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Exim India web site
JULY 25, 2024
  • Sonowal envisages Budget 2024-25 to significantly enhance India's shipping, ship repair industry
  • Ocean container shipping market seems reaching peak: Analysis
  • E-commerce export hubs to be set up
  • Blaze on MV Maersk Frankfurt doused
  • MSC reinstates and enhances Liberty service from Asia to USEC
  • Govt removes Customs duty from 25 critical minerals
  • Garment export dips
  • Containership fleet capacity growth fastest in 15 years
  • The MSME cluster initiative announced in the Budget is a game-changer
  • DBGT achieves major milestone by handling 4 million TEUs since inception
  • PIL upgrades its electronic Bill of Lading solution
  • You Ask We Answer

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The Loadstar web site
JULY 24, 2024
  • Bangladesh 'jam-packed' with cargo as curfew and internet restrictions continue
  • 'Last chance' for US importers to stock up before possible east coast port strike
  • 'Kick-ass' DSV beats Kuehne to the punch
  • UPS Mexico takeover overshadowed by poor Q2 results
  • UPS drama - a Premium back and forth on key bits and pieces
  • Maersk Frankfurt heads for open water as container fire subsides
  • A dark tale - the paradox of St Petersburg's port throughput
  • Contract logistics the star performer as DSV unveils mixed Q2 results
  • Magma expands to Dubai with two freighters, as ASG keeps growing
  • ECU eyes 'organic growth' to double its market share in Latin America
  • HMM boosts capacity on PSX service amid surging exports to USWC
  • Making our employees our partners the right call for growth, says Cardinal CEO

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Marine Log web site
JULY 24, 2024
  • World's first battery-hybrid self-unloader will have Wärtsilä propulsion system
    Wärtsilä is to supply a hybrid-electric propulsion system for the 11,000 dwt battery-hybrid self-unloading limestone carrier recently ordered by Canada's CSL Group. As we reported earlier, CSL Group will build and operate
  • NTSB reports on $600,000 Great Lakes bulk carrier grounding
    The National Transportation Safety Board has released its report on a January 7, 2023, incident in which the 715-foot long, 1980-built Great Lakes bulk carrier American Mariner grounded on shoals, damaging three

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Container News web site
JULY 24, 2024
  • Southeast Toyota Distributors makes progress on new auto processing facility in Jacksonville
    Contractors for Southeast Toyota Distributors, the largest independent distributor of Toyotas worldwide, are making significant progress on a new 31,587 m² auto processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal. According to a statement, J.E. Dunn Construction, the project's contractor, has finished the foundations and is now constructing the concrete walls. The installation of struc
  • Clariant selects FourKites to boost efficiency, response times and customer satisfaction
    Supply chain visibility provider FourKites has been chosen by Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, to provide comprehensive supply chain visibility for its ocean shipments. In just six weeks after implementing FourKites, Clariant achieved its highest-ever tracking percentage for international shipments, paving the way for rapid return on investment, streamlined operation
  • CMA CGM applies congestion surcharge in Guyana
    Due to the current congestion at the port of Georgetown in Guyana, CMA CGM is implementing a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS). Effective from 22 July, based on the gate-in date (19 August for the United States and Puerto Rico and 22 August for Latin American countries under notice and the US Virgin Islands), this surcharge will apply to all cargo types from anywhere in the world destined to George
  • Port of Trelleborg proceeds with expansion project
    Nearly 50,000 m² have now been paved by Skanska in the new eastern section of the Port of Trelleborg. This asphalting project is part of the European Union (EU) initiative, "Rail-IT," which is co-financed by the Union. Alongside the paving, numerous pine trees have been planted to enhance the area with a greener and more pleasant atmosphere for its customers and travellers. According to the Swedi
  • Shifts in Container Rankings: ZIM surpasses Yang Ming, CMA CGM set to overtake Maersk
    MSC and ZIM Line are the fastest-growing mainline operators, according to the latest Alphaliner's report. MSC's fleet has now crossed the 6 million TEU mark, thanks to aggressive newbuilding orders and recent purchases of second-hand, albeit elderly vessels. The Swiss-Italian operator's latest newbuilding is the 16,616 TEU MSC Juliette, which Guangzhou Shipyard International delivered on 18 July,
  • Container ship fleet sees fastest growth in 15 years
    Since the beginning of the year, the capacity of the container ship fleet has increased by 1.6 million TEUs. "Compared to one year ago, the capacity has risen 11% to 29.5 million TEUs, the fastest fleet growth in 15 years," mentioned Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO. During the first half of 2024, the delivery of new ships reached a new high. A total of 264 ships with a combined c
