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Exim India web site
APRIL 23, 2024
  • Most Major Ports witness positive growth in 2023-24; POL,containers lead the way
  • Cost, speed are the top priorities in logistics: Report
  • WTO members hold focused discussions on harnessing digitalisation to facilitate trade
  • Manufacturing seen propelling next phase of India's growth story
  • Container traffic halves due to conflict in Red Sea
  • Pulses imports soar 84 pc
  • Rupsha Bridge, Khulna-Mongla rail to enhance goods transport between India & Bangladesh
  • Agri exports dip in FY24
  • DP World publishes Sustainable Development Impact Disclosure
  • Baltimore announces opening of third channel for vessels
  • Competition Commission invites proposal for launching market study on Artificial Intelligence and competition in India
  • GDP to grow 8-8.3 pc in FY25: PHDCCI
  • CMA CGM to strengthen & reshuffle its SEAS1 & SEAS2 services connecting Asia & East Coast South America
  • South Korea's Busan Port launches first automated container terminal
  • Saudi Ports Authority announces new Gulf maritime shipping service from Jubail
  • DSL requirement for STS vessels and tankers from East & West Malaysia
  • Growth in overall exports despite persistent global challenges shows resilience of the exports sector: FIEO President
  • CBDT enters into record Advance Pricing Agreements with taxpayers in 2023-24
  • Tanker freight rates seen up in Q2
  • Global shipping freight, insurance, crew wages seen rising as Israel attacks Iran
  • PIL posts $307 million net profit for FY2023
  • Mahindra Logistics launches its first 'Community Centre of Excellence' for skill development0

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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 23, 2024
  • UK carrier introduces another rail link
  • From the banks of the Rhine
  • Another Bavarian hub for GW
  • More flights and digitisation from Calgary to CDG
  • CJ Logistics tests autonomous parcel trucking
  • A new MD on board
  • Price hike in container leasing market
  • Swissport adds forwarder handling in Germany
  • Getting airports ready for disaster relief
  • Prototype swap body to transport more goods
  • Kale Logistics Solutions wins coveted prize
  • A world debut
  • In time for peak fishing season
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • A spotlight on logistics
  • A large benefit for Czech rail sector
  • A promotion for Quentin Schulte
  • Port priorities for 2024-2029

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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 22, 2024
  • Ecommerce series: etail by air - here to stay or on a short shelf life?
  • Analyst corner: the Kerry Logistics-Sinotrans dichotomy
  • Another strong month for US ports as container flows continue to rise
  • Security pilot at port of Rotterdam targets smuggling in containers
  • HMM sees opportunities in Hapag-Lloyd's exit from THE Alliance
  • US intermodal picking up steam as trucking woes continue
  • OceanX: Fragmentation (worringly) shaping trade and... back to forwarding 101!
  • Sasi World appoints Hiran Perera as senior advisor, freighters

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 22, 2024
  • VIDEO: MSC donation kickstarts project to build new Mercy Ship
    A groundbreaking agreement between MSC Group, MSC Foundation and Mercy Ships International will see the construction of a brand-new Mercy Ship for the international charity, which delivers free surgery and training annually
  • MOL in Japanese on board carbon capture first
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd (MOL) will be the first Japanese shipping company to commercially install a CO2 capture solution on board one of its ships. And that's good news for Rotterdam headquartered
  • New Coast Guard Cyber Command report shows threats are rising
    U.S. Coast Guard Cyber Command (CGCYBER) has released its second annual Cyber Trends and Insights in the Marine Environment (CTIME) report. Since December 2020, CGCYBER has rapidly developed resources, capabilities, and partnerships

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Container News web site
APRIL 22, 2024
  • IMO to establish new office in Fiji to support Pacific Island countries
    At the International Maritime Organization (IMO) headquarters in London on 18 March, Arsenio Dominguez, secretary-general of IMO, and Ro Filipe Tuisawau, minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services, and Transport of the Republic of Fiji, officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the opening of a new IMO office in Fiji. The Regional Presence Office is established to address
  • DPW London Gateway welcomes world's first electric straddle carrier fleet
    DP World celebrates the arrival of eight fully electric straddle carriers at its upcoming US$432 million fourth berth in London Gateway. This groundbreaking move signifies a major leap in sustainable logistics, as these innovative machines will form part of the world's first all-electric fleet at a port, servicing the inaugural all-electric berth. Weighing approximately 62 tonnes each and costing
  • PIL predicts Red Sea crisis to keep it in black for 2024
