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Exim India web site
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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 16, 2025
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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 15, 2025
  • India feels the heat as China 'weaponises' for trade war bargaining power
  • Shippers claim major box lines 'acted together' to profit from the pandemic
  • EXCLUSIVE: Top gun out at Ceva Logistics
  • Available extra box ship tonnage even harder to find this year
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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 15, 2025
  • Sallaum Line partners with Wärtsilä on decarbonization retrofits
    Sarnen, Switzerland-headquartered RO/RO carrier specialist Sallaum Lines, which also has offices in Dubai, recently announced that it is executing a large-scale retrofit program aimed at enhancing the sustainability and operational efficiency of
  • Jennifer Carpenter to keynote TTB 2025 in Mobile
    The highly anticipated Marine Log TTB (Tugs, Towboats & Barges) 2025 Conference will return to Mobile, Ala., on March 25-26, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the latest developments and challenges in

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Container News web site
JANUARY 15, 2025
  • Mombasa Port Metrics Highlight Need for LAPSSET New Corridor
    The LAPSSET corridor project, centered around Lamu Port, aims to establish a new transport and economic corridor, positioning Lamu as a strategic complement to Mombasa. This initiative seeks to augment capacity and potentially alleviate congestion at Mombasa, Kenya's primary port.
  • Chapman Freeborn partners with AJEX Logistics Services to bolster Saudi Arabian operations
    Chapman Freeborn has expanded its cargo operations into Saudi Arabia, following a new agreement with AJEX Logistics Services, a company based in the Middle East known for its express distribution and shipping solutions. This expansion is a strategic move supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative, which aims to boost air freight capacity to 4.5 million tons annually. The partnership will fo
  • Freightos Weekly Market Analysis: Impact of USEC Deal on the Industry
    Shippers who rely on US East Coast and Gulf ports were able to breathe a sigh of relief last Wednesday night when the ILA and USMX announced a tentative agreement for a new six-year contract , ending the strike threat and extending the existing contract through the review and ratification period that is required by both parties and will begin shortly. The sides had appeared far apart on the role
  • We Asked AI: Container Shipping on Grand Chess Game
    The shipping industry holds a highly strategic position in global affairs, serving as a critical lever for world leaders seeking to advance their economic and geopolitical objectives. In a world increasingly defined by the interplay of commercial and military interests, the maritime sector has become a fiercely competitive arena. Success demands not only operational excellence but also the foresi
  • Höegh Autoliners to utilize Svitzer's carbon insetting solution in Australia
    Svitzer, a global towage provider, and Höegh Autoliners, a global provider of ocean transportation services in the Roll-on, Roll-off segment, have partnered to deliver Svitzer's first-ever EcoTow solution in Australia, servicing the largest and most environmentally friendly car-carrier vessel class in the world on its call to four ports 'Down Under'. EcoTow is Svitzer's carbon insetting solution,
  • Rerouting intensifies competition among African ports
    The global shipping industry has increasingly turned to alternative routes via the Cape of Good Hope in recent months, driven by disruptions in the Red Sea region and the Suez Canal. While these developments present South Africa with significant short-term opportunities, the country faces challenges in leveraging these gains to advance its long-term interests and align with its strategic goals in
  • Torched container ships halved in 2024
    Boxship demolitions in 2024 halved from 2023 as the Red Sea crisis sent freight rates to post-Covid-19 peaks. Just 56 vessels, or 80,950 TEUs, were scrapped, compared with 162,000 TEUs in 2023, according to Alphaliner.
  • Dali deployed to Central America service in post-accident return
    Dali, the container ship that knocked down the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in March 2024, has resumed service after two months of repairs. Vessel-tracking data showed that after a period of detention and salvage, Maersk-chartered Dali sailed to Subic Bay, Philippines, staying there between 4 and 6 November. The 2015-built, 9,962 TEU ship then moved to Luoyuan Bay Huadong Shipyard on 13
  • TCEEGE Container Terminal Operator joins Portchain Connect Network
    TCEEGE Container Terminal Operator implements Portchain Connect aiming to simplify the berth alignment process with shipping lines. TCEEGE Container Terminal Operator aims to increase the quality and speed of their berth alignment with customers through digital handshakes and secure data sharing through the Portchain Connect platform. Portchain Connect is expected to enable TCEEGE Container Termi
  • Gaza truce talks to shape Eastern Mediterranean ports future
    Qatari officials and various sources acknowledge the unpredictability of when a truce between Hamas and Israel might occur. There are reports, though, indicating that discussions are in an advanced stage and appear promising.
