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June 14, 2024

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Exim India web site
JUNE 14, 2024
  • 'JN Port will continue to serve with full efficiency & productivity'
  • Importers face more disruption due to possible strike action at US East and Gulf Coast ports
  • Tuticorin Container Terminal welcomes first crane shipment
  • Hydraulic Trailer Owners Association unveils Heavy Haulers Journal, May 2024 edition
  • CMA CGM ESS from Indian Subcontinent to North Europe, the Mediterranean & North Africa
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  • MOL enters into JV for self-operated warehouses in JAFZA Dubai
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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 14, 2024
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  • Meeting in the middle
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  • New branding and investments in business growth
  • Duisport moves into packaging
  • Regional shifts reshape global port rankings
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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 13, 2024
  • Anyone got a ship for an east-west service? Carriers scramble for tonnage
  • Boeing to investigate issues on undelivered 787s
  • Analysis: DSV CEO Lund by the book - that is not enough
  • FedEx to shed up to 2,000 posts in European consolidation
  • MSC's HHLA deal hits a roadblock as opposition in Hamburg grows
  • Antong to be swallowed up by state-owned China Merchants group
  • Relief for foreign vessels as Bangladesh suspends cabotage rules
  • Cash for 19 projects to advance Canada's digital supply chain infrastructure
  • Century-old red tape keeping UK supply chain uptake of solar power in the shadows
  • AIA Cargo appoints Colin McInnes its VP cargo UK

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 13, 2024
  • Captain of pollution case tanker PS Dream could get prison term
    While two whistleblowers in a recent tanker pollution case could could be awarded up to $500,000, the vessel's captain could face imprisonment. As we reported earlier, last month two related companies that
  • Industry makes progress in fight against dangerous CARB DPF requirement
    In a major milestone for mariner safety in California, the California Senate Transportation Committee has voted 14-0 in favor of a measure that would prevent the California Air Resources Board (CARB) from
  • Damen unveils new offshore charging concept
    Offering a way to cut emissions during the operating phase of an offshore wind farm, Damen Shipyards Group has developed a new concept for offshore charging. The system envisages a fully electric

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Container News web site
JUNE 13, 2024
  • U.S. container imports to surpass 2 million TEUs for next 7 months
    The Global Port Tracker report, released jointly by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates, forecasts that monthly inbound cargo volumes at U.S. major container ports will reach their highest levels in nearly two years this summer. According to Ben Hackett, founder of Hackett Associates, this surge, expected to extend over seven months with import levels consistently exceedin
  • Liebherr Container Cranes completes major upgrade at Port Liberty in NY
    Liebherr Container Cranes announced the successful completion of a significant upgrade project at Port Liberty (formerly Global Container Terminals) in New York. This project involved enhancing three out of four Liebherr ship-to-shore container cranes (STS) by increasing lift height and extending the boom tip, with work on the fourth crane set to finish soon. The entire process was captured on ca
  • Klaipeda Port bolsters fleet with two new hybrid pilot boats
    Each of the two new hybrid pilot boats, contracted from Estonia's "Baltic Workboats AS," will assist ships entering and leaving Klaipeda Port in a year and a half. "At the end of next year, a hydrogen-powered waste collection vessel and two new-style hybrid pilot boats will be sailing in the Klaipeda Port Channel. Klaipeda Port is undergoing renewal and modernization while taking a comprehensive
  • Descartes acquires BoxTop Technologies for US$13 million
    Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in connecting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has announced its acquisition of BoxTop Technologies Limited (BoxTop), a leading provider of shipment management solutions for small to mid-sized logistics service providers (LSPs). Headquartered in Windsor, England, BoxTop was acquired by Descartes for approximately US$13 million, paid from cash
  • Pier owner seeks to arrest MSC boxship after near-miss
    An arrest warrant has been issued against one of Mediterranean Shipping Company's ships, MSC Michigan VII, after Charleston port officials accused the vessel of causing damage to one of its piers. The 2000-built 6,648 TEU MSC Michigan VII had lost power near Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge on 5 June while sailing along Cooper River. The pilot alerted the US Coast Guard, saying the ship had lost control
  • US importers caught in a vicious circle as labor union strike threat raises fears of soaring freight rates and massive disruption at US East and Gulf Coast ports
