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September 9, 2024

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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
  • IMEC to facilitate lower logistics cost, faster connectivity & secure movement of goods: Goyal
  • Call for India to recalibrate its approach to shipping infrastructure
  • MALA 2024 a gala night of excellence; sees industry titans, key officials & participants from India & overseas converge to appreciate & interact
  • Amazon likely to launch quick commerce offering in India in 2025
  • China's shipbuilding sees significant growth in H1
  • Report highlights case studies on the benefits of digitisation in the supply chain
  • BEML mulls exporting Vande Bharat, metro trains
  • Indian economy has potential to touch $55 trn by 2047: IMF official
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • SMP, Kolkata initiates major berth mechanisation project at Haldia Dock Complex to boost dry bulk cargo handling capacity
  • Cargo Integrity Group emphasises commitment to supply chain safety
  • DCBA elects new Managing Committee for 2024-26; Devendra Singh Bhadoria takes charge as President
  • TT Group celebrates 40th anniversary
  • COSCO SHIPPING Development inks deals for 42 bulk carriers
  • GDP to grow by 7.2 pc in FY25: RBI
  • Accurate and effective communication between all parties urged for the transport of dangerous goods
  • DP World acquires Hong Kong-based global supply chain provider
  • Coal output up by 6 pc in April-Aug.
  • Global container lines' profits surge in Q2
  • Ports begin screening for mpox
  • Oil tankers the focus of attacks in the Red Sea?
  • Impose 12 per cent import tariff on Chinese steel, says Minister
  • India-Lanka road link seen boosting trade ties

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
  • For the benefit of every mode
  • Omnitrax extends its business
  • Maersk: a MD for India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka
  • Open-heart surgery at big air cargo hub
  • Automated storage on 190 sqm
  • Intermodal service between Adria and Styria
  • Hamburg and Duisburg ports strengthen ties
  • Magma Aviation inks freighter handling contract
  • GPA picks country sales director for China
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Completing a Chicago cargo campus
  • Circus on rail
  • Stopping illegal exports of Apple devices

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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
  • Asia-Europe spot rate decline quickens - 'the market has turned'
  • CVC would 'safeguard DB Schenker jobs and its independence'
  • Walmart in logistics - fulfilment strategy explained
  • EASA demands inspection of affected A350 engines after Cathay incident
  • India-US container GRIs pushed back as demand falters
  • Insurance claims on the rise with box ships forced to brave Cape weather
  • Air cargo round-up: Cainiao into Liege; Lufthansa upgrades
  • MSC Air Cargo appoints FedEx veteran Alexander Padmore to head APAC

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
  • Becker launches two new product lines at SMM
    Hamburg-based Becker Marine Systems showcased two recent additions to its portfolio of maneuvering systems and energy-saving devices at this week's SMM event. Both are aimed at optimizing vessels' hydrodynamic performance. During a

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
  • Port of NSW installs its first major rooftop solar panel system
    Port Authority of New South Wales Principal Environmental Planner Fiona McKay announced the installation of 81 solar panels to reduce dependence on grid electricity. By utilizing rooftop space efficiently, the panels will generate power to support onsite maritime operations. While the Port Authority already offsets 100% of its State-wide electricity consumption through renewable energy via a powe
  • Common Causes of Port Accidents
    Ports are bustling hubs of activity, playing a vital role in global trade and transportation. However, the very nature of port operations, involving heavy machinery, large vessels, and constant movement of goods, creates an environment where accidents can happen. Understanding the common causes of port accidents is crucial for improving safety measures and reducing the risk of injury. This articl
  • Maersk deploys largest methanol-powered ship on Gothenburg-Asia route
    Maersk has introduced its latest and largest methanol-powered vessel, Antonia Maersk, on its weekly transoceanic route between Sweden's Port of Gothenburg and Asia. This addition brings the total number of methanol-powered container ships regularly visiting the Port of Gothenburg to two. "With Antonia Maersk, we are taking another important, concrete step in the green transition of shipping and e
  • South Coast Logistics plans new inland terminal in Ireland
    South Coast Logistics announced that it has successfully secured planning permission for its pioneering "Inland Port Terminal" in Ballycoolin, Dublin. This cutting-edge facility, the first of its kind in Ireland, will operate as an Upper Tier Seveso site under the regulation of the Health & Safety Authority (HSA). The terminal will provide a wide range of integrated services, including storage fo
  • Navigating Maritime Power - Analysis of Asian Competitiveness
    Based on the analysis of maritime power for the period from 2021 to 2024, using indicators such as shipping connectivity, port throughput, and container fleet size, several key findings emerge that underscore the dynamic nature of maritime competitiveness in Asia. The analysis expectedly reveals that China stands out as the most powerful maritime nation by a considerable margin. This dominance is
