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April 10, 2024

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Exim India web site
APRIL 10, 2024
  • JNPA expands liquid cargo handling capacity
  • Container throughput up 8 pc at Major Ports in 2023-24
  • Maersk's new warehouse in Sri Lanka to strengthen integrated logistics solutions for customers
  • Organic chemical firms seek anti-dumping action on Chinese imports
  • CMA CGM Rate Restoration Initiative for cargo from North European & Mediterranean ports to US, Canada and Mexico ports and inland destinations
  • DGTR begins anti-dumping probe into insoluble sulphur imports from China, Japan
  • Kamarajar Port to become Cape compliant
  • Houthis attack British, US, Israeli ships
  • Adani TotalEnergies E-Mobility and MG Motor India sign MoU to strengthen EV ecosystem
  • SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant flags off Liberalised Special Freight Train Operator (LSFTO) rake for cost-efficient, eco-friendly and better transport logistics
  • Indian Register of Shipping commences celebrations as it enters 50th year
  • X-Press Feeders signs MoU with six European ports for green shipping corridors
  • India to operate Sittwe port in Myanmar
  • Air cargo continues to show strong growth this year
  • Etihad Cargo boosts capacity with new Boston service
  • IndiGo & Malaysia Airlines ink MoU for codeshare partnership
  • Open sky policy for foreign cargo carriers reviewed: DGCA
  • Exporters face spike in air freight rates due to Red Sea crisis

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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 10, 2024
  • Rail to link ICD with Mundra
  • Flying high to master social challenges in Japan
  • An industry veteran as VP and COO
  • Broadening business in Belgium (and beyond)
  • AI-powered operations set to launch at DGT
  • Agroexpress with satellite tracking
  • Bridging e-commerce hubs in Pearl River Delta
  • A new certification for Swissport in Vienna
  • Quality ranking with new frontrunners
  • Stord takes over fulfilment provider
  • 100 charging stations from California to Nevada
  • Next-gen eco vessels for Arkas Line
  • Daily sailings between Sweden and Poland
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Strategic expansion in 2024
  • Fourkites: one promotion, one return
  • A fourth pharma hub in Ohio
  • Two new trucks for more than 100 pubs

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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 9, 2024
  • Dachser takes another bite into food logistics with Brummer buy
  • Aggressive fleet builders HMM and Zim overtake Yang Ming in liner ranking
  • Big M&A up Kuehne's sleeve?
  • Flexport sues BCO for $12.3m of unpaid box detention charges
  • The 'enviable position' of carriers' balance sheets...
  • TT Club: Acting on climate change
  • Challenge: an 'integrator of complex cargo' with pick 'n' mix services
  • Snubbed M�rsk takes to court in Transnet/ICTSI Durban port deal
  • Belgium's Bpost will boost logistics ambitions with Staci takeover
  • DFDS celebrates Ekol buy, and says shift to electric trucks going 'better than expected'
  • Beebird Logistics - the curious case of the vanishing logistics company
  • Manuel Delgado steps up as MD of APMT's T4 terminal in Buenos Aires

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 9, 2024
  • Del Toro reiterates call for new investment in U.S. shipyards
    "Over the past forty years, America's maritime shipbuilding capabilities and capacity have atrophied," said Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, in a keynote speech at a Navy League Sea Air Space
  • Hapag-Lloyd in largest yet ship-to-ship bio-LNG bunkering
    Titan Clean Fuels has successfully bunkered the Hapag-Lloyd containership Brussels Express with 2,200 tonnes of bio-LNG. Believed to be the largest yet ship-to-ship bioLNG bunkering, the operation marked Hapag-Lloyd's entry into using
  • NCLH plans to build eight new ships at Fincantieri
    Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) yesterday unveiled the biggest newbuild program in its history. It has placed an order with Fincantieri for four new next-generation cruise ships: two for its

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Container News web site
APRIL 9, 2024
  • Liberian Registry earns QUALSHIP 21 for 2024-2025
