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August 16, 2024

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Exim India web site
AUGUST 16, 2024
  • Leading lights from overseas to be part of MALA 2024
  • Tuticorin International Container Terminal at VOC Port to be ready for commercial operations by Sept.
  • Geo-political uncertainty & the challenge of managing ocean container shipping budgets
  • Singapore Port to implement new Customs rules from Sept.
  • ILA strike seen seriously impacting US East Coast ports
  • Asyad Line enhances trade between China, India & the Gulf with upgraded Far East Express service
  • HMM's net profit surges in H1 2024
  • Major Port workers threaten industrial action
  • Merchandise exports up during April-July 2024
  • The Bills of Lading Bill, 2024 (as introduced in Lok Sabha)

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International Transport Journal web site
AUGUST 16, 2024
  • AD Ports invests in Tbilisi Dry Port
  • Austrian carrier adds more intermodal services
  • A manager for major and fleet customers
  • Gruber and Siemens choose e-trucks
  • EJMT adds hybrid cranes
  • From China to Europe by block train
  • "Smart Facility" certification for "Smartist" terminal
  • Returning to Leschaco and Asia
  • Large cargo space for projected Addis airport
  • US class I railway upgrades in Alabama
  • Higher freight rates and a focus on profitability
  • Lagermax expands in green logistics
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Of flounders and salmons
  • Bryant brings broker experience
  • Import hikes and record cargo levels
  • Join the Business Run community in Hamburg

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The Loadstar web site
AUGUST 14, 2024
  • Alert to shippers as airfreight capacity becomes scarce and rates increase
  • Hapag-Lloyd chief stays bullish despite falling H1 revenue and profit
  • 'Downside' for Deutsche Bahn, if Schenker isn't sold
  • 'Echoes of the pandemic' as Taiwan carriers enjoy a 'most profitable' Q2
  • Time for shipping 'to bite the bullet' and pay for its emissions, says ICS
  • New parcel sector dynamics eroding the stranglehold of FedEx and UPS

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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 14, 2024
  • Equinor and Dominion the winners in $92.65 million Central Atlantic offshore wind lease sale
    Two established U.S. offshore wind players, Equinor and Dominion Energy, were the winners in today's Central Atlantic offshore wind lease sale. The sale, details of which were announced in June, was the
  • FERRIES 2024: Green funding access for ferry operators
    Going green isn't always inexpensive, but there are strategies to help ferry operators manage the costs. To provide valuable insights on accessing green funding, Kristen Kissinger, marine transit planning team lead, project
  • USCG extends Birdon America's 47-foot MLB SLEP contract
    Birdon America Inc. reports that the U.S. Coast Guard has exercised "Option Order 1" under the 47-foot MLB (Motor Lifeboat) Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) contract it was awarded in 2019. This
  • Hydrex team completes double underwater stern tube seal repair
    Underwater repair specialist Hydrex reports that, earlier this year, its diver/technician teams carried out a double underwater stern tube seal repair on a RO/RO ship berthed in the Port of Burnie, Tasmania.

