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Exim India web site
OCTOBER 17, 2024
  • Cargo Shop 2024 - Shippers & LSP Forum to see comprehensive, engaging deliberation in Vadodara today
  • Minister launches district master plan for infra under PM GatiShakti
  • India, Africa trade $200 bn by 2030, says Barthwal
  • Applicability of Para 4.08 (ii) of HBP in case of inputs being procured by Advance Authorisation Holders from units located in SEZ
  • US FMC monitoring the supply chain closely at all major terminals along US East and Gulf Coasts
  • Andhra invites EoI for port construction, operation, maintenance
  • DPA, Chairman honoured at Kutch Business Excellence Awards 2.0
  • KPSAA elects new Office Bearers for 2024-25
  • Palm oil imports dip in Sept.
  • GRSE inks pact for delivery of 5th multi-purpose vessel
  • Basmati rice exporters see slowdown, payment issue from Iran
  • CBAM unilateral, arbitrary; hurts India's exports, says Minister
  • China's GDP seen slowing further in 2025: World Bank
  • India's export of petroleum dips by 2 pc in April-August
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  • India, Russia working group discusses new initiatives for Northern Sea Route

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International Transport Journal web site
OCTOBER 17, 2024
  • MAN starts deliveries of its heavy duty e-trucks
  • Targeting the peak cashew season
  • Partners in line with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030
  • ELL to augment its fleet to over 300 Vectrons
  • PIL names two LNG dual-fuel vessels
  • A debut in Dubai
  • Logistec picks CCO to accelerate growth
  • Embraer's e-freighter now certified
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Clever combinations are green and efficient
  • A new maritime route via Colombo
  • Yusen selects WMS for UK hub
  • L.I.T. Air & Sea expands management team

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The Loadstar web site
OCTOBER 16, 2024
  • A Trump presidency would put pressure on ocean rates and Asian exports
  • Air cargo market enjoys some calm before an expected Q4 storm
  • Lean and mean JB Hunt sparkles, surges, but value!?
  • Box ship transits through Panama Canal hold steady, despite drought limits
  • DP World buys 47,000 teu of containers to boost 'end-to-end' ambitions
  • Out-of-fashion LNG now the favourite fuel for new containerships

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Marine Log web site
OCTOBER 16, 2024
  • Navy demos breakthrough TRAM rearm at sea method
    The U.S. Navy says that it has achieved a breakthrough in combat readiness. This month, it successfully demonstrated the Transferrable Reload At-sea Method (TRAM) on an underway warship in open ocean for
  • VIDEO: Mass Maritime takes custody of TS Patriot State
    Within days of its delivery to MARAD by Philly Shipyard, the TS Patriot State, the second of five new purpose-built, state-of-the-art NSMV training vessels for America's state maritime academies arrived at Massachusetts

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Container News web site
OCTOBER 16, 2024
  • WinGD offers new LPG-ready option for ammonia operators
    Swiss marine power company WinGD has introduced an option for its X-DF-A ammonia-fuelled engines to be delivered capable of running on liquified petroleum gas (LPG). The 'pre-fit' solution will be of particular interest to vessels under construction for the anticipated global trade in ammonia, which will also be capable of transporting LPG. Dubbed the X-DF-P, in reference to propane-the main comp
  • CMA CGM implements peak season surcharge from North Europe to Central America and Caribbean
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced a new peak season surcharge (PSS) from North Europe, excluding Portugal, to the East Coast of Central America, the Caribbean, Guyana North Brazil, Windward and Leeward, excluding St Maarten and Gustavia. From 7 November (14 November for Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Colombia and Virgin Islands destinations), and until further notice, CMA CGM will apply a surch
  • No turning back from shift towards fleet renewal
    Vessel ordering is continuing apace with Hapag-Lloyd confirming it is negotiating with yards for a 24-ship order and Maersk's rumoured order of 22 LNG dual fuel vessels worth in excess of US$4 billion. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Mary Anne Evans Correspondent at Large If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared fir
  • Efficiency boost at APM Terminals Gothenburg amidst expansion project
