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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 10, 2024
  • PSA Mumbai Phase 2 rapidly moving toward operational readiness
  • ADB approves $350 million loan to enhance India's logistics sector and export competitiveness
  • India set to be world leader in maritime sector: Sonowal
  • US FMC seeks additional information regarding Premier Alliance Agreement
  • Wise use of International Commercial Terms - INCOTERMS 2020
  • VOC Port holds discussion with stakeholders on re-tender of outer harbour project
  • China Plus 1 benefited Vietnam,Thailand more than India
  • Kamarajar Port celebrates Silver Jubilee; unveils Master Plan 2047
  • Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor revolutionising India's industrial landscape with exceptional progress
  • CONCOR MMLP Barhi providing reliable, fast and bulk movement to customers
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • Major Ports see dip in cargo traffic in Nov.
  • FDI inflows into India cross $1 trn milestone
  • Chennai Port resumes rice export
  • Suez Canal Authority extends validity of rebates
  • Norway plans to ratify India-EFTA free trade pact in 2025
  • COSCO SHIPPING participates in DLT-based Electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) international standard passing key review stage
  • AD Ports Group consolidates its digital capabilities into Maqta Technologies Group
  • RAK Ports fuel surcharge

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 10, 2024
  • "We're ready!"
  • CPKC orders more H2-locomotives
  • Freight train to reopen Riedbahn line
  • Adieu to Australia
  • Logistics hall of fame honours inventors
  • Liquefied biomethane to power fleet
  • ATA Conference 2025 to be held in Qatar
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Improving cross-border roads in western Africa
  • Sharpening disaster response in Sri Lanka
  • Geodis picks two executive VPs
  • Shaft system to support zero-discharge goals

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 9, 2024
  • Shippers breathe again as threat of Indian port strikes eases
  • FMC demands more info from Premier Alliance to assess its 'competitive impacts'
  • Down Under: Targets for 2025? Let's look, there's a few
  • Evergreen may be eyeing a move from Tanjung Pelepas to Singapore
  • Joost van Doesburg to step down as cargo head at Schiphol
  • Electric Avenues - one Swiss haulier and the EV truck challenge
  • As tariffs loom, air freight forwarders ponder the chances of a happy new year
  • Hoegh Autoliners signs five-year '$100m' deal with major automotive shipper
  • OceanX: My insights; Mærsk's 'value trap': trading multiples in supply chain
  • Finnair Cargo: Santa's preferred carrier happily adapts to a new, if unlevel, playing field
  • News in Brief Podcast | Week 50 | Customs struggles, strikes and soaring rates

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 9, 2024
  • VIDEO: HII christens Virginia-class submarine Arkansas (SSN 800)
    HII (NYSE: HII) christened the Virginia-class submarine Arkansas (SSN 800) at its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division, Dec, 7. The ship's sponsors are the six women of the historic group known as
  • MAN completes Maersk Halifax methanol retrofit
    PrimeServ, MAN Energy Solutions' after-sales division, has completed the world's first retrofit of the engine of a very large container vessel, the Maersk Halifax, to dual fuel methanol operation. The 15,000 TEU

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 9, 2024
  • Could Magellan Straits Be an Alternative Re-Routing Spot?
    The Straits of Magellan, located at the southern end of South America, could potentially offer a feasible alternative to the Panama Canal, particularly when issues such as droughts may hinder the canal's capacity. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • CN Photo Project: The Picture of the Month
    Container News wants to thank you all for participating in the CN Photo Project . Among all the very beautiful photos we have received, the Container News team has chosen the following picture as "The Picture of the Month" for November. Title: Evergreen Box Wrapped in Leaves Photo taken by Isabella Garcia Be part of the CN Photo Project and stay tuned to see your photo posted on Container News as
  • Wallenius Marine trials ship design for world's first wind-powered PCTC vessel
    Wallenius Marine is conducting advanced wind tunnel tests for the world's first wind-powered PCTC (Pure Car and Truck Carrier) vessel. The tests are being carried out in Sweden's Gothenburg, at one of Europe's most advanced wind tunnels, with wind speeds of up to 250 km/h. Wallenius Marine is gathered with experts from RISE, KTH, and Oceanbird in Gothenburg for a series of crucial tests to valida
  • Regime Change in Syria: Implications for Regional Trade and Stability
    Syria has officially experienced a regime change, marking the end of President Assad's government, an incident which is about to bring major changes in regional stability, thus affecting the shipping industry in general and the regional ports more specifically. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating T
  • New deal sees Harbor Industrial take helm of Portland's Terminal 6 operations
    Port of Portland and Harbor Industrial have reached a framework agreement for the operations of Terminal 6, Oregon's only international container terminal. According to the agreement, Harbor Industrial will become the long-term operator of the box terminal. This is the latest development in the US port's efforts to rebuild and grow container service at Terminal 6, which is currently operated by t
