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May 27, 2024

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Exim India web site
MAY 27, 2024
  • Vanguard Logistics appoints Sachin Vijan as the new Regional Managing Director for the Indian Subcontinent & Middle East region
  • SPJ Cold Storage Pvt. Ltd inaugurated
  • ZIM delivers profitable growth in Q1 2024
  • Karaikal Port's new maximum permissible drafts
  • Road transport fleet revenue seen up by 9-11 pc in FY25
  • Call for tyre imports not to be liberalised through FTAs
  • Operation of Mumbai Port Storm Gate during the monsoon
  • Smartphone exports soar 42 pc
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (24 May 2024)
  • SMP Kolkata facilitates major boost to Kolkata Metro: 16 new coaches unloaded at Netaji Subhash Dock
  • DPA meets with the trade to discuss a range of critical port-related issues
  • Baltimore port access channel expanded to 400 ft
  • Coffee exports up 12.22 pc in FY24

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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 27, 2024
  • A logistics JV in the Balkans
  • Laurels for outstanding supply chain achievements
  • Emanuele Grimaldi receives ESG Shipping Award
  • Cooperation on the Nis - Wels route
  • Rhenus reflects on Swiss operations
  • Thordon Bearings to retrofit Panama tugs
  • Iata Ceiv Pharma accreditation for Nairobi
  • Moving towards more sustainable mobility
  • A partner on the other side of the pond
  • Midlands' new hub to handle 16 trains daily
  • AD Ports Group eyes Chittagong terminal
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Saudia Cargo moves into Jeddah's "MRO village"
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  • ZM Trucks expands business in North America
  • Hydrogen-powered tugs set for construction
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The Loadstar web site
MAY 24, 2024
  • Shipper fury as spot rates soar - and box lines ignore contracts
  • DB Schenker auction - the long haul to a market listing?
  • Detention and demurrage claims at FMC hit well over $67m
  • SM Line in the red as market regressed in 2023
  • Logistics is the key to growing humanitarian needs, says Airlink
  • Seaspan debuts split-block feeder design, using the bridge crew as a 'breakwater'
  • UK port groups try to deflect from findings on shipping pollution
  • Norfolk Southern reaches $310m settlement
  • Forget Greyhound: a new 'cargo' airline launches
  • Virgin Atlantic appoints VP finance to head cargo team

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Marine Log web site
MAY 24, 2024
  • CMB.TECH and Damen agree to build four hydrogen dual fuel tugs
    CMB.TECH and Damen have signed an agreement that will see Damen build four 80-tonnes bollard pull tugs powered by a CMB.TECH hydrogen dual fuel solution. The agreement was signed May 23 during
  • NTSB reports on $2 million barge breakaway incident
    The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued its report on the March 28, 2023, barge breakaway incident in an 11 barges under tow struck the Vane Dike mooring cell at the
  • Ship Repair USA: Green retrofit design and installation processes
    Ship repair yards worldwide are entering a new era due in large part to sustainability efforts and decarbonization goals. To ease yards into this transition are a variety of technologies and equipment

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Container News web site
MAY 24, 2024
  • Global spot rates soar on Major Asia-Europe and Asia-US trades
    A combination of factors have combined to send global spot rates reaching for the skies on the major trades out of Asia to Europe and the US according to Drewry Shipping Consultants' latest WCI index. The composite index increased 16% over the past week to US$4,072/feu, a massive 142% higher than in the same week last year. Drewry analyst Simon Heaney told Container News that there were a number
  • International box lines fix Chinese domestic vessels as charter market soars
    Boxship charter rates have reached a two-year high and in a replay of the Covid-19 pandemic, Chinese coastal container operators are seeing demand from international liner operators to charter their ships. CMA CGM chartered Shishi Hengtong's 2004-built 5,060 TEU ship Heng Hui 6 for 18 to 20 months, for US$28,000/day. Safetrans Line, a China-based operator focusing on Russian routes, chartered Fuj
  • Port of Koper handles 256,240 TEUs in Q1
    The Luka Koper Group's performance in the first quarter of this year was primarily impacted by weak economic activity in the euro area and sluggish growth in the global economy. Slower-than-expected economic growth and the uncertain situation in the Middle East have resulted in slightly lower maritime throughput. The first quarter saw throughput reach 5.3 million tonnes, a 7% decline from the sam
  • Green methanol-powered feeder service launches at Port of Gothenburg
    On Saturday 18 May, a new feeder service began regular calls at the Port of Gothenburg. This service is operated by Laura Maersk, the world's first container ship powered by green methanol. Laura Maersk is part of Maersk's significant initiative to utilize renewable methanol as a ship fuel, marking the beginning of a fleet expansion with over 20 methanol-powered ships scheduled for delivery betwe
  • Port of Rotterdam appoints new representative for Southwest Germany
    As of 1 April, Friedrich-Wilhelm Meyer has been appointed to represent the Port of Rotterdam in Germany's southwestern states. Alongside Wolfgang Schlegel, who was appointed last year, Meyer will oversee the southwestern region of Germany. Together, they succeed Roland Klein, who held the position for the past nine years. Meyer brings a wealth of experience from the German automotive sector, havi
  • NatPower Marine and Peel Ports Group to launch first UK-Ireland green shipping corridors
    Peel Ports Group, the UK's second-largest port operator, has unveiled plans to create the nation's first green shipping corridors to Ireland. The inaugural routes will connect Belfast to Heysham in Lancashire and Dublin to Birkenhead in Cheshire, with the ambition of making Heysham the UK's first net-zero port. To support this initiative, NatPower Marine, a renewables group, will invest approxima
  • PTP inks agreement with ZPMC for five ULCV quay cranes
    Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between the MMC Group and APM Terminals in Malaysia, has signed an agreement with Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) to purchase five ultra-large container vessel (ULCV) quay cranes. This follows a similar agreement made in February with Sany Marine Heavy Industry for the procurement of six ULCV quay cranes. In addition, PTP Chief Executive Off
  • HPH Trust and Beibu Gulf Port Group sign landmark cooperation agreement
    Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HPH Trust) and Guangxi Beibu Gulf International Port Group Company Limited (Beibu Gulf Port Group) have signed a memorandum of cooperation, marking a significant step towards enhancing collaboration in the ports and logistics sectors, while promoting economic and trade exchanges between Guangxi and Hong Kong. This pivotal partnership aims to accelerate the growth of