  • CMA CGM applies peak season surcharge in Gabon
    CMA CGM has announced the implementation of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) from the port of Libreville in Gabon. Effective from 15 August 2024 (loading date) until further notice (18 August 2024, for Latin American countries under notice, and 21 August 2024, for the US and US territories), this surcharge will apply to dry cargo originating from Libreville and destined to worldwide locations. The s
  • Port of Corpus Christi handles over 50 million tons in 2024 Q2
    In the second quarter of 2024, 50.1 million tons of cargo passed the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, marking a 1.7% rise compared to the same period in 2023. During this period, the US port experienced growth in shipments of crude oil, break bulk, and agricultural commodities. In particular, crude oil tonnage rose by 4.8% to 32.6 million tons, while breakbulk and agricultural cargoes increased by 52
  • Leschaco Colombia appoints new managing director
    Leschaco Group has announced the appointment of Mayerline Santamaria Neira as the new managing director for Leschaco Colombia and its subsidiaries, effective from 1 August 2024. This strategic leadership appointment follows the recent successful rebranding of the first four Colombian companies, emphasizing Leschaco's commitment to fostering growth and innovation in the region. To ensure a smooth
  • PIL upgrades its eBL solution
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) is partnering with WaveBL, a provider of digital trade solutions, to provide a wider range of electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) solutions to its customers. WaveBL's solution is expected to improve the ease, security, efficiency, and sustainability of PIL's trade documentation process. Additionally, it is anticipated to provide a fuss-free experience for customers w
  • Port of Long Beach names new Harbor Commission president
    Harbor Commissioner Bonnie Lowenthal was elected president of the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners, the five-member board overseeing the Port of Long Beach (POLB). The board also appointed Frank Colonna as vice president and Steven Neal as secretary. Each July, Commissioners choose a president and two board officers for one-year terms. The new officers will begin their terms on 5 August,
  • Hapag Lloyd introduces new PSS from South Europe to Arabian Gulf
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced that a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) will be implemented for shipments from South Europe to certain destinations in the Arabian Gulf. This surcharge will apply to all 20' and 40' dry & reefer containers, including high cube equipment, starting with sailings on 3 August 2024, and will remain in effect until further notice. The PSS rates will be as follows: US$250 per 20' an

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Splash web site
JULY 24, 2024
  • Hafnia moves to offload cargo from fire-damaged tanker off Singapore
    Product tanker giant Hafnia is looking to remove the cargo from its fire-damaged ship that was involved in a collision with another tanker off Singapore last week. The BW Group company is in discussion with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on a safe location to transfer naphtha from the 74,200 dwt Hafnia ...
  • Diana Shipping charters out ultramax to Stone Shipping
    New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with Stone Shipping for one of its ultramax dry bulk vessels. Stone Shipping hired the 2018-built, 60,404 dwt bulker DSI Polaris. The gross charter rate is $15,400 per day, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for a period until ...
  • Uniper taps Navigator-Bumi Armada JV for LCO2 export from UK project
    UK CO2 shipping and injection solutions joint venture company Bluestreak CO2 has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Düsseldorf-headquartered energy company Uniper to work on liquid CO2 export from a proposed facility in the UK. Under the agreement, the parties will explore the feasibility of implementing a jetty-moored floating liquid CO2 storage facility and ...
  • Seacon expands with double tanker bareboat deal
    China's Seacon Shipping continues to expand its footprint in the tanker segment by adding a pair of chemical carrier newbuildings through a bareboat charter deal. The Hong Kong-listed diversified owner and operator has inked contracts worth in aggregate about $55.9m with Yingxing Financial Leasing for 18,500 dwt units, which will be built at China's Wuhu ...
  • Aurora Offshore scores one-year PSV fixture with BP
    Borealis Maritime's offshore vessel arm, Aurora Offshore, has secured long-term employment for one of the platform supply vessels taken over from Viking Supply Ships earlier this year. Brokers report the 2021-built Aurora Cooper fixed to BP UK for one year plus options, with the charter likely starting next week. Dayrates for the LNG dual-fuel battery ...
