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January 29, 2024

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Exim India web site
JANUARY 29, 2024
  • DahNAY acquires Container Freight Stations in Chennai & Tuticorin
  • JNPA celebrates Republic Day with patriotism & fervour
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (26 Jan. 2024)
  • Dry bulk cargo demand to grow only marginally in 2024 & 2025
  • No import restriction on desktop computers
  • FIATA in MoU to promote excellence in freight forwarding and logistics sector academic education
  • Red Sea Crisis: Increase in CO2 emissions
  • Ocean freight shipping rates seen increasing further in early Feb.
  • Partial shutdown of berths at JN Port
  • THE Alliance reaffirms commitment to unwavering cooperation in 2024
  • Automatic discount for Green Award inland vessels at Antwerp port
  • Govt allows direct listing of securities by public Indian companies on International Exchanges of GIFT-IFSC
  • Connecting link between Western & Eastern DFC dedicated to the nation

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 29, 2024
  • "Increasing importance"
  • US class I railway to upgrade its core network
  • RMI hits 200 million t landmark
  • Turkka Kuusisto takes the helm
  • GOL enters Chapter 11 process
  • USD 157 million for Wabtec's brakes
  • No magic, just automation
  • Landing a cargo handling contract in Saudi Arabia
  • Container highs at SC Ports
  • PTP picks new CEO
  • 1,000 e-trucks for cement giants
  • Building a hub in Germany's Ruhr region
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • 2023: a solid year for AEI
  • AD Ports investing in Jordan
  • A promotion for P.K. Mishra
  • Modern waste trucks for Fribourg
  • A new platform for shipping operations

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 26, 2024
  • What on earth is going on at Schiphol?
  • Asia-Europe spot rates level out as CNY doldrums come into view
  • The watershed DB Schenker sale - 'hearing this, heard that?'
  • An ILA may be the best deal for liner clients mulling a spot rate gamble
  • Red Sea crisis a new headache for customers after Ukraine traffic revamp
  • PHOTO BLOG: Maersk set to deploy its first large methanol-enabled box ship
  • Digitise now, it's key to airfreight's future, says Ram Menen
  • Atlas Air appoints Joel Goldberg its SVP and chief information officer

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 26, 2024
  • Fire on Trafigura-chartered tanker hit by Houthi missile
    The U.K. Maritime Trade Office (UKMTO) reports that a vessel was struck when 60 nautical miles southeast of Aden and, as of 16.42 UTC was on fire. The vessel is identified in
  • VIDEO: First large green methanol box ship Ane Mærsk set to enter service next month
    Set to enter service next month, the world's first large methanol-enabled container vessel has been named Ane Mærsk in a ceremony held at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' Ulsan, South Korea, shipyard. The
  • Biden administration pauses new LNG export project permitting
    Citing climate crisis concerns, the Biden Administration today announced a temporary pause on pending approvals of liquefied natural gas (LNG) export projects. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) says that it will
  • SEACOR Marine will upgrade more PSVs for battery hybrid operation
    Houston-headquartered SEACOR Marine Holdings Inc. (NYSE: SMHI) is to acquire four state-of-the-art energy storage systems from Kongsberg Maritime AS. They will be installed on four of SEACOR Marine's platform supply vessels (PSVs),

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Container News web site
JANUARY 26, 2024
  • Global bunker indices exhibit fluctuation without discernible trend
    During the fourth week of the year, the Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) global bunker indices exhibited fluctuating movements without a distinct pattern. The 380 HSFO index experienced a decline of US$2.01, settling at US$502.04/MT and approaching the US$500 mark. In contrast, the VLSFO index witnessed a rise of US$13.23, reaching US$649.35/MT. Additionally, the MGO index recorded an increase of U
  • cargo-partner unveils new air service between Western Europe and Mexico
    Global logistics provider cargo-partner strengthens its air consolidation services with a new Frankfurt-Mexico City service. The move is expected to address challenges European exporters face amid market uncertainties, offering stable solutions. The company's air export gateways in Frankfurt (Germany), Vienna (Austria), and Budapest (Hungary) aim to provide flexible options to meet diverse custom
  • Container ships defy Panama transit trends