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Splash web site
MAY 24, 2024
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen places four more orders for methanol-fuelled, ammonia-ready newbuilds
    Norwegian car carrier operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen has declared options to build four more methanol dual-fuel and ammonia-ready newbuildings in China. The Oslo-listed company ordered four more 9,300 ceu so-called Shaper Class vessels at China Merchants Jingling Shipyard. The options for the ordered vessels are the new options Wallenius Wilhelmsen secured in March which have earlier ...
  • Damen tug quartet to run on CMB.TECH hydrogen power
    CMB.TECH and Dutch shipbuilder Damen have signed an agreement to collaborate on hydrogen-powered ASD Tugs. These tugs will use CMB.TECH's dual-fuel hydrogen technology and be built by Damen. The collaboration entails work on four initial vessels. Classification society Lloyd's Register has already awarded CMB.TECH and Damen with approval in principle for the hydrogen solution ...
  • Equinor to boost Troll gas production with $1.1bn investment
    Norwegian energy major Equinor has decided to invest over NOK 12bn ($1.12bn) to further develop the gas infrastructure in the Troll West gas field. Stage 2 of the Troll Phase 3 project includes eight new wells from two new templates with subsea controls extended from existing templates. A new gas flowline will be laid as ...
  • Box spot rates 'entering pandemic-level territory'
    Drewry's composite World Container Index increased 16% to $4,072 per feu this week, sustaining remarkable increases recorded throughout May and pushing box shipping back towards the all-time highs of the covid era earlier this decade. A constrained supply picture due to Red Sea rerouting and healthy demand trends in several geographies have prompted an early ...
  • Kalleklev warns of likely emergence of dark LNG fleet
    The liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector is facing the potential emergence of its own shadow or dark fleet of ships, which could facilitate Russia's growing exports of the super-chilled fuel. Russia has established a so-called "dark fleet" of tankers with obscure ownership and jurisdiction to circumvent sanctions on its crude and petroleum products, and a ...
  • Wood rejects improved takeover offer from Sidara
    UK consulting and engineering firm Wood has rejected a third bid from Dubai-based company Sidara due to the offer 'significantly' undervaluing the company. Wood said it received a third unsolicited, preliminary, and conditional proposal from Dar Al-Handasah Consultants Shair and Partners, also known as Sidara, for a cash offer of 220 pence ($2.79) per share ...
  • Guinea replaces Brazil on the cape podium
    The extraordinary growth of the bauxite capesize trades out of Guinea has seen the route replace Brazil in terms of ton-days in the opening four months of the year, new data from broker BRS shows. The Guinea to China bauxite trade route has now firmly entrenched itself as a "pivotal pillar" of capesize prospects, analysts ...
  • Seafarer health survey launches
    Cardiff University is researching the important area of seafarers' health and access to health care. All active seafarers working onboard cruise or cargo-related ships have been invited to take part in either a confidential online questionnaire or an interview. The research findings will result in recommendations relating to the provision of healthcare for seafarers working ...
  • Interim solution gets goods flowing through Brazil's second-largest container port
    Local authorities in Brazil have found an interim measure to run one of the nation's top ports nearly 18 months after a terminal operator left. JBS, a Brazilian food manufacturer, will take over the running of Itajaí port in Santa Catarina state for two years while a tender is prepped for a longer contract. The ...
  • Expansion moves ahead at Canada's Prince Rupert
    The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has reached financial close on a C$150m ($109.2m) loan to the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) for the first phase of a project to build CANXPORT. The new export logistics hub will expand capacity and capabilities for rail-to-container transloading of multiple export products at the Port of Prince Rupert. Work ...
