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Exim India web site
APRIL 8, 2024
  • Teamglobal Logistics recognised at Council for Fair Business Practices (CFBP) Jamnalal Bajaj Uchit Vyavahar Puraskar 2023-24
  • Schedule reliability improves in Feb.
  • With methanol bunkering of deep-sea vessel, Port of Antwerp-Bruges' takes key step in ambition to become a multi-fuel port
  • Functionalities to file commonly used ITRs enabled by CBDT on April 1
  • Simplifying e-commerce rules, setting up National Trade Network should be among new government's agenda: GTRI
  • India's GDP can grow at 8 pc till 2047: IMF's Subramanian
  • Enhancement and Embellishment of No-Cure No-Pay' Salvage Award
  • MOL starts commercial operation of FSRU for Indonesia's Jawa 1 LNG-fired power plant
  • Asian Shipowners' Association calls for urgent attention to maritime security in the Red Sea; advocates support for R&D funding vital to industry's net zero transition
  • India sets Rs 1 trn marine exports target
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (5 April 2024)
  • Most of DFC operationalised
  • Shippers seen delaying signing new long-term contracts: Report
  • Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port handles all-time high 66.4 MMT in 2023-24; HDC shines
  • Plastic exports jump 14 pc in Feb.
  • Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port to maintain Scale of Rates

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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 8, 2024
  • Stay local to go global
  • Hactl: AETs in the starting blocks
  • UP adds link between LA und Chicago
  • Tech upgrade for order management
  • CJ Group: changes at the helm
  • Cargo outperforms PAX operations
  • Swiss funds for Italian terminal
  • Port of Hamburg: job portal for maritime sector
  • KLN looks back on 2023
  • More than 35 years of trucking experience
  • A new cargo infrastructure for Zurich airport
  • Groupage network overhauled
  • Deal inked for Al-Faw port development
  • A second Boeing 777-200 freighter
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • A move into multimodality
  • Green power at port of Antwerp
  • Trifleet Leasing picks MD
  • First-mile e-trucks launched in Southern China

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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 5, 2024
  • Carriers unveil new FAK hikes in bid to halt Asia-Europe rates slide
  • Tangled web under construction: Andersen, Jacobs & private equity
  • Box logjams at Canadian ports as import surge meets rail shortages
  • Maersk OC1 service to resume Panama Canal transit next month
  • Germany's state subsidy cut 'won't push rail freight onto the roads'
  • India's CarGo boosts freighter fleet to capitalise on e-commerce boom
  • Ceva top creditor as shoe company goes bust, hit by e-commerce boom
  • Emirates reaches new heights on April Fools' Day

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 5, 2024
  • USACE targets end-of-May restoration of full Port of Baltimore access
    As work to cope with the aftermath of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse continued, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced a tentative timeline for the restoration of safe navigation
  • New Rottnest Island ferry starts construction
    Construction on a new 32-meter passenger ferry, designed by Incat Crowther for Western Australian ferry operator Rottnest Fast Ferries, has commenced at Austal Philippines. The new ferry will operate on the popular

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Container News web site
APRIL 5, 2024
  • PortXchange appoints new account executive for North America
    PortXchange has revealed its expansion into North America, marking a significant milestone for the company. They have also announced the appointment of Matt Swenson as the new account executive for North America. With his extensive experience in the maritime sector, Swenson will try to spearhead PortXchange's initiatives in bolstering its presence throughout the United States. "With five years of
  • CMA CGM updates FAK rates from Asia to North Europe
    French container carrier CMA CGM has unveiled updated Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates, effective from 15 April (loading date), until further notice from Asia to North Europe. 20'GP 40'GP/40'HC/40'REEFER Asia to North Europe US$2,200 US$4,000 The origin range encompasses all Asian ports, comprising Japan, Southeast Asia, and Bangladesh, destined for all North European ports, including the United Kin
  • ClassNK, Nihon Shipyard and IMC team up to expand anti-roll tank application to large boxships
