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Exim India web site
MARCH 20, 2024
  • DP World launches global freight forwarding network
  • CONCOR, CWC MoU to leverage respective strengths
  • Digitised goods should be outside of tariff moratorium at WTO: India
  • Kerala govt mulls maritime cluster
  • Antwerp port's Certified Pick up an important step in the digitalisation of logistics chain for containers
  • ITC collaborates with IWAI to transport FMCG products
  • Adani Vizhinjam Port wins International Safety Award
  • MOL inks MoU for joint development of synthetic fuel/synthetic methanol supply chain
  • Kattupalli Port achieves highest-ever gate movement in 24 hours
  • GDP growth seen moderating in FY25
  • Red Sea attacks & rising piracy off Somali coast disrupting global trade: Report
  • India committed to safeguard navigational freedom in the Indian Ocean region: PM
  • Global air cargo demand stabilises; surge in Dubai-Europe tonnage
  • IATA Digitalization Leadership Charter for cargo launched
  • Delhi Airport ships 80 lakh kg of B'desh goods in 2023

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 20, 2024
  • New presence in Liège
  • Intermodal terminal in Hamilton in operation
  • Modalis bolsters Italian team
  • More movements but less volume
  • New wagons for European grain transports
  • Building a vehicle hub at Dunkirk
  • Record order for automatic stacking cranes
  • Another B777F for Silk Way West
  • Concordia Damen wins contract in Uruguay
  • Cakeboxx welcomes CCO
  • A win-win agreement in South Africa
  • Express shipping to and from China
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • MSC Air Cargo banks on Descartes
  • Sunrock picks MD for its German branch
  • H2-truck covers 2,000 km in four weeks
  • A UK-Turkey FTA
  • Advancing hydrogen collaboration
  • FedEx shifts from Newcastle to Teesside

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • THE Alliance goes large on the transpacific to reassure shippers
  • EXCLUSIVE: CH Robinson - forwarding debacle spurs another top casualty
  • Ports of LA and Long Beach busier this year and eyeing an early peak season
  • Exporters nervous as air cargo congestion builds in Delhi and Mumbai
  • Box throughput improves, but delays still endemic at South African ports
  • Cargo-carrying gliders could save 65% of aviation fuel costs, says US developer
  • Vedat Serbet returns to Hellmann to develop European rail freight offering

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • Derecktor picks MJP waterjets for new hybrid ferry duo
    Two new hybrid ferries being built by Derecktor Shipyards New York for Chatham Area Transit (CAT) of Savannah, Ga., will feature Marine Jet Power (MJP) waterjets as part of their sophisticated power
  • New GCMD study: Ports aren't ready to handle onboard carbon capture
    A study commissioned by the Singapore-based Global Center for Maritime Decarbonization (GCMD) finds that a lack of port readiness may present a carbon capture bottleneck. It comes as on board carbon capture
  • As Congress dithers on FRC spending, Bollinger delivers another
    Bollinger Shipyards recently delivered the USCGC David Duren to the U.S. Coast Guard in Key West, Fla. This is the 182nd vessel Bollinger has delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard over a

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Container News web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • APM Terminals, HHIT enter strategic collaboration
    As part of the Dutch Trade mission to Vietnam, APM Terminals and Hateco Haiphong International Container Terminal (HHIT), a fully owned subsidiary of Hateco Group, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to further develop their cooperation on terminal development in Haiphong in North Vietnam. "Vietnam is a rapidly growing and high-potential market in South-East Asia and the strategic col
  • BIMCO analysis: 13% of world seaborne trade under attack from Houthis and Somali pirates
    "Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, coupled with a rise in piracy off the coast of Somalia, are disrupting global trade. In 2023 an estimated 13% of global seaborne trade transited through these areas. However, the attacks have reduced the number of ships transiting the area by 50%," stated Filipe Gouveia, Shipping Analyst at BIMCO. Since November 2023, the threat to shipping has increased a
  • COSCO to serve Port of La Spezia via 20,000 TEU vessels
    COSCO Shipping is scheduling regular visits to the Port of La Spezia with 20,000 TEU vessels. The imminent arrival of the COSCO Shipping Aries marks the first docking of such a large container ship from the Chinese liner at the Italian port. Beginning in March, COSCO 20,000 TEU container ships will establish a consistent presence at the Port of La Spezia. This recent announcement by the Chinese l
  • Ports of Hamburg and Argentia unveil green hydrogen partnership