    The Liberian Registry, recognized as the world's largest shipping registry, has once again qualified for the QUALSHIP 21 (QS21) program for 2024-2025 as awarded by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). This acknowledgment highlights the Registry's steadfast dedication to maintaining exceptional standards within the maritime sector. The QS21 initiative recognizes both vessels and flag administrati
  • Baltimore bridge collapse has not triggered rate increase
    The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has caused supply chain disruption on the US East Coast but, so far, it has not seen an increase in ocean freight container shipping rates. Data released on 8 April by Xeneta, the ocean freight rate benchmarking and intelligence platform, reveals average spot rates from the Far East into the US North East Coast (including Baltimore) have f
  • Pros and Cons of Face-to-face Classes
    Face-to-face instruction, often known as conventional classroom settings, has long been seen as a crucial component of formal education. It involves bringing students and teachers together in physical classrooms for lectures, group discussions, and interactive activities. Although in-person instruction has numerous benefits over online options, this article will cover both, enabling you to make w
  • How to Get Your Homework Done if You Don't Want to
    When you're feeling uninspired or overwhelmed, it might be challenging to find the drive to do your schoolwork, but putting off doing it will just make it take longer and cause more stress. Fortunately, there are a number of tactics you may use if an assignment seems too difficult for you to complete; all you have to do is do your homework, no matter how uninspired or daunting it may seem! Unders
  • New cranes to enhance Greece's Perama Ship Repair Zone in Piraeus
    Two cutting-edge double level luffing jib shipbuilding cranes arrived at the Port of Piraeus in Greece on 5 April. In the next few days, they will be unloaded and installed at positions 1 and 2 within the Perama Ship Repair Zone, according to the Piraeus Port Authority (PPA). The cranes are equipped with a lifting capacity of 40 tons each and are expected to reshape service offerings within the s
  • Port of Gothenburg commences works on fairway deepening project
    The 8th of April marked a significant milestone for the Port of Gothenburg as ground was broken for the Skandia Gateway project. This project, aimed at reinforcing the quay and deepening the fairway, has been in the Swedish port's planning stages for over a decade, enhancing its capacity to serve the country's export and import industries. Excavation and diving works had already commenced unoffic
  • CMA CGM vessel restarts voyage after stalling near New York bridge
    One of CMA CGM's ships has been finally permitted to resume its voyage, after suffering a loss of propulsion just outside the port of New York in the United States. The 2012-built, 10,000 TEU APL Qingdao, which the French carrier deploys on an Asia-US East Coast service, stalled near Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge outside New York port around 9 pm local time on 5 April, evoking memories of Baltimore's
  • Maersk announces fresh surcharges from Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore to Africa
    Danish shipping company Maersk has announced updated and new peak season surcharges from Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore to several African destinations. Maersk will increase its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore to Gambia for all container types from 15 April, as follows: Charge Code Origin Destination Charge Basis Container Levels Peak Season Sur
  • Kuehne+Nagel "streamlines" repoting structure worldwide
    The Board of Directors of Kuehne+Nagel International AG has approved a new direct reporting of the country organisations. "This change sets the course for further efficiency gains and profitable growth," pointed out the company in a statement. Kuehne+Nagel said, "By simplifying responsibilities, the new structure will enable Kuehne+Nagel's business and functional units to sharpen their strategy i
  • PIL establishes new office in East Africa
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) opened its branch office in Rwanda on 5 April, with PIL (RWANDA) Limited appointed as the company's agent in the country. "Customers can look forward to benefitting from an expanded PIL network, including intermodal solutions into Rwanda, with our newly-established presence in the country," said PIL in its announcement. The address of PIL's office in Rwanda, and