    ClassNK has entered a collaborative research and development (R&D) agreement with Nihon Shipyard (NSY) and IMC aimed at ensuring the safety and performance evaluation of anti-roll tanks (ART) installed on large container ships. Anti-roll tanks are specialized devices designed to mitigate a ship's roll by moving liquid, such as water, within the tank. The consideration for ART implementation on la
  • Maersk announces new peak season surcharges in Africa
    Maersk has implemented a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for all dry and reefer containers originating from North European and Mediterranean countries to Djibouti, starting on 4 May 2024. Surcharge Origin Destination Container Type New tariff levels Charge Basis PSS North European and Mediterranean countries Djibouti, DJALL Container ALL Container US$300 Per Container In addition, the Danish liner op
  • Peel Ports seeks bids for nearly US$1 billion construction works
    Peel Ports Group, the UK's second-largest port operator, has opened bidding for two new frameworks encompassing a significant, long-term programme of construction projects across its UK and Ireland facilities, valued at GB£750 million (around US$950 million) in total. "Our ports form a network of busy logistics hubs servicing local, national and global supply chains, and this move represents a hu
  • Hapag-Lloyd boosts rates from Far East to North Europe and Med
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced increased ocean tariff rates for Freight of All Kinds (FAK) between the Far East and North Europe, as well as the Mediterranean. This increase applies for cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry containers, including high cube equipment, and reefers for sailings commencing on tariffing date of 15 April. per container Far East Westbound to Destination 20
  • First containers for two years arrive in Odessa
    A feeder service out of Constanta in Romania has delivered the first containers since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine to Chornomorsk port in what is intended to be a regular service to the greater Odessa region. T-Mare, a Panamanian flagged general cargo vessel owned by Marshall Islands registered Majoris Trading, was chartered on 1 February, according to VesselsValue data, by Turkish forwarder
  • A Detailed Guide to Buying a Car and Transporting It
    Purchasing a car is a significant investment that requires careful consideration and planning. Whether buying a car from a dealership, a private seller, or an auction, you must be well-informed and prepared to make the best decision for your needs and budget. The excitement of buying a car can sometimes overshadow the logistical challenges that come with transporting it, especially if you're purc
  • CMA CGM increases rates from Asia to Med and North Africa
    CMA CGM has introduced updated Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates, effective from 15 April to 30 April, from all Asian ports to the following regions: *For dry, OOG and Paying Empties 20' 40'/40'HC West Mediterranean US$3,300 US$4,200 Adriatic US$3,300 US$4,200 East Mediterranean US$3,400 US$4,300 Black Sea US$3,400 US$4,400 Algeria US$4,600 US$5,800 Tunisia US$4,500 US$5,700 Libya US$4,300 US$5,200 M
  • Batam opens first direct container shipping link with China
    The Indonesian resort island of Batam has opened its first container shipping link with China, a move estimated by the municipal authorities to save US$600 in shipping costs per container. Speaking at the arrival of the 2001-built 1,098 TEU SITC Hakata at Batam's Batu Ambar Container Port on 31 March, Muhammad Rudi said, "We have realised a direct shipping connection to China, after installing a
  • ONE enhances Scan Baltic feeder service network
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has decided to proceed with enhancements to its Scan Baltic Feeder Services. According to the company's recent restructuring of its Scan Baltic feeder service network , ONE will launch the weekly SBX (Scandinavia Baltic Express) service on 19 May with the following port rotation: Wilhelmshaven (Germany) - Hamburg, CTA (Germany) - Fredericia (Denmark) - Gdynia (Poland)
  • X-Press Feeders signs green corridor deal with six European ports
    X-Press Feeders, the world's largest independent common carrier, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with six European ports: Port of Antwerp Bruges (Belgium), Port of Tallinn (Estonia), Port of Helsinki (Finland), Port of HaminaKotka (Finland), Freeport of Riga (Latvia) and Klaipeda Port (Lithuania). This agreement signifies a joint commitment to accelerate the establishment of green ship
  • Port of New York and New Jersey reaches 1.3 million TEUs in first two months of 2024
