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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
  • J M Baxi receives global recognition
  • South East Air Cargo Conclave and Awards 2024 in Chennai this week to be a power-packed gathering with eminent participation
  • 'CONCOR is committed to providing responsive, seamless & cost-effective end-to-end service to customers'
  • Engg goods exports up 38.5 pc in Oct.
  • New report examines how artificial intelligence may shape future of international trade
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  • India's garment exports seen rising
  • No significant risk for GDP growth in FY25, says DEA Secy
  • Major carrier EBIT up 600% Y/Y in 2024-Q3
  • Policy shifts, increased tariffs seen reshaping US container trade dynamics following Trump victory
  • India, Iran deliberate on Chabahar's role as a growing transit hub
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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
  • SBB Cargo International now in France
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  • Experiencing the benefits of new HDPE pallets
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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
  • Adani Group chiefs accused of using bribery to win solar energy deal
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  • Airfreight's forward planning prevents chaotic Q4 rate hikes
  • Rhenus has a 'layered approach' to manage added supply chain disruptions
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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
  • HKKF takes delivery of two advanced new hybrid ferries
    Hong Kong & Kowloon Ferry Limited (HKKF) has taken delivery of two new state-of-the-art hybrid ferries. Designed by Incat Crowther and built by Hong Kong-based Cheoy Lee Shipyards, the new 40-meter ferries
  • Navy will sideline 17 MSC ships to ease mariner stress
    Under a plan approved Oct. 30 by Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, and disclosed by the Navy yesterday, the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) is to sideline 17 ships to

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
  • MSC enhances NWC-Morocco to West Africa service
    Swiss/Italian box carrier MSC announced enhancements to its NWC-Morocco to West Africa service, strengthening trade connections between Europe and West Africa through new direct calls. This marks the company's first direct service from Northwestern countries to Angola, Congo, and DR Congo, offering transport solutions for dry, reefer, and project cargo. Key updates to the service include: Direct
  • Port of Oakland to receive US$50 million grant for infrastructure upgrades
    The Port of Oakland has secured approximately US$50 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) to modernize wharves and terminal infrastructure at its Outer Harbor. These upgrades aim to facilitate the accommodation of Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs) at the Californian port, now a common feature of West Coast shipping routes. With handling
  • CMA CGM increases rates from Asia to Med and North Africa
    Starting from 1 December until further notice, French ocean carrier CMA CGM will implement new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates for shipments originating from all Asian main ports and destined for all Mediterranean base ports. The following updated rates will apply to dry, out-of-gauge (OOG), and paying empties cargo types. 20' 40'/40'HC West Mediterranean US$4,500 US$6,500 Adriatic US$4,600 US$6,60
  • CrimsonLogic and Newage transform freight management in North America
    PSA International-subsidiary CrimsonLogic, a provider of digital trade, digital ports, and technology solutions has announced a strategic partnership with Newage Software & Solutions, a logistics technology firm. This collaboration integrates CrimsonLogic's Advance Commercial Information eManifest House Bill (ACI eHBL) solution directly into NewageNXT, a freight management ERP platform. The integ
  • Major carriers record 600% growth in Q3 earnings
    The major ocean carriers reported a combined EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) of US$17.06 billion for the third quarter of 2024, marking a 600% year-over-year increase. Sea-Intelligence noted that this growth excludes ZIM, which reported a one-time non-cash impairment loss of US$2.06 billion in Q3 2023, as including this would artificially inflate the year-over-year comparison. Of these
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen and United European Car Carriers expand their PCTC fleets
    Scandinavian shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen has declared two out of four options for the 11,700 CEU "Shaper" class of pure car truck carriers (PCTCs). These ships will be constructed by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, with expected delivery in the latter half of 2028. In addition, two current orders for 9,300 CEU vessels will be upgraded to the 11,700 CEU "Shaper" class. Consequently, th
  • Push Notifications In Advertising Campaigns: How To Achieve High Conversion And Customer Retention
    Well-known push notifications are clickable pop-up messages that appear in the browser, on the desktop or in the notification area on a smartphone. Push notifications are needed so that companies can quickly send messages, favorable offers and other information to their target audience. According to various estimates, the number of clicks on push notifications is 4-8 times more than on e-mail mes
  • ONE introduces two intra-Europe services
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of two new services, SCX (Scandinavia Express) and IBC (Iberia Europe) aiming to enhance operational efficiency and schedule reliability. The port rotation of the SCX service will be Rotterdam (Netherlands) - Gothenburg (Sweden) - Helsingborg (Sweden) - Aarhus (Denmark) - Copenhagen (Denmark) - Rotterdam. The port rotation of the IBC service wi
  • Port of Osaka surpasses 1.6 million TEUs in 2024 so far
    In October, the Port of Osaka handled 190,844 TEUs of oceangoing containers, marking an 11.8% year-on-year increase and achieving growth for a second consecutive month. Exports reached 88,664 TEUs, up 10%, while imports totalled 102,220 TEUs, up 13.5%. Moreover, laden containers accounted for 139,800 TEUs, translating to a 13.9% increase, with exports at 40,087 TEUs (up 11.8%) and imports at 99,7
  • Container lines refresh East-West service network
    Leading ocean carriers have announced several changes in their East-West trade services, signifying a dynamic shift in trade dynamics. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container News .
