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Exim India web site
JANUARY 25, 2024
  • Chennai Port organises India-Russia workshop on operationalising the Eastern Maritime Corridor
  • CONCOR announces further measures to enhance ease of doing business & reduce logistics costs
  • US, UK strikes on Houthis seen further pushing up freight rates
  • CBDT releases key Direct Tax statistics through time series data
  • Mahindra Logistics announces 6.5 lakh sq. ft. multi-client warehousing facility in Phaltan, Maharashtra
  • Market sentiment of shippers and exporters in Asia impacted due to Red Sea crisis
  • CMA CGM Port Congestion Surcharge at Kribi
  • Exports from Gujarat dip 8 pc in Apr.-Dec.
  • Adani Ports, Mundra creates national record by handing 16,596 TEUs on single vessel
  • YOU ASK.. WE ANSWER...

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 25, 2024
  • Railfreight's future
  • Intermodal partnership in North America
  • Weapons or POWs? Shot down or accident?
  • DHL takes over Dubai venture
  • Quantron to supply FCEVs for UK trial
  • A JV to elevate digitalisation
  • Matthias Köfler to drive intermodal portfolio
  • Eco cost of the Red Sea crisis
  • B&H goes sky-high in the USA
  • More business in Estonia
  • End-to-end solutions for 2024 challenges
  • Dokasch hires VP for sales & marketing
  • Confirming the obvious
  • A toast to the Canadian market
  • Developing new food corridors
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Piloting H2-vehicles in Wales
  • New office and team for GTM
  • Philipp Rauchhaus extends his remit
  • PS Logistics acquires flatbed division

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 24, 2024
  • THE Alliance carriers move to calm customer nerves after Hapag defection
  • EXCLUSIVE: CMA CGM - French roulette in the air ahead of Bolloré closing
  • Middle East land bridge offers 'express' solution to extended shipping transits
  • Insurance refusal and higher premiums adds to pressure on carriers
  • Could Los Angeles be the new sea-air hub for Asia-Europe shippers?
  • Sea Legend joins opportunists launching Red Sea services
  • Los Angeles and Long Beach must collaborate for port complex to compete
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo: we're more mature, tech-savvy and customer-focused

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 24, 2024
  • Attack on Maersk Detroit underscores continued Houthi threat
    This morning brought news from UKMTO of an incident 50 nautical miles south of Al Mukha, Yemen, in which the master of a ship reported an explosion about 100 meters off the
  • Barbara Pickering to succeed Mark Ross as Chevron Shipping president
    Barbara Pickering, currently vice president of operations at Chevron Shipping Company, is to be the next president of the company succeeding Mark Ross, who has elected to retire effective May 1, 2024.
  • First fully electric tugboat in U.S. delivered to Crowley
    Crowley has accepted delivery of eWolf, the first all-electric, ship assist harbor tugboat in the U.S., a milestone advancing the company's commitment to sustainability and decarbonization. The tugboat, which was designed by Crowley's
  • TTB 2024: Navigating today's barge rates
    Accurately and quickly estimating the costs of barge rates can be difficult for a multitude of reasons. To help inland and coastal shippers better understand today's market, Jason Aristides, CEO of OpenTug,

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Container News web site
JANUARY 24, 2024
  • Red Sea crisis expected to spike vessel emissions
    As the Red Sea conflict intensifies, it becomes evident that we might be in it for the long haul, forcing shipping lines into round-of-Africa routings for the foreseeable future with a direct consequence of an increase in CO2 emissions, according to Sea-Intelligence. The Danish analysts said there are three important elements to consider: Increase in emissions due to longer sailing distances Pote
  • THE Alliance reaffirms "unwavering cooperation" in 2024
    The members of THE Alliance have published a joint release to emphasize their commitment to continue their collaboration and operations as usual in 2024. This statement comes in response to recent developments surrounding THE Alliance , after the announcement of Gemini Cooperation formation between the largest THE Alliance member Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk Line. "We wish to emphasize our unwavering c