  • Hapag-Lloyd takes largest ship-to-ship LBM delivery in Rotterdam
    Titan Clean Fuels, a major supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied biomethane (LBM) to maritime clients, along with STX Group, a global leader in environmental commodities trading and climate solutions, have announced the successful completion of a ship-to-ship bunkering operation. This involved delivering 2,200 metric tons of LBM to a Hapag-Lloyd container vessel in the port of Rot
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen signs US$1 billion deal with premium car segment global player
    The Norwegian/Swedish shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen recently signed a multi-year contract with a major firm in the premium car segment, valued at more than US$1 billion over three years, covering both shipping and logistics services, as well as the use of biofuel. The agreement has a duration of three years, plus a mutual two-year extension option. The contract started between January and
  • ZIM overtakes Yang Ming in global liner rankings
    Israeli ocean carrier ZIM received the 15,248 TEU container ship ZIM Mount Vinson on 3 April, the last unit in the series of 10 same-size vessels built by Samsung H.I. for Seaspan. ZIM has chartered these 10 boxships for 12 years increasing its total operated capacity to 714,800 TEUs, lifting the Haifa-based box line over Yang Ming to 9th spot in the global carrier rankings. Source: Alphaliner ZI
  • Prince Rupert Port appoints two new directors
    The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) has announced updates to its Board of Directors. The appointment of Hilary Cassady has been confirmed by Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport for the Government of Canada. Additionally, Lee Brain has been confirmed for the appointment by the City of Prince Rupert and the District of Port Edward. Moreover, Cassady joins the board as a User Appointee, selec

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Splash web site
APRIL 9, 2024
  • Seacon offloads modern MR1 product tanker in $36m deal with Union Maritime
    Hong Kong-listed Seacon Shipping is selling a bareboat chartered modern chemical and oil products carrier to UK bulker and tanker player Union Maritime. The 2022 Fujian Mawei-built Golden Lavender has fetched $36m, with ship pricing platform VesselsValue estimating the 34,827 dwt unit at about $32.9m. Seacon said it would first buy the vessel out of ...
  • Höegh Autoliners closes $920m financing
    Norway's Höegh Autoliners has secured $920m in new financing for newbuilds, secondhand purchases, repayment of existing debt and bolstering liquidity. The Oslo-listed operator of around 40 car carriers said it had recently struck a deal with eight lenders for a six-year $720m fleet facility with reduced rates. An amount of $350m has already been drawn, ...
  • Star Bulk and Eagle Bulk complete merger
    Dry bulk heavyweights Star Bulk Carriers of Greece and US-based Eagle Bulk Shipping have officially combined in an all-stock deal, creating the world's largest publicly-listed bulker owner. The combined company will operate as Star Bulk Carriers, be headquartered in Athens, and led by Petros Pappas. Under the deal, each Eagle shareholder received 2.6211 shares of ...
  • Borr Drilling bags nearly $160m worth of jackup deals
    Tor Olav Trøim-backed jackup rig player Borr Drilling has won new contracts worth a total of $158.6m. The Oslo-and New York-listed company has secured a combined utilisation of 820 days for the 2013-built Prospector 1, the 2018-built Gunnlod and another rig yet to be determined. The Prospector 1, which has been working for Neptune Energy ...
  • Bourbon signs for six newbuilds
    French offshore vessel owner and services provider Bourbon is set to expand its fleet with six crew transfer vessel newbuilds booked at compatriot yard. Piriou shipyards has been contracted to deliver the new surfer-type vessels in 2025 which will add to Bourbon's fleet operating in West Africa. The 27-m-long newbuilds will be able to carry ...
  • Bordelon Marine renews Jones Act vessel deal with Oceaneering
    US-based OSV owner and operator Bordelon Marine has sealed a new charter agreement with compatriot offshore engineering and services firm Oceaneering for the Jones Act-compliant ultra-light intervention vessel (ULIV) Brandon Bordelon. The Louisiana-based company said the charter had commenced in March this year and will see the 2015-built vessel fixed for an additional two years, ...