  • Port of Colombo marks milestone with 24,000 TEU Ever Arm call
    Sri Lanka Port Authority (SLPA) announced the call of the 24,000 TEU container vessel Ever Arm at the Colombo East Container Terminal (CECT) on 5 September. Sailing under the flag of Taiwan, the giant container ship marks a significant milestone for the Port of Colombo, the busiest port in South Asia. Ever Arm, measuring 400 metres in length and 60 metres in beam, features a substantial summer dr
  • Evergreen ordered to compensate Taiwanese port owner over collision
    A Taiwanese court has ordered Evergreen Marine Corporation (EMC) to pay compensation of US$1.38 million to the state-owned port owner Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC), in relation to the collision between its ship Uni-Premier and TIPC's tug in August 2021. At the time, the 2001-built 1,600 TEU Uni-Premier was preparing to berth and was being piloted. The tug, TIPM No. 14402, was assi
  • Maersk appoints new Managing Director for UAE
    Maersk has appointed Lisa Park as the new Managing Director for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), effective from 1 October 2024. In her expanded role, she will also oversee operations in Oman and Qatar. "With a comprehensive understanding of our business and our customers and a keen ability to mobilise strong teams, I am confident that under Lisa's leadership, we will continue to achieve new growth
  • Maersk increases peak season surcharge from China to Kenya
    Maersk is increasing the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from China and Hong Kong to Kenya, effective from 1 October, for all dry and reefer containers. The Danish carrier's updated PSS from Taiwan to Kenya will take effect on 5 October. Origin Destination Rate Basis Container Rate Effective date China Kenya Per container ALL_20_DRY US$300 1 October Hong Kong China Kenya Per container A
  • New automated container loader arrives at Stockholm Norvik Port
    At the end of August, a new automated container loader arrived by sea from Latvia to Stockholm Norvik Port. This new addition is expected to boost the Swedish port's capacity and enhance its services to better support the Swedish export industry's need for efficient cargo containerization. The advanced container loader introduces a novel cargo stuffing method, optimizing efficiency for industries
  • ESL boosts Far East - East Africa network with two new services
    Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) has unveiled two new products, the Fahari (FHX) and Fanaka (FNX) services, as part of an evolution from its previous Far East Africa Express (FAX). The new services are designed to provide connections between Chinese markets and East Africa. The FHX and FNX service port rotations will be as follows: FHX service route: Qingdao - China, Shanghai - China, Ningbo - China,
  • China State Shipbuilding Corporation unveils world's first 27,500 TEU container ship
    China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) debuted the world's largest container ship at the SMM Hamburg Maritime Exhibition, unveiling GREEN SEALION 27500 with a box capacity of 27,500 TEUs. The giant vessel, which received its Approval in Principle (AiP) certificate from the DNV classification society, is a dual-guel ship powered by LNG, meeting IMO Phase III carbon reduction standards and set
  • Port of NY and NJ sets all-time July record surpassing 800,000 TEUs
    July marked a record-breaking month at the Port of New York and New Jersey, with a total volume of 806,015 TEUs, making it the busiest July in the port's history and the seventh busiest month overall. The port's July figures represent an 11.1% increase from last year's numbers, bringing the total container volumes for 2024 to 5,016,626 TEUs. Imports rose by 13.5% in July with the US port handling
  • LA Harbor Commission approves US$52 million rail expansion project
    The Los Angeles Harbor Commission has approved a lease amendment, solidifying plans for a US$52 million infrastructure improvement project aimed at significantly enhancing on-dock rail capacity and reducing emissions at the Port of Los Angeles' Pier 300 terminal, operated by Fenix Marine Services. Construction is scheduled to begin next year. "This project enhances cargo capacity and efficiency w
  • ILA's calls to go on strike in October grow stronger
    The looming possibility that a strike might occur at US East and Gulf Coast ports seemed to escalate Thursday (5 September), with nearly 300 delegates at an International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) meeting in North Bergen, New Jersey, unanimously approving ILA President Harold Daggett's calls to go on strike on 1 October if ILA and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) fail to reach a
  • CMA CGM applies new peak season surcharge from East Africa, South Africa and Indian Ocean to Europe
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has notified its customers of the implementation of a peak season surcharge (PSS) from East Africa, South Africa and Indian Ocean to Europe. Effective from 15 September 2024 (based on the loading date) and until further notice, CMA CGM's surcharge will apply to all cargo originating from East Africa, South Africa and the Indian Ocean, destined for North Europe (includ

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
  • Peninsula tied to LNG bunker newbuilds in South Korea
    Fuel supplier Peninsula has been linked to a pair of LNG bunker vessel newbuilds in South Korea. Shipbuilding sources suggest the Gibraltar-based tanker and bunker group is behind an order for 18,000 cu m ships announced on Thursday at HD Hyundai Mipo. The newbuilds, priced at about $93m each, should deliver by November 2027. Peninsula ...
