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March 15, 2024

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Exim India web site
MARCH 15, 2024
  • Kerry Indev Logistics bags two National Awards for Excellence in Maritime & Logistics Services
  • India leading tech-fuelled business confidence in 2024
  • FIATA and Global Shippers Forum call for enhancing data quality and information exchange for EU ICS2 requirements
  • Global trade growth seen accelerating in 2024, says report
  • Edible oil imports dip
  • Atul Ubale to hold additional charge as SCI's Director (Finance)
  • DPA awards Concession for Tuna Tekra container terminal to DP World
  • Red Sea crisis seen boosting lines' short-term profitability
  • FFFAI celebrates International Women's Day by initiating on-job training for the underprivileged
  • CMA CGM Open Top & Flat Rack Additional from Indian Subcontinent & Middle East Gulf to Indian Ocean & East Africa
  • Amnesty Scheme for one time settlement of default in export obligation by Advance and EPCG Authorisation Holders
  • IndoSpace announces the launch of its first in-city warehousing facility in Chembur
  • Thermal coal imports soar
  • Diamond exports set to hit 5-year low in FY24
  • JNPA approves impactful CSR projects to address critical needs within the communities surrounding the port
  • GDP growth seen at 8 pc for FY24: Moody's

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 15, 2024
  • Flying to freedom
  • Polish carrier certified
  • Turkey, France and now Germany
  • Streamlining charter operations
  • Successes in Swiss customs clearance
  • Signalling technology for railfreight
  • New record in Philadelphia
  • From DHL to GXO
  • SkyCargo now live on Cargo One
  • RMI Registry's 20-year record
  • USA: freight corridors for zero-emission vehicles
  • B&H goes electric in London
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Ceiv Fresh certification for Dar es Salaam
  • A microgrid to supercharge trucks
  • PKM picks national sales manager
  • Wärtsilä enhances nautical training in UAE
  • Caught at the border smuggling birds

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 14, 2024
  • Hapag-Lloyd in choppy water as volatile market sinks profits
  • Espionage, state subsidy, protectionism: which is the terminal disease?
  • Back to the 'old Hapag-Lloyd'? Here's how bad it looks
  • Only piecemeal additions to cargo capacity on China-US flights
  • Brazil's ports '50 years behind the times', claims new report
  • South Korea fears growing impact of Chinese e-commerce players
  • A 'tsunami of e-commerce growth' on course for air cargo
  • Sustainability, digitalisation and a record-breaking IATA event
  • UPS promotes Markus Kessler to country cluster manager
  • Sam Warren elected first chair of BIFA sustainability policy group

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 14, 2024
  • Gulf Island delivers new ferry to Texas DOT
    The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently unveiled its new hybrid-electric ferry Esperanza "Hope" Andrade in a dedication ceremony honoring its namesake, Texas transportation infrastructure pioneer Esperanza "Hope" Andrade. Built at Gulf
  • VIDEO: HaiSea Marine's floating tugboat base marks a milestone
    The fleet of ultra green tugboats built for Canada's HaiSea Marine will operate from a purpose-designed and built floating tugboat operations base. When we last reported on the project in August last
  • Marine Log's TTB 2024 sees another successful conference
    For the fourth year in a row, attendance at Marine Log's TTB 2024 (Tugs, Towboats & Barges) conference exceeded expectations, attracting a growing number of vessel owners and operators, C-level executives, and

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Container News web site
MARCH 14, 2024
  • Saudi ports see container decline despite import surge
    Saudi container ports have seen a container decline in February moving 561,484 TEUs, translating to a 10% drop from the same month last year. In the breakdown of container volumes, Saudi ports' export volumes fell by 6% to 181,944 TEUs, but import containers increased by 17% to 266,672 TEUs. Additionally, the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) reported a significant 35% decrease in the transshipment
  • Port of Los Angeles, Caltrans begin US$130 million transportation project
    The Port of Los Angeles and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) are commencing a US$130 million transportation project to reconfigure a significant interchange where State Route 47 (SR 47) meets the Vincent Thomas Bridge and Front Street/Harbor Boulevard in San Pedro. This project aims to diminish travel durations, ease congestion, and enhance safety for both motorists and pede