    The Port of Argentia in Newfoundland, Canada and the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) in Germany signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to collaborate on the export and import of green hydrogen from Canada to Germany. The agreement was signed by Scott Penney, CEO of the Port of Argentia, and Jens Meier, CEO of HPA, during their attendance at the Canada-Germany Hydrogen and Ammonia Producer-Offtaker Conferen
  • Peel Ports Group and E.ON commence UK's largest solar project
    Peel Ports Group, the UK's second-largest port operator, has partnered with E.ON to achieve its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. The initiative begins with the installation of the UK's largest roof-mounted solar energy system at the Port of Liverpool, followed by repowering the existing wind turbines along the banks of the River Mersey with fewer, larger turbines. This marks the init
  • Kombiverkehr KG starts rail connection between Rotterdam and Germany
    Kombiverkehr KG is expanding its range of services between Germany and the Netherlands with a new train running between Rotterdam and Köln-Eifeltor. In Rotterdam, the train will terminate at the Rail Service Center (RSC) in Waalhaven. The first train will depart the Dutch city on 12 March and reach Köln-Eifeltor in twelve hours. The new service leaves on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in both
  • Evergreen ship held up in Qingdao after collision
    One of Evergreen Marine Corporation's ships has been held in China's Qingdao port for investigations after colliding with another vessel. The 2014-built 8,508 TEU Ever Lucid, deployed to the Taiwanese line's Transpacific Northwest Service, reportedly collided with an unnamed Chinese cargo ship around 1 am local time on 14 March. The ship set out from Qingdao just before 10 pm local time on 13 Mar
  • CFL Cargo launches multi-system locomotives
    CFL Cargo, a European railway operator, has successfully homologated the first multi-system locomotives for operation between Germany, Luxembourg, and Poland. This achievement enhances international rail traffic and promotes the transition from road to rail transport, which is a more sustainable mode of transportation. These new locomotives, in their final configuration, are groundbreaking in Eur
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces Mediterranean-South America West Coast service updates
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced changes in its Mediterranean-South America West Coast (MSW) service, which will be effective from 20 March. Hapag-Lloyd will introduce the port of Vigo in Spain to the MSW rotation as the initial port of call in the Mediterranean. Through this addition, the Hamburg-based line aims to offer expedited transit times to northern Spain and Portugal market
  • Wharf Holdings boss concerned with Hong Kong port's waning competitiveness
    The chairman of Hong Kong logistics and real estate conglomerate Wharf Holdings, Stephen Ng Tin Hoi, said that Hong Kong port is no longer among the world's busiest ports and is not optimistic about the terminal business. Wharf Holdings, which operates container terminals (under the Modern brand name) in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, saw operating profit from the group's logistics business halve year-o
  • Port of Los Angeles exceeds 780,000 TEUs in February
    In February, the Port of Los Angeles saw a significant surge in activity, handling 781,434 TEUs, marking a remarkable 60% increase from the same period last year. This continues the trend of consecutive monthly growth, marking the seventh straight month of such volume increase at the busiest port in the United States. The LA port saw a substantial rise in loaded imports, reaching 408,764 TEUs, re
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases Asia container rates
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd said its ocean tariff rates for Freight All Kinds (FAK) between Far East and North Europe & Mediterranean will increase. The updated prices will apply for cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry containers, including high cube equipment, and reefer for sailings commencing on 1 April, as follows: Per container from Far East (in US$) Destination 20' Dry 40' Dry 40' HC

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Splash web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • ASCO scores $25m contract extension hat-trick
    Energy logistics player ASCO has won three contract extensions worth more than $25m in total. The Aberdeen-based group has seen long-standing clients, Centrica Energy Storage, TotalEnergies and BP renew contracts for up to three years each. ASCO has been appointed by BP and TotalEnergies to support each operator across the North East of Scotland leveraging ...
  • Spanish port scales up floating wind ambitions
    The Port of A Coruña in Spain has secured a new backer in its ambitions to become a logistic hub for the marshalling, assembly and deployment of floating offshore wind components. German utility RWE has signed up to facilitate the scaling-up of the port capacity in support of Spain's floating wind targets of up to ...