    Panama Canal's overall transit trends are down by 42% year-on-year in December, but container shipping is seeing a rise in transits as other vessel types divert from the waterway. In its latest report on the Panama Canal this week, Drewry Shipping Consultants reports that December 2023 transits fell by 25% to 746 transits compared to October, and that was a year-on-year decline of 42%, from 1,281
  • Saudi Red Sea Authority sign two MoUs during STF 2024
    During the final day of the Saudi Tourism Forum 2024 in Riyadh, the Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) entered into two significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with the Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC) and the National Maritime Academy (NMA). The agreements, signed by various key figures, communicate the SRSA's primary responsibilities, services, and advancements in facilitating coast
  • Port of Rotterdam opens first charging station for electric trucks
    Truckparkings Rotterdam Exploitatie (TRE) and the Port of Rotterdam Authority opened the first charging station for electric trucks in the Dutch port. The new station is located at the Bodaanweg truck park in Waalhaven. TRE has worked with the Port of Rotterdam Authority to install the first five charging points in the truck park, which can accommodate a total of eight electric trucks. The truck
  • Boluda Towage launches operations at Abu Qir Container Terminal in Egypt
    In January 2024, Boluda Towage initiated towage operations at Abu Qir's Container Terminal in Egypt, deploying three tugs. The first container vessel that was operated by Boluda Towage's tugs VB Amon and VB Horus was the 2002-built, 4,367 TEU Zhong Gu Ji Lin on 9 January. Subsequently, on 12 January, the tugs assisted the arrival of a second container vessel, Mao Gang Shanghai into the port. "Abu
  • Maersk names first vessel of its large methanol-enabled fleet
    The world's first large methanol-enabled container vessel has been named "Ane Maersk" at a ceremony in the shipyard of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) in Ulsan, South Korea. This vessel pays tribute to Ane Mærsk Mc-Kinney Uggla, the chair of the A.P. Moller Foundation and A.P. Moller Holding, with the naming ceremony featuring her eldest granddaughter as the godmother. The ship was christene
  • IAPH appoints new director of business development
    The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) has announced the appointment of Nick Blackmore as the association's new director of business development. Blackmore's role will focus on the strategic and commercial development and marketing of IAPH's portfolio of products and services, including the Environmental Ship Index (ESI), the World Ports Conference and initiatives relating to t
  • Kazakhstan introduces digital platform to enhance customs clearance processes at China-Kazakhstan border
    In December 2023, a groundbreaking initiative named Tez Customs was launched to revolutionize and streamline the customs clearance processes for transit cargo at the border of China and Kazakhstan. Spearheaded by the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan (SRC), in collaboration with JSC NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) and Global DTC-a subsidiary of PSA International, a

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Splash web site
JANUARY 26, 2024
  • Hafnia and Mercuria form panamax pool
    BW Group's product tanker giant Hafnia, and commodity trader Mercuria have revealed a new panamax venture called Hafnia Panamax Pool. The duo will initially operate 10 ships with an average age of 13 years from their offices in the US, Europe and the Far East. The partnership is expected to launch in March aiming to ...
  • Grindrod sells handy bulker as it strikes charter and purchase option deals
    Singapore-based bulker owner Grindrod Shipping has announced a sale of another bulk carrier as well as several charter deals. The Ed Buttery-led company sold the 2007-built handysize bulk carrier IVS Kingbird for $10.4m which, according to Grindrod is a 1.5% premium to carrying value. Delivery of the 32,600-dwt vessel to the new owners is expected ...
  • Methane slip from gas-fuelled ships back in the spotlight
    Within the space of a week there have been three future fuel reports with very different takes on today's controversial leading alternative fuel, LNG. Likely grabbing the most headlines is an 80-page report from the Washington DC-based International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) which claims real-world methane emissions from LNG-fuelled ships are higher than current ...
  • Industry-first forensic psychology service launches
    Germany's Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS) has launched a forensic psychology service that will aid investigators in getting to the truth of potential crimes at sea. Headed up by clinical and forensic psychologist Julia Oppermann (pictured), the service will likely interest investigations teams at P&I clubs, shipowners and flags. Oppermann has spent time working on ...