  • Geopolitical Tensions Rise as NATO Launches Baltic Sea Initiative to Counter Subsea Threats
    NATO secretary-general Mark Rutte co-hosted a summit of Baltic Sea allies yesterday (14 January) launching new military activity in the Black Sea to protect critical infrastructure following a spate of ship attacks in the Baltic on pipelines and subsea cables.
  • CMA CGM increases rates for US shipments
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced new rates and surcharges for shipments destined for the United States. Firstly, CMA CGM will apply a peak season surcharge from the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea and Egypt to the US East Coast and US Gulf. Effective from 1 February, the Marseille-based container line will implement a surcharge of US$1,000 per unit. Additionally, CMA CGM
  • AD Ports to invest in Kazakhstan's Greenfield Sarzha Grain Terminal
    AD Ports Group has signed a Foundation Agreement with SEMURG INVEST LLP (Semurg), the owner and developer of the Sarzha Multifunctional Marine Terminal at Kuryk Port, Kazakhstan. Under the terms of this agreement, AD Ports Group owns a 51% stake and Semurg owns a 49% stake in the partnership Sarzha Grain Terminal. The partnership has commenced constructing a greenfield grain terminal at Kuryk Por
  • OneStop, Tyne Container Services expand partnership
    OneStop has announced the next phase in its strategic partnership with Tyne Container Services in Brisbane, Australia. With OneStop's systems set to go live on 3 February, this expansion reinforces aims to reinforce the commitment to transforming the logistics landscape in Oceania by integrating cutting-edge technology with streamlined operations. This new phase combines OneStop's next-generation
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Splash web site
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  • Wuhu Shipyard in $4bn tie-up with compatriot leasing duo
    China's Wuhu Shipyard has partnered up with two domestic financial leasing players to jointly work on new projects potentially worth more than RMB30bn ($4.1bn). The largest shipbuilding enterprise in Anhui province, formerly known as Fujiheng Machinery Plant, has penned a collaboration agreement with Wanjiang Financial Leasing and Yingxing Financial Leasing. The deal will see the ...
  • AtoB@C signs up for six BAAS Shipping newbuilds
    AtoB@C Shipping, a Swedish subsidiary of ESL Shipping, part of the Finnish conglomerate Aspo, has continued its fleet renewal push with a long-term charter deal for six newbuildings. The shortsea operator will be adding low-emission 5,900 dwt ice class 1A bulkers to its fleet between 2025 and 2027 from German shipowner BAAS Shipping, a joint ...
  • Solebay extends charters for Diana Shipping bulker pair
    Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has won time charter extensions for two of its vessels with Solebay Shipping. The first extension is for the 2007-built, 174,261 dwt capsize bulker Semirio. The gross charter rate is $16,650 per day, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for a period until a minimum of February 15, ...
  • Svitzer books another battery-powered newbuild
    Danish towage operator Svitzer is adding another battery-powered newbuild to its fleet. The Copenhagen-based group with more than 450 vessels has contracted the Turkish Sanmar Shipyard to build the unit for delivery in the second half of 2025. The electric tug, based on the design of naval architect Robert Allan, will be 25 m long ...
  • Shipping cautious as Gaza ceasefire agreement nears
    Splash has obtained an advanced copy of the tentative ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, expected to be agreed upon shortly. Shipping analysts contacted by Splash, however, remain cautious on prospects for a swift resumption of merchant trade along the Red Sea. Qatar has been hosting indirect talks between the two sides who have been ...
  • MOL inks fresh LNG carrier newbuild charter with JERA
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has sealed another long-term charter deal with Japan's largest utility JERA for a newbuild LNG carrier. The 174,000 cu m vessel is one of the newbuilds the Japanese shipowner has lined up for construction at South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries, with delivery set for 2026. This is MOL's eighth contract with ...
  • NATO, Baltic states and Taiwan to clamp down on cable cutters
    In Asia and Europe, authorities are taking action, trying to crack down on ships taking out critical subsea infrastructure. NATO secretary-general, Mark Rutte co-hosted a summit of Baltic Sea allies yesterday launching new military activity in the region to protect critical infrastructure following a spate of ship attacks in the Baltic on pipelines and subsea ...
  • Neda Maritime sells LR2 tanker to Chinese interests
    Neda Maritime, a Greek tanker and bulker player controlled by the Lykiardopoulos family, has sold an increasingly rare LR2 tanker. Neda Maritime has let go of the 2008-built, 109,300 dwt Suvretta to Chinese buyers for $31.5m according to multiple broking reports. The last comparable deal was sealed in October when Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis-led Marla Tankers made two ...