  • HD Hyundai and Shell partner to develop large liquified hydrogen carriers
    HD Hyundai, South Korea's top shipbuilder, is partnering with Shell to commercialise large liquified hydrogen carriers by 2030. Both companies have been working hard to develop the necessary technology for this emerging seaborne trade. Currently the only trading liquid hydrogen carrier in the world, the Suiso Frontier, has just one 1,250 cu m vacuum-insulated, Type ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 24, 2024
  • Lagging transatlantic left out of spot rate rally - at least so far
    Spot rates for US containerised imports from Europe are falling far behind rates from Asia. It could be just a...
  • Shipping should not have to fix climate finance, but it has no choice
    The world's first global carbon tax will have to find a way through thorny politics far outside of shipping's remit
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: What does the SHIP act mean for shipping?
    Lloyd's List senior maritime reporter Tomer Raanan walks you through the latest raft of US sanctions authorities with the help...
  • Prokopiou appoints Varvitsiotis chief executive at resurgent Greek shipyard
    Since commercial activities restarted in February, the former Niarchos-controlled facility has repaired 11 vessels
  • T&E hits back at emissions report's critics
    Transport and Environment called BPA's rebuttal to its report a distraction and warned that it could stop development of policy...
  • China military drills around Taiwan test shipping's nerves
    Seaborne traders with a stake in this vast market must note the renewed tension in the Taiwan Strait as a...
  • CMB.Tech signs for four hydrogen-powered tugs
    The vessels will be able to run on traditional fuel as well as hydrogen when it is not available, and...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen boosts newbuilding orderbook to a dozen as it declares options
    World's largest operator of pure car and truck carriers has confirmed it has added four 9,300 car capacity newbuildings to...
  • Container spot rates continue to surge
    Carriers are struggling to move ships and equipment back to Asia. Shortages of space are pushing pricing to a premium
  • Reduction in feeder boxship supply 'not unlikely', says Pittas
    Greece-based feeder and intermediate containership owner posts $20m first-quarter profit
  • Seafarer dies after 30 ft fall
    An investigation by the ship's operator and flag state is underway and efforts are being made to repatriate the seafarer...
  • CSSC Shipping appoints new chairman Li Hongtao
    Li Hongtao has managed several CSSC subsidiaries
  • Basilisk crew freed after pirate boarding
    A EU Navy Forces helicopter and frigate secured the vessel and its crew after the unauthorised boarding yesterday
  • Daily Briefing
    'Dead' dark fleet tanker Pablo seen resurrected in Russia as AIS manipulation tactics escalate | Panama Canal auction fees surge...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 24, 2024
  • Union Pacific steps up security as container thefts spread from LA-LB port
    Intermodal executives are trying to address container thefts through more security measures as shippers become increasingly frustrated with the problem.
  • Port of Oakland approves Everport lease change to spur terminal modernization
    The move by the port's Board of Commissioners opens the door to the modernization of the Everport-operated Ben E. Nutter Terminal so the 90-acre facility can accommodate post-Panamax ships and potentially expand.
  • Rate volatility clouds carrier contract negotiations on Indian trades
    One reason for the hesitation of shippers to sign deals is believed to be the decline of spot rates amid the demand downturn on the trade, and there is an expectation that dynamic will continue to hold.
  • North American Port Rankings: Mexico volume growth highlights nearshoring momentum
    Three Mexican ports rose in the Journal of Commerce's 2023 rankings, with the moves driven by volume growth coming from Asia inputs amid a nearshoring push in the US.
  • Port Rankings: Mexico port growth highlights nearshoring momentum
    Manzanillo and Lazaro Cardenas rose in the rankings of the busiest North American ports as measured laden volumes, as carrier