    Threat of strike action at US East and Gulf Coast ports may see importers accelerate efforts to protect ocean supply chains in a vicious circle of disruption in ocean freight container shipping. The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) announced on Monday that it has suspended negotiations with United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) over a new labour contract for workers at US East Coas
  • Shipping's JIT failure that a five-year-old could understand
    Benefits from just-in-time arrivals at the port are so obvious and easy to achieve that a five-year-old can understand it and yet the industry does not get it according to one leading industry figure. Martin Crawford-Brunt, CEO at consultancy Lookout Maritime told Container News that it is essential the industry "ends the practice of 'sail fast to wait'", slowing ships down is a simple and effect
  • MABUX bunker indices surge in week 24
    In Week 24, the MABUX global bunker indices experienced substantial growth across all segments. The 380 HSFO index increased by US$7.74 to US$544.49/MT. The VLSFO index climbed by US$10.97, reaching US$633.73/MT. The MGO index saw the most significant increase, adding US$22.09 to US$824.02/MT. "At the time of writing, the upward trend moderately continued in the global bunker market," stated a Ma
  • Asia-Europe spot rates could surpass US$20,000 per FFE
    Spot rates have continued to soar this week, causing significant concern among shippers about how high these rates might climb. However, the reality is that no one can predict the exact ceiling. Prices will keep rising until a sufficient number of shippers are unable to afford to transport their goods, which will subsequently reduce container demand to align with available vessel capacity. The pr
  • Port of Los Angeles handles nearly 753,000 TEUs in May
    In May, the Port of Los Angeles handled 752,893 TEUs, reflecting a slight 3% decline compared to May of the previous year. Despite this dip, overall cargo volume for the first five months of 2024 is 18% higher than in 2023. Executive Director Gene Seroka announced plans to visit Taiwan and China next week for discussions to boost cargo volume and reduce the Port's carbon footprint. "We continue o

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Splash web site
JUNE 13, 2024
  • Mainprize Offshore orders six CTVs from Strategic Marine
    UK-based crew transfer vessel operator Mainprize Offshore has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Singapore-based shipbuilder Strategic Marine for the construction of six CTVs. The deal for the construction of the six supa-swath-model vessels comes with an option for an additional six vessels. The MoU was signed after the recent delivery of two such ...
  • Seanergy Maritime charters out cape duo to Costamare
    Greek capesize specialist Seanergy Maritime has fixed out two of its vessels on new deals with compatriot boxship and bulker owner Costamare. The company said that it took delivery of its recent acquisition, the 181,392 dwt vessel Iconship or as it was previously known - the Kinokawa Maru, which the company bought from Shunzan Kaiun ...
  • Havila Shipping bags deals for PSV trio with Equinor
    Norwegian OSV owner Havila Shipping has secured contracts for three of its platform supply vessels (PSVs) with compatriot energy giant Equinor. Equinor hired the Havila Clipper, Havila Fanø, and Havila Herøy PSVs for a firm period of twelve months. The contracts for each vessel include six optional extension periods for one month each. The contracts ...
  • Japanese firms to develop and commercialise rigid sails
    A trio of Japanese companies has teamed up to commercialise rigid sails as a new energy-saving device for shipping. Hiroshima-based shipbuilder Tsuneishi Shipbuilding, in partnership with Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding and Akishima Laboratories, will be developing a wing-shaped rigid sail to be used as an auxiliary propulsion device on ships. According to Tsuneishi, the rigid sail ...
  • Precious Shipping buys handy bulker for $18m
    Thai dry bulk owner Precious Shipping has acquired a handysize vessel from Ratu Shipping for $18.6m. The company's Singapore subsidiary, Precious Marigold, inked a deal for the acquisition of the 2015-built Western Panama. The 39,260 dwt vessel will join Precious between July 1 and August 31, 2024. The ship will be converted to the Singapore ...
  • Larsen & Toubro scores order for ONGC's Daman offshore project
    The hydrocarbon business of engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured an order from India's Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) for the Daman project off the country's west coast. The scope of work includes engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning of four wellhead platforms, 140 km of pipeline and associated topside modifications at ...
  • Sea Cargo Charter report shows shipping is falling short of climate goals
    A new report from The Sea Cargo Charter (SCC) revealed the sector fell short of the minimum international climate goals set by the IMO by an average of 17% in 2023, equivalent to 165m metric tonnes of CO2e. Taking into account the 'striving' goals set by the IMO, SCC signatories were on average 22% misaligned, ...