  • PSA Antwerp and Combinant boost terminal-rail connectivity
    PSA Antwerp, a deepsea terminal operator, and Antwerp-based rail terminal Combinant have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create an integrated service enhancing connectivity between PSA's deepsea terminals and the Combinant Rail Terminal at the Port of Antwerp. This collaboration aims to promote a modal shift from road to rail, strengthening maritime intermodal rail solutions within
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  • Chipolbrok orders two new multipurpose vessels
    Chinese/Polish transport company Chipolbrok aims to enhance its ship fleet with two new multipurpose vessels. Chipolbrok has sent an order to China's Chengxi Shipyard, which will construct the two ships with a capacity of 61,600 dwt, including 800 TEU container capacity, a draught of 13.5 metres, and four cranes separated into 2x 80 tons and 2x 150 tons (combinable). The two vessels are expected
  • Evergreen enhances container fleet with massive US$187 million order
    Taiwanese major ocean carrier Evergreen has ordered 60,500 new containers for a total of US$186.8 million. The overall cost means that each container will cost US$3,087 on average, which suggests that the majority of the units will be 40'. According to the DynaLiners' report, Evergreen has sent three separate orders to the following container manufacturers: Source: DynaLiners If you liked this po
  • Messina Line receives 4,000 new containers
    Messina Line, the maritime shipping division of Ignazio Messina & C., one of Italy's most historical shipping lines, has received 4,000 new containers. The new boxes are dry 20' units and are expected to enhance the container fleet of the Italian company. "Considering it [Messina Line] has all but transitioned from multipurpose container-Ro/Ro to full container operations, the investment is under
  • Cosco orders twelve 14,000 TEU methanol vessels
    Cosco Shipping Holdings has received shareholder approval to order a series of twelve methanol-fuelled container ships of 14,000 TEU capacity. The delivery of the vessels is expected to commence in mid-2027 and be completed by early 2029, while the cost of every boxship is estimated at US$179.5 million. The vessels will be built by the Chinese shipyard Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry (Yangzhu). If
  • Liberian and Korean registries grant AiP to SHI for wind-powered LNG carrier design
    The Liberian Registry, the world's largest ship registry, and the Korean Register (KR) awarded Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) Approval in Principle (AiP) on 19 November for the basic design of an LNG carrier equipped with wing sails. This eco-friendly auxiliary propulsion system generates thrust by creating lift through a pressure difference across the upper and lower sections of the wing-like sa
  • China's Greater Bay Area to rival New York and Silicon Valley as global tech and economic hubs
    The Greater Bay Area (GBA) initiative is a cornerstone of Beijing's long-term vision for economic development and global competitiveness. By integrating Hong Kong, Macau, and nine cities in Guangdong province into a cohesive economic cluster, the GBA aims to rival leading global economic hubs like the New York Metropolitan Area and the San Francisco Bay Area. This content is locked Select a CN Pr

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
  • Solstad Offshore rakes in $60m worth of new deals
    Norwegian vessel owner Solstad Offshore has won a total of 900 days of work in multiple new contracts and contract extensions worth $60m. The company's 2008-built CSV Normand Valiant has been awarded a 1.5-year firm contract with Petrobras in Brazil. The start of the contract is scheduled for February 2025 in direct continuation of the ...
