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Exim India web site
APRIL 8, 2025
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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 8, 2025
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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 7, 2025
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Marine Log web site
APRIL 7, 2025
  • NBBB to build two battery-electric San Francisco Bay ferries
    As part of its Rapid Electric Emission Free (REEF) Ferry program, San Francisco's Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), the operator of the San Francisco Bay Ferry system has awarded Nichols Brothers Boat
  • Carnival orders two new AIDA Cruises ships
    Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, reports that it has finalized an order with Fincantieri for two new ships for its German brand, AIDA Cruises,
  • ESG cuts steel for new USACE medium class hopper dredge
    Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG), Panama City, Fla., has officially begun construction on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) new medium class hopper dredge with a ceremonial steel-cutting event. The milestone
  • Bollinger delivers first three MCM USVs to Navy
    Bollinger Shipyards has completed the successful delivery to the U.S. Navy of the first three mine countermeasures unmanned surface vehicles (MCM USVs). These vessels are the Navy's first program of record, non-prototype,

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Container News web site
APRIL 7, 2025
  • Gulf Tensions Yet to Severely Impact Port Performance
    The Persian Gulf is once again under the international spotlight due to escalating tensions between Iran and the United States
  • RCL partners with Lloyd's Register to drive fleet optimisation and emissions reduction
    Regional Container Lines (RCL) partners with Lloyd's Register OneOcean to drive fleet optimisation and emissions reduction. The collaboration aims to enhance the carrier's fleet efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, and support its commitment to operational excellence and sustainability. Under the agreement, RCL has subscribed to LR OneOcean's voyage optimisation platform, which provides real-time
  • DP World's UK faciltiy ships 10 million vinyl records
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  • Port NOLA selects new Vice President of External Affairs and Chief of Staff
    The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) named Loren Marino as its Vice President of External Affairs and Chief of Staff. In this role, Marino will oversee community engagement, ensure effective communication and execution across the Port and New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB), and lead strategic planning efforts along with oversight for Human Resources, Procurement, IT, and Marketing and Communi
  • CMA CGM implements peak season surcharges worldwide
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced new peak season surcharges globally, set to take effect in April and May. CMA CGM will apply a peak season surcharge (PSS) from Türkiye and Greece to Canada East Coast, Mexico East Coast, US East Coast, US West Coast & US Gulf and all inland destinations reached via said ports. Effective from 3 May, the surcharge will apply to both dry and reefer cargo,
  • Hapag-Lloyd applies new GRI in Americas
    German container carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) from Latin America East Coast to North America, Central America and the Caribbean. The GRI will apply to both dry and reefer containers and will be effective from 5 May until further notice. Hapag-Lloyd noted the GRI has been set at US$400 per container. Latin America East Coast includes Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay an
  • Security expert: Evergreen ship drug bust shows need for greater onboard vigilance
    The indictment of an Evergreen Marine Corporation seafarer for drug trafficking shows the extent to which drug smugglers can infiltrate shipping companies, and ship owners should steps to minimise access to such unsavoury characters, according to a security expert
  • Arkas Line commences new West Africa Service
    To boost its operations in the West Africa trade lane, Arkas Line plans to add solely-operated services, expand its regional network, and improve overall efficiency. Following its recent expansion into India with the India Med Service, Arkas Line will now commence the West Africa Service (WAS), which will be operated by the company's boxships Mario A, Cristina A, Jean Pierre A, and Diane A, each
  • HHLA successfully tests mobile robotics in rail operations
    Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) and the Fraunhofer Center for Maritime Logistics and Services (CML) have successfully concluded the "Pin Handling mR" project. The aim of the IHATEC project was to develop a mobile robot to automate the manual repositioning of pins on container wagons. The rail handling solution was tested under real-life conditions at HHLA Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT)
  • ONE announces new intra-Asia service
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of the new Thailand Vietnam East India 2 (TE2) service. This service is expected to enhance the existing SVX service, maintaining connectivity between the Straits area and East India while further strengthening direct transportation from Cat Lai and Laem Chabang to East India. With the introduction of TE2, ONE said the transportation network be

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Splash web site
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  • Borr Drilling jackup scores 120-day contract in Benin
    Lime Petroleum, a subsidiary of Singapore-based Rex International, has hired a Borr Drilling-owned jackup rig for work off Benin. The oil and gas player signed a deal with a Borr Drilling subsidiary for the Gerd jackup, which will be used to work for 120 days. The rig will work on the Sèmè field off Benin, ...