  • Russia forced to import fuel with up to 20% of its refining capacity knocked out
    A new report from Oslo-based Arctic Securities estimates today that around 20% of Russia's refining capacity has been knocked offline with as much as 3m more barrels per day at risk from increasingly daring raids by Ukrainian drones. The 20% estimate is a significant jump from last week's 15% estimate from NATO and comes as ...
  • American investor takes aim at Euronav again with new legal action
    An American investor in Euronav has returned to Belgium with another lawsuit in a bid to overturn deals struck between the European tanker giant's shareholders last year. The New York-based FourWorld Capital Management has filed a claim with Antwerp Enterprise Court seeking to declare null and void all transactions agreed by Euronav's supervisory board and ...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen nets $1bn deal in premium car segment
    Oslo-listed car carrier operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen has revealed another lucrative multi-year contract. The new deal, worth more than $1bn, has been struck with one of the leading players in premium car brands to cover both shipping and logistics services, as well as the use of biofuel. The contract, which does not name the client, has ...
  • 'Compelling' tanker orderbook augurs well for rates through to 2026
    The "compelling" tanker orderbook augurs well for freight rates for the coming couple of years, according to multiple researchers. The tanker sector has one of the lowest extant fleet to orderbook ratios, and a minuscule delivery schedule. According to data from Greece's Xclusiv Shipbrokers tanker fleet growth will be just 0.02% in 2024, 1.7% next ...
  • Thai PM calls for Bangkok Port to be relocated
    Bangkok Port is to be relocated. Srettha Thavisin, Thailand's prime minister, has vowed to regenerate the area along the Chao Phraya River in Klong Toey district where the port is currently based. He also said the decision to relocate the port would benefit local citizens from a drop in pollution, both from ships and the ...
  • ZIM climbs the liner rankings
    There's been a shuffling of the global liner rankings with Israeli carrier ZIM leaping above Taiwan's Yang Ming. Consultancy Linerlytica reports that with the recent delivery of the 15,248 teu ZIM Mount Vinson, the Israeli carrier now has a larger operating capacity than Yang Ming, moving from 10th to ninth in the global rankings. ZIM ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 9, 2024
  • VLCC owner dilemma: Buy assets at the peak or let fleets keep ageing
    Hopes for future VLCC rate upside in light of a compelling supply side thesis are being weighed against very high...
  • Navigator Gas completes first ship-to-ship transfer of ammonia
    'Completing this ship-to-ship transfer demonstrates the practical feasibility of ammonia bunkering and is an important step in supporting and driving...
  • IMO carbon pricing rules could face WTO challenge
    An IMO carbon pricing tool could face challenges under World Trade Organisation rules, but good design will lessen the chance of...
  • More warships needed if trade returns to Red Sea, says Rear Admiral
    The operational area of EUNAVFOR in the Middle East is twice the size of the EU's land mass and is...
  • Attica sells stake in Moroccan joint venture to Stena for €49m
    Swedish group's buyout of Greek partner in Morocco-Spain service follows a transfer of the majority stake in joint venture from...
  • Large shippers showing more interest in emission-reducing fuels
    Maersk shipped more than half a million teu through its low-carbon services in 2023. But at the smaller end of...
  • Seacon sells tanker to Union Maritime for $36m
    Hong Kong-listed shipmanager said the vessel sale is in line with its strategy of portfolio optimisation
  • Canada's CSL Group acquires 50% of Norwegian dry bulk operator Peak
    World's largest owner and operator of self-discharging vessels CSL takes joint share in Norwegian bulker operator to create new partnership, Peak...
  • Resilient US economy continues to buoy container shipping demand
    America's economy remains a relative bright spot for container shipping demand. US imports held firm at healthy levels in March...
  • Gearbulk orders up to four bulkers from Chinese shipyard
    The joint venture G2 Ocean expects up to eight open-hatch newbuildings from Chinese shipbuilder Huangpu Wenchong, ordered by its two...