    In February 2024, the Port of New York and New Jersey saw notable growth across various metrics, including total volume, imports, exports, rail, and auto shipments, marking it as the second-busiest February on record. Total volume for February stood at 632,455 TEUs (equivalent to 349,792 containers), reflecting a 10.7% increase from the same month in 2023. Year-to-date figures show that the port
  • ONE commences Irish Sea Express Service
    Singapore-headquartered box line Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of the Irish Sea Express Service (IRX), which is expected to offer customers enhanced coverage in Europe and a direct connection between Rotterdam and Ireland. The new IRX service will also be anticipated to provide a reliable and quality-assured transport service as well as schedule integrity. The first sailing
  • Maersk's OC1 service returns to Panama Canal
    Maersk has decided to reinstate the Panama Canal transit on its OC1 service, effective from 10 May, as the rainy season approaches and the Panama Canal Authority recently introduced additional transit slots per day. The service will return to its pre-existing rotation that was in place prior to the current "two-loop" setup established with the Panama Rail connection, which will be phased out by t
  • Container ships get "Cars" makeover
    Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents vast opportunities for fueling creativity and imagination. With this in mind, we tasked an AI system with a fun project: to create illustrations of container ships in the style of Pixar's "Cars". Take a look at the captivating results below: 1 of 11 If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .

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Splash web site
APRIL 5, 2024
  • Scott McReaken quits Fredriksen's rig companies
    Scott McReaken has decided to step down as chief executive of John Fredriksen's Northern Drilling and its semisub rig spin-off Northern Ocean. No further details were disclosed, but both companies said they expect to announce McReaken's replacement shortly. "On behalf of the company, I want to thank Scott for his contributions. We wish him well ...
  • Panama Canal restrictions set to ease as rains roll in
    Weather forecasts have plenty of rain heading Panama's way with many in international shipping predicting that the worst has now passed for a chokepoint that has been badly affected by drought for the past 11 months. Splash has been reporting on the Panama Canal Authority's (ACP) decision to slash daily transits and draft levels since ...
  • Industrial Jenga: the battle to reopen Baltimore port
    The port of Baltimore could be up and running at full capacity by the end of next month under a tentative timetable released yesterday by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), a plan which also sees another shipping channel open up later this month. The port has been largely closed for the last 11 ...
  • E. Nomikos buys panamax
    Greece's E. Nomikos Corp, a privately owned shipping company, has added its first ship in two years, tabling just under $18m for a 15-year-old, Oshima-built panamax, Xing Ji Hai, sold by Chinese interests. The last time E. Nomikos was in the market was in 2022 when it added a ship from another Chinese owner, the ...
  • Liner Cape diversions equivalent to a trip to the Moon every week
    Putting some perspective on just how enormous the rerouting of global trade has been in the wake of the Houthi attacks in and around the Red Sea over the past six months, Lars Jensen, founder of liner consultancy Vespucci Maritime, has crunched some astronomical numbers. For the past 112 days - 16 weeks - major ...
  • Aramco suspends contract for another jackup rig
    After Saudi Aramco already suspended deals with several rig owners, New York-listed offshore driller Valaris announced that its Saudi joint venture received a notice of suspension for one of the jackups contracted to the oil and gas player. Valaris' Saudi JV, ARO Drilling, has 19 contracted rigs to Saudi Aramco and it received a contract ...
  • HD Hyundai unveils novel gas containment material
    HD Hyundai is developing a plastic rival gas containment system to today's dominant supplier, Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT). South Korea's largest shipyard has just received a general approval for ship application from class society DNV for a new high-strength composite hybrid support system for independent tanks on liquefied gas carriers. In a world-first, HD Hyundai's ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 5, 2024
  • No major east coast fallout from Baltimore container blockage
    Container shipping flows have adjusted to the Baltimore bridge accident. Rates to the east coast continue to decline despite the...
  • Eagle Bulk shareholders greenlight Star Bulk merger creating dry bulk juggernaut
    Eagle Bulk and Star Bulk are set to complete their combination on April 9 after Eagle shareholders voted in favour...