    APM Terminals Gothenburg has effectively managed the challenge of staying agile during a significant port expansion, helping 96% of the 70% of vessels arriving out of their appointed timeslots to depart on time. This efficiency is further enhanced by the Swedish terminal's innovative approach to optimizing terminal handling equipment routing, which has reduced driving distances by 30% for exports
  • Hapag-Lloyd applies new PSS from Türkiye to Morocco
    German container line Hapag-Lloyd has announced a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from Türkiye's Istanbul and Gemlik port to the port of Casablanca in Morocco. The surcharge will be effective from 1 November until further notice. The new PSS will be US$300 per TEU and US$350 per FEU, while it will be applicable to all cargo and equipment types. If you liked this post, please conside
  • Inferno in Hong Kong container yard damages 10 boxes
    More than 10 containers were damaged in a fire that broke out in a container storage yard in Hong Kong's Yau Ma Tei district on 14 October. The fire, reportedly involving plastic materials, broke out around 5.06 pm local time and took 14 hours to be brought under control. No injuries were reported. Hong Kong Fire Services Department said the fire involved about 10 containers in the Yau Ma Tei Pub
  • Top-5 Container Ports in South America [Graphs & Analysis]
    This presentation delves into the dynamics of South American ports, presenting a comprehensive overview of their operational scale and connectivity. It is useful to follow up on the volumes recently handled by the South American ports in order to have a perspective of the strength of each port and the changes observed between them. By examining the total volumes in terms of TEUs and connectivity
  • Evergreen/Wan Hai joint service calls Mindanao Container Terminal for first time
    The 2020-built, 2,000 TEU container ship Ever Core was the first vessel deployed on a new joint service by Taiwan's ocean carriers Evergreen and Wan Hai, which called at the Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s (ICTSI) operation in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. ICTSI believes the new bi-monthly service enhances MCT's connectivity with key internation
  • Saudi Arabia and Hamburg to jointly propel port innovations
    Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI), Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), and HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) today (16 October) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the IAPH World Port Conference in Hamburg, Germany. This cooperation is expected to propel innovations in port operations, port development, and workforce capacity building. The agreement signals a shared vision for tackling impor
  • India's Port Consortium: Strengthening Global Reach or Countering China?
    The recent development of the new Indian consortium formed by Ports Global Ltd (IPGL), Sagarmala Development Co Ltd (SDCL), and Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corp Ltd (IPRCL), underlines something more than meets the eye. The consortium, supported by the Indian government will mainly target development opportunities along key corridors that serve India's national interests. This business model aim
  • Freightos reports lower East Coast congestion as strike backlogs are cleared
    Hurricane Milton battered the west coast of Florida last week. Power disruptions kept the Port of Tampa Bay closed until Monday, while ports in Miami and Jacksonville resumed operations before the end of last week. The Port of Savannah, which was still facing a backlog from Hurricane Helene in September, will require another two weeks to restore full fluidity as the three-day ILA port strike adde
  • Portico Shipping secures significant investment in Portsmouth's major cargo terminal
    UK terminal operator Portico Shipping has secured a GB£20 million (US$26 million) investment for Portsmouth's major cargo terminal. Portico Shipping's owner Portsmouth City Council has approved the investment proposal, which followed an independent report of Portico's business, which concluded that capital investment would provide the best financial return for the Council, forecast to be GBP£30.1
  • Newbuilding frenzy effects greater than Suez Canal restoration
    Maersk has warned that the reopening of the Suez Canal could cause a meltdown as schedules falter, but this would likely be a temporary effect, with ships heading around the Cape meeting vessels in Europe that had transited the canal. Scheduling challenges will occur, but more serious are the effects of the oversupply of capacity that shipping lines have seemingly failed to address. This content
  • Carrier Transicold introduces new series of reefers