  • Daily Briefing
    No major east coast fallout from Baltimore container blockage | South Korea vows to double container fleet capacity by 2030...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 9, 2024
  • Lineage Logistics links US, Canadian cold storage networks with new service
    A cross-border temperature-controlled truckload and LTL service will connect key facilities in the company's North American cold-chain distribution network.
  • US retailers make big upgrade in H1 import forecast amid carrier capacity boost
    Ocean carriers have signaled their belief that US consumer buying will remain strong into the second half of the year by announcing the launch or restart of 11 services involving the trans-Pacific and north-south trades.
  • Norfolk Southern ends East Palestine litigation with $600 million settlement
    The railroad also revealed it expects its second-quarter revenue to be impacted by $50 million to $100 million due to the closure of the Port of Baltimore following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
  • Slow uptake of green shipping services, but momentum building: Maersk
    While the carrier is celebrating a large increase in volume transported under its low-emission services, the substantial cost of alternative fuels compared to conventional bunkers remains a hurdle to the wider cargo-owning market.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 9, 2024
  • Nearly a decade after its first nibble, Hafnia sinks teeth into the Big Apple
    Mikael Skov-led company is bigger and bolder after sustained bull run in clean product tanker market
  • Star Bulk retains key executives and a board member as it closes book on Eagle takeover
    New York-listed shipowner closes book on merger with addition of Connecticut company's stable of ultramaxes and supramaxes
  • MSC's rampant buying spree is pushing up charter rates and asset values
    Unrelenting grab for market share sees Swiss owner raid market for container ship trio
  • Ship fire claims spike to highest in a decade as larger vessels add to risks
    Norway's Cefor reports first $50m+ claims for a decade
  • Pay-as-you-save financing could turbocharge shipping's adoption of green retrofits
    Singapore-based Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation believes the model has the potential to plug the data-financing gap
  • Maritime-focused venture capital fund reaps rewards in Singapore
    Motion Ventures launched in 2021 and is already earning a return on investment
  • Tanker owner Mansimov fails in bid to overturn $240m payment order to Socar
    Court in Malta backs UK ruling in row over failed joint venture
  • EU naval chief: Extra warships needed in Red Sea to defend shipping from Houthi rocket attacks
    Greek head of Aspides mission says protection operation could expand to cover wider area if merchant presence grows
  • OSM Thome teams up with US newcomer SMG to boost cruise operations
    European and US managers cooperating on ocean and river services
  • Union Maritime expands board with promotion of operating and finance chiefs
    Matt Enston and Michael Kotsapas step up to become directors at Laurent Cadji-run shipowner
  • Norwegian Cruise Line books largest newbuilding order in its history with eight-ship deal
    US-listed cruise line is teaming up with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri in 10-year project
  • 'Evolution': Union Maritime expands board with promotion of operating and finance chiefs
    Matt Brooks and Michael Kotsapas step up to become directors at Laurent Cadji-run shipowner
  • DFDS buys transport network worth $280m from Turkish player
    Danish ferry owner will connect Turkey to its Mediterranean network
  • 'More dramatic on the outside': Norden chief executive digests flurry of high-profile staff exits
    Departures bring 'opportunities' for others in the organisation, Jan Rindbo tells TradeWinds
  • Newbuildings likely as bulker player CSL buys 50% of Norwegian shipowner Peak Group
    Canadian shipowner strikes cooperation deal on shortsea operations
  • Four modern VLCCs hit the sales block to spark tanker owner feeding frenzy
    South Korean owner invites offers in rare instance of fresh tonnage coming to market
  • Thenamaris linked to $106m product tanker resale acquisition in China
    Modern tonnage dominates slowing tanker transactions amid multiyear-high prices
  • Hapag-Lloyd fuels up boxship with biggest bio-LNG bunkering to date
    Titan Clean Fuels and STX Group claim landmark ship-to-ship supply in Port of Rotterdam
  • Norwegian credit fund bets on shipping amid $2.8bn high-yield bond flurry