  • Geneva Dry Dialogues: Sea
    Christoffer Svärd is well aware of shipping's frustration at the fragmented nature of maritime tech. Clients are faced with a huge, confusing array of often repetitive solutions with little in the way of standardisation or actual holistic offerings. When he heads to Switzerland for Geneva Dry, Svärd, the Swedish chief commercial officer at freight fixing ...
  • Why globalisation and its enemies matter
    Andrew Craig-Bennett channels a former paramount leader of China in reminding readers to seek truth from facts. People like to feel that they are right. It is far easier to get someone to agree with something by flattering them, and telling them that you agree with them than it is to try to tell them ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 26, 2024
  • Trafigura-operated tanker battling fire in Red Sea after Houthi missile attack
    A product tanker operated on behalf of Trafigura, with only secondary links to UK and US entities, is battling a...
  • The good, the bad and the ugly: the flagging standards of flag states
    Flag states have a legal and moral duty to enforce the hard won safety standards that underpin global maritime trade...
  • LR2 rates hit levels last seen in Covid storage scramble
    Product tanker rates have surged of late, with LR2s pushing past $100,000 per day. The Baltic Clean Tanker Index reached...
  • US destroyer intercepts missile as dark fleet tanker reports explosion
    Explosions sighted in the Gulf of Aden on Friday morning local time, Ambrey and UKMTO report. US Central Command says...
  • Sanctioned ships briefly find a new home as Eswatini enters the flagging business
    Eswatini's nascent flagging business has taken in sanctioned Syrian vessels since it launched late last year and is offering seafarers...
  • IMO progresses work to tackle underwater noise but rules out mandatory measures
    IMO finalises action plan to reduce underwater noise at the sub-committee on ship design and construction, while ruling out future...
  • Shipping's chokepoints have far reaching implications
    Between the Black Sea and disruptions of the two key canals, shipping is facing severe challenges. The impacts on the...
  • Regional Container Lines firms up boxship newbuilding contract
    Firm newbuilding contracts for 4,382 teu boxship quartet, priced at $56.6m apiece, follow the signing of a Letter of Intent...
  • Box freight rates turn a corner
    After nearly two months of rises spot rate indices are beginning to reverse. Rates are now expected to continue to...
  • World's first deepsea methanol-fuel boxship named Ane Maersk
    Maersk was the first shipowner to order dual-fuel methanol containerships. A total of 143 such vessels have now been contracted...
  • Beijing repeats demand for Houthi restraint in Red Sea
    Beijing's official voice comes despite the Houthi's offer to assure the safe passage of ships from China and Russia, with...
  • War risk market split on covering US and UK-linked vessels for Red Sea transits
    'We have increased our threat assessment towards vessels representing states engaged in the anti-Houthi coalition, and it seems apparent that...
  • Rotterdam fourth-quarter bunker sales fall to lowest in 15 years
    Conventional bunker fuel sales in Rotterdam at lowest since at least 2010, as fewer arrivals and higher prices than Singapore...
  • Hanwha Ocean sees second worker death in a month
    Another subcontractor died after an explosion at the same shipyard two weeks ago
  • Owners face greater challenges in covering bunker requirements
    Owners with urgent requirements who are not prepared to pay a premium may need to find alternative ports to bunker...
  • Shipping starts scenario planning for long-term disruption
    The evolving situation in the Red Sea, with its rerouted ships, skyrocketing insurance and uncertain duration has largely prompted a...
  • Senior Greek calls on builders and suppliers to 'try harder' for green solutions
    ETS, CII and EEXI are added headaches and do the industry no good in its quest for green shipping, says...
  • Daily Briefing
    'Toxic fleet' of US-sanctioned Russia dark fleet owner Hennesea Holdings means company is 'done' | Prominent shipbroker says 'everybody knows'...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 26, 2024
  • Unwinding post-Red Sea crisis supply chains will come with challenges: analyst
    While a resumption of Suez Canal transits would be welcomed, ports and inland infrastructure in Europe, the Mediterranean and along the US East Coast could be overloaded with cargo when carriers revert to traditional routings, warns Lars Jensen.