  • Hapag-Lloyd implements new GRI from US West Coast to Indian Subcontinent and Middle East
    Hapag-Lloyd has recently announced a new General Rate Increase (GRI), effective from 1 March 2024, from US West Coast to Indian Subcontinent and Middle East. This GRI of US$200 per container will be applicable to dry fruit and nuts commodity cargo, according to the German carrier's announcement. North America West Coast includes ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland, while Indian Subcontin
  • Hapag-Lloyd dismisses critics of its role in Gemini Cooperation
    Hapag-Lloyd has responded to suggestions that Gemini Cooperation, its imminent collaboration with Maersk Line, does not favour the German operator. In its latest report, consultancy firm Linerlytica highlighted that Hapag-Lloyd faces a disadvantage due to its fleet size of 1.98 million TEUs, which is less than half of Maersk's 4.16 million TEUs. Addressing this point, Hapag-Lloyd's spokesperson t
  • Dockers stop ZIM boxship from berthing in Melbourne
    A ship operated by ZIM Line has been held up by pro-Palestine unionists in Australia's Melbourne port for five days now. The newly built 5,504 TEU ZIM Ganges arrived in Melbourne on 19 January on its maiden voyage from Busan, South Korea. However, the Trade Unionists for Palestine, along with protesters from Free Palestine Melbourne and Disrupt Wars, have been preventing the ship from docking at
  • Red Sea Crisis: Xeneta forecasts freight rates to rise further in February
    Early indications suggest ocean freight shipping rates are set to increase further in early February amid the ongoing Red Sea crisis, according to data released by Xeneta, a leading ocean and air freight rate benchmarking and market analytics platform. The Xeneta ocean freight rate benchmarking platform calls upon more than 400 million crowdsourced data points and the latest projection is based o
  • Two bulkers collide off Yangtze River, 21 crewmen evacuated
    Twenty-one seafarers were evacuated after two bulk carriers collided off Yangtze River in China on 23 January. The incident, which happened around 3.35 am local time, saw the 2004-built 48,821 dwt bulk carrier Omega, owned by Turkish company Gamma Denizcilik Nakliyat colliding with 1997-built 46,645 dwt Mirabella. The latter vessel is operated by a Lebanese company, Safe Sea Services. Mirabella w
  • Asyad Ports opens Duqm container terminal
    Asyad Group has initiated operations at the Asyad Container Terminal - Duqm, which will be operated by Asyad Ports, the group's ports and terminals arm. According to a statement, this development is part of Asyad's expansion plans to provide integrated logistics solutions, stay ahead of global trade trends, and meet the needs of major players in the container industry. Furthermore, the Asyad Cont
  • HMM expands its fleet with new 13,000 TEU vessel
    In a significant milestone, HMM held the naming ceremony of its premier 13,000 TEU container ship HMM Garnet at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries headquarters in Ulsan, South Korea. Underlining their commitment to expansion and environmental responsibility, HMM signed a formal contract in June 2021 with Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for the construction of twelve 13,000 TEU vessels (

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Splash web site
JANUARY 24, 2024
  • Barbara Pickering named next president of Chevron Shipping
    Barbara Pickering has been selected to lead Chevron Shipping Co after president Mark Ross retires from the position he has held since 2015. Pickering, who is currently vice president of operations, will take over on May 1. She joined Chevron in 1991 as a ship charterer in London and has held positions with Chevron in ...
  • Bruno Chabas calls time after 12 years as CEO of SBM Offshore
    SBM Offshore is getting a new chief executive officer as Bruno Chabas has decided to step down after 12 years at the helm. The Dutch floater giant said Chabas will not seek a fourth mandate at the end of his current term on April 12, after which the company's current chief of operations, Øivind Tangen, ...