  • Archer pens $40m drilling services deal in Brazil with Equinor
    Norwegian offshore service provider Archer has been awarded a two-year contract for platform drilling services for Equinor in Brazil. The estimated firm contract value awarded by the Norwegian giant is $40m and includes an optional two-year extension period. The deal will begin in November 2024 in direct continuation of Archer's current contract for drilling operations ...
  • Sanctioned Russian insurer clouds dark fleet picture further
    The complex insurance picture surrounding the so-called dark fleet of tankers trading around the world has become even more unsure. Following the UK government's decision to sanction Russian insurance provider Ingosstrakh earlier this year, London-headquartered West of England P&I Club has warned it may be constrained in its ability to provide cover for members with ...
  • Ocean Winds finds partner for upcoming Portuguese offshore wind tender
    Ocean Winds, an offshore wind player created as a 50-50 joint venture by EDP Renewables and Engie, has formed a strategic partnership with Martifer Renewables & Energy to jointly participate in Portugal's first tender for offshore wind farms set for later this year. This collaboration brings together Ocean Winds' experience in developing and operating offshore ...
  • Athenian Sea Carriers adds to chemical tanker newbuild series
    Greece's Athenian Sea Carriers has bolstered its chemical tanker orderbook in China. The Kyriakou family-controlled owner has exercised options for two 18,500 dwt vessels at Wuchang Shipbuilding Group taking its newbuilding programme at the yard to 10. These vessels will feature NOx-Tier III, EEDI Phase 3 compliance, and readiness for both LNG and methanol fuels. ...
  • Chinese commodity imports reach new highs
    All year long there has been a severe mismatch between the doom and gloom headlines surrounding the Chinese economy and the mountains of commodities shifting through the nation's ports. This dislocation is getting wider with the latest data from broker Braemar showing that in the second quarter China managed to break all records for dry ...
  • New Fortress Energy secures $700m loan for second Fast LNG unit
    US-based LNG player New Fortress Energy has closed a $700m loan which will fully fund the construction of its second Fast LNG unit (FLNG 2). The FLNG 2 unit will be developed in partnership with Mexico's state-owned utility Comisión Federal de Electricidad utilising its terminal infrastructure in Altamira. Fast LNG design is the first of ...
  • Euroseas fixes charter for 2007-built feeder boxship
    Nasdaq-listed Greek boxship owner Euroseas has entered a time charter contract for one of its feeder containerships. Euroseas won a charter for the 2007-built, 1,740 teu EM Spetses for a minimum period of 18 to a maximum period of 20 months at the charterer's discretion, at a gross daily rate of $18,100. The charter for ...
  • TechnipFMC wins new Petrobras contract
    Subsea contracting giant TechnipFMC has secured more work from Petrobras for the pre-salt fields offshore Brazil The New York-listed firm has sealed what it describes as a substantial deal for the design, engineering, and manufacture of flexible pipe for water injection and gas lift. "One of our core technologies will once again support Petrobras's ambitions," ...
  • MSC breaks ground on Paris box terminal
    Mediterranean Shipping Co's logistics arm, MEDLOG, has broken ground on a new multimodal platform in the Paris region. The MEDLOG Inland Terminal Paris-Bruyères project is part of a wider renovation project underway at the Port 2000 site in Le Havre and will provide rail and barge connections for the region's importers and exporters. The project ...
  • CMA CGM tipped to develop new Hamburg terminal with Eurogate
    Long a closed shop for overseas operators, the port of Hamburg is being tipped to welcome a third foreign liner investment. Alphaliner understands that the French ocean carrier CMA CGM and the German terminal operator and logistics group Eurogate have agreed to join forces in the development of a new container terminal at Germany's largest ...
  • Fire-struck Maersk ship moved away from Indian coastline
    Five days after a fire broke out on its maiden voyage, the blaze on the Maersk Frankfurt off Goa was finally doused yesterday. Small fires in some containers are still being reported, however. "The vessel is presently 13 nautical miles west of New Mangalore and heading towards open sea," the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JULY 24, 2024
  • SFL follows Dorian's lead and sells shares. Are more offerings around the corner?
    Follow-on offerings by larger shipowners were a mainstay of US public markets in earlier eras. After a long drought, offerings...
  • What does Ursula von der Leyen's re-election mean for shipping?