    Despite sharply reduced earnings in 2023, Singapore's Pacific International Lines (PIL) expects the Red Sea crisis to keep the once-struggling liner operator in the black for 2024. PIL submitted its 2023 financial statements to the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority of Singapore early in April 2024. The figures showed PIL's net profit dived to US$307 million, from US$3 billion in 2022
  • cargo-partner opens its first warehouse in UK
    Global transport and logistics provider cargo-partner announced the opening of its first warehouse facility in the United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in its strategic expansion projects. Located close to one of the company's existing offices in Basildon, the new 4,460 m² warehouse facility complements cargo-partner's established UK operational hubs spanning Manchester, Bradford, and
  • Temporary channel opens in Baltimore to facilitate ship traffic after bridge collapse
    The Captain of the Port of Baltimore established the Fort Carroll Temporary Alternate Channel, which is on the northeast side of the main channel in the vicinity of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and will provide limited access for commercially essential vessels. The Fort Carroll Temporary Alternate Channel, depicted in green, has a controlling depth of 20 feet, a 300-foot horizontal clearance, and
  • Geopolitical volatility keeps YTD container leasing rates elevated
    A YTD analysis of global container leasing transactions by Container xChange shows a notable uptick in average rates since the beginning of 2024, indicating an uptick in demand for container leasing services and an increased financial burden on lessors, pointing to a potentially tighter market. The study also highlights persistently strong container trade patterns between China and Russia, Taiwan
  • Diamond Line stocks up NET2 service
    Diamond Line, a feeder and short sea carrier, is expanding its NET2 service loop, initially established in 2017 using standard Panamax vessels. The NET2 service offers direct connections from ports in the United Kingdom and Northwest Europe to the southern regions of Turkey and Levant countries in the East Mediterranean, as well as to Adriatic and Black Sea countries through COSCO SHIPPING's hub
  • Hai Nakash: Expert in Tech Entrepreneurship and Digital Business Development
    The journey of Hai Nakash, the owner and founder of ZmiAlpha, who has gained a leading reputation in the fields of digital marketing, cybersecurity, fintech, and tech entrepreneurship, is a story of innovation, perseverance, and foresight. He was born into a family that ran a small local business, and from a young age, he understood the importance of adaptation and customer service. This basic kn
  • Global Ports publishes first quarter operational results
    Global Ports has announced its operational results for the first quarter of 2024, during which the Russian container market experienced a notable growth of 17.7%, reaching 1,293,000 TEUs. The Baltic basin witnessed a rapid recovery, with container throughput nearly doubling to 409,000 TEUs in Q1 2024. As a result, the Baltic basin's share in the total Russian market surged to 32% from 19% a year

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Splash web site
APRIL 22, 2024
  • Aboutships: How AI-ready is your maritime business?
    Commentators have been waxing lyrical about how AI is set to transform the maritime industry, and with good reason. Increasingly compelling use cases are emerging in applications such as route optimisation, safety of navigation, fuel efficiency, compliance, predictive maintenance, cargo management and many more. However amidst the hype and with businesses rushing to take AI ...
  • Ørsted taps Rovco for O&M work on two US offshore wind farms
    UK-based subsea technology and services firm Rovco has signed a framework agreement with Danish offshore wind giant Ørsted to provide operations and maintenance work on two of the developer's US wind farms. Under the agreement, Rovco will provide services on the Block Island Wind Farm and South Fork Wind Farm. Block Island, located off Rhode ...
  • PXGEO expands with Modus Subsea Services acquisition
    Peter Zickerman's marine seismic player PXGEO has expanded its subsea offering through the acquisition of UK-based Modus Subsea Services. Modus Subsea Services is a provider of offshore life-of-field support services specializing in autonomous subsea operations using underwater intervention drones (UID) based on the Saab Sabertooth platform. According to Modus' website, it is also the first ...
  • TEN offloads veteran aframax as fleet renewal presses ahead
    Greek owner Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has confirmed the sale of an ageing aframax tanker as it continues its fleet renewal push. The New York-listed tanker and LNG carrier owner has offloaded the 2007 Sumitomo-built Izumo Princess for about $37m. The buyer was not named, but shipping databases show the 105,500 dwt vessel under ownership ...
  • Maersk sets sights on offshore wind logistics in South Korea
    Danish shipping and logistics group Maersk has partnered up with compatriot wind turbine maker Vestas to set up a nacelle factory and logistical base at the Mokpo New Port hinterland complex in South Korea. A memorandum of understanding, signed in the presence of the Governor of Jeonnam Province Kim Yung-rok and the Mayor of Mokpo ...
