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February 21, 2024

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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
  • MSC, Odisha ink pact for shipping cargo via Paradip Port
  • EU begins mission Aspides to protect Red Sea vessels
  • Red Sea disruptions cause more insurance cancellations
  • DGTR begins anti-dumping probe into solar glass imports from China, Vietnam
  • Soymeal export seen dipping by a fifth
  • JBS Academy organises field visit to Hazira Port
  • Chennai Port Authority allocates Rs 3.12 crore for CSR projects
  • Minister unveils projects to boost IWT
  • Talks on Eastern Maritime Corridor progressing well
  • CBIC urged to suspend transhipment of B'desh export cargo via Delhi
  • Envirotainer commits to ambitious science-based targets
  • Akasa Air to launch maiden international service on March 28
  • Bid submitted for GoFirst

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
  • Leaving the trough behind
  • Italian intermodal operator upgrades fleet
  • Chermaine Chia to head ocean freight
  • Four and 45 Dreamliners for Southeast Asian carriers
  • Replacing 6 million sheets of paper
  • Energy-positive on 37 hectares
  • An offshore deal in the Middle East
  • Sydney's railfreight network transformed
  • Eviation renews leadership team
  • BUD Cargo City expanded
  • GXO rides the robotics wave
  • Unifeeder's green fleet grows
  • More freight through Azerbaijan
  • 'Cargo' to replace 'Elwis'
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • InPost picks CFO
  • A tough year for IDS Logistik
  • Welcome aboard 'M/S Finncanopus'

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
  • Ocean carriers determined to hang onto containers as supply tightens
  • The case of the missing passenger belly capacity
  • Shopify impacted - due diligence on Flexport losses
  • MSC Air Cargo ends deal with GSSA ECS in bid to 'go it alone'
  • US warehouse lease rates climb even as demand for space slows
  • How the war changed Russia's container flows
  • Rising inflation driving food supply chain robberies
  • Praying for rain as record lows loom for Panama Canal and Amazon
  • The longer you delay digital transformation, the further you fall behind
  • TPM24 preview, shifting the cold chain to -15°C, USWC cargo gains
  • 'Truckers for Trump' threaten to boycott New York after fraud case verdict
  • TT Club's Laurence Jones announces retirement plans

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
  • Red Sea: French frigates take out Houthi drones
    The EU's EUNAVOR ASPIDES naval mission, formally announced only yesterday, is already up and running with French FREMM frigates patrolling in the Gulf of Aden and Southern Red Sea intercepting and destroying
  • VIDEO: Chemship retrofit is a wind-assisted propulsion world first
    Chemship's 2015-built 16,111 dwt Chemical Challenger has become the world's first chemical tanker to be retrofitted with wind-assisted propulsion. This week, four 16-meter-high aluminum Econowind Ventofoils wing sails were installed on board
  • Cadeler books Baltica 2 wind turbine installation contract
    Copenhagen, Denmark, headquartered offshore wind farm installation specialist Cadeler (OSE: CADLR; NYSE: CDLR) has booked a major contract in Poland. Awarded by Ørsted and PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczn, it covers the transport

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
  • Truck and rail dwell time remains steady at San Pedro Bay Ports
    Through January, cargo traveling through the San Pedro Bay Port complex and destined for local delivery via truck spent an average of 2.89 days at port terminals, translating to a slight uptick from December's average of 2.69 days. The January truck dwell time is within the normal range, said the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA). Dwell time for rail-destined cargo saw a small decrease
  • Port of Prince Rupert handles 23.5 million cargo tonnes in 2023
    In 2023, the Port of Prince Rupert handled 23.5 million tonnes of cargo, translating to a decrease of 5% compared to the volumes recorded in the previous year. According to a statement, this marks the third consecutive year of declining volume and reflects the challenges posed by the dynamic nature of global shipping routes, subdued demand for imports, and the competitive landscape with other Nor
  • The Role Of Big Data In Personalizing Consumer Experience
    As we all know that e commerce companies are simply booming and giving their customers more and more options when it comes to online buying. However because the competition is increasing businesses must contend with all the obstacles to remain viable in a world of the e-commerce industry. Numerous cutting edge technologies are now available that operate in the E-commerce platform to give customer
  • What Electronic Music Songs to Listen to While Driving?