  • Portchain Connect welcomes first Turkish box terminal to its network
    Evyapport will become the first Turkish container terminal to use Portchain Connect to increase the quality and speed of its berth alignment with customers through digital handshakes and secure data sharing. Portchain said it is excited to partner with Evyapport to simplify its communication channels and improve overall berth alignment. Portchain Connect is expected to enable EVYAPPORT to receive
  • Orca AI joins forces with NorthStandard for automated situational awareness solution
    NorthStandard and Orca AI have formed an exclusive partnership, with the global marine insurer encouraging its members to embrace Orca AI's automated situational awareness solution. Orca AI's platform enhances vessel navigation in challenging conditions and congested waters, empowering ship owners and operators to identify and address safety gaps and trends effectively. This collaboration integra
  • Port of Barcelona and Adif collaborate to strengthen Barcelona rail freight transport
    Train Port Barcelona, a joint venture between the Port of Barcelona and Adif with equal ownership, was officially established before a notary. This step marks an important moment in the collaboration between both organisations to enhance the development and management of the railway logistics hub in the Barcelona metropolitan area. The aim is to bolster rail freight transport along the Mediterran
  • ABB, Kuenz secure record crane order for Dutch container terminal
    Global engineering company ABB and Austria-based crane manufacturer Kuenz have secured the largest single order for Automatic Stacking Cranes (ASC) ever placed by a European terminal. This order is part of the ambitious "phase 2" expansion project at APM Terminals Maasvlakte II (APMT MVII) in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The collaboration involves the delivery of 62 ASCs and one Intermodal Yard Cr
  • Round-Africa routing and vessel size dynamics: Impact on slot costs and network disruptions
    Greater sailing distances on the round-Africa routing would, all else equal, lead to higher fuel consumption and, hence, an increase in slot cost, according to the latest Sea-Intelligence report. The Danish shipping data analysis firm said that assuming the vessels are well-utilized, which should be the case, deploying larger, more fuel-efficient vessels, should bring these increased slot costs d
  • ONE revamps Japan - South Korea service network
    Singaporean container carrier Ocean Network Express (ONE) will revamp Japan Korea Express 1 & 2 services aiming to expand its direct shipping network between South Korea and Japan. The company will add a call at the port of Nagoya in Japan to its Japan Korea Express 1 (JK1) service, effective from 28 March. The updated port rotation of the JK1 service will be Busan (South Korea) - Shimizu (Japan)
  • Port of Virginia selects partner for Norfolk International Terminal North Wharf upgrade
    The Port of Virginia has chosen a Joint Venture of Skanska and McLean Contracting Company to undertake the revitalization of Norfolk International Terminal North Wharf. This contract, valued at US$85 million, signifies a significant advancement in improving the terminal's infrastructure. This project is part of a comprehensive US$650 million master plan aimed at optimizing the North International
  • Hijacked Bangladeshi ship reaches Somalia; Crew remains hostage
    A security ship followed the Bangladeshi hijacked ship Abduallah and fought with the pirates on Wednesday (13 March) night, according to a crew member onboard. He sent the updates to his relatives in Bangladesh through WhatsApp message, saying the security ship was probably from Navy of any nearest countries. The security personnel had warned the pirates to free the ship and the hostages. However
  • We Asked AI: The Largest Container Ship in 2050
    We asked an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system to provide us with a glimpse of the potential appearance of the largest container ship in 2050. The results are quite impressive, with some designs appearing more in line with current container vessels, while others showcase a more futuristic approach. Click into the gallery to appreciate the impressive images in a larger view. 1 of 8 If you liked t
  • APMT-operated terminal commissions new Container Freight Station in Nigeria
    APM Terminals-operated West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) has marked a significant milestone by opening its new Container Freight Station (CFS). APM Terminals said this investment brings Port of Onne's WACT closer to its strategic vision of becoming the "gateway to Eastern Nigeria and beyond", offering a comprehensive suite of logistics solutions. The new station is expected to act as a centra