  • X-Press Feeders to kickstart European green corridors
    Singapore-based shortsea operator to use bio-methanol in European feeder services from the third quarter of 2024
  • War zone GPS jamming sees more ships show up at airports
    More than 100 cargo-carrying vessels appeared to show up in Beirut airport yesterday. AIS manipulation, common in the region since Hamas'...
  • Troubled water over a bridge
    Marine insurance is proving its value after the past week's spectacular casualty in Baltimore
  • Box freight market losing momentum
    Carriers are continuing to look for rate increases. But in the traditionally slower months of the second quarter, and with...
  • Russian oil imports buoy China's crude purchases despite waning demand
    The record crude oil imports from Russia are impressive. But analyst says it masks the overall weakness in China's crude...
  • CMA CGM brings vessel efficiency programme to Europe
    Containership operators have focused on reducing vessel emissions in the face of increasingly stringent regulations. While vessel modifications to increase...
  • Police seize 212 kg of cocaine on Latvia-operated bulker in Brazil
    Police say the cocaine found on board the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier was headed for Germany
  • Elderly livestock carrier grounds on Greek island
    Aegean incident is latest in litany of accidents blighting livestock shipping sector
  • Danish strait back open after missile scare
    Authorities confirmed the missile launcher was not armed on Thursday evening and lifted the warning shortly after
  • Daily Briefing
    Red Sea attacks pull idle containership capacity back to pandemic levels | Russian crude exports defy G7 price cap during...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 5, 2024
  • Baltimore preps for limited port reopening by end of April
    And the US Army Corps of Engineers says it expects to clear the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge from Baltimore's 50-foot-deep shipping channel by the end of May, "restoring port access to normal capacity."
  • Maersk to resume Panama Canal transits on OC1 service as vessel restrictions ease
    The canal authority at the end of March increased the number of daily vessel slots available following an improvement in actual and projected water levels on the Gatun Lake.
  • Iraqi Persian Gulf port project moves forward as backers push Red Sea alternative
    The UAE's AD Ports Group and the Iraqi government have signed a preliminary agreement to develop the Al-Faw Grand Port, its economic zone and freight-supporting infrastructure.
  • European decarbonization goals need more funding: transport groups
    Without a significant increase in EU funding, the ambitious emissions-cutting targets for 2030 and 2050 will be difficult to meet, the coalition told the European Commission this week.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 5, 2024
  • Capesize rates to 'come off significantly' after best start to the year since 2010
    MB Shipbrokers says weakness in second quarter will be followed by a rebound later in 2024
  • Kristian Siem and Christen Sveaas slice up Siem Offshore as founder and chairman exits
    Deal sees Siem take nine ships and exit the company he established 30 years ago
  • SFL scores $150m in cash after placing sustainability-linked bonds
    New York-listed shipowner to use some of funds for refinance previous debt securities
  • Billionaire Torstein Hagen seeks New York IPO for 92 ship cruise giant Viking
    Chairman says listing is natural move to further solidify position
  • Torstein Hagen hunts New York IPO for 92 ship cruise giant Viking
    Chairman Hagen says listing is natural move to further solidify position
  • Wavelength podcast: Dali disaster, crew welfare and fuel problems
    Who is caring for the crew of the Dali?