  • Scrubber installation costs plummet
    In just over a month it will be the fifth anniversary of the global sulphur cap, and debate continues to rage about the environmental benefits brought about by the regulation and the subsequent mass adoption of scrubbers. Shipowners continue to favour scrubbers for large newbuilds, with the price of installation dropping dramatically recently. According to ...
  • Vertom orders MPP series in India
    Dutch shipping group Vertom has ordered four newbuild geared tweendeckers at Chowgule Shipyards in India for fleet renewal. The Rhoon-based outfit, which operates over 100 vessels ranging from 1,500 to 12,000 dwt, will be adding the new 10,700 dwt units to its fleet in 2027 and 2028. Vertom said the vessels have been designed to ...
  • SBM Offshore secures $1.5bn financing for Jaguar FPSO
    Dutch floater expert SBM Offshore has completed the project financing of FPSO Jaguar for a total of $1.5bn. The project financing was fully secured by a consortium of 16 international financial institutions. The company expects to draw the loan phased over the construction period of the FPSO. The project loan is in line with the ...
  • Aramco suspends another Shelf Drilling jackup
    United Arab Emirates-based jackup rig pure-play Shelf Drilling has received another notice of suspension of operations for one of its rigs. Shelf Drilling said the rig in question was the High Island II jackup currently under contract with Saudi giant Aramco. The company did not reveal the customer in its Oslo Bors filing, however, its ...
  • EuroDry signs for ultramax newbuilds
    Nasdaq-listed Greek dry bulk owner EuroDry has turned to a Chinese shipyard to expand and modernise its fleet. The Aristides Pittas-led company has contracted two ultramax newbuilds at Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding for delivery in the second and third quarters of 2027. EuroDry is paying $71.8m for both 63,500 dwt ships, which will be geared, eco, ...
  • Dutch firm orders subsea rock installation vessel duo for offshore wind market
    Rotterdam-based CSL OWL Subsea Rock Installation (CSL OWL SRI), a newly formed partnership between The CSL Group and Offshore Wind Logistics, has ordered two subsea rock installation vessels tailored for the offshore renewable energy sector. Each vessel will have a cargo capacity of 17,500 tonnes and will be equipped with dynamic positioning. They will be ...
  • Dutch government beefs up security around offshore assets amid growing Russian threat
    The Netherlands has revealed plans to temporarily enlist private company personnel and equipment to bolster the security of offshore assets in its section of the North Sea. The country's Defence Ministry confirmed media reports earlier in the week and stated that the decision follows last year's reports from the Dutch Military Intelligence and Security Service ...
  • Ship engines develop allergy to cashew nut fuel
    Shipowners have been told to avoid selecting fuel made from cashew nutshells, a niche fuel that has been found to cause problems in engine rooms. Bunker fuel tester CTI-Maritec has reported that several ships fuelling up in Singapore and Rotterdam have reported operational problems including fuel sludging, injector failure, filter clogging, system deposits and corrosion ...
  • Spliethoff targeted by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority
    The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned the Netherlands-flagged general cargo ship Marsgracht from entering Australian ports for 180 days following two incidents this year where the vessel was found to have wrongly stowed dangerous goods contrary to the International Maritime Organization's International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. "This recurrence highlights systemic
  • PSA Antwerp boosts rail links
    Terminal operator PSA Antwerp and Antwerp-based rail terminal Combinant will establish an integrated service to optimise the connectivity between PSA's deepsea terminals and Combinant Rail Terminal in the Port of Antwerp in order to facilitate a modal shift from road to rail at one of Europe's most important boxports. "As businesses increasingly seek fast, cost-effective, ...