  • SBM Offshore and MISC agree ownership swap on FPSO pair
    Dutch floater expert SBM Offshore has sold its stake in one floating, producing, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel to its partner MISC Berhad and took full ownership of another in return. SBM Offshore said that it signed two share purchase agreements with MISC. The first relates to the total acquisition of MISC's equity interest in ...
  • US adds more Russian gas ships to its sanctions list
    The US has added two more Russian-linked LNG carriers and their operators to its sanctions list with the aim of stymying exports from the new Arctic LNG 2 project. The 2007-built 149,700 cu m New Energy and the 79,833 cu m newbuilding Mulan have been added to the sanctions list. The New Energy was spotted ...
  • CM Lemos inks suezmax orders
    Greece's Nereus Shipping, an affiliate of CM Lemos, has added three more tankers to its orderbook. The Piraeus-based tanker and bulker outfit has revealed three suezmax newbuilds would be joining its fleet in 2027. Splash understands the 158,600 dwt ships will be built at Japan Marine United, which marks the company's return to Japan's second-largest ...
  • Eastern Pacific adds to boxship newbuild series
    Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has stepped up its containership ordering drive with up to 11 newbuilds booked at China's New Times Shipbuilding. Brokers report the Idan Ofer-controlled shipowner, with one of the largest newbuilding programmes in the industry, has contracted four 18,000 teu vessels - likely options called following eight firm vessels booked earlier ...
  • TGS starts work on 2D survey offshore Indonesia
    Norwegian offshore seismic acquisition specialist and data provider TGS has started the acquisition of a 2D seismic survey in the Sumatra basin offshore Indonesia. The survey, conducted using COSL's HYSY 718 vessel, is expected to comprise between 5,500 and 6,500 line kilometres, covering two regions. The seismic acquisition is expected to be completed by the ...
  • US gives green light to tenth offshore wind project
    The US Department of Interior (DOI) has approved the Maryland Offshore Wind Project, the nation's tenth commercial-scale offshore wind energy project approved under the current administration. With this approval, the Department has approved more than 15GW of clean energy from offshore wind energy projects, half the capacity needed to achieve the country's goal of 30GW ...
  • Shelf Drilling finds work in West Africa for jackup duo
    Oslo-listed jackup rig pure-play Shelf Drilling has won new deals for two of its rigs in West Africa. The company has secured a contract for the Shelf Drilling Mentor covering 10 wells for an estimated 450 days in direct continuation of the rig's current campaign in Nigeria with a contract value of $60m. Shelf Drilling ...
  • Why AI is perfect for maritime operations
    Frank Coles picks out certain aspects of shipping that could be revolutionised by artificial intelligence. During my time as CEO of Transas from 2015 to 2018, we discussed at length the use of machine learning in our models for routing and advancement of the predictive models. Now it seems the buzz word of AI is ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Why are Chinese shipyards being brought out of retirement?
    Our APAC and markets editors take a look at the shipbuilding industry and ask whether overcapacity is a genuine fear...
  • StealthGas sees 'promising' outlook for handy size LPG carriers
    Harry Vafias says medium gas carrier orderbook now 'worrisome', especially if ammonia windfall fails to materialise
  • New study reawakens seafarer fatigue debate
    A new study by the World Maritime University confirms years of anecdotal evidence that shipping has a systemic problem in...
  • Laskaridis plans up to four reefer newbuilds with Chinese partner
    Newbuildings set to become Greek operator's first new reefer order for more than 20 years
  • Watch out for box service changes ahead of Gemini alliance, shippers warned
    Flexport warned that shippers cannot assume freight prices will fall as containership capacity increases, since carriers could reroute or blank...
  • Libyan port of Brega remains open for export despite oil blockade
    Frontline chief executive Lars Barstad confirms Libyan port of Brega is operating as normal after tanker Front Jaguar loads and...
  • Container volumes maintain strong growth through July
    Latest CTS figures show year-to-date volumes tracking 7.1% above last year through the first seventh months of 2024, as pre-peak...
  • Sounion: shipping gets away with it again
    Moral culpability for this casualty rests with the damn fools crazy enough deliberately to set a suezmax on fire. But...