    European shipping, and shipping in general, should benefit from a strong EU policy focused on growth and securing competitiveness. But...
  • First signs of Russia amassing 'dark fleet' of LNG carriers
    The purchase of assets for LNG shipments has all the hallmarks of dark fleet tanker development seen since 2022 when...
  • EU sanctions on Russian LNG could increase its imports
    A research paper by the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies said the EU's latest sanctions could create contract disputes, but...
  • Rate hikes and supplementary calls boost Japan Club financial statements
    Marine mutual highlights challenges facing insurers in wake of pandemic, including Ukraine invasion and Houthi assault on merchant vessels
  • EU to fund alternative marine fuel projects with ETS revenue
    Member states will be able to top up budget allocated to alternative bunker fuel production
  • Public can have confidence in FuelEU verification, argues Verifavia
    'We can have reasonable reassurance that there are no material misstatements in the data, no big mistake in those numbers...
  • Containership fleet growth hits 15-year record
    A combined 1.6m teu of containership newbuilding capacity was delivered in the first half of this year while only 51,000...
  • MPA collaborates with Hafnia on cargo transfer and towage plan following collision
    The cause of the collision remains unknown as investigations continue, Singapore and Malaysia authorities say
  • Fincantieri wins multi-billion dollar Carnival cruiseship order
    World's largest cruise vessel operator has ordered trio of 230,000 gt vessels at Italian cruise and naval vessel shipbuilding specialist...
  • US partners with South Korea to rebuild shipbuilding industry while keeping pressure on China
    South Korean shipbuilders are seeking to establish a bridgehead in the US Navy's maintenance, repair and overhaul business through co-operation
  • MSC breaks ground on Paris multimodal terminal
    The terminal is part of a wider project to renovate Port 2000 at Le Havre, with an aim for the...
  • India Coast Guard says major fire on Maersk Frankfurt 'doused'
    India Coast Guard has deployed a pollution control vessel on site to help prevent leaking
  • Daily Briefing
    Drone strikes spark armed security rethink | Red Sea attacks continue as four vessels attacked in past week | Over-reliance...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 24, 2024
  • ODFL's LTL freight volume rising despite soft industrial demand
    More business from logistics partners and retailers helped increase daily shipment count for the second-largest US LTL provider, but year-over-year comps are about to get tougher.
  • MSC restores trans-Pacific Liberty service with new call at Philadelphia
    The carrier said the move was a response to "ongoing robust demand" on the trade lane, becoming the second trans-Pacific service MSC has relaunched this year.
  • CN sees some diversion of intermodal freight to US amid labor uncertainty
    Ocean carriers and shippers are diverting some intermodal freight to US ports to counter the threat of a Teamsters strike against Canadian railroads.
  • PIL turns to software vendor to meet 2030 eBL target
    The Singapore-based ocean carrier is the fifth shipping line to use WaveBL's electronic bill of lading product.
  • High ocean demand from Asia shows signs of peaking: DSV CEO
    Jens Lund believes the supply and demand balance on the major trade lanes is being restored as front-loaded shipments make their way through the supply chain.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 24, 2024
  • JP Morgan's Norwegian Car Carriers signs order 'ramping up its green fleet'
    Oslo-headquartered shipowner books third LNG-fuelled ship at CIMC Raffles
  • Top Ships strikes deal to buy 'mega-yacht' from boss Evangelos Pistiolis
    Para Bellum to be chartered out on short-term deals
  • Rio Tinto shows decarbonisation commitment with new Eastern Pacific dual-fuel vessel
    Mount Ossa unveiled as ninth member of its chartered newcastlemax fleet
  • SFL leads plunging US shipping shares after $100m fundraiser prices at a discount
    John Fredriksen-backed company follows its playbook for stacking acquisition powder
  • Gas industry body Sigtto on hunt for new CEO as Ian Revell steps down
    Health issues push chief of tanker and terminal membership organisation to resign
  • Dorian LPG springs $42.6m dividend to share cash pile with investors
    Preview of earnings shows quarterly revenue growth
  • Navigator and Bumi Armada plot fleet of vessels for carbon shipping project with Uniper
    Joint venture partners to explore building fleet of ships to export waste gas from Kent power station
  • VLCC rates strike six-week high driven by pent-up charterer demand