    Are you going on a journey alone or with your friends or even your family now, thinking about which electronic music songs to play to add a bit of ginger and aroma to the drive? If that is it, then we can bodily say you are in the right place right now. We understand the fact that music is one of the leading recipes that can make the journey balanced and entertaining for you and for whomever you
  • Factors to Consider When Selecting Private Equity Portfolio Management Software
    As of 2023, private equity, hedge fund, and investment vehicle sectors in the US employed 77,941 people . Success in private equity requires effective portfolio management. Many businesses use technology to streamline processes due to increasingly complex investment plans and regulatory obligations. However, selecting software designed to manage private equity portfolios can be a challenging ende
  • PSA partners with HERE Technologies to enhance truck operations in Singapore
    HERE Technologies, a major provider of location data and technology solutions, has announced its collaboration with PSA Singapore, the operator of the world's largest transshipment hub, to revolutionise the container truck ecosystem in Singapore. The aim is to enhance the efficiency of goods movement at Singapore's terminals. Singapore holds the prestigious position of being the top maritime capi
  • Transpacific container trade bounces back in the beginning of 2024
    Transpacific eastbound box volumes have rebounded by 16.9% in January 2024 and full-year volumes are expected to record positive growth again after falling by 15.1% last year, according to the latest report by Lynerlytica. The logistics consultant said transpacific carriers have been able to take advantage of the strong cargo rebound with freight rates more than 200% higher compared to last year.
  • HHLA faces financial and operational challenges with declines in key performance metrics
    German port and terminal operator Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) recorded a drop in its revenue of 8.3% to €1.447 billion in 2023. Additionally, the Group reported an operating result (EBIT) of €109 million, thus falling below the expected range of €115-135 million, while HHLA achieved €220 million EBIT in the previous year. Moreover, the company's profit after tax and minority interests
  • METRANS Group acquires 100% stake in Adria Rail
    METRANS has acquired a 100% stake in Adria Rail, less than a year after it took over 51% of the company. Adria Rail is a Croatian company that operates intermodal trains to, from and through Croatia. The firm will present the new logo, aligned with the group's visual identity. Adria Rail has also been the intermodal operator of the trains connecting the Rijeka container terminal in the Adriatic S
  • SeaLead, Blue Water Line introduce new Gulf India Express service
    SeaLead and Blue Water Line, an Abrao Group Company, will launch a new container service, the Gulf India Express (GIX), aiming to enhance the trade routes between India and the Gulf region. Each company will deploy one vessel on the service, which is expected to provide a reliable and efficient weekly rotation connecting the key ports of Mundra, Nhava Sheva, Sohar, Jebel Ali, Dammam, and returnin
  • Wärtsilä and Siem Offshore partner on fleet decarbonisation solutions
    Siem Offshore is collaborating with technology firm Wärtsilä to diminish the carbon footprint of its fleet of 26 vessels. The company aims to cut CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030, recognizing partnership as crucial in discovering suitable technological remedies. The agreement targets the identification and deployment of solutions to enhance energy efficiency and substantially decrease greenhouse gas
  • Hellmann joins forces with Hamburg's digital hub as corporate partner
    Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, a global family-owned company, has been actively collaborating with various start-ups for years to drive the digital transformation of the industry. Since February, Hellmann has partnered with the Digital Hub Logistics in Hamburg (DHLH), contributing its expertise to anchor innovations sustainably within the structures of a global medium-sized company. DHLH, an innov
  • European vessel owners launch defensive maritime security operation in the Red Sea
    In response to increasing threats targeting commercial shipping, the European Union (EU) Council officially initiated the EU's defensive maritime security operation in the Red Sea on 19 February. Operation ASPIDES, which commenced on 19 February, is tasked with providing defensive measures to accompany and safeguard commercial vessels in the region against potential maritime attacks. European Com