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Container News web site
AUGUST 14, 2024
  • Pipavav Shipyard resumes operations
    India's largest shipbuilding facility in Pipavav is anticipated to resume operations following the resolution of its bankruptcy issues. The shipbuilding yard will now be led by Swan Energy and has appointed former Damen Shipyards executive, Carsten Schumacher, as its new chief operating officer. Pipavav Shipyard will get to work on a repair job for the Indian Coast Guard, and is in talks for a co
  • Container volumes increase at Port of Los Angeles
    The Port of Los Angeles handled a record-breaking 939,600 TEUs in July, a 37% increase over the previous year. According to the port's data, it was the best July in the LA port's 116-year history and the busiest month in more than two years. Additionally, seven months into 2024, the Port of Los Angeles is 18% ahead of its 2023 pace. "We've seen an influx of year-end holiday goods coming across ou
  • GAC opens new office in Spain
    GAC Spain, a provider of shipping and logistics services in the Iberian Peninsula, has opened a new office at the Port of Huelva, aiming to strengthen its support for customers within the country's shipping and energy sectors. The opening of GAC Spain's office positions the global ship agent to serve its existing dry and liquid bulk customers, as well as gas carriers at Huelva, with specialised s
  • MSC, Hapag-Lloyd introduce more solo services ahead of alliance changes
    MSC and Hapag-Lloyd have begun building up their capacity as both carriers prepare to leave their respective current alliances, according to Alphaliner's report. MSC, which will split from its 2M partner Maersk, has been launching standalone loops on the Asia - North America and Far East - Europe routes. After launching two additional standalone services in July, MSC's non-2M fleet capacity on th
  • Sea-Intelligence analyses impact of potential ILA strike
    The agreement between the US East Coast port workers' union International Labour Association (ILA), and the terminals organization United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) expires on 30 September. ILA has been adamant that if there is no new agreement, they will initiate a strike from 1 October. ILA President warns of potential strike at Atlantic and Gulf Coast Ports in October "In this context, it
  • CMA CGM implements reefer surcharge from Brazil
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM will apply a new peak season surcharge (PSS) to reefer containers originating from the port of Rio Grande in Brazil. CMA CGM said the PSS will be US$300 per refrigerated unit and will be effective from 7 September. If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News.
  • Indonesian ICTSI terminal takes delivery of two new mobile harbor cranes
    East Java Multipurpose Terminal (EJMT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s (ICTSI) business unit in Lamongan Regency, Indonesia, recently received two new Konecranes Gottwald post-Panamax ESP.8 mobile harbor cranes (MHC). The new equipment will support EJMT in handling bulk, project and container cargo once the terminal commences operations in September. "We are pleased to collabor
  • Hapag-Lloyd falls short of US$800 million profit in first half
    Hapag-Lloyd has reported decreased financial figures in the first half year of 2024 with revenues of US$9.5 billion, EBITDA of US$2 billion, EBIT of US$900 million and profit of US$800 million. "Even though we were unable to match the exceptionally good results of the prior year, we delivered a very good first half of 2024 thanks to strong demand and better spot rates," commented Rolf Habben Jans
  • Carrier Transicold expands BluEdge partner offerings
    Carrier Transicold has enhanced its BluEdge Partner Program with a platform that complements Carrier's Lynx Fleet telematics for real-time remote monitoring of container reefers and other connected assets onboard ships. The Vessel Control Tower (VCT) platform, offered through the BluEdge reseller channel, ensures network coverage at sea, giving ship crew an overview of all connected assets onboar
  • Port of Gothenburg and Castellum to develop new logistics facility
    The Gothenburg Port Authority and Castellum are jointly developing a fully leased, efficient, and sustainable logistics facility in a prime location at Halvorsäng, just north of the Swedish port's terminals. The construction works are set to begin in the fall of 2024. The tenant is the medical technology company OneMed, which plans to move in by 2026. The total investment for the joint venture is