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    Greece's Performance Shipping has entered into a forward sale and exclusivity agreement with an unaffiliated third party for an aframax tanker. Under the agreement, the buyer ensured exclusive rights to submit a bid for the conversion of the P. Sophia tanker in an auction for the provision of an FPSO vessel for charter to a ...
  • ZIM fixes Economou and Ofer 11,500 teu newbuild series in $2.3bn deal
    Israeli carrier ZIM is bringing in 10 LNG dual-fuel containership newbuilds on long-term charter. The New York-listed company has struck deals worth in total about $2.3bn with George Economou's TMS Group and a shipping player affiliated with Idan Ofer's Kenon Holdings for a series of 11,500 teu vessels. TMS will provide seven ships, while Idan ...
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    France is currently on course to miss its offshore wind installation target unless permitting and a more favourable investment climate is created, a new research claims. The Institute for Energy Economics for Financial Analysis (IEEFA) claimed in its new paper that France has a very low share (11%) of its electricity demand covered by wind ...
  • Western Bulk Chartering sells five-year-old ultramax
    Norwegian dry bulk operator Western Bulk Chartering has sold one of its ultramax vessels to an undisclosed buyer. The company said in an Oslo Bors filing that it sold the 2020-built, 63,500 dwt Western Fuji. The Norwegian firm claimed that it realised a net profit of approximately $1.5m, following the exercise of a vessel purchase ...
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  • BP chairman to step down following strategy change
    UK-based supermajor BP chairman Helge Lund has revealed his intention to step down from the role in due course. BP said that the board of directors will work with Lund to ensure an orderly transition ahead of the next chair taking over the role. It is expected that Lund will step down from the board ...
  • Which sectors are suffering the most from tariffs?
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  • UK green lights RWE's 1.2GW offshore wind farm
    The UK government has granted development consent to the 1.2GW Rampion 2 wind farm offshore Sussex. The wind farm is a proposed extension to the 400MW Rampion offshore wind farm that has been online since 2018. The development consent order was issued by the UK energy secretary, Ed Miliband, last Friday. The Rampion 2 developer ...
  • NYK orders its first methanol dual-fuel VLCC
    Japanese shipping line Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) is adding a first methanol dual-fuel very large crude oil carrier (VLCC) to its fleet. The Tokyo-headquartered behemoth has signed up for a 339.5 m long, 309,400 dwt newbuild at fellow builder Nihon Shipyard (NSY), a joint venture between Imabari Shipbuilding and Japan Marine United. The unit is ...
  • TGS clinches OBN seismic contract in Trinidad
    Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS has won a shallow water OBN acquisition contract offshore Trinidad. The 3D baseline contract is scheduled to commence early in the third quarter 2025. The total duration of the survey is approximately 80 days. "Our OBN technology continues to be the preferred choice of the industry and exposes TGS to ...
  • Universal carbon levy unlikely at this week's IMO green gathering
    Member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will discuss a carbon price on international shipping - the world's first global pricing of emissions on any sector - at the 83rd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) meeting in London this week. However, there are enough powerful nations - including the US ...
  • IMM takes full control of Hyundai LNG Shipping
    Local private equity firm IMM has spent KRW173.3bn ($118.5m) to buy 20.77% of Hyundai LNG Shipping from Daishin Private Equity giving it full ownership of the Korean gas shipowner. IMM originally acquired the company in 2014 from HMM. Two years ago, IMM attempted to sell the company back to HMM, but negotiations collapsed over price. ...
  • LPG pipeline crossing Panama planned
    The Panama Canal has authorised the opening of a bidding process for a new LPG pipeline that will free up slots on the busy interoceanic waterway. The pipeline is set to allow LPG vessels to discharge at one end of the canal, while other tankers can pick up the cargo at the other end. "This ...
  • CMA CGM signs five-year $110m AI deal
    French liner giant CMA CGM has teamed with compatriot tech firm Mistral AI, spending EUR100m ($110m) over the next five years to deploy bespoke AI solutions for the group's shipping, logistics, and media activities. As part of the agreement, a dedicated team of Mistral AI's specialists will be based at CMA CGM's headquarters in Marseille, ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 7, 2025
  • Surprise bounce for shipping stocks amid Trump market carnage
    Donald Trump is doubling down on his tariff plan, undeterred by the historic declines in the stock market since April...
  • MEPC83: Broad support for new North-East Atlantic ECA
    A host of countries spoke in favour creating a new North-East Atlantic ECA to cut emissions of NOx, SOx and...