  • Sulmara wins survey contract for 1 GW Scottish floating wind farm
    Glasgow-based subsea specialist Sulmara has been awarded a contract for the Stromar floating offshore wind farm in Scotland. Stromar is one of the world's largest proposed floating offshore developments, with a planned capacity of 1 GW. The project off Caithness in northern Scotland, around 50 km east of Wick, is being developed by a joint ...
  • Sea's new compliance solution to help charterers with sanction risk mitigation
    Maritime software provider Sea has launched a new compliance solution to help customers navigate the regulatory landscape for freight and avoid sanction breaches. Sea's new Vessel Compliance Management solution enables customers to complete vessel screening and ensures governance, compliance, and the mitigation of risks in chartering processes. In a study conducted by the company this ...
  • Seacon in for chemical tanker at Wuhu
    China's Seacon Shipping has moved to further expand its footprint in the tanker segment by adding another chemical carrier newbuilding to its growing orderbook. The Hong Kong-listed diversified owner and operator has signed up for an 18,500 dwt unit at China's Wuhu Shipyard, hot on the heels of orders for a series of similar chemical ...
  • Exxon will not buy Hess but is considering buying its Guyana stake
    ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods has stated that the US supermajor has no intention of buying Hess from under Chevron's nose but rather wants to establish its rights over Hess's Guyana assets. Woods told reporters during the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston that it would not have waited for Chevron to announce its $53bn deal to ...
  • Ship prang brings operations to a standstill at one of the world's largest manganese mines
    Operations at a mine in the north of Australia were suspended yesterday after a Cypriot-flagged bulk carrier, buffeted by strong cyclone winds, rammed into a pier. Groote Eylandt Mining Company (GEMCO), jointly owned by South32 and Anglo-American, was forced to stop operations after the 189 m long bulker caused "severe damage" to a pier at ...
  • Louis Dreyfus Armateurs showcases liquid hydrogen-based SOV concept
    French family-owned shipowner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has revealed a new offshore wind service operation vessel (SOV) capable of running on liquid hydrogen. The so-called liquid-H2 SOV, currently in the concept design phase, is being developed in partnership with Salt Ship Design as well as equipment suppliers, class and flag authorities and fuel providers. The ...
  • New Dayang wins ultramax orders
    Chinese builder New Dayang has secured orders for ultramax bulk carrier newbuildings from China Construction Bank (CCB) Financial Leasing. The deal covers two firm vessels of the Crown 63 Plus design which will be operated by Bohai Shipping (Hebei) after delivery, starting in late 2026. The shipbuilding arm of state-run machinery manufacturer Sumec Group based ...
  • CMB on home straight with Euronav stake now above 88%
    Following the closing of the Euronav takeover bid, the Saverys family-controlled Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) effectively controls 88.61% of the Belgian tanker giant. The acceptance period of the mandatory public takeover bid for all Euronav shares not already owned by CMB or its affiliates expired on March 15, 2024. During the acceptance period, over 69.2m ...
  • Containerised hydrogen fuel cell and battery solution gives shipping new options
    Project partners Port of Gothenburg, Skanska, PowerCell Group, Hitachi Energy, Linde Gas, Volvo Group and Skagerak Energy have conducted a joint field test to demonstrate the latest innovation in hydrogen-electric power infrastructure: the containerised Hyflex solution. The product is a flexible container solution that can be used in a wide range of applications for emission-free ...
  • Red Sea salvage ops not possible: IMO
    Salvors will not come to clean up the mess left by Houthi attacks until the situation in the Red Sea calms down, shipping's top regulator said yesterday. Speaking at a press conference in London at the opening of the 81st session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), Arsenio Dominguez, secretary-general of the International Maritime ...
  • New British wind propulsion tech readies for market
    The UK is leading many of the world's wind propulsion efforts in shipping with new tech coming to market. Bristol-based maritime engineering start-up WingTek, in collaboration with the National Composites Centre and the University of Bristol, has just won a £2.2m ($2.8m) innovation grant to develop the WingTek Wingsail (pictured above), something its backers claim ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • Tusiani: 'timing and luck' were the secret of my success
    Poten & Partner's chairman emeritus Michael D Tusiani ushered in as new CMA Commodore in acknowledgement of his stellar career...