  • Red Sea diversions drag carrier schedule reliability to 2022 levels
    Longer transit times caused ships to miss their arrival slots last month in ports across North Europe and the Mediterranean, and carriers have warned shippers to prepare for further disruption to their supply chains.
  • Shippers urged to tether rate management with freight invoice processes to cut errors
    Most shippers use spreadsheets to manage rates from forwarders and container lines, which contributes to an inefficient process for freight payments and audits.
  • Former Slync CEO Kirchner convicted by federal jury over misuse of company funds
    A guilty verdict against Slync founder Chris Kirchner brings closure on a saga that came to light when Slync employees went unpaid for weeks in spring 2022.
  • Domestic carriers wade through murky market to start 2024
    North American railroads and truckload companies are hopeful rates and demand will rise this year but say there's too much uncertainty in the market to offer a confident forecast.
  • Asia-US carriers push for spot rate hikes in overheated pre-Lunar New Year market
    Liners are attempting to capitalize on tight vessel space at Asian load ports as well as the uncertainty over how long they will be forced to divert all-water services to the US East Coast around the southern tip of Africa.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 26, 2024
  • Warships arrive to aid Trafigura-chartered tanker after Houthi strike sparks fire
    Crew reported safe as they work to contain blaze on UK-owned ship
  • Houthi strike sparks fire on Trafigura-chartered tanker in Gulf of Aden
    Crew reported safe as they work to contain blaze on UK-owned ship
  • Houthis claim strike sparked fire on Trafigura-chartered tanker in Gulf of Aden
    Crew reported safe after reports of fire on UK-owned ship
  • Shipowner takes stake in German football team Werder Bremen
    Martin Harren keeps up a shipping tradition by acquiring a slice of a major European football club
  • Older bulkers are braving Bab-el-Mandeb while newer vessels divert
    Research by Arrow Shipbroking shows a clear trend emerging in the dry-cargo vessels passing through the area
  • Podcast: Fighting over LNG labels and how the Houthis are hitting shipping's emissions
    The audio edition of Green Seas explores a debate over whether the EU's taxonomy should consider LNG green
  • Houthi threat taking its toll on carbon intensity scores for tankers
    Technology firm finds higher speeds on diversion from Suez Canal threatens CII grade
  • Headed to $90? Jefferies analyst latest to hike all things Scorpio on products surge
    Omar Nokta suspects clean giant may move sooner rather than later on cash-payout strategy
  • Global crises prompt surge in shipping emissions, says UN
    Trade body says Red Sea and Panama Canal woes have highlighted the vulnerability of global trade to geopolitical shocks
  • Easing of Red Sea crisis could see more disputes over route choices, shipowners warned
    Reed Smith's Nick Austin argues if Houthi threat lessens, there may be more disagreement with charterers over what is safe
  • Editor's selection: Fractal boss speaks out, a pool power play and more VLAC orders
    A look back at some of the big stories of the week
  • Shipping Corp of India to start $241m spending spree with first vessel purchase in six years
    Indian state shipowner recognises the need to rejuvenate tanker, VLGC, boxship and offshore vessel fleet
  • Hafnia and Mercuria to convert LR1 pool fleet to ship dirty products
    New pool partners spy gap in the market for safe and efficient panamaxes
  • 'Fishy things' at sea cannot be swept under the carpet, cold-case investigators say
    MHSS experts argue that transparency is increasing among shipowners
  • Fake tanker stars in smash-hit Slow Horses Istanbul chase scene
    Vessel named Dundler is seen in opening episode of series three as spies race around it
  • Viking Supply Ships exits PSV market by dropping management of last two vessels
    Sale of shares in vessel owning companies expected to make Swedish owner $17.5m in cash
  • DNB hikes Hafnia profit forecast as product tankers push into multi-year upcycle
    Singapore shipowner's earnings 'set to stay high'
  • Black swans bring shipping back as a mainstream investment
    Global disruption has changed investor views on shipping with negative world events usually having a positive impact on the industry
  • UK awards $42m to maritime cleantech projects in latest funding round
    Government wants to position Britain as a leader in emerging technologies
  • Tanker carrying Russian cargo and Trafigura ship avoid Gulf of Aden strike
    Explosion seen close to one of the ships from an apparent missile strike
