit in Germany following loss of vessel in 2022
  • AG&P LNG buys into Vietnam's next-up import terminal
    Nebula Energy-controlled company makes early break into country planning to up its LNG imports to 15 mtpa by 2030
  • Gas major buys into Vietnam's next-up LNG import terminal
    Nebula Energy-controlled company makes early break into country planning to up its LNG imports to 15 mtpa by 2030
  • Greek shipowner Meadway Bulkers steps up gear with ship buys and newbuilding orders
    George Dellaportas emerges behind acquisitions of Star Bulk and Mitsubishi ships, plus a pair of orders in Japan
  • From junk bond villain to governance cop: Whatever his persona, George Economou always has a plan
    This week's Streetwise reviews the recent developments in tycoon's activist investing
  • Norden dry team jumps ship to join George Economou panamax play
    Capesize owner and operator is branching out into panamaxes with new hires in Copenhagen and Singapore
  • Euronav breaks into Brussels big time as one of Belgium's top 20 public companies
    From the ashes of a takeover battle, reshaped tanker giant Euronav will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Euronext Brussels with an unexpected promotion
  • Deadly ship strike leaves London war risk insurers on the hook for first time in Houthi campaign
    Underwriters are appointing a salvor to rescue abandoned bulker True Confidence
  • George Economou's Classic Maritime scoops up panamax team from Norden
    Capesize owner and operator is branching out into panamaxes with new hires in Copenhagen and Singapore
  • Exmar LPG doubles up on ammonia dual-fuelled gas carrier newbuildings
    Shipowner pays a higher price for latest order with fuelling optionality included
  • Torm boss Meldgaard sets terms for Red Sea return
    Danish boss says returning to region is a safety question, not an economic one
  • Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska-linked sanctions dispute faces top UK court ruling
    Supreme Court to hear case brought by Dutch bulker specialist MUR Shipping over 2018 payment
  • Torm raids KGJS and Hayfin tanker fleet again with cash and shares deal
    Boss Jacob Meldgaard said the company has bought another vessel from joint venture after big fleet swoop last year
  • Latsco Shipping orders LR2 tankers worth close to $280m at Hyundai yard
    Hyundai Vietnam Shipbuilding will be building four scrubber-fitted aframax product tankers for the Latsis family
  • 'Shock and revulsion': Shipping reacts to deadly Houthi attack
    Deaths of three seafarers on True Confidence marks the first fatal missile strike by Houthis
  • Human cost of Houthi campaign revealed in dramatic video of rescue operation
    Helicopter hauls nearly 20 Asian seafarers from a liferaft in the Gulf of Aden
  • Offshore wind player Cadeler loan bumps up HSBC loan facility to €80m
    Danish shipowner says is 'well placed to meet the increasing global demands'
  • Torm heading for $1bn year after buying 22 tankers in record-breaking 2023
    Danish shipowner tips Ebitda to top $1bn in 2024 in volatile product carrier markets
  • Tankers carrying Russian oil barred from Turkish port as sanctions pressure grows
    Operator GTS says it will no longer accept cargoes after imports hit record levels last year
  • Savvy shipowners could be making $56m profit from modern VLCC asset plays, Clarksons says
    Analyst Trevor Crowe has examined asset plays and earnings to come up with some staggering figures
  • Shipping faces an uncomfortable challenge: How to spend its piles of cash?
    After a decade of struggling under mountainous debts, shipping now faces bountiful profits
  • Lepta lifts large orderbook with new kamsarmax bulkers
    Joint-venture Japanese company now has 14 kamsarmaxes on order at Yangzijiang
  • Chemical shipping veteran Jens Gronning joins Navquim as executive director
    Former head of Eitzen Chemicals, UACC, Team Tankers and Chemical Tankers to run fleet of 15 stainless-steel vessels
  • Lepta lifts up large orderbook with new kamsarmax bulkers
    Joint-venture Japanese company now has 14 kamsarmaxes on order at Yangzijiang co-owned yard
  • Chemical shipping veteran Jens Gronning joins Navquim as new executive director
    Former head of Eitzen Chemicals, UACC, Team Tankers and Chemical Tankers to run fleet of 15 stainless steel vessels
  • What does Yangzijiang plan to do with its $1.3bn cash pile, analysts ask
    China's largest privately-owned shipbuilder also bullish on order prospects for 2024
  • Death toll rises as Houthis pull off first fatal missile strike
    Three crew members die and others are in critical condition as Yemen rebels target ship formerly linked to US fund manager

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 7, 2024
  • Lufthansa Cargo profit tumbled 86% last year
    Lufthansa Cargo saw a big drop in profitability last year because of difficult market conditions.

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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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