  • Container traffic increases at Valencia terminals
    According to the January Statistical Bulletin of the Port Authority of València (PAV), there has been a notable 5.11% increase in the volume of goods entering and departing from Valencian terminals compared to January 2023, surpassing six million tonnes in total (6,063,224 tonnes). The container traffic has also seen a significant uptick, with the number of boxes entering and leaving the terminal
  • CMA CGM applies new surcharges from Europe to India, Middle East Gulf and Red Sea
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM announced that it will implement the following peak season surcharges, effective from 1 March. For dry cargo from North Europe, Scandinavia, Poland, Baltic, East & West Mediterranean, Adriatic, Black Sea and North Africa to the Indian ports of Nhava Sheva, Mundra and Hazira, the surcharge will be US$200 per container. Additionally, the Marseille-based box line will ap
  • The Role of Digitalization in Enhancing Maritime Safety and Efficiency
    In today's rapidly evolving maritime industry, navigating the waters of digital transformation can often feel like playing at Fire Stampede Demo , where each strategic decision and technological investment carries the potential for high rewards amidst the risks. Digitalization has become a cornerstone for enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability, referring to the integration and utilizati
  • KEZAD Group and APT sign lease agreement for automotive aluminium plant
    KEZAD Group signed a lease agreement with Al Ghurair Group subsidiary Automotive Precision Technology (APT) to establish an automotive aluminium component manufacturing facility. Spanning 30,000 square meters, this state-of-the-art manufacturing plant for APT will be strategically positioned within KEZAD, adjacent to Emirates Global Aluminium, a major player in the global aluminium manufacturing

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
  • Shipping in the Year of the Dragon: Containers
    The Year of the Dragon, the most auspicious of animals in the Chinese zodiac, is upon us. What does the following year have in store for shipping's fortunes? Maritime CEO is back with a unique annual outlook looking at the prospects for the main shipping sectors, as well as having deep dives into the Chinese ...
  • United Maritime expands with kamsarmax bareboat deal
    Nasdaq-listed Greek bulker owner United Maritime has boosted its fleet by taking a Japanese-built kamsarmax on a bareboat charter with a purchase option attached. The Stamatis Tsantanis-led spinoff of capesize specialist Seanergy Maritime is adding an unnamed 82,235 dwt ship built at Oshima. The vessel will join United's fleet for 18 months between June and ...
  • Belships locks in trio on index-linked contracts
    Oslo-listed Belships has chartered out three of its bulk carriers for at least one year each. The Lars Christian Skarsgård-led owner and operator said it had clinched index-linked contracts for a trio of ultramaxes starting in February and March this year. The unnamed ships, which will come off their fixed-rate charters, will earn a premium ...
  • Integrated Wind Solutions bags deal for newbuild CSOV
    Oslo-listed Integrated Wind Solutions has entered a time charter contract for a commissioning service operations vessel (CSOV) at market terms with Dutch transmission system operator TenneT. The charter contract, won by the company's subsidiary IWS Fleet, has a minimum duration of four months. The vessel which will be used is the Skywalker-class vessel named IWS ...
  • ROVOP enters long-term partnership with Boskalis Subsea Services
    ROV services provider ROVOP and Boskalis subsidiary Subsea Services have entered a global partnership for integrated subsea solutions for the energy industry. The partnership provides five diving support vessels (DSV) and one construction support vessel (CSV) from the Boskalis fleet, with dedicated ROV services. Seven ROVOP ROV systems will be placed across these DSVs and ...
  • Cadeler inks new wind turbine installation contract in Poland
    BW Group and Scorpio-backed offshore wind installation player Cadeler has signed a contract with Ørsted and PGE (Polska Grupa Energetyczna) for the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm project in Poland. The Oslo and New York-listed contractor has been selected to transport and install 14 MW Siemens Gamesa turbines for the approximately 1.5 GW wind farm ...