    Sissener fund boosted shipping bond holdings after buying Ocean Yield and Shearwater
  • Monjasa adapts to volatility as it wins long-term contacts for expanded tanker fleet
    Bunker and tanker company was able to match supply to demand as ships re-routed around South Africa
  • Maersk Tankers doubles up on VLAC newbuildings at HD Hyundai Samho
    Danish giant paying almost $117m per ship as it goes ahead with four more vessels
  • Norden commercial chief Christian Vinther Christensen joins exodus at Danish giant
    Commercial role will be split between two wet and dry executives
  • Kongsberg Digital pumps cash into Clipper Group spin-off to accelerate digital shift
    Clipper Group performance software spin-off Coach Solutions looks to increase market share as competition increases
  • 'Major investment': Bourbon renews fleet with six newbuildings at French shipyard
    French shipowner aims to cut fuel consumption by 20%
  • Veteran Jens Mahnke takes helm at historic German shipbroker Frachtcontor Junge
    Ship finance and shipbroking veteran is returning to his roots as successor to managing director Jens Christian Nielsen
  • 2020 Bulkers springs special dividend to hand vessel sale profits to investors
    Newcastlemax owner has also refinanced a term loan to cut its daily breakeven rates
  • CMA CGM container ship 'suffers loss of propulsion' near New York's longest bridge
    Incident north of Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge comes less than two weeks after Baltimore crash
  • JP Morgan tipped for $270m Equinor charters for new methanol-fuelled product tankers
    Investors linked to US bank said to have scooped big deal, but question marks have been placed over profitability
  • Newbuildings likely as bulker player CSL buys 50% of Peak Group
    Canadian shipowner strikes cooperation deal on shortsea operations
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen strikes $1b deal with 'premium car' player
    Car carrier owner has secured deals worth $2.8bn in the past months
  • Hunter $5,000 per day in the black after getting hands on second VLCC
    Investor reveals healthy margin for its tanker charter play
  • US fund widens fight against Saverys deals to Fredriksen, Frontline and Euronav
    New York's FourWorld starts fresh legal bid to quash transactions that took place to end shareholder deadlock
  • BW Group-backed Hafnia boosts dividend payout as it starts trading in New York
    CEO sees good balance between shareholder value, debt repayments and future investments
  • 'Whacking great price': Kristian Siem's Subsea 7 believed to have bolstered fleet with eye-catching purchase
    Giant oil and gas contracting company adds to fleet as contracts keep coming in
  • Hoegh Autoliners nets $920m from eight banks to mark major refinancing
    Oslo-listed car carrier will finance six vessels and existing bank debt
  • Pay-as-you-save financing could turbocharge shipping's adoption of green retrofits - Singapore Special Report
    Singapore-based Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation believes the model has the potential to plug the data-financing gap
  • Tanker newcomer Singfar inks aframax debut with LNG dual-fuel newbuildings
    Chinese shipyards said to be seeking more than $68m for an LNG dual-fuel aframax tanker
  • NCL books largest newbuilding order in its history with eight-ship deal
    US-listed cruise line is teaming up with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri in 10-year project
  • Maritime-focused venture capital fund reaps rewards in Singapore - Singapore Special Report
    Motion Ventures launched in 2021 and is already earning a return on investment
  • Tanker newcomer Singfar International inks aframax debut with LNG dual-fuel newbuildings
    Chinese shipyards said to be seeking more than $68m for an LNG dual-fuel aframax tanker

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 9, 2024
  • Ocean freight rates steady despite Baltimore bridge collapse
    Xeneta data reveals that ocean spot rates have not reacted significantly to the Baltimore bridge collapse, despite the disruption to supply chains on the East Coast.
  • Flow of trade always prevails
    As disruption after disruption throws transportation leaders for a loop, how are we still able to keep supply chains moving?
  • ABX Air pilots choose cooperation over confrontation
    The pilots union at ABX Air, a large contract carrier for DHL, is taking a novel approach toward labor relations by promoting the company at industry trade shows.

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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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