  • DP World's profit drops despite consistent financial performance
    DP World, one of the largest container port and terminal operators globally, has announced its financial results for the previous year. According to the company's report, DP World achieved a revenue growth of 6.6%, which was supported by Drydocks World (+$400 million) and full year consolidation benefit of Imperial Logistics acquisition (+US$900 million) with like-for-like growth driven mainly by
  • ONE redesigns its Scan Baltic feeder service network
    Singaporean box line Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced service updates in the Scan Baltic Region in Northern Europe. The ONE dedicated IBESCO service has been redesigned to offer faster transit times and enhanced port coverage to/from Denmark and Sweden. The updated weekly service rotation will be as follows: Leixoes (Portugal) - Lisbon (Portugal) - London Gateway (UK) - Rotterdam (Nether
  • Rolf Habben Jansen remains at the helm of Hapag-Lloyd
    The Supervisory Board of Hapag-Lloyd has decided to renew the contract of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rolf Habben Jansen, which runs until 31 March 2027, for five years, until 31 March 2029. In addition, the Supervisory Board has agreed to also extend the contract of Chief Information Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer (CIO/CHRO) Donya-Florence Amer for another five years, to 31 January
  • Long Beach experiences box volume rise at the beginning of 2024
    In February, the Port of Long Beach experienced a surge in cargo shipments, driven by several factors such as cooling inflation, growing consumer confidence and a concerted effort to regain market share. Dockworkers and terminal operators at the Californian port handled a total of 674,723 TEUs during the second month of the year, marking a significant increase of 24.1% compared to February 2023.
  • Hapag-Lloyd records third-highest group profit in history despite significant financial declines
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has reported revenues of US$19.4 billion and profit of US$3.2 billion in 2023, translating to massive year-on-year drops from US$36.4 billion and US$18 billion, respectively. Additionally, the company's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) fell from US$18.5 billion in 2022 to US$2.7 billion in 2023 and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amorti
  • Marshall Islands sustains premier fleet quality
    The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry continues to excel in supporting its owners and operators, maintaining the world's highest quality fleet. At the conclusion of day one of CMA Shipping 2024, Rear Admiral Wayne Arguin announced to RMI Registry staff that the RMI has once again attained the prestigious United States Coast Guard's (USCG's) QUALSHIP 21 status, marking 20 consecutive

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Splash web site
MARCH 14, 2024
  • Wah Kwong JV firms up two more LNG carriers at Dalian Shipbuilding
    Hong Kong shipowner Wah Kwong Maritime Transport and its joint venture partners China Gas Holdings and Hong Kong's CSSC Shipping have officially confirmed their order for two additional LNG carriers in China. The jv has signed for a pair of 175,000 cu m units at state-run Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC) after ordering its first ...
  • Subsea 7 wins contract for Woodside's deepwater field in Mexico
    Offshore engineering and services player Subsea 7 has struck a deal with Woodside Energy for work on the Trion field development in Mexican waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Under the contract, worth between $350m and $500m, the Oslo-listed company will provide subsea installation services on the deepwater development in the Perdido Fold Belt with ...
  • Bibby Marine awarded three-year charter extension by TotalEnergies
    UK shipowner Bibby Marine has landed a long-term contract extension with the Dutch unit of TotalEnergies for its walk-to-work (W2W) vessel Bibby WaveMaster 1. The new three-year charter starting in the first quarter of 2025 will see the 2017-built vessel deployed on the Dutch continental shelf in the Southern North Sea to accommodate and transport ...
  • Energy Drilling and SinoOcean set sights on international rig market
    Singapore's Energy Drilling (EDrill) has partnered up with Chinese manager of idle offshore assets, SinoOcean, to offer more drilling rigs to the international market. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at capitalising on the strong market dynamics in the oil and gas sector by pooling resources and expertise to win ...