  • Where Hong Kong leads the world
    Managing vessels is something the Special Administrative Region does better than most. The latest installment from our brand new magazine being distributed across Hong Kong Maritime Week. Hong Kong remains one of the world's greatest centres for shipmanagement with a number of the biggest brands in the sector headquartered in the Special Administrative Region (SAR). ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
  • Could tough Trump tactics on China shrink markets for Western owners?
    The larger China's role in shipbuilding and the greater its control of the global fleet, the more Western owners could...
  • Has Denmark challenged the right of innocent passage? Watch Yi Peng 3 to find out
    The swift and aggressive response to Yi Peng 3 is insightful and suggests a co-ordinated decision by Nato allies
  • Customers must choose to make greener shipping happen, Höegh Autoliners CEO says
    Höegh Autoliners chief executive Andreas Enger is more bullish than most that ammonia will be the future fuel for deepsea...
  • Container spot rates to US west coast keep falling despite cargo front-loading hype
    Spot freight rates for container shipments from Asia to the US west coast continue to slide. Either US importers are...
  • What happened to shipping's innovation boom?
    Lloyd's List editor-in-chief Richard Meade speaks to shipping's thought leaders to find out where the true innovation in the industry...
  • Panama flag begins registry clean-up to kick out substandard, sanctions-circumventing ships
    In an acknowledgement of the geopolitically led bifurcation of global trade, the new head of Panama's registry Ramon Franco said...
  • Dynagas Partners reinstates dividend after five-year hiatus
    Prokopiou-backed, US-listed partnership aims to grow in core LNG carrier business but is also eyeing up 'other shipping sectors'
  • Product tankers star in Pyxis' stronger third-quarter result
    After diversifying into bulkers, Pyxis eyes further acquisitions, 'primarily' on product tanker side
  • AMSA bans Spliethoff cargoship from Australian ports
    The authority considers Spliethoff to be a 'poor performing operator', citing a detention rate that 'significantly exceeds the global average'
  • Britannia targets 7.5% renewal increase
    Fellow club Swedish also announced a rate increase of 5%, which places it closer to the average announced so far...
  • EuroDry inks deal for two ultramax newbuildings
    Move highlights Nasdaq-listed owner's commitment to growing and modernising its fleet
  • Hong Kong urged to accelerate, yet tread carefully, in green shipping hub ambition
    Leveraging mainland China's enormous production potential to supply green methanol fuel is a big focus. However, there are serious warnings...
  • Protestors blockade world's biggest coal port
    The group successfully appealed an exclusion zone ordered by the New South Wales Government in the state's supreme court just...
  • Cosco and SIPG to invest $138m in Anji Logistics
    The share subscription will enhance the collaboration among the car shipping trio. It follows the establishment of a joint venture...
  • Eletson families dismiss 'new leadership' as premature
    Lauded Greek tanker company emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings under hedge fund's plan, but incumbent management in Piraeus says...
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    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Bulker was breaching regulations when crew member was killed, investigation finds
    The Isle of Man-flagged vessel manoeuvred astern using its own engines when berthing at Puerto Ventanas, Chile, in contravention of...
  • Daily Briefing
    An aria of evasion: leaked papers sing sanction-skirting song of Sea Opera | Ukraine's maritime trade forced offline by Russian...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
  • Investors plan to expand US LTL carrier Roadrunner after takeover
    The acquisition of a majority stake in Roadrunner by an investment group sets the stage for further growth at the carrier as the LTL sector readies for expansion in 2025.
  • US retailers prepare for new ILA strike threat, tariffs on China imports
    Major retailers such as Ralph Lauren and Target say they successfully mitigated disruptions from the early October port strike and are ready for the next labor threat and the fallout from likely higher tariffs on Chinese goods.
  • Freightos, e2open link up on airfreight e-bookings for forwarders
    By connecting to forwarder-customers of software vendor e2open, Freightos is continuing its push to develop electronic booking capability in the airfreight industry.