    Carrier Transicold unveiled its next-generation intelligent refrigeration units at REFCOLD 2024 in Kolkata, India. The innovative Supra A and Citimax D series aim to transform the cold chain industry through advanced technology and improved efficiency. The Supra A series is a solution that enhances both efficiency and compactness, compared to previous Supra truck refrigeration units. The Supra A
  • How to Avoid Counterfeit Goods from Overseas Distributors
    More than ever, wholesalers in China and other overseas nations are selling products online and shipping them direct to consumers - either through their own websites or through popular marketplaces like Amazon and eBay. That trend has put a bit of a hamper on domestic resale businesses because those businesses effectively sell the same goods for a bit more. If you operate a domestic resale busine
  • New Director for POLB's Communications and Community Relations Division
    The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners named Stephanie Montuya-Morisky, a former assistant director of communications for the Port of Long Beach (POLB), to lead the Californian Port's Communications and Community Relations Division as director. The Communications and Community Relations Division informs and educates the public, media and industry about POLB's multibillion-dollar modernizati
  • Port of Newcastle proceeds with Clean Energy Transition project
    The Port of Newcastle has achieved a significant milestone in its Clean Energy Precinct (CEP) initiative, securing agreements to proceed with Front End Engineering Designs (FEED) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS). These agreements are funded by a US$100 million grant from the Commonwealth Government. CEO Craig Carmody, alongside Federal Member for Newcastle Sharon Claydon MP, marked the o

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Splash web site
OCTOBER 16, 2024
  • Nordic American Tankers seals five-year suezmax charter
    Suezmax specialist Nordic American Tankers (NAT) has secured long-term employment for one of its vessels The New York-listed firm did not disclose the name of the vessel or the charterer but said the unit has been fixed to a "major international energy company". The contract, effective from November this year, is for five years at ...
  • Germany's Bernd Sibum books four newbuilds at Damen
    Germany's Reederei Bernd Sibum has signed up for four battery hybrid-ready combi freighter newbuilds at Dutch shipbuilder Damen. The family-owned shipping company's debut order at Damen will see the so-called CF 3850 series delivered in early 2026. The ships have been designed to boost the sustainability, efficiency, and lifespan of Bernd Sibum's fleet, the shipbuilder ...
  • USAID provides funding to fight maritime corruption in major ports
    The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) has received two-year project funding from the US government's development agency USAID to help in the fight against transnational maritime sector corruption. These funds are part of USAID's 'Doing Business with Integrity' activity and the collaboration will be part of its 'Countering Transnational Corruption Grand Challenge for Development'. This initi
  • New Indian coastal shipping bill designed to strip red tape
    India's cabinet has today approved the Coastal Shipping Bill, legislation designed to cut red tape for shipping operations across the world's most populous nation as well as better integrating inland waterway shipments with coastal shipping. Indian shipping stocks surged today on news of the bill heading to the cabinet for approval. New Delhi has been ...
  • SSY brings in Sea1 Offshore duo
    London-headquartered shipbroking group SSY is strengthening its offshore vessels division with two new hires joining from Norway's Sea1 Offshore, formerly known as Siem Offshore. Andreas Hageli and Thomas Kittelsen will join the company in January to focus on subsea vessels and special projects. Hageli was a chief commercial officer at the company, and Kittelsen was ...
  • SR Shipping takes fleet to 20 vessels
    A string of Bangladesh bulker owners has been bidding for bulker tonnage of late. One of these is SR Shipping, a subsidiary of Kabir Steel Group, which is actively expanding and modernising its fleet. Recent SR acquisitions include two 12-year-old supramax vessels, one built by Kawasaki Heavy and the other by Tsuneishi Cebu. The new ...
  • Perdana Petroleum bags AHTS deal
    Malaysian OSV operator Perdana Petroleum has revealed a new contract and a charter extension for one of its anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels. The Bursa Malaysia-listed company said its subsidiary Perdana Nautika had bagged a charter contract end-August from RUHM Marine for an original period of up to 45 days. RUHM Marine has since ...