  • Pirates plan more attacks as abducted Bangladeshi bulk carrier moors off Somalia
    Emboldened by their vessel capture earlier this week, Somali pirates have set out again to sea to snare more ships passing by. UK maritime consultants Ambrey have received a report of four suspected pirate skiffs departing from the Hobyo, Nugal, and Mudug areas in Somalia, with 36 armed people onboard. The , a Bangladeshi bulk ...
  • Three companies bag $1.75bn in offshore drilling deals with Equinor
    Norwegian energy giant Equinor has extended contracts for drilling services on the Norwegian Continental Shelf with KCA Deutag, Odfjell Technology, and Archer. The initial contracts with the trio were signed in 2018 with three option periods of two years. The first two-year option was exercised in 2022. Equinor said that the options for drilling services ...
  • Habben Jansen's contract at Hapag-Lloyd extended through to 2029
    Having overseen its greatest earnings ever, Rolf Habben Jansen has had his contract extended as CEO of Hapag-Lloyd, Germany's number one containerline. Habben Jansen, a Dutch national, has been in charge of Hapag-Lloyd for the last 10 years and now has a contract in place through to the end of March 2029. "Rolf Habben Jansen ...
  • Siem Offshore firms up long-term PSV contracts in Brazil
    Siem Offshore has sealed new deals with TotalEnergies for two platform supply vessels operating in Brazil. The 2013-built Siem Atlas and 2014-built Siem Giant have been fixed from June this year for an undisclosed sum in direct continuation of their current employment with the French energy major. The 4,700 dwt Siem Giant will be on ...
  • Chinese liner readies transpacific entry
    A new Chinese entrant is ready to enter the transpacific container trades. Hong Kong-based Hede (Hong Kong) International Shipping, part of Tangshan Port Industrial Group, will deploy two 4,250 teu ships later this month on a new service linking Shanghai and Los Angeles. Previously the shipping line focused on domestic trades with a small sideline ...
  • US court rules in favour of CMB's takeover of Euronav
    The Saverys family-controlled Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) has cleared the first obstacle for the takeover of Euronav set by US investor FourWorld Capital Management. In late February, funds managed by FourWorld filed a complaint in a US District Court regarding CMB's offer to purchase all outstanding ordinary shares of Euronav from US holders. The complaint ...
  • SBM Offshore and Technip Energies form floating wind pure play
    Dutch floater expert SBM Offshore and French-based engineering company Technip Energies have created a floating offshore wind joint venture. The joint venture, named EkWiL, will be a floating wind pure play and will use the expertise of the two companies to create integrated floating solutions for the offshore wind market. The 50/50 JV will operate ...
  • Price tracker of comparable alternative and conventional bunker fuels debuts
    Bunker intelligence platform ENGINE has teamed up with price reporting agency and biofuels specialist PRIMA Markets on biofuel-blended bunker fuel benchmark prices. ENGINE is also introducing its Fuel Switch Snapshot, a price tracker of comparable alternative and conventional bunker fuels in the world's two biggest bunkering hubs. Biofuels have become considerably more mainstream as bunker ...
  • CMA CGM drives clients to its booking platform with rewards scheme
    For air miles, read nautical miles - French liner CMA CGM has just unveiled a loyalty program with customers. SEA REWARD aims to forge "deeper connections with customers while providing them with exclusive benefits and a seamless digital experience", the company stated in a release yesterday. Like an airline loyalty scheme, customers earn Nautical Miles ...
  • Jones Act leasing business launched by Libra subsidiary
    Seapath, part of Libra Group, has launched a Jones Act leasing business with $25m of initial transactions already concluded. Seapath's leasing portfolio includes an order of six Jones Act-compliant barges, which are currently under construction. It also has a platform supply vessel (PSV) under bareboat charter to ThayerMahan. Joshua Lubarsky, president of Seapath, said the ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 14, 2024
  • Panama Canal expected to be operating at full capacity by September
    Panama Canal Authority deputy administrator Ilya Espino de Marotta says rainy season should allow tonnage levels to return to normal...