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 24, 2024
  • Editor's selection: Erling Haaland, George Economou and a $4.5bn newbuilding plan
    These were some of the big stories making headlines this week
  • Connecticut tanker brokerage Dietze reaches settlement with former partner in $1.4m legal battle
    Partners had been accused of failing to pay out retirement package for 23-year veteran
  • Houthis set sights on MSC and Zodiac ships in Arabian Sea and Mediterranean
    Action part of new phase of operations by Yemen-based militant group
  • Houthis claim to reach Mediterranean with attack on Zodiac-managed LPG carrier
    Action part of new phase of operations by Yemen-based militant group
  • United Maritime maintains dividend despite first-quarter loss
    Dry-docking costs and hedging against a seasonal slowdown that never came weighed on results of US-listed spin-off
  • Marine insurance giants embrace tougher carbon targets
    Signatories to the Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance align goals with new IMO targets
  • Steamship Mutual banks best results in over two decades with investment rebound
    Underwriting returns also strong as focused protection and indemnity provider builds tonnage
  • Cash-hoarding shipping companies to see credit scores rise, says Clarksons
    Star Bulk Carriers, Nordic American Tankers and Global Ship Lease are tipped to improve scores most
  • Shell partners shipbuilding giant HD Hyundai to develop liquefied hydrogen carriers
    The partners hope to lead the future green energy market
  • North Star returns to India for extra wind farm vessel backed by Siemens Gamesa charter
    Scottish owner brings fleet to eight wind farm newbuildings with latest deal
  • MOL to put wind propulsion system on second coal carrier
    Bulk carrier to have huge telescopic Wind Challenger system installed
  • The 'matrix': How Braemar brokers 'navigate' sanctions minefield
    A dedicated team at UK broker scours new business for potential problems
  • Greek shipowner M/Maritime buys last chartered-in vessel
    John Mytilineos-backed firm now fully owns all the bulkers it is trading
  • Wavelength podcast: Flag states v port states and brokers v regulators
    Flag states accused of trying to game the safety regime. Shipping is safer, but at risk. Brokers and NFA
  • Sparebank 1 boss Benedicte Fasmer jumps ship for Telenor
    CEO departs after three years at Norwegian shipping lender
  • US VLCC loadings head for record levels as fixtures boom
    Favourable pricing encouraging at least 30 tankers to load, Kpler says
  • European Maritime Finance hires new executives as it strikes out into Stockholm
    Danish shipping investor opened a Swiss branch earlier this year
  • Saverys' CMB.Tech strikes deal for four hydrogen-powered tugs
    Belgian shipowner and Dutch shipyard team up on dual-fuel ASD tugs
  • Union Maritime newbuilding push hits $1.4bn with dual-fuel tanker order
    Owner says delivery is due in first half of 2027
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen orderbook hits $1bn with latest newbuildings
    Shipowner adds four more vessels in China
  • Saverys' CMB.Tech and Damen strike deal for four hydrogen-powered tugs
    Belgian shipowner and Dutch shipyard team up on dual-fuel ASD tugs
  • Filipino seafarer dies in fall from crane on bulker
    Accident involving the Yuka D happened at Paradip in north-east India
  • Greek family Vernicos enter bulker market with new shipowning vehicle
    Athens-based company makes its first move with the acquisition of Clipper Group handysize ship
  • Shell partners with shipbuilding giant HD Hyundai to develop liquified hydrogen carriers
    The partners hope to lead the future green energy market
  • Veteran tanker breaks down after loading in Russia, halts shipping traffic
    Aframax suffered engine failure off Turkey, shipping agents said
  • Cargo ship in race with pirate dhows to fight off a suspected pirate attack
    Second incident in 24 hours shows increased threat to vessels
  • Okeanis tanker delivers first Djeno crude to Israel's Ashkelon in eight years
    Kpler data shows Folegandros made rare voyage this month
  • Cargo ship in race with pirate dhows off Somalia
    Second incident in 24 hours shows increased threat to vessels
  • Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Skipsrederi hires Petter Mowinckel as new head of dry bulk to accelerate expansion
    Mowinckel previously worked for G2 Ocean and Grieg Star Bulk
  • Naval forces foil piracy attempt against German-managed ship off Somalia
    Pirates abort raid against the 17,800-dwt Basilisk (built 2013), leaving all its seafarers safe and accounted for
  • Chinese iron ore imports continue to set records, says Clarksons
    Weaker domestic steel production and increased port stocks have led to more uncertainty about future demand
  • Playing by different rules: New generation of female seafarers is finding fresh opportunity
    Positive changes on board and on shore encourage more women to seek careers at sea
  • Genco Shipping shareholders overwhelmingly back board, management
    Outcome was assured after withdrawal of proxy fight by shipowner George Economou
  • Court sets claim limits over deadly ship sinking after collision with Polsteam vessel
    Owners of both vessels win legal shield in Isle of Man court
  • Star Bulk scouts for deals after Eagle takeover. 'The next merger may be a cape fleet'
    Petros Pappas and Hamish Norton discuss M&A opportunities

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American Shipper web site
MAY 24, 2024
  • FreightTech Friday: Collaboration is the answer to supply-chain woes, says Beacon
    This week, collaboration becomes key, TruckParkingClub.com hits a milestone, and ex-Convoy engineers raise money for the spot market.

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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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