  • Ignitis looking for partner in Lithuania's second offshore wind round
    State-owned Ignitis Group has decided to participate in Lithuania's second 700MW offshore wind tender and to seek partners to develop the project. According to the company, it will look to participate in the country's second offshore wind tender for rights to develop an offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea with a partner which would own ...
  • New Delhi selling stake in the country's top yard
    The Indian government is offloading a stake of up to about 5% in shipbuilder Cochin Shipyard. The base size of the offer has been set at 2.5%, amounting to about 6.6m shares, with an option to sell an additional 2.5% stake. The floor price of R1,540 ($18.3) was close to 8% discount to the stock's ...
  • Red is the new black for PIL
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) has gone from black to red again, but this time in hull colour, not on its balance sheet. Singapore's largest homegrown containerline, which underwent significant restructuring at the start of the decade, yesterday named its largest ships in its 57-year history, the LNG-powered newbuilds sporting red-coloured hulls as part of an ...
  • Terminal operator DP World buys 47,000 containers
    For the first time, terminal operator DP World has acquired 47,000 teu that have been registered and branded to the company. "This acquisition provides DP World's customers seamless access to critical container capacity, ensuring that even during periods of peak demand or unexpected disruptions, they have the ability to keep goods moving," the company stated ...
  • Medkon takes five Contships vessels
    Turkey's Medkon Lines has bought five 966 teu sisters ships - all built in China between 2005 and 2007 - from Greek tonnage provider Contships Management. Alphaliner is reporting the Contship Ana, Contship Max, Contship Pep, Contship Quo and Contship Bee have changed hands for an en bloc price of $37.5m. Alphaliner believes that Medkon ...
  • Baker Hughes to supply equipment for Angolan FPSO project
    Nasdaq-listed oilfield services major Baker Hughes has been awarded a contract to supply advanced compression solutions to Saipem for TotalEnergies' Kaminho FPSO project in Angola. Baker Hughes will supply its centrifugal BCL compressor and integrated compressor line (ICL) technology to minimise emissions from the project, eliminate routine flaring, and reinject associated gas into the reservoir
  • LNG firmly back in favour above methanol among containerlines contracting this year
    The resurgence in LNG dual-fuel ship orders over methanol has been a strong theme in newbuild contracting this year. In no sector has this been more prominent than in container shipping where methanol and LNG have swapped positions in 2024. "LNG propulsion has re-asserted itself as carriers' principal short-to-medium term choice on the path to ...
  • Dhaka warns maritime stakeholders to avoid sanctioned ships and cargoes
    In the wake of a severe blaze off its coastline over the weekend (pictured) the Bangladeshi government has told local companies to avoid working with sanctioned ships and cargoes. A 32-year-old LPG carrier that caught fire off Bangladesh five days ago was found to be carrying sanctioned Iranian gas, according to investigations carried out by ...
  • Captain's Table finalists announced
    The finalists for the 2024 edition of The Captain's Table have been announced. One of the world's premier maritime tech pitch competitions, the finals will take place in Hong Kong on November 21 and will be broadcast live on Splash. This year's six finalists are Anlan Technology, a marine hull and cargo insurance tech firm; ...

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Lloyd's List web site
OCTOBER 16, 2024
  • Robust September propels Port of Long Beach to record quarter
    Port of Long Beach continued to see strong volumes in September, driven by holiday-related goods and a pull-forward ahead of...
  • Panama Canal Authority hiked profits amid historic drought despite declining transits
    Crises often create change. Such was the case with the Panama Canal drought. Panama Canal Authority administrator Ricaurte Vasquez Morales...
  • Bangladeshi authorities sound alarm on 'sanctioned cargoes' after double ship blaze
    After major fires broke on two gas tankers during a ship-to-ship transfer of suspected Iranian cargo, the Bangladeshi government is...
  • Daily Briefing
    Iranian claims mistaken identity over UK insurance firm links to sanctioned tankers | How the ascent of oil majors' trading...
  • How the ascent of oil majors' trading desks is hindering construction of new Jones Act tankers
    Lack of appetite to construct new Jones Act tankers extends beyond the alternative fuel conundrum, Capital Link forum hears
  • Busy period for secondhand boxship sales as multiple deals concluded
    MSC is continuing to pick up secondhand tonnage to replace elderly ships while Chinese buyers are said to be buying...