  • Fears of a future US ETS for shipping raised at CMA
    Holding out for an IMO-led global carbon tax, even if several years in the making, would be better than grappling...
  • What to expect from MEPC81?
    A breakthrough at MEPC81 is seen as unlikely as several member states oppose a flat rate GHG tax on shipping...
  • Owners have legal duty to seek release of ransomed crews
    War risk, hull and machinery or kidnap and ransom cover will normally foot the bill, with cargo contributing through general average
  • Seafarer supply the biggest challenge for shipowners in future, says d'Amico chief
    Paulo d'Amico, chairman and chief executive of d'Amico International Shipping, says fewer people want to go to sea, but the...
  • Habben Jansen: Return to Red Sea will come quickly but only when it is safe
    Hapag-Lloyd stayed profitable in 2023 despite 'unsustainable rates'. But it is looking to alter its strategy to avoid the volatility...
  • US Coast Guard sees 'rapid' rise in sexual misconduct complaints
    The US Coast Guard has seen a surge in harassment and sexual misconduct complaints since the Safer Seas Act, passed...
  • US court clears path to CMB's Euronav takeover
    The US District Court for the Southern District of New York denied FourWorld Capital's motion for an injunction against CMB's...
  • Canals and climate change challenge cool chain
    The reefer market suffered a torrid time during the pandemic. Now it is struggling with stagnant growth and further supply...
  • DP World shrugs off Red Sea fallout despite Jeddah and Sokhna dips
    Port giant is not concerned about the volume losses in the Red Sea, as the overall business portfolio maintains its...
  • Marsh Netherlands to get new marine broking director
    Role involves hull and cargo insurance broking services and risk advisory expertise for Dutch maritime sector
  • Wah Kwong, China Gas and CSSC Shipping team up for more LNG carrier newbuilds
    Two large LNG carrier newbuildings will be added to the partnership led by the Hong Kong-headquartered owner
  • Daily Briefing
    Houthi attacks will continue thanks to their robust weapons supply chain | Somalia piracy resurgence makes kidnap & ransom cover...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 14, 2024
  • Evergreen, Wai Hai join peers in reporting sharply lower 2023 financials
    But both carriers have seen a rebound in revenues for the first two months of 2024 amid the higher freight rates the market saw early this year.
  • CMA CGM amps up retention of spot shippers with loyalty program
    Small shippers that have historically been out of reach for CMA CGM are being targeted through a loyalty program connected to the carrier's online spot booking tool.
  • No cost hikes in Gemini's transshipment-based model: Habben Jansen
    Hapag-Lloyd's CEO insists the total cost of the network will be lower because Gemini will be able to better utilize controlled assets and deliver more efficient cargo connections in the hub and spoke model.
  • Zim's standalone position enhances partnership potential on trans-Pacific: CFO
    The carrier, after steadily increasing its coverage on trade lanes between Asia and North and South America while building its fleet and volumes, aims to leverage that market strength into new slot-sharing agreements.