  • Yinson Production secures deal with investors for $1bn funding
    Singapore-based floater owner and operator Yinson Production has secured a $1bn investment from a consortium of international investment companies to drive further growth. The company, through its newly established UK-based holding company Yinson Production Offshore Holdings Limited, has entered into a definitive agreement with a consortium comprising of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority's wholl
  • KBR pens global services agreement with BP
    Houston-based engineering and construction services giant KBR has been awarded a global agreement by energy major BP for engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services. Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide EPCM for onshore, offshore, greenfield, and brownfield conventional energy projects and new energy sector projects worldwide for three years, with an ...
  • TGS clinches four 4D streamer projects in Norway
    Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS has won four 4D streamer acquisition projects off Norway. According to the company, three projects will be in the North Sea while one will be done in the Barents Sea. The 4D campaign in the North Sea is scheduled to commence in the early second quarter with back-to-back scheduling and ...
  • Bureau Veritas in merger discussions with Swiss rival
    Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has confirmed it is in discussions with Geneva-based SGS over a merger that could create a European testing and certification giant. "There can be no assurance that these discussions will result in a transaction or other arrangement," the two groups said today following strong media speculation about the deal on ...
  • InterManager battles seafarer criminalisation
    InterManager, the international trade association for the shipmanagement sector, is calling on shipping industry colleagues to contribute to a new campaign to highlight the issue of criminalisation of seafarers. InterManager said in a release it is concerned at the "increasingly harsh" treatment of ships' crew in some parts of the world and is actively taking ...
  • Kawa orders first newbuilds
    Multiple brokers are reporting China's Kawa Shipping has ordered its first newbuilds, signing for three 4,800 teu ships at Wuhu Shipyard. Alphaliner has put a price tag of $60m per ship with the dual-fuel LNG vessels due for delivery in 2027. The emerging new Chinese owner, whose fleet currently stands at four ships ranging in ...
  • Kyklades Maritime sells aframax to Bangladeshi interests
    A sale between Kyklades Maritime, a private shipowner belonging to the Alafouzos family of Greece, and Dhaka-listed MJL Bangladesh has appeared in broker reports across the globe. MJL

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 15, 2025
  • Elderly boxships still in service but scrapping should rebound when Red Sea reopens
    The one-two punch of the pandemic and the Red Sea crisis has kept vintage box tonnage on the water. The...
  • Falsely flagged, US-sanctioned tanker reportedly detained in Venezuela
    Venezuelan authorities have reportedly detained a US-sanctioned tanker that is falsely flying the flag of Guyana amid heightened tensions between...
  • Stylianides hails EU support for green makeover for Greek ferries and ports
    Greece estimates $2bn needed for the sector by 2027-2028
  • MR tanker sold for scrap spoofing in Middle East Gulf
    Three of the four dark fleet ships reportedly sold for recycling in the December have since engaged in AIS manipulation...
  • Russian oil and shipping faces significant disruption, says IEA
    Global crude and refined product balances could tighten, the agency estimates, as previous US sanctions reduces activities of designated tankers...
  • Eagle S owners could abandon tanker, lawyer says
    Herman Ljungberg, who represents owners Caravella LLC FZ, said Finnish authorities had 'no jurisdiction whatsoever' to board the tanker
  • Armed pirates still there, IMB insists
    Owners have a duty to report incidents, even if it means delays to vessels
  • Bulk carrier values continue to correct while freight markets fall
    Bulk carrier values have dropped by up to 18% since their mid-year 2024 highs. Prices of capesize units, which maintained...
  • Dark fleet risk growing, says IMO secretary-general
    IMO to focus on helping the small flag states exploited by the dark fleet, as secretary-general also calls on member...
  • DFDS adds Spanish service backed by aluminium shipping contract
    New Rotterdam to Spanish port of Vilagarcía route is backed by a new contract from Norway-headquartered Hydro. The new service...
  • What Pentagon's new Chinese military designations mean for Cosco
    In an interview with Lloyd's List, sanctions lawyer David Wolber of Gibson Dunn explains the implications of the Pentagon's new...
  • The Daily View: On a mission, in theory at least
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Shanghai container futures plunge as Gaza ceasefire looks near
    Futures prices are not precise in predicting freight rates, but the ample liquidity in the market effectively reflects the key...
  • Daily Briefing
    Sanctioned VLCC abandons China call after identity exposed and port ban | Tanker freight future trading hits record as market...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 15, 2025
  • US ports urge Trump, Congress to keep funds in place but tariffs at bay
    With the president-elect looking to unwind some Biden administration policies, US port operators want to ensure that maritime transportation funding will not be unduly affected.