  • Container shipping navigates both challenges and opportunities in adopting new technologies
    The container shipping industry is at a critical crossroads, with the integration of technology serving as both a challenge and an opportunity. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • FMC requests additional information about Premier Alliance
    The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) said the Premier Alliance of HMM, Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Yang Ming will not go into effect, because the Commission needs more information to determine the potential competitive impacts of the arrangement. The Premier Alliance Agreement would have gone into effect on 12 December absent this action by the Commission. FMC uses the RFAI process to obt
  • PIL strengthens South West Africa service
    Singaporean box carrier Pacific International Lines (PIL) will enhance its flagship South West Africa Container Service (SWS). The SWS will include a weekly direct calling at Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, with PIL aiming to strengthen its network coverage of West Africa. The enhanced SWS commences today (9 December) with Kota Sydney departing the port of Xingang in China. The enhancement follows the co
  • More than 4,000 passengers stranded after MSC cruise ship malfunctions
    The Taiwanese government has arranged special flights to bring more than 1,800 Taiwanese passengers home after an MSC cruise ship broke down in Naha in Japan's Okinawa prefecture. The 2019-built ship, MSC Bellissima, which has 2,259 passenger cabins, operates a four-night cruise between Keelung, Taiwan and Naha. The ship is said to be one of the largest cruise vessels in Asia. MSC Bellissima suff
  • APM Terminals accelerates Suez Canal Container Terminal electrification process
    Finnish port equipment manufacturer Kalmar has supplied APM Terminals with an electric reachstacker to be piloted at the Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT). The order, booked in Kalmar's Q3 2023 order intake, marks a step in both companies' commitment to advancing the electrification of terminal operations. The reachstacker has now started the piloting phase and over the coming months, APM Term
  • ICTSI's Contecon Guayaquil brings back five box lines, strengthening connectivity with Asian market
    Contecon Guayaquil (CGSA), Ecuador's main port and subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), has signed a new commercial agreement for the Asia-South America (ASA) service, further strengthening its connectivity with the Asian market. The agreement brings back five shipping lines, Wan Hai, Pacific International Lines (PIL), Cosco, Evergreen and Yang Ming, and their sh
  • Hapag-Lloyd introduces new surcharge from Egypt to West Africa
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced that a new Equipment Imbalance Surcharge (EIS) will be implemented from Egypt to West Africa. Effective from 15 December, Hapag-Lloyd will apply a surcharge of US$700 per dry 20' container originating from all ports in Egypt to all ports in West Africa. The Hamburg-based company noted that the West Africa region includes Angola, Republic of the Congo
  • ONE teams up with Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group to boost shore power utilization
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group (NZPG) held a symposium on 6 December to share best practices and explore approaches to shore power utilization. Two days earlier, a milestone was achieved with the successful trial and commissioning of ONE's Alternative Marine Power (AMP) container at NZPG's terminal. The ocean carrier has a nearly decade-long experience in utilizing APM
  • Somaliland's Berbera Port as key spot in Red Sea geopolitics
    The expansion of Berbera Port underscores its increasing significance in regional commerce and geopolitics, positioning it as a key maritime center in the Horn of Africa. The port is vital to Somaliland's economy, providing substantial revenue and employment opportunities. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please conside
  • What Do Mass Tort Attorneys Do?
    Mass tort attorneys play a vital role in the legal field, representing individuals who have been harmed by products, drugs, or services that have affected large groups of people. Unlike class action lawsuits, where a single group sues as one entity, mass tort cases involve multiple individuals suing separate defendants over similar claims. These cases often arise from defective products, harmful
  • Contship launches Milan-Marcianise rail service
    The Contship Group's multimodal transport operator, Hannibal, has announced a new direct service connecting Northern Europe and Southern Italy. Beginning on 3 December 2024, the service will link the Milan Rail Hub in Melzo to the Marcianise-Maddaloni terminal in Caserta, addressing the rising demand for sustainable and efficient logistics solutions while solidifying Contship's position in Europe

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 9, 2024
  • ONE shows China an alternative way to power ships at port
    Japanese containerline Ocean Network Express (ONE) has for the first time utilised shore power during lift-on and lift-off operations of an alternative marine power (AMP) container in a Chinese port. This was done ahead of a symposium which shared best practices and explored innovative approaches to shore power utilization. Before the symposium, ONE held a ...