  • UK makes more funding available for AI and smart shipping
    UK Maritime Minister Lord Davies of Gower has announced an £8m ($9.85m) funding boost to kickstart feasibility studies for smart shipping technologies such as AI, robotics, and autonomous vessels. The Smart Shipping Acceleration Fund, launched today in Southampton could result in innovations which will boost the economy and support coastal communities. The winning projects for ...
  • Denmark kicks off its biggest offshore wind tender
    Denmark on Monday launched its biggest offshore wind tender to date, offering no subsidies to developers competing for the right to build wind farms on sites with a combined capacity of up to 10 GW. Six sites will be made available, making it possible to construct at least 6 GW in areas North Sea I, ...
  • Heerema lines up Polish wind farm deal
    Dutch offshore construction player Heerema Marine Contractors has signed reservation and preliminary work agreements to transport and install wind turbine foundations and an offshore substation for Polish offshore wind farms Baltyk II and Baltyk III. Polenergia, which together with Equinor is developing the wind farms of 720 MW each, said the agreements represent a commitment ...
  • Shipping hits out at scant coverage of hijacked crews
    The world's leading shipping associations have highlighted the inequality seafarers face as hostages. "The world would be outraged if four airliners were seized and held hostage with innocent souls onboard. Regrettably, there does not seem to be the same response or concern for the four commercial vessels and their crews being held hostage," states an ...
  • Technip Energies scores work on Marsa LNG bunkering project in Oman
    French-based engineering company Technip Energies has been awarded a contract by TotalEnergies and OQ for the Marsa LNG bunkering project in Sohar, Oman. The contract covers the engineering, procurement, and construction of a natural gas liquefaction train with an LNG production capacity of 1 mtpa. The plant will use electric-driven motors instead of conventional gas ...
  • Nexans awarded cable repair contract by Equinor
    French cabling specialist Nexans has secured a four-year contract from Norwegian energy giant Equinor for turnkey repair services of various cable systems. The deal includes assistance from a team of Nexans experts and the provision of a vessel to meet the intervention requirements. Equinor will manage and operate the contract on behalf of the Pipeline ...
  • Ciner bulks up with kamsarmax newbuilds at Hengli Shipbuilding
    Turkey's Ciner Shipping has added four kamsarmaxes to its large bulk carrier orderbook across Chinese shipyards. The Istanbul-based bulker and tanker player has contracted 82,000 dwt scrubber-fitted units at Hengli Shipbuilding in Dalian with deliveries starting from March 2027. Shipbuilding sources suggest a price tag of around $38m each. Ciner owns and operates a fleet ...
  • IMO highlights two fraudulent shipping registries
    Ahead of this week's meeting of its legal committee, the secretariat at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has warned about two shipping registries it deems are fraudulent. Flags being administered allegedly on behalf of Guyana and Eswatini have come in for criticism. Despite the government of Guyana warning the IMO about the operation of what ...
  • World's first ammonia-fuelled aframaxes ordered
    AET, the tanker arm of Malaysia's top shipping line MISC, has placed an order for the world's first ammonia-powered aframax tankers. The 115,000 dwt vessels will be built at Dalian Shipbuilding, with delivery expected in 2027, under a charter with Petronas' Petco Trading Labuan Company Ltd (PTLCL). Financial terms have not been disclosed. The order ...
  • Third channel opens in Baltimore
    A third 6 m deep channel has been established through the downed bridge at Baltimore port providing limited access for commercially essential vessels with officials saying the three shallow channels should get the port back to 15% of pre-bridge collapse commercial activity. The aim is to get a deeper channel up and running by the ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 22, 2024
  • How US grain exporters worked their way around two blocked canals
    Dry bulk supply chains are proving highly resilient. US grain exports have been simultaneously repelled from the Panama and Suez...
  • US lawmakers pass new Iran sanctions bill
    A bill that calls for the imposition of sanctions on ports, vessels, shipping companies and refineries that knowingly process or...
  • 'Alarming' rise in seafarer abandonment cases seen in 2024
    Size and scale of problem seen escalating dramatically with numbers of cases already three times higher than four years ago
  • Ship detained in Russia timber sanctions probe leaves Rostock
    The general cargoship diverted to Rostock after a propeller malfunction and was held by German authorities investigating the cargo of...
  • The week in newbuildings: AET confirms order for first ammonia-fuel tankers
    MISC tanker operating subsidiary subsidiary AET orders first tankers capable of operating on ammonia at China's Dalian Shipbuilding Industry.