  • ECA loophole letting ships dodge NOx pollution limits, IMO told
    IMO rules meant to protect fragile environments and coastal peoples from shipping pollution in the Arctic are being undermined. Green...
  • 'Irresistible call' for renewal of tanker fleet, says BRS
    The difficulties for 'grey' tankers to return to normal trading will create an irresistible call for the renewal of the...
  • Human element integral in the age of AI
    Shipping's reputation as an analogue industry is unjustified; companies have been investing in artificial intelligence for years, with mixed results...
  • West launches two new specialist claims teams
    Charterers' cover becoming an increasingly important aspect of club's activities, says marine mutual
  • Barter deals in ports could fall foul of local law, Gard warns
    The problem is particularly acute in Togo, where a recent exchange for 20 kg of shrimp landed both a ship's...
  • Norwegian digital sector eyes Greek shipping market
    Oslo-supported innovation summit in Athens aimed to encourage interaction with major owners' market
  • Surge of secondhand capesize deals triggered by 14-year peak in earnings
    Greek owners identified as leading buyers with one-third of capesize purchases this year, as well as ranking first alongside Chinese...
  • Minsheng Financial Leasing gains approval for Hong Kong shipping subsidiary
    Minsheng Bank-controlled lessor will invest $400m in the wholly owned subsidiary
  • Maersk extends Haiphong co-operation deal
    Vietnam is seen as a high growth market by Maersk, which is extending its agreement with Hateco to help develop...
  • Seafarer unions mark second anniversary of P&O Ferries sackings
    Britain needs mandatory seafarers' charter to spark 'ratings revival', Mick Lynch says
  • Ports not ready to process captured carbon from shipping
    Capturing carbon is the easy part; getting if off ships and through terminals safely is proving to be a bottleneck
  • Gabon, UAE, Mauritius offer regulatory safe haven to sanctioned dark fleet operator Hennesea Holdings
    The latest regulatory arbitrage play by Hennesea Holdings' anonymous owner sees Gabon, UAE and Mauritius providing marine services for remaining...
  • MOL and partners to develop e-fuels supply chain with domestic CO2 capture
    MOL will be charged with the marine transportation of CO2 and e-fuels, connecting Japan and overseas production plants
  • Rise of dark fleet capping growth of P&I clubs, says Roppestad
    'We are seeing lower growth in tonnage, not because we are getting less business in, but because some part of...
  • CCB Leasing orders Sumec ultramax pair backed by Bohai Ocean charters
    A pair of firm 64,000 dwt conventional-fuel dry bulkers were placed at Sumec's subsidiary New Dayang Shipbuilding, with more to...
  • Daily Briefing
    IMO resumes efforts on carbon pricing tools | Red Sea tensions on display at IMO meeting | Bunker demand faces...
  • Seacon expands fleet with chemical tanker order
    Deal comes after Seacon ordered another four chemical tankers of the same size and four MR tankers in China last...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • Regulators must take slower approach to mandating green trucks: trade groups
    Members of the Clean Freight Coalition say they aren't opposed to converting from diesel to electric vehicles, but argue that regulators are pushing timelines that are too aggressive and will cause supply chain disruptions and higher prices.
  • BNSF, UP working through rail container backlogs in Southern California
    The railroads say they are deploying more intermodal railcars to Los Angeles-Long Beach and adjusting their operations so marine terminals can clear out rail containers and reduce dwell times following strong import volumes early this year.
  • THE Alliance restores two trans-Pacific services as Asia imports jump
    US imports from Asia last month were up 40% over February 2023, the biggest year-on-year jump for any month since May 2021.
  • Seafarer unions declare Red Sea, Gulf of Aden 'warlike' no-go areas
    The deaths of three bulk carrier crew in early March has spurred an international body representing seafarers to downgrade the busy shipping lanes from "high risk" to "warlike" and has urged all carriers to avoid sailing through the region.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • Harry Vafias spinoff C3is raises $6m in face of Nasdaq de-listing threat
    Deal created 120m new shares and caused penny stock to plunge further
  • ExxonMobil charters Yasa suezmax for three years at hefty rate
    Big oil players continue tying large crude carriers on lucrative, long-term employment
  • Has JP Morgan snapped up more Swire Bulk ships?