  • Danish International Ship Register under threat
    A Danish expert group has proposed to abolish the Danish International Ship Register (DIS) scheme, under which seafarers do not pay income tax - a move the country's shipowners' organisation Danish Shipping, has come out strongly against. The so-called Frigast committee has included the DIS scheme in its recommendations for changes in Denmark's more than ...
  • Ørsted picks new chair of the board
    Danish offshore wind giant Ørsted has recommended Lene Skole as the new chair of the company's board of directors. Ørsted said earlier this month that Thomas Thune Andersen, the current board chair decided not to seek re-election at the annual general meeting on March 5, 2024. Andersen served as the chair of Ørsted for ten ...
  • Seven German firms to get power from RWE's offshore wind farm
    The Kaskasi offshore wind farm developed by German utility RWE will supply seven major industrial customers in the country with green electricity from 2026. RWE Supply & Trading signed corresponding power purchase agreements (PPAs) with DHL, Ensinger, Evonik, Infraserv Höchst, Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe, and Vodafone. The first PPA from Kaskasi was signed with the retail ...
  • Urgent expansion underway at Romania's top port
    One of Europe's fast growing ports is embarking on an urgent dredging programme to accommodate the spillover from the ongoing war in neighbouring Ukraine. The Romanian government has approved a three-year $229m dredging plan across 400 ha at the Black Sea port of Constanta, When Russia backed out of the UN-backed Black Sea Grain Initiative ...
  • Onboard carbon capture system prototype hits 85% capture rates
    Researchers working on the EverLoNG ship-based carbon capture (SBCC) prototype have achieved capture rates of at least up to 85% during initial testing. The prototype was developed by Dutch firm Carbotreat and installed last year onboard the 82,000 dwt LNG-powered tanker , chartered by TotalEnergies. This campaign was the first deployment of a full-chain onboard system ...
  • Irish government comes under pressure over livestock shipments
    The Irish government is coming under pressure to rein in livestock exports, while in Cape Town one livestock carrier has kicked up a huge stink. Ethical Farming Ireland has written to the Irish agriculture minister Charlie McConalogue demanding changes to the way animals are exported by sea following a joint investigation with the NGO Israel ...
  • Chemship vessel becomes first chemical tanker in the world to be fitted with sail kit
    Chemship is celebrating becoming the first chemical tanker owner in the world to install wind propulsion. The Dutch owner has installed four VentoFoils from Econowind on the 134 m long Chemical Challenger, a ship that works a dedicated transatlantic route. Chemship expects to achieve an average CO2 reduction of 10% with these sails. CEO Niels ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
  • Houthis claim to strike MSC ship in Gulf of Aden
    Houthis claimed to have attacked an MSC vessel in the Gulf of Aden, dubbing it an 'Israeli ship', in what...
  • Volatile VLGCs climb from cold crash
    Freezing US temperatures narrowed the US-Asia propane arbitrage as the year started and had a chilling effect on VLGC spot...
  • Abandoned ship hit by Houthis towed to Djibouti
    The dry bulker hit by two Houthi missiles on Sunday is listing heavily with a flooded engine room, but the vessel's...
  • P&I clubs hail renewal tonnage gains
    Minimal vessel churn combined with higher premiums, improved investment returns and modest pool claims sees marine mutuals find sweet spot
  • Ship recycling sector bogged down by elevated shipping markets
    'A pervading theme of an unrelenting dearth in the overall availability of tonnage across global ship recycling markets has been...
  • HD Hyundai scores $240m order for VLAC pair
    Shipbuilders from South Korea have swept up VLAC orders since ordering for this new vessel class commenced in 2023
  • Rail reappraised after Red Sea rerouting
    Rail services lost ground following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. But for some cargoes, the increased speed is making it...