  • Data sharing offers scope for just-in-time arrivals
    Terminal scheduling planner Portchain has signed up ONE as its second top 10 carrier. Alignment between carriers and terminals can...
  • Iran defends MSC Aries hijack as 'technical issue' at IMO meeting
    More than 30 countries condemn Iran's seizure of containership on April 13 and deadly attacks on international shipping in the...
  • Asian shipping stocks rally on Middle East unrest
    From Shanghai to Hong Kong and then to Tokyo, shipping companies' stocks continued their upward trend from last Friday, following...
  • Week in charts: Where do Russia's blacklisted ships trade? | Gulf crisis not affecting container rates | No increase in Chinese or Russian ships transiting Bab el Mandeb
    Data reveals where Russian vessels are trading despite sanctions, plus analysis on how the current crisis in the Middle East...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: How to talk to Europe about shipping
    With the European elections looming there is a compelling argument for shipping to be far more central in the EU's...
  • Daily Briefing
    Russia's sanctioned ships continue trading unabated | Sanctions shuffle begins anew for Venezuela's tanker trades | Lloyd's List forum told...
  • Thai chemical company settles 'apparent violations' of Iran sanctions for $20m
    Ofac says SCG Plastics caused US financial institutions to unknowingly process $300m in sales of Iranian high-density polyethylene resin by...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 22, 2024
  • More ex-Yellow LTL terminals reopen under new ownership amid capacity boost
    XPO, Estes and Saia are starting to reopen terminals they acquired from bankrupt Yellow, adding to LTL trucking capacity as they pursue new business.
  • Ocean carriers push Panama Canal to mitigate climate effect on water levels
    While ship transits have increased in the short term, the canal needs to start long-term planning for how to address low water levels, ocean carriers say.
  • Industry must prioritize service, labor and sell benefits to shareholders: CSX CEO
    CSX chief Joe Hinrichs, speaking at the Georgia International Trade Conference, backed the value of intermodal and labor, two things under attack in recent years from activist investors more concerned with competitive margins and other financial metrics.
  • Rising China-ECSA trade leads carriers to revamp services amid surging rates
    The burgeoning market opportunities have carrier Pacific International Lines to expand its presence in South America with the planned launch this year of eight country offices in the region.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 22, 2024
  • Photo gallery: Shipping elite gather in the Big Apple for TradeWinds Shipowners Forum
    Panellists discuss navigating a volatile world and confronting the challenges of decarbonisation
  • Tsakos tanker sale confirmed as vessel emerges in fleet of low-profile Azeri manager
    New York-listed shipowner confirms sale of aframax as it adds $37m to coffers
  • John Wobensmith reflects on 'fight letters' with George Economou and fending off Houthi attacks in the Red Sea
    Genco executive talks volatility, black swans and proxy battles
  • Medical charity plans fleet expansion with third hospital ship
    Mercy Ships volunteers have performed more than 117,000 operations since the charity was founded in 1978
  • Delfin LNG denied license by US authorities after multiple changes to FLNG project
    US' Marad says thorough update of application required for fresh review
  • Russian state shipowner Sovcomflot reveals huge profit as western sanctions fuel rates
    Sanctioned Russian owner has never had it so good, despite operational challenges
  • Fednav sells ultramax as buyers continue to snap up Japanese tonnage
    Japanese ultramaxes have been flavour of the month
  • Video: Peter Dohle container ship and Turkish cargo vessel collide off Sicily
    Both ships are still in sailing condition but Italian coastguards remain on standby to intervene if rescue needed
  • Hansa Tankers nets solid price in second ship sale of 2024
    Bergen operator attains $29m for handysize vessel with wide gap between valuations
  • Russian state shipowner Sovcomflot reveals huge profit as western sanctions fire rates
    Sanctioned Russian owner has never had it so good, despite operational challenges
  • Cleaves boss Per Olav Karlsen toasts turnaround at jointly owned US shipyard group
    Norwegian investment banker says US yard sector is proving an interesting bet
  • Angelopoulos brothers push fleet renewal with vintage suezmax sale
    Piraeus-based tanker player Arcadia Shipmanagement has already sold one-third of its existing fleet
  • India tells crew managers to keep local seafarers away from Red Sea hot spots
    Sixteen Indians remain held on the MSC Aries after it was snatched on 13 April
  • UK pumps $10m into research race to master maritime AI
    Smart Shipping Acceleration Fund to focus on tech for autonomous craft and smart ports
  • India tells crew managers to keep local seafarers away from Red Sea hotspots