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Splash web site
AUGUST 14, 2024
  • Call to make IMO DCS public
    The volume of submissions to the International Maritime Organization ahead of the 82nd gathering of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), scheduled to start on September 30, could break records. One paper submitted generating discussion comes from the American NGO, the Environmental Defense Fund, which calls for the IMO's Data Collection System (IMO DCS) and ...
  • MSC and Hapag-Lloyd seen prepping early for next year's altered liner constellations
    There are 171 days to go until a sizeable liner alliance reshuffle, and two of the principle instigators in this container tango are well advanced in preparing for this new alignment. February 1 next year sees Hapag-Lloyd exit THE Alliance and join forces with Maersk to create the Gemini Cooperation following the disbanding of the ...
  • COSCO seals newcastlemax orders
    COSCO Shipping Bulk is swelling its fleet with eight newcastlemax bulk carrier newbuilds at a domestic yard in a deal worth around $640m. Brokers tell Splash, that the dry bulk arm of the Chinese behemoth COSCO Shipping has booked 210,000 dwt units at Jiangsu Hantong, each priced at $80m. The newbuilds are scheduled for delivery ...
  • Larsen & Toubro bags new long-term deal with Shell
    The technology services arm of Indian engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has signed a long-term framework agreement with energy giant Shell. The multi-year framework agreement will see L&T Technology Services providing integrated engineering and procurement services, digital engineering services, data governance for capital projects, and digital project management consultancy for Shel
  • India's Pipavav Shipyard reopens
    Pipavav Shipyard, the largest shipyard in India by capacity, is set to resume operations having come out of bankruptcy. Now led by Swan Energy, the yard has tapped former Damen Shipyards executive, Carsten Schumacher, to serve as its new chief operating officer. The yard will shortly get to work on a repair job for the ...
  • Corio looking to use Brazilian yard to construct over 2.4GW of offshore wind
    Offshore wind developer Corio Generation and Brazilian shipyard Estaleiros do Brasil (EBR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to see how the shipbuilder's facilities could support offshore wind projects off Brazil's south coast. Corio and EBR will look at how the existing infrastructure, located close to Rio Grande port in Brazil's southern province of ...
  • Poland launches $5.4bn loan scheme for offshore wind funding
    The Polish development bank has revealed that the country would launch a nearly €5bn ($5.46bn) programme to provide loans for the construction of offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea. Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) said the programme was financed from the European Union's recovery funds and will grant loans on market terms. This is not ...
  • Walmart expands its container offering
    American retailing giant Walmart is getting more into container shipping, offering its Marketplace sellers the chance to use the company's cross-border ocean shipping solution to transport China-made goods to its US fulfillment center network. Walmart's Cross Border service is a port-to-door, full container load freight service from China to the US, according to the Walmart ...
  • Vineyard Wind allowed to continue with towers and nacelle installation
    Vineyard Wind, a joint venture between Iberdrola's US arm Avangrid and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, and GE Vernova has received approval from the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) to resume the installation of towers and nacelles at the offshore wind farm. The approval is only for components not associated with the blade incident that ...
  • Niovis reveals ultramax orders in Japan
    Greek owner Niovis Shipping is expanding its fleet with a pair of Japanese ultramax newbuilds. The Piraeus-based outfit revealed on its website that it had booked 64,000 dwt units at Oshima Shipbuilding. Including the two newbuildings, the Mavroleon family vehicle currently counts a fleet of 19 vessels in the dry bulk and tanker segments. The ...
  • American port strike looms as shipping's next major chokepoint
    The real threat of a dockworker strike at ports across the US east and Gulf coasts come October 1 could knock supply chains out of synch through to 2025, according to new research from Copenhagen. Contract negotiations have broken down between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and port operators. The current agreement, which covers about ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 14, 2024
  • Southern California cargo surge smashes records in July
    Trade is booming in the San Pedro Bay as shippers navigate myriad uncertainties. The ports of Los Angeles and Long...
  • Panama Canal on track for full recovery as transit rebound continues
    More containerships transited the neopanamax locks in July than before transit restrictions were enacted in November. In the smaller panamax...
  • Russian LNG shadow fleet will not hurt wider market growth
    Oystein Kalleklev said Russia will absorb some elderly vessels coming off legacy contracts, but dismissed concerns these would hamper the...
  • Eswatini ships face legal action as register disappears into the shadows
    Eswatini's flag operation may be opaque, potentially fraudulent and popular with dark fleet operators, but it has never lacked ambition...
  • Hapag-Lloyd sees stronger third quarter and warns on US port strike risk
    In one scenario, carriers could see rates sink in the fourth quarter as peak season ends. In another, a crippling...
  • Singapore HSFO sales hit seven-month high in July
    LNG bunker sales exceeded 40,000 tonnes for the third consecutive month, as prices remain competitive with fuel oil
  • Port of LA sees 'blockbuster' cargo volumes as container dwell time grows
    The port of Los Angeles has been sustaining strong volumes in recent months, leading to an increase in dwell time...
  • Chinese iron ore imports continue to strengthen, but how long can it last?
    Despite iron ore imports into China remaining strong, concerns are mounting about demand from its construction and real estate industries
  • Höegh Autoliners boosts contract shipping share as vehicle shippers seek stability
    World's fifth-largest vehicle carrier operator is filling its vehicle carriers with more long-term contract cargo at the expense of short-term...
  • No reinsurer panic on Baltimore casualty, insists Gallagher Re
    'This was a marine loss, not a black swan event. A ship had an accident, and I don't think it's...
  • Two seafarers killed in accident involving offshore service vessel in Malaysia
    Local authorities said an explosion on board Icon Amara, an offshore service vessel owned by Icon Offshore, killed two seafarers...
  • Taiwan's top three carriers post record first-half profits
    Yang Ming and Wan Hai will upgrade fleet with vessel purchases. Elsewhere, Evergreen plans to lease containers
  • DFDS revenue lifted by acquisition but freight rate pressures weigh on margins
    DFDS chief executive Torben Carlsen says the second quarter turned out to be more challenging than expected. Consequently, the Copenhagen-headquartered...
  • EU-27 and Japan table $100 IMO carbon price
    The number of IMO member states backing a levy is likely to grow beyond 50 following the impact assessment process
  • Walmart launches ocean shipping service
    Senior director of Walmart's global inbound programme says a pilot run by the company 'exceeded expectations' in terms of volume
  • Daily Briefing
    Safety required for Red Sea normalisation is nowhere in sight | Over 90% of Russia crude exports circumvented G7 price...
  • CHN Energy Shipping brings in new chairman amid fleet growth push
    Appointment comes as the company is significantly expanding its fleet