  • VLCCs to benefit from Opec increasing exports to regain Asia share
    Compensating for losses from reduced imports from the West would drive Middle East exporters to reverse production cuts, broker argues
  • Prokopiou adds a dozen more to newbuildings tally
    Similarly to previous contracts, follow-on orders at two Chinese builders are for conventionally fuelled vessels
  • Red Sea effect sees boom in secondhand boxship enquiries - but few owners are willing to sell
    Geopolitics has increased inefficiencies of the global containership fleet and pushed up vessel values. But at some point a flurry...
  • Extra due diligence begins for marine insurers and shipowners in Russia oil price cap crackdown
    'From what we understand, individual oil sales can be within the price cap even if media and other reports say...
  • Regional line SeaLead bought over by investment funds
    The new ownership aligns with SeaLead's strategic objectives, aiming to leverage its growth trajectory through enhanced governance and access to...
  • BHP sees India continuing to drive iron ore, coking coal demand
    BHP forecasts a small further improvement in global steel production with growth led by India, Southeast Asia and to a...
  • Daily Briefing
    Ship in danger of sinking after being hit by Houthi rockets | ACL targets US west coast-Europe traffic with land...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
  • Supreme Court declines to hear SC Ports' appeal of Leatherman ruling
    The decision to not hear the appeal leaves intact a ruling that allows the International Longshoremen's Association to sue ocean carriers that use the Leatherman terminal, an apparent blow to the so-called "hybrid" labor model used in Charleston.
  • Activist investor seeks to oust CEO at 'worst' Class I railroad Norfolk Southern
    In addition to pushing for a leadership change, Ancora Holdings also said NS should not invest so heavily in intermodal under its current strategy and criticized the railroad for changing 180 train schedules last year to prioritize container and trailer business.
  • Oakland's main terminal adds overnight shift to clear vessel backlog
    The operator of Oakland's largest container terminal said it will take about two weeks to clear the vessel backlog at Oakland International Container Terminal.
  • Rotterdam, Hamburg volumes fell last year as weak economy hit demand
    High inflation, the rising cost of living and geopolitical tensions supressed demand from European consumers and industry in 2023, with few signs of a turnaround apparent for this year.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
  • Matson beats Wall Street bets as steady demand tempers profit slump
    Hawaii container ship operator expects operating income to remain unchanged in 2024
  • Houthis claim attack targetting MSC-controlled bulker
    Vessel operated by Swiss giant is latest in militants' sights during active week
  • United Maritime building back bulker fleet with another leasing deal and new charters
    Shipowner is doubling down on bulkers and wants to grow its fleet further
  • Vietnamese shipowner says its tanker could not have been source of oil slick off Brazil
    PetroVietnam transportation unit says PVT Sunrise was in ballast and discharged no oil
  • Industry leader Gard expands P&I book thanks to newbuildings
    UK P&I Club puts the focus on portfolio management at annual insurance renewal
  • Axing of seafarer tax exemption would spell 'disaster' for Danish shipping
    Industry reacts with horror to recommendations of cost-cutting committee
  • Industry leader Gard expands P&I book thanks for newbuildings
    UK P&I Club puts the focus on portfolio management at annual insurance renewal
  • Price cap backers increase imports of Russian-origin oil products, say campaigners
    Refined oils produced outside using Russian crude in third countries are not subject to the G7 sanctions regime
  • Greek and Turkish shipowners clear out older bulkers as Chinese buyers circle
    A string of kamsarmaxes, panamaxes and supramaxes are heading from Greek and Turkish owners to the Far East
  • NorthStandard's premium income tops $825m at P&I renewal
    Newly merged outfit has registered an increase in P&I tonnage
  • Aristides Pittas bullish on bulker market for next two to three years
    EuroDry boss is encouraged by low orderbook, but geopolitical situation remains a question mark
  • Maersk dominates market as Red Sea disruption lifts container ship rates by a third
    Charter rates are up 33% after the seventh straight week of Red Sea-related rises