  • China Merchants to take over Antong Holdings
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has provided details of what it plans to do with its container and roro fleets. Splash reported last month on plans to spin off Sinotrans Container Lines and China Merchants RoRo Transportation (Guangzhou RoRo) in a deal with compatriot Antong Holdings. CMES, China's second-largest shipowner, has now revealed it will ...
  • Offshore wind safety incidents see 94% rise year-on-year
    Data provided in the G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation 2023 report shows that the number of incidents in 2023 nearly doubled compared to the year before. In 2023, there were 1,679 incidents recorded by almost 40 G+ members - a who's who of offshore wind players. This is an increase of 94% ...
  • MSC faces another hurdle in its bid to operate at Hamburg port
    Mediterranean Shipping Co's hopes to complete its buy-in to Hamburg port by the end of June now face a hurdle with local politicians belonging to the Left Party working at the city's budget committee deciding this week to postpone any final decision until after a public hearing now scheduled for next Thursday, which is likely ...
  • DNV green lights shift of chief engineer from ship to shore
    Tech firm Kongsberg Maritime has received approval in principle from classification society DNV to enable a key role to be transferred from a ship to a shore-based control centre. The move will enable the role of chief engineer to be located in a remote operations centre (ROC), where the duties can be carried out from ...
  • Houthis add sea strike capabilities in war on shipping
    The Houthis have displayed greater sophistication in their attacks on merchant shipping this week, hitting targets both by sea and air for the first time, causing severe concern for seafarers tasked with heading towards the Red Sea. The Iran-allied militants have claimed their first successful sea drone strike on a commercial ship in the Red ...
  • MSC partners with the New York Shipping Exchange
    Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), the world's largest containerline, is partnering with the New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX) to enhance the digitalisation of ocean freight contract performance. Through this strategic collaboration, MSC will integrate NYSHEX's technology to gain real-time insights into their contract performance. The secure, cloud-based platform from NYSHEX digitalises key contr
  • MSC ship arrested after close shave with American bridge
    An errant containership operated by Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) that made headlines in the US earlier this month for a close brush with another American bridge is now at the centre of a legal tussle. Carver Maritime has filed a suit over the MSC Michigan VII's throttle getting stuck, which resulted in damage to the ...
  • Fuel price spread at lows rarely experienced during the global sulphur cap era
    The price spread between high and low sulphur fuel oil (HSFO and VLSFO) are at lows rarely seen since the advent of the global sulphur cap at the start of the year 2020. The price spread between shipping's top fuels - known as the Hi5 - stands at around $67 today, eroding the premium earnings ...
  • Understanding Fuel EU Maritime: baselines, incentives and penalties
    The EU's Fit for 55 package will change the way we think about fuel and carbon accounting, writes Christian Rae Holm, managing director of Coach Solutions. The European Union's FuelEU Maritime regulation will be in force from January 1, 2025, as part of the Fit for 55 package which has the goal of reducing CO2 ...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 13, 2024
  • Specter of port strike looming over as-yet unscathed trans-Atlantic trade
    Measures to mitigate the impact of a potential labor disruption at US East and Gulf coast ports could cause the trans-Atlantic market to follow the same path as the heavily disrupted trades out of Asia.
  • MSC joins NYSHEX to improve tracking of ocean contract performance
    The ocean carrier joins rivals Maersk, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd - all investors in NYSHEX - in using the contract management platform.
  • Supply chain automation vendor lands investment to help shippers better use data
    CargoSense said the funding will be used to expand its partner ecosystem of integrated management systems and data sources for its shipper customers.
  • Signs of container spillover remerging in MPV market
    Trade disruption and related congestion, high container rates and tight capacity are pushing shippers to rethink transport modes and make early moves toward revisiting the spillover market seen during the pandemic.
  • Port strikes in Germany, France disrupting cargo movement
    Summer strikes have begun in Europe with a series of walkouts causing significant disruption across the main German and French container ports.
  • Far East-India rates hit new recent highs amid ongoing Asia port flow disruptions
    Large Indian industrial importers, relying heavily on China for input products, have complained that despite shelling out exorbitantly high freight rates, vessel space at load ports continues to be problematic.