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 14, 2024
  • US truckload, LTL pricing both rise in July, along with shipments
    Producer price indexes and the Cass Freight Index show slight increases in truck pricing and volumes in July, but not a rapid turnaround.
  • Rising US trade leads Hamburg port operator to positive first half
    HHLA's container volume and financial performance in the first six months has been a marked improvement on a disappointing 2023.
  • Air cargo thrives on e-commerce, disruption-driven demand
    Peak season has come early to air freight markets and with ocean shipping disrupted and e-commerce filling planes out of Asia, the demand is set to extend through the second half and beyond.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 14, 2024
  • Wan Hai Lines pushing to take newbuilding spend over $4bn with fresh project
    Order of large container ships will add to the 20-ship haul announced this week
  • Navigator Holdings' reports earnings dip despite revenue growth
    Gas carrier owner sees narrowing arbitrage window lowering rates in third quarter
  • Jefferies upgrades Flex LNG shares as $430m in finance moves keeps dividend safe
    But Omar Nokta is not yet bullish as he keeps rating at 'hold'
  • Firepower: SFL scores $981m in debt for fleet growth and refinancing moves
    John Fredriksen-backed lessor has 'busy' period in finance markets
  • US criminal case offers window into shipping network to supply the Houthis with missile parts
    Crew and captain of the dhow Junus were arrested in Iran before alleged smuggling voyage that landed them in Virginia federal court
  • Creative Okeanis has 'tendency' to outperform the market, Clarksons says
    Analysts argue a premium to underlying value is justifiable for Greek tanker owner
  • Bauxite is why 2020 Bulkers is 'not particularly interested' in taking forward cover
    CEO said volumes of the ore have cushioned what is usually the seasonally weakest quarter of the year
  • Russia's emerging LNG shadow fleet changes dynamics for sector, Flex says
    Rigidity of the Panama Canal booking system not proving conducive for LNG carriers
  • Shadow fleet tanker hit list: Ukraine researchers finger dozens of Russia-trading ships for sanctions
    KSE Institute draws up list of vessels regularly carrying Russian oil to make life easier for western authorities
  • Sexual assault lawsuit over DJ Khaled-hosted cruise suffers dismissal setback
    Decision leaves Norwegian Cruise Line and unknown perpetrator as final significant defendant
  • Arendalsuka: Shipping seeks higher podium of influence at Norway's largest political gathering
    Big issues facing the shipping industry are taking their share of space at Arendalsuka
  • Trafigura says Red Sea tanker diversions will cause 4.5% rise in emissions this year
    Trader and shipowner says crude and product vessels to use extra 200,000 barrels of fuel oil in 2024
  • Iino VLCC to be retrofitted to gather climate change data for Japanese agency
    Shipowner says vessel will observe greenhouse gases over Indian Ocean
  • 'Mediocre' 2025 could be enough for Norden to close value gap, Clarksons says
    Danish owner and operator looks cheap, with patience needed to see share price rise, analysts argue
  • Container ship orderbook tsunami 'not a surprise' to liner boss Rolf Habben Jansen
    That's why we plan to order too, says Hapag-Lloyd boss
  • US Navy strikes back at Houthis destroying two Red Sea attack vessels
    Houthis had earlier attacked two ships using various weapons at their disposal
  • Container ship newbuilding activity hits three-year high with expectation of more to come
    A second wave of boxship orders may be in the pipeline
  • John Fredriksen-backed SFL sees profit rise as backlog close to $5bn
    Shipowner declares 82nd consecutive quarterly dividend
  • Cargill revenue slashed by nearly 10% as bumper harvests see prices plunge
    US company revealed a turnover of $160bn for the year
  • First ship sunk by Houthi missiles is replaced in owner's fleet
    Lebanese company buys Turkish vessel to replenish tonnage