  • Maersk names first large 'methanol-enabled' vessel as liner sector braces for onslaught
    Boxship deliveries power ahead at a rate of one vessel a day
  • UK Government awards £33m to maritime cleantech projects in latest funding round
    Cash comes from £206m UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions programme launched in 2022
  • Cheaper Singapore bunkers hurt Rotterdam fuel sales in 2023
    But the port says it did see an increase in LNG bunkering as well as the first bunkering of biomethanol
  • Dorian LPG shares come under pressure after weak update disappoints market
    VLGC owner downgraded to 'hold' by DNB on back of full valuation
  • Collapsing VLGC rates could soon bottom out, shipping investor Hannisdahl believes
    Gersemi Asset Management principal argues gas price differentials are supportive of better spot rates than owners are banking
  • US puts permitted LNG projects on ice as it reviews climate and economic impacts
    Climate activists fear approving new liquefaction will lock in fossil fuels reliance and increase methane emissions
  • 'VLCC of the future' design team assembled by major Japanese shipowners
    Japanese operator joins with Nihon Shipyard, NYK and Iino Kain to deliver low-carbon emission vessel
  • Record in sight: Red Sea crisis propels LR2 tanker rates into territory not seen since Opec+ price war
    But tanker curves suggest short-term impact on Middle East to Asia runs
  • SCI to start $241m spending spree with first ship purchase in six years
    Indian state shipowner recognises the need to rejuvenate tanker, VLGC, boxship and offshore vessel fleet
  • Red Sea impact rockets LR2 rates to over $100,000
    But tanker curves suggest short-term impact on Middle East to Asia runs
  • Hafnia links up with major trader Mercuria to form new panamax tanker pool
    Shipowner and trader will run 10-ship venture to bridge the gap in segment with rapidly ageing tankers
  • Red Sea impact rockets LR2 rates to over $100,000 per day
    But tanker curves suggest short-term impact on Middle East to Asia runs
  • DNB trims share price targets for BW LPG and Avance Gas after rates collapse
    But Norwegian bank says US-Far East arbitrage implies $60,000 per day rates, which could lead to an upswing
  • 'US can drop all the bombs in the world': Egypt key to unlocking Red Sea shipping crisis
    Blue Ocean Partners chief says Cairo, not Washington, best placed to resolve conflict
  • Next generation of LNG newbuildings will need to be capable of carrying ammonia
    Lloyd's Register director urges owners to to look at how to keep vessels compliant over their lifespan
  • Grindrod Shipping cashes in on sale of older bulker
    Singapore shipowner looks to be in the money on one vessel acquisition
  • Tanker major KOTC sticks to Red Sea route, for now
    Kuwait Petroleum's shipping unit assessing safety on a daily basis
  • MOL secures finance for six newbuildings on the back of sustainability framework
    Transition loans take into account meeting greenhouse gas reduction targets
  • Timber trader briefly arrests Chinese-owned handymax bulker in Singapore
    Prosperity 102 had a short spell under arrest this week, although a seized Chinese tanker continues to languish
  • 'Lending for lending's sake has to stop', say banks as rules and decarbonisation bite
    European and US bankers warn that loans will not get cheaper despite competition and the prospect of falling base rates
  • Cheaper Singapore bunkers hurt Rotterdam fuel sails in 2023
    But the port says it did see an increase in LNG bunkering as well as the first bunkering of biomethanol
  • VLSFO bunker premiums soar in Singapore due to Red Sea diversions
    Strong demand for VLSFO bunker tankers in the world's top bunker port is tightening fuel schedules
  • Price pressures will push consolidation from public to private shipowners, says top banker
    'It does not mean being a small shipowner will be impossible, it will just be more expensive'
  • Great Eastern frees tanker from mortgage linked to $36m bond series
    Trustee releases MR vessel as security for 10-year non-convertible debentures
  • Foremost Group joins elite group of early movers ordering methanol-fuelled bulkers
    New York-headquartered owner books four kamsarmaxes worth about $168m

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 26, 2024
  • Red Sea-driven surge in container shipping rates loses momentum
    Spot rates remain very high, but appear to have plateaued. The question ahead: Will they fall back after Chinese New Year?

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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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