  • Eagle Bulk takeover approved as two thirds of shareholders vote for Star Bulk deal
    Merger poised for completion on Tuesday after 65% of shareholders give the thumbs up
  • Meet the entrepreneur ready to ship trillions of litres of fresh Arctic water on product tankers
    Investor Thomas Schumann could hold the key to evolution of the tanker business as he fights global drought
  • CLdN seafarer in hospital after breaking ankle in winch system
    RNLI lifeboat was called out to the ro-ro Yasmine off the UK
  • Editor's selection: Baltimore bridge ship battles to limit liability, and Clarksons bosses' pay deals revealed
    These are the big stories making the headlines in TradeWinds this week
  • Aframax tanker rates climb, boosted by tightness in the US Gulf
    There was little VLCC activity this week, leaving space for smaller ships to shine
  • Shipping Corp of India shopping for new VLGC and offshore vessel in expansion push
    State-controlled owner tenders for secondhand ships as part of expansion drive
  • Eagle Bulk's last flight: shareholder vote looms as a new $2.7bn Star set to be born
    Path looks clear for a bigger Star Bulk Carriers to move forward as highly investible dry bulk goliath
  • Confident tanker buyers frustrated by lack of sales candidates in market with 'proven profitability'
    Eva Tzima, head of research at Seaborne Shipbrokers in Greece, explains present dynamic in S&P market
  • Banking giant Citi recruits new Norway boss from HSBC in London
    Christian Aho has been recruited from rival to replace Pal Rokke
  • X-Press Feeders inks green corridors deal with six north European ports
    Carrier names date for launch of first European feeder services powered by green methanol
  • Bank giant Citi recruits new Norway boss from HSBC in London
    Christian Aho will start in Oslo on 1 May
  • Joakim Hannisdahl's Gersemi fund shorts Euronav and cuts bulker exposure amid high share prices
    Norwegian investor says tanker and dry bulk sector stocks have risen above his fair-value assessments
  • Tor Olav Troim's Himalaya Shipping an 'attractive bet' for Pareto as it begins coverage
    Bulker owner shares rise to NOK 84 versus target price of NOK 110
  • Hoegh Autoliners' March volumes slump amid ongoing Red Sea diversions
    Volumes are still significantly lower, although rates are 'close to peak'
  • John Fredriksen's SFL gets books covered for $150m bond issue
    Chief executive Ole Hjertaker says there has been great interest from US and outside Scandinavia
  • Liner stocks bounce back from Baltimore bridge blow
    Zim, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd stocks recover amid signs freight rates are reaching a floor
  • John Fredriksen's SFL gets books covered for $150m bond issue
    Chief executive Ole Hjertaker says great interest from US and outside Scandinavia
  • Shipowner and reality TV star Leif-Ivan Karlsson arrested in Sweden
    Police are investigating financial crimes, according to prosecutors
  • Shake-up at Trafigura as 'pivotal' executive director and finance chief both quit
    Departures follow resignation of former operating boss Mike Wainwright, who is fighting a corruption case
  • Golden Ocean heads first quarter rally as shipping surges ahead of main Oslo index
    VLGC owners BW LPG and Avance Gas fall behind
  • Laden livestock carrier grounds off Greek island in benign conditions
    Vessel carrying 16 people and thousands of sheep and lambs was refloated after several hours
  • Billionaire Idan Ofer captures 'pivotal moment' with $2.6bn green shipping spending spree
    Major decarbonisation initiative spanned retrofitting and pioneering newbuilding moves at Eastern Pacific
  • Seismic shipping giant Shearwater seals $700m refinancing headed by DNB
    Norwegian shipowner says deal will strengthen capacity to grow
  • Cocaine weighing 212kg found hidden on ship by Brazilian divers
    Joint operation with navy found eight packets weighing 212kg below the waterline
  • $27bn man: Norway's top stockpicker opens up on his shipping investment strategy
    Nordea's Robert Naess invests in Wilhelmsen, Treasure, Cadeler and Klaveness
  • CMA CGM plans green retrofits at Damen to cut emissions
    Work to be carried out at yards in France and the Netherlands rather than yards in Asia
  • 'We still have a long road ahead of us': Baltimore salvage faces challenges as cargoes divert
    Ship inspections and efforts to clear channel press ahead cautiously amid murky waters and rough weather
  • Singapore safety clampdown sees Excelerate Energy FSRU detained
    City state has seen fewer detentions so far this year, but authorities remain on their guard
  • 'While most talked, we acted': Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific highlights $2.6bn green shipping investment drive
    Major decarbonisation initiative spanned retrofitting and pioneering newbuilding moves

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 5, 2024
  • UPS plans to hire 300 pilots to support Postal Service contract
    Express delivery giant UPS is recruiting pilots again after beating out FedEx for the Postal Service's air transport contract.

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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
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
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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