  • ESL Shipping positive on Baltic bulker demand after earnings rise
    Finnish owner says requirement levels in steel and forestry sectors looking good
  • Regional Container Lines profits rebound on stronger freight market
    Bangkok-based carrier prepares for delivery of the biggest vessel it has ever operated
  • Spar Shipping buys brand-new ultramax bulker in fleet renewal play
    Vessel will replace elderly supramax reported sold in July
  • Greece's first FSRU finally ready for operations after battling delays
    Floating regasification project has fought through technical issues over last few months
  • Hoegh Autoliners shifts focus to backlog stability after massive rate rally
    Car carrier rates have climbed from the doldrums, but owner says market now shifting
  • Indonesia's Patria Nusasegara scores big on VLCC sale deal
    Strong tanker asset values see Jakarta-based company earn hefty profit of at least $10m on PNS Serena sale
  • Knutsen LNG carrier tipped as HD Hyundai Marine Solution's first conversion to an FSU
    Twenty-year-old steam turbine ship set for new life in Central America
  • Yangzijiang opts to build its first LNG carrier duo speculatively as buyer evaporates
    But brokers warn that buying interest in LNG resales has changed
  • Pipeline fire could hit tanker loadings at key Libyan terminal
    Crude flows cut by about 125,000 barrels per day
  • Hapag-Lloyd pins hopes on further Red Sea disruption as profits drop by $2.34bn
    Focus on growth as demand and freight rates rise
  • Free reserves hit $198m after Swedish Club reports 'solid start' to year
    P&I club says insurance and investment portfolio continues to reinforce financial strength
  • Karpowership plans to plough $1bn into South Africa power play
    Company wants to use powership-FSRU combo to deliver electricity to energy-hungry region
  • Seafarers killed in blast on Icon Offshore platform supply vessel
    Accident happened on the Icon Amara at a platform off Bintulu
  • 2020 Bulkers bottom line buoyed by profit from vessel sale
    Norwegian owner has also secured new financing
  • Navios S&P rumour mill swings back to bulkers with reported panamax sale
    Behemoth owner is believed to be selling one of its oldest ships, built in 2005
  • Flex LNG ties up two new facilities on three vessels to refinance $375m loan
    Low spot rates hit earnings for two LNG carriers, slimming second quarter figures
  • Diana Shipping lands $4.58m time charter for kamsarmax bulker with Paralos Shipping
    Vessel will earn gross charter rate of $14,000 per day
  • Supramax specialist Thoresen Thai says its bulkers are outperforming the market
    Company's offshore division also reports a significant rise in revenues
  • Benito jumps from Lloyd's Register to ship manager Wallem
    Classification society veteran joins Hong Kong ship manager as business development and marketing director
  • Qatar Navigation takes revenue hit in the liner and offshore sectors
    Qatari shipowner blames rate pressures and maintenance downtimes for slight drop in revenue and net profit
  • Chemical tanker arrested over cargo contamination claim
    High-pedigree Eva Fukuoka has been held at Deendayal Port since 5 August

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American Shipper web site
AUGUST 14, 2024
  • E-commerce, Amazon demand drive Cargojet volume growth
    Cargojet's domestic and international flying business posted solid gains in the second quarter thanks to e-commerce demand in Canada.
  • Bill aims to strip foreign shipowners' liability protections
    An 1851 law invoked by the makers of the Titanic is allowing the ship that brought down Baltimore's Key Bridge to avoid liability costs, a lawmaker contends.
  • Early peak drives record LA port volume
    Vessel delays and labor concerns had importers rushing to get holiday merchandise into the Port of Los Angeles before the traditional peak season in the fall.

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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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