  • Californian port majors come out trumps in transpacific alliance shake-up
    Los Angeles/Long Beach and Californian compatriot Oakland will hit new transpacific call quota highs when new container line loops start...
  • DP World buys 47,000 containers to increase capacity
    The Dubai-based company is continuing to invest in the logistics side of its business, as well as operating some of...
  • Continental marine brokers overcoming Brexit disruption to intermediaries
    Loss of Bayesian will have market effect beyond superyacht niche, Francesco Dubbioso, head of technical underwriting, marine, Alta Signa, believes
  • Iranian claims mistaken identity over UK insurance firm links to sanctioned tankers
    Fixed premium provider The Pacific Maritime Club says it has the backing of the 'central government' and claims to the...
  • IMO secretary-general tells industry to be proactive in rule-making process
    Speaking at the Wista AGM in Cyprus, Dominguez called on shipping to share its experiences with the regulator as it...
  • Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation to boost integration via in-group acquistions
    The transaction, which consolidates energy and chemical transport resources at CSET, is valued at nearly Yuan1.3bn
  • Panamax bulker values drop as buyers exercise caution
    China's stimulus package has created an expectation of future demand growth and could act as a buffer against any significant...
  • Türkiye's container transhipments rise further
    Transhipments made up more than 20% of Türkiye's total container traffic, as four key ports posted sharp increases
  • No appeal planned on High Court verified gross mass ruling
    Improved systems at Maersk would probably now pick up a discrepancy between declared and actual weights
  • IEA predicts 'wave of new LNG' to hit market
    An increase of nearly 50% in the global LNG supply is 'on the horizon', the International Energy Agency's World Energy...
  • The rise of sellers' pre-sale inspections in vessel sale and purchase transactions
    UK-based Idwal has shaken up the ship inspection sector with its pre-inspection service for vessel sellers. It is now furthering...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
OCTOBER 16, 2024
  • LA-LB rail dwells spike to two-year high amid record imports in September
    Forwarders say their containers are sitting at some terminals for 10 days or longer before they can be retrieved, though some relief in import volumes and dwell times is expected next month.
  • Softening export demand sends ocean rates crashing on India-Europe trade
    Spot rates on the westbound route, India's largest trade lane by volume, have nearly halved in the last two weeks, according to new data obtained by the Journal of Commerce.
  • SC Ports' chief outlines plans for Charleston to hit 10 million-TEU mark
    Barbara Melvin says 2024 hit Charleston in unexpected ways, but the full reopening of the Leatherman terminal was a major achievement for the port's future expansion.

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TradeWinds web site
OCTOBER 16, 2024
  • Fujian Guohang exercises $150m options to double order for methanol-ready bulkers
    Chinese owner adds four more kamsarmaxes at domestic shipbuilder
  • VLGC spot rates shed 16% amid fixture slowdown and sentiment pullback
    Middle East market hangs on Saudi Arabia while charterers bide their time in the Atlantic
  • 'Compelling narrative': Brazilian iron ore exports offer ray of hope amid falling capesize rates
    Signal Ocean analyst says rising exports and congestion could lift market
  • European sanctions fail to stop dark fleet tankers shipping Russian oil. For the US, it's a different story
    Data analyst says impact of US activity targeting shadow fleet shipping far outstrips European efforts
  • Ship repair company seeks to throw out Foremost Group asset seizure in legal spat
    Axion Management says frozen funds were not within New York court's jurisdiction
  • German owner Amadeus charters new wind-assisted De Bock cargo ship for ageing shortsea sector
    German owner boosts fleet as European demand grows
  • Crude tankers continue incursion into product trades as rates continue to struggle
    Summer phenomenon continues into autumn with LR2s suffering the most
  • Is shipping responsible for mysterious 'gooey blobs' washing up in Canada?