  • Rovco expands survey vessel fleet with another Glomar charter deal
    UK offshore contractor Rovco has strengthened its site characterisation business in a long-term charter deal with Dutch vessel operator Glomar Offshore. The 2008-built Glomar Worker has been hired for four years as the company experiences increased demand for "innovative geophysical and geotechnical survey solutions". The vessel will be converted to a dedicated geophysical survey asset ...
  • ABB buys weather routing firm in latest maritime tech consolidation move
    In a most recent move for shipping data providers, multinational tech corporation ABB has acquired the shipping business of weather and meteorological forecasting specialist DTN. ABB acquired the shipping business of DTN Europe and DTN Philippines expanding the company's offering in maritime software. The acquisition of the DTN Shipping portfolio covers vessel routing software, including ...
  • Europe needs $435bn investment in offshore wind grid to meet targets
    The European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) has claimed in its review of the existing offshore grid capacity that a €400bn ($435.8bn) investment in offshore wind grids is required to meet European plans. The report, named Offshore Network Development Plans: European Offshore Network Transmission Infrastructure Needs or ONDP for short, stated that ...
  • Iranian boxship converted into drone carrier readies for duty
    To add to merchant shipping's long list of concerns surrounding the security situation in the Middle East, Iran is readying to launch its first drone carrier, the Shahdid Bagheri, a converted boxship previously called Sarvin. Splash has obtained exclusive satellite images (see below) of the ship taken by Planet Labs 10 days ago, following an ...
  • 'Robust cooperation throughout 2024': THE Alliance members bid to quash speculation
    In a bid to quash rampant speculation about its future, the members of THE Alliance have issued a release today stressing that its operations will carry on as per normal for this year. It has been a week since Hapag-Lloyd shocked its liner partners by ditching THE Alliance to form the Gemini Cooperation with Maersk, ...
  • California port given $426m grant for offshore wind terminal construction
    The U.S. Department of Transportation has provided a $426.7m grant to the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation, and Conservation District for the construction and maintenance of offshore wind infrastructure. The Humboldt Bay project will involve the construction of a modern marine terminal primarily for the transport, import, staging, preassembly, final assembly, launch, in-water construction, and lon
  • George Economou boosts position in OceanPal
    Greek shipping magnate George Economou has upped his stake in the Palios family-linked dry bulk player OceanPal ahead of an upcoming boardroom challenge. The latest filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission shows Economou has picked up an additional 1% stake in the Diana Shipping spinoff via his investment vehicle Sphinx and now owns ...
  • Bulkers collide on Yangtze River
    Two bulk carriers have been involved in a collision on the Yangtze River. The incident which took place early Tuesday morning, saw the 1997-built 46,600 dwt Mirabella collide with the 2004-built 48,800 dwt Omega about 15 nautical miles north of the Yangtze River Estuary. The ships are owned by Safe Sea Services of Lebanon and ...
  • Evergreen and Yang Ming in discussions for multiple feeder orders on home soil
    Early delivery slots in Asia are rare with one notable exception, Taiwan. CSBC, the island's top shipbuilder, still has space to deliver ships as soon as next year, and Taiwan's top two lines, Evergreen and Yang Ming, are in discussions for a number of feeder ships at the yard, whose facilities include one of the ...
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo fares the worst in flag survey
    The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been named as the worst shipping flag among more than 100 registries surveyed in an annual report compiled by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). The DRC is joined by Comoros, Togo and Algeria as the worst performers in the ICS's 2023/2024 Shipping Industry Flag State Performance ...
  • Canadian project to develop marine-based nuclear reactors moves ahead
    Canada's Prodigy Clean Energy is teaming up with Westinghouse Electric Company to develop nuclear power plants that can be used both at sea and on land. The two companies are designing transportable nuclear power plants featuring an eVinci microreactor from Westinghouse. According to the pair of North American companies, marine-based nuclear reactors can be beneficial ...