  • ILA links contract wage proposal to ocean carriers' financial results
    The International Longshoremen's Association cited the "massive profits" ocean carriers have booked in recent years to highlight the wage proposal it plans to push in contract talks with employers.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 13, 2024
  • Seafarer severely injured in blaze after Houthis target three ships
    Polish-Ukrainian bulker is 'making way' after it is hit by anti-ship cruise missiles
  • Meet MOL's climate tech leader in California's Silicon Valley
    Venture capital firm MOL Switch is busy investing $100m budget in start-ups that are rethinking energy
  • Blaze breaks out on Ukrainian ship struck by Houthi missiles
    Ship is 'making way' after receiving three blows from 'unknown projectiles'
  • Russian interests cancel LNG and tanker newbuildings deal at SHI
    Arbitration looms over agreement on hulls that were to be completed at Russia's Zvezda
  • UK blacklists Russian insurer Ingosstrakh and first shadow fleet vessels
    Four tankers and two cargo vessels are on new UK list targeting Russian interests
  • Cleaves shipping fund's 'overexposure' to tankers pays off as stocks rise 80%
    Norwegian investment bank sees tighter product markets into 2025 after markets underestimated Red Sea effects
  • Danaos Corp forward-fixes six 8,000-teu container newbuildings with Hapag-Lloyd
    German liner is behind three-year charters of methanol-ready neopanamaxes
  • Seafarer killed in Houthi attack on Greek Evalend bulker as salvage op continues
    Two-year-old kamsarmax becomes second vessel to suffer fatal strike
  • Cleaves shipping fund's 'over-exposure' to tankers pays off as stocks rise 80%
    Norwegian investment bank sees tighter product markets into 2025 after markets underestimated Red Sea effects
  • Redelivering LNG steamships set for lay-up or scrap
    Fearnleys analysts say fleet replacement and industry growth will prompt second wave of newbuildings
  • John Dragnis opens up on dry bulk and gas investments
    Greek owner has been growing and will continue to keep shipping business in private hands
  • Shipowners can now move quickly if scrapping needed, Stolt Tankers' Bjarke Nissen says
    Demand has never been a problem, but ship supply is key to chemical sector, executive argues
  • Buyers happy to hunt secondhand tankers they will not own until 2025, analyst says
    Seaborne Shipbrokers' Eva Tzima notes deals for forward deliveries are increasing
  • Adnoc green-lights Ruwais LNG export plant as it eyes energy growth prospects
    New facility will more than double Abu Dhabi's production
  • Buyer of Scorpio product tanker revealed to be Indian shipowner Great Eastern
    Destination of four other vessels sold by New York-listed owner as yet unknown
  • New missile strike on ship reported in Red Sea as fate of Evalend bulker unknown
    Fresh incident comes a day after Greek bulker hit in similar area
  • Greek shipowner Chandris orders first VLCC since global financial crisis
    South Korean shipyard finds another slot for 2026 delivery
  • VLCC completes Russian oil transfer from three aframaxes off Morocco
    Kpler tracks first-ever transshipment of crude off the African country
  • Western Bulk names new head of Indian Ocean as it targets panamax growth
    Norwegian dry bulk operator appoints Amit Jakhmola
  • 'Tremendous' yard order backlog likely to create newbuilding delays
    Fearnleys head of research warns of a 'tsunami' of ship phase-outs adding fresh pressure
  • Danica Crewing boss rues chronic lack of competent officer seafarers
    Crewing specialist expects tight labour market for officers to go on 'for a long time'
  • Car carriers at 'critical' tipping point as charter rates fall, Clarksons says
    Analysts argue that the sector is moving into a period of higher newbuilding deliveries
  • Solstad Maritime scoops Petrobras charters
    Multiple deals involve construction support and anchor-handling tonnage
  • Norwegian hedge fund sells Golden Ocean shares after rally
    Sissener Canopus remains positive on dry bulk
  • US puts seven Russian LNG carrier newbuildings on its blacklist
    Move is part of a sweeping, new sanctions package encompassing more than 300 entities worldwide
  • Precious continues S&P action with Japanese handysize bulker acquisition
    Thai owner acquires more modern tonnage after shipping out veterans
  • Chemical tanker sector ripe for takeovers, says Stolt Tankers' Maren Schroeder
    Legislation and disruption is weighing heavily on tanker companies lacking scale, boss argues
  • Tina Turner, portraits and pressure: Stolt boss Lange makes London debut
    German executive reveals new 'simply the best strategy' as he continues to put his imprint on shipping and logistics giant
  • Higher requirements and societal change lead to seafarer shortages, Danica CEO says
    Crewing specialist expects tight labour market for officers to go on 'for a long time'

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 13, 2024
  • Dockworkers seek wage increase 'commensurate' with corporate profits
    The International Longshoremen's Association is in a contract dispute with ocean carriers over wage increases and use of automation.

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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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