  • Asia import projections rise on surprising US economic strengthening
    Brightening prospects of Asia import growth in the first half have pushed container lines to significantly increase Asia-US West Coast capacity, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 14, 2024
  • 'Sentiment' sours as investors punish Zim shares for second straight day
    Caution is the word as market worries about what's next if Red Sea attacks subside
  • Industry pays tribute to 'selfless' charity champion Tim Webb
    BRS broker dies after stepping down from key role at hospital ship charity
  • From pirate victim to pirate vessel? Navibulgar ship on the prowl in Indian Ocean
    Ambrey has information that Somali pirates may have converted a bulker to serve their own purposes
  • US in 'secret talks with Iran to end Red Sea attacks'
    Officials press Iran to use its influence with Houthi rebels to end attacks
  • 'Global trade is under attack' from a 'new generation' of hijackers, warns Norden's Jan Rindbo
    Danish boss believes Somali pirates may have been encouraged by the success of Houthi's Red Sea attacks
  • Insurance specialists blend best of Scandi and London models
    Famous broker's son plans to develop a diverse and innovative London-based insurance platform for shipowners
  • US presses Panama over tankers hauling Iranian crude
    US deputy special envoy Abram Paley says meeting in Panama part of efforts to enforce sanctions targeting Iran
  • Norden open to LR tanker expansion, chief executive Jan Rindbo says
    Moving up in size from MR vessels would be natural but nothing is imminent, Danish boss explains
  • Rolf Habben Jansen: 'Lives are more important than seven days extra transit time'
    Hapag-Lloyd boss laud's sectors approach to the Red Sea crisis but warns of challenges ahead
  • Svitzer team 'super-excited' about Copenhagen listing
    Split from parent Maersk is energising the group as it tackles decarbonisation
  • US LNG project permitting pause could cut newbuilding demand, Poten says
    But overall fallout for shipping unlikely to be 'as drastic' as first feared
  • d'Amico International boosts dividend further on record annual profit
    Italy's only listed shipping company announced its third payout since April
  • Braemar global tankers head David Collins makes shock exit from brokerage
    Familiar VLCC broker follows colleague Nick Edwards as shop loses top two names on crude desk
  • Moving on from Maersk: Svitzer boss Kasper Nilaus tells of going it alone as listing looms
    Danish executive wants to expand geographical reach, but there will be no revolution in its operations
  • 'More fun than counting my money': Tycoon Clive Palmer launches second Titanic II newbuilding bid
    Mining magnate and politician planning replica of world's most famous ocean liner
  • London's non-dom shipowners mull options as UK tax rules tighten
    Family trusts are now probably more important for the UK capital's maritime cluster
  • Greek owner Target Marine reshapes bulker fleet with repeat sales at profitable levels
    Comninos family's bulker arm is linked to three profitable ship disposals this year
  • Shell: Demand for LNG and liquefied biomethane as marine fuels set to grow
    Oil major sees 'challenges' with both methanol and ammonia
  • Red Sea crisis boosting global oil demand as ships seek safer, longer routes
    International Energy Agency boosts global oil demand forecast owing to increased demand for bunkers
  • 'No contact' from pirates over hijacked bulker despite $5m ransom rumours
    Families of seafarers reportedly reveal figure demanded by Somali hijackers
  • Newcomer doubles up on LNG newbuildings at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry
    Vessels will be fixed out to China Gas Holdings subsidiary for 20 years
  • Navigator Gas rides higher rates to bigger fourth-quarter profit
    LPG carrier owner says ethylene ships hit $1.4m per month
  • Critical Solstad Offshore investor departs after controversial refinancing deal
    US shareholder Pointillist Partners supported Kistefos lawsuit push
  • Hapag-Lloyd fears further profit drop in 2024 amid 'volatile' environment
    German liner will focus on 'quality and sustainability' as it prepares for alliance with AP Moller-Maersk
  • US judge kicks out US investor bid to derail CMB takeover of Euronav
    Saverys family's mandatory offer will now complete as scheduled on Friday
  • Tim Jones was happily retired and running a French truck stop. Then his phone rang
    Retirement for former BRS boss has gone from running a truck stop to now running Neu Shipping - and there's never a dull moment
  • NYK strengthens ties with Astomos Energy through joint ownership of new VLGC
    Japanese companies reunite on vessel owning for the first time in 21 years
  • US will take a 'hard look' at union petition on Chinese shipbuilding, Biden says
    Concerns, too, about risks to global supply chains from China's practices in other maritime sectors
  • Biden says US will take a 'hard look' a union petition on Chinese shipbuilding
    US also expresses concerns about risks to global supply chains from China's practices in other maritime sectors

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 14, 2024
  • Georgia invests $6M in Port of Brunswick improvement project
    Georgia is paying $6 million toward a $17.45 million Port of Brunswick harbor improvement project, which includes more warehousing and roll-on/roll-off storage.

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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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