  • Not-for-profit company established for maritime mental health
    To meet the growing awareness of the importance of protecting mental health in the maritime industry, consultant clinical psychologist Dr Pennie Blackburn has launched Waypoint M

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 24, 2024
  • Maersk suspends US-flag operations in Red Sea after two ships targeted
    Maersk is suspending Red Sea operations for its US-flagged vessels after two ships under naval escort came under attack and...
  • Namibia and Mozambique bunker demand jumps amid South Africa constraints
    Bunker suppliers TFG Marine and Monjasa reported rising demand in Namibia, Mozambique and Mauritius, as vessels rerouting from the Red...
  • Containership charter rates continue to rise but overcapacity threat remains
    Improvements in boxship charter rates because of Red Sea diversions may not last as the containership markets face a wealth...
  • HCOB boosts ship finance capacity with $546m bond issue
    Bank now has $3bn-plus shipping book
  • Box shipping reaching Red Sea inflection point
    High rates and capacity shortages will last into February. But shippers can expect a gradual easing after Chinese New Year
  • Cosco Shipping Energy's 2023 profit outlook positive despite Q4 loss risk
    Equity analysts from China are disappointed about the last-quarter results, but remain optimistic about the longer-term prospects amid Red Sea...
  • P&I renewal round softest in years, brokers claim
    Passengership owners saving more from reduced GXL tariff than paying out in rate hikes, says Lockton PL Ferrari's Stephen Hawke
  • The Alliance confirms it will meet 2024 commitments
    Alliance members are keen to show it is steady ahead for 2024. Beyond that, however, the picture remains unclear
  • BAR Tech and China Merchants to make sails in China
    British sail designer BAR Technologies will make its WindWings hard sails in China in partnership with China Merchants Energy Tech...
  • Maersk suspends US-flag operations in Red Sea after two ships targeted
    Maersk is suspending Red Sea operations for its US-flagged vessels after two ships under naval escort came under attack and...
  • Namibia and Mozambique bunker demand jumps amid South Africa constraints
    Bunker suppliers TFG Marine and Monjasa reported rising demand in Namibia, Mozambique and Mauritius, as vessels rerouting from the Red...
  • Containership charter rates continue to rise but overcapacity threat remains
    Improvements in boxship charter rates because of Red Sea diversions may not last as the containership markets face a wealth...
  • HCOB boosts ship finance capacity with $546m bond issue
    Bank now has $3bn-plus shipping book
  • Box shipping reaching Red Sea inflection point
    High rates and capacity shortages will last into February. But shippers can expect a gradual easing after Chinese New Year
  • Cosco Shipping Energy's 2023 profit outlook positive despite Q4 loss risk
    Equity analysts from China are disappointed about the last-quarter results, but remain optimistic about the longer-term prospects amid Red Sea...
  • P&I renewal round softest in years, brokers claim
    Passengership owners saving more from reduced GXL tariff than paying out in rate hikes, says Lockton PL Ferrari's Stephen Hawke
  • The Alliance confirms it will meet 2024 commitments
    Alliance members are keen to show it is steady ahead for 2024. Beyond that, however, the picture remains unclear
  • BAR Tech and China Merchants to make sails in China
    British sail designer BAR Technologies will make its WindWings hard sails in China in partnership with China Merchants Energy Tech...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 24, 2024
  • THE Alliance says it's business as usual in 2024 despite pending loss of Hapag-Lloyd
    The four ocean carriers in the vessel-sharing agreement have pledged to continue their "robust cooperation" until Hapag-Lloyd's departure in February 2025.
  • Ocean carriers slash port calls as Red Sea disruptions grow
    The Mediterranean and Middle East are the two regions most affected by the need for carriers to divert around southern Africa to avoid militant attacks in and around the Red Sea.
  • Week-long German rail strike to spill across Northern Europe
    An ongoing pay dispute between a German rail workers' union will see train drivers, signalers and dispatchers embarking on a strike that will have regional ramifications.