  • Maersk's methanol ship conversion tests retrofitting business case
    Converting an existing vessel to be able to operate on methanol requires major engineering work and could cost more than building a new ship with a shorter time to depreciate the investment, according to the carrier.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
  • 'We can finally turn the page': Saverys company emerges from second tender with 92% of CMB.Tech
    Former Euronav to remain listed in pursuit of low-carbon shipping ambition
  • Wavelength podcast: An anniversary no one wanted and the Bahri barometer for tankers
    Don't miss this week's episode of the TradeWinds audio edition
  • Red Sea effect splits analysts as Zim given both 'buy' and 'sell' rating
    Clarksons raises target price to $35 while Fearnleys cuts it to $20
  • George Procopiou's Dynagas LNG Partners eyes 'other sectors' for growth as dividend returns
    US-listed outfit posts biggest net profit in 10 quarters
  • Societe Generale pushing down shipping portfolio emissions with 'selective origination'
    Maritime head Paul Taylor says French bank expects to show improvement in next Poseidon Principles report
  • Pyxis 'guardedly optimistic' on tankers and bulkers as it scours secondhand market
    Greek owner says immediate focus is on share buybacks and debt reduction
  • Get ready for dividends after Solstad Offshore settles claim on biggest ship
    Fight started in 2022 over stakes in subsea vessel Normand Maximus
  • Star Bulk is right to smile on investors with share buybacks, analysts say
    Clarksons Securities believes Greek owner is correct in eschewing newbuildings and secondhand deals for now
  • Spliethoff launches probe after being branded 'poor-performing operator' in Australia
    Dutch owner showed a 'serious lack' of action through double detention this year
  • Cashew nut-based bunkers clogging ship engines, says fuel tester
    CTI-Maritec recommends owners stop using fuel made from shells
  • Demand for 250 capesize bulkers could be added by Atlantic iron ore bonanza, says Clarksons
    Analysts say need for ships outstrips the 136 vessels on order at shipyards
  • Kristian Rokke-backed Philly Shipyard failures come to light as Hanwha acquisition creeps closer
    Lawsuit from Texas customer underscores difficulties at Pennsylvania builder
  • Fake documents mask Russian oil shipments, sanctions body warns
    Enforcer publishes list of warning signs that point to evasion of price cap scheme
  • Bulker owner CSL moves into offshore with order for niche rock installation ships
    Canadian player teams with Dutch group OWL to forge new business in Europe
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen uses option to buy car carrier after value more than doubles in five years
    Shipowner says purchase price was well below current valuation of $72.5m
  • Zodiac Maritime orders dual-fuelled product tankers at New Times Shipbuilding
    Tankers are expected to trade in Europe
  • Dutch owner Vertom hikes orderbook to 26 ships with fresh deal
    Company adds bigger geared tweendeckers to existing 12-ship deal in India
  • Odfjell expands terminal storage capacity in South Korea to boost chemical exports
    Odfjell Terminals Korea signs MoU with Saudi Aramco's S-Oil
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen uses option to buy car carrier after value more than doubled in five years
    Shipowner says price was well below current valuation of $72.5m
  • Ship engines are clogging up due to use of cashew nut-based bunkers, says fuel tester
    CTI-Maritec recommends owners stop using fuel made from shells
  • Vitol research chief charts swing in Chinese tanker demand
    Head of research Giovanni Serio says petrol requirements may have peaked, but clean tankers will still be needed to import industrial feedstock
  • Voyages delayed after pilots refuse to board sweltering ships in Brazil
    Ships delayed after owners forced to buy new units to keep bridges cool
  • Chinese oil demand swinging from fuel to petchems, says Vitol
    Head of research Giovanni Serio says petrol requirements may have peaked, but clean tankers will still be needed to import industrial feedstock
  • Swedish Club follows pack with premium increase plan
    Gothenburg ship insurer said the rise is part of a three-year strategy for sustainable growth
  • 'Poor-performing operator': Australia bans another Spliethoff cargo ship
    Dutch owner showed a 'serious lack' of action through double detention this year
  • 'The great leveller': Why Norden welcomes 'complex' FuelEU Maritime rules
    As compliance and commercial drivers intertwine, Danish company believes opportunities will be created
  • Jobs cut at Pacific International Lines as automation drive kicks in
    Enhanced severance packages and job placement support given to affected employees

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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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