    US bank reported to have continued dry bulk acquisition campaign
  • Houthis target Greek-owned VLGC in latest Gulf of Aden missile strike
    Missile landed just 200m from the ship, maritime forces reported
  • Norwegian safety regulators argue Viking Sky should have never sailed prior to 2019 drama
    Even before it lost power, cruise ship was missing one of its generators
  • Lack of port infrastructure risks stunting growth of carbon capture technology
    Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation report highlights work needed to make onboard carbon capture technology feasible
  • Torvald Klaveness boasts ample investment firepower after 'historic' 2023 result
    Norwegian group profiting from strength in tanker and bulker markets
  • Ardmore Shipping taps AI to optimise its tramp trades
    Irish owner has been trialling an AI system over the past year
  • Liner giant MSC gobbles up container ships from NSB in latest secondhand swoop
    Gianluigi Aponte-owned company has poached six 6,000-teu vessels from the fleet of German company
  • Ardmore taps AI to optimise its tramp trades
    Irish owner has been trialling an AI system over the past year
  • Capital markets key to Alexander Saverys' ammonia and hydrogen vision for transforming Euronav
    But Fredriksen deal leaves shipowner with plenty of cash to pay for newbuildings
  • Ukrainian shipowner strikes series of deals to get grain out of war zone
    Shipping company eyeing river cooperation in Serbia and Austria after Hungarian agreement
  • Peter Dohle and Foroohari snap up container ships from Evangelos Marinakis stable
    German buyers are moving back into secondhand boxship markets
  • Japanese shipping giant MOL to push e-methanol supply chain
    Partners assess export of Japanese CO2 to produce green methanol for re-import
  • Seacon takes tanker order spend to $340m in a month with latest deal
    Chinese owner continues product carrier spree, this time at Wuhu Shipyard
  • CMA CGM ports chief hired to lead French shipowners' association
    Incoming delegate general has extensive experience in ports sector
  • Even 'inferior' bulkers selling for firm prices in hot market, says Seanergy boss Stamatis Tsantanis
    Greek boss sees strong interest in capesizes in secondhand market
  • Shipping insurer-backed Ceto launches AI emissions management platform
    CarbonID service will help owners track and control carbon output, company says
  • Louis Dreyfus joins zero-emission hydrogen race with wind farm ship
    French owner teams with Salt Ship Design on innovative vessel
  • Fewer claims help Gard record one of its best-ever years
    Norwegian insurer says low claims and high-performing investments makes it stronger than ever
  • Ukrainian shipowner strikes series of deals to get grain out of warzone
    Shipping company eyeing river cooperation in Serbia and Austria after Hungarian agreement
  • WaveCrest Energy makes fresh move to set up UK LNG import facility
    CEO Rob Bryngelson revives Teesside regasification port plan but on a new site as company prepares to auction capacity
  • John Fredriksen buys debt-stricken Equinor offices outside Oslo for less than a dime
    Billionaire agrees to refinance holding company in exchange for NOK 1
  • Tufton Oceanic plots big handout to shareholders as profit soars
    Special dividend could see fund dole out 10% of its net asset value
  • Lack of port infrastructure risks stunting growth of carbon capture technology
    Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation report highlights work needed to make onboard carbon capture technology feasible
  • Greek bulker driven aground as cyclone batters northern Australia
    No reports of pollution or casualties among ship's crew
  • International Seaways selling product tanker at a premium price, brokers say
    New York-listed tanker owner gets anywhere from $23.7m to $25m for 15-year-old ship
  • Hunter ahead by $13,100 per day after fixing second VLCC back to its owner
    Company still looking for more opportunities in strong tanker markets
  • Benchmark supramax bulker price set as Japan's San-E Maritime sells last ship
    Japanese tonnage provider benefits from a rising market to stage shipowning exit
  • New Dayang inks ultramax bulkers with Chinese leasing company CCB FL
    Shipping newcomer Bohai Shipping Hebei to operate bulkers
  • Benchmark supramax price set as Japan's San-E Maritime sells last bulker
    Japanese tonnage provider benefits from a rising market to stage shipowning exit
  • Precious Shipping taps Export-Import Bank of Thailand for new loan
    Thai shipowner puts up two 10-year-old supramax bulkers as collateral for latest finance deal

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 19, 2024
  • Port of New Orleans' container-on-barge service has record year
    In 2023, the Port of New Orleans achieved a record-breaking year for its container-on-barge service, emphasizing its commitment to reducing emissions.

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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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