  • Merchant shipping gives Syria a wide berth in the wake of Assad's ousting
    Syria has become a no-go zone for international merchant shipping following the ousting of the Assad family from power. Ships are giving the Middle Eastern nation a wide berth in the wake of the uprising that saw Bashar al-Assad fly to Russia over the weekend, ending more than 50 years of rule from his family. ...
  • China deploys navy in drills around Taiwan
    Merchant shipping has been warned it needs to tread carefully when passing through one of the world's busiest shipping lanes this week as China carries out military drills around the island of Taiwan. China has bumped its number of navy and coast guard ships in waters near Taiwan, the southern Japanese islands, and the East ...
  • Are unmanned surface vessels the key to reducing downtime in offshore operations?
    As global energy demand persists and the race to net zero intensifies, the pressure on the energy sector is palpable. What's more, the industry is fraught with complexity, where some of the harshest environments pose risk and danger at every turn. Here, Matthew Ratsey of Zero USV, argues that new technologies can rise to these ...
  • CMB.TECH sells three suezmaxes
    Compagnie Maritime Belge-controlled CMB.TECH has sold three suezmax tankers. CMB.TECH stated the Selena and Cap Victor, both built in 2007, and the 2008-built Cap Felix have been sold to a subsidiary of CMB at today's market value as part of an ongoing fleet rejuvenation. The sale will generate a capital gain of $70.93m, CMB.TECH said. ...
  • Malta enters offshore wind with first ever tender launch
    The government of Malta has launched a tender to develop the country's first offshore wind farm some 22 km off its coast. The offshore wind farm will use floating technology and have a capacity somewhere between 280 and 320MW. The project will also be awarded a contract for difference by Malta's ministry for the environment, ...
  • Noble gets more work for three rigs and one termination notice
    Offshore rig owner Noble Corporation has won three extensions for its rigs but also received one notice of early termination. According to Noble's latest fleet status report, Japanese oil and gas major Inpex exercised the option for early termination of their time-based contract with the 2010-built floater Noble Deliverer working offshore Australia. The termination does ...
  • Ukrainian Danube Shipping Company puts entire deepsea fleet up for auction
    The Ukrainian Danube Shipping Company (UDP) has put its entire deepsea fleet up for auction as part of strategic restructuring. State-run UDP said the decision was made as it wants to focus on modernising its river fleet. The six small dry bulk ships will be auctioned in a single lot on December 13. Two vessels ...
  • How the Houthis fired liner earnings to extraordinary highs
    No shipping sector has profited more this year from the ongoing Red Sea crisis than the container industry. The Houthis in Yemen have delivered the most profitable year in the history of liner shipping aside from the covid era earlier this decade. Putting perspective on how the Red Sea shipping crisis has buoyed earnings, analysts ...
  • Premier Alliance launch delayed as US demands more details
    The Premier Alliance, a new Asian liner grouping, had planned to start selling bookings later this week, something that will now likely have to be put on hold following intervention from the US. The Premier Alliance is made up of members of the soon-to-disappear THE Alliance, minus Hapag-Lloyd, who is leaving it to join forces ...
  • Petredec offloads majority stake in Carib LPG
    LPG shipowner Petredec has sold its 60% stake in Carib LPG to an investor group led by Tropical Energies Corporation (TRENCO) and Windward Investment for an undisclosed amount. TRENCO is a provider of gas, water and energy solutions based in Panama. Windward is the investment holding company of the co-founding Lewis family and current 40% ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 9, 2024
  • Transpacific spot rates hit by combo of lower US imports and higher vessel supply
    It makes sense that transpacific spot rates are lower. US imports are far from weak but they're declining sequentially amid...
  • Intermodal Shipbrokers absorbs rival Golden Destiny
    Golden Destiny founder Michail Kokkinis and his team have already joined Intermodal, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary
  • Syria crisis creates new risk for shipping and questions for Iran's dark fleet
    The immediate shipping fallout from the downfall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria will be limited to Iran's dark fleet...
  • Methanol-to-H2 start-up has a plan to power ports
    Converting methanol to hydrogen to use in fuel cells could help provide green power in ports where green electricity is...
  • Major shipping names and big issues dominate 2024 Greek Awards
    WISTA International president Elpi Petraki and IMO chief Arsenio Dominguez took top individual awards, while Angelicoussis Group and Capital Group...
  • Petredec offloads stake in Carib LPG
    Petredec is selling its 60% in LPG operator and trader Carib LPG, which it co-founded in 1991, to Panamanian business...