  • Why shipping has hit the pause button on investment
    Lloyd's List editor-in-chief Richard Meade reports from Singapore Maritime Week and tries to find out why the best thing to...
  • The week in charts: Tariff turbulence poised to reshuffle VLGC | Retaliatory tariffs could spark inflationary trade shift | What the IMO levy rollback means
    VLGCs most likely to experience shift in trade patterns following China's imposition of reciprocal 34% tariff; Retaliatory tariffs against the...
  • Zim confirms long-term charters of Economou boxship newbuildings
    Liquefied natural gas dual-fuel newbuildings are set to hit the water in 2027 and 2028
  • Greek shipowners call for IMO solution that avoids collateral damage
    Dominant European shipowning nation seeks 'sustainable and pragmatic' outcome in a week of clashing interests and tough horse-trading
  • Australian election candidates make Port of Darwin pledge
    The port is owned by Chinese company Landbridge Group following the granting of a 99-year lease in 2015 by the...
  • Trade war carnage won't sink shipping, says analyst eyeing new rally
    Shanghai-based SWS Research sees a three-stage recovery, driven by US consumer goods shortage, restocking after tariff agreements, and logistics bottlenecks...
  • The week in newbuildings: NYK confirms order for methanol dual-fuel VLCC
    Ordering activity remains subdued with contracts for a VLCC, one offshore vessel, two cruiseships, a pair of capesize bulkers and...
  • Panama Canal confirms plans for energy pipeline
    A 'transparent bidding process' will be held to attract the most technically able companies, the ACP said
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings changes senior leadership
    New appointments followed strong 2024 financial results and key executive departures
  • Pacific Islands complain of being 'sidelined' at IMO climate talks
    Pacific Island states and green groups have made a last-ditch plea for a carbon levy ahead of MEPC83, fearing shipping...
  • Tariff turbulence poised to reshuffle VLGC trades
    VLGC are the most at-risk for disruption from China's announcement of a retaliatory 34% tariff on US imports. While a...
  • The Daily View: Trump should read Adam Smith
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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 7, 2025
  • Zim fills out its post-Panamax tonnage with $2.3 billion charter deal
    Zim said it will enter long-term charters for 10 ships of 11,500-TEU capacity that will be deployed across various global trades and be capable of running on both regular bunkers and LNG.
  • Fuel levy, intensity standard will be agreed to by Friday: IMO chief
    The group's secretary-general said there was "no Plan B" to fall back on, but is confident any disagreements between member states over the proposed mid-term measures to reduce carbon emissions from shipping will be resolved during this week's meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee.
  • Prepare for period of 'panic' in trans-Pacific air cargo market: Tiaca
    An initial flurry of activity will be followed by a drop in demand after e-commerce from China and Hong Kong no longer enjoys duty-free treatment, the head of the air cargo group tells the Journal of Commerce.
  • AI: The Next Step in Automation
    Explore how forward-thinking teams use AI to drive smarter, faster workflows-without losing control.
  • CSX Q1 service metrics take hit amid storm recovery, tunnel project
    Damage from last fall's Hurricane Helene continues to affect CSX's operations in the Southeast, while the fast-tracking of construction work at Baltimore's Howard Street Tunnel provides another challenge.
  • Mexico potential leads investors to back cross-border load board
    The $12 million investment in Cargado will be used to expand the load board with other tools for freight brokers to tap into cross-border freight growth.