  • BNSF Barstow project to proceed after CARB emissions rule withdrawn
    The Barstow International Gateway will be a transloading hub where the contents of ocean containers come to be transferred into 53-foot domestic containers to travel inland, ensuring quicker turnarounds of ocean boxes moving back to the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
  • Intermodal comes off strong 2024 to face market unknowns of new year: analyst
    Projections for North American intermodal will likely be upended by some "black swan" event that isn't even on the radar right now as there seems to be no shortage of potential hot spots and disruptors looming, writes Larry Gross.
  • Visibility vendors move to extend reach and relevancy in rebalancing market
    A handful of companies unveiled new products in the last week intended to enable decision-making based off the visibility data they provide.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 15, 2025
  • Will Israel-Hamas ceasefire bring end to Houthi attacks? Probably not, security experts say
    Researchers says tentative end of conflict could lead to temporary halt to shipping assault
  • Zim shares sink again after Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal is confirmed
    Israel-Hamas truce is to begin Sunday with six-week phase, include release of hostages
  • US officials mull 200% tariff on ship repair work in China
    Proposed law would impose duty on US-flag ships repairing in China
  • Container shipping weighs Cosco wildcard after strike threat evaporates
    With a US port strike averted, attention turns to fresh uncertainties
  • BHP and Samsung pile into Aramco-backed ammonia tech start-up
    Ammonia cracking firm Amogy raises further $56m to reach $270m from major industrial backers
  • SSY hires ex-Clarksons offshore newbuilding broker
    Shipbroking group entered offshore business in 2023 and is growing its teams in Europe and Dubai
  • Axel Eitzen's Christiania Shipping sources fully pressurised LPG carrier from sales market
    Deal reveals that Copenhagen-based shipowner has been busy buying individual ships along with entire companies
  • Is a new Trafigura-Sinokor VLCC giant about to be born?
    Market alive with talk of operational merger between trader and shipowner
  • US upgrades sanctions against Russia with global ban on business with 100 entities
    Zvezda and lessor GTLK among companies hit with 'secondary' sanctions
  • Bureau Veritas in merger talks with SGS to create a $33bn certification giant
    French class society has been looking for merger partners for over a year
  • How Chinese refiners rejecting direct Russian oil imports will reshape tanker trade
    Rise in discharges from floating storage expected as US sanctions move the dial
  • SFL adds firepower with $150m bond as it plans to build up fleet
    John Fredriksen-backed shipowner completes latest raid on the Oslo bond market
  • Russian oil supply could take significant hit from US sanctions, says IEA
    Energy body claims previous tanker designations limited activity by 90%
  • Scrapping of container ships could double this year if Red Sea reopens
    Resumption of normal trading patterns could be a major catalyst for veteran container ships to leave the market
  • Shadow fleet VLCC seized over Iranian trading heads for scrapyard
    Momentum building in demolition sector as trading market shrinks for elderly tankers
  • BHP and Samsung pile into Aramco-backed ammonia tech startup
    Ammonia cracking firm Amogy raises further $56m to reach $270m from major industrial backers
  • 'Alarming': Ship abandonment hits record levels with thousands of seafarers affected
    Cases hit record levels as IMO chief warns of impact on seafarer recruitment
  • George Economou cashes in on sanctions-fuelled VLCC market rally
    Tanker fixture will earn private outfit more than $80,000 per day
  • Leasing giants line up $4bn vessel development package with Chinese yard
    Wuhu Shipyard and its partners focusing on energy transition and financial leasing
  • How Chinese refiners rejecting direct Russian oil imports will reshare tanker trade
    Rise in discharges from floating storage expected as US sanctions move the dial
  • NRP's credit fund provides $10.5m financing for handysize bulker pair
    Fund financed a chemical tanker purchase in December
  • Alpha Bulkers nears panamax exit in latest Greek vintage bulker deal
    Falling prices have sparked interest for midsize bulkers built more than 20 years ago
  • 'Holy grail' of autonomous shipping moves closer to reality as DNV issues technical specs
    Notations available for systems meeting certain safety standards
  • Sanctions surge extends for VLCC owners as rates more than double in under a week
    Modern vessels earning $58,100 as companies capitalise on post-sanctions boost
  • Cosco reaps Red Sea reward as annual liner profit surges to $7.5bn
    Parent of Cosco Shipping Lines and OOCL poised to log third-best result
  • 'Cat and mouse' collision fears: Shadow fleet tankers pose huge risk to Baltic, experts warn