  • The week in charts: Falsely flagged tanker transits English Channel | No container rate upside yet from strike prep | Geopolitical risk biggest threat to shipping
    Yi Meng Shan, formerly Attica, abruptly reversed a course that originally indicated the tanker taking a route around Britain to...
  • The shipowner crewing tankers with 50% women... and the trailblazing Wista founders
    Michelle Wiese Bockmann speaks to Hafnia to learn more about its pioneering maritime culture lab and returns to the pub...
  • Large cocaine shipment stopped at Dominican Republic port
    Discovery at the port of Caucedo is the latest to see an important seizure of drugs, following the 13 tonnes...
  • Abandoned cargoship raises Red Sea collision concerns
    A mystery explosion in the engine room of the ISA Star on Friday left the 24-year-old ship abandoned and drifting...
  • Shipping's ageing fleet and mounting crew crisis heighten systemic risks for insurers
    Maritime industry continues to push the global fleet to its limit, playing a dangerous game of Russian roulette with crew...
  • The week in newbuildings: CMA CGM rumoured in talks for multiple mid-sized boxships
    Up to 30 mid-sized boxships are rumoured to be under discussion for service with France's CMA CGM for delivery by...
  • UK-sanctioned, falsely flagged tanker laden with Russian crude transits English Channel
    Yi Meng Shan, formerly Attica, abruptly reversed a course that originally indicated the tanker taking a route around Britain to...
  • Boxships will slow down towards 2030 amid green fuel shortage, says Habben Jansen
    Hapag-Lloyd chief executive Rolf Habben Jansen said he expects container shipping will have to slow down to meet green targets...
  • Japan Club sets out renewal stall
    Marine mutual publishes combined ratio details
  • One seafarer missing as product tanker grounds off Taiwan
    The tanker ran aground with empty tanks. There are no reports of an oil spill thus far
  • Ports and terminals face climate and infrastructure challenges
    Insurers are an important piece of the solution to protecting global trading routes
  • MSC sells 17th containership of the year for recycling
    Two chemical tankers, a 29-year-old aframax tanker and another MSC boxship are set to hit recycling beaches
  • Norden chief rejects navy calls to consider Red Sea return
    An EU Navfor commander said on December 3 that 15% of ships could safely return to Red Sea as they...
  • FMC postpones approval of Premier Alliance pending additional information
    The Premier Alliance of ONE, HMM and Yang Ming, is set to start in February 2025 and operate for five...
  • The Daily View: Fundamental change
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • One Hundred People 2024: Shipping's elite take pragmatic stand as uncertainty reigns
    IMO guidance on the regulatory framework towards net zero could be just months away - or then again, it might...
  • Daily Briefing
    One Hundred People 2024: Shipping's elite take pragmatic stand as uncertainty reigns | Russia manipulating all navigational data in Kerch...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 9, 2024
  • US import 'surge' to persist into spring amid continued frontloading: retailers
    The Global Port Tracker upgraded its forecast for imports over the next several months despite the threat of labor unrest and new tariffs by the incoming Trump administration.
  • US trucking employment rising, but lags 2023 amid soft demand
    For-hire trucking companies are adding workers again, but not enough to handle any big surge in freight volumes, as prospective employees look for more local jobs.
  • Wan Hai to expand US trans-Pacific services with ONE slot charter deal
    The February launch date coincides with the start of services by the Premier Alliance formed by ONE, HMM and Yang Ming.
  • Ongoing Red Sea effect reaches deep into Asia-Europe trade lane
    While carriers can offset some operating costs by raising rate levels, reducing carbon emissions on voyages that are taking two weeks longer is becoming increasingly important as decarbonization regulations tighten.
  • US hydropower restoration projects offer stimulus for project cargo demand
    A growing need to replace aging US hydropower units adds weight to project demand from the renewable energy sector.
  • Breakbulk trade stymied by India's steel import curbs
    Industrial projects reliant on imported steel are expected to feel the pinch of an import and quality crackdown in the country.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 9, 2024
  • Video: Giant cranes collapse onto Chinese heavy load carrier
    Photos and videos show crane parts remaining on the deck of stricken vessel
  • IMO moves ammonia fuelling closer with key regulatory steps
    Maritime Safety Committee OKs guidelines for using ammonia as a fuel
  • Sliding capesize futures 'didn't get the message' after China stimulus announcement
    Weak spot market weighs down on FFAs, but 'real' steps by Beijing could help later
  • Viewpoint: Carbon storage is key to the transition and shipping is ready - now regulators must step up
    Fleet of vessels to serve nascent CO2 value chain is on course for delivery
  • Altera Infrastructure pays ship scrapping fine before shuttle tanker sale
    Norwegian ship manager had vowed to fight fine in trial next month but paid up to focus on sale to Angelicoussis Group
  • 'Formidable operator': Lawyer and marine salvage guru Mike Lacey dies aged 81
    Well-known shipping figure was a former secretary general of the International Salvage Union
  • Owners circulating shadow fleet VLCCs for demolition as sanctions put Chinese imports under pressure
    Is the bubble bursting for older tankers as Braemar tips more scrapping ahead?