    Middle East and West African activity drives earnings up 61% in a week
  • How blacklisted shipowners have hijacked Hong Kong
    Sovcomflot and Fesco have set up subsidiaries there since the invasion of Ukraine
  • Japan turns to tankers to fight jet fuel shortage as refinery maintenance bites
    Government outlines plans to cope with greater need due to high summer travel volumes
  • Oldendorff Carriers sells bulker brace as German giant cashes in on rising prices
    Prices are rising and German owner-operator has getting more with every sale
  • Frontera unveils new Colombian LPG import project to boost VLGC demand
    Canadian energy company setting up joint venture to supply growing need for gas from 2027
  • Oil sheen spotted around fire-damaged Hafnia tanker involved in collision with VLCC
    Owner says equipment was taken from tug to stop seepage
  • Maersk in danger of surrendering second spot in global container line rankings at time of record growth
    MSC leads the pack, but CMA CGM remains set to overtake Maersk
  • Capesize S&P market humming with fresh batch of deals at 'very liquid low point'
    Four capesizes aged more than 14 years are stilling Chinese thirst for big bulkers
  • From New York to Cork: How former shipbroker and Wall Street banker 'woke up' at Ardmore
    All roads eventually led to Ireland for new tanker company bosses
  • Danny Ungar's Unity Maritime snaps up bulker as expansion push extends
    UK company says deal is another milestone as it looks to further growth
  • JP Morgan linked to purchase of Oriental Energy VLGCs with new pair fixed out to trader
    US bank has lined up employment for the gas carriers with Mercuria
  • New Fortress plans to deliver its first produced LNG cargo in August
    Company closes $700m load to kick-start second liquefaction project in Mexico
  • Tanker owners face billions in extra costs from European Union fuel regulations
    Fuel EU Maritime costs will top compliance costs for the EU ETC by 2035, BRS Group said
  • TMI boss Ed Buttery sees pay jump after taking on dual-CEO role
    London-listed bulker company sees overall wage bill drop
  • Gail (India) returns to market in search of long-term LNG carrier tonnage
    Seven-year period hire could be extended out to 2038 as Indian gas buyer eyes vessel stake
  • Ardmore Shipping taps 'strong bench' as it prepares for life after Tony Gurnee
    Gernot Ruppelt and Bart Kelleher outline their plans for Ireland-based tanker owner after the departure of founder Anthony Gurnee
  • Aon: P&I clubs will struggle to justify premium increases in 2025
    Broker says strong investment profits and low claims leave mutuals in strong shape
  • Leaner Taylor Maritime Investments begins 'new chapter' after selling 21 bulkers
    Boss Buttery excited about prospects of younger fleet and integration of subsidiary Grindrod Shipping
  • Euroseas clinches 'lucrative' feeder ship charter to replace bumper Zim fixture
    US-listed owner says container ship market fundamentals 'remain quite strong'
  • 'Goldilocks zone': New Ardmore leaders open up on growth plans after inheriting a success story in a bull market
    Gernot Ruppelt and Bart Kelleher outline their plans for Ireland-based tanker owner after the departure of founder Anthony Gurnee
  • John Fredriksen's SFL raises $100m to boost vessel acquisition capacity
    Underwriters have option to buy additional $15m of shares
  • Fredriksen's SFL raises $100m in share offering to boost vessel acquisition capacity
    Underwriters have option to buy additional $15m of shares
  • Dredger seized in Malaysia over claims of illegally sucking up sand
    The sand digger ship was being controlled by foreigners who failed to provide valid legal documents
  • Martin Helweg leaves top spot at Dubai offshore giant
    P&O Maritime Logistics CEO is the second senior shipping executive to leave DP World fold within a week
  • HPH Trust's interim profit jumps as peak season starts early
    Terminal operator says it has benefited from Red Sea crisis at the expense of regional rivals
  • Malaysia opens investigation into fiery tanker collision
    Ships will be towed to a safe anchorage for further inquiries

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American Shipper web site
JULY 24, 2024
  • Airfreight, contract logistics boost Kuehne+Nagel, DSV results
    The recovery of the air and ocean logistics market since the start of the year helped improve second-quarter results at Kuehne+Nagel and DSV.
  • Brazil approves Embraer structural modification for E190 freighter
    The Embraer E190 cargo jet is getting closer to commercial service after Brazil's aviation authority signed off on the passenger-to-freighter conversion plan.

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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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