  • Nippon Express takes minority stake in India-based digital forwarder
    The digital forwarding model saw a stress test in 2023 amid faltering freight volumes and rates, but investments in early 2024 might signify staying power for the concept.
  • Omni Logistics, Forward Air closing in on revised merger deal
    After months of courtroom battles, the two companies have a redrawn merger plan that could close this week.
  • Port NOLA receives more federal funds for proposed container terminal
    The port, mostly limited to handling Panamax-size ships due to air draft restrictions, is looking to join its Gulf Coast peers in handling post-Panamax ships as early as 2025.
  • Asia shippers get government help to offset Red Sea disruptions, soaring costs
    The South Korean government is guaranteeing a certain amount of vessel capacity for small and medium shippers on services to Europe and the Mediterranean, while Vietnam is also taking steps to mitigate the impact of the Suez diversions.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 24, 2024
  • Dry freight derivatives take flight as capesizes experience surprising seasonal warmth
    What goes up must come down - just not yet in the capesize market as Wednesday saw an unexpected 'roofer' in FFAs
  • Holberg launches high-yield credit fund
    Holberg portfolio manager wishes shipping companies issued more bonds
  • Freight derivatives go bananas as capesizes experience surprising seasonal warmth
    What goes up must come down - just not yet in the capesize market as Wednesday saw an unexpected 'roofer' in FFAs
  • Maersk ships in US Navy convoy forced to retreat under Houthi missile attack
    US subsidiary of AP Moller-Maersk is suspending voyages through Red Sea
  • Cyprus fuel supplier snaps up former Vitol bunker vessel
    Limassol fuel supplier buys vessel for domestic operations
  • LR2 product tanker rates close to eclipsing six figures as exports and reroutings surge
    Clarksons has Europe-bound LR2s earning more than $95,000 per day, while Howe Robinson says rates have passed $110,000 per day
  • QatarEnergy admits Red Sea diversions will hit LNG cargo scheduling
    But world's single largest LNG producer assures that production is 'uninterrupted'
  • Former Vitol vessel snapped up by Cyprus fuel supplier
    Limassol company buys vessel for domestic operations
  • World's biggest cruise ship offers hottest ticket in Miami since Lionel Messi arrived
    Debut of Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas fuels expectations of profitability
  • Dorian LPG sends a $41m cash dividend gift to shareholders
    VLGC owner declares irregular payout of $1 per share
  • Barbara Pickering set to step into Chevron Shipping hotseat
    Long-standing president Mark Ross is retiring after more than 33 years with energy major
  • Ship narrowly avoids UAV strike in latest Gulf of Aden attack
    Incident comes just days after two US-listed shipowners' vessels were hit in the same region
  • Chevron hires Barbara Pickering to head shipping business as Mark Ross steps down
    Long-standing president Ross retiring after over 33 years with energy major
  • Ship suffers near miss in latest Gulf of Aden attack
    UKMTO investigating claims of an attack south of Yemen
  • Tanker and VLGC owner Al Seer hit by investment loss but shipping on the up
    Abu Dhabi-listed company increases operating earnings after fleet expansion
  • Swiss Re transfers hull insurance business to Howden MGA
    Restructuring of its marine business comes as the market is at a turning point
  • KiwiRail prosecuted over ropax power failure off New Zealand
    Operator has faced probe lasting nearly a year
  • TotalEnergies Marine Fuels shortlists owners for LNG bunker newbuilding
    Energy major's fuelling arm seeks an LNG supply ship for the Americas
  • Mystery shrouds both seller and buyer of veteran supramax bulker
    Brokers report veteran Amarnath offloaded to European interests, but by whom?