  • Bulker that survived destruction of Mariupol involved in collision
    Bulgarian investigators begin probe into accident with Densay Shipping cargo vessel
  • Greek shipbroker Golden Destiny merges with Intermodal
    Combination caps off three decades of Golden Destiny
  • Huge 10-tonne cocaine seizure shows traffickers turning to Caribbean
    Dominican Republic displays 10,000 packages of drugs found in shipping container
  • Frontline looks 'tempting', says Storebrand's $1.6bn fund manager as shipping stock rally unwinds
    Funds hold Golden Ocean, Hafnia, Stolt-Nielsen and Wallenius Wilhelmsen
  • ExxonMobil fixes Yasa VLCCs for a year as brokers note period charter rates dipping
    Term deals for product carriers may also be weakening as Ineos fails to secure five-year contract
  • EU's green rules will harm customers, says Qatar energy minister
    Saad Al-Kaabi says QatarEnergy's LNG plans mean it cannot meet net zero
  • Avance Gas in talks over liquidators as date for final shareholder meeting set
    John Fredriksen-backed shipowner is closing down after selling last vessels
  • Rising number of seafarers being bullied and discriminated against, warns welfare network
    ISWAN received hundreds of calls from crew suffering from discrimination and violence
  • Seafarer missing after product tanker runs aground off Taiwan
    Hong Kong-controlled Liquid Gem dragged its anchor in the port of Taichung
  • MOL teams up with methane pyrolysis start-up Hycamite for onboard energy
    Four-year-old start-up has also secured support from Finland's climate fund
  • Tanker stocks could see January boost after some investors nurse 50% losses in 2024
    Clarksons Securities says disappointing year may lead to rebound of 'oversold' shares
  • Vietnam's Vosco strikes again with second bulker buy
    Company reportedly buys Hisashige Kisen supramax for $16.8m
  • Seafarer missing after product tanker goes aground off Taiwan
    Hong Kong-controlled Liquid Gem dragged its anchor in the port of Taichung
  • Saudi Arabian container newcomer sets firepower on newbuildings
    Chief executive Poul Hestbaek explains why he is helping launch the Middle East's latest regional carrier
  • Ukraine sells unprofitable cargo ship series amid Danube grain export blues
    Kyiv's success in reviving its oceangoing grain trade has been bad news for an ageing group of vintage vessels
  • Eidesvik Offshore hires new finance chief as top-team reshuffle rolls on
    Lars Tufteland Engelsen joined Eidesvik in 2018
  • Hafnia splashes $15.5m on its own shares after launching big buyback scheme
    BW Group tanker company begins returning more cash to investors in Oslo and New York
  • India urges seafarers and owners to avoid Syria
    Shipowners told to avoid berthing at Syrian ports and rethink crew change plans after Assad regime flees
  • Saevik family to issue $47m bond in Havila Shipping restructuring
    Arctic Securities hired for two-year senior secured bond issue
  • Iranian tanker scraps Syria voyage as fears grow of fuel shortage
    Vessel makes U-turn in the Gulf of Suez after rebels oust Iran-backed dictator Bashar al-Assad
  • CMB.Tech sells suezmax tankers to controlling Saverys family for profit of $71m
    Belgian owner says deal was done at market value as part of fleet rejuvenation
  • Hit elderly shadow fleet tankers on first day of loading Russian crude, says top economist
    'Sanction the dark fleet out of existence,' expert urges
  • Indonesian shipowner scores top-dollar demo price out of India for stainless steel tanker
    Brokers caution that latest MSC container ship deal shows market price for regular ships is considerably lower
  • Panamaxes move away from Brazil-China grain run due to limited exports caused by drought
    Grain-run route shifts to Australia, affecting earnings for panamaxes on shorter sailing time

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 9, 2024
  • Tariff threats roil North American container marketplace
    A plethora of factors will weigh on container prices in 2025 as shippers manage their businesses in a changing supply chain.
  • Air Canada leases surplus Boeing 767 freighter aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines
    Air Canada bought two medium 767 cargo jets from Boeing last year with the goal of growing the cargo business, but changing economic factors have led the company to lease the planes to Ethiopian Airlines.

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European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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