  • Carriers not sticking to long-term contracts with shippers
    A majority of long-term container shipping contacts are not being honoured, as carriers break contracts in search of profits, Flexport...
  • Secondhand boxship sales on the rise but recycling remains muted
    The containership sale and purchase market is picking up after the summer slowdown, with MSC continuing to snap up ships...
  • Chinese distressed assets specialist DCL to capitalise on shipbuilding upswing
    A low acquisition price and a shortage of shipbuilding capacity were chief factors behind the company turnaround specialist's investment decision
  • Brazil-China cape rates show signs of rebound, but gains could be short-lived
    Capesize rates on the Brazil-China route have seen improvement in the past month, buoyed by increased iron ore shipments from...
  • Spyware-on-sea: how insurers can protect maritime infrastructure
    Cyber attacks on the global merchant fleet are rising and shipping companies need better defences and bigger insurance policies
  • South Korean shipbuilders adopt language-support technology to integrate foreign workers
    SHI has developed a multi-language virtual reality simulation program for training tack welders, while HD KSOE is adopting artificial intelligence...
  • Chinese ports halt operations amid Typhoon Yagi
    Terminals in Guangdong and Hainan are shutting down partly or fully to prepare for the impact of the storm
  • BW LNG seals 10-year Jordan floating storage unit deal
    The FSU will make up the storage component of planned onshore regasification facilities at the site
  • Daily Briefing
    Shipment from Sevastopol reaches Egypt despite Ukrainian warning | Red Sea transits now 'impossible' for ships with US, UK or...
  • US sanctions two more LNG carriers in Arctic LNG 2 crackdown
    One of the LNG carrier was discovered last week transporting cargo from Moscow's flagship Arctic LNG project via a ship-to-ship...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
  • LTL shipment count gains subsiding in H2, but pricing keeps rising
    The latest year-over-year comparisons are clearing up LTL market distortions caused by Yellow's failure and revealing weak demand, but tight capacity is pushing up rates.
  • Rail container dwells in Seattle-Tacoma still high, but relief in sight
    Dwell times at marine terminals in the Northwest Seaport Alliance have doubled in recent weeks as intermodal container moves spiked amid peak season imports.
  • Blank sailings, cargo push help reverse rate slide on Asia-Mexico trade
    A big jump in spot rates was pegged to the cascading impacts of blank sailings and a volume rush from shippers ahead of China's Golden Week holiday in October.
  • First signs of a deal emerge in long-running German port dispute
    After five rounds of negotiations and a series of 24-hour warning strikes at Germany's ports, the union and port employers may finally be close to an agreement.
  • Little cause for optimism as clock ticks toward ILA contract expiration
    Despite sources telling the Journal of Commerce that management has reached out more than 10 times since June seeking new talks, none have been scheduled and there appears to be little motivation on the part of management or labor to secure a deal to avert a strike.
  • Trans-Atlantic shippers test contingency plans as ILA strike threat grows
    With just three weeks to go until the union's master contract with port employers expires, US importers are scrambling for options but are finding there are no ideal alternatives.
  • ILA locals prepping for coordinated strike at US East, Gulf coast ports
    The International Longshoremen's Association is starting to coordinate local labor actions as its executive leaders note the ongoing "impasse" in talks with maritime employers.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
  • Maersk locks in 20-year-old Global Ship Lease ship amid strong demand for container vessels
    Danish giant signs three-year deal as liner operators remain eager to lock in tonnage amid Red Sea crisis
  • Foremost Group affiliate and Argentine yard locked in spat over bulker repair
    After the En May struck a bridge, shipowner alleges that repairs took 77 days beyond contract as costs piled up. Yard president rejects claims
  • Star Bulk's cuts of ex-Eagle staffers continue as bunkering chief departs
    Veteran fuels man follows departures from financial and technical departments
  • Foremost Group affiliate takes Argentine yard group to court after bulker repairs drag on
    After the En May struck a bridge, shipowner alleges that repairs took 63 days beyond contract as costs piled up
  • US bulker operator Pioneer Navigation scoops up two chartering staffers from Lauritzen Bulkers
    Departures include long-time Lauritzen man Peter Bro
  • Arkas reveals Chinese finance behind expanded boxship order
    Turkey's biggest boxship owner hikes its orderbook at CSSC yard by another pair of panamax container ships due 2028
  • Owners waited too long to renew fleets, says DNV
    'Many owners in strategic trap ... and now have to renew at current prices'
  • Charterers' scruples over tanker age will wobble at rates of $100,000, Barstad says