    Scientists baffled by origin of strange pale objects found on beaches
  • George Economou asks court to block Seanergy Maritime vote as legal fight takes fresh twist
    New York-listed bulker owner says filing is another 'self-interested' attempt to gain control
  • Chinese shift to LNG-powered trucks shakes up global tanker markets
    More LNG demand is good for owners in that sector, but a negative indicator for tankers
  • Delta Corp locks horns with Dubai trader in $31m charter dispute
    New York asset seizure lawsuit follows London arbitration after cargoes fail to materialise
  • Geopolitical turmoil hitting global drive to cut shipping emissions
    Annual energy report warns of the impact of a full stop of traffic through the Red Sea
  • Capesize spot rates slide 8% in a day as Chinese sentiment strains market
    Basket assessment received a hefty cut as spot market continues to sink
  • EU ministers debate fresh moves to curb Russian LNG as imports rise
    Stricter monitoring mooted ahead of March 2025 transshipment ban
  • German owner Bernd Sibum doubles fleet with hybrid cargo ship order
    Damen Shipyards to build four combi freighters for delivery in 2026
  • Shell lights up LNG bunker vessel market with multi-ship newbuilding play
    Large number of owners invited to offer as fears expressed that energy major may play hardball on bids
  • Dash for gas lifts LNG to over half of 2024 container ship orders
    Methanol orders fall below even conventional powered boxships on supply concerns
  • Lomar Shipping bosses take home less pay from ship management company as loss grows
    Shipowner's UK-based division hit by lower commissions on lease contracts and ship sales
  • New banking rules to focus lenders on shipowners' reputations, lawyer says
    Stephenson Harwood expert explains how Basel IV regulations will reshape shipping finance
  • Shares in India's Cochin Shipyard fall as Indian government sells off $240m stake
    Two-day stock offering aimed at boosting trading liquidity in bulker and offshore vessel shipbuilder
  • Capesize newbuilding orders about to hit a six-year high, says SSY
    Low scrapping is helping to support net fleet growth too
  • Wah Kwong bulker arrested in cargo shortfall scuffle with fertiliser firm Indian Potash
    Case involves yet another legal dispute involving a cargo discharged against a letter of indemnity
  • Cido Shipping VLAC debut deal pushes newbuilding spending close to $3bn mark
    Shipowner moves into a new arena with $250m HD Hyundai Group deal
  • New Mediterranean fuel rules will boost product tankers as very low-sulphur fuel oil demand wanes, Gibson says
    UK broker sees opportunity for vessels to bring compliant gasoil in from the US and Middle East
  • 'You have the power to change the world': Cargill's Jan Dieleman urges leaders to embrace risk in green drive
    Opening of Global Maritime Forum annual summit in Tokyo hears Cargill shipping boss urge leaders to use their power and influence
  • SSY hires well-known offshore pair as it targets subsea business
    Duo joins from Sea1 Offshore, previously known as Siem Offshore
  • Nordic American Tankers banking at least $64m through five-year suezmax charter
    Herbjorn Hansson-led owner locks in vessel with energy major
  • Stimulus spur and coal keeping the lights on: Norden bets on 'resilient' Chinese economy
    Company sees more synergies between bulkers and project business
  • Latsis venture Marla Tankers doubles its money on sale of LR2 pair
    Greek asset-player flips sister ships for about twice the money it spent to buy them six years ago
  • US sanctions expansion could turn the screws on Iran's petrochemical sector
    Maritime lawyer says Biden administration move shows ramping up of attention on Tehran
  • Citi's Michael Parker calls for shipowner emissions data to be made public
    Poseidon Principles chief says true impact of IMO's decarbonisation rules and green financing to be seen in two to three years

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The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
Agreement for the digitalization of motorway traffic flows with the ports of Trieste and Monfalcone
Trieste
It was signed by the Port System Authority of the Adriatic Sea and by Autostrade Alto Adriatico
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
Munich/Brussels
Opportunity Green, Seas At Risk and Transport & Environment urge nations to include shipping emissions in their Nationally Determined Contributions
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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