  • NorthStandard's premium income top $825m at P&I renewal
    Newly merged outfit has registered an increase in P&I tonnage
  • Mercuria fails to reclaim losses after Greek aframax tanker held due to master's error
    Swiss charterer was trying to appeal tribunal ruling relating to eight-month detention of Afra Oak
  • From the Saab to the sea: Creating wind technology to woo shipping
    Netherlands-based Econowind has seen its fortunes grow as shipowners see the benefits of wind
  • World first for Chemship: Emission-busting suction sails set to drive down emissions
    Chemship boss says 'it's not about the money' as he eyes energy savings
  • Greek shipowner Minerva Marine sells first bulker in 10 years
    Martinos firm on the cusp of offloading its oldest capesize to Chinese players buying across the board
  • Skuld shows strong growth at P&I renewal
    Mutual entered tonnage has reached a new record high
  • Boskalis linked to swoop for Altera's fleet of super-large anchor-handlers
    Dutch owner's deal revealed by Brazilian competition ruling
  • 'Rare' synching of tanker and bulker markets align stars for KCC, say analysts
    Investment banks backing stronger earnings and share price rises for combination carrier company
  • Proposed axing of seafarer tax exemption would spell 'disaster' for Danish shipping
    Industry reacts with horror to recommendations of cost-cutting committee
  • Geopolitical uncertainty boosts insurance technology firm Concirrus
    Demand is increasing for data and intelligence on shipping's trouble spots
  • Houthi attacks drive VLCC rally ahead of schedule. Now owners need Opec+ to deliver
    BRS Group tips VLCCs to rise in the second half, but Opec+ could move earlier and support earnings
  • GEM VLCC to deliver first overseas crude to Nigeria's giant new Dangote refinery
    Broker BRS says diversification of supply could boost suezmaxes and VLCCs in region
  • Greek shipowner Evalend adds VLAC newbuildings to $2.1bn orderbook
    Company is said to be paying $121m each for the 91,000-cbm gas carriers
  • Will latest Houthi attacks squash shipping's tentative return to the Red Sea?
    Research chief Steve Gordon says more tankers and bulkers had started to risk the Red Sea passage
  • Hyundai Glovis extends order for world's largest car carriers with near $500m play
    Company will novate the vessels to KOBC and charter the quartet under a long-term contract
  • Ardmore has financial leeway to 'pounce' on more tankers, analysts say
    Fearnley Securities says conservative dividend policy means fleet renewal could continue
  • Stranded Sovcomflot tankers on the move again to China and India
    Two aframaxes, as well as Indian-controlled VLCC, resume journeys after payment and sanctions problems
  • Shipyards extend 17-LNG newbuilding berth deal as security issues dog TotalEnergies Mozambique project
    Will latest delay to project ships free up some slots for 2027 delivery dates?
  • India a 'continued bright spot' for steel production, says BHP
    How effectively China's stimulus policy is implemented is set to be a major swing factor for iron ore demand in 2024
  • Livestock carrier causes big stink in Cape Town
    Local authorities track pungent odour blanketing city to ship transporting cattle from Brazil to Middle East
  • 'Funding concerns don't keep me up at night,' says Seabound co-founder as she eyes new carbon markets
    Eastern Pacific, LomarLabs and the UK have so far helped finance the development of small-scale carbon capture kit

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
  • Kenya Airways more than doubles capacity with 737-800 freighters
    With the addition of two secondhand Boeing 737-800 freighters, Kenya Airways Cargo is more than doubling capacity and extending its reach to the Middle East and India.
  • Teamsters Canada warns rail strike looms over pay, hours at CN, CPKC
    Teamsters Canada said negotiations with Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City have stalled over issues of pay and working conditions.
  • Are ocean spot rates past their peak?
    Spot-exposed carriers are likely to see a boost to their Q1 2024 financials.
  • Trade group wary of unfunded mandate to curtail fentanyl smuggling
    The Airforwarders Association has begun to collaborate more with international counterparts and moved the date of its annual event away from Super Bowl Sunday.

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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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