    Frontline boss believes compliance requirements would be eased in stronger tanker markets
  • Kristian Gerhard Jebsen linked to Oldendorff kamsarmax duo
    Brokers say modern ships sold in summer have gone to Norwegian group
  • 'Stolen' reefer that left Russian port under allegedly fishy circumstances arrested in India
    Company that claims to have bought the ship in 2016 says its sale to Indian recyclers was unlawful
  • Maria Angelicoussis tops up fleet with Chinese capesize
    Major Greek owner Maran Dry expands its footprint while selling its oldest vessel
  • Container lines seeking to stop the rot as freight rates slide further
    Lines blank capacity to manage a downturn in demand over Golden Week
  • Tanker now 'adequately' insured after Indonesia grounding
    Technical manager says elderly vessel has no links with shadow insurer after ownership switch
  • Hapag-Lloyd shareholders seal pact through to 2030
    Agreement ending in 2026 will be extended for four more years
  • How Frontline-Euronav VLCC mega-deal could still unwind
    US fund FourWorld wants to annul or boost the value of massive transactions involving John Fredriksen and the Saverys family
  • Dark tankers turning off AIS pose ongoing threat after VLCC smash, says Hafnia's Mikael Skov
    CEO says problem requires regulatory fix
  • Fuel spill from mystery ship closes beaches in Canary Islands
    Environmental emergency declared on Gran Canaria
  • Chokepoints, fuels and fires: The challenges facing marine insurers
    Underwriters in Berlin will assess growing industry risks from cyber attacks to fires and dangerous chokepoints
  • Norwegian shipping executive charged over secret filming of colleagues in bathroom
    John Anders Lindtveit Rose has resigned as general manager of Maritimt Forum
  • Rates spike is coming, Fearnleys reassures impatient tanker investors
    Tanker adviser Jonathan Staubo believes fundamentals are there for healthy earnings
  • Ships face port bans if they fail to deal with stink bug threat, insurers warn
    Invasive insect shelters from cold in containers and mechanical cargoes
  • Wavelength podcast: From SMM, yard bottlenecks and future fuel pricing
    From the TradeWinds Shipowner Forum and the halls of SMM
  • Greek owner Load Line reveals handymax bulker buy
    Dong-A Tanker's DL Jasmine has joined Load Line Marine fleet
  • Crackdown on risky ships could be vastly improved with data modelling rethink, say researchers
    Study claims better hit rate of risky vessels after analysis of 500,000 major incidents
  • Rebel investors speak out as $650m verdict looms for Saverys over Euronav spat
    US fund seeks to raise the bid price paid by family's CMB operation for Belgian tanker owner
  • Opec+ delays oil production lift to December
    Prospect of increased exports had boosted tanker equities
  • MOL invests in Norwegian ocean venture fund to push new blue economy
    MOL Plus to strengthen collaboration with start-ups within impact investing
  • Oceanis pivots from broker to software provider after founders join Ifchor Galbraiths
    Ship financier makes 'strategic' move after partial sale to shipbroking giant
  • Frontline tanker manages to load Libyan oil despite port blockade
    LR2 Front Jaguar was permitted to dock to lift cargo from storage at Brega
  • Tor Olav Troim's Golar LNG prices $300m bond for refinancing in Nordic market
    New issue will mature in September 2029
  • Hoegh Autoliners sees another month with record rates driven by cargo repricing
    CEO says fluctuations in volumes and rates will depend on trade and cargo mix and vessel positions
  • 'Stolen' reefer that left Russian port under allegedly fishy circumstances arrested in India
    Company that claims to have bought the ship in 2016 says its sale to Indian recyclers was unlawful.
  • Too hot to handle: Why the owner of a sanctioned tanker is being given the cold shoulder by recyclers
    Cash buyers are refusing to touch an aframax tanker blacklisted by the US
  • Fujian Shipping doubles orderbook with deal for kamsarmaxes in China
    Shipowner renewing fleet through return to Haitong Offshore Engineering
  • US adds two LNG carriers to lengthening Russian sanctions list
    Newbuilding and receiving vessel for transshipped Arctic LNG 2 cargo are latest to be hit
  • Too hot to handle: Why recyclers are giving sanctioned tankers the cold shoulder
    Cash buyers are refusing to touch an aframax tanker blacklisted by the US

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American Shipper web site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
  • Port of LA topples Laredo, Texas, as top US trade gateway for July
    The Port of Los Angeles edged out Laredo, Texas, as the No. 1 U.S. trade gateway in July, while Mexico was the top U.S. trade partner for the month.
  • Union reps back East and Gulf Coast dock strike
    International Longshoremen's Association representatives unanimously backed President Harold J. Daggett's call for a coastwide strike at ports from Maine to Texas on Oct. 1.

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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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