  • Ocean Alliance rolls out series of blank sailings on Asia-North Europe
    While strong volume and congestion at both ends of the trade lane are filling the available capacity, the canceled sailings suggest carriers expect demand to falter.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 7, 2025
  • 'I'm shocked': Surprise verdict finds George Gourdomichalis liable in bulker abandonment case
    Challenge planned after New York jury 'pierces corporate veil' in Adamastos case
  • Arsenio Dominguez confident emissions agreement will be reached this week
    'I don't work on a plan B,' says IMO head
  • Jesper Kjaedegaard joins effort to create new mega container terminal in Brazil
    Developer Porto Central teams up with consultancy Praxys and former Mearsk executive
  • Capesize futures spooked during uncertain day as market rout continues
    Spot rates and freight futures both crumble amid plethora of unknowns
  • Shipping shares spring back as US stock market rout confused by 'fake news' tariff pause
    False report on Trump pausing tariffs adds to morning's volatility and demonstrates sensitivity
  • Western Bulk Chartering banks profit after flipping ultramax bulker
    Operator has used its last purchase option to buy and quickly sell a bulker it had on long-term charter
  • Harry Vafias presses fleet advantage with fourth 'made-in-Japan' bulker buy this year
    Brave Maritime swoops on handysize after sales deal falls through
  • VLCCs looking forward to double lift from sanctions and Opec
    Jefferies analyst estimates utilisation for the largest tankers has hit 90%
  • Herjborn Hansson flaunts confidence in Nordic American Tankers with share buy
    Founder insists company is 'in a very strong position' despite tariff fears
  • Shadow fleet VLCC takes oil from sanctioned Sovcomflot tanker at transshipment hotspot
    Consultancy Kpler believes it has confirmed another STS hub in Asia
  • Shipping faces 'defining moment' on climate measures, says Synergy's Jesper Kristensen
    Ship management boss warns against IMO adopting one-size-fits-all approach
  • Belships CEO quits as new era of ownership begins for bulker owner
    Lars Christian Skarsgard tells TradeWinds he will take a break
  • Zim splashing $2.3bn to charter in 10 giant newbuildings from Idan Ofer and George Economou
    Israeli line confirms vessels will be built in China for delivery in 2027 and 2028
  • Jacob Meldgaard snaps up Torm shares after tariff woes batter prices
    Danish executive has spent $440,000 on Nasdaq Copenhagen in last few days
  • Tankers could see wave of M&A and buybacks after 'excessive' stock market reaction
    Pareto says 'unsustainable pricing' may trigger full take-private moves
  • Greek investor breaks into shipowning following advice from famous brother-in-law
    Modern MR acquired from Premuda becomes the first vessel of Vyron Vasileiadis-led Venergy Maritime
  • Monjasa breaks into MR tanker market in deal with Hafnia
    Bunkering group adds 2010-built ship for storage operations in Fujairah
  • Tariff and port fee threats see tanker dealmakers pull back from secondhand market
    Brokers say uncertainty in the market is holding back activity
  • Shipping stock crash offers 'buying opportunities' for bold investors, Clarksons says
    Shares rebound in Oslo after negative opening on Monday
  • NYK orders its first methanol-fuelled VLCC backed by long-term charter
    Japanese owner adds to large tanker orderbook in domestic deal
  • Europe's biggest shipbuilder snags first newbuilding deal with AIDA Cruises
    Two ships will be delivered in 2030 and 2031 as Italy's Fincantieri secures new agreement with Carnival Corp
  • Fredriksen and Oldendorff sell Chinese-built bulkers as Greek owner bucks trend
    Tsatsakis family company moves amid talk of trade wars and falling vessel values
  • French start-up claims 'world's first' sail-powered container ship
    Windcoop promises big emission savings as it orders vessel
  • IMM interests scoop up remaining stake in Hyundai LNG Shipping
    Moves sparks speculation that company is being primed for sale again
  • No escape: Shipping stocks tumble as European markets react to escalating trade war
    Container shipping most at risk, Jefferies says
  • Last-minute talks set table for historic IMO emissions debate
    Weekend of informal talks now leads to five days of intense discussions
  • Tycoon Spetalen launches offer to take over Oslo-listed shipping investment operation
    Norwegian businessman has until 5 May to clinch deal for full control of Standard ETC
  • Asia Pacific Shipping turns to Chinese lessor AVIC Leasing for newbuilding financing
    Financing covers four 25,900-dwt stainless steel chemical tankers
  • Odfjell plots $900m spend on newbuildings to replace ageing tankers
    Norwegian chemical carrier specialist eyeing deals for as many as 12 vessels
  • Panama Canal plots LPG pipeline to ease pressure on VLGCs
    Bids set to open for development of 1m barrel-per-day coast-to-coast link
  • Tufton founder Ted Kalborg explains why the smart money is in shares not ships
    Climate now is very different to when UK fund bought lots of ships in 2015 and 2016
  • Golden Ocean makes key executive appointments as full Saverys takeover looms
    Bulker owner names Peder Simonsen as permanent CEO and hires Avance Gas CFO Randi Navdal Bekkelund
  • Bloodbath in Asian markets on expectations of all-out trade war sparked by tariffs
    Analyst says markets plunge 'comes as no surprise'
  • Gen Z, new fuels and a training gap: How old hands are turning to modern technology to upskill seafarers
    Dockendale and MarinePALS seek to replace the classroom with video shorts, gaming apps and virtual reality
  • Snap, Crackle and Pop: Meet the man rethinking hydrogen as a maritime fuel
    Technology creates Rice Krispies-like pellets that can store energy-dense hydrogen

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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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