  • World's second-biggest tanker fixed on five-year deal hot on heels of Euronav sale
    Former Euronav VLCC has been bareboated to Singapore operator after sale earlier this month to Chinese leasing company
  • Cooldown cargo arrives at ENI's Tango FLNG unit off Congo
    Karpowership's trading LNG carrier brings in commissioning volumes as offshore producer fires up floater
  • Pelagic flips MR tanker to capture 'unusually high' asset prices
    Fleet diversification means some ships will be cashed in from time to time, company explains
  • Digital consolidation continues as ABB snaps up weather routing firm
    ABB brings weather routing into portfolio of digital solutions, which now boasts 5,000 vessels
  • Remaining THE Alliance partners pledge 'unwavering commitment' following Hapag exit
    Four members to deploy additional tonnage ahead over Hapag-Lloyd's departure
  • Red Sea shipping disruption 'less serious than Covid', says Navios' Angeliki Frangou
    Greek shipowner describes Houthi crisis as 'not insignificant but solvable' problem
  • Torvald Klaveness and Marubeni aim for bulker expansion after 'extreme volatility'
    Norwegian and Japanese partners promise growth in vessel investment and earnings management for 2024
  • Bulker in danger of sinking after Yangtze River collision
    Handysize vessels were fully loaded at the time of the accident
  • Euronav inks VLCC newbuilding deal as it rebuilds big tanker fleet
    Saverys-led company is expanding its VLCC orderbook at a time other major owners are advancing newbuilding plans in the sector
  • Greek shipowners Diana and Alpha sell off oldest vessels as freight market cools S&P activity
    Weaker freight rates take a toll on secondhand activity, brokers say
  • Shipping bank adds €500m of lending firepower with vessel mortgage-backed bond sale
    HCOB carries out heavily oversubscribed 'Pfandbrief' bond issue
  • Dubai, the shadow fleet and a tale of vanishing tankers
    How Russia's war and the changing tanker market cemented city state's role as key shipping centre
  • Tanker caught in smuggling probe freed after 10 months as tests undermine 'Russian' oil claims
    Shipowner claims cargo loaded in a ship-to-ship transfer off Greece was from Azerbaijan
  • Seatrium adds to green finance firepower with new UOB loan
    Singapore repair and conversion group adds to roster of banks with new facility from top finance house
  • Red Sea crisis could drive car carrier rates to 'crazy' highs
    A tight market will only get tighter as many ships avoid the region
  • MISC celebrates entry into Brazilian offshore sector with naming of giant deepwater FPSO
    Delivery of FPSO Marechal Duque de Caxias and the VLCC Eagle Veracruz marks significant start to 2024, says group CEO
  • Lomar supramax sails across to new Singaporean owner after $22m sale
    Deal concluded in closing days of 2023 wrapped up $500m in S&P activity for UK owner
  • Digital freight forwarder Flexport raises $260m from existing shareholder Shopify
    Company says strengthening its cash position sends a strong message that is building a long-term sustainable business
  • Financing green retrofits is going to become more challenging in the future. Here's why
    Creative financing mechanisms will be needed to fund complex retrofits, industry stakeholders say
  • First and only VLCC newbuilding of 2024 takes a bow
    AET christens its LNG dual-fuelled Eagle Veracruz, but that's it for this year

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 24, 2024
  • Shipping fallout from Red Sea crisis spreads to product tankers
    The initial effect of Houthi attacks was on containerized consumer goods. The attacks are now snarling seaborne fuel flows.

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HMM and CMA CGM Total Terminal International Algeciras Expansion Project
Seoul
An investment of 150 million euros is planned. The capacity will be increased to 2.8 million teu
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
The commissioners of various AdSPs also assume the powers attributed to the Management Committees
Rome
Provisions for the port authorities of the Ionian Sea, the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea, the Eastern Ligurian Sea and the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Ferrara-based INCICO acquires Italiana Sistemi and focuses on transport engineering
Ferrara/Naples
It specializes in infrastructure and plant engineering in the railway and road sectors
Hupac announces expansion of Duisburg-Singen shuttle with connections to Italy
Noise
Daily departures will be made
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
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