    Sixteen Indians remain held on the MSC Aries after it was snatched on 13 April
  • Europe forges deeper role as maritime defender amid piracy fears
    Bloc looks to strengthen its role in regional maritime security
  • Shipping Corp of India hunts secondhand MR tanker
    Tanker to be acquired through tender process, the third tonnage tender launched by Indian shipping giant this year
  • Jean-Baptiste Choimet named GTT's new CEO, Berterottiere remains chairman
    After 15 years major LNG technology provider moves to change guard
  • Trader Mercuria breaks into VLCC ownership with debut newbuilding deal
    China's Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding is constructing conventionally fuelled duo
  • 'This year could be different': Clarksons Securities hikes VLCC rate forecasts
    Strength in 2025 will follow rises due this year on the back of Middle East unrest and rising Atlantic production
  • Sanctioned Russian shipyard Krasnoye Sormovo cuts loss in first quarter
    Revenue rises in first three months after big order win last year
  • Japanese shipowner Imoto Lines inks order for electric feeder container vessel
    Pilot project for boxship with replaceable electric batteries to see the light in 2027
  • Advantage Tankers clinches juicy newbuilding charters stretching into the 2030s
    Mercuria said to have fixed product carrier newbuilding pair on multi-year business, straight out of the yard
  • TotalEnergies greenlights new LNG plant and bunkering hub in Oman
    Long-planned LNG fuelling hub for Middle East will be solar-powered to cut emissions
  • More bark than bite: US puts squeeze on shipowners in Iranian trades
    Tougher sanctions regime proposed alongside huge Ukraine aid package
  • BHP shortlists shipyards and operators for new ammonia-fuelled bulkers
    Australian mining giant will order at least one green dry cargo ship for delivery in 2026
  • MOL Lines to install carbon capture technology on product tanker
    Value Maritime's CCS system should capture 10% of vessel's CO2 emissions, companies claim
  • Belships books two more ultramax newbuildings
    Norwegian bulker owner now has 10 ultramaxes under construction in Japan
  • Giant drillship ordered for $806m and never traded after 2017 launch heads for scrap
    Indian recyclers prepare for action as severe heatwave cripples demolition in Bangladesh
  • Fredriksen nominee Johansen hands in 'conditional' resignation letter to prevent Seaways treachery
    Director is expected to join in June but must stick to strict rules regarding 'Seatankers opposition event'
  • Thanassis Laskaridis ups newbuilding wager with deals worth $220m
    Bulker player Laskaridis Maritime reveals six additional kamsarmax orders at two shipyards
  • Suspicious boat stalks tanker in Arabian Sea close to floating armoury
    International Maritime Bureau says incident lasted 30 minutes but did not escalate
  • SFL reducing bond debt to $500m with call option for five-year series
    John Fredriksen company settling June bill early at slight premium
  • Oil spill fund names and shames late payers as it rewrites rules
    Nine countries have failed to file full returns to pollution compensation body for at least five years
  • Jean-Baptiste Choimet named GTT's new CEO, Berterottiere remains chairman
    After 15 years major LNG technology provider moves to change guard
  • Carnival slashes interest rate costs with $800m loan facility prepayments
    World's largest cruise liner refinanced secured loans and unsecured bond
  • GTT orderbook approaches record levels as LNG newbuildings roll in
    Incoming CEO Jean-Baptiste Choimet's knowledge of the LNG, shipping, hydrogen and new energies impressed selection board
  • Singapore's Pacific International Lines sees 2023 profit slump by 90%
    Liner company confirms its ships have been using the Red Sea to serve the regional market
  • Wilmar vegetable oil plant hit by missile in Ukrainian port
    Reconstruction work for damaged oil plants will take six months, Singapore-based agribusiness group estimates
  • Shipping Corp of India on hunt for second-hand MR tanker
    Tanker to be acquired through tender process, the third tonnage tender launched by Indian shipping giant this year
  • China shipbuilding probe unlikely to benefit South Korean yards, says Nomura
    Bank says it may prove challenging to directly regulate China's shipbuilding industry
  • Geopolitical tensions and transformative forces headline Singapore maritime talks
    Industry stakeholders claim decarbonisation trumps disruption and digitalisation at Moore Stephens-BNP Paribas shipping forum

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 22, 2024
  • China e-commerce exports, unreliable Red Sea shipping boost air cargo
    The air cargo sector grew more than 10% during the first quarter on the back of e-commerce exports from China and supply chain disruptions in the Red Sea.

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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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