    Concerns mount over idling vessels as winter chill adds extra complication
  • NYK forms new management joint venture for offshore wind ships
    Operation with Akita Eisen will focus on crew transfer vessels
  • SSY hires ex-Clarksons offshore newbuildings broker
    Shipbroking group entered offshore business in 2023 and is growing its teams in Europe and Dubai
  • Huge demand forces Houthis to postpone security webinar, group claims
    Rebels claims interest from organisations and nations for online meeting
  • Cyprus assessing bids for redeploying its unemployed FSRU, minister says
    Recently delivered LNG carrier-to-regasification unit conversion set to remain off Malaysia for next few months
  • John Fredriksen's private UK consultancy sees profit drop as London office lease transferred
    Seatankers Services charged £7m in fees to shipowning parent in year to 31 March
  • Crude tanker tightness rises as cleaned-up suezmax cannibals target diesel, Braemar says
    Shift from dirty to clean trades took place before recent rate spike due to US sanctions
  • Venezuela detains 'false-flag' Chinese tanker over alleged illegal entry
    Four Plus reported to have had no authorisation for Venezuelan waters
  • Greek owner Neda Maritime sheds oldest tanker as values fall in 'illiquid' market
    Lykiardopulo family company notches up the first sale of an LR2 in the S&P market in nearly two months
  • First big demolition deal of the year sees NYK capesize bulker hit the beach at Alang
    Lady Cedros ends career on Indian beach despite earlier reports it was heading to Bangladesh
  • 'Risk is growing': Shipping's top regulator warns of growing shadow fleet safety threat
    Arsenio Dominguez reminded flag states of their responsibilities as shadow fleet operators look to light-touch registries
  • Swedish owner charters in six bulker newbuildings from Germany's BAAS Shipping
    ESL's AtoB@C Shipping expanding fleet with new long-term deals
  • DHT outpacing market in 2024 with room to snag fixtures in hot VLCC market
    First-quarter bookings could seem low but company has nearly half of days left to book
  • KCC product carrier combis beat LR1 tankers at end of 'historically strong year'
    Combination carrier company reveals weaker preliminary figures for fourth quarter
  • Buy BW LPG at a 'discount' and sell Avance Gas after $1bn fleet deal, says DNB Markets
    Analyst Jorgen Lian sees 'solid VLGC market prospects'
  • Andreas Sohmen-Pao builds stake in Cadeler with $5m of share deals
    BW Group owner increases lead as biggest shareholder in world's largest WTIV company
  • 'Alarming': Ship abandonment hits record levels with thousands of seafarers impacted
    Cases hit record levels in 2024 as IMO chief warns of impact on seafarer recruitment
  • Trading giant inks long-term time charter for MOL LNG carrier newbuilding
    Large Japanese trader signs up to 2026-delivering vessel as it backs LNG as transition fuel
  • Hyundai LNG Shipping joins growing list of owners offering steam tonnage for sale
    South Korean owners are starting to weed out their elderly LNG vessels
  • Fire and ice: How an oil spill in the Baltic could resurrect the ghost of the Torrey Canyon
    Experts warn of the risks of a huge disaster despite efforts to prepare
  • Yinson offshore unit bags $1bn investment from consortium through convertible shares
    Investors include Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, British Columbia Investment Management and RRJ Group
  • Axel Eitzen's Christiania Shipping sources fully pressurized LPG carrier from sales market
    Deal reveals that Copenhagen-based shipowner has been busy buying individual ships along with entire companies
  • Chinese scrubber manufacturer ContiOcean raises $35m in Hong Kong listing
    Company will use 50% of funds raised to develop its R&D teams in Shanghai and Lisbon
  • 'Cashbox' Wellard to be wound up after selling last ship and delisting
    Decades-old shipping company could not persuade stakeholders to invest in more vessels
  • New Hong Kong shipowner inks $240m deal for container ship newbuildings
    Kawa Shipping signs up for quartet at China's Wuhu Shipyard

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 15, 2025
  • Ocean carrier Cosco blacklisted by US over China military ties
    Washington added China's Cosco shipping line and two of its largest shipbuilders to a blacklist of companies it said were directly tied to the People's Republic of China military apparatus.
  • Analysis: When will ocean carriers return to the Red Sea?
    Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire, raising questions as to when major container lines will return to the Red Sea.
  • US poised to restrict low-value imports from China
    Companies involved in cross-border e-commerce face new data requirements and other changes as U.S. officials clamp down on de minimis shipments from China.

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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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